Item 07 - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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Attachment B Name of Program Objective Timeframe in KE Status of Program Implementation 35. Care Facilities A. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Dec. 2023 In 2024, the City made progress on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, which City's Care Home Ordinance as part of the includes updating the city's Care Home Ordinance consistent with state and federal Zoning Code Update (see program 18) to laws. identify constraints and amend the ordinance to ensure consistency with state and federal laws, and to create barrier -free housing choices for persons with disabilities. 35. Care Facilities B. As part of the Zoning Code Update (see Dec. 2023 In 2024, the City made progress on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, which program 18), define facilities not regulated includes updating definitions and required permits for facilities not regulated under the under the Community Care Facilities Act Community Care and Facilities Act. and specify permit process consistent with state law. In CY 2024, the City continued working with affordable housing developers and the A. Work with affordable housing developers Regional Center of Orange County to expand independent living options for individuals 36. Housing for People with and the Regional Center of Orange County with developmental and physical disabilities. The City collaborated with the developer Disabilities, including to expand independent living options for Annually and property manager of the Vista Del Rio Affordable Housing Project to conduct Developmental Disabilities persons with a developmental and/or compliance inspections and ensure the project remains safe and healthy for residents. physical disability. The 2.7-acre site includes 41 special needs apartments, with 15 units for individuals with physical impairments, and offers therapy classrooms. In CY 2024, the City continued its efforts to develop permanent supportive housing for special needs populations. Amongst various projects, one such project is the WISEPlace Permanent Supportive Housing Project, which was funded in 2022 B. Reviewing or endorse grant following the RFP for Affordable Housing Development. The project is located at 1411 36. Housing for People with opportunities, solicit applications for N. Broadway and will provide 47 studio units for individuals experiencing chronic Disabilities, including projects, review and facilitate new projects, Annually homelessness, along with one manager's unit. Developmental Disabilities or other actions to facilitate the new construction or rehabilitation of housing for Construction began in 2023, and the project was completed in 2024. The project will persons with disabilities. provide critical housing and on -site supportive services for individuals with mental illness and other barriers to stable housing. This reflects the City's commitment to addressing homelessness and providing housing opportunities for those most in need in Santa Ana.