Agenda packet — Santa Ana City Council, March 17, 2026 (part 7 of 7)

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ANA ADJUSTING RATES FOR WATER AND

SEWER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA

WHEREAS, Chapter 39 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, Article 11, Sections 39- 19 and 39 -36, authorize the City to set and charge fees for the provision of water to customers within the City of Santa Ana and to establish those fees by resolution; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 39 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, Article Ill, Sections 39-

55.1, 39-55.2, and 39-55.4, authorize the City to set and charge fees for the provision of sewer services to customers; and

WHEREAS, this Resolution adjusting water and sewer service rates shall apply only to Chapter 39 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, Water and Sewers; and

WHEREAS, the City previously retained Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. , independent financial consultants, to review the City’s water and sewer utilities to determine whether rates for service charges are sufficient to meet increase costs of service, and to prepare a cost of service analysis and rate study (the “Study”); and

WHEREAS, based on the results of the Study, which was presented to City Council on January 20, 2026 (a copy of which is available for inspection at the City and was also posted on the City's website), increases to the rates for water and sewer service fees and charges are necessary; and

WHEREAS, the proposed water rate structure includes a variable water usage charge and a fixed monthly water utility charge, both billed on a monthly basis. T he proposed variable water rates are based on the amount of total water used, measured per hundred cubic feet ("CCF"). The fixed monthly water utility charge is independent of the amount of water used and is determined based on the size of the meter servin g the property, as measured in inches; and

WHEREAS, the proposed water rate structure also includes an updated to the Pass-Through Adjustment Policy to permit increases to City Water Usage Charges to offset future i ncreases in the cost of purchasing whol esale water needed to supply the City's water system that may be imposed on the City by the Orange County Water District or the Metropolitan Water District; and

WHEREAS, the proposed sewer utility charge is a fixed, monthly charge, based on the size of the meter serving the property, as measured in inches; and

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WHEREAS, the proposed rate structures are for a period of five years, and are proposed to take effect May 1, 2026, and to increase each July 1 thereafter commencing July 1, 2027, through and including July 1, 2030; and

WHEREAS, the proposed water and sewer service fees (collectively, the "Fees") are property-related fees within the meaning of Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the revenues derived from the Fees will not exceed the funds required to provide the services for which the Fees are imposed, and will be used exclusively for the operation and maintenance of the City's water and sewer systems; and

WHEREAS, the Fees are equitable to all customer classes; and

WHEREAS, the amount of the Fees will not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to each parcel upon which they are proposed for imposition; and

WHEREAS, the Fees will not be imposed on a parcel unless the service for which such Fees are imposed, is actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the parcel; and

WHEREAS, the Fees will not be imposed for general governmental purposes, but only for the costs of operation and maintenance of the City's water and sewer systems; and

WHEREAS, Article XIII D, section 6 of the California Constitution ("Article XIII D") requires that prior to imposing any increase to the Fees, the City shall provide written notice (the "Notice") by mail of the new or increased Fees to the record owner of each parcel upon which the Fees are proposed for imposition and any tenant directly liable for payment of the Fees, the amount of the Fees proposed to be imposed on each parcel, the basis upon which the Fees were calculated, the reason for the Fees, and t he date time and location of a public hearing (the "Hearing") on the proposed Fees; and

WHEREAS, on January 31, 2026, the City distributed notices as required by Article XIII D regarding the City Council's consideration of the proposed rate adjustments to the Fees at the March 17, 2026, public hearing to all owners of record and utility customers in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 6(a)(1) of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53755; and

WHEREAS, on March 17, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Fees contained in this Resolution, and at that time invited oral and written comments from the public; and

WHEREAS, upon close of said public hearing, the City did receive ____ written protests to the proposed Fees and therefore there has been no majority protest; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to establish rates for the Fees, effective May 1, 2026, at the rates and subject to increases on the dates set forth in the schedules included as Exhibit A.

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

Section 1. The adoption of this Resolution falls within a statutory exemption from environmental review pursuant to sections 15273, 15060(c)(2) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which pertain to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates and charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, and pertain to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change to the environment and that are not defined as a project under CEQA Regulations.

Section 2. After considering the material presented in the Study, the City Council hereby finds as follows:

(a) Revenues derived from the Fees do not exceed the funds required to provide the property-related service;
(b) Revenues derived from the Fees shall not be used for any purpose other than for which the Fees or charges is imposed;
(c) The amount of the Fees imposed upon any parcel or person does not exceed the proportional cost of service attributable to the parcel;
(d) The Fees are imposed for services that are actually used by, or immediately available to, the owner of the property upon which the Fees are imposed; and
(e) The Fees will not be imposed for general governmental purposes, but only for the costs of operation and maintenance of the City's potable water, recycled water, and sewer systems.

Section 3 . After receiving public comment and testimony on the new fee structure for water, sewer and recycled water services provided, and absent a majority protest to the proposed fee increases, the new fee schedule for water, sewer and recycled water fees and charges is hereby approved as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 4. The new fee schedule for water, sewer and recycled water services shall be implemented beginning May 1, 2026, and shall be increased on July 1, 2027 and annually thereafter, up to the maximum rates set forth in Exhibit A. The scheduled adjustments authorized by this Section may be made by the City Manager or designee, without conducting another public hearing or any action on the part of the City Council.

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Section 5 . Pursuant to the City’s pass -through policy, for Fiscal Years 2026- 2027 through 2030-2031, the water usage charge component of the water service rates may be further adjusted by the City in an amount equal to any increase in the cost of purchasing wholesale water needed to supply the City's water system that may be imposed on the City by the Orange County Water District or the Metropolitan Water District. The increase in rates may not exceed the cost of providing water service and in no event shall the pass -through adjustment exceed 15% in any given year . The adjustments authorized by this Section may be made by the City Manager or designee, without conducting another public hearing or any action on the part of the City Council.

However, the City shall provide written notice to all affected owners and customers of record not less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the rate increase, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53756.

Section 6. T
his Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. To the extent any other resolution of the City conflicts with the provisions set forth herein, it is the explicit intent of the City Council that the provisions of this Resolution shall supersede.

A
DOPTED this ____ day of ___________________, 2026.

Valerie Amezcua
Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney

By:

Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney

AYES:

Councilmembers

NOES:

Councilmembers

ABSTAIN:

Councilmembers

NOT PRESENT:

Councilmembers _

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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY

I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2026-_____ to be the original R esolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on _____________________, 2026.

Date:

City Clerk
City of Santa Ana

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EXHIBIT A
Water Service Rates
Monthly Fixed Charges for All Customers by Meter Size
Retail Fixed Charges
Meter Size 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
5/8" X 3/4" $26.71 $29.11 $31.73 $34.59 $37.36
3/4" $39.10 $42.62 $46.45 $50.63 $54.68
1" $63.87 $69.62 $75.89 $82.72 $89.33
1 1/2" $125.81 $137.13 $149.48 $162.93 $175.96
2" $200.14 $218.15 $237.78 $259.18 $279.92
3" $435.50 $474.70 $517.42 $563.99 $609.11
4" $782.36 $852.77 $929.52 $1,013.18 $1,094.23
6" $1,612.34 $1,757.45 $1,915.62 $2,088.02 $2,255.07
8" $2,974.99 $3,242.74 $3,534.58 $3,852.69 $4,160.91
10" $5,204.78 $5,673.21 $6,183.79 $6,740.34 $7,279.56

Fire Line Fixed Charges
Meter Size 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
2" $3.90 $4.25 $4.63 $5.05 $5.45
3" $7.63 $8.32 $9.07 $9.88 $10.67
4" $14.07 $15.34 $16.72 $18.23 $19.69
6" $37.20 $40.55 $44.20 $48.17 $52.03
8" $77.08 $84.02 $91.58 $99.83 $107.81
10" $137.08 $149.42 $162.87 $177.52 $191.72
12" $220.23 $240.05 $261.66 $285.21 $308.02

Monthly Tier 1 Widths for All Customers, 2026 to 2030

Meter Size
Tier 1 Width
(ccf)
5/8" X 3/4" 21
3/4" 32
1" 53
1 1/2" 105
2" 168
3" 369
4" 663
6" 1,369
8" 2,527
10" 4,423

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Variable Rates for All Customers
Variable Charges per hcf
Tier 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Tier 1 $3.16 $3.44 $3.75 $4.09 $4.42
Tier 2 $5.12 $5.58 $6.08 $6.63 $7.16
Recycled $3.60 $3.92 $4.28 $4.66 $5.03

Sewer Utility Rates
Monthly Fixed Sewer Rates
Sewer Fixed Charges
Meter Size 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
5/8" X 3/4" $10.56 $11.98 $13.18 $14.50 $15.95
3/4" $10.56 $11.98 $13.18 $14.50 $15.95
1" $16.47 $18.69 $20.56 $22.61 $24.88
1 1/2" $36.16 $41.04 $45.15 $49.66 $54.63
2" $79.49 $90.22 $99.25 $109.17 $120.09
3" $280.39 $318.24 $350.06 $385.07 $423.58
4" $494.09 $560.79 $616.87 $678.55 $746.41
6" $1,088.89 $1,235.89 $1,359.48 $1,495.43 $1,644.98
8" $1,088.89 $1,235.89 $1,359.48 $1,495.43 $1,644.98
10" $1,088.89 $1,235.89 $1,359.48 $1,495.43 $1,644.98

Sewer FOG Charges

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CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho

CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez

CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org Councilmember-Requested Item Report
DATE
March 17, 2026
TOPIC
Stop Line Placement to Improve Pedestrian Visibility and Safety at Intersections

COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Direct Staff to Review the City’s Standards and Practices for Stop Line Placement Relative to Crosswalks and Evaluate Whether Setback Stop Lines Could Improve Pedestrian Visibility and Safety— Particularly Along the High Injury Network and Near Schools, Parks, and Transit—in Support of the City’s Vision Zero Goals and Consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

DISCUSSION
Background
Improving pedestrian safety at intersections is a key objective of the City’s Vision Zero initiative. The Santa Ana Vision Zero Action Plan identifies numerous infrastructure strategies intended to reduce fatal and severe traffic collisions, including high-visibility crosswalks, pedestrian signal improvements, curb extensions, hardened centerlines, and intersection daylighting.

Stop Lines
Vision Zero emphasizes improving roadway safety through system design and engineering interventions, rather than relying solely on changes in driver behavior. One intersection design element that may warrant further evaluation is the placement of stop lines (also referred to as limit lines) relative to crosswalks. Stop lines are pavement markings indicating where vehicles must stop at intersections. When vehicles stop too close to crosswalks, or partially block them, pedestrians may become less visible to approaching drivers and may be forced to navigate around stopped vehicles. This issue may be particularly important near schools, senior centers, parks, and transit stops, where pedestrians—including children, older adults, and people using mobility devices—may be more vulnerable to visibility conflicts at intersections.

The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) establishes statewide standards for traffic control devices and indicates that stop lines are typically placed several feet in advance of crosswalks but may be positioned further back when necessary to improve safety, visibility, or operational conditions. While the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan includes conceptual intersection improvements that show stop bars

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CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho

CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez

CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org positioned behind crosswalks, the plan does not currently include a citywide evaluation of stop line placement as a pedestrian safety strategy.

Evaluating stop line placement at intersections, particularly along corridors with higher crash rates or heavy pedestrian activity, may present an opportunity to improve pedestrian visibility and reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians.

Relationship to Vision Zero and the High Injury Network The Santa Ana Vision Zero Action Plan prioritizes safety improvements along corridors identified as part of the City’s High Injury Network, where the majority of severe and fatal traffic collisions occur.

A targeted review of stop line placement along these corridors may complement other Vision Zero strategies identified in the plan, including:
high-visibility crosswalks
leading pedestrian interval signal timing
curb extensions
hardened centerlines
intersection daylighting
Evaluating stop line placement as part of a broader suite of intersection safety improvements may help further advance the City’s Vision Zero goals of reducing severe injuries and fatalities on Santa Ana streets.

Relationship to California’s Daylighting Law
California recently enacted California Assembly Bill 413, which establishes statewide intersection daylighting requirements prohibiting parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at most intersections. The purpose of this law is to improve visibility between drivers and pedestrians and reduce traffic collisions. The Santa Ana Vision Zero Action Plan similarly recommends implementing intersection daylighting as a cost-effective strategy to improve pedestrian visibility and safety at intersections.

While daylighting addresses visibility issues caused by parked vehicles near intersections, evaluating the placement of stop lines relative to crosswalks may further enhance pedestrian visibility by ensuring that moving vehicles stop an appropriate distance away from crossing areas.

As Santa Ana continues implementing Vision Zero strategies and prepares for enforcement of California’s daylighting requirements, reviewing stop line placement may present an opportunity to complement these efforts and improve intersection safety.

Practices in Other Cities
Several cities have explored or implemented setback stop lines or advance stop bars as part of broader pedestrian safety and Vision Zero strategies. For example:
Los Angeles Department of Transportation has implemented advance stop bars at intersections with high pedestrian activity or complex turning movements to improve driver visibility of pedestrians in crosswalks. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has incorporated setback stop lines alongside intersection daylighting and other street design improvements as part of its Vision Zero safety toolkit.

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CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho

CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez

CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org Seattle Department of Transportation has implemented setback stop lines together with hardened centerlines and other intersection visibility improvements to reduce turning conflicts and improve pedestrian safety.

These approaches demonstrate how relatively low-cost roadway striping and design changes can complement broader pedestrian safety initiatives and Vision Zero programs.

Conclusion
Evaluating the placement of stop lines relative to crosswalks may present an opportunity to improve pedestrian visibility and reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians at intersections throughout the city. This item requests that staff review current practices and determine whether updated guidance or targeted improvements could further support Santa Ana’s Vision Zero safety goals.

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and consider directing the city manager to direct staff as follows:

1. Review the City’s current standards and practices regarding the placement of stop lines relative to crosswalks at signalized and stop-controlled intersections.

2. Evaluate whether increased setback distances between stop lines and crosswalks could improve pedestrian visibility, reduce crosswalk encroachment by vehicles, and enhance pedestrian safety.

3. Identify intersections along the City’s High Injury Network, as identified in the Santa Ana Vision Zero Action Plan, and near high-pedestrian destinations such as schools, parks, senior facilities, and transit stops where vehicles frequently encroach into crosswalks or where pedestrian visibility may be limited.

4. Assess whether updated engineering guidance or policies should be developed, consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, to encourage the use of setback stop lines where appropriate.

5. Explore potential pilot locations where setback stop lines or related intersection visibility treatments could be implemented.

6. Report back to the City Council with findings and recommendations, including potential implementation strategies, estimated costs, and alignment with the City’s Vision Zero goals.

SUBMITTED BY
Councilmember Jessie Lopez

EXHIBIT(S)
N/A

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HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 January 20, 2026
DRAFT Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the Housing Authority
Santa Ana, California
January 20, 2026

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Chair Amezcua called the Housing Authority Special Meeting to order at 7:36 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penzloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Secretary Jennifer L. Hall conducted Roll Call.

Chair Amezcua, Vice Chair Penaloza, and Authority Members Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez were present.

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
MINUTES: None.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY 2 January 20, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.

MINUTES: None.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3.

MINUTES: At 7:36 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.

MOTION: Authority Member Hernandez moved to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3, seconded by Authority Member Lopez.

The motion carried, 7 – 0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

AUTHORITY MEMBER BACERRA, AUTHORITY MEMBER

HERNANDEZ, AUTHORITY MEMBER LOPEZ, AUTHORITY

MEMBER PHAN, AUTHORITY MEMBER VAZQUEZ, VICE

CHAIR PENALOZA, CHAIR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

2. Minutes from the Regular Adjourned and Special Meeting of November 4, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

3. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 2024-25 – Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.

MINUTES: Chair Amezcua adjourned the Housing Authority Special Meeting at 7:37 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
Secretary

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Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/cd
Item # 3
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
March 17, 2026
TOPIC: Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Authority Annual Plan

AGENDA TITLE
Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Authority Annual Plan Legal Notice Published in the OC Reporter and Nguoi Viet on January 30, 2026 and in La Opinión on January 31, 2026

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Conduct a public hearing regarding the approval of the Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

2. Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and directing the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires housing authorities that administer a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to have a 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan for the management and operation of the program. The general purpose of the 5-Year Plan is to advise HUD, program participants, applicants, and members of the public on SAHA’s local policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals.

This Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Authority Annual Plan covers the second reporting year of the 5-Year Plan adopted by the Santa Anan Housing Authority (SAHA) in 2025 and reports on the progress made relating to the following topics: (1) new activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority in the next reporting year (fiscal year 2026-2027);

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(2) findings from the most recent reporting year audit (fiscal year 2025-2026); and (3) annual progress the Housing Authority has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the 5-Year Plan (Exhibit 1).

Regarding topics 1 through 3 in the Annual Plan, the following provides an update for this fiscal year as follows:
(1) New Activities: SAHA will continue to focus on implementing and making progress to achieve the goals and objectives in the adopted 5-Year Plan. No additional activities are proposed.
(2) Audit Findings: SAHA continues to be in compliance with all housing regulations.

No audit findings.
(3) Annual Progress: SAHA successfully advanced its strategic goals and objectives described in the 5-Year Plan as follows:
a. SAHA fully utilized the HUD funding as follows:
i. Achieved 102.7% utilization of its Annual Budget Authority, and ii. Secured additional funding including 25 Foster Youth to Independence vouchers and $312,475 in Mainstream Voucher Program Set-Aside funds.
b. SAHA expanded self-sufficiency opportunities as follows:
i. 136 active Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) participants, and ii. 15 FSS program graduates.
c. SAHA continued to strengthen landlord engagement and fair housing compliance through monthly landlord newsletters, active participation in industry organizations, and required fair housing training for staff. d. SAHA exceeded HUD’s quality control review requirements. e. SAHA maintained strong program integrity by earning a High Performer designation from HUD for the eighth year in a row.

SAHA staff actively sought community input for the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Authority Annual Plan by hosting three (3) ad hoc Resident Advisory Board meetings on February 6, 2026 with 50 HCV participants who receive assistance from SAHA. The meetings were conducted in three (3) languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. There were 15 Vietnamese-speaking, 31 English-speaking, and four Spanish-speaking participants who attended each meeting. The meeting invitation was emailed to 1,667 HCV participants in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The 50 members of the ad hoc Resident Advisory Board provided input for the development of the Annual Plan. SAHA also conducted a survey that was e- mailed to 1,667 HCV participants who have provided their e-mail address to SAHA. A total of 21 responses were received to the survey.

The comments from the Resident Advisory Board and survey are attached to the Annual Plan. Staff analyzed all of the recommendations from the Resident Advisory Board and survey responses by: (1) considering the feasibility of each recommendation; (2) discussing as a team how the SAHA could implement each recommendation; and (3) making a determination on which recommendations could be implemented or considered for future implementation. All of the recommendations were taken into

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consideration by staff and incorporated into the Annual Plan.

On January 30 and 31, 2026, a legal notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, Nguoi Viet, and La Opinión advising the public that a draft of the Annual Plan was available for public review and comment and a public hearing would be held on March 17, 2026 (Exhibit 2). The Annual Plan was also made available on SAHA’s website, in the SAHA lobby, and at the reference desk in the Delhi Library. HUD’s federal regulations require a 45-day public comment period and the public comment period ends on March 17, 2026. All public comments received will be included in the Annual Plan submitted to HUD.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

EXHIBITS

1. Housing Authority Annual Plan

2. Proofs of Publication

3. Resolution
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director, Community Development Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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Streamlined Annual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 0MB No. 2577-0226 PHAPlan
Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires: 09/30/2027 (HCV Only PHAs)
Purpose. The 5-Y ear and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA's operations, programs, and services. They also inform HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA's mission, goals, and objectives for serving the needs of low-, very low-, and extremely low- income families.

Applicability. The Form HUD-50075-HCV is to be completed annually by HCV-Only PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition ofa Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, High Performer PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Where applicable, separate Annual PHA Plan forms are available for each of these types of PHAs.

Definitions.
(1) High-Performer PHA - A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers (HCVs) and was designated as a high performer on both the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments if administering both programs, SEMAP for PHAs that only administer tenant-based assistance and/or project-based assistance, or PHAS if only administering public housing.
(2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550.
(3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment and does not own or manage public housing.
(4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS and SEMAP assessments. ( 5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score ofless than 60 percent. ( 6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or HCVs combined and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled.

A. PHA Information.

A.I PHA Name: Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana PHA Code: CA093-------- PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MMNYYY): _0 _11_20_ 2_6 ___ _ PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) _3_,1 _67 ___ _ PHA Plan Submission Type: � Annual Submission D Revised Annual Submission Public Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central office of the PHA and should make documents available electronically for public inspection upon request. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites and to provide each resident council with a copy of their PHA Plans.

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D PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below) Participating PHAs
Lead HA:

B. Plan Elements.

PHA
Code
Program(s) in the
Consortia
B.1 Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements.

Program(s) not in the
Consortia
No. of Units in Each
Pro�ram
a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission? y N
D � Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. 0 � Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. 0 � Financial Resources.

D � Rent Determination.
� D Operation and Management.
� D Informal Review and Hearing Procedures.

D � Homeownership Programs.

D � Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment oflncome Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. 0 @ Substantial Deviation.
� 0 Significant Amendment/Modification.
(b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element(s):

In 2016, HUD adopted the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) that made changes to statutes governing HUD programs, including sections of the United States Housing Act of 1937, and improved the efficiency and effectiveness of HUD programs. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) completed a comprehensive HCV Administrative Plan update effective July 15, 2025 to maintain compliance with HUD and HOTMA regulations, ensure program integrity, and preserve funding. SAHA prepared this update using a model administrative plan provided by Nan McKay & Associates (Nan McKay) that is used by many PHAs throughout the country and updates all of the Plan's policies and language in compliance with the latest guidance and regulations from HUD. Nan McKay updates their model administrative plan every year, and the last time SAHA's Plan was comprehensively updated using a template was on March 15, 2016.

The Plan incorporates regulatory changes required under HOTMA Sections 102, 104, 105, 106, and 112 for determining income, calculating deductions, and assessing eligibility. For example, the Plan introduces new requirements for calculating annual income and adjusted income, including expanded definitions of assets, new treatment of student financial assistance, and updated policies for business income and periodic payments. SAHA updated deduction amounts, such as the increased elderly/disabled family deduction, and added hardship exemptions and permissive deductions per HUD's implementation guidance.

In addition to updates for HOTMA-specific provisions, the Plan aligns SAHA policies with the most current HUD regulations, notices, and model administrative plan guidance. Entirely new sections were introduced, such as Chapter 6.B, which outlines Income and Subsidy Determinations, and Chapter 7.A, which updates verification hierarchy and methods. The Plan incorporates updated guidance from HUD's PIH Notices 2023-27, 2024-34, and 2024-38, amongst others, including verification procedures using Form HUD-9886-A, refined rules for self-certification, and expanded use of enterprise income verification tools. Other changes ensure consistency with HUD's new NSPIRE inspection standards (for future implementation), student eligibility, and the use of digital tools in briefings and application processes.

The Plan integrates new subsections, adds clarifying definitions, and improves organization for clarity and accessibility that provide greater transparency for applicants, participants, and landlords, ensures fair and uniform application of HUD policies, and maintains SAHA's eligibility for federal funding. Adopting this Plan allows SAHA to comply with federal law, implement modernized administrative practices, and better serve program applicants, participants, landlords, and the broader Santa Ana community.

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B.2
B.3
New Activities.
(a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's applicable Fiscal
Year?
y N
D � Project-Based Vouchers
(b) If Project-Based Voucher (PBV) activities are planned for the applicable Fiscal Year, provide the projected number of PBV units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan.

Progress Report.

Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan.

Goal# 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community.

Objective# 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) utilized more than 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for CY 2025: CY 2025: 102.7% Objective# 2: Apply for additional vouchers and funding opportunities. o In August 2025, SAHA received an award of twenty-five (25) new Foster Youth to Independence vouchers awarded under the requirements of Notice PIH 2023-04. o In December 2025, SAHA received $312,475 in CY 2025 HAP Set-Aside funds for our Mainstream Voucher Program.

Goal# 2: Expand participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance.

Objective# 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

As of December 2025, SAHA had the following number of active participants in the Family Seff-Sufficiency Program: CY 2025: 136 active participants.

During FY 2025, SAHA sent a monthly electronic Family Self-Sufficiency Program newsletter to our participants who have provided us with their e-mail address. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition. SAHA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants that included a Story of Success for each month.

Objective# 2: Assist Family Self-Sufficiency Program participants to graduate from the program and become self-sufficient.

During CY 2025, SAHA graduated the following number of participants from the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: CY 2025: 15 graduates During CY 2025, the number of mandatory FSS slots for SAHA decreased from 56 to 48 slots. As of December 2025. the percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 283%. A total of 77% of active participants have an escrow account balance in the program.

Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations.

Objective# 1: Certify annually as a High Performing Housing Authority and exceed HU D's minimum sample size requirements for quality control file reviews and inspections under SEMAP Indicator # 3 and 5.

SAHA's final SEMAP score for the fiscal year ended 6/30/2025 is 130. SAHA's overall performance rating is High.

SAHA exceeded HUD's minimum sample size requirements for quality control file reviews and inspections under SEMAP Indicator# 3 and 5. Specifically, SAHA audited a total of 432 randomly selected files under SEMAP Indicator# 3, even though the minimum sample size required to be audited based on HUD's regulations was only 37 files. This is equal to twelve (12) times the number of files required to be audited by HUD. For SEMAP Indicator# 5, SAHA conducted a total of 42 randomly selected quality control inspections even though the minimum sample size required to be audited based on HUD's regulations was only 35 quality control inspections. This is seven (7) more quality control inspections than required by HUD.

Goal# 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer seivice to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords.

Objective# 1: Communicate on a monthly basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates.

During CY 2026, SAHA sent an electronic Landlord Newsletter to our active landlords on a monthly basis. Each newsletter provided key program updates and information for landlords.

Objective# 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program.

During CY 2025, SAHA maintained an active membership with the Orange County Apartment Association and paid the annual dues of $99.

Goal# 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff, owners and participants.

Objective# 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff.

SAHA provided an annual, mandatory Fair Housing Training for all Housing Authority staff on the following dates: September 8, 9. 10. and 11, 2025 This four-day training provided by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials was substantially more comprehensive and detailed than the annual two-hour training provided by the Fair Housing Council of Orange County.

Objective# 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants.

During CY 2025, SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants.

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B.4 Capital Improvements. - Not Applicable
B.5 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?

Y N NIA
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(b) If yes, please describe:

C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.

C.1 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.
(a) Did the RAB(s) have comments to the PHA Plan?
y N
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(b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.

Three (3) Resident Advisory Board meetings were held on February 6, 2026 with 50 HCV participants who receive assistance from the Housing Authority. The meetings were conducted in three languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. There were 15 Vietnamese-speaking, 31 English-speaking, and 4 Spanish-speaking participants who attended each meeting. The meeting invitation was emailed to 1,667 HCV participants in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The 50 members of the ad hoc Resident Advisory Board provided input for the development of the Annual Plan.

SAHA also conducted a survey. The survey was e-mailed to 1,667 HCV participants who have provided their e-mail address to the Housing Authority. A total of 20 responses were received to the survey.

The comments from the Resident Advisory Board and survey are attached to the Annual Plan. Staff analyzed all of the recommendations from the Resident Advisory Board and survey responses by: (1) considering the feasibility of each recommendation; (2) discussing as a team how the Santa Ana Housing Authority could implement each recommendation; and (3) making a determination on which recommendations could be implemented or considered for future implementation. All of the recommendations were taken into consideration by staff and incorporated into the Annual Plan.

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C.2 Certification by State or Local Officials.

Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.

C.3 Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan.

Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.

C.4 Challenged Elements. If any element of the PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA' s response to the public.
(a) Did the public challenge any elements of the Plan?
y N
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(b) If yes, include Challenged Elements.

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Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-HCVAnnual PHA Plan for HCV-Only PHAs A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section (24 CFR 903.4).

A.I Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MMNYYY), Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Public Availability oflnformation, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan. Note: The number ofHCV's should include all special purpose vouchers (e.g. Mainstream Vouchers, etc.) (24 CFR 903.23(e)).

PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table (24 CFR 943.128(a)).

B. Plan Elements. All PHAs must complete this section (24 CFR 903.11 (c)(3)).

B.1 Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must:

Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the "yes" box. If an element has not been revised, mark "no."
D Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families and a brief description of the PHA 's strategy for addressing the housing needs of families who reside in the jurisdiction served by the PHA and other families who are on the Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The statement must identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income ( extremely low-income); (ii) elderly families (iii) households with individuals with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the public housing and Section 8 tenant based assistance waiting lists based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and generally available data. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location.

The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. (24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(i)).

Provide a description of the ways in which the PHA intends, to the maximum extent practicable, to address those housing needs in the upcoming year and the PHA's reasons for choosing its strategy (24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(ii)).

D Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. A statement of the PHA's policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for HCV (24 CFR 903.7(b)).

D Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA's anticipated resources, such as PHA HCV funding and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program and state the planned use for the resources (24 CFR 903.7(c)).

D Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rental contributions of families receiving tenant-based assistance, discretionary minimum tenant rents, and payment standard policies (24 CFR 903.7(d)).

D Operation and Management. A statement that includes a description of PHA management organization, and a listing of the programs administered by the PHA (24 CFR 903.7(e)).

D Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. A description of the informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its applicants (24 CFR 903.7(f)).

D Homeownership Programs. A statement describing any homeownership programs (including project number and unit count) administered by the agency under section 8y of the 1937 Act, or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval (24 CFR 903.7(k)).

D Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. A description of any PHA programs relating to services and amenities coordinated, promoted, or provided by the PHA for assisted families, including those resulting from the PHA' s partnership with other entities, for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs provided or offered as a result of the PHA's partnerships with other entities, and activities subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Co=unity Development Act of 1968 (24 CFR Part 135) and under requirements for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and others. Include the program's size (including required and actual size of the FSS program) and means of allocating assistance to households. (24 CFR 903.7(1)(i)) Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of section 12( c) and ( d) of the 1937 Act that relate to treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements (24 CFR 903.7(1)(iii)).

D Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a "substantial deviation" to its 5-Year Plan (24 CFR 903. 7(s )(2)(i) ).

D Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a "Significant Amendment or Modification" to its 5-Year and Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.7(s)(2)(ii)).

If any boxes are marked "yes", describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided.

B.2 New Activities. If the PHA intends to undertake any new activities related to these elements in the applicable Fiscal Year, mark "yes" for those elements, and describe the activities to be undertaken in the space provided. If the PHA does not plan to undertake these activities, mark "no." D Project-Based Vouchers. Describe any plans to use HCVs for new project-based vouchers, which must comply with PBV goals, civil rights requirements, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and deconcentration standards, as stated in 24 CFR 983.55(b)(l) and set forth in the PHA Plan statement of deconcentration
and other policies that govern eligibility, selection, and admissions. If using project-based vouchers, provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations (including if PBV units are planned on any former or current public housing units or sites), and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan (24 CFR 903.7(b)(3), 24 CFR 903.7(r).) Previous version is obsolete Page6of7 form HUD-50075-HCV (09/30/2027) EXHIBIT 1

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B.3 Progress Report. For all Annual Plans following submission of the first Annual Plan, a PHA must include a brief statement of the PHA' s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year PHA Plan (24 CFR 903.ll(c)(3), 24 CFR 903.7(s)(l)).

B.4 Capital Improvements. This section refers to PHAs that receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP) which is not applicable for HCV-Only PHAs.

B.5 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. If the results of the most recent fiscal year audit for the PHA included any findings, mark "yes" and describe those findings in the space provided (24 CFR 903.7(p)).

C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.

C.l Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. If the RAB had comments on the annual plan, mark "yes," submit the comments as an attachment to the Plan and describe the analysis of the comments and the PHA's decision made on these recommendations (24 CFR 903.13(c), 24 CFR 903.19).

C.2 Certification by State of Local Officials. Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan (24 CFR 903.15). Note: A PHA may request to change its fiscal year to better coordinate its planning with planning done under the Consolidated Plan process by State or local officials as applicable.

C.3 Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan.

Provide a certification that the following plan elements have been revised, provided to the RAB for comment before implementation, approved by the PHA board, and made available for review and inspection by the public. This requirement is satisfied by completing and submitting form HUD-50077 ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed. Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. This includes all certifications relating to Civil Rights and related regulations. A PHA will be considered in compliance with the certification requirement to affirmatively further fair housing if the PHA fulfills the requirements of24 CFR 5.150 et seq., 24 CFR 903.7(0)(1), and 24 CFR 903.15.

C.4 Challenged Elements. If any element of the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment to the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA's response to the public (24 CFR 903.23(b)).

This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S.

Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced the Annual PHA Plan. The Annual PHA Plan provides a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA's operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public for serving the needs oflow- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families.

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 4.52 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. When providing comments, please refer to 0MB Approval No. 2577-0226. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid 0MB Control Number.

Privacy Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality.

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Certifications of Compliance with
PHA Plan and Related Regulations
(Standard, Troubled, HCV-Only, and
Hi!!h Performer PHAs)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
0MB No. 2577-0226
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PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below, as its Chairperson or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners, I approve the submission of the_ 5-Year and/or ...!:_Annual PHA Plan, hereinafter referred to as "the Plan, " of which this document is a part, and make the following certification and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the PHAfiscal year beginning 0712026 , in which the PHA receives assistance under42 U.S.C. 1437/ and/or 1437g in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof:

1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy ( or any plan incorporating such strategy) for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located (24 CFR § 91.2).

2. The Plan contains a signed certification by the appropriate State or local official (form HUD-50077-SL) that the Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan, which includes any applicable fair housing goals or strategies, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the way the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan (24 CFR §§ 91.2, 91.225, 91.325, and 91.425).

3. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards, the membership of which represents the residents assisted by the PHA, consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan, including any changes or revisions to the policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented, and considered the recommendations of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the Resident Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the way the Plan addresses these recommendations.

4. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that:
i. The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs before implementation by the PHA;

11. The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors (or similar governing body); and iii. The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection, at the principal office of the PHA during normal business hours. Where possible, PHAs should make documents available electronically, for public inspection upon request.

5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days before the hearing, published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited public comment. The PHA ensured all notices and meetings provided effective communication with persons with disabilities and further provided meaningful language access for persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d---4), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), the Violence Against Women Act (34 U.S.C. § 12291 et seq.), and other applicable civil rights requirements, and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of all HUD programs. In addition, if it administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program, the PHA certifies that it will administer the program in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and other applicable civil rights requirements, and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of all HUD programs.

7. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing, in compliance with the Fair Housing Act, 24 CFR § 5.150 et seq., 24 CFR § 903.7(0), and 24 CFR § 903.15, which means that it will take meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. Specifically, affirmatively furthering Previous version is obsolete Page 1 of3 formHUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP (09/30/2027) EXHIBIT 1

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fair housing means taking meaningful actions that, taken together, address significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity, replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, transforming racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity, and fostering and maintaining compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws (24 CFR § 5.151). Pursuant to 24 CFR § 903.15(c)(2), a PHA's policies should be designed to reduce the concentration of tenants and other assisted persons by race, national origin, and disability. PHA policies should include affirmative steps stated in 24 CFR § 903.15(c)(2)(i) and 24 CFR § 903.15(c)(2)(ii). Furthermore, under 24 CFR § 903.7(0), a PHA must submit a civil rights certification with its Annual and 5-year PHA Plans, except for qualified PHAs who submit the Form HUD- 50077-CR as a standalone document. The PHA certifies that it will take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.

8. For PHA Plans that include a policy for site-based waiting lists:
• The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module and/or its successor system:
the Housing Information Portal (HIP) in an accurate, complete and timely manner (as specified in PIH Notice 2011-65);
• The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development in which to reside, including basic information about available sites; and an estimate of the period of time the applicant would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site;
• Adoption of a site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a pending complaint brought by HUD;
• The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such a waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair housing; and
• The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and certifications, as specified in 24 CFR 903.7(o)(l).

9. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination based on age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

10. In accordance with the Fair Housing Act, the PHA will not base a determination of eligibility for housing on actual or perceived sexual orientation, or marital status and will not otherwise discriminate because of sex (including sexual orientation).

11. The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41, 'Policies and Procedures for the Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped' for people with physical disabilities.

12. The PHA will comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Employment Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons, and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 13 5.

13. The PHA will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implement the regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable.

14. The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

15. The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry out its review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 or Part 50, respectively.

16. With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

17. The PHA will keep records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with program requirements.

18. The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and 24 CFR Part 35.

19. The PHA will comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Assistance, including but not limited to submitting the assurances required under 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 107.25 by submitting an SF- 424, including the required assurances in SF-424B or D, as applicable.

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20. The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan.

21. All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to always be available at all locations that the PHA Plan is available for public inspection. All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with the Plan and additional requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified by the PHA in its PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA and, where possible, should be made available for public inspection in an electronic format.

22. The PHA certifies that it is following all applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Declaration ofTrust(s).

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
PHAName
t/ Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 20 26
5-Y ear PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20 - 20
CA093
PHA Number/HA Code
I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. WARNING: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confmement for up to 5 years, fmes, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802) Name of Executive Director: Name Board Chairman:

Michael L. Garcia Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Signature: Date: Signature: Date:

This information is collected to ensure compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and related laws and regulations including PHA plan elements that have changed.

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. When providing comments, please refer to 0MB Approval No. 2577-0226. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid 0MB Control Number.

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Certification by State or Local
Official of PHA Plans Consistency
with the Consolidated Plan or
State Consolidated Plan
(AllPHAs)
U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
0MB No. 2577-0226
Expires: 09/30/2027
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan I, Mayor Valerie Amezcua , the Mayor, City of Santa Ana Official's Name Official's Title
certif y that the 5-Year PHA Plan for fiscal years ____ and/or Annual PHA Plan for fiscal year 2026 of the CA093 - Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is consistent with the PHAName
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan including any applicable fair housing goals or strategies to:

City of Santa Ana
Local Jurisdiction Name
pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91 and 24 CFR Part 903.15.

Provide a description of how the PHA Plan's contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan.

The Annual PHA Plan ("Plan") is consistent with the community development needs and market conditions stated in the Consolidated Pian and the Assessment of Fair Housing because tl1e Plaii is co11siste11t ovitli tl1e objectives, outco111es, a11d 11eeds ide11tiRed i11 tlie Pla11 r>l&&d& .l\&&&&&r::R&Rt aRd siti�&R pariisipatioR pr:gs&&&, It also &&&"& to addi:&&& th& R&&d& identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing in the City of Santa Ana. 1/W e, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. WARNING: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§ 287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802).

Name of Authorized Official:
!Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Signature:

Title:

IIMayor, City of Santa Ana
Date:

This information is collected to ensure consistency with the consolidated plan or state consolidated plan.

Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions to reduce this burden, to the Reports Management Officer, REE, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. When providing comments, please refer to 0MB Approval No. 2577-0226. IIlJD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid 0MB Control Number.

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ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER
- SINCE 1921
600 W SANTA ANA BLVD STE 812, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Telephone (714) 543-2027 / Fax (714) 542-6841

ABIGAIL ALCALA

CITY OF SANTA ANA/CITY CLERK
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA M-30
SANT A ANA, CA - 92701

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of California
County of ORANGE
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
)
) ss
Notice Type: GPN - GOVT PUBLIC NOTICE
Ad Description:

PH Notice - Annual Plan 2026
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the city of SANTA ANA, county of ORANGE, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of ORANGE, State of California, under date 06/20/1922, Case No. 13421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
01/30/2026
Executed on: 01/30/2026
At Los Angeles, California
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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This space for filing stamp only
OR#: 4007724

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate In the decision
making process. The following notice
Is being provided so that you can ask
questions, make comments, and stay
informed about projects that might be
important to you. We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN - The Santa
Ana Housing Authority will hold a Public
Hearing to receive public testimony and
will take action on the item described
below. Decision on this matter will be
final.

Pro�osed Action: The Housing Authority
of t e City of Santa Ana will conduct a
public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year
2026 - 2027 Annual Plan for the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana
(CA093). The Housing Authority is
required to hold a public hearing to
discuss and hear public comments on the
Annual Plan prior to submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). A minimum of a 45-
day notice of this public hearing is
required by the federal regulations.

Pursuant to the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-276), the Housing Authority of the
City of Santa Ana is required to prepare
an Annual Plan.

The Annual Plan provides details about
the Housing Authority's mission, goals,
and objectives, and the progress the
Housing Authority has made in meeting
the goals and objectives described in the
Housing Authority's previous Annual Plan.

The Annual Plan provides details about
the Housing Authority's immediate
operations, program participants,
programs, and services, and the
Authority's strategy for handling
operational concerns, participants'
concerns and needs, and projected
programs/services for Fiscal Year 2026 -
2027. The Annual Plan also examines
long-range and short-range strategies to
address needs as identified by the
Resident Advisory Board.

Meeting Time and Date - This matter will
be heard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at
5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. in the City Council
Chamber. 22 Civic Center Plaza. Santa
Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public
may attend this meeting In-person or
join via Zoom. For the most up to date
information on how to participate virtually
in this meeting. please visit
https://www.santa-ana.org/agendas-and
minutes/.

Written Comments: If you are unable to
part1cIpate m the meeting, you may send
written comments by e-mail to
[email protected] (reference the
Agenda Item# in the subject line) or mail
to Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, City of
Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza - M30,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit
written comments is 4:00 P.M. on the day
of the meeting. Comments received after
the deadline may not be distributed to the
Housing Authority but will be made part of
the record.

Where To Get More Information - All
staff reports regarding any item on this
agenda are available for public inspection
in the City Clerk's Office during regular
business hours and posted on the City's
website the Tuesday prior to the Council
meeting at: www.santa-ana.org/agendas
and-minutes.

Who To Contact For Questions - Should
you have any questions, please contact
Judson Brown, Housing Division
Manager, at (714) 667-2241 or you can
send an email to [email protected].

Si Ilene preguntas en espaiiol, favor de
llamar al 714�7-6520.

NAu ciln li6n lfc biing ti6ng Vift, xin
difn thofi cho Huong Tran s6 (714)
667-2204.

If you challenge the decision on the above
matter, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in this
notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Housing Authority of the
City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public
hearing.

Jennifer L. Hall, CMG
City Clerk
1/30/26
OR-4007724#
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LA OPINION
915 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
Telephone (213) 896-2260 / Fax (213) 896-2236

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
State of California )
County of LOS ANGELES ) ss
Notice Type: HRG - NOTICE OF HEARING
Ad Description:

PH Notice - Annual Plan 2026
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Cslifomia; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal derk of the printer and publisher of the LA OPINION, a newspaper published in the English language in the city of LOS ANGELES, county of LOS ANGELES, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of Cslifomia by the Superior Court of the County of LOS ANGELES, State of Cslifomia, under date 07/28/1969, Case No. 950176. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
01/31/2026
Executed on: 01/31/2026
At LOS ANGELES ,CA
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature
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CNS#: 4007725
AVISO ��IENCIA

ANTE LA AUTORIDAD

DE VIVIENDA DE LA

CIUDAD DE SANTA
ANA.CA
La Cludad de Santa
Ana anlma al r(abllco a
partlclpar en e p.-o
de toma de declslones.

La damoa el avlao
algulenla para que
pueda hacer praguntas
Y comentarlos, Y mantanarae lnfonnado
aobra loa propclDS
qua puedan aer
lmportantas para uatad.
le anlmanms a qua ae
comunlque con
noutrua ant88 de la
Audlencla P<dlllca al
tlenealguna�
POR !,A.PRl!SEATUE
IIQTJfl!.A La
Autoridad dB Vnrienda de
Santa Ana OevarA a cabo
una Audiencia Pubfica
para racibir lestimonios
dBi pllblico y toman!
mecfldas sobre el asunto
que se desaibe a
continuaci6n. La dacisioo
sobra esta asunto sera
dellnitiva.

Medlda �uesta; La Au1Dri de VIVienda
de la Ciudad de Santa
Ana Devara a cabo una
audiencia pubDca para
conalderar el Plan Anual
del Aflo Fiscal 2026 •
2027 para la Autorklad
de Vnrienda dB la Ciudad
de Santa Ana (CA093).

La Autoridad de \rivienda
estA obfiaada a realimr
una aucJiencia pubtica
para disculir y 8SalChar
los comenlarios del
publlco sobre el Plan
Anual antas de
�nlD :
1/ivienda y 0esmroOo
Urbano de los Estados
Unidos (HUD). Las
regulaciones federales
requieren una
notificaci6n de esta
audlencia pubDca con un
mlnlmo dB 45 dlas de
antalacl6n. Conforme a la
Ley de VIYienda de
CaUdad y
Responsabllidad Laboral
de 1998 (Ley Pubtica
105-276), la AulDridad de
VIVienda dB la Ciudad de
Santa Ana esta obllgada
a preparar un Plan Anual.

B Plan Anual del Allo
2026 - 2027 da detalles
sobre la mlsi6n, metas y
objelivos de la Autoridad
de VIYienda, y el
progreso que la
Autoridad de VIVienda ha
logrado en el
a.ompllmienlD de las
metas y objetlvos
desaitos en el Plan
�dB�,,:.�
This space for filing stamp only
Plan Anual propon:iona
detanes sobre las
operaciones inmediatas
de la Autoridad de
Vivlenda, los
particlpantas en los
programas, los
programas y servicios, y
la estrategia de la
Autoridad para manejar
las inquietudes
operatives, las
inquietudes y
necasidades de los
partlclpantas, y los
programas/salvic PIOY9Cladosparae1Aflo
Fiscal 2026 • 2027. B
Plan Anual tamb�
exarnina las eslrategias a
oorto y la,go plazo para
abordar las necesidades
identificadas por el
Consejo Asesor de
Resldantas.

Fecha y hora de la l!!lllllm1 - Este asunlD
sera tratado e1 ma-.
17 de marm del 2026 a
las 5:30 pm o despulls
en la �mare del
ConcaJo Municipal, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Senta
Ana, California 92702. El
publlco puade aslsttr a
eata raunl6n en
persona o unlrae a
trav6s de Zoom. Para
obtaner la informaciOn
mas actualizada sobre
cOmo participar
vlrtualmenta en esta
reunl6n, vislte
hllps://www.sant&
ana.org/agendas-and
minutes/.

Cqmentados escrttos:

Si no puede participar en
la reuni6n, puade envier
sus comentarios por
esaito por correo
electr6nico a
eComment@santa
ana.org (haga refenmcia
al numero de artlculo del
orden del dla en la llnea
de asunlD) o por corrao
POStal a Jennifer L Hall,
Secretarta Municipal,
Ciudad de Santa Ana, 20
Civic Center Plaza - M30,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. La
fecha llmlta para
prasenlar comentarios
por esaito es a las 4:00
pm del dla de la reuni6n.

Los comentartos
recibidos despulls dB la
fecha llmlta no podran
ser dlstribuidos a la
Autoridad de Vivlende,
pero formaran parta del
expedlenta.

Con aulltn comunlcarse
en caso da pQKJUntas Si Ilene alguna pregunta,
por favor comunlquese
con Judson Brown,
Gerente de la Divisl6n de
Vivlenda, al (714) 667-
2241 o puede envlar un
correo eleclr6nlco a
[email protected].

SI ttena praguntaa en
espafto� favor de
llamar ��4) 847-
Si impugns le declsi6n
sobre esle esunto, puede
Umitatss a p/Bntear
unicament9 tes
CUfJstioneS qua usted u
Dire persona p/anteeron
en le eudienaa pub/ica
descrila en esle av/so, o
en correspondencia
escrila entreaada a /a
Autoridad de VMenda de
le Ciudad de Santa Ana
en le audienc/a publica o
con anterlorldad a la
misma.

Jennifer L Hall, CMC
Secretarla Municipal
Pubficaci6n: . Orange
County Reporter •
Secd6n de Asuntos
Jurfdicos
Fecha: 30 de enero de
2026
1/31/26
CNS-40077251

LA OPINION
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California Newspaper Service Bureau
Public Notice Advertising Since 1934
Tel 1-800-788-7840 Fax 1-800-474-9444
Local Offices and Representatives in:

Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento
Special Services Available in Phoenix

DECLARATION
l am a resident of Los Angeles County, over the age of
eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the
matter noticed.

The notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy
appeared in the:

NGUOI ViET
On the following dates:
01/30/2026
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated at Los Angeles, California, this
12th day of February 2026
Debbie Yerkes
Signature
4007726
"The only Public Notice which is justifiable
from the standpoint of true economy and the public interest, is that which reaches those who are affected by it"
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TRIING cAu DAN 1
1'R\10cCOQUAN'l'HAMQUYfN
NHA iJ SANTA ANA. CA
Thanh pho Santa Ana khuyfn
khlch c6ng chung tham giavao
qua trinh ra quyet dinh. Th6ng
b!o sau d11ac di/a ra ile quy vj
co thf d�tdu h61, di/a ykifn va
cip nhit thOng tin vidc d\f an
c6 thi quan trQng doi v<i'i quy
vi. Chung tOi mong quy vi se
lii!n lac v6i chung toi 1,11,!c Bu6i
Trllhg Cau Dant neu quy vi co
bSt.ky cau hill nao.

PAY LA JHONG aAo ,if • ca
Quan Thim Quyen Nh.1 O se 16
chll'c melt bu6i Tntng Cau Dan
� di nhan llri chllng ala c6ng
chung v.l se co h.lnh il�ng ilol
voi m�c d11ac ni!u dl/Oi day. Se
co quyet il!nh cu6i cung ve van
de n.ly.

Hanh@@ne 411.,c pa xui't:
ca Quan Tham Quyen Nh.l 0
Santa Ana se lien hllnh mot
phien trung ciu din y de ,.;,,
xet nam Tai Chinh 2026-2027
cho ca Quan Tham Quyen
NM O Thanh Pho Santa Ana
(CA093l. ca Quan Tham Quyen
Nh) 0 llllqc yeu du to chlic
mOt bu6i trllng du dAn y de
th6o lu•n va llng nghe y kien
cua c6ng chung ve Ke Hoach
hang nam tlllac khi ile trinh
cho BOPh.ltTrlen Nh.1 v.l £lcl Thi
Hoa Ky (HUD). Thong bao 1111<,c
t6i thii!u 4S ngay ve phien
tlllng du diln y n.ly I.I b�t buOc
theo quy illnh cua lien bang.

Chleu theo Dao Luat Ph5m
Chit Nhi O va Trilch Nhifm
Cong Vite nam 1998 (Cong
Lu,1 105-2761. ca Quan Tham
Quyen Nha OThllnh Ph6 Santa
Ana llllqc yeu cau chuan bi Ke
Hoach tho m61 nam.

Ke H04ch h&ng nim, cung cSp
chi tlet ve nhltn, vu, muc tieu
va myc dfch ala Co Quan Th5m
Quyen Nh.1 0, d tien trinh ca
Quan Th,m Quyen Nha O di
llat llllac trong vifc thl/c hien
c.!c muc tleu v.l m�c ilfch dllac
m6 tA trong Ke Hoach h3ng
nam tru(lc day ala Ca Quan
Tham Quyen Nha 0. Con Ke
Hoach aia Hang Nam cung cap
chi tiet ve cat hoat �ng Ilic
thlri cua Ca Quan Thim Quyen
Nhlo 0. nhilng nglllli tham gla
chUang ttlnh, c.lc ch11ang trinh
va dich VII v.l chlen htac cua Ca
Quan ile gi6i 1Up c.lc moi quan
tam ve hoat d¢ng. m6i quan
tam va nhu du ala nguoi tham
gia va de chllang trlnh/djch vu
lll!Qc liin ke hoach cho Nam Tai
Khoa 2026 • 2027. Ke Hoach
Hang Nam cung xem xet c.!c
chien ILIO< dai han va ngln han
de gi.11 quyet de nhu cau illlQ<
xac iljnh bbi Ban C6Van c11Tru.

Jhld Gian ya Ngay Hop - Van
lie nlly se d11ac trung du y
dlln vllo 5 glll 30 dll4u Thit
Ila. ngAy 17 tlulng 3 nilm
2026 h�c ngay sau khi van
de dll(IC !Ang nghe tai PhOng
HQi D6ng Thanh Pho, 22 Ovic
Ceiite, Plaza. Santa Ana, CA
9270. C6ng chung co the tham
di/ cuOc hop nay tn,rc tlep ho!<
qua Zoom. De biet thong tin
ml!i nhat vedchthamgia CUQC
hop tn,tc tuyin nay, vui long
truy c,p https://www.santa
ana.org/agendas-and-minutes/
Nhin ot b�ng v,ln bin• Neu
quyvi khong tM tham gia cuoc
hop, quy vi co the gill nh!n
xet II.Ing van bfo qua email
den eCommentl!J)santa-ana.

EXHIBIT 1

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Debbie Yerkes
Signature
4001126
"The only Public Notice which is justifiable
from the standpoint of true economy and the public interest. is that which reaches those who are affected by it"
tam v�-nh� d� �;�g�bi tha�
gia va cac chuong trlnh/di<h VI/
duac ten ke h�ch cho Nam ni
Kh6a 2026 • 2021. Ke Hoach
Hang Nam cung xem xet cac
chien luc;rc dai han va ngln han
de giai quyet cac nhu cau duqc
de djnh b//i Ban C6Van CuTru.

Thill Gian ya Naiiy Hap -Van
de nay se duoc trung du ,;
d�n vao s gllr 30 dlleu Th11
Ba, ng., 17 !hang 3 um
2026 h�c ngay sau khi van
de dllqc IAng nghe tai Phbng
H,)i £long Thanh Pho, 22 Civic
Center Plata, Santa Ana, CA
9270. Cong chung cci the tham
d\l cu� hap nay lr\l< tiop hajc
qua Zoom. £le bift thong tin
mcli nhit ve each tham gia cuO<
hQp tn/c tuyen nay, vul long
truy c,p https:Hwww.,anta
ana.org/agendawn6-minute,/
Nhfin xet bAng yin ban: Neu
i quy vi khong the tham gia cuO<
hqp, quj vj co the giti nh�n
xet blng van b.!n qua email
den eComment(!!>Santa-ana.
org (ghi reference the Agenda
, Item a trong muc tleu de) hay
gu1 thu den Jennifer L Hall,
City Oerk, City of Santa Ana,
20 Civic Center Plaza - M30,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. Han chcit
de glll n�n •� Wng �an ban
la 4 gllr chteu vao ngay dien ra
cu�c hqp. Y klen nhfn 4UQc sau
thbi han ccithe kh6ng duoc gu1
cho Ca quan Th&m Quyen Nha
iJ nhllng se dllqc di/a vao h6 sa.

Uy tbim th6ng tfn it diu
Tat d cac bao do cua nhan
vihl lien quan den bat ky mvc
nao trong chllang trinh nghj
S\I nay d<!u c6 dn de klem tra
c6ng khai tai Van Phbng Luc
S\I Thanh Pho trong gill lam
vi�c thuang I� va duqc dang
tren trang web cua Thanh Pho
vao thir Ba tr11ac cu,)c hop Hqi
£long tal: www.santa-ana.org/
agenda�and-minute�
' Nfu co cau H6f Jbl an uen
! bll..A! • Neu quj vi co bat ky
du hoi nao, xin vui lbng lien
lac Judson Brown, (),an Ly Ban
Nha t'J, qua so (714) 667-2241
ho�c qujvj cot hegu1 email tcii
[email protected].

Neu can llenl�c b.lng tleng
1 �I, 1ln dlfn th"fl cho Huong
Tran s617141667-2204.

Neu quy •! phan ddi quyet djnh
ve van de tren, quy vi c6 the
bi h,n che chi neu ra nhimg
van de ma quy v! h°" ngllo'I
khac di neu ra tai bu6i trung
du dan ,; dll(lc ncil den trong
th6ng bao nay, ho�c t>Ang van
, b�n gu'i tcii Ca Quan Thim
Quyen Nha (J cua Thanh Pho
Santa Ana 1,1, hoac tntac phien
dleu tran cong khai.

Jennifer l. Hall, CMC
Nhan Vien Van Phong Thanh Pho
Cong b6 Orange County
Reporter• Legals Section
Ngay: January 30, 2026
1/30/l6
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NGUOIVlET
EXHIBIT 1

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AAYOR
Va ·_/lrnezcua

MYORPROTEM
Benj,niiR Vazqµez
GOU Cl • BMBERS
Pi.I Bacerra
JahnatllaA Ryan 1-lernaooez
Jessie Lopez
Dami PelE!oza
Thai Viel Pharn
January 26, 2026
CITY OF SANTA .ANA
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City of Santa Ana Housing Authority
Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting Notice
Dear Participant Household:

EXECUli!VE DIRECTOR
hael L Gaccia

GENERAL COUNSEL
Sonia R. Carvalho
RECORDl!'IB SECRET ARY
JElilnifer L. Hall
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is preparing its Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In accordance with 24 CFR 903 and HUD PIH Notice 2015-18, we are convening a Resident Advisory Board (RAB) to obtain comments and recommendations form Housing Choice Voucher Program participants.

Topics of discussion include: housing needs of voucher participants; eligibility, selection and admission policies; Payment Standards and rent policies; program funding and administration; Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program; participant rights and grievance procedures.

MEETING INFORMATION:

DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2026
LOCATION: Virtual (online)
ENGLISH: 11 :00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88252729924?pwd=dAtKxbHRvoVa9PDktWleHUL9F6J2BJ.1 Meeting ID: 882 5272 9924
Passcode: 546691
LANGUAGES:

VIETNAMESE: 9:00 AM - 10: AM
SPANISH: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RSVP is not required to attend.

Written comments or recommendations may also be submitted by completing the survey at: https:
//www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DGKM8Z, deadline for submission February 10, 2026.

For questions or reasonable accommodation requests, call (714) 667-2284. Your input helps improve the Housing Choice Voucher Program and is an important part of the Annual Plan process.

Santa Ana Housing Authority
2026 RAB Meeting Notice
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SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
9:00 AM Vietnamese • 11 :00 AM English • 3:00 PM Spanish What Is The Resident Advisory Board (RAB)?
The Resident Advisory Board is composed of Housing
Choice Voucher participants who review and provide
input on the Housing Authority's Annual Plan before it
is submitted to HUD.

Wh o May Participate?
Any current Housing Choice Voucher
Program participant of the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana is
eligible to participate in the RAB
meeting and/or submit comments.
9:00 AM-VIETNAMESE: RAB Zoom Meeting Link:
https ://us06web.zoom. us/j/83860786958?pwd=KUZ0M51 fHsaprYp3uZxk0 N9bxOE3pF.1 Meeting ID: 838 6078 6958
Passcode: 561928
11 :00 AM EN GLISH: RAB Zoom Meeting Link:
https ://us06web.zoom. us/j/88252729924 ?pwd=dAtKxbH RvoVa9PDktWleH U L9F 6J2BJ .1 Meeting ID: 882 5272 9924
Passcode: 546691
3:00 PM-SPANISH: RAB Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82022609999?pwd=4kcuCvstj75Rmi3vqyHOzStW1 RaA99.1 Meeting ID: 820 2260 9999
Passcode:280481
Particip ant Survey
Participants may also provide input by com
pleting a brief survey: Scan the QR Code ►
or visit:
https ://www. su rveymon key.
com/r/3DGKM8Z
RSVP is not required to attend meeting.

For questions, please call
(714) 667 -2284
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Estimada familia:

Autoridad de Vivienda de la ciudad de Santa Ana
Aviso de reunion de la Junta Asesora de Residentes (RAB) La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Santa Ana esta preparando el Plan Anual para el ario fiscal 2026 -2027 para presentarlo al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU (HUD). De conformidad con el reglamento 24 CFR 903 y el aviso HUD PIH 2015-18, estamos convocando a una Junta Asesora de Residentes (RAB) para obtener comentarios y recomendaciones de los participantes del Programa de Vales de Eleccion de Vivienda (HCV).

Los temas de conversacion incluyen: las necesidades de Vivienda de los participantes de programa; los criterios de elegibilidad, seleccion y admision; las normas de pago y las polfticas de alquiler; la financiacion y la administracion del programa; el Programa de Autosuficiencia Familiar (FSS); los derechos de los participantes y los precedimientos de reclamacion.

INFORMACl6N DE LA REUNl6N EN LINEA:

FECHA: viernes, 6 de febrero de 2026
DONDE: VIRTUAL
Join Zoom Meeting (enlace: Para unirse a la reunion, haga clic aquf):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82022609999?pwd=4kcuCvstj75Rmi3vqyHOzStW1 RaA99.1 Meeting ID (ID de la reunion): 820 2260 9999
Passcode (Codigo de acceso): 280481
EN ESPANOL 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
No es necesario que confirme su asistencia a la reunion.

Tambien se pueden enviar comentarios o recomendaciones por escrito completando el cuestionario en el siguiente enlace: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DGKM8Z. Tiene hasta esta fecha para completer el cuestionario 10 de febrero del 2026.

Para preguntas o solicitudes de adaptaciones razonables, llame al (714) 667-2284. Su opinion contribuye a mejorar el Programa de Vales de Eleccion de Vivienda y es una parte importante del proceso del Plan Anual.

La Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Santa Ana
2026 RAB Meeting Notice
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Auto r idad de Vivienda de la
1u a e an a na
i· ·ac·c, a la Junta Asesora de Residentes
(RAB)
MIERNES, 6 DE FEBRERO DE 2026
11 :00 AM Ingles • 3:00 PM Espanol
lQue es la junta asesora de reisidentes (RAB)?
La junta asesora de residentes esta compuesta por
participantes del programa de Vales de Eleccion de
Vivienda, quienes revisan y aportan sus opiniones
sobre el plan de la Autoridad de Vivienda antes de
que sea presentado al HUD.
11 :00 AM-INGLES: RAB Zoom Meeting Link:
lQuien pueden participar?
Cualquier participante actual del Pro
grama de Vales de Eleccion de Vivienda
de la Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad
de Santa Ana es elegible para participar
en la reunion del RAB y/o presentar
comentarios.
https ://us06web.zoom. us/j/88252729924 ?pwd=dAtKxbH RvoVa9PDktWleH U L9F6J2BJ .1 Meeting ID: 882 5272 9924
Passcode: 546691
3:00 PM-ESPANOL: RAB Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82022609999?pwd=4kcuCvstj75Rmi3vqyHOzStW1 RaA99.1 Meeting ID: 820 2260 9999
Passcode:280481
Cu estio nario para parti ci pantes:

Tambien puede participar completando una breve
encuesta tiene haste el 10 de febrero del 2026:

Escanear codigo QR ►
0 ve al enlace:
https://www.surveymonkey.co
m/r/3DGKM8Z
No es necesario que confirme su asistencia
a la reunion.

Para preguntas, llame al
(714) 667-2284
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.,. .,. ,
CO' Quan Quan Ly Nha O Thanh Pho Santa Ana
Thong Bao HQp Ban Co Van CU' Dan
Ca Quan Quan Ly Nha d Thanh Ph6 Santa Ana dang chuAn bi KS Ho�ch Thm'mg Nien cho Nam Tai Chinh 2026-2027 de n9p len Be) Gia Cuva Phat Trien Do Thi Hoa Ky (HUD). Theo quy dinh 24 CFR 903 va Thong Bao HUD PIH 2015 -18, chung toi dang tri?u t�p Ban Cf> Vfrn Cu Dan nhim thu tMp y kiSn va khuySn nghi tu nhung nguui tham gia Chuang Trinh H6 Trq Tien Thue Nha.

Cac chu de thao lu�n se bao gf>m: Nhu cftu nha 6 cua nguui tham gia chuang trinh; chinh sach ve tieu chuftn du dieu ki?n; quy trinh h,ra ch<;m va thu t\lC tiSp nh�n; chinh sach xac dinh tien thue nha quy djnh,va Muc Tieu ChuAn; nguf>n tai trq va vi?c dieu hanh, quan ly chuang trinh; Chuang Trinh T\l' L\fc Cua Gia Dinh (Family Self-Sufficiency FSS); Quyen lqi cua nguui tham gia va quy trinh giai quySt khiSu n�i.

THONG TIN BUOi HQP:

NGAY: Thu Sau, ngay 6 thang 2 nam 2026
DIA DIEM: Tn,rc tuy€n (tren m�ng)
Tieng Vi�t: 9:00 AM -10:00 AM
Khong cAn dang ky truoc (RSVP) d€ tham dv.

Bu6i H9p Qua Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83860786958?pwd=KUZOM51fHsaprYp3uZxkON9bxOE3pF.1 Ma cue,c H9p: 838 6078 6958
Ma Khoa: 561928
NGONNGU:

Tieng Anh: 11 :00 AM - 12:00 PM
Quy vi ciing c6 the giri y kiSn ho�c khuySn nghi bing van ban bing each hoan thanh khao sat t�i: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/3DGKM8Z, h�n chot n9p: ngay 10 thang 2 nam 2026.

NSu c6 thic mic ho�c cfrn yeu cftu h6 trq hqp ly, vui long g9i (714) 667-2284. Y kiSn cua quy vi giup cai thi?n Chuang Trinh H6 Trq Tien Thue Nha va la phfin quan tr9ng trong qua trinh xay d\l'llg K� Ho�ch Thu@g Nien.

Ca Quan Quan Ly Nha d Thanh Ph6 Santa Ana
2026 RAB Meeting Notice
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CO' Quan Quan Ly Nha (J Thanh Pho Santa Ana
Thong Bao HQp Ban Co Van CU' Dan
Thll' Sau, ngay 6 thang 2 nam 2026
9:00 AM Tieng Vi�t • 11 :00 AM Tieng Anh
Ban Co Van CU' Dan la gl?
Ban c& van CU' dan bao gom nhCl'ng nglJ'O'i tham gia
chlJ'O'ng trinh Phieu ho trq nha & (Housing Choice
Voucher). Ho xem xet va d6ng g6p y kien cho Ke
Hoc;1ch Hang Nam cua CO' Quan Nha trlJ'6'c khi trinh
len HUD.
9:00 AM-Tieng Viet: Bu6i H9p Qua Zoom:

Ai c6 th� tham gia?
Bat ky nglJ'ai nao hi�n dang tham gia
ChU'O'ng trinh Phieu ho trq nha & cua
Ca quan Quan ly Nha & thanh pho
Santa Ana d�u du di�u ki�n tham gia
H(>i dong Co van CU' dan.
https ://us06web.zoom. us/j/83860786958?pwd=KUZ0M51 fHsaprYp3uZxk0 N9bxOE3pF.1 Ma Cuc;,c H9p: 838 6078 6958
Ma Khoa: 561928
11 :00 AM Tieng Anh: Bu6i H9p Qua Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88252729924?pwd=dAtKxbHRvoVa9PDktWleHUL9F 6J2BJ.1 Ma Cuc;,c H9p: 882 5272 9924
Ma Khoa: 546691
Khao Sat Danh Cho NgU'oi Tham Gia
NgU'ai tham gia cung c6 the d6ng g6p y kien bang
each hoan thanh m(>t khao sat ngan: Dung ma QR
ho�c truy c�p tren mc;1ng
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
r/3DGKM8Z
Khong can dang ky trU'6'c (RSVP) de
tham dU'.

M9i thic m�c vui long g9i
(714) 667 -2284
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City Council
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CITY OF SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2200
www.santa-ana.org
Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
February 6, 2026
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13)
Ill. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) IV. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and How it Relates to the Annual Plan
Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7)
Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs

1. What are your housing needs and what would you rank as your top three housing needs?

2. What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs? EXHIBIT 1

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3. As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think SAHA should do to address the housing needs in our community?
Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions

4. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our eligibility, selection, and admissions policies, including deconcentration and waiting list procedures? Rent Determination

5. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our rent determination policies? Operation and Management

6. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management? Family Self-Sufficiency

7. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
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8. What recommendations do you have to encourage and motivate more assisted-families to join our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
Progress to Fulfill Our Mission

9. How can we improve our progress to fulfill our mission and better support your housing needs?

10. Do you have any other recommendations to improve our program and services for you, our landlords, and our community?
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City Council
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CITY OF SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org
Questions for Resident Advisory Board Meeting
Questions and Guide Recommendations/Discussion by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7) Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs

1. What are your housing needs and what would you rank as your top three housing needs?
• Consider factors such as location size, amenities, affordability, accessibility, proximity to transportation, safety, community, environmental considerations, and any specific features or accommodations important to your family.

2. What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs?
• Such as exploring different housing options (e.g., renting, buying), additional financial assistance, relocation to areas with better schools or transportation, larger unit sizes, and any other ideas.

3. As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think SAHA should do to address the housing needs in our community? • Consider strategies such as expanding affordable housing initiatives, increasing the availability of subsidized units for /ow-income residents, rent stabilization measures to combat rising housing costs, mixed-use developments to promote socioeconomic diversity, permanent supportive housing programs for vulnerable populations, financial assistance for first-time homebuyers, implementing initiatives to combat housing discrimination and promote fair housing practices, and any other ideas.

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Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions

4. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures? • These policies and procedures are meant to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in providing housing assistance while promoting diversity, integration, and equitable access to affordable housing options within the community.

Rent Determination

5. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Rent Determination Policies?
• Key aspects of Rent Determination Policies include: Fair Market Rent, Payment Standards, Rent Reasonableness, Utility Allowance, and Income Verification.

The overall aim is to ensure that participants pay an affordable portion of their income towards housing costs while maintaining the program's fiscal responsibility and promoting access to safe and decent housing in the private rental market.

Operation and Management

6. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management?
• Ideas include but are not limited to: Streamlining the application and recertification process to reduce the burden for both program participants and staff, enhancing communication by providing regular updates on program changes, resources, and opportunities, increasing landlord participation in the program, services to assist participants in achieving independence and self sufflciency.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

7. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Family Self Sufficiency Program?
• Ideas may include but are not limited to: Customized goal setting based on individual needs, strengths, and aspirations; expanded service offerings such as childcare assistance and/or mental health counseling; financial incentives and savings programs to build assets and financial stability over time; job training and employment opportunities; education and career advancement support; community engagement and peer support network.

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8. What recommendations do you have to encourage and motivate more assisted families to join our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
Progress to Fulfill Our Mission

9. How can we improve our progress to fulfill our mission and better support your housing needs?
• Our mission is to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable members of our community to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from assistance.

10. Do you have any other recommendations to improve our program and services for you, our landlords, and our community?
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City Council
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30 3/17/2026

CITY OF SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2200
www.santa-ana.org
Orden del dia de la Reunion del Consejo Asesor de Residentes 6 de febrero del 2026
I. Bienvenida y presentaciones
II. Explicaci6n del prop6sito y la funci6n del Consejo Asesor de Residentes (24 CFR 903.13)
Ill. Explicaci6n del plan anual de la Autoridad de Vivienda (24 CFR 903.3) IV. Explicaci6n de la actualizaci6n del plan administrativo del Programa de Vales de Elecci6n de Vivienda y su relaci6n con el plan anual
Recomendaciones del Consejo Asesor de Residentes sobre los articulos del Plan Anual de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Santa Ana: (24 CFR 903. 7J Necesidades de vivienda y estrategia para abordar las necesidades de vivienda

1. l Cu ales son sus necesidades de vivienda y cuales calificarf a como sus tres necesidades de vivienda principales?

2. lOue recomendaciones tiene para abordar con mayor eficacia sus necesidades de vivienda? EXHIBIT 1

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3. Como el mayor proveedor de ayuda a la vivienda de nuestra comunidad, lque cree que deberra hacer SAHA para abordar las necesidades de vivienda de nuestra comunidad? Elegibilidad, selecci6n y admisiones

5. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestras normas de determinaci6n de la renta?
Operaci6n y gesti6n

6. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestra operaci6n y gesti6n? Autosuficiencia familiar

7. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestro programa de autosuficiencia familiar?
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8. lOue recomendaciones tiene para animar y motivar a mas familias asistidas a unirse a nuestro programa de autosuficiencia familiar?
Progreso para cumplir nuestra misi6n

9. lC6mo podemos mejorar nuestro progreso para cumplir nuestra misi6n y apoyar mejor sus necesidades de vivienda?

10. l Tiene alguna otra recomendaci6n para mejorar nuestro programa y nuestros servicios para usted, nuestros arrendadores y nuestra comunidad?
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City Council
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CITY OF SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org
Preguntas para la Reunion del Consejo Asesor de Residentes Preguntas y recomendaciones orientativas/Discusi6n del Consejo Asesor de Residentes sobre los articulos del Plan Anual de la Autoridad de Vivienda de Santa Ana: (24 CFR 903.7) Necesidades de vivienda y estrategia para abordar las necesidades de vivienda

1. lCuales son sus necesidades de vivienda y cuales calificaria como sus tres necesidades de vivienda principales?
• Considere factores como el tamafio def lugar, amenidades, asequibilidad, accesibilidad, proximidad al transporte, seguridad, comunidad, consideraciones medioambientales y cualquier caracteristica especifica o adaptaci6n importante para su Familia.

2. lQue recomendaciones tiene para abordar con mayor eficacia sus necesidades de vivienda?
• Como explorar diferentes opciones de vivienda (p. ej., rentar, comprar), ayuda financiera adicional, reubicaci6n en areas con mejores escuelas o transporte, unidades de mayor tamafio y cua/quier otra idea.

3. Como el mayor proveedor de ayuda a la vivienda de nuestra comunidad, lque cree que deberia hacer SAHA para abordar las necesidades de vivienda de nuestra comunidad? • Considere estrategias como ampliar las iniciativas de vivienda asequible, aumentar la disponibilidad de unidades subvencionadas para residentes con bajos ingresos, medidas de estabilizaci6n de renta para combatir el aumento de los costos de vivienda, desarrollos de uso mixto para promover la diversidad socioecon6mica, programas de vivienda de apoyo permanente para poblaciones vulnerables, ayuda financiera para compradores de vivienda por primera vez, implementar iniciativas para combatir la discriminaci6n en la vivienda y promover practicas de vivienda justa, y cua/quier otra idea.

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Elegibilidad, selecci6n y admisiones

4. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestras normas de elegibilidad, selecci6n y admisiones, incluidos los procedimientos de desconcentraci6n y de listas de espera?
• Estas normas y procedimientos estan destinados a garantizar transparencia, justicia y eficacia a la hora de brindar ayuda para la vivienda, al tiempo que promueven la diversidad, integraci6n y acceso equitativo a opciones de vivienda econ6mica dentro de la comunidad.

Determinaci6n de renta

5. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestras normas de determinaci6n de la renta?
• Los aspectos clave de las Normas de Determinaci6n de la Renta incluyen: Renta justa de mercado, Estandares de pago, Razonabilidad def a/qui/er, Subsidio para servicios publicos y Verificaci6n de ingresos. El objetivo general es garantizar que los participantes paguen una porci6n asequible de sus ingresos para sufragar los gastos de vivienda, manteniendo al mismo tiempo la responsabilidad fiscal def programa y promoviendo el acceso a una vivienda segura y digna en el mercado privado de a/qui/er.

Operaci6n y gesti6n

6. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestra operaci6n y gesti6n? • Las ideas incluyen, entre otros: Agilizar el proceso de so/icitud y recertificaci6n para reducir la carga tanto de los participantes en el programa como def personal, mejorar la comunicaci6n brindando actualizaciones peri6dicas sobre cambios en el programa, recursos y oportunidades, aumentar la participaci6n de /os arrendadores en el programa, servicios para ayudar a /os participantes a /ograr la independencia y la autosuficiencia.

Programa de autosuficiencia familiar

7. lQue recomendaciones tiene para cambiar o mejorar nuestro programa de autosuficiencia familiar?
• Las ideas pueden incluir, entre otras: Fijaci6n de metas personalizadas en funci6n de las necesidades, fortalezas y aspiraciones individua/es; ampliaci6n de la oferta de servicios, como ayuda para el cuidado de /os ninos y/o asesoramiento sobre salud mental; incentivos financieros y programas de ahorro para acumular activos y estabilidad financiera a lo largo def tiempo; formaci6n /aboral y oportunidades de empleo; ayuda para la educaci6n y el avance profesional; participaci6n comunitaria y red de apoyo paritario.

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8. lQue recomendaciones tiene para animar y motivar a mas familias asistidas a unirse a nuestro programa de autosuficiencia familiar?
Progreso para cumplir nuestra misi6n

9. lC6mo podemos mejorar nuestro progreso para cumplir nuestra misi6n y apoyar mejor sus necesidades de vivienda?
• Nuestra misi6n es brindar una vivienda econ6mica a los miembros mas vulnerables de nuestra comunidad para usarla como plataforma para obtener la autosuficiencia y la independencia de la ayuda.

10. l Tiene alguna otra recomendaci6n para mejorar nuestro programa y nuestros servicios para usted, nuestros arrendadores y nuestra comunidad? EXHIBIT 1

City Council
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THANH PHO SANTA ANA

THAM QUYEN NHA (J SANTA ANA
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2200
www.santa-ana.org
Chll'ang Trinh Hc;>p Ban ca Van CU' Tru
Ngay 6 thang 2, 2026
I. Chao E>6n va Gi6'i Thi�u
II. Giai thich ve M1:1c E>ich va Ch(l,c Nang cua Ban Ca Van CU' Tru (24 CFR 903.13) Ill. Giai thich ve Ke Ho�ch Hang Nam cua Ca Quan Thim Quyen Nha a (24 CFR 903.3) IV. Giai Thich ve Cip Nhit Ke Ho�ch Hanh Chanh Chll'ang Trinh Phieu Ll}'a Chc;>n Nha 0 va n6 Lien Quan den Ke Ho�ch Hang Nam Nhll' the Nao
E>e Nghi cua Ban cl, Vin CU' Tru ve cac Vin E>e trong Ke Hoach Hang Nam cua Ca Quan Thim Quyen Nha O Santa Ana: (24 CFR 903.7)
Nhu Ciu Nha Ova Sach Lll'Q'C Giai Quyet Nhu Ciu Nha 0

1. Nhu cau nha a cua quy vi la gi va hay cho biet ba nhu cau nha a hang dau cua quy vi?

2. Quy vi c6 nhCrng de nghi gi de giai quyet hi�u qua han nhu cau nha a cua minh?

3. La nha cung cflp dich v1,1 h6 trc;r nha a l&n nhflt trong c9ng d6ng cua ch(mg ta, theo quy vi, SAHA nen lam gi de giai quyet nhu cau nha a trong c9ng d6ng cua chung ta? EXHIBIT 1

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Tinh du dieu kifn, 1'="3 ch9n va chap nhfn

4. Quy vi c6 nhO,ng de nghi nao de thay dOi hay cai thien cac chinh sach ve tinh du dieu kien, h)'a chQn va chap nh�n cua ch(mg toi, bao gom cac thu t1,.1c phan quyen va danh sach cha? Xac E>jnh Tien Thue Nha

5. Quy vi c6 de nghi gi de thay dOi hay cai thien chinh sach xac dinh tien thue nha cua ch(mg toi?
E>ieu Hanh va Quan Ly

6. Quy vi c6 de nghi gi de thay dOi hay cai thien viec Dieu Hanh va Quan Ly cua chung toi? Gia E>inh T\I' L\l'C (Family Self-Sufficiency)

7. Quy vi c6 nhO,ng de nghi gi de thay dOi hay cai thien ChU'ang Trinh Gia Dinh Tl,I' Ll,l'c cua chung toi?

8. Quy vi c6 nhO,ng de nghi gi de khuyen khich va thuc day them nhieu gia dinh dlJ'Q'C ho trg tham gia ChU'ang Trinh Gia Dinh Tl,I' Ll,l'c cua chung toi? EXHIBIT 1

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Tiin Trinh Hoan Thanh SLP Mfnh cua Chung Toi

9. Lam th� nao chung toi c6 the cai thi�n ti�n trinh cua minh de hoan thanh SU' m�nh cua minh va hO trg t6t han nhu cau nha a cua quy vi?

10. Quy vi c6 de nghi nao khac de cai thi�n chlJ'ang trinh va djch Vl,J cua chung toi cho quy vi, chu nha va cc)ng dOng cua chung ta khong?
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THANH PHO SANTA ANA

THAM QUYEN NHA O SANTA ANA
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org
Cau H6i cho Cuc;,c Hc;,p Ban ca VAn CU' Tru
Cau H6i va Hll'6'ng Dan E>e Nghi/Thao Luan cua Ban ca VAn CU' Tru ve cac VAn E>e trong Ke Hoach Hang Nam cua CO' Quan ThAm Quyen Nha O Santa Ana: (24 CFR 903. 7J Nhu Cau Nha O va Sach Lll'Q'C Giai Quyet Nhu Cau Nha 0

1. Nhu cau nha CY cua quy vi la gi va hay cho biet ba nhu cau nha CY hang dau cua quyvi?
• Xem xet cac y�u t6 nhLP kich thwc dja di/Jm, ti�n nghi, kha nang chi tra, kha nang ti�p c�n, g§n phU'O'ng ti�n giao thong, tinh an toan, c¢ng d6ng, can nh�c v� moi trLP&ng va bflt ky d�c difJm hay thi�t bi cv thfJ nao quan tr9ng d6i v&i gia dinh quy vj.

2. Quy vi c6 nhLPng de nghi gi d� giai quyet hi�u qua h0'n nhu cau nha CY cua minh? • Chfmg hqn nhll' tim hi/Ju cac ll)'a ch9n nha & khac nhau (vi dt,J: thue, mua), ho trq tai chanh b6 sung, di d&i d�n cac khu Vl)'C c6 trwng h9c hay phU'O'ng ti�n giao thong t6t hon, quy mo can h¢ l&n han va bflt ky y twng nao khac.

3. La nha cung cAp djch vv ho trQ' nha CY I6'n nhAt trong cc;,ng d6ng cua chung ta, theo quy vi, SAHA nen lam gi d� giai quyet nhu cau nha CY trong cc;,ng d6ng cua chung ta?
• Xem xet cac chi�n IU'Q'C nhLP ma r{)ng cac y twng nha & gia re, tang SI)' san c6 cua cac can h{) dU'Q'C trq cflp cho CLP dan c6 thu nh�p thflp, cac bi�n phap 6n djnh ti�n thue nha dfJ ch6ng /qi chi phi nha & tang cao, phat tri/Jn s(J, dvng hon hqp dfJ thuc d�y da dqng kinh t� xa h¢i, cac chU'O'ng trinh nha & ho trq /au dai cho dan s6 de bi t6n thU'O'ng, ho trq tai chanh cho ngwi mua nha /§n d§u, thl)'C hi�n cac y twng ch6ng ky thi v� nha & va thuc d�y ap dt,Jng nha & cong b�ng, va bflt ky y twng nao khac.

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Tf nh au aieu kien, IU'a chon va chap nhan

4. Quy vj c6 nhO,ng de nghj nao d@ thay d8i hay cai thitn cac chinh sach ve Tinh Du Dieu Kitn, Ll/'a Ch9n va ChAp Nhfn cua ch(mg toi, bao g6m cac Thu T1;1c Phan Quyen va Danh Sach Cha?
• Gae chinh sach va thu t1,1c nay nh�m dam bao tinh minh b?ch, cong b�ng va hi�u qua trong vi�c cung cap ho tr<7 nha & dong th&i thuc d§y St.J' da d?ng, hoa nh?P va tiep C?n cong b�ng v&i cac 11,J'a ch9n nha & gia re trong c{)ng dong.

Xac Dinh Tien Thue Nha

5. Quy vi c6 de nghi gi d@ thay d8i hay cai thitn Chinh Sach Xac Dinh Tien Thue Nha cua ch(mg toi?
• Gae khia C?nh chinh cua Chinh Sach Xac fJjnh Ti�n Thue Nha bao gom: Ti�n Thue Thi Trwng Cong B�ng, Tieu Chu§n Thanh Toan, Tinh H<;1p Ly Cua Ti�n Thue, Tr<;1 Cap Ti�n ich va Xac Minh Thu Nh?P- M1,1c dich t6ng the la de dam bao r�ng nh[l'ng ngwi tham gia tra m{)t ph§n thu nh?P h<7p ly cua hQ cho chi phi nha & trong khi van duy tri trach nhi�m tai chanh cua chU'O'ng trinh va thuc d§y kha nang ti/Jp C?n nha & an toan va t6t trong thj trwng cho thue tU' nhan.

Dieu Hanh va Quan Ly

6. Quy vi c6 de nghj gi d@ thay d8i hay cai thitn vitc Dieu Hanh va Quan Ly cua chung toi?
• Gae y toong bao gom nhLmg khong gi&i h?n &: Thu g9n quy trinh dang ky va ch(mg nh?n l?i de giam ganh n�ng cho ca ngwi tham gia va nhan vien chU'O'ng trinh, tang truy�n thong v&i vi�c cung cap thong tin C?P nh?t thwng xuyen v� cac thay d<5i chU'O'ng trinh, nguon tr<;1 giup va ca h{)i, tang St,J' tham gia cua chu nha vao chU'O'ng trinh, cac djch Vt,J de ho tr<7 ngwi tham gia d?t dU'Q'C St,J' d{)c l?P va tv ll)'C.

ChU'ang Trinh Gia Dinh TU' LU'c

7. Quy vi c6 nhO,ng de nghi gi d@ thay d6i hay cai thitn ChLPang Trinh Gia Dinh Tl;I' Ll;l'C cua chung toi?
• Gae y toong c6 the bao gom nhll'ng khong gi&i h?n &: Thiet l?P m1,1c tieu tuy chinh dl,l'B tren nhu c§u, diem m?nh va mong mu6n ca nhan; m& r{)ng cac djch Vt.J nhll' ho tr<;1 cham s6c tre em va/ho�c tll' van s(J,c khde tam th§n; cac chU'O'ng trinh khich I� tai chanh va ti/Jt ki�m de xay dt,J'ng tai san va 6n djnh tai chanh EXHIBIT 1

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theo th&i gian; ciao t9o nghe va ca h()i vi�c lam; ho tr<;1 giao d1,1c va thang ti�n nghe nghi�p; Sf,/' tham gia cua c()ng dong va m9ng IU'O'i ho tr<;1 Ian nhau.

8. Quy vi c6 nhu,ng dA nghi gi dA khuyen khich va thuc diy them nhiAu gia dinh dLPQ'C ho trQ' tham gia ChLPang Trinh Gia Dinh Ti, LIJ'C cua chung toi? Ti�n Trinh Haan Thanh Su Menh cua Chung Toi
Khac

9. Lam the nao chung toi c6 thA cai thifn tien trinh cua minh dA hoan thanh s(I' mfnh cua minh va ho trQ' tot han nhu cau nha a cua quy vj? • S& m�nh cua ch{mg toi la cung c/Jp nha & gia phai chang cho nhCmg thanh vien de bi t6n thU'O'ng nh/Jt trong c()ng dong cua chung ta a/J SU' d1,1ng nhU' m()t nen tang a/J c6 c1Ll'()'c Sf,/' d§y du va d()c l�p v&i Sf,/' ho tr<;1.

10. Quy vi c6 dA nghi nao khac dA cai thifn chU'ang trinh va djch v1r1 cua chung toi cho quy vi, chu nha va c9ng d6ng cua chung ta khong?
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SAHA RAB - English
Quick recap
The Santa Ana Housing Authority hosted their annual Resident Advisory Board meeting to gather feedback on housing needs and program improvements. Participants discussed various concerns including parking access, communication with housing specialists, and reasonable accommodation processes for disabled tenants. The meeting covered topics ranging from rent determination policies to the Family Self-Sufficiency program, with several attendees expressing frustration about delayed responses and unclear processes. The housing authority representatives, including Ruby and Karina, took notes on specific concerns and promised to follow up with affected tenants, while also encouraging participants to complete an online survey by February 10th.

Next steps
• re, Karina (housing specialist): Follow up directly with pbsan regarding access and parking gate issues at First Street property
• re, Housing specialist assigned to Carlos: Reach out to Carlos (phone: 657-590-6480) to address safety concerns and property management issues at his current residence • re, Housing specialist assigned to George Casperides: Contact George (phone: 714-594-8077) regarding $600 rent increase for extra room
• re, Housing specialist assigned to Lydia: Reach out to Lydia (phone: 714-605-6435) for private follow-up discussion
• re, FSS Program Representative (Gabriella): Reach out to Gloria regarding connection to work program and potential home ownership support
• re, Housing specialist assigned to Gloria: Follow up regarding ADA unit requirements and reasonable accommodation needs
• re, Supervisors: Review and address pattern of communication issues with housing specialists as raised by multiple residents
• re, Housing Authority: Compile and review SurveyMonkey responses due February 10th for annual plan development
• re, Karina (housing specialist): Reach out to pbsan (waiting at end of meeting) regarding specific concerns
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• ffi, Housing Authority: Review reasonable accommodation policy regarding frequency of requests for permanent disabilities (as per Jayden's recommendation) Summary
Resident Advisory Board Housing Discussion
The meeting, hosted by Ruby from the City of Santa Ana, began promptly at 11 AM. Participants were informed that the meeting would be recorded for internal purposes and that questions could be submitted via chat. Ruby explained the purpose of the Resident Advisory Board meeting, which is to gather input on the Housing Authority's annual plan and administrative plan. She encouraged those who had already completed the SurveyMonkey to exit the meeting if they wished. The meeting then moved to addressing housing needs, with participants asked to rank their top three housing needs.

Improving SAHA Tenant Experiences
The meeting focused on gathering feedback from participants about their housing needs and experiences with the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA). Key issues discussed included parking challenges, safety concerns related to drug activity and property management, communication difficulties with housing specialists, and the need for accessible housing units for seniors and disabled individuals. Participants also raised questions about documentation processing, overpayment policies, and the potential for homeownership programs. The authority noted these concerns and recommendations for improvement, emphasizing the need for better communication and support for disabled and senior tenants.

Rent Policy and Housing Solutions
The meeting focused on discussing recommendations for rent determination policies and the family self-sufficiency program. Aaron suggested including unearned income from stipends towards monthly income for foster youth applying for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Emma recommended hiring more workers to address the workload and reduce program cancellations.

Jayden highlighted issues with the reasonable accommodation process for special needs individuals, advocating for more permanent solutions rather than annual recertifications. The group also discussed the need for more affordable housing units within rent caps and the importance of hiring more housing authority specialists to specialize in different voucher populations.

FSS Program Feedback and Improvements
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The meeting focused on gathering feedback about the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program and housing services. Participants discussed challenges with communication, program information, and access to caseworkers. They suggested improvements such as clearer information, regular workshops, social media outreach, and dedicated staff to explain programs. Armando raised concerns about rental assistance, parking, and utility support, while others requested help with household items. The conversation ended with a reminder to complete a survey and an open invitation for additional recommendations.

Reasonable Accommodation Process Review
The meeting focused on discussing reasonable accommodation processes, with Jayden recommending that special accommodations for permanent disabilities be reviewed every three years instead of annually. Ema&kero raised concerns about inconsistencies in disability-related housing policies across different cities, while Bree highlighted issues with communication and mail delivery systems at Santa Ana Housing Authority, suggesting improvements could be made by collaborating with Orange County Housing. The conversation ended with Gabriela introducing herself as the FSS program manager and providing contact information for questions about the program.

Housing Safety Concerns Addressed
The meeting focused on addressing safety concerns and housing issues raised by several participants. Carlos expressed concerns about illegal activities in his neighborhood, and George raised questions about a $600 increase for an extra room. The housing authority representative, CDA, collected contact information from the participants to have their housing specialists reach out to them. CDA also provided information on how to report changes during the office renovation period, emphasizing the use of mail, email, or the lobby mailbox. The conversation ended with a reminder for participants to complete a survey by the 20th and for those waiting to speak with Karina to expect a follow-up call.

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RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD- SPANISH 2/6/2026
Online attendance: 0
In-person attendance: 4
Question One: What are your housing needs and what would you rank as your top three housing needs?
• Good management- I like where I live. I have lived in my unit for 12 years, if somethings broken, management fixes it. For example, If the stove breaks they fix it. The fridge goes out they fix it, they act fast.
• Clean and safe property- My property doesn't allow messy units; such as curtain, plants and other things. I keep my property clean.
• We are comfortable were we live.
• Thank god, everything is going well.
• Inspections- When the inspector comes, inspectors like my unit because it's always clean.

Question two: What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs? • The housing Authority is close to where I live. I use the bus, I don't have a car and I can come visit when I need to. I am happy where I live, no problems. • We keep to ourselves, happy where we live.
• Everything is going well, thank god.

Question three: As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think SAHA should do to address the housing needs in our community? • Rent increases- Rent has increase drastically; however, every time it goes up I bring the increase to my worker and they fix it.
• Rent increases- The increase is complicated when we have families and hurts due to the rising cost of everything.
• The utilities- have increased even for someone like me that's living alone. At my property utilities are shared and divided, they shouldn't be that high. I must keep all lights on due to darkness and there is risk in the dark
• Electricity is high but there are programs that help lower the cost, CARES program helps with lowering the cost.
• Electricity is fine in my unit because I have plenty of windows. • Assist in person- due to age I prefer in person visits to address my housing needs.

Question 4: What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures? • Check background
• Pick who best fits the program: Some people need the assistance more than others, like families or single mothers.
• Cut down the waiting time to be selected, its taking years to get picked.

Question 5: What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Rent Determination Policies?
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• My rent is good- I call my worker and I personally bring in the rent increase notice, even if the landlord tells me they did, I do it to confirm. After my worker takes care of it and all is settled. • My landlord tells me thy can raise my rent if we use too much utilities- that's not right because its shared amongst all tenants. If my neighbor uses more electricity, why should I have to pay, it's not justifiable.
• Its not justifiable they raise it so much. Some landlords try to increase the rent so much and we're seniors, its not right.
• Only thing we don't want is the president taking our assistance away.

Question 6: What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management?
• Send out notices for everything.
• For me its fine, I like the way things are.
• How your doing it right now, meeting with us in person. • More inspections- Inspections help keep everything in order. I always keep everything clean. • We prefer inspections done in person, not zoom. Some of us find it difficult to do inspections via zoom.
• Reviewed the move process with us in person, its complicated.

Question 7: What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
• Programs for parents, who can help with educating their kids. • I'm retired, with age I now have health problems like sciatic nerve with that said I am not interested in furthering my education or career, that's best for parents. • The program sounds great but I'm not interested at this time.

Question 8: What recommendations do you have to encourage and motivate more assisted-families to join our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
• Make meetings in person.
• Offer more benefits for people with families like childcare. • More in person activities to get people involved with their families. • More security for those that are undocumented and for our families living in fear during these times.

Question 9: How can we improve our progress to fulfill our mission and better support your housing needs?
• Support with the documents being requested.
• We don't have phones or have knowledge of how to use them so make more in person meetings. Specifically, in person meetings to inform us on what's happening with our housing. • Letters are received and we don't understand them, too much verbiage. • Sometimes its difficult to ask family members for help, offer help with filling out forms or reading letters.
• Create programs for children. Educate the children and help guide them. • Provide daycare to help with children.
• Everything is great and we appreciate our works.

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Question 10: Do you have any other recommendations to improve our program and services for you, our landlords, and our community?
• More in person meeting every 3 or 6 months to help keep us informed. • Less online meetings, the internet is difficult to navigate or we don't know how to use it. • Very appreciative we were received in person, we were lost online.

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CITY OF SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY
20 Civic Center Plaza• P.O. Box 22030
Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2200
www.santa-ana.org
Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
February 6, 2026
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13)
Ill. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) IV. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and How it Relates to the Annual Plan
Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7)
Attendance: 15 participants
Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs

1. What are your housing needs and what would you rank as your top three housing needs? - Comfortable, convenience, full-service coverage community -Close to workplace and friends

2. What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs? -Provide financial assistance and support in the relocating process for a better place to live that is closer to school or work.

3. As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think SAHA should do to address the housing needs in our community?
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-Expedite the housing program application's screening process - Open up more assistance programs to provide housing to the homeless and disabled individuals.

Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions

4. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our eligibility, selection, and admissions policies, including deconcentration and waiting list procedures? - Expedite the process of admitting applications into the housing program - Some other people said no changes is needed.

Rent Determination

5. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our rent determination policies? -The group agreed that they don't have any recommendations on this matter Operation and Management

6. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management? - No comments
-Very good. We sincerely appreciate your agency.

Family Self-Sufficiency

7. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
-If a participant can demonstrate self-sufficiency, he/she should voluntarily get out of the Housing program so other low-income families can benefit from it.

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- One participant shared that there are no improvements needed and that she graduated from the FSS program in the past and did receive very helpful assistance include support, guidance, resources and a generous es-crow check.

8. What recommendations do you have to encourage and motivate more assisted-families to join our Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
- Modify the program in ways that allow more eligible candidates to participate. - Promote the program widely so that more people know about it.

Progress to Fulfill Our Mission

9. How can we improve our progress to fulfill our mission and better support your housing needs? - Thank you for your agency's assistance and service.

10. Do you have any other recommendations to improve our program and services for you, our landlords, and our community?
- No. Nothing for this category
-Some of the attendees did bring up some questions relating to their own case's issue like the voucher size policy, homeless housing, funding increase. All concerns have been addressed at the meeting promptly.

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Q2 What are your housing needs? Please rank your top three housing needs.Consider factors such as location, size, amenities, affordability, accessibility, proximity to transportation, safety, community, environmental considerations, and any specific features or accommodations important to your family.

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# RESPONSES DATE
1 Size/safety/community nice 2/20/2026 11:02 AM
2 Space/Size, Affordability, Transportation Accessibility, lack of resources for maintaining 2/19/2026 5:21 PM transportation.
3 Affordability
------------------------- 2/9/2026 7:00 PM
4 none 2/9/2026 5:02 PM
5 1) All paperwork and documents from housing authority and rental property should be in my 2/8/2026 1:37 PM native language such as Spanish because it is hard to find a translator. 2) personal laundry machines inside unit due to disability 3) get a assigned worker that speaks my native language such as Spanish because it takes time for them to get back to me when leaving a message in Spanish
6 Nothing 2/7/2026 6:20 PM
7 1. Size/Unit Layout: Need at least 3 bedrooms to accommodate children and a dedicated 2/6/2026 4:12 PM workspace. 2. Safety & Community: A quiet neighborhood with low traffic and proximity to parks/green spaces. 3. Affordability: Monthly costs that allow for a "path to ownership" rather than just renting.
8 1 2/6/2026 3:31 PM
9 Safety/accommodations, voucher size/amount, community __________ 2/6/2026 1:55 PM 10 Location affordable size 2/6/2026 11:39 AM
11 Safety, shutting water off on regular basis 2/6/2026 11:35 AM 12 None at this time. 2/6/2026 11:31 AM
13 The trash here, is getting a lot, with the owners who have dogs leaving there dogs business on 2/6/2026 11:05 AM the floor, and the trash everywhere is getting out of hand. And I need a fob to get into the office and the laundry and my door from where i park. It seems impossible to get a key fob. Thank you
14 financial assistance w relocating smoke free community and more affordable to renters 2/6/2026 10:49 AM 15 Parking, management harassment, transportation 2/5/2026 11:14 AM 16 Assistance with payment discrepancies from the housing authority Ive been having issues with 2/3/2026 2:28 PM property management where thety are stating i have an ongoing balance and they are not being transperant on where the charges are coming from and the rent ledger does not have certain payments from the housing authority posted. This is exploitive and id think the housing authority would be concerned to know that they are providing payment to a property that is not doing thier job to address and resolve this situation
17 Amenities 2/2/2026 3:03 PM
18 Affordability, accessibility, community, amenities and location _________ 1/30/2026 1:54 PM 19 affordability, size, proximity to transportation 1/29/2026 6:14 PM 3 I 18
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Resources, Job, and Money
Size, location, safety.
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1/27/2026 12:00 PM
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Q3 What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs? Examples: exploring different housing options (e.g., renting, buying), additional financial assistance, relocation to areas with better schools or transportation, larger unit sizes, or any other ideas.

Answered: 22 Skipped: 0

RESPONSES DATE
Additional financial assistance/larger unit sizes /parkings 2/20/2026 11:02 AM Larger units, additional financial assistance, ability to switch to move or gain a tenant based 2/19/2026 5:21 PM voucher
Financial assistance 2/9/2026 7:00 PM
none 2/9/2026 5:02 PM
Personal laundry machines due to disability and hygienic. People are washing items from their 2/8/2026 1:37 PM pets in the public laundry areas and it is not clean. Assign a worker that speaks my native language for better and faster communication
Financial assistance 2/8/2026 10:26 AM
Lower rent and finical assistance 2/7/2026 6:20 PM
"I recommend increasing the availability of larger 3+ bedroom units in family-friendly zones. 2/6/2026 4:12 PM Additionally, providing 'rent-to-own' programs or down-payment assistance would make transitioning from a cramped apartment to a stable family home more achievable.

None 2/6/2026 3:31 PM
Buying, disability needs/units, financial assistance ______________ 2/6/2026 1:55 PM This SUNey is not a bad idea ---------- 2/6/2026 11:39 AM Being more pro active with tenants, have active security guards 2/6/2026 11:35 AM Santa Ana Housing Authority sending in My Awarded rent potion on time by the 3rd of each 2/6/2026 11:31 AM month to prevent late fee from happening.

Exploring different housing relocating 2/6/2026 11:05 AM financial assistance w deposits relocation w better transportation 2/6/2026 10:49 AM Parking ,better transportation area 2/5/2026 11:14 AM
This recommendation is submitted to the Santa Ana Housing Authority based on a real 2/3/2026 2:28 PM scenario that illustrates a systemic gap affecting voucher-assisted tenants and the City's housing investment. In my own experience as a voucher-assisted tenant, I made rent payments directly to property management as instructed. I was notified that a revolving balance existed on my account; however, when I requested clarification regarding where the discrepancy originated or which payments were being charged or applied incorrectly, I did not receive clear follow-up or documentation. Without an itemized explanation, ledger detail, or confirmation of Housing Authority payment receipt, I was unable to accurately provide payment confirmation or determine whether the balance reflected a legitimate discrepancy or an internal posting issue. As time progressed, changes in property management further complicated the situation. Despite acting in good faith, I lacked the ability to independently verify payment status. Unlike non-voucher residents, voucher-assisted tenants often cannot access payment portals, cannot submit partial payments through those systems, and have no visibility into whether Housing Authority payments have been received or properly applied. This leaves tenants unable to document compliance or resolve disputes in a timely and informed manner.

This lack of transparency creates an unclear environment where responsibility becomes 5 / 18
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difficult to determine, even when tenants actively seek clarification. In many cases, there is no initial indication of wrongdoing; however, structural limitations in communication and oversight allow discrepancies to persist, placing tenants at risk of lease violations, eviction, or voucher loss. To prevent these outcomes, I recommend that payment verification and discrepancy resolution be formalized as a defined duty within a Housing Specialist role or a Housing Retention department function. This responsibility would include regularly reviewing tenant ledgers, confirming Housing Authority payment disbursement and receipt, coordinating with property management, and providing tenants with timely, documented clarification when discrepancies arise. Establishing this safeguard would protect tenants from being penalized for administrative gaps while also protecting the City's investment in housing vouchers. Early identification and resolution of discrepancies reduces voucher attrition, prevents unnecessary housing instability, and supports responsible stewardship of public resources. Formalizing this function would demonstrate the Housing Authority's commitment to transparency, tenant protection, and accountability, ensuring that voucher-assisted tenants are not placed at a systemic disadvantage due to limitations in payment systems they cannot control.

Easy to relocate
Renting and additional financial assistance
More responsive maintenance, larger unit sizes, improved laundry facilities A Senior Community, that has all the resources to have a better quality of life Parking space
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Q4 As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think the Housing Authority should do to address the housing needs of our community?Examples: expanding affordable housing initiatives, increasing availability of subsidized units, rent stabilization measures, mixed-use developments, permanent supportive housing programs, financial assistance for first-time homebuyers, initiatives to promote fair housing practices, or other suggestions.

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1 Rent stabilizing measures 2/20/2026 11:02 AM
2 increasing affordability (lowering the price of rent), more measure to assist when income 2/19/2026 5:21 PM decrease, more funding for wrap around services to assist housing 3 Expanding affordable housing initiatives ________________ 2/9/2026 7:00 PM 4 none 2/9/2026 5:02 PM
5 I think rent stabilization because our incomes don't go up but our rent always does which 2/8/2026 1:37 PM creates concerns of rent not being affordable in the future. 6 Financial support __________
2/8/2026 10:26 AM
7 Rent stabilization, finically assistance for first time buyers 2/7/2026 6:20 PM 8 I advocate for expanding the Section 8 Homeownership Program, which allows vouchers to be 2/6/2026 4:12 PM applied toward a mortgage rather than just rent. Providing specific down-payment assistance grants for voucher holders would bridge the gap between living in a cramped apartment and achieving the stability of a permanent family home.
9 No 2/6/2026 3:31 PM
10 Better communications with clients/families, rent stabilization, more affordable housing for the 2/6/2026 1:55 PM disability community.
11 Permanent supportive one 2/6/2026 11:39 AM
12 Work harder for first time home buyers 2/6/2026 11:35 AM 13 None at this time. 2/6/2026 11:31 AM
14 increasing availability rent stabilization ________________ 2/6/2026 10:49 AM 15 Rent stability 2/5/2026 11:14 AM
16 I had received assistance with my voucher from a housing organization and i was misled from 2/3/2026 2:28 PM the start about the amount i owed to begin with and the property manager had no idea how to do her job. with both now no longer working with me i am stuck dealing with the ramifications after. To
17 Promote fair housing practices ________________ 2/2/2026 3:03 PM 18 Expanding affordable housing initiatives ___ 1/30/2026 1:54 PM 19 Better security, increased availability of subsidized units, pet-friendly apartments 1/29/2026 6:14 PM 20 Make it more accessible 1/27/2026 12:00 PM
21 More persistent outreach and promote affordable housing a right versus a privilege 1/27/2026 11:08 AM 7 I 18
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Q5 Which aspects of the Housing Authority's immediate operations do you think need improvement?(Select all that apply)
Communicate with
Residents
Program availability
Staff responsiveness
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Answer Choices Percentage Responses
• Communicate with Residents 31.82% 7
• Program availability 18.18% 4
• Staff responsiveness 50.00% 11
Total 22
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Q6 How satisfied are you with the current programs and services offered by the Housing Authority?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied I
Very dissatisfied I
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Rating Percentage Responses
Very satisfied 31.82% 7
Satisfied 45.45% 10
Neutral 13.64% 3
Dissatisfied 4.55%
Very dissatisfied 4.55%
Average 2.05 22
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Q7 What new programs or services would you like to see implemented in the next fiscal year?
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RESPONSES DATE
Price regulation rent 2/20/2026 11:02 AM
Creating more systems to have appropriate neighbors that are ready for housing and respect 2/19/2026 5:21 PM housing.

Family self-Sufficiency 2/9/2026 7:00 PM
Providers in our native language or availability or access of interpreters when speaking to 2/8/2026 1:37 PM assign worker who does not my language
More financial help ____________ 2/8/2026 10:26 AM
Family allowed to visit without issues with management 2/7/2026 6:20 PM • Landlord Liaison Program: A dedicated team to recruit and support landlords who are hesitant 2/6/2026 4:12 PM to accept vouchers, helping to debunk myths about the program. • Security Deposit Assistance: A grant or revolving loan fund to help families cover high upfront move-in costs that the voucher doesn't provide. • Real-Time Listing Portal: An updated, verified database of available rentals within the payment standard that explicitly states the landlord accepts Section 8.

No lo se 2/6/2026 3:31 PM
More housing for the disability community and home buying properties/programs fir the 2/6/2026 1:55 PM disability community.

Food delivery service included 1' 2/6/2026 11:39 AM
Rental portion amount by Santa Ana Housing Authority be paid by the 3rd of each month. 2/6/2026 11:31 AM Taking more time to care for residents needs and wants for safety _______ 2/6/2026 11:05 AM im not able to watch or participate im zoom meeting so i wouldnt know _______ 2/6/2026 10:49 AM Better communication with tenants 2/5/2026 11:14 AM
Tenant Advocates to help inform clients of rights, facilitate discrepancy, assist in resolving on 2/3/2026 2:28 PM going balances, and show clients how to reach out to properly document and follow up on issues.

Housing personal assistance
Better maintenence
Jobs for older workers
Subsidized utility programs i.e. internet, phone, tv. Voter registration 10 / 18
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1/29/2026 6:14 PM
1/27/2026 12:00 PM
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QB How effectively does the Housing Authority address operational concerns?
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Very effectively
Effectively
Somewhat effectively
Not effectively I
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% , ...

Rating Percentage Responses
Very effectively 23.81% 5
Effectively 38.10% 8
Somewhat effectively 33.33% 7
Not effectively 4.76%
Average 2.19 21
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Q9 What are your primary concerns or needs as a participant in the Housing Authority's program?
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RESPONSES
Check out apartments
Affordability and safety with neighbors. I've gotten my phone stolen by neighbors.

No concerns
Documents need to be sent in my native language such as Spanish and availability or access to assign worker in Spanish or access to a interpreter
Financial help
None
My primary concern is the limited inventory of safe, quality housing in areas with good schools and low crime. I often feel 'priced out' of better neighborhoods because the voucher payment standards don't match the current market rates. Additionally, the stigma associated with Section 8 makes many landlords refuse to rent to me, even when I have a clean rental history.

I need more support in navigating landlord negotiations and faster response times from the Housing Authority to prevent losing a potential unit to a market-rate renter Estar al tanto de todo
Disability/Reasonable accommodations
Mutual freedoms met
Increasing rent
Santa Ana Housing Authority sending in their potion at my rent by the 3rd of each month to prevent late fee please.

Na
to live in a safe enviroment and smoke free community
Manager always questioning my guest
Lack of sense of urgency or interest in resolving issues with property management. I would think that the housing authority would want to see their investments not facing any issues that would relate to tenants housing if the claims are proving groundless and there is negligence at hand on the part of property management.

About the new rules
Parking for me as the unit I live in does not provide me one. I need one for when a doctor visits my home and there is no visitor parking.
slow response to maintenance requests
Money
Assertive communication and assurance, transparency
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DATE
2/20/2026 11:02 AM
2/19/2026 5:21 PM
2/9/2026 7:00 PM
2/8/2026 1:37 PM
2/8/2026 10:26 AM
2/7/2026 6:20 PM
2/6/2026 4:12 PM
2/6/2026 3:31 PM
2/6/2026 1:55 PM
2/6/2026 11:39 AM
2/6/2026 11:35 AM
2/6/2026 11:31 AM
2/6/2026 11:05 AM
2/6/2026 10:49 AM
2/5/2026 11:14 AM
2/3/2026 2:28 PM
2/2/2026 3:03 PM
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1/29/2026 6:14 PM
1/27/2026 12:00 PM
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QlO How would you rate the Housing Authority's strategy for planning and managing programs and services for FY 2026-2027?
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Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 10 ...

Rating Percentage Responses
Excellent 38.10% 8
Good 33.33% 7
Fair 79.05% 4
Poor 9.52% 2
Average 2.00 21
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Qll Do you have any suggestions for improving the Housing Authority's long-range and short-range strategies?
Answered: 20 Skipped: 2

RESPONSES DATE
Check out salaries for members 2/20/2026 11:02 AM
More funding and vet out the gang afilliation or substance use that is affecting the 2/19/2026 5:21 PM neighborhood and community of Permanent supportive housing sites.

Not at this moment 2/9/2026 7:00 PM
To communicate and inform the community better within their native language to be better 2/8/2026 1:37 PM involved and understand what changes or improvements are happening More staff help ________________________ 2/8/2026 10:26 AM None 2/7/2026 6:20 PM
"Streamline the inspection process so that units can be approved faster. In a competitive 2/6/2026 4:12 PM market, landlords often move on to market-rate renters because the Housing Authority paperwork and inspection take too long."• Long-range (Future): "Invest in more 'Project-Based Voucher' developments where families have long-term stability in high-quality units. I also suggest more advocacy for 'Source of Income' protection laws to prevent landlords from legally refusing a tenant just because they have a Section 8 voucher.

None 2/6/2026 3:31 PM
Recertification process should be online through an online portal where clients can upload 2/6/2026 1:55 PM documents.

Food delivery service included 2/6/2026 11:39 AM
None at this time. 2/6/2026 11:31 AM
Na 2/6/2026 11:05 AM
yes please explain how to join zoom meeting i was told to scan barcode wich did not help me 2/6/2026 10:49 AM only to join survey
Make sure everyone follows rules 2/5/2026 11:14 AM
Short-Term Strategy: Implement a defined payment verification and discrepancy review duty 2/3/2026 2:28 PM within existing Housing Specialist or Housing Retention roles. This function would provide timely review of tenant ledgers, confirm Housing Authority payment disbursement and receipt, coordinate directly with property management, and ensure tenants receive clear documentation when discrepancies arise. This immediate safeguard would prevent unresolved balances from escalating into lease violations, eviction risk, or voucher loss. Long-Term Strategy: Develop standardized payment transparency systems for voucher-assisted households, including consistent ledger reporting, documented dispute resolution timelines, and improved coordination with property management platforms. Formalizing these processes would reduce administrative errors, protect the City's housing investment, improve compliance oversight, and ensure voucher-assisted tenants are not structurally disadvantaged due to payment systems they cannot access or control.

More affordable rooms 2/2/2026 3:03 PM
None that I know of 1/30/2026 1:54 PM
replace so-call HE washers/dryers with standard ones, and lower the price 1/29/2026 6:14 PM Infirm people about housing and how it works ________________ 1/27/2026 12:00 PM Funding staff for transparency and response 1/27/2026 11:08 AM 14 / 18
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Q12 How satisfied are you with the involvement of the Resident Advisory Board in identifying participant needs?
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Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied I
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 1 ...

Rating Percentage Responses
Very satisfied 19.05% 4
Satisfied 42.86% 9
Neutral 33.33% 7
Dissatisfied 0% 0
Very dissatisfied 4.76%
Average 2.29 21
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate in the decision-
making process. The following notice
is being provided so that you can ask
questions, make comments, and stay
informed about projects that might be
important to you. We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
- The Santa
Ana Housing Authority will hold a Public
Hearing to receive public testimony and
will take action on the item described
below. Decision on this matter will be
final.

Proposed Action:

The Housing Authority
of the City of Santa Ana will conduct a
public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year
2026 – 2027 Annual Plan for the Housing
Authority of the City of Santa Ana
(CA093). The Housing Authority is
required to hold a public hearing to
discuss and hear public comments on the
Annual Plan prior to submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). A minimum of a 45-
day notice of this public hearing is
required by the federal regulations.

Pursuant to the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-276), the Housing Authority of the
City of Santa Ana is required to prepare
an Annual Plan.

The Annual Plan provides details about
the Housing Authority's immediate
operations, program participants,
programs, and services, and the
Authority's strategy for handling
operational concerns, participants'
concerns and needs, and projected
programs/services for Fiscal Year 2026 –
2027. The Annual Plan also examines
long-range and short-range strategies to
address needs as identified by the
Resident Advisory Board.

Meeting Time and Date
– This matter will
be heard on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at
5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, in the City Council
Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa
Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public
may attend this meeting in-person or
join via Zoom. For the most up to date
information on how to participate virtually
in this meeting, please visit
https://www.santa-ana.org/agendas-and-
minutes/.

Written Comments:

If you are unable to
participate in the meeting, you may send
written comments by e-mail to
[email protected] (reference the
Agenda Item # in the subject line) or mail
to Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, City of
Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M30,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit
written comments is 4:00 P.M. on the day
of the meeting. Comments received after
the deadline may not be distributed to the
Housing Authority but will be made part of
the record.

Where To Get More Information
- All
staff reports regarding any item on this
agenda are available for public inspection
in the City Clerk's Office during regular
business hours and posted on the City's
website the Tuesday prior to the Council
meeting at: www.santa-ana.org/agendas-
and-minutes.

Who To Contact For Questions
- Should
you have any questions, please contact
Judson Brown, Housing Division
Manager, at (714) 667-2241 or you can
send an email to [email protected].

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF

THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE

SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-2027

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines and declares as follows:

A. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (the "Authority'') is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") to have an Annual Plan due to the fact that the Authority administers a Housing Choice Voucher ("HGV") Rental Assistance Program.

B. The purpose of the Authority's Annual Plan is to advise HUD, program participants and members of the public of its mission and strategy to serve the needs of very low-income families. It provides information about the current operations of the Authority, including programs, participants, services for the upcoming year, and any operational or tenant concerns.

C. The Authority is required to review its operations and needs for the Annual Plan with input from HCV participants. Three (3) Resident Advisory Board Meetings were held on February 6, 2026, with responses incorporated into the Annual Plan, as required by HUD regulations.

D. HUD regulations require a forty-five (45) day public comment period. On January 30, 2026, a legal notice was published in the Orange County Register, Nguoi Viet and La Opinion advising the public that a draft of the Annual Plan was available for public review and comment and a public hearing would be held on March 17, 2026. The public comment period ended on March 17, 2026. Further, a public hearing was held by the Authority on March 17, 2026, and all comments received at the hearing are included in the final documents to be submitted to HUD.

Section 3. The Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is hereby approved and adopted. Said Annual Plan shall be submitted by the Authority to HUD.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Authority Board, and the Recording Secretary for the Authority shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.

Resolution 2026-XXX

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ADOPTED this __ day of ______ , 2026.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Sonia R. Carvalho, General Counsel
By: r;{cl;u ){()IL,{
Andrea Garcia-Miller
Senior Assistant Counsel
A YES: Board members:

NOES: Board members:

ABSTAIN: Boardmembers:

NOT PRESENT: Boardmembers:

Valerie Amezcua
Chair

CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, Recording Secretary to the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2026-_ to be the original resolution adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana on March 17, 2026.

Date: ---------
Jennifer L. Hall, Recording Secretary
Resolution 2026-XXX

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