29A - CONSOLIDATED PLAN UPDATE Exhibit 1

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2010/11 - 2014 -15 CITY OF SANTA ANA CONSOLIDATED PLAN I 2011/12 ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES The City of Santa Ana will implement actions to develop institutional structures and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, and foster assisted housing improvements and resident initiatives. The City will continue to utilize a network of referrals, contacts and partnerships to implement the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The City's Workforce Investment Board will work closely with local businesses to identify their workforce needs. The "One Stop" center will assist current and former welfare recipients obtain training and gainful employment. The Center will also help adult displaced workers who are seeking new employment opportunities after being laid -off. In the area of housing, the City will continue to build its relationship with local housing providers such as private developers, nonprofit developers, and neighboring housing authorities, to ensure that limited housing resources are utilized in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The City also will continue to participate in the regional Continuum of Care Steering Committee in order to identify the housing and service needs of the County's homeless. Santa Ana will also be an active participant in the implementation of a regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing working with the Fair Housing Council to monitor and report actions taken to overcome impediments to fair housing choices. With respect to federal HOPWA funds, the City will consult with private, nonprofit, community, and public institutions to assess the needs of persons with HIV /AIDS, and determine the allocation of resources. Finally, the City and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana will continue to work jointly to meet the housing needs of Santa Ana's very low- income renters. STRUCTURES TO ENHANCE COORDINATION IN THE COMMUNITY Coordination will be enhanced between public agencies, private entities, and community residents through various means. For example, coordination between the City and residential neighborhoods will continue to be enhanced through the City's Neighborhood Improvement (NIP) Program. NIP will be responsible for assisting Santa Ana's 63 neighborhood associations by bringing key staff from the City, County, other governmental agencies, the private sector, etc., directly to neighborhoods to address their concerns and needs. Additionally, the City will continue to support the Santa Ana Resource Network's efforts to coordinate the efficient delivery of services to community residents. 04/21/2011 33 2010 -2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Exhibit 1