Agenda packet — Santa Ana City Council, April 19, 2022 (part 4 of 7)

ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS
ENTIRETY ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE SANTA

ANA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FIREWORKS

REGULATIONS AND CREATING CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS

AGAINST POSSESSION OR USE OF FIREWORKS
WHEREAS, during the past several years, the City of Santa Ana has experienced a significant increase in the use of Fireworks leading to an increased strain on emergency services and the overall quality of life of its residents; and WHEREAS, during the 24-hour period of July 4, 2021, the City's Police dispatch center staff received 1,577 calls, which included 9-1-1 calls and calls to the nonemergency line, and resulted in 419 Fireworks-related calls-for-service. By comparison, on an average day, the City's Police dispatch center handles approximately 933 calls, both 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls, resulting in roughly 352 calls-for-service. This was a 69% increase over average daily calls and a 19% increase over average daily calls-forservice. During the peak time of 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., on July 4, 2021, the City's Police dispatch center received 191 calls, both 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls, which was an average of 4.2 calls per minute; and
WHEREAS, the use of illegal Fireworks begins well before July 4th and continues well after New Year's celebrations and has increasingly occurred in times of the year outside of the periods immediately preceding and following these major holidays; and WHEREAS, a 2021 study by scientists at UC Irvine found that Independence Day Fireworks spark plumes of pollutants that can pose significant health risks; and WHEREAS, the same 2021 study found that peak Fireworks pollution was two times higher in communities with lower socioeconomic status, larger underrepresented group populations and higher asthma rates; and
WHEREAS, the use of illegal Fireworks constitutes a substantial fire safety risk as well as causes a disproportionate adverse impact on military veterans, pets, and other vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the use of “safe and sane Fireworks” significantly contributes to fire, health, and safety risk; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks to take robust action to protect its residents, their pets, and their property from the use of all Fireworks by generally prohibiting them; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to repeal the City’s existing regulations governing Fireworks, appearing as Article II of Chapter 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, and enact new regulations.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

Section 2. Article II (Fireworks Regulations) of Chapter 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 3. Article II (Fireworks Regulations) of Chapter 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) is hereby reenacted in its entirety to read as follows:

ARTICLE II. – FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Sec. 14-51. - Definitions.
(a) “Fireworks” means the same as California Health and Safety Code section 12511, which defines that term as “any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment” and to include without limitation “devices designated by the manufacturer as Fireworks, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and firework kits.” For purposes of this article, “Fireworks” also includes both “dangerous Fireworks” and “safe and sane” Fireworks as defined in the California Health and Safety Code.
(b) “Host” includes but is not limited to:
(1) The person(s) who owns, rents, leases, or otherwise has possession or use of the property; or
(2) The person(s) in immediate control of the property; or (3) The person(s) who organizes, supervises, sponsors, conducts, allows, attends, controls, or controls access to the Fireworks on the property. (4) A government entity, including, but not limited to, a municipal corporation, school district, and/or political subdivision, is not a Host. (c) “Response Costs” means costs associated with law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency personnel responding to, remaining at, and leaving the scene of a gathering, including but not limited to:

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(1) Salaries and benefits of law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency personnel;
(2) Administrative costs;
(3) The cost of any medical treatment of injuries to any law enforcement, fire, medical or other emergency personnel;
(4) The cost of using any City equipment;
(5) The cost of repairing any damaged city equipment or property; and (6) Any other costs related to enforcement of this article.

Sec. 14-52. - General prohibition against sale, use, storage, or possession of Fireworks.

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any Fireworks, provided that the City shall have the power to conduct or contract for supervised public displays of Fireworks by the City at times designated by the City, subject to all applicable regulations, permits, and protocols governing the same.

Sec. 14-53. - Host’s liability.
(a) No Host shall allow any person to violate a provision of this article on the Host's private property.
(1) Whenever a Host is present at the private property while another person violates a provision of this article, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the Host knew or should have known of the violation.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a Host who initiates contact with law enforcement or fire officials to assist in removing any person from the property or terminating the activity in order to comply with this article, if the request for assistance is made before any other person contacts law enforcement or fire officials to complain about the violation of this article.
(b) No Host shall aid or abet another person's violation of a provision of this article in a public right-of-way adjacent to the Host's private property. A Host aids and abets another person's violation of a provision of this article if he or she knows of the other person's unlawful purpose and the Host specifically intends to, and does in fact, aid, facilitate, promote, encourage, or instigate the other person's commission of that violation.

Sec. 14-54. - Seizure of Fireworks.

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The Police Chief, Fire Chief, or his or her designee, may seize, take, remove, or cause to removed, at the expense of the owner, all Fireworks possessed or displayed in violation of this article.

Sec. 14-55. - Violation and penalties.
(a) Violation of this article shall constitute grounds for issuance of an administrative citation, designated as an infraction, and assessment of a fine. The City’s procedures on imposition of administrative fines, as described in Chapter 1 of this Code, are hereby incorporated in their entirety, as modified from time to time, and shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, appeal, and review of administrative citations issued under this section. Other remedies allowed by law may be used, including civil action or prosecution as misdemeanor.
(b) In accordance with the City’s administrative fine schedule for violations of Article II of Chapter 14, as set forth in Resolution No. 2016-033, for each violation, the amount of the penalty shall be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). (c) In the event the Fireworks are confiscated and must be disposed of by the Police Chief, Fire Chief, or their designees, there shall be an additional charge of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) assessed for disposal fee. (d) Each day of recurrence of any violation shall constitute a separate offense and may be treated as such pursuant to this section.
(e) Any person who violates section 14-52 and any Host who violates section 14-53 shall be liable for the Response Costs relating to the violation. (1) All Hosts who violate section 14-53 in the same incident are jointly and severally liable for the Response Costs relating to the violation. (2) If a person who violated this article is a minor, the responsible parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the minor and the minor themselves shall be jointly and severally liable for the response costs incurred pursuant to this article. (3) The amount of Response Costs constitutes a debt owed to the City. (4) Notice of the Response Costs shall be served by first-class mail on the person(s) and/or Host(s) liable for such costs. The notice shall contain the following information:
(A) The name of the person(s) and/or Host(s) that is liable for the Response Costs;
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(C) The date and time of the response;
(D) The law enforcement, fire, or other emergency response personnel who responded; and
(E) An itemized list of the Response Costs.
(5) Payment for Response Costs shall be remitted to the City within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the notice. The payment of any such costs shall be stayed upon the filing of a timely appeal.
(6) A person or Host charged with Response Costs may appeal the Response Costs in the manner described in Chapter 1 of this Code. (f) Violations of this article are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. (g) All remedies prescribed under this article are cumulative and the election of one or more remedies does not preclude the City from the pursuit of any other remedy to enforce this article.

Sec. 14-56. - Application of state law.

Nothing in this article shall limit any of the penalties provided in the California Health and Safety Code or the California Penal Code with regard to the offer for sale, exposing for sale, sale at retail, use or discharge of any Fireworks.

Secs. 14-57—14-89. - Reserved.

Section 4. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that the Fireworks regulations, as provided for in this Ordinance, will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the regulations represent actions by a regulatory agency for the protection of the environment.

Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.

Section 7. The Clerk of the Council shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

ADOPTED this _______ day of ___________, 2022.
_________________________
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_________________________
Brandon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers ______________________________________ NOES: Councilmembers _______________________________________ ABSTAIN: Councilmembers _______________________________________ NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _______________________________________

CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance No. NS-____________ to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on _______________, and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.

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Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL

ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT

MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED

ORDINANCE BANNING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS IN

THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND PROVIDING FOR THE

FILING OF ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. By Resolution No. 2022-_______, the City Council has declared that a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 8, 2022 for the election of municipal officers.

Section 2. The California Elections Code directs the City Council approve the form of the ballot question to be submitted to the voters and the City of Santa Ana desires, on its own motion, to submit to the voters a question of whether the City should place on the ballot a measure for a proposed Ordinance regarding a ban on the sale of fireworks within the City of Santa Ana, to be submitted to the voters at the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Section 3. The ballot question for the proposed Ordinance shall be as follows, with identification as determined in accordance with the California Elections Code:

MEASURE #___ Yes
Shall Chapter 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code be amended to ban the sale and use of fireworks within the City of Santa Ana? No
Section 3. Should said measure be approved by the requisite vote, the Ordinance repealing and reenacting Article II of Chapter 14 attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference shall be enacted.

Section 4. That the text of the Ordinance to be submitted to the voters is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference ("Ordinance").

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Section 5. That pursuant to Elections Code Section 9280, the City Council hereby directs the Clerk of Council to transmit a copy of the Ordinance to the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Ordinance which shall not exceed 500 words in length.

Section 6. That pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282, the City Council, or a member or members of the City Council authorized by the City Council, or an individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association of citizens or combination of voters and associations, may file a written argument for or against any the Ordinance in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code. An argument shall not exceed 300 words in length.

Section 7. That pursuant to Elections Code Section 9287, if more than one argument for or more than one argument against the Ordinance is submitted to the Clerk of Council within the time prescribed by law, he or she shall select one of the arguments in favor and one of the arguments against the Ordinance for printing and distribution to the voters, giving preference in such selection in the following order:

1. The City Council, or a member or members of the City Council authorized by the City Council.

2. Bona fide association of citizens.

3. Individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.

Section 8. That pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9220 and 9285, when the Clerk of Council has selected the arguments for and against the Ordinance which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the Clerk of Council shall send copies of the argument in favor of the Ordinance to the author or authors of the argument against, and copies of the argument against the Ordinance to the author or authors of the argument in favor. The author or authors may submit a rebuttal argument to the direct argument not exceeding 250 words. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments and shall immediately follow the direct argument, which it seeks to rebut.

All previous resolutions providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City measures are repealed, and this Section shall only apply to the election on the Ordinance to be held on November 8, 2022.

Section 9. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other provision or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or provision thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more City Council 28 – 98 4/19/2022
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or provisions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 10. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 9295, this Resolution and the attached Ordinance will be available for public examination for no fewer than ten (10) calendar days prior to being submitted for printing in the sample ballot. The examination period will end on the day that is seventy-five (75) days prior to the date set for the election.

Section 11. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by a majority of the City Council.

Section 12. The Clerk of Council of the City of Santa Ana is hereby directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of Orange County and the Registrar of Voters of Orange County at least eighty-eight (88) days before the date of the election.

ADOPTED this ____ day of _____, 2022:

Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By:

Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers

CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
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I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2022 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on _____________________, 2022.

Date:

Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Community Development Agency
santa-ana.org/cd
Item # 29
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
April 19, 2022
TOPIC: Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs
AGENDA TITLE:

Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant, and authorize submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Hold a public hearing to receive resident and stakeholder comments on funding priorities and needs for activities funded with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.

2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Annual Action Plan and authorize the submission of the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3. Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budgets for the Community Development Block Grant Program in the total amount of $8,294,360 that includes $5,640,635 from Grant Year 2022 allocation and a re-allocation of $2,653,725 in prior year program funds and program income; HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,706,231 from the Grant Year 2022 allocation and a re-allocation of $9,428,513 in prior year program funds; and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $489,141 from the Grant Year 2022 allocation. All proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts.

4. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute memorandums of understanding with various city departments and agreements with non-profit public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved Community Development Block Grant program budget for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and direct the Risk Manager or designee to determine the necessary insurance requirements applicable for each project.

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5. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department and agreements with non-profit homeless service providers awarded funds as part of the approved Emergency Solutions Grant program budget for a term beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and direct the Risk Manager or designee to determine the necessary insurance requirements applicable for each project.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its Regular Meeting on March 23, 2022, the Community Development Commission (CDC) held a public hearing to receive resident and stakeholder comments on funding priorities and needs for activities funded with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. No comments were received during the meeting.

The Community Development Commission recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs to the City Council by a vote of 6:0.

DISCUSSION
Every five years, the City of Santa Ana (City) must submit its Five-Year Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs. These federal funds provide for the development of affordable housing, street improvements, park and public facilities improvements, economic development, code enforcement, public services, the expansion and retention of businesses, and the delivery of services for individuals experiencing homelessness. In general, the Five-Year Consolidated Plan describes how the City will invest and allocate these limited federal funds for and on behalf of the community. In May of 2020, the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025 was submitted to HUD.

As part of this five-year strategic planning process, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan each year that describes how the City will achieve the goals stated in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. This document establishes a one-year investment plan that outlines the intended use of resources in the forthcoming fiscal year. The proposed Annual Action Plan covers Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 and seeks to allocate funding where programs and resources will have the maximum positive impact (Exhibit1).The Annual Action Plan describes the intended use of the City’s federal entitlement grants specifically for FY 2022-2023. For FY 2022-2023, the City anticipates to receive $5,640,635 in CDBG program funds, $1,706,231 in HOME program funds, and $489,141 in ESG program funds from HUD:

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Program Allocation
CDBG $5,640,635
HOME $1,706,231
ESG $ 489,141
TOTAL $7,836,007
In addition, the City will re-program a total of $2,653,725 in prior-year CDBG program resources that includes program income in the amount of $103,041 and $2,550,684 of prior year resources.

The various projects and programs covered under the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan are designed to serve low-income residents. The FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan includes the program budgets described in detail below for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs respectively.

Community Development Block Grant Program Budget
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides funds to improve low to moderate-income neighborhoods eliminate blight and create a more stable economic base. These funds may be used for a diverse range of programs, including affordable housing, street improvements, park and public facilities improvements, economic development, code enforcement, and public services. The City’s expected CDBG allocation for Grant Year (GY) 2022, FY 2022-2023, is $5,640,635.

The proposed FY 2022-2023 CDBG Program and Funding Plan consists of the Community Development Commission funding recommendations for nonprofit public service programs and staff’s funding recommendations for administration and planning, code enforcement, City capital improvements, and housing. The CDBG Program and Funding Plan can be summarized in two general categories: 1) CDBG Program Funding Plan/Capital Projects; and 2) Public Services. A summary of the process and allocation for the FY 2022-2023 CDBG Program is provided below for both general categories.

CDBG Program Funding Plan/Capital Projects
The FY 2022-2023 CDBG Program Funding Plan includes the funding allocations for administration and planning, code enforcement in low- to moderate-income areas of the city to address health and safety violations, economic development to provide small business grants, nonprofit public services, City capital improvement projects, singlefamily rehabilitation grants and down payment assistance loans (Exhibit 2). The CDBG allowable cap of 20 percent for administration and fair housing services is estimated to be $1,128,127 for FY 2022-2023. Administration is necessary for staffing, compliance, reporting, fiscal management, and monitoring of the entire program. Fair housing is necessary due to CDBG requirements that the City affirmatively further fair housing. The following capital improvement projects are recommended for funding in the plan:
1) $408,041 Police Athletic & Activities League ADA restrooms (design only) 2) $1,896,959 for residential street improvement in the Heninger Park neighborhood 3) $800,000 for Phase III of the Santa Anita Park Improvements project City Council 29 – 3 4/19/2022
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4) $407,233 for sidewalk improvements in CDBG eligible areas 5) $531,250 for Newhope Library roof and windows replacement 6) $506,250 for active transportation safety improvements to enhance the safety of the local community with the installation of pedestrian hybrid rapid flashing beacons
7) $ 131,500 for neighborhood improvement ivy installation The proposed programs and capital improvement projects have been determined to be of highest priority and need by the Executive Directors of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, Public Works Agency, and the Community Development Agency, following the City’s internal application process. 2022 CDBG Program Budget
General Activity Funding Amount
CDBG Program Administration & Fair Housing $ 1,128,127
Economic Development $100,000
Public Facility improvements, Streets & Parks $ 4,681,233 Housing Rehabilitation – Single-Family Rehabilitation and Down Payment Assistance $ 740,000
Code Enforcement - Enforcement of Housing & Municipal
Building Codes $ 800,000
Non-Profit Public Services $ 845,000
TOTAL $ 8,294,360
City Department 2022-2023
Award
Community Development Agency - Administration of the CDBG Program. Proposed funding amount calculated based on 20% administrative cap less Fair Housing amount.
$1,068,127
Orange County Fair Housing Council Inc. - Provides fair housing education, landlord tenant counseling and enforcement services to combat housing discrimination and city administrative support for the residents of the City of Santa Ana. A commitment to affirmatively further fair housing is a requirement of CDBG funding and the City’s Housing Element.
$60,000
Economic Development - Micro Enterprise Grants $100,000 Code Enforcement - Community Preservation Services $800,000 Parks, Recreation, Community Services Agency - Santa Anita Park Phase III (Ward 1) $800,000
Public Works Agency – PAAL Center ADA restrooms (design only); Residential street improvement in the Heninger Park neighborhood; Phase III of the Santa Anita Park Improvements; sidewalk improvements in CDBG eligible areas; Newhope Library roof and $3,881,233
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windows replacement; active transportation safety improvements to enhance the safety of the local community with the installation of pedestrian hybrid rapid flashing beacons; neighborhood improvement ivy installation
Housing – $25,000 rehabilitation grants for single-family homes; down payment assistance (citywide) $740,000
TOTAL $7,522,401
Public Services
A maximum of 15 percent of CDBG funding for FY 2022-2023 ($845,000) and 15 percent for FY 2023-2024 ($845,000) may be used for public services. For FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024, the City is providing the entire estimated public service allocation to nonprofit organizations for programs with an emphasis on crime prevention, intervention, and/or suppression for children, youth, and families, economic development, tenant services assistance and programs, health services, and senior services (Exhibit 3).

Following approval by the City Council on November 2, 2021, the City solicited applications from nonprofit organizations from November 3, 2021 to December 20, 2021.

Marketing of the CDBG application process and nonprofit outreach efforts included a press release, use of social media via the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages, e-mails to an internal non-profit e-mail distribution list, an e-mail to non-profits on the City’s business license list, an e-mail to nonprofits on the 2-1-1 Orange County contact list, and a dedicated CDBG webpage at www.santa-ana.org/cdbg with information on the nonprofit CDBG application process.

A total of 33 applications were received from 31 non-profit organizations (two non-profit submitted two applications). The applications were submitted to the Community Development Commission (CDC) Ad Hoc Committee for review and rating based on the following criteria:

COMMUNITY NEEDS

1. Did organization identify nature of
the program and demonstrated
community need for target
population group (i.e. youth,
seniors, disabled) Q.8, 12, 14, 15
10 Points
 Applicant identifies the nature of the program and
demonstrated need for targeted group. = 10 Pts.
 Applicant doesn’t identify the nature of the program and did not demonstrated need for targeted group. = 5 Pts.
 Applicant only identifies State or National data = 0
Pts.

2. Did applicant meet a specific City
strategic plan goal and strategy
and stated correlation to
proposed program? Q. 10
10 Points
 Applicant met a specific City strategic plan goal and strategy and was correlation to proposed program was
clea. r= 10 Pts.
 Applicant met a specific city strategic plan goal and strategy but did not clearly state the correlation to
proposed program. = 5 Pts.
 Applicant did not meet any plan goal or strategy. = 0 Pts.

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CAPACITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICES

3. Did the organization provide a
summary and listing of the
admin and program
staff? Q. 20 and Staff Listing
20 Points
 Organization provided summary and staff listing of all admin and program to fully execute proposed program =
20 Pts.
 Organization did not provide both summary and staff
listing of all admin and program staff. =10 Pts.
 Organization provided summary and staff listing of all admin and program staff but does not have the capacity
to fully execute proposed program. = 5 Pts.
 Organization did not provide summary and staff listing of all Admin and program. = 0 Pts.

EXPERIENCE

4. Years of experience providing
the proposed program? Q. 9
10 Points
 5 or more years of experience providing proposed
program. =10 Pts.
 2-4 years of experience providing proposed program. = 5 Pts.
 1 year of experience providing proposed program = 3 Pts.  0 years of experience providing proposed program. = 0 Pts.

5. Does the applicant have
experience administering
CDBG and/or any other
Federal Grants? Q.19
10 Points
 Applicant has experience administering CDBG and
Federal Grant programs. = 10 Pts.
 Applicant only has experience administering CDBG
programs = 5Pts.
 Applicant has no experience administering CDBG and/or Federal Grant programs = 0 Pts.

6. Did organization meet prior
year's performance and
expenditure goals. (Staff
Spread Sheet)
10 Points
 Applicant met 90% annual goals and expended all grant funds 3 of 3 years. =10 Pts.
 Applicant met 90% annual goals and/or expended all
grant funds for 2 of 3 years. = 5Pts.
 Applicant met 90% annual goals and/or expended all
grant funds for 1 of 3 years. = 3 Pts.
 Applicant did not meet annual goal and/or expended all grant funds for 3 years. = 0 Pts.

EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT USE OF FUNDS

7. Are the majority of
unduplicated participants from
Santa Ana? Q.1
(Q1a/Q1=___%)
10 Points
 100% to 80% of program participants are City residents. = 10 Pts.
 79.9% to 60% of program participants are City residents. = 5 Pts.
 59.9% to 30% of program participants are City residents. = 0 Pts.

8. Did the organization describe the
measurable performance
outcomes and how outcomes
will be qualitatively and
quantitatively tracked? Q.17, 18
10 Points
 Measurable performance outcomes with qualitative and
quantitative tracking. = 10 Pts.
 Measurable performance outcomes but no qualitative and quantitative tracking. = 5 Pts.
 No measurable performance outcomes and qualitative
and quantitative tracking. = 0 Pts.

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9. Does the organization have
active partnerships and/or
collaborations in order to
effectively and efficiently carry
out proposed program? Q.16
10 Points
 Organization partners and/or collaborates with 3 or more community organizations. = 10 Pts.
 Organization partners and/or collaborates with 2
community organizations. = 5 Pts.
 Organization partners and/or collaborates with 1
community organization. = 1 Pts.
 Organization partners and/or collaborates with 0
community organization. = 0 Pts.

Representatives from each organization were invited to present their proposed public service programs for funding consideration at two Community Development Commission public hearings held on January 25 and 27, 2022 from 3 to 7:00 p.m. on both days. The CDC Ad Hoc Committee finalized the application review and recommendations on February 9, 2022, and the funding recommendations are summarized in Exhibit 3. The recommended funding amounts for the nonprofit organizations are for a two-year contract period for a total allocation of $1,690,000 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, with the exclusion of the Orange County Fair Housing Council Inc., which is funded out of program administration, as in previous years, and is not subject to the 15-percent public service cap. A brief summary of all 33 applications are shown in Exhibit 3.

Once the City receives the actual CDBG allocations for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024 from HUD, the approved CDBG public service allocation will be increased or decreased in proportion to the actual grant allocation. Should the increase in funding be enough to fund additional nonprofits at the minimum funding level, funds will be allocated to the next highest scoring organization(s). Any remainder will be distributed to already highperforming organizations in proportion to their actual grant allocation.

Public Service Organizations 2022-2024
Award
AIDS Services Foundation of OC dba Radiant Health Centers – HIV Care Services $60,000
America on Track – Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners $60,000 Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana – College Bound $60,000
Casa de la Familia – Santa Ana Family Justice Center $60,000 Community Action Partnerships of OC – Economic Empowerment - Your Money Your Goals $60,000
Community Health Initiative Orange County – Provides outreach, education, enrollment, and case management services to vulnerable populations
$60,000
Community Legal Aid SoCal – Provides free, holistic legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence $60,000
Delhi Center/Public Law Center – Family Economic Success Initiative Program $80,000
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Delhi Center – Teens Engaged in Learning and Leadership Program $80,000 Fristers – Wraparound Programming for Adolescent Parents and Children $60,000
Girl’s Inc. of Orange County – Literacy Lab $60,000
Human Options – Assisting Domestic Violence Victims $60,000 Hurtt Family Clinic – Santa Ana Mental Health Program $60,000 Lutheran Social Services of So. Cal. – Victims Intervention Program $60,000 MOMs of OC – Healthy Beginnings and Brighter Futures for Expecting Mothers $80,000
Nati's House (dba Neutral Ground) – Gang Prevention $100,000 Nati's House (dba Neutral Ground) – Summer Night Lights $60,000 OC Human Relations Council – Community - Based Alternative Dispute Resolution $60,000
OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center – WILLARD Neighborhood Crime Prevention and Intervention $70,000
Public Law Center – Affordable Housing & Homelessness Prevention $80,000 StandUp for Kids – On Campus Mentoring for Homeless Youth $60,000 Taller San Jose Hope Builders – Business Applications $80,000 The Cambodian Family – Plan Ahead Youth Program $100,000 WISEPlace – Steps to Independence $60,000
Working Wardrobes – Jobs for Santa Ana Seniors $60,000
TOTAL $1,690,000
HOME Investment Partnerships Grant Program Budget
The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program provides funds for a wide range of housing-related activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or providing direct tenant-based rental assistance to low-income residents. The program’s flexibility allows HOME funds to be used for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or tenant-based rental assistance or security deposits.

At least 15 percent of HOME funds must be set aside for specific activities to be undertaken by a special type of nonprofit called a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). A CHDO is a private nonprofit, community-based organization that has staff with the capacity to develop affordable housing for the community it serves. In order to qualify for designation as a CHDO, the organization must meet certain City Council 29 – 8 4/19/2022
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requirements pertaining to their legal status, organizational structure, and capacity and experience.

The City’s HOME allocation for GY 2022, is expected to be $1,706,231. The proposed Annual Action Plan for the HOME Program consists of the GY allocation, program income and prior year HOME resources. The large carryover of prior year resources ($9,428,513) is due to the lengthy development process for affordable housing developments. While funds may be pre-committed for a project, they may not be fully committed and disbursed until certain requirements are met including underwriting, subsidy layering, and project assessment requirements.

In this Annual Action Plan, funds are proposed for affordable housing development and rehabilitation. The funds for affordable housing development and rehabilitation include a pre-commitment of funds for two affordable housing projects in pre-development:
$3,007,489 for the construction of 16 HOME-assisted units at the Crossroads at Washington project, and $2,003,705 for the construction of nine HOME-assisted units at the Westview House project, as already approved by the City Council. The remaining funds will be allocated through a Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development to be issued during FY 2022-2023. The budget below only includes those funds that are being budgeted for FY 2022-2023:

The FY 2022-2023 HOME Program Funding Plan is not attached as an exhibit because the funding plan is described in the table above.

Emergency Solutions Grant
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program provides funds to assist sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals, as well as those at risk of homelessness, to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. Recipients of ESG funding in Orange County include the following entitlement jurisdictions: County of Orange, City of Anaheim, City of Irvine, City of Santa Ana, and City of Garden Grove. Collectively, this group is referred to as the Orange County ESG Collaborative that was formed over five years ago. On November 7, 2019, three member cities of the Orange County ESG Collaborative released a combined ESG Request for Proposals (RFP) to support the Orange County Continuum of Care' s goal to end homelessness (the County of Orange and City of Irvine allocated their funding independent of the Collaborative this funding cycle). The Collaborative accepted 2022 HOME Program Budget
General Activity Funding Amount
HOME Program Administration $ 170,623
HOME CHDO Set-Aside $ 255,935
Affordable Housing Development and Rehabilitation $1,279,673 Prior Year Resources $9,428,513
TOTAL $11,134,744
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applications until December 10, 2019, with supplemental applications and requirements for both the City of Santa Ana and Anaheim. The RFP included a provision for up to four one-year renewals that could be exercised independently by each Collaborative member.

The City chose to exercise this renewal option for FY 2022-2023. Specifically, while funding recommendations are made collaboratively, ESG funds are to be used to provide eligible activities within each jurisdiction in which they are funded. Subrecipients awarded funding in FY 2021-2022 and interested in FY 2022-2023 funding, were required to resubmit a budget and program summary for FY 2022-2023 ESG funding.

The City’s ESG allocation for GY 2022, FY 2022-2023 is anticipated to be $489,141. The proposed FY 2022-2023 ESG Program and Funding Plan includes a list of recommended homeless service providers for FY 2022-2023 (Exhibit 4). The funding recommendations are based upon applications received during the 2019 RFP process, and the performance and current needs as identified by staff. The budget below is broken down by category to provide more detail on funds allocated to eligible ESG activities:
2022 ESG Program Budget
General Activity Funding Amount
ESG Program Administration $ 36,686
Homeless Street Outreach $ 51,880
Homeless Emergency Shelter $ 110,000
Homeless Prevention $ 25,000
Rapid Re-housing $ 125,000
ESG Data Collection Management $ 140,575
TOTAL $ 489,141
Outreach and Engagement
In accordance with the regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Santa Ana’s Citizen Participation Plan requires two public hearings to be conducted annually for the development of the Annual Action Plan. The first public hearing was held before the Community Development Commission on March 23, 2022 to accept public comments on the funding priorities for the upcoming year that would be included in the draft Annual Action Plan; and the second public hearing is being held before the Santa Ana City Council on April 19, 2022 to accept public comments on the draft Annual Action Plan.

In addition, the federal regulations for HUD requires that the draft Annual Action Plan be made available for a 30-day public review and comment period. On March 10, 2022, a public notice was published in the Orange County Register, La Opinión in Spanish, and Nguoi Viet in Vietnamese, that the draft Annual Action Plan was available for review and comment. The 30-day public comment period will conclude on April 10, 2022. All comments received, including all funding recommendations made by the City Council, will be included in the final document. The deadline for submission of the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to HUD is no later than May 15, 2022, 45-days before the end of the City’s Fiscal Year.

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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be budgeted and available in the following grant account (nos. 13518780, 13518782, 13518783, 13018780, and 13518785,) upon execution of a grant agreement between the City and HUD and adoption of the FY 2022-2023 annual budget:

Total for FY 2022-2023 $11,134,744
Total for FY 2022-2023 $489,141

EXHIBIT(S)

1. FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

2. CDBG FY 2022-2023 Program Funding Plan

3. CDBG FY 2022-2023 Program Summaries

4. ESG FY 2022-2023 Program Funding Plan
Submitted By: Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Fiscal Year Grant
Year
Accounting
Unit-Account Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 2022-23 2022 13518780-
various
Community
Development Block
Grant
CDBG Administration $1,128,127
FY 2022-23 2022 13518782-
various
Community
Development Block
Grant
CDBG Housing $740,000
FY 2022-23 2022 13518783-
various
Community
Development Block
Grant
CDBG Programs $3,772,508
FY 2022-23 2016-
2021
13518783-
66220
Community
Development Block
Grant
CDBG Programs $2,653,725
Total for FY 2022-2023 $8,294,360
Fiscal Year Grant
Year
Accounting
Unit-Account Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 2022-23 2022 13018780-
various
HOME Investment
Partnership Grant HOME Program $1,706,231
FY 2022-23 2015-
2021
13018780-
various
HOME Investment
Partnership Grant HOME Program $9,428,513
Fiscal Year Grant
Year
Accounting
Unit-Account Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 2022-23 2022 13518785-
various
Emergency
Solutions Grant ESG Grant $489,141
City Council 29 – 11 4/19/2022
2022

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023
Building, buying, and/or rehabilitating
affordable housing. Developing viable urban
communities. Improving the number and
quality of emergency shelters for homeless
individuals and families.

CITY OF SANTA ANA
Community Development Agency
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 12 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana i 2022 Annual Action Plan
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EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 13 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana ii 2022 Annual Action Plan
Table of Contents
Executive Summary...........................................................................................................................- 1 - AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ............................................................- 1 - PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)..........................................................................- 4 - AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l).........................................................................- 5 - AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c).......................................................................................- 32 - Expected Resources........................................................................................................................- 33 - AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ...............................................................................- 35 - Annual Goals and Objectives...........................................................................................................- 38 - AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................- 39 - AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..........................................................................................................- 41 - AP-38 Project Summary...............................................................................................................- 44 - AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)...................................................................................- 54 - Affordable Housing ..........................................................................................................................- 56 - AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g).........................................................................................- 56 - AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ...............................................................................................- 58 - AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) .................................................- 59 - AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)..........................................................................- 61 - AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)..................................................................................................- 62 - Program Specific Requirements ......................................................................................................- 64 - AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)............................................................- 64 - Action Plan Tables
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies........................................................................................................- 4 - Table 2 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated ............................................................- 30 - Table 3 - Other local/regional/ federal planning efforts.....................................................................- 31 - Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach..........................................................................................- 33 - Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table ................................................................................- 37 - Table 6 – Goals Summary ...............................................................................................................- 40 - Table 7 - Goals Description .............................................................................................................- 41 - Table 8 - Project Information............................................................................................................- 42 - Table 9 - Geographic Distribution ....................................................................................................- 55 - Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement...................................- 56 - Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ...............................................- 56 - EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 14 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana iii 2022 Annual Action Plan
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 15 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana iv 2022 Annual Action Plan
Version History
No. Summary of Changes
1 Published Draft for Public Comment: 3/10/22 Sent to HUD for Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing:

CDC
3/23/22
CC
4/19/22
Approved by HUD: TBD
Original 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
2 Published Draft for Public Comment: Sent to HUD for
Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing: Approved by HUD:

Amendment 1 (Substantial / Non-Substantial):
3 Published Draft for Public Comment: Sent to HUD for
Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing: Approved by HUD:

Amendment 2 (Substantial / Non-Substantial):
4 Published Draft for Public Comment: Sent to HUD for
Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing: Approved by HUD:

Amendment 3 (Substantial / Non-Substantial):
5 Published Draft for Public Comment: Sent to HUD for
Approval:

Conducted Public Hearing: Approved by HUD:

Amendment 4 (Substantial / Non-Substantial):

EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 16 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 1 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The 2022-23 Action Plan is the City of Santa Ana’s Annual Plan for the investment of annual allocations of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Action Plan (Action Plan) represents the third year of the City of Santa Ana Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the Fiscal Years 2020-2024 (Con Plan) as ratified by the City Council and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

These grant programs are consistent with HUD’s national strategy to provide decent housing opportunities, a suitable living environment and economic opportunities—particularly for low- and moderate-income people.

In consideration of finite grant resources, the goals and projects within this Action Plan outline the areas and population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and intends to invest grant resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the City will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar. The Action Plan utilizes the priority needs identified in the 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Plan process, which identified the City’s priority needs, including the rationale for establishing allocation priorities and specific measurable goals to be addressed during the five-year period.

HUD has not yet announced the FY2022 allocations and the budgets listed in this Annual Action Plan are estimates based on the FY2021 allocation. The City of Santa Ana will proportionally adjust each project allocation in accordance with the final allocation announcements from HUD.

Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) Outcome Performance Measurement Framework classifies objectives in three categories: decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. In Santa Ana’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the City identified six high priority needs to be addressed through the implementation of activities aligned with seven Strategic Plan goals.

The priority needs for Santa Ana include:
 Expand the supply of affordable housing
 Preserve the supply of affordable housing
 Access to and supply of public services
 Increase access to and supply of homeless services and facilities EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 17 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -2 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
 Promote economic opportunity
 Improve City public facilities and infrastructure
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for HUD CPD programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed through the implementation of HUD funded activities aligned with the following seven measurable Strategic Plan goals:
 Affordable Housing Development, Maintenance, and Preservation  Code Enforcement
 Public Service Programs
 Homeless Services and Facilities
 Economic Development Program
 Public Facilities and Infrastructure
 Program Administration and Fair Housing Services
Evaluation of past performance
During the 2021 program year, the City of Santa Ana prioritized program activities to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic within the City of Santa Ana. Activities included rental assistance, small and microbusiness support, homeless prevention, and targeted public service activities.

Additionally, during the 2021 program year, the City funded the following activities:

1. Street improvements that included installation of ADA accessible curbs and installation of pedestrian hybrid and rectangular rapid flashing beacons at key areas identified as highest priority based on need.

2. Rehabilitation of park facilities at Santa Anita Park.

3. Public service activities to support youth, seniors, disabled individuals, and low- and moderateincome residents within the City

4. Code enforcement in targeted neighborhoods

5. Homeless services and prevention activities

6. Single family housing rehabilitation activities to low- and moderate-income households

7. Down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income households EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 18 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 3 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Each year, the city prepares the Action Plan listing the activities to be taken with Community Planning and Development (CPD) funds. In addition to residents, the City ensures that members of the public (including City staff) and private agencies that provide the services will be consulted in the development of the Action Plan:
 Health service providers,
 Social services for: children, elderly, disabled, homeless and persons with AIDS  State and local health agencies
 Adjacent local governments
 Santa Ana and orange County Housing Authority.

The draft Action Plan incorporating the City's proposed uses of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds and was made available for public review for a 30-day period.

Summary of public comments
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 19 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 4 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Annual Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator SANTA ANA Community Development Agency HOME Administrator SANTA ANA Community Development Agency ESG Administrator SANTA ANA Community Development Agency Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the Consolidated Plan. This Department is also responsible for the preparation of the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and CDBG, HOME, and ESG program administrations.

CDBG Administrator – Brenda Vega
ESG Administrator – Holli Safran
HOME Administrator – Holli Safran
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
David Flores
Senior Community Development Analyst
Community Development Agency
[email protected]
714-647-6561
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 20 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 5 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
As part of the 5-year Consolidated Planning process, the City of Santa Ana consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and/or provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
 Stakeholder/resident surveys
 Individual stakeholder consultations
 Community meetings
 Public hearings
 30-day public comment period
 Receipt of written comments
To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. Each of the agencies, groups or organizations consulted is represented below. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG program. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community-focused programs. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow-up phone interviews where appropriate.

The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five-year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of the NOFA process for CDBG funds and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG funds each year. .

EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 21 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 6 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness Orange County’s homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of a network of public, private, faithbased, for-profit, and non-profit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services and facilities for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Santa Ana, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless. Non-profit service and facility providers play a critical role in the current CoC system and in addressing homeless needs within Santa Ana. These organizations provide a range of services throughout the County ranging from job training to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities.

These services are available to homeless individuals and households.

The CoC guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. In conducting the City’s Needs Assessment, Santa Ana carefully reviewed the CoC’s current strategy and planning documents to ensure coordination in goals and objectives. Additionally, the City provided a questionnaire to the CoC as well as key service providers operating in Santa Ana to identify the CoC’s perceived needs in the county and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless persons populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City will continue to actively work with the CoC as well as its partners throughout the County to coordinate on the planning and implementation of homeless services and programming.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS In the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City of Santa Ana consulted with numerous housing, social service, and homeless service providers whose work intersects with the goal of reducing and ending homelessness in Orange County and/ or Santa Ana. This consultation provided input on allocation methodologies and approach for ESG programs. The City of Santa Ana regularly coordinates with the Orange County CoC to align performance standards, evaluate outcomes of current initiatives, coordination program policies and procedures related to program design and HMIS administration.

In addition, The City of Santa Ana participates in the Orange County ESG Collaborative, which includes Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and the County of Orange. The Collaborative works very closely with the Continuum of Care. To ensure funds are leveraged to create maximum impact, the Orange County ESG Collaborative has developed aligned values and priorities and makes ESG funding decisions.

EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 22 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 7 - 2022 Annual Action Plan

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
1 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Housing
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach, data
validation, and the web-based
survey. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
2 Agency/Group/Organization ALBI
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.

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City Council 29 – 23 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 8 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
3 Agency/Group/Organization Regional Center of Orange
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with
Disabilities
Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, San ta Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
4 Agency/Group/Organization HIV Planning Council
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with

HIV/AIDS
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development
HOPWA Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
5 Agency/Group/Organization America on Track
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
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City Council 29 – 24 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 9 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County CoC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically
homeless
Homeless Needs - Families
with children
Homelessness Needs -
Veterans
Homelessness Needs -
Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach, data
validation, and the web-based
survey. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Chamber of
Commerce
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 25 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 10 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach, phone
interview and the web-based
survey. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
8 Agency/Group/Organization The GREEN Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Health
Services – Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
9 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of OC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 26 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 11 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa
Ana opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Community Health Initiative Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa
Ana opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Latino Health Access
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 27 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 12 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa
Ana opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborworks of Orange
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
13 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Labor
Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
Services – Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development
Market Analysis
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 28 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 13 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
14 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Light Family Church Agency/Group/Organization Type Other
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
15 Agency/Group/Organization The Kennedy Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
16 Agency/Group/Organization Second Baptist Church of
Santa Ana
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
17 Agency/Group/Organization HUMAN OPTIONS, INC.

EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 29 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 14 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with
Disabilities
Services-Persons with

HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic
Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically
homeless
Homeless Needs - Families
with children
Public Services
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
18 Agency/Group/Organization Community Legal Aid –
Southern California
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Fair Housing
Services – Victims
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
19 Agency/Group/Organization Heritage Museum of Orange
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
Services - Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 30 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 15 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
20 Agency/Group/Organization Chispa OC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development
Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
21 Agency/Group/Organization YMCA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
22 Agency/Group/Organization Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-Poverty Strategy
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 31 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 16 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
23 Agency/Group/Organization WISE PLACE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
Homeless Needs – Chronically
Homeless
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach, phone
interview and the web-based
survey. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
24 Agency/Group/Organization CSU - Fullerton
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Education
Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development Meeting
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 32 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 17 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by participation in a community/
stakeholder meeting. Through
this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community
25 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Downtown Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Market Analysis
Economic Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by phone interview. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
26 Agency/Group/Organization Mercy House
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs – Veterans
Homeless Needs – Chronically
Homeless
Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 33 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 18 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
27 Agency/Group/Organization City Net
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs – Veterans
Homeless Needs – Chronically
Homeless
Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by phone interview. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
28 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Emergency
Management
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 34 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana - 19 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency – Emergency
Management
Agency – Managing Flood
Prone Areas
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach. Through this
consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
29 Agency/Group/Organization Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Central Orange Coast
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
30 Agency/Group/Organization Building Healthy Communities Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning – Organization
Services – Health
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 35 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -20 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
31 Agency/Group/Organization CASA of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Foster Care Agency/Facility Services – Children
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Strategy
Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Charitable Ventures of Orange County
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 36 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -21 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Market Analysis
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana opened
or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be an
active participant in housing and
community development
planning in the jurisdiction. Santa
Ana sought specific input,
feedback, and recommendations
related to the topics highlighted
above from this stakeholder.
33 Agency/Group/Organization Com-Link
Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
34 Agency/Group/Organization Delhi Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons Services – Health
Services – Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 37 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -22 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
35 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Fair Housing
Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
36 Agency/Group/Organization Goodwill Tierney Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Veterans
Services – Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Needs – Veterans
Homeless Needs – Chronically
Homeless
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
37 Agency/Group/Organization Interval House
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
Services – Victims
Services – Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
Homelessness Strategy
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 38 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -23 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
38 Agency/Group/Organization KidWorks
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development;
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
39 Agency/Group/Organization Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Services – Homeless
Services – Health
Services – Employment
Services – Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Economic Development
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
40 Agency/Group/Organization Mental Health Agency of
Orange County
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 39 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -24 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Services – Health
Services – Persons with
Disabilities
Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
41 Agency/Group/Organization Neutral Ground
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
Services – Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
42 Agency/Group/Organization OC Partnership
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless Needs – Chronically
Homeless
Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
Homeless Needs – Veterans
Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 40 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -25 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
43 Agency/Group/Organization OneOC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
44 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Business
Council
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
45 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Children’s
Therapeutic Art Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
Services – Persons with
Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 41 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -26 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development
46 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Health Care
Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Heath Agency
Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development
Lead-based Paint Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
47 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Social Services Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Homeless – Unaccompanied
Youth
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
48 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Water District Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency – Management of
Public Land or Water
Resources
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 29 – 42 4/19/2022
City of Santa Ana -27 - 2022 Annual Action Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
49 Agency/Group/Organization Public Law Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Housing
Services – Victims
Services – Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
50 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Police Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency – Emergency
Management
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
51 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Senior Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
52 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Workforce
Investment Board
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning Organization
Services – Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
53 Agency/Group/Organization Second Chance Orange
County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Persons with
Disabilities
Services – Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Housing Needs Assessment
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
54 Agency/Group/Organization Small Business Development Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
55 Agency/Group/Organization Taller San Jose Hope Builders Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
56 Agency/Group/Organization Templo Calvario CDC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
57 Agency/Group/Organization VAMC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs – Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
Housing Needs Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The organization was consulted
by email outreach and the webbased survey. Through this consultation, Santa Ana
opened or preserved lines of
communication between the
stakeholder and the City to be
an active participant in housing
and community development.

Table 2 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in City’s CDBG program and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys.

Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Community Development Department at the contact information provided for this Consolidated Plan.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
CEDS Orange County
Community
Investment Board
Both the CEDS and Strategic Plan identify a goal of
improving economic opportunities for low- and
moderate-income residents
2019 CoC Funding
Application
Orange County CoC The CoC application identifies a strategy to continue to address homelessness through a coordinated and
aligned approach
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
10 Year Plan to
End Homelessness
Orange County CoC Both the 10-Year Plan and Consolidated Plan emphasize a comprehensive and coordinated
approach to address homelessness
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Housing Element Santa Ana Both the Housing Element and Consolidated Plan establish a goal of increasing the supply and
availability of affordable housing options throughout
the City
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
5-year Strategic
Plan
Santa Ana Housing
Authority
In line with the Consolidated Plan, the Housing
Authority has established goals to increase the supply
of affordable housing and to affirmatively further
access to fair housing
Table 3 - Other local/regional/ federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The City invited regional planning organizations, state agencies and adjacent units of local government to participate in the City’s surveys and community meetings. Additionally, Santa Ana conducted email outreach to all adjacent units of local government to share in the identification of regional housing and community development needs. Throughout the implementation of the Consolidated Plan process, the City of Santa Ana consults and coordinates activities with local units of government and monitors state programs and regulations to leverage local HUD funding.

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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize As part of the Annual Action Plan process, the City of Santa Ana actively encouraged residents from across the City to participate in identifying needs and issues to inform the housing and community development needs assessment. In an effort to broaden engagement, the City facilitated two public hearings to gather feedback on annual needs and programming.

FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation
The City of Santa Ana has a citizen participation plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All of Santa Ana’s citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plans. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding are in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted as needed or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. Two public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan as well as the Annual Action Plan. The first hearing focuses on the needs of the community and development of the Annual Action Plan and provides citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. The second public hearing focuses on performance as they relate to housing, homelessness, accessibility, and community development needs, such as infrastructure and public services. In all cases, a Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to the hearing to provide residents with adequate notice.

A draft 2022/23 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 30-day period (March 10 – April 10, 2022). The Community Development Commission held a public hearing on March 23, 2022 providing residents and interested parties another opportunity to comment on the 2022/23 Annual Action Plan prior to approval by the City Council on April 19, 2022 and submittal to HUD
The table on the subsequent page documents the City’s approach to resident engagement.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments
not accepted and
reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Hearing Nontargeted/broad
community
The City Facilitated a
public hearing before the
Community Development
Commission on March 23,
2022 and before the
regular Council meeting
on April 19, 2022 to hear
comments on the priority
needs for the AAP.

Not applicable Not applicable. Not applicable
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2 Newspaper Ad Nontargeted/broad
community
A newspaper
advertisement was
published on March 10,
2022 soliciting public
comment on the Draft FY
2022/23 AAP and notified
the public of the two required
a public hearings to
approve the Plan
scheduled for March 19,
2022 and April 19,
2022.

Written comments
received during the
public input period
are included in the
Appendix.

Not applicable.
3 Other –
Annual
Action Plan
Workshop
Non-targeted/
broad community
An AAP Workshop and
first Public Hearing was
held during the regular
Community Development
Commission meeting on
March 23, 2022.

No comments made. No comments made. N/A
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
HUD has not yet announced the FY2022 allocations and the budgets listed in this Annual Action Plan are estimates based on the FY2021 allocation. The City of Santa Ana will proportionally adjust each project allocation in accordance with the final allocation announcements from HUD.

The City of Santa Ana anticipates that it will continue to receive CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding during the duration of this Consolidated Plan cycle. When accounting for program income and prior year resources, the City anticipates that it will have the following funding to target to its strategic goals and priorities:
 CDBG: $5,640,635
 HOME: $1,706,231
 ESG: $489,141
The City of Santa Ana intends to issue two HOME, pre-commitment loans totaling $5,111,417.88 during FY 2022-2023.

1. Crossroads at Washington Pre-Commitment Loan - Project Admin 2% = $3,067,638.78 Approved by our City Council on 7/2/2019

2. Westview House Pre-Commitment Loan - Project Admin 2% = $2,043,779.10 Approved by our City Council on 4/7/2020.

The table on the following page provides more detail on anticipated funding for the 2022 program year.

In April 2021, HUD approved and processed the City’s HOME Admin waiver request for FY 2019 and FY 2020 to increase the admin allocation from 10% to 15%. Those amounts are included in the HOME Prior Year Resources of this Action Plan.

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Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Federal Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$5,640,635 $103,041 $2,550,684 $8,294,360 $13,096,659 Funding to support
housing,
community
and economic
development
activities
throughout
Santa Ana.

HOME Federal Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA
$1,706,231 $682,247 $8,746,266 $11,134,744 $3,862,334 Funding to support the
development
and
preservation
of affordable
housing
throughout
Santa Ana.

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ESG Federal Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental
assistance)
Rental
Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing
$489,141 0 0 $489,141 $978,282 Funding to
support the
development
of homeless
facilities and
the delivery of
services to
homeless and
those at-risk
of becoming
homeless in
Santa Ana.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The City recognizes that the City's annual entitlement is not sufficient to meet all of the needs of the community. It is therefore important to leverage resources to achieve the goals of the City. The City works diligently with private, state and local partners to leverage the City's HUD CPD funds.

For the ESG program, matching requirements are passed to sub-recipients who demonstrate matching dollars prior to funding as well as at each quarterly invoice. ESG funds are leveraged by working with the OC Collaborative and considering other funding opportunities for various programs for the homeless population. This will include leveraging with both Housing Choice Voucher Program funding and HOME funds.

The City administration recognizes that the City's annual entitlement and formula allocations are not sufficient to meet all of its needs, and that leveraging resources is critical to achieving the City's goals.

The City continues to cultivate funding partners who can match the City's investment of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. The need remains great, and additional funds are sought to ensure that more affordable housing and important programs and activities are available for those in need. To that end the City seeks funds from the State and grants from other entities, both public and private.

Matching requirements have been satisfied with other eligible financial resources and/or in-kind services, and the City will continue to seek this type of matching as well as financial matches.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Santa Ana Housing Authority owns the parcel at 302 E. Twenty-Second Street. This parcel is approximately 27,817 square feet in size. It is currently zoned R1 for single family residences, which allows one house per lot. The vacant, undeveloped lot was purchased from CalTrans and was a remnant parcel from a freeway-widening project. The property is irregular in shape and below the minimum lot size for a residential lot. The City and Housing Authority are currently assessing the necessary variances and other approvals necessary to support development on this lot.

In addition, Santa Ana will comply with new State requirements under AB1486 and AB1255 to inventory and support developers to access and utilize surplus municipal and state land for the construction of affordable housing. If such sites are identified, the City will consider the use of HUD or other resources to assist with site preparation.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Program
Administration &
Fair Housing
Services
2020 2024 All Citywide All CDBG:
$1,128,127
HOME:
$206,027
Other: 1
2 Affordable
Housing
Development,
Maintenance, &
Preservation
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Expand the supply
of affordable
housing; Preserve
the supply of
affordable housing
HOME:
$10,367,533
CDBG:
$740,000
Rental Units Constructed:
0 Units constructed (HOME)
Rental Units Rehabbed: 5
Units rehabilitated (HOME)
Homeowner Units
Rehabbed:
25 units rehabilitated
(CDBG)
Down payment assistance:
3 households (CDBG)
3 Code
Enforcement
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Preserve the supply
of affordable
housing
CDBG:
$800,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/ Foreclosed
Property Care:
2,500 housing units
4 Economic
Development
2020 2024 Economic
Development
Citywide Micro Enterprise
Grants/Businesses
Assisted
CDBG:
$100,000
Economic Development:
16 businesses assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 Public Service
Programs
2020 2024 NonHomeless
Special
Needs; NonHousing
Community
Development
Citywide Access to and
supply of
public services
CDBG:
$845,000
Public Service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
2,500 persons
6 Homeless
Services &
Facilities
2020 2024 Homeless Citywide Increase
access to and
supply of
homeless
services and
facilities
ESG: $489,141 Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 150 persons
assisted
Homelessness Prevention:
35 persons assisted
Tenant –Based Rental
Assistance / rapid rehousing:
25 Households assisted
7 Public Facilities
& Infrastructure
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Improve City
public facilities
and
infrastructure
CDBG:
$4,801,233
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
4,500 persons
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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Goal Name Description
Program Administration and Fair
Housing Services
Ensure the management of a compliant and efficient HUD programs and provide funding to promote the implementation of fair housing services and activities throughout the City.

Affordable Housing Development,
Maintenance, and Preservation
Provide funding for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and provision of affordable rental and ownership housing.

Code Enforcement Support code enforcement activities to ensure residential properties are safe and suitable for habitation
Economic Development Support workforce training and development and business assistance via training, technical assistance and general support to microbusinesses operating in Santa Ana.

Public Service Programs Working with local and regional nonprofits and service providers, Santa Ana will provide funding to ensure the provision of critical services and activities to low- and moderateincome residents and special needs populations throughout the City.

Homeless Services and Facilities Working together with local and regional stakeholders, Santa Ana will continue to promote the implementation of a cohesive and coordinated homeless system. In doing so, Santa Ana will invest in projects that ensure that homeless households from all subpopulations are supported to return to permanent housing as quickly as possible; receive strength-based services that emphasize recovery, as needed; receive only what they need to be returned to housing quickly and to be as self-reliant as possible; and are assisted in preventing homeless from occurring in the first place.

Public Facilities and Infrastructure In collaboration with other city agencies, rehabilitate public facilities and streets to increase ADA accessibility, improve facilities and infrastructure to better meet the needs of residents, and implement measures to mitigate and reduce vandalism and graffiti in the City.

Table 7 - Goals Description
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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
During Program Year 2022, the City of Santa Ana will prioritize and fund the projects listed below.

Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Program Administration
2 CDBG Fair Housing
3 CDBG Code Enforcement
4 CDBG Economic Development
5 CDBG Street Improvements
6 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements
7 CDBG Parks and Public Facilities Improvements
8 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
9 CDBG Public Services
10 ESG PY22 – Homeless Activities
11 HOME Program Administration
12 HOME Rehabilitation
13 HOME Affordable Housing
14 HOME CHDO
Table 8 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Santa Ana uses a place-based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment geographically to an area benefit neighborhood. The City will continue to work closely with its partners to identify and overcome any obstacles to address the needs of underserved populations.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $1,068,127
Description Overall administration of the CDBG Program including: completion of grant application, oversight of citizen participation process, development of annual funding contracts with agencies, set up of projects in HUD funds disbursement system and draw down funds, implementation of projects and compliance with HUD reporting requirements. Eligibility of this activity is based on Section 105(a)(13) of HUD's regulation.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
n/a
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Planning and Administration of the CDBG Program 2 Project Name CDBG Fair Housing
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Program Administration and Fair Housing Services Needs Addressed Expand the supply of affordable housing; preserve the supply of affordable housing
Funding CDBG: $60,000
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Description Provide funding and resources to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to promote fair housing and combat housing discrimination within the City of Santa Ana. The Fair Housing Services Program will provide fair housing education, counseling, and enforcement services to Santa Ana residents. This program helps the City to comply with HUD’s regulatory requirements to affirmatively further fair housing and includes counseling on landlord/tenant law and other aspects of housing.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
500 persons assisted through various fair housing activities.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Provide funding for administrative and program staff to complete fair housing education, tenant counseling, and fair housing enforcement activities in Santa Ana.
3 Project Name CDBG Code Enforcement
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing Funding CDBG: $800,000
Description Support the Community Preservation Division’s goal of improving neighborhoods through a number of facets including enforcement of laws that create life safety risks and contribute to neighborhood blight.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2,500 households will benefit from this proposed activity.

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Location Description This activity will be carried out citywide in CDBG eligible neighborhoods.

Planned Activities Provide funding to city staff to conduct code enforcement activities in CDBG eligible geographies. Eligible rehabilitation and preservation activities under 24 CFR 570.202 such as but not limited to Code Enforcement, Historic Preservation, and Residential Rehabilitation. 4 Project Name CDBG Economic Development
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Economic Development Activities
Needs Addressed Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description Provide economic development assistance to businesses.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of businesses
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
16 Location Description This activity will be carried out citywide in CDBG eligible neighborhoods.

Planned Activities See description
5 Project Name CDBG Street Improvements
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve City public facilities and infrastructure Funding CDBG: $2,506,250
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Description 1. Improve transportation safety by installing pedestrian hybrid beacon on Main Street (at Walnut Street) and the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at key areas identified as highest priority based on city analysis.

2. Residential street repair in Heninger Park neighborhoods.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2,000
Location Description Activities will occur in CDBG eligible areas as described in the Description
Planned Activities See description
6 Project Name CDBG Sidewalk Improvements
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve City public facilities and infrastructure Funding $407,233
Description Project involves replacement of existing damaged concrete sidewalks in neighborhoods and will include the removal and replacement of adjacent damaged concrete curbs, gutter and driveways. Project will focus on areas with the highest concentration of needed repairs, to help mitigate trip and fall hazards and reducing potential of liability claims and assist in complying with regulations set forth by the American with Disabilities Act.

After the sidewalk concrete repairs within the public right of way are completed, the public will have enhanced pedestrian and multimodal mobility through the improved neighborhoods. For at least 50% of Santa Ana's low-income population, bicycle is the primary mode of transportation. Therefore, properly maintaining the residential sidewalks that currently have no other viable revenue source, is a direct service
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Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2,000
Location Description Activities will occur in CDBG eligible areas as described in the Description
Planned Activities See description
7 Project Name CDBG Parks and Public Facilities Improvements Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve City public facilities and infrastructure Funding CDBG: $1,887,750
Description 1. Conduct improvements to Santa Anita Park to ensure it continues to adequately meet the needs of Santa Ana residents.

2. Improvements to the Newhope Library to include total replacement of the roof and windows.

3. Removal of ADA barriers to the PAAL Center restrooms to bring the public facility in compliance with ADA for the use of all patrons.

4. Installation of artificial ivy to serve as a graffiti deterrent, increase the privacy of local residents from the active rail line and help increase the aesthetics of the Logan neighborhood.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2000 low- and moderate-income residents will benefit from this activity.

Location Description Public parks and open spaces in CDBG eligible areas.

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Planned Activities The project will expand the parking lot, remove the handball court and relocate the basketball court and playground. The project will also include additional security/parking lot lighting on the eastside of the park.
8 Project Name CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Affordable Housing Development, Maintenance, and Preservation Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing Funding CDBG: $740,000
Description 1. Provide financial grants for the rehabilitation of single-family owner properties for residential purposes.

2. Provide down payment assistance to eligible households Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
25 units will be rehabilitated through this project and 3 households will be assisted via down payment assistance; benefitting 28 lowand moderate-income households.

Location Description Activities will be conducted citywide.

Planned Activities CDBG funds to support the rehabilitation of owner and rental units within the City; down payment assistance will be offered through the City’s existing Down Payment Assistance Loan Program to incomeeligible households to help meet down payment and closing cost requirements.
9 Project Name CDBG Public Services
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Public Service Programs
Needs Addressed Access to and supply of public services Funding $845,000
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Description The City will fund a series of nonprofits that target critical services and benefits for low- and moderate-income residents and special need residents (elderly, youth, homeless, victims of domestic violence, disabled, and other vulnerable populations) in the community.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
2,500 low- and moderate-income residents will benefit from these activities
Location Description Citywide through multiple nonprofit and community-oriented organizations.

Planned Activities The City will provide funding for staff and organizations to provide and deliver a range of services and functions to low- and moderateincome and special need residents throughout the City. 10 Project Name ESG PY22 – Homeless Activities
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Homeless Services and Facilities
Needs Addressed Increase access to and supply of homeless services and facilities Funding ESG: $489,141
Description Emergency Solutions Grant project activities including Street Outreach and Engagement, Emergency Shelter, Homeless
Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, Data and Administration oversight and monitoring.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
210 homeless and/ or at risk of becoming homeless households will benefit from these activities
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Planned Activities The City will fund the following eligible services:
 Street Outreach: $50,000
 Shelter Operations and Essential Services: $110,000
 Homeless Prevention: $25,000
 Rapid Rehousing: $125,000
 HMIS: $142,455
 Administration: $36,686
11 Project Name HOME Program Administration
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Program Administration and Fair Housing Services Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing; expand the supply of affordable housing
Funding HOME: $238,847
Description Ensure compliant and efficient oversight of all HOME funded activities. The estimated funding amount includes program income Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
N/A
Location Description N/A
Planned Activities Provide funding to staff and city agencies to oversee and manage the HOME program to ensure compliance with HUD rules and regulations.
12 Project Name HOME Rehabilitation
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Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing Funding HOME: $100,000
Description The City will provide funding to complete critical rehabilitation activities to rental units or rental unit properties.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
5 renter units will be rehabilitated through this activity; benefiting 5 households.

Location Description Applications are open for residents citywide.

Planned Activities Conduct critical rehabilitation to rental units to ensure properties are safe and suitable and meet Federal HQS standards and health, safety, and applicable building standards.
13 Project Name HOME Affordable Housing
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Affordable Housing Development, Maintenance, and Preservation Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing; expand the supply of affordable housing
Funding HOME: $10,367,533
Description HOME funds will be used for activities related to new construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable rental or ownership housing and provide financial assistance to low-income homebuyers.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Through this project, 24 income-eligible households will benefit from new construction and rehabilitation activities
Location Description The City will identify eligible projects citywide.

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Planned Activities Through an RFP process, identify eligible new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation activities to increase the supply of affordable housing within the City of Santa Ana.

Projects that are tentatively identified for HOME assistance include:

Crossroads at Washington – new multi-family apartment complex consisting of 85 units of affordable rental housing for households earning 30% or less of AMI. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed in December 2023. HOME assistance of
approximately $3,007,489 will support the construction of 16 HOMEassisted units.

Westview House – new multi-family apartment complex consisting of 85 units for large families and permanent supportive housing.

Construction is currently scheduled to be completed in September 2023. HOME assistance of approximately $2,003,705 will support the construction of 9 HOME-assisted units.
14 Project Name HOME CHDO
Target Area n/a – The City does not use target areas for CPD funding Goals Supported Affordable Housing Development, Maintenance, and Preservation Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing; expand the supply of affordable housing
Funding HOME: $255,935
Description HOME funds will be used for CHDO-qualified projects within the City of Santa Ana.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
4 households will benefit from the development or rehabilitation of rental housing.

Location Description The City will identify eligible projects citywide.

Planned Activities In collaboration with an eligible CHDO, the City will support the acquisition, development, or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed HUD resources will be prioritized throughout the City with the primary objective of meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income residents in the City. When evaluating potential projects and programs, the City will ensure that projects are structured to prioritize areas where there is a higher concentration of low- and moderate-income residents. The map below indicates Census block groups in which at least 51% of the residents are low- or moderate-income residents. The City will prioritize funding in these block groups.

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Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100%
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City will spend more than 70 percent of its entitlement funds in areas or for persons that are predominately low and moderate income. All CDBG-funded public service programs and HOMEfunded affordable housing projects will be available to eligible persons citywide. The City identified community needs such as improvements to public facilities, insufficient social and homeless related services, and dilapidated housing conditions within these neighborhoods. The entitlement funds will help address these community needs.

Discussion
The City of Santa Ana does not use specific target areas to guide the allocation of funding. The City prioritizes funding that meets community needs and complies with HUD regulations/ requirements.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The Annual Action Plan specifies goals for the number of homeless, non-homeless, and special needs households to be provided affordable housing within the program year. The plan also indicates the number of affordable housing units that will be provided by program type, including rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, or acquisition of existing units. For the purpose of this section, the term "affordable housing" is defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR 92.252 for rental housing and 24 CFR 92.254 for homeownership.

The City of Santa Ana does not prioritize specific housing programs for special needs populations but serves these populations through all housing programs.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 30
Special-Needs 0
Total 30
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 25
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 5
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 30
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Santa Ana Housing Authority administers 1,793 Housing Choice Vouchers and does not own or operate and public housing units. The Santa Ana Housing Authority was consulted during this consolidated planning process. It is the intention of the Authority to continue to provide safe, attractive affordable housing to its HCV clients.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable, the City of Santa Ana does not manage public housing developments.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
SAHA increases resident involvement through resident involvement in presentations at community meetings, online communication, public notices, and public hearings. A broad citizen participation process is maintained with traditional and electronic communication being used to notify the community of ongoing planning efforts. The City of Santa Ana maintains coordination with public agencies, private entities, and community residents through the City of Santa Ana’s Neighborhood Initiatives Program (NIP). This assists more than 60 neighborhood associations in Santa Ana by providing a conduit for twoway communication between residents and the City. Grant funding is administered to increase housing availability and accessibility to residents to encourage greater participation in homeownership.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and persons with special needs are complex and require a wide range of specialized services. Numerous agencies are typically involved in the care of these individuals, providing distinct services such as housing, mental health counseling, employment training, and case management services. A number of activities and services are funded to help the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and other special needs populations. Overall, these services address the high priority of reducing homelessness and the threat of becoming homeless, as well as providing necessary supportive services.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Through this Action Plan, the City of Santa Ana will continue to prioritize support and assistance to homeless persons and those at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Through HUD and non-HUD resources, the City will continue to:

1. Prioritize street outreach through Quality of Life Teams

2. Preserve existing and increase the supply of permanent supportive housing

3. Preserve existing and increase the supply of affordable housing

4. Provide housing services and assistance to special needs populations

5. Improve critical services to low-income and special needs populations

6. Coordinate services within the City as well as regionally in collaboration with the Continuum of Care

7. Collaborate with all communities in Orange County to address homelessness with coordinated, regional approaches
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The County of Orange operates a year-round emergency shelter in the Civic Center of Santa Ana that provides safe sleep and emergency shelter for over 400 individuals each night, and food and supportive services for over 600 individuals on a daily basis. The ESG funded HEART outreach team, City Net and Illumination Foundation organizations provide outreach and engagement services in and around the shelter as well as other locations in the City. The County also runs an emergency cold-weather shelter EXHIBIT 1
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in Santa Ana during the winter for approximately 200 individuals. In addition to these shelters, the one year actions will address the needs of individuals who are homeless that includes unaccompanied women, victims of domestic violence, chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The range of services include emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. ESG funds will provide assistance for street outreach services, homeless prevention and rapid re-housing.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City supports a number of programs to assist low-income individuals and families to avoid becoming homeless, including Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers. Other support services, such as job and training assistance, food assistance, and counseling are also available to help individuals recover from homelessness and to avoid becoming homeless. The City works closely with the Continuum of Care who provides oversight for the Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VISPDAT) to prioritize the most vulnerable chronically homeless individuals. Case management services are offered in all programs to help prevent individuals from falling back into homelessness. In addition, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana has recently been awarded VASH project-based vouchers for permanent supportive housing for Veterans experiencing homelessness. These 100 vouchers are in addition to the current Vouchers with two projects already in the pipeline. An RFP will be released shortly for these additional vouchers.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely lowincome individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The goals listed above will help these individuals and families to avoid becoming homelessness. The ESG program will fund homelessness prevention programs including utility and security deposit assistance as well as rental assistance. The HEART program, funded by ESG provides bus tickets for individuals interested in returning to their home; often following a release from a correctional facility.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The City evaluated barriers and constraints to the development of affordable housing as a critical component of the Housing Element.

A variety of barriers exist which make increasing the affordable housing stock in Santa Ana difficult:

1. Income and wages are not keeping pace with rising housing costs and the overall cost of living.

2. Federal resources for programs, such as the federal Section 8 Program, do not match the need experienced.

3. Homeownership is out of reach for the majority of residents.

4. Low housing vacancy rates are contributing to higher rents.

5. The cost of land is high and there is a lack of vacant land for future growth.

6. Impediments to Fair Housing.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is currently in the process of reviewing the City’s Housing Element for the 6th cycle. The Housing Element will be brought before City Council for adoption in May 2022 and then subsequently sent to HCD for certification which is expected Summer of 2022.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
Santa Ana will continue to actively fund the development and preservation of affordable housing as well as identify opportunities to leverage and utilize additional state, local, or non-governmental funding resources to develop and preserve additional housing throughout the City.

Through the City’s compliance with AB 1486 (Surplus Lands Act) as well as a constant monitoring of state land made available through Executive Order N-06-19, the City will look to identify potential parcels of underutilized land that can be leveraged for potential affordable housing development.

With the update for the 6th cycle Housing Element, the City has incorporated AB 686 requirements for fair housing into an Assessment of Fair Housing appendix. Through this process, the City has identified a set of city-specific and regional goals and approaches to address barriers to affordable housing and affirmatively further fair housing in the City. The goal of this assessment is to ensure that people have fair housing choice. The assessment has two main purposes –prevent discrimination and reverse housing segregation. The City will continue to work to meeting the goals and objectives set forth in the Assessment of Fair Housing.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
The City of Santa Ana will undertake a range of activities targeted to address the needs of the City’s lowand moderate-income and underserved individuals and households. Underserved individuals includes elderly, persons with a disability, youth, homeless, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and extremely low-income households.

The City will continue to prioritize a holistic and targeted approach to address homelessness in the City through dedicated City staff, the continued use of Quality of Life Teams, and a close partnership with local and regional organizations and stakeholders.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To effectively address the obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved individuals, the City will work closely with its network of local and regional partners and nonprofits to continually identify the most pressing needs and barriers to effectively delivering public services, housing and other programs.

Building off this input, the City will prioritize public and social service programs that most align with the needs of these populations. The City will rely on its partners to assist in communication and messaging to ensure that underserved households are able to access and utilize these programs and services.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing To foster and maintain affordable housing in the City, Santa Ana will focus on programs and activities that support the development and preservation of affordable housing activities. Wherever possible, the City will work to leverage additional resources (including other federal, state, and local resources) to more effectively and efficiently foster and maintain affordable housing. Activities include:
 Construction of new rental and homeownership units
 Rehabilitation and/ or preservation of existing rental units  Homeowner rehabilitation programs for low- and moderate-income households Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To address and reduce the problems caused by exposure to lead-based paint, the City has implemented a lead paint hazard identification and notification process as part of its housing programs. This process been designed to comply with HUD’s lead-based paint hazard regulations (Title X) which became effective in September 2000 and was implemented in Santa Ana in January 2002.

All owner-occupied housing units rehabilitated or constructed prior to 1979 are inspected for lead-based paint hazards. If the inspection finds potential lead-based paint hazards, the subject property is tested – the average cost per test is $450. The procedures to comply with Title X has added approximately 30 days to the typical housing rehabilitation project.

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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The underlying objective of this Consolidated Plan is focused on reducing the number of families and households in poverty and lessening the impact of poverty on those households. The City will take a multi-faceted approach to reduce the number of poverty-level families located within the City and improve the quality of life for extremely low-income households in the City.

1. Partner with and leverage local job training programs focused on supporting residents prepare for and access living wage job opportunities.

2. Through the City’s housing programs, it will reduce the number of cost burdened households living in the City, allowing them to allocate personal resources to other critical household needs.

3. Public services will be targeted to address critical needs of low-income and vulnerable residents through the provision of programming, transportation, education, childcare and other key needs that are identified by the City and its stakeholders. Services such as these are components to assist individuals to be better suited to secure and retain living wage employment.

4. Homeless assistance, including prevention, will provide critical services to extremely low-income households in need of immediate assistance and support to be better suited and able to take steps to identify sustainable housing and employment options.

5. Improving public facilities eliminates existing facilities and infrastructure that negatively impacts residential neighborhoods.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
To continue to develop the institutional structure among the City, nonprofit stakeholders and other local and regional stakeholders, the City will regularly communicate and coordinate program objectives, services and activities with all stakeholders. The City will work to expand the coordination and communication among partners through invitations to participate in the Consolidated and Action Plan process as well as working to create synergies and partnerships between different service providers during the implementation of programs and activities.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
Through the ESG program, the City will continue to partner closely with neighboring jurisdictions as well as service and housing providers operating in the City and County. The City will continue to strive to encourage a unified approach to the development and delivery of housing and social service programs to effectively address the needs of homeless and extremely low-income households in the community.

In the coming year, the City will continue to build off these successes to integrate additional service and housing providers into this coordinated partnership.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2021 Annual Action Plan, the City of Santa Ana will follow all HUD regulations concerning the program elements of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 130,566

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $482,213

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income 612,779
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City of Santa Ana does not use HOME funds in any other manner other than those described in Section 92.205(b).

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

The City incorporates a recapture requirement into written agreements and long-term affordability covenants for homebuyer assistance activities administered by the City as required by 24 CFR

92.254. For any homebuyer assistance activity implemented by subrecipients or CHDOs, this recapture requirement shall also be used.

HOME affordability requirements are imposed based on the amount of direct HOME subsidy pursuant to HUD regulations as follows:

Assistance under $15,000: 5-year affordability period
Assistance between $15,000 - $40,000: 10-year affordability period Assistance over $40,000: 15-year affordability period
The amount subject to recapture is the direct HOME subsidy received by the homebuyer. Direct HOME subsidy includes the HOME investment that enabled the homebuyer to purchase the property. This includes down payment assistance, closing costs, or other HOME assistance provided directly to the homebuyer and/or the difference between the fair market value of the property (as determined by appraisal) and a reduced sales price attributable to HOME development assistance.

The recapture provision ensures that the entire amount of the City's direct HOME subsidy to homebuyers is recaptured if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the applicable period of affordability (e.g., the home is sold, the home is foreclosed, the assisted owner is no longer residing in the assisted residence, or for any other breach of the agreement with the City). The HOME-assisted homebuyer may sell their unit at any time during the period of affordability, to any willing buyer, and at the price the market will bear. The recapture provision requires that the City’s direct HOME subsidy and any interest due under the HOME loan (that has not previously been repaid) is returned to the City from net proceeds first, subject to the limitation that if there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are insufficient to repay the HOME investment due, the City may only recapture the net proceeds, if any. Net proceeds are defined as the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds), and any closing costs.

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additional HOME funds or other resources to acquire the housing in order to preserve the housing’s affordability.

Recaptured funds may be used for any HOME eligible activity. These recaptured funds are identified in the City’s accounting system by a unique recaptured revenue object number. Any recaptured funds will be used by the City before any additional HOME funds.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

See above.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

N/A – the City will not be using HOME funds for this activity. If the City elects to refinance existing debt, it will provide its policies and procedures as part of an amendment to its Action Plan.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) ESG funds will be used for eligible activities under five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) costs, as well as allowable administrative costs and activities. ESG applications go through an open and transparent proposal process. The Community Development Agency is responsible for ensuring that the ESG program is implemented in accordance with all Federal rules and regulations.

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

Orange County, in collaboration with the CoC and other ESG entitlement jurisdictions including the City of Santa Ana will utilize assessment and evaluation instruments developed in consultation with the HIMIS lead agency and previously funded HPRP grantees. The County ensures ongoing coordination of program design and eligibly standards. The City will provide funding for the administration of the HMIS data entry system.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

On November 7, 2019, the City of Anaheim released a combined ESG Request for Proposals (RFP) in partnership with the City of Santa Ana and City of Garden Grove to support the Orange County Continuum of Care’s goal to end homelessness. This RFP was marketed to nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations) operating throughout Orange County. To minimize duplication of effort in the application process, Garden Grove accepted applications until December 10, 2019, with supplemental applications and requirements for both Santa Ana and Anaheim. The RFP included four possible one-year renewals. Should the OC Collaborative determine to exercise these annual renewals past the end of FY 20-21, an RFP will not be released. Current subrecipients awarded funding in FY 21-22 will be required to submit a new budget and program summary. New forms and information will be provided by the Collaborative at that time. In addition, the Collaborative reserves the right to redistribute funding EXHIBIT 1
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and/or issue a new RFP at its discretion

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City consults and works with the County and CoC homeless services staff as well as local homeless service providers, advocacy groups, facilities and other stakeholders in determining its strategic approach, policies and funding decisions. A previously homeless individual participated on the ESG funding review panel. Individuals who were previously homeless provide assistance in outreach and engagement services and provide feedback to Staff. In addition, the CoC’s strategy reflects the participation of all 34 cities in Orange County as well as individuals who are homeless or previously homeless, schools, and a host of other organizations and stakeholders.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

The City utilizes the HUD Monitoring ESG handbook to monitor each program’s performance to ensure that goals are on track and funds are used for eligible activities. On a quarterly basis, invoices are reviewed to ensure program compliance. In addition, the quarterly financial invoices are monitored by City Accounting staff. On-site monitoring of non-profit organizations is done by staff and by consultants for both program and financial records on an as-needed basis, or at least every three years. The City works closely with the CoC and other ESG jurisdictions in the County to standardize processes and approaches as much as possible.

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PROGRAM RECOMMENDED FY 22-23
ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING $ 1,128,127
Administration and Planning 1,068,127
Fair Housing Council of OC 60,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT $ 800,000
Community Preservation Code Enforcement 775,000
Community Preservation Legal Services 25,000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $ 100,000
New Business Start-Up/Micro Enterprise Grants 100,000
NONPROFIT PUBIC SERVICES $ 845,000
AIDS Services Foundation of OC dba Radiant Health Centers 30,000 America on Track 30,000
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana 30,000
Casa de la Familia 30,000
Community Action Partnership of Orange County 30,000
Community Health Initiative Orange County 30,000
Community Legal Aid SoCal (Domestic Violence Prevention Project) 30,000 Delhi Center/PLC (Family Economic Success Initiative) 40,000 Delhi Center (Teens Engaged in Learning and Leadership) 40,000 Fristers 30,000
Girls Inc of Orange County (Literacy Lab) 30,000
Human Options 30,000
Hurtt Family Health Clinic 30,000
Lutheran Social Services of So. Cal. 30,000
MOMs OC 40,000
Nati's House (dba Neutral Ground) SNL 30,000
Nati's House (dba Neutral Ground) Gang Prevention 50,000 Orange County Human Relations Council 30,000
OC Children's Therapeutic Arts Center (Willard) 35,000
Public Law Center (Housing) 40,000
StandUP for Kids OC 30,000
Taller San Jose Hope Builders 40,000
The Cambodian Family 50,000
WISEPlace 30,000
Working Wardrobes 30,000
Program Recommendation
2022-2023 CDBG Funding Plan
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CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $ 4,681,233
PRCSA - Santa Anita Park $ 800,000
Newhope Library $ 531,250
PWA - Heninger Residential Street Imp $ 1,896,959
PWA - Sidewalk Imp $ 407,233
PWA - Neighborhood Imp $ 131,500
PWA - PAAL Center ADA Restroom (Design) $ 408,041
PWA - Traffic Engineering $ 506,250
HOUSING $ 740,000
Single Family Rehab-City 480,000
Multi Family Rehab
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance 260,000
TOTAL $ 8,294,360
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FY 2022-2024 CDBG Funding Plan - Program Summaries
Administration & Planning
Organization Project Title
One-year
award Description
City of Santa
Ana
Community
Development
Agency (CDA)
CDBG Program
Administration $1,068,127
The program will provide for the overall administration of the CDBG Program, to include: preparation and submission of required contracts with HUD, submission of all reporting requirements, provision of individual project oversight, monitoring of all project implementation and ongoing completion, and fiscal management and oversight. Program Administration is performed by a combination of staff and professional consultant(s).

Proposed funding amount calculated based off 20% admin cap less Fair Housing amount.

Fair Housing
Council of
Orange County
Santa Ana Fair
Housing Education,
Counseling &
Enforcement
$60,000
The program will provide fair housing education, landlord /tenant counseling and enforcement services to combat housing discrimination and city administrative support for the residents of the City of Santa Ana. Funds will go toward administrative/program staff and service contracts. A commitment to further fair housing is a requirement of CDBG funding.

Nonprofit Public Service (subject to 15% Public Service cap) Organization Project Title
Two-year
award Description
AIDS Services
Foundation OC
HIV Care Services
$60,000
AIDS Services Foundation OC DBA Radiant Health Centers (RHC) will provide low-income residents living with HIV in the City of Santa Ana with wraparound HIV care services. Participants will receive the support and resources needed to remain in medical care, maintain their health, and achieve viral suppression.

America On Track
Brighter Futures
for Children of
Prisoners
$60,000 Children of prisoners deserve the chance to discover a brighter future, which is why America On Track provides them with trained, caring mentors, STEM workshops, a “College is For Me Too!” camp, free books, and special outings, as well as nutrition seminars and wraparound services for the families.

Boys and Girls Club of
Santa Ana College Bound $60,000
College Bound provides at-risk Santa Ana teens with academic instruction and mentors to help graduate high school on time, prepare for secondary education, technical school, or military and set career goals; this also prevents teens from engaging in activities that could otherwise derail their path.

Casa de la Familia
Santa Ana Family
Justice Center
Full-Time Victim
Advocate
$60,000
SAFHC Full-Time Victim Advocate will offer more comprehensive services to victims than before allowing victims to reach necessary resources previously almost inaccessible. Providing a full-time advocate helps victims manage all services needed through one person, easing the access.

EXHIBIT 3
City Council 29 – 86 4/19/2022
FY 2022-2024 CDBG Funding Plan - Program Summaries
Community Action
Partnership of Orange
County
Economic
Empowerment –
Your Money, Your
Goals
$60,000
Economic empowerment services for low-income adults and youth in and around Santa Ana; workshops include Your Money Your Goals curriculum, which covers banking, spending plans, and money management by providing tools for participants to develop habits to increase their financial wellbeing.

Community Health
Initiative Orange County
Community Health
Access Program
$60,000 CHIOC helps City of Santa Ana residents to access health and social service programs by providing outreach, education, enrollment, and case management services to vulnerable populations. We strive to ensure that clients acquire, retain, and utilize community resources effectively.

Community Legal Aid
SoCal
Santa Ana
Domestic Violence
Prevention Project
$60,000
Community Legal Aid SoCal (previously known as The Legal Aid Society of Orange County) will provide free, holistic legal assistance to Santa Ana survivors of domestic violence to help them escape abuse and break the cycle of violence. Priority is given to service in the areas of family law, immigration, and healthcare advocacy.

Delhi Center Family Economic
Success Initiative
$80,000 A collaborative case management strategy to help low-income families fill vocational, educational, and financial service gaps, so they can make better decisions to earn more, keep more of what they earn, and move up the economic ladder.

Delhi Center
Teens Engaged in
Learning and
Leadership
$80,000
A leadership development program that trains teens to take an active role in designing and implementing educational and team building activities in their community that teach younger children about gang prevention, problem solving, conflict resolution, avoiding risk and making safe choices.

Fristers
Wraparound
Programming for
Adolecents Parents
and Children
$60,000
Fristers provides preventation and intervation services for adolecent parents, vulnerable population, to help them meet basic needs, improve their parenting competencies, relational skills, academic and econimic opportunities, ensure safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for their children, and help prepare their children for Kindergarten by building school readiness skills.

Girl’s Inc. of Orange
County Literacy Lab $60,000 Literacy Lab ensures that 120 elementary school girls per year in Santa Ana reach grade level reading by fourth grade. Small group reading with mentors and educators, engaging activities, a summer camp, and family literacy nights build a love of reading and a strong educational foundation.

Human Options Assisting Domestic
Violence Victims
$60,000 The project will provide intensive case management services to Santa Ana residents who self-report domestic violence or who are referred by the Domestic Violence Response Team. Case management services will include safety planning, assessment of needs and linkages to needed resources.

Hurtt Family Health
Clinic
Hurtt Santa Ana
Mental Health
Program
$60,000
By hiring a 2nd PNP to our mental health program , Hurtt will add more capacity in treating additional Santa Ana residents. The PNP will: assess, diagnose, treat those with behavioral health conditions: help patients prevent, identify, manage symptoms resulting from psychitric or substance disorders; and is an expert in psychiatric medications.

EXHIBIT 3
City Council 29 – 87 4/19/2022
FY 2022-2024 CDBG Funding Plan - Program Summaries
Lutheran Social Services
of Southern California
(LSSSC)
Victims Intervention
Program (VIP)
$60,000 The Victims Intervention Project (VIP) will provide women who are victims of crime with evidence-based recovery services – direct mental health services, rental assistance, hotel/motel vouchers, intensive case management, transportation, life skills training and other supportive services.

MOMs OC Healthy Beginnings
and Bright Futures
$80,000
Santa Ana residents will be provided monthly prenatal and infant home visitation, health education, and mental health support, that measurebly improves the health status and birth outcomes of mothers, fathers, and babies living in proverty. We will provide mental health support, education, and prevention strategies for anxiety and depression (including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders).

Nati's House dba Neutral
Ground
Neutral Ground
SNL
$60,000
Neutral Ground will provide Summer Night Lights for 40 nights during the summer. Parks and recreation centers will be open late so that families can enjoy safe spaces, meet neighbors, find new opportunities and resources, and create relationships with the City and County agencies that serve them.

Nati's House dba Neutral
Ground
Neutral Ground
Gang Prevention
$100,000 Neutral Ground will provide after school programming and mentoring to youth; focusing on violence prevention, gang intervention, restorative practices, mentoring, and drug and alcohol prevention. Neutral Ground also provides street outreach and programming for parents and community.

OC Human Relations
Council
Community-Based
Alternative Dispute
Resolution
$60,000
OCHR proposes to enhance community-based dispute resolution inclusive of community-oriented policing.

The program will empower community members before, during, and after community crisis, promote mutual understanding among community stakeholders, and create safer, more inclusive places in the Townsend/Myrtle neighborhoods.

Orange County
Children's Therapeutic
Arts Center (OCCTAC)
Crime Prevention
and Intervention
Program for Willard
Middle School &
Neighborhood
$70,000 OCCTAC proposes to continue our Crime Prevention & Intervention Program with Willard Middle school youth, and expand to all Willard Neighborhood families, to provide life-changing opportunities for youth and parents through After School Arts, Tutoring, Family Counseling, and Parenting Classes.

Public Law Center
Consumer &
Community
Organizations
Legal Assistance
Project
$80,000 Public Law Center seeks to provide cradle through retirement legal services to Santa Ana low-income residents to spur economic development by helping clients, especially seniors, keep their hard earned money; and helping client develop child & dependent care businesses that will expand the local workforce.

StandUp for Kids
Orange County
On Campus
Mentoring
$60,000
The program provides homeless students with a personalized path to self-sufficiency. A trained StandUp for Kids case manager and mentor meets with each youth at school, twice a week. They receive basic services, adult mentorship, and tutoring in order to graduate and become self-sufficient.

EXHIBIT 3
City Council 29 – 88 4/19/2022
FY 2022-2024 CDBG Funding Plan - Program Summaries
Taller San Jose Hope
Builders
Business
Applications
$80,000
Hope Builders seeks to provide 50 Santa Ana youth, ages 18-28, who are out-of-school and out-of-work with the mentoring, job training and life skills support that meet the needs of employers. Upon training completion, Hope Builders will place youth in high-demand industries that offer family-sustaining wages and career ladders for growth.

The Cambodian Family Plan Ahead Youth
Program
$100,000 The Plan Ahead Youth Program will help 120 of Santa Ana's low-income youth and parents from immigrant families thrive in the areas of academics, leadership and parenting skills so that they are able to be engaged in more positive after school activities, stay off the streets, and avoid destructive or gang related activity.

WISEPlace
Steps to
Independence
$60,000
Steps to independence provides safe emergency shelter and rapid rehousing for unaccompanied homeless women. Women are led through the “WISEPlace Way” which includes comprehensive trauma informed support, legal advocacy and housing placement to help rebuild their lives and heal their traumas.

Working Wardrobes
Jobs for Santa Ana
Seniors
$60,000
Jobs for Santa Ana Seniors will address the employment challenges faced by seniors and provide workforce development services to assist low-income Santa Ana residents ages 55 and over to find and maintain employment and contribute to their economic stability and self-sufficiency.

EXHIBIT 3
City Council 29 – 89 4/19/2022
Category of Eligible
ESG Activity Subtotal SAPD HEART
Interval
House
Santa Ana
Homeless
Shelter*
Mercy House
Second
Chance OC WISEPlace 2-1-1 OrangeCounty
Street Outreach $ 51,880.00 $ 51,880.00
Emergency Shelter -
Operations $ -
Emergency Shelter -
Essential Services $ 110,000.00 $ 80,000.00 $ 30,000.00 Homeless Prevention $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Rapid Rehousing $ 125,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 50,000.00
HMIS Data Collection $ 140,575 $ 140,575
Santa Ana Admin - 7.5% $ 36,686
$ 489,141 $ 51,880.00 $ 80,000.00 $ - $ 100,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 140,575 Nonprofit Organizations
City of Santa Ana Emergency Solutions Grant
FY 2022-2023 Funding
EXHIBIT 4
City Council 29 – 90 4/19/2022
Planning and Building Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pb
Item # 30
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
April 19, 2022
TOPIC: EIR No. 2020-03 and GPA No.2020-06 Santa Ana General Plan Update

AGENDA TITLE
Public Hearing - Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03 and General Plan Amendment No. 2020-06 for Santa Ana General Plan Update

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt a resolution certifying Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2020-06.

3. Adopt a resolution of findings to overrule the John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s determination that the Proposed General Plan Update is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan.

BACKGROUND
On February 15, 2022, the City Council considered the adoption of the City of Santa Ana General Plan Update. While the City Council did not reach a final decision during the meeting, the City Council discussed and commented on the draft document as well as the proposed policies and implementation actions. The City Council also encouraged the public to submit written comments to the City. In summary, staff documented over 150 comments received from local environmental justice (EJ) stakeholders and from the various City Councilmembers regarding the draft General Plan Update after the February 15, 2022 City Council meeting. Exhibit 1 is a catalog of the documented comments with a City response to each.

After reviewing and responding to the comments, staff met on several occasions with the EJ stakeholders (MPNA, OCEJ, Rise Up Willowick, THRIVE Santa Ana, UCI) to provide the opportunity for follow-up clarifications and where appropriate, discussed further refinements of the draft policies and implementation actions related to the various environmental justice topics. At the conclusion of the most recent meeting held with the City Council 30 – 1 4/19/2022
EIR No. 2020-03 and GPA No.2020-06 Santa Ana General Plan Update April 19, 2022

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group on April 4, 2022, the stakeholders expressed their support for the General Plan.

Staff also followed up with each Councilmember to obtain final input on the draft Plan.

As a result of the additional input, over 60 modifications and refinements responsive to the comments received from the City Council and from the community are being recommended for incorporation into the draft General Plan Update. The recommended changes are as shown in Exhibit 2. Inclusive in the recommended changes are several clarifications and refinements put forth by staff. If the changes are approved and adopted as recommended, they will be incorporated into the April 2022 draft of the General Plan Update (Exhibit 3) to form the adopted City of Santa General Plan – Golden City and Beyond.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. General Plan interested parties were emailed and/ or mailed a notice of this public hearing to consider the General Plan Update and Program Environmental Impact Report (GPEIR). In addition, courtesy notices were mailed to property owners and occupants located within the five Land Use Focus Areas and within 500 feet of their boundaries.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Catalog of Comments Received Post February 15, 2022

2. Recommended Clarifications to the Draft April 2022 General Plan Update

3. Draft April 2022 General Plan Updated - Web Link: https://www.santaana.org/general-plan/draft-documents

4. February 15, 2022 City Council Staff Report - Web Link: Item No. 26 - PrimGov Portal

5. EIR Resolution, including Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)

6. General Plan Amendment Resolution

7. Orange County Airport Land Use Commission Override Resolution

8. Final Recirculated Environmental Impact Report - Web Link: https://www.santaana.org/general-plan/general-plan-environmental-documents

9. November 8, 2021 Planning Commission Report - Web Link: Item No. 3 – PrimeGov Portal

10.List of Parcel with General Plan Land Use Designation Changes Submitted By: Minh Thai, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
City Council 30 – 2 4/19/2022
Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 1 Suggested Policy Change: Policy CM-1.2: Community Input - Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input for facility improvements and programming. Assure potentially affected community residents that they have opportunities to participate in decisions that affect their environment and health, and that the concerns of all participants involved will be considered in the decision-making process.

Recommended Policy Change: CM-1.2: Community Input. Engage residents and community facility users with meaningful and effective participation to provide input and involve them in the decisionmaking process for community facility improvements and programming.

The proposed policy is intended to foster meaningful engagement in the decision-making process related to improvements to public recreation facilities and programming. The policy has been modified to clarify the intent and to reflect the spirit of the recommended changes by including suggested language to foster meaningful engagement and to involve users in the decision-making process.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
2 Add Policy: Policy CM-1.2a: Hold meetings, workshops, and public comment periods at times and locations that are convenient for community members to attend, especially those that may be directly affected by a particular decision.

Include community input and feedback when determining meeting time and location. Manage agendas so that items with community input are addressed at a reasonable hour.
1) Existing Action: PS-3.15: Agenda Management. Consider enhancements to the agenda management system to ensure public meetings run smoothly, increase internal efficiency, document decisions proficiently, and maintain public transparency. 2) Recommended Action Change: CM-1.2: Community Conversation. Plan for and conduct a community survey every two years related to community health, pollution concerns, parks, community engagement, and community service needs, with focused outreach to environmental justice priority areas utilizing various platforms, such as social media and school events, to encourage substantial survey participation.

Existing Action PS-3.15, with target implementation year of 2022, will consider further enhancements to address City meeting agenda and related public engagement. In addition, Action CM 1.2 provides for a survey tool as an opportunity for community input on best practices for residents to engage in City meetings, workshops, and the decision making process. This action has also been modified to include suggested changes where appropriate.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
3 Suggested Policy Change: Policy CM-3.3: Health Residential Programs - Invest in programs and public improvements that educate residents about opportunities to increase their physical activity and improve their health, especially in areas with higher risk of negative public health outcomes.

Recommended Policy Change: CM-3.3: Health Residential Programs. Invest in programs and public improvements that educate residents about opportunities to increase their physical activity and improve their health, especially in environmental justice communities with higher risk of negative public health outcomes.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
4 Add Policy CM-3.11 or Action CM-3.9: Establish a permanent staff position and City office focused on environmental justice, responsible for 1) collecting and disseminating information relevant to environmental justice in Santa Ana 2) serving as a liaison between the City, community organizations, and the multiple government agencies responsible for some aspect of environmental justice 3) coordinating the City’s environmental justice programs 4) planning community meetings and ensuring follow through.

Recommended New Action: CM-3.9: Environmental Justice Staff. Identify funding and hire a fulltime Environmental Justice staff member to collaborate with the community to guide the implementation of the environmental justice policies and actions including community outreach, collaboration on environmental health studies, pursuing grants, and coordination with federal, state, and local agencies regarding environmental concerns in the City. Agency: CMO/PBA and Target Year: 2022.

The community comment is in alignment with comments provided by members of the City Council. Staff has prepared a recommended action to identify funding and hire a full-time EJ staff person per Council's input. Action revised in response to OCEJ comment that implementation of EJ policies and actions should be a collaboration and guided by the community.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
5 Suggested Action Change: Action CM-1.2: Community Conversation - Plan for and conduct a yearly community survey every three years related to community health, air quality pollution concerns, parks, and community service needs, with focused outreach to environmental justice priority areas.

Undertake substantially more outreach on various platforms, including social media and school events, to inform residents about the community outreach meetings and to encourage substantial survey participation.

Recommended Action Change: CM-1.2: Community Conversation. Plan for and conduct a community survey every two years related to community health, pollution concerns, parks, community engagement, community service needs, with focused outreach to environmental justice priority areas utilizing various platforms, such as social media and school events, to encourage substantial survey participation.

The intent of the draft action is to continually receive feedback from the community and is recommending conducting a targeted EJ survey that focuses on community health, pollution concerns, parks, service needs and City community engagement best practices. The timeframe has been revised to every two years. Two years will provide the needed time to formulate surveys, provide sufficient time to respond, collect data, analyze data, report findings, and formulate actions to address feedback.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
6 Suggested Action Change: Action CM-3.6: Fresh and Healthy Foods - Pursue programs, incentives, and/or grants to encourage urban agriculture and small grocery or convenience stores to sell fresh foods in the city, especially those within environmental justice area boundaries. Conduct a study to identify areas of the City that lack access to fresh and healthy foods. Examples include grants or loans to purchase updated equipment, publicity, or directories of healthy food outlets, or connecting stores to wholesale sources of healthy, local, or organic food.

Recommended New Action: CM-3.6A: Food Deserts. Collaborate with Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) to gather and map food desert data, and share publicly through the City's Environmental Quality webpage.

Food deserts were researched as part of the development of the draft General Plan. That research revealed that no food desert areas currently exist in Santa Ana. To monitor and visualize this data, staff recommends adding a new action to collaborate with OCHCA to gather and map data and make it available to the public through the Environmental Quality webpage (webpage is proposed as part of Action CN-1.10). Once the data is gathered and mapped, funds and effort resulting from Action CM-3.6 to create a program to expand fresh and healthy food options in the City can be tailored and targeted to any areas that may develop into food deserts over time.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 7 Suggested Policy Change: Policy EP-3.3: Mitigate Impacts - Promote the development of sustainable and equitable new land use plans that proactively reduces negative impacts on existing residents and businesses and avoids negative impacts on environmental justice communities, with an emphasis on public health.

Recommended Policy Change: EP-3.3: Mitigate Impacts. Promote the development of sustainable and equitable new land use plans that proactively reduce negative health and economic impacts on existing residents and businesses, especially in environmental justice communities.

Policy has been modified to emphasize health and economic impacts to environmental justice communities.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
8 Suggested Policy Change: Policy M-1.7: Proactive Mitigation - Proactively mitigate potential air quality, noise, congestion, safety, and other impacts from the transportation network on residents and business, preventing new or increasing negative impacts on environmental justice communities.

Proactively reduce potential and maintain preparedness for hazardous chemical releases from mobile sources.

Recommended Policy Change: M-1.7: Proactive Mitigation. Proactively mitigate existing and new potential air quality, noise, congestion, safety, and other impacts from the transportation network on residents and business, especially in environmental justice communities.

Policy has been revised to clarify that it will apply to existing and new potential impacts and place greater emphasize on environmental justice communities. Maintaining preparedness for hazardous chemical releases and other emergencies is already addressed in the draft General Plan through draft Action S-1.8 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which requires the City to prepare a plan for such events and to update it so it addresses changing conditions every two to three years.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

8.2 Suggested Policy Change: Policy M-4.9: Air Pollution Mitigation - Consider Use land use, building, site planning, and technology solutions to mitigate exposure to transportation-related air pollution, especially in environmental justice focus areas.

Recommended Policy Change: Policy M-4.9: Air Pollution Mitigation - Consider Utilize land use, building, site planning, and technology solutions to mitigate exposure to transportation-related air pollution, especially in environmental justice focus areas.

Community comment is noted and has been included in the revised proposed policy. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
9 Suggested Policy Change: Policy PS-2.11: Resilient Facilities And Infrastructure - Coordinate with utilities and public agencies to develop, maintain, relocate, and/or upgrade critical local and regional public facilities and infrastructure systems to ensure their resiliency during times of extreme weather, toxic emission, or natural disasters. Develop and educate vulnerable communities about hazard response plans, resources, and best practices for maintaining health. Ensure that emergency plans (including communication plans) are robust and up-to-date.
1) Recommended Policy Change: PS-2.11: Resilient Facilities and Infrastructure. Coordinate with utilities and public agencies to develop, maintain, relocate, and/or upgrade critical local and regional public facilities and infrastructure systems to ensure their resiliency during times of extreme weather, natural disasters, or toxic emission release. 2) Recommended Action Change: S-1.11: Public Education. Continue to disseminate information on flooding, flood control on private property, floodplains, and flood preparedness, man made hazards, hazard response plans, resources, and best practices in disaster events to the public through the City website, social media, and at City offices.

The community comment is covered in two separate areas of the existing draft General Plan.

As noted, the comment has been incorporated to be fully addressed between recommended changes to Policy PS-2.11 and Action S-1.11.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
10 Suggested Action Change: Action PS-2.5: Crime Data -Explore options for making crime, and environmental pollution violation data publicly available through the City’s website.

Existing Action: CN-1.10: Interagency Team. Establish an environmental quality interagency team to evaluate, monitor, and make recommendations to address air quality and environmental hazard issues, with a special focus on environmental justice areas. Publish results and information on the City’s website through a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality webpage.

Action PS-2.5 is specific to crime data. The proposed added language is not appropriate.

Bringing environmental violations to the forefront is already covered under other actions, such as CN-1.5 and CN-1.10, which aim to monitor permits and violations and share environmental justice related information through the creation of a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality webpage.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
11 Suggested Action Change: Action PS-3.15: Agenda Management - Consider enhancements to the agenda management system to ensure public meetings run smoothly, proactively and meaningfully engage residents in decisions that impact their neighborhoods, increase internal efficiency, document decisions proficiently, and maintain public transparency.
1) Existing Action: PS-3.15: Agenda Management. Consider enhancements to the agenda management system to ensure public meetings run smoothly, increase internal efficiency, document decisions proficiently, and maintain public transparency. 2) Recommended Action Change: CM-1.2: Community Conversation. Plan for and conduct a community survey every two years related to community health, pollution concerns, parks, community engagement, community service needs, with focused outreach to environmental justice priority areas utilizing various platforms, such as social media and school events, to encourage substantial survey participation.

Existing Action PS-3.15, with target implementation year of 2022, will consider further enhancements to address City meeting agenda and related public engagement. In addition, Action CM-1.2 provides for a survey tool as an opportunity for community input on best practices for residents to engage in City meetings, workshops, and the decision making process.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
12 Suggested Policy Change: CN-1.1: Regional Planning Efforts - Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet or exceed State and Federal ambient air quality standards in order to educate the community on and protect all residents from the health effects of air pollution.

Recommended Policy Change: CN-1.1: Regional Planning Efforts. Coordinate air quality planning efforts with local and regional agencies to meet or exceed state and federal ambient air quality standards in order to educate the community on and protect all residents from the health effects of air pollution.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 13 Suggested Policy Change: Policy CN-1.5: Sensitive Receptor Decisions - Consider Test, monitor, and mitigate potential impacts of stationary and nonstationary emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses and opportunities to minimize health and safety risks. Develop and adopt new regulations on avoiding the siting of facilities that might significantly increase pollution near sensitive receptors within environmental justice area boundaries. Provide residents within the range of stationary and nonstationary emission source informative and educational resources and best practices to maintain health and mitigate public health risks.

Recommended Policy Change: CN-1.5: Sensitive Receptor Decisions. Study the impacts of stationary and nonstationary emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses and opportunities to minimize health and safety risks. Develop and adopt new regulations avoiding the siting of facilities that potentially emit increased pollution near sensitive receptors within environmental justice area boundaries.

Policy has been revised to specify the need to study impacts of emission sources on existing and proposed sensitive uses so that data collected can inform future regulations to avoid siting of facilities that potentially emit increased pollution near sensitive receptors in environmental justice areas. The City is not the appropriate agency to regulate, test, monitor or mitigate stationary and nonstationary sources. By partnering with regulating agencies the City can facilitate such agencies to identify, monitor, and address air quality and other hazards.

Comment to provide residents information related to emissions is already covered in proposed actions CN-1.5 and CN-1.11 as is making such data available to the public through the Environmental Quality webpage (webpage is proposed as part of Action CN-1.10).

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
14 Suggested Action Change: OS-1.1: Park Needs Assessment And Master Plan - Create, adopt, and implement a park needs assessment and master plan defining park service areas according to best practices, establishing a service area for each park facility, creating a tool to evaluate needs and prioritize improvements by quadrant or appropriate geographic subarea, and maintaining a list of priorities, created and led by community input, for the expansion and improvement of open space and recreational facilities in each quadrant or geographic subarea to attain a park land standard of 4 2 acres per 1,000 residents.

Recommended Action Change: OS-1.1: Park Needs Assessment and Master Plan. Create, adopt, and implement a park needs assessment and master plan, based on community input, defining park service areas according to best practices, establishing a service area for each park facility, creating a tool to evaluate needs and prioritize improvements by quadrant or appropriate geographic subarea, and maintaining a list of priorities for the expansion and improvement of open space and recreational facilities in each quadrant or geographic subarea to attain a park land standard of 3 acres per 1,000 residents.

The community comment to increase the ratio in acres per 1,000 residents is in alignment with comments provided members of City Council. Policy has been revised to increase the ratio to three (3) acres per 1,000 residents. A member of MPNA advocated to increase park ratio to 4 acres per 1,000 residents during March 28, 2022 roundtable. Staff recommends no futher revsions based on comment.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
15 Suggested Policy Change: Policy S-2.1: Regional Collaboration - Consult and collaborate with federal, state, and regional agencies to identify and regulate the use, storage, and disposal and storage of hazardous materials, prevent the illegal transportation and disposal of hazardous waste, and facilitate the cleanup of contaminated sites, and prepare for possible hazardous chemical releases in workplaces and into the community. Promote transparency and accountability by informing local emergency response personnel and impacted communities about hazardous chemical use, disposal or cleanup near them, ensuring that emergency personnel and communities both have plans for dealing with worse-case scenarios.

Recommended Policy Change: S-2.1: Regional Collaboration. Consult and collaborate with federal, state, and regional agencies to identify and regulate the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, prevent the illegal transportation and disposal of hazardous waste, and facilitate the cleanup of contaminated sites.

Policy has been revised to reflect the spirit of the suggested edits, however, the proposed language changes at end of the draft policy is not recommended. Emergency preparedness for hazards already covered through the Hazard Mitigation Plan (see Action S-1.8 Hazard Mitigation Plan) and workplace safety measures are outside of the City's purview and is regulated by Cal/OSHA.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
16 Suggested Policy Change: Policy S-2.2: Hazardous Waste Generators - Collaborate with appropriate agencies to identify and inventory all users and handlers of hazardous materials to proactively mitigate potential impacts.

Promote transparency and accountability by publishing data on toxic spills, water pollution, illegal discharges, industrial and commercial air violations, maintain and publish statistics related to complaints and violations the City receives from residents or community advocates regarding Industrial Violations and hazardous waste generators.

Recommended Policy Change: S-2.2: Hazardous Waste Generators. Collaborate with appropriate agencies to identify and inventory all users and handlers of hazardous materials to proactively mitigate potential impacts. Promote transparency and accountability by publishing city, regional, and state data and resources on toxic spills, water pollution, illegal discharges, industrial and commercial air violations on a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality webpage.

Policy has been revised to reflect the spirit of the suggested edits. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 17 Suggested Policy Change: Policy S-2.4: Planning and Remediation - Determine the presence of hazardous materials and/or waste contamination prior to approval of new uses and require that appropriate measures be taken to protect the health and safety of site users and the community. Study and provide annual statistics for public health outcomes in environmental justice areas potentially impacted by pollution as a baseline. Create goals to continuously improve public health outcomes related to environmental hazards based on established baseline levels.
1) Existing Action: CM-3.3: Health Metrics. Engage with the Orange County Health Care Agency and other stakeholders to monitor key health indicators to measure the success of the outcome of General Plan policies and the implementation plan, including reduction in incidence in asthma and low birth weight of infants.
2) Recommended Action Change: LU-3.26: Health Conditions. Work with state agencies including Department of Toxic Substances Control and South Coast Air Quality Management District, Orange County Health Care Agency, and local stakeholders including Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health to identify baseline conditions for lead soil and air contamination in Santa Ana, routinely monitor indicators of lead such contamination, and measure positive outcomes. Collaborate with these organizations to secure grant funds for soil and air testing, remediation (e.g., bioremediation, covering, removing, air filtration), and prevention activities for residential properties in proximity to sites identified with high soil lead levels of soil pollution (including sites identified with soil lead levels of 80 ppm or higher), and air pollution, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by soil contamination.

The community comment is already addressed through proposed Action CM-3.3 and recommended changes to proposed Action LU-3.26. Per March 28, 2022 roundtable, new revisions related to soil and air included in response to MPNA comments to broaden collection of baseline conditions. Reference to 80 ppm added in response to OCEJ comments in context of pursuing grant funding.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
18 Suggested Policy Change: Policy S-2.5: Education and Best Practices - Promote public awareness of best practices for and participation in household hazardous waste management and disposal. Designate an online informational resource for residents and community members to educate themselves on the hazards of potential pollution exposure from residential, commercial, or industrial violations.

The community comment is already addressed through Action CN-1.10, which will create the Environmental Quality webpage (webpage is proposed as part of Action CN-1.10) where reports, data, maps, and other resources will be made publicly accessible.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
19 Suggested Policy Change: Policy S-3.4: Multiagency Education Campaign - Develop cooperative partnerships and strengthen communication among public agencies, residents, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and businesses to promote sharing of educational information regarding seismic and geologic hazards and safety.

Recommended Policy Change: S-3.4: Multiagency Education Campaign. Develop cooperative partnerships and strengthen communication among public agencies, residents, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and businesses to promote sharing of educational information regarding seismic and geologic hazards and safety.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
20 Suggested Policy Change: Policy LU-3.11: Air Pollution Buffers - Promote landscaping and other buffers to separate existing sensitive uses by at least a distance of 1,000 feet from rail lines, heavy industrial facilities, and other emissions sources. As feasible, aApply more substantial buffers within environmental justice area boundaries. Collaborate with the rail companies to renovate the walls between communities and rail lines that provide the maximum protection for the community and public health. Develop strategies to reduce air and noise pollution.
1) Recommended Policy Change: LU-3.11: Air Pollution Buffers. Work with the Environmental Justice Action Committee to develop and implement landscaping and other local land use and zoning buffer strategies, guided by the California Air Resources Board and the Southern California Air Quality Management District best practices, to separate existing sensitive uses from rail lines, heavy industrial facilities, and other emissions sources. As feasible, apply more substantial buffers within environmental justice area boundaries.
2) Recommended New Action: LU-4.9: Collaborate with rail road right-of-way owners and operators to renovate the walls between communities and rail lines that provide the maximum protection for the community and public health, including strategies to reduce air and noise pollution.

Policy has been revised to indicate that landscape buffer will be implemented. The actual distance will not be included until such time that analysis proposed under Action LU-3.2 to conduct a study to evaluate, inform, and establish appropriate minimum distances is completed. Including a distance before such study is complete would not take local conditions into account and would be arbitrary. New Action LU-4.9. is proposed to address rail lines.

Including a buffer stated as priority by members of MPNA. Staff recommends changes to policy based on March 28, 2022 and subsequent roundtables.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
21 Suggested Action Change: Action CM-3.8 - Environmental Soil And Human Health Screening. Collaborate with Orange County Health Care Agency and local stakeholders, such as Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health, in efforts to provide increased healthcare services (i.e., blood lead testing, treatment) for residents of environmental justice communities, including undocumented, uninsured, and under-insured residents living in neighborhoods impacted by soil lead contamination and to agree upon locally acceptable and enforceable safety thresholds for lead exposure and contamination. Additionally, collaborate to advocate for adjustment of the County and State policies for health and environmental screening levels to promote healthy outcomes related to lead contamination as recommended by health experts.

Recommended Action Change: CM-3.8: Environmental Soil and Human Health Screening.

Collaborate with Orange County Health Care Agency and local stakeholders, such as Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health, in efforts to provide increased healthcare services (i.e., blood lead testing, treatment) for residents, especially those that reside in environmental justice communities. Additionally, collaborate to advocate for adjustment of the County and State policies for health and environmental screening levels to promote healthy outcomes related to lead contamination as recommended by health experts.

Action has been modified to reflect the spirit of the comment and to be inclusive of all persons residing in Santa Ana regardless of group affiliation, legal status, or insurance type or lack there of. Additionally, Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) programs do not make a distinction of anyone's legal or insurance status when providing services related to lead.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 22 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
23 Suggested Action Change: Action CN-1.10: Interagency Team Environmental Justice Office. Establish an environmental quality interagency team justice office with at least one public health expert on staff to ensure community capacity to play a leadership role in implementation of policy, implementation, and decisions involving environmental quality and environmental justice issues; to coordinate across agencies to implement environmental justice aspects of the General Plan and to evaluate, monitor, and make recommendations to address air quality and environmental hazard issues, with a special focus on environmental justice areas; Ppublish results and information on the City’s website through a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality web page.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
24 Suggested Action Change: Action CN-1.11: Public Education - Augment existing outreach programs to improve public awareness of State, regional and local agencies’ roles and resources to identify, monitor, and address air quality and other environmental hazards in the community; provide regular reports to residents and environmental justice stakeholders that identify air quality and other environmental hazards as well as strategies for risk mitigation; provide accessible reporting tools and facilitate quarterly forums for community members to raise concerns about heretofore unidentified environmental health issues and environmental hazards in their neighborhoods.

Community comment is already addressed through proposed Action CN-1.10 which will create the Environmental Quality webpage portal to publish data, maps, and resources.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
25 Suggested Action Change: Action CN-1.13: Community Survey On Health Lifestyles - Plan for and conduct a community survey of residents related to community health, air quality, parks, and community services; with focused outreach for environment justice concerns and priority areas (tie into other City efforts like Strategic Plan, park and recreation planning, community benefits, etc.). Report findings to surveyed communities, and collaborate with residents and community stakeholders to shape policy and implement environmental and public health interventions to address issues identified through the survey.

Recommended Action Change: CN-1.13: Community Survey On Health Lifestyles. Plan for and conduct a community survey of residents every two years related to community health, pollution, parks, community engagement, and community services; with focused outreach for environment justice concerns and priority areas. Report findings of survey through the various media platforms and utilize input to inform periodic evaluation and update of General Plan.

Action has been revised to address the spirit of the suggestions. Through actions such as CN1.10, results of surveys, analysis, and outcomes will be publicly accessible through the Environmental Quality webpage.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
26 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: CMO / 2022 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: CMO / Every Two Years The timeframe has be modified to correlate with the survey proposed to take place every two years (Action CM-1.2).

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 27 Suggested Action Change: Action CN-1.14: Expanded Interactions - Identify opportunities to expand regular attendance of Conduct regular meetings organized by City staff to be attended regularly by City staff and decisionmakers in neighborhoods within environmental justice area boundaries, so that residents, community organizations, and businesses can more easily communicate their unique issues and needs, as well as their recommendations on how best to implement environmental quality, environmental health, and environmental justice policies. Include a translator(s) language interpreter(s) at these meetings so that all residents can engage. Ensure that these meetings bring together residents and multiple community-based organizations whose work focuses on environmental justice.

Recommended Action Change: CN-1.14: Expanded Interactions. Identify opportunities to expand attendance and support neighborhood associations and community groups to hold regular meetings with City staff and decision-makers in neighborhoods within environmental justice communities, so that residents, community organizations, and businesses can communicate their unique issues and needs, as well as their recommendations on how best to implement environmental quality, environmental health, and environmental justice policies. Arrange for language interpretation services as needed at these meetings so that all residents can participate.

Action has been modified to reflect the spirit of the edits. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
28 Add Action: Action CN-2.6: Lead Contamination - Work with local and regional partners, such as Orange County Environmental Justice, Orange County Health Care Agency and University of California at Irvine Public Health, to understand the prevalence, sources, and implications of lead contamination of soil across Santa Ana. Collaborate with such local and regional partners and environmental justice stakeholders in proposing, selecting, and implementing solutions to mitigate (i.e., remove, cover, and remediate) hazardous leadcontaminated soils in the city in a manner that includes benchmarks (including but not limited to time benchmarks) and routine monitoring of soil lead levels to measure and track effectiveness of selected programs.

Recommended Action Change: S-2.4: Lead Contamination. Work with state, local and regional partners, such as the Department of Toxic Substances Control, South Coast Air Quality District, Orange County Environmental Justice, Orange County Health Care Agency and University of California at Irvine Public Health, to understand the prevalence, sources, and implications of lead contamination of soil across Santa Ana. Collaborate with such state agencies, local and regional partners and environmental justice stakeholders in proposing, selecting, and implementing measures to mitigate (i.e., remove, cover, and remediate) hazardous lead-contaminated soils in the city in a manner that includes key benchmarks and routine monitoring of soil lead levels to measure and track effectiveness of selected approach.

Action addressing lead contamination already exists in the Safety Element (S-2.4) and duplication is not necessary.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
29 Add Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing N/A Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
30 Suggested Action Change: Action CN-2.4: Preservation Of Natural And Historic Resources - Collaborate with local indigenous tribes (specifically the Acjachemen and Tongva tribes) to identify, protect, and enhance natural and historic resources across Santa Ana; Iidentify and evaluate potential incentives in the municipal code to encourage protection and enhancement of natural and historic resources.

Recommended Action Change: CN-2.4: Preservation of Natural and Historic Resources. Collaborate with local indigenous tribes and other stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential incentives in the municipal code to encourage protection and enhancement of natural and historic resources.

Action has been modified to address community comment within a framework that complies with laws related to property rights.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
31 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 32 Suggested Action Change: Action S-2.4: Lead Contamination - Work with local and regional partners, such as Orange County Environmental Justice, Orange County Health Care Agency and University of California at Irvine Public Health, to understand the prevalence, sources, and implications of lead contamination of soil across Santa Ana. Collaborate with such local and regional partners and environmental justice stakeholders in proposing, selecting, and implementing solutions to mitigate (i.e., remove, cover, and remediate) hazardous lead-contaminated soils in the city and with in a manner that includes benchmarks (including but not limited to time benchmarks) and routine monitoring of soil lead levels to measure and track effectiveness of selected programs.

Action has been modified to address community comment. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
33 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA & CDA / 2022 Ongoing Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA & CDA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
34 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.6: Lead Paint Abatement - Coordinate with County of Orange Health Care Agency and community organizations to strengthen local programs and initiatives to eliminate lead-based paint hazards, with priority given to residential buildings located within environmental justice area boundaries. Pursue funding to establish programs to assist low-income property owners in covering the cost of lead paint abatement, as well as programs to assist rental property owners in covering the cost of temporary lodging for tenants who must leave their homes during lead paint abatement.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.26: Health Conditions. Work with state agencies including Department of Toxic Substances Control and South Coast Air Quality Management District, Orange County Health Care Agency, and local stakeholders including Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health to identify baseline conditions for lead soil and lead contamination in Santa Ana, routinely monitor indicators of lead such contamination, and measure positive outcomes. Collaborate with these organizations to secure grant funds for soil and air testing, remediation (e.g., bioremediation, covering, removing, air filtration), and prevention activities for residential properties in proximity to sites identified with high soil lead levels of soil pollution (including sites identified with soil lead levels of 80 ppm or higher), and air pollution, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by soil contamination.

Community comment to pursue funding for lead paint abatement is already addressed in proposed Action LU-3.26, and in the draft Housing Element. Funding to assist low-income property owners is included in Proposed Action in Housing Element: HE-1 Single-Family Home Rehabilitation: Provide grants of up to $25,000 for the repair and rehabilitation of single-family homes, prioritizing applicants in R/ECAP and TCAC census tracts, and low-income households.

Seek to augment funding and program reach by tracking and applying for grants as opportunities arise. Proposed Action in Housing Element: HE-2 Mobile Home Repair: Provide grants of up to $25,000 for the repair and rehabilitation of mobile homes, prioritizing applicants in R/ECAP and TCAC census tracts, low-income households, and seniors. Seek to augment funding and program reach by tracking and applying for grants as opportunities arise. Proposed Action in Housing Element: HE-3 Multiple-Family Rental Rehabilitation:

Provide low-interest loans to assist in the rehabilitation of rental properties occupied by lowincome and family households, prioritizing applicants in R/ECAP and TCAC census tracts. Seek to augment funding and program reach by tracking and applying for grants as opportunities arise. Per March 28, 2022 roundtable, new revisions related to soil and air included in response to MPNA comments to broaden collection of baseline conditions. Reference to 80 ppm added in response to OCEJ comments in context of pursuing grant funding.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
35 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: CDA / 2021 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: CDA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 36 Add Action: Action LU-3.XX: Protect Worker's Health During Lead Paint Abatement. Provide appropriate protective gear and equipment for workers certified as lead renovators when conducting renovation activities. Ensure that trained workers have reasonable workloads and time frames for completion of renovation activities.

N/A Workplace safety is already regulated by Cal/OSHA and is outside of the City's regulatory authority.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
37 Add Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA & CDA / Ongoing N/A N/A Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
38 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.18: Renovations and Lead Prevention - Evaluate the feasibility of requiring Require contractor training and/or certification for safe work practices to conduct residential renovations for pre1978 structures that may contain existing lead paint. When conducting lead paint abatement, ensure that workers have proper physical protections; safeguard other areas of the abated building or residence from lead or other toxins that may be res-suspended in the air, soil, and dust; provide support for temporary relocation of residents during abatement process; and monitor lead levels for workers, residents, and the indoor and outdoor environment of the residence that was abated.

N/A Workplace safety is already regulated by Cal/OSHA and is outside of the City's regulatory authority.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
39 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA & CDA / 2022 Ongoing N/A N/A Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
40 Suggested Action Change: LU-3.19: Promote Health - Partner with local organizations (e.g., OC Health Care Agency, Latino Health Access, Santa Ana Unified School District, Orange County Environmental Justice, and the Coalition of Community Health Centers) to increase blood lead testing, outreach, education, and referral services through a ‘promotora’ or community peer outreach model that addresses the root causes of elevated blood lead levels impacting Santa Ana residents, with special focus in environmental justice communities and for children living in pre-1978 housing. Through the promotora program, inform residents of their test results, and coordinate with these organizations and other community health providers to ensure residents exposed to lead have access to comprehensive health care services.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.19: Promote Health. Partner with local organizations (e.g., OC Health Care Agency, Latino Health Access, Santa Ana Unified School District, Garden Grove Unified School District, Orange County Environmental Justice, and the Coalition of Community Health Centers) to increase blood lead testing, outreach, education, and referral services through a ‘promotora’ or community peer outreach model that addresses the root causes of elevated blood lead levels impacting Santa Ana residents, with special focus in environmental justice communities and for children living in pre-1978 housing.

Action has been modified to include additional groups such as OCEJ and Garden Grove School District. Specific program information and approach changes overtime and can be addressed through program development and implementation.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
41 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 42 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.21: Prevention Education - Collaborate with local organizations such as Orange County Health Care Agency and State Environmental Protection Agency and community-based environmental justice organizations and identify funds to create a Santa Ana Prevent Lead Poisoning Education Program, with special focus on disadvantaged communities and pre-1978 housing stock. Implement mechanisms for local community-based environmental justice organizations to guide the Santa Ana Prevent Lead Poisoning Education Program and provide annual reports regarding fund activities and allocation of resources.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.21: Prevention Education. Collaborate with local organizations such as Orange County Health Care Agency, State Environmental Protection Agency, and community-based environmental justice organizations to identify funds and create a Santa Ana Prevent Lead Poisoning Education Program, with special focus on disadvantaged communities and pre-1978 housing stock.

Action has been modified to reflect community comment. Specific program information and approach changes overtime and can be addressed through program development and implementation.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
43 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
44 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.22: Public Health Outcomes - Support the Orange County Health Care Agency in their role in investigating public complaints regarding lead hazards, through investigation of residentidentified concerns and enforcement of local housing and soil standards to assure healthy outcomes, including for individuals and households presenting with concerns about lead exposures and/or with confirmed blood lead levels of >3.5ug/dL, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates as the threshold for follow-up and case management.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.22: Public Health Outcomes. Support the Orange County Health Care Agency in their role in investigating public complaints regarding unsafe lead work practices and lead hazards wherein children are present, through enforcement of local housing standards to assure healthy outcomes including for individuals and households presenting with concerns about lead exposure and/or with confirmed lead levels of >3.5 ug/dL, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates as the threshold for follow-up and case management in children.

Action has been modified to reflect community comment. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
45 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 20212022 & Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 & Ongoing Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
46 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.25: Engage EJ Communities: Work with community serving organizations, neighborhood leaders, and residents to form an Environmental Justice Office with at least one public health expert staff Ad Hoc Committee to develop ongoing EJ Community Engagement programs for existing and new disadvantaged EJ communities, including multilingual communication protocols. Host biannual or quarterly Roundtable meetings with local stakeholders to guide and evaluate implementation of environmental justice policies and the environmental justice-related roles and responsibilities of any potential Public Health Director or Public Health Department.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
47 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame: CMO/PBA / 2022 Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 48 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.26: Health Conditions - Work with Orange County Health Care Agency and local stakeholders including Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health to identify baseline conditions for lead contamination in Santa Ana, routinely monitor indicators of lead contamination, and measure positive outcomes. Collaborate with these organizations to secure grant funds for soil testing, and remediation (e.g., bioremediation, covering, removing), and prevention activities for residential properties in proximity to sites identified with high soil lead levels of 80 ppm or higher, with a focus on Environmental Justice census tracts communities disproportionately affected by soil contamination and other forms of environmental burden. Publicly report findings from regular monitoring of soil lead levels and remediation and prevention activities.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.26: Health Conditions. Work with state agencies including Department of Toxic Substances Control and South Coast Air Quality Management District, Orange County Health Care Agency, and local stakeholders including Orange County Environmental Justice and UC Irvine Public Health to identify baseline conditions for lead soil and air contamination in Santa Ana, routinely monitor indicators of lead such contamination, and measure positive outcomes. Collaborate with these organizations to secure grant funds for soil and air testing, remediation (e.g., bioremediation, covering, removing, air filtration) and prevention activities for residential properties in proximity to sites identified with high soil lead levels of soil pollution (including sites identified with soil lead levels of 80 ppm or higher), and pollution, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by soil contamination.

Action has been modified to address frequency of soil monitoring, examples of remediation and emphasis on communities disproportionally affected by soil contamination. Actionable thresholds are legally established by state and federal agencies. Public reporting of findings and resources related to soil contamination, pollution, and environmental justice is already addressed in Action CN-1.10, which aims to share environmental justice related information through the creation a dedicated Santa Ana Environmental Quality webpage. Per March 28, 2022 roundtable, new revisions related to soil and air included in response to MPNA comments to broaden collection of baseline conditions. Reference to 80 ppm added in response to OCEJ comments in context of pursuing grant funding.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
49 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
50 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.28: Tenant Protections - Provide tenant protections for renters living in low- and moderate-income census tracts (or households), as defined by HUD, where environmental hazards such as lead contamination have been discovered. Tenant protections include rent control and protection against unjust evictions and will continue during and following remediation of lead contamination. Provide information to residential tenants regarding Landlord Tenant Laws in the State, such as AB 1481, that provide protections against evictions for those who seek action to improve substandard housing and hazardous conditions.

Recommended Action Change: LU-3.28: Tenant Protections. Provide information to residential tenants regarding Landlord Tenant Laws in the State, such as AB 1481, and Santa Ana's Just Cause For Tenant Eviction and Rent Stabilization ordinances that provide protections against evictions for those who seek action to improve substandard housing and hazardous conditions.

Tenant protections are addressed by state law, and the City of Santa Ana has taken additional steps to ensure tenants are protected through its Just Cause Eviction and Rent Stabilization ordinances. Additionally, Action HE-52 in the proposed Housing Element Update includes holding annual small apartment managers’ workshop to train and educate property owners, HOAs, property managers, and tenants of best practices in property management, neighborhood safety, and landlord/tenant responsibilities; and partnering with legal assistance organizations to provide legal clinics for tenants on tenants’ rights and recourse for intimidation and unjust evictions. Together, the proposed actions already in the drafts will provide the protections being suggested.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
51 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-3.29: Development Site History - Update the City’s Development Review application process to require developers to provide information regarding the prior use of the site and history of hazardous materials on the property, in order to identify potential for site contamination from hazardous materials or soil lead contamination to be remediated. Make development site history publicly accessible.

N/A Making development project related documents public is vital to maintaining a transparent development process. As such, this is already required by the City's Sunshine Ordinance.

Development projects are required to create project specific webpages where plans, reports, and renderings are published and available for public review. If the draft General Plan Update is approved and development site history reports are required, reports generated will be posted to the project webpage like the other documents. Suggested language is not needed as making such data publicly available is already required.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
52 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-4.3: Public Improvements In Activity Nodes And Focus Area - Create a public realm plan for each activity node and focus area to establish a unified vision for long-term improvements to streets, sidewalks, plazas, other public spaces, and placemaking elements. Identify soil contamination reduction opportunities and other public improvement priorities and pilot projects for each focus area. [Sic] Program priority improvements and pilot projects into the City's Capital Improvement Program.

Recommended Action Change: LU-4.3: Public Improvements in Activity Nodes and Focus Area.

Create a public realm plan for each activity node and focus area to establish a unified vision for longterm improvements to streets, sidewalks, plazas, other public spaces, and placemaking elements.

Identify public improvement priorities and pilot projects for each focus area and include them in the City's Capital Improvement Program. Program priority improvements and pilot projects into the City's Capital Improvement Program
Soil contamination reduction is an important issue facing Santa Ana communities. As such, there are numerous policies and actions specific to that issue. Augmenting soil contamination to this action, which is to formulate a vison and plan for public improvements at activity nodes, is not germane or necessary. Action has been modified for clarity.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 53 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 & Ongoing Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2022 & Ongoing The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
54 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-4.7: Construction Improvements - Identify best practices and communication tools to reduce soil contamination and monitor mitigation measures and oversight of private and public construction improvements to protect the health and safety of workers, the community, and the soil, with focus on environmental justice areas.

N/A The suggested edits pertaining to soil contamination and worker safety are not germane to the nature of this policy. Soil issues are exhaustively covered in draft policies and actions of the Plan (example actions include S-2.4, LU-3.6, LU-3.17, LU-3.18, LU-3.19, LU-3.20, LU-3.21, LU3.22, LU-3.24, LU-3.26, LU-3.29, and CM-3.8) and worker safety is covered and enforced by Cal/OSHA. The Policy was specifically drafted to ensure identification and implementation of best construction practices as a component of the CEQA review and implementation process.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
55 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-1.5: Historic Design Standards - Update historic design standards for preserving historic setting and context, incorporating best practices related to landscape design, front yard fences, other property features, and remediation of lead-based paint and leadcontaminated soil.

N/A Action HP-1.5 is strictly related to design. While lead contamination is an important issue facing Santa Ana communities, it is not germane to this actions and is already being addressed through other policies and actions such as action LU-3.6 Lead Paint Abatement and action S2.4 Lead Contamination.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
56 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-1.6: Historic Resources Survey - Survey all City-owned historic resources to identify condition, maintenance and repair needs, and sources of funding for upgrades. Consult with local indigenous tribes (Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrieleño/Tongva) to identify sites of cultural, spiritual, and/or historical significance to their tribes, and work with them to preserve and/or restore these sites. Work with local tribes to hear and implement proposals to ensure continued indigenous access and custodianship of these sites.

Recommended New Action: HP-2.7: Native American Cultural Significance. Consult with affiliated tribes listed with the California Native American Heritage Commission to identify sites of cultural, spiritual, and/or historical significance to their tribes, and work with them to preserve, restore or celebrate these sites, where feasible.

A new action has been added in the Historic Preservation element to address community comment.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
57 Suggested Agency/Time Frame Change: PRCSA & PWA / 2022 & Ongoing Recommended Agency/Time Frame Change: PBA / 2023 & Ongoing Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
58 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-1.7: Oral History - Seek funding to reinstate local oral history program to capture Santa Ana’s historic and cultural narrative. Work with local tribes (Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrieleño/Tongva) to contribute knowledge on indigenous history (precolonization to present) to the oral history program.

N/A Action HP-1.7 is meant to include all historic and cultural histories regardless of group affiliation, which includes indigenous tribes. Incorporating suggested language will narrow the focus of the action and not be as inclusive as intended.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
59 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-3.2: Historic Properties - Update and expand citywide Historic Properties Survey Program to identify potential historic resources for placement on local Register and those that are at risk of losing their historic value, with the first phase to include resource evaluation of the Focus Areas. Consult with local indigenous tribes (Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrieleño/Tongva) to identify sites of cultural, spiritual, and/or historical significance to their tribes, and work with them to preserve and/or restore these sites. Work with local tribes to hear and implement proposals to ensure continued indigenous access and custodianship of these sites.

A new action has been added in the Historic Preservation element to address community comment.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 60 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-3.3: Historical Places - Proactively nominate all properties that potentially qualify for placement on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Places. Consult with local indigenous tribes (Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrieleño/Tongva) to identify and nominate sites of cultural, spiritual, and/or historical significance to their tribes.

A new action has been added in the Historic Preservation element to address community comment.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
61 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-3.4: Community Engagement - Prepare a community engagement plan that targets communities with historic resources that have low participation rates in historic preservation programs. Prepare a specific community engagement plan focused on local indigenous tribes (Juaneño/Acjachemen and Gabrieleño/Tongva), their historic resources, and their efforts to preserve these resources.

Recommended Action Change: HP-3.4: Community Engagement. Prepare a community engagement plan that targets communities with historic resources that have low participation rates in historic preservation programs including hard to reach communities and affiliated tribes listed with the California Native American Heritage Commission.

Action has been modified to reflect the spirit of the community comment. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
62 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-3.6: Historic Resources Commission - Establish minimum qualifications for participation on the Historic Resources Commission. Include at least one Acjachemen/Juaneño elder/recognized culture keeper, and at least one Tongva/Gabireleño elder/recognized culture keeper on the Historic Resources Commission.

N/A Historic Resources Commissioners are appointed by City Council with minimum qualifications enumerated in the SAMC. The Action as drafted provides a flexible but specific mandate requiring minimum qualifications germane to the Commission and can grow and change to reflect the values of the community.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
63 Suggested Action Change: Action HP-3.10: Public Awareness - Participate in and support efforts of preservation organizations, indigenous preservation organizations and tribes, and business groups to promote public awareness and educational opportunities that highlight historic preservation.

Recommended Action Change: HP-3.10: Public Awareness. Participate in and support efforts of preservation organizations, affiliated tribes listed with the California Native American Heritage Commission, and business groups to promote public awareness and educational opportunities that highlight historic preservation.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
64 Establish an Environmental Justice Office to allow for ongoing accountability and collaboration between local residents, community organizations, and City staff
Recommended New Action: CM-3.9: Environmental Justice Staff. Identify funding and hire a fulltime Environmental Justice staff member to collaborate with the community to guide the implementation of the environmental justice policies and actions including community outreach, collaboration on environmental health studies, pursuing grants, and coordination with federal, state, and local agencies regarding environmental concerns in the City. Agency: CMO/PBA and Target Year: 2022.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
65 Improve alignment between Community Considerations, policy goals, and Implementation actions.

N/A Policies and actions have been revised to reflect the latest round of community comments and considerations.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
66 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-1.2: Community Benefits - Develop a standard of review for evaluation of a new development project's net community benefit by identifying types of community benefits desired in neighborhoods through public outreach. Assess capital costs and ongoing operations and maintenance costs; conduct a financial feasibility analysis to determine the impacts of community benefits on the feasibility of desired types of development. Require new developments to provide specific community benefits identified by local residents. Utilize community benefit agreements for new developments over 2,000 SF or 15 units. Support only new development which provides specific, material community benefits and enhances existing neighborhood character and identity.

Recommended Action Change: LU-1.2: Community Benefits. Require new development projects proposing a zone change and/or general plan amendment to include as part of the development proposal, a community benefit and implementation plan providing a net community benefit as desired by the City and neighborhoods through public outreach. Example of community benefits may include, but is not limited to public realm improvements, dedication of park and open space for public use, expanded economic development opportunities, job opportunities, new community serving businesses and services, and removal of blight and incompatible land uses. Assess capital costs and ongoing operations and maintenance costs; conduct a financial feasibility analysis to determine the impacts of community benefits on the feasibility of desired types of development.

Creating community benefits through development is critical to realizing the vision developed by the community and included in the draft General Plan Update. As such, community benefits are being addressed through a two-facet approach. By right projects are subjected to established development impact fees and exactions used to benefit the community (i.e. new parks, roadway improvements, etc.). A requirement for additional community benefits imposed on by-right projects without an impact nexus and at the thresholds recommended is legally not defensible and problematic. However, development projects seeking to develop beyond what is permitted by right provide such an opportunity and is the focus of Action LU1.2 Community Benefits. The action is being modified for added clarity.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 67 Suggested Action Change: Action LU-2.8: City-Owned Land - Coordinate future disposition of City-owned property and remnant parcels, consistent with the Surplus Land Act. Utilize public resources including Surplus Land to support the development of at least one community land trust, to provide opportunities for community ownership and permanent affordability.

N/A Creating additional home ownership opportunities can be furthered through the creation of community land trust (CLT). However, utilizing City owned parcels of land might prove challenging due to many having restrictions based on funds used at the time of purchase. The draft Housing Element Update includes an action to identify funding and to partner with community based organizations to support the creation of a CLT program, which was crafted in partnership with community groups. Having CLT related actions in the Housing Element is germane and appropriate.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
68 Include language in support of mobile home residents throughout Elements in the General Plan
N/A The draft Housing Element Update includes actions specifically related to supporting mobile home residents, such as action HE-2 which will provide grants of up to $25,000 for the repair and rehabilitation of mobile homes, prioritizing applicants in R/ECAP and TCAC census tracts, low-income households, and seniors. Additionally, the action will seek to augment funding and program reach by tracking and applying for grants as opportunities arise. No additional action related to the broader draft General Plan Update is necessary.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
69 The following city-owned parcels should be designated open space, per City Council direction on 8/17/2021: 915, 921 N Flower St, and 842 N Garnsey St, Santa Ana 92703 (APN#005-142-35, - 47, -58), 925 N Flower, 852 N Garnsey, and 848 N Garnsey, Santa Ana 92703
(APN# 005-142-34, -49, -48). 810 N English St – Artesia Pilar Neighborhood has expressed interest in a pocket park at English and Civic Center Blvd.

N/A The parcels identified along Flower Street and Garnsey Street are not all City owned properties, and therefore the General Plan land use designation cannot be changed at this time. However, City staff is in the process of acquiring the three privately owned parcels to consolidate with City owned parcels and develop the site as a park in the future. The parcel at 810 North English Street is a recently acquired site. Staff is including the parcel for future evaluation in the Parks Master Plan to be developed as a potential park in the future.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
70 Remove ONE BROADWAY PLAZA DISTRICT CENTER (OBPCD) zoning designation
N/A The One Broadway Plaza District Center is an existing land use designation and is not being proposed to change. The land use approved by voters in 2005.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
71 Recommend that an Environmental Justice Office is created and falls under the supervision of the Public Health Director and that a Environmental Justice Standing Committee be form.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022
72 Suggested Language: Modify the Open Space Element to define "parks" and "parkland" with reference to the Municipal Cod's existing definition of "parks": As used in the Open Space Element, "parks" and "parkland" have the same meaning as "parks" as defined in Municipal Code Section 31-1 (4).

Recommended Definition Added to GP Glossary: Park and Parkland. Publicly accessible sites and green space that are owned and/or managed by the City of Santa Ana to support recreation and social gathering.

Park and Parkland definition recommended to be included in the General Plan Introduction, Glossary section.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 73 Suggested Language: Modify the Open Space Element to define "open space" as follows: As used in the Open Space Element, "open space" means "any publicly-accessible parcel or area of land or water, whether publicly or privately-owned, that is reserved for the purpose of preserving natural resources, for the protection of valuable environmental features, or for providing outdoor recreation or education."
Recommended Definition Added to GP Glossary: Open Space. Recreational and green spaces, including parks, commercial open space, manicured landscaped areas, and public facilities such as trail corridors, water channels and rail infrastructure.

Open Space definition recommended to be included in the General Plan Introduction, Glossary section.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
74 Amend the Municipal Code to include this definition of "open space,'' which is not currently defined in the code.

Recommended Definition Added to GP Glossary: Open Space. Recreational and green spaces, including parks, commercial open space, manicured landscaped areas, and public facilities such as trail corridors, water channels and rail infrastructure.

The definitions used in the Municipal Code will be amended for consistency after the General Plan Update, Parks Master Plan, and Residential Fee analyses are completed.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
75 Suggested Language: Modify the Open Space Element to define "park deficient area" as follows: As used in the Open Space Element, "park deficient area" means "a geographic area which is located more than 0.25 miles from the nearest public park of 5 acres or less and more than 0.5 miles from the nearest public park larger than 5 acres as measured along the shortest available pedestrian route."
Recommended Definition Added to GP Glossary: Park Deficient Area. Areas of the community that are outside the standard public parkland service radius such as 1/2 mile for Community Parks and ¼ mile for Neighborhood Parks, respectively.

Park Deficient Area definition recommended to be included in the General Plan Introduction, Glossary section.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
76 Suggested Language: Modify the Open Space Element to define "environmental justice area" as follows: As used in the Open Space Element, "environmental justice area" means "a disadvantaged community as defined by Government Code Section 65302(h)(4)(A), i.e. a low-income area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation, or an area identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code." Recommended Definition Change: Environmental Justice Community. A disadvantage community as defined by Government Code Section 65302(h)(4)(A), which is an area identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 39711 of the Health and Safety Code or a lowincome area that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation. The City uses a mapping tool from CalEPA called CalEnviroScreen (CES) to identify the most vulnerable and disadvantaged areas in Santa Ana (in the context of SB 1000). The CES tool measures indicators for every census tract in California related to people’s exposure to pollution and quality of life. The results for each census tract are combined and measured against every other census tract, producing a composite score that ranks census tracts from the least impacted to the most impacted. Those ranked in the top 25 percent—shown with values between 75 and 100 percent—are considered disadvantaged or environmental justice communities.

Definition needs to be consistent with Public Resources Code. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
77 Suggested New Policy: Policy OS-1.14: No Net Loss of Open Space. There shall be no net loss of Open Space in the city, excluding any acreage of a golf course that is redeveloped solely for 100% below-market rate housing. Any Open Space lost due to development shall be replaced at a ratio of at least 1:1.

N/A Action OS-1.4 already addresses this and no additional policy is recommended. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 78 Suggested Action Change: Action OS-1.4: No Net Loss of parkland Open Space.

Establish land use provisions in the Municipal Code that prevent prohibit development that causes a net loss of public parkland Open Space in the city, including City parks as well as other public and private land designated as Open Space under the General Plan or the zoning code, but excluding any acreage of a golf course that is redeveloped solely for 100% below-market rate housing. Require that any loss of Open Space be replaced at a ratio of at least a-1: 1 replacement if there is any loss of public parkland due to public or private development., that loss of public parks be replaced by new public parks, and that replacement Open Space (including public parks) be located within 0.5 miles walking distance from the lost Open Space. Require that a plan for replacement, including specific location of replacement land, be approved before or as part of approval of any project that would change the use of existing parks or Open Space. Require that development of replacement parks or Open Space occur prior to the closure or redevelopment of the lost parks or Open Space.

Recommended Action Change: OS-1.4: No Net Loss of Public Parkland. Establish land use provisions in the Municipal Code that prevent a no net loss in the City of Santa Ana. Require at least a 1: 1 replacement if there is any loss of public parkland or City owned open space due to public or private development.

Action has been modified to address community comment and maintain the focus on public park land that is used to calculate the City's level of service level for park services. For reference, the recommended definition for "Park and Parkland" is as follows: Publicly accessible sites and green space that are owned and/or managed by the City of Santa Ana to support recreation and social gathering.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021 & City
Council
79 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.3: Park Standard. Establish and maintain public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential development to provide sufficient opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Strive to attain The City shall achieve a minimum citywide park ratio of two--three acres of park land per 1,000 residents in the City. For new residential development in Focus Areas, the City shall prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees.
1) Recommended Action Change: OS-1.1: Park Needs Assessment and Master Plan. Create, adopt, and implement a park needs assessment and master plan, based on community input, defining park service areas according to best practices, establishing a service area for each park facility, creating a tool to evaluate needs and prioritize improvements by quadrant or appropriate geographic subarea, and maintaining a list of priorities for the expansion and improvement of open space and recreational facilities in each quadrant or geographic subarea to attain a park land standard of 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
2) Recommended Policy Change: Policy OS-1.3: Park Standard - Establish and maintain public parks, open space, and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential development to provide sufficient opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Attain a minimum of 3 acres of land per 1,000 persons residing in the City of Santa Ana.

The community comment to increase the ratio in acres per 1,000 residents is in alignment with comments provided by members of the City Council. The ratio has been revised to three (3) acres per 1,000 residents. In addition, prioritizing the creation of new parkland over impact fees is addressed in Policy OS-1.9.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
80 Suggested New Action: Action OS-1.16. Park Standard. Amend Municipal Code Chapter 35, Article IV to require that the City achieve a minimum citywide park ratio of three acres per 1,000 residents.

Recommended Action Change: OS-1.6. Development Fees. Update the City's Acquisition and Development Ordinance to increase the parkland dedication requirements to meet 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Require that fees collected in place of parkland dedication to be utilized to acquire or expand facilities within geographic proximity to new development or in parkland deficient areas.

Action has been modified to include updating the Acquisition and Development Ordinance found in Chapter 35 of the Municipal code to be consistent with proposed park ratio of the 3 acres per 1,000 residents.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
81 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.4. Park Distribution. Ensure the-that all City residents have access to public or private parks, recreation facilities, orand trails within a 10 minute0.5 mile walking and biking distance of home their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental justice areas.

Recommended Policy Change: OS-1.4: Park Distribution. Ensure that all City residents have access to public parks, recreation facilities, or trails within a 10 minute walking and biking distance of their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental justice areas.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021

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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022 # Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment 82 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.8. Land Acquisition and Equitable Distribution. Explore options for the acquisition of Acquire available lands for parks, open space, greenways and trail corridors, with priority given to sites that are within park deficient or-and environmental justice areas.

Recommended Policy Change: OS-1.8: Land Acquisition and Equitable Distribution. Acquire available lands for parks, open space, greenways and trail corridors, with priority given to sites that are within park deficient or-and environmental justice areas.

The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
83 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.10. Creative Solutions for Deficiencies.

Develop creative and flexible solutions to provide greenspace and recreation activities in park-deficient neighborhoods where traditional parks are not feasible. Prioritize public parks and recreational facilities in park-deficient areas. Encourage public, private,-and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park deficient. that are open to the public, are physically accessible and affordable to residents of surrounding neighborhoods, and serve community needs.

Recommended Policy Change: OS-1.10: Creative Solutions for Deficiencies. Develop creative and flexible solutions to provide greenspace and recreation activities in park-deficient neighborhoods where traditional parks are not feasible. Encourage public, private, and commercial recreational facilities in areas that are park deficient. that are open to the public, are physically accessible and affordable to residents of surrounding neighborhoods, and serve community needs.

Policy has been revised to address community comments. Collaborative Letter (MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
84 Suggested Action Change: Action OS-1.10: New parkland. Create new public parkland in park- deficient areas via purchase or land dedication. In addition, Coordinate with property owners to explore options to provide public access and programming on privately-owned open space in park deficient areas, including options to acquire land through purchase, land dedication, and obtain easements,--and or land leases that would allow for permanent or temporary public use of land-such open space for recreational opportunities.

Recommended Action Change: OS-1.10: New parkland collaborative. Coordinate with property owners to provide public access and programming on privately-owned open space in park deficient areas, including options to acquire land through purchase, land dedication, and obtain easements, and land leases that would allow for permanent or temporary public use of land for open space and recreational opportunities.

Action has been modified to address community comments and clarify action's focus on collaboration with private property owners to identify new public parkland and open space opportunities.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
85 Suggested Policy Cange: Policy OS-1.9 New Development. Require that Ensure all new development effectively integrates parks, open space, and provide adequate parks and open space, including via parkland dedication or development fees, in order to meet the City's park standard. Ensure that new development includes pedestrian and multi- modal travelways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees.

Recommended Policy Change: OS-1.9: New Development. Require all new development to provide adequate parks and open space, including via parkland dedication or development fees, in order to meet the City's park standard. Ensure that new development includes pedestrian and multi- modal travelways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees.

Policy has been revised to address community comments and to strengthen language and be less ambiguous.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021
86 Implementation Action OS-1.6. Development fees. Evaluate the fees required by Update the City's Acquisition and Development Ordinance and adjust them to better reflect current costs and needs. Update to increase the parkland dedication requirements regarding where fees are spent for new development projects consistent with the dedication requirements specified in Implementation Action OS-1.7. Require that fees collected in place of parkland dedication for specific development pro jects be utilized to acquire, expand, or improve facilities within 0.5 miles walking distance from the project for which the fee was collected.

Recommended Action Change: OS-1.6: Development Fees. Update the City's Acquisition and Development Ordinance to increase the parkland dedication requirements to meet 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Require that fees collected in place of parkland dedication to be utilized to acquire or expand facilities within geographic proximity to new development or parkland deficient areas.

Action has been revised to be consistent with new recommended goal of three (3) acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.

Collaborative Letter
(MPNA, OCEJ,
THRIVE, & Rise Up
Willowick) received

3.14.2022 / Rise Up
Willowick letter dated

9.15.2021

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