CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
DATE: April 18, 2023
SUBJECT:
Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive testimony;
2. Consider the Draft Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and make any desired changes;
3. Direct that the Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024, with any changes, be placed on the May 2, 2023, City Council Agenda for final approval;
4. Consider the proposed Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add Housing Related Programs as a new goal for the use of CDBG funds beginning FY 2024-2025; and,
5. Direct staff to submit the Amended 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
BACKGROUND
Since 1997, the City of Laguna Niguel has been an "entitlement" city under the CDBG Program, which makes the City eligible to receive funding directly from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rather than through the CDBG Program administered by the County of Orange. As an entitlement city, the City receives more funding than was historically received through the County. The City directly administers the CDBG Program, which includes preparing the Consolidated Plan and its reporting requirements.
The Consolidated Plan is a City Council approved five-year plan that identifies the City's overall housing and community development needs, outlines specific goals and objectives to guide the City's CDBG spending priorities, and supports the goals of the City
Council and the Housing Element. The City Council adopted the current 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan on May 19, 2020.
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.
Each year an Action Plan is prepared and serves as the City's expenditure plan for its annual CDBG allocation. HUD has published Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 CDBG allocations. The City will receive $336, 131 in CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024. The City has an additional $37,362 in prior year funds available to undertake CDBG eligible activities during FY 2023-2024. Up to 15 percent of the annual allocation ($50,419) may be allocated to public service programs, and up to 20 percent ($67,226) may be allocated to program administration. The remainder may be allocated to capital improvement projects.
The City initiated the Annual Action Plan preparation process by publishing a Notice of Funding Availability for FY 2023-2024 public service grant funds in the Laguna Niguel News on December 15, 2022, and January 5, 2023. A publicly noticed meeting of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee was held on February 22, 2023. A public notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News on March 17, 2023, announcing the required 30-day public review of the Draft Annual Action Plan, the April 18, 2023, City Council meeting public hearing, and the May 2, 2023, City Council meeting to adopt the Final Annual Action Plan.
To date, staff has not received any public input on the document.
Among the goals and actions delineated in the 2021-2029 Revised Housing Element Update adopted by City Council on March 21, 2023, is establishing housing-related programs to preserve or expand the City's housing stock that is affordable to lower- income households. The Revised Housing Element Update identified CDBG as a potential funding source for such programs. HUD regulations require an association between all CDBG-funded activities and the Consolidated Plan. Since the current Consolidated Plan does not have housing-related goals, the plan must be substantially amended, requiring a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing. The Grants Ad Hoc Committee (former Mayor Pro Tem Rischi Paul Sharma and Council Member Sandy Rains) considered the proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan at its February 22, 2023, meeting and recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to add Housing Related Programs to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Staff utilized the March 17, 2023, public notice to announce the 30-day public comment period and the April 18, 2023, City Council meeting public hearing to consider the proposed amendment. To date, staff has not received any public input on the document.
ANALYSIS
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is the fourth fiscal year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle. The Annual Action Plan is the City's one-year expenditure plan for CDBG funds to address priority needs and goals identified within the Consolidated Plan. The
draft CDBG Annual Action Plan details significant funding allocations for public service providers, administration, and capital improvement projects, provided in Attachment A.
On February 22, 2023, the Grants Ad Hoc Committee held a publicly noticed meeting to receive public input, evaluate grant applications and make funding recommendations for City Council consideration. At the time the Grants Ad Hoc Committee considered funding recommendations, HUD had not published FY 2023-2024 CDBG allocations. For planning purposes, staff estimated that the City would receive a grant of $345,000. The Grants Ad Hoc Committee recommended that a proportional percentage change adjust their funding recommendations once the final CDBG allocation was posted by HUD. The City's FY 2023-2024 CDBG allocation is $336,131. Up to 15 percent of the annual allocation ($50,419) may be allocated to public service programs, and up to 20 percent ($67,226) may be allocated to program administration. The remainder may be allocated to capital improvement projects. Consequently, staff has adjusted the Grants Ad Hoc Committee's funding recommendations accordingly.
Public Service Providers
For the upcoming program year, the City received applications from seven public service providers requesting a total of $94, 125 in funding. Five of the applicants currently receive FY 2022-2023 CDBG funding. Mercy House and Vocational Visions previously received CDBG funds from the City. A summary of the FY 2023-2024 public service program applications is provided in Attachment B.
While HUD encourages grantees to fund as many public service providers and activity categories as possible, the final qualifications and determinations are at the discretion of local agencies. All the proposed programs are eligible for CDBG funding. They are considered a high priority in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan since they would provide a social safety net service for low and moderate-income residents.
The Grants Ad Hoc Committee recommended funding for all seven service provider applicants. Funding for homeless prevention services will be supplemented with state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant funds.
The following is a summary of the FY 2023-2024 public service provider applications in alphabetical order, and adjusted funding recommendations are in parentheses:
• Age Well Senior Service ($6, 125) - Age Well Senior Services requested $6,125 in CDBG funding for its Meal Delivery Program, "Meals on Wheels," serving 125 Laguna Niguel seniors.
• Camino Health Center ($9,000) - Camino Health Center requested $10,000 in CDBG funding for its health care services program serving 1,550 Laguna Niguel residents. Funds will be used to offset the cost of primary health care for lower- income residents.
• Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) ($5,096) - Family Assistance Ministries requested $20,000 in CDBG funding for its homeless prevention program serving
1,300 Laguna Niguel residents. Services to be provided include case management, rental assistance, utility assistance, and food assistance. FAM also offers shelter for homeless women and children (Gilchrist House), rapid rehousing, and motel vouchers. CDBG funds will be supplemented with PLHA funds. • Mercy House ($5,096) - Mercy House requested $10,000 to provide outreach and engagement services for 55 homeless individuals in Laguna Niguel. Mercy House provides homeless outreach services in cooperation with the Orange County Sheriff Department's Homeless Liaison Officers. CDBG funds will be supplemented with PLHA funds.
• South County Outreach ($5,096) - South County Outreach requested $28,000 in CDBG funding for its homeless prevention program serving 352 Laguna Niguel residents. Funds will be used for a portion of program staff salaries and financial assistance to qualified Laguna Niguel households. CDBG funds will be supplemented with PLHA funds.
• Vocational Visions ($5,000) - Vocational Visions requested $5,000 for its Pathway to Employment and Employment Support program for 20 Laguna Niguel adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The proposed program provides a pathway to employment, life-long learning, and social inclusion. • YMCA of Orange County ($15,000) - The YMCA of Orange County (Laguna Niguel Branch) requested $15,000 in CDBG funding for childcare scholarships for its year-round afterschool program serving 109 lower-income Laguna Niguel residents.
The Grants Ad Hoc Committee's public service provider recommendations are included in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1 - Public Service Program Recommendations ($50,419 Maximum) Organization/ FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2023-2024 RECOMMENDED Program Allocation Service Goal FY 2023-2024
Requested Allocations
1 Age Well Senior
$6,125 125
Services $5,588 $6,125
Meal Delivery Program ($5,000 min.) Residents
2 Camino Health Center $8,382 $10,000 1,550 $9,000
Health Care Services ($5,000 min.) Residents
3 Family Assistance
Ministries $20,000 1,300
Homeless Prevention $11,610 ($5,000 min.) Residents $5,096 Program
4 Mercy House Did not $10,000 55
Homeless Outreach apply ($5,000 min.)| Individuals $5,096 5 South County
Outreach $28,000 352
Homeless Prevention $11,610 ($5,000 min.)| Residents $5,096 Program
6 Vocational Visions
Disabled Adult Did not $5,000 20
apply ($5,000 min.)| Residents $5,000
Services
7 YMCA of Orange
County $15,000
109
Child Care $15,000 ($12,500 Residents $15,000
Scholarships min.)
Total $52,190 $94,125 $50,413
Administration
The City may spend up to 20 percent of its annual CDBG allocation (estimated at $67,226) on administration activities, which have traditionally included consultant services and fair housing activities. The Grants Ad Hoc Committee has recommended continuing to contract for fair housing services with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County at the requested amount of $9,500. An additional $31,000 is recommended for the continued use of consultant services to assist staff with the administration of the CDBG Program.
The total administration funding allocation for FY 2023-2024 is $40,500, or 12.0 percent of the total estimated CDBG grant. Any unspent administration funds would be available for capital projects next program year. The Grants Ad Hoc Committee's administration allocation recommendations are included in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2: Administration Recommendations ($67,226 maximum) FY 2022-2023 RECOMMENDED
Administration Allocation FY 2023-2024
Allocation
Consultant Services and related
program administration expenses (Mike $31,000 $31,000
Linares, Inc.)
Fair Housing Council of Orange County $9,500 $9,500
Total $40,500 $40,500
Capital Improvement Projects
CDBG funds not used for public service programs and administration are available for City-initiated capital improvement projects.
City-initiated capital improvement projects must be located within qualifying areas or serve low- and moderate-income or special needs populations to be eligible for funding.
Previously funded projects include the Senior Center expansion, installing ADA pedestrian pushbuttons, installing ADA-compliant access ramps, and street resurfacing.
The Grants Ad Hoc Committee reviewed and recommended allocating all remaining FY 2023-2024 funds ($245,218), plus prior year uncommitted CDBG funds ($37,362) toward two projects: ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement and FY 2023-2024 Accessible Pedestrian Signal (Pushbuttons) Installation. Project locations are shown on the map in Attachment C. The Grants Ad Hoc Committee's capital improvement funding recommendations are included in Table 3 below.
TABLE 3: Capital Improvement Project Recommendations ($282,580 maximum)
RECOMMENDED
FY 2022-2023
Project Allocation FY 2023-2024
Allocation
Residential Street Overlay (Laguna $510,754 NA
Heights)
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA $50,000 $50,000
Pushbuttons) Installation Project
ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement NA $232,580
(FY 23-24)
Total $560,754 $282,580
Five-Year Consolidated Plan Amendment
Additionally, the Grants Ad Hoc Committee recommended amending the City's 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan to add Housing Related Programs as a new goal for the proposed use of CDBG funds beginning FY 2024-2025, as shown in Attachment D. The amendment
will align the Consolidated Plan and potential use of CDBG funds with the City's Revised Housing Element Update, adopted by City Council on March 21, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council can approve modified funding allocations provided that those funding recommendations do not exceed HUD-required expenditure caps for public services and administration.
FISCAL REVIEW
The City will receive $336,131 in CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024. An additional $37,362 in prior year CDBG funds are also available. HUD will disperse these funds to the City on a reimbursement basis. The funding amounts in the FY 2023-2024 Action Plan will be included in the FY 2023-2024 City Budget.
The proposed amendment to the Consolidated Plan does not have a fiscal impact. The allocation of CDBG for any housing-related activity will be incorporated into future Annual Action Plans, which will follow the same protocols as those outlined for FY 2023-2024 funds.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this staff report as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing and receive testimony;
2. Consider the Draft Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and make any desired changes;
3. Direct that the Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024, with any changes, be placed on the May 2, 2023, City Council Agenda for final approval;
4. Consider the proposed Amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add Housing Related Programs as a new goal for the use of CDBG funds beginning FY 2024-2025; and,
5. Direct staff to submit the Amended 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Jamass S Retowneau кінь
Tamara S. Letourneau Nicholas Ghirelli
City Manager Interim City Attorney
litha Glen
Jonathan Orduna Hannah Tamaddon
Community Development Director Administrative Secretary Attachments:
A. Draft Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024
B. Summary of FY 2023-2024 Public Service Provider Applications C. Map of FY 2023-2024 CDBG Eligible Areas and Proposed Capital Improvements
D. Draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment (Excerpted)
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024
2023-
2024
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
DRAFT 3/16/23
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(|) . ...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) ..15 AP-35 Projects 91.220 (d). ...17
AP-38 Projects Summary.. ... 18
AP-50 Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f) .... ...25
AP-55 Affordable Housing 91.220 (g) ..26
AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h) ... ...27
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i). ..28 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.220(j) ..30
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k) ...31
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(I)(1,2,4) .. 35 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 Summary Certifications and SF-424
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Laguna Niguel participates 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.
HUD allocates CDBG funding on a formula basis to over 1,200 local governments and States. The formula for allocating CDBG is based on variables including current population, projected population growth, age of housing stock, and poverty rate. CBG 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 covers the five years of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 through Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The Consolidated Plan identifies priority housing and community needs based on various housing and community variables and stakeholders' input. The Community Development Department is the City's lead agency for preparing the Consolidated Plan.
Each year an Action Plan is prepared, serving as the City's expenditure plan for its annual CDBG allocation. HUD has notified the City that it will receive $336,131 in CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024; $11,807 less than the current year grant (-3.4 percent). The City has identified an additional $37,362 in prior year funds available to undertake CDBG-eligible activities during FY 2023-2024. 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 The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan identifies five-year goals and outcomes for CDBG funding. Below is a summary of these goals and outcomes:
• Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 7,500 low-and moderate-income residents
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 • Public Services: Support public social services for 9,000 low- and moderate-income persons • 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, coordination, and fair housing services to 1,500 individuals.
Evaluation of past performance
FY 2022-2023 (the current fiscal year) is the third year of the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle.
Most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2023. Attachment 1 provides a table summarizing the City's Consolidated Plan accomplishments for two already complete fiscal years (FY 2020-21 through FY 2021-22).
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 the comment periods, meetings, and hearings.
Detailed information regarding notices is provided 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.
7. Summary
The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is the fourth 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 will receive $336,131 in CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024. An additional $37,362 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 in the Consolidated Plan.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 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 Nanie Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator LAGUNA NIGUEL Community Development Department Table 1 - Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City's Community Development Department serves as the lead agency for the 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
Hannah Tamaddon, Community Development, Administrative Secretary, City of Laguna Niguel 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Tel: (949) 362-4315 [email protected].
Annual Action Plan
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Laguna Niguel consulted with various City departments to develop the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Additionally, 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 the 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. Coordination with OCHA is enhanced via the City's participation in 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 an active economic development program coordinating 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) Draft 3/16/23 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 Orange County's 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 does not receive 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).
Annual Action Plan
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 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) Draft 3/16/23 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 Strategy
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) Draft 3/16/23 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?
11 Agency/Group/Organization Type Vocational Visions
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed Non-Homeless Special Needs by Consultation? Economic development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the needs of adults with consulted and what are the anticipated developmental disabilities, specifically developing outcomes of the consultation or areas for economic opportunities for this special needs improved coordination? population
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.
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, developed the
regional 10-Year Plan to End
Homelessness and developed the
regional Discharge Plan
City of Laguna Niguel City of Laguna Niguel Provides housing priorities and program Housing Element 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 the Authority housing needs of lower-income renter
householders in the County and City
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 Analysis of Impediments to Orange County HUD The countywide document identifies fair Fair Housing Grantee Cities and the housing impediments within participating County of Orange jurisdictions and outlines a plan to
address fair housing issues
Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional)
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) Draft 3/16/23 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City's Citizen Participation Plan outlines Laguna Niguel's process to solicit 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 a focus group to develop CDBG funding recommendations. An ad-hoc City Council committee held a public meeting on February 22, 2023, 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 18, 2023, to obtain additional public input on the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan. On May 2, 2023, 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 2023-2024 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) Draft 3/16/23 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 NA NA
Meeting targeted/broad Grants Committee
community meeting on 2/22/23 to
review grant
applications and
receive public
comments regarding
service needs and
CDBG funding
recommendations for
FY 23-24
Public Non- A 30-day public See Attachment 2 TBD NA
Notice targeted/broad comment period
community
Public Non- City Council Public See Attachment 2 TBD NA Hearing targeted/broad Hearing on 4/18/23 to
community invite public comments
regarding the AAP and
funding
recommendations for
FY 23-24
Public Non- City Council meeting See Attachment 2 TBD NA Meeting targeted/broad on 5/2/23 to approve
community the FY 23-24 AAP
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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. However, the City anticipates receiving an annual allocation of $300,000 in CDBG funds from HUD during the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle. Since the City currently does not fund activities that generate CDBG program income, no additional CDBG revenue is anticipated for FY 2023-2024. The City will leverage CDBG funds with other federal, state, and local funds whenever possible.
The City anticipates that OCHA will continue administering the federal rentallassistance program in Laguna Niguel, assisting approximately 80 households per year.
Anticipated Resources
Program Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 4 Expected Narrative Description Source
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 $336,131 $37,362 $373,493 $300,000
Table 5 - Expected Resources - Priority Table
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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 may be available to carry out activities that address the goals of the Consolidated Plan:
• An estimated $45,000 in state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds may be available to provide housing and supportive services for homeless and near-homeless individuals.
• OCHA reports that in January 2023, 83 Laguna Niguel households received rental assistance. A similar number of households is anticipated to be assisted during FY 2023-2024.
• 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.
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." The City's 2000 Vacant Land Survey showed 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 to development when the survey was conducted. The City's updated Housing Element includes an updated list of sites that may be suitable for residential development.
As the Consolidated Plan identifies, the Laguna Niguel Gateway and City Center specific development plans may provide residents with new housing and employment opportunities. These projects involve redeveloping underperforming commercial properties or recycling surplus County property.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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) Draft 3/16/23 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Area Addressed
Infrastructure and 2023 2024 Non-Housing Citywide Public CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Facility Community Improvements $282,580 Activities other than Improvements Development Low and Low/Moderate Income Housing Moderate- Benefit: 1,680 Persons Assisted
Income Areas
Public Social 2023 2024 Public Services Citywide Public Services CDBG: Public service activities other Services $35,125 than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,804 Persons
Assisted
Homeless 2023 2024 Public Services Citywide Homeless CDBG: Public service activities other Continuum of Support $15,288 than Low/Moderate Income
Care Services and Housing Benefit: 1,657 Persons
Housing Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 12 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 38
Persons Assisted
Program 2023 2024 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG: Other: 100 Other Administration and Planning $40,500
Table 6 - Goals Summary
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Projects
AP-35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, CDBG funding is allocated for the following 11 activities.
Projects
# Project Name
1 AP Signal Pushbutton Installation
2 DA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvement:
3 Age Well Senior Services
4 [Camino Health Center
5 Family Assistance Ministries
6 Mercy House
7 South County Outreach
8 Vocational Visions
9 YMCA of Laguna Niguel
10 Fair Housing Council
11 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 (e.g., seniors and disabled) are more likely to become homeless because they have limited incomes and other issues requiring housing and supportive services; therefore, it considers supportive services 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 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, 1,109 residents that live within the project areas (i.e., Census Tracts) that will benefit from the proposed have a "disability." Per 2021 Census data, 1,486 residents within the project area have a activities disability.
Location Description Census Tracts: 0423.19, 0423.20, 0423.26 and 0423.36 Planned Activities Installation of ADA Push Buttons at 6 locations Project Name ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $232,580
Description Sidewalk and curb ramp replacement
Target Date 6/30/2024
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Estimate the number and type of families Per HUD data, 571 residents residing in the project area have a disability. Per 2021 Census that will benefit from the proposed data, 339 residents within the project area have a disability. activities
Location Description Census Tract 423.26
Planned Activities Replace sidewalks and curb ramps to meet ADA standards Project Name Age Well Senior Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $6,125
Description Meals on Wheels program, which provides home-delivered meals to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Laguna Niguel
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 125 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
Funding CDBG: $9,000
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Description Low-cost primary medical and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Niguel residents
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 1,550 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: $5,096
Description CDBG funds to provide homeless prevention assistance and a continuum of housing and services for homeless Laguna Niguel families
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 1,300 individuals (1,300 with food and case management, including 16 with rent/utility that will benefit from the proposed assistance, and 12 with interim or emergency shelter) activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless prevention activities, including case management, financial counseling, rental and utility assistance, food assistance, and emergency or interim housing for homeless families with children
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Project Name Mercy House
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $5,096
Description Homeless street outreach
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 55 chronic homeless that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless and chronic homeless street outreach and engagement services Project Name South County Outreach
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $5,096
Description CDBG funds to provide rent/utility assistance and case management for families at risk of homelessness
Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 352 individuals (352 with food and case management, including 22 with rent/utility that will benefit from the proposed assistance)
activities
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and rent/utility assistance to prevent eviction or service termination Project Name Vocational Visions*
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $5,000
Description Community integration employment services for adults with developmental disabilities Target Date 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families 20 adults with developmental disabilities that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description 26041 Pala, Mission Viejo CA
Planned Activities Job development for services for adults with developmental disabilities 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
Target Date 6/30/2024
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Estimate the number and type of families 109 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
10 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 6/30/2024
Estimate the number and type of families Other - 100 Households (340 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 11 Project Name
CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration and Planning
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Funding CDBG: $31,000
Description CDBG program administration
Target Date 6/30/2024
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) Draft 3/16/23 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Activities slated for CDBG funding during FY 2023-2024 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. Two ADA improvements-related projects are slated for funding (considered presumed-beneficiary activities). No activities are proposed for the City's CDBG Eligible Areas (i.e., areas of the City, i.e., Block Groups, where a significant percentage of residents meet HUD's program income limits); however, 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
Citywide 100
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) Draft 3/16/23 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.220(g)
Introduction
For FY 2023-2024, the City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity; however, in April 2023, the City substantially amended the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new goal entitled "Housing Related Programs." This amendment will allow the City to allocate CDBG funds for housing activities during the balance of the Consolidated Plan cycle.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless
Special-Needs 0
Total
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
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity during FY 2023-2024; however, the City substantially amended the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new goal entitled "Housing Related Programs," which will allow the City to allocate CDBG funds for housing activities during the balance of the Consolidated Plan cycle. The City will continue to support local service providers with CDBG funds for homelessness prevention, interim housing, and supportive services. The City will also support CHA's implementation of the federal rental assistance voucher and certificate program. An estimated 80 Laguna Niguel households will benefit from this program during FY 2023- 2024.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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) Draft 3/16/23 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i) Introduction
As the Consolidated Plan outlines, the City's homeless strategy emphasizes preventing homelessness.
HUD's Strategies for Preventing Homelessness states, "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 sheltered in place. 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 2023-2024, funding is allocated to Mercy House for homeless outreach services. CDBG and PLHA funds will be used to support the Mercy House Street Outreach Team, which will 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 2023-2024 CDBG and PLHA funds to support the Family Assistance Ministries (FAM). FAM will offer a continuum of housing options for families with children experiencing homelessness, including emergency shelter and transitional housing.
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 28
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue to assist homeless persons in transitioning 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 needs 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 keeping a household sheltered in place is less expensive and disruptive. To this end, the City will use CDBG and PLHA resources to support agencies that provide various safety-net services that may prevent homelessness.
Safety-net services include food banks, rent/utility assistance, low-cost medical/dental services, 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 2023-2024 CDBG and PLHA 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) Draft 3/16/23 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 also 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.
During FY 2022-2023, the City substantially amended the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new goal entitled "Housing Related Programs." This amendment will allow the City to allocate CDBG funds for housing activities during the balance of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle.
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. The City has amended the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan to add a new housing goal to facilitate the future use of CDBG for housing activities.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Below are the actions the City will implement during FY 2023-2024 to address the sub-strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs During FY 2023-2024, 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 update public improvements to meet current ADA standards. CDBG funding is also dedicated to ensuring a safety net of social services to assist the community's most vulnerable residents.
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 to redevelop or rehabilitate housing; however, the City substantially amended the Consolidated Plan during FY 2022-2023 to add a new five-year goal of "Housing Related Programs." Adding this goal will align the Consolidated Plan with the City's new Housing Element, which identifies CDBG as a potential funding source to address the City's housing needs.
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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the U.S. Census Bureau (Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months - 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates), 7.2% of the City's population is living below the poverty level, including 6.5% of Laguna Niguel residents age 65 and older and 9.3% of residents age 18 years and younger.
The City will undertake or support the following activities to help reduce the number of residents living in poverty:
• Support rental assistance programs that OCHA provides 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. Additionally, through the League of Orange County Cities and the City Managers' Association, the City has actively sought long-term solutions for the region's homeless. 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.
Broadband: According to BroadbandNow.com, broadband internet service is available in 100% of the City. Cox Communications broadband service covers 100% of the City; Earthlink and AT&T Internet provide fiber optic cable to 97.1% and 96.5% of Laguna Niguel properties, respectively. Additional providers offer satellite or 5-G-based broadband service.
Most broadband service providers in Orange County participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP was created with the passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021. The purpose of the ACP is to provide eligible households with a $30 discount on monthly broadband internet service.
ACP eligibility is based on household income (200% of federal poverty or less) or participation in specific government assistance programs, such as SSI, Medicaid, or WIC. Funding may also be available to provide "discounts" for connective devices such as laptops, desktop computers, or tablets. Information about the ACP is readily available online; however, many of the City's nonprofit service providers will inform clients of this program and may also assist clients in applying for benefits. Additionally, the City will encourage developers and property owners to incorporate broadband infrastructure into all new or substantially rehabilitated housing projects, especially affordable housing projects.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Hazard Mitigation: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires local governments to prepare a plan to document their hazard mitigation planning process and to identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies. Each state and local government must have a federally approved mitigation plan to be eligible for hazard mitigation grant funding (e.g., FEMA). The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a long-term roadmap for community resiliency. The LHMP presents strategies for reducing the City's vulnerability to the impacts of natural, human-caused, and technological hazards in the community. An LHMP can also help strengthen the mission of public safety officers, such as police and fire department staff, providing them with clear roles and responsibilities to build a safer community.
Hazards considered in the LHMP include:
• Civil Disturbance
• Dam Failure
• Drought
• Earthquake
• Energy Disruption
• Extreme Temperatures
• Flood
• Infectious Disease
• Landslide
Radiological Accident
• Technology Disruption
• Terrorism
• Transportation Accident
• Wildfire
• Windstorm
The updated LHMP also considers how climate change may influence the severity of these hazards in the community. Staff anticipates that the City Council will adopt the LHMP in 2023.
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 the Housing Authority to prepare five-year and one-year plans highlighting its mission, goals, and objectives related to assisted housing programs. The City will review the Authority's plans and will provide OCHA with 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 implementing its CDBG program, it will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote efficient and effective use of limited public resources.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 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, 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 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 countywide 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 2023-2024 are found in Attachment 4.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220()(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
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.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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 one program year - FY 2023-2024.
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2023
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Draft 3/16/23 Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments
Grantee Name: City of Laguna Niguel
Decent Housing
Objective: Housing Preservation Source off Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Year Number Number Completed
Indicators
2020 Housing Units 100 89 89.00%
2021 Housing Units 90 82 91.11%
Housing Choice Vouchers (Administered by OCHA): Improve or expand HUD 2022 Housing Units the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Housing 2023 Housing Units Vouchers 2024 Housing Units
100 86 86.00%
5-Yr Con Plan Goal (Annual Avg) (2 Yr Avg) (2 Yr Avg)
Suitable Living Environment
Objective: Public Social Services Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent Objective: Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Year Indicators Number Number Funds Completed
2020 Individuals 1,820 1,640 90.11%
2021 Individuals 1,780 1,671 93.88%
Provide or improve access to public social services for low-and 2022 Individuals moderate-income persons and persons with special needs CDBG 2023 Individuals
2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 9,000 3,311 36.79%
2020 Projects 844 0.00%
2021 Projects 422 1,726 409.00%
Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low- CDBG 2022 Projects and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents 2023 Projects 2024 Projects
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 7,500 1,726 23.01%
Economic Opportunity
Objective: Economic Opportunities Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2020 Businesses NA
2021 Businesses NA
Grants and other forms of assistance for local businesses in response 2022 Businesses
CDBG-CV
to COVID-19 pandemic 2023 Businesses
2024 Businesses
5-Yr Con Plan Goal NA
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Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments
Continuum of Care
Objective: Homeless Continuum of Care Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Year
Indicators Number Number Completed
2020 Individuals 992 432 43.55%
2021 Individuals 247 245 99.19%
Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the 2022 Individuals homeless and households at risk of homelessness CDBG
2023 Individuals
2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 2,650 677 25.55%
Other
Objective: Administration and Planning Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent 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 100.00% that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing 2022 Year of Admin CDBG
services to address local impediments to fair housing 2023 Year of Admin 2024 Year of Admin
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 40.00%
2020 Households 100 104 104.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2021 Households 80 104 130.00% that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing 2022 Households CDBG
services to address local impediments to fair housing 2023 Households 2024| Households
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 500 208 41.60%
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Laguna Niguel - City Council
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Laguna Niguel will conduct a 30-day public review from March 17, 2023, to April 17, 2023, and hold a public hearing to consider the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and consider an amendment to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
Date of Hearing: April 18, 2023
Time of Hearing: 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible Locating of Hearing: Crown Valley Community Center - Crown Ballroom 29751 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
PROPOSAL
2023-2024 Action Plan and 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an annual Action Plan that outlines the City's use of CDBG funds for one year. HUD has notified the City it will receive $336,131 in CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024; $37,362 in prior year CDBG funds is also available for programming in FY 2023-2024. The City may allocate a maximum of 15% of FY 2023-2024 CDBG funds to public service providers; therefore, a total of $50,419 is potentially available to public service providers. The remainder of available the funds are allocated to City initiated capital improvement projects that benefit low- and moderate-income Laguna Niguel residents ($282,578) and program administrative costs ($40,500).
Along with the annual Action Plan, HUD requires the City of Laguna Niguel to prepare and adopt a Consolidated Plan for the City's CDBG Program every five years. The Consolidated Plan is a long-term strategy for using the City's CDBG funds over five years (FY 2020 through FY 2024). The Consolidated Plan identifies prioritized programs to assist the City in providing decent housing and suitable living environments, addressing community service and facility needs, and expanding economic opportunities for primarily low-and moderate-income persons. An amendment to the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan is proposed. The amendment will add a new five-year goal to allow for the use of CDBG funds for Housing Related Programs. No additional changes to the Consolidated Plan are proposed.
The City Council has established an Ad-Hoc Committee to review public service provider applications for FY 2023- 2024 CDBG funds, which met on February 22, 2023. The recommendations of the Committee will be considered at the April 18, 2023, City Council meeting. The City Council will establish final funding levels for public service programs, administration, and capital improvement projects in the FY 2023-2024 Action Plan.
The Draft FY 2023-2024 Action Plan and Draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment and will be available for public review on the City website between March 17 and April 17, 2023: www.CityofLagunaNiguel.org/CDBG. The Laguna Niguel City Council will consider all written comments received during the public review period. The FY 2023- 2024 Action Plan and the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment is scheduled for final adoption at the May 2, 2023, City Council Meeting.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All interested persons are invited to the Public Hearing to comment on the City's proposed CDBG allocations and Consolidated Plan Amendment. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the Laguna Niguel Community Development Department before the public hearing.
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If you wish to challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the Public Hearing
Information on the City's CDBG program is available for public review at the City's website www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/CDBG. The City Council staff report will be available Friday afternoon, Арп 14, 2023.
Those desiring a copy of the staff report or requesting further information may contact Hannah Tamaddon, Community Development Department Administrative Secretary at [email protected].
Publish on March 17, 2023
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council Ad-hoc Committee Meeting (2/22/23)
Representatives of the following agencies and City departments provided a summary of need for specific services and their CDBG funding request:
• Age Well Senior Services
Camino Health Center
Family Assistance Ministries
Mercy House
South County Outreach
• Vocation Visions
• YMCA of Orange County - Laguna Niguel Branch
• City of Laguna Niguel Public Works Department
30-day Comment Period 3/17/23 - 4/17/23
TBD
City Council Public Hearing (4/18/23)
TBD
City Council Meeting (5/2/23)
TBD
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FY 2023-2024 CDBG Eligible Areas
CDEG Eligible Areas 23-24
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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:
Explore the creation of a new countywide source of affordable housing.
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).
Attachment 4
ATTACHMENT B
SUMMARY OF FY 2023-2024 PUBLIC SERVICE
PROVIDER APPLICATIONS
Summary of FY 2023-2024 Public Service Provider Applications (In Alphabetical Order)
1. Age Well Senior Services
Activity Category: Senior Services
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: $5,588
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $6,125 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $2,856,250
Performance Goal: 125 Laguna Niguel residents, meal
delivery
Age Well Senior Services is seeking funding for a meals-on-wheels program serving Laguna Niguel seniors. The service provider was founded in 1975 and operates out of 10 locations in South Orange County, including Sea Country Senior and Community Center. The goals of the meals-on-wheels program are to 1) reduce hunger and food insecurity, 2) promote the socialization of older individuals, and 3) promote the health and well-being of older individuals.
Funding is requested to pay for a portion of food acquired for the program.
Laguna Niguel residents accounted for approximately 7.1% of the program's participants in South Orange County.
Age Well Senior Services meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income seniors. Age Well Senior Services received CDBG funding in FY 2022-2023, for which the applicant has been able to provide quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner.
2. Camino Health Center
Activity Category: Healthcare
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: $8,382
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $10,000 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $1,782,920
Performance Goal: 1,550 Laguna Niguel residents, program for low and moderate-income residents,
healthcare services
Camino Health Center will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services for low-income and uninsured patients in Laguna Niguel. Services are provided for a nominal fee based on family size and income; however, patients are never denied services for inability to pay their share of costs. The service provider is based in San Juan Capistrano.
Camino Health Center meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would offer services beneficial to low and moderate-income Laguna Niguel residents. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the Center's rent. Laguna Niguel residents accounted for approximately 9.5% of the program's beneficiaries.
3. Family Assistance Ministries
Activity Category: Homeless Services
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: $11,610
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $20,000 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $3,577,590
Performance Goal: 1,300 Laguna Niguel residents,
homeless family services
Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) is seeking to fund a continuum of housing and support services for Laguna Niguel residents at risk of becoming homeless or that may be experiencing homelessness. The service provider was founded in 1999 and is based in San Clemente but collaborates with local faith-based organizations to serve Laguna Niguel residents. Services offered include case management, financial counseling, and rental, utility, and food assistance. The provider also provides housing programs, including Gilchrist House (a shelter for homeless women and children), Family House (the only emergency shelter for families with children), and rapid rehousing. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 3.4% of those served by the program.
FAM meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would offer services beneficial to Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income and homeless families. FAM received CDBG funding in FY 2022-2023, for which the applicant has been able to provide quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (case managers) and direct client aid (rent or utilities).
4. Mercy House
Activity Category: Homeless Services
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: Did not apply
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $10,000 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $31,239
Performance Goal: 55 homeless individuals living in Laguna Niguel
Mercy House seeks funding to provide outreach and engagement services for homeless individuals in Laguna Niguel. The agency was established in 1988 and is based in Santa Ana. Mercy House has provided homeless street outreach services since February 2020. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 15.3% of those served by the program.
Mercy House has previously received CDBG funding from Laguna Niguel and currently provides homeless outreach services in cooperation with the Orange County Sheriff Department's Homeless Liaison Officers. The program meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (Street Outreach Coordinator).
5. South County Outreach
Activity Category: Public Services
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: $11,610
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $28,000 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $3,557,084
Performance Goal: 352 Laguna Niguel residents, homeless prevention services
South County Outreach is seeking funding for a homeless prevention program serving Laguna Niguel residents. The agency was established in 1989 and is based out of Irvine. Services offered include rental assistance, utility assistance, food assistance, housing, and life skills support. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 5.0% of those served by the program.
South County Outreach meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income families. South County Outreach received CDBG funding in FY 2022-2023, for which the applicant has been able to provide quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (Case Manager), agency rent/utilities, and direct client aid (rent and utility assistance).
6. Vocational Visions
Activity Category: Childcare Services
FY 2022-2023 Grant Funding: Did not apply
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $5,000 (Minimum $5,000)
Program Cost: $4,252,270
Performance Goal: 20 Laguna Niguel adults with
developmental disabilities
Vocational Visions is seeking funding for its Pathway to Employment and Employment Support program. Vocational Visions was established in 1974. The agency offers several programs for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The proposed program provides a pathway to employment, life-long learning, and social inclusion. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately
6.8% of those served by the program.
Vocational Visions has previously received CDBG funding from Laguna Niguel and currently receives funding from several neighboring jurisdictions. The program meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would offer services beneficial to Laguna Niguel adults with developmental disabilities, who HUD presumes to be lower-income. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (Job Developer).
7. YMCA of Orange County - Laguna Niguel Family Branch
Activity Category: Childcare Services
FY-2022-2023 Grant Funding: $15,000
FY 2023-2024 Funding Request: $15,000 (Minimum $12,500) Program Cost: $150,000
Performance Goal: 109 Laguna Niguel residents
The YMCA of Orange County (Laguna Niguel Branch) is seeking funding for childcare scholarships for an after-school program. The YMCA was established in 1946. The year-round childcare program is administered at schools located in Laguna Niguel. Each location provides before and after-school care for elementary school-aged children. The YMCA Child Care Scholarship Program is intended to meet the financial needs of families in Laguna Niguel who require and meet the criteria for obtaining financial assistance through the provision of partial scholarships covering 10% to 50% of program costs. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 72.7% of the program's beneficiaries.
The YMCA of Orange County meets the eligibility criteria for funding under the CDBG program. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income families. The YMCA of Orange County received CDBG funding in FY 2022-2023, for which they have been able to provide quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (Executive Assistant).
ATTACHMENT C
MAP OF FY 2023-2024 CDBG ELIGIBLE AREAS
AND PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
FY 2023-2024 CDBG Eligible Areas
CDBG Eligible Areas 23-24 - 042334-2
LAGUNA HILLS
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DANA POINT
ATTACHMENT D
DRAFT 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
AMENDMENT (EXCERPTED)
City of Laguna Niguel
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
Including the
2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #1 (Excerpted)
Draft 3/16/2023
Amendment #1: The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan is amended to include a new Five-Year Goal for "Housing Related Programs"
Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
Information regarding five-year goals and outcomes is provided in the Strategic Plan portion of the 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
• Public Services: Provide access to public social services for 9,000 low- and moderate- income persons
• 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 business that create/retain jobs for lower-income residents in response to COVID-19 pandemic
• Administration and Planning: Provide CDBG program oversight and coordination, and fair housing services to 1,500 individuals
• Housing Related Programs: Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable for lower-income households by providing assistance for one housing unit
7. Summary
The City's Community Development Department has prepared the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan so the City can continue to receive CDBG funds from HUD. 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. Additionally, each activity to be funded with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives.
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 FY 2020-2021 through FY 2024- 2025. As required by HUD, the City prepared the Consolidated Plan utilizing HUD's electronic Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL 1
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) template. The template includes over 50 community profile and housing market data tables prepopulated with data from HUD.
In April 2023, the City amended the Consolidated Plan to add a new five-year goal of "Housing Related Programs." The addition of this amendment will update the Consolidated Plan to be consistent with the City's new Housing Element, which identifies CDBG as a source for future housing related programs (e.g., housing rehabilitation).
Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL 2
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1-3/16/23) PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting 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 Community Non- 9/27/19 Laguna Over 1,200 survey All submitted surveys were No longer accessible Needs Survey targeted/br Niguel 2050 Pursuit of results received that accepted oad Happiness Strategic provided input
community Plan Survey regarding
community
strengths,
weaknesses, future
opportunities,
community threats,
and goals
Public Social The City conducted a Meeting comments All comments were NA Meeting Service public workshop on centered on local accepted Providers 11/6/19 to obtain service needs and
information regarding the CDBG public
community service service grant
needs from local application process
service providers. 16
individuals
representing 11
organizations
attended
Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) 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 The City used the https://www.cityofla
Outreach Service internet and social gunaniguel.org/663/ Providers media by posting CDBG-Program
information regarding
funding opportunity
Public Non- South County region A summary of the Not Applicable Not Applicable Meeting targeted/ OC-Al public input comments received
broad meeting on 1/9/20 is found in
community Appendix A
Public Non- City Council Ad-Hoc A summary of the Not Applicable Meeting targeted/br Grants Committee comments received accepted oad (public meeting) on is found in
community 2/25/20 to review Attachment 2
grant applications and
invite public
comments regarding
service needs and
CDBG funding
recommendations for
FY 2020-2021
Public Hearing Non- City Council Public A summary of the Not Applicable Not Applicable targeted/br Hearing on 5/5/20 to comments received
oad invite public is found in
community comments on the Attachment 2
Consolidated Plan,
2020-2021 AAP, OC-
Al, and discuss
funding
recommendations for
FY 2020-21
Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) 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 Public Non- City Council meeting A summary of the None Not Applicable Meeting targeted/br on 5/19/20 to comments received
oad approve the is found in
community Consolidated Plan, Attachment 2
OC-Al, and 2020-2021
AAP
Public Non- City Council Ad-Hoc None None Not Applicable Meeting targeted/ Grants Committee
broad (public meeting) on
community 2/22/23 to consider
the proposed Con
Plan amendment
Internet Non- The City used the TBD TBD https://www.cityofla Outreach targeted/br internet and social gunaniguel.org/663/ oad media by posting CDBG-Program
community information regarding
proposed Con Plan
amendment (30-day
comment period)
10 Public Hearing Non- City Council Public TBD TBD Not Applicable targeted/ Hearing on 4/18/23 to
broad invite public
community comments on the
proposed Con Plan
amendment
Table 1 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is the centerpiece of the City of Laguna Niguel's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Strategic Plan identifies the programs and projects the City will consider or undertake during the five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. In addition to identifying resources, goals, and objectives to implement housing and community development activities, the Strategic Plan has several sub-strategies, including addressing homeless issues, overcoming barriers to affordable housing, and program/project monitoring efforts.
The City's overall objective for the CDBG program mirrors the HUD's objective for the program:
to create a viable community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate-income. The following Consolidated Plan goals have been identified based on the consultation process as a means to accomplish the objective:
• Improve and expand the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households by supporting the Orange County Housing Authority and implementing additional housing programs in support of the City's Housing Element.
• Provide or improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low- and moderate- income neighborhoods and residents
• Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and moderate-income persons and persons with special needs
• Provide a continuum of housing and supportive services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness
• Assist business that create/retain jobs for lower-income residents in response to COVID- 19 pandemic
• Provide program administration and planning activities needed to carry out actions that address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, including services to address impediments to fair housing
All programs and projects are subject to the availability of CDBG funds and the City's annual budget adoption process.
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Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a) (2)
Priority Needs
Table 2 - Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Public Improvements
Name
Priority Level High
Population Moderate
Geographic Areas CDBG census tracts
Affected Citywide Activity
Associated Goals Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Description Installation of new or rehabilitation of existing public infrastructure and public facility improvements
Basis for Relative Needs analysis, City department consultation, and public input Priority
2 Priority Need Public Services
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Other: Presumed Benefit populations
Geographic Areas Citywide Activity
Affected
Associated Goals Public Social Services
Description Social service programs that provide safety net services to low-and moderate-income residents and residents with special needs Basis for Relative Needs Assessment, service providers input, and public input Priority
3 Priority Need
Homeless Support Services and Housing
Name
Priority Level High
Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL 7
Amendment #1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) Population Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Geographic Areas Citywide Activity
Affected
Associated Goals Homeless Continuum of Care
Description A continuum of housing and support services for persons at risk of homelessness and the homeless
Basis for Relative Needs Assessment, service providers input, and public input Priority
4 Priority Need
Economic Opportunities
Name
Priority Level High
Population Moderate
Geographic Areas CDBG Eligible Area
Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents Description Grants and other forms of assistance to improve local businesses Basis for Relative Respond to impacts of COVID-19
Priority
5 Priority Need Administration and Planning
Name
Priority Level High
Population Other
Geographic Areas Citywide Activity
Affected
Associated Goals Program Administration
Description Program oversight and coordination, including fair housing services Basis for Relative HUD required
Priority
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Priority Need
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Geographic Areas Citywide
Affected
Associated Goals Affordable Housing
Description Loans, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to improve or expand the City's supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Basis for Relative Needs analysis and public input
Priority
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Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area Addressed
Infrastructure 2020 / 2024 Non-Housing Low and Public CDBG: Public Facility or and Facility Community Moderate- Improvements $1,186,251 Infrastructure Activities Improvements Development Income Areas other than Low/Moderate Citywide Income Housing Benefit:
7,500 Persons Assisted
Public Social 2020 2024 Non-Homeless Citywide Public Services CDBG: Public service activities Services Special Needs $125,000 other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:
9,000 Persons Assisted
Homeless 2020 2024 Homeless Citywide Homeless CDBG: Public service activities Continuum of Support $100,000 other than Low/Moderate
Care Services and Income Housing Benefit:
Housing 5,000 Persons Assisted
Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing:
20 Households Assisted
Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter:
60 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention:
375 Persons Assisted
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) (Draft Amendment #1 - 3/16/23) Economic 2021 2024 Non-Housing Citywide Economic CDBG: Businesses assisted:
Opportunities Community Development $20,000 3 Businesses Assisted Development
Program Citywide Administration CDBG: Other:
Administration and Planning $150,000 500 Other
Housing Related 2023 2024 Affordable Citywide Affordable CDBG: Homeowner Housing Programs Housing Housing $30,000 Rehabilitated: 1 Household Table 3 - Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
Goal Name Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Goal
amd revidend expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low-and moderate-income neighborhoods Description
Goal Name Public Social Services
Goal Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and moderate-income persons and persons with Description special needs
Goal Name Homeless Continuum of Care
Goal Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of Description homelessness
Goal Name Economic Opportunities
Goal Grants and other forms of assistance for local businesses in response to COVID-19 pandemic Description
Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Provide for administration and planning activities to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, Description including services to address impediments to fair housing Consolidated Plan LAGUNA NIGUEL 11
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Goal Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Description
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