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. improving the City's housing stock by providing $6.8 million for the single and multi-family residential loan programs and projects; and . ensuring that the General Plan, zoning regulations and development standards reflect community goals and expectations. To this end, in 2005-2006 the City will finalize and distribute the updates of both the citywide and historic structure residential development standards. The success of these efforts is enhanced through the use of innovative enforcement tools and aggressive prosecution of the most egregious cases. To that end, the City established the use of the administrative hearing process for nuisance abatement, which has proven to be an effective tool for achieving compliance. During the past calendar year, the hearing officer reviewed 75 properties, with compliance achieved in approximately 98 percent of these cases. The cases in which the owners of the properties did not comply were referred to the City Attorney for criminal prosecution. Another example of our demonstrated commitment to achieving this goal is a continued emphasis on historic preservation. During the past year, a total of 40 properties have been added to the City's historic register. These and other properties were included in a citywide historic resources map that graphically depicts the location of historic resources in the City. Additionally, in the coming fiscal year, the City will implement a historic marker program whereby 217 properties listed on the local register will receive bronze plaques identifYing their properties as a historical resource. Finally, to further implement the objectives of the Historic Preservation program, the City has created an awards program whereby recipients will be recognized for their contributions to historic preservation efforts in Santa Ana. F. Create an Environment Which Stimulates the Growth of Arts and Cultural Oooortunities In 2005-2006 the City will continue its long-term strategy to support a successful arts and cultural program focused on the Artists Village and along the Main Street Corridor, which runs from the Downtown area through the Museum District to the Main Place area. This endeavor includes promoting new private development and redevelopment, rehabilitating historic buildings, and constructing related capital and aesthetic improvements to create a series of amenities that will distinguish Santa Ana from other cities in Southern California. These efforts will result in attracting new investment and increasing tourism to our community. During this fiscal year, the following projects and programs will enhance the City's commitment to this goal and assist in further defining Santa Ana as "A Place for Art:" . completion of Phase III of the City's first artists live/work loft project, the Sycamore Street lofts; . continued support of the California State University Grand Central Arts Center; . completion of Phase I of the Santiago Street, a 108 unit live-work loft complex, located near The Depot which will act as a catalyst for development, investment and general activity in the area; . continuation of the City's active role in supporting arts and cultural events; Resolution No. eRA 2005-003 Page 16 of 22 9