Agenda packet — Aliso Viejo City Council, April 5, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

Discussion:

Before adopting district-based elections, the City must first prepare a draft map or maps.

However, before drawing a map, the City must hold at least two public hearings over a period of no more than 30 days. The public must be invited to provide input regarding the districts’ boundaries and composition. Tonight’s hearing is the first of the two pre-map hearings, with the second scheduled for April 19, 2023.

The map drawing process by the City begins after these initial two public hearings. The City Council will then define the criteria used to create one or more proposed district maps and present the draft map or maps for public comment and review in two subsequent public hearings. The proposed maps will be provided at least seven days prior to each of these public hearings. The final third and fourth public hearings must be held within 45 days of each other.

During the third and fourth public hearings, the Council will also need to determine the “sequencing” of the elections. This means that the Council will need to decide which districts will first have elections on which dates.

All hearings will be held in the City Hall – Council Chamber, 12 Journey, Suite 150, Aliso Viejo, California.

To increase public awareness of the transition to district elections, the City will use a variety of public communication channels to engage members of the community.

Districting information will continue to be featured on the City’s website at the following web address: www.avcity.org/districts. In addition, the City’s website will be populated with information about how the public can participate and also provide answers to frequently asked district questions.

The next public hearing for the Council to receive and consider input from the public concerning the composition of voting districts is scheduled for April 19, 2023. The public is also encouraged to provide input via email to [email protected], to drop it off at City Hall or mail it to the City Clerk.

City Attorney:

This report was drafted and submitted by the City Attorney and City Clerk.

Attachments:

1. Public Participation Kit (PPK) “2023 Existing Conditions Report (PDF)”

2. PPK: “Districting Instructions (PDF)”

3. PPK: “Idea Form (PDF)”

4. PPK: “Districting Plan Proposal Submission Map (PDF)”

5. Presentation PowerPoint
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City of Aliso Viejo 2023 Districting
March 2023 Center for Demographic Research
Existing Conditions for the City of Aliso Viejo
Table 1. Population by Race/Ethnicity for City of Aliso Viejo Number Percent
Adjusted 2020 Total Population 52,222 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino of any Race 9,858 18.9%
Non‐Hispanic White 29,057 55.6%
Non‐Hispanic Black or African‐American 955 1.8%
Non‐Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native 49 0.1% Non‐Hispanic Asian 8,509 16.3%
Non‐Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander 155 0.3% Non‐Hispanic Some Other Race 327 0.6%
Non‐Hispanic Two or More Races 3,312 6.3%
Adjusted 2020 Population 18 Years and Older 40,624 100.0% Hispanic or Latino of any Race 7,099 17.5%
Non‐Hispanic White 23,408 57.6%
Non‐Hispanic Black or African‐American 839 2.1%
Non‐Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native 40 0.1% Non‐Hispanic Asian 6,814 16.8%
Non‐Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander 105 0.3% Non‐Hispanic Some Other Race 228 0.6%
Non‐Hispanic Two or More Races 2,091 5.1%
Adjusted 2019 Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP) 34,661 100.0% Hispanic or Latino of any Race 5,688 16.4%
Non‐Hispanic White 22,099 63.8%
Non‐Hispanic Black or African‐American 973 2.8%
Non‐Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native 64 0.2% Non‐Hispanic Asian 4,771 13.8%
Non‐Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander 29 0.1% Non‐Hispanic Two or More Races 1,014 2.9%
Sources: Statewide Database; Adjusted, incarcerated persons reallocated P.L. 94‐171 2020 Redistricting Data, Revised 9/27/2021.

Statewide Database 2015‐2019 Citizen Voting Age Population, adjusted to reflect reallocated incarcerated persons, on 2020 Census Blocks, Revised 9/27/2021.

Note: CVAP percentage s are calculated from the sum of individual categories, not Total Estimated CVAP.

The target po
pulation for each council district is calculated by dividing the total city population by the number of council members.

Table 2. Target Populatio
n for District Scenarios
Total Adjusted
2020 Population
Number of
Council
Members
Target
Population for
Each District
District
Majority
(50% + 1)
Majority
of CVAP
(50% +1)
52,222 5 10,444 5,223 3,467
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Table 3. Select Demographic Characteristics, City of Aliso Viejo All Other Non-Hispanic Races/Ethnicities Number Percent Total Population 51,943 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino of any Race 10,402 20.0%
Non-Hispanic White 29,158 56.1%
Non-Hispanic Black or African-American 1,312 2.5%
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native 82 0.2%
Non-Hispanic Asian 8,012 15.4%
Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander 14 0.0% Non-Hispanic Some other race alone 201 0.4%
Non-Hispanic Two or more races 2,762 5.3%
Total Population 51,943
Population 0 to 17 years 13,410 25.8%
Population 18+ years 38,533 74.2%
Population 18 to 64 years 34,014 65.5%
Population 65+ years 4,519 8.7%
Population 5 years and over 47,875
Pop 5+ speaks English only at home 32,049 66.9%
Pop 5+ speaks Spanish at home 5,444 11.4%
Pop 5+ speaks Asian language at home 3,943 8.2%
Pop 5+ speaks other language at home 6,439 13.4%
Pop 5+ speaks English less than well at home 1,509 3.2% Population 25+ years 34,699
Pop 25+ without high school diploma 1,307 3.8%
Pop 25+ with high school diploma or GED 4,138 11.9%
Pop 25+ with Associate's degree or some college 9,744 28.1% Pop 25+ with Bachelor's degree or higher 19,510 56.2%
Pop 25+ with graduate degree 7,389 21.3%
Foreign born 11,930 23.0%
Unemployed 1,217 4.0%
Population with income below poverty line 2,536 4.9%
Total Housing Units 20,170 100.0%
Occupied units (Households) 18,999 94.2%
Vacant units 1,171 5.8%
Owner-occupied 10,813 56.9%
Renter-occupied 8,186 43.1%
Single-family housing units 12,624 62.6%
Multi-family housing units 7,546 37.4%
Households with child/children under 18 7,391 38.9%
Median Household Income $122,320
Households (HH) 18,999 100.0%
HH income $0 - $24,999 1,559 8.2%
HH income $25,000 - $49,999 1,744 9.2%
HH income $50,000 - $74,999 1,905 10.0%
HH income $75,000 - $99,999 1,946 10.2%
HH income $100,000 - $199,999 7,989 42.0%
HH income $200,000 or more 3,856 20.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2017-2021 Existing Conditions for the City of Aliso Viejo
City of Aliso Viejo 2023 Districting
March 2023 Center for Demographic Research
215
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 56
638
73 2,213
41 0
83 112
33 18
25 188
70 877
52 0
92 454
79 0
42 1,118
89 585
51 989
24 495
91 714
44 0
93 1,857
74 932
53 820
13 650
38 0
86 964
2 706
78 1,456
95 1,431
57 1,310
67 29
60 875
81 1,532
94 419
35 348
34 0
43 894
66 237
36 1,099
5 1,249
65 1,500
27 532
87 0
1 1,063
77 1,318
6 422
80 0
55 633
46 449
62 1,127
69 1,606
4 568
12 410
21 485
90 1,049
20 459
29 0
31 327
17 135
68 530
30 336
75 599
8 446
37 133
11 257
72 1,104
88 54
61 712
58 357
28 442
22 145
50 865
9 461
39 274
84 427
45 268
40 242
47 300
48 1,083
26 292
54 388
63 726
71 639
85 387
64 374
7 327
32 327
19 74
14 238 15
244
76 259
59 305
82 251
10 253
23 246
49 220
16 162
18 183
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
Parks/Open Space
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Total Adjusted
2020 Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023216
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 73
254
83 16
25 39
56 144
41 0
33 7
92 59
42 174
70 150
52 0
89 48
24 70
91 92
93 243
79 0
13 70
78 158
95 292
51 172 57
397
81 25174
111
94 32
35 38
36 144
66 25
5 244
44 0
65 322
27 72
53 147
1 135
38 0
77 201
86 305
2 104
37 20
6 51
67 11
60 157
11 40
62 130
43 116
46 32
34 0
72 328
69 414
87 0
12 65 21
69 90
260
20 54
80 0
55 158
31 43
58 25
17 10
68 92
28 97
30 27
4 405
84 86
45 59
40 24
48 167
29 026
10 54
65 75
143
8 321
64 95
88 5
22 23
39 26
47 33
61 136
50 172
9 300
63 96
71 222
85 145
7 182
32 65
14 17
15 53
76 32
19 21
10 5
59 51
82 56
23 36
49 42
16 23
18 27
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Hispanic or
Latino of any Race
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Hispanic or
Latino of any Race

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023217
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 83
66 56
282
73 1,325
41 0
33 6
25 104
42 623
70 574
52 0
92 101
79 0
89 426
78 910
95 854
51 510 57
671
81 958
24 345
91 466
36 712
5 745
44 0
65 812
93 1,084
74 551
53 425
13 331
1 635
38 0
77 745
86 480
2 396
37 63
67 4
60 434
62 714
94 284
35 255
34 0
72 565
43 600
66 138
69 852
27 303
87 0
4 82
90 517
6 236
80 0
55 333
46 301
17 71
12 244
21 310
20 320
8 66
48 595
29 0
31 171
68 315
30 241
75 330
7 83
11 121
88 28
22 92
61 336
58 193
28 247
9 110
50 378
39 187
84 267
45 160
40 137
47 171
26 187
54 236
63 430
71 274
85 187
64 172
32 165
19 26
14 135
15 115
76 170
59 178
82 105
10 235
23 137
49 111
16 101
18 102
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic White
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic White

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023218
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 73
18 3
0 96
0 56
7 83
1 25
10 42
12 70
21 41
0 33
0 92
33 93
37 2
7 52
0 89
16 78
24 95
25 51
16 57
35 81
37 5
11 24
3 91
12 36
31 65
51 79
0 74
5 6
0 53
18 13
6 1
16 77
26 86
22 4
9 60
2 62
3 94
3 35
1 72
26 43
6 66
4 69
62 44
0 27
6 38
0 90
30 37
5 9
0 11
2 67
0 55
33 46
5 34
0 8
4 87
0 12
11 21
7 20
6 80
0 48
21 61
12 31
3 58
9 17
4 68
6 28
9 30
0 50
18 84
9 45
1 40
13 75
17 7
3 29
026
0 54
3 64
11 88
0 22
3 39
1 47
0 63
25 71
13 85
3 32
4 14
2 15
3 76
1 19
0 10
3 59
4 82
10 23
6 49
11 16
0 18
2 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic Black or
African-American
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic
Black or African-American

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023219
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 73
0 3
0 96
0 56
0 83
1 25
0 42
1 70
2 5
5 41
0 33
0 1
0 92
2 93
3 2
1 52
0 89
0 78
0 95
0 51
2 57
0 81
1 24
0 91
1 36
1 65
0 79
0 74
0 6
0 53
0 13
0 77
1 86
0 4
1 60
1 62
2 94
0 35
0 72
3 43
0 66
0 69
1 44
0 27
0 38
0 90
0 37
0 9
2 11
1 67
0 55
0 46
0 34
0 8
0 87
0 12
0 21
0 20
0 80
0 48
0 61
1 31
0 58
0 17
0 68
0 28
1 30
0 50
0 84
1 45
3 40
0 75
0 7
0 29
026
1 54
0 64
0 88
0 22
0 39
0 47
2 63
0 71
0 85
0 32
0 14
2 15
1 76
0 19
0 10
0 59
0 82
0 23
5 49
0 16
0 18
0 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic American
Indian and Alaska Native
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic American
Indian and Alaska Native

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023220
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 73
439
83 4
25 30
56 122
70 93
41 0
33 0
42 211
52 0
89 66
24 49
92 243
91 84
93 332
79 0
86 76
78 231
95 173
51 229 57
140
81 167
94 72
35 30
36 130
72 88
43 98
66 49
5 178
44 0
65 226
74 180
53 146
13 187
1 179
38 0
77 241
2 152
37 36
67 0
60 227
55 80
11 63
62 183
46 78
34 0
69 200
27 125
87 0
4 64
12 67 21
64 90
161
20 60
6 102
80 0
31 82
17 39
68 65
28 59
30 45
9 43
84 41
45 14
40 52
75 71
8 48
48 254
29 026
77 54
49 64
39 7
48 88
20 22
9 39
44 47
71 61
157
58 100
50 256
71 79
85 44
63 125
32 81
14 41
15 33
76 32
19 24
10 7
59 28
82 55
23 25
49 31
16 29
18 37
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic Asian
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic Asian

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023221
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 73
1 3
0 96
0 56
6 83
1 25
0 42
3 70
6 5
0 41
0 33
0 92
3 93
2 2
0 52
0 89
0 78
1 95
8 51
3 57
3 81
7 24
0 91
1 36
1 65
1 79
0 74
4 6
0 53
7 13
0 1
10 77
0 86
7 4
0 60
0 62
6 94
1 35
1 72
4 43
0 66
1 69
3 44
0 27
0 38
0 90
8 37
0 9
1 11
0 67
0 55
0 46
0 34
0 8
0 87
0 12
3 21
0 20
0 80
0 48
5 61
4 31
2 58
3 17
0 68
4 28
0 30
1 50
0 84
2 45
0 40
0 75
0 7
0 29
026
4 54
0 64
4 88
0 22
1 39
0 47
0 63
2 71
2 85
1 32
1 14
3 15
0 76
3 19
1 10
0 59
6 82
1 23
0 49
1 16
1 18
0 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023222
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 73
29 3
0 96
0 56
2 83
0 25
0 42
2 70
9 5
1 41
0 33
0 1
6 92
6 93
12 2
1 52
0 89
0 78
11 95
7 51
3 57
10 81
0 24
3 91
10 36
6 65
0 79
0 74
0 6
3 53
7 13
0 77
8 86
12 4
1 60
8 62
3 94
2 35
2 72
7 43
3 66
0 69
5 44
0 27
1 38
0 90
7 37
2 9
5 11
8 67
0 55
0 46
1 34
0 8
0 87
0 12
7 21
3 20
4 80
0 48
11 61
4 31
6 58
4 17
0 68
5 28
2 30
1 50
1 84
2 45
1 40
2 75
15 7
4 29
026
0 54
1 64
8 88
0 22
1 39
3 47
3 63
1 71
10 85
1 32
2 14
9 15
0 76
0 19
0 10
0 59
2 82
4 23
0 49
0 16
6 18
1 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic
Some Other Race
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic
Some Other Race

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023223
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 56
75 73
147
83 23
25 5
42 92
70 22
41 0
33 5
92 7
52 0
89 29
95 72
51 54 57
54 24
25 91
48 36
74 93
144
5 65
65 88
79 0
74 81
53 70
13 56
1 82
81 11177
96 86
62 2
45 78
121
4 6
60 46
62 86
94 25
35 21
72 83
43 71
66 20
69 69
44 0
27 25
38 0
90 66
37 7
6 30 9
0 67
14 55
29 11
22 46
32 34
0 8
7 87
0 12
13 21
32 20
15 80
0 48
30 61
62 31
20 58
23 17
11 68
43 28
27 30
21 50
40 84
19 45
30 40
14 75
23 7
7 29
026
13 54
34 64
45 88
1 22
16 39
13 47
20 63
47 71
39 85
6 32
9 14
29 15
39 76
21 19
2 10
3 59
36 82
20 23
37 49
24 16
2 18
14 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races
Percent Share of
Adjusted 2020 Census
Block Group Population
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023224
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 56
59 73
169
83 10
25 23
42 65
70 7
41 0
33 7
92 58
52 0
89 46
78 50
95 91
24 65
91 52
36 43
93 162
79 0
74 82
13 35
2 41
51 135 57
245
81 125
60 27
62 80
94 22
35 25
43 42
66 13
5 131
44 0
65 143
27 38
53 212
1 175
38 0
77 155
86 276
37 5
6 18
67 2
55 74
11 18
46 11
34 0
72 197
69 403
87 0
12 29 21
11 90
150
20 8
80 0
61 23
31 22
58 4
17 7
68 4
28 53
30 16
4 213
84 75
45 12
40 20
75 51
48 105
29 026
7 54
78 8
170
64 42
88 2
22 18
39 17
47 11
50 140
9 146
63 50
71 135
85 124
7 104
32 38
14 7
15 22
76 9
19 3
10 3
59 9
82 33
23 32
49 25
16 8
18 15
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Hispanic or
Latino of any Race
Percent Share of Adjusted
Citizen Voting Age
Population (CVAP)
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Hispanic or
Latino of any Race (CVAP)

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
U.S. Census Bureau 2015-2019 ACS 5-
Year Estimates; 2022 TomTom
March 2023225
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 83
70 25
76 56
335
73 1,072
41 0
33 1
42 450
70 395
52 0
92 110
93 587
79 0
89 282
78 633
95 685
51 369 57
386
81 756
24 204
5 511
91 435
36 505
44 0
65 666
74 433
53 243
13 228
1 630
38 0
77 726
86 306
2 301
37 47
67 4
60 350
11 92
62 434
66 114
94 132
35 210
34 0
72 498
43 413
69 622
27 228
87 0
4 63
90 497
6 168
80 0
55 455
46 220
17 54
9 91
12 180
21 250
20 253
8 50
31 115
48 457
29 0
68 228
30 168
75 269
7 54
88 24
22 54
61 304
58 158
28 200
50 280
39 149
45 115
84 173
40 105
47 113
26 143
54 147
63 355
71 251
85 104
64 139
32 125
14 73
15 85
19 19
76 124
82 82
23 77
59 148
49 88
16 57
10 219
18 77
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic White
Percent Share of Adjusted
Citizen Voting Age
Population (CVAP)
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic White
(CVAP)

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
U.S. Census Bureau 2015-2019 ACS 5-
Year Estimates; 2022 TomTom
March 2023226
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 73
137
83 3
25 19
56 102
70 62
41 0
33 0
42 200
52 0
89 31
78 79
95 75
57 50
81 90
24 68
92 102
91 51
36 62
93 131
65 75
79 0
74 56
53 44
13 94
1 55
51 112
86 82
2 96
62 92
94 30
35 15
72 23
43 92
66 18
69 35
5 165
44 0
27 80
77 115
38 0
90 90
37 19
6 61
67 0
60 233
55 64
11 39
46 67
34 0
87 0
4 39
12 46 21
63 20
61 80
0 31
51 58
99 17
23 68
38 28
41 30
27 9
26 84
44 45
8 40
15 75
24 8
26 48
174
29 026
47 54
16 64
12 7
27 88
8 22
8 39
20 47
62 61
145
50 126
63 40
71 21
85 43
32 55
14 23
15 18
76 11
19 13
10 5
59 28
82 31
23 28
49 26
16 20
18 19
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2023 City Boundaries
Block Groups
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Non-Hispanic Asian
Percent Share of Adjusted
Citizen Voting Age
Population (CVAP)
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Percent Non-Hispanic Asian
(CVAP)

00.0% - 19.9%

20.0% - 39.9%

40.0% - 50.0%

50.01% - 59.9%

60.0% - 79.9%

80.0% - 100%
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
U.S. Census Bureau 2015-2019 ACS 5-
Year Estimates; 2022 TomTom
March 2023227
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2020 Block Groups
2023 City Boundaries
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Share of Population
Age 25 or Older With a
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Share with
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0% - 9.9%
10% - 19.9%
20% - 29.9%
30% - 39.9%
40% - 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American
Community Survey 5-year estimates,
2017-2021
March 2023228
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2020 Block Groups
2023 City Boundaries
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Share of Population With
Limited English Proficency
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Limited English Proficiency
0% - 9.9%
10% - 19.9%
20% - 29.9%
30% - 39.9%
40% - 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American
Community Survey 5-year estimates,
2017-2021
March 2023229
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Canyon Wren Ln
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Pacific Park Dr
Alicia Pkwy
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Moulton Pkwy
La Paz Rd
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
2020 Block Groups
2023 City Boundaries
Roads
²
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.80.1
Miles
Median Household Income
City of Aliso Viejo
A°
Aì
Median Household Income
$0 - $24,999
$24,999 - $49,999
$49,999 - $74,999
$74,999 - $99,999
$100,000 or more
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American
Community Survey 5-year estimates,
2017-2021
March 2023230
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2023 Districting Public Participation Kit Instructions

Elements of the Districting Public Participation Kit:

1. This instruction sheet.

2. Idea and comment form.

3. “Plan Proposal Submission Map” of total population by block group.

4. “District Plan Proposal Assignment‐Excel” file containing population totals by block group.

5. 2023 Existing Conditions report.

Additional reference materials are available on the City of Aliso Viejo website:
https://avcity.org/districting

Instructions:

Proposed maps must be submitted by Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5:00PM

There are three methods listed below to share comments and ideas on the City’s districting effort.

1. Use any of the methods below to share ideas on districting, council districts, or develop five council districts that are nearly equal in population.
a. The target district population is 10,444 persons (52,222 [total population of the City] divided by 5 [the number of council districts in the plan]). b. It is recommended that the population spread be within 10%. Generally, this means that each district’s population should approximately be between 9,922 and 10,966 people. c. Districts must be contiguous, i.e., all areas within a single district must be connected. d. NOTE: To be considered a viable map for possible adoption, maps must have five contiguous council districts and the percent spread must be under 10%.

2. City Clerk’s office staff are also available to assist members of the public with the mapping tools via telephone at (949) 425‐2505.

3. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (949) 425‐2505.

Method 1: District idea and comment form

1. Download “Idea form” (Word file) from the City website.

2. Fill out the form with any comments or ideas you have on any part of the City’s districting efforts. These may include such things as: the concept of districting as a whole (support or oppose), areas or communities of interest that you would like grouped together or split apart, any specific council district boundary ideas, or any other information or comments you would like to share.

3. Submit electronic or scanned copy to:
a. Email: [email protected] OR
b. Mail paper copy to: City Clerk, 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Method 2: District scenario creation using paper map

1. Download “Plan Proposal Submission Map” (PDF file) from the City website containing:
a. This instruction sheet.
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b. Map of total population by block group.

2. With a thick black or dark blue marker, draw five council districts with population totals of approximately 10,444 people in each district.

3. NOTE: To be considered a viable map for possible adoption, maps must have five contiguous council districts and the percent spread must be under 10%.

4. Submit scanned copy to:
a. Email: [email protected] OR
b. Mail paper copy to: City Clerk, 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Method 3: District scenario creation using Microsoft Excel data file

1. Download “AV_District Plan Proposal Assignment‐Excel” (Microsoft Excel file) from the City website containing:
a. “Instructions” worksheet contains detailed directions on how to use the file. b. “Author” worksheet is optional. Author may include contact information or summary explanations of their plan.
c. “Assignments” worksheet contains the populations by race/ethnicity and a blank column to assign each of the 96 block groups to a council district. d. “Summary” worksheet automatically subtotals and displays the populations by proposed district as assigned in the “Assignment” worksheet. e. “Reference Map” worksheet contains a reference map of total population by block group.

2. NOTE: To be considered a viable map for possible adoption, maps must have five contiguous council districts and the percent spread must be under 10%.

3. To submit your plan, email the completed Excel file to [email protected].

Plan Submission Process:

Proposed maps must be submitted by Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5:00PM There are three methods to submit your comments, ideas or proposed council district plans:
 Electronic submission: email the Excel file OR a scanned copy of your idea form or map containing your district assignments to [email protected] OR  Paper/Hardcopy submission: Please submit hardcopies to the City of Aliso Viejo City Clerk at City Clerk
City of Aliso Viejo
12 Journey, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Public Hearings and Meetings:

Dates Public Hearing & Meeting Location Time
April 5, 2023 City Council Meeting/Public Hearing City Hall Council chamber 7:00 PM April 19, 2023 City Council Meeting/Public Hearing City Hall Council chamber 7:00 PM May 3, 2023 City Council Meeting/Public Hearing City Hall Council chamber 7:00 PM May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting/Public Hearing City Hall Council chamber 7:00 PM June 7, 2023 City Council Meeting City Hall Council chamber 7:00 PM

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Submit to:
 Email: [email protected] OR
 Mail paper copy to: City Clerk, 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 City of Aliso Viejo
City Council 2023 Districting Idea and Comment Form

Name: _____________________ ___

Optional Information
Organization: __________________
Phone Number: _________________
Fax Number: ___________________
Email: _________________________
Are you also submitting a map with district boundary suggestions? □ Yes □ No

Please write any ideas or comments you would like to share with the City of Aliso Viejo on the districting process including ideas about creating city council districts or proposed district boundaries. The comments you provide will be reviewed by staff in their entirety.

Please use additional pages if you require more room to write.

My ideas are as follows:

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4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 3
0 96
0 56
638
73 2,213
41 0
83 112
33 18
25 188
70 877
52 0
92 454
79 0
42 1,118
89 585
51 989
24 495
91 714
44 0
93 1,857
74 932
53 820
13 650
38 0
86 964
2 706
78 1,456
95 1,431
57 1,310
67 29
60 875
81 1,532
94 419
35 348
34 0
43 894
66 237
36 1,099
5 1,249
65 1,500
27 532
87 0
1 1,063
77 1,318
6 422
80 0
55 633
46 449
62 1,127
69 1,606
4 568
12 410
21 485
90 1,049
20 459
29 0
31 327
17 135
68 530
30 336
75 599
8 446
37 133
11 257
72 1,104
88 54
61 712
58 357
28 442
22 145
50 865
9 461
39 274
84 427
45 268
40 242
47 300
48 1,083
26 292
54 388
63 726
71 639
85 387
64 374
7 327
32 327
19 74
14 238 15
244
76 259
59 305
82 251
10 253
23 246
49 220
16 162
18 183
Alicia Pkwy
Moulton Pkwy
El Toro Rd
La Paz Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
Pacific Park Dr
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Glenwood Dr
Paseo de Valencia
W
ood Canyon Dr
Avila Rd
Laguna Hills Dr
Oakgrove
Laguna Canyon Rd
Calle Corta
Park Ave
Cedarbrook
Avenida Sosiega
Temple Hills Dr
Windsong
Alta Laguna Blvd
Aliso Hills Dr
Rancho Niguel Rd
Los Alisos Blvd
Aliso Viejo Pkwy
Paseo de Valencia
Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Unincorporated
Laguna Woods
Laguna Hills
Unincorporated
Lake Forest
4 K-12 Public Schools
Block Groups
Roads
Parks
²
0 0.50.25
Miles
A°
Aì
Source: Statewide Database Adjusted
2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171
Redistricting Data; 2022 TomTom
March 2023
Create five districts with as nearly equal
populations as possible following the
block group boundary lines. The goal is
to have approximately 10,444 people
for each district. You may use a thick,
black or dark blue marker to draw the
proposed district boundaries on the
map. Map submission deadline:

April 20, 2023 5:00 PM.

Send submissions and questions to:

Aliso Viejo City Clerk
(949) 425-2505
[email protected]
Hardcopy submissions may be
mailed to:

City Clerk
City of Aliso Viejo
12 Journey, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Submission Instructions:

Aliso Viejo Districting
Plan Proposal Submission Map
Contact Information
Name:

Email:

Phone: (Optional)
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
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at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council
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2 Acronyms
• Adjusted 2020 data- 2020 Decennial Census P .L. 94-171 Redistricting Data file adjusted to include the redistribution of the incarcerated persons to their last known California address as required by AB 849 • ACS- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
• CDP- Census Designated Place
• CDR- Center for Demographic Research
• CVAP- Citizen Voting Age Population
• P .L. 94-171- Public Law 94-171
• ROV- Registrar of Voters
• SWDB- California Statewide Database 2237
3 Public Law 94-171 and 2020 Census Redistricting Data
Public Law 94-171, enacted in 1975, directs the Census Bureau to make special preparations to provide redistricting data needed by the 50 states.
• Data normally released by April 1 in the year following the Decennial Census • Delayed five months due to COVID-19 pandemic
Following release of P .L. 94-171 Redistricting Data File, the California Statewide Database (SWDB) adjusts the P .L. 94-171 file to include incarcerated persons with former addresses within each California county.
• Data released September 21, 2021
• Revised data released September 27, 2021
Contains population counts for the total population and for the population 18 years and over in four tables:
• A count of all persons by race
• A count of the population 18 years and over by race
• A count of Hispanic or Latino and a count of not Hispanic or Latino by race for all persons • A count of Hispanic or Latino and a count of not Hispanic or Latino by race for the population 18 years and over https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/about/rdo/summary-files.html 3238 4 Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) • Monthly household sample survey across the nation
5-Year Estimates
• Data collected over five-year period
• Will not match counts from 2010 Census
• Census Block Group level
• Latest available is the 2015-2019 5-Year Estimates
Estimated population by race/ethnicity of U.S. citizens age 18 and over • Population eligible to vote
Available on U.S. Census Bureau website (original)
• https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/about/voting-rights/cvap.html Disaggregated to 2020 Census block by Statewide Database • Includes adjustment for incarcerated persons with former addresses within each California county. • https://statewidedatabase.org/redistricting2021/counties.html • Revised dataset released September 27, 2021
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5 Aliso Viejo 2020 Population
5 5
24 1
3Target District Population=
10,444
2020 Adjusted Census Population 52,222
Divided by 5 Council Districts = 10,444
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6 Sample Aliso Viejo Differences with Target Population Difference from
Target 2020 Population
District
Total Adjusted
2020 Population Number Percentage
1 12,124 1,680 4.20%
2 8,844 -1,600 -4.00%
3 12,365 1,921 4.80%
4 8,924 -1,520 -3.80%
5 9,965 -479 -1.20%
6Target District Population= 10,444
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7 Sample Aliso Viejo Percent Differences with Target Population -1.20%
-3.80%

4.80%
-4.00%

4.20%
-5.0% -4.0% -3.0% -2.0% -1.0% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 5 4
3 2
1 Sample Districts
Percent off Target Population 7

4.00%

4.80%

4.00% + 4.80% = 8.80% | -4.00% | + | 4.80% |

8.80%
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8 Proposed Sequencing of Elections
• New districts would take effect for 2024 election
• Sequence with existing staggered terms of City Council:
• 2024: three up for election
• 2026: two up for election
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9 MAPS OF THE
ADJUSTED 2020 CENSUS POPULATION
BY 2020 BLOCK GROUP &

RACE/ETHNICITY
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10 Hispanic or Latino of
Any Race
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
245
11 Non-Hispanic White
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
246
12 Non-Hispanic Asian
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
247
13 Non-Hispanic
Black or African-American
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
248
14 Non-Hispanic
American Indian and
Alaska Native
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
249
15 Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islander
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
250
16 Non-Hispanic
Some Other Race
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
251
17 Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races
Percent Share of Adjusted
2020 Aliso Viejo
Block Group Population
252
18 MAPS OF THE

ADJUSTED CITIZEN VOTING AGE
POPULATION (CVAP) BY 2020 BLOCK

GROUP & RACE/ETHNICITY
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19 Hispanic or Latino of
Any Race
(CVAP)
Percent Share of Adjusted
Aliso Viejo Block Group
Population
254
20 20
Non-Hispanic White
(CVAP)
Percent Share of Adjusted
Aliso Viejo Block Group
Population
255
21 21
Non-Hispanic Asian
(CVAP)
Percent Share of Adjusted
Aliso Viejo Block Group
Population
256
22 SUPPLEMENTAL MAPS
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23 Share of Population
Age 25 or Older with a
Bachelor’s Degree or
Higher
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24 Share of Population with
Limited English
Proficiency
259
25 Median
Household
Income
260
26 Districting Criteria
The districts shall be nearly equal in population
Consideration may be given to the following factors:
• Contiguity
• Communities of interest
• Neighborhoods, special districts, school districts, utility providers • Special zones or district sub-areas (entertainment zone, downtown, college, historic)
• Areas with similar or common interests, issues or socio-economic characteristics (legislative, education, housing)
• Easy to identify
• Natural or built features: freeways, major roads, rivers, hills, mountains. • Compactness of territory
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27 How the Public Can Submit Comments and Maps
• The City is soliciting additional input from the public on the districting process • Ways to provide input:
1)Public Testimony at Meetings
2)Idea Form- https://avcity.org/districting
3)Excel Table with Aliso Viejo Block GroupAssignments
4)Map with Block Group Assignments
5)Email to [email protected]
• Map proposals must be submitted by Thursday, April 20, 2023 5PM • Kit available online for download at: https://avcity.org/districting 27262
28 Idea Form

1.Download the form

2.Write out your comments

3.Take a picture or scan and email to
[email protected]
or
Mail/drop off hardcopy to
City Clerk
Online comment form:
https://avcity.org/districting
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29 Paper Map

1.Download the Submission Map

2.Use a thick black or dark blue marker and
draw 5 districts

3.Take a picture or scan and email to
[email protected]
or
Mail/drop off hardcopy to
City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. April 20
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30 Map Submission
30 Only dark colored
markers should be
used to draw maps.
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31 Excel Table with Aliso Viejo Block Group Assignments 31 Excel Table Method
• Automatically tabulates
population totals for each
district as you assign the
district number
• Contains 5 worksheets:
 Instruction sheet
 Author information
 Assignments
 Summary
 Reference Map
Public Participation Kit:

Excel Table

1.Download the file

2.Assign each block group to a district

3.Email the Excel file to [email protected]
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32 Comments and Submissions
• Electronic comments and proposals must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023
• Submit written input to City Clerk by:
• Email: [email protected]
• Send or drop off hardcopy to:

City Clerk, 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 • Contact City Clerk with questions @ (949) 425-2505
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33 Timeline & Questions
Date Type of Meeting Purpose
March 15, 2023 City Council Meeting/ Discussion City Council Resolution to undertake process to transition to by-district elections April 5, 2023 Public Hearing Public Hearing #1 (Before maps are drawn) – announce website; present Existing Conditions report and Public Participation Kit; open map submission period; solicit public input
April 19, 2023 Public Hearing Public Hearing #2 (Before maps are drawn) – solicit public input April 20, 2023 - - Close of public map submission period May 3, 2023 Public Hearing Public Hearing #3 (After maps are drawn) – solicit public input; first review of draft maps; possible revision direction
May 17, 2023 Public Hearing Public Hearing #4 (After maps are drawn) – solicit public input; consideration of maps and revised maps; selection of map and first reading of ordinance June 7, 2023 City Council Meeting Second reading of ordinance 33Districting schedule: https://avcity.org/districting 268 34 Questions?
34 • https://avcity.org/districting
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City of Aliso Viejo

AGENDA ITEM
DATE: April 5, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: So Kim, Community Development Director
Rose Rivera, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND

EXCEPTION PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BATTING CAGE FACILITY WITH REDUCED PARKING BY 19 SPACES AT 6 JOURNEY, SUITE 100 (USE- 2022-00011)
Recommended Actions:

1. Open and conduct a public hearing;

2. Find that the request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); and

3. Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit to establish a batting cage facility with reduced parking by 19 spaces at 6 Journey, Suite 100 (USE-2022-00011).

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this discretionary action.

Background:

The Applicant, Joanna Garrett, on behalf of Swing Away Academy, is requesting a conditional use permit and exception permit to establish an indoor batting cage facility located at 6 Journey, Suite 100.

The property is located within the BP-1 zoning district with a General Plan designation of Business Park (BP), which allows for a range of light industrial uses and supporting offices and services. The existing suite is located in the Journey Business Park which is comprised of various businesses including offices, beauty salons, and a cross fit gym.

Surrounding uses to the business park include medical offices to the north, a gymnastics, dance and martial arts training center to the east, City Hall to the south and Webb’s Grainworks Distillery to the west.
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Project Site Location Map
Discussion:

Proposed Project
Swing Away Academy is proposing to occupy an existing 10,182 square foot suite for an indoor batting cage facility. According to the Applicant’s project description, Swing Away Academy provides services including one-on-one and group training for batting, catching, pitching and conditioning . The facility will also be available on occasions for birthday parties on weekends. A small retail store is also proposed for the sales of baseball equipment such as bats, gloves, and cleats. The facility will be comprised of batting cages on the lower floor and employee offices on the second floor. All activities will take place inside. According to the Applicant, changes to the suite will include the installation of turf and rubber flooring for the batting cage areas, with the remainder of the areas to be vinyl plank. Netting will be installed throughout the warehouse to protect the walls and create retractable batting cages. Mass loaded vinyl will also be installed to the interior of the building as needed to create sound deadening measures.

Hours of operation will be Monday throughFriday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Applicant anticipates that most of the training will occur from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. According to the applicant, four to six athletes are estimated to be present during the weekday hours of 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 to 15 athletes after 5 p.m., with a maximum of 25 guests. Swing Away Academy is by appointment only.

Conditional Use Permit
Aliso Viejo Municipal Code (AVMC) Section 15.18.020 states that sport training centers and family/children entertainment centers are permitted in the Business Park 1 (BP -1) zoning district with an approved conditional use permit. Pursuant to AVMC Section

15.74.040, the following findings shall be made prior to the approval of a conditional use permit:
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1. The land use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

According to the General Plan, the proposed project is located within a Business Park (BP-1) land use designation which provides for a range of supporting services, including limited personal services, for the community. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Goal LU-1: “Provide a diverse mix of land uses to meet the future needs of all residents and the business community.” Within that goal, the following policies apply to the proposed use: General Plan Policy LU-

1.4 “Support efforts to provide beneficial civic, religious, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities and public services to the entire community.” Swing Away Academy would provide the community with an additional option for fitness and recreational needs. No specific plan is applicable to this property. Therefore, this finding can be made.

2. The land use and associated development conform to the permitted use provisions and development standards of this zoning code and are consistent with this code and any applicable specific plan.

Zoning for the property located at 6 Journey is Business Park 1 (BP-1). The proposed use is consistent with provisions and objectives established in this Code.

AVMC Section 15.18.020 permits sports training centers and family/children recreation centers in BP-1 zoning districts with approval of a conditional use permit. The BP-1 district was established to provide for business and employment generating development, including a range of services consistent with the General Plan Business Park description.

As for parking requirements, the existing property has 203 parking spaces on site.

Based on AVMC parking regulations (Section 15.38.040), a total of 222 parking spaces are required for the existing tenant mix and the proposed use. This equates to a parking deficiency of 19 spaces, or 9%.

The Code allows for a parking reduction or deficiency of up to 15% with an approval of an exception permit pursuant to AVMC 15.74.070. As the exception permit findings can be made as evidenced under the Exception Permit heading below, the proposed project conforms with all the development standards of the zoning code and this finding can be made.

3. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

The proposed project is limited to interior tenant improvements, including the installation of flooring, wall panels and electrical work. No exterior improvements are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15301, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, or minor alteration of existing structures, 272

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facilities, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Therefore, this finding can be made.

The proposed location for Swing Away Academy is located in a BP-1 zoning district characterized by a variety of uses that include research and development, office uses, recreational uses, warehouse uses, and consumer services. A majority of these businesses operate during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Applicant’s training sessions are primarily during the evening on weekdays and all day on the weekends. The establishment will be closed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The business model is based on appointment only training, therefore the project will not create conditions that would project a negative impact on its neighbors. Furthermore, the Applicant will install noise mass loaded vinyl to the interior of the building as needed to create sound deadening measures.

Project related tenant improvement is subject to review and approval by the Building Official and required to maintain conformance with regulations from several other agencies, including Orange County Sheriff’s Department (“OCSD”) and Orange County Fire Authority (“OCFA”). Based on procedural safeguards proposed by the Applicant, regulatory framework established by the City and other agencies, and the conditions of approval, the proposed use will not have adverse effects on the health, safety, or welfare or other persons in the vicinity of the use.

Therefore, this finding can be made.

Exception Permit
The existing property has 203 parking spaces on site. AVMC parking regulations (Section

15.38.040) require a total of 222 parking spaces for the existing tenant mix and the proposed use. This equates to a parking deficit of 19 spaces, or 9%.

Journey Business Park
Parking Summary
Use Total Sq. Ft. Parking Ratio Required Parking Spaces Office, General 35,537 1/250 142
Office, Medical 1,932 1/200 10
Health Club/Gym 2,504 1/150 17
Beauty Salon 3,864 1/150 26
Misc. Small-scale
Services
6,125 1/300 20
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Public, Recreation
And Assembly Use
10,182 1/ 4 Guests 7
Total Square
Footage:
60,144 Total Parking
Spaces Required:
222
Total Parking
Spaces Provided:
203
A reduction in the required number of parking spaces of up to 15% may be allowed with approval of an exception permit pursuant to AVMC 15.74.070 (Exception Permits), provided that certain findings can be made. The Exception Permit findings are identical to the Conditional Use Permit findings above, and therefore, can be made.

Pursuant to AVMC 15.38.120 (Modified Parking Standards), the following findings shall also be made prior to approval of an exception permit.
a. Given the specific conditions of the site and the adjacent area, the alternate parking standards will provide sufficient parking for the use(s) served; and The Applicant hired Kimley-Horn, a planning and engineering consulting firm, to conduct a parking evaluation and survey (Attachment 3) for the project site. The parking analysis prepared by Kimley-Horn identified that during the site’s peak hours (weekday between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.), a total of 46 parking spaces were occupied. This analysis shows that the existing site is significantly under parked and has an excess of 157 parking spaces during peak hours. As a result, the proposed parking deficiency of 19 parking spaces or 9% for the proposed use will continue to provide sufficient parking for the uses served. Therefore, this finding can be made.
b. The alternate parking standards comply with the purpose and intent of Chapter

15.38 Parking Regulations.

The purpose and intent of AVMC Chapter 15.38 Parking Regulations is to provide for the demand of off-street parking generated by the various uses, ensure safe access to businesses, and provide for properly designed parking facilities with adequate parking to reduce traffic congestion, promote business, and enhance public safety. The proposed reduction in parking spaces comply with the purpose and intent of the City’s parking regulation in that there will be no changes to the existing parking design and layout, while there will be an excess of 157 parking spaces on site. The public access and safety will continue to be maintained as a result. Therefore, this finding can be made.
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Public Notice:

On March 23, 2023, a public hearing notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News and mailed to all owners of real properties and tenants within 300 feet of the subject real property.

Attachments:

1. Draft Resolution

2. Applicant Project Description Letter

3. Sound Mitigation Measures

4. Parking Evaluation and Survey for 6 Journey

5. Project Plans

6. Presentation
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- ____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO

VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND

EXCEPTION PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN INDOOR BATTING CAGE
FACILITY WITH A REDUCED PARKING REQUIREMENT BY 19
SPACES AT 6 JOURNEY, SUITE 100 AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA (USE-2022-00011)
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2022, the Applicant, Joanna Garrett, on behalf of Swing Away Academy, submitted Planning Application USE-2022-00011 for a conditional use permit to allow for an indoor batting cage facility at 6 Journey, Suite 100 (“Project”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Aliso Viejo Municipal Code (AVMC) Section 15.18.020, sport training centers and family/children entertainment centers are conditionally permitted uses in the Business Park 1 (BP-1) zoning district; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, § 2100 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, § 1500 et seq.), and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines (collectively, “CEQA”), the City of Aliso Viejo (“City”) is Lead Agency for purposes of the Project; and WHEREAS, in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines section 15061, the City has reviewed the proposed Project and considered existing conditions at the subject site and surrounding vicinity, to evaluate whether an exemption from CEQA applied; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law and considered public testimony and evidence and recommendations presented by staff in the agenda report and oral presentation related to Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit (USE-2022-00011); and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Determination of Recitals. The City Council hereby finds and determines that all of the recitals set forth above are true and correct. The above recitals are hereby incorporated as substantive findings of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. Approval of Project and Findings for Conditional Use Permit. In accordance with AVMC 15.74.040(C), the City Council hereby makes the following findings of fact and approves a Conditional Use Permit (USE-2022-00011) for an indoor batting cage facility, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A” and project plans set forth in Exhibit “B”, which are exhibits are both attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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1. The land use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

2. The land use and associated development conform to the permitted use provisions and development standards of this zoning code and are consistent with this code and any applicable specific plan. Zoning for the property located at 6 Journey is Business Park 1 (BP-1). The proposed use is consistent with provisions and objectives established in this Code. AVMC Section 15.18.020 permits sports training centers and family/children recreation centers in BP-1 zoning districts with approval of a conditional use permit. The BP-1 district was established to provide for business and employment generating development, including a range of services consistent with the General Plan Business Park description. As for parking requirements, the existing property has 203 parking spaces on site. Based on AVMC parking regulations (Section 15.38.040), a total of 222 parking spaces are required for the existing tenant mix and the proposed use. This equates to a parking deficiency of 19 spaces, or 9%. The Code allows for a parking reduction or deficiency of up to 15% with an approval of an exception permit pursuant to AVMC 15.74.070, as evidenced in Section 3 below.

3. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed project is limited to interior tenant improvements, including the installation of flooring, wall panels and electrical work. No exterior improvements are proposed. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15301, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

4. Approval of the application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity. The proposed location for Swing Away Academy is located in a BP-1 zoning district characterized by a variety of uses that include research and development, office uses, recreational uses, warehouse uses, and consumer services. A majority of these businesses operate during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The training sessions are primarily during the evening on weekdays and all day on the weekends. The establishment will be closed between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 277
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Monday through Friday. The business model is based on appointment only training, therefore the project will not create conditions that would project a negative impact on its neighbors. Furthermore, the Applicant will install noise mass loaded vinyl to the interior of the building as needed to create sound deadening measures. Project related tenant improvement is subject to review and approval by the Building Official and required to maintain conformance with regulations from several other agencies, including Orange County Sheriff’s Department (“OCSD”) and Orange County Fire Authority (“OCFA”). Based on the regulatory framework established by the City and other agencies and the conditions of approval, the proposed use will not have adverse effects on the health, safety, or welfare or other persons in the vicinity of the use.

SECTION 2. Approval of Project and Findings for an Exception Permit . In accordance with AVMC 15.74.070, the City Council makes the following findings of fact and approves an Exception Permit (USE-2022-00011) for a reduction in parking by 19 spaces or 9%, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A” and project plans set forth in Exhibit “B”, which are both attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

1. The land use is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan as evidenced in Section 1.1 above.

3. Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act as evidenced in Section

1.3 above.

5. Given the specific conditions of the site and the adjacent area, the alternate parking standards will provide sufficient parking for the use(s) served in that a parking analysis prepared by Kimley-Horn identified that during the site’s peak hours (weekdays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.), a total of 46 parking spaces were occupied. This analysis shows that the existing site is significantly under parked and has an excess of 157 parking spaces during peak hours. As a result, the proposed parking deficiency of 19 parking spaces or 9% for the proposed use will continue to provide sufficient parking for the uses served.

6. The alternate parking standards comply with the purpose and intent of Chapter

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designed parking facilities with adequate parking to reduce traffic congestion, promote business, and enhance public safety. The proposed reduction in parking spaces comply with the purpose and intent of the City’s parking regulation in that there will be no changes to the existing parking design and layout, while there will be an excess of 157 parking spaces on site. The public access and safety will continue to be maintained as a result.

SECTION 3. Filing of Notice of Exemption. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs staff to prepare, execute and file with the Orange County Clerk a Notice of Exemption for the proposed Project. Additionally, the Notice of Exemption for this project will be posted on the City of Aliso Viejo website, filed in the State Clearinghouse CEQA website, and provide the notice to parties requesting NOE notification.

SECTION 4. Location of Documents. The administrative record for the Project is maintained at City Hall located at 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. The custodian of records is the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April 2023. _____________________________
Richard Hurt
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_____________________________ _____________________________ Scott C. Smith Mitzi Ortiz, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO )
I, MITZI ORTIZ, City Clerk of the City of Aliso Viejo, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2023-__ duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo at their regular meeting held on the 5th day of April, 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
___________________________

MITZI ORTIZ, MMC

CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT “A”

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND EXCEPTION PERMIT
PLANNING APPLICATION USE-2022-00011

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

1. Project Description. Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit (USE- 2022-00011) to allow for an indoor batting cage facility with a reduced parking requirement by 19 spaces at 6 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA in accordance with all plans and exhibits as presented to and approved by the City Council on April 5, 2023.

2. Development Per Approved Plans . This approval constitutes a precise plan for location and design of uses, structures, features and materials submitted with this application. Development shall occur substantially as shown on the plans and description letter approved for this Project and on file in with the Department of Planning Services, subject to any modifications imposed by the conditions of approval herein, as confirmed by the Community Development Director. Any land use, construction or improvement not specifically approved by this use permit is not permitted and must be addressed in a separate and subsequent application and review. Relocation, alteration or addition to any use, structure, feature or material not specifically approved shall require an amendment to the approved plans unless the Community Development Director determines such modifications are minor and consistent with the spirit and intent of the original approving action, and that the action would have been the same for the modifications as for the approved plans.

The Community Development Director may approve such minor modifications in accordance with AVMC Section 15.74.110.

3. Applicant Designation. For the purpose of Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit (USE-2022-00011) and as referenced in the conditions, “Applicant” shall apply to Swing Away Academy, owner, operator, and any and all future successors and/or assigns of the approved establishment.

4. Payment of Fees. The Applicant shall be responsible for payment of all applicable fees along with reimbursement for all City expenses in ensuring compliance with conditions. All fees and expenses shall be paid in full prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Prior to issuance of applicable City approvals or permits, the applicant shall be fully responsible for reimbursing the City of Aliso Viejo for all expenses incurred to process the application and assure compliance with all conditions of approval.

5. Compliance with Conditions. The Applicant shall be fully responsible for knowing and complying with all conditions of approval, including making conditions known to City Staff for future governmental permits or actions on the project site. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with any and all conditions attached to the granting of these permits may constitute grounds for revocation of the permit(s) in accordance with 281
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AVMC Section 15.74.120. This Resolution and Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into building plans to all applicable reviewing agencies or authorities.

6. Indemnification. To the fullest extent under the law and at its sole and absolute cost, the Owner/Developer, and Owner/Developer’s successors, heirs, and assigns shall protect, defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City , indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against Indemnitee(s) brought pursuant to the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the federal Clean Water Act, the Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act or any other law, permit or regulation in order to attack, set aside, void, annul, or seek to impose liability on the City for granting the approval granted by this Resolution, including, without limitation, any alleged act or omission by Indemnitee(s) related to County of Orange SP 93109 and/or any related parking agreements, conditions, or regulations, which action is brought for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, specific performance, or for any monetary claims (including, but not limited to, fines, fees, penalties, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This provision shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Owner/Developer or Indemnitee(s). Moreover, this provision shall survive any expiration, termination, or revocation of this approval or related approvals.

7. Compliance with Building Codes. Tenant improvements shall be submitted for review, approved and permits issued, and shall comply with standards, regulations and requirements of current editions of the California Building Code, California Plumbing Code and California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, including any local amendments adopted by the City of Aliso Viejo.

8. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act. Tenant improvements shall be submitted for review, approved and permits issued, and shall comply with standards, regulations and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. At the discretion of the Building Official, the Applicant may be required to retain a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) to ensure compliance with applicable construction-related accessibility standards.

9. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy, all OCFA inspections shall be completed to the satisfaction of the OCFA inspector and be in substantial compliance with codes and standards applicable to the project and commensurate with the type of occupancy requested. Inspections shall be scheduled at least five days in advance by calling OCFA Inspection Scheduling at (714) 573-6150.

10. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Request to modify hours of operation shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director.
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11. Outdoor Activities Prohibited. Outdoor activity including training, storage of any merchandise, materials, or equipment outside the building shall be prohibited.

12. No Loitering. No loitering outside the tenant suite shall be allowed. Clients/guests shall remain inside while waiting for training/fitness sessions or to be picked up.

13. Amplified Entertainment. All amplified entertainment shall be confined indoors at all times. All amplified noise shall be set to a volume that cannot be heard outside the subject suite.

14. Noise. The use shall not generate noise that exceeds ambient noise levels established in AVMC Chapter 8.12. Doors shall remain closed during hours of operation. Furthermore, based on substantiated complaints or concerns, the Director may modify conditions relative to facility operations as deemed necessary.

15. Parking Spaces. All parking spaces onsite shall be made available for the parking of vehicles. If onsite parking is found to be inadequate, the Community Development Director may require, in his or her sole discretion, that the Applicant take action(s), including, without limitation, reduce operations or hours of operation at 6 Journey, Suite 100 so that the use will meet AVMC requirements and to ensure all necessary parking will be provided and maintained at all times.

16. Employee Offices. Offices shall be used for Swing Away Academy employees only.

Modifications to the use of the office space shall require the review and approval of the Community Development Department.

17. Six-Month Review. This conditional use permit shall be reviewed six (6) months from the date of approval. The Director shall review the use to determine compliance with conditions of approval.

18. Adverse Impacts. In the event of adverse impacts on the health, safety, welfare, or working environments of the neighborhood or general public, or receipt of substantiated complaints directly related to the Applicant’s operations, the Community Development Director shall investigate and, if significant adverse impacts directly related to the Applicant’s business are found to exist, the Director or Chief of Police shall have the discretion to bring this Permit back to consider additional improvements and protective measures, additional conditions, amended conditions, or permit revocation. Modifications may include but not be limited to the restriction of operations that may include but not be limited to hours of operation.

19. CPTED. The Project shall be subject to the requirements of Title 15 Zoning Code, Appendix A Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (“CPTED”). Based on the review and inspection of the Project, the Applicant shall make the required improvements and submit the necessary documentation showing compliance to the satisfaction of the City.
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20. Security Cameras. Security cameras shall be installed per the satisfaction of the Director. The security camera footage shall be kept for at least 30 days and available to the Orange County Sheriff Department (OCSD) within 24 hours if such usage is necessary.

21. Signs. Signs shall be reviewed separately and is not part of the approval of this Project. Prior to any sign installation, the Applicant shall submit a Sign Permit Application to the Community Development Department for approval and a permit shall be issued by the Building Official. All proposed signage for the building shall be submitted to the City and processed pursuant to AVMC 15.34 standards and/or any applicable master sign program affecting the property.

22. CEQA Recordation Fee. Within 48 hours of approval of the project, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a check payable to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) in order for the City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for the project.

If within the 48-hour period the applicant has not delivered the check, the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the environmental determination under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) could be significantly lengthened.
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PROJECT AND OPERATING DESCRIPTION ~ Swing Away Academy
Project Description
Swing Away Academy will be making minor changes to the location at 6 Journey Suite 100 in Aliso Viejo.

The square footage of the Suite is 10,182. Most of these changes are temporary to the building and will not be permanent. The building changes will include updates to the flooring. We will install turf flooring in the warehouse and rubber flooring in one of the rooms on the second floor. This flooring is removable. The rest of the flooring will be vinyl plank. We will also be installing netting throughout the warehouse to protect the walls and create retractable batting cages. There will also be sound deadening measures installed as needed. This would be achieved with mass loaded vinyl being installed as needed to the interior of the building. We have included a separate document with details on the sound deadening measures. We will also be raising the light fixtures in the warehouse closer to the top of the ceiling. There will be no permanent construction or walls removed. There will also be no changes to the outside of the building.

Operating Description
Swing Away will operate 7-days a week. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 3 pm to 9 pm. Saturday and Sunday hours will vary between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. We will be closed on most major holidays. The busiest hours of operation will be 5 pm to 8 pm on the weekdays, and weekends from 9 am to 1 pm. All services offered will be indoors. Services offered will include group lessons specializing in batting, pitching, catching, and conditioning. We will also offer private lessons from experts in baseball and softball. There will be batting cages that can be rented out by the hour.

There will also be a small retail store in the facility buying and selling baseball equipment such as bats, gloves and cleats. There will be no outdoor activities. All operations will take place indoors.

The employee shifts will be as follows: One employee and two trainers will be present from 3 pm to 9 pm. On the weekends there will be one to three employees working depending on the weekend schedule. There will also be a manager who will be handling the scheduling, employee relations, client concerns and monitoring the facility and equipment.

The demographics of Swing Away will be mostly between the ages of 7 and 17. The clients will be dropped off by adults or we will allow some of the adults to stay as needed. There will be a parent 285
lounge available to those parents that need to stay at the facility during lessons. We anticipate 10-15 athletes to be present during normal operation hours. During the busiest times we anticipate the maximum number of athletes present to be 25.

Required Findings

1. Consistency with General Plan
• The Zoning is BP-1 allows a Family/Children Recreation Center with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Therefore, this project is consistent with the General Plan

2. Consistency with Zoning Code
• The Zoning is BP-1 which allows a Family/Children Recreation Center with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Therefore, this project is consistent with the Zoning Code

3. Compliance with CEQA
• This project involves a CUP which will allow the use of a Family/Children Recreation Center and this project qualifies for the CEQA exemption since we are not modifying the building or making any modifications to the building exterior. This would fall under 15301 Existing Facilities exemption.

4. Surrounding Uses
• This project is located within a commercial complex that is surrounded by other commercial facilities. Therefore, the approval of this application will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity.
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Sound Deadening Measures

To assure comfortable training and learning environments, there are various means and methods that will be used to mitigate and minimize sound during training activities, such as:
• Multi-ply foam, 8mm rubber, and synthetic turf floor covering throughout the activity areas, wall-to-wall. This high density and multi -layer floor covering is beneficial and critical to simulating live surface play found in outdoor diamond-sports activities (i.e. baseball and softball). This floor cove ring doubles as an enormously large, (acoustical) sound absorbing and sound deadening component. Its sound absorbing properties are omnidirectional. Meaning sound that is direct or reflected from other surfaces are absorbed. • Sound acoustical panel wall treatment panels. T hese sound acoustic and sound absorbing panels will be installed in specific locations and will be of varying dimensions and quantities throughout.
• Banners and signage. The banners, primarily used for advertising and inspiration, will also serve in creating non-symmetric and sound absorption surfaces. These will vary in dimension s and shapes from small- to medium- to large-scale.
• Layout / design. High-action and high-repetition activities have been design in the layout to take place within Suite 100 and surrounded on three sides by interior walls that are only within Suite 100 and approximately seventy feet from the closest shared demising wall between suites. • Time of day / use. The sports training is youth focused which inherently is an activity that is outside of school activity. The industry and this business is in very large part from 5pm -9pm and on the weekends. This activity is significantly outside of the normal business hours of the adjacent tenants in this building.
• Existing interior gypsum drywall will be maintained. Materials and wall coverings that have high sound generation or reflectivity will not be used. Interior walls will be maintained to be a complete and free of holes which may otherwise allow sound to pass through the wall more easily.
• Existing exposed roofing / ceiling. The underside of roof of the building within the training center space is approximately 27-feet above the finished floor surface. Composed of low sound reflective material, wood, and its angles dissipate sound in its direction. • Mesh netting and wind divider screen. Approximately 9,500 sq / ft of mesh netting and 210 lf of wind divider screen are used to control ball reaction from pitching and batting activities.

This netting and divider screen are engineered to safely, quickly, and quietly absorb and dissipate the energy of a moving ball. This netting is installed in excess of two feet away from all interior and exterior walls to prevent all contact. The sound absorbing properties of this large surface area of netting and wind divider screen are unknown. • Equipment. Most modern era youth bats are now comprised of composite materials, and some are of two-piece construction; along with other bats comprised of various alloys. This 287
dramatically reduces vibration and impact on the athlete. A natural byproduct of this is a greatly reduced sound level upon impact with a ball. Various high -density, mass loaded vinyl mats are used as backstops. These are primarily used to aid in an athlete’s alignment training but efficiently double as acoustic panels.
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kimley -horn.com 1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714-939-1030 January 19, 2023
Ms. Joanna Garrett

SWING AWAY ACADEMY
6 Journey, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Subject: 6 Journey, Aliso Viejo – Swing Away Academy Parking Evaluation and Survey Dear Ms. Garrett:

Kimley-Horn conducted a parking evaluation and survey of the business park at 6 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, in support of Swing Away Academy’s Conditional Use Permit application . The purpose of the evaluation and survey was to determine actual parking demand and usage at the 6 Journey business park , and how the addition of the Swing Away Academy would impact parking.

ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRMENTS
The 17-suite business park is located at 6 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA . The business park is zoned as Business Park 1 (BP -1) with a Business Park/Professional Office land use designation. Aliso Viejo’s municipal code for BP -1 reads “…examples of permitted uses include research and development, limited service and retail commercial, offices, and community facilities.” ( Aliso Viejo Municipal Code, Chapter 15.18.010.b.5). Swing Away Academy is a considered a Public, Recreation and Assembly use that is conditionally permitted in BP -1 zoning (Aliso Viejo Municipal code, Table 15.18.020).

The Swing Away Academy is a family/children recreation use with batting cages. Per the city’s code, a parking ratio of 1 space per every 4 guests based on maximum capacity is required. Bus and drop -off parking is not req uired with the proposed use (Aliso Viejo Municipal code, Table 15.38.040). The anticipated average demand throughout the day will be 10-15 athletes/guests, with a maximum number of 25 athletes/guests present at any one time. Based on the peak guest attendance, a total of 7 parking spaces would be required (6.25 spaces rounded up). Swing Away Academy will generate less parking than the originally planned office use (general and professional). If the 10,182 square foot suite was occupied by an office use, the facility would require 34 parking spaces (33.94 spaces rounded up) (Aliso Viejo Municipal code, Table 15.38.040 ).

METHODOLOGY
Kimley-Horn s taff verified the number of parking spaces provided on -site through an in -person count.

Parking counts were recorded by Kimley -Horn staff on both the workday and weekend to capture representative parking usage. Counters noted vehicles that were parked for multiple hours. Counts were captured and recorded hourl y at the below times and dates:
• Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 5pm to 9pm
• Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 8am to 12pm
• Saturday, January 14, 2023 - 9am-3pm
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kimley -horn.com 1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714-939-1030

PARKING SUPPLY AND INVENTORY
The 6 Journey business park is 60,144 gross square feet with 203 total parking spaces within the property’s boundaries. There are 6 handicapped spaces available within the business park. Alley parking spots are not included in the 203 available spaces.

The attached parking summary was based on a “Health club ” use for Suite 100. Based on review of the Code, Kimley-Horn beli eves Swing Away Academy is best described as a family/children recreation use with batting cages under the Public, Recreation and Assembly use category . As a family /children recreation use with batting cages , Swing Away Academy requires 7 parking spaces in accordance with the current zoning code.

PARKING SURVEY
Observed parking demand was below the suppl ied 203 spaces . Parking occupancy varie d between

15.8% to 22.7% on weekdays. Weekend occupancy was lower, ranging between 10.9% and 15.3%.

The number of parking durations less than one hour were small, suggesting parking demand is largely driven by employees rather than business patrons during the workweek . Notably, the hourly turnover rate exceeded 70% on Saturday morning. This turnover was driven by the CrossFit gym and karate facility. Saturday afternoon turnover was similar to the weekday observations. See attached parking worksheets for hourly parking counts.

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(5pm-9pm)
Weekday
(8am-12pm)
Saturday
(9am-12pm)
Saturday
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Parking Inventory 203 spaces
Average Occupied Spaces 32 vehicles 46 vehicles 31 vehicles 22 vehicles Average Available Spaces 171 spaces 157 spaces 172 spaces 181 spaces Occupancy Rate 15.8% 22.7% 15.3% 10.9%
Turnover Rate (<1 hour onsite) 17.0% 36.5% 72.7% 32.7%

CONCULSION
Parking supply is significantly greater than parking demand at the 6 Journey business park on weekends and weekdays . The parking supply also meets the City’s zoning code requirements for the proposed use. Therefore, since existing parking supply is adequate to meet the needs of Swing Away Academy and other tenants of the business park, it is requested that the existing parking supply be considered adequate as pertains to the application for a Conditional Use permit .

Sincerely, Sincerely,
Pranesh Tarikere, P.E. Elizabeth Cobb
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kimley -horn.com 1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 700, Orange, CA 92868 714-939-1030 Attachments: Swing Away Academy - Parking Study Area Exhibit Parking Summary, December 5, 2022
Aliso Viejo Parking Study Worksheets
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Square Type of
Tenant Suite Footage Business Category
Parking Spaces/Sq. Ft.

Swing Away Academy, LLC 100 10,182 - 6.25
115 10,744 250 43.91
140 1,932 250 7.73
145 1,932 150 12.88
150 1,932
Family/children entertainment centers, batting cage
Office uses, general and professional
Office uses, general and
professional
Beauty, nail, tanning and similar salons
Office uses, outpatient medical uses
1 space/4 guests
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/150 Sq. Ft.
1 space/200 Sq. Ft
. 200 9.66
155 1,932 Beauty, nail, tanning and similar s alons 1 space /150 Sq. Ft. 150 12.88
160 3,432
Sports Training
Medical Devices
Social Media
Wellness Spa
Dent
al Office
Eyelash Salon
Safety Training Office uses, general and professional 250 13.728 165 3,396 Marketing Company Office uses, general and profes sio nal 250 13.58
170 4,519 250 18.08
200 4,728
Ticketing Systems
Medical Devices
Office uses, general and professional
Office uses, general and professional
250 18.91
240 2,128 Complex Parking Ratio Office uses, general and profes sio nal 250 8.52
250 1,125 Complex Parking Ratio Office uses, general and profes sio nal 250 4.50
260 1,125 Office uses, general and professional 250 4.50 270 1,117 300 3.72
300 2,504 150 16.69
325 5,008
Investments
Fingerprinting
Gym
Art Framing
Miscellaneous small-scale services
Health clubs (all floor area sizes)
Miscellaneous small-scale services
300 16.69
Cianna Medical
Katie Wagner Social Media
Platinum Medical Spa
Dr. Abello
In
finite Beauty
Premier Aquatics
MacKenzie Corp
Convergence
Siemens
Vacant
Vacant
Darcorp
Secure Li
ve Sca
n
Aliso Cross Fit
Partners Art &
Framing
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avika USA 375 2,408 Promotional Item Sales Office uses, general and profes sio nal
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
1 space/300 Sq. Ft.
1 space/150 Sq. Ft.
1 space/300 Sq. Ft.
1 space/250 Sq. Ft.
250 9.63
Total Square Feet of Complex 60,144 Total Required Parking Spaces 221.858 Total Parking Provided 203.00
Complex Parking Ratio = 60,144 Sq. Ft./203 parking spaces = 296.27 (300 sq. ft/parking space) Journey Business Park
6 Journey, Aliso Viejo
Parking Summary 12/5/22 by Terry Strom
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Parking Spaces
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Suite USFID Corr. Ext Total USF RSF Leased RSF LED
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Swing Away Academy
6 Journey, Suite 100
USE-2022-00011 – Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit City Council
April 5, 2023
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6 Journey – Building and Site Summary
Property Information
Total Building Square Footage 60,144
Square Footage of Suite 10,182
Existing Site Size 3 acres
Existing Conditions Two existing buildings and associated parking lot (Journey Business Park)
Zoning Designation Business Park-1 (BP-1)
General Plan Designation Business Park (BP)

PROJECT SITE
Adjacent Land Uses Zoning
North Medical Offices Professional Office (PO)
South City Hall Business Park 1 (BP-1)
East Gymnastics, Dance and Martial
Arts Training Centers
Business Park-1 (BP-1)
West Webb’s Distillery, Ice Rink Business Park-1 (BP-1) 316
Proposed Business Operations
Operation includes:
• One-on-one and group training for batting, catching, pitching and conditioning
• Occasional Birthday parties
• Limited retail sales of baseball equipment
• Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Weekends from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• By appointment only
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Site Plan
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Floor Plan
1st Floor 2nd Floor
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Journey Business Park
Parking
• Parking spaces required: 222
• Parking spaces currently onsite: 203 (9% deficit)
• AVMC Section 15.74.070 allows a reduction in the required number of parking spaces of up to 15% with approval of an exception permit
• Parking evaluation and survey conducted for the project site • Indicated that the parking demand was below the 203 parking spaces provided
• Peak average was 46 vehicles
• Project's hours of operation are primarily outside of the general office hours of adjacent tenants
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Staff Recommendation to City Council:

1.Open and conduct a public hearing;

2.Find that the request is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); and

3.Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit and Exception Permit to establish a batting cage facility with reduced parking by 19 spaces at 6 Journey, Suite 100 (USE- 2022-00011).
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City of Aliso Viejo

AGENDA ITEM
DATE: April 5, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: So Kim, Community Development Director
Rose Rivera, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL

ACTION PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV) FUNDS
Recommended Actions:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Declare the City Council finds the Third Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as the activity is not a project defined in Section 15378(b)(5) of the state CEQA Guidelines;

3. Approve and adopt the Third Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (“CDBG-CV”) funds (Attachment 1); and

4. Authorize the City Manager to submit the Third Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and to execute the HUD contract and authorize the City Manager to submit all related documents with the implementation of the Action Plan Substantial Amendment.

Fiscal Impact:

This agenda item would reallocate $115,000 of previously awarded CDBG-CV funding which is to be used to fund programs and/or projects that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the impacts of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). CDBG-CV funds must be used for activities that qualify as an eligible activity under CDBG.

Background:

First CDBG-CV Amendment
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act), was signed into law. Pursuant to the CARES Act, HUD allocated $129,348 322

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in CDBG-Coronavirus (“CDBG-CV”) funds to the City of Aliso Viejo to fund activities that prepare, prevent, or respond to local community impacts of the Coronavirus, specifically economic development efforts and public service providers. An amendment to the 2018- 2022 Consolidated Plan/2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was necessary to add CDBG-CV funded activities to receive funds. The City amended the 2020-2021 Action Plan and submitted the amendment to HUD on June 17, 2020.

Second CDBG-CV Amendment
On September 11, 2020, HUD announced an additional round of CDBG-CV funds and allocated the City $285,403 in CDBG-CV3 funds. With the previously allocated $129,348 in CDBG-CV1 funds, the City received a total of $414,751 in CDBG-CV funding. On July 21, 2021, the City Council approved a second amendment which allocated the additional CDBG-CV funding for business assistance grants and public services for lower-income City residents impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Discussion:

Third CDBG-CV Amendment
The City is now initiating a third amendment to its July 2021 CDBG-CV3-related Action Plan in order to reallocate $115,000 from the City’s business assistance grant program to public services and CDBG-CV program administration as shown in the table below.

CDBG-CV Funded Activities Current
Funding
Proposed
Funding
Business Assistance Grants $192,702 $77,702
Age Well Senior Services (Meals on Wheels) $0 $10,000
South County Outreach (Rent/Utility
Assistance)
$0 $100,000
CDBG-CV Administration $0 $5,000
The business assistance grant program was initiated to support local small businesses impacted by shut-downs, social distancing, and other related mandates due to Covid-19.

To publicize the program, staff advertised the program on the City’s social media sites, via email blasts and mailers. Over 400 flyers were mailed to local businesses. Despite staff’s efforts to advertise the program, very little response has been received. To date, a total of four applications have been received from local businesses. These applications are currently being processed and no grants have been awarded. Each business may receive a maximum of $10,000. Should all four applications be approved, a total of up to $40,000 of $192,702 would be rewarded. As part of HUD requirements, the City must expend at least 80% of all CDBG-CV funds by the third year of the grant agreement (August 2023) or risk having the unexpended funds being recaptured by HUD. Given the limited applications for the business assistance grant program, Staff is proposing $115,000 of the business assistance grant funding be reallocated for other eligible uses. 323

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Public service organizations that provide services to low- to moderate-income residents of Aliso Viejo have found that there are still residents who are recovering from the financial impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, more sensitive populations, including seniors and youth, continue to require their services. As such, Staff is proposing $100,000 of the business assistance grant funding be reallocated to South County Outreach to provide homeless prevention services for housing and utility assistance and access to food banks; and $10,000 be reallocated to Age Well Senior Services for their Meals on Wheels program to provide food to seniors in the community.

HUD allows grantees to allocate up to 20% of their CDBG-CV funding to be used for program administration. Currently, the City does not have any CDBG-CV funding programmed for grant administration. Staff is proposing to reallocate $5,000 (less than 1% of CDBG-CV allocation) of the business assistance grant funding for program administration to cover Staff time spent on advertising and reviewing applications for the business assistance grant program.

The intent of the proposed substantial amendment is to improve the expenditure rate of the CDBG-CV grant to meet the 80 percent expenditure deadline (August 2023). Per current program regulations, HUD will recapture unspent funds up to the 80 percent threshold come August. Regardless of the City’s ability to meet the 80 percent expenditure threshold, the City will have an additional three years to expend the balance of CDBG-CV funds.

Environmental:

Staff recommends the City Council find the proposed actions are not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). The actions are administrative activities of the City that involves report preparation to a federal agency on the potential use of CDBG-CV funds. The report itself does not authorize any development or changes to land use; thus, the project would not result in any direct or indirect changes to the environment, and, consequently, this action is not classified as a project under CEQA.

Public Notice:

In accordance with the waiver issued by HUD on April 9, 2020, a 5-day comment period was provided to residents and other interested parties to present input on the proposed amendments. A notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News and posted on the City’s website on March 30, 2023 announcing the comment period and the public hearing on April 5, 2023. No comments have been received in response.

City Attorney:

The City Attorney’s office reviewed this staff report.
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Attachments:

1. 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan

2. Presentation
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May 20, 2020

CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
1st CDBG-CV Amendment (Originally Approved June 17, 2020) 2nd CDBG-CV Amendment (Approved July 21, 2021)
3rd CDBG-CV Amendment (Draft March 21, 2023)

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Contents
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 7 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 8 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 15 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 19 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................ 17 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 25 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 26 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 30 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 31 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 32 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 33 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 35 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ............................................................................................................ 36 Program Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................. 38

Attachments
Attachment 1: Summary of Past Performance
Attachment 2: Public Notice and Summary of Public Comments Attachment 3: Map of CDBG Eligible Areas
Appendices
Appendix A: 2020-2024 Orange County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (Executive Summary) Certifications and SF-424
April 5, 2023 Substantial CDBG-CV Amendment
Attachment A: Public Notice
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2019-2020 Annual Action Plan was amended on June 17, 2020, to add CDBG CARES Act (CDBG- CV) funds; however, in August 2020, the City was informed by HUD that it had inadvertently approved the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan prior to approving the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment. HUD has requested that the City amend the 2020-2021 Action Plan in lieu of the 2019-2020 Action Plan Amendment July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
The Second Amended to the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to add CDBG-Coronavirus Round 3 funds.

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
A substantial amendment to reallocate CDBG-CV funds from business grants to public services and program administration.

Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the City of Aliso Viejo satisfies the requirements to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) of 1974 created the CDBG program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income.

Regulations governing the CDBG program require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons,
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or • Meet a community development need having a particular urgency (i.e., federally declared disaster)
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City is required to prepare a five-year strategic plan that identifies housing and community needs, prioritizes these needs, and develops a strategic plan to address priority needs. This document is called the Consolidated Plan. The City’s current Consolidated Plan covers the fiscal years of 2018-19 to 2022-23. On an annual basis, the City prepares an expenditure plan that identifies the specific activities the City will undertake with its annual CDBG allocation to meet the 328
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The City will receive $219,880 in CDBG funds for FY 2020-2021. A grant balance of $34,750 in prior year funds is also available for programming. Additionally, the City will receive $28,763 in CDBG funds relinquished by the County; however, HUD has yet to allocate these funds to the City.

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 requires recipients of HUD funds to administer housing and urban development programs in a manner that does not discriminate and to affirmatively further fair housing.

The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) is the policy document that identifies barriers to fair housing and outlines an action plan to overcome fair housing barriers. In May 2015, the County of Orange adopted an AI for jurisdictions operating under the Urban County CDBG program, which included the City of Aliso Viejo. The County and all Orange County CDBG grantee communities have prepared a new AI (OC-AI). The OC-AI is incorporated into the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan as Appendix A.

June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act), was signed into law. Pursuant to the CARES Act, HUD has allocated $129,348 in CDBG-Coronavirus (“CDBG-CV”) funds to the City of Aliso Viejo to fund activities that prepare, prevent, or respond to local community impacts of the Coronavirus. An amendment to the 2018 -2022 Consolidated Plan/20 19-2020 Annual Action Plan is necessary to add CDBG-CV funded activities to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. The 2019-2020 CDBG- CV Substantial Amendment was submitted to HUD on Jun 3, 20020. However, HUD inadvertently approved the City’s 2020 -2021 Action Plan before the CDBG -CV Substantial Amendment to the2019 -2020.

Consequently, HUD has requested that the City amend the 2020 -2021 Annual Action Plan to incorporate the CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment. HUD has also notified the City that a new comment period and public hearing are not required since City complied with all citizen participation requirements and the 2020-2021 amendment is a result of their oversight. Amendments to the 2020 -2021 Action Plan are consistent with the 2019-2020 Amendment, except for references to the Action Plan year.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CARES Act, HUD has allocated CDBG-Coronavirus “CDBG-CV) resources to the City of Aliso Viejo to fund activities that prevent, prepare for, or respond to local community impacts of the Coronavirus.

On September 11, 2020, HUD announced an additional round of CDBG-CV funds. The City of Aliso Viejo will receive $285,403 in CDBG-CV Round 3 (CDBG-CV3) funds, in addition to $129,348 in CDBG-CV Round 1 (CDBG-CV1) funds, for a total of $414,751 in CDBG-CV funds.

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
The City has initiated a substantial amendment to its July 2021 CDBG-CV3-related Action Plan to reallocate $115,000 from the City’s business assistance grant program to public services and CDBG-CV program administration.
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2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City’s Consolidated Plan identifies activities to be carried out with CDBG funding over five years and identifies five-year goals and outcomes. A summary of these five-year goals and outcomes is listed below:
• Public Infrastructure Improvements: 12,000 City residents will benefit from the installation or rehabilitation of CDBG-funded public infrastructure improvements. • P ublic Facility Improvements : 6,000 City residents will benefit from the installation or rehabilitation of CDBG-funded public facilities such as community centers, parks, and other public and private facilities.
• Si ngle -Family Housing Rehabilitation: rehabilitate 15 owner-occupied units with CDBG-funded program resources.
• H ome less Services: Presently, the City uses general fund resources to assist agencies that provide housing and services to homeless individuals and individuals at risk of homelessness. In future years, CDBG funds could be used to assist up to 75 individuals. • P ublic Services : Presently, the City supports a variety of social service programs that serve seniors, youths, victims of domestic violence, and other lower-income persons with City general funds. In future years, CDBG funds could be used to serve up to 750 lower-income individuals. • Fair Housing Services: HUD requires the City to eliminate impediments to fair housing choice.

The City will use CDBG funding to support fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services. An estimated 300 households will benefit from this CDBG-funded activity. • Program Administration: The City will provide resources to ensure oversight and coordination of the CDBG program.

June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
• Homelessness Prevention: Assist 400 individuals with CDBG-CV funding • Small Business Assistance: Assist 4 Businesses with CDBG-CV funding July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
• Homelessness Prevention: Assist 500 individuals with CDBG-CV funding • Small Business Assistance: Assist 15 Businesses with CDBG-CV funding

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
• Public Services: Assist 150 individuals with CDBG -CV funding (Senior Meals -on-Wheels and Rent/Utilities/Food assistance)
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3. Evaluation of past performance
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY 2019-20) is the second year of the City’s current Consolidated Plan cycle and is not yet complete. Attachment 1 summarizes accomplishments for FY 2018-19 – the first year of the current Consolidated Plan cycle.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Consistent with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents, local and regional organizations, and other stakeholders were encouraged to participate in the preparation of the City’s 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan. Opportunities for public input included the following:
• While the City will not fund social services during FY 2020-2021 with CDBG resources, the City participated in a meeting of regional social service providers during which staff provided information regarding Consolidated Plan priorities, current community needs, and future public service grant opportunities. Eleven potential sub-recipients attended the meeting. • The City participated in a Fair Housing Workshop, which provided residents with an opportunity to discuss fair housing issues and ways to advance fair housing opportunities for all county residents.
• A draft of the 2020-2021 Action Plan was available for a 30-day public comment period from April 20 to May 19, 2020.
• The City Council adopted the Annual Action Plan after considering public comments received during a hearing on May 20, 2020.
• In partnership with Orange County cities, four community meetings were held during January 2020 to provide County residents with an opportunity to discuss fair housing issues and learn about the OC-AI preparation process. Attachment 1 includes copies of notices, a summary of comments, and a summary of the OC-AI. The entire document is available for review on the City’s website www.avcity.org.

June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
• A 5-day public review and comment period to provide members of the public an opportunity to review the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.
• A City Council public hearing to provide an additional forum for public input regarding the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
• A 5-day public review and comment period to provide members of the public an opportunity to review the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.
• A City Council public hearing to provide an additional forum for public input regarding the proposed use of CDBG-CV funds.
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• A 5-day public review and comment period to provide members of the public an opportunity to review the proposed CDBG-CV amendment
• A City Council public hearing to provide an additional forum for public input regarding the proposed CDBG-CV amendment

5. Summary of public comments
See Attachment 2
June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them See Attachment 2
June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
See Attachment A for a summary of public comments.

7. Summary
The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that utilized data and public input to determine priority housing and community needs. The Action Plan is a component of the Consolidated Plan that acts as the annual expenditure plan for the use of CDBG funds to address identified priority needs. To address priority needs, the City of Aliso Viejo will utilize $254,630 in CDBG funds during FY 2020-2021 to carry out three eligible activities: public facility ADA improvements (third year of funding for the Aliso Viejo Ranch project), fair housing services, and program administration. 332
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HUD has notified the City it will receive $129,348 in CDBG- CV funds pursuant to the CARES Act. CDBG - Funds must be used to prevent, prepare, or respond to local impacts of the Coronavirus. CDBG -CV may not be used to pay costs if another source of financial assistance is available to pay these costs. For the City to receive and use CDBG -CV funds, the City must amend the current CDBG Annual Action Plan (FY 2020-2021) to describe how the funds will be allocated.

The City will allocate CDBG-CV funds to assist community -based nonprofit organizations to prepare, prevent, or respond to the impacts of COVID-19. Additionally, the City will use a portion of CDBG-CV funds to assist small businesses that have been impacted by social distancing and stay-at-home orders.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
On September 11, 2020, HUD announced an additional round of CDBG-CV funds. The City of Aliso Viejo will receive $285,403 in CDBG-CV3 funds, in addition to $129,348 in CDBG-CV1 funds, for a total of $414,751 in CDBG-CV funding. This amendment will allocate additional CDBG-CV funding for business assistance grants and public services for lower-income City residents impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
City of Aliso Viejo City of Aliso Viejo Planning Services Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative (optional)
The City’s Planning Services Department is primarily responsible for the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the administration of CDBG funds.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Mr. Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director
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1. Introduction
The consolidated planning process (i.e., Annual Action Plan process) requires that the City contact and consult with other public and private agencies when developing the plan. The plan itself must include a summary of the consultation process, including identification of the agencies that participated in the process. Below is a summary of the City’s efforts to coordinate interaction with other public and private agencies.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City of Aliso Viejo works closely with the County of Orange Housing Authority (OCHA), which assists renter households with HUD-funded housing assistance vouchers and certificates. As housing development opportunities evolve, City staff works closely with developers to explore and create housing opportunities for lower-income residents. It is important to note that Aliso Viejo is a master- planned community and is built-out. Limited opportunities exist to develop new housing units; however, during the past year, a 200-unit senior housing development was completed. The project provides affordable housing opportunities to 148 low-income and 50 very low-income senior households. There is no current plan to develop additional affordable housing units during FY 2020- 2021.

Through the annual City-funded Community Service grants allocation process, City staff can ascertain the types of services City residents require (e.g., senior services, youth services) and develop partnerships with local agencies to ensure the delivery of quality services. As indicated in the Consolidated Plan, the City will consider allocating CDBG funds to support public service grants in the latter half of the Consolidated Plan cycle.

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.

The Orange County Continuum of Care (OC-CoC) is the regional coordinator of the homeless housing and support services delivery system. The OC-CoC is responsible for conducting the biennial Point In Time Survey of the County’s homeless. The OC-CoC conducted the 2019 Point-In-Time Survey (PITS) in January 2019. The PITS identified one unsheltered homeless individual in the City.

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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Aliso Viejo does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding directly from HUD. [1] The leadership and coordination of Orange County’s CoC planning process is the shared responsibility of 211-OC and the County of Orange. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is used by the OC-CoC to collect client-level data and information regarding the provision of housing and services for homeless individuals and households at risk of homelessness. All aspects of HMIS administration are the responsibility of the OC-CoC.
[1. The cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana, plus the County of Orange, receive ESG funds directly from HUD and administer these funds within their respective jurisdictions.]

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities (see Table 2)
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Impediments to Fair Housing Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency provided data and information that helped identify the needs of households requiring fair housing services - also provided input regarding the City's strategy to address impediments to fair housing
2 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Regional Continuum of Care coordinator and HMIS administrator; also provided information regarding regional and City homeless populations and shelter resources 3 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Housing Authority What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
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consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Provided information regarding the number and type of households receiving rental assistance, and the number of households requesting housing assistance 4 Agency/Group/Organization Aliso Viejo
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Various City departments and City Council provided community-based data and information - also played a crucial role in identifying priorities and the allocation of CDBG funds
5 Agency/Group/Organization Family Assistance Ministries Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs – Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Helped identify the housing and service needs of persons at risk of becoming homeless and those already homeless
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency helped identify the needs of victims of domestic violence 7 Agency/Group/Organization Camino Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency helped identify the medical and dental needs of lower-income persons and households
8 Agency/Group/Organization Age Well Senior Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Helped identify the housing and service needs of persons at risk of becoming homeless and those already homeless
10 Agency/Group/Organization Council on Aging – Southern California Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency helped identify the needs of senior and frail elderly persons and households

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City had an open consultation process; no agency was prevented or excluded from participating.

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Continuum of Care Orange County 211 Helped the City analyze the needs of Aliso Viejo homeless. Includes regional 2019 Point-
In-Time Survey and 10-Year Plan to End
Homelessness (including Discharge Plan)
City of Aliso Viejo 2014-2021 Housing
Element
City of Aliso Viejo Provided housing priorities and program goals
City of Aliso Viejo 5 Year Strategic Plan Fiscal
Years 2015-2020
City of Aliso Viejo Multi-year capital improvement plan helped identify priority capital projects that may be
CDBG-eligible
5-Yr & 1-Yr PHA Plan Orange County Housing Authority Identified OCHA resources to address the housing needs of lower-income renter
householders in the City
Orange County Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing
Orange County and Orange County cities Countywide document identifies impediments to fair housing within
participating cities and outlines a plan to
address impediments
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative (optional)
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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

The City implemented the following efforts to obtain public input during the preparation of the Action Plan:

Social Service Provider Workshop: November 6, 2019, the City invited prospective social service providers to a meeting to discuss future CDBG grant opportunities and ways they can provide the City with direct input regarding social service gaps and priority needs.

Fair Housing Workshops: In partnership with other south Orange County cities, a community meeting was held on January 9, 2020, to provide residents an opportunity to discuss fair housing issues and ways to advance fair housing opportunities for all county residents. The meeting was one of four “Fair Housing Workshops” held throughout the County (see Appendix A).

Notices/Website: T he City published notices in a local newspaper of general circulation (Aliso Viejo News). The City also posted the draft Action Plan and OC-AI on its website for public review and comment. Hard copies were available during the required 30-day public comment period (see Attachment 2).

June 2020 C DBG -CV Amendment
Pursuant to waivers authorized by HUD to expedite the use of CDBG-CV funds, a notice was posted on the City’s website announcing the availability of the proposed amendment to the 2018 -2022 Consolidated Plan/20 20-2021 Annual Action Plan regarding the use of CDBG -CV funds (see Attachment A).

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
Pursuant to waivers authorized by HUD to expedite the use of CDBG-CV funds, a notice was posted on the City’s website announcing the availability of the proposed second amendment to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan/2020-2021 Annual Action Plan regarding the use of CDBG-CV funds (see Attachment A).

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
Pursuant to waivers authorized by HUD to expedite the use of CDBG-CV funds, a notice was posted on the City’s website announcing the availability of the proposed second amendment to the 2018 -2022 Consolidated Plan/2020-2021 Annual Action Plan regarding a substantial amendment to reallocate CDBG-CV funds (see Attachment A).
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June 2020 CDBG-C V Amendment
Public Hearing: The City Council held a hearing on June 17, 2020, to accept comments from the public regarding amendments to the City’s 2018 - 2022 Consolidated Plan/2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG-CV funds.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
Public Hearing: The City Council held a hearing on July 21, 2021, to accept comments from the public regarding second amendments to the City’s 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan/2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the use of CDBG-CV funds.

April 2023 CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment
Public Hearing: The City Council held a hearing on April 5, 2023, to accept comments from the public regarding a substantial amendment to the City’s 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan/2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to reallocate CDBG-CV funds.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
Comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Meeting Public Service
Agencies
11/6/19: A total of 11
agencies attended a
meeting to discuss
social service needs
and grant application
process
Agency reps
provided input
regarding the
needs of the
region’s homeless,
low and moderate-
income households
and other social
service needs
Not Applicable Not Applicable
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broad community
1/9/20: South County
region OC-AI public
input meeting
See Appendix A for
a summary of
public comments
Not Applicable Not Applicable
3 Newspaper Ad Non-
targeted/broad
community
30-day public
comment period and
public hearing notice
See Attachment 2 See Attachment 2 Not Applicable
4 Public Hearing Non-
targeted/broad
community
5/20/20: Public
hearing to approve
the 2020-2021 Action
Plan, OC-AI, and to
authorize submission
of the Action Plan to
HUD
None Not Applicable Not Applicable
5 Internet Posting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public notice of 5-day
public comment
period and public
hearing
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments
NA www.avcity.org
6 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
6/17/20 City Council
public hearing
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments
NA www.avcity.org
7 Internet Posting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Public notice of 5-day
public comment
period and public
hearing
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments
NA www.avcity.org
8 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
7/21/21 City Council
public hearing
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments
NA NA
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Non-
targeted/broad
community
5-day public
comment period and
public hearing notice
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments
TBD www.avcity.org
10 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
4/5/23 City Council
public hearing
See Attachment A
for a summary of
public comments

TBD TBD
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
HUD has notified the City it will receive $219,880 in CDBG funds for FY 2020-2021. An additional $34,750 in prior year funds is also available. The City will use CDBG funds for public facility improvements, public services (fair housing services), and administrative costs. The table below provides a summary of anticipated resources that will be available during FY 2020-2021. The City is also waiting for HUD to transfer approximately $28,700 in CDBG funds allocated to the City in 2017. Presently, these funds are in the County of Orange CDBG program line of credit. A specific date for this transfer is yet to be determined.

In addition to CDBG funding, housing voucher/certificate resources (via OCHA) and “Community Grants” (i.e., social service grants from the City’s General Fund) may be available to carry out activities that support the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Due to past housing development activity, the City has collected significant In-lieu Affordable Housing Fee resources; however, these resources are committed to projects.

June 2020 CDBG-CV Amendment
On April 2, 2020, HUD notified the City it would receive $129,348 in CDBG-CV funds pursuant to the CARES Act.

July 2021 CDBG-CV3 Amendment
On September 11, 2020, HUD notified the City it would receive $285,403 in CDBG-CV3 funds under the CARES Act. Combined with CDBG-CV1 funds, HUD has allocated the City of Aliso Viejo $414,751 in CARES Act funds to help prevent, prepare for, or respond to local impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan $
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public
-
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services $219,880 $0 $34,750 $254,630 400,000
Annual CDBG
allocation
CDBG-CV public
-
federal
Other
414,751 0 0 414,751 0
CDBG-CV funds to
be used to prevent,
prepare for, and
respond to the
Coronavirus
($129,348 in CV1
plus $285,403 in
CV3 funds)
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City has identified other resources that will be available to carry out activities that address the goals of the Consolidated Plan:
• OCHA reports that as of November 2019, 78 Aliso Viejo households received rental assistance. The City anticipates that a similar number of households will be assisted annually during FY 2020-2021. • On an annual basis, the City allocates General Fund resources to support a variety of social service programs in the community. Funded services include homelessness prevention and interim housing for homeless families with children, and services for victims of domestic violence and the disabled. The City allocates approximately $25,000 per year for these social services. 347
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21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) • Prior condo conversions and new housing development activities have generated affordable housing resources. These activities have generated approximately $2.5 million in Affordable Housing In-lieu fees; however, all funds are committed for the development of affordable housing units or to preserve existing housing affordability.

CDBG does not require matching funds.
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22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Aliso Viejo is a nearly built-out city with limited remaining vacant land. The City’s Housing Element identifies vacant and underutilized sites that may be suitable for housing development - one of the sites is developed (i.e., Vantis Apartments). The Housing Element also identifies two parcels that are zoned for business park development but are suitable for high-density Mixed-Use residential. With the adoption of the City’s Housing Element, these two sites were rezoned and subsequently have been developed (i.e., Vintage Aliso and Liberty at Aliso). An additional location (The Commons) is zoned currently zoned for housing. The project is in the early predevelopment stages; however, no development is contemplated for at least two years
Discussion
The City will receive $219,880 in CDBG funds from HUD for FY 2020-2021. The City will also carry forward $34,750 in prior year funds to undertake activities in FY 2020-2021. With respect to other resources, the City will continue to support OCHA’s efforts to secure new rental assistance resources.

For the foreseeable future, the City will continue to support social service programs serving City residents with Community Grants. Resources to help develop new housing are limited. Finally, as outlined above, an inventory of vacant and underutilized land suitable for housing development has been prepared, but no projects are slated for construction during FY 2020-2021. 349
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23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Public Facility
Improvements
2020 2021 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Public Improvements CDBG:
$207,230
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 3,392
Persons Assisted
2 Fair Housing
Services
2020 2021 Public Services Citywide Public Services CDBG:
$3,500
Other: 60 Other
3 Program
Administration
2020 2021 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG:
$43,900

CDBG-CV3:
$5,000
Other: 1 Other

Other: 1 Other
4 Public Services 2020 2023 Public
Services
Citywide Public Services CDBG-CV1:
$79,348

CDBG-CV3:
$142,702

CDBG-CV3:
$252,702
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 500 650
Persons Assisted
5 Economic
Development
2020 2023 Economic
Development
Citywide Economic
Development
CDBG-CV1:
$50,000

CDBG-CV3:
$142,702
$27,702
Businesses: 15 Businesses
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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1 Goal Name Public Facility Improvements
Goal Description ADA improvements
2 Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Goal Description Fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services 3 Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Description CDBG program oversight and coordination 4 Goal Name Public Services
Goal Description CDBG-CV funded services to assist lower-income residents impacted by the Coronavirus 5 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal Description Financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Table 7 – Goal Descriptions
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b)
The City is not a HOME program participating jurisdiction.

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25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
For FY 2020-2021, the City is allocating CDBG funding for the activities listed in Table 8.

Projects
# Project Name
1 ADA Improvements: Aliso Viejo Ranch – Year 3
2 Fair Housing Foundation
3 CDBG Program Administration
4 CDBG-CV Public Services
5 CDBG-CV Economic Development
6 CDBG-CV Administration
Table 8 - Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
FY 2020-2021 is the third year the City will administer CDBG funds on its own. As a Metropolitan City in the CDBG Urban County Program, the City had worked with Orange County staff to implement several Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related projects, including preliminary design work for ADA- compliant upgrades at the Aliso Viejo Ranch. ADA improvements will ensure that individuals with disabilities will be able to utilize this unique public facility. Fair housing services will provide residents, landlords, and property managers with information and knowledge regarding fair housing laws with the goal of eliminating discriminatory housing practices. This program will benefit all Aliso Viejo residents, including protected classes such as individuals with disabilities and families with children.

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Project Summary Information
Table 9 – Project Summary
1 Project Name ADA Improvements: Aliso Viejo Ranch – Year 3 Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Facility Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $207,230
Description 3rd year of CDBG funding for upgrades to a public facility to comply with ADA regulations Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
An estimated 3,390 Aliso Viejo residents with disabilities Location Description 100 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo, CA
Planned Activities Replace non-ADA compliant improvements to the Aliso Viejo Ranch facility, including ADA upgrades to existing pathways & walkways; construction of ADA-compliant restrooms; installation of ADA-compliant parking stalls & related parking lot striping & signs 2 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $3,500
Description Fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services to reduce and eliminate impediments to the fair access of housing opportunities
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Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
60 households (80 individuals)
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services, including landlord, tenant, and property management fair housing training
3 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $43,900
Description CDBG program oversight and coordination
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Not applicable
Location Description City Hall: 12 Journey, Suite 100 Aliso Viejo, CA Planned Activities CDBG program administration, including preparation of required applications and reports 4 Project Name CDBG-CV Public Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
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28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) Funding CDBG-CV: $222,050 $332,050
Description CDBG-CV funded services to assist lower-income residents impacted by the Coronavirus Target Date 06/30/2023 09/01/2023
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Assistance for 500 650 individuals with CDBG-CV funds with housing assistance and case management
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
Social services, such as childcare, food, housing, and utility assistance, for lower-income residents impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic ($79,348 in CV1 plus $142,702 in CV3 funds and $110,000 reallocated from Business Grants via 4/5/23 substantial amendment) 5 Project Name CDBG-CV Economic Development
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Economic Development
Funding CDBG-CV: $192,702 $77,702
Description Financial assistance to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 Target Date 06/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
15 businesses
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
Grants to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19 mandated shut-downs, social distancing, and other related mandates ($50,000 in CV1 plus $142,701 in CV3 funds and reduced by $115,000 via 4/5/23 substantial amendment)
6 Project Name CDBG-CV Administration
Target Area Citywide
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Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG-CV: $5,000
Description CDBG-CV program oversight and coordination
Target Date 9/01/2026
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Not applicable
Location Description City Hall: 12 Journey, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA Planned Activities CDBG-CV program administration, including preparation of required reports and oversight of sub- recipients

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30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) 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 All activities slated for CDBG-funding during FY 2020-2021 are available on a citywide basis. These activities include ADA-related improvements to the Aliso Viejo Ranch, fair housing services, and program administration. Some future year activities may be limited to income-eligible program beneficiaries, or to specific areas of the City (i.e., Block Groups) where a significant percentage of residents meet HUD’s program income limits. On February 14, 2019, HUD published and provided updated Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data. Attachment 3 is a map of the City’s current CDBG Eligible Areas.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG census tracts 0
Citywide 100
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Since the City’s primary intent is to serve lower-income households regardless of where they live in the City, CDBG funding is primarily distributed on a citywide basis.

Discussion
As indicated above, CDBG funds are focused on programs that serve lower-income residents regardless of where they live in the City.
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31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City's only HUD funding resource is CDBG. HUD regulations limit the use of CDBG funding to specific types of housing activities (i.e., acquisition and rehabilitation). As outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City will consider implementing a home improvement program in the latter part of the Consolidated Plan cycle; therefore, in FY 2020-2021, no housing activities will be undertaken.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion
For FY 2020-2021, the City will not use CDBG funds for housing activities; however, it will continue to support local service providers with general funds for homelessness prevention, interim housing, and other supportive services. The City will continue to support OCHA’s implementation of the federal rental assistance voucher and certificate program. An estimated 75 Aliso Viejo households will benefit from this program.
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32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City 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
The City does not own or manage public housing.
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33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
As outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City’s homeless strategy emphasizes preventing homelessness. According to HUD’s Strategies for Preventing Homelessness, “Homelessness prevention is an essential element of any effort to end homelessness either locally or nationwide.” This HUD report indicates it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed in place.

The City will not utilize CDBG funds during FY 2020-2021 to support any homeless services; however, the City will continue to support local agencies with General Fund resources that provide a variety of services for lower-income households. These services include food banks, parent-student empowerment programs, and housing and services for victims of domestic violence. These safety net programs may help households maintain their current housing situation and avoid homelessness.

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 Aliso Viejo does not directly fund homeless outreach services; however, the City does support agencies that work directly with both sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations.

Agencies such as Family Assistance Ministries conduct extensive outreach and vulnerability assessments throughout Aliso Viejo and neighboring communities. Other agencies conduct similar outreach and assessment services for specific homeless populations, such as victims of domestic violence. If funding is available, the City will fund these activities with General Fund resources during FY 2020-2021.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will not allocate FY 2020-2021 CDBG funding to support emergency and transitional housing services; however, as previously outlined, the City partners with nonprofit service providers that offer emergency and interim (i.e., transitional) housing. If funding is available, the City will support these agencies with General Fund resources during FY 2020-2021.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
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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.

It is the City’s strategy to help a household at risk of becoming homeless to stay housed. The City will participate in regional homeless planning efforts, including the OC-CoC’s Discharge Plan, which aims to prevent individuals from leaving institutions, hospitals, etc., from becoming homeless. OCHA reports that as in November 2017, 13 households receiving federal rental assistance were homeless at the time they entered the program.

Discussion
The City’s homeless strategy is to prevent homelessness and to support local service providers’ efforts to assist regional and local homeless populations. For FY 2020-2021, the City will not allocate CDBG resources for homeless services; however, City General Funds will be used to support local agencies that provide homelessness prevention, housing, and supportive services. The lack of CDBG funding in 2020- 2021 does not preclude using CDBG in future years.

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35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

Barriers to affordable housing and actions to overcome the obstacles are listed in the City’s Housing Element and are reflected in the City’s Consolidated Plan.

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
Notwithstanding the limitation of available land for development, Chapter 15.58 of the City’s Zoning Code, entitled, “Affordable Housing Incentives,” establishes the City’s plan to address barriers to affordable housing development. The purpose of the chapter is to, “… provide incentives for the production of housing for very low, lower, and moderate-income, or senior households in accordance with California Government Code.” Provisions outlined in the Zoning Code are intended to facilitate the development of affordable housing and to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the City’s Housing Element. Incentives for the production of housing delineated in the Housing Element include the following:
• A density bonus with the possibility of additional waivers or modifications to development standards provided the waiver/modification does not adversely impact health, safety, or the physical environment.
• An additional density bonus is possible for a residential development project that includes affordable housing.
• A reduction in development standards (e.g., coverage, setback, zero lot line and/or reduced parcel sizes, and/or parking requirements).
• Approval of mixed-use zoning for housing projects if the nonresidential land uses will reduce the cost of the housing project.
• Other regulatory incentives or concessions that are proposed by the applicant or the City that will result in identifiable cost reductions.
• Direct financial incentives such as providing publicly owned land, fee waivers, or the waiver of dedication requirements.

There is no local tax that may act as a barrier to affordable housing.

Discussion:

The City’s Housing Element outlines a comprehensive plan to address barriers to affordable housing - the Consolidated Plan mirrors this plan. While incentives are available to developers, there are no housing projects slated for construction during FY 2020-2021 that will take advantage of these incentives.
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Introduction:

Outlined below are the actions the City will implement during FY 2020-2021 to address the sub- strategies of the Consolidated Plan.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs During FY 2020-2021, the City will encourage and support OCHA’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for senior and low-income households. CDBG-funded public facility improvements to be undertaken during the year will provide barrier-free access to public facilities for individuals with disabilities and mobility limitations. Finally, fair housing services will help ensure all households have access to safe and decent housing that they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income, or other characteristics protected by laws.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing As previously outlined, the City will not utilize CDBG funds to support housing activities during FY 2020- 2021. The City will continue to support OCHA’s administration of HUD’s voucher and certificate rental assistance program. Additionally, the City will monitor properties and housing units that are subject to covenants to preserve affordability.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Most of the City’s housing stock was constructed after 1980; nonetheless, the City will continue to make information available to community residents regarding the health impacts of lead-based hazards, especially for young children.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 4.6% of the City’s population is living below the poverty level, including 3.4% of children under the age of 18 and 6.1% of seniors (age 65 and older). The City will support several activities that aim to reduce the number of households living in poverty:
• Fair housing services will help ensure lower-income residents, and “protected class” households have access to housing in a fair, nondiscriminatory manner. • OCHA’s administration of rental assistance programs for very low-income renters. • Social service programs that provide free or reduced-cost services to lower-income households. • Social service programs that assist households at risk of becoming homeless and those that are homeless.
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The City has initiated efforts to build an institutional structure that will help identify and access resources to improve and serve the community. The City solicited the input of local service providers by co-hosting a workshop with neighboring CDBG grantees to discuss community and regional needs and future funding opportunities. Through the League of Orange County Cities and the City Managers’ Association, the City is taking steps to find a long-term solution for the region’s homeless issues. The City will continue to assist OCHA to implement its Five-year Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan for the provision of rental assistance vouchers and certificates. The City will also join other CDBG grantee communities to explore and participate in regional planning and program initiatives.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Aliso Viejo does not operate public housing. OCHA provides rental assistance in the community. Federal legislation requires that the Housing Authority prepare five-year and one-year plans that highlight its mission, goals, and objectives as it relates to public and assisted housing programs. The City will review the Authority’s plans and will provide OCHA the opportunity to review and consult with the City regarding its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The goal of this cross- consultation is to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.

As stated above, Aliso Viejo has developed positive working relationships with several local nonprofits.

As the City explores expanding its CDBG program to provide public service grant funding, it will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote the efficient and effective use of limited public resources.

Discussion:

One HUD-required strategy not discussed above is the City’s action to affirmatively further fair housing.

The City is a participant in the preparation of a new five-year county-wide AI (the OC-IA). A summary of the OC-AI, including the action steps the City will take during FY 2020-2021, is provided as Appendix 1. 364

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38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) May 20, 2020 (Amended 07/21/2021) (Substantial Amendment 4/5/23) Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

Each HUD program that is covered by the Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain program- specific requirements. Below are the requirements for the CDBG program as prescribed by the Annual Action Plan template.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years
covered that include this Annual Action Plan.

100.00%
Discussion:

The City will meet the overall 70% benefit low- and moderate-income requirement of the CDBG program during the three years of Program Years 2020, 2021, and 2023.

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Community Development Block Grant –
Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds
Third Amendment to FY2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
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CARES Act: CDBG-CV
• CARES Act (2020) appropriated $5 billion in CDBG funds to assist “America’s low-income families and vulnerable citizens” • CDBG-CV funds must be used to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to” the impacts of COVID-19
• City allocated $129,348 in 2020 and $285,403 for a total of $414,751 in CDBG-CV funding
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Previous Amendments
• First CDBG-CV Amendment
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) awarded the City $129,348 in CDBG-CV funds
• Amendment to the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to allocate the CDBG-CV funds to a small business loan program and public services
• Second CDBG-CV Amendment
• Additional round of CDBG-CV funds allocated the City $285,403 • Second amendment allocated the additional CDBG-CV funding for business assistance grants and public services
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Amendment to CDBG-CV Funding Summary
CDBG-CV Funded Activities Current
Funding
Proposed
Funding
Business Assistance Grants $192,702 $77,702
Age Well Senior Services (Meals on
Wheels)
$0 $10,000
South County Outreach (Rent/Utility
Assistance)
$0 $100,000
CDBG-CV Administration $0 $5,000
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Staff Recommendation to City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

3. Approve and adopt the Third Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (“CDBG- CV”) funds; and

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