75A - PUBLIC HEARING 5 YR CONSOLITATED PLAN

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While the City and local partners were able to successfully implement the activities listed above during the last five years, there were insufficient resources to fully address the level of need identified in the last Consolidated Plan. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Subsequent to the enactment of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009, HUD revised the Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 to emphasize the importance of citizen participation and consultation in the development of the Consolidated Plan. HUD strengthened the consultation process with requirements for consultation with the CoC, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders, and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Together with the analytic capabilities of the eCon Plan Suite, these requirements created the conditions necessary to implement a collaborative, data -driven and place -based planning process that includes a robust level of citizen participation and consultation. The City adopted a new Citizen Participation Plan in September 2019 that reflects regulatory changes and process improvements. In accordance with the City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan, the City facilitated citizen participation through surveys, community meetings and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate -income persons, particularly those living in slum and blighted areas and in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The City also made efforts to encourage the participation of minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort. S. Summary of public comments Through the City's five community workshops, two public hearings, and a resident/ stakeholder survey, the City received a range of input and feedbackto assist in identifying priority needs, community strengths and opportunities to more efficiently and target funding. At the community workshops and public hearings, the City provided an overview of the Consolidated Plan process and received input on priority needs and concerns within the community. The City received input from 245 residents and stakeholders via the survey. The survey provided an opportunity for input on priority needs related to housing, public services, public facilities, and other services in the community. Consolidated Plan SANTA ANA 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117(exp. 06/30/2018) 75A-17