2014-006 - Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element and Public Safety Element Updates

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INTRODUCTION PUBLIC OUTREACH California law requires that local governments make a diligent effort to achieve participation from all economic segments of the public in the development of the housing element. As part of the Housing Element planning process, the City provided a wide array of venues to solicit input and participation in housing discussions with residents, businesses, stakeholders, advocates, civic leaders, and other interested parties. Opportunities were also offered in multiple languages, reflecting the diversity of Santa Ana residents. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION Some of the key efforts undertaken during this period were: ■ Community Workshops. To capitalize on the City's goals related to the intersection of housing and transportation, two public outreach workshops were coupled with outreach for an update to the Circulation Element. The City held community workshops on April 27, 2013, and May 9, 2013, at City senior centers. These evening and weekend workshops provided an overview of the Housing Element process and community needs. Attendees participated in facilitated sessions to provide input on housing issues of greatest concern to them. To maximize participation, notices were published in Spanish, and translation services were available at both meetings. ■ Health and Fitness Fair. Promoting health and wellness is a priority of the City. The City's Parks and Recreation and Community Services Agency hosted a health and fitness fair on Saturday, June 1. The Planning Department sponsored a booth at this event to solicit feedback for the Housing Element through a survey and interactive games. ■ Survey. A bilingual English and Spanish survey was available during the months of June and July to collect additional community feedback. The survey was available on the City's website and advertised through the neighborhood community link meetings. CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT 3 Santa Ana held multiple venues for residents, stakeholders, and businesses to participate in the Housing Element.