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2.3 Setting the Vision <br />Santa Ana's vision is to be the dynamic urban c ORRgE <br />acclaimed for its investment in children, neighb pride, end <br />cultural experiences, appreciation of diversity, th conomic c <br />Quality government services, and leadership amon is ci <br />However, in fulfilling this vision, the City could bene <br />process to clearly define the role of housing in becoming n <br />center of Orange County and to provide clarity and direction for City <br />staff in implementing their respective housing programs and activities. <br />We have retained the services of Steve PonTell, a renowned facilitator, <br />to conduct a study session with the City Council. The purpose of the <br />study session will be to clarify the role of housing in achieving Santa <br />Ana's vision. Prior to the session, we will work withyou regarding the <br />type of issues to be addressed, including: <br />• What type of housing is needed to facilitate and encourage a <br />thriving economic climate and recruit the future workforce? <br />• What types and prices of housing are necessary to provide a <br />broad range of housing choices suited to different lifestyles? <br />• To what extent should the City promote Quality rental and <br />ownership assistance to its community? <br />• What types of housing assistance and support services should be <br />provided to the community. <br />• How do we foster a Quality living environment consisting of a <br />mosaic of neighborhoods? <br />The format for the City Council session will mirror the format and <br />structure used for the last workshop that Steve PonTell conducted for <br />the City Council. The workshop will be interactive with the City Council, <br />with Steve facilitating the discussion. Following the workshop, we will <br />draft a housing vision and a set of priorities that can bring definition and <br />unified purpose to the City's housing and community development <br />activities. We are assuming two rounds of edits and review by City staff. <br />Deliverables <br />Preparation, attendance, and lead for study session <br />PowerPoint and/or other materials for each meeting <br />Draft and final housing vision <br />Housing Element Update THE PLANNING CENTER I Page 2-15 <br />