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affordable housing in Santa Ana given the City's existing share of lower income households and the need to repair and upgrade existing substandard residences. Mayor Pulido requested that staff confirm if RHNA credit can be granted when the City substantially rehabilitates a multifamily residence, resulting in affordable units with long term covenant and an overall reduction of residential units (Example given: French Park multifamily project). In addition, the Police Department's Hot Spots Task Force was mentioned as potential vehicle to address housing problems linked to a concentration of neighborhood crime. The contract to hire a consultant to assist in the Housing Element preparation will be presented to the City Council on August 6, 2007. It is anticipated that efforts will kick-off in early fall with a City Council housing policy visioning forum and community workshops. The Housing Element update is mandated to be adopted by City Council and forward to the State by June 30, 2008. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS -None 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Trevino provided an update for City Council Committee Meeting Schedule. Meetings will take place on the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 p.m. Councilmember Sarmiento asked what actions can be taken to address land use patterns and improvements along corridors such as: Harbor Boulevard, 55 Freeway, and First Street between Grand Avenue and the 5 Freeway. Mr. Trevino responded that efforts to affect change in these areas would be accomplished through a Comprehensive Update of the City's General Plan. 6. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan Development Plan ADJOURNMENT -1:25 P.M. J .Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency JMT:IH:rb ro:cow~oi c«nn~Devd ccwav~ cc -iMaes o~-~e-o~ Development Council Committee Minutes July 19, 2007 13B-6