Approved by the Housing & Community Development Commission May 15, 2024
CITY OF ANAHEIM
Annual Action Plan
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
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For CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Programs
Housing & Community Development Department
201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 1003
Anaheim, CA 92805
CITY OF ANAHEIM
2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Executive Summary (AP-05) .....................................................................................................1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05) .....................................................................................5 Consultation (AP-10) .................................................................................................................6 Citizen Participation (AP-12) ..................................................................................................10 Expected Resources (AP-15) ...................................................................................................13 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) ....................................................................................17 Projects (AP-35).......................................................................................................................25 Project Summary (AP-38)........................................................................................................28 Geographic Distribution (AP-50) ............................................................................................45 Affordable Housing (AP-55) ...................................................................................................46 Public Housing (AP-60) ...........................................................................................................48 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) ..........................................................50 HOPWA Goals (AP-70) ..........................................................................................................54 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75) .................................................................................55 Other Actions (AP-85) .............................................................................................................57 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90) ................................................................................60
APPENDIX
A. Certifications
B. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for CDBG Program C. Assurances – Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) for CDBG Program D. Assurances – Construction Programs (SF 424D) for CDBG Program E. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for HOME Program F. Assurances – Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) for HOME Program G. Assurances – Construction Programs (SF 424D) for HOME Program H. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for HOPWA Program I. Assurances – Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) for HOPWA Program J. Assurances – Construction Programs (SF 424D) for HOPWA Program K. Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for ESG Program L. Assurances – Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B) for ESG Program M. Assurances – Construction Programs (SF 424D) for ESG Program N. Public Notices
O. Public Comments
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1 Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
Each year, the City of Anaheim (City) submits an Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in orde r to a pply to receive federal grant funds which include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA).
The 2024/25 Annual Action Plan is the fifth and final year of the City’s Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for Fiscal Years 2020-2024 as ratified by the Anaheim City Council and approved by HUD. The Consolidated Plan is a process conducted every five years by cities receiving these federal funds. The Consolidated Plan process serves as a framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus federal funds to help low and moderate-income persons. The process includes the City of Anaheim’s assessment of affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, so that the City Council and Anaheim community could make data-driven, place-based investment decisions for the federal funding it is to receive during the five-year planning period.
The City of Anaheim’s 2024/25 Action Plan outlines a li st of specific projects for funding with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds.
➢ CDBG Program - $4,122,426: The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is the development of viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities primarily focused on low- and moderate-income person and neighborhoods.
➢ HOME Program - $1,314,088: The primary objective of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) program is to create safe, decent, affordable living environments for low and moderate-income persons. HOME funds can be used to finance a wide variety of affordable housing activities that generally fall into four categories:
• Acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of rental housing • Assistance to home buyers
• Rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing
• Tenant-based rental assistance
➢ ESG Program - $376,975: The primary objective of the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is to provide a variety of activities to address homelessness as authorized under the federal Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid
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2 Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 and State program requirements. The ESG program provides grant funding to:
• Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street. • Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families.
• Help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families. And,
• Prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless.
➢ HOPWA Program - $3,608,623: The primary objective of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program is to help address housing needs of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has established three predetermined objectives and outcomes designed to capture the range of community impacts that occur as a result of CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA-funded programs. Each activity or program that is funded with these four federal funding sources that the City of Anaheim receives, must fall under one of three objectives and one of three outcomes. The framework of selecting these objectives and outcomes is known as HUD’s CPD Outcome Performance Measurement System. The following are the objectives and outcomes to choose from:
OBJECTIVES:
Creating Suitable Living Environments relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment, from physical problems with their environment to social issues.
Providing Decent Housing covers the wide range of housing activities where the purpose is to meet individual family or community housing needs.
Creating Economic Opportunities applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.
OUTCOMES:
Availability/Accessibility applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate- income people, including persons with disabilities.
Affordability applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low - and moderate-income people and is appropriate to use whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household.
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3 Sustainability applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate-income or by removing/eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods.
Evaluation of past performance
HUD requires that grantees provide an evaluation of past performance. Since FY 2023/24 is still in progress, the City of Anaheim will evaluate performance outputs and outcomes for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2023/24 before September 30, 2024. Through the annual monitoring of CDBG and HOME sub-recipients, contractors,
community-based organizations/developers, the City ensures federal compliance of CDBG and HOME, as well as
reporting on outcomes of activities and programs.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process As a condition to receiving federal funds, the City of Anaheim must engage stakeholders and the public regarding the community’s needs in the areas of community development and housing. To guide in this effort, the City has adopted a Citizen Participation P lan which outlines the citizen
participation and consultation efforts necessary for the development of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consol
idated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action P lan through surveys,
community meetings a
nd/or public hearings. Efforts were made to e ncourage participation by low- a
nd moderate-income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predomina ntly low- and moderate- income neighborhoods.
Efforts were made to
encourage the participation of minorities and non- English speaking
persons, as well as pe rsons with disa bilities. The consultation process included representatives of
the Continuum of Care, Anaheim Housing Authority, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.
The draft 2024/25 Annual Action Plan (AAP) was available for public comment for over 45 days (April 1 – May 15, 2024). A publi
c hearing was held on March 6, 2024, to solicit input on community needs before developing the draft AAP. On May 15, 2024, another public hearing was held to provide residents and
interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan before adoption and submittal to HUD
.
Summary of public comments
See Appendix “O” Public Comments for a record of all public comments made during the citizen participation process during the development of the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
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4 All comments, when made, are accepted in the planning process of the Annual Action Plan.
Summary
The Anaheim Consolidated Plan identifies the top funding priorities over the five -year period of the Plan. These priorities were established through a Community Needs Assessment, housing market analysis, feedback from public meetings, community surveys an d, consultation with stakeholders. Funding these priorities supports HUD’s principal goals and objectives. These goals are meant to provide availability, sustainability, and affordability for low - and moderate-income residents of the City of Anaheim. Anaheim’s top seven priorities for federally funded HUD projects include:
Increase Housing Opportunities - Increase and preserve affordable rental and homeowner housing.
Provide Housing for Persons with Special Needs - Provide safe, affordable housing opportunities for persons with special needs including accessibility.
Homeless Prevention - Provide appropriate housing solutions to those at risk of homelessness.
Increase Access to Public Services –Improve and expand public facilities in low-income neighborhoods.
Enhance Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Support the development of infrastructure and improvement of public facilities in the City’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
Increase Availability of Suitable Housing - Improve access to affordable and stable housing.
Fair Housing - Provide Fair Housing programs
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6 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
Introduction
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 Anaheim’s development of its five -year Consolidated Plan (2020/2021 - 2024/2025) involved extensive consultation with various stakeholders to identify key housing and social service issues, gaps in services, and potential recommendations. As a means of gaining input from housing, homeless, and social service providers, the City conducted a consultation workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to facilitate discussions on housing and social service issues, identify gaps in services, and brainstorm potential recommendations. Additionally, the workshop aimed to foster dialogue among agencies and departments to enhance collaboration and information sharing.
In addition to agencies and departments participating in the workshop, the City contacted additional stakeholders as necessary to gain comprehensive information on the community's needs.
This included reaching out to entities such as the Orange County Heal th Agency and the Orange County Housing Authority to ensure a thorough understanding of the housing and social service landscape in Anaheim.
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 City of Anaheim is engaged in the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), which plays a vital role in addressing homelessness across the region. By participating in the CoC, the City is joining forces with various stakeholders from County departments, l ocal governments, service providers, community groups, and individuals with vast experience to develop and implement effective strategies to combat homelessness. By bringing together expertise, resources, and perspectives from across the community, the CoC can better identify needs, leverage available resources, and implement solutions that have a meaningful impact on reducing homelessness and supporting those in need.
The Continuum of Care program is designed to:
1. Promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness through Regional Coordination and collaboration.
2. Advocate for funding and resources to end homelessness and provide funding for proven efforts by nonprofit providers, States, and local governments to quickly rehouse people experiencing homelessness while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness.
3. Promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families.
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7 4. Promote the implementation of best practices and evidence -based approaches to homeless programming and services.
By partnering with organizations like Mercy House, Interval House, Illumination Foundation, 211 Orange County, and Pathways for Hope, the City of Anaheim is leveraging resources and expertise to maximize the impact of homeless services in Anaheim. This reflects the commitment of the City to addressing a critical need within the community.
Additionally, the City is currently in the construction phase of a 100% affordable family housing development named Miraflores located at 1445 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 in District 4. This project will consist of 86 Low – to – Moderate-affordable units with 8 of the 86 units restricted to Project Based Voucher holder households. Eleven of the 86 units will be HOME- restricted and will be made available to homeless families.
Coordinating with the Continuum of Care is also crucial for ensuring that the individuals who stand to benefit most from housing opportunities such as this are identified and prioritized appropriately. Efforts like these not only provide shelter and stabil ity for those in need but also contribute to the broader goal of creating more inclusive and equitable communities. The Miraflores housing project is anticipated to be completed in June 2024.
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 Anaheim participates in the Orange County ESG Collaborative, which includes Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and the County of Orange. The Collaborative works very closely with the Continuum of Care. To ensure funds are leveraged to create m aximum impact, the Orange County ESG Collaborative has developed aligned values and priorities and makes ESG funding decisions.
The County of Orange CoC has appointed the City to the CoC Board to represent local ESG grantees. The purpose of this appointment is to prevent duplicate efforts by local ESG grantees.
This ensures ESG allocations address homeless-related needs at a regional and local level. The City provides feedback to the CoC to develop eligibility criteria, performance standards , and overall continuum policies and procedures.
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
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10 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Anaheim adhered to HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Engaging citizens in the planning process is crucial for ensuring that the resulting documents accurat ely reflect the needs and priorities of the community. Here's a summary of the activities undertaken by the City to encourage citizen participation:
Housing and Community Development Needs Survey
To evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs, the City utilized an online Needs Survey in which respondents were asked to rank the level of need for a particular service, capital improvement, and public benefit. A total of 194 residents completed the Needs Survey.
Public Input Meetings
Three Public Input Meetings were held on December 2, 3, and 4, 2019. Citizens were invited to provide input on community needs. Many comments were made including the need for improved infrastructure and public facilities, affordable housing, homelessness, and community services.
Full transcripts of the Public Input Meeting s are available in the 2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Appendix.
FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation
The citizen participation plan implemented by the City of Anaheim for its federal CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs demonstrates a strong commitment to engaging residents in the planning and implementation process. Here are the key highlights of the plan:
1. Encouragement of Citizen Participation : All citizens of Anaheim are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan.
This inclusive approach ensures that the voices of all community members, including those from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are heard and co nsidered in the decision - making process.
2. Regular Contact with CDBG , ESG, and HOPWA -Funded Organizations :
Organizations receiving direct CDBG, ESG, or HOPWA funding maintain regular contact with City staff. This ongoing communication facilitates collaboration and ensures that funded programs align with the goals and priorities outlined in the Annual Action Plan.
3. Consultation with Other Organizations: Other organizations are consulted as needed or are present at various public hearings held by the City. This ensures that a broad spectrum of community stakeholders, beyond direct City-funded organizations, have the opportunity to contribute their input and perspectives to the planning process.
4. Notice of Public Hearings: A Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to each hearing to provide residents with adequate notice. This ensures transparency and allows residents to plan and participate in the hearings effectively.
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11 5. Public Comment Period : A draft of the Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for 45 days (April 1 – May 15, 2024), allowing residents ample time to review the plan and provide feedback. This extended comment period demonstrates a commitment to soliciting and considering public input before finalizing the plan.
6. Public Hearings: Three public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. These hearings provide citizens with multiple opportunities to engage with the planning process, offer feedback on draft plans, and raise any concerns or questions they may have. This ensures that elected representatives hear directly from the community before making decisions on the Plan.
Overall, the citizen participation plan implemented by the City of Anaheim reflects a robust and inclusive approach to community engagement in the CDBG planning process, promoting transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs and priorities of residents.
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13 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Anaheim has a comprehensive strategy in place to leverage various funding sources and partnerships to address community development and affordable housing needs within the community. Below is a breakdown of the funding sources and planned allocations for FY 2024/25:
CDBG Entitlement Funds : The City will receive $4, 122,426 in CDBG entitlement funds.
Additionally, the City will have an estimated 1,056,856 in prior year carryover funds that are available for programming in FY 2024/25, and an estimated $70,000 in program income receipts, for a total of $5,249,282. These funds will be utilized for public services, repayment of a Section 108 loan, acquisition of a formal hotel for the future development of affordable housing, code enforcement, CDBG administration, and fair housing services. The City does not have any income from float-funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, CDBG -acquired property available for sale, or lump sum drawdown payments. Nor is the City funding any “urgent need activities.”
HOME Program Funds : Anaheim will have approximately $ 3,982,690 in HOME Program funds, including approximately $1, 314,088 in entitlement funds, and an estimated unallocated carryover balance of $2,668,602. HOME Funding will be used for HOME program administration, and tenant-based rental assistance programs, and the remaining funds will remain unallocated until a future housing project or program can be identified.
HOPWA Program Funds : The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to local communities, States, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low -income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. In FY 2024/25, Anaheim will receive $3, 608,623 in federal entitlement funds, coupled with an estimated carryover unallocated balance of $4,158,024, for a total of $7,766,647.
ESG Program Funds: The Emergency Solutions Grants Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. Anaheim will have approximately $808,965 in available ESG funding in FY 2024/25 made up of an entitlement grant of $376,975, and unallocated carryover of $431,990.
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16 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Anaheim Housing Authority owns parcels of land throughout the City that are made available to Affordable Housing Developers through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the development of affordable housing for low -income families. The Anaheim Housing Authority ground leases the parcels of land to developers to facilitate the creation of affordable housing throughout the City. Over the years the Anaheim Housing has ground leased 16 properties creating a total of 1,427 affordable rental units for low-income families.
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19 4 Increase Access to
Public Services 2024 2025 Non-Homeless
Special Needs Citywide
Special Needs
Populations
Community and
Public Services
$10,000
(CDBG)
$33,874
(CDBG)
$12,000
(CDBG)
$13,000
(CDBG)
$30,000
(CDBG)
$24,666
(CDBG)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
36 Persons Assisted
(Alzheimer’s Orange County)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
11 Persons Assisted
(Creative Identity)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
10 Persons Assisted
(Community Legal Aid OC)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
24 Persons Assisted
(Dayle McIntosh Center)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
80 Persons Assisted
(Meals on Wheels Congregate)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
130 Persons Assisted
(Meals on Wheels Home Delivered
Meals)
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20 $170,300
(CDBG)
$159,748
(CDBG)
$30,917
(CDBG)
$10,000
(CDBG)
$15,000
(CDBG)
$10,000
(CDBG)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
24,000
(Bookmobile)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
2,000 Persons Assisted
(Ponderosa Park Neighborhood Center)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
1,400 Persons Assisted
(Access California Services)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
185 Persons Assisted
(Anaheim Family YMCA Swim)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
180 Persons Assisted
(Anaheim Family YMCA Sports)
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
15 Persons Assisted
(Anaheim Family YMCA Youth Gov.)
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24 At the corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Midway Drive, the Miraflores Apartments Project in the City is scheduled to open in the summer of 2024. It comprises 86 supportive housing units to accommodate families and individuals who were previously homeless. The project was awarded a tax credit in December 2021 and received over $3 million in HOME funding. Out of the 86 units, eight units will be available to low-income and homeless families. The AHA has provided a long- term ground lease, a loan of $6,000,000, a nd eight Project-Based Section 8 Vouchers to support the project. Construction is in progress and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2024.
The unallocated HOME fund balance of approximately $2,831,281 will remain available for future affordable housing projects and/or programs as they are identified, ensuring ongoing support for affordable housing initiatives in Anaheim.
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26 8 CDBG24 Public Services -
Bookmobile Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $170,300
9 CDBG24 Public Services -
Ponderosa Park Neighborhood
Center
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $159,748
10 CDBG24 Public Services -
Access California Services Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services
$30,917
11 CDBG24 Public Services -
Alzheimer's Orange County Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations
$10,000
12 CDBG24 Public Services -
Anaheim Family YMCA
(Swim)
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $10,000
13 CDBG24 Public Services -
Anaheim Family YMCA
(Sports)
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $15,000
14 CDBG24 Public Services -
Anaheim Family YMCA
(Youth Gov Program)
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $10,000
15 CDBG24 Public Services - Big
Brothers Big Sisters Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $20,000
16 CDBG24 Public Services -
Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Anaheim - Cypress
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $33,874
17 CDBG24 Public Services -
Creative Identity Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations
$33,874
18 CDBG24 Public Services -
Community Legal Aid of OC Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations
$12,000
19 CDBG24 Public Services -
Dayle McIntosh Center Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations
$13,000
20 CDBG24 Public Services -
Meals on Wheels OC
(Congregate)
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations $30,000
21 CDBG24 Public Services -
Meals on Wheels OC (Home
Delivered Meals)
Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Special Needs
Populations $24,666
22 CDBG24 Public Services -
MOMS Orange County Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $10,000
23 CDBG24 Public Services -
YWCA North Orange County Citywide Increase Access to
Public Services
Community and
Public Services $20,000
24 Unallocated CDBG Funds Citywide
Enhance Public
Facilities and
Infrastructure
Public Facilities
and
Infrastructure
Improvements
$652,500
25 HOME24 Administration
(10%) Citywide
Support Programs
through Program
Administration
Not Applicable $131,409
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27 26
HOME24 Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (IF – HAP-
F)
Citywide Increase Housing
Opportunities Homelessness $500,000
27 HOME24 Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (IF –
CHIPP)
Citywide Increase Housing
Opportunities Homelessness $250,000
28 HOME24 Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (Mercy
House – CHIPP)
Citywide Increase Housing
Opportunities Homelessness $250,000
29 HOME24 One Time Rental
Assistance Program Citywide Increase Housing
Opportunities Homelessness $20,000
30 Unallocated HOME Funds Citywide Increase Housing
Opportunities
Households with
unmet housing
needs
$2,831,281
31 HOPWA 2024-2027 City of
Anaheim Administration (3%) Countywide
Support Programs
though Program
Administration
Special Needs
Populations $108,259
32 HOPWA 2024-2027 City of
Anaheim Supportive Services
(HCAOC)
Countywide
Provide Housing
for Persons with
Special Needs
Special Needs
Populations $938,000
33 HOPWA 2024-2027 City of
Anaheim TBRA (AHA) Countywide
Provide Housing
for Persons with
Special Needs
Special Needs
Populations $1,300,000
34 HOPWA 2024-2027 City of
Anaheim Housing
Development (CoA)
Countywide
Provide Housing
for Persons with
Special Needs
Special Needs
Populations $1,262,364
35 Unallocated HOPWA Funds Countywide
Provide Housing
for Persons with
Special Needs
Special Needs
Populations $4,158,024
36 ESG24 Citywide
Fund
Homelessness
Prevention
Homelessness $376,975
37 Unallocated ESG Funds Citywide
Fund
Homelessness
Prevention
Homelessness $431,990
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The highest priority has been assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, based on the assumption that in this high -cost real estate market, they are at greater risk of displacement, homelessness or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources and other challenges they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles in meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services, as well as the shortage of funding to address the communi ty's needs. Addressing unmet needs is dependent on funding availability, available partnerships, as well as data collection and community input.
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47 Homeless Individual Program (CHIP) and the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) will provide tenant-based rental assistance with H OME funds coupled with intensive case management with ESG funds, to those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The program supports clients for up to 24 months to stabilize the family and gradually remove all subsidies. Households that need long-term housing are referred and prioritized for other city -sponsored affordable housing and Section 8 vouchers.
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48 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Anaheim does not have any public housing. However, the Anaheim Housing Authority (AHA) administers the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program within the City of Anaheim for approximately 7,113 households.
The HCV program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low -income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. During the calendar year 2023, the AHA rec eived $119,050,705 million in funding from HUD to pay for Housing Assistance Payments for its rental assistance programs within the City, including HCV, Mainstream, and Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs).
Additionally, HUD awarded the AHA 172 Mainstream vouchers through the 2017 Mainstream Voucher Program NOFA and 2020 CARES Act allocations. Mainstream vouchers provide rental assistance to non -elderly disabled persons who are transitioning out of institutio nal or other segregated settings or are homeless. Mainstream vouchers follow the same program regulations as the HCV program. During FY 2022 -23, the AHA allocated all the vouchers for the Mainstream program and AHA continues to administer the program throu gh FY 2024/25 to ensure families receive the support they need.
Also in FY 2022-23, HUD awarded the AHA with 278 Emergency Housing Vouchers, under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. EHVs provide rental assistance to individuals and families who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness, fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or were recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability, who are directly referred to the AHA through the Orange County Continuum of Care. The AHA accepted the award and began administering the EHVs in May 2021 under the special set of operational requirements as provided in HUD Notice PIH 2021 -35. As of March 2024, the AHA has successfully leased 253 EHVs and has issued 4 EHVs to eligible families that are currently searching for units.
Anaheim also administers HUD’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program which combines HUD’s HCV rental assistance for homeless Veterans program with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help them find and sustain permanent housing. VA case managers may connect these Veterans with support services such as health care, mental health treatment, and substance use counseling to help them in their recovery process and with their ability to maintain housing in the community. Among VA homeless continuum of care programs, HUD -VASH enrolls the largest number and largest percentage of Veterans who have experienced long-term or repeated homelessness. At the end of FY 2021, over 109,000 subsidized housing vouchers were allocated to the HUD -VASH program nationwide, with nearly 80,000 formerly homeless Veterans living in their permanent housing unit as a result of the partnership between HUD and VA. Throughout FY 2024/25, the AHA will continue to administer the 94 HUD -VASH vouchers to help house homeless veterans in the City of Anaheim.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
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Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable because Anaheim Housing Authority does not own or operate public housing units.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not Applicable
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50 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City of Anaheim's approach to addressing homelessness through a range of services and partnerships reflects a commitment to Housing First principles and person -centric care. By prioritizing stable housing as the foundation for addressing homelessness, the city acknowledges the importance of providing individuals with the stability they need to address other challenges they may face.
The emphasis on collaboration with community partners and leveraging various funding sources demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness that recognizes the interconnected nature of housing, health, and workforce needs. By working with neighboring cities and the county on a regional basis, the city can maximize resources and expertise to better support individuals experiencing homelessness and facilitate pathways to long-term stability.
This holistic approach, rooted in Housing First principles and focused on collaboration and community partnerships, has the potential to make a meaningful impact in addressing homelessness in Anaheim and beyond. By addressing the underlying causes of homelessness and providing individuals with the support they need to achieve stability, the city is working towards creating a more inclusive and supportive community for all residents.
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
People living outside or in places not fit for human habitation are some of the most vulnerable in the community. The City of Anaheim is working to improve services and housing placements for individuals living unsheltered including ensuring provision of c ulturally competent and human - centric services for those that are unsheltered on the streets. As such, the City has set the ambitious goal of reducing unsheltered homelessness by 70% by 2025. The City’s dedicated outreach team led by health care profession als and case managers serve as the front door to Anaheim's homelessness services and are vital in helping the City progress towards achieving the goal of reducing the number of persons who experience unsheltered homelessness.
Outreach programs are aimed at connecting households residing in unsheltered situations to the network of services available in the community to aid people experiencing homelessness. In the City of Anaheim, the Community Care Response Team (CCRT) and the B e Well OC Mobile Response Team provide outreach services including mental health assistance for those in crisis.
Be Well OC brings together mental health care services uniting public, private, academic and faith- based organizations in a cooperative partnership that helps facilitate communication, bridge gaps and eliminate barriers to care. The result is a more compassionate system of care that works better for everyone in the community. The community outreach teams provide information, referrals, transportation and additional follow-up support and case management. The mobile programs help
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51 improve outcomes for those in need, while also supporting law enforcement and EMS so they can focus on calls where they are needed most urgently. The net result is improved connection to homelessness services and mental health care for Anaheim residents, at a lower overall cost to the community. The community outreach teams can help with a variety of non -emergency situations including:
• Mental health or behavioral crisis
• Suicidal ideation
• Non-domestic violence family issues or disputes
• Public assistance including lack of basic needs like food, shelter, water or clothing • Failure to conduct basic self-hygiene or failure to thrive • Intoxication welfare checks
• Death notification
• Homelessness, in conjunction and collaboration with local task forces • Housing assessment, navigation, and case management services
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City will continue to invest ESG funds into nonprofits that operate and provide emergency shelters, including emergency shelters for families with children and households affected by domestic violence.
The City of Anaheim also partners with the Salvation Army to operate the Anaheim Emergency Shelter, which offers 325 beds to those wanting to transition from experiencing homelessness on the streets of Anaheim and in public spaces. Operating as a temporary shelter, the site is a prelude to the eventual opening of the Center of Hope, a mixed -intervention site with shelter beds and supportive housing units recently opened under the direction of the Salvation Army. The Center of Hope will offer a comprehensiv e homeless care solution that combines the existing 325 -bed low-barrier emergency shelter with 72 permanent supportive housing apartments, onsite medical, dental, and pet care, along with a 175-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City will continue to invest ESG funds into nonprofits that operate and provide emergency shelters, including emergency shelters for families with children and households affected by domestic violence.
The City of Anaheim also partners with the Salvation Army to operate the Anaheim Emergency Shelter, which offers 325 beds to those wanting to transition from living in homelessness on the streets of Anaheim and in public spaces. Operating as a temporary shelter, the site is a prelude to the eventual opening of the Center of Hope, a mixed -intervention site with shelter beds and supportive housing units due to open under the direction of the Salvation Army. The Center of Hope will offer a comprehensive homeless care solution that combines the existing 325-bed low- barrier emergency shelter with 72 permanent supportive housing apartments, onsite medical, dental, and pet care, along with a 175-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
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52 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 peri od 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
The City of Anaheim's focus on supporting families experiencing homelessness is crucial, especially given the concerning increase in households with minor children facing housing instability. The continuation of the Homeless Assistance Program for Families (HAP-F) highlights the city's commitment to addressing this pressing issue in collaboration with local schools, outreach teams, and service providers.
By leveraging partnerships with McKinney -Vento liaisons, street outreach teams like the Community Care Response Team (CCRT), the city can effectively identify and assist families at risk or experiencing homelessness. Connecting families with service provid ers such as the Illumination Foundation and Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County (HIS-OC) ensures that they have access to comprehensive support tailored to their needs.
The combination of tenant-based assistance through HOME funds and supportive services through ESG funds is a strategic approach to helping families stabilize and regain self -sufficiency. By addressing not only immediate housing needs but also providing sup port for employment and financial competency, the program aims to empower families to achieve long-term stability within a relatively short timeframe.
The City, through the Housing Authority, is also committed to increasing the availability of affordable housing options for families. Recent examples of affordable housing communities that target homeless families with children include Finamore Place which provides long -term supportive housing for families, including formerly homeless families. The site was developed in partnership with Jamboree Housing Corp and boasts room for 270 residents.
Two motel conversion projects are also helping people experiencing homelessness make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The North Harbor Apartments and the Buena Esperanza projects each aim to offer long -term supportive housing for formerly homeless persons. Together, these two projects provide 156 housing units.
Furthermore, the City is involved in two additional projects that are slated for completion in 2024 and 2026, respectively. The Miraflores Apartments Project, located on the corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Midway Drive, will use HOME and Section 8 vouchers to subsidize the development of 86 new affordable apartments for families and formerly homeless persons.
Likewise, the Tampico Apartments Project, due for completion in 2026, will provide 32 units of supportive housing for young adults.
Finally, the City strives to connect Veterans to all services for which they are eligible, both within and outside of the homelessness crisis response system. The Anaheim Housing Authority is the
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53 recipient of Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD -VASH) vouchers assigned to the City of Anaheim. At present, the four Housing Authorities in Orange County have a large allocation of HUD-VASH vouchers, sufficient to provide rental assistance to most vet erans experiencing homelessness in the entire region. To ensure every Veteran makes a connection to an available voucher, the City maintains extensive partnerships with organizations serving Veterans, including Veterans Affairs. These partners help facilit ate resource sharing whenever possible to ensure Veterans are accessing not only housing but also the extensive network of services available to them throughout the region to address their well-being.
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
Anaheim will continue to contract with a fair housing provider to offer a wide range of fair housing services to ensure equal housing opportunities for its residents. Also, individuals experiencing homelessness or families and those at risk of homelessness have the opportunity to get connected to supportive services, treatments, public resources, and available community outreach teams.
As part of a new collaborative court program, the Anaheim City Attorney’s Office is working in partnership with the Superior Court of Orange County to help divert individuals experiencing homelessness with a mental health and/or substance use condition fro m jail. The Anaheim Collaborative Court – Evaluating Strategies and Solutions (ACCESS) program offers personal wellness plans in lieu of jail time to individuals with low-level offenses to help break the cycle in and out of jail while working towards holis tic approaches to resolving an individual’s homelessness and promote housing stability.
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55 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City of Anaheim’s commitment to supporting affordable housing is evident through its various policy measures and initiatives aimed at facilitating the development of affordable and mixed - income housing. Despite challenges such as funding constraints an d limited vacant land suitable for development, the City has employed a range of strategies to address these barriers and promote affordable housing production.
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
The City of Anaheim has implemented a series of proactive measures to increase the supply of land available for affordable housing development and to reduce barriers to such development.
These actions demonstrate a commitment to addressing the pressing nee d for affordable housing within the community:
• Certified a Final Environmental Impact Report for a General Plan Amendment: By completing this environmental assessment, the City has laid the groundwork for potential changes to the General Plan that could expand housing opportunities.
• Approved a General Plan Amendment to expand housing opportunities: This amendment signifies a commitment to expanding housing options within the city, potentially opening up new areas for affordable housing development.
• Approved the conversion of underutilized commercial land to residential use: The conversion of 743 acres of underutilized commercial land to residential use provides valuable space for the development of affordable housing, helping to meet the growing demand.
• Initiated the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan: This plan aims to facilitate the development of affordable housing by making changes to land use and development standards along Beach Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in the city.
• Approved a Zoning Code Amendment to provide more flexible development standards:
This amendment allows for more flexibility in the development of multiple-family housing, potentially streamlining the process for affordable housing projects.
• Adopted a new Multiple Family Affordable Housing Developments ordinance: This ordinance incentivizes the development of affordable housing for very low -income families by offering incentives such as relaxed landscaping requirements and building standards.
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56 • Adopted an Affordable Housing Recommendation and an Affordable Housing Action Plan: These policy documents outline specific actions aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing in Anaheim, including analyzing and proposing amendments to the Zoning Code to allow for creative housing solutions for all income levels.
• Recommended Zoning Code amendments to facilitate the conversion of existing motels and commercial structures to housing: This recommendation aims to repurpose underutilized structures for affordable housing, subject to certain development standards and approval processes.
Overall, these actions demonstrate the City of Anaheim's proactive approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis and its commitment to creating more housing options for residents across income levels.
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Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City of Anaheim has identified long -range strategies, activities, and funding sources to implement the goals in the areas of housing and community development services for the benefit of the residents.
• Recognizing the challenge posed by the lack of funding or inadequate funding, the City will continue to actively seek other resources and funding sources to address the community's underserved needs. This may involve exploring grant opportunities, forming partnerships with external organizations, and advocating for increased funding at the state or federal level.
• The City is committed to exploring innovative and creative ways to enhance its delivery systems for housing , community development, homeless, and HIV/AIDS services. This includes adopting new technologies, streamlining processes, and collaborating with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• The City has structured its use of HOME funds to concentrate on affordable rental housing programs.
• With federal funds, the City is addressing various housing needs such as availability, condition, and fair housing practices to prevent homelessness. This approach aims to ensure that residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing while prom oting fair and equitable housing practices.
• In addition to housing, the City is also utilizing federal funds to address broader community development needs such as public services and code enforcement. These investments contribute to the overall well -being and quality of life for residents by creating safer, healthier, and more vibrant neighborhoods.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
During the 2024/25 Program Year, the City will use CDBG funds allocated in prior years to continue preserving and maintaining existing affordable housing through the City of Anaheim Residential Rehabilitation Program. The program offers low- and moderate-income home-owner households with grants of up to $8,000 or deferred loans for projects above $15,000 to improve their quality of life with property repairs and improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and attractive. The Program is administered by Habitat for Humanity.
The City will also continue to provide HOME funding of approximately $1 million for the administration of four tenant -based rental assistance programs through agencies such as Mercy House and Illumination Foundation. In FY 2024/25, 80 households are proposed to receive rental assistance for up to 24 months.
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58 Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Housing Authority take a proactive approach to ensuring compliance with HUD lead -based paint regulations, especially considering the potential health risks associated with lead exposure. Partnering with organizations lik e Habitat for Humanity to inspect and test for lead-based paints in older homes demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the safety of residents, particularly in residential rehabilitation programs.
Collaborating with the County of Orange Public Health Department to address reported cases of lead-based paint further emphasizes the city's dedication to protecting public health and safety.
Having a list of environmental consultants on -call to assist wit h lead -based paint testing and remediation services highlights the city's preparedness to address any potential issues promptly and effectively.
Overall, these efforts reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing lead-based paint concerns in Anaheim, prioritizing the well -being of residents and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. By proactively addressing lead-based paint hazards, the city is taking important steps toward creating safer and healthier living environments for all residents.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City continues to provide funding to programs and services leading to homeless prevention. This includes allocating funds to nonprofits to offer financial assistance to individuals and families at risk of homelessness and facing a one -time extenuating circumstance of financial hardship, providing interim rental assistance and other housing -related costs to families at risk of homelessness, and providing Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to homeless individuals and families.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Anaheim’s Housing and Community Development Department plays a central role in administering HUD grants, particularly CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds. They are responsible for the overall administration of HUD grants, including preparing key documents such as the Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). These documents are essential for outlining the City's priorities, strategies, an d outcomes related to housing and community development.
While the City's existing delivery system provides important oversight and coordination, the Housing and Community Development Department also collaborates with external partners to enhance service delivery. This includes working with the Anaheim Housing Authority, and development teams such as National Core, Jamboree Housing, the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Innovative Housing Opportunities, LINC Housing Corporation, and the County of Orange to address homelessness and create affordable housing. This coordinated approach ensures that resources are effectively leveraged, and services are tailored to meet the needs of the community.
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59 Further, the City actively engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, neighborhood leadership groups, and the private sector, to implement its five -year strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan. This collaborative effort ensures that the priorities and needs of low - to moderate -income residents are addressed comprehensively and effectively. The City utilizes various channels such as public notices, community workshops, the City's website, and other forms of media to disseminate information and gather input on carrying out the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
In an ongoing effort to bridge the gap of various programs and activities, the City has developed partnerships and collaborations with local service providers and City departments that have been instrumental in meeting the needs and demands of the homeless , low -income individuals and families, and other special needs. Collaborative efforts between public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and service agencies are essential in addressing the complex challenges of affordable housing and community development. The City of Anaheim's commitment to working with these partners highlights the importance of leveraging diverse expertise and resources to meet housing and community development goals effectively.
Further, b y collaborating with HOME Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), the City is also able to leverage specialized knowledge and experience in affordable housing development and management. CHDOs play a crucial role in sponsoring, developing, and owning affordable housing projects that directly benefit low to moderate-income residents. HUD's requirement to set aside a minimum of 15 percent of each year's HOME grant amount for CHDO activities ensur es that resources are directed towards in itiatives that prioritize the needs of vulnerable populations and promote inclusive housing development.
Overall, the City of Anaheim's partnership with CHDOs and other stakeholders demonstrates a commitment to inclusive and collaborative approaches to affordable housing and community development. By working together, these entities can leverage their respect ive strengths to create meaningful and sustainable solutions that address housing needs and promote equitable access to safe and affordable housing for all residents.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2024/25 Action Plan, the City of Anaheim will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low - and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program. The City will use the written standards for providing ESG assistance developed by the County of Orange and ESG Orange County Collaborative members including the Cities of Irvine, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana.
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 needs 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%
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61 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
The City of Anaheim participates in HUD’s HOME Program which can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as tenant-based rental assistance and housing development. The 2024/25 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024/25 HOME allocation is $1,314,088.
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
Not Applicable. The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
Not Applicable, Anaheim is not proposing to use HOME funds for homebuyer activities.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds. See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The City does not propose to use HOME funds for a homebuyer program.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
Not Applicable. The City does not intend to use HOME funds to refinance any existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
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62 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
ESG Policy and Procedure manual is available upon request.
2. If the Continuum of Care has established a centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
The County of Orange in collaboration with the CoC, the OC Commission to End Homelessness, and other ESG entitlement jurisdictions including the City, will utilize assessment and evaluation instruments developed in consultation with the HMIS lead agency and previously funded HPRP grantees. The County will ensure the ongoing coordination of program design and eligibility standards. ESG subrecipient staff will conduct initial intake interviews with clients to verify program eligibility and assess levels of ne ed. To be eligible for ESG assistance, clients must be homeless as defined by HUD and may earn no more than 30% of Area Median Income. Subrecipients will complete income verification forms to be submitted for 3rd party verification.
3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation is available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).
The City may make its ESG funds available to nonprofit organizations through the issuance of a notice of funding availability. Any 501(c)(3) organization in good standing may submit a request for funding for eligible ESG activities. The City’s Housing Community Development Commission will review and evaluate applications and make funding recommendations. These recommendations will be forwarded to the Anaheim City Council for consideration and approval.
4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.
Not Applicable. This requirement is being met.
5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
The City’s ESG Policies and Procedures manual includes a section on “Evaluation Process”. This process includes evaluating ESG funding based on the HMIS reports that are included with the CAPER report and monitoring the ESG subrecipients using risk assessment criteria. The City conducts onsite monitoring if the subrecipient meets one of the criteria below.
• Subrecipient is a new organization.
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• Subrecipient has a history of findings or concerns.
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64 HOPWA - Methods for selecting project sponsors:
The 2024/25 program year will be Anaheim’s 9th year administering the HOPWA program on behalf of Orange County. The City of Anaheim’s Housing Authority continues to administer the Tenant Based Rental Assistance program, while all other activities are administered by the Health Care Agency of Orange Cou nty (HCA). The HCA has been identified as the program’s project sponsor for the past 10 years. They have met and surpassed their annual goals within budget year after year and continue to be a valuable partner in providing HIV positive clients with support ive services throughout Orange County. There are very limited agencies that provide services to the people living with HIV and play a vital role in the community in Orange County. The HCA is a key partner because they receive Ryan White funding that we can leverage our funds with and contract with other service providers for case management, housing coordination, life skills training, Short-Term Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance and Short-Term Housing. HCA goes out for procurement every 3-5 years for these HIV services. Their RFP is developed based on HIV Planning Council’s services standards of care and Instructions to the grant recipient.
At this time, there is no plan to RFP for a new project sponsor.
APPENDIX “A”
FY 2024/25 CERTIFICATIONS
APPENDIX “B”
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE
(SF 424) FOR CDBG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “C”
ASSURANCES –
NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-B) FOR CDBG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “D”
ASSURANCES –
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-D) FOR CDBG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “E”
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE
(SF 424) FOR HOME PROGRAM
APPENDIX “F”
ASSURANCES –
NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-B) FOR HOME PROGRAM
APPENDIX “G”
ASSURANCES –
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-D) FOR HOME PROGRAM
APPENDIX “H”
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE
(SF 424) FOR HOPWA PROGRAM
APPENDIX “I”
ASSURANCES –
NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-B) FOR HOPWA PROGRAM
APPENDIX “J”
ASSURANCES –
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-D) FOR HOPWA PROGRAM
APPENDIX “K”
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE
(SF 424) FOR ESG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “L”
ASSURANCES –
NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-B) FOR ESG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “M”
ASSURANCES –
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
(SF 424-D) FOR ESG PROGRAM
APPENDIX “N”
PUBLIC NOTICES
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APPENDIX “O”
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 230
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-834-5310 first5oc.org
Commissioners:
Ramin Baschshi, M.D., Chair
Doug Chaffee, Vice Chair, Jackie Filbeck, Yvette Lavery Susan McClintic, Soledad Rivera, Angie Rowe,
An Tran, Mindy Winterswyk
CEO/President: Kimberly Goll
February 29, 2024
Michelle Gallardo
Project Manager l
201 S Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
Dear Michelle,
First 5 Orange County is in support of the proposal for funding the creation of a new childcare center put forth by the Anaheim YMCA. We are committed to ensuring the health, well-being, and school readiness of young children in Orange County, and we recognize the crucial role that high- quality child care programs play in achieving these goals. One of our top priorities is to enhance access to infant and toddler care, while also recognizing the importance of full-day early learning opportunities that prioritize low-income families.
The Anaheim YMCA has a long-standing reputation for providing excellent services and programs that positively impact the lives of children and families in our community. We understand the unique challenges faced by childcare providers, and we commend the Anahe im YMCA for consistently maintaining high standards of care. Their commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and educational environment aligns with our vision for the well-being of young children in Orange County.
Supporting programs like those offered by the Anaheim YMCA not only contributes to the overall well-being of young children. First 5 OC recently developed a Childcare Landscape Analysis on the City of Anaheim and we found that the lack of childcare has significant impacts on Anaheim’s economy. The analysis revealed that 1 in 5 parents arriving late to work, 1 in 6 having to leave work early on a regular basis, 1 in 10 choosing to resign, or losing their job due to childcare challenges. These childcare challenges also result in approximately $479 million in lost productivity and wages; 41.4 million in lost tax revenue; And more than 7,505 lost jobs annually due to disruptions in childcare in Anaheim.
The City of Anaheim is home to 8,232 three and four-year-olds (10.73% of OC). It is important for us to highlight that in addition to hosting a large 3 and 4-year-old population Anaheim has an even larger 0-2 population: 13,489 infant to two year-olds (12.58% of OC). While this program does not currently propose to provide infant or toddler care, First 5 continues to urge the inclusion of infant toddler care in future projects.
First 5 Orange County is pleased to support the Anaheim YMCA in its efforts to continue providing quality childcare services. Thank you for your dedication to the well-being of children and families, and we encourage you to move forward with this proposed project.
Sincerely,
Kim Goll
President/Chief Executive Officer
Sincerely,
Angelica Torres