75A - PH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE

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EXHIBIT 1 assessments, priorities, and goals that take into account the material change, including any new fair housing issues and contributing factors that may arise as a result of the material change. b. Public Review and Comment The City encourages residents and stakeholders to participate in the development of substantial amendments. Substantial Amendments to the AI or AFH shall be made available for public review for a 30-day period. Written comments will be accepted by the Executive Director of Community Development or designee during the public review period. A summary of the comments and the City's responses to the comments will be attached to the Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment. The City will encourage participation from all residents, especially low- and moderate -income residents, minorities, LEP identified groups, and those with disabilities. The City will take efforts to make the plan accessible to all such groups. Copies will 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 accept public comments on the draft amendment to the Al or AFH. After public comments are heard and considered, the Commission will recommend the draft amendment to the City Council. City Council may approve or reject the amendment to the Al or AFH. A revised AFH must be submitted within 12 months of the onset of a material change that triggers a "Substantial Amendment," or at such later date as HUD may specify. Section G describes the process for publishing notice for and conducting public hearings. G. Public Hearings, Notification and Access The following policies and procedures outlining the public hearing process and public hearing notification apply to the development and substantial amendment of the Citizen Participation Plan, Five Year Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, and Al or AFH. 1. Public Hearings/Meetings a. Public Hearing Process The City shall conduct a minimum of two (2) public hearings per year to obtain citizens' views and comments. These meetings shall be conducted at different times of the program year and together will cover the following topics: • Housing and Community Development Needs • Development of Proposed Activities City of Santa Ana Page 15 Citizen Participation Plan I September 2019 75A-19