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Round 1 Approved June 16, 2020
Round 3 Draft October 12, 2020
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
CDBG-CV Amendment
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Contents
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 1
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 5
AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 6
AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 14
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2) ......................................................................................... 17
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.2209(c)(3)&(e) ........................................................... 21
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)...................................................................................................................... 26
AP-38 Projects Summary ......................................................................................................................... 27
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 40
Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g).................................................................................................... 41
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 42
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 43
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 45
AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)............................................................................................................. 46
Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................. 49
Attachments
Attachment 1: Five-Year and One-Year Consolidated Plan Outcomes
Attachment 2: Public Hearing and Comment Period Public Notice
Attachment 3: Map of CDBG Eligible Areas
Attachment 4: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Summary and Action Plan
Attachment 5: HOME After Rehab Value
HUD Certifications and SF-424
October 2020 Amendment
Attachment A: Public Notice of Public Hearing and 5-Day Comment Period
CDBG-CV Certifications and SF-424
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Amended on October 20, 2020, to add CDBG CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Round 3 funds
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Costa Mesa is a recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home
Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) funds; these funds are awarded to the City by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a recipient of CDBG and HOME funds, the
City is required to prepare a five-year strategic plan known as the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated
Plan identifies and prioritizes housing and community needs, and establishes five-year goals and
objectives to address identified needs. The City’s current Consolidated Plan was approved by the City
Council in May 2015, and covers Fiscal Year 2015-2016 through Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
The Annual Action Plan is the component of the Consolidated Plan that is revised annually. It links the
goals and objectives identified in the City’s 2015-19 Consolidated Plan and the planned annual
expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds over a twelve-month period. The time period covered by the
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan begins July 1, 2019, and ends June 30, 2020. The City refers to this time
frame as a Fiscal Year (FY).
The 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan has been prepared utilizing HUD's eConPlan suite, a module of the
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). The Annual Action Plan includes several HUD
required components including:
Resources – Federal and other public and private funds expected to be available to address
priority needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan, leveraging of non-federal
funds, and match requirements for HUD programs.
Description of Activities to be Undertaken – Descriptions and information regarding activities
the City will undertake during FY 2019-2020 to meet priority needs.
Geographic Distribution – A description of the geographic distribution of CDBG and HOME-
funded activities.
Homeless and other Special Needs – An outline of the activities that will be taken during the
fiscal year to address the needs of the City’s households at risk of homelessness, those currently
homeless, and individuals that are not homeless, but that have special needs.
Other Actions – Actions the City will take during the fiscal year to address sub-strategies
detailed in the Consolidated Plan (including actions to address impediments to fair housing).
Program Specific Requirements – CDBG and HOME program requirements.
Certifications & Standard Form 424 - HUD certifications related to the Consolidated Plan, Action
Plan, and the CDBG and HOME programs. Also, the application forms to HUD for FY 2019-2020
CDBG ($1,041,150) and HOME ($454,223) funds. It is important to note that due to the delay in
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approval of the 2019 federal budget, the City has estimated grant allocations for planning
purposes; however, consistent with HUD directives (HUD Notice: CPD-19-01), prior draft Action
Plans indicates that activities recommended for CDBG or HOME funding will be adjusted from
the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts once allocations are announced
by HUD.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act), was
signed into law. Pursuant to the CARES Act, HUD has allocated $668,658 in Round 1 CDBG-Coronavirus
(“CDBG-CV”) resources to the City of Costa Mesa to fund activities that prevent, prepare for, or respond
to local community impacts of the Coronavirus. An amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated
Plan/2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was approved by the City Council on June 16, 2020, to add Round 1
CDBG-CV funded activities to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
On September 11, 2020, HUD notified the City it will receive $1,168,216 in Round 3 CDBG-CV funds.
These funds must also be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus. A second
amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan/2019-2020 Annual Action Plan is necessary to fund
additional services and programs that address the Coronavirus pandemic.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The 2015-19 Consolidated Plan identifies the following objectives and goals for the five-year period:
High Priority Need
Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation: Rehab 50 units (HOME)
Code Enforcement: Inspect 1,250 Units (CDBG)
Emergency Shelter: Assist 10 Persons (CDBG)
Transitional Housing: Assist 75 Persons (CDBG)
Rapid Re-housing: Assist 75 Households (CDBG)
Homelessness Prevention: Assist 25 Persons (CDBG)
Senior Services: Assist 2,500 Persons (CDBG)
Disabled Services: Assist 150 Persons (CDBG)
Youth Services: Assist 1,250 Persons (CDBG)
Low/Moderate Income Services: Assist 750 Persons (CDBG)
Public Facilities: Benefit 2,500 Persons (CDBG)
Public Infrastructure: Benefit 7,500 Persons (CDBG)
Program Admin: 5 Years (CDBG and HOME)
Low Priority Need
Rental Housing Rehabilitation: Rehab 1 Unit (HOME)
Rental Housing Acquisition: Acquire 1 Unit (HOME)
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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance: Assist 1 Household (HOME)
3. Evaluation of past performance
The current year (FY 2018-19) is the fourth year of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan cycle. Year-end
program accomplishments for this fiscal year are not available at this time; however, three-year
accomplishment data for FY 2015-16, FY 2016-17, and FY 2017-18 are available. This information is
provided in table format as Attachment 1.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
During the preparation of the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, the following steps were taken to provide
opportunities for public participation:
Distribution of a Notice of Availability of Funds for outside agencies.
Social service providers meeting to discuss Consolidated Plan priority needs and the public
service grant application process (December 6, 2018).
Ad-hoc advisory committee public meeting to receive input regarding public service needs and
to prioritize funding for FY 2019-20 public service grants (March 25, 2019).
Public Notice - 30-day comment period and public hearing
Public Hearing - City Council public hearing to receive additional public input and to approve the
FY 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan (May 21, 2019).
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
Public Notice - A 5-day public review and comment period to provide members of the public an
opportunity to review the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.
Public Hearing - A City Council public hearing to provide an additional forum for public input
regarding the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.
5. Summary of public comments
No public comments were received during the 30-day public review period. A summary of public
comments received during other related meeting is provided in Section A-12 and Attachment 2.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
See Attachment A.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views were accepted – none were rejected.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
See Attachment A.
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7. Summary
The 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan is the link between the 2015-19 Consolidated Plan and the annual
expenditure of federal CDBG and HOME funds. HUD has notified the City it will receive $1,041,150 in
CDBG and $454,223 in HOME funds for FY 2019-2020. Prior year uncommitted funds and program
income received during the year will also be available to carry out eligible activities. The Action Plan
outlines the activities the City plans to undertake to address the priority housing and community needs
identified in the Consolidated Plan. The time period covered by the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
begins July 1, 2019, and ends June 30, 2020. The Action Plan identifies 12 of CDBG-funded activities and
three HOME-funded activities for the 2019-2020 program year.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
HUD notified the City it will receive $668,658 in Round 1 CDBG-CV funds pursuant to the CARES Act.
CDBG-CV funds must be used to prevent, prepare for, or respond to local impacts of the Coronavirus.
CDBG-CV may not be used to pay costs if another source of financial assistance is available to pay these
costs. For Costa Mesa to receive and use CDBG-CV funds, HUD instructed the City to amend the FY 2019-
2020 Annual Action Plan. This amendment should describe how CDBG-CV funds will be allocated. On
June 16, 2020, the Costa Mesa City Council held a public hearing and approved the first amendment to
the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan/2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. The City Council allocated CDBG-CV
funds for homelessness prevention and street outreach services that will prevent, prepare for, or respond
to the impacts of the Coronavirus. Additionally, the City Council allocated a portion of CDBG-CV funds for
program administration.
On September 11, 2020, HUD notified the City it will receive $1,168,216 in Round 3 CDBG-CV funds.
These funds must also be used to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the Coronavirus. A second
amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan/2019-2020 Annual Action Plan is necessary to increase
funding for services and programs that address the Coronavirus pandemic.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator COSTA MESA Housing & Community Dev/Development Services
HOME Administrator COSTA MESA Housing & Community Dev/Development Services
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division of the Development Services Department is primarily responsible for the
preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and for administration of CDBG and HOME funds.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Mike Linares, CDBG/HOME Coordinator
77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (714) 754-5678 – mike.linares@costamesaca.gov.
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan process requires jurisdictions to contact and consult with
other public and private agencies, and residents when developing respective plans. For the FY 2019-
2020 Annual Action Plan, the City consulted with the public and private agencies listed below. Also
listed below are the steps taken by the City to solicit the input of community residents.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City of Costa Mesa does not own or manage public housing. Similarly, the City does not administer
the Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8 Certificate rental assistance programs. The rental assistance
voucher/certificate programs are administered in the City of Costa Mesa by the Orange County Housing
Authority (OCHA). The City is a member of the OCHA Cities Advisory Committee, which provides OCHA
staff with direct input regarding program policies.
The City's Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) is a taskforce comprised of representatives of various
City departments, other local government agencies, nonprofit service agencies, and representatives of
faith-based service providers. The main focus of the NHS is to find workable solutions to address the
needs of the homeless, especially those with close ties to Costa Mesa. Additionally, the City works
closely with other Orange County HUD-grantee communities to develop regional plans and to share
program management data.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
Since 2014, the Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) has been in place to directly address homeless
issues in Costa Mesa. As outlined above, the NHS is a working group of City staff, representatives of
service providers and faith-based organizations. The NHS is focused on establishing direct links to
services for the homeless - especially for those with strong ties to Costa Mesa - and facilitating access to
services and housing options. The NHS also serves as a liaison to the business community and resident
groups.
Another key element of this working group is the undertaking of a unique count of the City’s homeless
with the assistance of local volunteers, churches, and Vanguard University (located in Costa Mesa). In
2017, this information was supplemented with data from the Orange County Point-In-Time Survey of the
region’s homeless. The 2019 Point-In-Time Survey was conducted in January 2019; however, data will
not be available for incorporation into the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, it does not assist the
Orange County – Continuum of Care (OC-CoC) with the determination of ESG allocations, nor evaluating
outcomes, or developing policies and procedures for the administration of the Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities (see Table 2):
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Housing Authority (PHA)
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding households receiving HUD rental
assistance and regarding households on the wait list for housing
assistance.
2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Costa Mesa
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-homeless
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Various City departments, commissions and City Council provided
a variety of data and information. Also played a key role in
identifying priorities and the allocation of HUD funds.
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3 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding regional homeless, housing/service gaps
for homeless, and HMIS management.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Impediments to Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding fair housing issues in the community and
input regarding impediments to fair housing. Also, assisted in
developing action steps to address impediments to fair housing.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Mercy House Transitional Living Centers
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency assisted with the development of the City's homeless
strategy and implementation of service/housing programs to
assist the homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Families Forward
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and assisted with implementation of
the City's homeless service/housing strategy with a focus on
homeless families with children.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Colette's Children's Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and assisted with implementation of
the City's homeless service/housing strategy with a focus on
homeless women and women with children.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Elwyn California
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency provided input regarding the City's special needs
populations, specifically employment opportunities for persons
with developmental disabilities.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Employment Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
Youth Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and provided input regarding the
City's youth, specifically employment needs/opportunities for
youth age 16 to 24.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Community SeniorServ
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and provided input regarding the
City's special needs populations, specifically seniors and frail
elderly.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Council on Aging Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and provided input regarding the
City's special needs populations, specifically seniors, frail
elderly/disabled adults. Also provided data regarding special
needs housing resources.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Vanguard University
Agency/Group/Organization Type University
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Count and survey of Costa Mesa homeless.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Trellis
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation
or areas for improved coordination?
Agency helped identify needs and assisted with implementation of
the City's homeless service/housing strategy with a focus on
chronic homeless.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City made an effort to have an open consultation process. No agency/service type was knowingly excluded from the process.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care 211-OC Helped determine needs and program goals
to address homelessness in the City
Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing OC HUD Grantee Cities
Identified multi-jurisdictional fair housing
impediments that were applicable to the
City and which were incorporated into
Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan goals
5-Yr. & 1-Yr. Public Housing Authority (PHA)
Plan Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA)
OCHA information regarding the housing
needs of lower income renter households,
which were incorporated into the
Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan
City of Costa Mesa Capital Improvement
Plan City of Costa Mesa
Identified projects within CDBG-eligible
areas and citywide, which were used to
establish Con Plan/Action Plan goals
City of Costa Mesa Housing Element City of Costa Mesa Identified housing needs, goals, and
program for all economic segments of City
2017 Costa Mesa Homeless Count Vanguard University/211-OC
Costa Mesa homeless census data was
utilized to prioritize use of limited funding
and to identify the most vulnerable among
the City's homeless
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City took several steps to obtain the input of community residents and stakeholders in order to develop the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan.
Consultation efforts included public meetings (resident advisory committee and City Council) and notices.
Specifically, for the 2019-2020 planning process, the City utilized its internet webpage and newspaper notices, to inform residents and
stakeholders of the opportunity to provide input and to review/comment on the draft Action Plan. All City Council meetings were notices in
local English and Spanish language newspapers of general circulation. Additionally, the draft 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was posted on the
City’s website for public review and comment, and hard copies were made available during the required 30-day public comment period which
was held from April 19, 2019, to May 20, 2019 (see Attachment 2).
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Public
Meeting
Social Service
Providers
17 nonprofit service
providers held 12/6/18
Speakers provided
information on
community service
needs
None NA
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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Citizen Advisory
Committee - 9
committee members
discussed priority public
service needs (3/25/19)
One individual
requested that the
committee consider
housing needs in the
community, why the
Senior Center does not
serve younger adults,
and why one of the
applicants is displacing
residents
None NA
3 Newspaper
Ad
Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:
Spanish
Non-
targeted/broad
community
30-day public comment
period (4/19/19 to
5/20/19)
None None NA
4 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
5/21/19 Regular City
Council meeting
Reps of 3 applicants
thanked the Council or
requested funding
consideration. 3
members of the public
urged the Council to
approve funding
recommendations
None NA
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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and reasons
URL (If applicable)
5 Internet
Posting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public notice of 5-day
public comment period
and public hearing
See Attachment A None www.costamesaca.gov
6 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
6/16/20 City Council
public hearing See Attachment A None NA
7 Internet
Posting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public notice of 5-day
public comment period
and public hearing
See Attachment A TBD www.costamesaca.gov
8 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
10/20/20 City Council
public hearing TBD TBD Pending
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2)
Introduction
Fluctuations in federal funding for the CDBG and HOME programs make it difficult to estimate the amount that will be available over the five-
year time period of the Consolidated Plan. With the loss of redevelopment funding in 2012, the only funds that may be available to implement
the Consolidated Plan are City General Funds and local Housing Authority resources. Rental assistance voucher/certificate resources may also be
available via OCHA. Prior year grant funds and anticipated program income may also be available during the fiscal year. The City’s application for
CDBG and HOME funds is in the form of the SF 424 (attached).
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
On April 2, 2020, HUD notified the City it will receive $668,658 in Round 1 CDBG-CV funds pursuant to the CARES Act. On September 11, 2020,
HUD notified the City it will receive $1,168,216 in Round 3 CDBG-CV funding. As directed by HUD, CDBG-CV funding sources are combined and
summarized below.
Priority Table
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public
-
federal
Acquisition
Admin & Planning
Economic Develop
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 1,041,150 0 0 1,041,150 0
Annual CDBG allocation
from HUD and prior
year funds
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Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
HOME public
-
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 454,223 0 0 454,223 0
Annual HOME
allocation from HUD,
anticipated program
income, and prior year
funds
General Fund public
- local
Other Homeless
services
Public Services
0 0 0 0 0
City General Fund &
Housing Authority
resources to provide
homeless outreach,
engagement and case
management services.
Estimated at
$1,000,000 per year
subject to annual
authorization by the
City Council.
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Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Other
Rental
Assistance
public
-
federal
Other Rental
Assistance
0 0 0 0 0
Value of approximately
580 rental housing
vouchers & certificates
assistance is unknown.
Program is
administered by the
OCHA.
CDBG-CV Public-
federal
To prevent,
prepare for and
respond to the
coronavirus 1,836,874 0 0 1,836,874 0
To prevent, prepare for
and respond to the
coronavirus
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
In past years, the City was able to leverage federal funds with local redevelopment funds. In 2012 the State Legislature and Governor Brown
passed legislation to dissolve all redevelopment agencies throughout the State. As a result, this funding source is no longer available. (Although
some resources are accessible via the local Housing Authority.) For the foreseeable future, it appears that the City will continue to allocate
limited General Fund and local Housing Authority resources for homeless services. For FY 2019-20, approximately $1,000,000 will be committed
for these services. There is no match requirement for the CDBG program.
The City has implemented a CalHome owner-occupied housing rehabilitation loan program that leverages a HOME-funded grant. Consequently,
loan expenditures will provide a match source for the City’s HOME program. The City will explore the use of Federal Rental Rehabilitation loan
repayment funds to implement a similar loan/grant program to generate additional match for its HOME program.
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October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law. In April 2020, Costa Mesa was allocated $668,658 in Round 1 CDBG-CV to undertake
activities that prevent, prepare for, or respond to local community impacts of the Coronavirus. On September 11, 2020, HUD notified the City it
will receive $1,168,216 in Round 3 CDBG-CV funding, bringing the City’s total allocation of CDBG-CV funds to $1,836,874.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Costa Mesa is considered a built-out community with little vacant land available for new development. The City has begun to recycle land to
accommodate growth. The City’s Housing Element identifies City owned properties and considers various options for the sites. Development
opportunities are identified in the Housing Element and are mirrored in the 2015-19 Consolidated Plan.
During FY 2018-19, the City utilized over $6,000,000 in non-HUD funds to purchase a property that will be rehabilitated to provide 50 emergency
shelter beds for homeless adult men and women. The addition of these shelter beds will help address priority needs identified in the City’s
Consolidated Plan.
Discussion
Estimated funding resources to implement the City’s 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan are limited. For FY 2019-20, the City will receive $1,041,150
in CDBG funding and $454,223 in HOME funding. Prior year funds for CDBG and HOME may also be available. In recent years, HOME housing
rehab loan repayments have provided the City with additional funding; however, this source is susceptible to the fluctuations of the economy
and is unpredictable. For the foreseeable future, the City will continue to support homeless service programs serving individuals with strong ties
to Costa Mesa with local funds. The City will also continue to support OCHA’s efforts to secure new rental assistance resources.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Owner
Occupied
Housing
Rehabilitation
2015 2019 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Owner Occupied Housing HOME:
$275,000
CDBG:
$43,300
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 11 Household
Housing Unit
2 Rental Housing
Acquisition
2015 2019 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Rental Housing
Acquisition/Rehabilitation
HOME:
$133,801
Other: 1 Other
3 Program
Administration
2015 2019 Administration Citywide Program Administration CDBG:
$208,230
HOME:
$45,422
CDBG-CV
Round 1:
$100, 299
CDBG-CV
Round 3:
$233,643
Other: 1 Other
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Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Code
Enforcement
2015 2019 Affordable
Housing
CDBG
Eligible
Areas
Housing Code
Enforcement
CDBG:
$282,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care: 150 Household
Housing Unit
5 Public Facility
Improvements
2015 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
Eligible
Areas
Public Facilities CDBG:
$351,450
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing
Beds added: 50 Beds
6 Homelessness
Prevention
2015 2019 Homeless Citywide Homeless Services and
Housing
CDBG:
$13,000
CDBG-CV
Round 1:
$387,321
CDBG-CV
Round 3: $
577,382
Homelessness Prevention: 8
Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 1,115
Persons Assisted
7 Rapid
Rehousing
2015 2019 Homeless Citywide Homeless Services and
Housing
CDBG:
$27,385
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid Rehousing:
31 Households Assisted
8 Transitional
Housing
2015 2019 Homeless Citywide Homeless Services and
Housing
CDBG:
$15,175
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter:
13 Persons Assisted
9 Youth Services 2015 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Youth Services CDBG:
$15,180
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 250 Persons
Assisted
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Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
10 Senior/Frail
Elderly Services
2015 2019 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide Services for Elderly/Frail
Elderly
CDBG:
$56,045
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 500 Persons
Assisted
11 Low- and
Moderate-
Income Persons
2015 2019 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Services for Low- &
Moderate-Income
Persons
CDBG:
$29,385
CDBG-CV
Round 1:
$181, 038
CDBG-CV
Round 3: $
357,191
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 220 Persons
Assisted
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 120 Persons
Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Goal Description HOME funds for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation loans and grant, and CDBG funds for program admin.
2 Goal Name Rental Housing Acquisition
Goal Description Funds available to assist CHDO with acquisition and/or rehabilitation of housing - project to be determined.
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3 Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Description CDBG and HOME program administrative costs. CDBG-CV admin funds added in June and October 2020.
4 Goal Name Code Enforcement
Goal Description Housing and building code enforcement to arrest deterioration in eligible residential areas.
5 Goal Name Public Facility Improvements
Goal Description Improvements to public buildings and other facilities including ADA compliance.
6 Goal Name Homelessness Prevention
Goal Description Homelessness prevention assistance and support services and funding for chronic homeless outreach services,
including CDBG-CV funding to provide financial assistance, case management, and other housing and social service
interventions for households and individuals impacted by the Coronavirus
7 Goal Name Rapid Rehousing
Goal Description Access to permanent housing with wrap-around supportive services.
8 Goal Name Transitional Housing
Goal Description Temporary housing and support services for up to two years
9 Goal Name Youth Services
Goal Description Employment skills and placement services for young adults and teens.
10 Goal Name Senior/Frail Elderly Services
Goal Description Counseling, case management, and meal programs for seniors and frail elderly.
11 Goal Name Low- and Moderate-Income Persons
Goal Description Services for lower income households including fair housing outreach, education and enforcement services, and
CDBG-CV funds to provide support services and other interventions to assist homeless individuals and households
impacted by the Coronavirus
Table 7 – Goal Descriptions
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b):
It is estimated that seven extremely low-income (0%-30%), three low-income (a.k.a., very low-income 30%-50%), and one moderate-income
(a.k.a. low-income 50%-80%) household will benefit from HOME-funded activities during FY 2019-20. If a Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO) project comes to fruition, the unit(s) will most likely be geared toward extremely low-income and very low-income
households.
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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
FY 2019-20 CDBG and HOME funding is allocated for the 17 activities listed below.
# Project Name
1 Housing Rehabilitation
2 HOME Administration
3 CHDO Housing
4 Housing Rehabilitation Administration
5 Special Housing Code Enforcement
6 City of Costa Mesa Senior Social Services
7 Colette’s Children’s Home
8 Community SeniorServ Meal Programs
9 Council on Aging
10 Fair Housing Foundation
11 Mercy House Homelessness Prevention Program
12 Mercy House Homelessness Rapid Rehousing Program
13 Youth Employment Services Program
14 CDBG Administration
15 Property Improvements – 3175 Airway (Year 2)
16 Families Forward
17 Second Chance Orange County
18 CDBG-CV Homeless Prevention
19 CDBG-CV Low & Moderate-Income Service (Street Outreach)
20 CDBG-CV Administration
Table 8 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City recognizes that special needs populations (i.e., seniors, disabled and households with extremely
low-income) are more likely at risk to become homeless because they have limited incomes and have
other issues that require housing and supportive services; therefore, the City considers supportive
services a high priority for funding. Additionally, funding to provide housing and supportive services for
those already homeless are considered a high need that merits funding.
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Projects
AP-38 Projects Summary
Project Summary Information
Table 9 – Project Summary
1 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Owner Occupied Housing
Funding HOME: $275,000
Description HOME funds for owner occupied housing rehabilitation loans and grants
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
11 housing units occupied by low and moderate-income homeowners
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Housing rehabilitation loans and grants to address deferred property improvements and building code
deficiencies.
2 Project Name HOME Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration
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Funding HOME: $45,422
Description HOME funds for program oversight and coordination.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
NA
Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA
Planned Activities HOME program oversight and coordination.
3 Project Name Housing/CHDO Project
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Rental Housing Acquisition
Needs Addressed Rental Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation
Funding HOME: $133,801
Description HOME and HOME-CHDO funds reserved for eligible housing project (to be determined)
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1 housing unit - Goal entered for data input purposes only.
Location Description TBD
Planned Activities TBD
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4 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Owner Occupied Housing
Funding CDBG: $43,300
Description CDBG funds staff cost associated with the direct delivery of owner occupied housing rehabilitation loans
and grants
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
11 housing units occupied by low and moderate-income homeowners
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Staff costs associated with deliver of housing rehabilitation loans and grants.
5 Project Name Special Housing Code Enforcement
Target Area CDBG Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed Housing Code Enforcement
Funding CDBG: $282,000
Description Enforcement of housing and building codes to address substandard conditions in residential
neighborhoods within eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups
Target Date 6/30/2020
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type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
150 residential units
Location Description Eligible Census Tracts and Block Groups
Planned Activities Enforcement of housing and building codes.
6 Project Name City of Costa Mesa Senior Social Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Senior/Frail Elderly Services
Needs Addressed Services for Elderly/Frail Elderly
Funding CDBG: $20,000
Description Counseling and case management for seniors
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
250 Seniors
Location Description Program available citywide but based out of the Costa Mesa Senior Center located at 695 W. 19th
Street, Costa Mesa CA
Planned Activities Counseling and case management for seniors.
7 Project Name Colette’s Children’s Home
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Transitional Housing
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Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $15,175
Description Transitional housing and support services for homeless women and children.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
13 homeless individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Housing, food, case management, and life skills training for clients with the goal of assisting clients
achieve long-term independence in stable permanent housing.
8 Project Name Community SeniorServ Meal Programs
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Senior/Frail Elderly Services
Needs Addressed Services for Elderly/Frail Elderly
Funding CDBG: $20,775
Description Funding for congregate meals at Costa Mesa Senior Center and home delivered meal
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
205 Seniors
Location Description 695 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa CA (Costa Mesa Senior Center) and City wide
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Planned Activities Weekday senior lunch program at Costa Mesa Senior Center and home delivered meals for homebound
seniors.
9 Project Name Council on Aging
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Senior/Frail Elderly Services
Needs Addressed Services for Low & Moderate Income Persons
Funding CDBG: $15,270
Description Advocacy services to frail, elderly, dependent adults living in certified long-term care facilities
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
45 Seniors
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Long-term Care Ombudsman program will provide regular unannounced visits to long-term care
facilities serving frail/elderly.
10 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Low and Moderate Income Persons
Needs Addressed Services for Low & Moderate Income Persons
Funding CDBG: $15,000
Description Fair housing outreach, education and enforcement services
Target Date 6/30/2020
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type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
200 Individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Community outreach, education and enforcement of fair housing laws.
11 Project Name Mercy House Homelessness Prevention Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention
Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description Financial assistance to prevent homelessness
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
8 at-risk of homelessness (prevention assistance)
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless services including ongoing case management with a focus on housing stabilization, and short-
term financial assistance for persons at risk of becoming homeless.
12 Project Name Mercy House Rapid Rehousing Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Rapid Rehousing
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Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description Financial assistance for rapid rehousing for those already homeless
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
5 individuals that are homeless (rapid rehousing assistance)
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless services including housing search and placement assistance, ongoing case management with
a focus on housing stabilization for homeless.
13 Project Name Youth Employment Services Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Youth Services
Needs Addressed Youth Services
Funding CDBG: $15,180
Description Comprehensive youth job readiness program
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
250 young adults and teens
Location Description 114 E. 19th Street Costa Mesa, CA
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Planned Activities Pre-employment skills training; finance and money management skills training; mock interviews; job
search assistance; employer outreach; and follow-up.
14 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration
Funding CDBG: $208,230
Description CDBG program oversight
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
NA
Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA
Planned Activities Program oversight and coordination.
15 Project Name Families Forward Housing Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Rapid Rehousing
Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $14,385
Description Funding to support program staff that provide financial assistance to rapidly rehouse homeless families
with children
Target Date 6/30/2020
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
26 Homeless individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless services including housing search and placement assistance, ongoing case management with
a focus on housing stabilization for homeless families with children.
16 Project Name Second Chance Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Low and Moderate Income Persons
Needs Addressed Services for Low & Moderate Income Persons
Funding CDBG: $14,385
Description Employment services for homeless or recently homeless adults
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
20 individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Workforce counseling, mentoring, job coaching and job placement services.
17 Project Name Property Improvements - 3175 Airway (Yr. 2)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Facility Improvements
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Needs Addressed Public Facility
Funding CDBG: $351,450
Description Interior and exterior property improvements to re-purpose existing building into a 50-bed emergency
shelter for homeless adult men and women
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
50 homeless individuals
Location Description 3175 Airway Ave. Costa Mesa CA
Planned Activities Interior and exterior property improvements to repurpose an existing building into a 50-bed emergency
shelter for homeless adult men and women. Improvements include creation of separate sleeping areas
for men and women, restroom/shower facilities, laundry and storage areas, kitchen and dining area,
office space and warehouse area.
18 Project Name CDBG-CV Homeless Prevention
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention
Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG-CV Round 1: $387,321
CDBG-CV Round 3: $ 577,382
Description Financial assistance, case management, and other housing and social services interventions for
households and individuals impacted by the Coronavirus
Target Date 6/30/2023
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,115 lower-income individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Rental assistance and food assistance for households and individuals impacted by the Coronavirus
19 Project Name CDBG-CV Low & Moderate-Income Service (Street Outreach)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Low and Moderate-Income Persons
Needs Addressed Services for Low & Moderate-Income Persons
Funding CDBG-CV Round 1: $181, 038
CDBG-CV Round 3: $ 357,191
Description Support services and other interventions to assist homeless individuals and households impacted by the
Coronavirus
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
120 lower-income individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Street outreach and motel/hotel vouchers to respond to increase street homelessness and to mitigate
encampment locations, while providing linkages to available resources
20 Project Name CDBG-CV Administration
Target Area Citywide
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Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG-CV Round 1: $100,299
CDBG-CV Round 3: $233,643
Description CDBG-CV program oversight and coordination
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Not applicable
Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa CA – City Hall
Planned Activities CDBG-CV program oversight and coordination including management of public service grants and
preparation of required applications and reports
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Activities slated for CDBG-funding during FY 2019-20 will be available on a citywide basis to income
eligible individuals (i.e., limited clientele) and in areas of the City with higher percentages of lower
income residents. The map of the City’s CDBG Eligible Areas provides a view of the areas where CDBG
resources can be focused via “area wide” activities (see Attachment 3). Table 10 indicates the majority
of the City’s CDBG funds will be focused on a citywide basis. All HOME funds will be available on a
Citywide basis (not included in Table 10).
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 73
CDBG Eligible Areas 27
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
HUD funding will primarily be allocated on a citywide basis as the City’s primary intent is to serve eligible
households that are in need of housing and services regardless of where they live in the City. As the
City’s CDBG-eligible areas tend to be older sections of the City, area wide activities will help to improve
and sustain these neighborhoods and encourage property owners to also invest in their properties.
Discussion
As indicated above, CDBG and HOME funds will be focused on programs that serve eligible residents
regardless of where they live. It is also expected that the City’s investment in neighborhoods will create
a synergy whereby other property owners will also invest in their home and community.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
During FY 2019-20, proposed activities to be funded with CDBG and HOME funds will meet the housing
needs of the following households.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 12
Special-Needs 0
Total 12
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 12
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 12
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The City will focus 2019-2020 HOME funds on the rehabilitation of existing owner-occupied housing
units. While not the primary focus of the program, some special-needs households (senior and disabled)
may be assisted during the year via the City’s Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. FY
2019-20 HOME CHDO funds are included in the Annual Action Plan; however, no specific CHDO project
has been identified at this time. CDBG funding has also been allocated to support rapid rehousing (31
individuals) and homelessness prevention (eight individuals) assistance. It is anticipated that OCHA will
continue to provide rental assistance to approximately 580 Costa Mesa renter households. Planned
shelter beds to be developed during the program year are not included in this discussion since the beds
are incorporated into the planned accomplishments for FY 2018-19.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Costa Mesa does not own or manage public housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Not applicable.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
Not applicable.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
As outlined in the 2015-19 Consolidated Plan, the City’s homeless strategy is to support programs that
prevent homelessness by providing safety net services. These programs will help households, especially
extremely low-income households, maximize the amount of income they have available for
housing. Additionally, both HUD and City resources will be allocated to provide access to a continuum of
services and housing to assist those already homeless and that have strong ties to the community.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Approximately $1,000,000 in General Fund and Housing Authority (former Redevelopment Agency)
resources will be allocated to provide direct outreach services for chronic and situational
homeless. Services include engagement, assessment and linkages to appropriate services and housing.
Services will be provided by City-paid social workers and community volunteers. Coordination of
services will also be provided by the City. No FY 2019-20 CDBG funds will be allocated to provide similar
outreach services.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
There is a shortage of year-round emergency shelter beds in the County. In March 2019, the City
Council authorized the purchase of a property for the purpose of creating a 50-bed emergency shelter
for single, adult homeless men and women. Non-HUD resources were utilized for this purchase. The
City will amend two prior year Action Plans (FY 2016-2017 and FY 2018-2019) to reallocate $975,000 in
CDBG funds to retrofit the building into the shelter. Improvements will include construction of
dormitories, shower/bath facilities, food service and dining areas, storage, and office space. FY 2019-20
CDBG funds area also allocated to this project to augment prior year funds in support of building
improvements.
Additionally, $15,175 in FY 2019-20 CDBG funding is allocated for transitional housing and support
services offered by Colette’s Children’s Home.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
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CDBG funding will be allocated for rapid rehousing. This “housing first” program model takes a
homeless household and places them directly into an affordable housing unit and provides appropriate
supportive services to establish housing stability. For FY 2019-20, $27,385 in CDBG funding will be
allocated to Families Forward and Mercy House to rapidly rehouse 31 individuals.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The City continues to support the regional CoC’s efforts to implement Orange County’s Ten-year Plan to
End Homelessness. This plan includes a discharge plan for the individuals leaving institutions such as
hospitals and jails. The City’s Homeless Outreach Program staff will continue to work closely with
individuals already homeless to assess their specific needs and then link them to appropriate support
services, housing, and public assistance programs. For FY 2019-20, $13,000 in CDBG funding allocated to
Mercy House will be used to provide homelessness prevention assistance to assist at-risk households -
these funds will be used to assist an estimated eight individuals. Additionally, Second Chance Orange
County will provide job coaching and placement services for homeless and former homeless individuals
with the goal of increasing self-sufficiency.
Discussion
The City of Costa Mesa has a well-developed strategy to address homelessness in the community. This
strategy includes outreach and assessment services for homeless and chronic homeless individuals.
Program staff will attempt to link individuals to appropriate housing, support services, and public-
assistance programs (e.g., VA benefits, SSI). To undertake this effort, the City partners with local
nonprofit service providers and community-based volunteers. Based on assessments, individuals or
households are referred to appropriate housing/service providers. City staff will coordinate the delivery
of services and housing with providers in an effort to reduce the number of homeless individuals in the
community. Both HUD and City funds will be used to carry out these activities including emergency
shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
The City will allocate CDBG-CV to provide food and direct financial assistance to prevent the loss of
housing for income-eligible households due to financial hardships caused by the Coronavirus.
Additionally, funds will be used to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus among homeless
individuals by providing access to safe and sanitary housing, and other supportive services.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
A strategy to address barriers to affordable housing and actions to overcome these barriers is provided
in the City's Housing Element and Consolidated Plan. The City will continue efforts to address these
barriers during the 2019-2020 Program Year.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
As outlined in the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element and the Consolidated Plan, the following actions
will be implemented to remove or ameliorate barriers to affordable housing:
The City will encourage the joint processing of related applications for a single project. Such
procedures save time, money and effort for both the public and private sector.
The City provides fee credits for existing development against new development. Fee credits are
available for park fees, sanitation district fees, and traffic impact fees. Park fees and traffic
impact fees can also be deferred until the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
The City will provide incentives (such as density bonus and deferred impact fees) to developers
that agree to reserve a portion of project units for lower income households (including
extremely low-income), moderate-income households (common interest developments only), or
for seniors and the disabled.
The City will maintain an inventory of vacant and underutilized sites and provide this inventory
to interested developers.
The City will continue to promote mixed-use development specific plan areas. The City will
respond to market conditions and offer appropriate incentives through the Mixed Use Overlay
zone. Incentives include; reduced parking standards, reduced open space, increased densities,
increased height limit, increased lot coverage; reduced setbacks.
If available, subsidies may also be provided for qualified affordable housing projects (e.g., HOME
funds). There is no local tax.
Discussion
The City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element outlines the City’s plan to address barriers to affordable
housing. The Consolidated Plan mirrors the Housing Element, which is to provide incentives to
developers willing to dedicate developed units for lower income households.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
As outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan, the City will implement the following actions during FY 2019-
20 to address the "Other Actions" or sub-strategies identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will allocate a portion of its CDBG and HOME funds for activities that address the housing and
service needs of the elderly and lower-income households. Additionally, the City will encourage and
support OCHA’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding especially for senior and low-
income households. OCHA reports that as of January 2019, 588 Costa Mesa households received rental
housing assistance. (This total includes 136 disabled households, 389 elderly households, and 63
families. Among these populations are 12 homeless households and 16 Veterans). The City’s housing
rehabilitation program will also assist elderly homeowners undertake improvement of respective
residences to address specific household needs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City of Costa Mesa has identified the actions it will undertake during FY 2019-20 to foster and
maintain affordable housing. The Annual Action Plan identified programs such as Owner-Occupied
Housing Rehabilitation assistance as the means to maintain and improve housing currently available to
by low- and moderate-income residents. By providing deferred payment loans and grants, lower income
households are able to rehabilitate their residence to meet basic housing quality standards and incur
zero or minimal additional housing costs. An estimated 11 housing units will be assisted with HOME
funds during FY 2019-20. Additionally, the City has allocated HOME CHDO funds to accommodate a
potential housing project.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Based on past housing rehabilitation program statistics, only a small percentage of housing units that
are rehabilitated with City resources contain lead-paint hazards. To ensure compliance with all current
HUD lead-based paint regulations, all housing units, that were constructed before 1978, that are
rehabbed with City resources, will be tested for lead-paint hazards. If needed, additional grant funds
can be allocated to a project to ensure all lead-based hazards are mitigated.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City will assist programs and services that combat poverty. During FY 2019-20 the City will fund the
following activities to support implementation of this strategy:
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Implement housing programs (including housing rehabilitation assistance) for lower income,
senior and disabled homeowners.
Support rental assistance programs provided by the Orange County Housing Authority for very
low-income renters. The City will also explore the use of HOME funds for rental housing
opportunities.
Support services for individuals presently housed but at risk of losing their residence. Also, assist
those already homeless in need of shelter and continue to coordinate the delivery of services
with nonprofit partners.
Support safety net public services programs to improve the quality of life for seniors, youth, the
disabled, homeless, and other populations that may be severely impacted by the cost of living in
the region.
October 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
The City will allocate CDBG-CV to provide direct assistance to prevent food insecurity, the loss of
housing, and other interventions for lower-income households and individuals impacted by the
Coronavirus.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has made an effort to develop an institutional structure that will help identify and access
resources to improve the community and assist those most in need. The City will continue to work with
nonprofit and public entities to deliver public services. As a member of the Orange County Continuum of
Care Community Forum, the City will provide critical information to the County of Orange for
preparation of the County’s Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant applications. Costa Mesa will
also continue to provide critical information regarding mainstream funds the City will make available to
serve the homeless, and assist with identifying and prioritizing gaps and needs in the regional system of
care. The City will continue to provide input on the development of the County’s ten-year plan to end
homeless, and will also participate in the Orange County homeless services Coordinated Entry Process in
an effort to remove barriers to housing for at-risk and chronically homeless individuals.
Costa Mesa will continue to assist the Orange County Housing Authority implement its Five-year PHA
Plan. Finally, the City will continue to meet with other Orange County HUD grantees to discuss common
program issues and to coordinate regional efforts and planning.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Costa Mesa does not operate public housing. The Orange County Housing Authority provides
rental assistance in the community. Federal legislation requires that the Housing Authority prepare five-
year and one-year plans that highlight its mission, goals and objectives as it relates to public and assisted
housing programs. The City will review the Authority’s plans and provide OCHA the opportunity to
review and consult with the City regarding its Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan. The goal of this
cross-consultation is to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents. Ongoing
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consultation with local nonprofits also assists the City to coordinate the efficient and effective use of
limited federal resources.
Discussion
HUD regulations require that the City prepare an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing choice (Al)
every five years. In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome barriers must be
developed and implemented. Accomplishments are reported annually.
In May 2015, the City of Costa Mesa and 15 other Orange County jurisdictions combined resources to
prepare an AI that is compliant with existing guidelines. This multi-jurisdictional AI evaluates
demographic data, past fair housing enforcement activity for each partner community, region and city-
specific mortgage lender data, and existing housing and land use public policies. Based on an analysis of
this data, and the input of residents, a list of impediments to fair housing choice for the 16-city region
has been developed. A corresponding set of action steps to ameliorate these barriers has also been
prepared. Impediments are summarized in Attachment 4 – a copy of the AI is posted on the City’s
website. NOTE: not all of the impediments identified in the AI may be present in Costa Mesa. The
action steps the City will undertake during FY 2019-20 are also listed in Attachment 4.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Each HUD program that is covered by the Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain program
specific requirements. Below are the program requirements for the CDBG and HOME programs.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the
start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used
during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in
the grantee's strategic plan
0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The City is not proposing to utilize HOME funds in a form that is not delineated in Section 92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
The City has not, and does not plan to utilized HOME funds for homebuyer assistance; however, if
funds are redirected to such a program, steps will be taken to ensure program guidelines comply
with applicable resale and recapture regulations.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
If a CHDO project comes to fruition, the applicable loan agreement(s) will be prepared to comply
with the resale/recapture requirements delineated in 24 CFR 92.254.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
If a CHDO project comes to fruition, program staff will ensure that all applicable program policies are
followed including establish refinancing guidelines.
Discussion
The City will meet the CDBG Program’s overall 70% benefit for low and moderate-income requirement
during the one-year 2019 Program Year.
With respect to HOME affordable homeownership limits for the area (i.e., 95 percent of the median area
purchase price as set forth in 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii)), the City will utilize HUD’s HOME affordable
homeownership limits for its HOME-funded mobile home rehabilitation program. For single-family,
owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, the City conducted a survey in order to establish a maximum
property value that is reflective of the local market median home purchase prices, which exceed HUD’s
published limit. This information is provided as Attachment 5.