2014-006 - Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element and Public Safety Element Updates

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POLICY FRAMEWORK working in Santa Ana through the provision of financial assistance, education, and collaborative partnerships. HE -3.3 Housing Preservation. Initiate and support collaborative partnerships, identify state and federal funding, and offer technical assistance to preserve the affordability of publicly subsidized affordable housing at risk of conversion. HE -3.4 Supportive Services. Support the provision of employment training, childcare services, rental assistance, youth services, and other community services that enable households to attain the greatest level of self - sufficiency and independence. HE -3.5 Collaborative Partnerships. Collaborate with nonprofit organizations, developers, business community, special interest groups, and government agencies to develop affordable housing opportunities for residents and our workforce. HE -3.6 Homeownership Preservation. Take a leadership role in forming partnerships, educating residents, and providing resources that enable residents to make informed decisions on their homes and prevent foreclosure. HE -3.7 Workforce Housing. Work with Orange County Business Council and major employers to explore opportunities for creating workforce housing, including for artists, veterans, and other residents working in Santa Ana. HE -3.8 Affordable Housing. Maintain affordable housing by prohibiting the conversion of apartments to condominiums until the vacancy rate in the City is 5% or greater. Support the preservation of mobile home parks as affordable housing. HE -3.9 Fair Housing. Continue to fund services and organizations that work to prohibit discrimination in the rental, sale, and occupancy of housing and provide education, support, and enforcement services to address discriminatory practices. JA& CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT 47