HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-28 - Authorizing FY 2000-2001 Community Development Block GrantRESOLUTION NO. OD -aq
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT
ENTITLEMENT FUNDS APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is making a good faith effort to implement
the policies and programs contained in the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's desire to benefit low and moderate income
households; and
WHEREAS, the City is eligible for $1,377,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2000-2001 -
Community Development Block Grant funds which can be used for housing, social
services, public facilities, and administration, and is eligible for $605,000.00 in Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 HOME Investment Partnership funds which can be used for housing
and administration as set forth in the attached Consolidated Plan and subsequent
Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has published one notice of public hearing requesting
comments on the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan and made
available to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan has
been thoroughly reviewed; and
WHEREAS, in the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plan, the
City has considered all public comments or views which have been received either in
writing or at the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa that the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant and
HOME Investment Partnership Act Application submission is hereby authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby identified as the
official representative of the Grantee to submit the Consolidated Plan and subsequent
Annual Action Plan, all certifications and assurances contained therein, and such
additional information as may be required.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby identified as the
official representative of the Grantee to sign all appropriate sub -agent agreements for
the use of funds approved in the Final Statement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17"' day of April, 2000.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk of the Cjyty- tKosta Mesa
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Mayo f th City of Costa Mesa
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA
1, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of nCossta Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 0tawas duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1P' day of April, 2000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 18' day of April, 2000. 11-\
Deputy City Cid-rk and x --b' o Clerk of
the City Council of the ity Costa Mesa
Exhibit
Resolution 00-28
2000-2005
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
CITY OF COSTA MESA
DRAFT
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2000/01 - 2004/05
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVESUMMARY......................................................................................................... ES - 1
SECTION I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
How were the meetings advertised.....................................................................................
i
Where were the meetings held...........................................................................................
1
What information was given.............................................................................................
2
Purpose, Approach, and Process Summary .........................................................................
2
Summaryof Results..........................................................................................................
3
SECTION II - HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
CostaMesa Market Area...................................................................................................
7
1. Availability ..............................................
HousingTrends..............................................................................................
7
Vacancy..........................................................................................................
8
SuitableLands..............................................................................................
10
2. Adequacy..............................................................................................................
11
Conditionof Units.......................................................................................
11
LeadBased Paint...........................................................................................
12
3. Affordability ..........................................................................................................13
SingleFamily Sales.......................................................................................
13
CondominiumSales......................................................................................
14
RentalUnits.................................................................................................
15
Overpayment................................................................................................
15
Households by Income Groups......................................................................
15
Affordability Gap Analysis.............................................................................
16
Employment.................................................................................................
18
4. Accessibilitv...........................................................................................................21
Inventory of Affordable Rental Units.............................................................
' 1
CostAnalvsis.............................................................................I..................
Preservation Resources..................................................................................
3
Housing Discrimination................................................................................
21
SECTION III - HOUSING AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS
1. Household Needs'
.....................................................................................................
Pooulation.................................................................................................... 24
Households................................................................................................... 26
Other Household Needs................................................................................ 31
Current Estimates of Housing Needs............................................................. 37
Priority Housing :Needs ...............
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2. Special Population Housing and Supportive Service Needs ...................................... 39
Elderly and Frail Elderly ..................••••••.......• 39
Persons with Disabilities...............................:................................................ 41
Persons with Alcohol/Drug Addiction............................................................ 43
Persons with HIV Infection/AIDS................................................................. 44
3. Homeless Needs.................................................................................................... 47
ShelteredHomeless....................................................................................... 49
UnshelteredHomeless................................................................................... 50
Homeless Subpopulations............................................................................. 50
Homeless Shelters and Services...................................................................... 50
SECTION IV - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
1. Infrastructure Improvements..................................................................................
55
Street, Sidewalk, and Alley Improvements......................................................
56
Flood Prevention/Drainage Control ......................................
57
StreetLighting..............................................................................................
58
2. Public Facilities.....................................................................................................
58
YouthCenters...............................................................................................
58
Parks/Recreation Facilities.............................................................................
59
Library Rehabilitation...................................................................................59
Existing Facilities and Facility Needs ..............................................................
59
3. Community Services..............................................................................................
61
YouthServices..............................................................................................
61
SeniorServices..............................................................................................
63
Employment Training
........................••• 63
CrimeAwareness..........................................................................................
64
Fair Housing Services....................................................................................
6-+
Tenant/Landlord Service ...............................................................................
05
HealthServices.............................................................................................
05
4. Accessibiliry Needs................................................................................................
00
5. Other Communin, Development Needs.................................................................
60
Neighborhood I mprovement.........................................................................
66
Economic Development................................................................................67
CityPrograms...............................................................................................
67
CountyPrograms.........................................................................................
68
StatePrograms..............................................................................................
69
Educational Institutions................................................................................
69
PrivatePrograms...........................................................................................
70
Private/Public Partnerships............................................................................
71
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SECTION V - STRATEGIC PLAN
Specific Objectives..............................................................................
1. Affordable Housing...............................................................................................
2. Homelessness......................................................................................................
3. Special Needs Populations......................................................................................
4. Community Development Needs...........................................................................
5. Public Housing......................................................................................................
6. Barriers to Affordable Housing
LandUse Control........................................................................................
74
79
.. 82
84
85
87
"* """ **' ".... 87
87
1. HUD Requirements........................................I....
................................................
Local Entitlement Processing and Fees ........................................................
Building Codes and Enforcement..................................................................
Non -Government Constraints.......................................................................
88
90
90
7.
8.
9.
10.
Availability of Financing.....................................................................a...........
Cost of Land ................................. .....................
Costof Construction....................................................................................
onversion............................................................................
Condominium Conversion_ ...................................
Barrier Removal Strategy...............................................................................
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Lead Based Paint .............................................
......................................................
Five Year Lead -Based Paint Risk Reduction ....................................................
Institutional Structure............................................................................................96
Coordination.........................................................................................................97
91
..... 91
92
........93
93
""""""......94
95
95
SECTION VI — ACTION PLAN
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1. HUD Requirements........................................I....
................................................
102
2. Resources............................................................................................................
FederalResources........................................................................................
l �,
Other tion -Federal Public & Private Resource, ............................................
lt);
Leveraging of Resources...............................................................................
lei 3
Federal'latch Requirement,.......................................................................
1(6
3. Activities to be Undertaken..................................................................................
i 13
4. Geographic Distribution......................................................................................
104
5. Homeless & Other Special Needs.........................................................................
104
105
6. Other Actions......................................................................................................
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice..........................................................
105
Summary of Impediments Identified in the Al ...................................••..••••••
105
Actions Taken to Overcome the Effects of Impediments .....................••••••..••
105
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Actions to Address Obstacles Meeting Undeserved Needs .............................
106
Fostering & Maintaining Affordable Housing ..............................................
106
Barriers to Affordable Housing.....................................................................
107
Lead -Based Paint........................................................................................
108
Anti -Poverty Strategy..................................................................................
108
Structures to Enhance Coordination in the Community ...............................
109
7. Program Specific Requirements............................................................................
109
CDBG.......................................................................................................
110
HOME......................................................................................................
110
8. Monitoring........................................................................................................
110
9. Certifications.......................................................................................................111
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing..............................................................
111
Anti -Displacement and Relocation Plan .......................................................
111
Drug -Free Workplace.................................................................................
1 1 1
Anti- Lobbying..........................................................................................
112
Authority of Jurisdiction
Consistency with Plan................................................................................
11
Section3....................................................................................................
l 1 2
Specific CDBG Certification.......................................................................
113
Specific HOME Certification
Appendix to Certifications...........................................................................
116
SECTION VII - MAPS
ATTACHMENTS
CPD Con Plan Listing of Proposed Projects
Proof of Publication
Summary of Public Comments
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE1 - Important Issues............................................................................................... 3
TABLE2 - Housing Needs................................................................................................ 4
TABLE3 - Infrastructure Needs......................................................................................... 4
TABLE 4 - Public Facility Needs........................................................................................ 5
TABLE 5 - Public Service N,:eds....................................................................................... 5
TABLE 6 - Other Community Development Needs........................................................... 6
TABLE7 - Housing Units by Type.................................................................................... 7
TABLE 8 - Multi -Family Vacancy by Bedroom Tv
p..........................................................
,
TABLE 9 - Suitable Lands by Zone.................................................................................. 11
TABLE 10 - Estimates of Housing Units with Lead -Based Paint Hazards ........................... 13
TABLE 11 - Average Single Family Sales Price.................................................................. 14
TABLE 12 - Average Condominium Sales Price................................................................ 14
TABLE13 - Multi -Family Rents...................................................................................... 15
TABLE 14 - Households by Income Group...................................................................... 16
TABLE 15 - Affordability Gap Analysis - Renter Households ........................................... 1
TABLE 16 -Affordability Gap Analysis - Owner Household; ........................................... 18
TABLE I - Costa Mesa Employment b�- I ndustry........................................................... 11)
TABLE 18 - Costa Mesa Labor Force Trends.................................................................... 19
TABLE 19 - Employment by Commuting Patterns........................................................... 20
TABLE 20 - Major Employers ............................
TABLE 21 - Inventory of Public Assisted Complexes........................................................ 22
TABLE 22 - Rehabilitation Costs..................................................................................... 22
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TABLE 23 - New Construction / Rehabilitation Costs ...................................................... 23
TABLE 24 - City of Costa Mesa Population Trends.......................................................... 24
TABLE 25 - Population by Race...................................................................................... 25
TABLE 26 - Population by Age Group 25
TABLE 27 - Household Trends'
.......................................................................................
TABLE 28 - Persons Per Household Trends '
TABLE 29 - Households by Tenure Trends...................................................................... 28
TABLE 30 - Households by Income................................................................................. 29
TABLE 31 - Households by Income Group 29
TABLE 32 - Household Income Group by Race............................................................... 30
TAKE 33 - Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden by Income Grcups ............................... 31
TABLE 34 - Elderly Household Trends............................................................................ 31
TABLE 35 - Elderly by Household Status......................................................................... 32
TABLE 36 - Elderly Household by Income....................................................................... 33
TABLE 37 - Elderly Households by Shelter Payment........................................................ 33
TABLE38 - Overcrowding.............................................................................................. 35
TABLE 39 - Households by Tenure b%, Bedroom Type ..................................................... .�s
T.�BLE -40 - Households by Tenure b%- Size ........................... .... ....................................... .i(,
TABLE 41 - Priority Housing Needs by Household..........................................................
TABLE 42 - Priority Housing Needs................................................................................ ;8
TABLE 43 - Elderly by Limiration Type........................................................................... 39
TABLE 44 - Elderly Assisted Housing and Supportive Services .......................................... 40
TABLE 45 - Housing Providers for the Disabled............................................................... 42
TABLE 46 - Housing and Services Provided..................................................................... 45
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TABLE 47 - Assistance Gap of Special Population............................................................
46
TABLE 48 - Needs of Special Population.........................................................................
47
TABLE 49 - Emergency Homeless Shelters/ Housing Assistance ........................................
51
TABLE 50 - Transitional to Permanent Housing Assistance/ Shelters .................................
52
TABLE 51 - Homeless Services........................................................................................
53
TABLE 52 - Homeless Needs Assessment: Annual Needs .................................................
54
TABLE 53 - Infrastructure Providers in CostaMesa ..........................................................
56
TABLE 54 - Infrastructure Improvements........................................................................
57
TABLE 55 - Inventory of Existing Facilities......................................................................
59
TABLE 56 — Facility Matrix ......................................................
TABLE 57 — Facility Community Needs Assessment.........................................................
61
TABLE 58 - Community Development Needs..................................................................
72
TABLE 59 - Summary of Specific Housing & Community Development Objectives .........
75
TABLE 60 - Summary of Specific Homeless Objectives....................................................
78
TABLE 61 - Residential Land by Density.........................................................................
88
TABLE 62 - Planning Application Fees............................................................................
88
TABLE 63 - Development review tic Approval Procedure.. .................................................
S1)
TABLE 64 - Effects of Interest Rates on %Ionthly Payments ..............................................
.) I
TABLE 65 - Single Family Construction Cost Per Square Foot .........................................
.)_'
TABLE 66 - Anticipated Federal Grant Resources...........................................................
102
TABLE 67 - Funding Sources........................................................................................
102
TABLE 68 - Non -Federal Public and Private Resources ...................................................
103
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LIST OF CHARTS
CHART1 - Priority Issues................................................................................................. 3
CHART 2 - Housing Units by Tenure by Year Structure Built ............................................ 8
CHART 3 - Housing Units by Year Built........................................................................... 8
CHART 4 - Land Area Trends'
......................................................................................... .
CHART 5 - Substandard Units by Rehabilitation Status .................................................... 12
CHART 6 - Jobs Per Household
CHART 7 - Households by Family Type.......................................................................... 2 -
CHART 8 - Elderly Household by Tenure........................................................................ 31
LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 1 - Potential Resources Available for Housing & Community Development ..... 118
EXHIBIT 2 - Summary of Activities to be Undertaken.................................................... 120
EXHIBIT 3 - Summary of 5 year Accomplishments......................................................... 123
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2000-2005
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I. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
In October and November of 1999, the City of Costa Mesa held public workshops to
gather citizen input on priorities and funding emphasis to be included in the Consolidated
Plan for the City of Costa Mesa. XX residents and xx service providers participated in the
community planning process for the Consolidated Plan.
The top issues, by number of votes received, were housing needs and infrastructure
improvement. Residents felt that more homeownership opportunities need to be available to
young adults who have grown up in Costa Mesa. Citizens identified both youth and senior
populations as top priorities.
II. HOUSING MARKT ANALYSIS
A. AVAILABILITY
❖ The increase in housing stock in Costa Mesa has kept pace with household growth,
resulting in sufficient homes to accommodate existing households. From 1990 to
1999, the number of housing units constructed has kept pace with the increase in
households. The 6,613 new units are comprised of 50.9 percent multifamily, 43.0
percent single family, and 6.1 percent mobile homes to accommodate the additional
5,776 households.
❖ In 1999, there were 40,611 housing units in Costa Mesa and 38,413 households.
The excess supply accounts for the 5.4 percent vacancy rate allowing residents and
new households to the area a degree of choice in housing.
❖ Upon incorporation in 1953, the City's housing stock quickly expanded and
continued at a rapid pace through the 1970's. Approximately 72.4 percent of the
housing stock in Costa Mesa was built between 1950 and 1979 with the largest
volume occurring in the 1960's. Recently, the number of housing units built has
dropped off as vacant land becomes scarce.
•:• Despite sufficient available homes, many households cannot Find or must overpay for
housing, as the affordability of units is not matched to rhe incomes of exiting
households. This results in both housing cost burden and overcrowding.
The City has identified in its Housing Element sufficient vacant, residentially zoned
land to accommodate the growth anticipated over the next five years. The identified
vacant land has the capacity for an additional 1,885 units.
B. ADEQUACY
According to updated analysis of 1990 Census data, only 4.3 percent (1,746 units) of
the City's housing stock is estimated to be substandard and require rehabilitation.
Of these, 548 units need replacement.
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❖ It is estimated that 10,999 occupied housing units in the City M have lead-based
paint. However, there are generally few or no cases of lead-based paint poisoning in
Costa Mesa reported to the Orange County Health Care Agency on an annual basis.
4- Roughly, one-half of the City's housing units are 20 to 40 years old and require
repair such as re -roofing, new paint, patching, siding and air conditioning/heating.
Additionally, 25.3 percent of Costa Mesa's housing units are more than 40 years old.
C. AFFORDABILITY
❖ Housing prices are increasing at a rate greater than household income, creating a
widening affordability gap for extremely low and low income households.
❖ Most low anti moderate income households can afford the median rents in Costa
Mesa. However, for -sale housing is beyond the reach of low income households.
❖ Moderate and middle income households can afford entry-level condominiums and
the lowest prices homes available; this low-priced housing stock is very limited
making homeownership unobtainable for many households.
❖ Regional home prices of single-family homes tripled between 1970 and 1979 and
continued to increase through the 1980's. In the early 1990's, the residential market
started to decline primarily as a result of rising mortgage interest rates. More
recently, the market has recovered from that drop due mainly to: 1 j relatively low
mortgage rates, 2) a stable or decreasing home sales inventory, and 3) a steady and
growing labor market. As a result, sales prices have been recently increasing in Costa
Mesa and throughout Orange County.
❖ Median home prices have been increasing from seven to eight percent per year over
the past several years while household incomes have only been increasing an average
of three percent annually. In fact, the mid -year median home sales price in 1999 was
$256,500 while a moderate income household earning $54,000 can only afford a
home priced $158,000 - a discrepancy of almost $100,000. This rapid increase in
home prices has priced low and moderate income households out of the market.
Less than one-third of households in Costa Mesa can afford a home at or above the
median price.
In 1997, average single-family ,ale, were approximately S220,000 and in 1900 the
prices increased to an average of S273,000, an increase of 24.1 percent.
•3 According to Acxiom, the average price of condominiums in the City of Costa Mesa
was S140,605 in 1997 and 5188,222 in 1999, an average increase of 16.9 percent
per year. Specifically, the average condominium price increased 11.3 percent
between 1997 and 1998 compared to 20.2 percent between 1998 and 1999.
According to the 1990 Census, 40.2 of households overpaid for housing. The
incidence of overpayment is higher among renter households; 45.8 percent of renters
paid in excess of 30 percent of their income toward shelter while 30.8 percent of
owners were similarly cost burdened.
•:• The affordability gap is most excessive for large, extremely low income renter
households, as the gap ranges from $904 to S 1,124 for three and four bedroom
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units, respectively. Moderate and middle income households have sufficient incomes
to afford median rents in Costa Mesa. There is also a wide affordability gap for
extremely low and low income homeowners. However, frequently the extremely low
and low income homeowners are seniors who have paid off their home or have low
mortgage payments or are families who purchased their home before the housing
affordability gap widened to its current point. The affordability gap is much less for
condominium owners; this gap narrows from $0 to $90 overpayment for middle
income households and from $0 to $295 for moderate income households.
❖ Employment in Costa Mesa has been steadily increasing over the last six years, which
in turn can generate demand for housing and infrastructure. According to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Staristics, there was an average of 66,781 persons in the Costa Mesa
labor force in 1999. Generally, the unemployment rate has decreased since 10'2
with a1999 City unemployment rate of 2.4 percent and County rate of 2.8 percent.
❖ As employers in the City offer a variety of wage types, the City should continue to
accommodate a wide range of housing types that match the wages, such as single
room occupancy hotels (SRO's), apartments, attached single-family and detached
single-family.
C. ACCESSIBILITY
❖ Very few accessibility issues have been found in Costa Mesa. The most significant
issue is the limited access to affordable housing, which is due to a small number of
affordable units.
❖ The Fair Housing Council receives very few complaints regarding discrimination in
Costa Mesa on the basis of race, gender, or family status. The 50 complaints
received over the past 18 months have been distributed between discrimination due
to 1) national origin (37.5 percent), 2) race (30.0 percent), 3) children (30.0
percent), and 4) age (5.0 percent).
❖ Also, the Council received no complaints based on handicap access to housing units
or discrimination in providing housing to a handicapped individual.
III. HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS
A. POPULATION TRENDS
•:• after populations boomed in Ventura and Orange County in the 1960;, the rate of
population growth decreased in the coastal counties. The slower growth rates can be
attributed to the increased pressure on the diminishing availability of residential land.
In addition, a recession in the early 1990's played a significant role in slowing
housing construction.
•: Senior citizens (age 65 and over) increased by tenpercent between 1980 and 1990;
then experienced a substantial increase of 22.5 percent from 1990 to 1999.
Currently, 39.4 percent of the population in the City of Costa Mesa is between the
ages of 25-44.
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❖ During the 1990's, Costa Mesa became more ethn"Aly diverse. The largest increase
was persons of Hispanic origin, rising 12,818 persons or 66.5 percent. The
Asian/Pacific Islander population increased 40.6 percent to 8,871 persons. The rate
of both Black and American Indian populations stayed constant, at 1.3 percent and
0.5 percent respectively. The White population increased 1,833 persons, but
represents a smaller portion of the whole at 78.7 percent.
❖ Despite the recession, Costa Mesa has played a significant role in accommodating the
housing needs of the region with fair amounts of population gains through 1999.
This trend will continue into the future. Accommodating future population gains
through various housing types will be an increasing challenge for the City, especially
as the City approaches build -out.
❖ Over the last nine years, the City has experienced significant out -migrations of
younger populations (18-34 age group) and a growing family environment (35-44
and 5-14 age groups). In addition, senior populations have also grown over the last
nine years. Consequently, the City must attempt to accommodate the changing
housing needs of these specific demographic groups through a variety of housing
types, such as smaller bedroom sizes and congregate living facilities for senior
populations and ownership opportunities for families.
B. HOUSEHOLD TRENDS
❖ The City has continued to accommodate households, while the total land area has
remained fairly constant. Providing residential sites will present a challenge as the
City approaches build -out and is unable to annex additional land since it is
contiguous to other incorporated cities. As residential sites become increasingly
scarce, several things are affected, including housing prices and intensification
pressure.
❖ The majority of households are families; however, married couples with children
represent less than 20 percent of the total and 41 percent are non -family households
(unrelated persons living together as a unit or a single person household). Thee
numbers are exactly reversed in the Hispanic community, where familie, with
children are the largest household type. Single mothers make up 4.7 percent of all
households and this percentage i, double among HI,panic>.
The average persons per dwelling was 2.51 in 1990, 1, .light reduction from in
1980. Average occupancy in Hispanic household, i> -o percent higher. ��ith +.
persons per unit.
Between 1980 and 1990, the median household income increased at 9.3 percent
annually, while owner occupied values increased at 13.5 percent and median rent,
increased at 13.8 percent. Prices have been ncreasing between 6 and 8 percent over
the last two vears while median household incomes have been increasing around 3
percent. In summarv, household incomes are not keeping pace with housing prices
in Costa :Mesa, much like the rest of California.
•3
In 1990, 45.8 percent of renter households overpaid for housing. In fact, 85.3
percent of households earning less than $10,000 annually and 95.9 percent of
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households earning from $10,000 to $19,999 were severely cost burdened. Almost
one-third (31.0 percent) of owner households overpay for housing. Unlike renter
households, the majority of owners that overpay were in the $20,000 to $35,000
income group.
❖ Six key household trends that will affect Costa Mesa's housing are:
1) A slight increase in larger bedroom demand;
2) A relatively high renter rate;
3) Housing prices have been exceeding median household income;
4) Almost half of renters overpay for housing and 35.1 percent are severely cost
burdened
5) About one-third of owners overpay for housing: and
6) Affordability gap.
❖ In light of diminishing residential sites, these six household trends will be major
issues shaping Costa Mesa's housing policies. A variety of homeownership programs,
residential intensification policies and innovative design guidelines can assist the City
in achieving its housing goals.
❖ A significant portion of the population (30.3 percent) is extremely low and low
income. As the median income increases, the affordability gap for these low income
households becomes increasing difficult to overcome and households drastically
overpay for housing.
C. HOMELESSNESS
Yearly, from 850 to 1,260 persons and families are homeless or at immediate risk of
• homelessness in Costa Mesa.
❖ An estimated 570 individuals and 280 persons in families will need shelter during the
course of a year in Costa Mesa. For individuals, emergency shelter is most needed
while families need permanent housing placement.
Predominant service needs of the homeless include a broad array of services from job
training to mental health counseling to child care to ,upport for battered «omen
leaving home.
IV. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
As described under the Citizen Participation chapter of this Plan, participants in the
Town Workshops and public meetings were surveyed to assess community opinion, and
concerns for the Consolidated Plan. The Community Development Needs included
four categories: 1) Infrastructure Improvements, 2) Public Facility Needs, 3) Public
Service ;deeds, and 4) Other Community Development deeds.
Highlights of the Needs Assessment include:
❖ Infrastructure improvements were identified as high priority during the Town
Workshops. The City's Public Services Department has identified 62 streets needing
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sidewalks, three storm drain projects, one alley rehabilitation, and seven street
rehabilitation projects within the City's Target Area.
❖ Youth programs, which include youth centers and youth services, were identified as
high priorities during the Citizen Participation Process.
❖ Many participants at the public meetings voted that law enforcement should be
increased, resulting in a high ranking for Anti -Crime programs.
❖ Other activities receiving top priority include neighborhood cleanup programs and
library rehabilitation.
V. STRATEGIC PLAN
HOUSING
❖ Costa Mesa's housing strategy encompasses programs to preserve the housing stock,
retain and create affordable units, and provide homeownership opportunities.
❖ The City will provide 58 homeownership opportunities over the five year planning
period.
:• Housing rehabilitation is a top priority, with 60 owner -occupied rehabilitations and
30 multifamily rehabilitations planned for 2000 - 2005.
HOMELESS
•:• The immediate risk of homelessness threatens about 410 persons, while over the
course of a year the City will provide 5,000 persons with some type of emergence
assistance, such as rent or utility money, groceries, or transportation, in order to
maintain their housing situation.
Yearly, from 850 to 1,260 persons and families are homeless or at immediate risk of
homelessness in Costa Mesa. City grants to service providers will assist in providim�
120 transitional and 50 permanent housing units for the homeless annually.
The City will work with ,er,-Ice provider; to a;,ure-mergency shelter tit
persons.
•:• While Costa \4esa has an excellent network of homeless service provider,, [here i,
still a strong need for agencies to work together to be,t provide a full continuum of
housing and services.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The top community development needs are infrastructure and services.
:• The City will provide infrastructure improvements in the form of
repairing/providing sidewalks, an alley rehabilitation, and a storm drain project over
the five year planning period.
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN ES -6 2000-2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
❖ Public services will be targeted to the youth, elderly, and homeless populations.
Small grants will also be made to the disabled on an annual basis.
Tables ES -1 and ES -2 summarize the specific objects and annual goals for Housing,
Community Development, and homeless needs during the 2000101 through 2004/05
planning period.
TABLE ES -1
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OB.
Specific Objective
Number H - 1
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Assist 30 extremely low income and 30 low income homeowners with
the rehabilitation of their home over the next five-year period.
Annual goal: 6 extremely low income and 6 low income
HOME funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 2
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide 23 first-time home buyer loans targeted to 5 moderate income
households and 18 middle income households over the period 2000 and 2005.
Annual goal: 1 moderate income households and 3 to 4 middle income households
Redevelopment Agency funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 3
Year 2001: During the RFP process for housing projects, work with developers to identify vacant
and opportunity sites for new affordable development and major rehabilitation.
Annual goal: Identify a minimum of ten sites.
HOME funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 4
Years 2001/02 - 2003/04: Fork with housing developers to provide homes for 10 extremely low j
income first time homebuvers and 5 lose income first time homebuyers. Two homes per year should I�
be available for large households and have four or more bedrooms. l
Annual goal: 2 extremely low income, 1 low income
HOME, Redevelopment Agency funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 5
Years 2003/04 - 2004/05: Provide affordable rental units through the acquisition and rehabilitation
of 10 multifamily units. The rents will be affordable to 5 extremely low income and 5 low income
households.
Annual goal: 3 extremely low and 2 low income units
HOME, Redevelopment Agency funds
2000-2005
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN
ES -7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ve
Number H - 6
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Assist 20 low income households per year with the purchase of their home
through the Mortgage Credit Certificate program.
Annual goal: 4 low income households
Mortgage Credit Certificates
Specific Objective
Number H - 7
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Preserve the housing stock and provide affordable rental units through the
multifamily rehabilitation program.
Annual goal: 4 low income households
Mortgage Credit Certificates
Specific Objective
Number CD - 1
Years 2001/02 - 2004/05: Provide/replace six sidewalks in Target Area.
Annual goal: Provide/replace two sidewalk
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 2
Year 2003/04 - 2004/05: Repair Alley 17.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 3
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Promote accessibility in Target Area.
Annual goal: Do one project per year creating handicapped accessibility in Target Area.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 4
Year 2000/01: Continue funding Downtown Community Center development.
Annual goal: 1 community center/youth/recreation facility
CDBG fundi
Specific Objective
Number CD - 5
Year 2003/04 - 2004/05: Rehabilitate five streets in the Target Area.
Annual goal: Rehabilitate one street in Target area.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 6
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide youth service funding for employment training.
Annual goal: Assist 500 youth per year with job training.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 7
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Pro
youth.
Annual goal: Assist 500 youth
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 8
recreation activities and after-school programs for
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide funding for delivered meals and nutrition services for seniors.
Annual goal: Assist 310 elderly
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 9
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide health services for 575 seniors.
Annual goal: Assist 115 seniors
CDBG funds
Number CD - 10
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide 10 neighborhood clean-up days.
Annual goal: 10 low income households (5 households per clean-up)
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 11 -
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Fund recreation services for physically and developmentally disabled
residents of Costa Mesa.
Annual goal: Assist 200 developmentally disabled
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 12
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Fund employment programs and wellness programs for with persons for
disabilities.
Annual goal: Serve 50 disabled persons per year
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 13
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Support youth coun,eling and gang prevention programs for 10W and
moderate income youth and teenagers.
Annual goal: 50 youth
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 14
Years >001 /02 - �004/0�. Fund alcohol/drug abuse counseling, therapy, and out-patient treatment
for low and moderate income persons who suffer from psychological disorders, mental illness, i
disability, and/or substance abuse. I
Annual goal: 50 persons
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN ES -9 2000-2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Specific Objective
Number CD - 15
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Fund additional Code Enforcement staff for Target Area.
Annual goal: Provide enforcement services for 110 housing units annually.
CDBG funds
Table 60 summarizes four homeless objectives in Costa Mesa for years 2000 through 2005. These
objectives include permanent housing assistance for 250 homeless, transitional housing assistance for
600 homeless, services to assist 4,250 homeless including case management, employment training,
and life skills, emergency shelter for 6,250 homeless, and at -risk services for 5,000 households.
TABLE ES -2
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOMELESS OBJECTIVES
Specific Objective
Number HM - 1
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Work with service providers to increase transitional and permanent
housing services by assisting 850 households make the transition from homeless to residing in
permanent housing over the 2000-2005 planning period by providing housing assistance and case
management.
Annual goal: Assist 120 transitional households and 50 permanent households.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number HM - 2
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide funds for a continuum of services to assist 4,250 homeless with
needs such as food, health care, clothing, transportation, living skills, emergency rent, and job
placement assistance.
Annual goal: Provide services to 350 homeless individuals and households.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number Hyl - 3
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Reduce incidence of homelessness by assisting at -risk penom b,
providing emergency rental assistance, food, and case management where necessary.
Annual goal: Provide emergency services for 4,350 at -risk persons.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number HM - 4
Years 200001 - 2004/05: Provide emergency shelter to 1,750 persons.
Annual goal: Provide emergency shelter for 350 persons per year.
CDBG funds
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN ES -10 2000-2005
SECTION I -
CITIZEN PARTICInATION
COSTA MESA CONI OUDATED PLAN 2000-2005
I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The City of Costa Mesa has participated in the Community Development Block Grant
Entitlement Program and the HOME Program since their inception in 1992.
In October and November 1999, the City of Costa Mesa held four public workshops and
one City Council workshop to gather citizen input on the priorities and funding emphasis to
be included in the development of the HUD Consolidated Plan for the City of Costa Mesa.
Sixty-two (62) persons attended these meetings and participated in a facilitated group process
designed to gather information about priority issues, values, and approaches for the use of
federal funds. Many issues were brought up and a variety of needs were identified. The
highlights of issues residents would like to see addressed include:
Provide rehabilitati.ui programs for homeowners
4- Acquire and rehabilitate deteriorated multifamily housing stock
4- Concern over deteriorated neighborhoods and aging housing stock
Increase services such as law enforcement, code enforcement, and neighborhood clean up
Provide homeownership opportunities for young adults raised in Costa Mesa
Emphasis should be given to youth and senior services
HOW WERE THE MEETINGS ADVERTISED
The meetings were advertised in the following manner:
Advertisement in the Orange County Register
Meeting dates and locations were posted on the City's web site
Flyers were distributed at City Hall
Flyers were posted at City Hall
Flyers were mailed to service pro\-iders, members of the business commumB,, and
other community groups
WHERE WERE THE MEETINGS HELD
Meetings were held at a local community center and at City Hall.
Date Time Location
October 11, 1999 5:00 P%1 Citv Hall - Conference Room I A
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
November 8, 1999 7:00 PM
November 9, 1999 12:00 Pm
November 30, 1999 4:30 PM
Community Center
City Hall - Council Chambers
City Hall -Conference Room I
The sign -in sheets from the meetings are located in the Appendix.
WHAT INFORMATION WAS GIVEN AT THE MEETING
At each meeting, Muriel Ullman, Neighborhood Improvement Manager for the Cir1 of
Costa Mesa, or Mike Linares, CDBGIHOME Coordinator for the City of C)sta Mesa
introduced the workshop and presented a summary of the City's current and past CDBG,
HOME, and Redevelopment programs. The City's Consolidated Plan consultants, Laurin
Associates, briefed the citizens on Consolidated Plan requirements and what the CDBG and
HOME programs are and what types of projects and programs are eligible for HOI'vlE or
CDBG funding. A question and answer period followed to clarify their understanding of the
programs and process. Citizens then voted on priority issues and priority needs. Group
discussion of the vote results then followed. Information presented and handed out at the
meetings is included in the Appendix.
PURPOSE, APPROACH AND PROCESS SUMMARY
The purposed of the meetings was to assist the City of Costa Mesa in developing a policy
framework for the Consolidated Plan. The framework consisted of uncovering the key
approaches and prioritizing needs on which to build the comprehensive Consolidated Plan.
To create the framework, community participants were asked to help identify the following
priorities:
What are the most important issues facing your area?
What are the priority needs and what types of programs or projects should the (:I[V
provide to assist in meeting these needs?
Once priorities were established, the participants were questioned as to why thev .oted (gin
particular issues. Discussion was generated as to what community member felt should be
done to meet Specific needs and what types of programs they Would like to see.
The facilitated process was designed to gather information that would reveal community-
wide priorities in these policy development areas. The process does not identify specific
projects, but rather helps to set the framework for soliciting and reviewing projects and
programs. The meetings were designed to help construct a community -wide approach,
which would allow for the creation of a Consolidated Plan process that could ultimarely
address neighborhood needs.
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2 2000-2005
I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Tables I through 5 and Chart 1 summarize the votes on two questions: 1) What are the
most important issues facing your community? and 2) What are the priority needs and what
programs or projects should Costa Mesa provide to meet those needs? Both citizens and
service providers voted on these issues. The votes of the citizens and services providers have
been separated in the following summary, as well as totaled. For the purposes of assigning
priorities to the issues and needs, the votes of citizens were given more weight than those of
service providers.
Chart 1 summarizes the issues important in the City of Costa Mesa as voted on by residents
and service providers. Housing garnered the most overall votes with 31.5 percent of the
total, with 32 resident votes and 8 service provider votes. Infrastructure received 35.9
percent of resident votes, but did not receive any service provider votes, resulting in
infrastructure having the second highest total votes (28.5 percent). Public services was
considered the highest priority by service providers with 70.4 percent of their votes, but was
the third priority for residents with 14.6 percent of resident votes. Table I shows the
breakdown of votes for the priority issues.
40
35
30
25
OResidents 20
■Service Providers 15
10
5
0
CHART 1
PRIORITY ISSUES
Source Community Meetings 1999.
G
Citizen Participation Process
TABLE 1
IMPORTANT ISSUES
Housing Needs
33
32.0 ')
8
29.6%
41
31.5%
Public Facilities Needs
12
11.7%
0
0.0%
12
9.2%
Infrastructure Improvements
37
35.9%
0
0.0%
37
28.5%
Public Services
15
14.6%
19
70.4%
34
26.2%
Community Development
6
5.8%
0
0.0%
6
4.6%
Total
103
27
130
Source: Community Meetings 1999,
Citizen Participation Process
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I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Table 2 depicts the housing programs as prioritized by residents and service providers.
Multifamily acquisition and rehabilitation and owner occupied housing rehabilitation were
ranked the top priority needs, with both receiving the highest number of total votes, each
with 22.4 percent of the total votes. Costa Mesa residents ranked owner occupied housing
rehabilitation as the most needed program, with 30.6 percent of resident votes, and ranked
multifamily acquisition rehabilitation as the second highest priority at 22.2 percent of
resident votes. Service providers ranked transitional housing as the highest priority, with
38.5 percent of their votes, and had a tie for the second need with multifamily acquisition
rehabilitation and homeless shelters both receiving 23.1 percent.
TABLE 2
HOUSING NEEDS
Acq/Rehab SF
2
5.6%
0
0.0%
2
4.1%,
Acq/Rehab MF
8
22.2%
3
23.1%
11
22.4°o
Home Ownership
4
11.1%
0
0.0%
4
8.210
Homeless Shelter
2
5.6%
3
23.1%
5
16.7",,,
Housing Rehab Owner
11
30.6%
0
0.0%
11
22.4"
Housing Rehab Renter
1
2.8%
0
0.0%
1
8.Ylo
New Multifamily - Seniors
1
2.8%
2
15.4%
3
��• 1" '
NewMultifamily - General
2
5.6%
C
0.0%
2
4.10"
Transitional Housing
4
11.1%
5
38.5%
9
18.4110 i
New Single Family
1
2.8%
G
0.0%
1
_'.0"46
Total
36
Process
13
49
Source: Community Meetings 1999, Citizen Participation Process
Table 3 represents the ranking of infrastructure needs. Street improvements received
the highest ranking with 27.1 percent of total votes, all from Costa Mesa residents.
Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks received the second highest total at 18.8 percent of
votes, seven of which were from residents and two from service providers. Street
lighting tied curbs, gutters, and sidewalks as the second highest resident priority, each
with 16.3 percent of resident votes.
TABLE 3
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
Water Improvements
0
0.0°`0
)
0.00%
)
0.0011
Street Improvements
13
30"?%
0
0.01Xi
13
Sewer Improvements
5
11.6%
0
0.0%
5
10.4" .
Street Lighting
7
16.3%
1
20.0%
8
16.7",,,
Street Signs
0.0"/o
t)
0,01))"'
Handicapped Accessibility
3
20.0%
4
8.Ylo
Curbs/G utters, Sidewalks
16.3"/o
_'
40.0%
9
18.8"�,
Alley Improvements
4. o
1
_'0.09/0
3
6-Y16
Bridges
(,
14.
i
0.006
6
12.5"-"
Total
43
5
48
Source: Community Meetings 1999,
Citizen Participation
Process
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I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Public facility needs are depicted in Table 4. Youth center was the top priorityoverall,
receiving 20.4 percent of total votes, and also ranked as the top resident priority with 21.7
percent of votes. The second highest priority for residents was library rehabilitation at 19.6
percent. The highest priority for service providers was •a homeless shelter, which received
37.5 percent of their votes, but was ranked fourth overall, tying with senior center as both
received 11. l percent of the total votes.
TABLE 4
PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS
Senior Center
5
10.9%
1
12.5%
6
11. l
Youth Center
10
21.7%
1
12.5%
11
20.4%
Child Care Centers
1
2.2%
2
25.0%
3
5.6%
Health Facilities
0
0.0%
1
12.5%
1
1.9%
ADA Improvements
1
2.2%
0
0.0%
1
1.9,K)
Neighborhood Facilities
2
4.3%
0
0.0%
2
3.7(1/°
Parks/Recreation Facilities
7
15.2%
0
0.0%
7
13.09"()
Parking Facilities
1
2.2%
0
0.0%
1
Community Center
1
2.2%
0
0.0%
1
Homeless Shelter
3
6.5%
3
37.5%
6
Library Rehabilitation
9
19.6%
0
0.0%
9
16.7"','
Fire Protection Equipmenr
3
6.5%
0
0.0%
3
�•��"'"
Demolition/Clearance
3
6.5%
0
0.0%
3
5.600'
Total
46
8
54
Source: Communitv Meetines 1999. Citizen Participation Process
As shown in Table 5, the highest public service need in Costa Mesa is increased law
enforcement with 14.2 percent of total votes, all of which came from residents representing
16.8 percent of resident votes. Homeless services and youth services came in a close second
overall, with 13.4 percent apiece. However, homeless services is the top service provider
priority with 30.0 of their votes. After increased law enforcement, the second highest
priority for residents was youth services with 13.1 percent of votes. Residents ranked
homeless services and graffiti abatement as their third highest priority, with each category
receiving 10.3 percent of votes.
TABLE 5
PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS
Child Care Services
5
4.7%
1 5.0%
6
4.1
Citizen Patrol
3
2.8%
0 0.0`?%
3
Cultural Services
0
0.0'?4,
0 0.0,116
i)
�•��" '
Disaster Services
4
3.7`?%
0 0.0%
4
3.1°4)
Domestic Violence Services
1
0.9°/
2 10.0%
3
-'•4"'
Education Services
4
3.7%
1 5.0%,
5
3.9'Mo
Emergency Food Services
3
2.8%
0 0.0%
3
--1•4"'o
Employment Training
6
5.6",,
1 5.0%
-
5.5o,
Fair Housine Counseline
4
3.7/()
0 0.0%
4
3.10"o
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I - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Graffiti Abatement
11
10.3%
0
0.0%
11
8.7%
Handicapped Services
4
3.7%
0
0.0%
4
3.1%
Health Services
3
2.8%
0
0.0%
3
2.4%
Homeless Services
11
10.3%
6
30.0%
17
13.4%
Immigration Services
1
0.9%
0
0.0%
1
0.8%
Increased Law Enforcement
18
16.8%
0
0.0%
18
14.2%
Indigent Care Services
2
1.9%
0
0.0%
2
1.6%
Landlord/Tenant Services
0
0.0%
1
5.0%
1
0.8%
Legal Mediation Services
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
Literary Services
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
Senior Services
5
4.7%
3
15.0%
8
6.3%
School Crossing Guards
4
3.7%
0
0.0%
4
3.1%
Substance Abuse Services
2
1.9%
2
10.0%
4
3.1%
Transportation Services
2
1.9%
0
0.0%
2
1.6%
Welfare Services
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.01yo
WIC Program
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
0
0.0%
Youth Services
14
13.1%
3
15.0%
17
13.4%
Total
107
20
127
Source: Community Meetings 1999, Citizen Participation Process
A total of 51 votes were received for other community development needs. Code
enforcement is the top community development need with 37.3 percent of the votes and
received 41.9 percent of the resident's votes. Neighborhood clean-up received the most
service provider votes, 62.5 percent, and was the second-highest resident priority with 29.4
percent of overall votes.
TABLE 6
OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Historic Preservation
2
4.7%
0
0.0%
2
3.994) l
Business Development
4
9.3%
0
0.0%
4
Economic Development
3
7.0%
0
0.00/i
3
Employment Development
3
7.004,
1
25.00/()
5
Microenterprise Program
l
0.004,
1
0.00/0
.Small Business Technical .kssisiance
Fire Protection Disaster Plan
Code Enforcement
1 ti
41.9"�
NeighborhoodClean-upI'.)
'3.3'!
4"
Total
43
S
51
Source: Community Meetings 1999, Citizen Participation Process
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
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SECTION II -
HOUSING MAR,,KET
ANALYSIS
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
II - HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
The Housing Market Analysis discusses four major components of the housing market in
Costa Mesa:
❖ Availability - creation of housing units versus increase in households; housing units by
type; vacancy; suitable lands for anticipated growth
❖ Adequacy - condition of housing units
❖ Affordability - income groups by affordable monthly payment; average sales prices and
rents
❖ Accessibility - inventory of affordable housing units; cost of preserving affordable units;
housing discrimination; concentrations of minority groups and low income households;
accessibility for disabled and other special populations is included in Section III -
Housing and Hc«ieless Needs
COSTA MESA MARKET AREA
The Costa Mesa Housing Market Area is considered the boundaries of the City of Costa
Mesa, geographic and politic. Much of the information pertinent to the Housing Market
Analysis is included in the demographical information provided in the Housing and
Homeless Needs Assessment of this Consolidated Plan.
1. AVAILABILITY
HOUSING TRENDS
From 1980 to 1999, the number of housing units constructed has kept pace with the
increase in households. Table 7 shows the increase of units from 1980 to 1999. The 6,613
new units, comprised of 50.9 percent multifamily units, 43.0 percent single family units, and
6.1 percent mobile homes, have accommodated the additional 5,776 households. In 1999,
there were 40,611 housing units in Costa Mesa and 38,413 households. The excess supply
accounts for the 5.4 percent vacancy rate allowing residents and new households to the area a
degree of choice in housing.
The percentage of single family units has slowly declined in Costa Mesa, from 48.1 in 1980
to 47.3 in 1999 due to an increase in mtilrifamily construction during the 1980,. The
number of multi -family units in a community directly relates to the percentage of renter
households.
TABLE 7
HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE (1980-1999)
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II - HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
According to the 1990 Census, 79.4 percent of the renter occupied units were built between
1960 and 1989 with the largest volumes occurring in the 1960's and 1970's. This is
illustrated in Chart 2. The number of renter units outnumbered owner units between 1960
and 1980, but the number of renter units has leveled and subsequently decreased during the
1980's and 1990's.
�8000
6000
44�0/0�0
2000
0
Chart 2
HOUSING UNITS BY TENURE BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
Fire -50 500 Ws 70's SITS
0 Owner ■ Renter
Source: 1990 Census
Upon incorporation in 1953, the City's housing stock quickly expanded and continued at a
rapid pace through the 1970's. See Chart 3. Approximately 72.4 percent of the housing
stock in Costa Mesa was built between 1950 and 1979 with the largest volume occurring in
the 1960's. Recently, the number of housing units built has dropped off as vacant land
becomes scarcer. Orange County as a whole boomed in the 1960's and 1970's with its
largest volumes occurring in the 1970's. The County has been able to sustain significant
levels of housing unit production through the 1990's.
.N
40.00%
0 30.00%
Y
0.2 20.00%
... n
C 10.00%
U
a� 0.00%
a
VACANCY
Chan 3
HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR BUILT
<1939 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99
Year Structure Built
0 City
■ County
Vacancy trends in housing are analyzed using a "vacancy rate" which establishes the
relationship between housing supply and demand. For example, if the demand for housing
is greater than the available supply, then the vacancy rate is probably low, and the price of
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 8 2000-2005
II - HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
housing will most likely increase or remain stable. Additionally, the vacancy rate indicates
whether or not the City has an adequate housing supply to provide choice and mobility.
According to the 1990 Census, the total vacancy rate was 5.4 percent in the City of Costa
Mesa, compared to 5.5 percent for Orange County and 7.7 percent for the State in the same
year. However, these figures are skewed by the number of seasonal and other types of
vacancies. Correcting for these factors, the vacancy rate was 6.4 percent for rental housing
units and 1.3 percent for owner occupied housing units in Costa Mesa in 1990. The
majority of the vacancies, 70.8 percent, were in units for rent. Of the remaining vacancies,
9.4 percent were in for -sale units, 2.9 percent were in seasonal, recreation, or occasional use
units, and 16.8 percent were "other" vacancies. The "other" vacant category includes
everything that has not already been classified, such as units held for occupancy by a
caretaker or janitor, or units held for personal reasons of the owner.
The California Department of Finance (DOF) publishes an annual estimate of population,
housing units, vacancy rates, and household sizes for all incorporated cities in the State.
DOF estimated a vacancy rate for Costa Mesa of 5.4 percent in 1999. The DOF estimates
suggest that the vacancy rates have not significantly changed (more than 0.3 percent) over
the last nine years, with slight increases between 1992 and 1995. The DOF estimate is for
all housing unit types and does not exclude seasonal, recreational, or occasional use and all
other vacant.
A city-wide apartment survey was conducted in October, 1999. Approximately 41.9 percent
of the apartments in the City were sampled, see Table 4. The survey found an apartment
vacancy rate of 0.7 percent with the highest vacancy rates for the one bedroom, studio and
the two bedroom/one bath units.
TABLE 8
MULTI -FAMILY VACANCY BY BEDROOM TYPE (1999)
Studio
0.9%
IBR/IBA
1.0%
2BR/1BA
0.9%
2BR/2BA
0.3% _
3BR/2BA
0.8% i
Other
0.0910
TOTAL
0.7010' I
Source: Laurin Associates Oct. 1999
According to the California Association of Realtors, there was a total of 112 single-family
listings in the City of Costa Mesa as of October 28, 1999. The estimated vacancy rate for
single-family dwellings is below one percent.
In order to avoid a diminished rental supply, Costa Mesa has declared that future conversion
of renter occupied apartments to common interest developments will be regulated by a
critical vacancy rate of three percent. Consequently, the current vacancy rate under one
percent will affect renter occupied condominium conversions until the vacancy rate rises.
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SUITABLE LANDS
Another aspect of the availability is amount of suitable land that exists in the City to
accommodate future housing growth. Since the 1970's, large pieces of vacant land have
slowly disappeared and the City is now approaching build -out. Currently, there are
approximately 80 vacant residentially -zoned acres in the City, of which, half are included in
the North Costa Mesa Specific Plan. Due to the limited supply of vacant land, the City has
started to define lands with potential for redevelopment or under-utilized lands.
Chart 4
LAND AREA TRENDS (1953-1997)
16
14
12
10
Square Wes 8
6
4
2
0
Source: CSU Fullerton, Center for Year
Demographic Research 1997
Under-utilized land is land not being used to its highest and best use potential. For example,
one unit on a 12,000 square -foot lot that is zoned for one unit per 6,000 feet is an under -
utilization of the land. An aging office building on land zoned for multi -family residential is
also considered under-utilized. Currently, there is an estimated potential for an additional
947 housing units on under-utilized land in the City of Costa Mesa.
Vacant land could yield an additional 1,885 units. titost of the vacant land zoned for
residential uses are located in the Planned Development Residential -Medium Density (PDR -
MD) and the Planned Development Residential -North Costa Mesa zone. The PDR -,",1D
zone is specifically intended to allow up to 12 dwelling units per acre and encourages
innovative residential projects, such as zero lot line, small lot, cluster development and mixed
developments. The largest piece of land left in the City of Costa Mesa is located within the
PDR -NCM. This site represents a total of 40.3 acres of land with a potential for 1,410
housing units that comprises over half of tht City's remaining housing production. There
are 80.22 remaining vacant acres and 143.73 acres with potential for redevelopment
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TABLE 9
SUITABLE LANDS BY ZONE (1999)
rVA!TLANDS
7.3 Units/Acre
1.09 Acres
7 Units
Yes
R2
12 Units/Acre
3.09 Acres
31 Units
Yes
R2H
14.5 Units/Acre
1.15 Acres
21 Units
Yes
R3
20 Units/Acre
0.52 Acres
10 Units
Yes
PDR -MD
12 Units/Acre
34.07 Acres
406 Units
Yes
PDR -NCM
25-35 Unit;/Acre
40.30 Acres
1,410 Units
Yes
UNDERUTILIZED LANDS
R1
7.3 Units/Acre
62.26 Acres
179 Units
Yes
R2
12 Units/Acre
44.86 Acres
348 Units
Yes
R2H
14.5 Units/Acre
35.30 Acres
395 Units
Yes
R3
20 Units/Acre
1.31 Acres
25 Units
Yes
TOTAL: 2,832 UNITS
Source: City of Costa Mesa Land Use Database
Due to the built -out condition of the City, public services and facilities, such as water, sewer
and storm drains are readily available to the above residential sites, including the North
Costa Mesa Specific Plan.
2. ADEQUACY
CONDITION OF UNITS
Housing conditions are described based on the age of the units with the assumption that
diligent maintenance has not occurred. Since building codes change with time and
technology, the older housing units are more likely to be in marginal condition. As a general
rule, housing units require intensive maintenance after 20-30 years. Roughly, one-half of the
City's housing units are 20 to 40 years old and generally will require repair such a, re-
roofing, new paint, patching, siding and air condition 1ng; heaung. Additionally-. 25.
percent of Costa L1esa's housing units are more than 40 year; old.
According to the 1998 California Statewide Housing Plan �'pdate, 12 percent of the Stale',
housing stock was substandard. The greater Los Angeles area also had 12 percent of it,
housing in substandard condition in 1995 and eight percent of the Orange County housing
stock was substandard in 1994. It is estimated that ten percent of the Orange Cou-n y
housing stock was substandard as of 1999, for an annual average deterioration rate of 0.4
percent.
The most recent housing condition assessment was conducted in 1988 for the City of Costa
Mesa. The assessment found that physical deterioration was not a significant housing problem
in Costa Mesa. Only 2.3 percent of the housing units were found to be substandard. In order
to update this information, the Orange County deterioration rate of 0.4 percent per year has
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been applied, resulting in 4.3 percent of the Costa Mesa housing stock (1,746 housing units)
currently estimated as substandard.
Substandard is defined as either suitable for rehabilitation or in need of replaocment As shown
in Chart 6, a majority (68.6 percent or 1,198 housing units) of the substandard units are
identified as suitable for rehabilitation and the remaining 548 housing units arc most likely in
need of replacement
Chart 5
SUBSTANDARD UNITS BY REHABILITATION STATUS (1999)
Need, rteOacement
31%
Suitable for Rehab
69%
Source: California Statewide Housing
Plan Update, 1998; Costa Mesa Substandard Units
Housing Conditions 1988
The City of Costa Mesa tapes a proactive approach toward housing conditions through housing
rehabilitation programs and code enforcement programs which are successfully correcting code
violations and preserving the housing stock- Costa Mesa provided rehabilitation assistance to
140 rental units and 332 owner occupied units between 1993 and April 1999•
LEAD BASED PAINT
Lead-based paint in residential units poses severe health and behavioral threats to children.
In September 1999, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a new
regulation to protect young children from lead-based paint hazards in housing that Is
financially assisted by the federal government. These new guidelines include changes in
testing and abatement procedures which will result in a substantial amount of time and
Funds required at the local level to comply with the guidelines.
The regulation is located within title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, pan 35 (sit
CFR 35)• Hazard reduction requirements set in the regulation give much greater emphasis
than previous regulations to reducing lead in house dust. Specific requirements depend on
whether the housing is being disposed of or assisted by the federal government, and also on
the type and amount of financial assistance, the age of the structure, and whether the
dwelling is renter or owner occupied.
These regulations go into effect September 2000 and will apply to the City of Costa Mesa's
housing rehabilitation program and down payment assistance program when used with
housing units built prior to 1978.
. 2000-2005
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The Orange County Health Care Agency reports that from January 1991 through January
2000 there have been 20 cases of lead poisoning in Costa Mesa. Only three of these cases
may have been exposes to lead-based paint. The remaining cases resulted from exposure to
other sources such as imported pottery, imported candy, or contact with contaminated soil.
HUD has provided a general formula to estimate the number of households who may be
living in housing units affected by a lead-based paint. The number of pre -1979 units is
combined with an estimated lead-based paint factor. The factor is highest for pre -1940
units, at 90 percent, and decreases with newer units.
Table 32 contains estimates (using the HUD formula) of the number of low and moderate
income households by rP :ter and owner categories that are likely to occupy housing units
with lead-based paint hazards. It is estimated 6,207 low income and 4,792 moderate income
households occupy units with a risk of lead-based paint.
TABLE 10
ESTIMATES OF HOUSING UNITS WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Year Unit Built House- % of HH w/ House- % of HH w Total LBP Units
holds LBP LBP holds LBP LBP
Ownership Units
Pre 1940
71
90%
64
55
90%
50
114
1;`40-1959
1,539
80%
1,231
1,188
80%
951
2,182
1960-1979
2,469
62%
1, 531
1,906
62%
1,181
2,712
TOTAL
2,826
2,182
5,008
Rental Units
Pre 1940
63
90%
57
49
90%
44
101
1940- 1959
1,332
80%
1,065
1,028
80%
822
1,887
1960 - 1979
3,643
62%
2,259
2,814
62%
1,744
4,003
TOTAL
3,38 t
2,610
5,991
TOTAL Renter
6,207
4,792 �;
10,999
and Owner
Source: 1990 Census; National Decision Svstems: HUD formula
3. AFFORDABILITY
The following section contrasts affordable housing costs b,,, income group with sales prices of
single family homes and condominiums and current rental rates to assess the affordability of
both owner and renter occupied units.
SINGLE-FAMILY SALES
Regional home prices of single-family homes tripled between 1970 and 1979 and continued
to increase through the 1980's. In the early 1990's, the residential market started to decline
primarily as a result of rising mortgage interest rates. More recently, the market has
recovered from that drop due mainly to: 1) relatively low mortgage rates, 2) a stable or
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decreasing home sales inventory, and 3) a steady and growi..g labor market. As a result, sales
prices have been recently increasing in Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County.
From 1990 to 1993, median home prices in Costa Mesa dropped 17.1 percent down to
$212,059. During the mid -1990's, median prices remained stable in the $215,000 to
$230,000 region. In 1997, average single-family sales were approximately $220,000 and in
1999 the prices increased to an average of $273,000. In summary, single-family prices have
been increasing at about seven to eight percent per year, on average, in the City of Costa
Mesa over the past two years. The monthly payment for an average single-family home of
$273,064 is approximately $2,003.
TABLE 11
AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY SALES PRICE (1997-1999)
92626 $224,258 $242,286 $273,436
92627 $221,177 $246,488 $272,676
AVERAGE $222,827 $244,374 $273,064
Source: Acxiom/Dara uick, November 1999
In Orange County, the average single-family sales price increased from $250,964 in 1997 to
$307,153 in August 1999, according to Acxiom/Dataquick. The increase is consistent with
the City of Costa Mesa and amounts to approximately 7.5 percent per year, on average. In
comparison to surrounding jurisdictions, the City of Costa Mesa offers a fair range of single-
family prices. In 1999, Costa Mesa had an average single-family sales price of $273,064,
which is less than Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, and the County areas.
Fountain Valley and Santa Ana offer average single-family prices below Costa Mesa.
CONDOMINIUM SALES
According to Acxiom, the average price of condominiums in the City of Costa Mesa was
$140,605 in 1997 and $188,222 in 1999, an average increase of 16.9 percent per year.
Specifically, the average condominium price increased 11.3 percent between 1997 and 1998
compared to 20.2 percent between 1998 and 1999.
TABLE 12
AVERAGE CONDOMINIUM SALES PRICE (1997-1999)
I=
92626
RIU13111111111
$119,863 $142,083 $160,889
92727
S153,407/ S167,51 $201,085
TOTAL. AVG
$140,605 $156,528 S188,222
Source: Acxiom/Dara uick,
November 1999
By comparison, average condominium sales prices in the Ciro of Costa Mesa are moderately
expensive, ranking third highest amongst surrounding jurisdictions. But, the City
condominium sales prices average only slightly above the county average of $173,457 and
offer a wide range of prices. The average condominium could cost approximately S 1,381 a
month, depending on fees.
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However, condominiums offer a niche in the housing market between the single-family sales
and the rental market. With sales prices in the $150,000 to $200,000 range, moderate and
middle income groups could afford to own a condominium in Costa Mesa.
RENTAL UNITS
According to the 1990 Census, the median gross rent was $810 in the City of Costa Mesa,
compared to $790 for Orange County in the same year.
A city-wide Apartment Survey (October, 1999) indicated rental rates for apartments in Costa
Mesa range from $400 a month for a studio to $1,700 a month for a luxury three bedroom.
Rent for a two bedroom unit ranges from $738 to $1,500 a month, and three bedroom
apartments rent for $895 to $1,700 a month. There were no four bedroom apartments
found in the survey. According to interviews, apartment rents have been increasing over the
last couple of years at about six percent per year or approximately $20-100 per month.
TABLE 13
MULTI -FAMILY RENTS (1999)
OVERPAYMENT
Affordability can be defined as a household spending 30 percent or less of household income
for shelter. Shelter is defined as gross rent or gross monthly owner costs. Gross rent is the
contract rent plus utilities. In most cases, the contract rent includes payment for water,
sewer and garbage in the City of Costa Mesa. "Gross monthly owner costs" include,
mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities, condominium fees, and site rent for mobile
homes.
According to the 1990 Census, 40.2 of households overpaid for housing. The incidence of
overpayment is higher among renter households; 45.8 percent of renters paid in excess of 30
percent of their income toward shelter while 30.8 percent of owners were similarly cost
burdened. More detailed information regarding overpayment is located in Section III
Housing and Homeless Needs.
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME GROUPS
Table 14 depicts Costa ,Mesa households by incomegroup. The City has a large portion
(37.2 percent) in the above middle income group. The middle income group represents the
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7-
$743
$400-$875
1
$895
$63-$975
2
$981
$738-$1,163
2BR/2BA
$1,123
$763-$1,500
3BR/2BA
$1,498
$895-$1,700
TOTAL
$1,010
$40041,700
Source: Laurin Associates Oct. 1999
OVERPAYMENT
Affordability can be defined as a household spending 30 percent or less of household income
for shelter. Shelter is defined as gross rent or gross monthly owner costs. Gross rent is the
contract rent plus utilities. In most cases, the contract rent includes payment for water,
sewer and garbage in the City of Costa Mesa. "Gross monthly owner costs" include,
mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities, condominium fees, and site rent for mobile
homes.
According to the 1990 Census, 40.2 of households overpaid for housing. The incidence of
overpayment is higher among renter households; 45.8 percent of renters paid in excess of 30
percent of their income toward shelter while 30.8 percent of owners were similarly cost
burdened. More detailed information regarding overpayment is located in Section III
Housing and Homeless Needs.
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME GROUPS
Table 14 depicts Costa ,Mesa households by incomegroup. The City has a large portion
(37.2 percent) in the above middle income group. The middle income group represents the
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narrowest band of households with only 9.6 percent of households earning from 81 to 95
percent of the median income. The extremely low and low income groups account for 29.9
percent of households. As the following affordability gap analysis shows on Tables 15 and
16, these low and extremely low income households have the most difficult time affording
apartments, let alone for -sale homes, at the median prices in Costa Mesa.
TABLE 14
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME GROUP (1999)
1999 HUD Area Median Income for Costa Mesa: $68,300
AFFORDABILITY GAP ANALYSIS
Tables 15 and 16 depict the affordability gap for renter and owner households by income
group. The affordability gap is based on median rents and median home prices in Costa
Mesa. Lack of an affordability gap in an income range does not mean households do not
overpay for housing in that range.
As shown in Table 15, the affordability gap for rental units is most extreme for large,
extremely low income renter households, as the gap ranges from $904 to $1,124 per month
for three and four bedroom units, respectively. For example, an extremely low income, six
person household can afford $593.75 monthly for housing, but the average rent for a three
bedroom unit is $1,498 which results in an affordability gap of 5904. Table 14 shows that
in 1999, 29.9 percent of the City's households are estimated to be low and extremely lo -,y
income - these households predominantly overpay for and cr are overcrowded in rheir
housing unit.
All extremely low and low income households, from one person and up in size, are not able
to afford the average rent for an apartment able to accommodate their household size. In
many cases if households cannot afford to overpay for housing, it results in the household,
overcrowding in order to pay rent or living in substandard housing with low rents.
Table 15 shows that moderate and middle income renter households of all sizes have
sufficient incomes to afford median rents in Costa Mesa.
To conclude, most extremely low and low income households are priced out of both the
owner (Table 16) and rental (Table 15) markets and must rent a unit too small for their
household or move out of CostaMesa. Many households choose to live in a unit they can
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afford but are too small for their household - for example, a low income, six person
household can either opt to overpay by $506 per month for a three bedroom unit or live in
overcrowded conditions in a two bedroom unit that they can afford.
TABLE 15
AFFORDABILITY GAP ANALYSIS - RENTER HOUSEHOLDS
There is also a wide affordability gap for extremely low and low income homeowners a, is
shown in Table 16. In some cases, the extremely low and low income homeowners are
seniors who have paid off their home or hay > low mortgage payments or are families who
purchased their home before the housing affordability gap widened to its current point.
However, the affordability gap for the extremely low or low- income first time home buyer is
so significant that without financial assistance they would be unable to purchase a single
family home or condominium.
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Extremely Low Income (0 to 30% of Median Income)
Studio
One Person
$14,350
$358.75
$743
$348.25
One Bedroom
Two Person
$16,400
$410.00
$895
$485.00
Two Bedroom
Four Person
$20,500
$512.50
$981
$468.50
Three Bedroom
Six Person
$23,750
$593.75
$ i,498
$904.25
Four Bedroom
I Eight Person
$27,050
$676.25
$1,750
$1,123.75
Low Income (31% to 50% of Median Income)
Studio
One Person
$23,900
$597.50
$743
$145.50
One Bedroom
Two Person
$27,300
$682.50
$895
$212.50
Two Bedroom
Four Person
$34,150
$853.75
$981
$127.25
Three Bedroom
Six Person
$39,650
$991.25
$1,498
$506.25
Four Bedroom
I Eight Person
$45,100
$1,127.50
$1,750
$622.50
Moderate Income (51% to 80% of Median Income)
Studio
One Person
$38,250
$956.25
$743
One Bedroom
Two Person
$43,700
$1,092.50
$895
No Affordability
Two Bedroom
Four Person
$54,650
$1,366.25
$981
Three Bedroom
Four Bedroom
Six Person
Eight Person
$63,400
$72,150
$1,585.00
$1,803.75
$1,498
$1,750
Middle Income (81% to 95% of Median Income)
Studio
One Person
I $45,400
$1,135.00
$743
One Bedroom
' Two Person
$51,900
$1,297.50
S895
do affordability
Two Bedroom
Four Person
564,900
$1,622.50
S981Gap
Three Bedroom
Six Person
574,300
S1,857-50
S1,498
Four Bedroom
Eight Person
$94,950
52,373.75
Sl, -50
Source: 1999 HUD Income Guidelines;
Laurin associates A arrment Sun•e%•,
There is also a wide affordability gap for extremely low and low income homeowners a, is
shown in Table 16. In some cases, the extremely low and low income homeowners are
seniors who have paid off their home or hay > low mortgage payments or are families who
purchased their home before the housing affordability gap widened to its current point.
However, the affordability gap for the extremely low or low- income first time home buyer is
so significant that without financial assistance they would be unable to purchase a single
family home or condominium.
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The affordability gap is much less for condominium owners; this gap narrows from $0 to
$90 overpayment for middle income households and from $0 to 295 for moderate income
households. This means that most moderate and middle income households would be able
to purchase a condominium. However, the affordability gap for single family homes is
prohibitive for moderate and most middle income households. This means the only
households able to afford the median sales price in Costa Mesa are above middle income
households. In order for a low, moderate, or middle income household to purchase a
detached single family home, they would need financial assistance.
TABLE 16
AFFORDABILITY GAP ANALYSIS - OWNER HOUSEHOLDS
EMPLOYMENT
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the Orange
County labor force consisted of 1,179,200 persons in 1990 and was estimated at 1,342,400
persons in 1999. This represents an annual average increase of 1.5 percent or 163,200 jobs.
Services are the largest industry in the Coun followed by retail trade and durable goods
manufacturing. The three industries combined for 59.7 percent of the County labor force.
Comparatively, Costa Mesa and Orange County are similar in most respects in terms of
employment industry proportions. Table 17 illustrates Costa Mesa's employment by
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industry. Costa Mesa has a slightly higher proportion of persons employed in the services
and significantly fewer persons employed in public administration or government.
TABLE 17
COSTA MESA EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY (1990)
riculture, Forestry, Fisheries
1,100
1.9%
Mining
71
0.1%
Construction
4,343
7.4%
Manufacturing (Durable)
8,281 -14.1%
5.9% -
Manufacturing (Non -Durable)
_
3,015
5.1
Transportation, Communication & Public Utilities
2,524
4.1"io
Wholesale Trade
2,985
5.1%
Retail Trade
10,280
17.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
6,004
10.2%
Services
19,189
32.6%
Public Administration
1,083
1.8%
TOTAL, ALL INDUSTRIES
58,875
100.0%
Source: 1990 Census
; 66,781
! 65,172
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was an average of 66,781 persons in
the Costa Mesa labor force in 1999. See Table 18. Generally, the unemployment rate has
decreased since 1992 in the City and the County with the City unemployment rate
consistently remaining lower than the Orange County rate. In 1999, the City
unemployment rate is 2.4 percent and the County rate is 2.8 percent.
TABLE 18
COSTA MESA LABOR FORCE TRENDS (1990-1999)
1990
60,252
58,402
3.1%
1991
58,408
55,715
4.6%
1992
59,099
55,614
5.9% -
1993
59,945
56,422
5.9%
1994
60,332
57,329
5.0%
1995
60,204
57,548
4.4%
1996
60,698
58,541
3.6% I
1997
: 62,803
61,030
2.8%
1998
65,124
63,499
2.5%
1999 `
; 66,781
! 65,172
2.4%
Source:
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics ' annual averageis through Jul),
1999
Between 1990 and 1999, the City of Costa Mesa employment has increased at an average of
1.3 percent per year. Over the last year, the employment rate has increased at an even higher
rate of 2.6 percent.
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According to the 1990 Census, 68.0 percent of the labor force worked outside of the City
and that number has changed little between 1980 and 1990. A strong majority of these
workers are commuting alone by car (76.6 percent in 1990).
Practically all of the Costa Mesa labor force commutes within the County, although, this
number is decreasing slowly. See Table 19 for detail on employment by commuting patterns in
Costa Mesa. Between 1980 and 1990, 0.7 percent more of the Costa Mesa labor force decided
to commute outside of the County resulting in almost nine percent of the total labor force. In
addition, only 10.6 percent of the labor force spends more than 45 minutes in their daily
commute.
TABLE 19
FMPI.0V-"-NT RY C OMMIMNG PATTERNS (1980-1990)
Since 1990, computers and the Internet have become prevalent with ever increasing
applications. More individuals work from home or telecommute. In the City of Costa Mesa,
many home/work permits have been issued over the last ten years. This trend is affecting
employment and commuting patterns and will continue to play a role in the economy of
Costa Mesa.
In Costa Mesa, the number of jobs per household has increased from 1.42 in 1980 to 1.70 in
1999, as is depicted in Chart 7. This trend is expected to continue with the number of jobs per
household reaching 1.75 in 2005. The increasing number of jobs per household generates more
traffic but also increases a household's ability to pay for shelter.
0
1.9
L
n
Worked in Costa Mesa
31.2%
32.0%
Worked outside Costa Mesa
68.8%
68.0%
Worked in Orange County91.9%
91.2%
Worked outside Orange County.8.1%
_
8.8%
Source: 1980 and 1990 Censuses
Since 1990, computers and the Internet have become prevalent with ever increasing
applications. More individuals work from home or telecommute. In the City of Costa Mesa,
many home/work permits have been issued over the last ten years. This trend is affecting
employment and commuting patterns and will continue to play a role in the economy of
Costa Mesa.
In Costa Mesa, the number of jobs per household has increased from 1.42 in 1980 to 1.70 in
1999, as is depicted in Chart 7. This trend is expected to continue with the number of jobs per
household reaching 1.75 in 2005. The increasing number of jobs per household generates more
traffic but also increases a household's ability to pay for shelter.
0
1.9
L
n
1.7
0
=
1.5
0
1.3
n
Source
National
1990 Census.
Decision Systems
Chart 6
JOBS PER HOUSEHOLD (1990-2005)
•:s
75
1990 1999 2005
Year
-n.
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There are well over thirty employers in the City that have more than 250 employees and a
handful have more than 1,000 employees; Table 20 lists major employers in Costa Mesa.
Automobile Club of Southern California and Orange Coast College have consistently been
the largest employers in the City. Generally, the largest employers offer a variety of
occupation and wage types.
TABLE 20
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Automobile Club of Southern California
2,100
Oran a Coast Colle
y,e
1,800
Fairview Developmeat Center
Orange County Fair and Expo Center
1,450
1,100
Nordstrom Department Store
950
Los Angeles Times — Orange County
919
Macy's Department Store
900
Bradford Building Services
800
Deloitte & Touche
700
Filenet Corporation
700
City of Costa Mesa
630
A ria Health Care Group
600
Source: Inside Prospects, 1998
4. ACCESSIBILITY
The previous section discussed housing prices, residents' income levels, and affordability
gaps. Accessibility of units is predominated by the amount of affordable units in an area.
While the City has sufficient housing units for the number of households in the City, the
housing price and rent mix is not matched to the incomes of the households. This creates a
situation where the majority of for -sale housing is priced in a range affordable only to middle
and above middle income households. The situation is similar for renters with housing only
affordable to the moderate and above income groups.
The City of Costa Mesa encourages the development of affordable housing and has created a
streamlined process for housing applications. The Strategic Plan, Removing Barrien to
Affordable Housing, outlines much of the City's efforts to create opportunities for the
development of affordable housing.
INVENTORY OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS
The following inventory (Table 21) includes all public assisted rental properties in the City of
Costa Mesa. Generally, the inventory consi rs of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, Orange `.ountq multi -family bonds and Density Bonus
properties. Six properties were found have affordability contracts that may expire within the
next ten years and are thereby considered "at -risk." Two of the projects are HUD senior
properties funded through the Section 8 program, St Johns Manor and Casa Bella. Another
project, the Lakes, is funded through the Orange County multi -family bond program. Park
Center and Park Place are funded through the Redevelopment Agency and two affordable
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units were built with a density bonus from the City of Cosa Mesa. In summary, a total of
367 units are "at -risk" in the City of Costa Mesa.
TABLE 21
INVENTORY OF PUBLIC ASSISTED COMPLEXES (1999)
COST ANALYSIS
In order to provide a cost analysis of preserving affordable units, costs must be determined for
rehabilitation, new construction or tenant -based rental assistance.
1) Rehabilitation - The primary factors used to analyze the cost to preserving low-income housing
include: acquisition, rehabilitation and financing. Actual acquisition costs depend on several
variables such as condition, Size, location, existing financing and availabillu" of firrancin,-7
(governmental and market). Shown in Table 22 are estimated per unit preservation co,r, for rhe
City of Costa 0esa, according to COMPS InfoSvstems i,dara provider) and private developer..
TABLE 22
REHABILITATION COSTS
Acquisition
S78,179
Rehabilitation
S8,500
Financing/Other
520,000
TOTAL COST PER UNIT
$101,679
Harbor Village
State
144
General*
Low
2039
Bethel Towers
HUD
270
Senior
Low
1/9/2017
Casa Bella
RDA/HUD
75
Senior
Low
9/11/2000
St. John's Manor
HUD
36
Senior
Very -low
12/02/2004
Westbay
HUD
20
General
Low/Very-low
N/A
Oasis Martinique
Bonds
143
General
Low/Very-low
5/6/2013
The Lakes
Bond
154
General
Low/Very-low
1/1/2006
Park Center Apt.
RDA
40
General
Low
10/15/2006
Park Place Village
RDA
60
General
Very -low
2006
Costa Mesa Village
RDA
96
General
Very -low
In Perpetuity
2033/2043/2047 Charle St.
Den. Bonus
2
General
Very -low
8/3/2001
825 Center Street
Den. Bonus
17
General
Low
10/9/2014
Other Density Bonus Units
Den. Bonus
99
General
ery-low -
Mod.
2017-2021
` Harbor Village provides housing to Low-income households,
Source: HUD; City of Costa Mesa; Laurin Associates survey
Fairview employees/ patients or workers in the Cite
COST ANALYSIS
In order to provide a cost analysis of preserving affordable units, costs must be determined for
rehabilitation, new construction or tenant -based rental assistance.
1) Rehabilitation - The primary factors used to analyze the cost to preserving low-income housing
include: acquisition, rehabilitation and financing. Actual acquisition costs depend on several
variables such as condition, Size, location, existing financing and availabillu" of firrancin,-7
(governmental and market). Shown in Table 22 are estimated per unit preservation co,r, for rhe
City of Costa 0esa, according to COMPS InfoSvstems i,dara provider) and private developer..
TABLE 22
REHABILITATION COSTS
Acquisition
S78,179
Rehabilitation
S8,500
Financing/Other
520,000
TOTAL COST PER UNIT
$101,679
Source: C0ti1PS InfoSvstems 1999
2) New Construction/Replacement - New construction implies construction of a new property with
the same number of units and similar amenities as the one removed from the affordable housing
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stock. Costs estimates were prepared by using local information and data. The construction of
new housing can vary greatly depending on factors such as location, density, unit sizes,
construction materials and on-site and off-site improvements. Table 23 describes new
construction costs for a typical garden style apartment in the City of Costa Mesa.
TABLE 23
NEW CONSTRUCTION/REPLACEMENT COSTS
Land Acquisition
$103,040
Construction
$49,215
Financing/ Other
$65,252
TOTAL PER LI?`'IT COST
$217,507
Source: MetroScan 1999
The rehabilitation of existing units instead of new construction is the most cost effective approach
toward the preservation of "at -risk" units. It should be noted however, that "at -risk" units mai
also be preserved through tenant -based rental assistance.
3) Tenant -Based Rental Assistance — This type of preservation la,gely depends on the income of [lie
family, the rent of the apartment and the number of years the assistance is provided. If the typical
family that requires rental assistance earns $18,450, then that family could afford approximatel,
$461 per month for rent. The difference between the $461 and the typical rent for a two
bedroom apartment of $981 would result in necessary monthly assistance of $520 a month or
$6,240 per year. For comparison purposes, typical affordable housing developments carry an
affordability term of at least 20 years, which would bring the total cost to $124,800 per family.
The City of Costa Mesa is concerned with the potential loss of affordable housing units and
therefore has identified the following measures in an effort to save such "at -risk" units.
PRESERVATION RESOURCES
Efforts by the Ciry to retain low-income housing must be able to draw upon two basic types of
preservation resources: organizational and financial. Qualified, non-profit entities need to be
made aware of the future possibilities of units becoming -at risk." Groups with whom the City
has an on-going association are the logical entities for future participation. A list of potential
organizational preservation resources is provided in the appendix.
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
Discrimination against a household also limits access to housing. The Fair Housing Council
of Orange County works to resolve discrimination complaints and has a complaint hot-line.
The Fair Housing Council received very few complaints regarding discrimination in Costa
Mesa on the basis of race, gender, or family status. The 50 complaints received over the past
18 months have been distributed between discrimination due to 1) national origin (37.5
percent), 2) race (30.0 percent), 3) children (30.0 percent), and 4) age (5.0 percent).
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SECTION III -
HOUSING &
HOMELESS NEEDS
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1. HOUSEHOLD NEEDS
POPULATION
The City of Costa Mesa incorporated in 1953, when the area was mostly wide open fields of
beans and strawberries. Table 24 presents population trends in Costa Mesa from 1950
through 2005. The City experienced a sensational 93.5 percent growth rate in the 1960's
with the completion of the San Diego Freeway permitting access to Los Angeles and the
construction of a major regional mall, South Coast Plaza, on the City's northern boundary.
Since 1970, population growth became more moderate and steady with rates above one
percent per year. There were 105,608 persons estimated to reside in the City, according to
the Department of : inance, as of January 1, 1999. The current estimate represents a
numeric change of 9,251 persons since 1990. The population is anticipate.: �o reach
108,118 in 2005, which represents an annual growth rate of 0.4 percent.
TABLE 24
CITY OF COSTA MESA POPULATION TRENDS (1950-2005)
Race and Ethnicity: During the 1990's, Costa Mesa became more ethnically diverse. The
largest noted increase was persons of Hispanic origin, rising substantially by 12,818 persons
or 66.5 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander population increased 40.6 percent to 8,871
persons. The rate of both Black and American Indian populations stayed constant, at 1.3
percent and 0.5 percent respectively. The VG`hite population increased 1,833 person,, but
represents a smaller portion of the whole at 18.7 percent. Table 25 provides 1990 and 1099
racial characteristics of Costa Mesas population.
Maps 3 and 7 illustrate the distribution of minority populations in Costa tilesa by censu-S
tract in 1990. As shown in flap 7: Hispanic Population, the Citv's Hispanic population i,
predominately concentrated in and around the downtown and west side areas. slap 3
reflects the limited numbers of Asians and Black in Costa Mesa and does not illustrate any
particular areas of concentration. Maps 3 and 7 are located in the Section VII - Maps.
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1950 11,844
Percent Change
1960 37,550
25,706
21.7%
1970 72,660
35,110
9.4%
1980 82,562
9,902
1.4%
1990 96,357
13,795
1.7%
1999 105,608
9,251
1.1%
2005 108,118
2,510
0.4%
Source: 1950-1990 Censuses, De artment of Finance, SCAG
Race and Ethnicity: During the 1990's, Costa Mesa became more ethnically diverse. The
largest noted increase was persons of Hispanic origin, rising substantially by 12,818 persons
or 66.5 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander population increased 40.6 percent to 8,871
persons. The rate of both Black and American Indian populations stayed constant, at 1.3
percent and 0.5 percent respectively. The VG`hite population increased 1,833 person,, but
represents a smaller portion of the whole at 18.7 percent. Table 25 provides 1990 and 1099
racial characteristics of Costa Mesas population.
Maps 3 and 7 illustrate the distribution of minority populations in Costa tilesa by censu-S
tract in 1990. As shown in flap 7: Hispanic Population, the Citv's Hispanic population i,
predominately concentrated in and around the downtown and west side areas. slap 3
reflects the limited numbers of Asians and Black in Costa Mesa and does not illustrate any
particular areas of concentration. Maps 3 and 7 are located in the Section VII - Maps.
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TABLE 25
POPULATION BY RACE (1990-1999)
Age of Population: The median age in Costa Mesa was 35.3 years in 1990, up from 28.9
years in 1980. As shown in Table 26, the age group that experienced the largest proportional
increase was persons in the ages of 85 years of age and older which increased by 76.5 percent.
Senior citizens (age 65 and over) increased by ten percent between 1980 and 1990; then
experienced a substantial increase of 22.5 percent from 1990 to 1999.
Currently, 39.4 percent of the population in the City of Costa Mesa is between the ages of
25-44. The 35-44 age group experienced the largest numeric growth between 1990 and
1999 while the 18-34 age group decreased by 8,616 persons, implyiltg a strong out-
migration of younger populations. In addition, 12.8 percent of the population was between
45 and 54 years of age and this age group was the second largest numeric gainer. Some of
the largest proportionate growth is in the 75 plus age groups. The median age in 1999 is
35.3 years, an increase of 4.2 years from 1990. The population is aging, evidenced by the
increase in median age and large gains in the senior (75+) and adult (35-54) populations.
TABLE 26
POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS (1990-1999)
Rac(-
White
1990
81,280
84.4%
1999
83,113
78.7% 1
1,833
2.3%
Black
1,277
1.3%
1,373
1.3%
96
7.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6,311
6.5%
8,871
8.4%
2,560
40.6%
American Indian
476
0.5%
528
0.5%
52
10.9%
Other
7,013
7.3%
11,722
11.1%
4,709
67.1%
TOTAL
96,357
100.0%
105,608
100.0%
9,251
9.6%
Hispanic Origin
19,287
20.0%
32,105
30.4% 1
12,818
66.5%
Source: 1990 Census, National Decision Symms
7,015
7.3%
7,709
%.30'0
Age of Population: The median age in Costa Mesa was 35.3 years in 1990, up from 28.9
years in 1980. As shown in Table 26, the age group that experienced the largest proportional
increase was persons in the ages of 85 years of age and older which increased by 76.5 percent.
Senior citizens (age 65 and over) increased by ten percent between 1980 and 1990; then
experienced a substantial increase of 22.5 percent from 1990 to 1999.
Currently, 39.4 percent of the population in the City of Costa Mesa is between the ages of
25-44. The 35-44 age group experienced the largest numeric growth between 1990 and
1999 while the 18-34 age group decreased by 8,616 persons, implyiltg a strong out-
migration of younger populations. In addition, 12.8 percent of the population was between
45 and 54 years of age and this age group was the second largest numeric gainer. Some of
the largest proportionate growth is in the 75 plus age groups. The median age in 1999 is
35.3 years, an increase of 4.2 years from 1990. The population is aging, evidenced by the
increase in median age and large gains in the senior (75+) and adult (35-54) populations.
TABLE 26
POPULATION BY AGE GROUPS (1990-1999)
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Agc
Less Than 4 Years
1990
6,699
6.9%
1999
6,843
6.5016
Change
144
2.1("o
5-14 Years
9,454
9.8°'o
13,412
1 _'.-"0
3,958
l .9"n
15-17 Years
2,670
2.81"o
3,052
900
382
14.3
18-24 Years
13,260
13.800
9,410
8.90o
- 3,850
-29.0"(� -..
25-34 Years
25,349
26.3(o
20,583
'9 �"(1
-4.766
-18.8" o
35-44 Years
15,212
15.8%
20,995
19.900
5,783
38.0"-_
45-54 Years
8,808
9.10/6
13,550
1 2.8°-o
4,742
53.8"
55-64 Years
7,015
7.3%
7,709
%.30'0
694
9.9"o
65-74 Years
4,888
5.1%
5,587
5.30'o
699
1,1.3"o
75-84 Years
2,278
2.40%
3,189
3.0010
911
40.0%
Greater Than 85 Years
724
0.7°10
1,278
1.20'0
554
76.5%
TOTAL
96,357
100.0"o
105,608
100.0%
9,251
9.6% i
`ledian Age
31.1 Years
35.3
Years
4.2
13.5"'o
Source: 1990 Census, National Decision SYstems
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HOUSEHOLDS
In 1950, 3,840 households resided in the City of Costa Mesa and that number quickly
multiplied six -fold over a 20 -year period. Between 1950 and 1970, the City of Costa Mesa
added 20,312 households or roughly 1,000 housing units a year, while increasing its land
area from 3.5 square miles to 14.7 square miles. The City continued to experience large
increases in the number of households through the 1970's and has slowed over the twenty
years as the City approaches build -out. Currently, there are 38,413 households within 16
square miles in the City. The number of households has increased at an average change of
approximately 100 households a year, while land area has remained constant. Table 27
presents household trends.
TABLE 27
HOUSEHOLD TRENDS (1950-2005)
1950
3,840
1960
12,973
9,133
237.8%
23.8%
1970
24,152
11,179
86.2%
8.6%
1980
32,637
8,485
35.1%
3.5%
1990
37,467
4,830
14.8oc,
1.5%
1999
38,413
946
2.5%
0.3%
2005
39,127
714
1.9%
0.3%
Source: 1950-1990 Censuses, DOF, SCAG
Household growth rate is the primary factor in determining housing needs. Even during
periods of fairly static population growth, there may be an increase in households due to: 1)
young people leaving home, 2) through divorce, 3) by the aging of the population and, 4)
other social activities that cause people to occupy a new residence. Conversely, the
population may increase in fairly static household growth periods. This relationship between
population and households is illustrated in Chart 8 by the difference in proportionate
change. Between 1970 and 1980, household growth far exceeded population growth, while
in more recent times, population has been slightly greater than household growth. The
difference between population and household growth rate, has resulted in a fluctuating
household size over the vears.
Household Size and Type: The majority of households in Costa Mesa are families; see
Chart 8. Only 20 percent of the total are married couple; with children, the remaining
family households are single parent households, couples without children, and other family
types. These numbers are exactly reversed in the Hispanic community, where families with
children are the largest household type. Single mothers make up 4.7 percent of all
households and this percentage is double am, ,ng Hispanics. Information of household size
by housing tenure is presented in Table 5. Small households with two to four persons
predominate, while large households with five or more persons represent only ten percent of
the total.
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Chart 7
HOUSEHOLDS BY FAMILY TYPE (1990)
Other Family
8%
Married
44%
Non -Family
42%
Single Parent
6%
Source: 1990 Census
o Married
■ Single Parent
p Non -Family .
j 0 Other Family
The average persons per dwelling was 2.51 in 1990, a slight reduction from 2.54 in 1980.
Average occupancy in Hispanic households is 70 percent higher, with 4.27 persons per unit.
In 1990, almost two-thirds of the Costa Mesa population was in a very small (one or two
person) household, compared to roughly one-half for the County. Between 1980 and 1990,
one and two person households also recorded the largest numeric increases. However, the
five or more person households were the largest proportionate gainers between 1980 and
1990, much like the State.
In 1999, the five or more person households represent 10.4 percent of the households and
very small households constitute 62.6 percent for Costa Mesa, while the three and four
person households are 27.1 percent of the total households. Consequently, a slightly greater
demand for three plus bedroom units can be expected with the larger five or more person
household growth. In addition, the high proportions of very small households will sustain a
demand for one to two bedroom units.
TABLE 28
PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD TRENDS (1980-1990)
1 person
' 9,050
! 27.7%
i 10,150
27.1%
1,100
12.29%
2 person
j 11,310
34.7%
13,408
35.8%
2,098
18.5%
3-4 person
9,331
28.6%
10,193
27.2%
862
9.2%
5+ person
i 2,946
9.0%
3,716
9.9%
770
26.1%
TOTAL
32,637
100.0%
, 37,467
100.0%
4,830
14.8%
Source: 1980,
1990 Censuses
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Household Tenure: In 1970, 47.8 percent of the households in the City were renters. In
1980, the percent of renters increased to 57.3 percent of all households, accounting for 84.4
percent of the household growth between 1970 and 1980. Over the last 19 years, the
increasing renter trends have flattened off and the renters currently represent 60.9 percent of
the households in 1999. Table 29 shows the number of owner and renter households in
Costa Mesa from 1980 to 1999..
About 13,400 households are estimated to occupy a five -or -more unit structure, which is
57.3 percent of the renters in the City. As a result, significant numbers of renters who do
not occupy structures of five units or more could occupy single-family dwellings, two -to -four
unit apartments, or mobile homes.
TABLE 29
HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE TRENDS (1980-1
Owners 13,921 42.7% 15,077 40.24% 15,019 1 39.1%
Renters 18,716 57.3% 22,390 59.8% 23,394 60.9%
Source: 1980, 1990 Censuses; National Decision Systems
The City of Costa Mesa has had a higher renter rate than the County or the State. In 1970,
the County renter rate was 35.4 percent and the State r inter rate was 45.1 percent,
compared to 47.8 percent for the City. In 1999, the City exceeds the State and County
renter rate by roughly 17.3 percent and 21.3 percent, respectively.
Costa Mesa has accommodated an increasing proportion of renter households over the last
30 years which is most likely due to a relatively greater proportion of multi -family zoned
land and housing market forces, such as high ownership prices and a large renter demand.
Households by Income: Households in the lower and middle income ranges ($0,000-
$60,000) have decreased in number during the past nine years, while middle and above
moderate income households have increased between 1990 and 1999. The most dramatic
increase occurred in the greater than S 100,000 income group. %vhich has more than doubled
during the 1990's. Conversely, the largest decreases occurred in the 210,000-S30,OO�t
income group. In the same time period, the median income increased to 551,140.
Between 1980 and 1990, the median household income increased at 9.3 percent annually,
while owner occupied values increased at 13.5 percent and median rents increased at 13.8
percent. Prices have been increasing between 6 and 8 percent over the last two years while
median household incomes have been increasing around 3 percent. In summary, household
incomes are not keeping pace with housing prices in Costa Mesa, much like the rest of
California.
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TABLE 30
I- InIICFI-Ini.inC RY ITIC'nMF (1990-1999)
HUD annually estimates Area Median Income (AMI) for each county. These AMI figures
are used to classify households into income groups (i.e., Extremely Low, Low, Moderate, and
Middle Income). Many housing programs, such as Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME, and Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), utilize some form of
these income groups to establish eligibility. In 1990, the HUD AMI figure for Orange
County was $49,100 - it is currently (1999) $68,300.
Table 31 depicts the percent of households in Costa Mesa by income group based on the
1999 AMI. The predominant income group in Costa Mesa is above middle income (more
than $64,885 annually) representing 37.2 percent of households. The moderate income
group is the second largest, with 23.4 percent of households earning from $34,151 to
$54,640. While the extremely low and low income groups represent 14.9 and 15.0 percent
of the population respectively, combined they equal 29.9 percent of the population. areas
with 51 percent or more households with extremely low, lox, and moderate incomes .ire
designated CDBG Target Areas, these areas are shown on ;tap 2 in Section VII.
TABLE 31
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME GROUP (1999)
1999 HUD Area Median Income for Costa Mesa: $68,300
Extremelv Low Income I
Less Than 30%
Less Than 520,490 1
14.9%
Low Income
31%- 50%
$20,491-$34,150 j
Less Than $9,999
2,855
7.6%
2,312
6.0%
<543>
<19.0%>
$10,000419,999
3,968
10.6%
3,231
8.4%
<647>
<16.3%>
$20,000-$29,999
6,152
16.4%
089
10.6%
<2,063>
<33.5%>
$30,000-$39,999
5,548
14.8%
4,533
11.8%
<1,015>
<18.3%>
$40,000-$49,999
4,786
12.8%
14,610
12.0%
<176>
<3.7%>
$50,000-$59,999
3,972
10.6%
13,761
9.8%
<211>
<5.3%>
$60,000-$74,999
3,962
10.6%
4,994
13.0%
1,032
26.0%
$75,000-$99,999
3,488
9.3%
5,182
13.5%
1,694
49 - �%
Greater Than $100,000
2,738
7.3%
5,701
14.9%
4,936
181.3%
TOTAL
37,469
100.0%
38,413
100.0%
944
2.5%
Median Income
$40,348
$51,140
$10,792
26.7%
Avera a Income
$47,524
$63,147
$15,623
32.9%
Source: 1990 Census; National Decision Systems
HUD annually estimates Area Median Income (AMI) for each county. These AMI figures
are used to classify households into income groups (i.e., Extremely Low, Low, Moderate, and
Middle Income). Many housing programs, such as Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME, and Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), utilize some form of
these income groups to establish eligibility. In 1990, the HUD AMI figure for Orange
County was $49,100 - it is currently (1999) $68,300.
Table 31 depicts the percent of households in Costa Mesa by income group based on the
1999 AMI. The predominant income group in Costa Mesa is above middle income (more
than $64,885 annually) representing 37.2 percent of households. The moderate income
group is the second largest, with 23.4 percent of households earning from $34,151 to
$54,640. While the extremely low and low income groups represent 14.9 and 15.0 percent
of the population respectively, combined they equal 29.9 percent of the population. areas
with 51 percent or more households with extremely low, lox, and moderate incomes .ire
designated CDBG Target Areas, these areas are shown on ;tap 2 in Section VII.
TABLE 31
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME GROUP (1999)
1999 HUD Area Median Income for Costa Mesa: $68,300
Extremelv Low Income I
Less Than 30%
Less Than 520,490 1
14.9%
Low Income
31%- 50%
$20,491-$34,150 j
15.0%
Moderate Income
51%-80%
$34,151-554,640
23.4%
Middle Income
81% -95%
554,641-564,885
9.6%
Above Middle
Greater Than 9511,o
Greater Than 564,885 '
37.2%
Source: 1999 HUD Median Income; National Decision Svsrems
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Household Income by Race: Both Hispanic and Nauvc Americans have a higher than
average rate of low income households, as is illustrated in Table 32. The Black and
Asian/Pacific Islander groups have the least amount. of low income households and
complementarily, the highest rates of above middle income households.
TABLE 32
HOUSEHOLD INCOME GROUP BY RACE
Low
18%
7%
36%
38%
%
20%
Moderate
11%
11%
18%
20%
%
!$35,749
12%
Middle
26%
10%
9%
4%
%
9%
Above Middle
62%
72%
36%
38%
%
59%
TOTAL
81%
1%
12%
9%
%
100%
Median Income
$48,132
$45,982
$34,577
$47,349
45.8"'o I
Source: 1995 Costa Mesa Consolidated Plan
45.8010
Overpayment: Overpayment, or cost burden, is defined as a household that pays more than
30 percent of their income toward shelter (rent or house payment and utilities). Severe cost
burden is when a household pays more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Table
33 details the incidence of overpayment for renter and owner households by income range.
The majority of households that are housing cost burdened are low income and renter
households. In 1990, 45.8 percent of renter households overpaid for housing. In fact, 85.3
percent of households earning less than $10,000 annually and 95.9 percent of households
earning from $10,000 to $19,999 were severely cost burdened. Almost one-third (31.0
percent) of owner households overpay for housing. Unlike renter households, the majority
of owners that overpay were in the $20,000 to $35,000 income group.
TABLE 33
COST BURDEN AND SEVERE COST BURDEN BY INCOME GROUP
less than $10,000
82
4.99%
1,357
80.3%
1,440
85.3°'0
310,000 to 819,999
129
-t.-+°o
2,674
)'..`0'0
2.803
95-T)o
$20,000 to 834,999
1,112
2l . +"0
3,295
01)'0
4•,t)'
44,1 ""0
$35,000 to 549,999
5,3
11.,"0
345
-.19'0
918
850,000 or more
159
0:0
17
0.39%
16
o"
Sub -total
2,355
j 10.7%
7,688
3 1°0
10,044
45.8"'o I
less than $10,000
21
3.6°%
353
60.8%
374
64.4% 1
$10,000 to $19,999
53
'.4%
194
247
$20,000 to $34,999
30
1.6^0
821
42.59%
851
44,1 ""0
$35,000 to 549,999
209
9.8% 1
814
1 38.1%
1,023
4�J9/0
$50,000 or more
-06
9.49%
791
10.500
1,497
19.99/0
Sub -total
1.019
-.9%
2,973
-13.1010--T
3.992
31.09%
Total Overburdened
45.8010
Source: 1090 Census
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OTHER 1-:OUSEHOLD NEEDS
Elderly: In 1980, there were 4,108 elderly (over age 65) households, which represented
12.6 percent of the total households in the City. Between 1980 and 1990, the number of
elderly households increased at an average of 2.2 percent annually, much faster than the rate
of general household growth. Over the last ten years, the elderly household growth rates
have continued to exceed the City's total household growth rate. See Table 34.
Currently, there are an estimated 5,561 elderly households in the City, constituting 14.5
percent of the total City households. Comparatively, 13.4 percent of the City's households
were 65 plus in 1990, while the county and state proportions of elderly households were
16.4 percent and 19.3 percent, respectively. It is anticipated the demand for elderly housing
options will increase as the baby boom generation ages.
TABLE 34
ELDERLY HOUSEHOLD TRENDS (65+)
1980
4,108
1990
5,032 924 2.2%
1999
5,561 529 1.2%
2005
5,923 362 1.1%
Source: 1980 &1990 Censuses; NDS
In 1990, 1,761 (35.0 percent) of the elderly households were renters, as shown in Chart 9.
At the same time, 27.7 percent of elderly households were renters statewide and 21.9
percent were renters in Orange County. Any change in the proportion of elderly renters is
dependent on the quantity of housing options and the propensity to convert from
ownership.
Chart 8
ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE (1990)
R enters
O w n e r s
65%
DO .Nn e r s- MR enters
Source: 1190 Census
2000'2005
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Table 35 depicts elderly household types. A majority of the elderly population (63.0
percent) live in family households, which are defined as a householder living with one or
more persons related by birth, marriage or adoption. ..Also, one-third of elderly family
households are married -couple families.
The remainder of the elderly population is in non -family households (33.2 percent) or group
quarters (3.8 percent). Non -family households are persons living alone or with non -relatives
only. Approximately 85.6 percent of elderly non -family households are living alone in Costa
Mesa. Most elderly in group quarters (97.8 percent) live in skilled nursing, intermediate care
or congregate care facilities.
TABLE 35
ELDERLY BY HOUSEHOLD STATUS 0
In Family Households 4,932 F 63.0%
In Non -Family Households 2,599 33.2%
0
In Group Quarters 297 3-8/o
TOTAL 7,8281 100.0%
ource: 1990 Census
Elderly households by income in 1990 and 1999 are presented in Table 36. In 1990, a
majority of the elderly households had lower incomes (less than $24,999). A much smaller
proportion of elderly had incomes in the upper ranges, above $50,000. Over the last nine
years, elderly households have made strong gains in the upper income ranges and the
$50,000 and above income ranges currently represent over a quarter of the elderly
households. At the same time, lower income elderly households decreased between 1990 and
1999.
The current incomes of elderly households are generally evenly distributed across income
ranges, with a slightly higher proportion of lower-income households. More specifically,
43.6 percent of the elderly households currently have incomes less than $24,999, 29.4
percent have income between 525,000 and 549,999 and 2-.0 percent have income, `.;rester
than $50,000. The even distribution of income levels impliz, a need for a variety of hou,Ink.;
opportunities.
It should be noted however, that the median elderly household income is estimated at
$28,778 for the City, while the median household income is estimated at $51,140 for the
entire city. This difference can put lower-income elderly households at a significant
disadvantage when considering market rate housing choices since general household; have
the ability to pay higher housing prices and rents, therefore increasing housing prices and
rents.
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TABLE 36
Ri nVDT v unlrci~unI nc Ry IM( GAAP 119U(L1999i
In 1999, the Orange County AMI, adjusted for a 1.5 person household, is estimated at
$51,200. As a result, a high proportion of elderly households are considered low and
moderate income households with incomes less than $25,000 and would qualify for public
assisted housing.
Table 37 contains information on the incidence of cost burden for elderly households.
According to the 1990 Census, 66.1 percent of the elderly renter households were in cost
burdened situations and 19.3 percent of owner households were overpaying for shelter in
Costa Mesa. These elderly households are cost burdened and would benefit from publicly
assisted housing or other types of public assistance. By comparison, in Orange County, 70.3
percent of the elderly renters and 19.2 percent of the elderly owners overpaid for shelter.
TABLE 37
ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS BY SHELTER PAYMENT (1990)
Less Than 20%
222
12.6%
2,244
68.6°10
20 to 24%
166
111conic
Less Than $9,999
1990
1,114
22.1%
1999
927
16.8%
ChAngc
-187
138
$10,000-$24,999
1,754
34.9%
1,474
26.8%
-280
-16.0%
$25,000-$49,999
1,319
26.2%
1,615
29.4%
296
22.4%
$50,000-$74,999
501
10.0%
679
12.3%
178
35.5%
$75,000+
344
6.8%
807
14.7%
463
134.6%
TOTAL
5,032
100.0%
5,502
100.0%
470
9.3%
Median Income
$22,410
$28,778
$6,368
28.4%
Source: 1990 Census; National D-cision Systems
In 1999, the Orange County AMI, adjusted for a 1.5 person household, is estimated at
$51,200. As a result, a high proportion of elderly households are considered low and
moderate income households with incomes less than $25,000 and would qualify for public
assisted housing.
Table 37 contains information on the incidence of cost burden for elderly households.
According to the 1990 Census, 66.1 percent of the elderly renter households were in cost
burdened situations and 19.3 percent of owner households were overpaying for shelter in
Costa Mesa. These elderly households are cost burdened and would benefit from publicly
assisted housing or other types of public assistance. By comparison, in Orange County, 70.3
percent of the elderly renters and 19.2 percent of the elderly owners overpaid for shelter.
TABLE 37
ELDERLY HOUSEHOLDS BY SHELTER PAYMENT (1990)
Less Than 20%
222
12.6%
2,244
68.6°10
20 to 24%
166
9.4%
258
'.9" o�
25 to 29%
209
11.90o
138
30 to 34010
211
12.0010
147
4.5"o _
Greater Than 35%
953
54.1"o
-+84
14.3"o
TOTAL
1,761
100.00'0
100.0"o
Source: 1990 Census
According to the California Registry, there are three elderly apartment complexes in the Ciro
of Costa Mesa. All are subsidized through various public programs, such as the HUD
Section 202. Currently, the vacancy rate is zero percent in these properties and the turnover
is logy. Subsequently, waiting lists are ranging from rwo to seven years long. The three
senior complexes include: Bethel Towers (270 units), Saint John'sManor (36 units) and
Casa Bella (75 units). Some elderly are served through other public assisted family/general
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properties with smaller bedroom sizes, such as Costa Mesa Village (96 units) and Park Place
Village (60 units).
The City of Costa Mesa is committed to serving the needs of its elderly population and
therefore supports efforts related to age restricted mobile home parks, shared housing
programs, independent retirement living, assisted living, residential care, and skilled nursing
facilities. In addition, the City also has adopted a second unit/granny unit ordinance for the
new construction of age restricted units on parcels zoned for single-family dwellings. The
City also offers a 50 percent density increase for residential projects that are rent and income
restricted to low income elderly.
Female Headed Households: Single parent households require special consideration and
assistance because of their greater need for day care and their low income, limiting their
housing opportunities. In 1990, Costa Mesa had 3,463 female -headed households, 2,102 or
60 percent with children. Of these female -headed households, 12.8 percent lived in poverty,
as defined by the Census, compared with 9.2 percent of households in poverty Citywide.
Map 5, Section VII, shows the incidence of female headed households by census tract in
1990.
The housing affordability needs of female -headed households can be addressed through
rental subsidies and through the City's housing develop:r,,nt assistance programs, such as
density bonuses, and through housing rehabilitation programs that carry affordability
restrictions. Childcare facilities and services for female -headed households with children are
described in detail in the Community Development section of the Needs Assessment.
Large Households: Large households have been identified as a group with special housing
needs based on the limited availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units. For the
purposes of this section, a large family is defined as a household consisting of five or more
persons. In some cases, the needs of larger families are not targeted in the housing market,
especially in the multi -family market. This sub -section explores the availability of larger
housing units in Costa Mesa.
In 1990, 9.9 percent of the household, in the City of Co,ta Mesa resided in five or more
person households. At the same time, the Counry had 1-4.4 percent and the State had 14.5
percent.
In the City, the proportion of five or more person househoi i, has been increasing o,,er time.
For example, nine percent of the persons were in five or more person households in 1080
and 10.4 percent of the population were estimated to reside in five or more person
households in 1999.
Overcrowding: Overcrowding is defined b.- the Census a, more than one person per room.
Generally, a room is defined as living rocs-,;, mining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and finished
recreation rooms. Overcrowding generally occurs when larger households occupy a smaller
housing unit.
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In 1980, 4.9 percent of the households in the City were cot sidered overcrowded and 5.6
percent of the households in the County were overcrowded. In 1990, the proportion of
overcrowded persons increased for both jurisdictions. See Table 38. However, the City and
the County proportion of overcrowded persons remained' less than the State, 12.3 percent of
the households. In all cases, a majority of the overcrowded situations were in renter
households. For example, 86.8 percent of the overcrowded households in Costa Mesa were
renters in 1990. Map 4, Section VII, illustrates overcrowding by census tract in 1990.
TABLE 38
OVERCROWDING (1980-1
Costa Mesa 11,599 14.9% 13,709 19.9% 12,110 1 132.0%
Orange C unty 138,431 15.6% 186,842 1 10.5% 148,411 1 126.0%
Source: 1990 Census
According to the 1990 Census, a substantial number of the City's housing stock is anchored
in a few bedroom types. For example, 77.0 percent of the renter housing units were either
one or two bedrooms and 70.5 percent of the owner housing units were either three or four
b,Aroom units (Table 39). This disparity is directly linked to the higher incidence of
overcrowding in rental units.
TABLE 39
HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE BY BEDROOM TYPE (1
0 BR
88
0.6%
2,000
8.9%
1 BR
754
5.0%
7,969
35.5%
2 BR
2,892
19.2%
9,307
41.5%
3 BR
6,677
44.4%
2,581
1 11.5°'0
4 BR
3,921
26.1%
t 3
2.3°'()
5+ BR
719
4.811io
-16
TOTAL
Source: i )`)U Crt:nts
15,051
100.00%
_' x.410
100.0"',
The 1990 Census shows that approximately 3,211 renter households and -+8^ (miler
households were overcrowded. This situation is affected by lar, -,e renter households unable ro
afford the larger ownership housing (Tables 15 and 16) and a lack of larger rental housing
units (Table 39). For example, a total of 747 - seven -or -mere person renter households
resided in the City in 1990 (Table 36), while the e was only 46 Five bedrooms or largerand
513 four bedroom rental units in the City (Table 40) . At the same time, there were 4,640
owner occupied housing units with four or more bedrooms and only 556 owner households
with six or more persons.
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TABLE 40
HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE BY SIZE (1990)
1 Person
3,137
20.8%
7,071
31.5%
2 Persons
5,670
37.7%
7,741
34.5%
3 Persons
2,744
18.2%
3,339
14.9%
4 Persons
2,123
14.1%
1,940
8.7%
5 persons
821
5.5%
987
4.4%
6 Persons
317
2.1%
591
2.6%
7+ Persons
.^39
1.6%
747
3.3%
TOTAL
15,051
100.0%
22,416
100.0%
Source: 1990 Census
The number of large families have been increasing in Costa Mesa. Consequently, demand
will increase for larger units with more bedrooms. :although the market has provided an
adequate supply of larger housing units to meet demand in the past, overcrowding is
increasing for large rental units. Costa Mesa will continue to encourage a balance of
bedroom types through the implementation of adopted housing programs.
Single -parent Households: According to the 1990 Census, 6.2 percent or 2,317
households in Costa Mesa were headed by a single parent and 14.5 percent of the households
were headed by married couples. Additionally, 41.8 percent of the households were
classified as non -family, generally defined as households that consist of one person or a group
of unrelated persons.
Of the 2,317 single -parent households, 18.9 percent or 438 were considered as being below
the poverty level in 1990. In 1990, the poverty level was $12,674 for a four person family.
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CURRENT ESTIMATES OF HOUSING NEEDS
Table 41 depicts the need categories (cost burden, severe cost burden, physical defects, and
overcrowded) by type of household and income range. The information portrayed in Table
41 is based on cost burden, physical defects, and overcrowding information supplied by
Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) working with the local HUD
office. The estimated breakdown of 1999 small related, large related, non -family, and elderly
households along with their income ranges was applied to the SCAG figures to obtain the
information in Table 41.
At community meetings, residents voiced that the rehabilitation of owner occupied and
acquisition/rehabilitation of multifamily units are priorities in Costa Mesa - these activities
both received the highest number of housing votes. As a result, any units with pb- sical
defects are considered a high priority. Citizens also felt that the elderly population is a high
priority, so all elderly housing issues have been given a high priority.
TABLE 41
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS BY HOUSEHOLD
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#
Priority
#
Prioriry
# Prioriry
#
Priorin-
0-30%
92
M
540
M
141
H
156
�1
Small
31-50%
185
M
796
M
98
H
153
�t
Related
51-80%
430
M
824
M
135
H
249
`t
0-30%
38
M
106
tit
22
H
150
tit
Large a
31-50 /0
39
M
145
41
i t5
H
t 28
tit
Related
51-80%
28
M
145
;vt
I 16
H
157
t
RENTER 0-30%
96
H
673
H
153
H
43
H I
Elderlv 31-50%
95
H
193
H
_`8
H
34
i
51-80%
126
H
669
-
45
H
`=----
-
0-300o
.0
082
130
H
All
31-50%
4
�1
_
-� i
Ocher 51-80(0
36;
H
0-30°'o
S l
\t
51 _
8
H
-
OWNER 31-50%
6,9
"3
H
51-800'o
99
1
113
`'.
'_'
H�!—
Source: 1990 Census: National Decision Svstems 1999 elderiv. income.
& hou,eh')id
Site estimates
' SCAG/HUD 1999 estimates applied
to 1990 30"46 and
50°4o cost burden incidence
?hvsical defects are based on number of substandard units
and unit that may have lead-based paint
Osercrowdinp- is based on SCAG/HUD
1199 estimates
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Table 42 summarizes the total needs for each household type shown in Table 41 along with
the estimated dollars needed to address those needs. The numbers in Table 42 are from the
SCAG/HUD 1999 detail report of all housing problems by income. During the Citizen
Participation Process, residents and service providers voted housing the second most
important issue in Costa Mesa, so all housing issues have a minimum priority of medium.
The previous table breaks down priorities by activity whereas Table 42 summarizes the
priorities. Owners are given a high priority as the primary housing activity is owner
occupied rehabilitation, which received a high priority. Elderly households are considered a
high priority population; the majority of elderly assistance will be to elderly homeowners
through the housing rehabilitation program. Under the goals category, first time homebuyer
programs included in renter goals as they assist existing renter households become a
homeowner.
TABLE 42
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS
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0-30%
Medium
716
4
Small
31-50%
Medium
964
4
Related
51-80%
Medium
1,384
10
81-95%
Medium
584
6
0-30%
Medium
112
3
Large
31-50%
Medium
151
3
Related
51-80%
Medium
217
5
81-95%
Medium
91
3
RENTER
0-30%
High
778
2
31-50%
High
234
2
Elderly
51-80%
High
403
0 �
81-95"o
High
1^0
0-30% o,
Medium
659
4
i.-%11
31-50(',o
.tedium
1,251
2
Other
51-80"o
Medium
1,244
`)
81-950'o
Medium
525
`)
0-30%
High
673
30
31-50%
High
399
30
OWNER
51-8006
H igh
616
81-95%
High
465
0
Special Populations
0-80%
Medium
4,01377
90
Total Goals
216
Total 215 Goals
24
Source: 1900 Census; :National Decision Ssstems 1999:
SCAG/HUD Existiniz
Needs 1999
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2. SPECIAL POPULATION HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICE NEEDS
Certain segments of the population may have more difficulties in finding decent, affordable
housing due to their special needs. In Costa Mesa, these special needs groups include
elderly, frail elderly, disabled persons, single parent households, persons with HIV/AIDS,
persons with substance abuse/addiction, and veterans.
ELDERLY AND FRAIL ELDERLY
In 1999, there were an estimated 7,828 elderly persons living in Costa Mesa and 5,561
elderly households. In 1990, 297 elderly (3.8 percent) resided in group quarters.
According to the 1990 Census, 81.4 percent of elderly in Costa Mesa did not have a
mobility or self-care limitations. This proportion does not include elderly in skilled nursing
or other similar facilities. Also, 11.3 percent of elderly had either mobility and self-care
limitations or self-care limitations and 7.1 percent were considered frail (having both a
mobility and self-care limitation). It is estimated that a most of those in the last category
may need some type of daily care or an assisted living or residential care facility.
TABLE 43
ELDERLY BY LIMITATION TYPE (1990
Mobility Limitation Only 7.3%
Self-care Limitation Only 4.2%
Mobility and Self-care Limitation 7.1%
No Mobility or Self-care Limitation 81.4%
Source: 1990 Census
Table 44 shows affordable senior household complexes, providers of supportive services, and
assisted care residential facilities in Costa `lesa. The three affordable apartment complexes
are restricted by the HUD Section 8 and:or Section 202 t r. gams; there are 380 income
restricted senior units in Costa Nlesa. Thirty-four residentill ire facilities offer 445 a„i,ted
Iivint; units for seniors.
The Harbor Area Adult Day Care program provides a deterinined level of care during the
day for up to 100 physically frail elderly with Alzheimer's or dementia who are able to live in
their own homes or with family or other companions. The FISH mobile meals program
served 765 seniors in 1999 with hot, nutritious meals delivered to their home. Adult Day
Services assisted 37 seniors with health care.
The City of Costa Mesa Senior Center provides a variety of senior services including
recreation activities and employment training. The Senior Center has a nurse available for
health care.
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TABLE 44
ELDERLY ASSISTED HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING
Bethel Towers
Casa Bella
Independent Living
Independent Living.74
270
St. John's Manor
Independent Living
36
Newport/Del Mar Guest Home
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
6
Costa Mesa Senior Corporation
Recreational activities, programs, grief support,
health services, trans nation, social services
1,200
FISH - Harbor Area
Mobile meals
765
Harbor Area Adult Day Care
Elderly with Alzheimer's or dementia
100
Adult Day Services
Senior day care and health care
37
ASSISTED CARE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
Ab ail's Guest Home #4
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Assured Horizons
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; a es 60+
6
Assured Horizons II
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 50+
6
Atkinson Residence
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Autumn Years - Newport Mesa
lambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
40
Autumn Years - St. Claire Cottage
jambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
C&C Home Care II
lambulatory or non-ambulatory; a es 60+
6
Casa Reina
jambulatory or non-ambulatory; es 60+
6
Country Gardens Terrace II
ambulato or non-ambulato es 60+
6
Country Gardens Terrace III
ambulato or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Country Gardens Terrace IV
lambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Cross Creek Cottage III
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Cross Creek Cottage IV
lambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
ECLC - Wakeforest Villa
12 ambulatory and 4 non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
ECLC Guest Home
lambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
ECLC Guest Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
The Heathers
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
14
The Heathers It
ambulatory or non -ambulator-; ages 60+; hospice
and dementia waivers
l
_
The Heathers III
ambulatory or non -ambulator: ages 60+
C,
Jasmin's Care Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
,Mesa Verde Residential Care
10 ambulatory and 4 non-ambulatory; ages 60+
14
Newport/Del Mar Guest Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Orange Coast Villa
'ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
1 1 2 j
Parry's Guest Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Pleasant Home
!ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Prime Care Guest Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Silverado Senior Living Newport
Mesa
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
82
Sonia's Care Home
2 ambulatory and 4 non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
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PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Three types of disabled persons are considered as having special housing needs: Physically,
Mentally, and Developmentally Disabled. Each type is unique and requires specific
attention in terms of access to housing, employment, social services, medical services and
accessibility within housing.
The National Council on Disability estimates that one-fifth of persons have some form of
disability and one-tenth of persons are severely disabled. Information provided on
disabilities includes diseases such as heart disease and asthma as disabling. in 1996, it was
estimated that of persons with disabilities, 7.7 percent are developmentally disabled and the
remainder are physically disabled ("How Many Americans Have A Disability?", LaPlante.)
Based on the above information, it is estimated that 845 persons in the City have a severe
developmental disability and 9,748 have a severe physical handicap. Of households with a
severe physical handicap, it is estimated that up to 10 percent or 975 persons need
specialized housing.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than one-fifth of adults suffer
from mental disorders in any given year and that 2.8 percent of adults suffer from severe
mental illness. Therefore, it is estimated that 2,395 persons in Costa Mesa fourteen vein of
age and above may have a severe mental illness requiring Special services and/or housin".
The City of Costa Llesa is dedicated to accommodating the needs of disabled persons and
therefore supports Fairview Hospital and other residential facilities in the City. Altogether,
there are ten residential facilities and apartment complexes located throughout the Ciuv that
serve mentally (18 beds), physically (106 units) and developmentally (67 beds) disabled
persons. See Table 45. There is no information available on the number of owner occupied
housing units that have been fitted to be hana, upped accessible. All of the senior units
listed in the affordable housing portion of Table 44 are also available to disabled persons.
In addition, the City of Costa Mesa is home to the Fairview Development Center that serves
developmentally disabled persons. Fairview is licensed for 1, 200 beds and currently has 850
beds. With Fairview Development Center, Costa Mesa provides more housing than Costa
Mesa's developmentally disabled population requires. However, developmentally disabled
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Star Dust Home
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; es 60+
6
Stonefield Garden
1 ambulatory and 5 non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Teresa's Home for the Elderly
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Teresa's Home for the Elderly 2
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Villa Flora Care Home II
ambulatory or non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
Villa Mar Guest Home II
2 ambulatory and 4 non-ambulatory; ages 60+
6
TOTAL HOUSING
445
TOTAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
545
Source: Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division; Laurin Associates Services Survey
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Three types of disabled persons are considered as having special housing needs: Physically,
Mentally, and Developmentally Disabled. Each type is unique and requires specific
attention in terms of access to housing, employment, social services, medical services and
accessibility within housing.
The National Council on Disability estimates that one-fifth of persons have some form of
disability and one-tenth of persons are severely disabled. Information provided on
disabilities includes diseases such as heart disease and asthma as disabling. in 1996, it was
estimated that of persons with disabilities, 7.7 percent are developmentally disabled and the
remainder are physically disabled ("How Many Americans Have A Disability?", LaPlante.)
Based on the above information, it is estimated that 845 persons in the City have a severe
developmental disability and 9,748 have a severe physical handicap. Of households with a
severe physical handicap, it is estimated that up to 10 percent or 975 persons need
specialized housing.
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than one-fifth of adults suffer
from mental disorders in any given year and that 2.8 percent of adults suffer from severe
mental illness. Therefore, it is estimated that 2,395 persons in Costa Mesa fourteen vein of
age and above may have a severe mental illness requiring Special services and/or housin".
The City of Costa Llesa is dedicated to accommodating the needs of disabled persons and
therefore supports Fairview Hospital and other residential facilities in the City. Altogether,
there are ten residential facilities and apartment complexes located throughout the Ciuv that
serve mentally (18 beds), physically (106 units) and developmentally (67 beds) disabled
persons. See Table 45. There is no information available on the number of owner occupied
housing units that have been fitted to be hana, upped accessible. All of the senior units
listed in the affordable housing portion of Table 44 are also available to disabled persons.
In addition, the City of Costa Mesa is home to the Fairview Development Center that serves
developmentally disabled persons. Fairview is licensed for 1, 200 beds and currently has 850
beds. With Fairview Development Center, Costa Mesa provides more housing than Costa
Mesa's developmentally disabled population requires. However, developmentally disabled
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persons living at home or with roommates may require services. As a final note, Harbor
Village (formerly the Fairview Housing Project) gives priority to employees and transitional
patients of Fairview Development Center.
TABLE 45
HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR THE DISABLED
Ashlings Residential Villa
Developmentally disabled,
ambulatory only 18-59
37
Ber um Home - Lorenzo
Ambulatory only 18-59
6
Bergum Home - San Juan
Ambulatory only 18-59
6
Manny's Guest Home
Ambulatory only 18-59
6
Nevada - HCDD Inc
18-59
6
Pierce Adult Residential Home
Ambulatory only 18-59
Developmentally Disabled
6
911=11 EWMELTIFA
M ---
The Cape at Metro Point
gel
5
-
4
Park Center Apartments
2
The Lakes at South Coast
8
Bethel Towers
270
Cape Apartments
6
Casa Bella
74
Costa Mesa Village
4
St. John's Manor
36 (4 accessible)
Park Place
3
Source: Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division; Laurin Associates Services Survey
Orange County's Adult Mental Health Services (AHNIS) provides rehabilitative mental
health services and episodic treatment services. Services include assessment, therapy,
medication support, rehabilitation, and specialized residential services. AHMS provide"
treatment for 36,39 individuals county -wide on an annual hall,.
Vantage Inc. offers day programs for employment, beha,ioral support, and commuillB.
training for adults with developmental disabilities, physical ,iisabilities, and/or behavioral
challenges. It is operated through Fairview Developmental Center and served 45 Costa `Iesa
residents in 1999.
California Elwyn provides rehabilitation, vc -ulonal training, and care to people who are
challenged by physical and mental disabilities and who desire greater independence by
realizing their economic, social, and employment potential. Elwyn offers services in job
development, job matching, work site support services (job coaching), destination training,
job modification, counseling, and support. While the agency is located in nearby Fountain
Valley, California Elwyn serves Costa Mesa residents.
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Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled in Anaheim serves disabled individuals and married
people with counseling, case management, training, education, and housing.
People with disabilities have an unemployment rate of 66 percent, according to Elwyn, Inc.,
which trains disabled persons for employment. Housing for physically disabled persons must
be affordable as well as accessible to people having mobility problems. Such households
must be located in areas with access to a variety of social services, specialized services for the
disabled, shopping and public transportation.
The Mental Health Association provides a daily Clubhouse program for the mentally ill and
provides with life skills training, post-treatment support, and housing placement services.
The Mental Health Association is estimated to serve approximately 500 Costa Mesa residents
annually.
PERSONS WITH ALCOHOL/DRUG ADDICTION
Alcohol/other drug abuse (AODA) is defined as excessive and impairing use of alcohol or
other drugs including addiction. The Orange County Health Care Agency reports a general
incidence of mental disability and substance abuse equivalent to three percent of the
population. This can be further broken down into an estimated 22.7 percent alcohol/drug
abuse. For purposes of determining an assistance gap, 719 persons in the City are estimated
to abuse alcohol and/or drugs severely.
The Orange County Health Care Agency office in Costa Mesa estimates that 214 persons
receive substance abuse treatment annually; approximately 85 percent are Costa Mesa
residents. Based on an average 28 day program, there is a minimal need for facilities for 17
person in Costa Mesa.
Alcohol and drug addiction create financial problems for many abusers because job
performance deteriorates and because of the high cost of maintaining a drug addiction. Loss
of financial status creates a housing crisis for many abusers. According to the National
Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one-third or morc of clients in publicly funded
residential programs are homeless most of the year before entr,, into treatment.
additional problems arise form chemical dependency. The ..,ia Mesa Police Department
estimates 85 percent of domestic violence cases involve sub,idn,.c abuse.
The continuum of care for persons with substance abuse problems consists of four level, of
assistance. Public inebriate reception centers, detoxification recovery facilities, recover,
homes, and outpatient support networks offer varying level, of care to abusers willing to
receive treatment. A public inebriate reception L �nter is a _-+-hour facility allowing people to
undergo immediate help without being jailed. A detoxification recovery facilT., allows
persons to stay up to 30 days. Persons who need extended assistance may require stay in a
recovery home for 30 to 90 days. Outpatient support net -works, such as Alcoholics and
Narcotics Anonymous, provide support groups, counseling, and other programs on an
ongoing basis.
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The Housing Component of this Consolidated Plan identifies five supportive housing
facilities in Costa Mesa for persons who are chemically dependent: Heritage House, Newport
Mesa Halfway House, New Directions for Women, South Coast Counseling Center, and the
Cork Home.
Orange County Alcohol and Drug Abuse services have a total of 529 beds available to serve
County residents. An average of 157 persons are on the waiting list for each of the beds.
The wait for treatment is from 11 to 48 days and individuals may not pursue treatment if it
is not immediately available.
Substance abuse service- are available to residents through hospitals, the Safe Harbor
Recovery Program, and various social service agencies. SPIN, a local non-profit, has a
substance abuse rehabilitation program, which includes one month in recovery housing and
case management for 18 months. This program is currently serving 59 persons and has a
waiting list of 101 people.
PERSONS WITH HIV INFECTION AND AIDS
According to the AIDS Surveillance and Monitoring Program of the Orange County Health
Care Agency, through 1999 there have been 323 AIDS cases reported in the City of Costa
Mesa and 149 persons are currently living with AIDS. Fourteen of the AIDS cases were
reported in 1999. In addition, the Agency reports as of June 1999, 2,392 persons are living
with AIDS in Orange County. The Health Care Agency also reports 3,408 HIV persons
that have not been diagnosed yet with AIDS; it is estimated that 204 to 212 of these persons
live in Costa Mesa.
Of the 149 current cases of AIDS in Costa Mesa, 140 are male and 9 are female. The
majority of persons with AIDS are White (110 cases) compared with 29 Hispanic persons, 5
African-American persons, 4 Asian persons, and one individual of unknown authenticity.
None of the cases are listed as homeless persons.
The 'rational Commission on AIDS publishes "Housing and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic:
Recommendations for Action" which contains percen(age, fOr the range of the number of
MDS -infected people who are in danger of becoming homelev,. The Commission estimates
that approximately one-third to one-half of all people infected with AIDS are either homeless
or are in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Therefore, approximately 50 to _5 AIDS
infected persons in Costa Mesa may need supportive housin-'.
There is a housing continuum for persons with AIDS that includes 1) Emergence Housing
Assistance, 2) Transitional Housing Assistance, 3) Permanent Housing Assistance, and 4)
Specialized Care Facilities and Services. Persons with HIS' and AIDS have special housing
needs related to the loss of income resulting from the physical inability to work and costly
health-care needs. AIDS and HIV' services range from case management to housing repairs
to therapy.
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The AIDS Services Foundation (ASF) served 65 Costa Mesa AIDS patients and their
families in 1999. Over the past five years, ASF has served 988 to 1,196 AIDS patients per
year in Orange County. Services provided by ASF include benefits counseling, chemical
dependency counseling, emergency financial assistance, 'exercise program, food pantry and
nutritional support, health education, in-home care, housing services, mental health support,
recreation, case management, transportation, and family services.
Table 46 provides a breakdown of housing programs and services and shows the estimated
need in Costa Mesa for each activity. The need for services is based on a County survey of
AIDS patients. The "Priority" column indicates the priority for funding from Costa Mesa's
CDBG, HOME, and Redevelopment Set-aside resources; it does not indicate the severity of
the problem. The priority takes into account that many AIDS services are provided at the
County level through the City of Santa Ana which is the HUD -designated H(--IWA
(Housing for Persons With AIDS) recipient for the County.
TABLE 46
HOUSING AND SERVICES PROVIDED
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Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Priori
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Emergency Housing 1
Assistance I
18
12.1%
1
12
8.1%
64.0%
7
Low
Transitional Housing
Assistance
27
18.1%
20
13.4%
7
4.7%
Low
Permanent Housing
Assistance
24
16.1%
8
5.4%
16
10.7%
Medium
Specialized Care Facility/
In -Home Services
12
8.1%
3
2.0%
9
6.0%
Niediuni
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Assistance with
Dailv Activities
Assisted Trans ortation
t 1
34
7.4%
1
22.8°'°
��
5.0%
1�.0`?0
4
)
; 3.0%
6.0°%
Low
Mei"-
Benefits Counseling
29
19.50•0
19
13.00•°
Case Ltana>ement
58
38.9°'0
32
35.00i;
Child Care
6
4.0''0
;
2.0°
2.O"
`
Dental Care
61
4.1 °0
1C,
� l .O° ,
--
10.01,
\?_'__,• _
Drug/Alcohol Treatment
Educationil-iterao,
Program Services
)
6.000
21
3
': +.U°
2.01"o
---
0
).O°'o
4.0''0
`\?�_.i:u_•_
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Emergency Drug
Assistance
9
6.00'0
4
3.0°%
5
3.0°%
Emergency Financial
Assistance
31
0.8°0
10
-.0016.0°'0
21
14.0°,6
Medium
Food Bank
62
41.6%
49
33.0%
13
9.0%
Medium
Home -delivered Meals
15
10.10/0
6
4.0%
9
6.0%
`tedium
Homemaker Services
-
-4.-'0o
4
3.0°,0
3
2.0%
Low
Interpreter Services
6
4.00•0
3
2.00'0
3
2.00/6
Lo\,'
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SPECIAL POPULATIONS NEEDS SUMMARY
Table 47 summarizes the information provided on the special populations along with the
estimated number needing assistance and estimated number of units available to residents of
Costa Mesa.
TABLE 47
ASSISTANCE GAP OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Sub- Popill.11 101111
El rly
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Priority
Legal Services
27
18.1%
12
8.00A,
15
10.0%
Medium
Life Skills Training
9
6.0%
3
2.0%
6
4.0%
Low
Mental Health Services
77
51.7%
58
39.0%
19
13.0%
Medium
Nutritional Counseling
34
1 22.8%
24
16.0%
10
7.0%
Medium
Primary Medical Care
43
28.9%
37
25.0%
6
4.0%
Low
Respite Care
4
2.7%
2
1.0%
2
1.0%
Low
Vocational Rehab/
Employment Services
19
12.8%
6
4.0%
13
9.0%
Medium
Source: Orange County Health Care Agency Aids Surveillance and Monitoring Program; Orange County HIWAIDS
Housing Plan
SPECIAL POPULATIONS NEEDS SUMMARY
Table 47 summarizes the information provided on the special populations along with the
estimated number needing assistance and estimated number of units available to residents of
Costa Mesa.
TABLE 47
ASSISTANCE GAP OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Sub- Popill.11 101111
El rly
Number Nceding
Assisiancc
628 Households
A�,ill�iblc Unit"
430
Gap
198
Frail Elderly556
Persons
482
74
Developmentally Disabled
845
917
200*
Physically Disabled
975
407
568
Severe Mental Illness
2,395
518
2,377
Persons with Alcohol/Drug
Addiction
719
287
432
Persons with AIDS/HIV-
Housing
81 Persons
+
;8
Persons with MDS/HIV -
Su ort Services
361 Persons
IUb
Table 48 contains the priority needs of special population, for the 2000 through 2005
planning period. The priority needs and estimated costs are based on housing programs and
services currently available that the CiB, coulee fund during the planning period. In the case
of the elderly and frail elderly (both high priority populations;, the dollars needed to address
are based on the City leveraging private development of senior housing units. For the
severely mentally ill and persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, the estimated dollars to
address are to fund residential treatment programs. For developmentally disabled, persons
with HIV/AIDS, and veterans, the dollars to address are to fund existing service/housing
providers.
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TABLE 48
NEEDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS: 2000 - 2005
Frail Elderly
High
74
$4,440,000
Severe Mental Illness
Medium
2,377
$2,852,400
Developmentally Disabled
Medium
200*
$30,000
Physically Disabled
Medium
568
$2,840,000
Persons w/ Alcohol/Other Drug
Addictions
Medium
432
$286,004
Persons w/ HIV/AIDS
Medium
144
$313,000
Other (Specify): Veterans
Low
20
$25,000
Total
I
I Z t 3
$16,906,900.00
3. HOMELESS NEEDS
A significant need identified by homeless social service providers at the Community I'V'teeting
is the need for housing for homeless families. Currently, emergency shelter, transitional, and
permanent housing programs are available in Costa Mesa. However, there is a large gap
between the need for housing and available units. In addition to housing programs, case
management is necessary for two to three years. Frequently, the homeless are suffering from
a disability, substance abuse, or are escaping a violent environment. Specialized services are
needed for these individuals.
In recent years, the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness has led to
numerous studies and widespread speculation as to how and why people become and remain
homeless. Attempts to measure the extent of homelessness on a national scale through
Census counts and estimation invariably draw criticism trom homeless advocates, civic
leaders, and government officials. To date, there are no commonly accepted, reliable figure,
on the number of homeless people on any given night. L�c,pite attempts at to eliminate
duplicate counts, reports from service providers generall,. -ov ide an overcount a, most
homeless receive meals, showers, lodging, and other forms of a,sistance from more than one
provider. Conversely, there are many homeless that are not . ,,ible - living in a car or wlih
friends - and these homeless are difficult to enumerate as v,-eil.
The 1990 Census gathered data on homeless population, in a special operation titled
"Shelter and Street :dight". The purpose of n.: operation was to count the number of
homeless persons found in four types of locations: 1) Ememencv shelters for homeless, 2)
Shelters with temporary lodging for runaway youths, 3) Shelters for abused women and
their children and, 4) Open locations in streets or other place, not intended for habitation.
The Census coordinated with local governments through regional census centers (RCCs) or
councils of government (COGS) to identify likely areas.
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The 1990 "Shelter and Street Night" identified 267 homeless persons in the City of Costa
Mesa, most of which (223 to 265), were found in emergency shelters. A 1995 survey by the
Orange County Housing Issues Task Force (OCHITF) found approximately 579 homeless
people in 1995. Of these, 225 were served by emergency shelters.
County -wide, it is currently estimated that there are at leastT 12,000 homeless persons or
people at risk of homelessness. Based on the City's share of homeless in 1990, it is estimated
that there are approximately 850 to 1,260 persons homeless or at immediate risk of
homelessness in Costa Mesa. Of these homeless, approximately 53 to 100 are transient and
do not reside in shelters or transitional housing (based on 1990 Census data and
conversations with Police Department). Approximately 850 homeless will be sheltered and
485 are at immediate risk of homelessness. Another 2,500 to 3,000 persons may be : risk of
homelessness at some point on an annual bases and will need prevention services.
People who are homeless need the skills and resources to find, secure, and keep permanent
housing. In some cases, they have the skills but lack the resources. Grants for move -in
monies and/or shelter stays that give homeless people time to save their money may suffice.
However, a significant number of homeless people, and the chronically homeless in
particular, lack the skills and necessary resources to find and maintain decent, affordable
housing. They may have poor social skills or do not manage their money well. The
homeless face the same challenges of many other households: several mouths to feed, alcohol
problems, or poor health. Any number of factors can thwart a homeless person's progress
toward finding housing.
Some people who do not have a home may have a temporary place to stay while they work
toward securing new housing. On any given night, however, a significant number are unable
to obtain shelter. For both the sheltered and unsheltered homeless, the commonly shared
need is for decent and affordable housing. Frequently, they have a series of needs (e.g., food,
clothing, medicine) that must be met before they are able to seek permanent housing. Once
a family or individual becomes homeless, they can become trapped in a cycle of day-to-day
survival and may be unable to pull together the resources they need to secure permanent
housing.
In Costa 'vlesa, affordable housing is in short supply and rent, are far beyond the reach of
most low income households, let alone someone who h.i, alreadv lost their housing.
Competition for affordable units is strong and frequently, there is a long waiting list for
housing vouchers, affordable complexes, or assistance program,.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HIED), the
sheltered homeless refers to people living in emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities
or living in motels with the assistance of emergency rent assistance vouchers. The
unsheltered homeless refers to people living in places unfit for human habitation, such as the
street, a car, or a garage. The following information refers to characteristics of each sub-
group in general terms. It should be understood that not all people who fall into a particular
sub -group will share all characteristics assigned to that group. The diversity found within
each group illustrates the need for a service delivery system which is sophisticated enough to
meet a broad range of needs and vet flexible enough for those services to be accessible.
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SHELTERED HOMELESS
There are an estimated 125 to 300 sheltered homeless residing in Costa Mesa at any given
time. Over the course of the year, there are about 514 to 750 people homeless in Costa
Mesa - some persons homeless for the entire year and some only for several days. Depending
on which Census Summary File Tape is sourced, there were from 223 to 265 sheltered
homeless in Costa Mesa during the "Shelter and Street Night." This count missed many
homeless residing in a transitional or "permanent" housing shelter and persons with motel
vouchers.
Housing needs for the sheltered homeless are generally met through emergency shelter beds
and motel vouchers. Several service providers secure beds in motel rooms through rental
vouchers. It is estimated that there are 193 beds available to homeless individuals per :.�ght
and shelter for 24 to 30 families.
Sheltered homeless consider their need for permanent housing paramount. However, in
order to obtain housing, they must have at least first month's rent and a security deposit.
They also must have enough money to turn on their utilities or find a unit with paid utilities.
While in a temporary residence with access to social services, the sheltered homeless have the
opportunity to work toward meeting some of their basic material needs and to begin to
address other issues that affect their ability to find and keep housing.
Sheltered Families with Children: The Interagency Council on the Homeless technical
report shows that 14 percent of homeless are in family situations. However, the Orange
County Housing Issues Task Force found 22 percent of homeless in families in 1995. Based
on this estimate, there are about 280 homeless in families in Costa Mesa.
Single mothers, most often reliant on AFDC, but also a significant number who are
employed, head a disproportionate number of these families. Children have constituted the
fastest growing subpopulation of the homeless.
Since manv shelters do not accept families with boys over age 1?, homeless familie, with
teenage boys must seek shelter in hotels or morels. In some ease,. a homeless service agenc,,-
will pay for the hotel stay with a voucher or the family ill use their AFDC homele„
assistance money to pay for a few week,.
Service providers and advocates have found the following ro be among the numerous barrier,
to reentering the housing market:
•:• need for move -in payment
•:• need for larger unit
presence of teenage boys
�o discrimination based on race
landlords refusal to rent to AFDC recipients
:• presentation of the family
•:• history of evictions
2000-2005
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bad credit
❖ inability to afford credit check fees
Families need strong advocacy to overcome these barriers. Ideally, families would be able to
find such assistance through the shelter or center where they go for help. Even if families
find a unit to move into, they will encounter other problems, which may require
intervention and supportive services.
Couples without children fall into an often -ignored category. Lacking children, they are not
eligible to enter most family shelters. If they go to a shelter for singles, they usually must
separate.
UNSHELTERED HOMELESS
The unsheltered homeless are a transient population - the count in Costa Mesa today could
be twice as much - or half the amount - tomorrow. It is estimated that there are from 53 to
100 unsheltered homeless persons in Costa Mesa. The unsheltered homeless need a way to
stabilize their life and demonstrate to potential landlords that they can maintain permanent
housing. This demonstration may be in the form of regularly attending agency -sponsored
support groups, or following through on a short-term case management plan. Within each
subgroup of the unsheltered homeless, there are those who have no desire to access service or
have unrealistic expectations of homeless service providers and consequently, shun them.
HOMELESS SUBPOPULATIONS
Homelessness. Programs and the People They Serve by the Interagency Council on the
Homeless contains information regarding the homeless subpopulations. Based on their
survey, over the course of a year, approximately 27 percent of homeless have a substance
abuse problem, 16 percent are mentally ill, and 22 percent of homeless are dually -diagnosed.
This results in estimates of 230 homeless with substance abuse problems, 136 mentally ill
homeless, and 187 dually diagnosed homeless. In 1998/99, the Newport -Mesa Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Services Clinic served 214 clients from the greater '.Newport Beach/Costa Mesa
region.
Homeless veterans account for 23 percent of the homeless population. This means it i, likely
chat 30 of the unsheltered homeless are veterans and that about 80 of the sheltered homeless
are veterans. Homeless youth (under 18 Years of age) are e,timated to account for about one
percent of the homeless population. The Orange County Health Care Agency reports that
none of the HIV/AIDS cases in Costa Mesa are homeless.
HOMELESS SHELTERS AND SERVICES
The City is sensitive to the needs of the homeless population and provides funding to several
established homeless service agencies. Funding is provided through CostaMesa's CDBG
allocation. Costa Mesa funds a spectrum of homeless shelters and service providers in order
to provide coordinated services and establish a continuum of care for the homeless.
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III - HOUSING & HOMELESS NEEDS
For the past five years, the City of Costa Mesa has worked with four non-profit agencies, the
Homeless Coalition, that provide a continuum of care to the local homeless population. It is
the goal of the Coalition to provide housing and support.services to homeless individuals and
families including intake, assessment, assistance, and monitoring. Efforts are geared to
minimize duplication of services and to address the needs of an individual or family in order
form them to become self sufficient. Coalition members provide homelessness prevention
assistance, emergency through permanent housing, as well as services ranging from job
development/placement, life skills development, child care, and transportation.
FISH, Human Options, Merry House, and SPIN are among Homeless Coalition agencies
providing combined services allowing homeless individuals and families to benefit through
emergency housing, transitional housing, domestic violence shelter, substance abuse shelter,
and case management. These groups also provide transitional services to homeless
households working toward permanent housing.
Costa Mesa supports many programs assisting at -risk families in order to decrease the
incidence of homelessness. These programs range from emergency monetary assistance to
help pay rent or utilities to job training and employment development services. In 1999,
FISH - Harbor Area assisted 5,787 households in the greater Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
area with homeless prevention services.
Emergency shelters generally house homeless families for three to seven days, while they
locate more permanent housing or assistance. Several emergency shelters are located in Costa
Mesa, including Human Options and the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter. Most homeless
service organizations also provide emergency motel vouchers. Emergency shelter is available
for approximately 75 Costa Mesa residents nightly. Table 49 lists emergency shelters
available to Costa Mesa residents and the number served in 1999. Numbers with an asterisk
M refer to a regional figure, not Costa Mesa alone.
TABLE 49
EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTERS/HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Cold Weather Shelter Program
provides a bed for the night -60 beds"
Casa �'outh Shelter
vouch 12-17 ?
CSP Youth Shelter
_
vouch 12-17 ? to 3 Costa Sie,a
residents
Davie McIntosh
_
disabled shelter 11
Human Options
...........
battered women/children - '' '
shelter for un ro days
Orange County Rescue IXlission emergency shelter for transient
M
men
Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter ' 3 to 7 days shelter for homeless 301
women
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Salvation Army Hospitality
3 nights emergency shelter
3,500*
House
transitional housing and support services
70*
Women's Transitional Living
emergency shelter for battered
18
Center
women
1 451
Source: Laurin Associates Service Provider Survey, 1999-2000
If homeless individuals or households cannot locate permanent housing on their own, they
are in need of transitional housing while they stabilize their living situation. In Costa Mesa,
shelters or programs providing transitional to permanent housing for homeless individuals
complement this by either providing or working with other agencies that provide case
management, life skills, and employment training. Some agencies also assist with
transportation, health care, prescriptions, and groceries.
Mercy House provides shelter for 6 months along with case management for homeless men.
During 1999, FISH and other homeless providers combined services to provide shelter to
451 homeless persons. The Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter assisted 1,766 persons with their
60 -day transitional housing program. The SPIN Guaranteed Apartment Program provides
initial move -in costs and two years of supportive services; it is currently assisting seven
households and has an additional 40 households on the waiting list. FISH has a permanent
housing program which provides rental assistance and full case management for eighteen
months; this program assisted 10 households during 1999. Table 50 lists transitional and
permanent shelters and housing programs available in Costa Mesa.
TABLE 50
TRANSITIONAL TO PERMANENT HOUSING ASSISTANCEISHELTERS
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Casa Teresa
transitional housing and support services
70*
for prepnant women
Homeless Coalition -
combined services - emergency housing,
1 451
FISH, Human Options,
; transitional housing, domestic violence
Mercv House, SPIN
shelter, substance abuse shelter
FISH - Harbor Area
provide rental assistance for 18 month,
10
and full case management
Friendship Shelter
temporary shelter
1
Mercy House
6 months, single men, case management,
included in
life skills
coalition ;
Orange Coast Interfaith 60 day housing
1,766
Shelter
SPIN
Guaranteed Apartment Payment
7 households
Program - provides initial move -in costs
22 people
�.
and two years of support services
Wait list 40 hh/ 100
ersons
YWCA
single women, housing, counseling
N/A
Source: Laurin associates Service Provider Survey. 1999-2000
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In addition to providing housing, services are needed for the homeless and for homeless who
are entering a permanent housing situation. Services including life skills, job placement and
training, counseling, emergency assistance, and housing placement are necessary for families
and individuals to be prepared to live on their own and Hien to achieve self sufficiency.
A broad range of supportive services are available to the homeless in Costa Mesa as shown in
Table 51. Catholic Worker provides meals and showers several times per week. REACH
offers economic planning and other life skills. Hot meals are available through Someone
Cares Soup Kitchen. Share Our Selves runs a full service health and dental clinic, which
assisted 3,549 homeless and at -risk persons during 1999. The Homeless Coalition operates
with the continuum of care philosophy, with individual agencies within the Coalition each
providing specialized services and working with other Coalition agencies to provide complete
assistance for clients.
The Costa Mesa Activities Center is an affiliate of a non-profit organization, Mental Health
Association of Orange County. The Center serves homeless or near homeless persons with
mental illnesses. The Center offers counseling, case management, vocational training,
substance abuse counseling, and socialization training, in addition to a shelter program
located outside of the City. The Center declined to disclose the number of persons it assists
on an annual basis.
TABLE 51
HOMELESS SERVICES
Catholic Worker
meals and showers
N/A
REACH
economic planning and other life skills,
N/A
workshops for families in crises
FISH of Harbor Area
homeless prevention: rent, groceries,
: 5,787*
utilities, prescriptions, gas, child care
subsidy
FISH - Harbor Area
Mobile Meals
765
Human Options
counseling for women victims of
1 1 2
domestic violence
Mental Health
mentally ill homeless multi -service
N/A
Association
case management, mail, shower,
laundrv, food
Share Our Selves (SOS)
emergency food, financial and
included in FISH
resources assistance, referrals, food
figure i
distribution
Share Our Selves (SOS)
full-service health and dental clinic
3,549
Someone Cares Soup
hot meals
1,488
Kitchen
`total served by agency -
includes areas other than Costa Mesa
Source: Laurin associates survey of service providers. 1999
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Table 52 summarizes homeless needs in Costa Mesa, based on current estimates of homeless
individuals and information provided by service providers on the amount of individuals and
families. Over the course of a year from 2000 through 2005, there will be an estimated 570
individuals and 280 families needing shelter and services. The most pressing shelter need for
individuals is emergency shelter, with a gap of 140 beds. The highest shelter need for
families is permanent housing, with 45 persons in families requiring permanent shelter
assistance.
TABLE 52
HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ANNUAL NEEDS* FOR 2000-2005
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Emergency Shelter
300
160
140
High
Beds / Units
Transitional Housing
175
100
75
Medium
Permanent Housing
95
23
72
High
Total
570
283
287
Job Training
350
350
0
1 tiledium
Case Management
400
380
20
High
Estimated
Substance Abuse Treatment
210
65
145
Low
Supportive
Mental Health Care
129 1
100
29
Low
Services
Housing Placement
570
300
270
High
Slots
Life Skills Training
570
300
270
Medium
Other
0
0
0
Chronic Substance Abusers
210
65
145
Low
Seriously Mentally 111
129
100
29
Low
Estimated
Dually - Diagnosed
180
150
30
Low
Sub-
Veterans
107
90
17
Medium
populations
Persons with HIV/AIDS
0
0
0
1vlediutn
Victims of Domestic Violence
60
50
6
tiledium
Youth
6
6
0
Low
Other
0
)
0
%ledium
CHILDREN
Emergency Shelter
140/51
ow
Beds / Units
Transitional Housing
80/29
55'_'0
i. 11/4
Medium
Permanent Housing
60/22
1 e;
45116
High
Total280/102
1-0:6-1
96/35
I
Job Training
80
80
0
Low
Case Management
93
8013
Hi h
Estimated
Substance Abuse Treatment
20
�0
0
Low
.;-,pportive
Mental Health Care
I 4
4
0
Low
Services
Housing Placement
93
80
13
High
Slots
Life Skills Training
80
80
0
Low
Other
0
0
0
Low
Chronic Substance Abusers
5
5
0
Low
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SECTION IV -
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
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IV - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
SUMMARY OF MAJOR FINDINGS
As described under the Citizen Participation chapter of .this Plan, participants in the Town
Workshops and public meetings were surveyed to assess community opinions and concerns
for the Consolidated Plan. The Community Development Needs included four categories:
1) Infrastructure Improvements, 2) Public Facility Needs, 3) Public Service Needs, and 4)
Other Community Development Needs.
Highlights of the Needs Assessment include:
❖ Infrastructure improvements were identified as high priority during the Town Workshops. `
Specifically, street imt vvements, sidewalks, sewer improvements, and street lighting were
identified with high priorities.
❖ Youth programs, which include youth centers and youth services, were identified as high
priorities during the Citizen Participation Process.
❖ Many participants at the public meetings voted that law enforcement should be increased,
resulting in a high ranking for Anti -Crime programs.
Other activities receiving top priority include neighborhood cleanup programs and library
rehabilitation.
I. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
The Needs Assessment survey included eight categories of infrastructure improvements:
water improvements, street improvements, sewer improvements, street lighting, street signs,
handicapped accessibility, curbs/gutters/sidewalks, and alley improvements. Street lighting
was the highest priority with 30.2 percent of residents' votes. Also receiving a high ranking
were street lighting, curbs/gutters/sidewalks, and flood prevention/drainage control
improvements. Residents also added a new category "bridges" which also received votes.
Categories receiving a medium .priority include handicapped accessibility and alley
improvements. There were no votes for street signs or water improvements.
Participants in the Town Hall meetings highlighted the need for improvements to the sewer
and drainage systems and streets in need of major maintenance.
The City of Costa Mesa shares the responsibility for providing infrastructure services with
several public agencies. The responsibilities of each agency providing services in the City are
identified in Table 46. The following discussion focuses on the deficiencies in target areas
(census tracts with 51 percent or more low and moderate income) since the use of CDBG
funds for infrastructure improvements is limited to those neighborhoods.
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TABLE 53
TATCD A CTDT TC"r'T TRF 1D12l1VTDFRS IN COSTA MESA
STREET, SIDEWALK, AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
The City's Public Services Department is responsible for constructing and maintaining the
local street system, including all sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, and the local in -street storm
drain facilities. The Department prepares long-term capital improvement dans to identify
required improvements, estimated improvement costs for each component, and potential
funding sources.
Funding Sources: In past years, CDBG funds have been spent on a limited basis to finance
street maintenance and construction of new facilities within CDBG-qualifying areas. The
Public Services Department relies upon General Fund monies and County, State, and
Federal disbursements and grants. Primary funding programs have included:
❖ The State and Local Transportation Partnership (SLTP) program, funded directly by the
state.
The Combined Transportation Funding Program (CFTP) administered by Orange County
Transportation Agency (OCTA), which consolidated mons, rrom several program, too
disbursement to local agencies.
•:• The Arterial Highway Financing Program (AHFP) admini,«red by OCTA. Fund, arc
provided by the County of Orange and distributed in the CTFP.
•:• SB 821, a State -administered competitive grant program that provides funds for
improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
%X'hile the City has been successful in obtaining funds from these programs in the past, the
City's Department of Public Services anticipates a reduced success rare for competitive funds
for infrastructure improvements currently planned. The reasons are twofold: 1) Costa Mesa
is perceived to have received its "fair share" of funds already: and 2) both the State and
OCTA assign greater funding priority to projects that will help reduce traffic congestion, and
many of the City's proposed improvements involve only street maintenance and
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City of Costa Mesa Public Services
Streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters
Local storm drains
Collection of non -single-family refuse and
recydablcs
Orange County Environmental Management
Regional flood control facilities
en - Flood Control Division
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Local sewage collection
Collection of single-family refuse and
rccycUles
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County.
Regional sewage collection and treatment
Mesa Consolidated Water Company
Domestic water service
Source: Ciry of Costa Mesa Public Services Department
STREET, SIDEWALK, AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
The City's Public Services Department is responsible for constructing and maintaining the
local street system, including all sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, and the local in -street storm
drain facilities. The Department prepares long-term capital improvement dans to identify
required improvements, estimated improvement costs for each component, and potential
funding sources.
Funding Sources: In past years, CDBG funds have been spent on a limited basis to finance
street maintenance and construction of new facilities within CDBG-qualifying areas. The
Public Services Department relies upon General Fund monies and County, State, and
Federal disbursements and grants. Primary funding programs have included:
❖ The State and Local Transportation Partnership (SLTP) program, funded directly by the
state.
The Combined Transportation Funding Program (CFTP) administered by Orange County
Transportation Agency (OCTA), which consolidated mons, rrom several program, too
disbursement to local agencies.
•:• The Arterial Highway Financing Program (AHFP) admini,«red by OCTA. Fund, arc
provided by the County of Orange and distributed in the CTFP.
•:• SB 821, a State -administered competitive grant program that provides funds for
improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
%X'hile the City has been successful in obtaining funds from these programs in the past, the
City's Department of Public Services anticipates a reduced success rare for competitive funds
for infrastructure improvements currently planned. The reasons are twofold: 1) Costa Mesa
is perceived to have received its "fair share" of funds already: and 2) both the State and
OCTA assign greater funding priority to projects that will help reduce traffic congestion, and
many of the City's proposed improvements involve only street maintenance and
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rehabilitation. Thus, the City foresees a need to use a greater share of its CDBG funds for
infrastructure improvements within qualifying neighborhoods.
Identified Improvements: The City's seven-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which
covers fiscal years 1998/99 through 2004/05, identifies $60,445,809 million in
infrastructure improvements; of this, $2,699,600 million is needed street improvements
within the CDBG-eligible neighborhoods. The Public Services Department had identified
$2,731,209 of sidewalk improvements in the target area and $100,000 of alley
improvements. Table 54 identifies each proposed infrastructure improvement project by
location, type of work, estimated total costs, and the estimated target area cost.
TABLE 54
I:v FRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
FLOOD PREVENTION/DRAINAGE CONTROL
The City Public Services Department maintains the local in -street storm drain system. The
Department indicates that the system provides adequate drainage for minor storms. During
major rains, however, substantial flooding can occur in the western portion of the City.
The Public Services Department has tabulated storm drain needs for I9`h Street, Placentia
and Victoria Streets, and Wilson Street. Table 54, Infrastructure Improvements, details
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Proicci 1,ocat1011
A #17
Type of Work
Alley Improvements
F."(1111"Ited Cost
$100,000
Target Areas
Sidewalk Improvements
$2,731,209
19 Street -Tar et Area
Storm Drain
$35,475,300
Placentia/Victoria
Storm Drain I
$4,353,300
19 Street from Placentia to
Rehabilitation
$1,620,000
Anaheim
Hamilton Street from Pomona
Rehabilitation
to Placentia
Placentia Avenue from Wilson
Rehabilitation
to 19`h
Placentia Avenue from 18 to
Rehabilitation
F324
19`h
Fair Drive from Fairview to
Rehabilitation
0
SR -55
Ci ide
ADA Accessibility
18 Street from Newport to
Rehabilitation
,
Anaheim and from Whittier to
west City limits
West 17` Street from Superior
Rehabilitation
5580,000
to Pomona
Pomona Avenue from Victoria
Rehabilitation
5600,000
to Wilson
TOTAL
560,445,809 _
Source: Capital Im rovement Plan FY 1993/99 -2004/05; CDBG Tar*et .-\tea Ca ital improvements
FLOOD PREVENTION/DRAINAGE CONTROL
The City Public Services Department maintains the local in -street storm drain system. The
Department indicates that the system provides adequate drainage for minor storms. During
major rains, however, substantial flooding can occur in the western portion of the City.
The Public Services Department has tabulated storm drain needs for I9`h Street, Placentia
and Victoria Streets, and Wilson Street. Table 54, Infrastructure Improvements, details
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W - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
these storm drain improvements, which have a total estimated co.,L ,,f $39,868,100. The two
major projects identified are 19' Street and Victoria/Placentia.
The local storm drain system feeds into regional storm runoff collection facilities maintained
by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency (OCEMA), Flood Control
Division. The major regional drainage facility serving Costa Mesa is the Santa Ana River.
OCEMA maintains several concrete channels which transport locally collected runoff to
regional facilities. Currently, no City funds are used for operation, maintenance, and
construction of regional flood control facilities.
STREET LIGHTING
Although residents ranked street lighting a high priority, there have been no studies .:one
recently to locate areas in need of street lighting. The City's Capital Improvements Plan
does not address street lighting. Generally, areas most in need of street lighting are the
higher density neighborhoods within the City's low and moderate income target areas.
2. PUBLIC FACILITIES
At the Community Meetings, senior center, youth center, child care centers, health facilities,
ADA improvements, neighborhood facilities, parks/ recreation facilities, parking facilities,
community center, homeless shelter, library rehabilitation, and fire protection equipment
were among the categories residents scored. Youth centers and library rehabilitation were
identified as the high priority community facility needs. Parks and recreation facilities
received a medium ranking.
The City is in the process of constructing a Downtown Community Center where youth and
community programs will be available. CDBG funds from 1997 through 2000, totaling
approximately $3,400,000 have been used to develop this project. The Downtown
Community Center will include a meeting room, gymnasium, locker rooms, activity rooms,
office space, storage areas, restrooms, and an outdoor swimming pool. The state -funded
childcare program, Child's Pace, will also be located there.
YOUTH CENTERS
Youth centers for school age children and teenagers were idenntied as the highest public
facility need. Youth workers and residents feel that facilities and programs for Costa Nie,a ,
vouch and teenagers are vital to the prevention of behavioral problems. It is necessar%, to
provide students with productive activities to supplement their education. The Citti�'s
General Plan identifies the need for additional recreation and community facilities. Table 48
depicts these needs.
The following youth recreation programs exist within the City:
American Youth Soccer Organization
Boys and Girls Club
City of Costa Mesa After School Playground Program
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City of Costa Mesa Early Childhood Program
Girls, Inc.
La Cueva
Newport -Costa Mesa YMCA
Save Our Youth
The City's Leisure and Community Services Department recognizes the importance of
providing recreation facilities and programs for youth. These services are explained in greater
detail under "Youth Services" in this section.
PARKS/RECREATION FACILITIES
Costa Mesa's inventory of open space and recreation opportunities includes a diversity of
facilities, ranging from highly developed, active recreation sites to low activity, passive open
spaces. The City's 2000 General Plan inventories existing recreation facilities and identifies
parks and recreation facility needs for the City of Costa Mesa.
Of the above identified needs, the highest priority- is given to facilities serving the unmet
needs of existing residents. One unmet need is in the City's target area; a neighborhood
pocket park is recommended for the southeast corner of Charle and Hamilton Streets.
The City offers adult recreation programs including softball (1,400 people served per each of
three seasons), basketball (275 to 300 people served per season through the year), volleyball
(15 to 20 people per week), aquatics (60 to 70 per week). Other City adult programs
include the Job Center which assists about 130 adults per day and a Community Garden
which has plots for 40 people.
LIBRARY REHABILITATION
Library rehabilitation would be a large undertaking using the majority of the City's CDBG
funds over a three-year period, leaving other priorities with very little funding. Costa 's lesa is
currently investigating the possibility of acquiring the portion of the library system within
the City through a Library Needs issessmernt. However, at this time, estimates of the co,t to
rehabilitate the library or the structural rehabilitation needs of the library are not available.
EXISTING FACILITIES AND FACILITY NEEDS
Table 49 shows the inventory of existing facilities in Costa Mesa. The City has begun
construction on its Downtown Community Center which has received CDBG funding from
1997 through 1999 and will also be funded in 2000.
TABLE 55
INVENTORY OF EXISTING FACILITIES
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Institutional Uses
696.20
Open Space Easements
6.19
Golf Courses
373.00
Total
1,690.50
Source: Costa Mesa General Plan
3 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, I Softball field, 1 Basketball
Costa Mesa has 12 parks and two community centers. The location, facilities available, and
acreage are included in Table 56.
TABLE 56
FACILITY MATRIX
City Park location I Facilitics 0Acreage'
Pinkly Park 360 E. Ogle
3 Picnic Tables, I Playground, I Utility Field, Drinking
2.58
Fountain.
Smallwood Park 1656 Corsica Pl.
3 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, I Softball field, 1 Basketball
3.38
Court, I Public Restroom, 1 Drinking Fountain.
Shiffer Park 3143 Bear St.
6 Picnic Tables, 2 Playgrounds, 2 Volleyball Courts, 2 Handball
6.72
Courts, 1 Basketball Court, 1 Utility Field, 1 Shelter, 1
Drinking Fountain, 1 Public Restroom.
Suburbia I Park 3377 California St.
4 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, 1 Drinking Fountain.
1.2
Suburbia II Park 3302 Alabama Cir.
Turf
tl.(,
Tanager Park 1780 Huntington Dr.
2 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, 2 "Y olleyball Courts, 1 Basketball
.42
Court, 1 Utility Field, 1 Drinking Fountain.
Te Winkle Park 970 Arlington
3 Public Restrooms, 22 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, 1 Lighted
44.6 i
Baseball Diamond, 2 Lighted Softball Diamonds, 12 Lighted
Tennis Courts, I Volleyball Court, Bleachers„ AmpLitheater,
Lake/Water Fall, Covered Gazebo, 1 Utility Field, 2 Shelters,
Electrical Outlet, 4 Drinking Fountains.
ista Park 1200 Victoria St.
0 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, 1 Utility Field, 1 Cooking
6.02
Vacility,1 Public Restroom, 1 Drinking Fountain.
akeham Park 3400 Smalley St.
10 Picnic Tables, 1 Playground, 1 Volleyball Court, 1
]Cooking
Basketball Court, I Par Course, I Utility Field, 3 Shelters, 2
Facilities, 1 Public Restroom, 1 Drinking Fountain.
illard T. Jordan Park 2141 Tustin Ave.
2 Picnic Tables, I Playground, I L nGty Field, 1 Drinking
'.-+8
Fountain.
ilson Pari son
4 Picnic Tables, 1 Plavground.: `.' ::cv all Court, 1 Shclrcr.
_' ; -+�
Cooking Facilities, 1 Public R.N-, ... Drinking Foun Cdl Cl.
imbledon Park a3 -1-+O Wimbledon Vi,'aN
, Picni. Tahles, 1 Playground. i �a h.thall Court, 1 Un'tin
3.311
Field. I Par Course, 1 Drinking': ..lain.
The information in Table 57 presents community facility needs in Costa Mesa and their
estimated cost. Many of the needs can be addressed through enhancing existing facilities.
For example, a soccer field and volleyball court can be added to a park or school. A
gymnasium can be developed in conjunction with a school or youth center.
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TABLE 57
FACILITY COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
50 Meter Swimming Pool
Lighted Baseball Fields
Lighted Softball Fields
Lighted Soccer Fields
1
2
3
2
$1,4001000
$592,000
$864,000
$885,000
Unlighted Soccer Fields
3
$710,000
1/2 Basketball Court
9
$90,000
Volleyball Courts
5
$70,000
Youth Center
1
$1,350,000
Gymnasium
1
$1,500,000
Total
26
$7,461,000
Source: Costa Mesa General Plan
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES
At the community meetings, residents, business leaders, and service providers voted the
highest for services for youth and seniors, graffiti abatement programs, an increased law
enforcement presence, employment training, and homeless services. Fair housing
counseling, handicapped services, and child care services were among the medium -ranked
priorities. The homeless needs, substance addiction programs, and handicapped services are
covered in Section Il of this plan.
YOUTH SERVICES
Youth services was identified as the priority public service need by Costa Mesa residents. In
1999, there were approximately 12,370 low and moderate income youth in the City.
Costa Mesa strongly supports providing after-school program;, recreation, and employment
training to the youth in the Cirv. The Citv has an Earlv Childhood Program sern�1110
children from three to five vears of age, providing confidence building, opportunities for
social interaction, and learning to be a�,vav from family in preparation for starting school.
This program serves approximately 90 per week throughout the .-ear.
The Department runs the City's After School and Summer Playground Program offering
free recreation facilities and programs for youth ages six through thirteen at eleven
elementary school sites within the City. In 1999, the After School and Summer Playground
served 4,200 youth during the school year and 200 in the summer. During the summer, the
Ciry runs a Day Camp program which served approximately 720 youth per season.
The City's recreation programs include a (ages 8-13) flag football program serving about 160
kids in the fall and youth basketball (ages 5-13) which served about 550 during the winter
season.
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esa
Additional programs that are available and accessible to low income youth in Costa M Services(YES). La
include La Cueva, Save Our Youth (SOY), and Youth Employment
Cueva strives to promote positive youth development through high adventure groups,
concerts, Speak Your Mind Meetings, teen to teen counseling, homework groups, and music
jams which provide adolescents with the opportunity to develop a sense of usefulness and
belonging and by involving them in the selection of agency objectives. La Cueva meets at
the Downtown Community Center, 1860 Anaheim Avenue. Save Our Youth (SOY) is a
non-profit organization serving that youth of Costa Mesa. SOY leases space at the Rea
Community Center, 661 Hamilton.
Youth services that offer employment training address two of the City's priority needs in one
program. Youth Employment Services assists youth ages 14 to 22 in gaining employment
through Job Search Skills training and job referrals. waddition,
employers. Servicesocal
are
employers with employment needs through matchingork w
free and are provided on a walk-in basis. In 1996, CoostC Mesa idehe he construction
of a
center for YES and in exchange, YES has agreedprove
with
employment services from 1997 through 2006.
Community and Housing Rehabilitation Program: The Orange County Environmental
Management Agency (EMA)/Housing and Redevelopment Agency administers a
Community and Housing Rehabilitation Program (CHRP). T! e Director of Housing and
Redevelopment started this pilot program in response to HUD's emphasis or. "Youthbuild"
type Projects. The new Program provides at-risk
uidance counseling, providing ding onethe-j b -
while developing employment skills, offering g
training, assisting in career planning and assisting with professional job placement.
Youths are trained to provide rehabilitation services to homes and public facilities within
EMA/Housing and Redevelopment target communities, which are in need of exterior
rehabilitation due to neglected maintenance, and gang related graffiti. The Program
prioritizes rehabilitating housing units in which the elderly, disabled, and very low income
persons live.
Target communities in Grange and Anaheim have witnessed 3ecreases in graffiti and gan"-
related violence, and over 150 youths have been emploved. During the next fiscal year, ncc
County anticipates expanding the program to include C uilR' Target Communing.
PartigcipatinCities, and Entitlement Cities. %Vhile plans for -he next fiscal yeah du nor
include Costa mesa, if the City is interested, the County ma'. 'der expanding to
.Aesa in the future.
Emergency services for disenchanted youth who run away from home are also important.
The Homeless section of this Consolidated Plan identifies tv, youth shelters serving Costa
'lesa, CASA Youth Shelter and CSP Youth Shelter .
The County of Orange Health Care Agency provides health care services specifically for
teenagers, through the Teen Clinic open on Wednesday afternoons.
2000-2005
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SENIOR SERVICES
The senior population is outpacing other population cohorts with its growth rate. This
translates into an increased demand for senior services.' There were significant concerns
raised in the public meetings regarding those services. The City has already addressed its
facility need through the establishment of a new senior center. Existing services for senior
citizens include programs offered at senior centers, adult day care centers, athletic and
recreation centers, and other social service agencies.
The Costa Mesa Senior Committee, appointed by the City Council, is charged with
identifying the needs of senior residents and responding to resident requests. In addition,
the Committee advises the City Council on services available to seniors and informs the
Council of legislation pertaining to seniors.
The Cost Mesa Community Services Department sponsors the Senior Center, which offers
services, activities, and information encouraging independence, enhancing seniors' quality of
life, promoting self-esteem, and fostering social contact. Services include resources for
housing, employment, legal assistance, transportation, health screening, and legal assistance
information. The 7 -member Costa Mesa Senior Corporation oversees the operations of the
Senior Center.
The Harbor Area Adult Day Care Center provides a determined level of care during the day
for persons with neurological impairments (resulting from stroke, Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's Diseases, accidents, etc.) and physically frail elderly persons who are able to live
in their own homes or with family or other companions. The Center has the capacity for 100
seniors. The Center provides social, intellectual, and physical activity for the client as well as
providing respite for the client's caregiver. Adult Day Care Centers help keep clients from
moving into nursing homes and provide an important resource for family members.
In addition, City sponsored services for seniors include the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program and Senior Softball. Costa Mesa Senior Corporation offers social services,
recreational programs, wellness clinics, and a health nurse at the Senior Center. The Senior
Corporation also provides a Senior Van Service. Other private services for seniors con,i"t of
service clubs and volunteer programs.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
The Community Development Needs Survey identified empio%-ment training .;,, rhe lop
priority need amongst all categories. Participants in Issue Forums and Town Hall rneeting�
highlighted the need for job training, successful skill and development program,, and
expanded employment opportunities in Costa Mesa.
The City recently granted $100,000 from its CDBG funds to Youth Employment Training
Services (YES) to purchase a training facility so they could continue to operate.
A comprehensive inventory of employment training and development programs sponsored
by the City, County, and Federal government, educational institutions, private industry, and
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join public/private partnerships are discussed in Section - Economic Development
Activities.
With rising unemployment over the past several years and with a decline in certain types of
skilled employment positions in Southern California, such as in the defense and aerospace
industries, it is necessary to train and retrain many individuals who are unemployed. For a
detailed analysis of employment needs in Costa Mesa, refer to the Economic Development
section.
CRIME AWARENESS
Public meeting participants addressed crime awareness related to increased law enforcement
as a public service need
The Costa Mesa Police Department uses a computer model to project the police staffing,
equipment, and facility needs. The model provides a tool for evaluating increased staffing
needs related to new development to ensure the City's level or service standards are
maintained.
One of the primary responsibilities of the Police Department is crime prevention programs.
Three of the Department's programs are described below.
Home Security Inspection Program: The Home Security inspection Program offers resident
community advice on what steps they can take within their homes to reduce the likelihood
of burglary.
Neighborhood hatch Program: The Neighborhood Watch Program offers information on
the operations of the Police Department and crime prevention tips. The Police Department
will provide assistance to neighborhood residents interested in establishing a Watch Program.
Safety Program for Children: The Safety Program teaches children how to be safe in their
homes, on their way to school, and on their bicycles. The program covers how to dial ')1 1
and gun safety as well.
FAIR HOUSING SERVICES
The Ciry of Costa Mesa completed an analysis of the imhc.iiments to fair housin,-, titled
"The State of Fair Housing in the List Decade." According to the report, in 19)x)1. there
were 57 discrimination complaints tiled in Costa Mesa. The majority of hou,in,.;
discrimination acts occurred to renters. In 1993/94, the Council received 72 compldint�,
based on 81 circumstances of discrimination. The Fair Housing section, Part - of the
Housing Component of this Plan, further des,ribes the cases.
The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County in order to establish,
maintain, and further fair housing choices. The Council offer; a dispute resolution program
of education, counseling, mediation, and low cost housing advocacy in order to alto,,", all
residents to select freely where they want to and can afford to live. The council's Tenant
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Legal Assistance Program provides legal defense in cases involving unlawful detainer housing
actions, discrimination, and other housing law violations.
The City is committed to achieving equal housing opportunities through the administration
of local and federal programs. The City has implemented a variety of mechanisms for
increasing affordable housing, for improving existing housing, and for increasing fair housing
practices within the City. In addition, the City is working with other government units and
in partnership with private community groups to improve housing conditions.
TENANT/LANDLORD SERVICES
Participants in the public meetings suggested tenant/landlord counseling and education
programs in order to improve relationships and understanding between renters and
landlords. Greater understanding of maintenance requirements will help to preserve the
City's housing stock from misuse and overuse.
Cultural, language, and economical difference often hinder communication between tenants
and landlords. Behaviors which are the norm for one parry often are considered
inappropriate to the other. In addition, there are laws and practices common to leasing or
renting property in Costa Mesa which may differ from other cities, states, or countries, and it
is imperative that all parties are educated in such practices in order to ensure lawful and
pleasant tenant/landlord relationship.
In 1992/93 the Fair Housing Council of Orange County evaluated 2,905 landlord/tenant
complaints and assisted 253 persons with fair housing rights and responsibility information.
In 1993/94, the Fair Housing Council evaluated 1,165 landlord/tenant complaints.
The Civic Center Barrio Housing Corporation, a non-profit housing development
corporation and sponsor of several acquisition and rehabilitation projects in Costa Mesa,
conducts education programs before leasing out buildings to tenants.
HEALTH SERVICES
There are a variety of health care centers, clinics, and hospital, in the City; ho,svever. ;heir
availability is decreased by the lack of affordability and accembilir..
The County of Orange Health Department Clinic in Costa `le,a offers a variety of free to
low cost services and programs including immunizations; Child Health Disability Prevention
Program; family planning; pregnancy testing; prenatal care: Woman, Infants, and Children;
UPP BEAT — Help for Teen Families; substance abuse programs and mental health services.
In addition, County of Orange Health Care Agency sponsors a Teen Clinic in Costa Mesa.Free services include counseling on pregnancy prevention and abstinence; resisting peer
pressure; teen/parent communication; and sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.
Share Our Selves Clinic provides health and dental care to homeless and low income persons
in Costa Mesa free of charge.
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4. ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS
Persons who are physically disabled, including blindness, and persons who suffer from
neurological impairments due to diseases, accidents, oi• resulting from birth, often have
accessibility needs. Residents ranked accessibility improvements a low priority. However,
services for the handicapped received a medium priority and are discussed in Section 11 of
this plan.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which went into effect January, 1992, provides
comprehensive civil rights protection to persons with disabilities in the areas of public
accommodation, employment, state and local government services, and telecommunications.
The design, implementation, and maintenance of all park facilities must comply with ADA.
Persons of all abilities must have the opportunity to participate in recreational activitic'.
The City of Costa Mesa is working to comply with ADA. When it upgrades playground
equipment, facilities, and parks, the City must ensure that the location is accessible. In
1994/95 City Council approved the funding of Civic Center Capital Improvements for
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance, in the amount of $254,920. Funding for ADA
compliance in prior years, including a $50,000 study in 1991/92, follows:
5. OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Residents were asked to vote on other community development activities which included
code enforcement, historic preservation, business development, economic development,
employment development, microenterprise program, small business technical assistance, fire
protection disaster plan, and neighborhood clean-up.
Increased code enforcement and neighborhood clean-up were ranked the highest priorities.
While these may be considered public services, they were placed under other community
development activities as they generally benefit neighborhoods and improve the living
environment of the general population, rather than being services provided individually.
Economic development, including anti-poverry and business retention ,trdtet-yie,. i,
important to the livelihood of the City. While overall economic .ievelopment received i 1,m
priority, business development and ,mall business technical 1„I,Idnce program; receiv rd .i
inediuin ranking.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
Participants in the community meetings felt very strongly chat the City should undertake
neighborhood improvement activities. These activities range from infrastructure
improvements, such as improving alleys and adding street lighting, to minor rehabilitation,
such as painting several homes and fences in an area. Residents in Costa Mesa support
regular clean-up days in neighborhoods. Another activity that promotes the reduction of
blight and increases maintenance in an area is code enforcement.
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Code enforcement, combined with the Rental Rehabilitation Program, forms the core of the
City's Neighborhood Improvement Strategy. The NIS identifies neighborhoods targeted for
highly concentrated actions on the part of the City due to crime, graffiti, gangs, and the
presence of properties in violation of various codes and show a general lack of property
maintenance. This program seeks to address specific problems related to neighborhood
deterioration in target areas, to improve coordination between City departments, and to
encourage participation of residents and property owners.
Neighbors for Neighbors community cleanup day is another important component of the
City's Neighborhood Improvement Strategy. These neighborhood cleanup events are
conducted in NIS target areas and include exterior unit painting and free dumpsters. In
addition, the program includes a public service orga:,ization which encourages community
involvement in low and moderate income target areas.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Employment trends are covered in Section III of the Consolidated Plan. The City of Costa
Mesa has a healthy economy, characterized by a growing labor force and low unemployment
rate. Occupations in the City represent everything from technology to health care to
financial to service positions. CostaMesa is home to the highest grossing retail mall ill
southern California, South Coast Plaza.
Participants in Issue Forums and Town Hall meetings highlighted the need for job training,
skill development, and expanded employment opportunities in Costa Mesa. In addition,
participants expressed the need for business retention and the need for overcoming State -
level weakness in retaining business.
Economic development programs which encourage the success of business and
manufacturing in the region can contribute to the recovery of a healthy economy. A wealth
of employment and business related programs are available to Costa Mesa residents to help
increase household income. The City coordinates with both public and private organization,
in economic development activities and job training programs. Employment training;
programs sponsored by the City include the Costa Mesa Job, Center, Costa Mesa Senior
Center, and Costa Mesa adult Program.
However, despite available program,, the City of Costa Mc i has 1,609 tinemploved
residents and 9,716 residents below the poverty level. These ,hould be the target population
of employment development programs.
C1 TY PROGRAMS
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce: The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce serves the
interests if its members, local businesses. The Chamber of Commerce seeks to be the leading
proponent for the prosperity of its individual members, for the vitality of its market place,
and for the quality of its community life.
Costa Mesa Jobs Center: The Costa Mesa Jobs Center is a facility which serves as a
clearinghouse for local employers to find qualified, temporary workers to assist business,
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trades, and other employment areas. Services are confin,111 -.o providing a convenient site
where employers and qualified workers can meet in order to arrange an employer-employee
relationship. The Center offers a literacy program to assist in employment training. Job
Center services are available to employers and to prospective employees at no cost.
Costa Mesa Senior Center. The Costa Mesa Senior Center, located at 695 West 19`h Street,
provides employment assistance information to seniors, among its many services.
English as a Second Language Program: The City provides Beginning and Intermediate
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes in order to help residents increase their
employment opportunities. The courses cost $55 for a six-week term and meet at the
Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue.
Starting a Home -Based Business. In order to assist residents in starting and nurturing a
successful home-based business, the City offers a course where residents can learn about
getting started, costs, licensing, time management, and developing clients and operational
considerations. The course focuses on trends and opportunities available for business
development. The course meets at the Neighborhood Community Center and costs $49 for
two sessions.
City of Costa Mesa Business Assistance Guide. The City of Cc.,ta Mesa Planning Division
published a Business Assistance Guide in December, 1994, to help interested persons establish
a new business or expand an existing business in Costa Mesa. The Guide includes a Business
Assistance Checklist and descriptions of supporting permits in order to delineate the
permitting and procedural process in the City. In addition, the Guide provides information
on federal, state, and county permits and procedures.
COUNTY PROGRAMS
Orange County Small Business Development Center: The Center provides referrals,
information, publications, training, business consulting, financial consulting, and technical
assistance to small and medium sized businesses. The Center seeks to help businesses
function more efficiently, enhance profitability, increase emploviiient opportunities, increa,e
success rates, and contribure to the vitality of the Countv's bu,ine„ community. Service" are
provided at no charge.
STATE PROGRAMS
California Trade and Commerce Agency — TeamCalifornia: The California Trade and
Commerce Agency is the Governors business development agency and implementing agency
for "TeamCalifornia," a business retention and attraction program. The Agency offer
supports in the areas of small business development center, permit assistance, business
development, and environmental assistance.
State of California Employment Development Department (EDD): EDD offers recruitment
assistance and employment services to employers, an automated job match system, assistance
with seasonal hiring and grand openings. In addition, EDD will attend employer
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orientation sessions to review and process applications that meet Job Tax Credit program
criteria and will interview and pre-screen applications.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
DTPA Programs. The Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 set aside federal funds to train
unemployed and underemployed Americans. There are six JTPA Employment and Training
offices offering free employment training and retraining services in Orange County.
JTPA Funds a variety of programs. Eligibility varies for each program, and the DTPA office
above determines which students are eligible. JTPA offers the following programs in Orange
County:
The Older Workers Program offers training and placement for persons age 55 and over. The
program includes specializations for persons entering the labor market for the first time or
persons returning to a job after not working for a number of years.
The Dislocated Worker Program provides assistance to persons who have lost their jobs due
to plant closure or to layoffs. The program retrains and places workers in their skill areas.
On -The -Job -Training provided at an employer's worksite allows a worker to fill a job
opening and to learn the specifics of a job while working
During the summer, the program employs youth at a public or a non-profit worksite,
providing experience in various fields and entry into the workforce.
Through the Youth Employment Program, students can work part-time during the school
year and fill time during the summer.
Vocational programs train workers in a classroom setting. Regional Occupational Programs,
Community Colleges, and private schools throughout the Orange County facilitate the
programs. Those programs offered by schools in proximity to Costa Mesa are described in
the following section.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Orange Coast College: Orange Coast College, located on Fair. iew Road in Costa Me,a, i, a
two-year community college offering career and certificate programs in approximatek- -45
subjects. In addition, Orange Coast College offers vocational training and retrainim
programs designed to meet needs of employers and are offered at the employment ,ire.
JTPA funded programs include Airframe and Power Plant Technology, Medical Assi,ting,
and Welding Technology.
Coastline Community College. Coastline Community College, located in Fountain Valle-,
runs the Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP). The Coastline ROP is part of the
Newport-I'vtesa Unified School District as well as other districts in the vicinity. The ROP
offers DTPA programs in Administrative Assistance, Computer 'networking,
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Office/Computer Technology, Remediation (Basic Skills and GED), and Surveying and
Mapping.
UC Small Business Administration: The UC Small Business Administration assists small
companies with training, financing, and advocacy. Contact:
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
Eluryn, Inc.: California Elwyn, located in nearby Fountain Valley, provides rehabilitation,
vocational training, and care to people who are challenged by physical and mental disabilities
and who desire greater independence by realizing their economic, social, and employment
potential. Elwyn offers services in job development, job matching, work site support services
(job coaching), destination training, job modification, counseling, and support.
Elwyn, Inc.
18325 Mt. Baldy Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)-557-6313
Harbor Boulevard of Can Motor Vehicle Association: The Harbor Boulevard of Cars
Association consists of representatives from the 12 automc'"-i'.e dealerships on Harbor
Boulevard in Costa Mesa. The Association meets monthly in an effort to inf; rm members
of activities of the Chamber of Commerce and to promote public relations with consumers
throughout Orange County. The Association participates in community events and
programs.
South Coast Metro Alliance: The South Coast Metro Alliance is an association which unites
retailers, hoteliers, commercial and residential developers, and business leaders in a
cooperative marketing program aimed at consumers, commercial real estate brokers and
agents, and tourists. The marketing program includes components which promote
interaction with public and private organizations within the community in order to
continually improve the business climate and stimulate economic growth. The Alliance i, a
non-profit business association funded by its members on a pro -rated basis.
Southern California Edison: SCE offer, a Business Retention Program to companie, in
Southern California. Program ,en ice, include site ,elecrion i„i,rance, ,hared re,ource,.
environmental consulting, energy efficiency services, and firnan':ial incentives.
Vantage Foundation: The Vantage Foundation offers free employment and commtinin
training for adults with developmental disabilities, with ph%-sical disabilities, and with
behavioral challenges. The foundation is a private non-profit organization.
Youth Employment Services. Youth Employment Services assists youth ages 14 to 22 in
gaining employment through Job Search Skills training and job referrals. In addition, the
agency assists local emplovers with employment needs. Services are free and are provided on
a walk-in basis. The agency is funded by United Way and community donations.
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PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS
The City of Costa Mesa participates in a number of programs with the private sector in
order to maintain a healthy business community and a sound tax base. In 1993, the City
joined the Economic Development Task Force.
Economic Development Task Force. The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce and Southern
California Edison created the Costa Economic Development Task Force, formerly the Costa
Mesa Business Round Table. The Task Force consists of 20 to 25 representatives from
business, education, development, manufacturing, and local government whose goal is to
maintain an effective and active economic development and business retention program for
the City.
Business Retention Strategy: The Business Retention Strategy was the Task Force's first
policy effort. Its purpose is to establish a comprehensive, defined approach to retaining
quality business and to establish the City's role in that effort. The Costa Mesa Economic
Development Task Force, the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, and the South Coast
Metro Alliance shall target businesses at risk of relocation out of the City.
The program is a systematic approach to gathering information from the local business
sector, using the information to address pertinent problems, and developing programs and
policies which will promote a healthy local economy. The Strategy includes the potential for
such programs as: a Business Assistance Guide published to provide information on the Citv
and on its programs and policies; an Information/Complain Hodine to respond to business
and residential problems; and a Computerized Information Access Center established to
provide 24 hour access to the regulations and requirements.
The Orange County Private Industry Council (OCPIQ: OCPIC seeks to bring private and
public sectors resources and expertise to assist individuals in achieving economic self-
sufficiency and to meet the employment needs of local communities. OCPIC consists of
business, industry, labor and community leaders working together to provide training and
employment to eligible Orange County residents who are unemployed or underemployed.
The federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1982 find, OCPIC training program,
and employment services.
Orange Coast College Business Link and South Costa Metro Alliance: Orange Cioa,t
College Business Link offers education and training program, especially for South Coast
Metro Alliance Members in maintaining well educated work forces. Member ,ervice,
include skill development programs, leadership and interpersonal training program,,
Associate of Arts degree programs, Assessment Center, Career Center, Job Placement,
Speakers Bureau, advertising and marketing programs, Fitness Programs, and student
volunteers.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS SUMMARY
Table 58 summarizes the community development priorities and planned units for program
years 2000/01 through 2004/05.
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TABLE 58
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Neighborhood Facilities'
Medium
1
$400,000
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities'
Medium
4
$760,500
Health Facilities
Low
0
$0
Parking Facilities
Low
0
$0
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements
No
0
$0
Asbestos Removal
No
0
$0
Non -Residential Historic Preservation
Low
0
$0
Other Public Facility Needs
Library Rehabilitation'
High
1
$2,000,000
INFRASTRUCTURE`
High
Water/Sewer Improvements
No
Street Improvements
High
Sidewalks
High
Sewer Improvements
Medium
Flood Drain Improvements
High
Other Infrastructure Needs
Handicapped Accessibility
Bridges
Alley Improvements
Street Lighting
Medium
Medium
High
High
PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS5
titediurn
Handicapped Services
i `tedium
Transportation Services
Lo�x-
Substance Abuse Services
`tedium
Employment Training
Medium
Health Services
Medium
i
Other Public Service Needs
Graffiti Abatement
Fair Housing Counseling
Emergency Food Services
Education Services
Disaster Services
i Medium
j High
i vI,-di ,m
\,tedium
Medium
ANTI-CRIME PROGRAMS
High
Crime Awareness
I Medium
84
$46,891,409
0
$0 i
1
$600,000
SII
6
$264,311
0
i
$0
4
$39,828,600
5
0
1
5
$70,000
$0
$92,000
$1,500,000
23,400
$147,500
I 1,000
S25,000
;00
S25,00()
i00
S25,000
-1,000
S25,000
5.000
537,500
i
_ 50
'
-4,650
7,500
0
0
$10,000
SO
SO
SO
SO
2,535
$140,000
2,500
$15,000 i
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Other Anti -Crime Programs
Citizen Patrol'
Medium
30 $25,000
Increased Law Enforcement'
High
5 $100,000
YOUTH PROGRAMS
High
17,101 $670,000
Youth Centers'
High
1 $400,000
Child Care Centers
Low
0 $0
Youth Services'
High
17,000 $220,000
Child Care Services'
Medium
100 $501000
Other Youth Programs
No
0 $0
EI
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Medium
5,200 $155,000
Senior Centers
Medium
0 $0
Senior Services'
High
5,200 $155,000
Other Senior Programs
No
0 $0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Low
25 $50,000
Rehab; Publicly- or Privately - Owned
No
0 $0
Commercial/Industrial
Cl Infrastructure Develooment
No
0 $0
Other Commercial/Industrial
No
0 $0
Improvements
Micro -Enterprise Assistance
Low
0 $0
ED Technical Assistance10
Medium
25 $50,000
Other Economic Development
Low
0 $0
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
High
560 $1,575,000
Neighborhood Clean-up"
High 10 $325,000
i
Increased Code Enforcement`2
250,000
High 550T$2,1150,00
PLANNING
I Medium 5 years
Planning
Liedium 1 5 nears50,000)
TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS E 48,911 (I $55,339,409
NEEDED:
Neighborhood Facilities: Downtown Communin Cenrcr
Parks/ Recreation Facilities: providing four additional rccreanon Fields (softball.., IX'. ",I::. etc.) at exis'u:� arh
Library Rehabilitation: rough cost estimate of rehabilitating hbran-
'Infrastructure: estimated costs (Table 54) of providing specified number of impnoscmcnts
'Public Services, Youth Services, & Senior Services: estimated cost of public service' -'rants to leverage sen•rccs r, r tiecciticd
number of persons
"Citizen Patrol: estimated cost of public service grants to provide three sears of supp,rt m a citizen patrol
Increased Law Enforcement: estimated cost of providing part-time law enforcement ,)racer to Target Area
Youth Center: program sear 2000/01 cost toward Downtown Community Center
Child Care Services: estimated cost of child care scholarship for rwenty families per sear
'°ED Technical Assistance: estimated cost of providing technical assistance grants to small businesses
"Neighborhood Clean-up: estimated cost of two neighborhood clean-up days annualh
'Increased Code Enforcement: estimated cost of code enforcement for 110 housing unirs per year
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STRATEGIC PLAN
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The Strategic Plan identifies the priorities for allocating resources and specific programs to
unmet significant housing and community development needs facing the City of Costa Mesa
for 2000 through 2005. The Strategic Plan is based on the priorities and needs as identified
by citizens as well as experts, and statistics as well as qualitative assessments.
The national goals of the CDBG and HOME programs are the development of viable urban
communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and the expansion
of economic opportunities, principally for persons if low- and moderate -income. It is the
intent of the City of Costa Mesa to pursue the national goals through implementation of this
Strategic plan. Consistent with this aim, the CDBG, HOME, and redevelopment set-aside
`unds of Costa Mesa are a�:.,cated for the support of community planning, development and
housing programs and activities directed toward- achieving the following priorities:
improving infrastructure in low and moderate income areas through street, alley, and
sidewalk improvements, drainage improvements, and street lighting;
:• increasing homeownership through down payment assistance programs;
:• enhancing deteriorating neighborhoods through clean-up programs, code enforcement,
rehabilitation of housing, and acquisition and rehabilitation of deteriorated multifamily
units;
providing senior services ranging from recreation to assistance with housing improvement,
meals, and transportation; and
❖ providing services aimed at reducing poverty and creating opportunities through youth
services, particularly employment training, and assisting with the provision of a homeless
continuum of care aimed at reducing the prevalence of homelessness.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Tables 59 and 60 summarize specific objectives for housingity development, and
homeless needs during the 2000 through 2005 planning period.
Table 59 specifies eight housing objectives and 12 communis,: development objective". The
housing objectives include goals for programs that would benefit 30 extremely low and 30
low income owners, 14 extremely low, 14 low, and 2 moderate income renters, and provide
home ownership opportunities for 10 extremely low, 25 low, 5 moderate, and 18 middle
income households.
The community development goals include 10 infrastructure projects, five accessibility
projects, funding for the Downtown Community Center, 20 neighborhood clean-up
projects, and services for 1,250 youth, 1,800 seniors, 1,000 developmentally disabled, 1,000
disabled, and 250 persons abusing alcohol or drugs.
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SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Number H - 1
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Assist 30 extremely low income and 30 low income homeowners with
the rehabilitation of their home over the next five-year period.
Annual goal: 6 extremely low income and 6 low income
HOME funds
Jpecitic VD)ective
Number H - 2
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide 23 first-time home buyer loans targeted to 5 moderate income
households and 18 middle income households over the period 2000 and 2005.
Annual goal: I moderate income households and 3 to 4 middle income households
Redevelopment Agency funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 3
Year 2001: During the RFP process for housing projects, work with developers to identify vacant
and opportunity sites for new affordable development and major rehabilitation.
Annual goal: Identify a minimum of ten sites.
HOME funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 4
Years 2001/02 - 2003/04: Work with housing developers to provide homes for 10 extremely low
income first time homebuyers and 5 low income first time homebuyers. Two homes per year should
be available for large households and have four or more bedrooms.
Annual goal: 2 extremely low income, 1 low income
HOME, Redevelopment Agency funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 5
Years 2003/04 - 2004/05: Provide affordable rental units through the .i,�qui,ition and rehabilitation
of 10 multifamily units. The rents will be affordable to 5 extremely lo« income and 5 low incomC
households.
Annual goal: 3 extremely low and 2 low income units
HOME, Redevelopment Agencv funds
Specific Objective
Number H - 6
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Assist 20 low income households per year with the purchase of their home
through the Mortgage Credit Certificate program.
Annual goal: 4 low income households
Mortgage Credit Certificates
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Specific Objective
Number H - 7
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Preserve the housing stock and provide affordable rental units through the
multifamily rehabilitation program.
Annual goal: 4 low income households
Morteaee Credit Certificates
Specific Objective
Number CD - 1
Years 2001/02 - 2004/05: Provide/replace six sidewalks in Target Area.
Annual goal: Provide/replace two sidewalk
CDBG funds
Jpecttic V bjective
Number CD - 2
Year 2003/04 - 2004/05: Repair Alley 17.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 3
Year 2000/01 - 004/05: Promote accessibility in Target Area.
Annual goal: Do one project per year creating handicapped accessibility in Target Area.
CDBG funds
Number CD - 4
Year 2000/01: Continue funding Downtown Community Center development.
Annual goal: 1 community center/youth/recreation facility
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 5
Year 2003/04 - 2004/05: Rehabilitate five streets in the Target Area.
Annual goal: Rehabilitate one street in Target Area.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 0
Year 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide youth service funding for employment training.
Annual goal: Assist 500 youth per year with job training.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 7
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide funding for recreation activities and after-school programs for
vouth.
Annual goal: Assist 500 youth
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 8
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Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide funding for delivered
Annual goal: Assist 310 elderly
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 9
and nutrition services for seniors.
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide health services for 575 seniors.
Annual goal: Assist 115 seniors
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 10
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide 10 neighborhood households (5 householdsper clean-up)
days.
Annual goal. 10 low income
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 11
Years
2000/01 - 2004/05: Fund recreation services for physically and developmentally disabled I
residents of Costa Mesa.
Annual goal: Assist 200 developmentally disabled
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 12rsons for
Years 2000101 - 2004105: Fund employment programs and wellness programs for with per
disabilities.
Annual goal: Serve 50 disabled persons per year
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 13
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Support youth counseling and gang prevent
programs for low and
moderate income youth and teenage, -s.
Annual goal: 50 youth
CDBG funds ----- --
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Specific Objective
:dumber CD - 14
Years 2001102 - 2004/05: Fund alcohol/drug abuse counseling, therdP' and out -pat treacmcnc
for
low and moderate income persons who suffer from psychological di, order,, mental illnes.
s
disability, and/or substance abuse.
Annual goal: 50 persons —
C.DBG funds
Specific Objective
Number CD - 1
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Fund additional Code nforcement staff for Target Area.
E
Annual goal: Provide enforcement services for 1 10 housing units annually.
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Table 60 summarizes four homeless objectives in Costa Mesa for years 2000 through 2005. These
objectives include permanent housing assistance for 250 homeless transitional housing assistance for
600 homeless, services to assist 4,250 homeless including case management, employment training,
and life skills, emergency shelter for 6,250 homeless, and at -risk services for 5,000 households.
TABLE 60
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOMELESS OB.
Specific Objective
Number HM - 1
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Work with service providers to increase transitional and permanent
housing services by assisting 850 households make the transition from homeless to residing in
permanent housing over the 2000-2005 planning period by providing housing assistance and case
management.
Annual goal: Assist 120 transitional households and 50 permanent househoids.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number HM - 2
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Provide funds for a continuum of services to assist 4,250 homeless with
needs such as food, health care, clothing, transportation, living skills, emergency rent, and job
placement assistance.
Annual goal: Provide services to 850 homeless individuals and households.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number HM - 3
Years 2000/01 - 2004/05: Reduce incidence of homelessness by assisting at -risk persons b%'
providing emergency rental assistance, food, and case management where necessary.
Annual goal: Provide emergency services for 4,350 at -risk persons.
CDBG funds
Specific Objective
Number HM - 4
Years 200001 - 2004/05: Provide emergency shelter to 1,750 person,.
Annual goal: Provide emergency shelter for 350 persons per year.
CDBG funds
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1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
High priority housing issues in Costa Mesa include assisting first time homebuyers, assisting
elderly households, acquisition/rehabilitation of multifamily units, and rehabilitation of
owner occupied housing. The elderly and homeowners are both high priorities for housing
assistance in the City. The priorities were determined by surveying residents at community
meetings and analyzing areas of need and affordability gaps of the different household
groups.
Strategy 1: Preserve Faristing Housing Stock
Housing rehabilitation of both multifamily and single family units is a key strategy to
improve and enhance low-income and deteriorating neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.
City's Housing Rehabilitation Program includes:
Single Family Rehabilitation Loans/Grants: The City of Costa Mesa provides deferred
payment loans and grants to extremely low, low, and moderate income homeowners. This
program is anticipated to serve 60 homeowners during this Consolidated Plan period.
Mobile Home Grants: The City makes about 25 to 30 rehabilitation grants per year to low
income mobile home owners to help residents maintain this important source of affordable
housing. These grants are used to bring coaches up to code and eliminate life -safety
problems.
Multifamily Rehabilitation Loans: The City assists owners of deteriorated rental rousing
through rehabilitation loans. This program has been used effectively in concert with code
enforcement programs to help reverse decline in West Side neighborhoods. Costa Mesa will
continue to offer multifamily rehabilitation loans through its HOME funds.
Acquisition and Rehabilitation - Multifamily Program: A key component of both
preserving housing stock and creating affordable units is the conversion of deteriorated
multifamily housing to safe, decent housing stock with affordable rents. This goal can be
realized through the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily units. While this program
can have a high per-unit cost, the benefits are three -fold: 1) improvement of the housing
stock, 2) preservation and enhancement of the neighborhood ,character, and 3) n1ainta�run,
housing units with long-term affordabiliR- which will serve the extremely low, lu,v and
moderate income groups. Housing coat, for acquisition and rehabilitation costs are generally
high, but the benefit of reducing slums and improving both the neighborhood and 110u,in�-7
stock generally outweigh the costs. During 2003 and 200 t, the City will work co
rehabilitate 20 units through this program.
Strategy 2: Create Affordable Housing Opportunities
The City will work with public and private developers to encourage the development of
affordable housing in Costa `Iesa. The Ciry already has programs supporting affordable
housing which include density bonus, first time home buyer and multifamily new
construction, and acquisition/rehabilitation programs.
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Multifamily New Construction: As opportunities arise, Costa -Mesa partners with non-
profit or private developers to construct affordable multifamily units in the City. The City's
participation helps developers to leverage other funds targeted to affordable housing
development, such as Tax Credits or CHFA financing.
Acquisition/Rehabilitation - Multifamily and Single Family: When the City works with
developers for the acquisition/rehabilitation of housing, those units are required to be
affordable to a mix of extremely low, low, moderate, and middle income households.
Density Bonus: The City provides incentives such as density bonuses and fee reductions to
developers who agree to construct 20 percent Low-income units (California Redevelopment
definition of low income: 51 - 80 percent AMI), 10 pet:ent very -low income units (California
Redevelopment definition of very -low income: 0 - 50 percent AMI), or 50 percent senior citizen
affordable units.
Strategy 3: Hone Ownmhip
In Costa Mesa, the affordability gap for purchasing a new home is extreme for low income
households and the burden is difficult for moderate households as well. To realize the goal
of homeownership, there must be ownership opportunities for both low and moderate
income households.
First Time Home Buyer - New Construction: The City works with Habitat for
Humanity to develop single family homes affordable to low income households. This is
primarily done on in -fill lots. As the City approached build -out, lots appropriate for single
family homes become increasingly scarce. The City is investigating a single family
acquisition/ rehabilitation program where the City can acquire and demolish vacant single
family homes in need of replacement and turn the lot over to a developer such as Habitat for
the provision of an affordable ownership unit. This would serve the dual purpose of
reducing slums and blight and providing affordable housing.
First Time Home Buyer - Acquisition: Costa Mesa has assisted lower income and
moderate income homebuyers through its Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program. This
program provides a sizeable second mortgage to moderate income homebuyers purchasing a
home in the City and is financed through Redevelopment Agenc,. ,et -aside. Loans are made
on a deferred payment, shared appreciation basis. From 1998 to 2000, the City has loaned
an average of 529,500 per household, the average purchase for a first-time homebuyer was
$200,000, and the average income served was 90.0 percent. For most moderate and low
income households the affordability gap for an entry-level home iti 535,000 to S55,000 and
there is also a very limited supply of homes in the $150,000 to 5200,000 range with an
average purchase price of $240,000 in Costa Mesa.
First Time Home Buyer - Acquisition/ Rehabilitation: The City will provide first time
home buyer loans that include rehabilitation costs. This targets less expensive homes and
improves the chance of a household becoming homeowners.
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FACTORS
❖ Large households represented the largest proportional household size increase in Costa
Mesa during the 1980 to 1990 decade; this trend has continued over the past nine years.
❖ During the past two decades, home ownership has declined in Costa Mesa from 42.7
percent in 1980 to 39.1 percent in 1999. Likewise, the renter rate in the City has been on
the rise.
❖ Housing costs (both for -sale and rental units) have increased at a rate beyond household
income, widening the affordability gap.
❖ The 1999 median home sales price in Costa Mesa i, not affordable to the low or moderate
income groups and is barely affordable to middle income households.
❖ The lower income renters are severely cost burdened, with a majority paying more than
half of their income toward housing costs. In fact, 85.3 percent of renter households with
income less than $10,000, 95.9 percent with incomes from $10,000 to $19,999, and 71.4
percent_ with incomes from $20,000 to $34,000 severely overpay for housing. Ili
summary, 45.8 percent of all renter households in Costa Mesa are cost -burdened - 10.7
percent pay from 30 to 50 percent of their income toward h -Iter and 35.1 percent pa,
more than 50 percent of their income for housing.
❖ Almost one-third of owner households (31.0 percent) overpay for housing and 74.5
percent of owners overpaying pay more than 50 percent of their income toward housing.
The severest owner cost burden is for households earning less than $ 10,000, 60.8 percent
of these households experience a severe cost burden.
❖ The senior age group (persons 65 and over) has experienced strong growth during the
1990 to 1999 decade. This growth is anticipated to continue into the next decade. The
population of elderly over 85 also is increasing. The City has sufficient assisted living
facilities for seniors, but the number of renter housing units for seniors who want to live
independently will be exceeded by senior population growth.
The majority of households in Costa Nlesa (56.9 percent, earn below the middle 1M:0111e
level; 12.8 percent of households are ettremely low income and 1-.5 percent of 110usehold,
are low income. Due to high rents and housing prices, affordable options for these income
groups are ven- limited.
❖ The City's available housing stock has kept pace with housing growth over the paa ten
vears. However, the portion of affordable housing stock has not matched the growth in
the extremely low, low, and moderate income groups. A majority of new housing units,
particularly for -sale homes and condominiumq a: A affordable only to middle and above
middle households.
4. It is estimated that 1,198 of housing units in the City are in substandard condition and
require rehabilitation. An additional 548 housing units are likely to need replacement.
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❖ Further, 1,273 low and moderate income households are estimated to reside in units with
physical defects.
OBSTACLES
❖ Due to limited federal program allocations (e.g., CDBG, HOME), redevelopment tax
increment revenues, and current staffing levels, resources to address housing affordability are
not been sufficient to meet all unmet needs.
❖ There is a large housing affordability gap for all extremely low and low income households.
❖ The City is nearing bit*'d-out with limited vacant land available for new housing
construction. Much of tl e planned new development is upper -end housing that will not be
affordable to the extremely low and low income groups.
❖ High housing costs have limited affordable housing options for homebuyers; in order to get a
low income first time homebuyer into a median priced home in Costa Mesa it would require
grants or deferred loans in excess of $50,000.
OBJECTIVES
Housing objectives for the 2000 through 2005 planning period are summarized in Table 59.
2. HOMELESSNESS
The City of Costa Mesa has identified the homeless as a medium priority. Costa Mesa is
home to an abundance of service providers assisting the homeless and supports their activities
through public service grants.
Strategy 1: Homelessness Prevention Strategy
The Ciry of Costa Mesa recognizes that through providing preventative services, the Cite
will decrease the number of households and individuals who will become homeless and
require emergency shelter and assistance. It is the goal of the Cite to increase pre%entati\c
services and transitional services so that fewer emergency hontcic„ services are required.
The Ciry of Costa Mesa seeks to present homelessness by binding emergency a,v,tanCe for
families and households at -risk of homelessness. Educating.; residents about available service,
for at -risk households and individuals is a key component in reducing homelessness. The
Ciry looks at minimizing duplication of programs, and generally does not fund similar
programs in a program year.
Strategy 2: Homeless Outreach and Needs Assessment Strategy
The homeless require a broad spectrum of services from transportation assistance to life skills
to childcare to prescriptions. The City will work with homeless providers to ident6' gaps in
assistance and fund these identified gaps on an annual basis.
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Strategy 3: Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Strategy
The City of Costa Mesa provides funds to social service providers offering emergency shelter,
transitional housing, motel vouchers, food, and a variety of other services which address basic
subsistence needs. Based on discussions with homeless advocates and providers, permanent
housing and support services are their stated priorities for addressing the immediate needs of
the homeless population by continuing to support existing emergency services through the
CDBG Public Service funds. In addition, public service providers who participated in the
community meetings stressed the need for more long-term transitional and permanent
housing allowing individuals and families a chance to establish living skills which will allow
them to maintain permanent housing on their own more easily. The City will continue to
suypport public service agencies that are active in Costa Mesa.
Provision of support services to agencies who will assist both sheltered and unsheltered
homeless families and individuals is a medium priority for Costa Mesa. The City will
continue to provide funds to support social services treating substance abuse, mental illness,
and domestic violence situations which will enable recipients to stabilize and move into
permanent housing. The City will fund services providing case management, life skills, and
job support for an 18 month to two-year period for homeless families and individuals
transitioning to permanent housing.
Strategy 4: Homeless Transition Strategy
The Homeless Coalition provides a full range of services from emergency housing/in-take to
permanent housing with case management. The City will continue to fund members of the
Homeless Coalition dedicated to assisting homeless individuals and households transition to
a permanent housing situation.
The City recognizes that providing emergency services without complementary transitional
and permanent housing services creates a situation where homeless remain in Costa Mesa for
services but are trapped in an emergence housing situation or lack shelter due to inadequate
resources for transitional anu permanent housing. The City will emphasize services proyidin`a
transitional and permanent housing assistance through case management, life skills, rental
support and job assistance for an 18 month to two year period for homeless familie, .111d
individuals transitioning to permanent housing by prioritizing iho,e agencies applicau,,n,
for funds.
FACTORS
❖ There are between 850 and 1,260 homeless and persons at immediate risk of becomin11
homeless in Costa Xlesa. It is estimated that 5� 100 of thi, population is transient in
nature and does not seek permanent shelter.
•:• The majority of homeless are individuals, 570 in Costa Mesa, whom often have barriers to
independent living such as alcohol abuse, mental illness, or disabilities that need to be
treated in order for the individual to become self-sufficient.
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❖ There are 102 homeless families estimated in Costa Mesa.
❖ Costa Mesa has a well-established network of homeless shelter and service agencies
providing a broad base of services.
OBSTACLES
❖ Costa Mesa does not receive federal funds specifically designated for homelessness such as
Emergency Shelter Grant and Shelter Plus Care.
❖ The 15 percent public service cap on CDBG funds limits the City's ability to assist
agencies that assist the homeless and those at -risk.
❖ The homeless population is transient in nature, making it difficult to identify the needs for
services for extended periods of time.
❖ Most service providers offering homeless prevention services and homeless support services
have a waiting list for their services. Additionally, providers of transitional and permanent
housing for the homeless generally have a lengthy waiting list.
OBJECTIVES
Five objectives for decreasing the incidence of homelessness and assisting homeless
households are explained in Table 60.
3. SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
HUD has identified specific populations as needing individual enumeration of needs. These
populations are the elderly and frail elderly, persons with substance addiction, persons with
HIV/AIDS, public housing residents, and persons with physical, mental, and developmental
disabilities. In Costa tilesa, the elderly have been identified as a high priority population.
The needs assessment also indicates that persons with AIDS and individuals with mental
disabilities and substance abuse problem, are a medium priority for hinding.
FACTORS
❖ The elderly population is increasing at greater rate than other segments of the population. In
1999, there were an estimated 7,828 elderly persons in Costa Mesa, A percent (556 elderly)
are considered frail.
❖ There is a need for an additional 198 affordable senior units in Costa Mesa as independent
living apartments affordable to low income seniors number 380 units, while an estimated
628 elderly households require affordable rental units.
❖ An estimated 9,748 persons in Costa Mesa have a severe handicap. Of these, up to 975 may
need specialized housing while only 407 rentals in Costa Mesa have been made accessible to
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handicapped households. There is no information on the number of accessible owner -
occupied units.
❖ The severely mentally ill number about 2,395 in Costa Mesa, with services available for
approximately 500 persons and residential care for 18 persons.
❖ Substance abuse services are available through the County, but there is only one residential
treatment facility (59 bed) in Costa Mesa. About 5,500 individuals have substance abuse
problems in Costa Mesa, but out-patient services are provided to 2,800 annually.
❖ There are 149 reported persons living with AIDS in Costa Mesa and 204 - 212 persons
diagnosed with HIV. While most AIDS services are primarily funded at the County level
through HOPWA, there is a need for assisted living/nursing facilities for persons who have
been diagnosed with AIDS.
❖ A broad base of service providers exist in the Costa Mesa region, allowing the Ciry
opportunities to partner with other agencies to serve its special populations.
OBSTACLES
❖ The primary obstacle to providing services and housing is limited resources - many of the
special populations have very limited incomes and are not able to pay for the housing,
treatment services, or counseling necessary for them to live comfortably or to recover from
substance abuse or mental illness.
❖ Most special populations are difficult to enumerate, many estimates are based on national
figures or non -updated Census information applied to the current City population.
OBJECTIVES
Specific objectives for special populations from 2000 to 2005 are included in Table 59,
Summary of Housing and Community Development Objectives.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS (NON -HOUSING)
Community development needs include infra,tructure, public ,cr, k:e,, public facilitic,, .ind
economic development. The community development goal, ani bieciives are ,umniarizcd
in Table 59. Priority community development need, in Co,u Me,a are inrra,truclurc..i
high priority, and public services, which range from medium to high in priority.
The following section discusses the factors and obstacles related to those goals.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Costa Mesa is dedicated to improving streets, storm drains, and sidewalks in its Target ,areas.
By using CDBG funds in conjunction with Capital Improvement funds, Costa Mesa will be
able to make substantial improvements during the 2000 - 2005 planning period. These
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improvements will include several missing sidewalks, a storm drain project, and street
rehabilitation.
FACTORS
Infrastructure was ranked as the highest overall need in Costa Mesa by its residents during
the Citizen Participation process.
4. Many neighborhoods have deteriorating streets or sidewalks that require rehabilitation.
❖ Several neighborhoods have inadequate street lighting.
. Street improvements, sidewalks, alley improvements, flood/drainage control, and street
„ lighting are high priority needs.
OBSTACLES
❖ Many infrastructure improvements are costly and require the coordination of several
funding sources.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Recognizing that both youth and senior services are high priorities to the residents of Costa
Mesa and that services for special needs groups are often overlooked, Costa Mesa plans to use
the entire 15 percent cap for public services. Public services are delivered through
competitive grants which are available to its service agencies annually. In order to reduce
duplication of services, only one grant for each type of service (i.e., homelessness prevention
or youth employment services) will be funded per year. Services will be distributed with an
emphasis on youth, senior, and homeless services.
FACTORS
Youth services, senior services, fair housing counseling, and increased law entorcement
received high priority rankings as a result of the Citizen Parm:Irdtion process.
:Neighborhood clean-up is considered a high priority, particulariy in the low -moderate
income target areas.
❖ Homeless services and services to the special needs populations received high priority
rankings as they are traditionally underserved populations and the needs assessment
identified a substantial gap in between the needs for services and available services.
OBSTACLES
Resources to carry out public and community service programs are limited.
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5. PUBLIC HOUSING
There is no public housing in Costa Mesa.
6. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The purpose of this section is to analyze potential and actual barriers to the development and
improvement of affordable housing in the City of Costa Mesa. A discussion of Costa Mesa's
efforts to remove barriers to affordable housing is included as well. The detailed annual
analysis of impediments to Fair Housing is located in Section VI - Action Plan.
Local governments exercise a number of regulatory and approval powers which directly impact
residential development within their respective jurisdictional boundaries. These powers
establish the location, intensity, and type of units that may be developed. The City's General
Plan, zoning regulations, project review and approval procedures, development and processing
fees, utility infrastructure, public service capabilities, and development attitudes all play
important roles in determining the cost and availability of housing opportunities in Costa Mesa.
LAND USE CONTROLS
The Land Use Element of the City's General Plan directly influences the location and amount
of land allocated to residential development as well as the density of the development.
The RI zoning district promotes low-density, detached single-family development and
represents 56.9 percent of the residential land in the City of Costa Mesa. The R2 -MD district
promotes medium -density, multi -family development and comprises 20.5 percent of the
residential land. The R2 -HD and R3 are zones intended for high density multi -family dwelling
units. In addition, the City has several planned development zoning districts with various
densities including the PDR -NCM, which is a special high density district in North Costa
Mesa. The planned development districts provide incentives for innovative designs that
incorporate small lots, zero lot lines, residential cltLstering, mixed den,ities, and mixed unit
types.
The Cin of Costa Mesa has generally de,ionated more residential land for medium [0 hi -JI
densities than other jurisdictions. For example, the Cities of 1 r. Ines Fountain Valle% and
Santa Ana have less than 30 percent of residential land zoned for medium to high densin'.
However, Huntington Beach has more land zoned for medium and high density residential
uses than the City of Costa Mesa. Approximately three -fourth, of Orange County i, broadly
designated as Suburban (1-18 units per acre).
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RESIDENTIAL LAND BY DENSITY - SURROUNDING JURISDICTIONS
Due to the limited supply of available vacant land, future residential development will depend
on private or public redevelopment of underdeveloped and under-utilized land or reallocation
of nonresidential property to a variety of residential uses, all of which can be accommodated
through the current land use designations.
LOCAL ENTITLEMENT PROCESSING AND FEES
Two aspects of local governments are generally criticized as placing undue burdens on the
private sector's ability to build affordable housing. These are: (1) the fees or other exactions
required of developers to obtain project approval and (2) the time delays caused by the
review and approval process.
A brief survey shows that the planning application fees charged by the City of Costa Mesa
are generally lower than surrounding cities and Orange County. For example, Costa Mesa
imposed a fee of $1,010 for a zone change, while Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Santa
Ana imposed $1,200, $1,471 and $1,730, respectively.
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PLANNING APPLICATION FEES — SURROUNDING JURISDICTIONS
Costa Mesa
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5630
Costa Mesa
56.9%
43.1%
N/A
Huntington Beach
48.5%
47.3%
4.2%
Irvine
82.3%
17,7%
N/A
Fountain Valley
1 90.3% 1
8.2%
1.5%
Santa Ana
71.0% 1
29.0%
N/A
Orange County
26.6% less than 1 unit per
acre & 72.8% 1-18 units
per acre
Source: City General Plans ` Low-density is generally up to 8 units per acre, except in Irvine at 10 units per acre "Other
refers to land caned for mobile homes, Other cities permit mobile homes throt. -bout other zones
Due to the limited supply of available vacant land, future residential development will depend
on private or public redevelopment of underdeveloped and under-utilized land or reallocation
of nonresidential property to a variety of residential uses, all of which can be accommodated
through the current land use designations.
LOCAL ENTITLEMENT PROCESSING AND FEES
Two aspects of local governments are generally criticized as placing undue burdens on the
private sector's ability to build affordable housing. These are: (1) the fees or other exactions
required of developers to obtain project approval and (2) the time delays caused by the
review and approval process.
A brief survey shows that the planning application fees charged by the City of Costa Mesa
are generally lower than surrounding cities and Orange County. For example, Costa Mesa
imposed a fee of $1,010 for a zone change, while Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Santa
Ana imposed $1,200, $1,471 and $1,730, respectively.
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PLANNING APPLICATION FEES — SURROUNDING JURISDICTIONS
Costa Mesa
Sl 145 '
S1,010
5630
S6 7 5
Huntington Beach
$8,390 (minor)
55,300
S 1,-460
S1,080
S 1 1,150 (major)
_
Fountain Vallev
$2,500
S1,260
S 1,000
S1,000 j
Newport Beach
p
51,821 (minor)
51,471
S213
51,990
$10,421 (major)
�
Santa Ana
S2,165
51,730
5810 "
S1,730
Irvine
585,70/Hr.
585,70/Hr.
$85,70/Hr.
585,70/1-1r.
52,000-
52,000 (screen
$1,500-$2,000
Orange County
•
S5,000
S5,000
check)
Source: Cin, Planning Departments
-plus 5125 for additional acreplus X18 for each lot
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The time required to process a project can vary tremendously and is directly related to the size and
complexity of the proposal and the number of actions or approvals needed to complete the
process. The following chart identifies the most common steps in the entitlement process. It
should be noted that each project does not necessarily have to complete each step in the process
(i.e., small scale projects consistent with General Plan and zoning designations do not generally
require Environmental Impact Reports, General Plan Amendments, Rezones, or Variances). Also,
certain review and approval procedures may run concurrently. Since a majority of Environmental
Impact Reports (EIR) are prepared in response to a General Plan Amendment request, these two
actions are often processed simultaneously. Costa Mesa also encourages the joint processing of
related applications for a single project. As an example, a rezone petition for a Planned
Development Zone may be reviewed in conjunction with the required Development Plan, a
tentative tract map, and any necessary variances. Such procedures save time, money and effort for
both the public and private sector.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES
Environmental Impact Report
4-6 Months
Processing and review time limits controlled
(Fee: Consultant contract
through CEQA. Accepted by decision making
estimate plus 10%)
body
Negative Declaration
3-4 Weeks
Processing time ca:► be extended if the project
(Fee: $295)
has a longer review and approval period.
Adopted by decision making body.
General Plan Amendment
4-6 Months
Gov. Code Section 65358 limits the number
(Fee: $1,145 plus $125/ac for
of times any element of the General Plan can
each acre over 1 acre)
be amended each calendar year. Approved by
the City Council upon recommendation by
PlanningCommission
Rezone
90 days
Certain procedures and time limits established
(Fee: $1,010)
by Gov. Code Sections 65854-65857.
Approved by the City Council upon
recommendation by the Planning Commi"Sion
Parcel vlap
90 days
Approved by the Planning Commission
(Fee: $630)
Tentative Tract tap
90 days
Approved by Planning Commission
(FPP• �('% nM
Variance 90 days Approved by Kinning Commission
(Fee: S675)
Administrative Adjustment 3-4 VC'eeks approved by Zoning Administrator
(Fee: $495)
Development Review 2-3 Weeks Staff level review
(Fee: 5505)
Source: Ciry of Cosra Mesa Develo menr Services
Fees, land dedications, or improvements are usually required to provide an adequate supple of
public park land and to provide necessary public works (streets, ;ewers, and storm drains) to
support the new development. While such costs are charged to the developer, most, if not all,
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additional costs are passed onto the ultimate product consumer in the form of higher prices or
rents.
Additional off-site improvement fees which have recently been charged to new development
include the Consolidated Water District fee and local school district fees. In 1999, the
Newport Mesa Unified School District fee for new construction was $1.84 per square foot
except for senior housing which was charged a reduced rate and the Santa Ana Unified
School District was $1.93 per square foot. The City collects a per unit mitigation fee for the
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor. In 1999, the San Joaquin Hills Transportation
Corridor fee was $2,626 per single-family unit and $1,533 per multi -family unit. Costa
Mesa also assesses a traffic impact fee on an incremental basis.
Compliance with numerous governmental laws or regulations can also add to the cost of
housing. Requirements relating to site coverage, parking, and open space within developments
can indirectly increase costs by limiting the number of dwelling units which can occupy a given
piece of land. This is especially true with larger units when the bulk of the buildings and
increased parking requirements occupy an increasing share of the site. In some instances,
developers must decide whether to build smaller units at the maximum allowable density or
fewer larger units at a density less than the maximum. Either solution can have different
impacts on the housing market.
Building a higher nurnber of small units can reduce costs and provide additional housing
opportunities but also does not accommodate the needs of families. Larger units can be made
available to families but because of their size and lower density, the cost of these units is higher.
Other development and construction standards can also impact housing costs. Such standards
may include the incorporation of additional design treatment (architectural details or trim,
special building materials, landscaping, and textured paving) to improve the appearance of the
development Other standards included in the Uniform Building Code, state regulations
regarding noise transmission and energy conservation can also result in higher construction
costs. While some of these features (interior and exterior design treatments) are included by the
developer to help sell the product in the competitive market, or some features (energy
conservation regulations) may actually reduce monthly living expenses, all add to the initial sales
price, which is becoming an increasingly difficult hurdle for man-,- nev., homebuyers to clear.
BUILDING CODES AND ENFORCEMENT
Compliance with Building Code standards often adds to the co,[ of construction, but i, seen
as necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. Compliance results in
greater construction costs up front, but ensures that the structures retain their structural
integrity.
NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
The private market influences the selling and rental prices of all types of housing, including
both existing and new dwelling units. While actions within the public sector play important
parts in determining the cost of housing, the private sector affects the residential markets
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through such mechanisms as supply costs (i.e., land, constructic t, -,financing) and value of
consumer preference.
AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING
Another constraint affecting housing costs is the cyclical nature of the housing industry.
Housing production can vary widely from year to year with periods of above-average
production followed by periods of below-average production. Fluctuations are common in
most industries but appear to be more dramatic in the homebuilding sector because of suscep-
tibility of the industry to changes in federal fiscal and monetary policies.
One significant component to overall housing cost is financing. Aker decades of slight
fluctuations in the prime rate, the 1980's saw a rise in interest rates which peaked at
approximately 18.8 percent in 1982. As the decade closed and the economy weakened, the
prevailing interest rate was around ten percent. The decade of the 1990's saw interest rates
drop dramatically, fluctuating between six and eight percent. Through 1999, the rates on a
30 -year fixed rate mortgage have varied between seven and eight percent, roughly. The
substantial drop in the cost of fixed rate mortgages and the widespread use of adjustable rate
mortgages have substantially decreased the effects of financing on the purchase of a home.
Interest rates impact housing costs in two ways. First, the costs of borrowing money for the
actual development of the dwelling units are incorporated directly into the sales price or rent.
Second, the interest rate of the homebuyer's mortgage is reflected in subsequent monthly
payments. Often the monthly costs are more critical to the homeowner than the final sales
price. As such, variations in interest rates can price many consumers out of the housing market.
For example, a 30 -year loan of $273,064 financed at seven percent translates into a monthly
payment of $1,826 while a similar loan at 12 percent increases the payment to $2,702 per
month.
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EFFECTS OF INTEREST RATES ON MONTHLY PAYMENTS
6.00% 5273,064 $1,666
7.00110 S2- 5,064 S 1,8 26 ---
8.00°o S2-3,064 S1,991
10.000u S2-3,064 --_-- $2,339
12.00% 5273,064 52,702
Monthly Pavment assumes 10% down, Tl =S 200 and 360 Pavments
COST OF LAND
The cost of residential land has a direct impact on the cost of a new home and is, therefore, a
potential non-governmental constraint. The higher the land costs, the higher the price of a
new home.
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According to Metroscan, the cost of multi -family zoned vacant land in the City of Costa
Mesa is approximately $1,236,484 per acre or $103,040 per unit in 1999. This represents
an increase of 9.4 percent from $94,203 per unit for multi -family zoned vacant land in
1998. Generally, the multi -family vacant land has increased at about nine percent annually
on average since 1991 when vacant land was approximately $60,000 per unit for multi-
family vacant land. According to Metroscan, there have been no vacant single-family land
transactions over the last three years; however, it is probable that single-family vacant land
has increased at least as rapidly as multi -family vacant land.
The City of Costa Mesa is over 90 percent built out. Available vacant residential land will
become scarcer over time, especially, when considering the lack of annexation opportunities.
The cost of residential vacant land will continue to increase in the City of Costa Mesa and
will play a role in t!,e prices passed on to the consumer. The scarce supply of vacant la'-,,,
will influence residential intensification and conversion in the future.
COST OF CONSTRUCTION
The costs of labor and materials have a direct impact on the price of housing and are the
main component of housing cost. Residential construction costs vary greatly depending
upon the quality and size of the home being constructed and materials used.
In 1999, construction costs are between $61.10 and $88.00 per square foot for single-family
units and between $57.90 and $74.40 per square foot for wood frame apartments. Such
costs can account for between 35 and 45 percent of the total housing costs. Rising
construction costs also impact the ability of homeowners or landlords to provide needed
rehabilitation of substandard dwelling units.
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SINGLE-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION COSTS PER SQUARE -FOOT
Average -Wood Frame
$47.66 ,
$51.04
$55.17
$61.10
Good Quality -Wood Frame
$67.49
$73.23
S75.7176
583.90
Average -Masonry
$55.46
557.15
502.04
S68.-0
Good Quality -Masonry
S-1.16
573.3'
5-).';
cc
Source: Building Standards
__—
Product design and consumer expectations also influence the uype, and ,tyles of unit, bein"
constructed in this area. Today's new homes are quite different than those produced during the
1960's. Numerous interior and exterior design features (larger master bedroom .situ,
microwave ovens, trash compactors, dishwashers, wet bars, decorative roofing materials, exterior
trim, and architectural style) make it difficult to make direct comparisons in costs over the years.
In a highly competitive and sophisticated market such as Southern California, many conswners
consider these "extra touches" as necessities when buying a new home. While the basic shelter
or "no frills" house has met with varying degrees of consumer acceptance, the high costs of
homeownership may lead to a return to less complicated designs.
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A significant constraint to many families is the specific design matures (lack of recreational
facilities or unit size and design) in individual projects which are not suited for children. In
addition, design features such as stairs, hallways, doorways, counters, and plumbing facilities
restrict access to handicapped persons.
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
As the willingness to pay rent increases, the private market can push apartment owners
toward conversion to condominiums units. A condominium conversion can be a constraint
on the maintenance of housing and especially impact rental units that may serve many
economic segments of the community. Recent legislation has sought to curb the effects of
condominium conversions on the maintenance of housing.
The Ellis Act is a State law that sets forth rights for renters in apartments convening to
condominiums, including restrictions on new rents. Also, proposed California Senate Bill
1106 will allow public agencies to regulate condominium conversions that adversely affect
the affordable housing stock.
The City of Costa Mesa manages condominium conversions or residential common interest
development conversions through the City Zoning Code. Specifically, Section 13-42 of the
zoning code avoids the diminishing effect of conversion in the rental stock and displacement
of residents through a critical vacancy rate that limits residential common interest
development conversions.
BARRIER REMOVAL STRATEGY
The City of Costa Mesa has instituted actions aimed at reducing the impact of the public sector
role in housing costs. Major efforts have involved the reduction in entitlement processing tune.
In May 1977, the City Council adopted a procedural overlay ordinance that gave the Planning
Commission final approval authority over many actions (conditional use permits, variances, and
certain design review functions) which previously required Council approval. Amendments to
the commercial, industrial, and multi -family residential zones in and 1978 resulted in the
delegation of most site plan review responsibilities from the Planning,-'. Commission to Cite Matt.
December 19-8 amendments to the Planned Development ()i -finance substantially reduced
processing time of projects located in the Planned Development ;ones by eliminating the recd
of processing Preliminary Developments through the PhnninL, Commission and Fin.ii
Development Plans through both the Commission and Ciro Council. These amendmenn no
require approval of a single Development Plan by the Commission and Council. In 1088, dic
City Council adopted a Zoning Administrator Ordinance alloying some minor permits to be
processed at the Staff level. Other staff level actions include minor modification, .tnd
administrative adjustments, which permit the Planning Division and Zoning Administrator ro
deviate from the zoning code.
•:• Concurrent review of related applications: The Ciry's processing policies regarding
"piggyback" applications for a single project also reduce overall time and costs.
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Infrastructure for affordable housing: Cost implications for developers of low-income
housing can be significant when City fees inhibit the ability to provide units affordable to
their clients. To offset developer costs, the City sometimes installs public improvements
for affordable housing. This effort results in a reduction in fees paid by private housing
developers resulting in lower rents.
❖ Cost reductions for affordable housing: The City provides cost reductions to developers
through the Density Bonus and Other Incentive Ordinance when low and very -low
income senior units are proposed. Further cost reductions occur through increased
densities and concessions such as flexibility in site development standards and zoning code
requirements, reductions in development fees and dedication requirements, financial aid,
and/or accelerated plan cbQck.
❖ Smart planning: Additional cost reductions occur through the more efficient use of land in
the Commercial/Residential land use zone, SRO conversions, granny units, accessory units
and the Planned Development program. For example, the Planned Development
residential districts of the zoning code allow design flexibility through, but not limited to,
small lots, zero lot line, cluster developments, mixed unit types and high rise apartments.
❖ Redeve!opment Agency: Through the
savings through financing options.
rehabilitation and rental rehabilitation.
7. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY
Redevelopment Agency, the City provides cost
Activities include homebuyer assistance, owner
The City of Costa Mesa promotes enabling residents to become self-sufficient through job
training, housing assistance programs, and emergency assistance to households at -risk of
homelessness. These actions effectively reduce the number of households in poverty by
providing households the services and assistance necessary to improve their situation in life.
Costa Mesa works to enable residents to become employed or improve their job position
through job training opportunities and programs providing assistance in tindin
employment. A list of agencies providing these services is available in Section V - Economic
Development. In addition to providing employment sen ice.. the Cit, of Costa tr,•t
regularly hinds day care programs such as Childs Pace ,erving extremely low income
households.
In addition to coordination with the various agencies who offer these economic development
and job training programs, another aspect of Costa .vlesa's Anti -Poverty Strategy involve,
support for agencies which help people develop the skills needed to secure regular housing
and income. Public assistance payments are not sufficient to keep a family above poverty.
Persons living in poverty have a variety of need for legal assistance, child care health care,
transportation, housing, social services, employment training, and education. Families face
numerous barriers to finding and keeping housing.
The City coordinates with providers of assistance such as recreation programs, after-school
activities, health care, counseling, and employment services to lower income youth, seniors,
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and families. This ensures that low income households receive necessary services and enable
them to become self-sufficient by helping with necessities such as after-school care and health
services.
The City seeks to retain affordable housing contribute additional units to expand its
affordable housing stock annually. The City's works with developers to provide several
single family homes annually for extremely low income households. Costa Mesa also
partners with developers and non -profits for the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily
units in order to increase the number of rentals available to low and extremely low income
families. The City's first time homebuyer program is an "equity -building" program,
recognized as an anti -poverty measure.
The City of Costa Mesa supports a continuum of care for its homeless and a_ .,sk
households. By reducing homelessness and providing services enabling individuals and
families to become self-sufficient, the City reduces the number of homeless and assists its
poverty level households.
8. LEAD BASED PAINT
All federal housing programs currently contain provisions regarding assessment and
abatement of risks associated with lead-based paints (LBP) in structures built prior to 1978.
All of the City's CDBG and HOME housing programs will comply with the "Requirements
for Notification, Evaluation and Reduction of Lead -Based Paint Hazards in Federally
Owned Residential Property and Housing Receiving Federal Assistance" as published within
Tide 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations as part 35.
FIVE YEAR LEAD BASED PAINT RISK REDUCTION STRATEGY & OBJECTIVES
The City of Costa Mesa's goal of the five year strategy is to accurately assess and quantify
risks associated with childhood lead poisoning and implement effective measures to
significantly reduce or eliminate such risks. Local efforts will be directed at achieving the
following major tasks or objectives:
Require lead-based paint testing in all rehabilitation project, ,.,hrre the unit «,as built prior
to 19-8 and if the units is occupied b� children under six \,ear, of .ige. When ,ample, tC,r
positive for lead-based paint, blood te,t, will be required for all :h1ldren in the dwellin-y:
Increase coordination between relevant public health, environmental, educational and
housing programs;
Achieve greater awareness and participation by the private ,ector in addressing LBP
problems;
Advocate for increased federal and ,tate funding and other support for LBP testing,
abatement and public information activities; and
•:• Integrate local LBP risk reduction efforts into existing housing programs.
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Work with the County Environmental Health Department and County Health
Department to coordinate LBP hazard assessment and abatement.
Implement the State funded Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program to the extent
state funding becomes available: Among other things, AB 2038 (Connelly) passed in 1991
created a state-wide fund derived from fees paid by paint manufacturers and related
industries, to help pay the costs of LBP screening, education, follow-up and case
management.
9. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
DESCRIPTION
The housing service delivery system in Costa Mesa consists of an extensive network of
public, private, and non-profit organizations that sponsor new construction, rehabilitation,
rental assistance, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
The public institutions include the City of Costa Mesa's Housing and Community
Development Division which administers CDBG and HO<E funds, and the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency which operates the Affordable Housing Set -Aside program. Both
City and Agency housing programs are managed by the City Manager's Department and
their activities are well coordinated. The Orange County Housing Authority administers
Section 8 assistance to City residents. OCHA has close ties to the City through jointly
funded projects. The Orange County Health Care Agency operates a homeless drop-in
center and mental health, drug, and alcohol treatment programs.
NON—PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Costa Mesa is home to many non-profit organizations providing housing related services and
is served by other organizations located outside the City. There are area wide non-profit
housing development organizations that have sponsored projects in Costa Mesa, including
Civic Center Barrio Housing Corporation. In addition, there are many non-profit 3hencie,
which provide for Costa Llesa's diverse „>cial service need,. Thc,C ire listed and de,cribed in
the Community Development Plan.
PRIVATE INDUSTRY
There are a number of privately owned and operated housing facilities serving the ,pedal
needs populations, which are listed in the Market Inventory.
In addition, there are also numerous private developers who have participated in bond
financing and density programs to produce affordable housing. Other private developers
have participated directly with public agencies on projects.
OVERCOMING GAPS
Costa Mesas overall housing service delivery system is generally balanced and well financed.
The non-profit sector has an aggressive program of providing new and rehabilitated
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affordable rental housing. Existing rental assistance is in short supply with many
underserved families and is subject to fluctuating financing from the state and federal
governments.
The majority of the assisted housing provided through the private sector is not affordable to
lower income households. This is because the State density bonus law set moderate income
guidelines at 120 percent of median, resulting in controlled unit rents that equal market rate
rents. Programs providing "affordable" housing often base price or rents on 50 to 80 percent
of the County Median Income, which in Orange County is very high, and result in rental
rates not affordable to extremely low income households.
STRATEGY TO OVERCOME GAPS
Continue to implement priorities for funding the City's subgrantees to provide Letter
targeting of scarce CDBG public service resources.
Continue the inter -agency formalized referral network between !sousing and service providers
to reduce duplication and provide better coordination of service delivery.
Continue to work with the private and non-profit housing sectors to create affordable
housing opportunities for both renter and owner households.
10. COORDINATION
The Citizen Participation section of the Consolidated Plan describes Costa Mesa's activities
to enhance coordination between assisted housing providers and private avid governmental
health, mental health, and service agencies. The City's institutional structure for carrying
out its housing and community development programs is described earlier in this section.
The City will coordinate and implement its strategies through the following actions:
❖ Target acquisition/rehabilitation Request for Proposals to those areas and population,
exhibiting the greatest need as indicated in the Consolidated Plan.
:• allocate CDBG public service dollar, based on recommended +n IIIc
Consolidated Plan.
Encourage social service provider, to ,vork ,with developer, in,i :oniununicv-based how,1110
development organizations which receive Redevelopment/Cit, assistance to make ,cr\ ice,
available to affordable housing residents.
Require non-profit organizations receiving C')BG fund, to track "non -duplicated•
assistance to Costa Mesa residents to assist the Ci,y in formulating and developing_ future
housing and service strategies.
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
SECTION VI -
ACTION PLAN
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The Action Plan serves as a link between the objectives developed to address priority housing and -
community development needs identified in the Strategic Plan with the annual expenditure of
federal resources. The specific time frame covered by the 2000-2001 Action Plan begins July 1,
2000 and ends June 30, 2001. The City refers to this time frame as a Fiscal Year (FY); HUD refers
to this time frame as a Program Year (PY).
1. HUD Requirements
This portion of the Consolidated Plan is revised annually, and includes several HUD required
components including:
Standard Form 424 — This form serves as the City's formal application to HUD for grant
funds for the 2000-2001 PY.
2. Resources — Federal, non-federal and private funds expected to be available to address
priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Strategic Plan (including grant fund
program income). Also, the Annual Plan must provide information regarding the leveraging
of non-federal and private resources with federal grant funds, and how the matching
requirements of HUD programs will be addressed.
3. Description of Activities to be Undertaken — Activity description information must be
provided in a format prescribed by HUD, that is in table format utilizing HUD's
Community 2020 software. Descriptions of activities include:
• Number and type of families that will benefit from grant funded activities
• Specific local objective and priority needs
• Proposed accomplishments
• Target date for completion
4. Geographic Distribution — A description of the geographic distribution of direct assistance,
including information regarding the distribution of federally funded assistance in areas of
minority concentration.
5. Homeless and other Special Needs - An outline specifying rhe activities that .gill he
undertaken during the Program Year to address the needs of the Lin's households at risk of
homelessness, those currently homeless, and persons that are not homeless, but have special
needs. HUD requires that actions to address the following activitie, be outlined in detail:
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing
• Homelessness prevention
• Transition to permanent housing
• Persons with special needs, but nor homeless
6. Other Actions - HUD requires the City to reevaluate how the additional strategies outlined
in the Strategic Plan will be addressed during the Program Year. These additional strategies
include:
• Addressing obstacles to meeting underserved needs
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• Fostering and maintaining affordable housing
• Removing barriers to affordable housing
• Evaluating and reducing lead-based paint hazards
• Reducing the number of poverty level families
• Developing institutional structures
• Enhancing coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
• Fostering public housing improvements and resident initiatives, and if applicable, public
housing revisions to annual actions plan for Comprehensive Grant program. If
designated as a "troubled" public housing authority by HUD, the Annual Action Plan
must provide a plan to address problems. This element of the Action Plan is not
applicable to Costa Mesa since the City does not operate a public housing
authority.
Additionally, the City of Costa Mesa will address its Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
analysis and action plan in this section of the Annual Action Plan.
7. Program Specific Requirements — There are certain program requirements that must be
included in the action plan for the CDBG and HOME programs.
8. Monitoring - The City is required to provide a description of the standards and procedures
the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the Consolidated
Plan and Action Plan.
9. Certifications - HUD requires that the City submit various certifications related to the
implementation of the Consolidated Plan, and the CDBG and HOME programs. These
standard certifications are included in this section of the Consolidated Plan.
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SF 424 CDBG
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SF 424 HOME
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2. Reso:uces
❖ Federal Resources: As pan of the Consolidated Plan Action .Plan, federal regulations require the
City of Costa Mesa to identify federal and non-federal resources expected to be available to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Strategic Plan. This
information is provided in the HUD prescribed format on the next page (HUD Table 2).
Table I below provides the same information regarding federal grants (including respective
program income) that are expected to be made available during the 2000-2001 Program Year, in
summary format.
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ANTICIPATED FEDERAL GRANT RESOURCES FOR FY 2000-2001
TABLE 67 (HUD TABLE 2)
FUNDING SOURCES
Entitlement Grant (includes reallocated funds)
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $1,982,000
Other Funds $0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals S1,982,000
Un -Submitted Proposed Projects Totals SO
Source: HUD Communit, 2020 Software
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CDBG
$1,377,000
ESC
$0
HOME
$605,000
HOPWA
$0
Total
$1,982,000
Prior Years' Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported
CDBG
$0
ESG
$0
HOME
$0
HOPWA
So
Total
$0
Reprogrammed Prior fears Fllnds
CDBG
HO.\IE
S0
HOP`VA
Total
$0
Total Estimated Program Income
S0
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Fund
S0
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $1,982,000
Other Funds $0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals S1,982,000
Un -Submitted Proposed Projects Totals SO
Source: HUD Communit, 2020 Software
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Other Non -Federal Public and Private Resources — As pan of the -_nsolidated Plan Action
Plan, federal regulations require the City of Costa Mesa to delineate non-federal and private
resources expected to be available to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified
in the Strategic Plan. Table 3 below provides information regarding non-federal and private
resources expected to be available during the 2000-2001 Program Year. Exhibit 1 provides a
listing of several resources available to the City of Costa Mesa to carry out Consolidated Plan
activities.
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NON-FEDERAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES FOR FY 2000-2001
Total includes funds for program administration (5106,000) and ether related
administration costs (545,000)
Source: City of Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency
❖ LeveraLyine of Resources — HUD requires the City to discuss how federal resources to be made
availab e during the 2000-2001 Program Year will leverage other nor federal public and private
resources. The City will continue to layer private and non-federal resources with federal
resources especially when gaps . financing of affordable housing projects are identified. With
respect to public services funded with CDBG funds, the City requires all subrecipients to
identify other resources they will utilize during the Program Year to operate and ini lement
CDBG supported activities. It is the City's intent to ensure adequate non-federal and private
funds are available thus minimizing the dependence on federal funds.
❖ Federal Match Requirements — There is no federal requirement for the City to match CDBG
funds with other non-federal program resources. The HOME program does require that for
every HOME dollar spent, the City must provide a 25% match with non-federal dollars. HUD
allows the City to use various resources to meet this match requirement. Eligible forms of match
include: .:ash; value of waived taxes, fees or charges; value of donated land; and value of donated
materials and/or labor.
Costa `le,a will continue to implement it, current strategy tt,, match HOME Cund, bv
undertaking projects that blend local and private resource, .pith HOME fund,. Based oll
past actions, match sources will include rhe value of waived tee, .ind charges, the vdkle Ot
donated land, and the value of donated labor/materials. As reyuircd. the City will maintain
a log of current match sources including a balance of excess match if applicable).
3. ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN
Descriptions of the activities the City of Costa �,l� i will undertake during the 2000-2001
Program Year are provided as Attachment I (C:'D ;onsolidated Plan Listing of Proposed
Projects). These activities have been selected for implementation in order to address HIGH
priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan's five-vear goals.
Description, of activities includes:
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❖ The number and type of individuals/households that will be assisted from the proposed
activity
❖ Specific local objective and priority needs
❖ Location of activity
❖ Proposed start/end dates
❖ Federal funds to be made available
Attachment I provides descriptions of proposed activities the City will undertake in the
format prescribed by HUD, utilizing HUD's Community 2020 software.
4. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
The description of the geographic distribution of federal grant funds is depicted in Map No.
6. This map provides a view of the City's target area where CDBG resources will be focus• I
and plots where proposed activities will be located. Additionally, HUD requires that the
City provide information regarding the geographic distribution of HUD funds and how this
distribution relates to areas of minority concentration. Map No. 7 depicts this allocation of
resources by project with the concentration of Costa Mesa's largest minority population —
Hispanics.
As these maps indicate, the City of Costa Mesa will focus its Consolidated Plan funded
activities in the community's low- and moderate -income areas - predominately situated in
Costa Mesa's "Westside." Areas of the City outside of the CDBG target areas will benefit
from activities that are limited -clientele in nature, i.e., a person/household can benefit from
federally assisted program provided they meet program eligibility criteria.
5. HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
The needs of Costa Mesa's homeless, and special need populations have been discussed at
length. This portion of the Action Plan will delineate the specific activities that the City will
undertake during the 2000-2001 Program Year to address identified objectives and goals
outlined in the Strategic Plan aimed at implementing the City's Continuum of Care strategy.
The summary below outlines the activities the City will carry out during the 2000-2001
Program Year to address the needs of Costa Mesa's homeless individuals and families, those
at risk of becoming homeless, and households with special needs. It is important to note that
the City of Costa Mesa has established a policy of dedicating
4011,6 of its CDBG public
service grant funds toward homelessness prevention and assistance programs. These
resources not only address the needs of Costa ,,tesa's homeles,, but also contribute io the
regional Continuum of Care strategy for Orange County.
Prevention — A portion of CDBG public service will be allocates to activities that 11111 no
prevent homelessness. These activities will include "Rent To Prevent" (i.e., one time
payment of rent or utilities to prevent eviction or utilitv cut-off;, emergency assistance and
meal programs. An estimated 6,200 individuals will be assisted xiih prevention assistance
during the 2000-2001 Program Year.
❖ Emergency Shelter — A portion of CDBG public service grant funds will be committed to
support emergency shelter and support services programs offered by community based non-
profit agencies. An estimated that 230 individuals will be assisted during the 2000-2001
Program Year with emergency shelter.
❖ Transitional Housine — Transitional housing is a key component to the City's Continuum of
Care strategy. Transitional housing provides a critical link to permanent housing and self -
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sufficiency. The City will provide assistance (through community based non -profits) to
provide transitional housing and service opportunities to 95 individuals during the 2000-
2001 Program Year.
4• Transition to Permanent Housing — Permanent housing will be accessed by individuals
leaving a transitional homeless housingprogram with the assistance of community based
non -profits. A total of 10 individuals will be helped to access permanent housing during the
2000-2001 Program Year.
❖ Persons With Special Needs That Are Not Homeless But Require Supportive Housing —
During the 2000-2001 Program Year, the housing needs of persons with special needs will
be addressed by supporting programs administered by local community based non-profit
agencies. It is estimated that approximately 75 individuals will be assisted during the 2000-
2001 Program Year.
6. OTHER ACTIONS
❖ Impediments To Fair Housing Choice
The City of Costa Mesa is required to undertake an analysis of impediments to fair housing
prevalent in the community and develop an action plan to address impediments. The City
has completed an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing as required by HUD.
HUD regulations require that an Al be prepared in conjunction with the Consolidated Plan
cycle (i.e., at least every five years). The current Al was prepared in June 1996 and has been
revised at HUD's request. A new Al will be prepared during the 2000-2001 prlgra:n year
that will cover the 2001-2005 Program Years.
The current Al identified impediments to fair housing choice in Costa Mesa, and delineates
the strategy the City will implement to overcome these impediments. During the 2000-
2001 Program Year the City will undertake the following actions to eliminate impediments
to fair housing:
I. Summary of Impe&ments Identified in the AL
❖ There are reports of discriminatory practices among a small number of apartment building
owners.
❖ A small number of complaints against brokers or rental services with respect to
discriminatory practices.
:• A small number of instances of discrimination in access to mortgage loans or other form, .,r
credit.
2. Actions Taken to Overcome the Effects of Impediments: T!,e r: iio��ing actions ttierc
taken by the City in an effort to overcome the effects of impediments identified in ,iic
analysis:
Utilize the services of Fair Housing Council of Orange Count-,- to investigate and rc,or,c
complaints of discrimination. It is estimated that the Fair Housing Council of Cirange
County will assist 943 individuals during the 2000-2001 Program Year.
Work with owners of small apartment buildings to educate t em with regard to fair housing
law. This includes mailing information that outlines federal fair housing laws and reference
information. Additionally, Code Enforce►n.•nt personnel will provide Fair Housing
information to rental property owners. Information will be provided to at least 100 property
owners during the 2000-2001 Program Year.
Code Enforcement personnel will continue to hold community meetings with rental owner
associations. During these meetings fair housing information and materials will be
dispensed. At least two owner association meetings will be held during the 2000-2001
Program Year.
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❖ Implementation of the first time homebuyer programs in order to assist lower income
households qualify for mortgage financing and thus reduce the chances of redlining. The
City will continue to assist first time buyers purchase a' -home through the MCC program
and the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency funded down payment assistance programs.
Information for prospective program participants will be provided on an as requested basis.
Program outreach efforts will ensure Spanish-speaking populations are provided program
information in Spanish. Additionally, program information meetings will be held with local
lenders and Realtors. Topics at the seminars may include issues related to redlining and
discrimination. Fair Housing Council staff may be invited to make presentations at these
meetings.
❖ Continue to examine opportunities to expand the supply of affordable housing, and require
all assisted housing projects to comply with fair housing requirements.
❖ In terms of preparing a new Al, the City of Costa Meta will join the regional planning efforts
currently underway. A regional partnership of the County of Orange, 13 Orange County
cities, and the Fair Housing Council of Orange County prepared an Al in 1996. Planning
efforts are presently underway to prepare a new regional Al that will cover the 2001-2005
time frame. Costa Mesa anticipates it will be a member of this regional effort.
❖ Actions to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs
The need for affordable housing for lower income households and supportive housing for
persons with special needs continues to exceed the available resources. There are 445 assisted
units in Costa Mesa for the elderly and frail elderly. Both the City and local non -profits will
continue to provide supportive services, home meal delivery, health screening, and other
quality -of -life services for Costa Mesa's seniors.
Affordable housing opportunities for persons with HIV/AIDS are limited. These facilities
are scattered throughout the County. It is not anticipated that the City will be providing
resources specifically to assist those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. The City will support the City
of Santa Ana's (the regional recipient of federal Housing Opportunities for Persons With
AIDS funds) and the County Health Care Agency's efforts to meet the housing and service
needs of this special needs population. Additionally, some public service agencies receiving
CDBG public service grant funds may assist persons with HIV/AIDS.
It is estimated that approximately 4,215 of the City's residents have severe mental, physical
or developmental disabilities. A majority of These individuals are in need of supportive
housing. Building requirements for handicap -accessible units are costly. Due to these coa,,,
developers have been reluctant to undertake the construction .,F new handicap-acre„ible
units; thus, the supply has not substantially increased in recent years. The City, the County
of Orange, and non -profits such as Dayle McIntosh, Regional Center of Or Count:,
and Goodwill Industries will continue to provide referral source` For both housing and ether
needs of the disabled.
Also based on statistical data, 719 City residents with drug and/or alcohol addictions are in
need of supportive housing. There are several private recovery homes operating within the
City; however, these recovery homes do not receive City assistance.
❖ Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
The City of Costa Mesa has identified several actions it will undertake during the 2000-2001
program year to foster and maintain affordable housing. The Strategic Plan identified
programs such as HOME funded Single Familv Rehabilitation Loans and Neighborhood
Improvement Grants as a means to maintain housing currently occupied by low- and
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moderate -income homeowners. By providing low interest lua�ls, deferred payment loans,
andgrant funds, households are able to bring their residence up to basic housing quality
standards and not incur additional housing costs which may impact affordability. An
estimated 30 housing units will be assisted during the 2000-2001 Program Year.
Homeownership opportunities will be availed to lower and moderate -income households
through program such as the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) and the Costa Mesa
Redevelopment Agency sponsored Down Payment Assistance (these are households with
incomes at or below 120% of area median income). These programs foster affordable
housing in the community by providing subsidies to eligible households so they may
purchase a home in Costa Mesa. It is estimated that four (4) households will be assisted with
MCC resources, and an additional six (6) households will be assisted by the Redevelopment
Agency. Additionally, the City will continue to evaluate proposals for the development of
newly constructed homeownership opportunities proposed by local for-profit and non-profit
developers. No estimate is provided at this time.
Efforts to foster and maintain the City's supply of rental housing will be supported by the
Redevelopment Agency's Rental Rehabilitation Loan program. It is estimated that four (4)
rental housing units will be assisted during the 2000-2001 Program Year. This program will
provide resources to owners of rental properties that are predominately occupied by very low -
and low-income households, that are willing to maintain rents at affordable levels for a
minimum period of time. (Term of affordability is dependent upon the amount of
assistance provided by the Jency. Terms range from five to 15 years.) Costa Mesa will
also examine the viability new acquisition/rehabilitation activities. While this type of
program is very costly, it does result in the creation of new affordable housing units.
Another means the City will continue to use to foster and maintain its supply of affordable
rental housing is monitoring of previously assisted units to ensure they still meet minimum
housing quality standards and are occupied by eligible low-income households. Finally,
ongoing Code Enforcement will ensure the quality of Costa Mesa's owner and renter
housing supply. By enforcing housing and building codes, the City's housing stock will be
upgraded and maintained.
❖ Barriers to Affordable Housing
Data shows that Costa Mesa has an adequate supply of housing for its residents, however, it
may not be affordable to lower income groups. As discussed previously, there are several
governmental and non-governmental barriers present in Costa Mesa that may act as barrier,
to expanding affordable housing opportunities. During the 2000-2001 Program Year, the
City will implement the following actions in an effort to overcome identified barriers.
Governmental barriers include land use controls, entitlement processing and fee,, and
building codes. Land use controls are necessary to ensure the orderly and appropriate
development of real property. Costa Mesas current land use :ontrols are a combination of
policies established from past experiences blended with a perspective for the hiture.
Compared to neighboring communities, Costa Mesa has designated more residential land for
medium and high density development. It is unlikely that any further "up -zoning" will take
place, thus new housing development will need to seek other means to increase affordabilitV
of developed units. Fees, land dedications, and public improvements are usually required as
pan of land development to ensure an adequate supply of parks, infrastructure capacity,
schools, etc. These fees are charged by the City and other special districts with jurisdiction
in Costa Mesa. If resources are available, the City and/or Redevelopment Agency may
consider waiving or providing a subsidy to off -set the impact of fees, thus enhancing the
affordability of new housing projects. Fee waivers/subsidies will be considered on a case-by-
case basis. To address the increase costs to a project due to the amount of time needed for
permit processing, the City will continue to utilize a fast-track permit process for City
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sponsored housing activities. Presently, housing rehabilitation- projects receive priority
review during the permit process. Finally, building and housing codes are implemented to
ensure the safety of the community (more specifically, the residents of housing units). It is
unlikely that the City will waive building or housing ' code requirements as a means to
increase affordability.
Non-government barriers include the availability and cost of land, and the cost of
construction and financing. Since Costa Mesa is essentially "built out," finding vacant land
suitable for housing development is difficult. Assembling smaller parcels into larger parcels
is an option. The City has undertaken an inventory of vacant City owned property that may
be suitable for housing development. These efforts have proven fruitful as parcels have been
developed into housing in partnership with Habitat For Humanity.
The City may continue to use this inventory to identify other housing development
opportunities. The cost of financing is a function of national trends and policies. Similarly,
construction costs are predominately based on local economic factors. The City will
continue to consider providing subsidies for housing activities in an effort to enhance
affordability. Subsidies may be in the form of donated or reduced value land, off-site
improvements, and direct subsidies (e.g., gap financing).
❖ Lead -Based Paint
In September 1999, HUD published final regMations for lead based paint hazard reduction.
These new regulations will have a profound impact on the City's housing rehabilitation
programs. In addition to the education and disclosure measures already in place, new
regulations require enhanced testing and comprehensive abatement procedures (which may
includetemporary displacement of households). While it is the City's intent to comply
with these new, regulations, it appears inevitable that many property owners will balk at the
cost of lead paint abatement requirements and forego improvement of their property with
public funds. The financial impact of compliance with new lead paint regulations may result
in more units falling into a state of disrepair as property owners opt out of City funded
rehabilitation programs. To address this potential impact, the City will consider establishing
a pool of resources that could provide grants to cover the cost of lead paint abatement for
qualified property owners. The City will also revise its current housing rehabilitation
program procedures to ensure all required lead paint hazard reduction controls are put in
place.
•:• Anti -Poverty Stratea
The City has identified the following actions for the 2000-2001 Program Year to reduce the
number of poverty level families.
Continue to support activities that preserve and expand the supply of housing that h
affordable to veru low-income households.
2.. Continue to support a continuum of housing and service programs that prevent
homelessness and also assist those already homeless.
3. Continue to support code enforcement programs to ensure lower income households have a
safe, decent and appropriate place to live.
4. Continue to support public services that serve the community's lower income youth, seniors
and families. Public services will include counseling, ' health care, recreation, and
employment services.
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❖ Structures to Enhance Coordination in the Community
During the 2000-2001 Program Year, the City of Costa Mesa will implement the following
actions to develop an institutional structures and enhance coordination between public and
private housing and social service agencies.
1. Costa Mesa has developed a data base of local private and non-profit housing developers
which can be used to enhance communication. Information may be used during the 2000-
2001 Program Year to solicit proposals for affordable housing activities or to obtain
important information regarding Costa Mesa's housing market.
2. In order to ensure smooth implementation of its first time homebuyers programs, Costa
Mesa may hold educational/information meetings with private lending institutions, the local
Realtor community, and interested program participants. In the past these meetings r,• :ed
beneficial at enhancing the coordination of the program between buyers, lenders and the
City. Additionally, the City will continue to participate in the Orange County Mortgage
Credit Certificate (MCC) pool — an informal group of local jurisdictions that apply for
MCC resources and utilize these resources in a coordinated manner.
Costa Mesa will continue to support and assist with the development of Orange County's
regional Continuum of Care system. This includes attending regional Continuum of Care
Steering Committee quarterly meetings, providing "Certificates o� Consistency" for agencies
within its jurisdiction applying for grant funds from HUD through the County, and
supporting the priority needs of the regional system of care for the homeless. The regional
Continuum of Care Steering Committee is comprised of the County, Orange County cities,
non-profit service providers and affordable housing developers. Participation 'in this
committee allows the City to better coordinate the utilization of its limited homeless
resources on a local and regional basis.
4. Impediments to fair housing are not necessarily local issues, but tend to be regional in
nature. The City of Costa Mesa will participate in the preparation of a regional Analysis of
Impediments (AI) to fair housing. In the past, the regional Al preparation process brought
together 13 Orange County communities and the Fair Housing Council of Orange County
in a forum that enhanced communication and coordination of efforts to identify and reduce
housing discrimination.
5. Costa Mesa places great emphases on its efforts to coordinate .pith nonprofits in order to
reduce duplication of efforts and to ensure
residents. The City strongly encourage; ch(
public service,. 'Encouragement is provide
that apply for CDBG public service grant
Costa %lesa will continue to encourage the
helping to improve the efficient and etfective
a full array of ser ices are available to Cite
use of coalition, ind collaborative, to deli%er
1 by allocating cit -i rating points for at�cncic,
funds as ppart of .i coalition or collaborati,e.
use of collaborati\c efforts by non-profit, rhu,
utilization of (unite„ CDBG fundi.
HUD also requires that the City identiR- how it will foster public housing improvement, and
resident initiatives during the 2000-2001 Program Year. The City of Costa .'Mesa doe, not
own or manage any public or assisted housing, however, the Cit1- will support the initiatives
of the Orange County Housing Authority — the local public housing authority. It i,
estimated that over 470 Section 8 households reside in Costa Mesa.
7. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
HUD requires that the Annual Action Plan provide evidence that activities to be funded
with federal funds are in compliance with program specific requirements.
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CDBG
A summary of planned activities to be funded with CDBG during the 2000-2001 program
year is provided in Exhibit 2. A detailed listing of the City's proposed use of funds is
provided in Attachment 1. The City anticipates it will receive program income during
2000-2001, however, these funds will not be budgeted during the 2000-2001 Program Year
(as they are "anticipated"), but will be budgeted in the 2001-2002 Program Year. The City
has no urban renewal settlements, grant funds returned to the line of credit, or income from
float funded activities to use during the 2000-2001 Program Year. No urgent need activities
are anticipated in 2000-2001.
HOME
The City of Costa Mesa HOME program for the 2000-2001 program year is designed to
preserve existing affordable housing, expand the supply of decent and affordable housing,
and strengthen public- r. rate partnerships. These activities are summarized in Exhibit 2.
All HOME assisted units will have appropriate covenants and language included in written
agreements in accordance with HUD regulations.
Costa Mesa does not anticipate utilizing HOME funds to undertake first time homebuver
assistance during 2000-2001. If HOME funds are appropriated for this activity after rhe
beginning of the program year, the City will ensure that the Consolidated Plan and the
Action Plan are revised to include guidelines for the resale of assisted units or the means to
recapture down payment assistance as required by the HOME program. Similarly, if
HOME funds are used to refinance existing debt on multi -family housing units that are
being rehabilitated with HOME funds, the City will ensure that all applicable HOti'IE
guidelines are included in appropriate contracts and agreements.
8. MONITORING
Careful on-going evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system is perhaps the
most effective tool in detecting problems, service gaps, and for making appropriate
modifications to ensure project/program compliance. Costa Mesa has instituted a
monitoring plan for all subgrantees receiving CDBG public service grant funds using a
HUD suggested format. Monitoring involves in-house review of progress reports and
expenditures and an on-site visit of subgrantees to ensure compliance with federal
regulations. The City's monitoring system encourages uniform reporting to achieve
consistent information on beneficiaries. Technical assistance is provided as nece,sarV.
CDBG and HOME activities are also monitored through monthly appropriation, led,'ers
and progress reports from program managers. In addition, quarterly reports are prepared ro
track overall expenditure rate. This system has been ,ircn.;thened further through thr
introduction of the HL:D's Communir% 2020 and IDIS sorttware.
Housing units that are subject to long-term affordability are ;iso monitored. The HOME
program has established time intervals to conduct on-site property inspection,. These
intervals are based on the number of units in the HOME assisted project. HOME required
inspections can vary from onceper year to once every two years. Costa Mesa has established
a master list of HOME assisted units specifying inspection intervals and dates for the next
on-site inspection. To ensure units are occupied by qualified low-income households, an
annual recertification of tenant eligibility is required by the City. These monitoring efforts
will be continued during the 2000-2001 Program Year. To assist with monitoring
Consolidated Plan performance, a tally of annual performance will be utilized (Exhibit 3).
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9. CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,
which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the
jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through
that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan — It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following
a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity
assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in rhe grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against ,,ployees for violation of
such prohibition;
Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant
be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph ; that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the emplo%-ee will -
ta) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
;b; Notify the employer in writing of hi, or her conviction r I violation of a criminal
drugstatute occurring in the workplace no later than !'i-. calendar days after such
conviction;
Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Employers of convicted employees must provide i rice, including position title, to every
grant officer or other designee on whose grant a,_ot «y the Convicted employee was working,
unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices.
Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
G. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
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(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti -Lobbying — To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, -.n officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Memher of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it
will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction — The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it IS
seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOSE, ESG, .rnd
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban De%elopment Act of 1068,
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
City ✓tanager
Title
Nlav 18, 2000
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation — It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan
that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan — Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan — It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1.Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give mw.lmum feasible prioriry
to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include .ctivities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or
welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2000 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or
three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is
expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed tends by assessing ans
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of lo\k and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment inade as a condition of i raining access ro .uch
public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pa, the proportion of a t(t )r assessment that rrlatc, to
the capital costs of public improvements .assisted in part with (-C)BG funds) financed from
other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover anv .apital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG fund, are used to pay the
proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements
financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessmen� or charge may be made
against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than
CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not
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low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that
it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force — It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
Jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws — The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42
USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-
based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR 4570.608;
Compliance with Laws — It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
City Manager
Tide
May 18, 2000
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance — If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability
of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs — it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and
costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not u—
HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance — before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and w'll not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
Ci!y Manager
Title
May 18, 2000
Date
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug -Free Workplace Certification
By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing
the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-'-ree Workplace Act, HUD,
in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act.
Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does
not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no
application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and
make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known
workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of building,)
or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be u,ed
(e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation,
State employee,, in each local unemployment office, pertormcr, in concert hall, or radio
stations).
If the workplace identified to the agent: changes during the per*ormance of the grant, the
grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it preyiou, , identified the workplace, in
question (See paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided belrnv the site:,, for the performance of "vork
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
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Check X if there are workplaces on file that are not identified he,e _
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR pan 24, subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Non -procurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and
Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called,
in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR
1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or impost.' _ of
sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine
violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute involving the
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work
under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless
their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary
personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and
who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the
grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent
contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered
workplaces).
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EXHIBIT 1
POTENTIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2000-2001
PR4GRA M
�C3�T
�S��. ;;
T S
FEDERALRESQUECFS;
• Social Services
This is.u, c•ntitlrn,rnt program that is awarded to the City on a formula basis. The
• Section 108 Loan Repayments
Conununit), IX-w-lopnu•rtt Block
tee. to fiord housing activities and expand economic opportunities. Projec,
• Public Facilities Improvements
Crant (CI)Iic)
must rtrc,ct one of three national objectives: benefit low- and moderate -income persons;
• Code Enforcement
$1,377,000
,,id ,,, the• prcvcntion or elimination of slums or blight; or meet other urgent needs
• Historic Preservation
• Admin. & Planning
, for housing. The intent of this program is to expand the supply of decent,
• Multi -Family
Acquisition/ Rehabilitation
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p�, gi,ti
sanitary affordable housing. HOME is designed as a partnership program
• Single -Family Moderate
IIO�9E Insesnn� nt 1'artn rslul,
( I ►U A1C) 1'rul r un
al, . •t,,,I
tate, and local governments, non-profit and for-profit housin
lu tss, rn the tcdcral, sg
manage housing for lower-income owners and
Rehabilitation.
GUS Il(lll
, nnnes to finance, build/rehabilitate and
o CHDO Assistance
• Program Administration
funds are allocated on a formula basis. Funds are intended to assist with the
• Homelessness Prevention
Enu•rpcney Shehrr Grant
r\nnual ,rant
gti, and social services for the homeless. Costa Mesa is not eligible to
: EssentialServices
(ES(
provIIJI
of shelter
I ti(; funds.
• Rental Assistance
,eerier
—_d behalf of all jurisdictions ui Orange County. Funds
I ,i , .u, Ile .urC'usta Mrsa on
toolk
t,,, k c
for supportive sc.cial services, affordable housing
• Supportive Social Services
l{ousin� (1ppu,tunnies lo, I'rts,n,
„I .,i, countywide•
Costa Mesa :s not eligible to retrive HOPWA funds.
• Program Administration
with All ri (I I(�l'�'A)
I, s, l„p,urnt, t it assistance.
_•
capital file the creation of affordable rental
New Construction
Crcdit
cliko,,tagc•s the investment of private
households. Tax credits are available to individuals and
Rehabilitation
Low Income I busing Tax
hotuin� ti,r low-income
0 Ae uisigo
1 (L1 HTC)
orpotations who invest to such projects
STATEOU,$CU
MrCCt� ave a
;\ tr,{rr•�I t,,,, 'r `Ithrc•e• Ie the
ispruvidc•dsbylthr State
First
� Assis �i me Home Buyer
Assistance
Mort gage (,rrdit C:ertitie.ur (,�1e't�l
b
d p a r > ars�Alloeation for
$500,000
California Dc•parrrnc•nt of f Iousn,l, tt
— —
1"•t„s r the development of affordable housing with non-profit agencies
fo
• Predeve opment Dans
Community Drvrlupntrnt I'rr
1 ����” uo, "`�
dcvc•lo )nlc•nt Loan Pr,„f1n1
2000-2005
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Viln.. s
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financing for first-time homebuyer mortgages
First-time Homebuyer AssistanceI�,nd
Southern Califi,rnia HOME•
FinancinE Authority
CITY OF CQS'I:A 4'vI1x�A )ZLSiUR-SLS
• Residential Rehab. Loans
from increased property taxes generated by property improvements
arras. Twenty percent (20'%) of
• Replacement Housing
Costa Mcsa Rcdcvclopn-nt Agcnc)'
�{ , •,{ by the Agency's six redevelopment project
for the development, preservation, or
• Neighborhood Improvement
Low Inconx 11111",1119 Sct-Asidr Fund
dwsc I,t ,f1e rt), tax funds must be set aside
Programs
$463,500
,cl,•,{„ht.,non of of ordable housing
a Neighborhood Capital Projects
( •it)• allows an increase in density to developers who ser -aside at least 25% of their
0 Density Bonus
Density l;,nu>
—
,1 „t,,t t , low- and moderate -income rsons
,Fh(• Development Agency and Housing Authority have the authority to issue
• Housing Development
Tax Excmpt bonds
(', „ti,,, unity
t.,x . ,•,,, )t ponds. Bond proceeds are used to develop affordable ` -`-1.y
land may hr made
• Housing
If ay.,ilahlr and appropriate, Ciry or Redevelopment Agency owned
• CommunityFacilities
City/Agcmy Owncd land
,s•.,iL,l,lc.
PRIyATL RI_JOl_; R(:L'-sHomebuyer
1 {omc• Buyer Program -Fixed rate mortgages
Mortgage Program - Mortgages for both purchase
Assistance
Homebuyer Assistance/ Rehab
Federal National i%Io,tgagc Ass"
Ifomc Improvement
{ „"habilitation of a homeEx
are eligible For reduced
and Home Ownership for
P
(Fannie Mac)
; I: ,,,iur Neighbor -Under seryed low-income minorities
r«'ages for the purchase of single family homes
Minorities
that pools resources to reduce tender risk in
• New Construction
�:alifurni., Conununity Rcinvc-sr,rnc„
Nonopi-f-11n ortgagr banking consortium
pi-f-11
• Rehabilitation
Cori).
finan<ing AfOrdable housing
• New Construction
(<'Clt(,)affordable
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and For-profit drve•lopers, and puhlic agcr•.c,rs or ora a
• Expand Home Ownership for
Fcdrial 110111,l ....n I;.u,l. \It,,,1.,h�,
I >��, , � •�ih,i.hcs t„ lion -profit
s m „hil, and rental projects
Lower Income Persons ;;
Housing I'rol;,.uu
„
• Construction Financing
Orange. County Affordablc Housing
N„„ I„,fit Irnder consortium
• Permanent Financing
Clearinghouse
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EXHIBIT 2
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN
2000 CDBG/HOME FUNDED ACTIVITIES
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Emergency & Transitional Housing for
�;���A�pM '..iii?:!:::..
�......................
140
$40,000
I. FISH - Homeless Continuum of
Care Coalition
Homeless (High Priority)
Persons
2.
Fair Housing Counseling of Orange
Planning Activities
943
$32,432
County
(High Priority)
Households
3.
Rehabilitation
Lower Income Homeowners
N A
$203,410
Administration
(High Priority)
4.
CHDO
Lower Income Renters
N.A.
$90,.50
Reserve
(,Moderate Priority)
5•
Orange Coast
".mergency & Transitional Housing for
225
i 5,000
Interfaith Shelter
Homeless (High Priority)
Persons
6:
Someone
Persons at Risk of Becoming Homeless
4,350
515,000
Cares
(High Priority)
Persons
7.
Community Services Programs
Services for Lower Income Youths
105
Youth
S15,000
(High Priority)
Services & Housing for Low -Income Elderly
119
S1 Ot10
8.
Costa Mesa Senior Corporation
(High Priority)
Elderiv
9.
Share Our Selves-
Persons at Risk of Becoming Homeless
-36
S 1(1 5511
Free Clinic
(High Risk)
Persons
10.
Share Our Selves - Emergency
Persons at Risk of Becoming Homeless
I.000VS9(1,
Assistance
(High Priority)
Persons
11.
Single Family
Lower Income Homeowners
10
Rehabilitation Loans
(High Priority)
Housin Units
12.
-"'eighborhood
Lower Income Homeowners
20
Improvement Grants'"
(High Priority)
Housin Units
13.
Neighbors for
Lower Income Homeowners
10Nei
hbors
(Hi h Priori )
Households14.
Special Code
Lower Income Homeowners
200Enforcement
(Hi h Prioriry)
Housin Units
15.
HOME
Planning Activities
N A
Administration
(High Priority)
16.
Downtown Communitv
Services for Lower Income Youths
1
SO 10,900
Center Development
(High Priority)
Public Facility
IT
YMCA of Orange Count' - Families
Services for Lower Income Youths
132
Costa Mesa
(High Prioritvi
Youth
18.
Save Our
Services for Lower Income Youths
,.,.
Youth
!High Priority
1':)uth
19.
California
Services for Persons �% Disabilities (High
-
Elwvn
Priorin•)
rrsnns
20.
CDBG
Planning Activui(!s
A.
Administration
.High Pnorini
21.
FISH -
, Services & Houstng t,>r Low -Income Elderiv
14')
.\•lobile Meals
High Priority)
Eiderly
22.
Volunteer Center of
Services & Housing for Low -Income Elderly i
I +1
Greater O.C.
(High Priorit)
Elderh•
23.
Saint Vincent de Paul - Friends
Services for Lower Income Youths
Outside
(High Priorin-)
Youth
24
Assistance League of Newport Mesa -
Services for Lower Income Youths
1,200
Dental Health Care
(High Priorin•)
Youth
25,
Senior Meals and
Services & Housing for Low -Income Elderh•
80
S6,iµ+O
Services
(High Prioritl
Elderly
26.
Davie Mclntosh Center for the
Emergency & Transitional Housing for
Persons w/
Disabled
Homeless (High Priorin•)
Special Needs
2,.
Women Helping
Emergency & Transitional Housing for
105
Women
I Homeless (High Prionn)
Persons
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Eis. t ;li :..
;.. ..
110
$5,000
.}
Services for Lower Income Youths
Youth
28.
Girls, Inc.
(Hi h Priority)
Eor Persons w/ Disabilities (High
30 Persons w/
$5,000
Services
special Needs
29.
Vantage Foundation
Priority)
4
$250,340
30.
Multi -family Housing
Low IRenter Housing
income
Housing Units
Development/Rehabilitation
(High Priority)
$1,982,000
TOTAL
be funded with prior year HOME funds committed to the Redevelopment Agency.
I. Rehabilitation activities will
2000 NON-CDBG/HOME FUNDED ACTMTIES
ACCOMPLISHMEN
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
T GOAL For 2000
ALLOCATION
ACTIVITY
PRIORITY
Low Income Renter Housing
Low
1..:
Rental
(Hi h Priority)
Housin Units
2.
Rehabilitation
First Time
Low/Mod-Income Homeowners
G
Housin Units
S140.000
Homebuyer
(Hi h Priority)
Low/Mod-Income Homeowners
3
Units
$11'_,000
3.
New Housing
(Hi h Priority)
Housin
—
4.
Development
Mortgage Credit
Low/,%4 -income Homeowners
4
Housing Units
Certificates
(High Priority)
Services for Lower Income Youths
1,000
ti
5.
Youth Employment Services
(High Priority)
_Youths
_ _-
$80),50000
TOTAL 1
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EXHIBIT 3
SUMMARY OF 5 -YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2000/01-2004/05
HOUSING NEEDS
Renta! Horsing
_....... .. ...._ .................. ..........._........._.__._._ _ _.......__....
Acquisition/
Rehabilitation
__.............._ _ . ...... ........
Tenant Based Rent
Assistance
Ownership
Housing
Rehabilitation
Mortgage Assistance
Homeless
Outreach and
Assessment
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Shelter
Permanent Supportive
Housing
Homelessness
Prevention
Special Need
Elderh•
Frail Elderh
Substance Abuse
Persons with
AIDS/HIS'
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Public Facilities
Senior Centers
Youth Centers
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Parking Facilities
Other: Fire Equipment
Infrastructure
Flood Drain
Water Improvements
Street Improvements
Sidewalk
Improvements
Sewer Improvements
Asbestos Removal
Other:
Public Services
Senior Services
Youth Services
Transportation
Substance
Treatment
Emplovnicnt "7, amiriv
Crime .Awarcneu
Fair Housing
Counseliniz,
Tenant/ Landlord
Counseling
Child Care
Health Cara
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Historic Preservation
Residential Historic
Preservation
Non-residential
Historic Preservation
............................................. .
Economic Development
Commercial
Rehabilitation
Commercial
Infrastructure
Micro -Business
Technical Assistance
Other:
.........................................
Planning and
Administration
Program
Administration
Planning
Other
Lead Paint Hazard
Code Enforcement
108 Loan RehaYment
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SECTION VII -
MAPS
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
Map l - Costa Mer., Area Map
Huntington Beach
Santa Ana
ADAMSAJE
�$ ARUNGTQN afk
yr Iw
N port Beach
'fII i{1, Q - Map Layers - —
P7 PO�r Highway
I i I —Interstate Highway
i� 1 I `q Streets
=Water Area
Census Place
!m }^ tipr0 0 .40 .80 1.2
\ 1jTH5'1 1 f ------.Mlles _—
CONSOLIDATED PLAN M-1
2000/01 - 2004/05
Map 2- CI)I�(;'I' .ret Areas
N Santa Ana
W F
Westminster j 015LER AVE
1 f
RAKER ST
r
1 i
I � A
r
ADA)pS AVE
r ) �
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Qo
FAYt oR r
Huntington Beach I _
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CONSOLIDATED PLAN M-2
i
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vo
CITY OF COSTA MESA
CDBG TARGET AREAS
LowAlAod Area
=New LowNiod Areas
Block Group
Streets
Census Tract
2000/0I - 2004/05 v
II
Map 3 - Census Tract by Racy
;iJN'1'INf31:A�
COSTA A - • / /' / ��
IR
F
1990 Population by Race (Tract)
I Q 10000
5007.5 C
1
- White
Black
Am.lndian/Esk./Aleut
j v 11,. Aslan/Pacific Islander
NI4 �^I(T BEACH Other Race - —
2000/0t O 2004/05
CONSOLIDATED PLAN M -3
Map 4 - Overcrowded Households
lk
UNTINaON BEACH � '�'�•• r1 s` , \
— � 2.r v 'R � �.-.• , y� 'd✓• 5- , ..
/ A �...•. W. -�.i. fir} ��f.�.
i �� !•.i / IRVINE.
�F
1 �I I /� =% ,.✓�• 1990 overcrowded Housing Units (Tract)
-JO to 19
=20 to 38
=39 to 83
84 to 129 7.2
130 to 700
_ .."4. Yii;• .. a•.'- 1� ] _.131-- "' ;:.' yIY.: •%.: •.. i
Ep�' e'T'.,,
ZAH
\, i :�.«t. YY QVC 1�1 a'.�•76?�Y.�� ,
' .- � Wiz.• y !
2000/01 0 2.004/05
CONSOLIDATED I)LAN M-4
Map 5 - Female Head of Houscold
J
I it � ®� ; /• OR44 .\
j
AN arp
Census Tract Chart Theme
500
\ ` /dr
Al
250
12�
\ / -HH F w/Ch. <18
\ �F ' L ..� ® `l MHH F w/o Ch. <18
14
\ N PidRT $EACH... ---- - --- — ------
2000/oi 0 2004/05
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Map 6 - Proposes' Projects
N
S
Wnalmrnatar
i
I
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H,,,,t un Beach
Santa Ana
N«ohD.n: N.Monbor.
Cod. EA«m.M A..
O
pro Admrn l
Co S.M....Prro-
"hbon for
Cod. Erom.m.nt A.
1 N«yrDun roe Nngroo.
Cud. kMwc.m«q A..
/ y� � UN Tauar
C.on r« NNohl
/ Codd.. EMarc.m.M Al"
' N.Ignban
coo Era
�\ Cad. Erna
wam«r r«I,Dry wom.n
N.Ighbor. for No, rt
bo
C:0Erora. Au
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O
Irvine
2000-2001
Proposed Projects
Low/Mod Area
Streets
=City Limits
Proposed Projects
Proposed Projects Category
Homeless 3 HIV/AIDS Programs
[l Housing
Planning 3 Administration
0 Public Facilities
i Public Services
O Senior Programs
Youth Programs
2000/oI - 2004/05
M-6
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Map 7 - Projects by Hispanic Population
N — Santa Ana
a: 0
S
i Westminster •, -
i
Huntington
Beach ,
l� • N i
oNi° I�
CONSOLIDATED PLAN M-7
Beach
City c
Low/Mod /,S wa
iCensus Tract
=Census Place
* Proposed Projects
HiHispanic Population By Census Tract
• = 25 Hispanics
O
Tustin
2000/01 0 2004/05
ATTACHMENTS-
CPD
PROPOSED PROJECTS
COSTA MESA CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2000-2005
U.S. Department of Housing EL Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0001 FISH - Continuum of Care Coalition
Homeless & HIV/AIDS
Provide public service grant CDBG
funds to agencies that provide
emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing for the homeless;
services/counseling to prevent
homelessness; services to assist and
assess the homeless and at -risk
individuals.
Homeless servi('� proviriefs coalition.
FISH is lead ag-rrrcy u wi l l admin grant
on behalf of 4 agen,-'i-s. FISH:
homelessness prover.,tion assistance
via rent, utility, and food. Human
Options: transitional housing for
abused spouses & their children.
Mercy House: transitional housing for
single males & familieS. Servingths
People In Need (SPIN): first
rent arid/or seci.rr i ty delWsits for
persons; famiI i",-, l r:r. iii 1 h()meless
Prf)rlran . Al 1 1,',.,ar.ali.: 'vidt-
undupl i .aced a�;:; ::::n r.I '11d arsons
counseling. Arit i 'ii :it• 30`,, p
will be assisted by T-1104 agencies.
Start Date: 07/01/00
Completion Date: 06/30/01
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ runding Sources
citation/Accomplishments
05 Public Services
(General)
570.201(e)
305 Persons who are
Homeless
Help the Homeless? Y,` s
Yes
Help those with HIV or AIDS.'
Clientele
"Io .208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited
::iii,ra,_ ipient Public 570-500(c)
'nu,U,, i ty Wide
Eligibility:
Subrecipient:
hocation (s):
CDBG $ 40,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 40,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing is Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0002 Fair Housing Counseling
Planning & Admir,isttat 1 )n
Administer federal entitlement grant
funds in an effectiv0 and efficient
mariner. CDB(;admin limited to 20$ of
grant funds (including fair housing
counseling), and 10% of grant funds
for the HOME program.
Fair housing counseling and housing
discrimination investigation provided
by Fair Housing Council of orange
County
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Citation/Accomplishments
21D Fair Housing
Activities (subject to
20% Admin cap)
570.206
943 People (General)
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? PJ('Completion Date: 03/30/01
Help those Frith HIV or AIDS'. NI -I
Eligibility: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c)
Subrecipient: C„11111tunity Wide
Location(s):
Funding Sources
CDBG
LS3
HOME
HOPWA
TOTAL
Total Other Funding
$ 32,432
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 32,432
$ 0
U.S. Department of. Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0003 Housing Rehabilitatir,n Administration
Housing
C(JB(_; r HOME funds t , `xpand and
preserve the City's affordable
housing stock.
Salaries, benefits arui direct cost
associated with rhe administration of
the HOME funded housing rehab
programs. perfuimance indicators are
provided in HOME funded
rehabilitation 1 an arid neighborhood
improv��m�rnt. grant :: {:rrtr.im5.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
14H Rehabilitation
Administration
0 N/A
�, Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with 111v1V ur Afl>:� � N fJ1,
Eligibility:
f,ucal Government
Subrecipient:
Location(s): Addresses
/'/ Na i t PT IV",
CDBG $ 0
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 203,410
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 203,410
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID objective/Description
0004 HOME CHDO Allucat icer,
Hous i rig
CDB(-; ur HOME funds t., expand and
preserve the City's affordable
housing stock.
Funds for CHDO project. Funding is
equal to 15% of HOME allocation.
Funds are not allocated to a specific
project/activity at r_tlis time thus
they are shown as "unprogrammed"
funds.
Hetp the Humeless?
Help those with HIV cit AIUs? No
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
22 unprogrammed Funds
0 N/A
Start Date: 07/01/00
Completion Date: 06/30/01
r1)g)bility.
subtecipient: c tlt>O 92.2
Locations) : c'.trurcunity Wide
CDEG $ 0
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 90,750
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 90,750
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.B. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
f Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0005 Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter
Homeless & HIV/AIDS
provide public, servi_e grant CDBG
funds to agencies that provide
emergency, transiriorial, and
permanent housing for rile homeless;
services/counseling Lo prevent
homelessness; services to assist and
assess the homeless asci at risk
individuals.
Emergency shelter 1,1 horneless
families with t,i ldr-ii.
HUD matrix Code/Title/
Citation/Accomplishments
05 Public Services
(General)
570.201(e)
225 Persons who are
Homeless
Help the Hoer less? Yes Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
570.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c)
subrecipient:
Location(s):
Addresses
re°sses
r.l.•:; i, 'A ')2627
Funding Sources
CDBG $ 15,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 15,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.s. Department of Housing s Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing Of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0006 someone Cares
Homeless & HIV/AIDS
provide public servi(.e grant CDBG
funds to agencies t -hat provide
emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing for the homeless;
services/counseling to prevent
homelessness; services to assist and
assess the homeless and at --risk
individuals.
Soup kitchen ft)r tr(,rnt�less and needy
fantilios and itt_iivic3ual:a.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05 Public Services
(General)
570.201(e)
4350 Persons at Risk of
Homeless
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? yr�s Com letion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS.' No P
Eligibility:
;"10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
5ubrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c
I-,ocation(s) : Addresses
't;�F;; "1
'1 ::U l•1. 1'1i It .;t ,•, .;t .I ts,, i. ..
CDBG
$ 15,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 15,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.B. Department of Housing a Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/
Local ID
Project Title/Priority/
Objective/Description
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Citation/Accomplishments
Funding Sources
05D Youth Setvices
CDBG
$ 15,000
0007
Cunununity Services Pr(,grams
ESG
$ 0
570.201(e)
HOME
$ 0
Youth Programs
HOPWA
$ 0
Assist_ community based piugrams that
105 Youth
TOTAL
$ 15,000
provide the City's youth with
counseling, after --school activities,
Totrl Other Funding
$ 0
employment counsc-ling, recreation and
other alternative acr-ivities.
Juvenile diversion and intervention
programs. Operated in cooperation
with the Costa Ml -s,' 1'Ol ice
Department.
Help the Homeless? Nu Start Date: 07/01/00
lielp those with }lIV ut A1O:°r N"
Completion Date: 06/30/01
�'70.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipient Public 570.500(c
Subrecipient:
[,w at iun (s) Addresses
99 Viii Di iV0, ���,:at:a r',•:;.�, +::E,:'7
U.S. Department ol,Iiousing S Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing Of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description _
0008 Costa Mesa Senior c'ur(>,ration
Senior Programs
Provide funds to, nc,r, hri,fit agencies
to provide services to improve the
quality of life for stuior citizens.
Funding for portion of nurse salary
to provide preventive health
screening and basic medical services
for seniors at the Costa Mesa Senior
Center. Costa Mt:sa St -niter Center is
operated by a I)r ivat r nein .profit
agency (Costa
HUD matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05A Senior Services
570.201(e)
119 Elderly
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Hc,.,' ss' N" Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those With HIV or AIDS? No
'70.208(a)(2) - LOW / Mod Limited Clien
Eligibility: tele
5
Subrecipient Public 570.500(c)
5ubrecipient:
J,iresses
695 U. 19t ft 5r
CDBG $ 15,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 15,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/
Project Title/Priority/
Local ID
Objective/Description
0009
Share Our Selves Medi,.al/Dental
Clinic
Public. Services
provide funds to rlull profit agencies
for a variety of public: services for
low- & moderate-in(-ome residents.
Free medical and dental clinic for
homeless and low irrco nle families and
individuals.
HUD matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05M Health Services
570.201(e)
736 People (General)
Help ttre Homeless? Y -S Start Date: 07/01/00
<,� P.11�:�: ���-�
Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those wit -h HIV
�-10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipient Public 570.500 (c
Subrecipient:
Location(s): AcIdresses
1551 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
CDBG $ 10,550
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 10,550
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing 4 Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? Y` Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS". No
5'10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility: -,uhzecipient Public 570.500(c)
Subrecipient:
:%cldresses
Lc?ca t l on (s) :
15`, 1 :,ober i or ."+•✓, . ,
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Funding Sources
Project ID/
Project Title/Priority/
Citation/Accomplishments
Local ID
Objective/Description---
0010
Share Our Selves - Emergency Services
05 Public Services
(General)
ESGG
$ 5,$000
HOME
$ 0
II mel�ss & HIV/AIDS
570.201(e)
HOPWA
$ 0
provide public service grant CDBG
1000 Persons at Risk of
TOTAL
$ 5,000
funds to agencies ttiar_ provide
Homeless
emergency, transitional, and
Tota? Other Funding
$ 0
permanent housing for the homeless;
services/counseling to prevent
homelessness; services t -o assist and
assess the homeless an(] at -risk
individuals.
Emergency assistan.e for low-income
and homeless Costa Mesa Residents.
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? Y` Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS". No
5'10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility: -,uhzecipient Public 570.500(c)
Subrecipient:
:%cldresses
Lc?ca t l on (s) :
15`, 1 :,ober i or ."+•✓, . ,
U.B. Department of Housing is Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Funding Sources
Local ID objective/Description _
Citation/Accomplishments
0011 Single Family Rehal->ilitation Loans
14A Rehab; Single -Unit
CDBG
$ 0
Residential
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
Housing
HOPWA
$ 0
CUBO or HOME funds to expand and
10 Households (General)
TOTAL
$ 0
preserve the City's attordable
housing stock.
Total Other Funding
$ 0
HOME funds for housirig rehabilitation
loans. No current year HOME funds
will be conurtitted for loans. Prior
year committed funds will be used to
fund single family rehabilitation
loans. Loans maybe, linked to grants
to assist with t -he di.at "Ment of lead
pa i trt hazards.
Help the Homeless? I`)"
Help those with HIV or Atl?S? No
Start Date: 07/01/00
Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
l.ecal Government
Subrecipient:
Wide
I,O"ation(S) :
•„t�utn,�ity
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Start Date: 07/01/00
No letion Date: 06/30/01
Help the Homeless: No Comp
Help those with HIV c>r ! I]D *
Eligibility: i.,ocal Government
Subrecipient: community wide
1,()C'at ion(s) :
Matrix Code/Title/
Funding Sources
_D
Project Title/Priority/
Citation/Accoaoplishments
Project ID/
objective/Description ___
$ 0
Local ID
-- -- —
14A Rehab; Single -Unit
CDBG
$ 0
Neighborhood Impru`✓eR«nt Grants
Residential
ESG
HOME
$ 0
0012
$ 0
HOPWA
Housing
$ 0
or HOME funds t.() exp and and
20 Housing Units
TOTAL
c,f;gG
preserve the City's affordable
Total Other Funding
$ 0
housing stock.
HOME funds for r,h,bilit&r.ion grants
No
for low-income homeowners-
fundsP�ill be
current year HOME
for grants. or year
fund
committed
committed funds will be used to
grants.
neighborhood improvement
th
oashazardsist
Grants may be hruvided to
1`1( 1 b
the abatement ()f
Start Date: 07/01/00
No letion Date: 06/30/01
Help the Homeless: No Comp
Help those with HIV c>r ! I]D *
Eligibility: i.,ocal Government
Subrecipient: community wide
1,()C'at ion(s) :
U.B. Department of•Housing & Urban Development
CPD consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID objective/Description-
0013 Neigh -bons for Neighbors
other
Funds allocated for eligible
activities that benefit low and
moderate income persons and
households.
Community clean --up events in CDBG
Low/Mod Target Areas, including CT
639.04, 632.01, 632.02, 633, 636.02,
637, 638.08, 639.06. Activities may
include clean-up of streets/alleys
and removal of waste that act as an
immediate health hazard; graffiti
removal, tree planting, and minor
property impruvoments. Program will
make limited improvements to area
with determinable signs of physical
deterioration prior to permanent
improvements being made. Program
targets homebound seniors and
disabled homeowners.
HUD ldatrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
06 Interim Assistance
570.201(f)
10 Households (General)
CDBG $ 91,580
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 91,580
Total Other Funding $ 0
Start
Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless'r
Completion
Date: 06/30/01
Help those with
HIV
r F,11:, :'
11 -
Eligibility:
Loyal
Government
Subrecipient-
CT &
BG's
Locations)
063700 BG:
0 County:
06059
CT: 063906 BG:
0CT:
County:
06059
CT:
063602 BG:
0 County:
06059
CT: 063808 BG:
0
r'""trey:
06059
CT:
063202 BG:
0 County:
06059
CT: 063300 BG:
0
cuuntY:
OU049
CT:
063904 BG:
0 County:
060
CT: 063201 BG:
0
r 'ur t Y
,_,J �
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing Of Propcsed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD mar -rix VOae/111.iC/
Local ID objective/Description _ _ Citation/Accomplishments
0014 Special Code Enforcement 15 Code Enforcement
Housing 570.202(c)
CDBG or HOME funds to t.xpand and
200 N/A
preserve the City's it to x dable
housing stock.
CDBG funded program will tocus
enforcement of housing codes in low -
and moderate -income target areas.
This program differs tram City's
ongoing code entorcement activities,
the latter is citywide and deals with
enforcement of all municipal code
issues.
Grant funds wi l l t,,, is t„ „t fset
staff, postage, part tittle'- clerical,
outside legal & outside plan checker.
Limited to CDBG Low/Mod Target
Areas, including CT 639.04, 632-01,
632.02, 633, 636.02,
639.06.
Start Date: 07/01/00
Hcip the Humelts Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those Witt, Ht':' ,,, ;•!
() y ( a) (1 ) - Low / Mod Area
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: ,ciVerrlment
BG Is
r --w-------
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
TOTAL
Total other Funding
Location(s).
063201
BG:
0
County:
06059
CT:
063904
BG:
0
�'c,unty:
9
t,E>0>>
CT:
CT:
063300
BG`
0
County:
06059
C'r:
063202
BG:
0
punt Y:
bol)9
060`,9
CT:
063700
BG:
0
Count y
06059
CT:
063602
Btu:
0
` ,;[Int y `CT:
,
063906
BG:
0
County:
06059
Cr:
063808
13(,:
0
,,t , :
`)y
$ 196,850
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 196,850
$ 0
U.B. Department o! -Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project SD/ Project Title/Priority/ HUD liotrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description Citation/Accu aaplis2zments
0015 HOME Admini.stratA01-1 21H HOME
Admin/Planning Costs of
Planning & A(Urtinisr r �t i n PJ (subject to 10% cap)
Administer federal rant it lenient grant
funds in an effective and efficient
manner. CDBG admi n 1 inli ted to ')0% of 0 N/A
grant funds (including tair housing
counseling), and 10�t r.,t grant funds
for the HOME program.
Provide overall HOME Program
oversight , rnanagarnUrlt , me>ni t oring,
and cc>ordinatic,r,.
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homelesse rl" Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS! Ncr
Eligibility:
vovernment
Subrt>cipient: L,��al
;•,i1 lIr ses
Lk,ca t ions) :
CDBG $ 0
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 60,500
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 60,500
Tota Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of.Housimg & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
PProject-ID/------project Title/Priority/ocal ID objective/Description
0016 Downtown Commurri t y It 21 Development
Pul,li,-, Facilities
1'rc,vide funds to unprc,ve and maintain
safe and decent neighl,,rhoods in low -
and moderate--inc:ome tar90t areas
through street, sidewalk, and
facility improv,:ment s.
Funds for the ir,n of a new
community center t() re2place the
existing Downtown c'()nm,unity Center.
This is the third of funding
for
ttri s pru jert . N( t una:; tr +°��° been
spent ore con:;t r u, t i,;n t la[
begin in
June 1999.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
03F Parks,
Recreational Facilities
570.201(c)
1 Public Facilities
Start Date: 07/01/00
Hell., the Homeless? No Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS: N,
EligibiIitl:
subre c ih i elft: s i ; >verrunent
I,o ,at iun (s)
1860 Anaheim Ave-, t'c,:; t a Mme':%<a ,
A 9?.627
CDBG $ 616,900
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 616,900
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing S Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/
Project Title/Priority/
Local ID
_ objective/Description
0017
YMCA - Families Costa Mesa Youth
Mentor
Public Services
Provide funds to lion profit agencies
for a variety of publi(, services for
low- & moderate -income residents.
Funds to link at risk youth with
adult mentors.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05D Youth Services
570.201(e)
132 Youth
Help the Horlieless"? P1 Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those wit l' 111v t :'.. 1`1, Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: `)'10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Public 570.500(c)
Lucation(s) : Co n1muniLy wide
CDBG $ 10,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 10,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department Of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing Of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0018 Save Our Youth
YuUtlr Programs
Assist community based programs that
provide the City's youth with
counseling, after-schor.>1 activities,
employment counseling, recreation and
other alternative activities
After school youth pt('grdms for at
risk youths.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05D Youth Services
570.201(e)
525 Youth
Help the Homeless"t m) Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV r r,1[ 1J Completion Date: 06/30/01
1�V0 .208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500(c
Addresses
Location(s):
661 Hamilton, Costa Mesa, CA 92E27
CDRG $ 15,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 15,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/ _ HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Local ID Objective/Description _ Citation/Accomplishments
0019 california Elywn 05B Handicapped
Services
Sp,jcial Needs/Nuri Ho,mf..lc.•ss 570.201(e)
Assist persons with s},trial needs 20 persons with Special
overcome their needs and move toward Needs
self-sufficiency.
Job development ar,ri 1>]at2en1erit program
for developmentally disabled persons.
Hell: the Ho[nelas5.' N(, Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV ��[ :'�.fl�`�:N`+
Completion Date: 06/30/01
!C)208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: �ubrecipient Public 570.500(c)
Location(s) : Currnrunity Wide
Funding Sources
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
Project ID/
Local ID
0020
U.S. Department of Housing k Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project Title/Priority/ HUD matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Objective/Description _ Citation/Accomplisbmients
CDBG Administration
Planning & Administtati<,n
Administer federal rntitlernent grant
funds in an effective grid efficient
manner. CDBG admin limited to 20% of
grant funds (including fair housing
counseling), and 10% of grunt funds
for the HOME program.
CDBG program administration oversight
and coordination.
21A General Program
Administration
570.206
0 N/A
Help the Homeless? [14, Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV ur AIPS ? NO Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility:
Subrecipient: Local Government
Location(s): Addresses
77 Fair Drive, costa Mosa, CA 9262'7
CDBG $ 265,120
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 265,120
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID objective/Description _
021 FISH - Mobile Mals
s,.,niur Programs
provide funds to Hari lrofit agencies
to provide services to improve the
quality of life fol sonior citizens.
Home meal delivery to elderly (and
disabled) lower income persons.
Meals are prepared according to
doctor's instructions (e -g-, low
aced
sodium, low fat). M,2,ls are prepared
by local hospi t.r l ,Irrd purclrased at a
discounted rate rind it>1 ivered by
volunteers.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Citation/Accomplishments
05A Senior Services
570.201(e)
190 Elderly
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? _ NoStart
Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No
Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Suh ecil>ia.rnt : .ut.r��ipient Public 570.500 (c
I,ocat ion ( s) : 1 •nurnrn i ty Wide
Funding Sources
CDBG
$ 15,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 15,000
Total other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Sousing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Propcsed Projects
- -
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Funding Sources
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Citation/Accomplishments
Local ID Objective/Description _ _
0022 Volunteer Center of urO.C. -
05A Senior Services
CDBG
ESG
$ 5,000e�,ter
$ 0
RSVP
570.201(e)
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
Senior Programs
170 Elderly
TOTAL
$ 5,000
provide funds to non profit agencies
to provide services r_o improve the
Total other Funding
$ 0
quality of life for senior citizens.
Program places senior in volunteer
positions with local non-profit
agencies and local grjvarnment (e.g.,
Costa Mesa Police Department)
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Hortieles=n•' Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV
;70.208(a)(2)
- Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility: ;ubrecipient Public 570.500(c)
Subrecipient:
ConWide
ur�unity
Location(s)
Project ID/
Local ID
0023
U.S. Department of Housing 4 Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project Title/Priority/
objective/Description
Saint Vincent de Paul Friends
Outside
yr,utii Programs
Assist community based programs that
provide the City's youth with
counseling, after sc)aw,l activities,
employment counseling, recreation and
other alternative activities.
Employment counselit,g and placement
for youtlis recently released from
jail. Program els- E t,%iides same
ser vices to at risk y c,ut h
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
citation/Accomplishments
05D Youth Services
570.201(e)
50 Youth
N,, Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless?
Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No
�,'l0.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
:>ubrecipient Public 570.500(c
Subrecipientc
Wide
I,ocatic,n(s): nutn�i,ity
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Tota' Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing E Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing Of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID _ objective/Description
0024 Assistance League of Newport- Mesa
Youth Programs
Assist community based programs that
provide the City's youth with
counseling, after --school activities,
employment counseling, recreation and
other alternative activities.
Dental clinic fnr children and youth
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplisbments
05D Youth Services
570.201(e)
1200 Youth
Help the Homeless? It„ Start Date: 07/01/00
Help those with HIV Or :.I U ; , NO Completion Date: 06/30/01
Eligibility: ,'10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Subrecipient: subrecipient Public 570.500(c)
Location(s): (,,)nmIunity Wide
CDBG $ 10,000
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 0
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 10,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department ot.Housing a Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
HUD Matrix Code/Title/
Funding Sources
Local ID Objective/Description _
Citation/Accomplishments
0025 Senior Meals and Services
05A Senior Services
CDBG
$ 6,000
ESG
$ 0
570.201(e)
HOME
$ 0
Seniur Programs
HOPWA
$ 0
Provide funds to non-profit agencies
80 Elderly
TOTAL
$ 6,000
to provide services to improve the
quality of life for senior citizens.
Total Other Funding
$ 0
Meal delivery fur humabuund seniors
Help the Homeless? No Start Date: 07/01/00
Help r.hose with 111V Ot AII,` No completion Date: 06/30/01
70.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipientc :gut,recipient Public 570.500(c)
�nmiunity Wide
Location(s):
U.S. Department of -Housing & Urban Development
CPD consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description -
0026 Dayle McIntosh Centel fut the
Disabled
Special Needs/Non Han'(Aess
Assist persons with Special needs
overcome their needs and move toward
self-sufficiency.
Emergency shelter and supp,)rt
services for disabled homeless
individuals
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05B Handicapped
Services
570.201(e)
5 Persons with Special
Needs
t1,. Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Humel�rsse Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV ()t F,1 D: Nu
>'70.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Suhrecipient: :.�ubre��ipient Private 570.500(c
community Wide
Location(s)-
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.B. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID objective/Description
0027 Women Helping Women
Homeless & HIV/A1DF
pr,,vide public servic (E grant CDBG
funds to agencies that, provide
emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing for the homeless;
services/counseling to prevent
homelessness; services to assist and
assess the homeless arta at -risk
individuals.
Program provides jot) skills training
(e.g., Word pro,.ess1119) , job
c.vurtse l i ng, ment (,t i "(—I ,.tn,i work
clothes closet. i .,t ,� nm.ct, It suing
emergency and/ (.)I t- rar,sitional. shelter
program.
HUD Matrix Code/Tit1.e/
Citation/Accomplishments
05 Public Services
(General)
570.201(e)
105 Persons who are
Homeless
Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Homeless? �"Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV t>r AIUS• N'1
Low / Mod Limited Clientele
t:lioJ11,iIitr: t,r ipient Public 570.500(c)
Subbed pierrt: icirt yses
L,ocat.iurt(s) :
711 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa, CA 9::627
Funding Sources
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Total other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing E Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0028 sir is Inc..
youth Programs
Assist community basted 1,rograms that
provide the City's youth with
counseling, atter school activities,
employment courrsel.ing, recreation and
other alternative activities.
youth program to expose girls to
math, science, cotr,put-r'r instructions,
and physical fir -Ile" Program also
links girls wit.11 r, l , rm)dels and
educa t i c,n
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05D Youth services
570.201(e)
110 Youth
Start Date: 07/01/00
Heil, the Homeless? N" Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with H1V or AIllS"r No
L)*10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrc�c.�ipient: subrecipient Public 570.500(c
C, unrnurr i ty wide
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Total Other Funding $ 0
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
[Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID Objective/Description
0029 Vantage Foundation
special. Needs/Non HOtteless
AssiSL persons witli special needs
Overcome their needs and move toward
self-sufficiency.
Program provides life skills and
support services f(r- persons with
developmental disabilities.
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
05B Handicapped
Services
570.201(e)
30 Persons with Special
Needs
I'lo Start Date: 07/01/00
Help the Flomeless-r Completion Date: 06/30/01
Help those with HIV (,r Alli:,.' Nf) p
').10.208(a)(2) - Low / Mod Limited Clientele
Eligibility:
Subrecipient Public 570.500(c
Subrecipient:
Comrnuni ty Wide
L,()caLion(s) :
CDBG
$ 5,000
ESG
$ 0
HOME
$ 0
HOPWA
$ 0
TOTAL $ 5,000
Total other Funding $ 0
M
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Listing of Proposed Projects
Project ID/ Project Title/Priority/
Local ID objective/Description
0030 Mu I l i )'•ctrlli l y F{c,u:; i ny
IUa�vc I /}teh.zl,
Ilc,u:; i U(I
c'It13r; cir HUM I•: f utni:; t X1t<at1(1 'irrd
pr "Sel vc? t 1w c' i r
hc,us i ny stc>c.k .
I••utrds tcdssi:_;t wit Ir
rehabi l i t dt ic,rr c r is v, l{ n,•nt Y
1 c,wer i uc•c,mc, r crr,t <, I
t 111 Ilc,rm I c
t}r :;e' wit 1, HI'J •-i
E:liyihility:
ipi<nt:
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Fuming Sources
Citation/Accomplishments
14B Rehab; Multi -Unit
Residential
570.202
4 Housing Units
Start Date: 07/01/00
Completion Date: 06/30/01
;, •a 1 (,;c,vernment
N,A
CDBG $ 0
ESG $ 0
HOME $ 252,490
HOPWA $ 0
TOTAL $ 252,490
Total Other Funding $ 0