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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - Housing Authority Annual Plan Housing Authority santa-ana.org/cd Item # 3 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report April 5, 2022 TOPIC: Housing Authority Annual Plan AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing - Approve the Housing Authority Annual Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval and submission of the Housing Authority Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority Annual Plan and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. DISCUSSION The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires housing authorities that administer a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program to have an Annual Plan for the management and operation of the program. The general purpose of the Annual Plan is to advise HUD, program participants, applicants, and members of the public on the Housing Authority’s policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. Specifically, the Annual Plan (Exhibit 1) provides information on the following topics: (1) new activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority in the next year; (2) findings from the most recent Fiscal Year audit; and (3) annual progress the Housing Authority has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the Five-Year Plan for FY 2020-2025. This Annual Plan is for the third year of the Five Year Plan for FY 2020-2025. As required by HUD, three ad hoc Resident Advisory Board meetings were held on February 2, 2022 with HCV participants who receive housing assistance from the Housing Authority. The meetings were conducted in three languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All active participants in the HCV Program were mailed an invitation to participate on the Resident Advisory Board and the Board provided input for the development of the Annual Plan. The comments from the Resident Advisory Board were Housing Authority Annual Plan April 5, 2022 Page 2 2 5 6 6 incorporated into the Annual Plan. The Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) also conducted a survey of all HCV participants. The survey was mailed to all active HCV participants to complete. Staff analyzed all of the recommendations from the Resident Advisory Board and survey responses by doing the following: (1) considering the feasibility of each recommendation; (2) discussing as a team the opportunity for the SAHA to implement each recommendation; and (3) making a determination on which recommendation(s) could be implemented or considered for future implementation. All of the recommendations were taken into consideration by staff and incorporated into the Annual Plan. On February 23, 2022, a legal notice was published in the Orange County Register and La Opinión advising the public that a draft of the Annual Plan was available for public review and comment and a public hearing would be held on April 5, 2022. A legal notice was also published in the Nguoi Viet newspaper on February 24, 2022. The Annual Plan was also made available on the Housing Authority’s website and in the Housing Authority lobby. HUD federal regulations requires a 45-day public comment period and the public comment period ends on April 5, 2022. (A legal notice was also published on February 19, 2022 in another publication in order to meet the 45-day public comment period requirement.) All public comments received will be included in the Annual Plan submitted to HUD. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action EXHIBIT(S) 1. Housing Authority Annual Plan 2. Resolution Submitted By: Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager EXHIBIT 1 Streamlined Annual PHA Plan U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 02/29/2016 (HCV Only PHAs) Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families Applicability. Form HUD-50075-HCV is to be completed annually by HCV-Only PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, High Performer PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Where applicable, separate Annual PHA Plan forms are available for each of these types of PHAs. Definitions. (1) High-Performer PHA – A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers, and was designated as a high performer on both of the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments if administering both programs, or PHAS if only administering public housing. (2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, or at risk of being designated as troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550. (3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment, and does not own or manage public housing. (4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS and SEMAP assessments. (5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent. (6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined, and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled. A. PHA Information. A.1 PHA Name: ___ Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana __________________________________________________________________ PHA Code: ____ CA093__________ PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): __07/2022_____ PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) _3,026______ PHA Plan Submission Type:Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at the main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website. PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below) Program(s) not in theParticipating PHAs Lead HA: PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia No. of Units in Each ProgramConsortia Page 1 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014) EXHIBIT 1 B. Annual Plan. B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. (a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission? Y N Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. Financial Resources. Rent Determination. Operation and Management. Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. Homeownership Programs. Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. Substantial Deviation. Significant Amendment/Modification. (b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element(s): New ActivitiesB.2 (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA’s current Fiscal Year? Y N Project Based Vouchers. (b) If this activity is planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. Provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) plans to: 1) Enter into an Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments Contract for three (3) project-based vouchers in a 17-unit new construction project called FX Residences. FX Residences involves the new construction of an affordable multifamily apartment complex consisting of 16 units of permanent supportive housing, and one (1) manager’s unit. The location of the project is at 801, 809, 809 ½ East Santa Ana Boulevard. 2) Enter into an Agreement to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments Contract for seven (7) project-based vouchers in a 86-unit new construction project called Crossroads at Washington. The Crossroads at Washington project involves the new construction of a 100% affordable multifamily apartment complex consisting of 85 units of rental housing and one (1) manager’s unit. All units will be affordable to households earning less than 30% AMI of which 43 units will be set-aside for permanent supportive housing. The location of the project is at 1126 and 1146 E. Washington Ave. 3) Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments Contract for eighty-nine (89) project-based vouchers in a 89-unit motel rehabilitation project called North Harbor Village. The North Harbor Village project involves the acquisition and rehabilitation of a former motel yielding 89 units of permanent supportive housing. The project will have eight-nine (89) PBVs consisting of 34 HUD-VASH PBVs and 55 non HUD-VASH PBVs. The location of the project is at 1108 N. Harbor Blvd. 4) Enter into a Housing Assistance Payments Contract for eight (8) project-based vouchers in a 93-unit new construction project called Legacy Square. The Legacy Project involves the new construction of a 100% affordable multifamily apartment complex consisting of 92 units of rental housing and one (1) manager’s unit. All units will be affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI of which 33 units will be set-aside for permanent supportive housing. The location of the project is at 609 North Spurgeon Street. 5) Commit 25 project-based vouchers to one or more projects for the development of new affordable housing opportunities. The projects above are consistent with the PHA Plan because each project will the most vulnerable members of the community with affordable and permanent supportive housing opportunities. Relative to issuing tenant-based vouchers, project-basing vouchers allows vulnerable families at 30% AMI or people experiencing homelessness to move into a unit directly instead of searching and competing for a unit in the private market. It is more efficient and effective to serve extremely low-income families and people experiencing homelessness through project-basing because: 1) the family does not have to compete in the private market for a limited number of vacant units; 2) wrap-around supportive services are provided on-site for people experiencing homelessness with an economy of scale for on-site service providers; and 3) new affordable housing opportunities are created when project-based vouchers are leveraged with other sources of financing. B.3 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. (a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit? Y N N/A (b) If yes, please describe: Page 2 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014) EXHIBIT 1 B.4 Civil Rights Certification Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. B.5 B.6 Certification by State or Local Officials. Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. Goal # 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Objective # 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. SAHA utilized 100.4% of our Annual Budget Authority from HUD for CY 2021. Objective # 2: Apply for new funding opportunities for additional vouchers. In June 2021, SAHA received an award of eighty-nine (89) new Emergency Housing Vouchers awarded under PIH Notice 2021-15. Goal # 2: Expand participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance. Objective # 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program decreased from 122 families enrolled to 106. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our capacity and ability to outreach to new participants. However, the number of mandatory slots for SAHA decreased by one (1) from 60 to 59 total mandatory slots. The percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 180% and 78% of families have an escrow account balance in the program. SAHA continued sending a monthly electronic Family Self-Sufficiency Program newsletters to our participants who have provided us with their e-mail addresses. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition, SAHA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants with a Story of Success for each month. Objective # 2: Assist Family Self-Sufficiency Program participants to become self-sufficient and graduate from the program. During this Fiscal year, one (1) participant graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. Objective # 1: Retain High Performer SEMAP status. SAHA was certified as a High Performer for FY 20-21. SAHA audited a total of 273 files under SEMAP Indicator # 3, even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 35 files. For SEMAP Indicator # 5, SAHA conducted a total of 46 quality control inspections even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 34 quality control inspections. Goal # 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords. Objective # 1: Communicate on a regular basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. During this Fiscal Year SAHA e-mailed a newsletter in December and January. Objective # 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program. SAHA renewed our membership with the Orange County Apartment Association. Local events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goal # 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff, owners and participants. Objective # 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. On August 27, 2021, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is required for all employees. Objective # 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants. Goal # 6: Provide information on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2013 to active participants and owners to ensure protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking. SAHA provided information on VAWA to all program applicants, participants and landlords. Page 3 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014) EXHIBIT 1 B.7 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. (a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PHA Plan? Y N (b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. Three Resident Advisory Board meetings were held on February 7, 2022. The meetings were conducted in three languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All active participants were mailed an invitation to participate on the Resident Advisory Board and the Board members who attended provided input for the development of the Annual Plan. Please see attachment for RAB Comments. SAHA also released a survey for all of HCV participants. The survey was mailed to all active HCV participants with a link to the survey. Staff analyzed all of the recommendations from the Resident Advisory Board and survey responses by: 1) considering the feasibility of each recommendation; 2) discussing as a team the opportunity for SAHA to implement each recommendation; and 3) making a determination on which recommendation(s) could be implemented or considered for future implementation. All of the recommendations were taken into consideration by the Housing Authority. Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-HCV Annual PHA Plan for HCV Only PHAs ___________________________________________________________________________ A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR §903.23(4)(e)) A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan. PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table. (24 CFR §943.128(a)) B. Annual Plan. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR §903.11(c)(3)) B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must: Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the “yes” box. If an element has not been revised, mark “no." Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income families who reside in the PHA’s jurisdiction and other families who are on the Section 8 tenant-based waiting list. The statement must identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income (extremely low-income), (ii) elderly families and families with disabilities, and (iii) households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the waiting list based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available data. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. (24 CFR §903.7(a)(1) and 24 CFR §903.7(a)(2)(i)). Provide a description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. 24 CFR §903.7(a)(2)(ii) Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. A statement of the PHA’s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for HCV. (24 CFR §903.7(b)) Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA’s anticipated resources, such as PHA HCV funding and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned use for the resources. (24 CFR §903.7(c)) Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rental contributions of families receiving tenant-based assistance, discretionary minimum tenant rents , and payment standard policies. (24 CFR §903.7(d)) Operation and Management. A statement that includes a description of PHA management organization, and a listing of the programs administered by the PHA. (24 CFR §903.7(e)(3)(4)). Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. A description of the informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its applicants. (24 CFR §903.7(f)) Homeownership Programs. A statement describing any homeownership programs (including project number and unit count) administered by the agency under section 8y of the 1937 Act, or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval. (24 CFR §903.7(k)) Page 4 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014) EXHIBIT 1 Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. A description of any PHA programs relating to services and amenities coordinated, promoted, or provided by the PHA for assisted families, including those resulting from the PHA’s partnership with other entities, for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs provided or offered as a result of the PHA’s partnerships with other entities, and activities under section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 and under requirements for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and others. Include the program’s size (including required and actual size of the FSS program) and means of allocating assistance to households. (24 CFR §903.7(l)(i)) Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of section 12(c) and (d) of the 1937 Act that relate to treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (24 CFR §903.7(l)(iii)). Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “substantial deviation” to its 5-Year Plan. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(2)(i)) Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “Significant Amendment or Modification” to its 5-Year and Annual Plan. Should the PHA fail to define ‘significant amendment/modification’, HUD will consider the following to be ‘significant amendments or modifications’: a) changes to rent or admissions policies or organization of the waiting list; or b) any change with regard to homeownership programs. See guidance on HUD’s website at: Notice PIH 1999-51. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(2)(ii)) If any boxes are marked “yes”, describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided. B.2 New Activity. If the PHA intends to undertake new activity using Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) for new Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) in the current Fiscal Year, mark “yes” for this element, and describe the activities to be undertaken in the space provided. If the PHA does not plan to undertake this activity, mark “no.” (24 CFR §983.57(b)(1) and Section 8(13)(C) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Describe any plans to use HCVs for new project-based vouchers. If using PBVs, provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. B.3 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. If the results of the most recent fiscal year audit for the PHA included any findings, mark “yes” and describe those findings in the space provided. (24 CFR §903.11(c)(3), 24 CFR §903.7(p)) B.4 Civil Rights Certification. Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulation, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. This includes all certifications relating to Civil Rights and related regulations. A PHA will be considered in compliance with the AFFH Certification if: it can document that it examines its programs and proposed programs to identify any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with the local jurisdiction to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing; and assures that the annual plan is consistent with any applicable Consolidated Plan for its jurisdiction. (24 CFR §903.7(o)) B.5 Certification by State or Local Officials. Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, including the manner in which the applicable plan contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plans, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.15) B.6 Progress Report. For all Annual Plans following submission of the first Annual Plan, a PHA must include a brief statement of the PHA’s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.11(c)(3), 24 CFR §903.7(r)(1)) B.7 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. If the RAB provided comments to the annual plan, mark “yes,” submit the comments as an attachment to the Plan and describe the analysis of the comments and the PHA’s decision made on these recommendations. (24 CFR §903.13(c), 24 CFR §903.19) This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced the Annual PHA Plan. The Annual PHA Plan provides a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 4.5 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Privacy Act Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality Page 5 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014) EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 22030 Santa Ana, California 92702 (714) 667-2200www.santa-ana.org Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 I. Welcome and Introductions II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13) III. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) a. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and how it relates to the Annual Plan Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7) b. Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ c. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 d. Rent Determination Policies ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ e. Operation and Management ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ f. Grievance Procedures ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ g. Housing Plus Program ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ h. Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ i. Other Recommendations Not Listed Above ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 22030 Santa Ana, California 92702 (714) 667-2200www.santa-ana.org Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 I. Welcome and Introductions II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13) III. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) a. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and how it relates to the Annual Plan Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7) b. Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs (Necesidades de vivienda y estrategia para mitigar las necesidades de vivienda) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ c. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures (Políticas de elegibilidad, selección y admisión, incluidos los procedimientos de desconcentración y lista de espera) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ d. Rent Determination Policies (Políticas de determinación de renta) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ e. Operation and Management (Operación y Administración) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ f. Grievance Procedures (Procedimientos de quejas) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ g. Housing Plus Program (Programa de housing plus) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ h. Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals (Progreso en el cumplimiento de la misión y los objetivos) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 i. Other Recommendations Not Listed Above (Otras recomendaciones no enumeradas arriba) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 22030 Santa Ana, California 92702 (714) 667-2200www.santa-ana.org Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 I.Welcome and Introductions II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13) III. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) a. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and how it relates to the Annual Plan Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7) b. Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs Nhu cầu nhà ở và chiến lược giải quyết những nhu cầu này ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ c. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures Những điều kiện, và các qui luật về sự lựa chọn để được gia nhập vào chương trình, bao gồm giải tán khỏi những khu vực với nguồn lợi tức thấp và những thủ tục của danh sách chờ đợi ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 d. Rent Determination Policies Qui lệ về cách xác định tiền thuê nhà ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ e. Operation and Management Hoạt Động và Quản Lý ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ f. Grievance Procedures Thủ tục khiếu nại ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ g. Housing Plus Program Chương Trình Housing Plus ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ h. Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals Sự Tìến Hành của Các Nhiệm vụ và Mục tiêu ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 i. Other Recommendations Not Listed Above Những Ý Kìến khác không có nêu trên ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA HOUSING AUTHORITY 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 22030 Santa Ana, California 92702 (714) 667-2200www.santa-ana.org Resident Advisory Board Meeting Agenda February 7, 2022 I. Welcome and Introductions II. Explanation of the Purpose and Function of the Resident Advisory Board (24 CFR 903.13) III. Explanation of the Housing Authority Annual Plan (24 CFR 903.3) a. Explanation of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Update and how it relates to the Annual Plan Recommendations by the Resident Advisory Board on Items in the Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan: (24 CFR 903.7) b. Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs Low vacancy. Accept any qualify unit. Look for unit with garage, washer and dryer but Could not find anything due to low vacancy rate. Want HA to help search/have a housing navigator similar to VASH program or have unit ready for applicants. Longer voucher time. c. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures online portal for waitlist status. On-boarding waitlist process is easy. EXHIBIT 1 d. Rent Determination Policies The current process is fair and adequate. Santa Ana should have a donation center to help with rent. Should provide snap/food stamp. Apt should pay for trash and sewer e. Operation and Management Operation is very good. Being very supportive and available by phone f. Grievance Procedures New to the program and has not face any issue yet. Automate system, such as Sending text messages when family violate the program rules. g. Housing Plus Program Not interested at this time. h. Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals Want the payment standard to increase for the city of Orange. Want housing to build more Unit. i. Other Recommendations Not Listed Above Want housing to house elderly temporary. Invest more in real estate and build more unit EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 EXHIBIT 1 Resident Advisory Board Meetings Monday, February 7th, 2022 2:00PM — 5:00PM VIA ZOOM Take A Survey! Scan the QR Code to the right or go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YCMHCMX EXHIBIT 1 Reunión de la Junta Directiva de Residentes Lunes, 7 de febrero del 2022 2:00pm a 5:00pm POR ZOOM ¡Tome una encuesta! Use el Código QR a la derecha o visite: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YCMHCMX EXHIBIT 1 Cơ Quan Nhà ở Santa Ana Kế hoạch hàng năm Cơ quan nhà ở Santa An a đang chuẩn bị K ế hoạch hàng năm cho năm 2022-2023 để đệ trình lên B ộ Nhà ở và Phát triể n Đô thị Hoa Kỳ (HUD). Ngườ i tham giaChương trình Phiế u Lựa Chọn Nhà ở được mờ i tham gia Cuộc họp Hội đồng C ố v ấn Gia cư và/hoặc hoàn thành một cuộc khảo sát ngắn (xem Mã QR hoặc liên kế t bên dưới) để hỗ trợ và đưa ra các đề nghị liên quan đến việ c phát triể n K ế hoạch hàngnăm. Cuộc họp của Hội đồng Cố v ấn Gia cư Thứ Hai, ngày 7 tháng 2, 2022 2:00 chiều - 5:00 chiều QUA ZOOM NẾU QUÝ VỊ MU ỐN THAM GIA CUỘC HỌP, VUI LÒNG GỌI (714) 667 -2269 MU ỘN NHẤT VÀO THỨ BA, NGÀY 1 THÁNG HAI, 2022. CHÚNG TÔI SẼ GỬI CHO QUÝ VỊ M ỘT LIÊN KẾT ĐẾN CUỘC HỌP QUA ZOOM KHI QUÝ VỊ ĐĂNG KÝ. Hãy tham gia khảo sát! Sử dụng mã QR ở bên phải hoặc truy cập: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ YCMHCMX EXHIBIT 12/17/22, 4:14 PM Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan Survey - 2022-2023 Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan Survey - 2022-2023 The Santa Ana Housing Authority is preparing our Annual Plan for 2022-2023 to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Your response to this survey will assist us with your recommendations regarding the development of the Annual Plan on your behalf. * 1. What are your housing needs and what would you rank as your top three housing needs? * 2. What recommendations do you have to more effectively address your housing needs? 0 of 10 answered https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ycmhcmx 1/4 EXHIBIT 12/17/22, 4:14 PM Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan Survey - 2022-2023 * 3. As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think the Santa Ana Housing Authority should do to address the housing needs in our community? * 4. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Waiting List Procedures? * 5. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Rent Determination Policies? * 6. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management? 0 of 10 answered https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ycmhcmx 2/4 EXHIBIT 12/17/22, 4:14 PM Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan Survey - 2022-2023 Family Self-Sufficiency Program)? * 8. What recommendations do you have to encourage more assisted-families to use our assistance as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency? * 9. How can we improve our progress to fulfill our mission and goals? * 10. Do you have any other recommendations to improve our program and services for you, our landlords, and our community? DONE 0 of 10 answered https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ycmhcmx 3/4 EXHIBIT 12/17/22, 4:14 PM Santa Ana Housing Authority Annual Plan Survey - 2022-2023 See how easy it is to create a survey. Privacy & Cookie Notice 0 of 10 answered https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ycmhcmx 4/4 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022- A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines and declares as follows: A.The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (the “Authority”) is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) to have an Annual Plan due to the fact that the Authority administers a Housing Choice Voucher (“HCV”) Rental Assistance Program. B.The purpose of the Authority’s Annual Plan is to advise HUD, program participants and members of the public of its mission and strategy to serve the needs of very low-income families. It provides information about the current operations of the Authority, including programs, participants, services for the upcoming year, and any operational or tenant concerns. C.The Authority is required to review its operations and needs for the Annual Plan with input from HCV participants. Three (3) Resident Advisory Board Meetings were held on February 2, 2022, with responses incorporated into the Annual Plan, as required by HUD regulations. D. HUD regulations require a forty-five (45) day public comment period. On February 19, 2022, notification was published in the San Bernardino Sun that the draft plan was available for public review. On February 23, 2022, notification was also published in the Orange County Register and La Opinion newspapers, and on February 24, 2022, notification was further published in the Nguoi Viet newspaper, that the draft plan was available for public review. The public comment period ended on April 5, 2022. Further, a public hearing was held by the Housing Authority on April 5, 2022, and all comments received at the hearing are included in the final documents to be submitted to HUD. Section 2. The Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is hereby approved and adopted. Said Annual Plan shall be submitted by the Authority to HUD. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Authority Board, and the Recording Secretary for the Authority shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. EXHIBIT 2 2 ADOPTED this _____ day of ______________, 2022. _____________________ Vicente Sarmiento Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, General Counsel By:_____________________ Ryan O. Hodge Assistant Counsel AYES: Boardmembers: __________________________ NOES: Boardmembers: __________________________ ABSTAIN: Boardmembers: __________________________ NOT PRESENT: Boardmembers: __________________________ CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Recording Secretary to the Housing Authority, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2022- to be the original resolution adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana on April 5, 2022. Date: ____________________ ______________________________ Daisy Gomez, Recording Secretary EXHIBIT 2