Item 31 - 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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1 2 3 4 Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Housing Programs Progress Report Table D Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 12. Residential Response Team (RRT) Inspect housing units and bring into compliance with City codes and standards at least 2,000 units annually.Work with the County Health Department to identify infestation violations and streamline resolution of violations. Ongoing In 2020,approximately 2,740 properties were inspected and 7,245 violations were addressed to bring buildings into City code compliant standards. Code enforcement efforts generated 271 permits with a valuation of $1.18 million to residential properties. 13. Historic Program and Ordinance Continue the implementation of historic preservation program and associated ordinances and incentives,including Mills Act,design review,etc.Continue to identify and list eligible historic residential properties on a voluntary basis and seek opportunities for preservation or adaptive reuse. Ongoing The City’s historic preservation program continues to protect Santa Ana’s cultural and architectural resources.In 2020,20 applications for Mills Act agreements were submitted to the City for consideration and 13 of those were executed and recorded.In 2020,the City submitted its annual report to the State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs)to maintain its status as a Certified Local Government and access to funding opportunities. 14. Historic Home Rehabilitation Incentive Seek flexible funding sources and other incentives to encourage repair and maintenance of historic homes and complement the Mills Act program. Provide low-interest home loans to assist in the rehabilitation of up to 5 properties occupied by lower income and family households. Ongoing The City continues to offer very low-interest loans to single-family historic homeowners. City staff received two inquiries for the program.However,no applications were received in 2020. 15. Historic Neighborhood Preservation Explore innovative strategies to preserve residential districts and neighborhoods that have historic value.Create guidelines identifying the process for neighborhoods to pursue becoming a type of historic district. Ongoing/2017 City staff continues to coordinate with the Heninger Park Neighborhood Association and French Park Neighborhood Association regarding applications for construction in the Historic Districts.Staff and the Historic Resources Commission drafted recommendations to the City Council to establish "historically significant" neighborhoods and support preservation efforts to maintain their historic character and context.The Floral Park Neighborhood Association members continue to pursue becoming a formalized historic district. 16. Transit Zoning Code Continue to implement the Transit Zoning Code for eligible properties in downtown Santa Ana.Facilitate and encourage the development of varied housing types at a mix of affordability levels,including for lower income households using appropriate incentives. Manage the development of Housing Authority–owned property with quality sustainable housing,including affordable housing consistent with City goals. Ongoing The Transit Zoning Code (SD-84)continues to be applied in Downtown Santa Ana.A Density Bonus Agreement for the redevelopment of a City owned parking lot into a mixed-use project,with 171-unit apartments and hotel was approved (3rd &Broadway). Pre-development is continuing for three Housing-Authority owned properties under a long term ground lease for the projects:a 16-unit new construction permanent supportive housing project (FX Residences);a two-unit ownership housing project (Habitat for Humanity);and an 85-unit new construction project,of which 43 units will be set-aside for permanent supportive housing (Crossroads at Washington).