Attachment 2 - Draft FY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan — Camarillo City Council, April 24, 2024

City of Camarillo

FY 2024-2025
Action Plan

April 2024

Community Development Department
601 Carmen Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Table of Contents

Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 1 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 6 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 7 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 15 Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................... 16 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 16 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) ............................................................. 19 Goals Summary Information ................................................................................................................... 19 Projects ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 21 AP-38 Project Summary .......................................................................................................................... 22 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 30 Affordable Housing .................................................................................................................................... 31 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 31 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ............................................................................................................ 32 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................. 36 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ...................................................................... 36 Appendices
APPENDIX A ........................................................................................................................................... A-1 APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................................................ B-1 APPENDIX C ............................................................................................................................................ C-1

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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
This Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Action Plan was prepared using the eCon Planning Suite system developed by HUD and covers the planning period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, which is the fourth year of the Regional Consolidated Plan. The system prescribes the structure and contents of this document, following the Federal Consolidated Planning regulations.

Camarillo lies in the center of Ventura County, midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The City is economically diverse and provides a range of employment, lifestyle, and housing opportunities. Camarillo is nearly 20 square miles in area and is surrounded by agricultural greenbelts and hillside open space.

HUD has not yet announced the FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations and has provided direction on how to proceed through CPD Notice 24-01 (CPD Notice). Per the CPD Notice, the City will delay the submission of the FY 24-25 Action Plan until the FY 24-25 CDBG allocations have been announced by HUD, but in no case no later than August 16, 2024. Through the CPD Notice HUD has also provided the option of a waiver of the requirements at 24 CFR 570.200 (h) and will allow CDBG Entitlement Grantees to incur pre-award costs if needed. The City plans to apply that waiver to the submission of the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan. As outlined in the CPD Notice, certain steps must be taken in order to apply the waivers for FY 2024-2025.

Required certifications and public information may be found in Appendix A.

Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan.

Priority Needs established in the 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the Camarillo FY 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority
 New Rental Housing
 Housing Support and Stability
 Homeownership Opportunities
 Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Housing Units  Assistance for Senior Residents
 Social Services
 Homelessness
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Evaluation of past performance
In FY 2023-2024, the City continued to provide services to Camarillo residents using both CDBG Entitlement funds and CARES Act funds (CDBG-CV). The following are accomplishments for CDBG Entitlement from July 1, 2023 through the end of the second quarter of the year (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023), unless otherwise noted. The accomplishments for the CDBG-CV programs are from the date of initial funding through December 31, 2023.

CDBG Entitlement Programs
 Emergency Assistance Program ($8,783) – Lutheran Social Services This program provides emergency assistance and case management to 2 residents experiencing homelessness in the first two quarters of FY 2023-2024.  Our Place Safe Haven ($8,783) – Turning Point Foundation Funds for this program were used to assist with the operation of a year-round emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Services include but are not limited to, shelter, food, case management, supportive services, and mental health counseling. Four Camarillo residents were served in the first two quarters of FY 2023-2034.
 Older Adult Services and Intervention System ($8,783) – Catholic Charities This program provides case management, food services, and social support to frail seniors in Camarillo. Through the end of quarter two, 54 elderly residents of Camarillo had been served.  St. Columba’s Food Pantry ($8,783) – St. Columba’s Parish CDBG funds are used to buy food, including fresh fruit and vegetables, for distribution to low- and moderate-income families twice per month. Through the end of quarter two, 55 families had been served.
 Emergency Aid for Camarillo ($8,783) – St. Vincent de Paul This program serves Camarillo residents by providing emergency assistance for rent and utilities to help avoid homelessness. Each client is provided with a maximum of three months of assistance.

Through the end of quarter two three residents were served.  Roam Around the World ($6,000) - Camarillo Healthcare District CDBG funds are used to assist seniors 62 years of age or over avoid isolation and depression by bringing virtual reality programs to them. These programs include virtual sightseeing as well as learning experiences like cooking and painting. Through the end of quarter two 73 seniors were served.
 Home Repair Program ($50,000) – Habitat for Humanity
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This program provides minor repairs to owner-occupied homes in order to keep them safe and habitable. Outreach efforts continue and there will be a special program put into place to help the senior residents of the Casa Del Norte mobile home park. As of the end of the second quarter, six households were in the eligibility certification process. Repairs are expected to begin in the third quarter.
 Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Program ($241,168 in FY 2022-2023 funds and 334,402 in FY 2023-2024 funds) – City of Camarillo
During the first two quarters of FY 2023-2024, the City evaluated the acquisition of properties which were not deemed suitable. During quarter three a property became available which the City purchased using $575,000 in CDBG funds and a short-term loan of General Funds from the City.

The property will be sold to a low-income homebuyers for an affordable price with an affordability covenant which will keep the property affordable for 55 years.

CDBG-CV Programs
The City of Camarillo CDBG-CV Programs are part of the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan. Those programs are on-going and their progress to date is reported below:
 Rent and Utility Assistance Program ($110,000) – Lutheran Social Services Funds were used to provide subsistence payments to Camarillo residents at risk of losing their housing due to the impacts of Covid-19. Sixteen residents were served through the end of the second quarter of FY 2023-2024.
 Project Hope Food Pantry ($25,000) – St. Columba’s Parish This program provided food for Camarillo residents impacted by Covid-19. CDBG funds were used to purchase produce and other food items for distribution to low-income Camarillo residents. The project was completed in quarter one of FY 2023-2024 and a total of 49 Camarillo families were assisted.
 Support for Homebound Seniors ($25,000) – Ventura County CAREGIVERS Funds for this program supported staffing to address the increase in demand due to the impacts of Covid-19. Services provided included shopping and delivery of food and other essentials to low- income, homebound seniors. This project was complete as of August 2021 with a total of 83 Camarillo residents served.
 Emergency Aid for Lower Income Camarillo Residents ($30,000) – St. Vincent de Paul This program provided emergency assistance, including rent and utilities to residents impacted by the pandemic. This project was completed in FY 2023-2024. A total of 29 residents were served.  OASIS Program ($30,000) – Catholic Charities
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The Older Adult Services and Intervention System (OASIS) provides services that allow seniors impacted by Covid-19 to remain in their homes safely. These funds underwrite the costs for Case Managers to provide help in accessing social services, transportation, and other assistance. A total of 74 seniors were served through the end of the second quarter of FY 2022-2023 and the project is complete.
 Senior Nutrition Program ($150,000) – Camarillo Health Care District Funds for this program provided in-home assistance for seniors impacted by Covid-19. Through the end of the second quarter of FY 2023-2024, food assistance was provided to 637 Camarillo residents.
 Food Distribution Program ($127,285) – Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District The funds allocated to this program were to support staffing and food purchases to serve low-income Camarillo residents impacted by Covid-19. Through the end of the second quarter of FY 2023-2024, 542 families have been assisted.

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City conducted significant outreach as part of the development of the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan.

Outreach included the general public and local non-profit service providers. In December 2023, the City released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds to engage the local community service agencies in the provision of services to the low- and moderate-income residents of the City. An email announcing the NOFA was sent to over 50 agencies which provide services to the low- and moderate-income community, including social service providers, school districts, government agencies, and healthcare agencies. The City conducted three virtual NOFA information meetings, held on December 5, 7, and 12, 2023. The purpose of these meetings was twofold:
 Obtain information from the attendees on the needs of their constituencies and the needs of the low- and moderate-income community as a whole.
 Provide an overview of the CDBG program and potential eligible activities as well as direction on how to submit applications for funding.

Representatives from 13 different agencies attended at least one of the meetings.

The deadline for funding applications was January 19, 2024. The six applications submitted were then reviewed by the City’s consultant and two City staff using a 100-point scoring tool. Scoring was based on clarity and completeness of the proposal as well as consistency with the City’s Consolidated Plan Priorities.

A Notice was published for a 30-day public review of the Draft Action Plan from March 23 to April 24, 2024.

The City Council conducted a Public Hearing for the adoption of the Action Plan on April 24, 2024.

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Summary of public comments
A list of agencies who were notified about the Notice of Funding Availability and opportunity to provide comments on the needs of the low- and moderate-income community, the proof of publication of the public notice for the availability of the draft Action Plan, the 30-day public comment period, the public hearing, and a summary of the public comments received is provided in Appendix A.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them.

All comments were accepted.

Summary
The City of Camarillo has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the community that may benefit from the City's CDBG program.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Camarillo Department of Community
Development
Ventura County Consortium
Administrator CDBG and HOME
Funds)
Ventura County Consortium
Community Development
Division, Ventura County
Executive Office
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The City’s CDBG program is administered by the City of Camarillo Department of Community Development.

Consolidated Plan public contact information
For matters concerning the City of Camarillo's CDBG program, please contact:

James Fowler, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010, (805) 388-5363
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
Introduction
As part of the development of this Action Plan, the City conducted an outreach program to consult and coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the needs of the low- and moderate-income community. As part of the development of this Action Plan, the City conducted three virtual meetings, held on December 5, 7, and 12, 2023, to obtain the input of the community on the needs of the low- and moderate-income community, and the potential uses of FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds. Over 50 local serving agencies and organizations were invited to participate. 13 agencies attended one or both meetings and provided input on community needs.

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 belongs to the Ventura County Consortium (Consortium) which includes the cities of Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks, and the unincorporated areas of the Ventura County. This Consortium provides the framework to coordinate the use of CDBG funds to best serve the residents of the entire Consortium area. During FY 2024-2025, Camarillo will continue to participate in housing and community development forums, discussions, and one-on-one contact with citizens, public groups, and surrounding communities.

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 Ventura County Continuum of Care Alliance (CoCA) is the lead agency for the Continuum of Care for Ventura County which includes the Ventura County Consortium in which the City of Camarillo is a partner.

CoCA is a collaborative group dedicated to promoting a safe, desirable, and thriving community and works to garner community-wide commitment to preventing and ending homelessness in all parts of the region. The CoCA holds quarterly meetings and is open to all interested stakeholders and the public. This forum is used as a platform for promoting their mission and the CoCA has seen growing interest and participation over the past year as agencies, organizations, and interested parties see the benefits of improved coordination and communication.

The CoCA has broad representation from government, homeless service providers, emergency response, health care, housing providers, business community, faith community, and homeless/formerly homeless persons. The CoCA has a number of subcommittees which address particular issues related to the needs of the low- and moderate-income community: Data Performance and Evaluation, Housing & Services, Homeless Management Information System Steering, and Public Information & Outreach. The goal of the CoCA and its partners is to pursue projects that serve persons who have been homeless for the longest period of time and are determined to be the most vulnerable among all subpopulations (chronically homeless CI T Y O F CA M A R I L L O 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 AN N U A L AC T I O N PL A N

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individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth). All funded programs are focused on placing persons in permanent housing as quickly as possible.

The CoCA also coordinates with all systems of care that may discharge persons into homelessness including local hospitals, mental health facilities, foster care programs and correctional facilities. Stakeholders from these groups are participating in the CoCA’s meetings and discussion and partnering with providers to reduce the number of discharges into homelessness. Successful partnerships have resulted in a new Recuperative Care program being established in Ventura County for homeless persons needing a safe place to recuperate after hospitalization.

With the implementation of Pathways to Home, the local coordinated entry system, the CoCA has engaged healthcare and behavioral health partners to serve as points of entry to the larger service system linking the most vulnerable populations to shelter and housing resources which has created pathways to resources for populations who may not have connected to the service system.

The City is committed to funding programs with CDBG funds that have a strong emphasis on addressing housing needs citywide and the ongoing needs of the homeless. For FY 2024-2025, Camarillo’s CDBG Entitlement funds will be used to address the needs of the homeless by funding Turning Point Foundation to addresses the needs of the chronic homeless mentally ill. Other agencies noted later in this Action Plan will be funded to serve those who are at risk of homelessness.

In addition, on-going FY 2020-2021 CDBG-CV programs continue to address the needs of the homeless population:
 Lutheran Social Services – provides short-term assistance to those at-risk of homelessness due to the impacts of Covid-19.
 Camarillo Health Care District - provides a nutrition program for seniors impacted by Covid-19.  Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation District – operates a food bank for low- and moderate- income residents impacted by Covid-19
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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 Camarillo does not receive ESG funds.

Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations.

During the development of the 2020-2024 Consoidated Plan, the City consulted a wide variety of organizations to contribute their input on the needs of the community. In addition, during the development of the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan, the City consulted the following agencies and organizations:
1 Agency/Group/Organization Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Elderly Persons Services – Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 5,
2023, provided feedback on the needs of the
community, and submitted an application for
funding.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

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3 Agency/Group/Organization Turning Point Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Education
Services- Homeless
Services- Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 5,
2023, provided feedback on the needs of the
community, and submitted an application for
funding.
4 Agency/Group/Organization St. Columba’s Parish
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Seniors
Services- Homeless
Services- Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs – Families with children
Homeless Needs - Veterans
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 12,
2023, provided feedback on the needs of the
community, and submitted an application for
funding.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Education
Services- Homeless
Services- Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs – Chronically Homeless
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 17,
2023, provided feedback on the needs of the
community, and submitted an application for
funding.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Camarillo Old Town Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

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8 Agency/Group/Organization Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Health

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 5,
2023 and provided feedback on the needs of the
community and was invited to submit an application
for CDBG funds.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Interfaith Child and Family Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
Services - Health
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 7,
2023 and provided feedback on the needs of the
community and was invited to submit an application
for CDBG funds.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Camarillo Health Care District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Elderly
Services - Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 12,
2023 and provided feedback on the needs of the
community and was invited to submit an application
for CDBG funds.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Boys and Girls Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency attended the workshop on December 12,
2023 and provided feedback on the needs of the
community and was invited to submit an application
for CDBG funds.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services – Homeless
Services – Fair Housing
Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

Table 2 – Agencies, Groups, Organizations Who Participated

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting All applicable agencies and agency types were consulted.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Continuum of Care
Alliance
Potential funding allocations to address homeless
needs will complement the CoC Strategy
Ten-Year Plan to End
Homelessness
Continuum of Care
Alliance
Potential funding allocations to address homeless
needs will be consistent with the Ten-Year Plan to End
Homelessness
City of Camarillo
Housing Element City of Camarillo Potential funding allocations to address the housing needs outlined in the Housing Element
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative
Refer to Appendix A for proof of publication and summary of public comments received.

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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 Camarillo conducted three virtual meetings, held on December 5, 7, and 12, 2023, to obtain input from the community on the needs of the low- and moderate-income community, and the potential uses of FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds. Attendees were also informed of the opportunity to apply for CDBG funds through the FY 2024-2025 Notice of Funding Availability. Over 50 local serving agencies and organizations were invited to participate. This marks the second year of a more extensive outreach than in prior years. 13 individuals representing 13 agencies attended and all provided input on the needs of the low- and moderate- income community.

A Notice was published for a 30-day public review of the Draft Action Plan from March 23 to April 24, 2024.

The City Council conducted a Public Hearing for the adoption of the Action Plan on April 24, 2024.

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Response/
Attendance
Comments
Received
Comments Not
Accepted
1 CDBG
Workshop Service Providers
The City held virtual
public workshops on
December 5, 7, and 12,
2023.

A summary of
comments received
can be found in
Appendix A.

All comments
were accepted.
2 Newspaper
Ad
Non-Targeted/
Broad Community
Public notices were
published on March 23,
2024 announcing the
public review period
and the May 24, 2024
public hearing.

Not applicable. Not applicable.
3 Public
Review
Non-Targeted/
Broad Community
A 30-day public review
period was provided
from March 23 to April
24, 2024.

No written
comments were
received to date.

All comments
were accepted.
4 Public
Hearing
Non-Targeted/
Broad Community
City Council conducted
a public hearing for the
adoption of the Action
Plan.

No comments were
received to date.

All comments
were accepted.

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the City. They include:
 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
 State Housing and Community Development (HCD) housing funds  HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program (through the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura)
 State transportation funds
The City also has Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which will be used to provide funding for first-time homebuyer programs beginning in FY 2024-2025. The City developed this revolving loan program to bring homeownership within reach for six low- and moderate-income Camarillo residents.

Anticipated Resources
As noted earlier in this document, HUD has not yet announced the FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations and has provided direction on how to proceed through CPD Notice 24-01 (CPD Notice). The City will proceed with the development of this the FY 2024-2025 draft Action Plan using estimates based on the FY 2023-2024 entitlement funding allocation. All prior year funds noted are actual amounts. Based on this, the City will have $415,623 to use to serve the needs of the City’s low- and moderate-income residents. The FY 2024-2025 anticipated resources are:

1. Estimated FY 2024-2025 allocation - $332,793

2. Prior Year Unallocated Entitlement funds - $82,830
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Program
Source of
Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation
Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG Public-
Federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Service
$332,793 $0 $82,830 $415,623 $0
This is the final year
of the City’s 2020-
2024 Con Plan
period.

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 issued a NOFA for FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding which was responded to by 13 agencies and non-profits. Six agencies submitted applications for funding totaling $169,037.10. Six grants were awarded using FY 2024-2025 funds totaling $124,918.10. These CDBG funds will leverage other private, state, and local funds received by the agencies and non-profits.

The City will be carrying out a Transitional Tiny Home Acquisition project in FY 2024-2025. The City plans to use CDBG funds to acquire between two and six prefabricated tiny homes to be used as shelter for the homeless in Camarillo. This investment will be leveraged by situating the structures on City-owned property. This project is in the planning stages and changes may be made as new information becomes available.

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The City operates an Affordable Housing Acquisition Program in which City general funds leverage the use of CDBG funds. The City general funds are used as bridge financing to acquire a housing unit which has an affordability covenant which is expiring. The unit is acquired for market rate using CDBG funds and a general fund 0% interest loan. The affordability covenant is re-set to 55 years and the property is then sold to a low- income homebuyer at an affordable rate. The City general fund loan is paid back to the City and CDBG funds are used to fill the financing gap between what the buyer can afford to pay and the actual cost of the house.

The City has allocated prior year CDBG funds to this project and expects to acquire one housing unit in FY 2024-2025.

The City of Camarillo will pursue funding from private, local, state, and federal resources to leverage the use of CDBG funds in FY 2024-2025.The resources that can reasonably be expected to be available include federal (CDBG), state grants, and local public and private sector resources. It is anticipated that these resources will be used to support the provision of housing and services to low- and moderate-income families and households.

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 City does not currently own any land or property which may be used to address the needs identified in the plan. However, the City has an established Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Program as noted above and expects to acquire one property in FY 2024-2025.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Improve the
Supply of
Affordable
Housing
2020 2024 Affordable
Housing
N/A Rehabilitation and
Preservation of
Existing Housing Units
Homeownership
CDBG: $187,074 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 6
Household Housing Units
Homeowner Housing Added: 1 Household
Housing Unit
2 Increase Social
Services
2020 2024 Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
N/A Assistance for Senior
Residents
CDBG: $18,000

Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 230
Persons Assisted
3 Increase Social
Services
2020 2024 Non-
Homeless
Special
Needs
N/A Housing Support and
Stability
Social Services

CDBG: $20,859 Public service activity other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 49
Persons Assisted
4 Work to End
Homelessness
2020 2024 Homeless N/A Homelessness CDBG: $123,132 Homeless Persons Overnight Shelter: 6 Persons
Assisted Overnight/Emergency Shelter
/Transitional Housing Beds Add: 2 Beds
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Improve the Supply of Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
Create and preserve stable, safe, and resilient affordable housing opportunities for homeowners and renters including special needs groups such as farmworkers, persons with disabilities, and the elderly throughout Ventura County. 2 Goal Name Increase Social Services
Goal
Description
Increase access to health and wellness services, youth activities, senior activities, and social service activities for residents. 3 Goal Name Work to End Homelessness
Goal
Description
Work alongside the Ventura County Continuum of Care to end homelessness within Ventura County by providing housing, emergency shelter, and social services to homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness. 4 Goal Name Effective Administration
Goal
Description
Create and maintain effective housing and community development programs that address the priority needs listed within the Consolidated Plan, comply with all U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements, and achieve the goals and objectives set out by each Ventura County jurisdiction
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Per CDBG program regulations, the City may use 15 percent of its regular CDBG allocation to fund public service programs, 20 percent to fund program administration (in which the City includes fair housing services) and the remaining 65 percent to fund other eligible housing activities.

As noted earlier in this document, HUD has not yet announced the FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations.

The City will proceed with the development of this the FY 2024-2025 draft Action Plan using estimates based on the FY 2023-2024 entitlement funding allocation and actual prior year funds.

# Project Name
1 Habitat Home Repair (Habitat for Humanity)
2 Tiny Homes Acquisition Project (City of Camarillo)
3 Affordable Housing Acquisition Program (City of Camarillo) 4 Project Activate! (Camarillo Health Care District)
5 Our Place Safe Haven (Turning Point Foundation)
6 OASIS (Catholic Charities)
7 Project Hope Food Pantry (St. Columba’s Parish)
8 Emergency Aid (Society of St. Vincent de Paul)
9 Fair Housing Program (Housing Rights Center)
10 Administration (City of Camarillo)
Table 7 – Project Information

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Habitat Home Repair (Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Improve the Supply of Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Housing Units Funding CDBG: $75,000
Description
Habitat Home Repair Program helps keep low-income families, including seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals in their own safe and decent housing by providing the much-needed home rehabilitation and/or critical repairs at reduced rates by using their construction partners, donors, and sponsors, as well as a huge volunteer work force.

Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
An estimated six low- and moderate-income households may be assisted.

Location
Description This program is available to income-eligible households citywide.

Planned
Activities
The funding would be used to purchase the necessary materials such as lumber, plumbing, roofing, or flooring materials to complete home rehabilitation work and repair assistance to very low- and low-income homeowners in the City of Camarillo. 2 Project Name Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Project Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Work to End Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $112,073
Description The City’s Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Project will provide new housing for the homeless.

Target Date 06/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
Assist two homeless individuals.

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will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location
Description The City will consider available and appropriate properties throughout the City.

Planned
Activities
The City plans to use CDBG funds to acquire two pre-fabricated tiny homes to be situated on City-owned land and used as shelter for the homeless. This project is in the planning stages and changes may be made as new information becomes available.

3 Project Name Affordable Housing Acquisition Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Improve the Supply of Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Homeownership Opportunities
Funding CDBG: $112,074
Description
The City’s Affordable Housing Acquisition Program will provide ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. The City’s Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Program allows the City to preserve existing affordable units by acquiring homes with expiring affordability covenants and selling them to new low- and moderate- income homebuyers with updated affordability covenants. The updated covenants extend the term to 55 years, resetting with each future transfer so that the unit can remain affordable in perpetuity. The updated covenants will also include the resale price calculation to be consistent with the State housing law and City’s housing policies.

Target Date 06/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Assist one low- and/or moderate- income family.

Location
Description The City will consider available and appropriate properties throughout the City.

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Planned
Activities
The City plans to acquire existing affordable homes to re-sell to low- and moderate-income homebuyers at affordable prices. The affordability covenant on the home will be re-set to 55 years.
4 Project Name Project Activate! – Camarillo Health Care District Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Assistance for Senior Residents
Needs Addressed Housing Support and Stability
Social Services
Funding $8,000
Description
This project will provide seniors with several different exercise programs designed to increase strength and balance with the goal of avoiding falls and the related health impacts.

Target Date 6/30/25
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
165 Seniors will be assisted.

Location
Description Citywide
Planned
Activities
Staff will visit senior group living facilities and apartments to provide specialized exercise programs to promote strength and balance.
5 Project Name Our Place Safe Haven - OPSH (Turning Point Foundation) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Work to End Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $11,059
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Description
OPSH provides year-round emergency shelter, essential services, case management and supportive services for homeless, mentally ill adults from Camarillo and countywide, and other homeless services such as street outreach, drop-in services, rapid re-housing, housing navigation, connection to healthcare, benefits and employment. Essential services that are provided include food, clothing, showers, laundry facilities, phone/mail access, mental health counseling, assistance in obtaining benefits and permanent housing.

Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Turning Point Foundation estimates that six Camarillo residents will be served in FY 2024-2025
Location
Description
Turning Point Foundation assists the homeless mentally ill at its homeless shelter in Ventura, as well as at the 23-unit Villa Calleguas Apartments that are located on Lewis Road, south of Camarillo.

Planned
Activities
Grant money will be used to help maintain current staff positions to provide case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, transportation, education, employment assistance, referrals to services, etc. 6 Project Name Older Adult Services and Intervention System - OASIS (Catholic Charities) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase Social Services
Needs Addressed Housing Support and Stability
Social Services
Funding $10,000.10
Description The OASIS Program provides case management and referrals to older adults, most who live alone, to ensure their safety and well-being.

Target Date 06/30/2025
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Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Catholic Charities estimates that 65 senior adults will be served in FY 2024-2025 Location
Description Citywide
Planned
Activities
Funds will pay for the volunteer coordinator who manages a group of volunteers who provide services to the seniors.
7 Project Name Project Hope Food Pantry (St. Columba’s Parish) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Assistance for Senior Residents
Needs Addressed Housing Support and Stability
Social Services
Funding $9,800
Description Project Hope Food Pantry provides low and moderate-income families with grocery bags of food once per week.

Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
St. Columba’s Parish estimates that 35 families will be served in FY 2024-2025 Location
Description Citywide
Planned
Activities
Funds will pay for the produce and other food items, as well as personal protective equipment.
8 Project Name Emergency Aid (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase Social Services
Needs Addressed Housing Support and Stability
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Social Services
Funding $11,059
Description Funds will be used to provide emergency housing payments (rent or mortgage), and utilities in order to prevent homelessness
Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul estimates that 14 families will be served in FY 2024- 2025
Location
Description Citywide
Planned
Activities
Funds will pay for the produce and other food items, as well as personal protective equipment.
9 Project Name Fair Housing (Housing Rights Center)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Effective Administration
Increase Social Services
Needs Addressed
Housing Support and Stability
Assistance for Senior Residents
Social Services
Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $9,065
Description The City contracts with the Housing Rights Center to provide a wide variety of fair housing related programs and services
Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable. The Fair Housing Program is funded by CDBG administrative funds.

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Location
Description Fair housing services are available Citywide Planned
Activities
Funds will ensure that all City residents have access to fair housing advice and advocacy. The Housing Rights Center also does fair housing testing and provides legal assistance to residents who pursue litigation.
10 Project Name Administration (City of Camarillo)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Effective Administration
Needs Addressed
Housing Support and Stability
Homeownership Opportunities
Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Housing Units Assistance for Senior Residents
Social Services
Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $57,493
Description To ensure the effective use of CDBG funds, the City must allocate money towards planning and monitoring.

Target Date 06/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable.

Location
Description This CDBG program is administered at City Hall.

Planned
Activities
Funds are used to maintain compliance with HUD requirements, and to oversee the day- to-day program administration such as program monitoring, preparation of the Action Plans and as-needed amendments, holding an annual informational meeting, processing funding agreements, processing reimbursements, completing progress reports and annual reports, as well as the cost of consulting services to assist with the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), Annual Action Plans, and providing technical assistance.

Table 8 – Project Summary

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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City of Camarillo has a wide range of public and non-profit agencies supporting the Consolidated Plan goals. Activities were selected for funding based on priority need level. In some cases, an underserved need may not be addressed due to a lack of a funding request or a lack of sufficient funding to make a project/program feasible. However, the major obstacle to overcoming local challenges is diminishing funding sources.

During the preparation of the FY 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan, six regional goals were identified to meet high priority needs in the region: (1) Improve the supply of affordable housing, (2) Enhance economic stability, (3) Increase social services, (4) Work to end homelessness, (5) Create quality neighborhoods, and (6) Effective administration. While Ventura County and the cities of Camarillo, Oxnard, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks engaged in a coordinated planning process, each jurisdiction is responsible for allocating its own resources across these goals.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed.

The City of Camarillo provides services to residents who reside within its own borders. The City is committed to funding programs with CDBG funds that have a strong emphasis on addressing the needs of its low- and moderate-income residents throughout the community. Services will not be directed to any specific geographic areas of entitlement.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Not applicable Not applicable
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Camarillo has a diversity of neighborhoods within the community; however, use of CDBG funds is not concentrated within any specific area of the City. This is because there are not any significant concentrations of low-income families and/or racial/minority concentration in which assistance will be directed during the five-year Regional Consolidated Plan period (FY 2020-2024).

Discussion
See discussion above.

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Affordable Housing
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
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.

Non-governmental constraints related to the protection of the environment, the availability of water, and appropriate infrastructure can be constraints to affordable housing, as can land cost and construction costs.

But the City can make efforts to ameliorate the constraints presented by public policies to help create an atmosphere which fosters the development of affordable housing.

The City’s zoning is consistent with the General Plan, and adequate sites with appropriate densities have been identified for 1,376 housing units allocated by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) planning period. The City recently adopted a the 2021-2029 Housing Element which included a program which provides affordable housing development by-right as well as other programs designed to encourage the development of affordable housing.

The City has considered the cumulative impacts of its land use controls upon the cost and supply of housing, including the ability to achieve maximum density. In response to those cumulative impacts, the City has allowed (and will continue to allow) exceptions or concessions to the development standards in exchange for affordable housing. City offers density bonus incentives in exchange for affordable housing components in proposed developments and review streamlining components such as encouragement of pre-application meetings and simultaneous processing of entitlements to minimize the burdens and costs of the development review process. These exceptions include reduced setbacks and reduced parking requirements, which allow the developer to achieve higher densities and therefore build more housing supply; and reduce the unrecoverable costs of parking construction and smaller building footprints associated with setbacks.

Recent examples of innovative affordable housing projects include:
 Waivers of recreational vehicle parking limits in exchange for an affordable housing commitment in these four rental projects;
o Andorra Apartments which were completed in 2018;
o Camarillo Village Homes and Camino Ruiz which are currently in construction; and o Thomas Construction, which is in pre-construction.
 Waivers of required rear yard setbacks and increase in allowable building coverage were granted to Lustra Development in exchange for affordable housing commitment. This project is in the design phase.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2024 Regional Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the Camarillo FY 2024-2025 Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority
 New Rental Housing
 Housing Support and Stability
 Homeownership Opportunities
 Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Housing Units  Assistance for Senior Residents
 Social Services
 Homelessness
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, State and other local sources. However, to address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG funds to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people or people presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income.

These projects and activities will benefit seniors, the homeless, the disabled living with food insecurity, and low- and moderate-income homeowners.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing.

The County of Ventura and Cities of Camarillo, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks worked together to create the Ventura County HOME Consortium, which took effect in FY 2020-2021. By creating a local Consortium, these communities were able to drastically increase the amount of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding dedicated to affordable housing in our community. Through this partnership, the County and participating cities hope to spur new affordable housing development within the HOME Consortium area.

The City of Camarillo currently has over 1,000 subsidized affordable rental units, and 120 affordable for-sale units. An additional 29 affordable ownership units are under construction as well as 59 affordable rental units. This extensive portfolio of affordable housing was developed by the City, private developers, and the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHACV) and provides significant benefit to the low- and moderate-income community. The availability of these units increases housing stability, reduces overcrowding which can be a significant negative outcome when there is insufficient affordable housing for the need, and prevents homelessness.

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Acquisition Program. Existing affordable homes with expiring affordability covenants are acquired with the intent to resell them to new low- and moderate-income homeowners at affordable rates, and with new 55- year affordability covenants. The properties are initially acquired using City general funds in a no-interest bridge loan. The home is then sold to an eligible low- or moderate-income buyer at an affordable price. The City’s bridge loan is paid off by a combination of the purchase price the homebuyer pays and CDBG funds.

In this case the CDBG funds act as a mortgage write-down.

The City intends to use FY 2024-2025 CDBG funds to foster affordable housing through the following programs:
 Home Repair Program ($75,000 in CDBG Funds) – Habitat for Humanity  Affordable Housing Property Acquisition Program ($112,074 in CDBG Funds) – City of Camarillo  Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Program – ($112,073 in CDBG Funds) – City of Camarillo The City also has received $345,736 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which will be used to foster affordable housing through a first-time homebuyer program beginning in FY 2024-2025. The City has applied for an additional $350,333 in PLHA funding to continue the program. The City developed this revolving loan program to bring homeownership within reach for low- and moderate-income Camarillo residents.

AHACV also operates the Housing Choice Voucher program in the City. As of December 31, 2023, 544 Camarillo households are being assisted with Vouchers which allow them to rent housing on the open market at affordable rates. Of those 544, over 75 percent (408) of the households assisted are Extremely Low- income, with the remaining households being Very Low-income.

In FY 2024-2025, the City will implement a new project – the Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Project.

The City will use CDBG funds to acquire tiny homes to be situated on land owned by the City to be used as transitional housing for the homeless.

Since most new housing in Camarillo is developed privately, the City works with developers to encourage affordable housing to be incorporated into market rate developments. In addition, the City offers increases in density to developers who include affordable housing. The City has also partnered with for-profit developers in building affordable housing as noted earlier in this Action Plan.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

In 1978, stringent limits on the use of lead-based paint in residential construction were implemented. In spite of this, lead poisoning remains a serious problem especially in areas which have a concentration of older homes. The City of Camarillo has over 25,000 residential properties. Of these residences, approximately 13,000 were constructed prior to 1978, and approximately 139 were constructed prior to 1940. According to HUD’s 1991 report to the U.S. Congress, an estimated 80% of housing built between 1940 and 1959, and 90 percent of housing built prior to 1940 contains lead-based paint. Housing units built prior to 1978 may have interior or exterior building components coated with lead-based paint. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in deteriorated condition. Lead-based paint CI T Y O F CA M A R I L L O 2 0 2 4 - 2 0 2 5 AN N U A L AC T I O N PL A N

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becomes hazardous to children under age six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows.

The City ensures homeowners, tenants, landlord, and contractors understand the dangers of lead-based paint by making the “Contractors Lead Safety During Renovations” hand out available in the City Hall lobby.

Information on the dangers of lead-based paint is also provided to homeowners participating in the City’s CDBG-funded residential rehabilitation program. For FY 2024-2025, the City has allocated funding to Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair program for the rehabilitation of two homes. Prior to rehabilitating the dwelling, Habitat for Humanity investigates the structure for lead-based paint hazards to ensure the projects are completed in a safe and responsible manner. If lead-based paint is identified, the appropriate lead-safe work practices are employed, and clearance testing is undertaken to ensure no dangerous residue remains. The City will continue to educate residents on the hazards of lead-based paint and utilize lead-safe practices in the provision of the residential rehabilitation program.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families.

Camarillo’s anti-poverty strategy is to support the City’s Continuum of Care that ensures that residents are housed and fed and have the ability to obtain gainful employment. This is achieved by support from local churches that make sure that local families are fed as well as the City’s Continuum of Care that provides food and support services to bring families and individuals out of poverty. These actions will continue during FY 2024-2025 and will result in reduced numbers of families in crisis.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure.

The City of Camarillo Community Development Department encourages cooperation among the various City departments and outside agencies, both public and non-profit, in delivering housing and public service programs. Camarillo has a strong network of support agencies to carry out the Continuum of Care, provide needed public services to assist the low-income population, including seniors and families, and to carry out the affordable housing strategies.

Organizations such as the Homeless and Housing Coalition perform the annual homeless census, and in recent years local churches began taking on the role of feeding the homeless and those on the edge of poverty. There is a need for existing agencies working on social and housing issues to attain a greater capacity as federal, state, and local resources become more limited. The City will continue to support these efforts in FY 2024-2025.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

The City recently reached out to the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura to see how the City could facilitate the use of Section 8 vouchers in Camarillo. During FY 2024-2025, Camarillo will continue to participate in housing and community development forums, discussions and one-on-one contact with citizens, public groups and surrounding communities. Part of this is making sure that Camarillo continues to do what we have done well, and part is examining ways that Camarillo can proactively guide the resolution of shared community action activities.

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Also, in FY 2021-2022 the City of Camarillo joined the Ventura County HOME Consortium. The City anticipates that this partnership will bring additional and more consistent affordable housing resources to the City, increase collaboration and planning for affordable housing in the county, and allow projects located in the City of Camarillo to complete for HOME funding at the local level.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The following describes other program-specific requirements.

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
Discussion
See discussion above
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APPENDIX A

Proofs of Publication
- Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing

Outreach Materials
- Stakeholders Outreach List
- Outreach email

Public Comments Received
- No public comments were received.

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Category Organization Contact Address City State Zip Email Economic Development Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Gary Cushing, President/CEO 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite B Camarillo CA 93012 Non-Homeless Special Needs PDAP of Ventura County, Inc. Ginny Connell, Executive & Clinical Director 450 Rosewood Ave. Suite 215 Camarillo CA 93010 Non-Homeless Special Needs Ventura County Homeless & Housing Coalition Cathy Brudnicki, Executive Director1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 100 Camarillo CA 93010 School District Pleasant Valley School District Doctor Angelica Ramsey, Superintendent 600 Temple Ave Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Channel Islands Social Services Sharon M. Francis, CEO P.O. Box 1045 Camarillo CA 93011 [email protected] Service Provider Citizens Advisory Committee - VYCF Dennis Laack, President 3100 Wright Rd Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Community Coalition United June Ewart, Community coordinator 391 S. Dawson Drive, Suite 1A Camarillo CA 93012 Service Provider Kiwanis Club of Camarillo Doug Hill, President P.O. Box 533 Camarillo CA 93011 [email protected] Service Provider Meadowlark Service League Anita Lawrence, President P.O. Box 3063 Camarillo CA 93011 Service Provider Mission Without Borders Tammy Soria 711 Daily Drive, Suite 120 Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Pacific Camps Family Resource, Inc. Bob Harley, Executive Director 380 Mobil Ave. Camarillo CA 93010 Service Provider Rebuilding Together Ventura County 509 Daily Drive Camarillo CA 93010 Service Provider Rotary Club of Camarillo Mitchell Crespi, President P.O. Box 171 Camarillo CA 93010 Service Provider United Way of Ventura County Mitchel Sloan 702 County Square Drive, Suite 100Ventura CA 93003 Economic Development EDC-VC Bruce Stenslie 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite A1 Camarillo CA 93012 [email protected] Service Provider Palmer Drug Abuse Program Ginny Connell 450 Rosewood Ave, Ste 215 Camarillo CA 93010 Government Ventura Co. Fire Protection Agency Chief Mark Lorenzen 165 Durley Ave. Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Public Service Agency Lutheran Social Services of Southern California 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 101 Thousand
Oaks CA 91360 [email protected]
Retailer Camarillo Premium Outlets John Best, General Manager 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Suite 504 Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] School District Oxnard Union High 309 S. K Street Oxnard CA 93030 Service Provider Camarillo Old Town Association Christina Chastain 1820 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] University California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Laurita Franklin 1 University Drive, Suite E150 Camarillo CA 93012 [email protected] Public Service Agency Ventura County Community Development Corporation Bertha Garcia 2231 Sturgis Road, Ste A Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] Developer Habitat for Humanity Ventura County Sam Carr 1850 Eastman Ave Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] Developer Habitat for Humanity Ventura County Katie Norris 1850 Eastman Ave Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] PHA/Developer Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Michael Nigh 1400 W. Hillcrest Drive Newbury ParkCA [email protected] Developer Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Margarita De Escontrias 702 County Square Drive, Suite 100 Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] Developer Many Mansions Rick Schroeder 1259 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks CA 91362 [email protected]
Developer People's Self Help Housing Corporation Annette Schlosser 3533 Empleo Street San Luis ObispoCA 93401 [email protected] Financing Ventura County Housing Trust Fund Linda Braunschweiger 360 Mobil Avenue, Suite 213A Camarillo CA 93010 Advocacy California Legal Assistance Corporation William Figueroa P.O. Box 1561 Oxnard CA [email protected] Advocacy House Farmworkers Alondra Serna P.O. Box 402 Santa PaulaCA 93061 [email protected] Financing County of Ventura - CEO/HTF Tracy McAulay 800 South Victoria Ave Ventura CA 93009 [email protected] Advocacy California Rural Legal Assistance William Figueroa 338 South A Street Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] Homeless Services Turning Point Foundation Rena Sepulveda PO Box 24397 Ventura CA 93002 [email protected] Homeless Services County of Ventura Human Services Agency Marissa Mach 855 Partridge Dr. Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] Homeless Services Community Action of Ventura Co. Inc. Susy Lopez 621 Richmond Avenue Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] Homeless Services Mercy House Larry Haynes P.O. Box 1905 Santa Ana CA 92702 [email protected] CoC Ventura County Continuum of Care Jennifer Harkey 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura CA 93009 [email protected] Homeless Services Salvation Army Corps Ventura Sandra Meyer 155 S. Oak Street Ventura CA 93001 email blocked by UW server Homeless Services Healthcare Agency James Boyd 3147 Loma Vista Road Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] CITY OF CAMARILLO FY 2024-2025 STAKEHOLDER LIST FOR CDBG OUTREACH 211 Interface Children Family Services Kelly Brown 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite I Camarillo CA [email protected] Economic Dev. California Lutheran University Matthew Fienup 60 West Olsen Road Thousand OaksCA 91360 [email protected] Senior Services Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Inc. Sylvia Taylor-Stein 2021 Sperry Ave Ste 35 Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] Service Provider Community Coalition United June Ewart 391 S. Dawson Drive, Suite 1A Camarillo CA 93012 [email protected] Senior Services Conejo Valley Senior Concerns, Inc. Andrea Gallagher 401 Hodencamp Road Thousand OaksCA 91359 [email protected] Service Provider Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. Jennifer Griffin 423 W. Victoria Street Santa BarbaraCA 93101 [email protected] Advocacy MICOP Arcenio Lopez 520 W. 5th Street, Suite F Oxnard CA 93030 [email protected] Senior Services Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association Lee Sherman 1996 Eastman Avenue, #1010 Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] Senior Services Area Agency on Aging Victoria Jump 646 County Square Drive, #100 Ventura CA 93003 [email protected] Services Catholic Charities of Ventura County Daniel Grimm 303 N. Ventura Avenue Ventura CA 93001 [email protected] Service Provider St. Columbas Maurice Hill [email protected] Service Provider Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation District Nicholas Castro 1605 E. Burnley Street Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation District Elianna Vargas 1605 E. Burnley Street Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Pleasant Valley Parks and Recreation District Justin Kiraly 1605 E. Burnley Street Camarillo CA 93010 [email protected] Service Provider Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association Heather Huffman [email protected] Service Provider Camarillo Health Care District Blair Barker [email protected] Service Provider Southern California Hospice Foundation Michelle Wulsestieg, Ex Dir 2300 Park Center Dr. Costa Mesa 92626 [email protected] 1 Erin Lay
To: Dichele Harris; Sam Carr; Maurice Hill; Blair Barker; Nicholas Castro; Nagy, Lisa; Rena Sepulveda; Marjorie Corpuz; Tammy Glenn
Subject: Update of contact information
Good Morning Everyone,

I am updaƟng our outreach list in anƟcipaƟon of the City of Camarillo NoƟce of Funding Availability for 2024-2025 CDBG funds. The noƟce of the NOFA meeƟngs will be sent out in early December.

You are receiving this because you are my primary contact for your exisƟng or prior year grant. To conﬁrm and/or update you contact informaƟon, I would appreciate it if you could do the following:
 Respond to this email conﬁrming or updaƟng your contact informaƟon.  If there are others in your agency which you would like to be on the outreach contact list, please provide me with their contact informaƟon.

Thank you for your help with this. We appreciate your past and current services to Camarillo residents.

Thanks!

Erin Lay

Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.
107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 212
Pasadena, CA 91105
C (661) 313-6730

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APPENDIX B

City of Camarillo
Waiver of Requirements at 24 CFR 570.200 (h)
for Community Development Block Grants Program (CDBG)

HUD has provided guidance in CPD Notice 24-01 on how to address this and other related impacts to the City’s CDBG program. Per the options provided in CPD Notice 24-01 (Notice), the City has decided to delay the submission of the FY 24-25 Action Plan until the actual FY 24-25 CDBG allocations have been announced by HUD, but in no case no later than August 16, 2024.

The regulations at 24 CFR 570.200(h) define the effective date of a Grantee’s agreement for CDBG funds as the program year start date or the date that the Action Plan is received by HUD, whichever is later. Per these regulations, the effective date is the date on which the City may begin to incur costs related to the operation of the FY 2024-2025 CDBG program. Because of the delay in the submission of the FY 24-25 Action Plan, the City’s effective date could extend significantly past July 1, 2024, the start date of the City’s program year. This would mean that the City would be unable to incur costs for those programs, resulting in a delay in the start of the FY 2024-2025 program year, and a gap in the provision of CDBG-funded services to residents of the City.

The HUD Notice has provided options for the City to use a waiver of the regulations at 24 CFR 570.200(h) to incur costs prior to the effective date. Therefore, in accordance with the direction provided in the HUD Notice regarding the waiver of the requirements at 24 CFR 570.200 (h), the City intends to use those waivers in the submission of the FY 24-25 CDBG Action Plan and operations of the FY 24-25 CDBG program. Therefore, the City of Camarillo certifies that:

1. The costs incurred prior to the CDBG grant awards are necessary for efficient and timely performance of the activity in question;

2. The costs are for eligible activities under the regulations for the CDBG and HOME programs;

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4. The activity for which costs will be incurred is included in the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan; and

5. The City has completed its citizen participation process by including in its files a written, dated summary of citizen participation comments received on its Plan, pursuant to 24 CFR 91.105(b)(5) or 91.115(b)(5) as applicable.

Per 24 CFR 570.200 (h)(1)(ii), the City must advise citizens of the extent to which incurring pre- award costs may affect future grants. This might include activities being disallowed and funds returned to HUD if the activities do not meet the applicable regulations. The City therefore certifies that:

1. The Citizen Participation process will be undertaken in a timely manner and will include all required notices, public comment periods, and public hearings;

2. All activities undertaken will be eligible activities meeting a HUD-required National Objective; and

3. The City will follow the requirements at 24 CFR 58 to ensure that all environmental compliance documentation is completed in a timely manner. Further, that the City will not take any actions that would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice of reasonable alternatives.

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APPENDIX C

CITY OF CAMARILLO

CONTINGENCY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS
THE LATE RELEASE OF 2024-2025 CDBG ENTITLEMENT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS

The City of Camarillo (City) is an Entitlement Grantee for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Due to delay in the adoption of the federal budget, HUD may not announce the City’s actual FY 24-25 CDBG Entitlement allocation (allocation) until later than normal. HUD has provided guidance in CPD Notice 24-01 (Notice) on how to address this and other related impacts to the City’s CDBG program. Per the options provided in the Notice, the City plans to:
 Develop the FY 24-25 Draft Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) using estimated CDBG allocations, including conducting the public participation plan process and holding the public hearing before the City Council for adoption of the Action Plan; and  Delay the formal submission of the Action Plan in HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) until the actual FY 24-25 CDBG allocations have been announced by HUD, but in no case later than August 16, 2024; and  Include this Contingency Plan as an attachment to the Action Plan outlining the funding revisions to be undertaken if the FY 24-25 CDBG allocation is less or greater than the estimates used during the development of the Action Plan.

PROPOSED CONTINGENCY STRATEGIES

Decrease in Allocation
Revise funding in the following order:

Administration
 Fund the Fair Housing Project at the originally proposed amount.  Reduce the funding for Administration to the remaining amount allowed under the Administration funding cap.

Public Services
 Reduce the following projects proportionally based on the overall decrease in funding, with the cumulative total not to exceed the HUD Public Services funding cap:
o St. Columba’s Food Pantry (St. Columba’s Parish)
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o Program Activate! (Camarillo Health Care District)
o Our Place Safe Haven (Turning Point Foundation)
o Emergency Aid for Camarillo (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) Capital
 Fund the Habitat Home Repair Project (Humanity for Humanity) at the originally proposed amount.
 Fund the Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Project and the Affordable Housing Acquisition Project equally with the remaining available funds.

Increase in Allocation
Revise funding in the following order:

Administration
 Fund the Fair Housing Project at the originally proposed amount.  Increase the funding for Administration to the remaining amount allowed under the HUD Administration Funding cap.

Public Services
 Fund the following Programs at the originally proposed amounts:
o St. Columba’s Food Pantry (St. Columba’s Parish)
o Older Adult Services and Intervention System (Catholic Charities) o Program Activate! (Camarillo Health Care District)
 Split the remaining Public Service funds equally between the following:
o Our Place Safe Haven (Turning Point Foundation)
o Emergency Aid for Camarillo (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) Capital
 Fund the Habitat Home Repair Program (Humanity for Humanity) at the originally proposed amount.
 Fund the Transitional Tiny Homes Acquisition Project and the Affordable Housing Acquisition Program equally with the remaining available funds.

Camarillo City CouncilApril 24, 2024

Camarillo City Council
April 24, 2024