Exhibit 1 — Santa Ana City Council, May 7, 2024

Annual Action Plan
2024
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The 2024-25 Action Plan delineates the City of Santa Ana’s strategic blueprint for allocating annual grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), encompassing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. This plan, marking the fourth year within the overarching Fiscal Years 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), is ratified by the City Council and approved by HUD.

Aligned with HUD’s overarching national agenda, these grant initiatives aim to foster equitable access to decent housing, cultivate a supportive living environment, and promote economic empowerment, particularly for low-and moderate-income individuals and families. To optimize the utilization of finite grant resources, the Action Plan strategically prioritizes areas and population segments with the highest levels of need, aiming to invest in high-leverage opportunities where data indicates the city can maximize the impact of each dollar invested.

The Action Plan draws upon the priority needs identified in the 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Plan process, which outlined the city’s key needs and established allocation priorities, along with specific measurable goals to be addressed over the five-year period.

It's worth noting that HUD has announced the FY2024 allocations, and the budgets outlined in this Annual Action Plan reflect the actuals based on the FY2024 allocation.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

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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  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

3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

During the 2022 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 2023 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.

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3. Public service activities to support youth, seniors, disabled individuals, and low- and moderate- income 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

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

Annually, the city meticulously prepares the Action Plan, detailing the initiatives to be undertaken with Community Planning and Development (CPD) funds. To ensure inclusivity and comprehensive input, the City actively engages various stakeholders in the development process, including residents, public members (including City staff), and private agencies providing essential services. These consultations encompass.
 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 allocations of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds, undergoes a thorough review process, open to public scrutiny for a period of 30 days. This transparent approach ensures that community voices are heard and considered in shaping the city's developmental agenda.

5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Not applicable.

7. Summary

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated 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 (optional)
The City of Santa Ana's Community Development Agency serves as the primary entity responsible for orchestrating the development of the Consolidated Plan. This pivotal department also shoulders the responsibility of preparing key documents such as the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and oversees the administration of crucial programs including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
David Flores
Senior Community Development Analyst
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Community Development Agency
[email protected]
714-647-6561

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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
As part of the comprehensive 5-year Consolidated Planning process, the City of Santa Ana engaged in extensive consultations with representatives from diverse agencies, groups, and organizations deeply involved in various facets of community development. This inclusive approach aimed to address critical areas such as affordable housing, job creation for low- and moderate-income individuals, and provision of essential services to vulnerable populations, including children, elderly persons, individuals with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and those experiencing homelessness.

To ensure robust participation and capture a wide range of perspectives, the City utilized multiple avenues for soliciting feedback, including:
 Stakeholder/resident surveys
 Individual stakeholder consultations
 Community meetings
 Public hearings
 30-day public comment period
 Receipt of written comments
Through these channels, the City actively sought input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, fostering dialogue and collaboration to address the diverse needs of the community. The consultation process encompassed engagement with various agencies, groups, and organizations dedicated to housing, community development, and economic empowerment. The invaluable insights garnered from these consultations played a pivotal role in shaping the objectives and goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with the community's priorities and aspirations. Below is a representation of the agencies, groups, and organizations consulted, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the engagement process.

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(l))
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.

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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.

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, faith- based, 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 for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and 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.

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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.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Public Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Regional Center of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities Regional organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.
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?
HOPWA Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.
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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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County CoC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 ORANGE COUNTY INC.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.

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10 Agency/Group/Organization Community Health Initiative of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Services-Employment
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Non-Housing Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
14 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Light Family Church Agency/Group/Organization Type Other
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Housing
Services - Housing
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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.

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
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Service of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Leaders
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach and the web-based survey.

Annual Action Plan
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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 Bureau Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas Agency - Emergency Management
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. 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
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
30 Agency/Group/Organization Building Healthy Communities Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach and the web-based survey.

Annual Action Plan
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Charitable Ventures of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach and the web-based survey.

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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
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 Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
35 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
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36 Agency/Group/Organization Goodwill Tierney center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services - Veterans
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
37 Agency/Group/Organization INTERVAL HOUSE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-homeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
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
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
39 Agency/Group/Organization LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
40 Agency/Group/Organization Mental Health Agency of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health
Health Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Housing Community Development
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
41 Agency/Group/Organization Natis' House Neutral Ground Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
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
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach and the web-based survey.

Annual Action Plan
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
44 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Business Council Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
45 Agency/Group/Organization ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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
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46 Agency/Group/Organization ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
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?
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
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
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
49 Agency/Group/Organization Public Law Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
50 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Police Dept-Heart Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency - Emergency Management What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach and the web-based survey.

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
52 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
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 Need Assessment
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.

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54 Agency/Group/Organization Small Business Development Center SBDC Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
55 Agency/Group/Organization Taller San Jose Hope Builders Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
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
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.

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57 Agency/Group/Organization VAMC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.
58 Agency/Group/Organization The Cambodian Family
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Immigrant Families What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved coordination?
The organization was consulted by email outreach 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.

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.

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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? Continuum of Care 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
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
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 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

Narrative (optional)
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 citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

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 2024/25 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 30-day period (March 15 – April 15, 2024).

The Community Development Commission held a public hearing on March 27, 2024 providing residents and interested parties another opportunity to comment on the 2024/25 Annual Action Plan prior to approval by the City Council on May 7, 2024 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
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 Community
Meetings
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The City participated
in several community
meetings to obtain
input on the 2024-
2025 AAP.
n/a n/a n/a
2 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
A newspaper
advertisement was
published on March
15, 2024 soliciting
public comment on
the Draft FY 2024/25
AAP and notified the
public of the two
required a public
hearings to approve
the Plan scheduled
for March 27, 2024
and May 7, 2024.
n/a n/a n/a
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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)
3 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The City Facilitated a
public hearing before
the Community
Development
Commission on
March 27, 2024 and
before the regular
Council meeting on
May 7, 2024 to hear
comments on the
priority needs for the
AAP.
n/a n/a n/a
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
HUD has not announced the FY2024 allocations and the budgets listed in this Annual Action Plan are estimates based on the FY2023 allocation.

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: $4,808,057
 HOME: $1,605,667
 ESG: $ 447,249
All proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation mounts.

On February 28, 2023 HUD released he FY22 CPD program formula for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. The allocations reflect a nearly

4.5% cut to CDBG in FY23, increased funding for HOME, level funding for ESG program. The City’s actual allocations are as follows: CDBG – EXHIBIT 1

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$4,808,057 HOME – $1,605,667 and ESG – $447,249

Anticipated Resources
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 public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 4,808,057 223,848 425,915 5,457,820 4,032,409 Funding to support housing,
community and economic
development activities
throughout Santa Ana.

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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:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 1,605,667 1,009,992 7,639,803 10,255,462 637,150
Funding to support the
development and preservation of
affordable housing throughout
Santa Ana.

ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing 447,249 0 0 447,249 98,771
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 acknowledges the inherent limitations of its annual entitlement in addressing the multifaceted needs of the community. Recognizing this shortfall, the City adopts a proactive approach to leverage resources effectively in pursuit of its objectives. Collaborating closely with private, state, and local partners, the City endeavors to maximize the impact of its HUD CPD funds.

In the case of the ESG program, stringent matching requirements are imposed on sub-recipients, ensuring that funding is augmented by additional resources. These requirements necessitate sub-recipients to demonstrate matching dollars both prior to funding and at each quarterly invoice. To bolster ESG funds, strategic partnerships are forged with entities like the OC Collaborative, while exploring supplementary funding avenues tailored to support programs addressing homelessness. This includes leveraging opportunities with resources like the Housing Choice Voucher Program and HOME funds.

The City administration fully grasps the inadequacy of relying solely on annual entitlements and formula allocations to address its comprehensive needs. Hence, it actively pursues funding partnerships capable of complementing its investments in CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. Given the persistent demand for affordable housing and vital services, the City proactively seeks additional funding streams from state grants and diverse public and private entities.

Furthermore, matching requirements are meticulously fulfilled through a combination of eligible financial resources and in-kind services, a practice the City remains committed to perpetuating. Moving forward, the City will persist in seeking both financial and non-financial matches to optimize the utilization of available resources and augment the impact of its initiatives.

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If appropriate, describe publically 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 2101 N Spurgeon Street (also identified as 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.

The City of Santa Ana also owns parcels at 1306, 1309, 1315, 1319, 1323, 1327, 1333, 1337, 1341 1345, 1401, 1405, 1409, 1415, 1419, 1423, 1433, 1441 S. Bristol St. These parcels rarnge in size from 4,000 square feet to 7968 square feet in size Current Zoning is SP1 Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan - park or open space zoning district. Parcels were purchased using CDBG Section 108 Guaranteed Loan Fund. The City is currently assessing the necessary variances and other approvals necessary to support home ownership housing development opportunities on these lots.

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.

Discussion
n/a
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Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable Housing
Development &
Maintenance
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Expand the supply
of affordable
housing
Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing

2 Code Enforcement 2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing
CDBG:
$825,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Care: 2500 Household Housing Unit
3 Public Service
Programs
2020 2024 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Access to and
supply of public
services
CDBG:
$721,209
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 2500 Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Homeless Services
and Facilities
2020 2024 Homeless Citywide Increase access to
and supply of
homeless services
ESG:
$447,249
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 25 Households
Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter:
150 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 35
Persons Assisted
5 Public Facilities &
Infrastructure
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Improve City
public facilities
and infrastructure
CDBG:
$2,350,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 4500
Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Program
Administration &
Fair Housing
Services
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide 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
Promote
Economic
Opportunity
Improve City
public facilities
and infrastructure
CDBG:
$961,611
HOME:
$170,623
ESG:
$33,544
Other: 1 Other
7 Economic
Development
Programs
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Promote
Economic
Opportunity
CDBG:
$100,000
Other: 16 Other
Table 6 – Goals Summary

Goal Descriptions

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1 Goal Name Affordable Housing Development & Maintenance Goal
Description
Provide funding for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation and provision of affordable rental and ownership housing. 2 Goal Name Code Enforcement
Goal
Description
Support code enforcement activities to ensure residential properties are safe and suitable for habitation 3 Goal Name Public Service Programs
Goal
Description
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 moderate-income residents and special needs populations throughout the City. 4 Goal Name Homeless Services and Facilities
Goal
Description
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 sub-populations 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. 5 Goal Name Public Facilities & Infrastructure
Goal
Description
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.
6 Goal Name Program Administration & Fair Housing Services Goal
Description
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.

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7 Goal Name Economic Development Programs
Goal
Description
Support workforce training and development and business assistance via training, technical assistance and general support to microbusinesses operating in Santa Ana. 16 Businesses will be served.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
During Program Year 2024, the City of Santa Ana will prioritize and fund the projects listed below.

HUD has not yet announced the FY2024 allocations and the budgets listed in this Annual Action Plan are estimates based on the FY2023 allocation. The City of Santa Ana will proportionally adjust each project allocation in accordance with the final allocation announcements from HUD.

Projects
# Project Name

Table 7 - 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
Project Name Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding Description Target Date Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit
from the proposed
activities
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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 strategically allocated citywide, with a paramount focus on catering to the essential requirements of low- and moderate-income residents. In assessing prospective initiatives and endeavors, the city will diligently design projects to give precedence to neighborhoods with a significant concentration of low- and moderate-income inhabitants. The accompanying map delineates Census block groups where a minimum of 51% of residents fall within this income bracket, serving as a guide for prioritizing funding allocation in these areas.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100
Table 8 - 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 HOME-funded 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
In Santa Ana, the allocation of funding isn't bound by specific target areas. Instead, the city prioritizes funding based on meeting community needs while adhering to HUD regulations and 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 9 - 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 25
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 50
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion
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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 two-way 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
Through this Action Plan, the City of Santa Ana will continue to prioritize support and assistance to unhoused individuals and those at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Through HUD and non-HUD resources, the City will continue to:

1. Prioritize street outreach through the Quality of Life Teams/HEART and contracted outreach and engagement 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

8. Operate a low-barrier, year-round, 24-hour, 200 bed Navigation Center.

9. Invest in homelessness diversion and prevention strategies and programming.

10. Develop a homelessness response system that reduces the growing number of individuals & families, who identify as BIPOC, and are experiencing homelessness.

11. Fund programming and solutions that assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness become permanently and stably housed, including RRH programs for individuals and TAY.

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12. Improve upon current strategies to decrease average length of time that persons are enrolled in street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing and time prior to move-in for persons enrolled in RRH and permanent housing programs by ensuring the approach follows housing first and is client-centered.

13. Focus on housing stabilization practices during program enrollment prior to program exit.

14. Assist participants in becoming reintegrated into their community so they may access support services as needed.

15. Improve regional street outreach and engagement coordination, specifically for people with disabling conditions experiencing homelessness Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The County of Orange operates a year-round emergency shelter in the City of Santa Ana that provides safe sleep, meals and supportive services for over 400 individuals. The City of Santa Ana operates a year-round Navigation Center in the City of Santa Ana that provides safe sleep, meals, and supportive services for 200 individuals. Together, over 600 individuals are assisted off of the streets and into emergency shelter in the City of Santa Ana. In addition to these shelters, the one year actions will address the needs of individuals who are homeless that include 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.

The ESG funded HEART outreach team, along with the Quality of Life Team and the City’s selected Outreach contractor, will provide outreach and engagement services through-out the City. In addition, the County of Orange provides a street outreach and engagement program throughout the County, including Santa Ana.

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 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 to prioritize permanent housing for the most vulnerable chronically homeless individuals. Case EXHIBIT 1

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management services are offered in all programs to help prevent individuals from falling back into homelessness. ESG Rapid Re-Housing dollars are utilized to in this effort. The Santa Ana Housing Authority along with other Orange County Housing Authorities recently entered into an agreement with Cal Optima to address the complex challenges of people facing housing insecurity, offering care coordination and a broad range of community-based services to improve health outcomes.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income 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 ESG program will fund homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing programs including utility and security deposit assistance as well as rental assistance. The City’s Outreach teams provide bus tickets for individuals seeking family reunification; often following a release from a correctional facility. These teams will also continue to partner with local hospitals to provide trainings to address discharge. The Jail Release Outreach program will continue to offer resources for individuals exiting the Santa Ana Jail. Additionally, the County of Orange is equipped to serve people discharged from publicly funded institutions or systems of care such as health care facilities or correction programs. The County and City Navigation Centers are options for individuals who have no other permanent housing option.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

The City has identified barriers and constraints hindering the development of affordable housing as a pivotal aspect of its Housing Element.

Several challenges impede the expansion of affordable housing in Santa Ana.

1. he disparity between income and housing costs, coupled with the overall cost of living, poses a significant hurdle.

2. Federal resources allocated to programs like the Section 8 Program fall short of the actual need within the community.

3. Attaining homeownership remains unattainable for a large portion of Santa Ana residents.

4. Scarce housing vacancies contribute to escalating rental prices.

5. High land costs and a shortage of vacant land hinder future growth opportunities.

6. Various obstacles to achieving Fair Housing goals persist.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is presently reviewing the City's Housing Element for the 6th cycle. Scheduled for adoption by the City Council in May 2022, the Housing Element will subsequently undergo certification by HCD.

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 remains steadfast in its commitment to actively support the development and preservation of affordable housing, while actively seeking opportunities to harness additional state, local, or non- governmental funding resources to expand housing options citywide.

By diligently adhering to AB 1486, known as the Surplus Lands Act, and continually monitoring state land availability as outlined in Executive Order N-06-19, the City is poised to identify underutilized parcels primed for potential affordable housing project.

With the recent update to the Housing Element for the 6th cycle, Santa Ana has integrated AB 686 requirements for fair housing into an Assessment of Fair Housing appendix. Through this comprehensive process, the City has delineated city-specific and regional objectives aimed at surmounting barriers to affordable housing and promoting fair housing practices. The primary aim of this assessment is to EXHIBIT 1

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ensure equitable housing choices for all residents, with a dual focus on preventing discrimination and mitigating housing segregation. Santa Ana remains dedicated to realizing the objectives outlined in the Assessment of Fair Housing, diligently working towards fostering inclusive and equitable housing opportunities for its diverse population.

Discussion:
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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 low- and 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.

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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.

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
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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.

Discussion:
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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 out.

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 0

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 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 0.00%

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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 EXHIBIT 1

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In the event of a mortgage default, a provision in the written agreement and long-term affordability covenant stipulates that the City has the right of first refusal before foreclosure and may use 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.

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR

92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

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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. Current subrecipients awarded funding for renewal yaers 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 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.

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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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