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 52. Family Housing Continue to allocate Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to very low income families.Continue to offer homeownership assistance for qualified lower and moderate income families.Acquire,rehabilitate,and reconfigure apartments to support low income family households. Ongoing In 2020,a total of 130 new vouchers for extremely low-income households were awarded to the Housing Authority following a competitive application process.A total 75 of the vouchers were project based for homeless veterans for the Heroes Landing affordable housing development which was completed and leased-up in 2020.The remaining 55 vouchers were allocated for foster youth to independence,and non-elderly disabled homeless families.The City continues to offer down payment assistance for lower and moderate income families. 53. Child Care Options Review Zoning Code to ensure day/childcare provisions are consistent with state laws;consider incentives for co- locating childcare facilities in affordable housing projects. Continue funding organizations that help address and meet the supportive service needs of Santa Ana’s children. 2014/Ongoing As part of a comprehensive Zoning Code update requirement,incentives for the provision of day care services will be evaluated.In 2020,the City funded several programs that serve low-income youth in Santa Ana,including recreation programs, after school programming, tutoring, arts activities, and anti-bullying workshops. 54. Multi-Generational Housing Explore crafting development standards and site designs,offering incentives,or including additional flexibility to promote innovative models of multigenerational housing. 2016 During Development Project Review proposed residential floor plans are evaluated to meet City development standards,serve residents’needs,and provide a balanced design to promote quality housing.In 2020,the City processed over 160 application for the creation of accessory dwelling units,which will create more housing options and multi-generational housing opportunities. 55. Fair Housing Continue to fund a fair housing organization to discourage unlawful practices,resolve tenant/landlord disputes, provide education,and further equal housing opportunities.Periodically prepare the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to identify,remove and/or mitigate potential impediments to fair housing in Santa Ana. Ongoing The City continues to have a contract with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County to discourage unlawful practices,resolve tenant/landlord disputes,provide education, and further equal housing opportunities.An annual training was provided to the City’s Housing Division by the Fair Housing Council of Orange County and Public Law Center in September 2020.The City completed a County-wide regional effort to update its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in order to identify,remove and/or mitigate potential impediments to fair housing in Santa Ana and throughout the County. 56. Reducing Second- Hand Smoke Conduct education effort in concert with stakeholders in the community.Pursue preparation of a smoke free ordinance in multifamily unit housing in Santa Ana. With the General Plan and/or Zoning Ordinance Update Owners of some recently built multi-family housing in Santa Ana have chosen to require smoke-free environments.Conversations continue regarding the feasibly of a smoke- free ordinance Citywide for multifamily housing.America On Track received funding to conduct one-to-one interviews with stakeholders to gauge support for City policy regarding smoke-free multifamily housing to help improve quality of life for Santa Ana’s families.