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SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE I 2010/11- 2014/15 CITY OF SANTA ANA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2011/12 ACTION PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2011 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CONSULTATION Since 1998, there has been a comprehensive, coordinated, and regional Continuum of Care strategy that includes participation of all 34 cities in Orange County, County Agencies, the County's homeless housing and service providers, and other community groups, including non- profits, local governmental agencies, faith-based organizations, the homeless and formerly homeless, interested business leaders, schools and other stakeholders to identify the gaps and unmet needs of the County's homeless. Homeless needs and priorities continue to be identified through the County's Continuum of Care system. In February 2012, the City began consultation with the Continuum of Care Coordinator and other ESG recipients specifically as it relates to the use of ESG funds. The City also consulted with the CoC Coordinator on determining how to allocate ESG funds for eligible activities. Additional consultation meetings will be held to develop performance standards and evaluating outcomes, as well as develop funding, policies, and procedures for the operation and administration of the HMIS. In addition, Orange County has developed a comprehensive Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness (the Plan). The Plan outlines the key goals and strategies necessary to successfully eliminate homelessness in Orange County. The Plan includes strategies to increase and improve the efficacy of the shelter and housing systems for homeless families and the provision of a rapid re-housing program for Emergency Shelter clients. The City will review areas of the Plan where ESG funds could be used to assist in achieving identified goals. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION In accordance with 24 CFR 91.105(c)(3) for local governments, the substantial amendment Public Notice for the use of ESG funds was released for citizen review and comments on March 19, 2012. During the 30-day public comment period from March 19, 2012 through April 19, 2012 the Public Notice for the Draft Substantial Amendment was made available during regular business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday in the offices of the Housing Department, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Community Development Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 809, the Main Public Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California and on the city's website. The Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a public hearing on April 17, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701. Following the 30-day public comment period and public hearing, the City Council of Santa Ana will hear and vote on the Substantial Amendment to the 2011-12 Action Plan on May 7, 2012. A copy of the public hearing notice is presented in Exhibit 2. A summary of citizen comments received at the public hearing and responses to these citizen comments are presented in Exhibit 2. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2011-2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN EAA?i 2 03/15/2012