19E - AMEND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

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1. Address housing and community needs and review the proposed use of funds. This meeting will be held prior to the publishing of the final Consolidated Plan (and annual plans) for public comments. 2. Review program performance. Rules for all public hearings include the following: • Notice of each hearing will be made at least 14 days in advance, and will be published in a local newspaper of general circulation. All notices will be of a size and type to draw the attention of casual newspaper readers and will state the time, date, location and topics to be discussed. • Where a significant number of non - English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate, translators will be available. • These meetings will be held at locations that are accessible to persons with disabilities. MEETINGS Adequate and timely notification to allow citizens an opportunity to attend and participate in making recommendations at local meetings, community workshops, and public hearings, will be provided by way of newspaper notices, special mailings, posted notices, the City's web site, and other forms of communication. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC As previously stated, the City will publish an announcement as to the availability of its proposed Consolidated Plan (and annual updates), amendments, and performance reports, so that affected residents and other interested parties have sufficient opportunity to review documents and provide comments. A summary describing the contents and purpose of the Consolidated Plan, amendments, and performance report will be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation. In addition, a sufficient number of free copies of the entire proposed plan, amendments, and performance reports will be made available for review at the following locations: ■ Santa Ana Main Library 19E -10