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Attachment B <br />Name of Program <br />Objective <br />Timeframe in KE <br />Status of Program Implementation <br />C. Periodically prepare the Analysis of <br />The City is currently preparing the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) <br />44. Fair Housing <br />Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to <br />Jul. 2025, & Every 5 Years <br />for the 2025-2029 period, with Santa Ana leading the effort. This analysis aims to <br />identify, remove, and/or mitigate potential <br />After <br />identify and address potential barriers to fair housing and ensure compliance with <br />impediments to fair housing in Santa Ana. <br />federal and state regulations. <br />D. Hold annual small apartment -managers' <br />The Rent Stabilization Ordinance Team held three public workshops in November and <br />workshop to train and educate property <br />December 2024 for apartment owners and property management staff to provide <br />owners, HOAs, property managers, and <br />education on the City's Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. These <br />44. Fair Housing <br />tenants on best practices in property <br />Annually <br />workshops covered key requirements of the ordinance, including just cause eviction <br />management, neighborhood safety, and <br />stipulations, outlining the responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. By hosting <br />landlord/tenant responsibilities. <br />these sessions, the City aimed to promote best practices in property management, <br />enhance neighborhood stability, and ensure compliance with local rental regulations. <br />In 2024, the City utilized $75,000 of its CDBG funding to support the Fair Housing <br />Council of Orange County (FHCOC) in providing fair housing education, landlord/tenant <br />counseling, and enforcement services to combat housing discrimination. This program <br />E. Partner with legal assistance <br />ensures that Santa Ana residents receive guidance on their rights and protections, with <br />organizations to provide legal clinics for <br />funding supporting administrative and program staff, as well as service contracts. As <br />44. Fair Housing <br />tenants on tenants' rights and recourse for <br />Annually <br />part of the City's commitment to advancing fair housing, these efforts align with CDBG <br />intimidation and unjust evictions. <br />funding requirements. <br />Additionally, the City's Rent Stabilization Team partners with Community Legal Aid <br />SoCal to assist tenants with rent stabilization and just cause eviction issues, further <br />strengthening tenant protections and access to legal resources. <br />F. Provide a mandatory fair housing training <br />to all Housing Authority and Housing <br />In August 2024, a mandatory fair housing training was provided to all Housing Authority <br />44. Fair Housing <br />Division staff involved in the development, <br />Annually <br />and Housing Division staff involved in the development, provision, or implementation of <br />provision, or implementation of housing <br />housing programs. <br />programs. <br />45. Reducing Second -Hand <br />A. Conduct education efforts in concert with <br />Smoke <br />stakeholders and partners in the <br />Ongoing <br />No Update for CY 2024. <br />community. <br />B. Explore a smoke -free ordinance in <br />45. Reducing Second -Hand <br />multifamily housing in Santa Ana. If <br />Smoke <br />determined to be feasible, include <br />Dec. 2023 <br />No Update for CY 2024. <br />ordinance along with Zoning Code Update <br />(see Program 18). <br />