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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-1 SUBMISSION ANNUAL ADMIN PLANFAIA I M Eel :4 1 V MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 21014 TITLE: SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN REVISION EXECUTIVE DIRE OR • 1 L 011111:3 W!" 9 M k9 Recommend that the Housing Authority: 0 As Recommended El As Amended CONTINUED TO 1 Adopt a resolution to approve and authorize submission of the Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Approve the revisions to the Administrative Plan and authorize submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT' AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its Regular Meeting of March 17, 2014, by a vote of 5:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority adopt a resolution to approve and submit the Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and approve the revision of the Administrative Plan and the submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. DISCUSSION The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires housing authorities that administer a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance program to have an Annual Plan and Administrative Plan. The purpose of the Santa Ana Housing Authority's Annual Plan is to advise HUD, program participants and members of the public of its policies and procedures to serve the needs of very low-income families. The purpose of the Administrative Plan is to describe the Authority's policies and procedures to implement the HCV program in Santa Ana. The Annual Plan (Exhibit 1) provides detailed information about the current operations of the Housing Authority, including programs, participants, services for the upcoming year, and any operational or tenant concerns. The Housing Authority held a Tenant Advisory meeting on UK Submission - Annual & Administrative Plan April 1, 2014 Page 2 January 23, 2014 to solicit and inform participants of changes to the program that may impact them. In addition, suggestions for improvements to the program were solicited (Exhibit 2). Notices were sent to 1,562 participants of the HCV program living in Santa Ana, of which 59 attended the tenant advisory meeting. Breakout sessions were held in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. The Administrative Plan serves as supporting documentation for the Annual Plan. It informs the public and staff about HCV regulations and explains how Santa Ana Housing Authority will implement those regulations. The Administrative Plan (Exhibit 3) was last adopted in April 2012. The Administrative Plan must be revised to ensure compliance with regulatory changes made by HUD, and policy and procedure changes proposed by the Housing Authority. The following sections were updated: • Regulatory changes to portability procedures • Clarification of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) • Process to open the wait list HUD regulations require a 45-day comment period. On January 27, 2014, notification was published that the draft plans were available for review. The public comment period ended March 12, 2014. All comments received will be included in the final documents submitted to HUD. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. SLB/11 Exhibits: 1. Annual Plan 2. Comments from the Tenant Advisory Meeting 3. Draft Administrative Plan 4. Resolution EXHIBIT I PHA 5•Year and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban OMB No. 2577-0226 Development Expires 4130/2011 Annual Plan Office of Public and Indian Housing­­_ I'0 PHA Information PHA Nanic: Housing Authority of tile City of Santa Ana PHA Code: CA093 PHA Type. ❑ Small X High Perforriling ❑ Standard X f ICV (Section 8) PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 0712014 2,0 Inventory (based on ACC units at time of FY beginning in 1.0 above) –3.0 Number of PH Number of HCV units: 2699 Submission Type ❑ 5-Year and Annual Plan X Annual Plan Only ❑ 5-Year Plan Only 4.0 PHA Consortia ❑ PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting ajoint Plan and complete table below.) Participating PHAs PFIA Prognam(s) Included in the Programs Not in the No. of Units in Each P Program n Code Consortia Consortia H J - HCV PHA 1: PHA 2: PHA 3: 5.0 5-Year Plan. Complete items 5.1 and 5.2 only at 5-Year Plan update. I Mission. State the PHA's Mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low income families in the PHA's jurisdiction for the next five years: In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and partners from the community, we strive to provide quality stable housing Opportunities to individuals and families and provide opportunities to allow for economic self-sufficiency. Goads and Objectives. Identify the PHA's quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and very low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan. Goal# I: Expand the supply of affordable housing Objective: Apply for additional Housing Choice Voucher when available Goal#2: Improve the quality of assisted housing Objective: Provide annual customer service surveys to participants and improve management functions Goal #3: Increase assisted housing choices Objective; provide portability counseling to 100% of participants and conduct outreach to owners Goal 44: Provide an improved living environment Objective: Link participants with local with local neighborhood associations Goal#5: Promote family self-sufficiency Objective: Link elderly and disabled with supportive services and continue to market for FSS Program Participants Goal #6: Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing Objective: Train staff to recognize fair housing issues within the community and ensure participants receive information Page I oft Conn IIUD-50075 (4/2008) 4-3 Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50075 (4/2008) 4 A -a+ PHA Plan Update (a) identify all PHA Plan elements that have been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan Submission: (b) Identify the specific location(s) where the public may obtain copies of the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan. For a complete list of PHA Plan elements, see Section 6.0 of the instructions. a. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana has not made any revisions to the PHA Plan elements. b. Locations of documents: The PHA 'business office: Santa Ana City Hall, 20 Civic Centel- Plaza, I" floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701, The 6,0 City's website is C. Information regarding SAFIA's efforts for victinis of domestic violence to obtain and maintain housing, and prevent domestic violence in assisted families, in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2005: SAHA Coordinates closely with the County ofOnange's Domestic Violence Office for referrals and to ensure applicants and participants are made knowledgeable of all available services • Information on details of VAWA as pertaining to owner/tenant relations and evictions is given to all applicants and program participants and mailed to all participating owners • SAHA's Administrative Plan details restrictions on terminating assistance for victims of domestic violence, as well as guidelines on terminating assistance for perpetrators of domestic violence • SAHA discusses VAWA regulations with staffat least annually, Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership Programs, and Project-based Vouchers. Include statements related to these programs as applicable. 7.0 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) homeownership is possible and participants are encouraged to have as a goal, however, a large funding gap exists between available resources and the local for-sale market. FSS participants are still required to take homeownership classes. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana evaluates annually the number of IICVs that can be made available for project-based assistance within it's jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. This will assist the jurisdiction's affordable housing needs supported by the Authority's Administrative Plan and Consolidated Plan for the City of Santa Ana. During the fiscal year the Authority provided eight project-based vouchers in a project for developmentally disabled individuals. Capital Improvements. Please complete Paris 8.1 through 8.3, as applicable. 8.0 N/A Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Perfarmance and Evaluation Report. As pail ofthe PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan, annually 8.1 complete and Submit the Capital Fund Prograrn Annual StatementlPerformance and Evaluation Report, form HUD- 50075.1, for each current and open CFP grant and CFFP financing. N/A Capital Fund Program Five -Year Action Plan. As pail of the submission of the Annual Plan, PHAs must complete and submit the Capital Fund 8.2 Progtwiei Five -Year Action Plan, form HUD-50075.2, and subsequent annual updates (on a lolling basis, e.g., drop current year, and add latest year fora five year period). Large capital items must be included in the Five-Year Action Plan. NIA Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP). [:] Check- if the PHA proposes to use any portion of its Capital Fund Program (CFP)1Replaccment Housing Factor (RHF) to repay debt incurred to 8.3 finance capital improvements, NJA Housing Needs. Based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available data, make a reasonable effort to identify tile housing needs of the low-income, very low-incorne, and extremely low-income families who reside in the jurisdiction served by the PHA, including elderly families, families with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups, and 9.0 other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size oaf units, and location. The recently completed Housing Element of` the City of Santa Ana's General Plan has identified as a goal 156 units of housing affordable to very low income households and 122 units ofhousing affordable for low income households. Whereas the majority of the participants (60%) and applicants (47%) only require 1- bedroom units. Of the overall renting population in Santa Ana, 45% have household of or more persons. The most recent data regarding severe housing burden for renters by income level is 12% for very low, 601% for extremely low. Moderate housing burden by income level is 61% very low and 82% extremely low, 50% of elderly renters are estimated to overpay for housing. Of tine l808 families on the wait list 11% are disabled. 22% are elderly. SAHA is providing 8 project based vouchers in a new construction project specifically for the developmentally disabled population. This is a Population that we deterrained to have a rLullber of barriers to affordable housing. Page 2 of 2 form HUD-50075 (4/2008) 4 A -a+ 9.1 Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a brief description of the FHA's strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. Note: Small, Section 8 only, and High Performing PHAs complete only for Annual Plan submission with the 5 -Year Plan. NIA ........ ........................ ... _.... Additional Information Describe the following, as well as any additional information HUD has requested. (a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. 'Provide a brief statement of Mac PHA's progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5- 1.0.0 Year Plan. (b) Significant Amendment and Substantial DeviationfModificatiorn. Provide the PHA's definition of "significant amendment" and "substantial deviation/modification" a. City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) held a tenant advisory meeting with participants. On January 23, 2014 SAHA unformed participants on the impact of funding cats and the actions the Authority implemented to ensure there were not ;involuntary terminations. Participants expressed gratitude for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and shared ideas on how to reduce program costs and improve the program. b. Any change via regulation, interpretation or other guidance that measurably changes the administration of the HCV Program. 11.0 Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review. In addition to the PHA Plan template (HUD - 50075), PHAs must submit the following documents. Items (a) through (g) may be submitted with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures, but electronic submission is encouraged. Items (h) through (i) must be attached electronically with the PHA Plan. Note: Faxed copies of these documents will not be accepted by the Field Office. (a) Form HUD- 50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulalioras (which includes all certifications relating to Civil Rights) (b) Form HUD- 50070, Certijication for° a Drug -Free Workplace (Pl lAs receiving, CFP grants only) (c) Form HUD- 50071, Certification ofPgvinents to Influence Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (d) Form SF -LLL, Disclosure ofl,obiying Activities (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (e) Form SF- LLL -A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (f) Resident Advisory 'Board (RAB) comments, Comments received from the RAB must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. (g) Challenged Elements (h) Form HUD - 50075.1, Capital Furid Program Annual StaternentlPerformance and F'valualion .!deport (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (i) Foam HUD - 50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five -Year Action Plan (PI -1As receiving, CFP grants only) Page 3 of 2 foram HUD -50475 (4/20 08) 4 -5 This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans. The 5 -Year and Annual PHA plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic FHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PI IA's operations, programs, and services, and informs I-IUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the Public of the FHA's mission and ,strategies for serving the needs of low - income and very low- income families. ']'his foram is to be used by all VI IA hypes far submission of the 5 -Year and Annual Plans to I IUD. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 12.68 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number, Privacy Act Notice. The United, States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Cods of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality Instructions form HUD- 50075 Applicability. This form is to be used by all Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) with Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2008 , for the submission of their 5 -Year and Annual Plan in accordance with 24 CFR Pail 903, The previous version may be used only through April 30, 2008 1.0 PHA Information Include the full PHA name, PHA code, PHA type, and PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (t+r1MJYYYY). 2.0 Inventory Under each program, enter the number of Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) Public Housing (PH) and Section 8 units (11CV). 3.0 Submission Type Indicate whether this submission is for an Annua'I and Five Year Plan, Annual Plan only, or 5 -Year Plan only. 4.0 PHA Consortia Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table. 5.0 Five -Year Plan Identify the PHA's Mission, Coals andl'or Objectives (24 CFR 903.6). Complete only at 5 -Year update. 5.1 Mission, A statement of the mission of the public housing agency for serving the needs of low-income, very low- income, and extremely low - income families in the jurisdiction of the PHA during the years covered under the plan. 52 Goals and Objectives. Identify quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of Bow income, very low - income, and extremely low- income families. 6.0 P11A Plan Update. In addition to the items captured in the Plan template, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. Additionally, a PHA must: (a) identify specifically which plan elements have been revised since the PHA's prior plan submission. (b) Identify where the 5 -Year and Annual Plan may be obtained by [lie public. At a rninir iunn, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or cent -al off ice of the PHA„ PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on its official website. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of its 5 -Year- and Annual 'Plan. PHA Plan Elements. (24 CFR 903.7) Eligibility, selection and Admissions Policies, including Deco it centration and Wait Gist Procedures. Describe the PHA's policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility„ selection and admission including admission preferences for both public housing and 'HCV and unit assignment policies for public housing,, and procedures for maintaining waiting hsts for admission to public housing and address any site -based waiting lists. Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA's anticipated resources, such as PHA Operating, Capital and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support public housing or tenant -based assistance. The statement also should include the non - Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned use for the resources. 3. [tent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rents charged for public housing and HCV dwelling units. 4. Operation and Management. A statement of the rules, standards, and policies of the PHA governing maintenance management of Housing owned, assisted, or operated by the public housing agency (which shall include measures necessary for the prevention or eradication of pest infestation, including cockroaches), and management of the PHA and programs of the PHA. 5. Grievance Procedures. A description of the grievance and informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its residents and applicants. 6. Designated Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families. With respect to public housing projects owned, assisted, or operated by the PHA, describe any projects (or portions thereof), in the upcoming fiscal year, that the 'PHA has designated or will apply for designation for occupancy by elderly and disabled families, The description shall include the following information: 1) development name and number; 2) designation type; 3) application status; 4) date the designation was approved, submitted, or planned for submission, and; 5) the number of units affected. Community Service and self - Sufficiency. A description of: (1) Any programs relating to services and amenities provided or offered to assisted families; (2) Any policies or programs of the PHA for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs under Section 3 and FSS; (3) How the PHA will comply with the requirements of community service and treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (Note: applies to only public housing). Safety and Crime Prevention. For public housing only, describe the PI IA's plan for safety and crime prevention to ensure the safety of the public housing residents The statement must include. (i) A description of the need for measures to ensure the safety of public housing residents; (ii) A description of any crime prevention activities conducted or to be conducted by the PHA; and (iii) A description of the coordination between the PHA and the appropriate police precincts for carrying out ca-iinc prevention measures and activities. Page l of3 instructions farm HUD- 50075 4 - 6 9. Pets. A statement describing the PHAs policies and that the public housing agency plans to voluntarily convert; requirements pertaining to the ownership of pets in public 2) An analysis of the projects or buildings required to be housing. converted; and 3) A statement of the amount of assistance received under this chapter to be used for rental assistance or 10. Civil Rights Certification.. A PHA will be considered in other housing assistance in connection with such conversion. compliance with the Civil Rights and AFFH Certification See guidance on IIUD's website at: if: it call document that it examines its programs and Irtt :, /!xw wwv Itu,gov'alficcsnilvenLc i /tiau,;'conwion.cl'm proposed programs to identify any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those (d) Homeownership. A description of any 'homeownership impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the (including project number and unit count) administered by resources available; works with the local jurisdiction to the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to for approval. affimnatively further fair housing; and assures that the annual plan is consistent with any applicable Consolidated (c) Project- based Vouchers. If the PHA wishes to use the Plan for its jurisdiction. project -based voucher program, a statement of the projected number of project - based units and general locations and how 11. Fiscal Year Audit. The results of the most recent fiscal project basing would be consistent with its PIMA Plan. year audit for the PHA. 8.0 Capital Improvements., 'This section provides information on a PHA''s 12. Asset Management. A statement of how the agency will Capital Fund Program. With respect to public housing projects owned, carry out its asset management functions with respect to assisted, or operated by the public housing agency, a. plan describing the the public housing inventory of the agency, including how capital improvements necessary to ensure long -'term physical and social the agency will plan for the long -term operating„ capital viability of the projects must be completed along with the required investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and forms. Items identified in 8.1 through 8.3, must be signed where other needs for such inventory. directed and transmitted electronically along with the PHA's Annual Plan submission. 13, Violence Against Women Act (VA1'VA). A description of: 1) Any activities, services, or programs provided or 8.1 Capital Fund Program Annual 5ltatementlPerformance and offered by an agency, either directly or in partnership with Evaluation Report. PHAs must complete the Capital Fund other service providers, to child or adult victims of Program Annual Statementr'Per fornvance and F.,valaation Report domestic violence, dating violence, 'sexual assault, or (form HUD - 5(3075.1), for each Capital Fund Program (CFP) to be stalking; 2) Any activities, services, or programs provided undertaken with the current year's CFP funds or with CFFP or offered by a PHA that helps child and adult victims of proceeds. Additionally, the form shall be used for the following domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or purposes: stalking, to obtain or maintain housing; and 3) Any activities, set-vices, or programs provided or offered by a (a) To submit the initial budget, for anew grant or CFFP; public housing agency to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or to enhance (b) To report on the Performance and Evaluation .Report progress victim safety in assisted families. on any open grants previously funded or CFFP; and 7.0 Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership Programs, and Project -based Vouchers (a) Hope VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. 1) A description of any housing (including project number (if known) and unit count) for which the PHA will apply for HOPE VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development; and 2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The application and approval process for Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, is a separate process. See guidance on HUD's website at: htttr: rwwru.lrudgsr 'otiicestprlti nurns!pli'ltone6 /inde.x.efm (b) Demolition and /or Disposition_ With respect to public housing projects owned by the PHA and subject to ACCs under the Act: (1) A description of any housing (including project number and unit numbers (or addresses]), and the number of affected units along with their sizes and accessibility features) for which the PHA will apply or is currently pending for demolition or disposition; and (2) A timctable for the demolition or disposition. The application and approval process far demolition andor disposition is a separate process. Sec guidance on HUD's website at: htila rwww. ntd tioG e,Nrc�� prh;,cerltclti.,lc`.t[cmo disiorindex.c frra - Note: This statement must be submitted to the extent that approved and /or pending demolition andlor - disposition has changed. (c) Conversion of Public Housing. With respect to public housing owned by a PHA: 1) A description of any building or buildings (including project number and unit count) that the PHA is required to convert to tenant -based assistance or Page 2 of 3 4.7 (c) To record a budget revision on a previously approved open grant or CFFP, e.g., additions or deletions of work items, modification of budgeted amounts that have been undertaken since the submission of the last Annual Plan. The Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Perkprmance and Evaluation Report must be submitted annually. Additionally, PHAs shall complete the Performance and Evaluation Report section (see footnote 2) of the Capital Found Program Annual ,Sta1'ementlPerfcrmance and Evaluation (form H11D- 50075.1), at the following times: At the end of the program year; until the program is completed or all funds are expended; When revisions to the Annual :Statement are made, which do not require prior HUD approval, (e.g., expenditures for emergency work, revisions resulting from the PHAs application of limg,ibihty); and 3. Upon completion or termination of the activities funded in a specific capital find program year. 8.2 Capital Fund Program Five -Year Action Plait PHAs must submit the Capital Fund Prcrgrant PNe Year Action Plan (foram HU D- 50075.2) for the entire PHA portfolio for the first year of participation in the CFP aril annual update thereafter to eliminate the previous year and to add a new fifth year (rolling basis) so that the form always covers the present five -year period beginning with the cun,ent year. 8.3 Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP). Separate, written HUD approval is required if the PHA proposes to pledge any Instructions form HUD - 50075 (2008) Portion of its CFPfRHF funds to repay debt incurred to finance capital improvements. The PHA must identify in its Annual and 5- year capital plans the amount of the annual payments required to service the debt. The PHA must also submit an annual statement detailing the use of the CFFP proceeds. See guidance on HUD's website at: 11.0 linpWwww.husel „gov /of1_accti prl progaams,plvc rnd "ciTp.c1'm 9.0 Housing Needs. Provide a statement of the housing needs of families residing in the jurisdiction served by the PHA and the means by which the PHA intends„ to the nnaximum extent practicable, to address those needs. (Note: Standard and Troubled Pf[As complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan surbrnitted with the 5 -year Plan), 4.1 Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a description of the PHA's strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Pertianners complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5 -Year Plan). 10.0 Additional Information. Describe the following, as well as any additional information requested by HUD: (a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Coals. PHAs must include (i) a statement of the PHAs progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5 -Year Plan; (ii) the basic criteria the PHA will use for determining a significant amendment from its 5 -year Plan; and a significant amendment or modification to its 5 -Year Plan and Annual Plan. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5 -Year Plan). (b) Significant Amendment and Substantial Deviation /Modification. PHA must provide the definition of "significant amendment" and "substantial deviation /modification ". (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and high Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with tine 5 -Year Plan.) Page 3 of 3 4 -8 (c) PHAs must include or reference any applicable memorandum of agreement with HIT or any plan to improve perfonnance. (Note: Standard and Troubled. PHAs complete annually). Required. Submission for HUD Field Office lleviesv. [n order to be a complete package, PHAs must submit items (a) through (g), with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures. Means (h) and (i) shall be submitted electronically as an attachment to the PHA Plan. (a) Forrn HUD - 50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance aa�itlr the PHA Plans and Related Regulations (b) F4mn HUD- 504170„ Ccrtificationfior a Drug-Free Workplace (PHAs receiving CFP ,grants only) (c) Forum HUD- 50071, Certification of Pqyments to Influence Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (d) Form SF -LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (e) Form SF- LLL -A, Disclosure of Lob wing Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (f) Resident. Advisory Board (RAB) comments. (g) Challenged Elements. Include any element(s) of the PHA Plan that is challenged. (h) Fonn HUD - 50075.1, Capital Fund Program Annual StaternentlPerformanee and Evaluation Report (Must be attached electronically for PHAs receiving CFP grants only). See instructions in 8.1. (i) Form HUD - 50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five -Year• Action Plan (Must be attached electronically for PHAs receiving CFP grants only). See instructions in 82 Instructions form HUD -50075 (2008) EXHIBIT 2 Tenant Advisory Meeting January l3i2U14 The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana sent notice invitations to all participants in the HCV program who live in Santa Ana for the a Tenant Advisory Meeting held on January 23, 2014. Notices were sent inEnglish, Spanish and Vietnamese. Since space was limited, reservations were accepted on a first come, first served basis hoping to have approximately 28 attendees [m each language. Attendance groups included: • English 10 • Vietnamese 26 ° Spanish 23 Areas of Discussions: Sequestration: • Program participants can no longer port-out to higher payment standard areas, • Current port-out participants must return to SAHA when moving. Reduction in SAHA's payment standards as follows: • Applied the new payment standards effective 6/1/13 for any moves, • Apply the new payment standards at the annual re-exam effective 6/1/14 thereafter, for participants not moving. Return to using the flat rate utility allowance for all mobile home owners/renters, Applying the utility allowance using the actual voucher size or the unit size, whichever is less. It's been 1 Y2 years since SAHA has issued any vouchers to applicants from the wait list. Based on funding and average HAP, we do not receive enough funds to support SAHA's allocated vouchers (2699). What is it that SAHA can do to improve the program? 6 Families are thankful for all assistance they now receive, • SAHA should serve the elderly/disabled population first (pull off the wait list) • SAHA needs to hire Vietnamese housing workers to better communicate with program participants • Property managers need to have better communication with resident issues. • Allow housing tenants to pay more than 30% of their income towards rent. What can SAHA do to reduce program costs? • Not allow housing tenants to rent larger bedroom size unit than the size of their voucher, • Reduce fraud bv reporting tenants. • Provided Congress Representative Address so that participants write to them with their concerns. • Not conduct anmua|inspections. • Count wages for full time students • Not increase the voucher size when the size Vf family changes/increases • No zero income allowed • Changing the qualification rules for zero income to6 months to1 year max • Offer classes for budgeting Request monies for assistance from public sector (businesses and / or investors • Suggest families to look for friends and neighbors to help with the translation and completing paperwork (cut down S4H4's expenses ontranslation) • One person volunteered tqbetramdator for other participants • To reduce bedroom size for families who have been given the extra bedroom for reasonable accommodation What do you think about the SAHA mailing you notices (i.e' lease amendments, letters, newsletters? How many people have internet access? • Not a good idea since only Q out of26 families have e-mail • Most families present agreed, but noa III have access tocomputers • Would you be interested in attending workshops and ifom what topics? • Financial —1 out uf26farniNesisinterested • Gamgprevendom — notimterested • LifeskU|svvorkshops — notintenested • Househeeping — Nntintereated EXHIBIT i � , i hollimIll r Eau This page left intentionally blank. EXHIBIT 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2014- A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ANNUAL PLAN AND REVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (the "Authority") is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") to have an Annual Plan due to the fact that the Authority administers a Housing Choice Voucher ("HCV") Rental Assistance Program. B. The purpose of the Authority's Annual Plan is to advise HUD, program participants and members of the public of its policies and procedures to serve the needs of very low-income families, C. The purpose of the Authority's Administrative Plan is to describe the Authority's policies and procedures to implement the HCV program in Santa Ana. D. The Annual Plan provides information about the current operations of the Authority including programs, participants, services for the upcoming year, and any operational or tenant concerns. The Authority scheduled a Tenant Advisory meetings on January 23, 2014. Notices of the meeting were sent to 1,562 participants in the HCV program in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. E. The Administrative Plan serves as supporting documentation for the Annual Plan. The Authority's Administrative Plan was last adopted in April 20,12. The Administrative Plan must be revised to ensure compliance with regulatory changes made by HUD and policy and procedure changes proposed by the Authority. The changes that will be implemented include a clarification of the Violence Against Women Act and regulatory changes to portability procedures. F. HUD regulations require a forty-five (45) day comment period. On January 27, 2014, notification was published in the Orange County Register that the draft plans were available for public review. The public comment period ended on March 12, 2014. Further, a public hearing was held by the Community Redevelopment and Housing 4-12 Commission on March 17, 2014, and all comments received at the hearing are included in the final documents to be submitted to HUD. Section 2. The fiscal year 2014-2015 Annual Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is hereby approved and adopted. Said Annual Plan shall be submitted by the Authority to HUD. Section 3. The revision of the Administrative Plan of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana is hereby approved and adopted. Said Administrative Plan shall be submitted by the Authority to HUD. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Authority Board, and the Recording Secretary for the Authority shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. IN APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho Authority General Counsel By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant Counsel AYES: k 'I[ 91 Boardmembers: Boardmembers: NOT PRESENT- Boardmembers: 1801 E I Miguel A. Pulido Chair CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY 1, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Secretary to the Housing Authority, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No, 2014- to be the original resolution adopted by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana on March 2014. AM Maria D. Huizar, Recording Secretary Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana