CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
DATE: May 7, 2024
SUBJECT: Adoption of the Final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and future amendments of identified grant recipients, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND
The Annual Action Plan outlines the City's use of CDBG funds for the upcoming program year. Up to 15 percent may be allocated to public service programs, up to 20 percent to administration, and the remainder to capital improvement projects.
To support Goal 5 of the Laguna Niguel Strategic Plan, the Community Development Department administers the CDBG Program with assistance from the City's CDBG consultant, Mike Linares.
The Notice of Funding Availability for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was published in the Laguna Niguel News on December 14, 2023, and January 4, 2024. A publicly noticed meeting of the Grants Ad Hoc Committee was held on February 21, 2024. A public notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News on March 14, 2024, announcing the required 30- day public review of the Draft Annual Action Plan. The City Council held a public hearing on April 16, 2024. Representatives from South County Outreach and Family Assistance Ministries were in attendance and provided information regarding their respective programs. There were no additional comments provided by the public.
ANALYSIS
HUD has not published Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations. For planning purposes, the City anticipates that it will receive $326,000 in CDBG funds for FY
2024-2025. The funding allocations by eligible activity are as follows: the maximum 15 percent ($48,900) will be allocated to public service programs, the maximum 20 percent ($65,200) will be allocated to program administration, and the remainder ($211,900), plus prior year uncommitted CDBG funds ($17,443) will be allocated to capital improvement projects, for a total of $229,343. Once HUD publishes FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations, the above eligible activity funding allocations will be adjusted by a proportional percentage change. Table 1 below reflects the FY 2024-2025 funding breakdown by eligible activity.
TABLE 1
Funding Allocations of the Final Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Project Name Goal Allocation
Public Services (15 Percent Maximum)
Age Well Senior Services 115 residents $6,795
Meal Delivery Program
Camino Health Center 1,550 residents $10,000
Health Care Services
Family Assistance Ministries 1,400 residents $8,552
Homeless Prevention Program
South County Outreach 550 residents $8,552
Homeless Prevention Program
YMCA of Orange County 125 residents $15,000
Child Care Scholarships
Subtotal 3,740 residents $48,900
Administration and Planning (20 Percent Maximum)
CDBG Administration - Mike N/A $54,300
Linares, Inc.
Fair Housing Council of Orange 310 residents $10,900
County
Subtotal 310 residents $65,200
Infrastructure and Public Facilities
Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA
Pushbuttons) Installation Project 1,449 residents $50,000 ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp 590 residents $179,343
Replacement
Subtotal 2,039 residents $229,343
TOTAL 6,089 residents $343,443
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council can decide not to move forward with final approval of the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This would prevent the City from receiving grant funding under the CDBG program until such time as the necessary document is adopted and submitted to HUD for review and approval.
FISCAL REVIEW
For planning purposes, the City anticipates that it will receive $326,000 in CDBG funds for FY 2024-2025. An additional $17,443 in prior year CDBG funds are also available.
CDBG funds are dispersed to the City on a reimbursement basis by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will be used to fund public service programs, program administration, and City capital improvement projects. Once HUD publishes FY 2024-2025 CDBG funding allocations, eligible activity funding allocations will be adjusted accordingly. The funding amounts contained in the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be included in the FY 2024-2025 City Budget.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this report as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Final CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements and future amendments of identified grant recipients, subject to the City Attorney making non-substantive changes.
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Tamara S. Letourneau Scott Smith
City Manager City Attorney
Jonathan Orduna Hannah Tamaddon
Community Development Director Management Analyst
Attachments:
A. Final CDBG Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2024-2025
ATTACHMENT A
FINAL CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025
2024-
2025
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FINAL MAY 7, 2024
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(I).. .. 4 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)...... .. 9
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c) (1, 2) .. 11
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives 91.420, 91.220(c) (3) & (e) .. ... 14 AP-35 Projects 91.220 (d) . .. 16
AP-38 Projects Summary 17
AP-50 Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f) ... . 23
AP-55 Affordable Housing 91.220 (g) .. 24
AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h)... .. 25
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i).. . 26 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.220() ..28
AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k) .. 29
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(I)(1,2,4) .. 33 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. CDBG funding supports various community development, housing, and public service activities. Program regulations require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds meet one of three broad national objectives:
1. Benefit people with low-and moderate-income
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight
3. Meet an urgent need (i.e., declared disasters such as earthquake, flood, or hurricane relief) HUD requires recipient communities to prepare a Consolidated Plan every three to five years. The City of Laguna Niguel 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, the City prepares an Action Plan that serves as its expenditure plan for its annual CDBG allocation. To date, HUD has not notified the City how much it will receive in FY 2024-2025 funds. For planning purposes, the City anticipates receiving $326,000 in CDBG funds for FY 2024-2025, approximately 3 percent less than the current year grant. The City has identified an additional $17,443 in prior year funds available to undertake CDG-eligible activities during FY 2024-2025. 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 planned outcomes:
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 • Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 7,500 low- and moderate-income residents
• 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 who are homeless • Administration and Planning: Provide CDBG program oversight, coordination, and fair housing services to 1,500 individuals.
3. Evaluation of past performance
FY 2023-2024 (the current fiscal year) is the fourth year of the City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle.
Most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2024. Attachment 1 provides a table summarizing the City's Consolidated Plan accomplishments for three already complete fiscal years (FY 2020-2021 through FY 2022-2023).
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.
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.
Summary
The 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan is the fifth fiscal year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle. The Annual Action Plan is the City's one-year expenditure plan for CDBG funds. The City anticipates receiving $326,000 in CDBG funds for FY 2024-2025. An additional $17,443 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. Planned activities include public infrastructure improvements, public services, and program administration (including fair housing services).
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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.
Table 1 - Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/ Agency
COB Administrator LAGUNA NIGUEL Community Development Department 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, Management Analyst, City of Laguna Niguel 30111 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Tel: (949) 362-4315 [email protected].
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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. Furthermore, the public was invited to participate in various stages of the Action Plan preparation and approval process.
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(I))
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 nonprofit and private sectors, 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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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 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. Additionally, the 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 Orange County's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities (see Table 2).
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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?
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 5 Agency/Group/Organization Family Assistance Ministry
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs - Families with children by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided input regarding the housing and service consulted and what are the anticipated needs of homeless households and households at outcomes of the consultation or areas for risk of becoming homeless improved coordination?
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 County of Orange
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed Regional program information by Consultation?
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?
9 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
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OMB Controi No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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?
10 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 Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts 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 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
5Yr. & 1Yr. PHA Plan Orange County Housing Identifies OCHA resources to address the Authority housing needs of lower-income renter
Analysis of Impediments to Orange County HUD
Fair Housing Grantee Cities and the
County of Orange jurisdictions and outlines a plan to
address fair housing issues
Narrative (optional)
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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 21, 2024, 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 16, 2024, to obtain additional public input on the draft 2024- 2025 Action Plan. On May 7, 2024, 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. The City also posted the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan on its website to facilitate public review and comment during the required 30-day public comment period (see Attachment 2).
Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of comments URL (if applicable) Order Outreach Outreach response/attendance comments received not accepted and reasons Social Service The City used the CDBG Program | the
1 Internet
Outreach Providers internet and social City of Laguna Niguel media by posting Websitel
information regarding (civicplus.com)
funding opportunity
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Sort Mode of Target of Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If applicable) Order Outreach Outreach comments received not accepted and reasons Public Non- See Attachment 2 None NA
Meeting targeted/broad Grants Committee
community meeting on 2/21/24 to
review grant
applications and
receive public
comments regarding
service needs and
CDBG funding
recommendations for
FY 24-25
3 Newspaper Non- A 30-day public See Attachment 2 None NA targeted/broad comment period
community
4 Public Non- City Council Public See Attachment 2 None NA Hearing targeted/broad Hearing on 4/16/24 to
community invite public comments
regarding the AAP and
funding
recommendations for
FY 24-25
5 Public Non- City Council meeting See Attachment 2 TBD NA Meeting targeted/broad on 5/7/24 to approve
community the FY 24-25 AAP
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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 2024-2025. 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 rental assistance program in Laguna Niguel, assisting approximately 80 households per year. State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds may be available to provide housing and supportive services for homeless and near-homeless individuals.
Anticipated Resources
Table 5 - Expected Resources - Priority Table
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected Narrative Description of Total:
Funds
Remainder of
ConPlan
CDBG public Acquisition Annual CDBG
Admin and Planning allocation
federal Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services $326,000 $0 $17,443 $343,443 $0
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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 $120,000 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 2024, 88 Laguna Niguel households received rental assistance. A similar number of households is anticipated to be assisted during FY 2024-2025.
• 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.
• State funds to support housing rehabilitation for Laguna Niguel homeowners with disabilities.
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 2014-2021 Housing Element, "the majority of developable land in Laguna Niguel has already been developed." A 2000 Vacant Land Survey identified vacant land to support the construction of 1,575 housing units; however, over 1,390 were under construction or entitled for development when the survey was conducted. As the Consolidated Plan identifies, the Laguna Niguel Gateway and City Center specific developments may provide residents with new housing and employment opportunities. These projects involve redeveloping underperforming commercial properties or recycling surplus County property. The City's updated 2021-2029 Housing Element includes an updated list of 55 underutilized and vacant sites suitable for the development of 784 housing units, including 353 units for very low-income households and 235 units for low-income households.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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. State funds are also available to address Consolidated Plan social service and housing goals.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 6 - Goals Summary
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area Addressed
1 Infrastructure and 2024 Non-Housing Citywide Public CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Facility Community Improvements $229,343 Activities other than Improvements Development Low and Low/Moderate Income Housing Moderate- Benefit: 2,039 Persons Assisted
Income Areas
2 Public Social 2024 2025 Public Services Citywide Public Services CDBG: Public service activities other Services $31,795 than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1, 790 Persons
Assisted
Homeless 2024 2025 Public Services Citywide Homeless CDBG: Public service activities other Continuum of Support $17,105 than Low/Moderate Income
Care Services and Housing Benefit: 1,519 Persons
Housing Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 61
Persons Assisted
4 Program 2024 2025 Administration Citywide Administration CDBG: Other: 310 Other Administration and Planning $65,200
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Goal Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and Description residents
2 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
4 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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Projects
AP-35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, CDBG funding is allocated for the following nine activities. Due to the delay in approving the federal 2024 budget, CDBG funding for the activities listed below will likely be increased or decreased by a percentage based on the final 2024 CDBG grant.
Projects
Table 7 - Project Information
# Project Name
1 AP Signal Pushbutton Installation
ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements
Age Well Senior Services
4 Camino Health Center
5 Family Assistance Ministries
6 South County Outreach
7 YMCA of Laguna Niguel
8 Fair Housing Council
9 CDBG Program Administration
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. State and local resources to support affordable housing activities are also limited; however, the City will explore various funding options to address local housing needs.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 AP-38 Project Summary
Table 8 - Project Summary Information
1 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 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and type of families Per the HUD data, 1,449 residents that live within the project areas (i.e., Census Tracts) that will benefit from the proposed have a "disability." Per 2022 Census data, 1,392 residents within the project area have a activities disability.
Location Description Census Tracts: 0423.15, 0423.19, 0423.32, and 0423.37 Planned Activities Installation of ADA Push Buttons at 6 locations 2 Project Name ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Needs Addressed Public Improvements
Funding CDBG: $179,343
Description Sidewalk and curb ramp replacement
Target Date 6/30/2026
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Estimate the number and type of families Per HUD data, 590 residents residing in the project area have a disability. Per 2022 Census that will benefit from the proposed data, 773 residents within the project area have a disability, with 464 with "ambulatory activities difficulties."
Location Description Census Tract 0423.34
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: $6,795
Description Meals on Wheels program, which provides home-delivered meals to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Laguna Niguel
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families 115 seniors
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Preparation and delivery of home-delivered meals to homebound seniors 4 Project Name Camino Health Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $10,000
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Description Low-cost primary medical and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Niguel residents
Target Date 6/30/2025
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
5 Project Name Family Assistance Ministries
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $8,552.50
Description CDBG funds to provide homeless prevention assistance and a continuum of housing and services for homeless Laguna Niguel families
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families 1,400 individuals (1,359 with food and case management and 41 with rent/utility that will benefit from the proposed assistance)
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless prevention activities, including case management, financial counseling, food assistance, and rental and utility assistance for homeless families with children Annual Action Plan 19
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Project Name
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $8,552.50
Description CDBG funds to provide rent/utility assistance and case management for families at risk of homelessness
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families 550 individuals (490 with rent/utility assistance and 60 with food and case management) that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and rent/utility assistance to prevent eviction or service termination 9 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 6/30/2025
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Estimate the number and type of families 125 lower-income children that will benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities ar-round childcare for low and moderate-income children at various YMCA faciliti 10 Project Name Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Administration and Planning
Funding CDBG: $10,900
Description Fair Housing outreach, education, and enforcement services Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of families Other - 90 Households (310 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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Funding CDBG: $54,300
Description CDBG program administration
Target Date 6/30/2025
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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.220(t)
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 2024-2025 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 disabled individuals. 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 where a significant percentage of residents meet HUD's program income limits). Nonetheless, a map of the City's CDBG Eligible Areas is provided in Attachment 3.
Geographic Distribution
Table 9 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG Eligible Block Groups
Citywide 100
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically As outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan, the assignment of priority needs results from the input of residents, public and private agencies, and statistics 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 (exo. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.220(g)
Introduction
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; however, for FY 2024-2025, the City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity.
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type 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
Discussion
The City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity during FY 2024-2025. 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 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 OCHA's implementation of the federal rental assistance voucher and certificate program. An estimated 80 Laguna Niguel households will benefit from this program during FY 2024-2025. State funds (PLHA) are allocated to support homeowners with disabilities to help improve or modify their residence to improve accessibility and mobility.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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. To this end, 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 who 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 2024-2025, no CDBG funding is allocated for homeless outreach services. PLHA funds will be used to support the Orange County Sheriff Department's Street Outreach Team, which will assess and engage individuals experiencing homelessness. Outreach services include referrals to shelters and social service agencies.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Several local nonprofit agencies provide supportive services, emergency shelter, and transitional housing for special needs populations such as victims of domestic violence, homeless teens, and families with children; however, the City did not receive any applications for CDBG funding to support these programs.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals Annual Action Plan 26
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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 support OCHA and its efforts to secure additional Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, Continuum of 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 who may be experiencing homelessness. FY 2024-2025 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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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 may 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.
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's Consolidated Plan mirrors these Housing Element actions. To this end, 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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Below are the actions the City will implement during FY 2024-2025 to address the sub-strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The Consolidated Plan recognizes special needs populations, seniors, and extremely low-income residents as underserved populations facing significant (i.e., "worst-case") housing needs. These residents are more likely to become homeless because they have limited incomes and other issues that may require housing and supportive services. During FY 2024-2025, the City will encourage and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional rental assistance resources, especially for disabled, senior, and low- income households. CDBG funding is dedicated to ensuring a safety net of social services to assist the community's most vulnerable residents. Additionally, CDBG-funded capital improvement projects to be undertaken during the year will update public improvements to meet current ADA standards.
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 percent to 10 percent of the units conditioned to be affordable to very-low or low-income households. PLA funding is allocated to provide grants to lower-income homeowners with disabilities to upgrade their residences to improve accessibility and mobility.
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 percent to 10 percent of the units conditioned to be affordable to very-low or low-income households. PLHA funding is allocated to provide grants to lower-income homeowners with disabilities to upgrade their residences to improve accessibility and mobility.
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. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the U.S. Census Bureau (Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months - 2022: ACS 5-Year Estimates), 7.4 percent of the City's population is living below the poverty level, including 5.8 percent of Laguna Niguel residents aged 65 and older and 10.6 percent of residents aged 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 CalWORKs and the Orange County Workforce Investment Board programs.
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 99.8 percent of the City. Cox Communications' broadband service covers 99.8 percent of the City; AT&T Internet provides fiber optic cable to 84.7 percent of Laguna Niguel properties. 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 percent 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.
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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. The 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 LHMP also considers how climate change may influence the severity of these hazards in the community. The City Council adopted the LHMP in September 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 (PHA 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.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 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.
Discussion:
HUD-funded grant recipients are required to affirmatively further fair housing in the community and 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 (AI) 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 2024-2025 to affirmatively further fair housing are found in Attachment 4.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(I)(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)
rojects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Project able. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
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 percent benefit for low-and moderate-income requirements of the CDBG program over one program year - FY 2024-2025.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) FINAL 5/7/24 Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments
Grantee Name: City of Laguna Niguel
Decent Housing
Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
Objective: Housing Preservation Indicators Number Number Completed Funds
2020 Housing Units 100 89 89.00%
2021 Housing Units 90 82 91.11%
HUD 2022 Housing Units 80 84 105.00%
Housing Choice Vouchers (Administered by OCHA): Improve or expand Housing | 2023 Housing Units the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Vouchers 2024 Housing Units 100 85 85.00%
5-Yr Con Plan Goal (Annual Avg) (3 Yr Avg) (3 Yr Ave)
Suitable Living Environment
Objective: Public Social Services Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Objective: Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Funds Indicators Number Number Completed 2020 Individuals 1,820 1,640 90.11%
2021 Individuals 1,780 1,671 93.88%
CDBG 2022 Individuals 1,860 1,603 86.18%
2023 Individuals
2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 9,000 4,914 54.60%
2020 Projects 844 0.00%
2021 Projects 422 1,726 409.00%
Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low 2022 Projects 2,747 1,670 60.79% CDBG Projects
and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents 2023
2024 Projects
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 7,500 3,396 45.28%
Economic Opportunity
Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent
Objective: Economic Opportunities Year Number Number Completed Funds Indicators
2020 Businesses NA
2021 Businesses NA
Grants and other forms of assistance for local businesses in response 2022 Businesses NA CDBG-CV 2023 Businesses
to COVID-19 pandemic
2024 Businesses
5-Yr Con Plan Goal NA
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Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments
Continuum of Care
Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
Objective: Homeless Continuum of Care Funds Indicators Number Number Completed 2020 Individuals 992 432 43.55%
Individuals 247 245 99.19%
Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the Individuals 1,370 683 49.85% CDBG 2023 Individuals
homeless and households at risk of homelessness
2024 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 2,650 1,360 51.32%
Other
Source of Performance Expected Actual Percent
Objective: Administration and Planning Funds Year Number Number Completed Indicators
2020 Year of Admin 100.00%
2021 Year of Admin 100.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2022 Year of Admin 100.00% that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2023 Year of Admin services to address local impediments to fair housing
2024 Year of Admin
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 5 60.00%
2020 Households 100 104.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2021 Households 80 130.00% 2022 Households 140 67.86%
that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2023 Households services to address local impediments to fair housing Households 5-Yr Con Plan Goal 500 303 60.60%
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Coastal Current
Laguna Niguel News
1920 Main St. Suite 225
Irvine, California 92614
(714) 796-2209
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, California 92677
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Orange County
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; 1 am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. 1 am the principal California, on February 17, 1998, Case No. A-190535 in and for the City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State o California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit:
03/14/2024
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on
Date: Mar 14, 2024.
Chitterie Doralez
Signature
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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 pubilc evlew from March 15, 2024, to Aprll 15, 2024, and hold a public hearing to conside e use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year (FY 2024-2025.
Date of Hearing: April 16, 2024
Time of Hearing: 1:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible Location of Hearing Laguna Niguel City Hall.
Council Chambers
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
PROPOSAL: 2024-2025 Action Pian
action Plan that outlines the City's use of CDBG funds for one year for planning purposes
Year ED funds is also avalable for programming in 2022235 The cly may Thererore, a total of S48,900 is potentiaily actine to public service providers. Tre remaining funds are allocated to City Inltlated captal Improvement prolects that enefit low- and moderate Income Laguna Niguel residents ($229,343) and program administrative costs ($65,200).
on April 16, 2024, Including the
improvement broice in to 9102902 An Pans, administratin, and captai Improvement projects In the FY 2024-2025 Actlon Plan.
vebsite between March 15 and April 15
The Laguna Niguel Clty Council will consider all written comments recelved during the pubilc review period. The FY 2024-2025 Action Plan is scheduled for final adoption af the City Councll Meeting on May 7, 2024.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD: All Interested persons are Invited to the Pubilc Hearing to comment on the City's proposed CDBG allocations. In addition, written comments may e submitted to the Community Development Department before the public hearing. website www.cityoflagunanlguel.org/CDBG.
avallable Friday afternoon, April 12, 2024. Those desiring a copy of the Pommuniry or requesting further Information may contact Hannah Tamaddon, Development Department Management Analyst, at hamaddon@cityoflagunaniguel. org.
Marissa J. Aslstin, CMC
Clty Clerk
_aquna Niquel News
ublished: 3/14/24
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council Grants Ad-hoc Committee Meeting (2/21/24)
Representatives of the following agencies provided a summary of the need for specific services and their CDBG funding request:
• Age Well Senior Services
• Family Assistance Ministries
South County Outreach
• YMCA of Orange County - Laguna Niguel Branch
30-day Comment Period (3/15/24 - 4/15/24)
None
City Council Public Hearing (4/16/24)
None
City Council Meeting (5/7/24)
TBD
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FY 2024-2025 CDBG Eligible Areas
CDBG Eligible Areas 24-25 042334-2
LAGUNA HILL'S
042334-1
ALISO VIE/O 042320-4
062640-1
042335-1
MSSION VIEJO
ORANGE CO
042326-1 :042315-5
042330-2
042330-3
042331-2
SAN JUAN
CANSTRANO
042324-4
LAGUNA BEACH
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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.
2. Using best practices from other jurisdictions, explore policies and programs that increase the supply of affordable housing, such as linkage fees, housing bonds, inclusionary housing, public land set-aside, community land trusts, transit-oriented development, and expedited permitting and review.
3. Explore providing low-interest loans to single-family homeowners and grants to homeowners with household incomes of up to 80% of the Area Median Income to develop accessory dwelling units with affordability restrictions on their property.
4. Review existing zoning policies and explore zoning changes to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
5. Align zoning codes to conform to recent California affordable housing legislation.
Goal 2: Prevent displacement of low-and moderate-income residents with protected characteristics, including Hispanic residents, Vietnamese residents, other seniors, and people with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Explore piloting a Right to Counsel Program to ensure legal representation for tenants in landlord-tenant proceedings, including those involving the application of new laws like A.B. 1482.
Goal 3: Increase community integration for persons with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Conduct targeted outreach and provide tenant application assistance and support to persons with disabilities, including individuals transitioning from institutional settings and individuals who are at risk of institutionalization. As part of that assistance, maintain a database of housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities.
2. Consider adopting the accessibility standards adopted by the City of Los Angeles, which require at least 15 percent of all new units in city-supported Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects to be ADA- accessible with at least 4 percent of total units to be accessible for persons with hearing and/or vision disabilities.
1 The term "high opportunity areas" generally means locations where there are economic and social factors and amenities that provide a positive impact on a person's life outcome. This is described in more detail in Section iii, Disparities in Access to Opportunity.
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Goal 4: Ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics, who are disproportionately likely to be lower-income and to experience homelessness.
Strategies:
1. Reduce barriers to accessing rental housing by exploring eliminating application fees for voucher holders and encouraging landlords to follow HUD's guidance on the use of criminal backgrounds in screening tenants.
2. Consider incorporating a fair housing equity analysis into the review of significant rezoning proposals and specific plans.
Goal 5: Expand access to opportunities for protected classes.
Strategies:
1. Explore the voluntary adoption of Small Area Fair Market Rents or exception payment standards in order to increase access to higher opportunity areas for Housing Choice Voucher holders.
2. Continue implementing a mobility counseling program that informs Housing Choice Voucher holders about their residential options in higher opportunity areas and provides holistic support to voucher holders seeking to move to higher opportunity areas.
3. Study and make recommendations to improve and expand Orange County's public transportation to ensure that members of protected classes can access jobs in employment centers in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine.
4. Increase support for fair housing enforcement, education, and outreach.
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES
1. Attend quarterly OCHA Housing Advisory Committee to enhance the exchange of information regarding the availability, procedures, and policies related to the Housing Assistance Voucher program and regional housing issues.
2. In collaboration with the OCHA:
a. Support OCHA's affirmative fair marketing plan and de-concentration policies by providing five-year and annual PHA plan certifications.
b. In coordination with OCHA and fair housing services provider, conduct landlord education campaign to educate property owners about State law prohibiting discrimination based on household income.
3. Through the City's fair housing contractor:
a. Provide fair housing education and information to apartment managers and homeowner associations on why denial of reasonable modifications/accommodations is unlawful. b. Conduct multi-faceted fair housing outreach to tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management companies. Methods of outreach may include workshops, informational booths, presentations to community groups, and multi-lingual fair housing literature distribution. c. Provide general fair housing counseling and referral services to address tenant-landlord issues, and investigate allegations of fair housing discrimination, and take appropriate actions to conciliate cases or refer to appropriate authorities.
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d. Periodically monitor local newspapers and online media outlets to identify potentially discriminatory housing advertisements.
e. Include testing/audits within the scope of work with fair housing provider.
4. Prepare a new Housing Element that is compliant with all current State laws and is certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
5. Update zoning ordinance to comply with current State law.
6. In cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority, provide community education regarding transport services for persons with disabilities.
7. Support local eviction prevention strategies to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families (homelessness prevention services).
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