Laguna Niguel City Council
April 21, 2026

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CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
April 21, 2026
Public Hearing to Consider the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Open the public hearing and receive testimony ;

2. Consider the Draft FY 2026-2027 Action Plan and make any desired changes; and,

3. Direct that the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan, with any changes, be placed on the May 5, 2026, City Council Agenda for final adoption.

BACKGROUND
Since 1997, the City of Laguna Niguel has been an "entitlement" city under the Community Development Block Grant (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 funding directly from HUD, resulting in a greater allocation than it historically received under the County-administered program. The City directly administers the CDBG Program, which includes preparation of the Consolidated Plan, its Annual Action Plan, and compliance with HUD reporting requirements.

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan that outlines the community's housing and community development needs, priorities, and goals. The City Council adopted the current FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan on May 6, 2025. FY 2026-2027 is the second year of the current Consolidated Plan cycle
An Annual Action Plan must be prepared as part of the Consolidated Plan, detailing the City's planned expenditure of its annual CDBG funding allocation. Up to 15 percent of funding received may be allocated to public services programs. Up to 20 percent may be allocated to administration. The remainder may be allocated to capital improvement projects.

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The City initiated the FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan preparation process by publishing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for public service grant funds in the Laguna Niguel News on January 8, 2026. A subsequent public notice was published in the Laguna Niguel News on March 19, 2026, announcing the required 30-day public review period for the Draft FY 2026-2027 Action Plan, the April 21, 2026, City Council public hearing, and the May 5, 2026, City Council meeting for final adoption of the Action Plan. To date, staff has not received any public input on the document.

ANALYSIS
The Annual Action Plan is the City's one-year expenditure plan for CDBG funds, addressing priority needs and goals identified within the Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan details CDBG funding allocations for public service providers, administration, and capital improvement projects. The Draft FY 2026-2027 Action Plan is provided in Attachment A.

HUD has notified the City that it will receive an allocation of $325,194, a 7.3% decrease from the City's FY 2025-2026 allocation ($350,812). Up to 15 percent ($48,775) of the annual allocation may be allocated to public service programs. Up to 20 percent ($65,035) may be allocated for program administration. The remainder ($211,384) may be allocated to capital improvement projects. An additional $35,773 in prior-year uncommitted funds is also available for FY 2026-2027 capital improvement projects, bringing the total available funding for capital improvement projects to $247,157. All received grant requests for FY 2026-2027 are provided in Attachment B.

Public Service Programs
While HUD encourages grantees to fund as many public service programs and activity categories as possible, the final qualifications and determinations are at the discretion of local agencies. All proposed programs are eligible for CDBG funding and provide services to low- and moderate-income residents. These services are identified as a high priority in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, as they provide critical social safety-net programs, including homelessness prevention, healthcare access, senior services, employment support, and childcare assistance.

For the upcoming program year, it is recommended that the City fund all six public service provider applicants. As per City practice, Last Is First, a first-time applicant, would receive the City's minimum allocation of $5,000. All returning public service providers, with the exception of Family Assistance Ministries (FAM), would receive funding consistent with the current year. FAM would receive a funding allocation of $5,980. While this allocation represents a year-over-year reduction of approximately $1,400, FAM is eligible for and has also routinely received support through other City funding sources.

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Funding recommendations for public service providers are outlined in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1: Public Service Program Recommendations ($48,775 Maximum} Organization/ Recommended
Program FY 2026-2027 Allocations
1 Age Well Senior Services $6,795 Meal Delivery Proaram 2 Camino Health Center $10,000 Health Care Services
3 Family Assistance Ministries $5,980 Homeless Prevention Proqram 4 Last Is First $5,000 Homeless Prevention Program
5 Vocational Visions $6,000 Employment Services for Disabled Adults 6 YMCA of Orange County $15,000 Child Care Scholarships Total $48,775
Program Administration
Program administration activities eligible for grant funding include fair housing activities and consulting services to support City staff in administering the CDBG Program. These activities are identified as a high priority in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, as they support compliance with HUD requirements, address impediments to fair housing, and affirmatively further fair housing goals. Additionally, fair housing services are consistent with the City's adopted Housing Element.

For the upcoming program year, it is recommended that the City continue to contract fair housing services with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County at the requested amount of $10,900. These services provide education, outreach, and support related to fair housing laws. An additional $38,000 is recommended for CDBG consultant services to support program administration . The City currently contracts with Mike Linares, Inc. for these services, which include grant management, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The total recommended allocation for program administration ($48,900) is below the HUD maximum ($65,035). Any unused administration funds may be allocated toward eligible capital improvement projects.

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Funding recommendations for program administration are outlined in Table 2 below.

TABLE 2: Program Administration Recommendations ($65,035 Maximum) Administration Recommended
FY 2026-2027 Allocations
1 Fair Housing Council of Orange County $10,900 Fair Housing Services 2 Mike Linares, Inc.

Consultant Services and Related Program $38,000
Administration Expenses
Total $48,900
Capital Improvement Projects
CDBG funds not used for public services and program administration are available for City-initiated capital improvement projects. To be eligible, projects must be located within qualifying areas or serve low and moderate-income populations or those with special needs. Previously funded projects included the expansion of Sea Country Senior and Community Center, installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian pushbuttons, ADA­ accessible ramps, and residential street pavement resurfacing.

Infrastructure and facility improvements are identified as a high priority in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, as they would improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents. Additionally, CDBG­ funded capital improvement projects to be undertaken during the year will update public improvements to meet current ADA standards.

For the upcoming program year it is recommended that the City allocate all remaining FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds ($227,519), plus prior-year uncommitted CDBG funds ($35,773), for a total of $263,292, to two projects: Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA Pushbuttons) Installation Project and ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement. Eligible areas and project location maps are provided in Attachment C.

Funding recommendations for capital improvement projects are outlined in Table 3 below.

TABLE 3: Capital Improvement Project Recommendations ($263,292) Project Recommended
FY 2026-2027 Allocations
1 Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA
Pushbuttons) Installation Project $50,000
Public Improvements
2 ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement $213,292 Public Improvements Total $263,292

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council may modify the funding allocations in the Annual Action Plan, provided that these funding allocations do not exceed the HUD-required expenditure caps for public services and program administration.

FISCAL REVIEW
The City's FY 2026-2027 CDBG allocation is $325,194. An additional $35,773 in prior­ year CDBG funds is also available. HUD will disperse these funds to the City on a reimbursement basis. The funding amounts in the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan have been budgeted in the City's FY 2025-2027 Budget.

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 FY 2026-2027 Action Plan and make any desired changes; and,

3. Direct that the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan, with any changes, be placed on the May 5, 2026, City Council Agenda for final adoption.
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City Manager
Jo athan Orauna
C:::ty Development Director
Attachments:

Scott Smith
City Attorney
Hannah Tamaddon
Management Analyst
A. FY 2026-2027 Draft Annual Action Plan
B. FY 2026-2027 CDBG Request Summary
C. FY 2026-2027 CDBG-Eligible Areas and Proposed Capital Improvement Project Location Maps

ATTACHMENT A
FY 2026-2027 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
DRAFT APRIL 10, 2026
Annual Action Plan
Table of Contents
AP-OS Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ......... ................................ ......................... .... 1 PR-OS Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) ...................... ........... .................................................. 3 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) ................... ........................................... .................. 4 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................... ........................ ................................... 10 AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c) (1, 2) ....................... ............................................................... 12 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives 91.420, 91.220(c) (3) & (e) .. ............. ................ ........................... 14 AP-35 Projects 91.220 (d) ................. ..................................................... ................ ............................. 16 AP-38 Projects Summary ........................................................... ......................................................... 17 AP-50 Geographic Distribution 91.220 (f) ..................................... ...................................................... 23 AP-55 Affordable Housing 91.220 (g) ................................... .................................. ...................... ....... 24 AP-60 Public Housing - 91.220(h) ....................... ................ ............................................. ................... 25 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i) .............. ............ ............................ .... 26 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.2200) .................. ................. ................... ..................... ..... 28 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k) .............................................. .......................................................... 29 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(1)(1,2,4) .......... ......... ............................... .................. 32 Attachments
Attachment 1- Summary of Consolidated Plan Accomplishments Attachment 2 - Public Notices and Summary of Public Comments Attachment 3 - Map of CDBG Eligible Areas
Attachment 4 -Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan 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 funds is based on variables including current population, projected population growth, the age of the housing stock, and the 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 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan covers the five-year period from Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2029-2030. 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. HUD has notified the City that it will receive $325,194 in CDBG funds for FY 2026-2027, approximately 7.3 percent less than the current year grant . The City has identified an additional $35,773 in prior-year funds available to undertake CDBG-eligible activities during FY 2026-2027. 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 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan identifies five-year goals and outcomes for CDBG funding. Below is a summary of these goals and planned
• Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 8,000 low- and moderate-income residents
Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT 04/10/ 26 1 • Housing-related Related Programs: Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable for lower-income households by assisting 12 housing units
• Public Services: Provide access to public social services for 8,000 low- and moderate-income Laguna Niguel residents
• Homeless Continuum of Care: Provide access to housing and supportive services for 1,125 people who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless • Administration and Planning: Provide CDBG program oversight and coordination, and fair housing services to 500 households

3. Evaluation of past performance
FY 2025-2026 (the current fiscal year) is the first year ofthe City's 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle.

Most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2026. Attachment 1 provides a table summarizing the City's Consolidated Plan accomplishments for future fiscal years.

4. 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.

S. 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 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan is the second fiscal year of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle.

The Annual Action Plan is the City's one-year expenditure plan for CDBG funds. The City will receive $325,194 in CDBG funds for FY 2026-2027. An additional $35,773 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).

Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT04/10/26 2 PR-OS 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
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 administering the program overall.

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]. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT04/10/26 Annual Action Plan
2026
3 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)

1. Introduction
The City of Laguna Niguel consulted with various City departments to develop the 2025-2029 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(1))
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.

Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT04/10/26 4 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 Coe 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 region's biennial Point-In-Time Survey of homelessness.

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 assist the OC­ CoC in determining ESG allocations, evaluating grant outcomes, or developing 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).

Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT04/10/26 5 Table 2 -Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
PHA
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Provided data regarding households receiving HUD
rental assistance and households on the waitlist for
rental housing assistance
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3 4
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Regional organization
Planning organization
Homelessness Strategy
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?
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 Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Services-Elderly Persons
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Provided input regarding the housing and service
needs of seniors, including homebound seniors
Annual Action Plan
2026
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6 7
8 9
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
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?
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Services-homeless
Homelessness Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Provided input regarding the housing and service
needs of homeless individuals and individuals at
risk of becoming homeless
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?
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Other government - County
Regional program information
Various county departments provided information
regarding public health, public safety, and housing
programs
Services - Children
Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT 04/10/26 7 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 Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic development
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Provided input regarding the needs of adults with
developmental disabilities, specifically developing
economic opportunities for this special needs
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
Continuum of Care
City of Laguna Niguel 2021-
2029 Housing Element
City of Laguna Niguel Capital
Improvement Plan
S Yr. & 1 Yr. PHA Plan
2025-2029 Orange County
Regional Assessment of Fair
Housing
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
(LHMP)
Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overla p with the goals of each plan?
Orange County 211 Provides regional and local point-in-time homeless survey data, development of the
regional Plan to End Homelessness, and
development of the regional Discharge Plan
City of Laguna Niguel Provides housing priorities and program goals City of Laguna Niguel Identifies priority capital improvement projects that may be CDBG-eligible
Orange County Identifies OCHA resources to address the
Housing Authority housing needs of lower-income renter
householders in the County and City
Orange County HUD Identifies countywide fair housing
Grantee Cities and impediments within participating cities and the County of Orange provides a plan to affirmatively further fair housing
City of Laguna Niguel A comprehensive plan that assesses the impacts of natural and man made threats and
hazards and identifies mitigation measures to
reduce or eliminate the impacts
Annual Action Plan
2026
8 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT 04/10/26 Narrative (optional)
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 participated in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); however, as of February 2024, program funds have been exhausted. The ACP provided eligible households with a $30 discount on monthly broadband internet service.

Without the program's reauthorization, most broadband service providers have offered reduced-cost service to qualified low-income households. Cox offers Internet service to qualified households for $9.95 per month. AT& T's Access program provides basic broadband internet service for low-income families for $30 per month. The City also encourages developers and property owners to incorporate broadband infrastructure into new or substantially rehabilitated housing projects, especially affordable housing projects.

Hazard Mitigati on: The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a comprehensive plan that assesses local capabilities against impacts from natural and man-made threats and hazards and identifies actions (mitigation measures) that may help reduce or eliminate these impacts. The LHMP considers various threats and hazards, as well as how climate change may increase the community's risk level. Hazards considered include wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, droughts, windstorms, and infectious diseases. Man-made threats such as energy, technology, and civil disturbance are also considered. The LHMP identifies wildfire, infectious disease, and drought as high-probability hazards.

The LHMP identifies several plans, programs, and policies that can help mitigate the impacts of hazards and threats to the community. The policies include enforcing various building codes, implementing plans (e.g., the General Plan and specific plans), and programs (e.g., Vegetation Management Maintenance Guidelines and the Weed Abatement Program). The LHMP does not explicitly assess the impacts of climate change on lower-income residents of Laguna Niguel.

However, the plan has been developed to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to the life and property of all residents, regardless of income status. The City Council adopted the LHMP in September 2023.

Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2019) DRAFT04/10/26 9 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.

Public Hearing: Consistent with HU D's regulations, the City utilized public hearings/meetings to develop CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council held a public hearing at a scheduled and noticed meeting on April 21, 2026, to obtain additional public input on the draft 2026-2027 Action Plan. On May 5, 2026, 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 2026-2027 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 Particie_ation Outreach
1 2
Internet
Outreach
Newspaper
Ad
Social Service
Providers
Non­
targeted/broad
community
The City used the
internet and social
media by posting
information regarding
funding opportunity
A 30-day public
comment period
NA
See Attachment 2
Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 NA No longer available
TBD NA
10 3 I Public
I
Non-
Hearing targeted/broad
community
4 I Public
I
Non-
Meeting targeted/broad
community
City Council Public I See Attachment 2
Hearing on 4/21/26 to
invite public comments
regarding the AAP and
funding
recommendations for
FY 26-27
City Council meeting I See Attachment 2
on 5/5/26 to approve
the FY 26-27 AAP
Annual Action Plan
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26

I TBD I NA

I TBD I NA
11 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c)(l,2)
Introduction
Fluctuations in CDBG funding make it difficult to estimate the funds 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 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan cycle.

HUD has notified the City that it will receive $325,194 in CDBG funds for FY 2026-2027, approximately 7.3 percent less than the current year grant. The City has identified an additional $35,773 in prior-year funds available to undertake CDBG-eligible activities during FY 2026-2027. Since the City currently does not fund activities that generate CDBG program income, no additional CDBG revenue is anticipated for FY 2026-2027. 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
CDBG
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
public I Admin and Planning
Housing
federal I Public Improvements
Expected Amount Available Year 2
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:$
Prior Year
Resources: $
Public Services I $325,194 $0 $35,773
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2026
Total:$
$360,967
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan $
$900,000
Narrative Description
Annual CDBG
allocation
12 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:
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) is state funding allocated to the City for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing unmet housing needs.
• OCHA reports that as of January 2026, 87 Laguna Niguel households receive rental assistance. It is anticipated that a similar number of households will be assisted annually over the five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. • The City does not have an inclusionary affordable housing program; however, by implementing housing development tools such as the density bonus, the City can negotiate with developers to ensure the development of a percentage of housing units affordable to lower­ income households. Currently, there are no projects under construction or anticipated to be undertaken during FY 2026-2027.

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
The City's current Housing Element contains an inventory of land suitable for residential development. The Housing Element indicates there is "sufficient land to accommodate the RH NA-required 1,207 units in all income categories for the planning period." Identified sites include previously constructed and approved multi-family projects, underutilized sites, and vacant properties.

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. 0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 Annual Action Plan
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13 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 6 - Goals Summary
1 2
3 4
Infrastructure
and Facility
Improvements
Public Social
Services
Homeless
Continuum of
Care
Program
Administration
2026
2026
2026
2026
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 Annual Goals and Objectives
2027
2027
2027
2027
Non-Housing I Citywide
Community
Development I Low and
Moderate­
Income
Areas
Public Services I Citywide
Public Services I Citywide
Administration I Citywide
Annual Action Plan
2026
Public
Improvements
Public Services
Homeless
Support
Services and
Housing
Administration
and Planning
CDBG: I Public Facility or
$263,292 Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit :
5,716 Persons Assisted
CDBG: I Public service activities other
$37,795 than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,767
Persons Assisted
CDBG: I Public service activities other
$10,980 than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 37 Persons
Assisted
Emergency/Transitional
Shelter: 5 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention :
13 Persons Assisted
CDBG: I Other: 360 Other
$48,900
14 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
3 Goal Name Continuum of Care
Goal Provide a continuum of housing and supportive services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness Description
4 Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Provide for administration and planning activities to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, including services Description to address impediments to fair housing and affirmatively further 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 91.21S(b)
The City is not a recipient of HOME funds.
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15 AP-35 Projects - 91.220(d)
Introduction
Projects
For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, CDBG funding is allocated for the following nine activities . Due to the delay in approving the federal 2026 budget, the City indicated in notices and drafts that preliminary CDBG funding for the activities listed below would be increased or decreased by a percentage based on the final 2026 CDBG grant . On April 6, 2026, HUD published 2026 CDBG allocations. Funding listed below has been adjusted accordingly.

Projects
1 AP Signal Pushbutton Installation
2 ADA Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements
3 Age Well Senior Services
4 Camino Health Center
5 Family Assistance Ministries
6 Last Is First
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 people) 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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Table 8 - Project Summary Information
1 2
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT04/10/26 Citywide
Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Public Improvements
CDBG: $50,000
Funds will be used to install ADA-compliant push buttons at five locations 6/30/2028
According to HUD data, 1,616 residents living within the project areas (i.e., Census Tracts) have a "disability." Per 2024 Census data, 853 residents within the project area have a hearing or vision disability
Census Tracts: 0423.15, 0423.17, 0423.34, 0423.35, and 0423.37 Installation of ADA Push Buttons at intersections at 5 locations CDBG Eligible Area
Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Public Improvements
CDBG: $213,292
Sidewalk and curb ramp replacement
6/30/2028
Annual Action Plan
2026
17 3
4 Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT04/10/26 Per HUD data, 4,100 residents residing in the project area, of which 3,220 are identified as Low/Moderate Income (78.54%)
Census Tract: 0423.31 Block Group: 2 and 3
Remove and replace non-compliant ADA concrete sidewalk ramps at 16 locations. The project also includes sidewalk replacement where the path oftravel has been compromised Citywide
Public Social Services
Public Services
CDBG: $6,795
Meals on Wheels program, which provides home-delivered meals to homebound elderly and disabled residents in Laguna Niguel
6/30/2027
95 seniors
Citywide
Preparation and delivery of home-delivered meals to homebound seniors Citywide
Public Social Services
Public Services
Annual Action Plan
2026
18 5
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 CDBG: $10,000
Low-cost primary medical and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Niguel residents
6/30/2027
1,550 lower-income residents
Citywide
Low-cost primary medical, behavioral health, and dental care services for lower-income and indigent Laguna Niguel residents
Citywide
Homeless Continuum of Care
Homeless Support Services and Housing
CDBG: $5,980
CDBG funds to provide homeless prevention assistance and a continuum of housing and services for homeless Laguna Niguel families
6/30/2027
40 individuals (32 case management/supportive services and 8 with rent/utility assistance) Citywide
Homeless prevention activities, including case management, financial counseling, food assistance, and rental and utility assistance for homeless families with children Annual Action Plan
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19 6
9 Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 Citywide
Homeless Continuum of Care
Homeless Support Services and Housing
CDBG: $5,000
CDBG funds to provide rent/utility assistance and case management for families at risk of homelessness
6/30/2027
15 individuals (5 with rent/utility assistance, 5 with emergency shelter, and 5 with supportive services, including transportation to detox or homeward bound) Citywide
Case management rent/utility assistance to prevent eviction or service termination, emergency shelter (motels), and transportation to detox center or homeward bound assistance
Citywide
Public Social Services
Public Services
CDBG: $15,000
CDBG funds to support year-round childcare services at several locations within Laguna Niguel
6/30/2027
Annual Action Plan
2026
20 10
11 Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 100 lower-income children
Citywide
Year-round childcare for low and moderate-income children at various YMCA facilities throughout Laguna Niguel
Citywide
Program Administration
Administration and Planning
CDBG: $10,900
Fair Housing outreach, education, and enforcement services 6/30/2027
Other-105 Households (360 individuals)
Citywide
Fair housing education and enforcement, including landlord/tenant counseling, fair housing mediation services, and investigation of fair housing law violations Citywide
Program Administration
Administration and Planning
Annual Action Plan
2026
21 Funding
Description
Target Date
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 CDBG: $38,000
CDBG program administration
6/30/2027
Not applicable
3011 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA- City Hall Program oversight and coordination, including management of public service grants and preparation of required applications and reports
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22 AP-SO 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 2026-2027 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 public facility improvement projects are slated for funding; one will address the needs of individuals with hearing or visual disabilities (considered presumed-beneficiary activities). The other activity is located within the City's CDBG Eligible Areas (i.e., areas of the City where a significant percentage of residents meet HU D'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
41 Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically As outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan, the assignment of priority needs is based on input from 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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AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.220(g)
Introduction
For FY 2026-2027, the City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity; however, the City will use PLHA resources to fund a home repair program for disabled homeowners. Habitat for Humanity Orange County administers this program.

Table 10 - One-Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One-Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Specia I-Needs 0
Total 0
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 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Discussion
The City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity during FY 2026-2027; however, PLHA resources will be available to fund a home repair program for disabled homeowners.

The City will continue to support local service providers with CDBG funds for homelessness prevention and supportive services. The City will also support OCHA's implementation of the federal rental assistance voucher and certificate program. An estimated 100 Laguna Niguel households are expected to benefit from this program during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 . State funds (PLHA) are allocated to support homeowners with disabilities in improving or modifying their residences to enhance accessibility and mobility.

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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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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 25 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i) Introduction
As outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City's homeless strategy emphasizes preventing homelessness.

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 a range of services to 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 homelessness and those who are homeless. These agencies have established outreach programs that engage the homeless and assess their housing and service needs. Local service providers are connected to the regional Coordinated Entry System established by the OC-CoC, which assesses the vulnerability of homeless individuals 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 2026-2027, no CDBG funding is allocated for homeless outreach services; however, PLHA funds will be used to support the City's and the Orange County Sheriff Department's Street Outreach Team.

City-funded staff 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. The City did receive any applications for CDBG funding to provide emergency housing (short-term motel stays). The City has also established relationships with other regional shelter service providers. Referrals to these programs will also be made.

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
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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 26 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. 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's 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 utilize CDBG and PLHA resources to support agencies that provide safety-net services aimed at preventing 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 efforts to prevent individuals leaving institutions from becoming homeless.

Discussion
The City's homeless strategy helps prevent homelessness by supporting local service providers that engage with and assess the needs of City residents at risk of homelessness and those who may be experiencing homelessness. FY 2026-2027 CDBG and PLHA funding are allocated to support programs that provide housing and the support services needed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 27 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 by taking actions to reduce costs or provide offsetting incentives to support the production of safe, high-quality, affordable housing. The City is committed to removing governmental constraints that hinder housing production and offers a one-stop, streamlined permitting process to facilitate efficient entitlement and building permit processing.

Discussion:

The City's Housing Element identifies several barriers to creating affordable housing opportunities and actions the City can take to reduce their impact on affordable housing development. The City's Consolidated Plan mirrors these actions in the Housing Element.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT04/10/26 28 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.220(k)
Introduction:

Below are the actions the City will implement during FY 2026-2027 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 2026-2027, 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 providing a safety net of social services for 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 does not participate in HU D'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 designated as affordable to very low- or low-income households. PLHA funding is also 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 For FY 2026-2027, the City does not anticipate using CDBG resources to fund housing activity; however, as stated above, the City will use PLHA resources to fund a home repair program for disabled homeowners. Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, and Dayle McIntosh Center administer the program.

The City will continue to support OCHA's administration of HU D'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 designated as affordable for 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 is unlikely to contain lead-based paint hazards; nonetheless, the City will continue to make information available to community residents about the health impacts of lead-based paint hazards, especially for young children.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 ( exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 29 Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the U.S. Census Bureau (Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months - 2024: ACS 5-Year Estimates), 6.4% of the City's population lives below the poverty level, including 6.3% of Laguna Niguel residents aged 65 and older and 7.5% 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, particularly senior, disabled, and low-income households with children. • Continue to support homeless prevention services for individuals who are presently housed but at risk of losing their residence, and assist those already homeless in need of housing stabilization.
• Support public services that provide a social safety net for lower-income individuals. • Support the Orange County Workforce Investment Board programs.

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 its efforts to build an institutional structure that identifies and accesses 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 to address homelessness in the region. The City will continue to support the OCHA in implementing its five-year Public Housing Authority (PHA} Plan, which aims to provide rental assistance vouchers and certificates. The City will also join other CDBG grantee communities to explore and participate in regional planning and program initiatives.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Laguna Niguel does not operate public housing; OCHA provides rental assistance in the community. Federal legislation requires 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 provide OCHA with the opportunity to review and consult with the City regarding the City's Consolidated Plan. This cross-consultation aims to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.

As stated above, Laguna Niguel has established positive working relationships with several local nonprofit organizations. As the City continues to implement its CDBG program, it will coordinate efforts with nonprofit partners to promote the efficient and effective use of limited public resources.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 Discussion:

HUD-funded grant recipients are required to affirmatively further fair housing in the community and not to discriminate in housing or services, directly or indirectly, on the basis of 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 fair housing planning. The Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (OC-AFH) 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 the development of a regional AFH, which the City Council adopted in May 2025. A summary of impediments to fair housing and the action steps the City will take during FY 2026-2027 to affirmatively further fair housing is found in Attachment 4.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 {exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT 04/10/26 31 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

Each HUD program covered by the Consolidated Plan regulations must address certain program-specific requirements. Below are the requirements for the CDBG program as prescribed by the Consolidated Plan template.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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 0 address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two, or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% 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 2026-2027.

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0MB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DRAFT04/10/26 32 02/20/26 Five-Year and One-Year Summary of Accomplishments Grantee Name: City of Laguna Niguel
a.ecent He using -
~
Objective: Housing Preservation Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2025 Housing Units 0 0.00%
2026 Housing Units
Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable for lower-income PLHA& 2027 Housing Units households (in partnership with nonprofits)* CDBG 2028 Housing Units 2029 Housing Units
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 12
2025 Housing Units 120 0.00%
2026 Housing Units
Housing Choice Vouchers (Administered by OCHA): Improve or expand HUD 2027 Housing Units the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households Housing 2028 Housing Units Vouchers 2029 Housing Units
120 TBD
5-Yr Con Plan Goal (Annual Avg) (1 Yr Avg) (1 Yr Avg)
Suitable Living Environment
Objective: Public Social Services Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Object ive: Infrastructure and Facility Improvements Funds Indicators Number Number Completed 2025 Individuals 1,776 0.00%
2026 Individuals
Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and CDBG 2027 Individuals moderate-income persons and persons with special needs 2028 Individuals 2029 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 8,000 0 0.00%
2025 Projects 1,426 0.00%
2026 Projects
Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low 2027 Projects and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents CDBG 2028 Projects 2029 Projects
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 8,000 0 0.00%
Ec:onomic 0 pportunlty
Objective: Economic Opportunities Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2025 Businesses 0 NA
2026 Businesses
2027 Businesses No Consolidated Plan goals NA 2028 Businesses 2029 Businesses
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 0 0 NA
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02/20/26 Five-Vear and One-Vear Summary of Accomplishments Centlnuum of Care
Objective: Homeless Continuum of Care Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2025 Individuals 248 0.00%
2026 Individuals
Provide a continuum of supportive and housing services for the CDBG 2027 Individuals homeless and households at risk of homelessness 2028 Individuals 2029 Individuals
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 1,125 0 0.00%
Other
Objective: Administration and Planning Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent Funds Indicators Number Number Completed
2025 Year of Ad min 1 0.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2026 Year of Ad min that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2027 Year of Ad min services to address local impediments to fair housing 2028 Year of Admin 2029 Year of Ad min
5-Yr Con Plan Goal 5 0 0.00%
2025 Households 90 0.00%
Provide for administration and planning activities to carry out actions 2026 Households that address needs in the Consolidated Plan, including fair housing CDBG 2027 Households 2028 Households services to address local impediments to fair housing 2029 Households 5-Yr Con Plan Goal 500 0 0.00%
* The Consolidated Plan did not identify state funds (PLHA) as an additional funding source for housing rehabilitation.

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Coaslal Currenl
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; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Laguna Niguel News, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of California, on February 17, 1998, Case No. A-190535 in and for the City of Laguna Niguel, County of Orange County, State of 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:
01/08/2026
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: Jan 8, 2026.

Signature
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Laguna Nlguel ls currently accepting oppllcotlons for ellglble CD BG-funded services for the Flscal Year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (FY 2026/2027).

PROPOSAL: The p ri mary oblectlve of l11e Federal Hous ing and Urlmn Deve lopment Deportment's (HUD) CDBG progrom IS "the development ot vI00Ie urban communities bY provid in g decent housing, a suitable environment and expa ndin g econom 1cop portunllI es Prlnc1Pally tor person s of row and mooerct te·lncome ." The City of Loguno Nlguel o ntlCIP.oles receiving opproxlmo te ly S330,000 from HUD, of wh ich 15 percent or approximately S49,500 maY be grante cI to applicants provIe1Ing ellglble soclal services .

The City Is accepting oPPllcatlons from Interested, ex isting tax -exempt Col lfornI cI nonprof it organ izations that provIae eIIgIole CDBG serv ices benef it ing lowe r -Income Laguna Nlguet residents . A Grants Ad Hoc Committee of the City Counc il wlll review all ellglble OPPllcotlons and recommend fund ing cI11occItlons for ser vi ce prov iders to the fu ll City co unc il. Tt1e City c oun cil wI11 hold a puollc hear ing at a lat er dote to review the Ad Hoc recommenctcitlons and make t he flnol award determ inations .

Ellglble service providers must complete on appllcatlon pocl<oge. APPllcotlons ore ovalloble on the City's website,www.cltyoflagunanlguel.org/CDBG.

Applications will be accepted from Januory s, 2026, until s:oo P.M . on February 6, 2026, at the City of Laguna NigUl!I offices and via email. APPllcallons mav not be sent bY focslmlle, and no cteaclllne exten sion wlll be-granted . APPllcotIon s may be photocoP lecl but m ust be signed OY tI1e ottlclol authorized to act on behalf of the OPPllcont can e1e-ctron1c signature ls acceptable).

Questions regarOlng tI1e FY 2026-2027 CDBG PUbllc service grant aPPllcotlon Process should be directed to [email protected].

Marissa J . Aslstln, CMC, City Cieri<
Laguna Niquet News
Published: 1/8/26
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( :oa'ilal ( :urrenl
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; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Laguna Niguel News, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of California, on February 17, 1998, Case No. A-190535 in and for the City of Laguna Niguel, County of Orange County, State of 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:
03/19/2026
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 19, 2026.

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 Cltv of Laguna Niguel wlll conduct a 30-dOY PUDIIC review from March 20, 2026, to APrll 20, 2026, and hold a put>llc hearing to consider the Flscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan related to the use of Communltv Development BlocK Grant (CDBG) funds:

Dote of Hearing: APr ll 21, 2026
Time of Hearing : 7:00 P.M. , or os soon thereafter os posslble Laguna Niguel City Holl , Council Chambers
30111 Crown Valley ParKwoy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
PROPOSAL: FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Laguna Nigue l to prepare and adopt a Consolldoled Pion for tt,e C11Y'S c DBG Program everv five yec1rs. The Conso llclalecl Pion Identifies communlly needs and activities Ill e City con Impl ement w1t11 CDBG runcfs to provide decent housing and su ita ble llvlng environments and to address community service and facllltv needs that prlmortlY serve low- and moderate -Incom e househotcts . The 2025-2029 Con solidated Pion was adopted DY the City Council In Moy 2025.

A component of the Con solidated Plan Is the Annual Action Pion . The FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Pion outlines the City's proposed use of CDBG funds for the flscol year.

To elate, HUD hos not announced the FY 2026-2027 CDBG a11oca llons; nowever, for planning Purposes, tile City on11clpates receiving approx imat ely 5335,000 In CDB G fu nds tor FY 2026·2027. Up to 15 percent (550,250) may t>e allocated to PUbllc service programs. UP to 20 Percent (567,000) may be allocated to program actmlnlstrat1on . The remainder (5217,750) may be allocate(.! to copltol Improv ement prolects that t>enetll low • and moderate -Income Laguna N1gue1 res1oents . An additional SJS,nJ In prior ­ year uncommlttecl CDBG f un(ls Is also c1vallableto r FY 2026-2027 capita I Improvement p rolects . Pre llmlna rv funding recommendations wlll be adlusted bc1Seel on t11e flnal FY 2026-2027 CDBG allocatlon once PUbllsh ed by HUD. T ile C ltY Councll Wlll establls n flnal funding levels tor oubllc service programs, administration, and caPltal Improvement orolects In tne FY 2026-2027 Action Plan .

Tne Drott 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan wlll be avallable for PUbllc review on tne City website betw een Marc h 20 and APrll 20, 2026: www.CltyofLagunaNlguel.org/CDB G.

The Laguna Nlguel City Council wlll consider 011 written comme nts recei ved during the PUbllc review period. Tne FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan Is sch edu led for flnol adoption at the City Councll Meeting on May 5, 2026.

INVITATION TO BE HEARD: Al I Interested persons are Invited to tne Publlc Hearing to comment on the City's proposed c DBG al locatlons . In addition, written comments may be submitted to the Community Development Deportment before the put>flc nearing .

If you w1sn to c11011enge t11e action taKen on t his proposal In court, you may be llmlted to raising only those Issues YOU or someone el se raised attn e Put>llc Hearing described In tnls noti ce or In writt en correspondence dellverecl to tne City Cit or prior to the Publlc Hearing.

Information on tne City's CDBG program Is ova lla ble for PUbll c revl.ew of the City 's website www.cltyotJag unon louel.or9/CDBG . Tne City Councll stat! report wlll be avallat>le by Friday afternoon, APrll 17, 2026. Those des irin g a copy of tile staff report or rec1ueslln g tur111er 1ntorma11011 may contact Hannah Tamadclon, Communlly Develo pment Depa rtment Management Analyst, at htamodclon @cltyofl ogunonl9ue1. org.

Marissa J. Aslstln, CMC, City Cieri<
Laguna Niguel News
Published: 3/19/26
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30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD
TBD

PUBLIC HEARING
TBD

SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
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FY 2026-2027 CDBG Eligible Areas
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HUD LOW/MODERATE-INCOME AREA DATA
Community Low/Mod Low/Mod Low/Mod Census Block
Name Residents Univers Percent Tract Group
Laguna Niguel 1,440 1,560 92.30% 042334 2
Laguna Niguel 2,060 2,255 91.40% 042331 2
Laguna Niguel 1,080 1,515 71.30% 042334 1
Laguna Niguel 800 1,200 66.70% 042315 1
Laguna Niguel 1,155 1,735 66.60% 042330 4
Laguna Niguel 785 1,185 66.20% 042330 2
Laguna Niguel 1,160 1,845 62.90% 042331 3
Laguna Niguel 770 1,225 62.90% 042315 5
Laguna Niguel 400 845 47.30% 042329 1
Laguna Niguel 525 1,125 46.70% 042332 1
Laguna Niguel 855 1,960 43.60% 042320 4
2024 HUD data as of 3/4/26
www hudexchange.info/programs/acs-low-mod-summary-data/acs-low-mod-summary-data-summarized-block -groups/ Attachment 3 2 of 2
Laguna Niguel - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan Issue: Concentration
Most of the city is considered an area of high White concentration, except for a few neighborhoods with low-medium concentration (which are predominantly White) in the northeastern and eastern parts of the city.

Contributing Factors:

1. Historical land use development patterns and zoning, environmental constraints, and lack of vacant land limit opportunities for larger and higher density project types.

2. Current high cost of housing limits access to lower income households of all races/ethnicities.

3. Lack of affordable housing and need for greater access to opportunities.

4. Regional coordination affects transit services, funding sources, and allocation of housing resources including vouchers.

5. Community resistance to development.

Actions: Timeframe:

Increase fair housing knowledge through the following actions :

1. Promote Fair Housing Council programs and expand knowledge of By December 2025, first-time homebuyer programs on the City's website, newsletters, and review annually through social media. thereafter

2. Promote affirmative marketing plans in all new housing developments Ongoing that are designed to attract renters and buyers of diverse demographic backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, income, disability, and familial status.

3. Develop an outreach plan and materials to communicate the benefits By December 2025 of vouchers and tenant rights regarding just cause evictions, limitations on rent increases, and replacement housing requirements if any existing residential units would be removed, based on state law.

Increase housing opportunities in high opportunity areas through the following actions:

4. lncentivize multi-family and mixed - use development in the Gateway Specific Plan area (northeast portion of city) through the following actions:
a. Amend the Gateway Specific Plan to mandate that any public By July 2025 benefit provided to achieve a density of higher than 50 du/ac shall include a provision of affordable housing, and to encourage the production of workforce housing and missing middle housing.

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b. Allocate CDBG or other available funding assistance to projects Annually in the Gateway Specific Plan area that include multi-family units targeted for extremely-low-income households, as feasible.

C. Provide administrative assistance to affordable housing Ongoing developers in preparing grant applications.
d. Post and maintain a current inventory of vacant sites in the Ongoing Gateway Specific Plan area suitable for multi-family residential or mixed-use development on the City website.
e. Contact local developers and publicize development Annually opportunities within the Gateway Specific Plan area at least once each year.
f. Assist in facilitating subdivision of large parcels where Ongoing necessary to create building sites through concurrent
processing and project coordination .

5. Contact the property owners of vacant properties to assist Annually development of the site for residential purposes.

6. Continue to implement state Density Bonus Law as amended from time Ongoing to time.

7. Engage and assist developers seeking funding and/or tax credits for the Annually construction of low- and moderate-income housing.

8. lncentivize affordable housing development through modified Ongoing development standards, expedited processing, or other financial incentives for affordable housing projects.

9. Provide administrative assistance to developers of low- or moderate- Ongoing income projects.

10. Promote options for assistance to developers on the City website. Ongoing

11. Prioritize funding assistance for Extremely Low-Income units. Ongoing

12. Review City-owned properties annually to identify any surplus land Annually that could be made available for affordable housing development and distribute list of suitable sites to regional affordable housing developers.

13. Work cooperatively with the County of Orange and other local cities to Ongoing, create a regional housing bond program to help fund affordable consultation with housing and permanent supportive housing . County at least annually
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Issue: Disparities in Access to Opportunities
Based on analysis of fair housing complaint data, individuals with disabilities disproportionately experience discrimination in housing.

Contributing Factors:

1. Insufficient fair housing monitoring and limited outreach capacity

2. Lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations

3. Limited understanding of fair housing laws
Actions: Timeframe:

Improve fair housing education and outreach through the following actions:

1. Direct fair housing inquiries to the Fair Housing Council of Orange Ongoing County (FHCOC).

2. Post and update information annually regarding fair housing and Annually request that FHCOC conduct a presentation every two years about the services available.

3. In cooperation with the FHCOC, contact all low-income apartment By July 2025 and complexes annually to provide education and materials about the annually thereafter Section 8 program, including multi- lingual materials.

4. Publish and update fair housing information on the City website and Annually via social media annually.

Issue: Disproportionate Housing Needs
Housing cost burden is an issue for renters across Orange County, including in Laguna Niguel.

Contributing Factors:

1. Historical land use development patterns and zoning, environmental constraints, and lack of vacant land limit opportunities for larger and higher density project types.

2. Current high cost of housing limits access to lower income households of all races/ethnicities.

3. Lack of affordable housing and need for greater access to opportunities.

4. Community resistance to development.

5. Regional coordination affects transit services, funding sources, and allocation of housing resources including vouchers.

6. Age of housing stock.

7. Cost of repairs/rehabilitation.

Actions: Timeframe:

Encourage the development of ADUs and SB 9 units through the following actions:

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1. Monitor the production and affordability of ADUs every three Perform review in years to ensure the City is meeting ADU production targets and December 2026 act if projections are not consistent.

2. Conduct increased outreach and education on ADU and SB 9 Ongoing unit/lot split opportunities.

3. Continue to promote ADUs on the City's website, social media , Ongoing and at City offices.

4. Promote SB 9 units and lot splits on the City's website, social Ongoing media, and at City offices .

5. Expedite ADU permit processing . Ongoing
Provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness through the following actions:

6. Participate in meetings of the Orange County Homeless Issues Ongoing Task Force as they occur

7. Allocate an appropriate level of CDBG funding in relation to the Annually local need.

8. Explore and consider Project Homekey and opportunities to Ongoing work with the County.

9. Assist applicants proposing permanent or interim supportive Ongoing housing by helping to apply for funding.

Expand the use of Housing Choice Vouchers through the following actions:

10. Contact all low-income apartment complexes annually to By July 2025 and annually provide education and materials about the Section 8 program thereafter including multilingual materials.
11 . Encourage the development of missing middle housing types Between 2021-2029, and evaluate specific methods to encourage their production in facilitate 80 "missing RCAAs, areas of higher density, and in the central areas of the middle" units, with at least City. 20% located in targeted
areas, including RCAAs,
higher density areas,
central areas of the City .

Preserve existing affordable housing units and prevent
displacement through the following actions:

12. Monitor assisted units to assess the risk of conversion to market Annually rate.

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13. Offer financial incentives to encourage owners of at-risk Three-year, twelve-month, properties to maintain their rental units as affordable housing. and six-month coordination with at-risk
property owners and
OCHCS.

14. Allocate a portion of CDBG funds to assist in extending Annually affordability covenants for at-risk units.

15. Provide educational materials to tenants of properties with Ongoing expiring covenants regarding options for securing other affordable housing.

16. Continue the City's active property maintenance program run by Conduct windshield the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development surveys covering all Department. properties in the City every
six months.

17. Seek CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation. Facilitate rehabilitation of 15 housing units between
2021-2029.

18. Survey older areas of the City and connect property owners to Six property owner rehabilitation programs . contacts per year.

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ATTACHMENT B
FY 2026-2027 CDBG REQUEST SUMMARY
FY 2026-2027 CDBG REQUEST SUMMARY
Public Services
1 . Age Well Senior Services
Activity Category: Senior Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$6,795
$7,300 (Minimum $5,000)
$3,301,180
95 Laguna Niguel residents, meal delivery
Age Well Senior Services is seeking funding for its meals-on-wheels program serving seniors in Laguna Niguel. The service provider was founded in 1975 and operates from ten locations in South Orange County, including the Sea Country Senior and Community Center. The goals of the Meals-on-Wheels Program are to 1) reduce hunger and food insecurity among older individuals, 2) promote the socialization of older individuals, and 3) promote their health and well-being. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program's food costs. Laguna Niguel residents accounted for approximately 7.3 percent of the program's participants in South Orange County.

Age Well Senior Services meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income seniors. Age Well Senior Services received CDBG funding in FY 2025-2026, for which the applicant has provided quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner, and appears to be on track to meet annual service goals.

2. Camino Health Center
Activity Category: Healthcare
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$10,000
$10,000 (Minimum $5,000)
$7,563,927
1,550 Laguna Niguel residents, dental and
healthcare services for low and moderate­
income residents
Camino Health Center will provide comprehensive primary healthcare and dental services for lower-income and uninsured Laguna Niguel patients. Services are provided for a nominal fee based on family size and income; however, patients are never denied services because they cannot afford their share of the costs. The service provider is based in San Juan Capistrano. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the Center's utilities. Laguna Niguel residents accounted for approximately 9.1 percent of the program's beneficiaries.
1 Camino Health Center meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would continue to offer services that benefit low- and moderate-income Laguna Niguel residents. Camino Health Center has provided quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner, and appears to be on track to meet annual service goals.

3. Family Assistance Ministries
Activity Category: Homeless Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$7,400
$20,000 (Minimum $5,000)
$1,326,083
40 Laguna Niguel residents, homeless
prevention services
Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) seeks to fund a continuum of housing and support services for Laguna Niguel residents at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. The service provider was founded in 1999 and is based in San Clemente. It 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 16.0 percent of those served by the program. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries (case managers) and direct client aid (rent or utility assistance).

FAM meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate-income Laguna Niguel residents and families. FAM received CDBG funding in FY 2025-2026, for which the applicant has provided quarterly reports and adequate documentation; however, the program has achieved approximately one-third of its planned accomplishments at the halfway point of the fiscal year.

4. Last Is First
Activity Category: Homeless Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$0 (Did not apply)
$10,000
$20,000
15 Laguna Niguel residents, homeless and
homeless prevention services
2 Last Is First is a faith-based nonprofit that provides preventive rental assistance, emergency shelter, transportation to treatment programs, and relocation opportunities that support stability for at-risk and homeless individuals. Between 2023 and 2025, the agency served 78 Laguna Niguel clients. This is the first time Last Is First has applied for CDBG funds from the City. The agency was established in 2021 and is based in Laguna Niguel. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 17 percent of those served by the program. Funding is requested to cover a portion of direct client aid, such as rent to prevent eviction, temporary housing, transportation, and homeward-bound (i.e., relocation) assistance.

Last Is First meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving at-risk and homeless individuals, and has established a working relationship with the City's Homeless Outreach team.

5. Vocational Visions
Activity Category: Disabled Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$6,000
$6,000 (Minimum $5,000)
$5,668,000
22 Laguna Niguel adults with developmental
disabilities
Vocational Visions is seeking funding for its Pathway to Employment and Employment Support program. Established in 1974, the agency offers several programs for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The proposed program provides a pathway to employment, lifelong learning, and social inclusion for 22 residents.

Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 5.4 percent of those served by the program. Funding is requested to cover a portion of program management and program staff salaries (Job Developer).

The program meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would offer services beneficial to Laguna Niguel adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, who HUD presumes to be lower-income. Vocational Visions has provided quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner, and appears to be on track to meet annual service goals.

6. YMCA of Orange County - Laguna Niguel Family Branch
Activity Category: Childcare Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$15,000
$15,000 (Minimum $12,500)
$150,000
100 Laguna Niguel residents
3 The YMCA of Orange County (Laguna Niguel Branch) is seeking funding to support its after-school program childcare scholarships. 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 lower-income families in Laguna Niguel who meet the criteria for financial assistance through scholarships covering 10 percent to 50 percent of program costs. Laguna Niguel residents account for approximately 69 percent of the proposed program's beneficiaries. Funding is requested to pay for a portion of the program staff salaries.

The YMCA of Orange County meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. The project would benefit Laguna Niguel residents, primarily serving low to moderate­ income families. The YMCA of Orange County received CDBG funding in FY 2025- 2026 and has provided quarterly reports and adequate documentation in a timely manner, and appears to be on track to meet annual service goals.

Program Administration

1. Fair Housing Council of Orange County
Activity Category: Fair Housing Services
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$10,900
$10,900
$302,200
360 Laguna Niguel residents
Fair Housing Council of Orange County is seeking funding to provide fair housing services consistent with the City's adopted Housing Element. This includes providing fair housing counseling, investigative and enforcement activities for allegations of discrimination, performing audits to detect possible rental discrimination, providing landlord/tenant counseling to assist housing consumers and providers, and providing tenant/landlord housing workshops.

Fair Housing Council of Orange County meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. This program addresses impediments to fair housing and affirmatively furthers fair housing goals.

2. Mike Linares, Inc.

Category: Consultant Services and Related Program Administration Expenses FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:
$38,000
$38,000
4 Program Cost:

Performance Goal:

NA
NA
The City is seeking CDBG program administration funds to cover the expenses related to consultant services for Mike Linares, Inc. This includes but is not limited to CDBG technical support, general program administration and reporting, facilitation of communication between the City and HUD staff, and annual service­ provider on-site monitoring, The professional services agreement with Mike Linares, Inc. expires on June 30, 2028.

Consultant services with Mike Linares, Inc. meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. These services support City staff in administering the CDBG Program and compliance with HUD requirements.

Capital Improvement Projects

1. Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA Pushbuttons) Installation Project Category: Public Improvements
FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$60,000
$50,000
$50,000
All residents Citywide
The City's Public Works Department is seeking funding for the Accessible Pedestrian Signal (ADA Pushbuttons) Installation Project to ensure pushbuttons provide audible and tactile indications to assist disabled residents in crossing the intersection safely. The proposed project would upgrade the existing pedestrian pushbuttons to an Accessibility Pedestrians pushbutton system for all residents.

This project includes the following five intersections:
- Cabot Road I Costco Entrance
- Camino Del Avian/ Pacific Crest
- Crown Valley Parkway/ Clubhouse Drive
- Moulton Parkway/ Aliso Niguel
- Paseo De Colinas / Star Drive
This project meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. This project is located within qualifying areas or serve low- and moderate-income populations or those with special needs.

2. ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement
Category: Public Improvements
5 FY 2025-2026 Grant Funding:

FY 2026-2027 Funding Request:

Program Cost:

Performance Goal:
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
Approximately 4,000 Laguna Niguel
residents
The City's Public Works Department is seeking funding for the ADA Sidewalk/Curb Ramp Replacement to remove existing ramps and replace them with concrete pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. Additionally, this project will make required repairs to damaged and/or uneven sidewalks in the Laguna Heights neighborhood.

This project meets the eligibility criteria for CDBG funding. This project is located within qualifying areas or serve low- and moderate-income populations or those with special needs.
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FY 2026-2027 CDBG ELIGIBLE AREAS AND

PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

LOCATION MAPS
FY 2026-2027 CDBG Eligible Areas
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ADA Ramp Locations
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