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Housing Division Quarterly Report August 1, 2023 Page 6 Created a new website for the City's monthly Rent Stabilization Newsletter, increasing access to residents who need the newsletter translated into another language. Fielded calls and emails from the public and provided information, referrals, and education to renters and property owners on the City's Ordinance. Collected notices from landlords to monitor for compliance with the Ordinance. Residents Served: During this quarter, staff and RSG fielded calls from the public and provided information and education to renters and property owners on the Ordinance. A breakdown of the number of inquiries is as follows: Month # of Inquiries April 2023 93 May 2023 101 June 2023 103 Total 297 The City requires that when changing the terms of a tenancy, an owner must submit proof of service to the City as evidence that the owner has complied with noticing requirements. A breakdown of the number of notices received is as follows: Month # of Notices April 2023 29 May 2023 76 June 2023 48 Total 153 Staff also conducted one (1) workshop in partnership with Latino Health Access: Month # of Registrants May 17, 2023 41 Total 41 The City regularly distributes important updates and information to Santa Ana residents. During this quarter, staff informed the public of programmatic updates via social media, newsletters, and email distribution lists, reaching a total of 10,147 Santa Ana residents. Available Funds and Land Assets for Affordable Housing Development Projects The City of Santa Ana and the Housing Authority, acting as the Housing Successor Agency, manages multiple sources of local, state, and federal funds to develop affordable housing. Exhibit 1 provides a summary of the funds available as of June 30, 2023. City Council 9-6 8/1/2023