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Crn' OF SANTA ANA 2006-2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING Access to decent, affordable permanent housing is the ultimate goal of the City's Continuum of Care system. In the past, the City has provided HOME, CDBG and Redevelopment resources to nonprofit service providers in order to acquire and rehabilitate housing units for persons leaving homeless programs. Some of these units have been targeted for special need populations such as the disabled, youth, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. During the 2006-2007 Program Year, HOPWA funding will be utilized to provide rental assistance to 50 individuals living with HIV/ADS on a countywide basis. No additional projects are planned at this time: SPECIAL NEEDS OF PERSONS NOT HOMELESS BUT iN NEED OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Santa Ana will continue to provide federal and non-federal resources to meet the needs of persons with special needs (e.g., frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIVlAIDS). Various programs will be undertaken during the 2006-2007 Program Year including housing rehabilitation (which may include installation of items such as ramps, grab bars, wider doors, etc., to improve mobility for persons with disabilities), and public services. An estimated 875 individuals will be assisted with these specialized public services during FY 2006-2007. Specific activities to be carried out are delineated in the Listing of Proposed Projects - Attachment 2. F. OTHER ACTIONS IDENTIFICATION OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE As a recipient of federal grant funds, the City of Santa Ana is required to prepare an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice (AI). In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome these barriers must be implemented. The AI must be prepared to complement the Consolidated Plan. The City was a participant in the development of a regional AI, prepared by the Fair Housing Council of Orange 19 arzo/os 19D-24