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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - 75BFlores, Dora From: Yanely Matute <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:35 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Yanely Matute juan3per@yahoo.com 650 N LACY ST APT 245 SANTA ANA, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Martin Lopez <martin@uniteherel l.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:25 PM To: eComment Subject: RE: Item 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Attachments: UHH L11 Letter of Opposition to Agenda Item 75B Amendments to HOO.pdf Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Please see attached letter from UNITE HERE Local I 1 re; Opposition to Agenda Item No. 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MARTIN G. LOPEZ The Recording Secretary UNITE HERE Local 11 13252 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite # 200 Garden Grove, CA 92843 (714) 750-4373 ext 116 cell phone (714) 495-7288 Fax (714) 750-5638 UNITEHEREY! focal 11 August 17, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Miguel Pulido and City Councilmembers, UNITE HERE Local 11 represents more than 5,000 hard working men and women employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, and convention centers through Orange County, many of whom live in the City of Santa Ana. In fact, most of our members are currently out of work due to the current health care crisis. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low-income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701-zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low -Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents that are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the city's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements - (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The city must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments allow for Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that is needed urgently to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 20201 may result in a loss of 1/3 of the in - lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the city. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities' There needs to be strong language in the ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs and any department or activity that is not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to 2 moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(])). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low- and moderate - income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first-time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, z Recording Secretary UNITE HERE Local 11 MAIN OFFICE GARDEN GROVE OFFICE AIRPORT OFFICE 464 LUCAS AVE., SUITE 201 13252 GARDEN GROVE BLVD., SUITE 200 4634 W. IMPERIAL HWY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843 INGLEWOOD, CA 90304 213.481,8530 714.750.4373 310.671.0720 FAX 213.481.0352 FAX 714.750.5638 FAX 310.671.5021 PHOENIX OFFICE 1021 S 7v Ave. PHOENIX, AZ 85007 480.795.5330 FAX 480.795.5326 3 Flores, Dora From: lupe rivera <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:16 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. Santa Ana is composed of small businesses and a working class community which makes it a unique city in Orange County that needs to continue to thrive! I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. lupe rivera laloopsl0458@gmaii.com 2426 Iori lane santa ana. California 92706 Flores, Dora From: Kaylin Walker <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:07 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Kaylin Walker ksypherd@gmail.com 3212 S Main Street Apartment 36D Santa Ana , California 92707 Flores, Dora From: Maricela Castro <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:46 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad p6blica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Maricela Castro maricela7720@gmail.com 300E. Santa Ana Blv. Apt. 302 Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Elizabeth Meza <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:46 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I urgently write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 10 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Elizabeth Meza mezaelizabeth33@yahoo.com 2101 S Maple St Apt B Santa Ana, California 92707 11 Flores, Dora From: Erick Carbajal <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:21 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 12 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Erick Carbajal erickcarbajal1925@yahoo.com 1237 West third st Santa ana, California 92703 13 OCT. g Crag. Canty Tayl.yEvs AssxlaMri MNAIOP HeT COMMERCIAL PEAL ESTATE lNdI111f2CIIlI'Cd IdI1LSII�FAN(3EYY121 DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION T4CAL CHAPTER ORANGE COUNTY REALTORT Association of Professionals August 18, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 PACIFIC WEST ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL The Leading Voice of Business orange county OCAM automobile dealers association Re: Item 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020- 03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Dear Mayor Pulido and Honorable Council Members: On behalf of a coalition of business and property rights organizations, we respectfully request revisions to certain sections of Zoning Ordinance Amendment NO. 2020-03, an update to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO). Specifically, we ask that an "Entitled Residential Project' of 20 units or more receive an in -lieu fee option of $5.00 per habitual square foot compared to the proposed $10.00 (An option discussed at Planning Commission). Additionally, that said "Entitled Residential Projects" be given 12 Months to be eligible for the suggested $5.00 in -lieu fee, compared to the proposed April 2021 deadline (A recommendation of the Planning Commission). Furthermore, we are in strong support of reducing the current $15.00 in - lieu fee to the City Staff proposed $5.00. Lastly, we would like to add caution to mandating any specific forms of labor through this policy process, and encourage a detailed review of the cost impacts of any such proposal. Housing remains a critical issue in California with the situation growing more serious with each passing day. Studies show that the State needs over 180,000 new units each year and at best we are producing 80,000. This has caused a cascading spike in home prices across the region. With this ever-growing deficit, we need to have an honest conversation about Inclusionary Zoning Policies. In total, such policies restrain housing production, increase ownership costs and further complicate attainability for the majority of the region. In a study by Benjamin Powell, Ph.D. and Edward Stringham, Ph.D., titled, Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work?, the authors discovered that in the 45 cities where data was available, new housing production drastically decreased by an average of 31% within one year of adopting inclusionary housing policies. Additionally, the study suggests that inclusionary housing polices can increase new housing costs by $22,000 to $44,000, with higher priced markets increasing by $100,000. r Supporting these conclusions is a recent report from the Legislative Analyst's Office titled Perspectives on Helping Low -Income Californians Afford Housing. In this report, it states that "aitemntingto address the state's affordability challenges primarily throughexpansion of government programs would he impractical." Further, that "extending housing assistance to low-income Californians who currently do not receive it — either though subsidies for affordable units or housing vouchers — would require an annual funding commitment in the lo-w ten- of billions of dollars. As such, it finds that "many housing programs — vouchers, rent control, and inclusionary horsing — attempt to make housing, more affordable without increasing [ 1iiiSCiSI R[3ifRSSi�iiT3� 7ITITM,M1 1 i , The fact of the matter is seemingly clear in the City of Santa Ana. At the June 2, 2020 City Council meeting, city staff stated that during the period of 2016 — 2019, the time period immediately following the 2015 increase of the HOO fee, 2900 units were approved by the City, yet not one permit has been pulled to trigger paying the higher fee. To make matters worse, the entire globe has been thrust into the middle of a pandemic. Residents around the Country, especially in California, are being asked to self -quarantine and by extension, limit their access to work. The economic impact of this pandemic will take years to fully comprehend. Yet contained in the staff report, city staff paint a stark picture to this effect, detailing not just the delays in development activity on approved projects, but the overall damage to housing construction and how it may harm Santa Ana's local economy. That is why we are asking that "Entitled Residential Projects" be treated like any other planned or proposed residential project, and also be given the option of the staff proposed $5.00 per square foot in -lieu fee. Residential projects that have been approved by the city have most likely spent years in the entitlement process, spending significant capital in the hopes of building in the City of Santa Ana. If a proposed incentive based economic stimulus policy is to encourage much t Powell, Benjamin, Ph.D. and Stringham, Edward, Ph.D. Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work? Reason Public Policy Institute. April2004. needed housing units, we can't think of a reason why a higher in -lieu fee would be proposed for those projects so close to construction. Furthermore, as stated in the staff report, significant delays are being felt not just in the City planning departments, but in the private sector and development community. It is for this reason, that we ask those "Approved Residential Projects" receive 12 Months from the implementation of this policy to be eligible for the proposed $5.00 in -lieu fee as recommended by the planning commission. This is a slight change from the proposed deadline of April 2021, and if building permits are not pulled within this year time frame, the higher $15.00 in -lieu will be paid — offering a strong incentive to pull permits and start construction. We want to thank city staff for the proactive and business minded proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The logic and reasoning behind the proposed lowering of the fee is exactly what the development community needs during these rare and uncertain times. We also feel that this proposal and our requests equate to a reasonable compromise between the current fee and the recently discussed moratorium of the HOO fee. These changes will ensure that construction moves forward and affordable housing dollars that were otherwise not materializing, will be paid to the city. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully, k Steven LaMotte Chapter Executive Officer BIA/OC Tim Shaw Director of Government Affairs Pacific West Association of REALTORS@ )6� InJr� Jennifer Ward Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs Orange County Business Council Danielle Corliss, President Orange County REALTORS® John Sackrison Executive Director OOCC%Automobile Dealers Association UGC�G i Vickie Talley Executive Director Manufactured Housing Educational Trust Vickie Talley Director of Legislative Affairs NAIOP SoCal- Commercial Real Estate Development Association Carolyn ggvecchg President & CEO Orange County Taxpayers Association David Cordero Executive Director Apartment Association of OC 1 Victor Cao Vice President of Public Affairs California Apartment Association Flores, Dora From: Deborah Cottle <dcottle@ptwww.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:31 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Dear Mayor and City Council, My name is Deborah Cottle, and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a member of the Building Industry Association, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Deborah M. Cottle I Senior Paralegal Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP 1900 Main Street, Suite 700 1 Irvine, CA 92614 Direct Dial (949) 851-7251 1 Fax (949) 825-5445 dcottle@ptwww.com I ptwww.com PALMIERI TYLER AT T p RHC TS AT LAW This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm of Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP that may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying ofthis communication is strictly prohibited. Ifyou have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. Flores, Dora From: Steve Ormonde <SteveO@focus360.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 7:46 AM To: eComment Subject: Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee Dear Mayor and City Council, My name is Steve Ormonde, and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a member of the Building Industry Association, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Steve More than 30 Years of WOW! learn more at: focus360.com f in�O 1 'A Flores, Dora From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mayor and City Council, Hersel Zahab <Hzahab@ldc-ce.com> Monday, August 17, 2020 5:49 AM eComment Santa Ana Inclusionary Zoning My name is Hersel Zahab and have maintained my office in Santa Ana for over 11 years, and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a member of the Building Industry Association, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Hersel M. Zahab, P.E. 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Flores, Dora From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mayor and City Council, Jamie Gould <jamie@ch-pm.com> Monday, August 17, 2020 9:36 AM eComment Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee I am writing as a member of the BIA in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a member of the Building Industry Association, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Jamie Gould, CMCA, AMS Director - New Project Development Crummack Huseby Inc. W ch-pm.com 25531 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100 Lake Forest, CA 92630 D 949-617-1733 P 949-367-9430 ext 205 E iamie@ch-pm.com Orozco, Norma From: Allegra Ringo <allegraringo@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 10:40 AM To: council@santa-ana.org; Villegas, Juan; eComment Subject: Comments for 8/18 City Council meeting Hello City Council members, My name is Allegra Ringo, and I'm a resident of Mr. Villegas' ward in Santa Ana. I'd like to comment on the following items for the upcoming meeting on 8/18: Item 3: NO: Please do not approve the sale to Mike Harrah. The community has called for the old YMCA to be turned into a community center. We do not need further gentrification by Mike Harrah. Item 20A: YES: Please vote to bring mobile library services back to Santa Ana. Item 22B: NO: We do not need armored vehicles. The fact that "civil unrest" is cited as one of the reasons this vehicle is "needed" is a huge red flag. As the city calls for the police to be defunded, this would be a huge move in the wrong direction. Please vote no. Item 25A: NO: Again, we do not need any more gentrification by Mike Harrah. Item 25E: NO: We do not need to increase revenue to cite parking violations during a time of national crisis, nor do we need any more money to go toward the police department in any capacity. This, again, is the opposite of what your constituents are calling for. Item 75B: NO: We need affordable housing more than ever, and this proposed change to the HOO would make it easier for developers to avoid building their required number of affordable units. As rental prices skyrocket and people lose their housing during a pandemic, this is absolutely not what we need. Thank you, Allegra Ringo Orozco, Norma From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mayor and City Council, Evan Miles <evan.c.miles@gmail.com> Monday, August 17, 2020 10:54 AM eComment Tuesday 8/18 - City Council Meeting My name is Evan Miles, I, and my wife Stephanie Miles, both live in Santa Ana. We have lived in Santa Ana for over 14 years and love this community. We are very pleased by the decision to reduce the affordable housing fee to $10 for existing projects and $5 for future projects. We recommend that the Council and City staff carefully listen to the companies that will develop this housing in Santa Ana to determine whether reducing the fee to $5 per SF may further spur the creation of new housing in our city in this time of economic uncertainty. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. The cost of creating housing in communities that mandate union labor are far higher than those that do not include such a mandate. We are in a housing crisis as well as an economic crisis. Please put our citizen's need for new housing Bust and keep the cost of new housing as it is, and do not approve any mandate for union labor. Thank you, Evan Miles Flores, Dora From: Mary Whitenack <ulcmarybeth@aol.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:41 PM To: eComment Subject: BIA Member Call to Action - Santa Ana Inclusionary Zoning Dear Mayor and City Council, My name is Mary Whitenack, and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the city. As a member of the Building Industry Association and a resident of Santa Ana, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Mary Whitenack DRY UTILITY CONSULTING AND DESIGN SERVICES WHITENACK CONSULTING INC. 1404 North Tustin Avenue, Unit B-1 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: 951-232-6021 Facsimile: 714-543-0919 Email: utilitiescons@yahoo.com t Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:18 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: Affordable Housing Fee-Tom's Truck Center From: slheidler@aol.com [mailto:slheidler@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 5:06 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Cc: kcheidler@ttruck.com Subject: Affordable Housing Fee-Tom's Truck Center Dear Miguel, This letter (e-mail) is concerning the upcoming City Council meeting that will address the affordable housing fee issue for the Tom's Truck Center Project. Tom's Truck Center and my family's history with you goes back a long way. My late husband, George, so enjoyed being with you and took great pleasure in your success and the positive changes in Santa Ana under your leadership. My son KC and I continue to support and take pride in you and the city. I am writing this to ask for your, and the Councils, support in reducing our Affordable Housing Fee. I would really like a zero fee as we have complied with every different zone change, environmental requirement and city request. As you know we wanted to rebuild Tom's Truck Center on the property at end, grd, and 4th Street, but the city felt the best use for the property would be to have housing there. We took several parcels of property from heavy industrial use, one parcel had an automobile crushing operation on it, to a clean environmentally safe building site. It has taken a great amount of our time and resources to get the property to a point where it meets the standards needed for housing. I feel that to impose the Affordable Housing fee on top of all the other cost we have incurred is extreme. I have recently learned that the Affordable Housing Fee to new builders is five dollars a foot, but because our plans were approved last year it would cost us ten dollars a foot. I really don't understand the reasoning for this. Thank you for your time and for working so hard for Santa Ana. I really wish George was here to work on this project with you, the two of you would have had a great working together on this. Sincerely' Shirlee Heidler Tom's Truck Center 714-335-2833 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:42 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Cynthia Diaz [maiIto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:30 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Cynthia Diaz cynthiadiaz72 (a)yahoo. com 1229 E Wilshire Ave Santa Ana , California 92707 z Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:44 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Mitzi German [maiIto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:44 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Mitzi German M itziger84(&g mai I.com 527 s birch Santa ana, California 92701 4 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:45 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Ryan Zinn [maiIto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 12:22 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Ryan Zinn rvanzinnC gmail.com 2042 Halladay Santa Ana, California 92707 2 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 1:46 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Rosa Hernandez [ma iIto: Rosa. Hernandez.344121456@p2a.co] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 9:50 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Rosa Hernandez 1805 Alona St Santa Ana, CA 92706 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:12 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Isabelle Lopez [ma iIto: Isabel le. Lopez.343954534@p2a.co] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:33 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Isabelle Lopez 702 S Raitt St Santa Ana, CA 92704 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:13 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Elizabeth Rivera [ma iIto: Elizabeth. Rivera.344078392@p2a.co] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:33 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Elizabeth Rivera 1371 Sycamore Ave Tustin, CA 92780 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:13 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Joyce Hezekiah [mailto:Joyce.Hezekiah.344051887@p2a.co] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:33 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Joyce Hezekiah 2947 N Bristol St Tacoma, WA 98407 10 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:13 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Zaira Cossio[mailto:Zaira.Cossio.344023121@p2a.co] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:33 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Zaira Cossio 510 Mortimer St Santa Ana, CA 92701 11 Flores, Dora From: Hilda Ortiz <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:48 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Hilda Ortiz hildm.ortiz@gmail.com 1054 Cabrillo Park Dr A Santa Ana , California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Johnathan Hernandez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:48 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Johnathan Hernandez hernadezjohnathan2@gmaii.com 714 N. Raitt St Santa Ana , California 92703 Flores, Dora From: Rocio P. Guzman <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:41 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Rocio P. Guzman paredesrg.24@gmail.com 805 S Minnie St. Apto. #13 Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Flor Tena <FBTENA@GMAIL.COM> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:32 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Flor Tena FBTENA@GMAIL.COM 2015 VALENCIA ST Santa Ana, California 92706 Flores, Dora From: Norma Pacindo <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:29 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Norma Pacindo npacindo@gmail.com 2626 S Rosewood Santa ana, California 92707 10 Flores, Dora From: Juan Gonzalez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:16 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Juan Gonzalez juangonzalez115@gmail.com 1708 S Parton St Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Maria Lorena Garcia <mlcrl7@msn.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:06 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad p6blica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Maria Lorena Garcia mlcr17@msn.com 914 w Pomona st Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Sara Guerrero <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:04 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Sara Guerrero guerrero.sara@gmail.com 216 E Pomona St Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Nancy Mejia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:57 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. As a property owner and concerned citizen of Santa Ana, I strongly believe that creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Nancy Mejia nnc.mejia@gmail.com 2030 E SANTA CLARA AVE, G-2 SANTA ANA, California 92705-7860 Orozco, Norma From: Maria Zacarias <mdzacari@uci.edu> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:29 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Maria Zacarias mdzacari@uci.edu 506 S Halladay St Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Tish Leon <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:29 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Tish Leon lety.leon1951 @gmail.com 700 W. 3rd. St A208 Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Marlene Buitron <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:26 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Marlene Buitron malene.buitron89@gmaii.com 1408 W. 2nd St Santa Ana, California 92703 Orozco, Norma From: Isuri Ramos <isurir@kennedycommission.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Isuri Ramos isurir@kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Avenue, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92614 Orozco, Norma From: Benjamin R. Vazquez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:23 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Benjamin R. Vazquez benjaminemail@hotmail.com 706 S Van Ness SANTA ANA, California 92701 10 Orozco, Norma From: Laura Pantoja <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:14 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. 11 Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Laura Pantoja pantojal@yahoo.com 515 N Townsend Santa Ana, California 92703 12 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:13 PM To: eComment_Forwarding Subject: FW: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee From: Terri Corprew[mailto:Terri.Corprew.343937722@p2a.co] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 7:33 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: I Support Reducing the IZ Fee Dear Councilmember Miguel Pulido Since the 2015 increase of the inclusionary zoning ordinance, not one housing permit has been pulled under the current policy, yet thousands of units have been approved - meaning NO new affordable housing dollars. We will not create new affordable and attainable housing unless we reduce burdensome regulations and get Santa Ana back to work. I support a flat $5 inclusionary zoning fee, especially for projects so close to construction. Regards, Terri Corprew PO Box 25804 Santa Ana, CA 92799 Orozco, Norma From: Angela Meyer <angelarwilson82@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:39 PM To: eComment Subject: 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT Dear Mayor and City Council, My name is Angela Meyer, a resident of the City of Santa Ana and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a resident of the City of Santa Ana, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you , Angela Meyer 1909 Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana Orozco, Norma From: Isabelle Lopez <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:40 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Isabelle Lopez isabelielopez7O28@gmaii.com 702 S Raitt St Apt 8 Santa Ana . California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Isabelle Lopez <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:38 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Isabelle Lopez isabelielopez7O28@gmaii.com 702 S Raitt St Apt 8 Santa Ana . California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Jose Rea <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:21 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Jose Rea josejrea@gmail.com 1201 S. Halladay St. Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Michelle Watson <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:30 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Michelle Watson frogladymichelle@yahoo.com 1201 Fairhaven Avenue Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Margot Diaz <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:22 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Margot Diaz margotdiaz342@gmaii.com 1022 w. Highland Santa Ana,Ca., California 92703 10 Orozco, Norma From: Rafael Orozco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:05 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 11 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Rafael Orozco tucomp@gmail.com 926 s main st Santa ana, California 92701 12 Orozco, Norma From: Rosario Galeas <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 11:07 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. 13 Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Rosario Galeas charis119@hotmail.com 1301 S. Standard Ave. Apt. A Santa Ana . California 92707 14 Orozco, Norma From: Elisa Olivares <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 11:05 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 15 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Elisa Olivares elisaolivares27@gmail.com 3205 Ramona Drive Santa Ana . California 92707 16 Orozco, Norma From: Luis Ramirez <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 11:01 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 17 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Luis Ramirez luismxinus@yahoo.com 1404 W 9th st Santa Ana, California 92703 18 Orozco, Norma From: Jessie Lopez <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:12 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 19 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Jessie Lopez ejeslopz@gmail.com 1111 E Santa Ana SANTA ANA, California 92701 20 Orozco, Norma From: Denise Sanchez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 9:23 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing. While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 21 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Denise Sanchez imdenisebarros@gmail.com 2129 W. 12th St. Santa Ana, California 92703 22 Orozco, Norma From: Jose Bahena <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:30 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 23 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Jose Bahena josebahena11 @outlook.com 810 n minter st Santa ana, California 92701 24 Orozco, Norma From: Leonel Flores <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:25 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 25 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Leonel Flores leonel.flores40@yahoo.com 1431 S Orange Ave Santa Ana, California 92707 26 Orozco, Norma From: Rosalia Vargas V. <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 5:16 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad p6blica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. 27 Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Rosalia Vargas V. varvila.6@gmail.com 2417 Marty Ln SANTA ANA, California 92706 28 Orozco, Norma From: Yadi Diaz <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 7:43 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. 29 Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Yadi Diaz yaninadiaz417@gmail.com Po box 1634 Santa ana ca, California 92702 30 Orozco, Norma From: Grace Bentley <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 7:18 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 31 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Grace Bentley unexpected. noise@gmail.com 2243 E Santa Clara Ave Santa Ana, California 92705 32 Orozco, Norma From: Steve Olesen <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 6:36 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 33 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Steve Olesen vsolesenl4@gmaii.com 1511 La Bonita Santa Ana . California 92703 34 Orozco, Norma From: Socorro Juarez <socorrojuatez@59yahoo.cim> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 6:25 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. 35 Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Socorro Juarez socorroj uatez@59yahoo.ci m 1st st Santaana, California 92701 36 Orozco, Norma From: Tanya Navarro <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 6:21 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 37 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Tanya Navarro tinytanya7@yahoo.com 1345 s Broadway Santa Ana . California 92707 38 Orozco, Norma From: leeleeboots@gmail.com <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 5:39 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 39 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. leeleeboots@gmail.com 2425 N Bush St Santa Ana. California 92706 40 Orozco, Norma From: Jacqueline Tran <jackie.tran@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 5:29 PM To: eComment Subject: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Vote Dear Santa Ana City Council members, As a community member who works in partnership with many organizations and residents in Santa Ana, I would like to strongly urge you to vote against amendments that will weaken the Housing Opportunities Ordinance (HOO) and will hurt Santa Ana residents. I ask that you: Maintain the Affordable Housing In Lieu Fee at $15 a square foot; The HOO should be a City wide planning ordinance that applies to housing development; The HOO should continue to prioritize new affordable housing construction to increase the supply of affordable housing units in Santa Ana; and The HOO Housing funds should only be used to create new affordable housing. Affordable quality housing is difficult enough for residents in Santa Ana. In these challenging times, policy decisions should not be made that further negatively impact residents for future years. Please consider voting against the proposed amendments to the HOO, it is not in the best interest of the hard working residents of Santa Ana. Please support our residents and families. Respectfully, Jacqueline Tran, DrPH, MPH Ills Ills ills LEGACY PARTNERS August 17, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido Rental Real Estate Santa Ana City Council 20 Civic Center Plaza Property Santa Ana, CA 92701 Management Marketing Re: Item 75B. PUBLIC HEARING- ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Services NO. 2020-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE Corporate HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO Services THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ions DeveloAcquis'tpmenti Dear Mayor Pulido and Honorable Council Members, Design Services As you may know, our proposed multifamily project at 651 W. Sunflower in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana was unanimously approved by both Planning Commission Construction Management and City Council last summer. We had planned to close on the land with the Sound Church, pull permits and start construction on the project in May until the COVID crisis Financial Services caused our financial partner to put the project on hold. Ownership The COVID crisis has caused serious economic issues in the apartment industry and have driven rents 10%-15% and values down by 5%to 10%. Our financial partner is committed to close on the land and forward with the Sunflower project at this time, if we can get the costs down to make the underwriting work based upon current economics. As you also know, the Planning Commission recently discussed the merits of applying the $5 per square foot fee to entitled protects since it would serve as a true stimulus to projects that are otherwise ready to go during the most difficult time related to the financial fall -out of the COVID 19 Crisis. A $5 per square foot fee applying to Sunflower would have a direct impact on the Sunflower project and create an immediate construction start this Fall. The project would be a substantial investment in the City, resulting in immediate construction jobs (including a union labor component), and increased property taxes; all at a time in which it is most critically difficult and important. In fairness to all residential projects in the City, (both entitled and proposed), a flat $5 per square foot fee should be adopted to ensure continued housing for years to come. I also want to caution the City, mandating skilled/union labor "across the board" on multi- family projects in Santa Ana. We understand from firsthand experience that the increased costs (25%+) will render residential development totally infeasible and shut down construction in the City. With that said, the City has traditionally encouraged union labor on proposed projects and do consider their support when evaluating the merits of a proposed project. We serve as a good example of a project that worked with 5141 California Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92617 Legacy Partners • T.949930.6600 F.866260.1910 vmrmlegacypartners.com HIM labor and voluntarily entered into an agreement for limited elements of the project. PLEGACp However, the union component alone on Sunflower is costing the project an additional RTNE$1.2M+, which I believe warrants further consideration for the $5 per square foot flat fee. Rental Real Estate In addition to union jobs, local jobs, we are implementing a Responsible Contractor Property Program on the project as required by our JV Partner. The Responsible Contractor Management Program promotes contractors and subcontractors providing fair wages and training, in Marketing addition to Minority Owned and Women Owned Businesses. The project also provides Services other valuable community benefits to the Sandpointe neighborhood, the Santa Ana Corporate Unified School District and if approved at $5 per square foot will pay over $900,000 to the Services HOO Fund this year. Acquisitions & Development I appreciate your consideration. Design Services Sincerely, l^/' Construction / Management Timothy B n Senior Managing Director Financial Services Ownership 5141 California Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine, California 92617 Legacy Partners • T.949930.6600 F.866260.1910 www.legacypartners.com Rev. N. Adiel A. DePano Lead Pastor saumdeanpastor@gmail.com Rev. Ruben Esponda Spanish Language rubenesponda@gmail oarn Pastor David Kann Cambodian Language DKann7@gmaii.com Rev. Adel Torino Tagalog/English Language revtorino@yahoo.com Rev. Dr. Siosaia Tu'itahi Tongan Language stuitahi@hotmaii.com Cecil Arceo Director of Children's Ministry arceoceciib@gmaii.com Bri Uipi Youth Ministry Intern bnuipr123@gma# com David Jaimes Community Organizer sa umccomm uni ty@gmaiL com Kerry Wright Business Manager saumcbusiness@gmad com SA A ANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Multi -Cultural, Multi -Language Ministry 2121 North Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 542-2219; santaanaumcgrandsite@gmail.com; www.santaanaumc.com August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Santa Ana United Methodist Church is a Christ -centered community of people from many places and generations that unites to be God's hands and feet in Santa Ana. One of ourvalues is reaching others. We believe all people are of sacred worth and have purpose in service to God and God's people. We express love and care for those around us through means of social justice, acts of mercy, and ministries of compassion. We write this letter directly informed by this vision and value. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. Santa Ana United Methodist Church is proud to be in partnership with the city, county, and state in building Legacy Square at our downtown site —a 93-unit complex of affordable housing and retail! The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low-income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for most Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677%per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report). The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements • (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. • (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..." (sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92 • The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first-time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. 4�� Rev. N. Adiel A. DePano Lead Pastor Orozco, Norma From: Carrie McMullen <carrie.mcmullen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:31 PM To: eComment Subject: 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Dear Mayor and City Council, My name is Carrie McMullen, and I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled, and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic, and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15 dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a citizen of Santa Ana and a teacher in the same city, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on the housing industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Carrie McMullen Carrie McMullen 714-290-3515 "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more an important than any other." Abraham Lincoln Orozco, Norma From: Rosa Ramirez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:47 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y a"nos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Rosa Ramirez rosapoblet22@icioud.com 980 w Bishop st Santa Ana, California 92703 <https:Hul584542.ct.sendgrid.net/ss/o/sKxQ9Tusut-gXiwfMa I Ea Q/34f/igj FYto EQby4mjy FoVSb-w/ho. gif> Orozco, Norma From: Sergio Garcia <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 6:29 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y a"nos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Sergio Garcia susayaznic@gmail.com 1003 West Bishop Street, 21 Santa Ana, California 92703 <https:Hu 1584542.ct.sendgrid. net/ss/o/s KxQ9Tusut-gXiwfM a l Ea Q/34f/AgM 2 h W m M ROyA8 N c D5 QwOpw/ho.gif> Flores, Dora From: Patricia Cantero <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:13 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Patricia Cantero patriciacantero@yahoo.com 2137 Madiera Dr. Oceanside, California 92056 Flores, Dora From: John Olivier <jolivier@fuscoe.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:16 AM To: eComment Cc: cesarc@kennedycommission.org Subject: Inclusionary Housing - August 18th Council Meeting Dear City Council, I am concerned that the city of Santa Ana is considering backing off their position as a leader in providing a variety of housing options for the community. Please do the following: - Maintain the Affordable Housing In Lieu Fee at $15 a square foot - HOO should be a City wide planning ordinance that applies to housing development. (Proposal limits the ordinance applicability to ONLY projects requesting an increase in the density permitted by the General Plan) - HOD should continue to prioritize new affordable housing construction to increase the supply of affordable housing units in Santa Ana - HOD Housing funds should only be used to create new affordable housing Best regards, John Olivier North Orange County Resident since 1963 Admirer of Santa Ana's pro housing development approach Flores, Dora From: Teresa Saydak <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:49 AM To: eComment Subject: I oppose Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que por favor voten en contra de ellos. Como representantes de Ixs cuidadanxs de Santa Ana, tienen la responsabilidad de hacer to mejor para ellxs. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones econdmicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima econdmico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad pGblica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Teresa Saydak bubbasaydak@hotmail.com 2112 S Woodland place Santa Ana . California 92707 Flores, Dora From: Araceli Robles <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:37 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Araceli Robles aracelirobles714@gmail.com 313 E Pine St Santa Ana , California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Teresa Saydak <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:49 AM To: eComment Subject: I oppose Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que por favor voten en contra de ellos. Como representantes de Ixs cuidadanxs de Santa Ana, tienen la responsabilidad de hacer to mejor para ellxs. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones econdmicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima econdmico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad pGblica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Teresa Saydak bubbasaydak@hotmail.com 2112 S Woodland place Santa Ana . California 92707 Flores, Dora From: Marilynn Montano <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:56 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Marilynn Montano marilynnmontano@gmail.com 2514 W Mc Fadden Ave Santa Ana , California 92704 Flores, Dora From: Elisabeth Le Guin <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:18 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohiba que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permita que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Elisabeth Le Guin leguinelisabeth@gmail.com 2112 S Woodland PI Santa Ana, California 92707 Flores, Dora From: Juvelia charco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:47 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Juvelia charco Charcojuvelia@gmail.com 600 W.3rd St Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Juvelia charco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:35 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Juvelia charco Charcojuvelia@gmail.com 600 W.3rd St Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Nathaniel Greensides <mynci90@gmaii.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:21 AM To: eComment Subject: Public comment agenda item 75B Dear City Council, I am not in favor of reducing the HOO in -lieu fees. This is an attempt by big outside developers to not fund affordable housing in Santa Ana. Other cities with similar HOO-like ordinances have higher in lieu fees and developers actually pay these amounts. Please do not fall for the fake notion that current in -lieu fees are too high. Some big projects have sat dormant for five years apparently because the developer refuses to contribute to affordable housing in Santa Ana. This means to say that the developer would rather allow for more residents to be homeless and housing cost burdened than actually contribute to affordable housing in Santa Ana. Please do not approve this. Best regards, Nathaniel Greensides Flores, Dora From: Hilda Ortiz <hortiz@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:35 AM To: eComment Subject: Item 7513- Housing Opportunity Amendments- Oppose Attachments: Item75B_Oppose_LHA.pdf Hello, Please see the attached letter on behalf of Latino Health Access in opposition to Item 75B of today's city council meeting agenda. Thank you, Hilda Ortiz Policy Coordinator Latino Health Access hortizklatinohealthaccess. org HIPAA Notification: The information contained in this email may be privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure (Federal Confidentiality Laws 42 CFR, Part 2). The information contained herein is intended to be for the addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the content of this message (including attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you believe to have received this electronic message in error, please notify the sender immediately via email and delete/destroy the original message and all its attachments. August 18, 2020 LATIN O Mayor Pulido and City Council Members A HEALTH City of Santa Ana A{ ` CCF55 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 450 West Fourth Street Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756- AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance Suite 130 and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: 714-542-7792 Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Fax: 714-542-4853 latinohealthoccess.org Latino Health Access works in partnership with the community of Santa Ana to improve health and the societal factors that impact wellness. We have been focusing on the issue of housing for over 5 years, and specifically tenant's rights, understanding that tenants are most negatively impacted by housing conditions that the City has been making progress on. The Housing Opportunity Ordinance has been one of the longest strides toward housing equity that the city has made and we therefore strongly oppose the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that the City preserve its HOO as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing, there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its most vulnerable residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hourto afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report). PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. —Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements • (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. • (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows forthe use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities: The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the H00 has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..." (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) • The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION • Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, America Bracho, MPH, CDE President & CEO PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Flores, Dora From: Jesus Santana <jesus@resilienceoc.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:59 PM To: eComment Subject: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Attachments: SEA Updated Letter of Opposition 8-18-20.pdf August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Sullivan En Accion (SEA) is a resident -led group striving towards housing justice by obtaining affordable and sustainable housing in the Sullivan Community, an area that includes apartments, condominiums, mobile homes and single-family homes in the city of Santa Ana, CA. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Jesus Santana Community Organizer Jesus Santana Community Organizer Pronouns (He, Him, His) Resilience Orange Cotmty 141E E 17th St. Suite too B, Santa Ana, CA 92705 www. resilienceoc. org Email: iesus0resilienceoc.ore Mt» THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE MESSAGE TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED Flores, Dora From: Adolfo Sierra <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 12:15 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Adolfo Sierra adolfosierra20l9@gmaii.com 516 E Occidental Street Santa Ana, California 92707 MADISON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7511: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Madison Park Neighborhood Association was established in 1987 as a vehicle for residents to strengthen neighborhood bonds and work collectively on neighborhood improvement issues (e.g., traffic mitigation, improving schools, etc.) of mutual interest. The aim of our work has been, and remains, supporting activities that increase personal health, enhance family well-being, and bolster neighborhood safety. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904 — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Adolfo Sierra Interim President MPNA ANq Healthy unities Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities 1505 E 17`h St, Suite 117, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PHONE: (714)617-8891 1 FAX: (714)647-0901 1 www.sa-bhc.org August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and city Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities (SABHC) is committed to addressing health inequities and improving opportunities for a healthy, thriving Santa Ana. SABHC understands that health is directly shaped by the circumstances in which people are born, raised, live, and work. Improving these circumstances is a collective responsibility and one that must be led by those directly affected. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cast ofHousing in 2020"Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents that are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the city's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements - (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The city must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments allow for Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that is needed urgently to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 20201 may result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the city. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund - (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities' There needs to be strong language in the ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs and any department or activity that is not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, law, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(])). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Pane 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana W • 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, THRIVE Santa Ana (THRIVE) is a non-profit community land trust that seeks to provide affordable housing, open space, and development that meets the needs of Santa Ana neighborhoods, especially for underserved families. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that the City of Santa Ana (City) preserve its HOO as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in the City. The City is a renter majority city and despite its progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for very low and low income housing, there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. THRIVE,SANTAANA PO BOX 1935, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 / THRIVESANTAANA@GMAIL.COM As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the City has seen increased production of affordable housing, there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the State of California. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the City's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two - bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report). The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the City's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the HOO and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: HOO Sec. 41-1904. - Options to satisfy. Inclusionary requirements • (c) (1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. • (c) (2) (ii) The proposed amendments allow for Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that is needed urgently to create new affordable housing. THRIVE,SANTAANA PO BOX 1935, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 / THRIVESANTAANA@GMAIL.COM Providing this incentive until April 2021 may result in a loss of 33% of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. HOO Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a) (1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for"... one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities." The City needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well as prohibit the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..." (Sec. 41-1909. (a) (1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures -Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92)_ • The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use. Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. THRIVE,SANTAANA PO BOX 1935, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 / THRIVESANTAANA@GMAIL.COM We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. Community Land Trust Est. 2016 THRIVE,SANTAANA PO BOX 1935, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 / THRIVESANTAANA@GMAIL.COM Orozco, Norma From: Melissa Palmerin <palmerinmelissa@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:10 PM To: eComment Subject: items: 2013, 20D, 2213, 2513, 25E, 6013, 7513, 85A My name is Melissa Palmerin . I live in ward 6 and I oppose items 2013, 20D, 2513, 25E, 6013, 7513, and 85A. strongly oppose item 20B. This item reinforces the notion that the police dep� reformed. The $22,950 should go to those who are certified mental health spec This money should go to creating a department that will be first responders to calls, instead of the police. Police officers should not be arresting people or di situations with persons of disabilities, mental illness, or who suffer from substa I also, have a few questions for this item. It seems that training has already occ 1, 2019, based on the document provided . Do we have any data showing how 15 months, the training has made for people imprisoned or accused of crimes i facility or in contact with correctional staff, "safe" and "positive"? Has the city c past allocated funds for mental health training? Last question is, what other tr; provided to SAPID? 20D: For 20D, when googling the address provided it is a house. If the goal is to Avenue, why is the city acquiring houses? It's hard to believe people will be wil homes willingly without being forced by means of eminent domain or other tac oppose displacing families from their houses, in the name of bike lines, traffic s lights, and widening the street. 2213: June 16, 2020 this city council approved the purchase of 5 vehicles at the i because SAPID asked for them. Yet, no evidence was provided showing that the in fact needed. Now 2 months later, SAPID now wants to purchase a compact a for $352,653. To further militarize a department, that can be seen in police del nationally, as a way to suppress protestors rights to assemble should be condel Ana. I strongly oppose item 22B. t 2513a 1 oppose giving any property owned by Santa Ana to Mike Harrah or anyof further gentrify Santa Ana. There was one proposal for affordable housing, but assistance with funding. I would gladly have used tax payer dollars on affordabl than on vehicles for police. The proposed use of this land will be for the constrk boutique hotel. We do not need hotels in Santa Ana, when residents can barely purchase a house. Where many lack livable wages, housing security, or food s+ could use this land as a community center, as many have called for. 2014 therE from Taller San Jose, who proposed a neighborhood fitness and wellness cente provide job training for residents. How is it that you all preach the need for a =_ Santa Ana, yet fail to negotiate an affordable way to build youth community cE housing, or a wellness center that were proposed? What contributes to Santa E homelessness, and substance abuse is the lack of programs, centers, resources, housing, and a livable wages that will provide residents with the means to thriv gentrification, industrialization, lack of resources, lack of programs, and displac residents is what the general plan, the budget, and the authorization of luxury sky rise buildings perpetuates. The continued notion that seeps from many me council is we need to keep or increase the funds to SAPID because of the behav of residence who are perceived to commit crimes, while turning a blind eye to 1 -This building has historic value. The land YMCA is built on was the first school I Ana, known as Central School, in the 1870s. It led to a dominoes effect and aft, Santa Ana College was build. The formation of YMCA in 1924 was an organizati foster physical, moral, intellectual, and spiritual development of young men. 4 National Register of Historic places, YMCA was catered for youth recreational a programs, special skills classes, leadership skills, high school youth and adult tr; place where different organizations came together to provide resources and pr residents of Santa Ana. YMCA provided inexpensive housing for low income re shelter program for the homeless, day care program, and so much more. This c centered the needs of the community, now 29 years later, after the closing of N still suffering from the lack of affordable housing, the rise in homelessness, unli lack of programs for the youth. Yet, instead of reinvigorating what was one the many residents it will be a hotel, in the name of profit. Tell me city council wha want to leave, in the History of Santa Ana? z 25E: My question to this, is what services are the cause of the increase? Is ther parking violations, if so where is the data? It is evident from the 17.5% deductic increase requested, that 5erc❑ what was requested was beyond what is usuall, some concerns with the staff report. What kind of equipment are they being tr, they identifying themselves, and what is in their jurisdiction? I personally do n increase to parking enforcement services are needed. $705,553 is a lot of mono should not be spend on parking ambassadors, parking enforcement superior, vi and other nonessential task. I oppose item 25E. 60B --> I do not think we should limit the youth commission to only middle sch� school students. When I was in middle and high school, rarely anyone knew of let alone the Youth Commission. Many people, including myself, learn about th while we are attending a college and have experienced the lack of youth progrr requirements right now to be reasonable because it allows a variety of percept age groups, who have or are currently experiencing the needs of the youth. Ho like to see schools educating students on the city council nd ways to get involy put an emphasis on youth participation in the commission, we should have a rc from each high school and if possible each middle school. 3 75B:Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) oppose 75B, the logic behind this item is not built on the lived experiences of need affordable housing. By decreasing the fee that would incentives the const affordable housing, OPPOSES THE VERY REASON WHY WE NEED THE FEE. This r people to get their building permit, but will not impose pressure to build afford fiscal impacts show that be reducing the in -lieu fee by two thirds $6.6 million v by applying the $15 fee for the Inclusionary Housing fund. Section 1 A states th a deficit in needed housing, yet there is difficulty in supplying these housing re lies in the lack of urgency we experience within the local, state, and federal goo the need of housing for people of color and low income people. We know mass affordable housing is capable, one just needs learn about the dejure segregatia occurring in the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century , to see hov especially the Black community, have been pushed into dense populations, wit resources, criminalized, forced to partake in drugs and violence, and with high of which were sanctioned by local, state, and federal government. Another inc be voting on taking out is the density bonus. I have been doing some research bonus is a state mandate, if developers meet the requirements their entitled tc bonus. Therefore, I do not see why we would be taking it out. To take a way ar would entice developers to create more affordable housing contradict the miss committee. In regards to the use of inclusionary Housing FUND to pay for one especially with ambiguous wording like quality of life and safety issues, I find cc measure X, we had the same wording, public safety and majority of those fund: the council wants to use the fund for these programs, there needs to be in wor the programs will have any affiliation with law enforcement. Lastly, when convi nonresidential property into multifamily rental units this I assume includes indL want to make sure when the construction of these housing are taking place the neighborhoods, overly populated neighborhoods because this will exacerbate t people already residing in those areas more. That affordable housing be include are near markets, transits, jobs, and schools. That we include affordable housi the urban neighborhoods such as Triada at the Station . We need to make surf housing are in thriving communities, not in industrialized areas, not where ther concentration of pollutants. We need to incentives more tenants to accept sec Like I emailed all of you, the opportunity gap is widening in Santa Ana because centering the people's needs enough. Irvine has the most affordable housing in most open space. Like Ibram Kendi said Individual behavior shapes the success 4 Prop 85A: As I have said to this city council through emails, The problem is not criminalized or are perceived as criminals, it's the racist policies put in place, I income POC to act in a manner that is perceived criminal, to those who have i or thrive in a capitalistic country. This city council seems to have a revised or d of the history of the criminal legal system. One just needs to see how corrupt o department to see how those with power, never are held accountable. Sheriffs committing felonies and yet the DA fails to prosecute them. Yet, when it comes poverty, with lack of resources, heightened presence of officers, without a lival systematically oppressed, we are demanded to be vehicles of society. If not, we a system that was created to exploit low income people of color for centuries. I color are following the law, many are still convicted because our skin is seen as show how this will effect Santa Ana we can look at OC Jails. Within OC jails. Sat highest percentage when looking at home cities. What you all will be endorsing targets people of color and low income people at staggering rates. Within OCjr account for 54% of the people behind bars, but only 34% of the population. For make up 9% behind bars, but only 1.5% of the population. Almost half of the pc who are mentally ill. And many in the OC jails, are people who are accused of c based on A13109. To endorse prop 20, according to a report of Center of Juvenil Justice, will impose millions of dollars of costs on taxpayers and our communit prisons and jails. Interrupt California's record law rate of crime by potentially d from social programs and community based services. Most importantly, you wi and communities who only crime is not being rich enough or light enough to pr capitalist white patriarchal society. We should instead be endorsing prop 17, th were formally incarcerated the right to vote. In Orange County, 59% of Latina F to vote. 9% of Black people lost the right to vote. When hearing the stories of t incarcerated, you can hear how policymakers just like you all, failed them. How failed them. How while in jail or prison, they worked hard to rehabilitate them confinements that tortured them. We have centuries of racist policies that have the fabric of the American flag. So much so, that many believe mass incarcerati liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, attainable. But just like when that was wr BBIPOC. And now 244 years later, it still excludes us. Prop 20 is a racist policy tl of color and low income people the most. We are not inferior, we are not crimi just like you, who do not have the privilege that money and whiteness bequest prop 20, is to support the very fabric, that denies us equity. Vote no on prop 2C 171 s Orozco, Norma From: Alison Prior <acprior@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment item 75B Please DO NOT adopt the ordinance amending the SA municipal code pertaining to HOO. Reducing the in -lieu of fee will drastically reduce affordable housing funds. The designation of affordable housing and/or these funds are especially important in the COVID world we're living in now and the one we'll be progressing into for many years. It is true that development can bring money into the city, but it shouldn't be at the expense of the people who can already barely afford to live there. Leave the code as it is. Alison Prior Orozco, Norma From: Hairo Cortes <hairo@chispaoc.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, On behalf of Chispa I am writing to oppose Agenda Item 75B which relates to amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 8o letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August grd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,4o9 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two - bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2o2o" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 4i-ioo4. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(i) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 4i-i000. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states,"Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..." (Sec. 41-1909• (a)(1))• Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 7.rB 92) The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Hairo Cortes Executive Director I Chispa e: hairo(&chispaoc.org c: 657.272.3475 t: (a)HCortesc)6 1505 E 171h Street, Suite 117 Santa Ana, CA 92705 organization. C hispa Confidentiality Notice: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication- E-mail: hairo@chispaoc.org Orozco, Norma From: Ugochi Nicholson <unicholson@publiclawcenter.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Opposition - Item 75B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 to Update the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Attachments: Opposition Letter Item 7513- Zoning Ord. Amendment No. 2020-03 .pdf Good afternoon, Madam City Clerk, With reference to the attached letter of opposition to Item 75B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 to Update the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Sincerely, Public Law Center Ugochi L. 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PUBLIC LAWCENTER PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW INCOME RESIDENTS August 18, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido and Honorable Members of the Santa Ana City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Opposition — Item 75B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 to Update the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Dear Mayor Pulido and Honorable Members of the Santa Ana City Council: The Public Law Center is a non-profit pro bono law firm in Orange County that provides access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Our practice includes providing representation to low-income families in housing -related matters, preventing homelessness, and advocating for affordable and inclusionary housing. We write to express our strong opposition to amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("HOO") as set forth in proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 (the "Amendment") because it is the wrong time to amend the HOO. As the City Council is aware, the nation is in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in the death of close to two hundred thousand Americans and millions of cases nationwide. The City of Santa Ana represents one of the hot spots of the Coronavirus outbreak as the pandemic has disproportionately affected Black and Latinx residents.' Further, the sudden economic loss of many in the City of Santa Ana due to the Coronavirus has exposed the need to provide access to affordable housing opportunities, particularly for those in need of extremely low- and very low-income housing. During these unprecedented times when people are being asked to stay home, it is important to keep the HOO in its current form, which the City of Santa Ana established to promote the provision of affordable housing within the City of Santa Ana to keep creating the homes we need. We have previously written the City Council and informed the Councilmembers of our opposition to efforts to weaken the HOO, which have come largely from developers who alleged that the inclusionary requirements and in -lieu fee requirements were stifling. Developers made this allegation notwithstanding the City of Santa Ana amending the HOO in 2015 to make the inclusionary requirements more predictable for housing developers and to increase affordable housing production in conjunction with new market rate housing development. Most recently, we expressed our concerns on the proposed HOO amendments to the Planning Commission. We have attached true and correct copies of the opposition letters we ' Santa Ana and Anaheim Residents Are Gelding Hit with Coronavirus at far higher rates than other D.C. Cities, available at https://voiceofoe.org/2020/06/santa-ana-and-anaheim-residents-are-getting-hit-with-corofiavirus-at-far- higher-rates-than-other-oc-cities/ (last visited on August 1, 2020). 601 Civic Center Drive West • Santa Ana. CA W701-4007 l71 a1 Sal _1 n1n aav rai4� c4t_ci co Letter to the City Council RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 18, 2020 previously sent to the City Council and the Planning Commission to this letter as Exhibits 1 to 3, respectively. As a primary concern, the proposed action to amend the HOO is inconsistent with the General Plan Housing Element for the City of Santa Ana because it directly contravenes the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Program (Program 29) identified in Santa Ana's 2014-2021 Housing Element and it results in the constructive elimination of the program. The HOO program specifically states that "[t]he inclusionary requirement is triggered by: a request to increase the permitted density above that permitted in the zone, conversion of commercial or industrial land to residential uses, conversion of rental units to condominiums, and various other conditions." The proposed amendment would only require the inclusion of affordable units where a General Plan amendment is required for the proposed development. This requirement is far more onerous and much less likely to occur than the circumstances triggering the HOO that are identified in the Housing Element, especially in light of the City's proposed General Plan and Land Use Element updates. Additionally, with the current proposed changes to the General Plan and Land Use Element, it is unlikely that residential housing developers will have any need to request an amendment to the General Plan because of the high densities proposed in the updates. Under the proposed updates, hundreds of previously non-residential acres in Santa Ana will now be allowed to have 20, 30 and 40 dwelling units per acre with hundreds more being amended to now allow 90 and even 125 dwelling units per acre. Since most of these new high -density residential opportunities in the General Plan update are not currently zoned for that use, any development wishing to take advantage of these attractive densities would have triggered the HOO because they would have required a zone change or a conversion from commercial or industrial land to residential use. However, with this proposed Amendment to the HOO, none of those potential projects would be required to include affordable units or pay in lieu fees, as they would not require a General Plan amendment after the proposed updates. Further, it is unlikely that any proposed development in the Focus Areas of the proposed General Plan updates would seek an additional increase in density because the densities allowed in the updates are already so high. It is also unlikely that there would be many, if any, high density residential projects outside of the Focus Areas because of the attractiveness of these areas with the extremely high densities offered in the General Plan amendments. By changing the HOO to only apply in the case of projects requesting a General Plan amendment while simultaneously eliminating the likelihood of any future need for General Plan amendments in high -density residential projects, the Amendment will constructively eliminate the HOO, a program required under its Housing Element. Likewise, it concerns us that the Amendment seeks to propose to substantially reduce the in - lieu fee altogether for proposed projects that fall under the HOO from fifteen to five dollars per square foot. Further, the Amendment proposes to reduce the applicability of the HOO to developments with 20 units or more, which was not previously the case 2 To reduce in -lieu fees when we are in the midst of one of the worst affordable housing crisis on record endangers the purpose of the HOO: to ensure that new development includes affordable housing units. Indeed, in prior years, the City of Santa Ana has used the in -lieu fees generated through the HOO to develop affordable housing projects in the City of Santa Ana, such as the First Street z Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend. No. 2020-03, §41-1901(c). 601 Civic Center Drive w.-,t • santa An, C,C7 Letter to the City Council RF,: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03, August 18, 2020 Apartments. The First Street Apartments are 69 affordable housing units that the City of Santa Ana developed with the transfer of $10 million dollars of in -lieu fees from Heritage Village LLC. Likewise, the Amendment's proposed action to move the timeline of the H00 to approximately April 2021, is equally problematic because we are approaching the 6th Cycle of the Housing Element where the Regional Housing Needs Allocation ("RHNA") will increase due to the rising need for affordable housing, which has been punctuated by a worsening homelessness crisis, statewide. Indeed, the City of Santa Ana will need to meet an increased need in affordable housing for those who live in low-income communities, and that should be met through the HOO. For the forthcoming 6t' Cycle of the Housing Element, SCAG proposes to increase the City of Santa Ana's RHNA number to include 583 very low-income units. Because the number of units exceed the RHNA under the current 51h Cycle of the Housing Element of 405 very low-income units, and the City of Santa Ana will need to accommodate 360 units of low- income housing, it is important that the City of Santa Ana keep its program to develop affordable housing, the HOO, strong. Thus, the HOO, as is, would promote the construction of new affordable housing units during what is certain to be a boon for those searching for development opportunities in the City of Santa Ana, which would help the City of Santa Ana meet its forthcoming increased RHNA obligation. Additionally, the City of Santa Ana proposes to eliminate density incentives that we see helping towards the goal of obtaining more affordable housing, something the City of Santa Ana will need with an increased RHNA obligation and the need for more low-income housing.3 Thus, amending the HOO as proposed will undoubtedly jeopardize these goals. It is no secret that there is a great need for affordable housing in the City of Santa Ana and the lack of an adequate supply is a barrier to livability. The City of Santa Ana made efforts to meet the affordable housing need with the HOO as a policy to help promote and ensure the development of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents. It is necessary that the City of Santa Ana continue to move forward in its efforts. The proposed Amendment to the HOO seeks to remove Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use and activity from the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures.4 The City Council must disapprove this amendment. As previously stated, the City of Santa Ana should explore ways to expand affordable housing opportunities for its residents, not reduce them, particularly amid the global pandemic of the Coronavirus, when shelter is a demonstrated need, particularly for the most vulnerable. In this regard, many advocates have used cooperative housing programs to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low- and moderate -income residents by retaining affordability even in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first- time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the types of organizations that have advocated for place -based strategies as a mechanism to stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. Accordingly, no justifying reason exists to remove a resource that the City of Santa Ana can use to increase the supply of affordable 'Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend No. 2020.03 §41-1901(a)(2). ' Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend. No, 2020-03, Staff Report, Amendments to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures (August 18, 2020), Ex_ 4, p. 7513-92. 601 Civic Center Drive West -Sant. Ana. CA 97701-4007 - 17141 C47-107n. Fo MAI a41-C1 C� Letter to the City Council RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 18, 2020 housing in the City of Santa Ana and that aligns with the purposes of the HOO, as we have set forth in this letter. As the Citv Council is aware, many of our clients are working families in the City of Santa Ana who are facing a housing affordability crisis and are in desperate need of safe, stable, and affordable places to live. In Santa Ana, there is a significant need to address and provide housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Families in the City of Santa Ana are extremely cash strapped and rent burdened, as many of them are severely overpaying, using over 50% of their limited income to pay for their housing costs. As residents struggle to find available and affordable housing in Santa Ana, rents have continually increased. In the City of Santa Ana, the 2020 average rent for a large rental complex was $1,982, which a three percent (3%) increase from the year before.' Furthermore, housing costs continue to skyrocket in California, as a resident in Orange County must now work an average of 3.3 jobs to afford fair -market rent.6 "fhe rents are far out -of -reach for many lower -income working families in the City of Santa Ana, and if they are priced out of Santa Ana, there are not many places they can relocate to in Orange County, as the County is becoming more and more unaffordable. Hence, to protect the low-income residents of the City of Santa Ana, particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic, the City Council should not amend the HOO as proposed. Moreover, there is a scarcity of quality affordable housing units in the City of Santa Ana. The HOO Amendment does not support the efforts by the City of Santa Ana to meet the Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, Objective No. 3.7 If the City Council votes to approve the Amendment, it will halt the development of diverse housing opportunities and it will not support efforts to improve livability in the City of Santa Ana, at a critical time for the City of Santa Ana's residents of lower -income means who are vulnerable due to devastating effects of the Coronavirus. Additionally, the proposed Amendment to the HOO undermines the efforts of the City of Santa Ana to accomplish Goal 2 of its current Housing Element, as follows: "A diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community."s The City of Santa Ana can only accomplish this goal with the funding created by the HOO and cutting that funding undermines the ability of the City of Santa Ana to accomplish this Housing Element goal. For these reasons, we urge the City Council to vote against approving the Amendment. https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ca/santa-ana/ (last visited on August 1, 2020). s Out of Reach 2020, National Low Income Housing Coalition https://reports.nlihc.org/sites/default/files/oor/files/reports/state/CA-2020-OOR.pdf (Califoniia) (last visited on August 1, 2020). 7 Santa Ana Strategic Plan, Goal 5, https://www.santa- ana.org/sites/default/files/Documents/CommunityHealthLivabilityEngageinentandSustainability,pdf (last visited on August 1, 2020). s City of Santa Ana Housing Element (2014-2021), Goal 2, p. 45. 601 Civic Crntrr nri,r W��t - sa.,ra an�, CA 977M TWO. 01es ce1-i nin. c..., r?, A� ZA, C, co Letter to the City Council RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 18, 2020 Should the City Council move forward with the Amendment, we would propose the following changes: 1. Remove the priority on acquisition and rehabilitation and amend Zoning Amendment No. 2020-03 to prioritize construction of new units. If the City Council declines to do this, amend the Zoning Amendment No. 2020-03 and jointly prioritize acquisition/rehabilitation and construction of new units to help address the housing crisis faced by residents in the City of Santa Ana who are in the lowest economic bracket and in need of affordable housing. 2. Where a rehabilitation project results in displacement of tenants, require the developer to pay relocation costs in line with the requirements of the California Relocation Assistance Act, Government Code section 7060 et set?. to ensure that the developer pays displaced tenants the proper amounts to relocate because of the displacing activity. 3. Expand the concessions under proposed section 41-1904.1, subdivision (b) to include the development of low-income units and a surrounding community benefit to ensure that the City of Santa Ana does not contribute to gentrification and deny fair housing opportunities to low-income communities or nonprofits, such as Community Land Trusts, from having the opportunity to purchase for sale units." 4. If the City Council proposes to move the timeline of the H00, amend that date to January 2021, given the devastating impacts of the Coronavirus on everyone, and in particular, those who are in lower -income economic brackets of the City of Santa Ana. Because of the sudden economic loss due to Coronavirus, the estimates are that approximately 43 million Americans are at risk of eviction." In California, an unprecedented number of renters in California, many of whom are people of Black and Latinx descent have expressed an extremely small to no confidence in their ability to pay rent to their landlords during this pandemic.12 Given these stunning statistics, the City of Santa Ana should continue to lead with a strong inclusionary ordinance and limit any movement in the timeline of the HOO to a short a period as possible to ensure the City of Santa Ana is able to provide affordable housing opportunity for its most vulnerable residents in need of affordable housing. 5. Retain programs that provide foreclosure and eviction prevention assistance. 6. Maintain cooperative housing programs. Sincerely, /s/ Richard M. Walker Senior Attorney, Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit /s/ Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney, Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend. No. 2020-03, §41-1906(c)(4). 10 See Gov. Code 8899.50 (AB 686), State AFFH; see also HCUs Final 2020 A[ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy- research/plans-reports/index. shtml#aifh " 43 million Americans at risk oj'eviction as reliefprograms and moratorium expire: "Its a nightmare" https://www.cbsnews.coin/news/eviction-moratorium-expired-coronavirus/ (last visited on July 31, 2020). i- These Californians are especially worried about paying rent during coronavirus. Is help coming? https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-governmenticapitol-alert/artic]e244568527.html (last visited July 31, 2020). (,Al r; ; r n,.;,,ewe... Q.„ - A. re 411111 nnm. mini CAI liar. c-_. "I" 'A' 1.11 EXHIBIT 1 LAW CENTER PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW INCOME RESIDENTS September 6, 2016 Mayor Miguel Pulido and Members of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Opposition — Amendment to Housing Opportunity Ordinance Dear Mayor Pulido and Membets of the City Council: The Public Law Center is a non-profit pro bono law firm in Orange County that provides access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Out practice includes providing representation to low-income families in housing -related matters, preventing homelessness, and advocating for affordable and inclusionary housing. We write to express our strong opposition to amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("HOO") as requested by the developer, Heritage Village, LLC. In February of 2016, the City Council made an impactful decision to rezone over 18 acres of land from light industrial to residential, allowing for the development of a 1,221 unit matket-rate development, the Heritage Village Project, and providing a significant windfall profit to Heritage Village, LLC. During the 2015 amendments negotiation to the HOO, pipeline projects such as the Heritage Village Project received incentives to a pay a reduced inclusionary housing in -lieu fee. At that time, the Heritage Village Project elected to receive the incentives and entitlements in full, in exchange for paying the reduced in -lieu fee. The Heritage Village Project committed to a very important community benefit, specifically the payment of nearly $10 million in inclusionary housing in -lieu fees. Heritage Village, LLC requested that its in -lieu fee be allocated to the First Street Apartments project. First Street Apartments seeks to build 69 affordable family units, and it depends on the Heritage Village Project's full payment of the $10 million in -lieu fees to help fund the First Street Apartments Project. The development of the First Street Apartments Project coincides with the development of the Heritage Village Project, thereby fast tracking the development of affordable housing in Santa Ana. These are 69 units of affordable housing that ate needed now; our community cannot afford to wait. As it currently stands, the HOO promotes the construction of new affordable housing units. It is no secret that there is a great need for affordable housing in the City and the lack of an adequate supply is a barrier to livability. The City has made efforts to meet the affordable housing need with the Housing Opportunity Ordinance as a policy to help promote and ensure the development of affordable housing for low- and vety-low income residents. It is necessary that the City continue to move forward in its efforts. The approval of Heritage Village, 601 Civic Center Drive West • Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 • (714) 541-1010 -Fax (714) 541-5157 Letter to Mayor Pulido and Members of the City- Council Re: Opposition — Amendment to Housing Opportunity Ordinance September 6, 2016 Page Two LLC's proposed amendment will be a setback and provide uncertainty for the future development of affordable housing. Many of out clients ate working families in Santa Ana that are facing a housing affordability crisis and are in desperate need of decent, affordable housing. In Santa Ana, there is a significant need to address and provide housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Families in our City are extremely rent burdened, as most of their limited income (over 50%) is used to pay for housing costs. As residents struggle to find available and affordable housing in Santa Ana, rents have continually increased. In the City, the 2016 average rent for a large rental complex was $1,786.00, which was a 3.7% increase from the year before.' These rents are far out -of -reach for many lower income working families in the City. There is a scarcity of quality affordable housing units in the city. Amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance does not support the City of Santa Ana's efforts to meet the Strategic Plan Goal No. 5 and Objective No. 3. If the Ordinance is amended it will not facilitate diverse housing opportunities and it will not support efforts to improve livability in Santa Ana. Amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance to allow For the phased payment of inclusionary housing in -lieu fees will affect all future affordable housing developments, not just the First Street Apartments, We urge the City Council to vote against approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2016 — 02. Sincerely, Ugochi Nicholson ' Tiny Spaces Not So Cheap.' Studios are O.C. 's Priciest Rentals, Orange County Register, April 19, 2016 601 Civic Center Drive West -Santa Ana, CA 927014002 - (7141 541-1010 -Fax (714) 541-5157 EXHIBIT 2 PUBLIC 0iLAWCENTER PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW INCOME RESIDENTS February 7, 2017 Mayor Miguel Pulido and Members of the City Council City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: First Street Apartments - 1440 E. First Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 City Council Item 80A, February 7, 2017 Dear Mayor Pulido and Members of the City Council: The Public Law Center ("PLC") is a non-profit pro bono law firm that provides access to justice for loin -income and vulnerable residents of Orange County. We represent low-income families in housing -related matters, many of whom reside in Santa Ana and are in great need of affordable housing. PLC is informed of AMCAL's affordable housing proposal located on First Street in the City of Santa Ana. We write to express out strong support for AMCAL's project, which is needed now more than ever. The housing affordability crisis in Santa Ana is worsening each year. Many Santa Ana residents cannot afford the home purchase prices or apartment rents, which are skyrocketing. These unaffordable costs are forcing families to live in overcrowded housing and substandard housing conditions. Lower income families are extremely rent burdened, as most of their income (over half] is used to pay for housing costs. Given the housing crisis, we need affordable housing to be developed immediately, and AMCU's project, First Street Apartments, is approved and ready to move forward. The rental units ate affordable to households earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income. Further, half of the project provides three- and four -bedroom units designed to accommodate larger families —a great need in the Santa Ana housing market. After two years of work, the First Street Apartments project is prepared to apply for tax credit financing next month and to break ground this year. PLC understands that AMCAL's proposal was approved last year by the City with unanimous support from the Planning Commission and City Council. First Street Apartments was approved by the City Council as a companion project to the Heritage development in order to meet the requirements of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("HOO"). As a result of the Heritage development receiving recent approval to pay the in -lieu fees required by the HOO in phases, First Street Apartments needs the funding it is requesting. The 601 Civic Center Drive West , Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 • (7141 541-1010 - Fax (714) 541-5157 Letter to Mayor Pulido and Members of the City Council Re: First Street Apartments - 1440 E. First Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 February 7, 2017 Page Two City's funding of $8.795 million ($2.6 million from The Heritage and $6.195 million from the City) is needed to make the First Street Apartments' tax credit application competitive for an award, similar to past projects funded by the City. Without the necessary funding from the City of Santa Ana, First Street Apartments cannot go forward. AMCAL's proposal will provide greatly needed, high -quality housing that is necessary to address Santa Ana's housing crisis. PLC asks you to act now in support of this important project. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Michelle Kim Staff Attorney 601 Civic Center Drive West -Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 - (7141 541-1010 . Pax (714) 541-5157 EXHIBIT 3 LAW CENTER PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW INCOME RESIDENTS August 3, 2020 Planning Commission City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza P.O. Box 1988, M31 Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 to Update The Housing Opportunity Ordinance Dear Honorable Members of the Planning Commission for the City of Santa Ana: The Public Law Center is a non-profit pro bono law firm in Orange County that provides access to justice for low-income and vulnerable residents. Our practice includes providing representation to low-income families in housing -related matters, preventing homelessness, and advocating for affordable and inclusionary housing. We write to express our strong opposition to amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("HOO") as set forth in proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 because it is the wrong time to amend the HOO. As the Planning Commission is aware, the nation is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in the death of thousands of Americans and millions of cases nationwide. The City of Santa Ana represents one of the hot spots of the Coronavirus outbreak as the pandemic has disproportionately affected Black and Latinx residents.' Further, the sudden economic loss of many in the City of Santa Ana due to the Coronavirus has exposed the need to provide access to affordable housing opportunities, particularly for those who are in need of extremely low- and very low-income housing. During these unprecedented times, it is important to keep the HOO in its current form, which the City of Santa Ana established to promote the provision of affordable housing within the City of Santa Ana. We have previously written the City Council and informed the Councilmembers of our opposition to efforts to weaken the HOO, which have come largely from developers who alleged that the inclusionary requirements and in -lieu fee requirements were stifling. Developers made this allegation notwithstanding the City of Santa Ana amending the H00 in 2015 to make the inclusionary requirements more predictable for (lousing developers and to increase affordable housing production in conjunction with new market rate housing development. We have attached true and correct copies of the opposition letters we previously sent to the City Council to this letter as Exhibits I and 2, respectively. ' Santa Ana and Anaheim Residents Are Getting Hit with Coronavirus at far higher rates than other O.C. Cities, available at https://voiceofoc.org/2020/06/santa-ana-and-anaheim-residents-are-getting-hit-with-coronavirus-at-far- higher-rates-than-other-oc-cities/ (last visited on August 1, 2020). 601 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 - (7141 541-1010 - Fax (714) 541-5157 Letter to the Planning Commission RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 3, 2020 It concerns us that the Planning Commission seeks to propose to substantially reduce the in -lieu fee altogether for proposed projects that fall under the HOO from fifteen to five dollars. Further, the City of Santa Ana proposes to reduce the applicability of the HOO to developments with 20 units or more, which was not previously the case.2 To reduce in -lieu fees when we are in the midst of one of the worst affordable housing crisis on record endangers the purpose of the HOO: to ensure that new development includes affordable housing units. Indeed, in prior years, the City of Santa Ana has used the in -lieu fees generated through the H00 to develop affordable housing projects in the City of Santa Ana, such as the First Street Apartments. The First Street Apartments are 69 affordable housing units that the City of Santa Ana developed with the transfer of $10 million dollars in in -lieu fees from Heritage Village LLC. Likewise, to delay the HOO until approximately April 2021 is equally problematic because we are approaching the 6th Cycle of the Housing Element where the Regional Housing Needs Allocation ("RHNA") will increase due to the rising need for affordable housing, which has been punctuated by a worsening homelessness crisis, statewide. The HOO, as is, would promote the construction of new affordable housing units during what is certain to be a boon for those searching for development opportunities in the City of Santa Ana, which would help the City of Santa Ana meet its forthcoming increased RHNA obligation. Additionally, the City of Santa Ana proposes to eliminate density incentives that we see helping towards to goal of obtaining more affordable housing, something the City of Santa Ana will need with an increased RHNA obligation and the need for more low-income housings Thus, amending the HOO as proposed will undoubtedly jeopardize these goals. It is no secret that there is a great need for affordable housing in the City of Santa Ana and the lack of an adequate supply is a barrier to livability. The City of Santa Ana made efforts to meet the affordable housing need with the HOO as a policy to help promote and ensure the development of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents. It is necessary that the City of Santa Ana continue to move forward in its efforts. Many of our clients are working families in the City of Santa Ana who are facing a housing affordability crisis and are in desperate need of safe, stable, and affordable places to live. In Santa Ana, there is a significant need to address and provide housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Families in the City of Santa Ana are extremely cash strapped and rent burdened, as many of them use their limited income (over 50%) to pay for their housing costs. As residents struggle to find available and affordable housing in Santa Ana, rents have continually increased. In the City of Santa Ana, the 2020 average rent for a large rental complex was $1,982, which a three percent (3%) increase from the year before.' Furthermore, housing costs continue to skyrocket in California, as a resident in Orange County must now work an average of 3.3 jobs to afford fair -market rent.5 The rents are far out -of -reach for many lower - income working families in the City of Santa Ana, and if they are priced out of Santa Ana, there are not many places they can relocate to in Orange County, as the County is becoming more and more unaffordable. Hence, to protect the low-income residents of the City of Santa Ana, particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Planning Commission should not amend the HOO as proposed. - Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend. No. 2020-03, y541-1901(c). ' Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend No. 2020-03 §41-1901(a)(2). d https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/ca/santa-ana/ (last visited on August 1, 2020). ' Out of Reach 2020, National Low Income Housing Coalition https://reparts.nlihe.org/sites/default/fites/oor/files/reports/state/CA-2020.00R.pdf (Califomia) (last visited on August 1, 2020). 601 Civic Center Drive West -Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 - 0141 541-1010. Fax (714) 541-5157 Letter to the Planting Commission RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 3, 2020 There is a scarcity of quality affordable housing units in the City of Santa Ana. Amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance does not support the efforts by the City of Santa Ana to meet the Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, Objective No. 3.6 If the Planning Commission votes to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03, it will halt the development of diverse housing opportunities and it will not support efforts to improve livability in the City of Santa Ana, at a critical time for the City of Santa Ana's residents of lower -income means who are vulnerable due to devastating effects of the Coronavirus. Moreover, the City of Santa Ana will need to meet an increased need in affordable housing for those who live in low-income communities, and that should be met through the HOO. For the forthcoming 6°i Cycle of the Housing Element, SCAG proposes to increase the City of Santa Ana's RHNA number to include 583 very -low income units. Because the number of units exceed the RHNA under the current 5" Cycle of the Housing Element of 405 very -low income units, and the City of Santa Ana will need to accommodate 360 units of low-income housing, it is important that the City of Santa Ana keep its program to develop affordable housing, the HOO, strong. Additionally, the proposed Amendment to the HOO undermines the efforts of the City of Santa Ana to accomplish Goal 2 of its current Housing Element, as follows: "A diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community.i7 The City can only accomplish this goal with the funding created by the HOO and cutting that funding undermines the City's ability to accomplish this Housing Element goal. For these reasons, we urge the Planning Commission to vote against approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. Should the Planning Commission move forward with the Zoning Amendment No. 2020-03, we would propose the following changes: 1. Remove the priority on acquisition and rehabilitation and amend Zoning Amendment No. 2020-03 to prioritize construction of new units. If the Planning Commission declines to do this, amend the Zoning Amendment No. 2020-03 and jointly prioritize acquisition/rehabilitation and construction of new units to help address the housing crisis faced by residents in the City of Santa Ana who are in the lowest economic bracket and in need of affordable housing. 2. Where a rehabilitation project results in displacement of tenants, require the developer to pay relocation costs in line with the requirements of the California Relocation Assistance Act, Government Code section 7060 el seq. to ensure that the developer pays displaced tenants the proper amounts to relocate because of the displacing activity! 3. Expand the concessions under proposed section 41-1904.1, subdivision (b) to include the development of low-income units and a surrounding community benefit to ensure that s Santa Ana Strategic Plan, Goal 5, August 1, 2020). City of Santa Ana Housing Element (2014-2021), Goal 2, p. 45. e Proposed Zoning Ord. Amend. No. 2020-03, §41-1906(c)(4). .pdf (last visited on 601 Civic Center Drive West -Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 - (714) 541-1010 • Fax (7141 541-5157 Letter to the Planning Commission RE: Opposition — Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. August 3, 2020 the City of Santa Ana does not contribute to gentrification and deny fair housing opportunities to low-income communities or nonprofits, such as Community Land Trusts, from having the opportunity to purchase for sale units.° 4. If the Planning Commission proposes to delay the date of the HOO, amend that delay date to January 2021, given the devastating impacts of the Coronavirus on everyone, and in particular, those who are in lower -income economic brackets of the City of Santa Ana. Because of the sudden economic loss due to Coronavirus, the estimates are that approximately 43M Americans are at risk of eviction.10 In California, an unprecedented number of renters in California, many of whom are people of Black and Latinx descent have expressed an extremely small to no confidence in their ability to pay rent to their landlords during this pandemic.11 Given these stunning statistics, the City of Santa Ana should continue to lead with a strong inclusionary ordinance and restart the H00 as soon as possible, in the event that the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council to delay the HOO. Sincerely, Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney, Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit See Gov. Code 8899.50 (AB 686), State AFFH; see also HCD's Final 2020 At https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy- research/plans-reports/index.shtml#ai fh 10 3 million Americans at risk of eviction as relief programs and inoratorizrm expire: "It's a nightmare" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eviction-moratorium-expired-coronavirus/ (last visited on July 31, 2020). " These Californians are especially worried about paying rent during coronavirus. Is help coming? https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article244568527.htm] (last visited July 31, 2020). 601 Civic Center Drive West • Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002 .(714) 541-1010 -Fax (714) 541-5157 Orozco, Norma From: Benjamin Juarez <benjaminjuarez@newsong.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:52 PM To: eComment Subject: "Item 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Attachments: Agenda Item 75B-.pdf Mayor Pulido Please see attached our letter in opposition to the proposed amendment to the housing opportunity ordinance. It is our hope that together we can continue to support the most vulnerable families in our city. Thank you so much in advance four your support and consideration. Benjamin Juarez Community relations mobilizer 714-472-0625 benjamin.juarez@newsong.net .�'J NEWSONG August 18, 2020 Newsong & Mix Academy 1010 W. 17�' Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Mayor Pulido and city Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Newsong and Mix Academy Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low-income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. Newsong I Mailing address: 910 W. 171 St., Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92706 1 T: 949-477-0700 .�'J NEWSONG The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701-zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents that are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the city's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The city must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments allow for Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that is needed urgently to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 20201 may result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the city. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities' There needs to be strong language in the ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs and any department or activity that is not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, `Monies Newsong I Mailing address: 910 W. 171 St., Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92706 1 T: 949-477-0700 .�Ij NEWSONG deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, Maribel Toan Benjamin Juarez Local/Global Pastor Community Relations and Community Mobilizer Newsong I Mailing address: 910 W. 171 St., Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92706 1 T: 949-477-0700 Orozco, Norma From: Claudia Perez <claudia@resilienceoc.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 2:58 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Attachments: ROC to City Council - Letter of Opposition for Proposed HOO Amendments.pdf Hello, Attached you will find Resilience OC's letter of opposition. Thank you! Best, Claudia Perez Executive Director Pronouns (She, Her, Hers) Resilience Oran a Count '6 la I I la.00 1415 E. 17th. St. Suite 100B, Santa Ana, Ca 92705 www.resilienceoc.org Email: claudiagresilienceoc.org THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 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Recognizing that families are an important support system that youth obtain all over the world, we strongly believe that families deserve to have comfortable, affordable, and secure housing. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate 1111111111111111111111111 1415 E 17TH STREET SUITE 100B. SANTA ANA, CA 92705 WWW.RESILIENCEOC.OR6 INFO®RESILIENCEOC.OR6 O©® RESILIENCEOC housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for `... one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1415 E 17TH STREET SUITE 100B. SANTA ANA, CA 92705 WWW.RESILIENCEOC.ORS INFO®RESILIENCEOC.ORG O©® RESILIENCEOC activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housingfund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Claudia Perez Executive Director Orange County United Way August 18, 2020 Santa Ana City Council 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 10012 Mitchell South 949.660.7600 Irvine, CA 92614 UnitedWayOC.org Re: OPPOSITION to Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Honorable Mayor and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, Orange County United Way is committed to improving opportunities for all community members. We envision an Orange County where every person receives a quality education, is financially stable, is healthy and thriving and has a place to call home. Housing affordability is a persistent and growing challenge throughout Orange County for families, veterans, seniors, and individuals as home and rent prices continue to climb. Households have to spend over 30% of their income on housing, and a growing number are spending more than 50% of their income on housing. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering from the impacts of housing costs and economic uncertainty. Orange County United Way writes to express our strong opposition to amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("H00") as proposed. Working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and it is crucial that Santa Ana preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (H00) as a policy for creating new affordable housing opportunities. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery from this pandemic. These amendments will compromise the city�s ability to reach its Housing Element goals and requirements in the upcoming Sixth Cycle Housing Element, and we urge the City Council to vote against them. Among others, a proposed amendment would reduce the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5. Santa Ana must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source, as the city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds. The proposed amendments allow for the use of inclusionary housing for'one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities'. Such an amendment goes against the purpose of the H00. Since its inception, the H00 has been clear in its language and purpose, in that it states "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply ofhousing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..." (Sec. 41- 1909. (a)(1)). For all of these reasons, Orange County United Way urges you to vote against the proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at michellemPunitedwayoc.org or 949-870-6090. Sincerely, ✓Illu[�� °rfy �`` Michelle Murphy, MSW Director, Public Affairs WE FIGHT FOR THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN ORANGE COUNTY. TALLER SAN JOSS .i■HOPE ■1BUILDERS ;Kennedy COMMISSION ` _ r Y 00PERACION SANTA kNA 1 `� ©n fl m i Orange C ounty National Hlllance on Mental Illness . rvelFiny r:.ouR. tLenn;np uvn. commurtffy ,y'� ction E MECCA P A F T N E R .5 H I P St Joseph Hospital MULTI-ETHNICof Orange CDIln{, OF COMMUNITY Y AGENCIESkBORAE"I r g '7 OF COMMUNIN AGENCIES August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, The Central Intersections Initiative is composed of multiple organizations that are working together to address the issues of Economic Development, Housing, and Mental Health. The goal of Intersections is to impact systemic change and determinants of health in Central Santa Ana and Stanton. The Central Intersections Initiative includes organizations that have worked alongside and in service of Santa Ana residents. As working families continue to face economic uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionaa Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these 3 funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(])). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, Central Orange County Intersections Initiative The Cambodian Family CRECE Cooperacion Santa Ana The Kennedy Commission Hope Builders Latino Health Access National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Orange County Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI) St. Joseph Hospital Vecindario Lacy en Accion (VeLA) *t COOPERACION SANTONA 1505 E 17th St. Suite 117, Santa Ana, Ca. 92701 August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Cooperacion Santa Ana supports community wealth building through the formation of a network of democratic, worker -owned businesses that provide for the needs of local residents. We support worker cooperatives through training, coaching and incubation and through policy changes that uplift an equitable, regenerative local economy in Santa Ana. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionaa Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. A�4_ 1`1� Ana Siria Urzua Pronouns: She/Her/Ella Cooperacion Santa Ana 1505 E 17th St. Ste 117, Santa Ana, Ca. 92705 Email:ana.urzua@cooperacionsantaana.org Cell: 714-335-1528 www.cooperacionsantaana.org As CLUE, we educate, organize, and mobilize the faith community to accompany workers and their families in their struggle for good jobs, dignity, and justice. C LU E b" August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members Clergy a laity united City of Santa Ana far Ecoronnic Justice 20 Civic Center Plaza Board of Directors Rabbi Dr. Aryeh Cohen Santa Ana, CA 92701 American Jewish University Chair Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Mary Stancavage Meditation Coalition Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Chair Derek Smith Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, UFCW 324 Treasurer As CLUE, we educate, organize, and mobilize the faith community to accompany Shakeel Syed American Muslims for Palestine workers and their families in their struggle for good jobs, dignity, and justice. Secretary Vivian Rothstein Santa Monica CLUE Committee Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Chair of Personnel Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Michael Soto Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning NUHW Chair of Development Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and Rev. Jim Conn organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand United Methodist Church (Ret.) that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the Rabbi Dr. Stephen J. Einstein ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Congregation B&nai Tzedek Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable Rev. Dr. saran Halverson- Cano housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our Fairview Community Church recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing Betty Hung, Esq. priority in Santa Ana. UCLA Labor Center Griselda Mariscal SEIU-UHW The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress Glynndana Shevlin towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for Disney Worker, UNITE HERE 11 very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is Bishop Mary Ann Swenson affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and United Methodist Church (Ret.) housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are Ali Tweini Teamsters Local 2010 decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to Rev. Gary Williams remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income Saint Mark Methodist Church households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic Staff uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Michelle Seyler, J.D. Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased Executive Director Jeremy Arnold production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above Program Director moderate housing with the cty's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being Rev. Rebecca Di exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the r Developmentt Director Rev. Juan Carlos Durruthy state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units Faith -Rooted Organizer are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. Lucero Garcia Faith -Rooted Organizer Ashley Gonzales The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs Faith -Rooted Organizer David Jaimes that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have Faith -Rooted Organizer been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic Pastor Cue ra climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the cty's most affordable zip Faith -Rooted Organizer Kevin Johnson code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Operations Manager Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Adam Overton Faith -Rooted Organizer Guillermo Torres Director of Immigration 464 Lucas Ave #202 • Los Angeles, CA 90017 • 213481 3740 • wvrvvrvv.cluejustice.org 9 Printed in-house Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements • (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. • (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) • The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, Lucero Garcia, Faith -Rooted Organizer, Santa Ana David Jaimes, Faith -Rooted Organizer, Orange County SANiA ANA ACTIVE Si0.FE15 August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, SAAS is a community -based coalition with the mission of cultivating diverse community participation in creating a safe and accessible environment for active transportation in Santa Ana. Formed in 2013, our vision is to empower residents to become engaged participants in the emerging active transportation movement in Santa Ana by hosting community events, workshops, and trainings; partnering with local organizations; and working directly with city officials. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate Santa Ana Active Streets 1 450 W 4th St, Ste 130, 1 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Tel. (657) 205-7306 1 www.saascoalition.org I info(d),saascoalition.ore �v V SANiA ANA ACTIVE Si0.FE15 housing with the city's 2,409 RIINA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements - (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or Santa Ana Active Streets 1 450 W 4th St, Ste 130, 1 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Tel. (657) 205-7306 1 www.saascoalition.org I info &,saascoalition.ore �V V SANiA ANA ACTIVE Si0.FE15 activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Kristopher Fortin Project Director Santa Ana Active Streets Santa Ana Active Streets 1 450 W 4th St, Ste 130, 1 Santa Ana, CA 92701 1 Tel. (657) 205-7306 1 www.saascoalition.org I info(d),saascoalition.ore August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, Vecindario Lacy en Acci6n (VeLA) is a group of residents from the Lacy neighborhood that have united to advocate for their community. The group includes: mothers, fathers, students, individuals with special abilities and community leaders that share the vision of improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and the city of Santa Ana. All with the purpose of creating more opportunities for families to succeed. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(I)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Sincerely, Vecindario Lacy en Accion (VeLA) Orozco, Norma From: David Jaimes <djaimes@cluejustice.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:22 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. David Jaimes djaimes@cluejustice.org 1601 W. MacArthur Blvd Santa Ana, California 92704 Orozco, Norma From: Ana Urzua <ana.urzua@cooperacionsantaana.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:22 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Ana Urzua ana.urzua@cooperacionsantaana.org 1505 E 17th Santa Ana, California 92707 Orozco, Norma From: Bethanee Velazquez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:24 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Bethanee Velazquez bethanee_av5@icloud.com 514 West Washington, Apt 104 Santa Ana, California 92706 Orozco, Norma From: Maria de Jesus Villanueva <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:28 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Maria de Jesus Villanueva marayavilla@gmail.com 514 West Washington, Apt 104 Santa Ana, California 92706 Orozco, Norma From: Jovanee Velazquez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:29 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Jovanee Velazquez sweetgemmz@gmaii.com 514 West Washington, Apt 104 Santa Ana, California 92706 10 Orozco, Norma From: Esmeralda Orozco <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:34 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 11 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Esmeralda Orozco esme.g.orozco12@icloud.com 617 N. Baker St Santa Ana . California 92703 12 Orozco, Norma From: Alexa Rodriguez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:37 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 13 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Alexa Rodriguez lovesloth11 @gmail.com 1409 North Ross Santa Ana . California 92706 14 Orozco, Norma From: Sean Drexler <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:38 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 15 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Sean Drexler drexler.sean@gmail.com 604 san michel drive north unit d Costa mesa, California 92627 16 Orozco, Norma From: Michelle Zuniga <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:40 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 17 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Michelle Zuniga mez.pace@gmail.com 2122 Verano PI Irvine, California 92617 18 Orozco, Norma From: Erika Alvarez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:43 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 19 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Erika Alvarez alvarezerika902@gmaii.com 615 S Euclid St Santa Ana . California 92704 20 Orozco, Norma From: Karen Rodriguez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:43 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 21 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Karen Rodriguez karenarodl895@gmaii.com 2617 S Fairview Santa ana, California 92704 22 Orozco, Norma From: Santiago Velazquez <426942@sausdlearns.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:45 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 23 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Santiago Velazquez 426942@sausdlearns.net 514 West Washington, Apt 104 Santa Ana, California 92706 24 Orozco, Norma From: Marisela Roman <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:51 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. 25 I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Marisela Roman mariselaromanp2@yahoo.com 1507 N. Durant St. Apartment 20 Santa Ana, California 92706 26 Orozco, Norma From: IDALIA RIOS <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:57 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures IDALIA RIOS idalia.rios2@gmail.com 512 N. Porter St. Apt. 214 Santa Ana, California 92701 Orozco, Norma From: Isuri Ramos <isurir@kennedycommission.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 3:57 PM To: eComment Cc: Hairo Cortes (hairo@chispaoc.org); Ruben Barreto (SABHC); vecindario.lacy.en.accion@gmail.com Subject: Item 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Hello, The following letter of opposition was submitted via petition by the residents listed before at the time of this email. Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. First Name Last Name Zip Code 1Yuriana Velasco 92707 2Elena Vilchis 92704 Waria Ruvalcaba 92704 4Gina Tiffany 92649 5 Donna Acevedo -Nelson 92805 6Ryan Zinn 92707 7Lorena Alvarez 92780 BVictor Gudiel 92703 9Melissa Guanzon 92701 lOKelly Kraus -Lee 92701 11Anacany Torres 92704 12Moises Villegas 92704 13CAROLYN TORRES 92703 14ThaiViet Phan 92704 15David Carbajal 92707 16Jessenya Reyes 92707 17jessica jimA©nez 92701 18Dorian Romero 92706 19Erica Gonzalez 92707 20Margarita Muniz 92701 21Luana RP 92707 22Monica Bermudez 92703 23Keila Villegas 92704 24Courtney Calderon 92706 25Luisa Lopez 92805 26Roxana Alvarez 92704 27Kala Gabler 11230 28Angie Gomez 92707 29Marytza Rubio 92701 30Vivianna Guzman 92703 31Giselle Isidro 92704 32Michaela Gonzalez Montaner 92606 33Brenda Moron 92704 34Darlene Herr 92707 35Esmeralda Ruiz 92707 36Martin Mares 92703 37Sarai Arpero 92701 38Berenise Lopez 92707 39 Hector Bustos 92707 40Margaret ayala 92707 41Liliana Mora 92704 42Hairo Cortes 92703 43Cecilia Rivas 92704 44Victoria Wood 92703 451'ernando Delgado 92705 46Ricardo Cachua 92704 47Emily Corona 92780 48Cynthia Alcaraz 92706 49Franklin Guevara 92703 50Melissa Palmerin 92707 51Michelle Reyes 92707 52Juan Gonzalez 92707 53Jessie Lopez 92701 54Crystal Anthony 92868 55Elaine Arriola 92707 56Oscar Martinez 92704 57Janet Garcia 92704 58Hector Arzola 92703 59Jessica Reyes 92703 60Omar Guzman 92707 61Ruby Osoria 92630 62Kendi Navarrete Campos 92703 63david rico 92704 Isuri S. Ramos The Kennedy Commission Policy Analyst August 18, 2020 Mayor Pulido and City Council Members City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, Ile Rise Up Willowick Coalition is comprised of residents from the City of Santa Ana ("the City"), the City of Garden Grove, and neighboring Orange County cities as well as local organizations whose goal is to ensure that the Willowick Golf Course site is developed to meet the needs of current local residents and their vision-- especially the most vulnerable such as, but not limited to, low income individuals, youth, and immigrant residents -- which includes deep affordable housing, parkland for active recreational use, and green space. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in the City. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the cty's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already existing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out ofReach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020"Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents that are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the city's residents with the greatest housing need. As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housinu Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — Options to satisfy Inclusionary requirements - (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The city must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. - (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments allow for Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that is needed urgently to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April20201 may result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the city. Housinu Opportunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund - (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities' There needs to be strong language in the ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs and any department or activity that is not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) - The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals or benefit the residents of Santa Ana. Sincerely, The Rise Up Willowick Coalition Orozco, Norma From: Maria Ceja <ceja.maria95@gmaii.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Subject: item 75b To the Mayor and City Council, I oppose item 75b. The Housing Opportunity Ordinance needs to remain intact; this ordinance incentivizes developers to create affordable housing in the midst of California's housing crisis. Now more than ever, Santa Ana needs affordable housing and regulations that do just that. Developers can in fact afford in -lieu fees and have admitted this in previous council meetings. This ordinance was put in place for valid reasons, and to honor the work that was put into this, keep it in place. Thank you, Maria Orozco, Norma From: Isuri Ramos <isurir@kennedycommission.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:00 PM To: eComment Cc: Hairo Cortes (hairo@chispaoc.org); Ruben Barreto (SABHC); vecindario.lacy.en.accion@gmail.com Subject: Item 7513: Housing Opportunity Ordinance Amendments Hello, The following letter of opposition was submitted via a petition by the residents listed below at the time this email was sent. Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que Ins ingresos estan bajando y Ins trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar Ins fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos Ins proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures first name last name zip_code 16enjamin R. Vazquez 92701 2Adriana Alvarez 92704 3Josefina Jimenez 92707 4Teresa Saydak 92707 5Laura Pantoja 92703 6Jehiely Perez 92707 7Jennifer Pedroza 92704 SAdela Montanez 92701 9Maricela Castro 92701 10 Nallely Enriquez 92701 11JosA© Rea 92707 12Yanely Matute 92701 13RocAo P.GuzmAin 92701 14Yadi Diaz 92702 15Araceli Robles 92701 16Elisabeth LeGuin 92707 17Juvelia charco 92701 18Jeannette Minakata 92701 19Rosalia VargasV. 92706 20Margot Diaz 92703 21Alejandra Damaso 92703 22Rosa RamArez 92703 23Sergio Garcia 92703 24Llanira Solis 92706 25Luis Cruz 92806 26Dulceney Hernandez 92706 27Norma Pacindo 92707 28Maria Lorena Garcia 92707 29Socorro JuAirez 92702 30Socorro JuAirez 92701 311rma Macias 92706 32Rosario Galeas 92707 33Patricia Cantero 92056 34Teodoro Mendoza 92704 35Adolfo Sierra 92707 36Elizabeth Martinez 92704 Isuri S. Ramos The Kennedy Commission Policy Analyst August 18, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido Honorable Councilmembers City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.kenn edycommission. org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 RE: Opposition — Item 75B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03 to Update the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for extremely, very low and low -families earning less than $25,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing policies that have led to the construction of new homes affordable and investments to improve quality of life for lower income working families. We write to express our strong opposition to amending the Housing Opportunity Ordinance ("HOO") as proposed in Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-03. As working families in Santa Ana continue to face economic and housing uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a policy for creating new affordable housing opportunities. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing units needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. Housing Need and Progress The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RENA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing it has not been enough to address the past deficits and growing needs for affordable housing based on the population's housing needs and incomes of residents in Santa Ana. As an example, according to the City's local data, 80 percent of Santa Ana renters are moderate, low and very low-income renters., Yet 'City of Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element 2014-2021, p. 14, January2014. the most significant increase of housing has been in the above moderate housing category. The City's above moderate allocation is 90 units for the current RHNA planning period. To date, the City has approved 2,409 above moderate income units. This means that the City has exceeded its's above moderate income RHNA allocation by 2,677 percent, per the City's RHNA Annual Progress Report submitted to the CA Department of Housing and Community Development 2 With above moderate average rents of $2000 - $4000 in these developments, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families3. Since 80% of renters in Santa Ana fall into the moderate, low and very low income category and 84 percent of residents hold low-income occupations that pay less than $53,500 per year, the majority of these new rental housing units are not available to address the housing needs of most working families in Santa Ana. 4 The need for affordable housing is now greater than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated housing and economic needs that were already impacting low income working families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing., This housing cost and wage is clearly out of reach for the majority of working families in Santa Ana. New Construction of affordable housing needs to continue to be a priority to address the housing needs of Santa Ana residents. Opposition to Proposed Amendments We have provided public comment and submitted letters to the City Council and informed the Councilmembers of our opposition to efforts to weaken the HOO. The proposed amendments are troubling as there has been no public participation or input on the proposed changes. These proposed changes are advanced by a Council Committee that has created these objectives in nonpublic meetings and has not share data or allowed public input. The proposal seems to advance a market rate housing agenda without considerations on the impacts of the proposed change on much needed affordable housing for Santa Ana residents. These proposals only incentivize additional new housing units with market rate rents and will not be affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the city's residents with the greatest housing need. Furthermore, these amendments will compromise the City's ability to reach its Housing Element goals and requirements in the upcoming 6m Cycle Housing Element. In addition, we believe that the City Council cannot make finding of consistency with its current Housing Element and General Plan policies and objectives. We urge the City Council to vote against these proposed amendments. The proposed changes to the HOO violate the Housing Element for the City of Santa Ana because it directly contravenes the Housing Opportunity Ordinance Program (Program 29) identified in Santa Ana's 2014-2021 Housing Element and it results in the constructive 2 City of Santa Ana Housing Element Progress Report 2019, April 2020 ' Rent survey of recent market rate developments - 7Le Marke, Essex Skyline and Broadstone Arden 4 City of Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element 2014-2021, p. 12 and 14, January 2014. ' National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing in 2020" Report. elimination of the program. The HOO program specifically states that "[t]he inclusionary requirement is triggered by: a request to increase the permitted density above that permitted in the zone, conversion of commercial or industrial land to residential uses, conversion of rental units to condominiums, and various other conditions." The proposed amendment would only require the inclusion of affordable units where a General Plan amendment is required. This requirement is far more onerous and much less likely to occur than the circumstances triggering the HOO that are identified in the Housing Element, especially in light of the City's proposed General Plan and Land Use Element updates that aim to streamline development and increase densities by rights without an expectation of a community benefit or affordable housing. In addition, the HOO and its funding are a vital tool to the City's future efforts to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing by creating housing opportunities for all income levels throughout the City, especially for lower income families who's housing needs are not being address by the market rate housing that is being incentivized by the proposed changes. New construction of affordable housing is vital to providing affordable housing options and not segregating residents to poverty in lower income neighborhoods that are already impacted and disadvantaged. The City of Santa Ana can only accomplish a diverse housing stock and meet its residents housing need by preserving the HOO and its affordable housing funding. For these reasons, we urge the City Council to vote against approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-03. Should the Council move to consider the proposed amendments, we would request consideration to the following comments: 1. The City Council should delay any action on the HOO to January 2021, given the devastating impacts of the Coronavirus on everyone, and in particular, those who are in lower -income households of the City of Santa Ana. In addition, there needs to be greater analysis and consideration on the impacts of the proposed amendments. 2. The proposed amendment would reduce the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5. The city must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The city risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty as a result of the pandemic. Should the Commission consider an in lieu fee change, it should be supported by financial analysis and data. 3. The City should remove the priority on acquisition and rehabilitation and prioritize construction of new affordable housing units. If the City wants to jointly prioritize acquisition/rehabilitation and construction of new units to address the City's housing crisis, it should set goals and percentages in each program to identity how it will help them meet its housing goals and Housing Element requirements. 4. Clarify that where a rehabilitation project results in displacement of tenants, the City will pay relocation costs in line with the requirements of the California Relocation Assistance Act. 5. Ensure that the City and the developer will provide the density bonus affordable housing units in exchange for the development incentives and concessions received in the pipeline and new developments. 6. The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for `one- time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities' The creation of new affordable housing for Santa Ana residents needs to continue to be a priority to address the critical housing shortage for lower income working families. Affordable housing monies should not be diverted to fund code enforcement and health and public safety programs that are funded from the City's budget. The City should not deplete the Inclusionary Housing Fund's limited funds for these programs. Such an amendment goes against the purpose of the HOO. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states "Monies deposited into the inclusionary housing fund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city... " (Sec. 41-1909. (a)(1)). We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. avAr Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director Flores, Dora From: Luz Maria Martinez <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:16 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Luz Maria Martinez luzmmartinez83@yahoo.com Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, California 92703 Flores, Dora From: Luke Green <info@emaiLactionnetwork.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:26 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Luke Green lukai1293@yahoo.com 1315 N Bush St Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Cristina Cabezas <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 6:12 AM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Cristina Cabezas ccabezas.7590@gmaii.com 121 N. Bewley St. Santa Ana , California 92703 Flores, Dora From: Brian Mathus <mathusbrian12@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:40 PM To: eComment Subject: City Council Meeting Item: 75B Thank you, Mayor and City Council, my name is Brian Mathus, and I live in Ward 2 in Santa Ana. I'm calling because I was made aware of this issue by seeing some ads online, which I wanted to see if they were true or not. We are big supporters of affordable housing, but what I'm reading is that money for affordable housing has stopped because of the law we're talking about today. If we don't change the law, we won't get any money for affordable housing — if we're not building, no one benefits. I also have a lot of friends and family that are not fortunate enough to be in a union — so mandating any type of union only labor seems a little unfair to the rest of us. We're in the middle of a pandemic, we should all have the opportunity to work. Thank you for your time! From, Brian Mathus Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mayor and Council, Manuel Escamilla <manueljescamilla@gmail.com> Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:04 PM eComment Comments for 8-18-2020 Council Meeting My apologies for the connection issues during the call in phase of the meeting. I attempted to call back in but the call in line has been locked. Please work with staff to ID the technical issue so that our residents are able to address the Council. Though this email will reach you after the decisions have been made, I still wanted to share my thoughts and observations on the following items. 20A - I'm supportive of this, thank you for bringing back the book mobile. We need to do everything we can increase literacy access in our community. 22B - I do not believe that this item will provide any additional value to our city. I recommend that the Council and Mayor ask the Police Chief if we have enough hazmat suits, decontamination units, mobile testing facilities, and other emergency response materials. As the pandemic has shown us, we have had to scramble for basic supplies to fight an ongoing biological threat. We should spend our federal grant funds on other supplies that add to our ability to save lives in case of the unspeakable. 25A - I understand that the expense of restoring a historic structure like the YMCA will be substantial and that it will be beneficial to get the property restored and back on the property tax rolls before a disaster like the one that occured on Santa Ana blvd a few months ago. However my concern is regarding whether or not the purchaser will be able to honor the timeline being described here. As it stands there are 4 other major projects that they are involved with but have shown little progress. I would recommend that the City proactively seek out alternative bids if Caribou Industries is unable to uphold its obligations under the terms of the sales agreement. 25D - Maybe this is the most innovative cost-effective program available but I'm seeing red flags. Why did the staff report just copy and paste the promotional material from the America on Track website? There was a sentence where the staff report just changes the point of view from first person to third person. The drug program descriptions on the organization's website referred to were from a controversial 'weed and seed' program. This program was studied and found to be ineffective and counterproductive according to a 2005 study in Criminal justice Review. America on track's website also included out of date statistics from a government agency that hasn't been around since 2012. Our contracting decisions should be guided by the idea that the City can use these types of smaller contract opportunities to grow local institutions. Are we really saying that in the nonprofit center of Orange County we were not able to find any local organizations with an ongoing presence that would be able to tell kids that drugs are bad? 55C - Thank you and the Public Works team for their efforts on expanding these safe routes to school. We need to continue the City's efforts to emphasize safety in all aspects of our transportation network. 75B - I'm in opposition to the revision of the Housing Opportunity Ordinance as it is written. My understanding of the proposals indicate that these revisions will remove the applicability of an affordable housing requirement for all development projects within existing specific plans, specific developments, and overlay zones. If this is the wish of the council, then you should be able to publicly defend the idea that the Main Place Specific Plan should not include nor financially contribute to the affordable housing fund. That will be the direct result of your decision. 85B - I'm supportive of the idea of granting an extension for the collection of signatures. The unusual circumstances around the coronavirus pandemic significantly delayed the collection of signatures. If only because this extension would further encourage the participation of residents in the democratic process. I realize that this is not a proposal that the members of the Council are supportive of, but I hope that your faith in the democratic process outweighs your reservation of the specifics of the proposal that is gathering signatures. Stay golden, Manny Manuel J. Escamilla littps://v .escamillaforsmtama.org( Master of Urban and Regional Planning I Design and Development, 2018 UCLA I Luskin School of Public Affairs I Department of Urban Planning Master of Library and Information Science I Archival Studies, 2014 UCLA I Graduate School of Education I Department of Information Science Mobile 714.585.5523 Facebook MannVForSA Instagram Full Metal Archivist Podcast Puro PolicV Pan Flores, Dora From: Yvonne Flores <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:56 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Yvonne Flores yvonnefloresrealtor@gmaii.com 211 N Sycamore St. Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Irma Perez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:00 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Irma Perez www.perezirmal8@yahoo.com 819 n french st Santa Ana ca, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: melindag28@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:00 PM To: eComment Subject: City council community comments I am for the project 75b am a union carpenter. A female apprentice and a mother of two little girls. I am in support of the project because it would be nice to work in the community close to my home and family. Thank you so much Melinda Melendez Flores, Dora From: Marina Chavez <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:25 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. While I am not a resident of the city myself, I have many loved ones who are and I demand that my loved ones be treated with the respect and consideration they deserve. This includes having access to affordable housing. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Marina Chavez poetic_chicana@yahoo.com 715 Gayley walk Goleta , California 93117 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:42 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Tsui Vasquez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:16 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Tsui Vasquez tsuivasquez(o)vahoo.com 700 W. 3rd st Unit B307 Santa Ana, California 92701 z Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Nancy Mejia [maiIto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:57 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. As a property owner and concerned citizen of Santa Ana, I strongly believe that creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Nancy Mejia nnc. meiia(a)gmail.com 2030 E SANTA CLARA AVE, G-2 SANTA ANA, California 92705-7860 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:24 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Marco Flores [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:23 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Marco Flores marco2k19CDgmaiI.com 412 N Baker St Santa Ana , California 92703 2 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:22 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Luz Solorzano [maiIto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 4:41 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Luz Solorzano LucyxNx714CDaol.com 1411 N. Durant St. #302 Santa Ana, California 92706 0 0y. t EL ENTF� C1_1LTUl A.L PW DC IL ICO August 18, 2020 Santa Ana City Council and Mayor City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Dear Mayor Pulido and City Councilmembers, El Centro Cultural de Mexico is an alternative, volunteer -based, cultural, educational, and artistic space in Santa Ana where community members can strengthen their identifies, develop their talents, foster a sense of leadership in their community, and collectively mobilize towards social justice. Our letter of opposition to the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures is joined by over 80 letters of opposition sent to the Planning Commission on Monday, August 3rd from Santa Ana residents and organizations that serve Santa Ana residents. All those in opposition understand that as working families continue to face economic uncertainty because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it is crucial that the City preserve its Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) as a funding source for creating new affordable housing. The creation of housing at all income levels is vital to our recovery. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is a renter majority city and despite the City's progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) allocation for very low and income housing there continues to be a great need for housing that is affordable to its residents. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. This is especially true for the majority of Santa Ana's low-income households that are suffering with the impacts of housing cost and economic uncertainty. As an example, according to the City's local data, 70 percent of Santa Ana renters are low and very low-income renters. While the city has seen increased production of affordable housing there has been a larger increase of above moderate housing with the city's 2,409 RHNA above moderate allocation being exceeded by 2,677% per the City's RHNA progress reports submitted to the state. With average rents of $2000 - $4000, none of these above market rent units are affordable to most of Santa Ana's working families. The need will be much greater as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated needs that were already exisfing in our communities. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. Households that live in the 92701 zip code, the city's most affordable zip code, must earn $35.68 an hour to afford two -bedroom housing. (National Low Income Housing Coalition's "Out of Reach: The High Cost ofHousing in 2020" Report) The proposed amendments further incentivize housing units with market rate rents and are not affordable to the majority of the City's residents. The proposed amendments do not address the city's needs and create further inequity for the City's residents with the greatest housing need. "Cuando la cultura muere, la gente muere...° www.elcentrocuIturaldemexico.org As such, we oppose the following amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures: Housing Ouuortunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1904. — ODtiOnS to satisfv Inclusionary requirements • (c)(1) The proposed amendment reduces the in -lieu fee from $15 to $5 The City must retain a $15 in -lieu fee and secure this funding source for much needed affordable housing. The City risks losing state and federal housing matching funds by lowering the in -lieu fee, at a time we face economic uncertainty because of the pandemic. • (c)(2)(ii) The proposed amendments provide that the City will now allow Entitled Residential Projects to pay a reduced fee of $10 per square foot as an incentive to obtain building permits during the current economic climate. Santa Ana residents are those that are most affected by the current economic climate. The entitled projects in the pipeline would generate well over $30 million in in -lieu fees that the City urgently needs to create new affordable housing. Providing this incentive until April 2021, will likely result in a loss of 1/3 of the in -lieu fees expected to be collected, or over $10 million dollars, that would be used to build much needed affordable housing in the City. Housing Opuortunity Ordinance - Sec. 41-1909. - Inclusionary Housing Fund • (a)(1)The proposed amendment allows for the use of inclusionary housing for'... one-time programs for code enforcement, and quality of life, and general health and safety activities.' The city needs to include language in the Ordinance that prohibits a future diversion of these funds to general public safety programs as well prohibits the use of funds for departments or activities that are not directly related to increasing and improving the supply of affordable housing. Since its inception the HOO has been clear in its language and purpose in that it states, `Monies deposited into the inclusionary housingfund must be used to increase and improve the supply of housing affordable to moderate, low, very low, and extremely low income housings in the city..."(see. 41-1909. (a)(1)). Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures - Eligible Uses and Activities (Page 75B 92) • The proposed amendment removes Cooperative Housing Programs as an eligible use Cooperative housing programs have been used to create and preserve affordable housing throughout the country, reducing displacement among low and moderate income residents by retaining affordability even in the midst of rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Coupled with legislation allowing for the first right of refusal and opportunity to purchase, residents can retain their housing and experience supportive first time home ownership. Public Advocates, Housing California and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic development are just a few of the many advocates for place -based strategies that stabilize tenants and communities through strategies like Cooperative Housing Programs. There should be no reason to remove a use that can increase the supply of affordable housing in Santa Ana and that aligns with the HOO. We urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The proposed amendments are inconsistent with the intent of the ordinance and do not advance its goals. Thank you for your attention and consideration, Centro Cultural de Mexico 837 N Ross St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.elcentroculturaldemexico.org "Cuando la cultura muere, la gente muere..." www.elcentrocuIturaldemexico.org Flores, Dora From: Gina Nguyen <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:19 PM To: eComment Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures E-Comments System, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low-income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds. It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Gina Nguyen gins2374@gmail.com 9601 Blanche Ave Garden Grove, California 92841 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:21 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Emily P [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 5:56 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Emily P emily 3369CDyahoo.com 617 raitt st Santa ana, California 92703 2 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:20 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Josefina Jimenez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 6:31 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los Tondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto econ6mico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio econ6mico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Josefina Jimenez josefinabelali(&hotmail.com 833 E MCFADDEN AVE SANTA ANA, California 92707 Habitat for Humanity® of Orange County Dear Mayor and City Council, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County 2200 Ritchey Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714)434-6200 Fax: (714) 434-1222 Website: www.habitatoc.org My name is Sharon Ellis, and I am the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. I am in strong support of reducing the $15 per square foot Housing Opportunity Ordinance fee to $5 for ALL Projects - both proposed and entitled - and giving the entitled projects a year to be eligible for the reduced fee. Due to the pandemic and the fact that not ONE development has pulled a permit under the current $15-dollar fee, now is the time to give all projects the staff proposed $5 option - especially projects that are so close to construction. Further, mandating any type of labor can have significant consequences on the cost and viability of a project, especially for a non-profit builder like Habitat OC which uses charity donations and grants to subsidize the cost of construction. In no way am I opposed to skilled or union labor, but these decisions should be made by the applicant and not mandated as a blanket policy by the City. As a member of the Santa Ana community with the location of our corporate office, 30 Habitat homes with 2 more on the way, and a member of the Building Industry Association, I thank you for bringing this topic forward and considering the positive impacts reducing this regulation will have on my industry and the residents of Santa Ana. Thank you, Sharon Ellis Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:06 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Teodoro Mendoza [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:13 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los Tondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto econ6mico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio econ6mico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Teodoro Mendoza ted mendoza45(&g mai I.com 1430 s Raitt #8 Santa ana, California 92704 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:07 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Nallely Enriquez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 10:30 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los Tondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto econ6mico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio econ6mico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Nallely Enriquez nenriguez101 CDgmail.com 450 W. 4th St. Suite 130 Santa Ana, California 92701 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:09 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: My OPPOSITION to the Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Yesenia Juarez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 9:22 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: My OPPOSITION to the Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I am write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures in order to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to please vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would honestly be the worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, know that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come, Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Yesenia Juarez yale77CDyahoo.com 15811 Pasadena Ave Tustin, California 92780 p Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:09 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Sandra Silva [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:13 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Sandra Silva sandra11675(a)outlook.com 927 S. Standard Avenue, Apt 9 Santa Ana, California 92701 9 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:09 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Rene Lopez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:41 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones econ6micas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima econ6mico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos est6n siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los Tondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto econ6mico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio econ6mico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Rene Lopez isabel Ielopez7028(&g mai I.com 702 S Raitt St apt 8 Santa Ana . California 92704 10 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:10 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 758: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Dave Gibbons [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:54 AM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing 11 Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Dave Gibbons zealot1 CDgmail.com 13702 Andele Way Irvine, California 92620 12 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:11 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Dulceney Hernandez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:53 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima economico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los Tondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 13 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto econ6mico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio econ6mico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Dulceney Hernandez neyblas114(&gmail.com 1610 N Broadway Santa Ana, California 92706 14 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:12 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Tomas Zurita [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:25 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing 15 Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures Tomas Zurita to m a s I t20 CDya h o o. c o m 2139 Park Dr Santa Ana, California 92707 16 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:12 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 75B: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Ivan Enriquez [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:02 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing 17 Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Ivan Enriquez ienriguez220)me.com 2314 West Bobby Lane Santa Ana, California 92706-1209 18 Flores, Dora From: Houston, Nicole Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:16 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 7513: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures From: Cindy Cueva [mailto:info@email.actionnetwork.org] Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 7:41 PM To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> Subject: OPPOSITION to Agenda Item 756: AMENDMENTS to Housing Opportunity Ordinance and Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Miguel Pulido, Mayor Pulido and City Council Members, I write this message regarding the proposed amendments to the Santa Ana Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures to express my full opposition to the proposed amendments, and urge you to vote against them. Creating new affordable housing needs to continue to be a top housing priority in Santa Ana. The current pandemic has increased the economic and housing pressures on low- income families in Santa Ana. Housing costs in Santa Ana have been out of reach and will continue to be out of reach in this current economic climate. As incomes are decreasing and jobs are being lost, many low income families are struggling to remain housed. Now would be the absolute worst time possible to deplete the city's affordable housing monies by weakening the Housing 19 Opportunity Ordinance and by removing Cooperative Housing programs as an eligible use for affordable housing funds It is necessary that you: 1. Keep the In -Lieu fee that developers must pay when they choose not to build affordable housing at $15 2. Prohibit funding public safety programs with affordable housing monies 3. Allow affordable housing money to be used for Cooperative Housing Programs that can create new affordable housing While we don't know how much longer current shelter in place order will remain in effect, I know for certain that the economic impact our families experienced will be felt for months and years to come. Santa Ana residents, not Developers, need economic relief. I urge you to vote against the proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and the Affordable Housing Fund Policies and Procedures. Cindy Cueva c. icuevas97(a)gmail.com 2229 w Camden pl Santa ana, California 92704 20 Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER August 18, 2020 Mayor Miguel Pulido City of Santa Ana 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Re: Item 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.2020-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Dear Mayor Pulido and Honorable Council Members: The draft Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) presented by staff encourages those developers who opt for the in -lieu payment option to use a skilled and trained workforce. One question coming out of the Planning Commission's August 3, 2020 meeting was whether that should be a mandatory obligation rather than encouraged behavior. More than the amount of the in -lieu fee itself, the Council's decision among these two approaches will shape how successful the City is in attracting high - quality residential development. The City's contemplated $10/square foot reduction is dwarfed by the $76.82-$82.00/square foot cost of using prevailing wage and unionized workforces on residential development. Attached for the Council's consideration are two financial analyses demonstrating the cost of a skilled and trained workforce on typical for -sale (Exhibit A) and apartment (Exhibit B) developments. These analyses were generated by BIA members and based on their experience using prevailing wage and unionized workforces. A summary follows: • For a typical for -sale housing development, Exhibit A demonstrates that a skilled and trained workforce adds approximately 40% to the builder's cost, which translates to approximately $76.82 per square foot. On an average 1,427 square foot townhome-style unit, this equates to an additional $109,627.85 in labor cost, all of which will add to the final sales price of the home. • Based on real -world figures for two actual low-income apartment complexes in Southern California one with and one without prevailing wage Exhibit B demonstrates that prevailing wage (which could be less expensive than a skilled and trained workforce) resulted in a development cost increase of $82.00 per square foot. Again, this cost will ultimately be passed on to the renters. It BIR PRESIDENT SUNTI KUMJIM MBK RENTAL LIVING VICE PRESIDENT ERIC NELSON TRUMARK HOMES TREASURER BROOKE DOI SHEA HOMES SECRETARY NICOLE MURRAY TAYLOR MORRISON IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT RICK WOOD TRADE CONTRACTOR V.P. ALAN BOUDREAU BOUDREAU PIPELINE CORPORATION ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT MARK HIMMELSTEIN NEWMEYER & DILLION, LLP MEMBER -AT -LARGE PETER VANEK INTEGRAL COMMUNITIES MEMBER -AT -LARGE SEAN MATSLER COX CASTLE & NICHOLSON, LLP EXECUTIVE OFFICER STEVE LA MOTTE We strongly encourage the City Council to reject calls to mandate skilled and trained workforces. The cost of such a requirement will make residential development financially infeasible for many BIA members, undermining the good intentions behind the City's proposed HOO reforms. Suggestions that developers will simply "figure out" how to absorb such costs ignore basic economics. The reality is that builders will take a pass on Santa Ana, and look instead to nearby cities that let developers and labor unions negotiate freely, without a City mandate. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Respectfully, Steven C. LaMotte Chapter Executive Officer FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN - FEES & PLA Per SF Per Unit Per Unit Per Project Cost Lot Level Cost/ Land Development $ 51.33 73,247.91 Direct Housing Costs psf $ 140.73 200,821 .71 Assumes 100 Units w/average sf Total (not including land) Total w/ 15 $ Fee Total w/ $5 Fee Cost w/ PLA @ 40% Increase Cost w/ PLA + Fee @ 40% 1,427 sf/ approximate density of $ 192.06 $ 274,069.62 20du/ac $ 207.06 $ 295,474.62 $ 21,405.00 $ 2,140,500.00 15 psf $ 197.06 $ 281,204.62 $ 7,135.00 $ 713,500.00 5 psf $ 268.88 $ 383,697.47 $ 109,627.85 $ 10,962,784.80 $ 76.82 psf $ 273.88 $ 390,832.47 $ 116,762.85 $ 11,676,284.80 $ 81.82 psf Development Cost Comparison Low Income Housing Low Income Housing Project Description Apartments Apartments Year 2019 2020 # of Residential Units 165 86 # of Parking Stalls 209 120 # of Stories 2-4 stories 2-4 stories Construction Type Wood frame construction Wood frame construction Surface Parking Surface Parking Site Acreage 5.1 2.3 Location Central Orange County Central Orange County Labor Description No prevailing wage Prevailing wage required No PLA No PLA Total Square Footage [21 101,271 sf 65,130 sf Total Development Cost [31 $46,300,000 $35,100,000 $457 /sf $539 /sf Development Cost Increase $82 /sf Notes: [1] Project name has been hidden to protect confidentiality. [2] Total square footage as defined by the HOO. [3] Total Development Cost is net of land in order to establish an apples to apples comparison 3! 1 Jamboree August 18, 2020 Santa Ana City Council 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 30 YEARS OF BUILDING FOR GOOD RE: Item 75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) RELATING TO THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) is Orange County's mission -driven nonprofit community development organization with properties throughout California. Jamboree has engaged in dozens of successful cross -sector partnerships to develop more than 9,000 units of affordable housing. As one of the leading affordable housing developers in the nation, Jamboree develops, acquires, renovates, and manages affordable rental housing, and delivers a range of supportive housing options for families, seniors, veterans, and previously homeless. Jamboree has been a committed partner with the City of Santa Ana, working to help the city achieve its affordable housing goals through a combination of new construction (Heroes Landing), rehabilitation (Cornerstone), and most recently, motel conversions (North Harbor Village) developments. Santa Ana is a leader in Orange County in prioritizing affordable housing development, and the city's Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) has led to great success in creating affordable rental opportunities, as highlighted in the OCBC 2019 Workforce Housing Scorecard. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how critical housing is to community health, while also displaying the economic pressures so many lower -income families experience from high housing costs. Now, more than ever, we urge the City to continue its investment in working families by preserving the City's Housing Opportunity Ordinance. We respectfully request you vote against the proposed amendments in Item 75B, which serve to weaken the HOO by limiting ordinance applicability to certain developments and removing the Affordable Housing in Lieu fee. These actions would have a ripple effect, threatening future affordable housing development in the community. Should you have any questions about Jamboree, or our support for the HOO, Michael Massie, Chief Development Officer, will serve as Jamboree's point of contact and can be reached at mmassie(a iamboreehousing.com. Sincerely, Michael Massie Chief Development Officer A M 8 0 R E E FI o O s I N G C 0 R P 0 g A T 1 0 N REGIONAL OFFICES: SACRAMENT❑ AND SAN ❑IEG❑ 17701 COWAN AVENUE SUITE 200 IRVINE CA 92614 P 949.263.8676 F 949.263.0647 jamboreehousing.com Flores, Dora From: Mario Quezada <info@email.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 4:48 PM To: eComment Subject: estoy de acuerdo que construyan viviendas de bajos recursos para para las personas que no to nos alcanza el sueldo que ganamos poder comprar algo para bien estar de nuestros hijos E-Comments System, Alcalde Pulido y miembros del Concilio Le escribo este mensaje en contra de las enmiendas a la ley de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinace) y urgirles que voten en contra de ellos. Crear vivienda de bajo costo en Santa Ana tiene que ser una alta prioridad. La pandemia actual ha incrementado las presiones economicas y de vivienda en familias con bajos ingresos en Santa Ana. El costo de la vivienda ha estado fuera del alcance de residentes y continuara estando en este clima econdmico. Mientras que los ingresos estan bajando y los trabajos estan siendo perdidos, muchas familias de bajos ingresos estan batallando para permanecer alojados. Ahorita seria el peor momento posible para debilitar la Ordenanza de Oportunidades de Vivienda (Housing Opportunity Ordinance) y para agotar los fondos que la ciudad tiene para construir vivienda de bajo costo. Es necesario que: 1. Mantenga la cuota a $15 por pie cuadrado para todos los proyectos de vivienda cuando las desarrolladores no quieren incluir vivienda de bajo costo en sus desarrollos. 2. Prohibir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se usa para programas de seguridad publica. 3. Permitir que dinero para vivienda de bajo costo se use para programas de Cooperativas de Vivienda que pueden crear nueva vivienda de bajo costo. Y aunque no sabemos cuanto mas durara la orden de mantenernos en casa, yo se con certitud que el impacto economico que nuestras familias estan pasando se sentira por meses y anos por venir. Residentes de Santa Ana, no desarrolladores, necesitan alivio economico. Le urjo que vote en contra de las enmiendas propuestas a el Housing Opportunity Ordinance y el Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Mario Quezada marioquezada70@gmaii.com 309s Garnsey st apt A Santa Ana ca 92701 Santa Ana , California 92701