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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-21 - Annual HOME CDBGRESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE APPLICATION AND EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT FUNDS TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY FINDS AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa participates in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and also participates in HUD's Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); and WHEREAS, in order to receive annual allocations from these HUD programs, the City is required to prepare a five-year strategic plan outlining the use of the grants and strategic vision for affordable housing and community development in the City known as the Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the City's current Consolidated Plan, was adopted on May 19, 2020, and will expire on June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the federal regulations (Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91) delineate the required content of the Consolidated Plan, including an annual application and expenditure plan for CDBG and HOME funds, known as the Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible to receive $1,010,506 in 2023-2024 CDBG funds, which can be used for social service grants, housing rehabilitation, public facilities and administration, and is also eligible to receive $509,260 in 2023-2024 HOME funds, which can be used for housing and administration as set forth in the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, the City made the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan available for the required 30-day public review period between April 2, 2023 and May 2, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City has published a notice of a public hearing for the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan in English and Spanish; and Resolution No. 2023-21 Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, in the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the City has considered all public comments which have been received either in writing or at the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to submit the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to HUD and execute all certifications and assurances contained therein to approve minor changes and provide additional information as may be required. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby designates the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, as the City's official representative to administer the programs and execute and submit all required agreements, certifications, and documents required by HUD. The City Council further authorizes the City Manager, or City Manager's designee, to execute all subrecipient agreements with the nonprofit organizations receiving allocations of CDBG funds approved in the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Resolution No. 2023-21 Page 2 of 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May 2023. ATTEST: WJ& CWfftk-' Brenda Gre , City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF COSTA MESA ) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kirhberly HA Barlow, City Attorney I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2023-21 and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 2"d day of May 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHAVEZ, GAMEROS, HARPER, MARR, REYNOLDS, HARLAN, AND STEPHENS. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE. ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 3rd day of May 2023. awa ov:e� Brenda Gree , City Clerk Resolution No. 2023-21 Page 3 of 3 FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan 3/31/23 Contents ExecutiveSummary ....................................................................................................................................... 3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)........................................................................ 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)...................................................................................... 6 AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)................................................................................... 7 AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c).................................................................................................15 ExpectedResources....................................................................................................................................18 AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)...........................................................................................18 AnnualGoals and Objectives......................................................................................................................22 Projects................................................................................................................................................... 24 AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)..................................................................................................................... 24 AP-38 Project Summary..........................................................................................................................24 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)............................................................................................. 29 AffordableHousing.....................................................................................................................................30 AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)................................................................................................... 30 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)........................................................................................................... 31 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)............................................................ 32 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)................................................................................... 35 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)............................................................................................................ 37 ProgramSpecific Requirements..................................................................................................................40 ATTACHMENTS Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 2 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 must 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 on May 19, 2020 and covers Fiscal Year 2020-2021 through Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 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 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan with the planned annual expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds over the next twelve months. The period covered by the 2023- 2024 Annual Action Plan begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2024. The City refers to this time frame as a Fiscal Year (FY). The City will receive an allocation of $1,010,506 in CDBG funds and $509,260 in HOME funds for FY 2023-2024. Additionally, $78,797 in prior year uncommitted CDBG funds, a possible $600,000 in re- programmed CDBG funds and $40,000 in HOME Program Income (PI) funds are available for programming. Program income is generated by the repayment of prior funded housing rehabilitation loans and is available to fund eligible activities. The City will use CDBG resources to fund capital improvements (e.g., public facilities or street improvements), code enforcement, social services, and program administration. HOME resources will be used to fund owner -occupied housing rehabilitation, affordable rental housing (CHDO), Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and program administration. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Based on an analysis of housing and community needs, market analysis, and input from the community, the following five-year goals and priorities have been identified for implementation in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan: • Goal 1: Housing Preservation - To provide decent and affordable housing through a variety of activities, including owner -occupied housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, and rental housing acquisition/rehabilitation • Goal 2: Infrastructure and Facility Improvements - To enhance the suitability of the living environment through improvements to public infrastructures and facilities Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) • Goal 3: Homeless Continuum of Care - To provide supportive services and housing assistance for those experiencing homelessness and near homelessness • Goal 4: Public Social Service - To provide services for low- and moderate -income persons, and those with special needs, including fair housing services • Goal 5: Program Administration -To provide administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, ensuring effective and delivery of programs and services and complying with all HUD program requirements Activities funded with CDBG and HOME funds will address the goals and objectives identified in the City's Consolidated Plan. 3. Evaluation of past performance FY 2022-2023 (the current fiscal year) is the third year of the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle; year-end program accomplishments are not available at this time; however, one-year accomplishment data for FY 2021-2022 is available. This information is provided in table format as Attachment 1. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process For the preparation of the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, the following opportunities for public participation were taken: • Ad -hoc Housing and Public Services Grant Committee public meeting to receive input regarding public service needs and to prioritize funding for FY 2023-2024 public service grants (March 15, 2023) • 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 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan (May 2, 2023). • A Housing Affordability Survey was advertised via City social media outlets, at the Community Senior Center during grocery pick-up, in the Community Senior Center newsletter, through NHS Outreach workers and at the Fair Housing Workshop for Spanish Speakers held on on March 23rd, 2023. Summary of public comments See Attachment 2. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Annual Action Plan 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) See Attachment 2. 7. Summary The Action Plan serves to implement the Consolidated Plan objectives which were developed to address priority housing and community needs using federal resources (i.e., CDBG and HOME). The Annual Action Plan provides specific information regarding the resources and activities the City will utilize to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan during the 12 month Action Plan period. The 2023-2024 Action Plan begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2024. The Annual Plan will also serve as the City's application to HUD for $1,010,506 in CDBG and $509,260 in HOME funds for FY 2023-2024. The Action Plan is also the expenditure plan for HUD grant funds, prior year grant funds, and anticipated program income resources. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 72 0 0 N 1.4 01 I ba Q _N c O a ai W 03 10 m J Ln 0 1 a I; v v c� u v°1i v°1i C C Ea 0 0 v v a�i ai 0 0 v v � o 'c 'c E E 0 0 Cyr _u�yy W W to to N .N 3 3 0 0 LU LU Ln N Ln 0 0 0 `o 4-1 " 41 Q Q LU o 0 u �o c O a O v m L m z C O m E L 0 v m O u u_ 3 a c m a -a a, m 72 �0 vl C O u M co i 0 AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) Introduction The Annual Action Plan preparation process requires jurisdictions to contact and consult with other public and private agencies and residents when developing respective plans. For the FY 2023-2024 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(1)) 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, however, Costa Mesa has an executed MOU with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) to participate in their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Set -Aside Program, which makes available HCV's only for participating jurisdictions. Rental assistance voucher/certificate programs are administered in the City of Costa Mesa by 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 task force comprised of representatives of various City departments, 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 those experiencing and at - risk of homelessness, 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 share program management data. The City also has a strong partnership with local behavioral health providers like Share Our Selves (SOS) and College Hospital, who participate in the City's Network for Homeless Solutions and attend monthly NHS meetings. 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 directly addressed 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 those with strong ties to Costa Mesa, facilitating access to services and housing options. The NHS also serves as a liaison to the business community and resident groups. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 OC CoC with determining ESG allocations, evaluating the outcomes, or developing policies and procedures for administering the regional 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 1 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 2 j Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Orange County Housing Authority PHA Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Phone Calls Email Correspondence Provided data regarding households receiving HUD rental assistance and regarding households on the waitlist for housing assistance City of Costa Mesa Other government — Local Housing Need Assessment Non -Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Non -Homeless Special Needs Anti -poverty Strategy j Lead -based Paint Strategy Annual Action Plan 0 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Survey Conference Calls In Person Meetings Zoom Meetings Email Correspondence Various City departments, commissions, Housing & Public Service Grants committee and City Council provided a variety of data and information. Also played a key role in identifying priorities and the allocation of HUD funds City of Santa Ana Other government — Local F omelessness Strategy on -Housing Community Development Strategy Phone Calls Email Correspondence i This consultation provided the stakeholder an opportunity to actively participate in the planning effort. The City requested input concerning the topics highlighted above from this stakeholder City of Garden Grove Other government — Local Homelessness Strategy Non -Housing Community Development Strategy Phone Calls Email Correspondence This consultation provided the stakeholder an opportunity to actively participate in the planning effort. The City requested input concerning the topics highlighted above from this stakeholder Annual Action Plan 0 5 6 7 Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency/Group/Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? . Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation Service -Fair Housing; Nonprofit Impediments to Fair Housing In Person Meetings/Workshops Phone Calls Quarterly Reporting Provided data regarding fair housing issues in the community and input regarding impediments to fair housing, and assisted in developing action steps to address impediments to fair housing Mercy House Transitional Living Centers Services -homeless; Nonprofit Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Zoom Meetings Phone Calls Quarterly Reporting Agency runs the City shelter and helped identify needs and provided input regarding the those experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless Families Forward Agency/Group/Organization Type I Services -homeless; Nonprofit What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? OMB Control No. 2506 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Zoom Meetings Email Correspondence Monthly & Quarterly Reporting Agency helped identify needs and assisted with the implementation of the City's homeless service/housing strategy with a focus on families with children experiencing homelessness Annual Action Plan 10 8 Agency/Group/Organization Project Hope Alliance Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children; Nonprofit What section of the Plan was addressed by Youth Services Consultation? Briefly describe how the In Person Meetings Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Email Correspondence What are the anticipated outcomes of the Quarterly Reporting consultation or areas for improved Agency helped identify the needs of school -age coordination? children and provided input on the gaps in services for McKinney Vento youth and their Agency/Group/Organization families Trellis 9 1 Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Elderly Persons; At -risk of Homelessness; Nonprofit What section of the Plan was addressed by Senior Services; At -Risk Services Consultation? Briefly describe how the }` In Person Meetings Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Email Correspondence What are the anticipated outcomes of the Quarterly Reporting consultation or areas for improved Agency helped identify needs and provided coordination? input regarding the City's seniors and low- income residents, specifically low-income tenants 10 Agency/Group/Organization Youth Employment Services Services -Employment; Nonprofit Economic Development Agency/Group/Organization Type section of the Plan was addressed by TWhat nsultation? Briefly describe how the Youth Services In Person Meetings Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Email Correspondence What are the anticipated outcomes of the Quarterly Reporting consultation or areas for improved Agency helped identify needs and provided coordination? input regarding the City's youth, specifically employment needs/opportunities for youth age 16 to 24 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 11 11 Agency/Group/Organization Community SeniorServ, Inc. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Elderly Persons; Nonprofit What section of the Plan was addressed by Non -Homeless Special Needs Consultation? Anti -poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the In Person Meetings Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. Survey What are the anticipated outcomes of the Email Correspondence consultation or areas for improved Monthly & Quarterly Reporting coordination? Agency helped identify needs and provided input regarding the City's special needs populations, specifically seniors and frail elderly Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 12 n• c +r a w a u CL w do m O O O c O O c I l7 C C N v N � � co.� .3 M n u vin 3 M O tl0 ,r O v C c to N C t -0 a�i 0 3 a+ 4! 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O Ln O C E > -C= o Co C M v _ -0 E u m c o m IA t E ` C E O L O aO M " m O +�+ of O O O- C O N `O c O w- M O ai a) U-3 -EL 0_ •C M O c V1 C CL U ^ > v m ar > c E v a�i aUi v 4 � cn 0) E d O O L 3 U O V h m IA a a1 "6 U C in W "O u ai O Q 'O aJ D > �—' ` L 0 v� > O 0 > E > u 0 0 0 0 'H U Q m m v E a- a 00 a O O L `� O O O 3 O 0 v O C a a M O O O O O a a a a a c •u C C •u •X E E u E E MAi E z z c z c z c z c m _Q m m m m m li m m m eel N M C1 1n CA N N rn O 0 ri w 0 W 0 N O Z O O U Projects AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction Projects # Project Name 1 CDBG Administration 2 CDBG Fair Housing 3 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Administration 4 CDBG Public Services S CDBG Special Housing Code Enforcement 6 1 CDBG Capital Improvement Projects 7 HOME Administration 8 HOME Affordable Housing (CHDO) 9 HOME Housing Rehabilitation 10 HOME TBRA Table 7 - 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 services for those already homeless a high need to merit funding. The City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG and HOME funds for FY 2023-2024 to projects and activities that benefit low - and moderate- income people throughout the City. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate- income residents include a lack of funding from federal, state and local sources, and the high cost of housing combined with the low vacancy rate in Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County. AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Project Name CDBG Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $182,101 Description CDBG Program oversight Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA Planned Activities Program oversight and coordination 2 Project Name CDBG Fair Housing Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Fairhousingoutreach, education and enforcement services Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 186 individuals Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Community outreach, education, and enforcement of fair housing laws 3 Project Name CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Housing Preservation Needs Addressed Housing Preservation Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description CDBG funds staff costs associated with the direct delivery of owner - occupied housing rehabilitation loans and grants Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities _ N/A — The number of households to be assisted is accounted for under the HOME program — this activity is to pay for a portion of the administrative expenses associated with the HOME -funded Housing Rehabilitation Program Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Staff costs associated with the delivery of housing rehabilitation loans and grants Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 25 4 Project Name CDBG Public Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Public Social Services Needs Addressed Public Services $151,575 Funding Provide public services designed to affirmatively further fair housing choice and provide youth, seniors and low-income families Description with services such as food, case management, educational and employment activities. Provide public services for with special needs and services for seniors so elderly residents can live as independently as possible. Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the 800 individuals proposed activities Location Description Citywide Public Services Planned Activities (City Program and Nonprofits providing public services to be listed here after Council approval in the final draft of the Annual Action Plan) 5 Project Name CDBG Special Housing Code Enforcement Target Area CDBG Eligible Areas Goals Supported Housing Preservation Needs Addressed Housing Preservation Funding CDBG: $360,000 _ Description Enforcement of housing and building codes and connecting residents with housing -related resources Target Date 6/30/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the 200 housing units proposed activities Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA — City Hall Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 26 6 Project Name CDBG Capital Improvements Project Target Area CDBG Target Area Goals Supported Infrastructure and facility Improvements _ Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and infrastructure Funding $925,627 _ Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate- income residents or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate- income such as the elderly Description and disabled adults. This includes facilities owned and operated by the City of Costa Mesa that are open and available to residents as well as facilities owned and operated by nonprofit organizations serving the public that are open to the public during normal business hours. _ 6/30/24 T _ Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will TBD benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Rehabilitation of public facilities and/or infrastructure. Planned Activities Project TBD in final Annual Action Plan Eligible planned projects are listed in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan HOME Administration 7 Project Name _ Citywide Target Area Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Funding HOME: $50,926 Description HOME funds for program oversight and coordination Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will N/A benefit from the proposed activities Location Description 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA Planned Activities HOME Program oversight and coordination Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 27 8 Project Name HOME Affordable Housing (CHDO) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Housing Preservation Needs Addressed Housing Preservation Funding HOME: $76,389 Description HOME-CHDO funds reserved for eligible housing project (to be determined) Target Date 6/30/24 Estimate the number and type of families that will 1 housing unit — Goal entered for data input purposes only benefit from the proposed activities Location Description TBD Planned Activities TBD 9 Project Name HOME Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Housing Preservation Needs Addressed Housing Preservation Funding HOME: $271,945 Description HOME funds for owner -occupied housing rehabilitation loans and grants. Target Date _ 6/30/24 Estimate the number and _ type of families that will 11 low- and moderate- income homeowners (1 loan and 10 grants) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description _ Citywide Planned Activities Housing rehabilitation loans and grants to address deferred property improvements and building code deficiencies 10 Program Name HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing Funding HOME: $150,000 The City will use HOME funds for tenant based rental assistance to Description assist low-income residents with rental assistance to make renting more affordable. _ 6/30/24 Target Date Estimate the number and type of families that will 5 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities HOME funds will be used to provide tenant -based rental subsidies. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No! 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 28 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 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Citywide 68 CDBG Eligible Areas 32 Table 8 - 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 Costa Mesa households in need of housing and services regardless of where they live. 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 homes and community. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 29 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction During FY 2023-2024, 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 4 Non -Homeless 11 Special -Needs 0 Total 15 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 5 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 11 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 16 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City will focus FY 2023-2024 HOME funds on the rehabilitation of existing owner -occupied housing units, TBRA and affordable housing. While not the program's primary focus, some special -needs households (seniors and disabled) may be assisted during the year via the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program. Since 2020, the City has allocated nearly $1.8M to provide rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services through City-wide rental assistance programs. It is anticipated that OCHA will continue to provide rental assistance to approximately S70 Costa Mesa renter households during FY 2023-2024. In an effort to preserve and increase affordable housing opportunities for lower income households, the City solicited applications in FY 2022-2023 for funding and/or selecting developers by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of permanent affordable rental housing in the City using HOME Program funds. The RFP included program income and prior year uncommitted HOME program funds. The City recently closed financing on an 88-unit Permanent Supportive Housing project and is worked with another developer to complete an 8-unit affordable housing project for households with minor children using a separate funding source. FY 2023-2024 HOME CHDO funds are included in the Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing projects; however, no specific project has been identified at this time. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 30 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. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 31 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction As outlined in the 2020-2024 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 experiencing homelessness and with 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 The City of Costa Mesa Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) is an eight person team of outreach workers who meet people where they are to forge genuine relationships, get people connected to services, and, ultimately, facilitate their transition into permanent housing. Partnering agencies are CityNet, PATH (Orange County North and Central Service Planning Area (SPA) contracted outreach provider, Save Our Selves (SOS), Lighthouse Church, Mercy House, Trellis, Chrysalis, Project Hope Alliance, Meals on Wheels OC, Families Forward, Serving People In Need (SPIN), and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. The City has been and continues to use one-time CDBG-CV funds to respond to the increased outreach needs of those experiencing or at -risk of homelessness due to the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City owns and operates a 70-bed emergency shelter. The facility is funded in partnership with the City of Newport Beach. Mercy House, a nonprofit organization, is the Shelter Operator and Bracken's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization, operates the full -service commercial kitchen. Shelter partners are Mercy House, Bracken's Kitchen, Trellis, Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA), Anaheim Housing Authority (AHA) and Garden Grove Housing Authority (GGHA). The City utilized CDBG funds to repurpose a warehouse into the shelter facility in 2019 and CDBG public service funds have been applied to a portion of the security costs at the shelter. Since that time, the Bridge Shelter has assisted over 350 individuals with emergency shelter and associated services. No FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding is allocated for transitional housing, however, CDBG funding is allocated for supportive services of families receiving transitional housing services through Families Forward. 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 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 32 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 The Network for Homeless Solutions (NHS) includes an eight -person team of Outreach Workers, a 70- bed emergency shelter, and the provision of affordable/supportive housing. Each one of these components seeks to engage with those experiencing homelessness to ensure full access to all available resources and a smooth transition into permanent housing. This constant engagement shortens one's length of homelessness and ensures those that have secured permanent housing are able to thrive in their new environments. Since April 2019, the City of Costa Mesa has assisted 275 formerly homeless people to secure permanent housing. Additionally, the City utilizes HOME funds to provide tenant based rental assistance to low and very -low income households both experiencing and at -risk of homelessness. The City is committed to increasing access to affordable housing units through advocacy for and development of affordable and supportive housing units. The City recently closed financing on an 88- unit Permanent Supportive Housing project and worked with another developer to complete an 8-unit affordable housing project for households with minor children. The City's COC partners include Mercy House, Families Forward, Illumination Foundation, Jamboree Housing, Trellis, CityNet, SPIN, Orange County Office of Care Coordination, Orange County Housing and Community Development, HUD, State HCD, and Orange County Housing Finance Trust. 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's homeless strategy is based on the proposition that it is less expensive and disruptive for a household to remain housed in their existing home than to be rehoused. To this end, the City will focus its resources on agencies that provide various safety -net services to prevent households from becoming homeless. The City will support programs that provide low-cost meals, counseling, and employment/job skills development services for lower -income individuals. Safety -net services allow households to save a portion of income previously spent on food, clothes, etc. and preserve their housing. Additionally, the City implemented a pilot TBRA program in 2021 and released an RFP 2023 to remove the "pilot" status from the program and continue to provide HOME funded rental assistance and/or security deposit assistance to low-income City residents that are severely rent burdened and at -risk of homelessness. The City has also used and continues to use (until funds are expended) CDBG-CV and ARPA funds to provide emergency rental assistance to low-income residents facing financial hardships as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent impact to the economy. Since 2020, the City has allocated Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 33 nearly $1.8M to provide rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services through City-wide rental assistance programs. Discussion The City 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 to reduce the number of homeless individuals in the community. Both HUD and City funds will be used to carry out these activities, including outreach, emergency shelter, and the provision of affordable and supportive housing. Annual Action Plan 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 current Housing Element covers the eight -year planning cycle of 2021-2029 and provides updated strategies to address barriers to affordable housing since the completion of the consolidated planning process. The City will continue efforts to address these barriers, incorporating the updated strategies, during the 2023-2024 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 According to the City's Housing Element, governmental agencies' actions or policies can impact the private sector's ability to provide adequate housing to meet consumer demands. Local governments exercise regulatory and approval powers that directly impact residential development within their respective jurisdiction. These powers establish the location, intensity, and type of units that may or may not be developed. The City's General Plan, zoning regulations, project review and approval procedures, development, and processing fees all play important roles in determining the cost and availability of housing opportunities in Costa Mesa. • General Plan and Zoning: The Costa Mesa General Plan and Zoning Ordinance establish the location and amount of land allocated to residential development and the intensity of development (in terms of unit densities and the total number of units) that will be permitted. Densities and other development standards can affect the cost of developing housing and thus the ultimate cost. • Local Entitlement Processing and Fees: Two aspects of local government that have been criticized as placing undue burdens on building affordable housing are the fees or other exactions required of developers to obtain project approval and the time delays caused by the review and approval process. Critics contend that lengthy review periods increase financial and carrying costs and that fees and exactions increase expenses. These costs are typically passed onto the prospective homebuyer in the form of higher purchase prices or higher rents in the case of tenants. • Processing Procedures: The time required to process a project varies tremendously from one project to another and is directly related to the size and complexity of the proposal and the number of actions or approvals needed to complete the process. Planning and Development Fees: The developer is required to pay certain fees for only the net increase of residential units on site. Fees, land dedications, or improvements are also required in public improvements (streets, sewers, and storm drains) to support the new development. Fees are based on the significance of the necessary public works improvements, thus vary from Annual Action Plan 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) project to project. While such costs are charged to the developer, most, if not all, additional costs are passed to the ultimate product consumer in the form of higher prices or rents. Various governmental agencies also charge fees depending on the service and the location of the project • On/Off-Site Improvement Standards: Costs associated with site improvements are an important component of new residential development costs. Site improvement costs are applied to provide sanitary sewer and water service to a project, make necessary transportation improvements, and provide the infrastructure. The City may require the payment for various offsite improvements as part of project mitigation measures (e.g., payment toward an offsite traffic signal). The City's on- and off -site improvement requirements are typical for urban development in a highly developed community. While these improvements add to housing costs, they do not constrain housing development as these improvements are similarly required in all surrounding communities. 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 Housing Element outlines the City's plan to address barriers to affordable housing. The Consolidated Plan mirrors the Housing Element, which provides resources and incentives to developers willing to dedicate developed units for lower -income households. Annual Action Plan 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 2023- 2024 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 2023, 392 Costa Mesa households received rental housing assistance. (This total includes disabled households, elderly households, and families, among these populations are 11 homeless and 24 Veterans households). The City's housing rehabilitation program will also assist elderly homeowners in improving their 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 2023-2024 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 low- and moderate -income residents. By providing deferred payment loans and grants, lower -income households can rehabilitation 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 2023-2024. Additionally, the City has allocated HOME CHDO funds to accommodate a potential housing project. The City recently closed financing on an 88-unit Permanent Supportive Housing project and worked with another developer to complete an 8-unit affordable housing project for households with minor children. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards Based on past housing rehabilitation program statistics, only a small percentage of housing units rehabilitated with City resources contain lead -paint hazards. To ensure compliance with all current HUD lead -based paint regulations, all housing units constructed before 1978, which are rehabilitated with City resources, will be tested for lead -paint hazards. If needed, additional grant funds may 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 2023-2024, the City will fund Annual Action Plan 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) the following activities to support the implementation of this strategy: • Implement housing programs (including housing rehabilitation assistance) for lower -income senior and disabled homeowners • Support rental assistance programs provided by the OCHA for very low-income renters and provide tenant based rental assistance to residents who are severely housing burdened • Support services for individuals presently housed but at risk of losing their residence. Also, assist those already homeless in need of shelter and continue coordinating services with nonprofit partners • Support safety -net public services programs to improve the quality of life for seniors, youth, disabled, homeless, and other populations that may be severely impacted by the cost of living in the region Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City has made an effort to establish an institutional structure to help identify and access resources to improve the community. For example, the City will continue to work with nonprofit 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 to prepare the County's Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant application to HUD. Costa Mesa will also continue to fund activities that help address gaps and needs in the regional system of care. Finally, the City will continue to assist the Orange County Housing Authority in implementing its Five-year PHA plan. 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 a five-year and a one-year plan that highlights its mission, goals and objectives related 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 consultation with local nonprofits also assists the City in coordinating the efficient and effective use of limited federal resources. Discussion: HUD -funded grant recipients are required under various laws not to discriminate in housing or services directly or indirectly based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status or disability. Grant recipients such as Costa Mesa are required to: (1) examine and attempt to alleviate housing discrimination within their jurisdiction; (2) promote fair housing choices for all persons; (3) provide Annual Action Plan 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, and other personal or familial attributes; (4) promote housing that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (5) and comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Fair Housing Act. HUD encourages jurisdictions to consult with one another and initiate region -wide fair housing planning. The Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary document utilized for this purpose. In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome barriers much be developed and implemented - accomplishments are reported annually. The City participated in developing a county -wide AI, which the City Council adopted in May 2020. A summary of impediments to fair housing and the action steps the City will take during FY 2023-2024 are found in Attachment 4. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 39 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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 0 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 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 0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 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 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2) 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 utilize HOME funds for homebuyer assistance; however, if funds are redirected to such a program, steps will be taken to ensure program guidelines comply with the applicable resale and recapture regulations. Annual Action Plan 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 establishing refinancing guidelines. Discussion The City will meet the CDBG Program's overall 70% benefit for low- and moderate -income requirement over three program years: 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. 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 will be provided as Attachment 5 in the final Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 41 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) ATTACHMENT 1 Five -Year and One -Year Summary of Accomplishments Grantee Name City of Costa Mesa Decent Housing Objective Source of year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loans and Grants to assist homeowners improve primary residence to correct code violations, address deferred property improvements and improve neighborhood HOME 2021 Housing Units 11 6 54.55% aesthetics S-Yr Con Plan Goal s0 13 26.00% Rental Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation to expand and/or improve the number of rental housing units for lower income renter households HOME 2021 Housing Units 1 0 0.00% 5-Vr Con Plan Goal 5 0 0.00% Rental Housing New Construction to expand the number of rental housing units for lower income renter households HOME 2021 1 Housing Units 0 0 0 C•'i, S-Yr Con Plan Goal 0 0 0.00% Special Code Enforcement activity to inspect and enforce housing and building codes for residential properties located in the City's CDBG- CDBG 2021 Housing Units 1 200 1 135 67 50% eligible areas S-Yr Con Plan Goal 1,250 368 29.44% Suitable Living Environment Objective Source of ear Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed Services will help seniors and the frail elderly maintain their independent Irving situation or ensure they are provided services that 1 improve quality of life CDBG 2021 Indry duals 185 309 16703 5-Yr Con Plan Goal 2,500 889 3S.S6% Services to assist lower income families with children by providing access to youth programs and services at reduced or no cost. CDBG 2021 1 Individuals 325 516 15877 .. 5-Yr Con Plan Goal 1,250 752 60.16% Services that assist low and moderate -Income households and individuals with safety net services such as access to medical, food, case management, and employment services. Supported agencies should CDBG provide households with access to programs and services at reduced or no cost -including fair housing services 2021 Indry dua . 173 205 11850 S-Yr Con Plan Goal 750 378 S11.40% Improvements to public infrastructure that address a community priority including but not limited to repairs, replacement and/or upgrades (including ADA compliance) to streets, alleys, sidewalks, flood/storm CDBG 2021 - Ind,vdua . 0 0 00, water drains and other public improvements S-Yr Con Plan Goal 7,S00 0 0.00% Improvements to public facilities that address a community priority including but not limited to repairs, replacement and/or upgrades CDBG 1 (including ADA compliance) to neighborhood parks, centers and other ---021 Indivduais 500 0 000 . S-Yr Con Plan Goal 2,500 0 0.00% public facilities Economic Opportunity Objective Source of year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Com leted No 5 year goals for CDBG funded Economic Opportunity were established in the Consolidated Plan, however, CDBG funds have been allocated for public service programs that expanded economic NA 300 474 158.00 opportunities for low income youth and disabled adults (i.e., Youth Employment Services) 2021 Individuals ' 5-Yr Con Plan Goal NA NA NA Continuum of Care Objective Source of year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed Financial assistance to prevent homelessness such as a short-term financial subsidy to prevent eviction and/or utility termination, and for CDBG the provision of provide support services 2021 1 Individuals 282 389 137.94 �<• S-Vr Yr Con Plan Goal 150 389 259.33% Short-term emergency shelter and support services (up to 3 months) for 202I Individuals 196 264 0.00% individuals that are in immediate need of shelter and services CDBG 5•Yr Con Plan Goal 250 264 105.60% Rapid Rehousing and case management services to stabilize homeless 1 1 households in permanent housing (may encompass TBRA is a low CDBG 2021 Individuals 30 23 76.67% 5-Yr Con Plan Goal 100 23 23.00% Other (0.1) Objective Source of year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed CDBG program oversight, coordination and administration CDBG 2021 Year of Adm•n 1 1 100 00% 5-Yr Con Plan Goal S 2 40.00% ' Accomplishments also reported separately as Youth accomplishments. Page 1 of 1 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS March 15, 2023 Housing & Public Service grant Committee The H&PSG Committee held an in -person meeting to obtain additional public comments regarding CDBG public service grants, and to develop funding recommendations. No written comments were received. 30—Day Public Comment Period :E May 2, 2023 Public Hearing TBD Attachment 2 ATTACHMENT 3 ATTACHMENT 4 ORANGE COUNTY ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE August 6, 2020 REGIONAL PROPOSED All GOALS AND STRATEGIES To address the contributing factors described above, the Al plan proposes the following goals and actions: Regional Goals and Strategies" Goal 1: Increase the supply of affordable housing in high opportunity areas.' Strategies: 1. Explore the creation of a new countywide source of affordable housing. 2. Using best practices from other jurisdictions, explore policies and programs that increase the supply affordable housing, such as linkage fees, housing bonds, inclusionary housing, public land set -aside, community land trusts, transit -oriented development, and expedited permitting and review. 3. Explore providing low -interest loans to single-family homeowners and grants to homeowners with household incomes of up to 80% of the Area Median Income to develop accessory dwelling units with affordability restriction on their property. 4. Review existing zoning policies and explore zoning changes to facilitate the development of affordable housing. 5. Align zoning codes to conform to recent California affordable housing legislation. Goal 2: Prevent displacement of low- and moderate -income residents with protected characteristics, including Hispanic residents, Vietnamese residents, other seniors, and people with disabilities. Strategies: 1. Explore piloting a Right to Counsel Program to ensure legal representation for tenants in landlord -tenant proceedings, including those involving the application of new laws like A.B. 1482. Goal 3: Increase community integration for persons with disabilities. Strategies: 1. Conduct targeted outreach and provide tenant application assistance and support to persons with disabilities, including individuals transitioning from institutional settings and individuals who are at risk of institutionalization. As part of that assistance, maintain a database of housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities. 2. Consider adopting the accessibility standards adopted by the City of Los Angeles, which require at least 15 percent of all new units in city -supported Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects to be ADA- accessible with at least 4 percent of total units to be accessible for persons with hearing and/or vision disabilities. 1 The term "high opportunity areas" generally means locations where there are economic and social factors and amenities that provide a positive impact on a person's life outcome. This is described in more detail in Section iii, Disparities in Access to Opportunity. Page 1 of 2 Goal 4: Ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics, who are disproportionately likely to be lower -income and to experience homelessness. Strategies: 1. Reduce barriers to accessing rental housing by exploring eliminating application fees for voucher holders and encouraging landlords to follow HUD's guidance on the use of criminal backgrounds in screening tenants. 2. Consider incorporating a fair housing equity analysis into the review of significant rezoning proposals and specific plans. Goal 5: Expand access to opportunity for protected classes. Strategies: 1. Explore the voluntary adoption of Small Area Fair Market Rents or exception payment standards in order to increase access to higher opportunity areas for Housing Choice Voucher holders. 2. Continue implementing a mobility counseling program that informs Housing Choice Voucher holders about their residential options in higher opportunity areas and provides holistic supports to voucher holders seeking to move to higher opportunity areas. 3. Study and make recommendations to improve and expand Orange County's public transportation to ensure that members of protected classes can access jobs in employment centers in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine. 4. Increase support for fair housing enforcement, education, and outreach. CITY OF COSTA MESA PROPOSED Al GOALS AND STRATEGIES 1. In collaboration with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA): a. Attend quarterly OCHA Housing Advisory Committee to enhance the exchange of information regarding the availability, procedures, and policies related to the Housing Assistance Voucher program and regional housing issues. b. Support OCHA's affirmative fair marketing plan and de -concentration policies by providing five-year and annual PHA plan certifications. c. In coordination with OCHA and fair housing services provider, conduct landlord education campaign to educate property owners about State law prohibiting discrimination based on household income. 2. Through the City's fair housing contractor: a. Provide fair housing education and information to apartment managers and homeowner associations on why denial of reasonable modifications/accommodations is unlawful. b. Conduct multi -faceted fair housing outreach to tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management companies. Methods of outreach may include workshops, informational booths, presentations to community groups, and distribution of multi-lingual fair housing literature. Page 2 of 2