Annual Action Plan
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The City is adding $229,991 towards its Affodable Multi-Family Preservation project. Additionally, the City is moving funds from the ED RLF to Program Income as the City has closed its ED RLF Program. The PI funds will be used towards other eligible projects.
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Fairfield (City) is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitlement cities and counties to develop viable urban communities. HUD expects them to achieve this goal by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
As a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction, the City must prepare an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that describes the activities that the City will implement to spend its CDBG funds and meet the Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) goals and priorities. This 2024-25 Annual Action Plan describes the information concerning the goals outlined in the 2022-2026 Con Plan.
For FY 2024-2025, the City of Fairfield was granted $837,945 in CDBG funding to address the priority needs in the community. All funding will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each program or project.
In FY 2024-2025, the City will implement steps to protect individuals from housing discrimination by affirmatively furthering fair housing through the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The City will also expand outreach to people in Fairfield with limited English proficiency and ensure that all funded agencies can serve persons with disabilities and those who are not proficient in English.
During this fiscal year the City completed an Amendment to the Annual Action Plan to allocate prior year unspent entitlement funds towards Multi-Family preservation. An additional $229,991 is being added to this project as part of the amendment. Within this amount is $141,114.19 in Econcomic Development Revolving Loan funds that are being reallocated as Program Income. In Fiscal Year 2021-2022 the City closed its Econcomic Development Loan Program. The City is now moving those remaining funds from the RLF fund to program income so that the funds can be used towards other projects. This amendment Annual Action Plan
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also includes amounts of Program Income that was recieved as loan payoffs from the City's Housing rehabilitation Program.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The Annual Action Plan provides information related to the proposed geographic distribution of investment. It includes general descriptions of the homeless and other community development needs and activities. It also provides for actions to reduce poverty and barriers to meet the needs of the underserved.
Fairfield has several public service needs, including affordable housing, homelessness, and other community development needs identified in this Annual Action Plan, as well as through the consultation and citizen participation processes. The Consolidated Plan anticipates using CDBG funds to assist in achieving Fairfield City Council and community goals to address the community's various needs. The City has identified the following goals that provide the framework for the Annual Action Plan:
• Affordable Housing
• Homeless Services
• Senior Services
• Youth Services
• Economic Development
• Fair Housing
• Public Facilities and Infrastructure
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
In FY 23-24, the City of Fairfield CDBG Program supported multiple non-profit organizations, providing services to low-income individuals within the community. During FY 23-24, CDBG funds supported more than 3,000 residents. The City also completed a lighting project 'that provided the replacement of lighting poles in one of City's main walking trails. This project allows for a greater level of safety for the community. Additionally, during FY 23-24, the city of Fairfield met its timeliness requirements and completed the expenditures of its CDBG-CV funds by supporting the rehabilitation and operation of the Ohio Street Shelter, during the pandemic to help the homeless individuals.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City of Fairfield follows its Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) when preparing the Annual Plan. The City prioritizes a transparent and collaborative approach with the community. In preparation for this plan, the city held multiple public meetings with the CDBG Advisory Committee(CAC). The CAC reviewed and scored all applications and made recommendations to the City Council for subrecipient funding. In addition, the city held two community workshops to educate the community on the CDBG program and opportunities for applying. A public hearing was held to finalize the Annual Planning process, allowing additional opportunities for the public to review and comment on the Annual Plan.
During the Annual Action Plan Amendment the City issued a Public notice to accept Public Comment and to also notice the public about the Public Hearing that was held on January 21, 2025.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.
There were no public comments received during the creation of this Plan.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them There were no comments from the public that were not accepted.
7. Summary
The CDBG Program has been a critical component of the Fairfield Community, allowing low- to moderate-income residents access to services that they may not otherwise be able to access. Fairfield’s Annual Action Plan outlines how funds will be allocated to address various community needs such as affordable housing, homelessness, senior services, youth services, economic development, fair housing, and public facilities. The Plan reflects input gathered through citizen participation processes, including public meetings with the CDBG Advisory Committee and community workshops. In the past year, CDBG funds supported non-profits serving low-to-moderate income individuals and projects like lighting improvements for safety. Fairfield is committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring residents have opportunities to provide feedback on the Plan's priorities and allocations.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator FAIRFIELD Housing Services Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
LaTanya Terrones
Sr. Project Manager
[email protected]
707-428-7454
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Fairfield take coordination and consultation of the CDBG Program a high priority. The City ensures that there are opportunities for all vested parties to participate throughout the year with the CDBG program including contribution towards the plans upcoming activities and planning for the year ahead.
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 Fairfield partners with local service providers and the County of Solano in responding to the needs of the unhoused and those at risk of being displaced into homelessness. Additionally, the City of Fairfield provides funding and site assistance, public outreach and education, policy development and strategic planning, and coordination and collaboration. The City of Fairfield is actively involved in the local Continuum of Care, Housing First Solano, holding an officer seat on the Board of the Continuum. Additionally, two Council members sit upon the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA), working in partnership with all the regional cities and the County of Solano, which provides oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services in Solano County. This regional approach is unique in the State of California, creating a collective response to the growing crisis of addressing the impacts of homelessness. Lastly, the Homeless Services Manager serves on the Technical Advisory Committee, providing expertise and assistance to the JPA.
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 JPA board includes governmental regional representatives from all the cities and the County of Solano in the decision-making process on addressing the growing impact of homelessness. The Technical Advisory Committee has a representative with local expertise in the unhoused community from each city and county to guide the electives on the JPA Board.
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 Housing First Solano, the COC, brings together local city staff, county staff, health care agencies, behavioral health, veterans, intimate partner violence agencies, local homeless service providers, faith- Annual Action Plan
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based organizations, criminal justice organizations, department of education, housing providers, local business, and those with lived experience. Additionally, , including committees to improve systems, which include coordinated entry, governance, HMIS users, and Lived Experience to provide additional oversight and expertise.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Fairfield Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The City of Fairfield partners with multiple other entities to forward the homeless strategic plan of the JPA.
2 Agency/Group/Organization EDEN HOUSING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? 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?
As an affordable housing developer that supplies Permanent and Supportive Housing in the County, Eden Housing has been a collaborative partner contributing to the advancement of the homeless strategic plan.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Caminar Solano County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Caminar (Resource Connect Solano) is the County's Coordinated Entry Operator. they also are represented as the Chair of the COC. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Solao Black Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
As a member of the Solano COC Board, the Solano Black Chamber actively participate in the discussion of homelessness. 5 Agency/Group/Organization BENICIA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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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?
City of Benicia is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 6 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF VALLEJO
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City of Vallejo is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Vacaville Community Development Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims
Other government - Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City of Vacaville is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Solano County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Solano County is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions.
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting There weren't any specific agencies that were not 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 Housing First
Solano
The Continuum of Care works to end homelessness by: Facilitating multi-agency cooperation and coordination, connecting persons experiencing homelessness with housing, job employment, family, and medical resources, and securing funds from the State of California, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and private organizations to end homelessness.
City of Fairfield
Housing Element City of Fairfield
The Fairfield Housing Element addresses housing development, rehabilitation, and housing conservation. It sets forth actions the City will undertake to assist residents to maintain their homes and to help ensure that there is an adequate supply of safe, affordable housing for existing and future residents.
City of Fairfield
Analysis of
Impediments
City of Fairfield The Action Plan incorporates and funds both Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Counseling. Other elements of the AI are funded through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
City staff developed a detailed Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) as part of the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan. As required by HUD, non-profits, and community residents were provided adequate opportunities to review and comment on the original Citizen Participation Plan and Substantial Amendments to the Plan, if necessary.
City staff engaged citizens through community meetings, public hearings, and workshops. Citizens who participated in the process received extensive information about the Con Plan, the citizen participation process, the HUD requirements for an Entitlement City, the amount of funding the City anticipates receiving, and how the City can use those funds. Residents were given the opportunity to provide City staff with input on the use of CDBG funds. These efforts, including the review of HUD Data and relevant policy documents, assisted the City in itsgoal- setting efforts.
At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Con Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.
Two Public Hearings were held In FY 2023-24. The two public hearings consisted of a Public Hearing for the FY 22-23 CAPER that took place on September 19, 2023. There were no comments at this meeting as reported in the FY 22-23 CAPER report. The Second Public hearing that took place during the Fiscal year was for the development of this Annual Action Plan. A Public Hearing was held on July 2, 2024. There were no public comments at this meeting
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Meeting
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish, Tagolog
Non-
targeted/broad
community
46 individuals
attended the CDBG
Workshop.
No Comments were
received.
No comments were
received 2 Newspaper Ad
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and
Tagolog
Persons with
disabilities
35 Individuals
attended the CDBG
NOFA Workshop
No Comments were
received
No comments were
received.
3 Public Meeting
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and
Tagolog
35 Individuals
attended the CDBG
NOFA Workshop
No Comments were
received.
No comments were
received.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Press Release
Non-
targeted/broad
community
35 Individuals
attended the CDBG
NOFA Workshop
No comments were
recieved
No comments were
received
5 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
There were no
members of the
public that attended
the CDBG Advisory
Meeting
No comments were
recieved
No comments were
recieved
6 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
There were 15 people
that attended the
Public Hearing
There were no
public comments
There weren't any
public comments that
were not accepted.
7 Public Hearing
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and
Tagolog
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
No comments
Recieved
No Comments received
or rejected
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
8 Newspaper Ad
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and
Tagolog
Non-
targeted/broad
community
9 Public Hearing
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and
Tagolog
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Fairfield utilizes its annual allocation to support all of its projects throughout the community. The City leverages entities in the Annual Action Plan
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community to provide supportive services in the for the community.
Anticipated Resources
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Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
837,945.00 219,462.61 310,765.41 1,368,173.02 1,660,000.00 Program Income includes
$78,348.42 in RLF receipts for
both the ED RLF and Housing
Revolving loan funds. In
addition, the City has closed its
ED RLF program, therefore
$141,114.19 will be moved as
program income to be used for
other projects. Prior year
resources includes $91,304.33
in prior year unspent
entitlement funds for FYs 23-
24,2022-23,2021-22,2021-
2020,2020-2019,2019-
2018,2018-2017. In addition
$221,888.58 are Housing
Revolving Loan funds that are
available outside of the
Program income received
during the fiscal year. The total
RLF funds that will be available
for the fiscal year is
$300,237.80.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Although CDBG regulations do not require matching funding, many of the activities that the City intends to fund through CDBG will require additional public and private resources. CDBG funds will be used to leverage these other funding sources. Included with the total Anticipated amounts, the City received $63,846 in RLF receipts which constitutes the Program Income. These funds will be returned to the RLF to be used for future Housing Revolving Loan Funds for Housing Rehabilitation. The City may use the 15% calculation of program income to fund public Service Activities. The City has a history of using CDBG funds to leverage General Fund revenue and other resources to complete sidewalk improvements and fund fair housing services and emergency shelter operations, and anticipates continuing to fund these activities similarly during the five-year planning period.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Fairfield Housing Department oversees the management and utilization of various properties to address community housing needs. Among these properties are three vacant lands earmarked for affordable housing initiatives. Despite their potential, the City acknowledges that development on these parcels will unlikely commence within the current planning period.
One notable property under the purview of the Housing Authority is situated at 315 Jefferson St.
Presently, this property is under lease to a Homeless Shelter Operator tasked with providing crucial emergency homeless services to individuals within Fairfield. This arrangement underscores the city’s commitment to addressing immediate housing challenges faced by its residents.
Furthermore, another property owned by the city serves a specialized purpose. Located at [Address], it is currently leased to a domestic violence operator. This partnership aims to offer refuge and support to women and children affected by domestic violence, thereby preventing homelessness and fostering a safe environment for those in need.
Additionally, the city’s housing efforts extend to a property at 421 Madison Street. The city is actively engaged in negotiations with a developer who intends to construct housing units on the site. This collaboration exemplifies the city’s proactive approach to leverage its resources to expand affordable housing options and meet the evolving needs of its residents.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield places an emphasis on maximizing the utilization of its properties under the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority to tackle the pressing issue of affordable housing within its boundaries. Every parcel owned by the Housing Authority is assessed and strategically allocated to bolster the city’s ongoing efforts in this regard. Through careful planning and allocation, the city endeavors to optimize the impact of its properties in addressing the housing needs.
In addition to leveraging its property assets, the city maintains a multifaceted approach to funding affordable housing initiatives. Among the various funding streams, the Fairfield’s Local Housing Trust Fund is one of the city’s vital funding sources to finance affordable housing projects. This funding avenue not only facilitates the development of new housing units but also enables the city to implement innovative solutions and programs to enhance housing accessibility and affordability for its residents.
Recent developments have further bolstered the city’s capacity to advance its affordable housing agenda. Specifically, the City of Fairfield has received recognition from the State of California as a Prohousing Designated City. This designation not only underscores the city’s commitment to promoting housing affordability but also unlocks many opportunities for additional funding. Importantly, it grants the city and collaborating developers enhanced eligibility for state and federal affordable housing funds, Annual Action Plan
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streamlining the application process and expediting project review procedures. This designation heralds a new era of collaboration and progress, empowering the city to forge ahead to cultivate vibrant, inclusive communities through accessible and affordable housing solutions.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Youth 2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of Fairfield Public Services CDBG:
$45,000.00
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 140
Persons Assisted
2 Fair Housing 2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of Fairfield Fair Housing CDBG: $.00 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 50
Households Assisted
3 Administration 2022 2027 Administration City of Fairfield Administration CDBG:
$167,589.00
Other: 1 Other
4 Special Needs
Populations
2022 2027 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
LOW/MODERATE
INCOME CENSUS
TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Public Services CDBG:
$80,692.00
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 2237
Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 Public Facilities
and
Infrastructure
2022 2027 Community
Development
LOW/MODERATE
INCOME CENSUS
TRACTS
Non-Public
Services
CDBG:
$300,000.00
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
5000 Persons Assisted
6 Affordable
Housing
2022 2027 Affordable
Housing
LOW/MODERATE
INCOME CENSUS
TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Non-Public
Services
CDBG:
$564,664.00
Rental units rehabilitated:
100 Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10 Household
Housing Unit
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Youth
Goal Description
2 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal Description
3 Goal Name Administration
Goal Description
4 Goal Name Special Needs Populations
Goal Description
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5 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal Description
6 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal Description
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Fairfield prioritizes all of its funding resources to meet the goals and priorities set in its Consolidated Plan. The City uses a multi- step applicaton and review process when choosing projects to support during the annual plan process. This process ensures that all applications meet the needs of the community as well as meets HUD's requirements of the Citizen Participation process.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Senior Meals Program (2024)
2 Ombudsmand Services (2024)
3 Senior & Disabled Independent Living Services (2024)
4 Youth Tutoring Program (2024)
5 Youth Services Scholarship Program (2024)
7 CDBG Administration 2024
8 Lee Bell Park Bathroom (2024-27)
9 Multi-Family Preservation
10 Housing Rehabilitation Program
11 City ADA Street ramps (2024)
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
All of the City of fairfield Public Service Projects are scattered throughout the City and provide services to Fairfield residents. While they may not While they prioritize their funding resources to meet the needs of the low-mod residents. At least half of the public service subrecipients support residents that are presumed beneficiaries.
All of the City's Public Facility/Infrastructure projects are located in the City's Low/Mod Census Tracts.
The City ensures to prioritize all funding to areas where the most vulnerable population can be served.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Senior Meals Program (2024)
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $52,942.00
Description The program provides nutritious meals on a daily basis to aid in the reduction of senior malnutrition, food insecurity and to promote senior independence and socialization through human connection. As an eyes-on program, food delivery also provides an opportunity for wellness checks and through a phone app, provide immediate feedback to the administrative office on changes or concerns that need attention. Additionally, this program helps identify other needs such case management, fall prevention, and other services provided by Meals on Wheels and other community partners.
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This project anticipates supporting 500 senrios
Location Description The project will take place throughout the City of Fairfield, as meals are delivered directly to the homes of seniors
Planned Activities The goal of MOWSC's nutrition services is to ensure seniors have access to at least one healthy meal per day, and this is accomplished by home delivery and congregate cafes at local senior centers.
Additionally, routine interaction with volunteers who deliver the meals, program staff, and cafe participants, addresses isolation and loneliness and provides a safety net. When clients aren't home to receive their meals, staff call to check on them and follow up with emergency contacts if unable to reach the client, request a welfare check from local law enforcement, or call 911 if an emergency situation. Our approach is holistic to ensure address health, safety, isolation, and connection to community.
2 Project Name Ombudsmand Services (2024)
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
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Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $12,750.00
Description Empowered Aging (EA, formerly Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc.) serves older and disabled adults and their families living in Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda County. EA protects the needs and rights of those living in long-term care, most over 65, ~30% low-income, ~3,550 across Solano County, and 1,700 in Fairfield 46 facilities. Most clients served have disabilities and impairments requiring care and assistance with at least three activities of daily living, more than half experience the effects of dementia and two additional co-occurring conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, mental illness, etc.
Target Date 6/30/2025
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Approximately 1700 Fairfield residents will have access to the Ombudsman Service. These services are provided at the local Live-in Facilities in the City
Location Description 1251 Travis Blvd. Ste. 120
Fairfield, CA
Planned Activities Empowered Aging overall goal has proven to be successful. They have provided services to the Fairfield community for over 4 years. We believe that all residents living in long-term care facilities deserve quality of life, dignity and respect. Fairfield’s long-term care residents continue to receive high-quality, person-centered care that meets their needs - eliminating abuse, neglect, and violation of residents’ rights. Facilities will be equipped with the knowledge, staffing and protocols to meet resident requirements using a person-centered approach to care, and family members and loved ones will be equipped to advocate for their resident of concern as needed. As a result, there will be fewer complaints and necessary investigations. At a higher level, the senior and social service system in Fairfield and Solano Counties more broadly will operate collaboratively and effectively, partnering as needed to meet residents’ diverse needs. 3 Project Name Senior & Disabled Independent Living Services (2024) Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $15,000.00
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Description Lions Center for the Visually Impaired/LCVI is the only agency in Solano County providing independent living skills training for the visually impaired adult community. LCVI has played a key roll, and is certified by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Regarding outcomes for the blind, each client is assessed at intake and staff works with them to set individual health adjustment and skill-building goals. Progress toward these goals is noted in individual files. From our agency records we know that clients meet the goals set in their plan.
We also know that clients are satisfied with the quality of our program and services because they tell us in our follow-up phone call surveys conducted after the close of each case file. Finally, the vast majority of our clients are able to continue living independently, this avoiding costly nursing homes.
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
37 Senior and disabled indivudals that are visually impaired.
Location Description Throughout the City as services are taken directly to the residents to meet their needs.
Planned Activities Lions Center for the Visually Impaired/LCVI is the only agency in Solano County providing independent living skills training for the visually impaired adult community. LCVI has played a key roll, and is certified by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Regarding outcomes for the blind, each client is assessed at intake and staff works with them to set individual health adjustment and skill-building goals. Progress toward these goals is noted in individual files. From our agency records we know that clients meet the goals set in their plan.
We also know that clients are satisfied with the quality of our program and services because they tell us in our follow-up phone call surveys conducted after the close of each case file. Finally, the vast majority of our clients are able to continue living independently, this avoiding costly nursing homes.
4 Project Name Youth Tutoring Program (2024)
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Youth
Needs Addressed Public Services
Annual Action Plan
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Funding CDBG: $15,000.00
Description The Leaven Kids After School Tutoring will benefit children ages 5-12 living in the Phoenix Drive, Dana Drive, Groves, and Grande Circle apartment complexes inFairfield. These areas are made up of highly diverse, primarily low-income individuals and families. We will serve children at centers located in each complex by providing educational support, tutoring, and mentoring that empowers and lifts them up.
Target Date 6/30/2025
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and type of families
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100 Youth that reside in the lower-income neighborhood
Location Description Grande Circle - 1970 Grande Circle Fairfield, CA 94533 Dana Drive - 1180 Dana Drive Fairfield, CA 94533
Planned Activities Leaven Kids addresses the need in our communities by providing elementary school-aged youth with regular after-school tutoring, health education activities, and summer mentoring and skill-building services. We also engage students in community service, leadership, and character-building activities. These programs dramatically impact children, many of whom are suffering from academic deficiencies and facing increased obesity and weight-related health issues.
On average, students participate in The Leaven programming for 5 years and often return to give back their time as a peer tutor. We are proud to serve more than 100 students in Fairfield. Our success has been touted by The California State Superintendent of Education, Jack O'Connell, who visited us and declared Leaven Kids a model for after- school programs in California due to our effectiveness in the classroom.
5 Project Name Youth Services Scholarship Program (2024) Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Youth
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $30,000.00
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Description The Youth Activities Scholarship Program addresses the need for youth recreational activities for low-income families in the Fairfield community by enabling youth of low income families to participate in the City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department's fee based recreation programs and events. The funds are distributed on a sliding scale, based on family income, and subsidize 25-100% of the registration fees.
Target Date 6/30/2025
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
30 Low-to-moderate income youth.
Location Description Throughout the City of Fairfield
Planned Activities The Youth scholarship program allows low/mod families to receive scholarship for the recreational services for their children. 6 Project Name CDBG Administration 2024
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $167,589.00
Description Administration of the CDBG Program
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
There will be zero families directly impacted by this.
Location Description City of Fairfield
Planned Activities CDBG Administration
7 Project Name Lee Bell Park Bathroom (2024-27)
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $150,000.00
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Description The Lee Bell Park Project includes adding a Bathroom to the Park. The Project will be a multi-year project that will go through FY 26-27. This project is in the low-mod census tract of 2526.05.
Target Date 6/30/2027
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and type of families
that will benefit from
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The Residents in this area will benefit from this project Location Description This project is located at 1401 Washington St. Fairfield, CA in census tract 2526.05. This is a Low-Mod Census Tract in the City of Fairfield.
Planned Activities This project includes a multi-year process with year 1 being Fiscal Year 24-25 will be the designing process, Year 2 will include the purchase of the modular bathroom. This has a 1-year lead time. Year 3 will be the installation of the bathroom on the site for this project. 8 Project Name Multi-Family Preservation
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $474,655.00
Description This project will be a multi-Housing Preservation project that will support the rehabilitation of affordable multi-family units.
Target Date 6/30/2025
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
100 tenants
Location Description Throughout the City
Planned Activities Rehabilitation of Multi-Family Affordable Housing units. 9 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Program
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $300,237.80
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Description The City of Fairfield will provide loans and grants for Low-Moderate income home owners for rehabilitation.
Target Date 6/30/2025
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and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This project will support at least 10 low-income home owners and renters
Location Description Throughout the City
Planned Activities Provide low interest loans to low-mod homeowners to support rehabilitation efforts.
10 Project Name City ADA Street ramps (2024)
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $150,000.00
Description This project will create ADA street ramps in the low-income area. It will allow access for wheelchair ramps and create clear walking paths.
This will be phase one of this project that will take place over multiple years.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This is an area benefit. More than 5000 individuals and families that live in the low-income census tracts will benefit from this project.
Location Description Low-income Census Tracts in the City Planned Activities Create WheelChair ramps in the City streets for ADA access.
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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 Fairfield has over 20 low-income census tracts. CDBG resources will be allocated to serve the neighborhoods with the greatest need. All Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects will take place in the low-income census tracts. All other resources will be targeted for individuals and families at or below the moderate-income levels.
In the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, the City continues to focus 65% of the entire grant amount annually on infrastructure and public facility improvements in the low income and minority concentration areas. Efforts related to the Housing Rehabilitation program have also been focused in the low-mod areas. The Housing Rehabilitation program allows low and moderately low-income property owners to receive loans and/or grants to rehabilitate or repair their homes.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS 65
City of Fairfield 35
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Fairfield ensures that all of the CDBG subrecipients meet the program requirements and serve low to moderate income clients. While the Public Service funding allocations may not specifically take place in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods, more than 70% of the individuals served arelow- to-moderate income. The city works closely with the sub-recipients that are providing public services to ensure they target the proper demographic with the CDBG funds. All funds that the City allows for Public Facilities/Infrastructure are directed to projects located in low/Mod census tracts. The city allocates 65% of its annual allocation towards public facility/infrastructure projects. The city therefore ensures that all CDBG program requirements are met and that the most vulnerable populations and neighborhoods are being served and revitalized.
However, ” 'it’s imperative that all low-income residents have access to the public services offered. All public services are available for low to moderate-income individuals throughout the city regardless of the census tracts that they reside. All public facilities projects will be allocated in the low/moderate income census tracts. This ensures that low/moderate income neighborhoods are being revitalized and,
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neighborhood residents have access to the facilities.
Discussion
The City is committed to spending CDBG funds throughout the City and targeting vulnerable low-to- moderate income individuals. Its important that they have equal access to the services identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Fairfield makes it a priority to support the most vulnerable populations with CDBG funding.
While the City didn't recieve any applications for homeless services during the annual application process, the City will support low-income homeowners and low-income renters with opportunities that preserve their current housing. The City plans to rehabilitate approximately 100 affordable multi-family units for low-moderate income individuals and approximately 10 low-income home owner units during the fiscal year.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 110
Special-Needs 0
Total 110
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 110
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 110
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
While the City does not own any public housing units, the Housing Authority is housed under the Housing Services Department as well as the CDBG efforts, therefore allowing all affordable housing efforts to be consistently monitored and shared. Residents served under the Housing Authority, receive access to all of the information and services that are covered under the CDBG Program.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Fairfield does not own any public housing units. However, the City has a Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) with over 894 vouchers to support low-income families within the community. Each year, the City serves more than 700 families in the program. Of the more than 700 families served, 5 households receive assistance through the Project Based VASH Vouchers. .
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
All families that are participants of the HCV information receive information related to opportunities for homeownership. The Housing Authority posts fliers and information as it becomes available. One of the HCV participants was recently selected to purchase a home under the Habitat for Humanity Program, which allows low to moderate-income homeowners to purchase with sweat equity. The City is planning upcoming first-time home buyer education classes, which will be accessible to all Fairfield residents, including participants of the HCV Program.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The City's PHA is not designated as troubled.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield does not own any public housing units that it supports. Although the City has a Housing Choice Voucher Program, The CDBG program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program work in tandem to provide supportive services to the low-income residents that are in need. Because the Public Service support agencies are supporting the same demographic as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Housing Services Department ensure that information is shared with the HCV participants for the services that are available to them.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City of Fairfield continues to see an increase in chronic and newly homeless individuals over the past several years, which aligns with the national trends. The high cost of housing and property in the area and the shortage of affordable housing and prevention services available in the county to serve the population create significant barriers to addressing the growing rates of those falling into homelessness.
The Fairfield City Council adopted a comprehensive Homeless Strategy to address homelessness, including a dedicated Homeless Services Department located in the City ” 'Manager’s office to address the needs and impact of the unhoused residents in the community. The Homeless Strategy includes nationally recognized programs and policies proven to reduce homelessness. A major part of the strategy is providing linkages for unhoused individuals and families to appropriate services through collaborative outreach efforts. The City of Fairfield partners with local service providers and the County of Solano in responding to the needs of the unhoused and those at risk of being displaced into homelessness. Additionally, the City of Fairfield provides funding and site assistance, public outreach and education, policy development and strategic planning, and coordination and collaboration. The City of Fairfield is actively involved in the local Continuum of Care, Housing First Solano, holding an officer seat on the Board of the Continuum. Additionally, two Council members sit on the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA)Board, working in partnership with all the regional cities and the County of Solano, which provides oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services in Solano County. This regional approach is unique in the State of California, creating a collective response to the growing crisis of addressing the impacts of homelessness. Lastly, the Homeless Services Manager serves on the Technical Advisory Committee providing expertise and assistance to the JPA.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The current goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness includes (1) creation of a regional Navigation Cetner, (2) increasing interim housing capacity, (3) creation of general outreach services outside of law enforcement, and (4) supporting the expansion of the staffing needs of CAPSolano.
The City of Fairfield houses its Homeless Services Division in the City Manager's office. It includes three full-time dedicated staff to support the community and coordinate efforts with various city divisions via best practices and public policy. This dedicated team allows for ongoing regional planning activities, coordinating activities, and planning for service providers, stakeholders, anaffected citizens. Working closely with stakeholders allows the Homeless Services Division to ensure an efficient and effective system offering everyone access to shelter, food, housing, and other basic needs. The City is currently
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working with entities to help support the coordinated entry of the homeless residents.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Homeless Services Division work with local interim housing programs to provide shelter for unhoused residents. The City has increased sheltering capacity in the past year by applying for additional grants to expand and convert a local shelter into a regional navigation center, build and open a pallet shelter, and create partnerships with local faith-based organizations to provide an inclement weather warming center. The Homeless Services Division continues to explore new grants and revenue sources to expand and continue existing interim and transitional housing services.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Along with the City of Fairfield, many agencies in and near Fairfield assist those unhoused and transitioning to permanent housing and independent living. The City assists low-income individuals and families avoid homelessness through several city-supported programs, including HOME and CalHOME programs, CDBG housing rehabilitation, VASH Vouchers, and the Housing Choice Voucher program.
The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program, funded through State HOME funds, allows homeless families to secure temporary housing for up to 24 months. After 24 months on the program and completing identified program milestones, individuals may qualify to receive a preference on the ” 'City’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. This final step helps them secure permanent housing.
The City of Fairfield collaborates with a wide array of local partners, community agencies, and stakeholders to address the needs of unsheltered residents. Homeless Services understands that the way home for every homeless individual is unique to their background and continues to identify opportunities to build on the full continuum of services needed to reduce homelessness permanently.
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.
City of Fairfield has taken the lead regionally in expanding the staffing needs of CAP Solano
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JPA. Through these efforts, it is the intent to increase staffing to support the needs of the unhoused community across the region, including increasing funding to support existing and new programs to help those who are unhoused, at risk of displacement into houselessness, and those who are living in poverty. Regional coordination has led to the creation of more robust diversion and prevention programs that will be launched next year. The efforts of CAPSolano have increased support services to specialized populations, including TAY, Veterans, and those displaced into houselessness due to intimate partner violence. As the staffing expands for CAPSolano, the regional efforts will expand to provide more funding to support existing programs and launch new innovative approaches to decreasing the impacts of homelessness on the community.
The Homeless Services Division has created relationships with policymakers on a local, county, state, and federal level to best access resources and affect policy. City Divisions regularly convene meetings with state and local elected officials to share concerns regarding the impact of chronic homelessness, including seniors and veterans, and seek assistance in accessing funding and resources to serve the homeless population better.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield emphasizes supporting homeless efforts and makes its best effort to come up with an innovative approach to addressing the needs of the homeless community. The Fairfield City Council has made homeless one of its goals, and there is a clear understanding of the need to collaborate to create innovative initiatives to support the efforts Citywide and regionally.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
In 2023, the City made several changes to its zoning ordinance to promote the availability of affordable housing. These changes included making it easier to convert garages into Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), expanding options for meeting parking requirements off-site, allowing taller buildings in downtown mixed-use zones, and rezoning commercial areas near transit hubs for mixed residential use.
Additionally, the City adopted a Housing Element plan to guide its efforts in supporting the production of safe and affordable housing, preserving existing affordable housing, protecting tenants from displacement, and promoting fair housing throughout the community. Goals, objectives, policies, and actions outlined in the plan include providing a variety of housing options for all income levels, increasing the production of affordable housing, and exploring inclusionary housing programs.
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
n 2023, the City adopted a range of amendments to its zoning ordinance to reduce land use controls that restrict the ability to provide affordable housing. These include:
• Expansion of authorizations for garage conversions, with the effect of facilitating Junior Accessory Dwelling Units – among the most affordable of housing types; • Expanding the list of ways parking requirements can be met off-site, reducing the space on private property needed to otherwise address city parking requirements. The effect is greater developable land for housing construction;
• The modification of zoning regulations in a downtown mixed-use zoning district – the HO zone – to add 10 feet of building height by-right, from 35 feet to 45 feet. This adds an additional story of allowed housing construction on buildings in the HO zone. • Rezoning of three parcels adjacent to the ” 'City’s regional bus transfer station from a purely commercial zone to a residential-mixed use zone. This allows housing construction in a transit- (and grocery-rich) location that facilitates affordable living without need to own a car.
The City also adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element of its General Plan in January 2023. The Housing Element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development in April 2023. The adopted Housing Element sets forth actions the City will undertake to support the production of an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing for existing and future residents, preserve and rehabilitate existing affordable housing stock, protect tenants from displacement pressures, and affirmatively further fair housing throughout the entire City, so that everyone has access to opportunity.
Examples of goals, objectives, policies, and implementation actions promoting affordable housing,
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include:
• Goal A. Provide a variety of housing opportunities for all income groups throughout the city, including different housing types, unit sizes, design, amenities, locations, and tenure. • A-5. Facilitate a mix of affordability levels in residential projects and dispersal of such units to achieve greater integration of affordable housing throughout the community. • Goal B. Increase the production of housing affordable to lower-income households – including extremely-low-income households – and moderate-income households to meet housing needs. • B-3. Assist developers interested in developing new affordable housing for all income groups (extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households). • Action 1.2 Inclusionary Housing. Explore feasibility of an inclusionary housing program with an in-lieu fee payment option. Once the fee is established, target in-lieu fee applications or construction of affordable projects in moderately resource and specific plan areas.
Discussion:
The City continues to find ways to reduce barriers to housing. Because of its efforts to creat policies to facilitate the production of affordable housing, the City has been designated as a Pro-Housing City by the State of California. This designation recognizes the City’s efforts in having streamlined policies and procedures to support affordable housing efforts. The City is committed to removing barriers and creating more affordable housing opportunities.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
A shortage of funding for affordable housing, homeless services, and community development activities is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Fairfield. The City of Fairfield actively pursues federal, state, local, and private funding sources to address underserved needs. It will continue exploring new and existing funding sources during the planning period and subsequent years.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City continues to find creative resources to address the needs of the underserved populations. The Coordination with other entities has been a critical resource to gaining traction on the highest level of needs in the communit
• Continue to partner with local and regional housing developers to entitle and complete new affordable housing options for the Citizens of Fairfield • Provide fee deferrals.
• Provide Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income households through the Fairfield Housing Authority
• Efforts to ensure that City zoning regulations and other policies support the development of affordable and special needs housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units • Monitor properties with affordability restrictions to determine when restrictions are set to expire and work with property owners to maintain affordability • Encourage the development of second-dwelling units as another source of affordable housing, especially for senior citizens and individuals
• Provide fee credits for affordable housing developers • Provide first-time homebuyer down payment assistance
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing • Continue to partner with local and regional housing developers to entitle and complete new affordable housing options for the Citizens of Fairfield • Provide fee deferrals.
• Provide Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income households through the Fairfield Housing Authority
• Efforts to ensure that City zoning regulations and other policies support the development of affordable and special needs housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units • Monitor properties with affordability restrictions to determine when restrictions are set to expire and work with property owners to maintain affordability • Encourage the development of second-dwelling units as another source of affordable housing,
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especially for senior citizens and individuals
• Provide fee credits for affordable housing developers • Provide first-time homebuyer down payment assistance
• The City has started a Housing Trust Fund to assist with maintaining and adding new affordable housing units
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City has developed a Lead-Based Paint Implementation Plan (LBP Plan) that describes the actions to be taken and the responsibility for compliance with lead-based paint abatement regulations (24 CFR 35 and Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992) under each of its existing affordable housing programs. The City will continue to ensure that any homes constructed before 1978, which are assisted through the 'City's Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program, will follow lead- based paint abatement requirements.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families On an ongoing basis, the City of Fairfield addresses poverty more broadly through City programs and cooperation with other governmental agencies and local service organizations. The City’s affordable housing policies discussed in the Consolidated Plan assist in providing affordable housing to lower- income households. Affordable housing is a necessary first step in overcoming poverty for many low- income households. Most households experiencing high housing cost burdens, overcrowding, or other unstable living environments often cannot overcome poverty without first securing suitable affordable housing.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Work in conjunction with the Fairfield Housing Authority. The City of Fairfield Housing Services Department will continue to work closely with the Fairfield Housing Authority to ensure quality housing for all low-income City residents. The working relationship between these organizations is strong and facilitative. The Housing Authority is a division of the Housing Services Department; therefore, communication is typically direct and immediate. As a result, gaps in program or service delivery are typically not the result of poor institutional structure or lack of intergovernmental cooperation but rather due to shortcomings in available resources.
Participate on the Board of the Homeless Continuum of Care. T he City shall continue its active participation in the Solano County Continuum of Care, which is critical in coordinating services between public agencies, affordable housing providers, and social service agencies. Representatives from the City of Fairfield City“s Manager’s Office and Fairfield Police Department plan to continue to serve on the
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Continuum of Care Governing Board to further these efforts.
Participate in the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness and Housing. The Homeless Services Division will continue to attend the Homeless Continuums of Care (CoCs) regional meeting for the Bay Area, working with the other CoCs to end homelessness and increase the affordable housing stock to people with incomes from 0-30% AMI.
Coordinate with Non-p rofits and Service Providers. The City of Fairfield will continue to engage in ongoing internal coordination with other agencies to address the needs of affordable housing, homelessness, and community development in the city. This coordination will continue during the 2024-25 program year.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Housing Services Department will work closely with other City departments and the community to develop programs and activities that improve Fairfield’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, public and social service activities, and economic development activities. Moreover, the City collaborates with public agencies, for-profit agencies, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations to leverage the identified programs and services.
In addition, on an ongoing basis, the City of Fairfield works with affordable housing developers to construct and manage affordable housing in the city and with Solano county agencies and non-profit service providers to provide social services to residents. The City will continue to support these entities in achieving affordable housing, homeless services, and community development goals during the program year and subsequent years.
Discussion:
As part of the City of Fairfield’s ongoing efforts to address the housing and neighborhood revitalization needs of the community, the City will continue to explore additional/alternative funding sources.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
Annual Action Plan
2024
47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
The City of Fairfield plans to utilize 1000% of its annual allocation to support low and moderate income individuals. All funds will support Fairfield's most vulnerable population. This Action Plan will include LMI information for one year- FY 2024 only.
Annual Action Plan
2024
48 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)