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:
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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.
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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)
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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
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• 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.
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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
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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/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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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 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
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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
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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.
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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 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
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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.
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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 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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