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• An ad hoc committee may be empanelled for the sole purpose of reviewing <br />applications for CDBG public service funding. The composition of the committee <br />may vary from year to year; however, in general it may include representatives from <br />City commissions, nonprofit organizations, other government agencies, and City <br />staff. <br />• The priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan will provide a guide for funding <br />recommendations. If practical, the ad hoc committee may interview grant <br />applicants. Grant recommendations developed by the ad hoc committee will be <br />submitted to the City Council for consideration and final approval. <br />• The same ad hoc committee empanelled to review CDBG public service funding requests <br />may also be used to evaluate ESG grant applications. Homeless Needs Assessment <br />priority needs found in the Consolidated Plan will provide guidance for funding <br />recommendations and if practical, the committee may interview applicants prior to <br />rating applications. The ad hoc committee's funding recommendations will be <br />presented to the City's Redevelopment and Housing Commission during a public <br />hearing; however, final funding recommendations will be approved by the City Council. <br />■ Utilizing the priority housing needs delineated in the Consolidated Plan, City staff <br />will develop a funding recommendation for HOME - funded activities. Final HOME - <br />funded activities will be approved by the City Council. <br />■ The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) will be critical partner in the <br />Consolidated Plan planning process. Housing Choice Voucher program participant input <br />is aimed to ensure continuity between the Consolidated Plan and the Housing <br />Authority's HUD - required 5 -year Agency Plan. <br />CITIZEN COMMENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND <br />AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN <br />Santa Ana residents will be provided an opportunity to review and comment on draft <br />versions of the Citizen Participation Plan and any subsequent amendments to the Citizen <br />Participation Plan. The review /comment period shall be for less than 30 days prior to the <br />19E -5 <br />