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11.2 Qualification as Affordable Housing. As more particularly provided in the <br />Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property, Developer shall use, manage and <br />operate the Restricted Units in accordance with the requirements of California Health and <br />Safety Code section 50052.5 so as to qualify the Restricted Units as Affordable Housing <br />with Affordable Rents. <br />11.3 Local Preference. Local preference for Santa Ana residents and workers in <br />tenant selection shall be a requirement of the Project. Subject to the prohibition of <br />discrimination and the granting of preferences in housing occupancy imposed by federal <br />laws and regulations, the State of California, and by the City of Santa Ana Affordable <br />Housing Funds Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with a written tenant selection <br />policy to be approved by the City prior to lease -up, the Developer shall use its best efforts <br />to lease units in the following order of priority, as further elaborated in the tenant selection <br />policies: <br />1. First priority shall be given to persons who have been permanently displaced or <br />face permanent displacement from housing in Santa Ana as a result of any of the <br />following: <br />a. A redevelopment project undertaken pursuant to California's Community <br />Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Sections 33000, et seq.) -- <br />applicable only to projects funded by the Low and Moderate Income <br />Housing Asset Fund. <br />b. Ellis Act, owner -occupancy, or removal permit eviction; <br />c. Earthquake, fire, flood, or other natural disaster; <br />d. Cancellation of a project -based Housing Choice Voucher HAP Contract <br />by property owner; or <br />e. Governmental Action, such as Code Enforcement. <br />2. Second priority shall be given to persons who are either: <br />a. Residents of Santa Ana, and/or <br />b. Working in Santa. <br />11.1 Application and Financial Preparedness. Developer shall submit for <br />review and approval by the City a pamphlet or flyer to inform interested persons regarding <br />application and eligibility requirements and to assist interested persons with application <br />and eligibility for residency at the Project at the initial leasing of the affordable units. <br />Developer shall also work with the City to hold a minimum of two (2) workshops to be <br />coordinated by the Developer at least twelve (12) months prior to the initial leasing of the <br />affordable units. <br />55A-35 <br />