75A - PH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE

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EXHIBIT 1 • Cancellation of an existing activity identified in the Action Plan, without regard to funding source; • A change in the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity; or • Changes in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another eligible activity meeting the following thresholds: �Net�lncreaseor TnggejforSubstantial Decrease.:.P Amendment MinorAmen dment* Net Increase 2 30% of the most recent <30% of the most recent rant allocation grant allocation Net Decrease ? 30% of the most recent <30% of the most recent rant allocation grant allocation *(Amended amounts will not be cumulative, that is, each amendment will stand on its own for purposes of determining the 30 percent threshold.) The City may make minor changes to the Action Plan, including any change not included in the definition of a "substantial change" above, as needed, so long as the changes do not constitute a substantial amendment as described above. Such minor changes to the Action Plan do not require a public review and comment period or a public hearing. However, City Council approval of activity funding changes may be required based on the amount and City policy. b. Public Review and Comment The City encourages citizen participation in the development of substantial amendments. Substantial Amendments to the Action Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30-day period. Written comments shall be accepted during the public review period. Comments should be directed to the Executive Director of Community Development. A summary of the comments and the City's responses to the comments shall be attached to the Action Plan Substantial Amendment. The City shall encourage participation from all residents, especially low- and moderate -income residents, minorities, non-English speakers and those with disabilities. The City shall make the plan accessible to all such groups. Copies shall be made available following the process described in Section G of this document. c. Public Hearing The City shall conduct a public hearing before the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission (or a similar standing City Commission) to review and consider the Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan. The City shall accept public comments on the Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan at the public hearing. After public comments are heard and considered, the Commission will recommend the Substantial Amendment to City Council. City Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny the request for a substantial City of Santa Ana Citizen Participation Plan I September 2019 Page I 1 75A-15