CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
DATE: May 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Adoption of the Final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and future amendments of identified grant recipients, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND
The Annual Action Plan outlines the City's use of CDBG funds for the upcoming program year. Up to 15 percent may be allocated to public service programs and up to 20 percent may be allocated to administration. The remainder may be allocated to capital improvement projects.
To support Goal 5 of the Laguna Niguel Strategic Plan, the Community Development Department is responsible for administering the CDBG Program with assistance from the City's CDBG consultant, Mike Linares.
The Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 was published in the Laguna Niguel News on December 16, 2021, and January 6, 2022. A publicly noticed meeting of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee was held on March 9, 2022. A public notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News on March 17, 2022, announcing the required 30-day public review of the Draft Annual Action Plan. A publicly noticed meeting of the City Council was held on April 19, 2022. There were no public comments at the meeting.
ANALYSIS
HUD has not published Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 CDBG allocations. For planning purposes, the City anticipates that it will receive $366,246 in CDBG funds for FY 2022- 2023. The funding allocations are as follows: 15 percent ($54,936) will be allocated to
public service programs, 10.2 percent ($37,500) will be allocated to program administration, and the remainder will be allocated to capital improvement projects. An additional $305,506 in prior year CDBG funds are also available to undertake CDBG eligible activities during FY 2022-2023. Once HUD publishes FY 2022-2023 CDBG allocations, funding recommendations will be adjusted by a proportional percentage change. Table 1 below reflects the FY 2022-2023 funding allocations.
TABLE 1
Funding Allocations of the Final Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Project Name Goal Allocation
Public Services (15 Percent Cap)
Age Well Senior Services 115
Meal Delivery Program residents $6,000
Camino Health Center 1,600
Health Care Services residents $9,000
Family Assistance Ministries 2,600 $12,468
Homeless Prevention Program residents
South County Outreach 215 $12,468
Homeless Prevention Program residents
YMCA of Orange County 145
Child Care Scholarships residents $15,000
Subtotal 4,675 $54,936
residents
Administration and Planning (20 Percent Cap)
CDBG Administration N/A $28,000
Fair Housing Council of Orange 480 residents $9,500
County
Subtotal 480 residents $37,500
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Accessible Pedestrian Signal $50,000
Installation Project 1,567 residents
Laguna Heights Neighborhood $529,316
Pavement Rehabilitation 1,180 residents
Subtotal 2,747 residents $579,316
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council can decide not to move forward with final approval of the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This would prevent the City from receiving grant funding under the CDBG program until such time as the necessary document is adopted and submitted to HUD for review and approval.
FISCAL REVIEW
For planning purposes, the City anticipates that it will receive $366,246 in CDBG funds for FY 2022-2023. An additional $305,506 in prior year CDBG funds are also available.
CDBG funds are dispersed to the City (on a reimbursement basis) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds will be used to fund public service programs, program administration, and City capital improvements projects. The funding amounts contained in the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 will be included in the FY 2022-2023 City Budget.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this report as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and future amendments of identified grant recipients, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
Samay, & Stonear
Tamara S. Letourneau Kevin G. Ennis
City Manager City Attorney
Jonathan Orduna Erich List
Community Development Director Senior Planner
Hannah Tamaddon
Administrative Secretary
Attachments:
A. Final CDBG Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2022-2023
ATTACHMENT A
FINAL CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023
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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FINAL 5/3/22
Annual Action Plan
Table of Contents
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ... 1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b). ...3
AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l). .. 4 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)...... .. 10
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c) (1, 2) ... 12
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives 91.420, 91.220(c) (3) & (e) ... 14 AP-35 Projects 91.220 (d)... .. 16
AP-38 Projects Summary ...17
AP-50 Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f) ... .. 23
AP-55 Affordable Housing 91.220 (g) 24
AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h)... 25
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i). .. 26 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.2200) 28
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k) .. 29
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(I)(1,2,4) .. 32 Attachments
Attachment 1 - Summary of Consolidated Plan Accomplishments Attachment 2 - Public Notices and Summary of Public Comments Attachment 3 - Map of CDBG Eligible Areas
Attachment 4 - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan (Excerpts) Certifications and SF-424
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The City of Laguna Niguel is a participant in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-and moderate-income. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers this program.
CDBG funding is allocated on a formula basis to over 1,200 local governments and States. The formula for the allocation of CDBG is based on variables including current population, projected population growth, age of housing stock, and poverty rate. CDBG funding supports various community development, housing, and public service activities. Program regulations require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds meet one of three broad national objectives:
1. Benefit people with low-and moderate-incomes
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight
3. Meet an urgent need (such as earthquake, flood, or hurricane relief) HUD requires recipient communities to prepare a Consolidated Plan every three to five years. The 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan will cover the five years of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 through Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The Community Development Department is the City's lead agency for preparing the Consolidated Plan.
The Consolidated Plan identifies priority housing and community needs based on various housing and community variables and community stakeholders' input.
Each year an Action Plan will be prepared, which will serve as the City's expenditure plan for its annual CDBG allocation. To date, HUD has not published Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 CDBG allocations; however, for planning purposes, the City anticipates that it will receive an allocation of $366,246 in CDBG funds for FY 2022-2023. The City has identified an additional $305,506 in prior year funds available to undertake CDBG-eligible activities during FY 2022-2023. Planned activities include public infrastructure improvements, public services, and program administration (including fair housing services). Funded activities will support the broader goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Information regarding five-year goals and outcomes is provided in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. A summary of these goals and outcomes is provided below:
• Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 7,500 low- and moderate-income residents
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• Homeless Continuum of Care: Provide access to housing and supportive services for 2,650 persons at risk of becoming homeless or that are homeless • Economic Opportunities: Assist three businesses that create/retain jobs for lower-income residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Administration and Planning: Provide CDBG program oversight and coordination and fair housing services to 1,500 individuals.
3. Evaluation of past performance
FY 2021-22 (the current fiscal year) is the second year of the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle.
Most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2022. A table that summarizes the City's Consolidated Plan goals over one year (the completed FY 2020-21) is provided as Attachment 1.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process • City Council meetings and hearings were held to receive public input regarding priority needs and CDBG funding allocation.
Notices were published in local newspapers and posted on the City's website to inform the public about public review and comment periods and public meetings and hearings.
Further detail on proof of publications can be found in Attachment 2.
5. Summary of public comments
See Attachment 2.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them See Attachment 2.
Summary
The 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan is the third fiscal year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle. The Annual Action Plan is the City's one-year expenditure plan for CDBG funds. The City anticipates receiving $366,246 in CDBG funds for FY 2022-2023. An additional $305,506 in prior year funds is also available to carry out eligible activities. The Action Plan details the specific activities the City will undertake with CDBG funds to address priority needs identified within the Consolidated Plan.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 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
CD Administrator LAGUNA NIGUEL Community Development Department Table 1 - Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City's Community Development Department serves as the lead agency for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, including preparing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Review (CAPER), and overall program administration.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Erich List, Senior Planner at City of Laguna Niguel 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Tel: (949) 362-4322 [email protected].
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
1. Introduction
The City of Laguna Niguel consulted with various City departments to develop the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Additionally, several community-based organizations and service providers were provided an opportunity to contribute to the Annual Action Plan development. A partial list of these public and private agencies, social service organizations, and other public agencies is provided below.
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())
To enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City of Laguna Niguel took the following actions:
• The Community Development Department, acting as the lead agency, met with various City departments and consulted with outside agencies to gain input on annual needs, enhance coordination of services, and prevent duplication of services. • The City of Laguna Niguel collaborates with the County to obtain input on assisted housing- related programs. Specifically, the City works with and supports the Orange County Housing Authority's (OCHA) administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides housing subsidies to qualified lower-income renters. The City's participation enhances coordination as a member of the Orange County Housing Authority Advisory Committee.
To strengthen the housing delivery system in the private sector, the City works with private housing developers to include affordable units in multi-family housing developments within Laguna Niguel. The City will also continue cooperating with local nonprofit housing organizations to identify and provide housing opportunities for lower-income households.
Orange County has a broad spectrum of public and nonprofit social service providers that address the needs of the region's residents. Through the annual CDBG Public Service Grant funding process, City staff can ascertain the type of services City residents require (e.g., senior services, youth services, services to prevent homelessness and assist those already homeless and develop partnerships with local agencies to ensure the delivery of quality services. • The City of Laguna Niguel has a very active economic development program that coordinates business activities and employment programs with community organizations such as the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County One-Stop Center.
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.
OC Partnership, 2-1-1 Orange County, and the Orange County Community Services are responsible for planning and coordinating Orange County's Continuum of Care (OC-CoC) for the region's homeless. This Annual Action Plan 4
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 nonprofit-public partnership helps ensure comprehensive, regional coordination of efforts and resources to reduce the number of homeless and persons at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County. This partnership serves as the regional coordinator of the year-round CoC planning process and as a catalyst for the involvement of public and nonprofit agencies that make up the regional homeless system of care.
The City supports the CoC planning process by providing information regarding the activities it will fund to address local homeless issues. The OC-CoC uses this information to prepare the regional application to HUD for Homeless Assistance Grant funds. City staff will expedite certifications of consistency with the Consolidated Plan and other forms of support for the OC-CoC. The City also supports and participates in the biennial Point-In-Time Survey of the region's homeless.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, it does not help the OC- CoC determine ESG allocations, evaluate grant outcomes, or develop policies and procedures for administering the County's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities (see Table 2).
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 Table 2 - Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided data regarding households receiving HUD consulted and what are the anticipated rental assistance and households on the waitlist for outcomes of the consultation or areas for rental housing assistance improved coordination?
2 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed Homelessness Strategy by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided data regarding regional homeless, and the consulted and what are the anticipated County's coordinated entry system HMIS outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Impediments to Fair Housing by Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided data regarding fair housing issues in the consulted and what are the anticipated community and input related to impediments to outcomes of the consultation or areas for fair housing and assisted in developing action steps improved coordination? to address impediments to fair housing 4 Agency/Group/Organization Age Well Senior Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the housing and service consulted and what are the anticipated needs of seniors, including homebound seniors outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization Family Assistance Ministry
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Families with children by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the housing and service consulted and what are the anticipated needs of homeless households and households at outcomes of the consultation or areas for risk of becoming homeless improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization South County Outreach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Families with children by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strateg
Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the needs of lower- consulted and what are the anticipated income households, specifically, outcomes of the consultation or areas for individuals/households at risk of becoming improved coordination? homeless
7 Agency/Group/Organization Camino Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed Anti-poverty Strategy by Consultation? Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the medical/dental consulted and what are the anticipated service needs of the community, including outcomes of the consultation or areas for homeless individuals improved coordination?
8 Agency/Group/Organization Mercy House Transitional Living Centers Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Homelessness Strategy by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the needs of lower- consulted and what are the anticipated income households, specifically homeless outcomes of the consultation or areas for individuals
improved coordination?
9 Agency/Group/Organization County of Orange
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed Regional program information by Consultation?
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 How was the Agency/Group/Organization | Various county departments provided information consulted and what are the anticipated regarding public health, public safety, and housing outcomes of the consultation or areas for programs
improved coordination?
10 Agency/Group/Organization YMCA of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children
What section of the Plan was addressed Anti-poverty Strategy by Consultation? Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding childcare service needs consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency/Group/Organization Type Families Forward
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Families with children by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the housing and service consulted and what are the anticipated needs of homeless households and households at outcomes of the consultation or areas for risk of becoming homeless improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City made an effort to have an open consultation process; no agency was knowingly not consulted.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 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 Orange County 211 Provides regional and local point in time homeless survey data,
development of the regional 10-Year
Plan to End Homelessness, and
development of the regional Discharge
Plan
City of Laguna Niguel Housing City of Laguna Niguel Provides housing priorities and Element program goals
City of Laguna Niguel Capital City of Laguna Niguel Identifies priority capital improvement Improvement Plan projects which may be CDBG-eligible
5 Yr. & 1 Yr. PHA Plan Orange County Housing Identifies OCHA resources to address Authority the housing needs of lower-income
renter householders in the County and
City
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Orange County HUD Countywide document that identifies Housing Grantee Cities and the fair housing impediments within County of Orange participating cities and outlines a plan Table 3- other local / regional tederal planning es fair housing issues Narrative (optional)
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Final 5/3/22 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The Citizen Participation Plan outlines the City's process to obtain public participation in developing the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan (AAP), and other facets of the CDBG Program. The opportunities for public input are delineated in Table 4 and summarized below.
Focus Group and Public Hearing: Consistent with HUD's regulations, the City utilized focus groups to develop CDBG funding recommendations. An ad-hoc City Council committee held a public meeting on March 9, 2022, at which time Committee members received input from public service providers regarding community needs. The City Council held a public hearing at a scheduled and noticed meeting on April 19, 2022, to obtain additional public input on the draft 2022-2023 Action Plan. On May 3, 2022, the Council approved and authorized the submission of the Annual Action Plan to HUD.
Notices/Website: Public notices were published in a local newspaper of general circulation. Additionally, the City's website posted the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for public review and comment during the required 30-day public comment period (see Attachment 2).
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If applicable) Order Outreach Outreach response/attendance comments received not accepted and reasons Internet Social Service The City used the NA NA CDBG Program | the Outreach Providers internet and social City of Laguna Niguel media by posting Website!
information regarding (civicplus.com)
funding opportunity
Public Non- City Council Ad-Hoc See Attachment 2 All comments were Not Applicable Meeting targeted/broad Grants Committee on accepted
community 3/9/21 to review grant
applications and
receive public
comments regarding
service needs and
CDBG funding
recommendations for
FY 22-23
Public Non- A 30-day public TBD TBD Not Applicable
Notice targeted/broad comment period
community
Public Non- City Council Public TBD TBD Not Applicable
Hearing targeted/broad Hearing on 4/19/22 to
community invite public comments
regarding the AAP and
funding
recommendations for
Public City Council meeting TBD Not Applicable
Meeting targeted/broad on 5/3/22 to approve
community the FY 22-23 AAP
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Fluctuations in CDBG funding make it difficult to estimate funds that will be available over the five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. The City anticipates it will receive an annual allocation of $300,000 in CDBG funds from HUD during the next Consolidated Plan cycle - the City currently does not fund activities that generate CDBG program income. The City also anticipates that OCHA will continue administering the federal rental assistance program in Laguna Niguel, assisting approximately 90 households per year. The City will leverage CDBG funds with other federal, state, and local funds whenever possible.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 3 Expected Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Funds Allocation: Income: $ Resources: Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG public Acquisition Annual CDBG allocation
Admin and
federal Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services $366,246 $0 $305,506 $671,752 $600,000
Table 5 - Expected Resources - Priority Table k
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City has identified other resources that will be available to carry out activities that address the goals of the Consolidated Plan:
• OCHA reports that as of January 2021, 83 Laguna Niguel households receive rental assistance. It is anticipated that a similar number of households will be assisted annually over the five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. • The City does not have an inclusionary affordable housing program; however, by implementing housing development tools such as the density bonus, the City can negotiate with developers to ensure the development of a percentage of housing units affordable to lower- income households. For example, a building permit has been issued for a 192-unit housing project that includes 12 units affordable to very low-income households.
CDBG does not require matching funds.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
According to the City's current Housing Element, "the majority of developable land in Laguna Niguel has already been developed." Based on the City's 2000 Vacant Land Survey, there were very few opportunities for future residential housing development (the City did not own any of the surveyed properties). The 2000 survey identified vacant land to support the construction of 1,575 housing units; however, over 1,390 were already under construction or entitled for development when the survey was conducted.
As identified in the Consolidated Plan, the Laguna Niguel Gateway and City Center specific development plans may provide residents with new housing and employment opportunities. These projects involve the redevelopment of underperforming commercial properties or recycling surplus County property.
Discussion
Funding resources to implement the City's Consolidated Plan are limited. It is anticipated that CDBG funding will continue to fluctuate from year to year. With respect to other resources, the City will continue to support OCHA's efforts to secure new rental assistance vouchers. Resources to support new housing development are limited, but the City will rely on negotiating agreements with developers to reserve units affordable to lower-income households.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area Addressed
Infrastructure and 2022 2023 Non-Housing Low and Public CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Facility Community Moderate- Improvements $579,316 Activities other than Improvements Development Income Areas Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 2,747Persons Assisted
Public Social 2022 2023 Public Services Citywide Public Services CDBG: Public service activities other Services $30,000 than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,860 Persons
Assisted
Homeless 2022 2023 Public Services Citywide Homeless CDBG: Public service activities other Continuum of Support $24,936 than Low/Moderate Income
Care Services and Housing Benefit: 2,510 Persons
Housing Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 12 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 106
Persons Assisted
Program 2022 2023 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG: Other: 140 Other Administration and Planning $37,500
Table 6 - Goals Summary
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Goal Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and Description residents
Goal Name Public Services
Goal Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and moderate-income persons and persons with special Description needs
Goal Name Continuum of Care
Goal Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness Description
Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions identified in the Consolidated Plan, including Description services to address local impediments to fair housing Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215 (b)
The City is not a recipient of HOME funds.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
For Fiscal Year 2022-2023, CDBG funding is allocated for the following activities. HUD has not published FY 2022-2023 CDBG allocations; therefore, funding allocations identified below will be adjusted by the percent change based on the final grant allocation by HUD.
Projects
# Project Name
1 AP Signal Pushbutton Installation
2 Residential Street Rehabilitation
3 Age Well Senior Services
4 Camino Health Center
5 Family Assistance Ministries
6 South County Outreach
7 YMCA of Laguna Niguel
8 Fair Housing Council
9 CDBG Program Administration
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City recognizes that special needs populations are more likely to become homeless because they have limited incomes and other issues requiring housing and supportive services; therefore, the City considers supportive services for these populations a high priority. Supportive services are also considered a top priority in the OC-CoC.
The City anticipates that the greatest obstacle to meeting the underserved needs of the special needs populations will be a lack of financial resources for both supportive services and housing. A common need reported by service providers is affordable housing. Resource reductions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program and other housing programs may impact the City's ability to provide affordable housing to lower-income households experiencing a housing cost burden.
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Table 8 - Project Summary Information
Project Name AP Signal Pushbutton Installation
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description Funds will be used to install ADA compliant Push Buttons at five locations Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families Per the HUD data, 1,567 residents that live within the project areas (i.e., Census Tracts) that will benefit from the proposed have a "disability" activities
Location Description Census Tracts: 0423.19, 0423.29, 0423.30, 0423.31, 0432.32 and 0423.36 Planned Activities Installation of ADA Push Buttons at 6 locations Project Name Residential Street Rehabilitation
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $529,316
Description Residential street pavement rehabilitation
Target Date 6/30/2024
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Estimate the number and type of families Per HUD data, 1,180 residents reside in the project area; 770 are low and moderate-income that will benefit from the proposed (65.25%)
activities
Location Description Census Tract 423.15 Block Group 5
Planned Activities Replace corner curb ramps to meet ADA standards and improve street pavement by grinding existing asphalt and overlaying sections of the road that is in poor condition Project Name Age Well Senior Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $6,000
Description Meals on Wheels program, which provides home-delivered meals to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Laguna Niguel
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families 115 seniors
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Preparation and delivery of home-delivered meals to homebound seniors Project Name Camino Health Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
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Description Low-cost primary medical and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Miguel residents
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families 1,600 lower-income residents that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Low-cost primary medical, behavioral health, and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Niguel residents
Project Name Family Assistance Ministries
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $12,468
Description CDBG funds to provide homeless prevention assistance and a continuum of housing and services for homeless Laguna Niguel families
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families 2,600 individuals (2,500 with food and case management, 88 with rent/utility assistance, that will benefit from the proposed and 12 with interim or emergency shelter) activities
Location Description Citywide
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Planned Activities Homeless prevention activities, including case management, financial counseling, rental and utility assistance, food assistance, plus emergency or interim housing for homeless families with children
Project Name South County Outreach
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $12,468
Description CDBG funds to provide rent/utility assistance and case management for families at risk of homelessness
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families 28 individuals (18 with rent/utility assistance and 10 with homelessness prevention case that will benefit from the proposed management)
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and rent/utility assistance to prevent eviction or service termination Project Name YMCA of Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $15,000
Description CDBG funds to support year-round childcare services at several locations within Laguna Niguel
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families 145 lower-income children that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Year-round childcare for low and moderate-income children at various YMCA facilities throughout Laguna Niguel
Project Name Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration and Planning
Funding CDBG: $9,500
Description Fair Housing outreach, education, and enforcement services Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families Other - 140 Households (420 individuals) that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair housing education and enforcement, including landlord/tenant counseling, fair housing mediation services, and investigation of fair housing law violations Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Needs Addressed Administration and Planning
Fending CDBG: $28,000
Description CDBG program administration
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families Not applicable that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description 3011 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA - City Hall Planned Activities Program oversight and coordination, including management of public service grants and preparation of required applications and reports
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 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 Activities slated for CDBG-funding during FY 2022-2023 will be available citywide. These activities include public improvements, public services, and program administration. Activities will be limited to income-eligible program beneficiaries, including seniors and individuals with disabilities. One activity will be limited to the City's CDBG Eligible Areas, i.e., areas of the City (Block Groups) where a significant percentage of residents meet HUD's program income limits. (A map of the City's CDBG Eligible Areas is provided in Attachment 3).
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG Eligible Block Groups 79
Citywide 21
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically As outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan, the assignment of priority need results from the input from the residents, public and private agencies, and statistical data compiled from Consolidated Plan data.
Discussion
CDBG funds will be allocated to programs that serve eligible Laguna Niguel residents regardless of where they live in the community.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.220(g)
Introduction
For FY 2022-2023, the City will not utilize CDBG resources to fund housing activity. The City may develop a CDBG-funded housing program later in the Consolidated Plan cycle.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
For FY 2022-2023, the City will not use CDBG funds for housing activities; however, it will continue to support local service providers with CDBG funds for homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and supportive services. The City will also support OCHA's federal rental assistance voucher and certificate program implementation. An estimated 80 Laguna Niguel households will benefit from this program during FY 2022-2023.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing units in the City of Laguna Niguel.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable
Discussion
There are no public housing units in the City of Laguna Niguel.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i) Introduction
As outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City's homeless strategy emphasizes preventing homelessness. According to HUD's Strategies for Preventing Homelessness, "Homelessness prevention is an essential element of any effort to end homelessness either locally or nationwide." This HUD report indicates that it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed. The City will continue to support local agencies with CDBG resources that provide various services for lower-income households.
These services include food banks, rent/utility assistance, and reduced-cost childcare and healthcare services. These safety-net programs will help households maintain their current housing situation and avoid homelessness.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City supports several regional service providers that assist Laguna Niguel residents at risk of becoming homeless and that are homeless. These agencies have established outreach programs that engage the homeless and assess their housing and service needs. Local service providers are tied into the regional Coordinated Entry System established by the OC-CoC, which determines homeless individuals' vulnerability and prioritizes access to housing and services for those most at risk. This need- assessment system is designed to "facilitate exits from homelessness to stable housing in the most rapid manner given available resources."
For FY 2022-2023, no CDBG funding is allocated for homeless outreach and diversion services for individuals experiencing homelessness. CDBG-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds will be allocated to Mercy House to support a street outreach team that will continue to assess and engage individuals experiencing homelessness. Mercy House will coordinate closely with the Orange County Sheriff's Department to ensure homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness are referred to shelters and social service agencies.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will allocate FY 2022-2023 CDBG funds to support the Family Assistance Ministries (FAM). FAM will offer a continuum of housing options for families with children experiencing homelessness.
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 Annual Action Plan 26
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue its efforts to assist homeless persons in making the transition to permanent housing and independent living by collaborating with agencies that provide shelter for the homeless.
The City will also continue to provide referrals to public assistance programs offered by other agencies to prevent homelessness. The City will continue to support OCHA and its efforts to secure additional Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, Shelter Plus Care (homeless) housing vouchers, and rental assistance vouchers and certificates for lower-income special need populations.
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.
As previously outlined, the City homeless strategy is based on the proposition that it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed. To this end, the City will use CDBG and CDBG-CV resources to support agencies that provide various safety-net services that may prevent homelessness. Safety-net services include food banks, rent/utility assistance, and subsidized childcare services. The City will also support regional homeless planning efforts, including the OC-CoC's Discharge Plan, which will aim to prevent individuals leaving institutions from becoming homeless.
Discussion
The City's homeless strategy helps prevent homelessness by supporting local service providers that engage and assess the needs of the City's residents at risk of homelessness and that may be experiencing homelessness. FY 2022-2023 CDBG funding is allocated to support programs that provide housing and the support services needed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing - 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Barriers to affordable housing and actions to overcome these obstacles are listed in the City's Housing Element and incorporated into the Consolidated Plan.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The City of Laguna Niguel works to remove barriers to affordable housing by implementing a Housing Element consistent with California law and taking actions to reduce costs or provide off-setting incentives to assist in producing safe, high-quality, affordable housing. The City is committed to removing governmental constraints that hinder housing production and offers a one-stop streamlined permitting process to facilitate efficient entitlement and building permit processing.
Discussion:
The City's Housing Element identifies several barriers to creating affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Element has also identified several actions the City can take to reduce the impact of these barriers on affordable housing development. One housing project is under development that is taking advantage of these incentives.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Outlined below are the actions the City will implement during FY 2022-2023 to address the sub- strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs During FY 2022-2023, the City will encourage and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional rental assistance resources, especially for senior and low-income households. CDBG-funded capital improvements projects to be undertaken during the year will provide improved access to public improvements, especially for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, CDBG funds will improve street pavement benefiting lower-income Laguna Niguel residents. CDBG funding is also dedicated to ensuring a safety-net of social services to assist the community's most vulnerable.
Laguna Niguel is not a participant in HUD's HOME program, which targets resources for affordable housing activities; however, the City has approved specific plans to allow the development of several multifamily projects with 5% to 10% of the units conditioned to be affordable to very-low or low-income households.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Laguna Niguel's annual entitlement CDBG allocation is relatively small. As such, the City does not currently use CDBG funds for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of housing. The City will continue to support OCHA's administration of HUD's voucher and certificate rental assistance program. It will also monitor properties and housing units that are subject to covenants to preserve affordability. As indicated above, the City has approved specific plans to develop several multifamily projects with 5% to 10% of the units conditioned to be affordable to very-low or low-income households.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The majority of Laguna Niguel's housing stock was built after 1980. Consequently, most of the City's housing stock does not contain potential lead-based paint hazards; nonetheless, the City will continue to make information available to community residents regarding the health impacts of lead-based hazards, especially for young children.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the U.S. Census Bureau (Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months - 2019: ACS 5-Year Estimates), 7.2% of the City's population is living below the poverty level, including 6.9% of Laguna Niguel residents age 65 and older and 9.2% of residents age 18 years and younger.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 The City will undertake or support the following activities to help reduce the number of residents living in poverty:
• Support rental assistance programs provided by the OCHA for very low-income renters, especially senior and disabled households and households with children. • Continue to support homeless prevention services for individuals presently housed but at risk of losing their residence and assist those already homeless in need of emergency shelter and transitional housing.
Support public services that provide a social safety-net for lower-income individuals.
The City's Economic Development program supports programs such as CalWORKs and the Orange County Workforce Investment Board.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue efforts to build an institutional structure that will identify and access resources to improve and serve the community. The City solicited the input of local service providers through its grant application process. Through the League of Orange County Cities and the City Managers' Association, the City has taken steps to seek long-term solutions for the region's homeless actively. The City will continue to assist the OCHA in implementing its five-year Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan to provide rental assistance vouchers and certificates. The City will also join other CDBG grantee communities to explore and participate in regional planning and program initiatives.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Laguna Niguel does not operate public housing; OCHA provides rental assistance in the community. Federal legislation requires that the Housing Authority prepare five-year and one-year plans that highlight its mission, goals, and objectives related to assisted housing programs. The City will review the Authority's plans and will provide OCHA the opportunity to review and consult with the City regarding its Consolidated Plan. This cross-consultation aims to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.
As stated above, Laguna Niguel has developed positive working relationships with several local nonprofits. As the City continues to implement its CDBG program, it will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote efficient and effective use of limited public resources.
Discussion:
HUD-funded grant recipients are required to not discriminate in housing or services directly or indirectly based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability. Grant recipients such as Laguna Niguel are required to: (1) examine and attempt to alleviate housing discrimination within their jurisdiction; (2) promote fair housing choices for all persons; (3) provide opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, Annual Action Plan 30
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 familial status, national origin, and other personal or familial attributes; (4) promote housing that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (5) and comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the Fair Housing Act. HUD encourages jurisdictions to consult with one another and initiate region-wide area fair housing planning. The Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary document utilized for this purpose. In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome barriers must be developed and implemented - accomplishments are reported annually. The City participated in developing a county-wide Al, which the City Council adopted in May 2020. A summary of impediments to fair housing and the action steps the City will take during FY 2022-2023 are found in Attachment 4.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Each HUD program covered by the Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain program-specific requirements. Below are the requirements for the CDBG program as prescribed by the Consolidated Plan template.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before 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
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two, or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% Discussion:
The City will meet the overall 70% benefit for low- and moderate-income requirements of the CDBG program over the three years of program years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Final 5/3/22 3/14/22 Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments Grantee Name: City of Laguna Niguel
Decent Housing
Objective: Housing Preservation Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2020 Housing Units 100 89 89.00%
2021 Housing Units 90 TBD
Housing Choice Vouchers (Administered by OCHA): Improve or expand HUD 2022 Housing Units 80 the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Housing 2023 Housing Units Vouchers 2024 Housing Units
100 89 89.00%
5-Yr Con Plan Goal (Annual Avg) (1 Yr Avg) (1 Yr Avg)
Suitable Living Environment
Objective: Public Social Services Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Objective: Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Funds Indicators Number Number Completed 2020 Individuals 1,820 1,640 90.11%
2021 Individuals 1,880 TBD
Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and 2022 Individuals 1,860 CDBG
moderate-income persons and persons with special needs 2023 Individuals 2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 9,000 1,640 18.22%
2020 Projects 844 0.00%
2021 Projects 1,035 TBD
Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low CDBG 2022 Projects 2,747 and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents 2023 Projects 2024 Projects
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 7,500 0.00%
Economic Opportunity
Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent
Objective: Economic Opportunities Funds Year Number
Indicators Number Completed
2020 Businesses NA
2021 Businesses NA
Grants and other forms of assistance for local businesses in response 2022 Businesses NA to COVID-19 pandemic CDBG-CV
2023 Businesses
2024 Businesses
5-Yr Con Plan Goal NA
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3/14/22 Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments Continuum of Care
Objective: Homeless Continuum of Care Source off Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Year Indicators Number Number
Completed
2020 Individuals 992 432 43.55%
2021 Individuals 1,601 TBD
Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the 2022 Individuals 2,628 homeless and households at risk of homelessness CDBG
2023 Individuals
2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 2,650 432 16.30%
Other
Objective: Administration and Planning Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent Year
Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2020 Year of Admin 100.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2021 Year of Admin TBD that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2022 Year of Admin services to address local impediments to fair housing 2023 Year of Admin 2024 Year of Admin
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 20.00%
2020 Households 100 104 104.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2021 Households 160 TBD that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2022 Households 140 services to address local impediments to fair housing 2023 Households 2024| Households
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 500 104 20.80%
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
MARCH 9, 2022, CITY COUNCIL AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING
Representatives of six agencies made short presentations to the Committee members to thank them for past support and provided information regarding current program needs.
Age Well - Jeff Hamaker and Kathy Cooper
2. Camino Health - Andrew Niro
3. FAM -Mary Perdue
4. Families Forward - Nishtha Mohendra
5. South County Outreach - Nicki Cordero
6. YMCA - Shannon Sciortino
30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD MARCH 18, 2022 TO APRIL 18, 2022
TBD
MAY 19, 2022, CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TBD
MAY 3, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TBD
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FY 2022-2023 CDBG Eligible Areas
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ORANGE COUNTY ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE August 6, 2020
REGIONAL PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES
To address the contributing factors described above, the Al plan proposes the following goals and actions:
Regional Goals and Strategies.
Goal 1: Increase the supply of affordable housing in high opportunity areas.
Strategies:
1. Explore the creation of a new countywide source of affordable housing.
2. Using best practices from other jurisdictions, explore policies and programs that increase the supply of affordable housing, such as linkage fees, housing bonds, inclusionary housing, public land set-aside, community land trusts, transit-oriented development, and expedited permitting and review.
3. Explore providing low-interest loans to single-family homeowners and grants to homeowners with household incomes of up to 80% of the Area Median Income to develop accessory dwelling units with affordability restrictions on their property.
4. Review existing zoning policies and explore zoning changes to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
5. Align zoning codes to conform to recent California affordable housing legislation.
Goal 2: Prevent displacement of low-and moderate-income residents with protected characteristics, including Hispanic residents, Vietnamese residents, other seniors, and people with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Explore piloting a Right to Counsel Program to ensure legal representation for tenants in landlord-tenant proceedings, including those involving the application of new laws like A.B. 1482.
Goal 3: Increase community integration for persons with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Conduct targeted outreach and provide tenant application assistance and support to persons with disabilities, including individuals transitioning from institutional settings and individuals who are at risk of institutionalization. As part of that assistance, maintain a database of housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities.
2. Consider adopting the accessibility standards adopted by the City of Los Angeles, which require at least 15 percent of all new units in city-supported Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects to be ADA- accessible with at least 4 percent of total units to be accessible for persons with hearing and/or vision disabilities.
1 The term "high opportunity areas" generally means locations where there are economic and social factors and amenities that provide a positive impact on a person's life outcome. This is described in more detail in Section iii, Disparities in Access to Opportunity.
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Goal 4: Ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics, who are disproportionately likely to be lower-income and to experience homelessness.
Strategies:
1. Reduce barriers to accessing rental housing by exploring eliminating application fees for voucher holders and encouraging landlords to follow HUD's guidance on the use of criminal backgrounds in screening tenants.
2. Consider incorporating a fair housing equity analysis into the review of significant rezoning proposals and specific plans.
Goal 5: Expand access to opportunities for protected classes.
Strategies:
1. Explore the voluntary adoption of Small Area Fair Market Rents or exception payment standards in order to increase access to higher opportunity areas for Housing Choice Voucher holders.
2. Continue implementing a mobility counseling program that informs Housing Choice Voucher holders about their residential options in higher opportunity areas and provides holistic support to voucher holders seeking to move to higher opportunity areas.
3. Study and make recommendations to improve and expand Orange County's public transportation to ensure that members of protected classes can access jobs in employment centers in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine.
4. Increase support for fair housing enforcement, education, and outreach.
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES
1. Attend quarterly OCHA Housing Advisory Committee to enhance the exchange of information regarding the availability, procedures, and policies related to the Housing Assistance Voucher program and regional housing issues.
2. In collaboration with the OCHA:
a. Support OCHA's affirmative fair marketing plan and de-concentration policies by providing five-year and annual PHA plan certifications.
b. In coordination with OCHA and fair housing services provider, conduct landlord education campaign to educate property owners about State law prohibiting discrimination based on household income.
3. Through the City's fair housing contractor:
a. Provide fair housing education and information to apartment managers and homeowner associations on why denial of reasonable modifications/accommodations is unlawful. b. Conduct multi-faceted fair housing outreach to tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management companies. Methods of outreach may include workshops, informational booths, presentations to community groups, and multi-lingual fair housing literature distribution. c. Provide general fair housing counseling and referrals services to address tenant-landlord issues, and investigate allegations of fair housing discrimination and take appropriate actions to conciliate cases or refer to appropriate authorities.
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d. Periodically monitor local newspapers and online media outlets to identify potentially discriminatory housing advertisements.
e. Include testing/audits within the scope of work with fair housing provider.
4. Prepare a new Housing Element that is compliant with all current State laws and is certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
5. Update zoning ordinance to comply with current State law.
6. In cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority, provide community education regarding transport services for persons with disabilities.
7. Support local eviction prevention strategies to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families (homelessness prevention services).
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