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2017 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM <br />pilot programs authorized by this legislation may <br />demonstrate new ways to reduce excessive <br />speeding, reduce the number of vehicle <br />collisions, and provide added safety to our <br />streets for bicyclists and pedestrians. <br />(TPA) Communicated the City's support and <br />interest in the program with Assembly Member <br />Chiu's office. Discussed steps that would need to <br />be taken for the Assembly Member to add the <br />City of Santa Ana to the bill; however, the bill <br />failed to make it out of the Assembly <br />Transportation Committee. <br />Veterans <br />(Community Development Agency) <br />At the State and Federal level seek increased <br />fundingto ensure veterans have adequate access <br />to job training, employment opportunities, <br />affordable housing, and mental health services in <br />a dignified manner that honors their service and <br />commitment to our country. <br />(CDA) Awarded seventy-five (75) U.S. <br />Department of Housing and Urban Development <br />Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Project - <br />Based Vouchers to develop permanent <br />supportive housing for homeless veterans. <br />(CDA) Issued Housing Choice Vouchers to eligible <br />U.S. Military Veterans who were pulled off of the <br />top of the Housing Choice Voucher Program <br />Waiting List as the highest priority applicants. <br />(CDA) Attended a veteran services fair to market <br />information on housing assistance resources <br />available through the Housing Choice Voucher <br />Program. <br />(HK) As part of our coalition advocacy efforts to <br />reverse housing cuts in the Administration's <br />budget, we have formed a Mayors -CEOs housing <br />investment coalition to expand competitive <br />funding opportunities for innovative housing <br />ideas and wrap-around services. We are working <br />closely with the City's delegation to demonstrate <br />the impact on the City's homeless veterans and <br />ensure HUD/VA funds are sustained and not <br />redirected for other purposes. In FY '17, the VA <br />Secretary sought to redirect a portion of Veteran <br />Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) voucher <br />funding for other priorities. We successfully <br />opposed this effort and the VA Secretary has <br />agreed to maintain VASH voucher funding. <br />Immigration Reform <br />(City Manager's Office) <br />Recognizing the liberty and civil rights of all <br />individuals regardless of national origin or <br />immigration status, and to protect the well-being <br />and safety of all people residing in our <br />community, the City supports comprehensive <br />federal immigration reform that provides <br />sensible and effective solutions that, while <br />ensuring for border security, provide for <br />legalization and a pathway to citizenship, sustain <br />economic strength, and promote stronger <br />communities and family reunification. The City <br />also supports state legislation that limits state <br />and local law enforcement agencies involvement <br />in immigration enforcement and ensures that <br />eligible individuals are able to seek services from <br />state agencies without regard to their <br />immigration status. <br />(CMO) In January 2017 the City approved an <br />ordinance declaring the City of Santa Ana a <br />sanctuary for all its residents, regardless of their <br />immigration status and outlined various policies <br />and procedures concerning immigrant status and <br />enforcement of federal civil immigration laws. <br />(CMO) In July 2017, the Santa Ana City Council <br />appropriated $65,000 for legal defense fund to <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />6 <br />65&28 <br />