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• L' Housing Authority: Review reasonable accommodation policy regarding frec�u��,q�,q� 1 <br />requests for permanent disabilities (as per Jayden's recommendation) <br />Summary <br />Resident Advisory Board Housing Discussion <br />The meeting, hosted by Ruby from the City of Santa Ana, began promptly at 11 AM. Participants <br />were informed that the meeting would be recorded for internal purposes and that questions could <br />be submitted via chat. Ruby explained the purpose of the Resident Advisory Board meeting, which <br />is to gather input on the Housing Authority's annual plan and administrative plan. She encouraged <br />those who had already completed the SurveyMonkey to exit the meeting if they wished. The <br />meeting then moved to addressing housing needs, with participants asked to rank their top three <br />housing needs. <br />Improving SAHA Tenant Experiences <br />The meeting focused on gathering feedback from participants about their housing needs and <br />experiences with the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA). Key issues discussed included parking <br />challenges, safety concerns related to drug activity and property management, communication <br />difficulties with housing specialists, and the need for accessible housing units for seniors and <br />disabled individuals. Participants also raised questions about documentation processing, <br />overpayment policies, and the potential for homeownership programs. The authority noted these <br />concerns and recommendations for improvement, emphasizing the need for better communication <br />and support for disabled and senior tenants. <br />Rent Policy and Housing Solutions <br />The meeting focused on discussing recommendations for rent determination policies and the family <br />self-sufficiency program. Aaron suggested including unearned income from stipends towards <br />monthly income for foster youth applying for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Emma <br />recommended hiring more workers to address the workload and reduce program cancellations. <br />Jayden highlighted issues with the reasonable accommodation process for special needs <br />individuals, advocating for more permanent solutions rather than annual recertifications. The group <br />also discussed the need for more affordable housing units within rent caps and the importance of <br />hiring more housing authority specialists to specialize in different voucher populations. <br />FSS Program Feedback and Improvements <br />