Item: 18
384
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:
TIME:
PAGE:
2 9:31
08-25-22
Program Year 2021
LAKE FOREST , CA
LINE 17 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 17 Report returned no data.
LINE 18 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 18 Report returned no data.
LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2019
2019
2021
2021
2020
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
2021
2020
2021
2021
2021
Total
2 2
13 13
5 8
4 4
4 5
5 5
7 7
7 6
6 6
6 6
9 11
11 11
11 465
465
507
507
484
502
498
498
498
499
499
499
501
501
501
500
500
500
485
485
503
486
505
505
505
6596254
6669004
6649222
6666950
6640546
6669004
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6640546
6666950
6666950
6666950
6612143
6649222
6666950
El Toro Park Improvements
El Toro Park Improvements
El Toro Park Phase 2 (Park Fence)
El Toro Park Phase 2 (Park Fence)
Families Forward
Families Forward
Age Well Senior Services
Age Well Senior Services
Age Well Senior Services
Alzheimers Orange County
Alzheimers Orange County
Alzheimers Orange County
Fair Housing Council of OC
Fair Housing Council of OC
Fair Housing Council of OC
Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center
Family Assistance Ministry
Family Assistance Ministry
Family Assistance Ministry
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
03F
03F
03F
03F
03F
03T
03T
03T
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05J
05J
05J
05J
05M
05M
05M
05M
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05W
05W
05W
05W
05W
LMA
LMA
LMA
LMA
Matrix Code 03F
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 03T
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05A
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05J
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05M
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05Q
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05W
$29,288.00
$3,500.00
$415.60
$30.00
$33,233.60
$12,524.60
$12,250.00
$24,774.60
$3,060.50
$3,633.19
$806.31
$2,500.00
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
$12,500.00
$3,970.50
$1,850.00
$1,679.50
$7,500.00
$6,125.00
$3,062.50
$3,062.50
$12,250.00
$3,322.86
$44,719.12
$8,250.00
$56,291.98
$1,000.00
$4,812.50
$9,625.00
$4,812.50
$20,250.00
$166,800.18
LINE 27 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 27 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity to
prevent,
prepare for,
and respond
to
Coronavirus
Activity Name
Grant Number
Fund
Type
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2020
5 8
4 4
4 5
5 5
7 7
7 6
6 6
6 484
502
498
498
498
499
499
499
501
501
501
500
500
500
485
6640546
6669004
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6612143
6640546
6666950
6640546
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Families Forward
Families Forward
Age Well Senior Services
Age Well Senior Services
Age Well Senior Services
Alzheimers Orange County
Alzheimers Orange County
Alzheimers Orange County
Fair Housing Council of OC
Fair Housing Council of OC
Fair Housing Council of OC
Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center
Camino Health Center
Family Assistance Ministry
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
03T
03T
03T
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05A
05J
05J
05J
05J
05M
05M
05M
05M
05Q
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 03T
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05A
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05J
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05M
LMC
$12,524.60
$12,250.00
$24,774.60
$3,060.50
$3,633.19
$806.31
$2,500.00
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
$12,500.00
$3,970.50
$1,850.00
$1,679.50
$7,500.00
$6,125.00
$3,062.50
$3,062.50
$12,250.00
$3,322.86
Attachment 1 - Appendix 2
Item: 18
385
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:
TIME:
PAGE:
3 9:31
08-25-22
Program Year 2021
LAKE FOREST , CA
Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity to
prevent,
prepare for,
and respond
to
Coronavirus
Activity Name
Grant Number
Fund
Type
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
2021
2020
2021
2021
2021
2021
Total
6 9
11 11
11 11
11 485
503
486
505
505
505
505
6666950
6666950
6666950
6612143
6649222
6666950
6666950
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Family Assistance Ministry
Family Assistance Ministry
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
South County Outreach
Activity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus Activity to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B20MC060584
B21MC060584
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
05Q
05Q
05Q
05W
05W
05W
05W
05W
05W
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05Q
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
Matrix Code 05W
$44,719.12
$8,250.00
$56,291.98
$1,000.00
$4,812.50
$9,625.00
$2,329.81
$2,482.69
$20,250.00
$72,000.00
$61,566.58
$133,566.58
LINE 37 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 37 Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
Total
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
495
6582516
6582517
6582518
6582519
6582520
6596254
6596255
6612143
6626648
6640546
6649222
6666950
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
CDBG Administration
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
Matrix Code 21A
$686.83
$737.84
$1,324.97
$1,201.39
$412.72
$377.87
$977.45
$11,142.90
$860.78
$13,081.53
$637.77
$9,931.49
$41,373.54
$41,373.54
Attachment 1 - Appendix 2
Item: 18
386
PR26 - CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:
TIME:
PAGE:
1 19:32
08-24-22
LAKE FOREST , CA
Metrics
New Grantee (CV)
PART I: SUMMARY OF CDBG-CV RESOURCES
01 CDBG-CV GRANT
02 FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LINE-OF-CREDIT
03 FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LOCAL CDBG ACCOUNT
04 TOTAL AVAILABLE (SUM, LINES 01-03)
PART II: SUMMARY OF CDBG-CV EXPENDITURES
05 DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS AND PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 06 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION
07 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS
08 TOTAL EXPENDITURES (SUM, LINES 05 - 07)
09 UNEXPENDED BALANCE (LINE 04 - LINE8 )
PART III: LOWMOD BENEFIT FOR THE CDBG-CV GRANT
10 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD HOUSING IN SPECIAL AREAS
11 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD MULTI-UNIT HOUSING
12 DISBURSED FOR OTHER LOW/MOD ACTIVITIES
13 TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT (SUM, LINES 10 - 12)
14 AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT (LINE 05)
15 PERCENT LOW/MOD CREDIT (LINE 13/LINE 14)
PART IV: PUBLIC SERVICE (PS) CALCULATIONS
16 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES
17 CDBG-CV GRANT
18 PERCENT OF FUNDS DISBURSED FOR PS ACTIVITIES (LINE 16/LINE 17) PART V: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (PA) CAP
19 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION
20 CDBG-CV GRANT
21 PERCENT OF FUNDS DISBURSED FOR PA ACTIVITIES (LINE 19/LINE 20)
LAKE FOREST , CA
862,153.00
0.00 0.00
862,153.00
275,745.89
31,508.41
0.00 307,254.30
554,898.70
0.00 0.00
196,030.89
196,030.89
275,745.89
71.09%
185,160.11
862,153.00
21.48%
31,508.41
862,153.00
3.65%
Attachment 1 - Appendix 2
Item: 18
387
PR26 - CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:
TIME:
PAGE:
2 19:32
08-24-22
LAKE FOREST , CA
LINE 10 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 10 Report returned no data.
LINE 11 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 11 Report returned no data.
LINE 12 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 12 Plan Year
IDIS Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
Total
20 24
489
490
491
510
511
6498597
6508333
6537326
6640547
6666781
6480254
6485411
6522446
6537326
6612144
6640547
6666781
6498597
6537326
6612144
6669007
6649229
6666781
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV - South County Outreach
CV - South County Outreach
CV - South County Outreach
CV Public Facility Improvement - Senior Center PPE
CV Public Facility Improvements - Senior Center Patio Cover CV Public Facility Improvements - Senior Center Patio Cover 05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
03A
03A
03A
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
$21,104.05
$20,131.50
$7,751.12
$4,789.26
$9,442.07
$17,441.22
$14,346.28
$10,983.88
$4,406.00
$9,934.56
$279.12
$1,333.05
$26,514.00
$35,818.00
$886.00
$3,658.28
$1,400.00
$5,812.50
$196,030.89
LINE 16 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 16 Plan Year
IDIS Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
Total
20 489
490
491
6498597
6508333
6537326
6640547
6666781
6480254
6485411
6522446
6537326
6612144
6640547
6666781
6498597
6537326
6612144
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Families Forward
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV-Family Assistance Ministries
CV - South County Outreach
CV - South County Outreach
CV - South County Outreach
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
05Q
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
LMC
$21,104.05
$20,131.50
$7,751.12
$4,789.26
$9,442.07
$17,441.22
$14,346.28
$10,983.88
$4,406.00
$9,934.56
$279.12
$1,333.05
$26,514.00
$35,818.00
$886.00
$185,160.11
LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19 Plan Year
IDIS Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
23 494
6522446
6537326
6626665
6640547
6649229
CV - Program Administration
CV - Program Administration
CV - Program Administration
CV - Program Administration
CV - Program Administration
21A
21A
21A
21A
21A
$10,545.00
$4,560.00
$6,411.92
$5,472.03
$12.39
Attachment 1 - Appendix 2
Item: 18
388
PR26 - CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Integrated Disbursement and Information System
DATE:
TIME:
PAGE:
3 19:32
08-24-22
LAKE FOREST , CA
Plan Year
IDIS Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number
Activity Name
Matrix
Code
National
Objective
Drawn Amount
2020
Total
23 494
6666781
CV - Program Administration
21A
$4,507.07
$31,508.41
Attachment 1 - Appendix 2
Item: 18
389
COMMERCENTRE DR
PITTSFORD
RIDGELINERD
TRABUCO RD
RIDGEROUTE DR
MUIRLANDSBLVD
RANCHO PKWY
ROCKFIELD BLVD
ALTON PKWY
ALTON
P KWY
CA-241
PORTOLA PKWY
SADDLEBACK
RANCH
RD
NORTHCRESTDR
RANCHO
PKW
Y
ALTON
PKWY
RIDGEROUTEDR
LAKE FOREST DR
LAKE FOREST DR
DIMENSION DR
ALTON
PKWY
TRABUCO RD
DIMENSION
DR
ELTORORD
BAKEPKWY
ALTONPKWY EL
TORO
RD
CA-241
JERONIMO RD
BAKE
PKWY
BAKE PKWY
EL TORO RD
EL TORO RD
GLENN RANCH RD
GLENN RANCH RD
I
0 0.5 1
Miles
City of Lake Forest Low-Moderate Income Areas
Effective April 1st, 2019
Community Development Dept.
March 7, 2019
Legend
Low-Moderate Income Areas
Effective April 1st, 2019
Attachment 2
Item: 18
390
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Summary
Attachment 3
PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES FY 2021-2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1) In collaboration with the OCHA:
a) Attend quarterly Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Housing Advisory Committee to enhance the exchange of
information regarding the availability, procedures, and policies related to the Housing Assistance Voucher program and regional housing issues.
b) Support OCHA's affirmative fair marketing plan and de- concentration policies by providing five-year and annual PHA plan certifications.
c) In coordination with OCHA and fair housing services provider, conduct landlord education campaign to educate property owners about State law prohibiting discrimination based on household income.
a) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings were canceled. Staff will attend meetings once in-person or online meetings resume.
b) The City provided the PHA Plan certifications to OCHA staff upon request. c) California law expanded “source of income” protections to individuals who use housing rent assistance (e.g., Housing Choice Voucher) effective January 2020. FHCOC identified numerous Craigslist postings containing discriminatory language, including improper references to “older adults,” restrictions regarding children under 18, and the use of rental assistance. FHCOC successfully caused dozens of these postings to remove the discriminatory content.
2) Through the City's fair housing contractor:
a) Provide fair housing education and information to apartment managers and homeowner associations on why denial of
reasonable modifications/accommodations is unlawful.
b) Conduct multi-faceted fair housing outreach to tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property
management companies. Methods of outreach may include
workshops, informational booths, presentations to
community groups, and distribution of multi-lingual fair housing literature.
c) Provide general fair housing counseling and referrals services to address tenant-landlord issues and investigate allegations of fair housing discrimination and take appropriate actions to conciliate cases or refer to appropriate authorities.
a) Regionally, 15 inquiries regarding reasonable accommodations and modifications were received by FHCOC - none of the inquiries arose from Lake Forest. Overall, 10 of the 15 clients received a reasonable accommodation, 4 are pending resolution, and 1 client chose not to pursue the matter.
b) During FY 21-22, 12 regional training sessions for rental property owners/managers.
Additionally, FHCOC presented 2 virtual fair housing seminars for housing providers in partnership with the Apartment Association of Orange County. FHCOC also conducted or participated in 67 virtual and 21 in-person regional virtual education or outreach activities, at which participants were made aware of fair housing laws and counseling services. The COVID-19 pandemic limited participation to online platforms; however, all activities were available to Lake Forest residents.
c) On a regional basis, FHCOC assisted 3,168 unduplicated households by addressing 9,875 fair housing issues, disputes, and inquires - 95 unduplicated households, involving 284 issues, disputes, or inquires, were from Lake Forest.
d) FHCOC monitored Craigslist for discriminatory content. Discriminatory ads were flagged, and if an investigation was feasible, the ad was referred to FHCOC’s Item: 18
391
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Summary
Attachment 3
d) Periodically monitor local newspapers and online media outlets to identify potentially discriminatory housing
advertisements.
e) Include testing/audits within the scope of work with fair housing provider.
f) Regularly consult with the City's fair housing contractor on potential strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing on an on-going basis.
investigators for enforcement action. Other online rental advertising sites (e.g., OC Register, LA Times) were sporadically monitored; the lack of an efficient text search function on these sites made monitoring less practical. The most common problematic postings indicated restrictions regarding children under 18 or improper preference for seniors. Overt racial or national origin discrimination was not observed. e) FHCOC also conducted 116 paired telephonic, systemic tests for discriminatory rental housing practices on a regional basis. An additional 8 paired systemic tests of real estate agents and 6 paired systemic pre-application tests of lenders were conducted telephonically. Five systemic tests involved locations in Lake Forest. f) City staff discussed programming strategies with FHCOC regarding education and enforcement activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic eviction moratorium. 3) In cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority:
a) Provide community education regarding transport services for persons with disabilities.
b) Explore bus route options to ensure neighborhoods with a concentration of low-income or protected class populations have access to transportation services.
a) Pending action
b) Pending action
4) Support local eviction prevention strategies to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families (homelessness prevention services).
▪ The City used both CDBG and CDBG-CV funds to support services to prevent the loss of housing due to COVID-19. Funds were also used to provide transitional and rapid rehousing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
5) Prepare a new Housing Element that complies with all current State laws and is certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
▪ City staff submitted the new Housing Element to State HCD for review in September 2021. Subsequently, State HCD requested modifications. The revised document was approved by the City Council August 2022 and resubmitted to State HCD for approval. 6) Update zoning ordinance to comply with current State law. ▪ The City revised its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with current State law during FY 21-22. In August 2022, the City Council approved an update the ADU ordinance to ensure consistency with State law and guidance from HCD. In addition, in August 2022, the City Council approved a Zoning Code amendment that created new mixed-use zoning districts that provide for consistency with mixed-use land use designations recently established (2020) in the General Plan.
Item: 18
392
Attachment 4
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY
THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
CDBG CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City of Lake Forest has completed its draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2021/2022. The CAPER describes the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and expended by the City of Lake Forest during the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 (Program Year 2021/2022).
Specifically, CDBG funds were expended for the following activities:
• Social Services • Housing Rehabilitation Programs
• Program Administration and Fair Housing
Advocacy
• Public Infrastructure and Facility
Improvements
• COVID-related Rent and Utility Assistance • COVID-related facility improvements
All activities undertaken by the City are consistent with HUD national program objectives of providing decent housing, fair housing opportunities, public services, and other community development activities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. CDBG-CV funds have been used to prevent, prepare for, or respond to local impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic.
All persons interested in reviewing the draft 2021/2022 CAPER may do so from August 22, 2022, through September 5, 2022, online at www.lakeforestca.gov/854/Community- Development-Block-Grant and Lake Forest City Hall, located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during regular business hours. Written comments or requests for additional information should be directed to Mr. Ron Santos, Senior Planner, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, or [email protected] by 4:00 PM September 5, 2022.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN: The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider the draft CAPER.
Hearing Date: September 6, 2022
Hearing Time: 6:30 PM
Hearing Location: City of Lake Forest Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA
Environmental Documentation: The activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) because the activity, which involves approval of an annual report, will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Item: 18
393
Attachment 4
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any supportive documents and/or written comments be submitted prior to the public hearing.
ASSEMBLY BILL 361: This meeting will occur in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) et seq. (“AB 361”) wherein the City of Lake Forest City Council may continue to participate in meetings via teleconference.
Agenda on the Internet: The meeting Agenda will be available on the City website at https://lakeforestca.gov/129/Agendas. You can access the document on the Friday before the meeting. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the City website.
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Agenda Description: The Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The listed Recommended Action represents staff’s recommendation.
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Public Comment During Meeting: Members of the public may provide comments in-person at the meeting or remotely. Those wishing to provide comments in-person at the meeting will be asked to submit a request to speak to the City Clerk. Those wishing to provide comments remotely may join the meeting online at https://call.lifesizecloud.com/5038350 and enter Passcode 1004# or by phone at (312) 584-2401 and enter meeting number 5038350# followed by Passcode 1004#.
Any petition for judicial review of a decision of the Lake Forest City Council is controlled by the statute of limitations provisions set forth in Sections 2.50.010 and 2.50.020 of the Lake Forest Municipal Code (“LFMC”) and Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, or void any decision of the Lake Forest City Council is controlled by Section 2.50.010 and Section 2.50.020 of the LFMC.
Any such action or proceeding that seeks judicial review of, attacks, or seeks to set aside or void any decision of the Lake Forest City Council shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, at, or prior to, the public hearing described in this notice, and must be commenced within the time limits specified in Chapter 2.50 of the LFMC.
WHO TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION - For additional information, please contact Ron Santos, Senior Planner, at (949) 461-3449 or via e-mail at [email protected]
/s/ Lisa Berglund, MPA
City Clerk
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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2021-2022
Approved May 4, 2021
Revised July 6, 2021
CDBG
Annual
Action
Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) ...................................................................................... 3 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................... 4 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 11 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2) ......................................................................................... 13 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e ) ............................................................ 15 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)...................................................................................................................... 17 AP-38 Projects Summary ......................................................................................................................... 18 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ............................................................................................. 26 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g).................................................................................................... 27 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ........................................................................................................... 28 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 29 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 31 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)............................................................................................................. 32 Program Specific Requirements .................................................................................................................. 34
Attachments:
1. Public Notices and Summary of Public Comments
2. Map – CDBG Low-Moderate Income Areas
3. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Plan
4. Certifications and SF-424/SF-424D
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the City of Lake Forest satisfies the requirements to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG program was created by the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) of 1974. 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.
Regulations governing the CDBG program require that each activity undertaken with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons,
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or • Meet a community development need having a particular urgency (i.e., federally declared disaster)
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City must prepare a five-year strategic plan that identifies housing and community needs, prioritizes these needs, and develops a strategic plan to address priority needs. This document is called the Consolidated Plan. The City’s current Consolidated Plan covers the fiscal years of 2020-21 to 2024-25. On an annual basis, the City prepares an expenditure plan that identifies the specific activities the City will undertake with its annual CDBG allocation to meet the priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 is the second year of the current Consolidated Plan cycle.
HUD has announced funding allocations for FY 2021-2022 - the City will receive $513,604 in CDBG funds for FY 2021-2022. Additionally, $203,508 in prior year funds and program income received during the year will be available for programming.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City of Lake Forest City Council approved the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan in June 2020. The following Consolidated Plan objectives and outcomes were adopted in the plan. Corresponding annual accomplishment goals for FY 2021-2022 are also listed below:
• Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 7,500 low- and moderate-income residents. FY 2021-2022 Goal: benefit 13 low- and moderate-income residents
• Affordable Housing: Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable to 40 lower-income households. FY 2021-2022 Goal: Rehab 13 housing units
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• Public Services: Provide access to public social services for 8,000 low- and moderate-income persons. FY 2021-2022 Goal: benefit 1,956 low- and moderate-income residents • Homeless Continuum of Care: Provide access to housing and supportive services for 2,680 persons at risk of becoming homeless or that are homeless. FY 2021-2022 Goal: benefit 861 low- and moderate-income residents
• Administration and Planning: Provide CDBG program oversight and coordination and fair housing services to 450 households. FY 2021-2022 Goal: No residents assisted (fair housing services funded as a public service)
3. Evaluation of past performance
FY 2020-21 (the current fiscal year) is the first year of the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle – most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2021; consequently, there is no past performance to evaluate for the current Consolidated Plan cycle. The City has consistently met planned goals during past Consolidated Plan cycles.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process City staff encouraged residents and local and regional organizations to prepare the 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan. There were several opportunities for City residents and agencies/organizations to offer input into the Consolidated Plan process, as noted below:
• The City Council held a public hearing on April 20, 2021, to obtain public comments regarding the Annual Action Plan and kick-off its 30-day public review period. • A draft of the Consolidated Plan was made available for a 30-day public comment period from March 19 to April 19, 2021.
• The Consolidated Plan is scheduled to be adopted by the City Council on May 4, 2021.
5. Summary of public comments
A summary of comments received can be found in Attachment 1.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them A summary of comments received can be found in Attachment 1.
7. Summary
The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that utilized data and public input to determine priority housing and community needs. The Annual Action Plan is the expenditure plan for using CDBG funds to address identified priority needs. The City’s overall objective for the CDBG program is to create a viable community by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. To accomplish this objective, the City of Lake Forest will utilize $717,112 in CDBG funds ($513,604 in 2021 funds plus $203,508 in prior year funds and anticipated program income) during FY 2021-2022 to carry out a variety of eligible activities.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator LAKE FOREST Development Services
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Development Services Department is responsible for overseeing the City’s CDBG program, including the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and year-end performance reports (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report or CAPER).
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Ron Santos, Senior Planner
100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 461-3449 (phone) / [email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The consolidated planning process requires jurisdictions to contact and consult with other public and private agencies when developing the Consolidated Plan. The plan must include a summary of the consultation process, including identifying the agencies that participated in the process. Jurisdictions also are required to summarize their efforts to enhance coordination between public and private agencies.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
To enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City of Lake Forest took the following actions:
• The Community Development Department, acting as the lead agency, met with various City departments and consulted with outside agencies to gain input on annual needs, enhance coordination of services, prevent duplication of services, and resolve issues within the interagency institutional structure.
• The City of Lake Forest collaborates with the County to obtain input on assisted housing programs. Specifically, the City works with and supports the Orange County Housing Authority’s (OCHA) administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides housing subsidies to qualified lower-income renters. The City’s participation enhances coordination as a member of the OCHA Advisory Committee.
• To strengthen the private sector's housing delivery system, the City encourages private housing developers to include affordable units in multi-family housing developments within Lake Forest. 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 for the near homeless and those already homeless) and develop partnerships with local agencies to ensure the delivery of quality services. • The City of Lake Forest has an active economic development program that coordinates business activities and employment programs with community organizations such as the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County One-Stop Center.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
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Coordination of Orange County’s Continuum of Care (OC-CoC) planning process is led by 2-1-1 Orange County and the OC Community Services Department. This nonprofit-public partnership helps ensure comprehensive, regional coordination of efforts and resources to reduce the number of homeless and persons at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County. This partnership serves as the regional coordinator of the year-round CoC planning process and a catalyst for the public and private agencies' involvement that makes up the regional homeless system of care.
The City participates in the CoC planning process by providing information regarding the activities it will fund to address local homeless issues. The OC-CoC used this information to prepare the regional application to HUD for Homeless Assistance Grant funds. City staff will also expedite certifications of consistency with the Consolidated Plan and other forms of support for the OC-CoC. The City is also a supporter and participant in the biennial Point-In-Time Survey of the region’s homeless.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, it does not help the OC- CoC determine ESG allocations, evaluate the outcomes, or develop policies and procedures for administering the regional Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities (see Table 2):
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding households receiving HUD rental assistance and regarding households on the waitlist for housing assistance
2 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding regional homeless, housing/service gaps for homeless, and HMIS management
3 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided data regarding fair housing issues in the community and input on impediments to fair housing - also assisted in developing action steps to address impediments to fair housing
4 Agency/Group/Organization Age Well Senior Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding the housing and service needs of seniors, including homebound seniors
5 Agency/Group/Organization Families Forward
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding housing and service needs of homeless families and families at risk of becoming homeless
6 Agency/Group/Organization Family Assistance Ministry
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Anti-poverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding housing and service needs of homeless households and households at risk of becoming homeless
7 Agency/Group/Organization South County Outreach
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding the needs of lower-income households specifically, individuals/households at risk of becoming homeless 8 Agency/Group/Organization Camino Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding medical/dental service needs of the community, including homeless individuals
9 Agency/Group/Organization Mercy House Transitional Living Centers Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding the needs of chronically homeless individuals
10 Agency/Group/Organization Alzheimer’s Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Provided input regarding the service needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and disabilities 11 Agency/Group/Organization County of Orange
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - County What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Regional program information Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Various county departments provided information regarding public health, public safety, and housing programs
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted with a variety of agencies serving Lake Forest residents and the region. No agency types were explicitly excluded from the consultation process.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care 211-Orange County
Addresses issues pertaining to homelessness,
including the 2019 Homeless Point-in-Time
Survey
5-Year Plan & 1-Year Public Housing
Authority (PHA) Plan Orange County Housing Authority
Agency plans and policies related to
providing rental assistance for very low-
income households
Housing Element City of Lake Forest City policies and goal for the preservation and expansion of the City’s housing stock
Capital Improvement Budget City of Lake Forest Includes a multi-year plan for use CDBG funds for capital projects
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Orange County HUD Grantee Cities and the County of Orange
Countywide document that identifies fair
housing impediments within participating
cities and outlines a plan to address issues
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Lake Forest offered several opportunities for participation and comment throughout the Annual Action Plan preparation process. The City’s Citizen Participation Plan outlines the City’s process to obtain public participation in developing the Annual Action Plan (AAP) and other facets of the CDBG Program. Action steps include a public hearing before the City Council, which also initiated the 30-day public review of the Action Plan, with the final City Council adoption at a public meeting. The notice for the City Council public hearing and a summary of public comments is provided in Attachment 1.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Internet
Outreach
Nonprofits Notification of
availability of CDBG
funding for FY 21-22
NA NA NA
2 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Notice regarding the
30-day public review
period (3/19/21 to
4/19/21) and 4/19/21
public hearing
None NA NA
3 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
4/20/21 City Council
public hearing to
review the draft
Action Plan and
receive public
comment
See Attachment 1 See Attachment 1 NA
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
4 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
5/4/21 public meeting
to approve FY 2021-
2022 Action Plan and
authorize submission
of the plan to HUD
None NA NA
5 Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
7/6/21 public meeting
necessary to allocate
additional 2021 CDBG
funds due to CDBG
formula mistake
See Attachment 1 See Attachment 1 NA
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2)
Introduction
Fluctuations in annual CDBG allocations make it challenging to determine anticipated resources for five years; however, based on recent allocations, the City expects to receive approximately $500,000 annually in CDBG funding for a five-year total of $2,500,000. The City uses CDBG funds for housing preservation activities, public improvements, public services, and administrative costs.
HUD has notified the City it will receive $513,604 in CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Additional resources for the year include prior year funds totaling $203,508 and program income received during the fiscal year generated by the repayment of previously funded housing rehabilitation loans. Both amounts also vary from year to year. The City anticipates that the County of Orange will continue to administer the federal rental assistance program in Lake Forest, assisting approximately 185 households per year. The City will continue efforts to leverage CDBG funds with other federal, state, and local funds.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 513,604 0 203,508 717,508 1,500,000
CDBG annual allocation,
prior year funds, and
projected loan
repayments
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City has identified other resources that may be available to carry out activities that address the goals of the Consolidated Plan:
• OCHA reports that as of January 2021, 187 Lake Forest households receive rental assistance. The City anticipates that OCHA will provide rental assistance to 185 Lake Forest households annually over the five-year Consolidated Plan cycle. • The City does not have an inclusionary housing program; however, the Housing Element indicates the City will encourage developers to include a minimum of 15% affordable units within their housing projects. As an alternative, developers may pay an in-lieu fee instead of constructing affordable units within their development. The City will negotiate an agreement with a developer to ensure units are built or the in-lieu fee is collected.
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 of Lake Forest Housing Authority holds assets formerly held by the Lake Forest Redevelopment Agency, including a tax-defaulted vacant parcel purchased from the County of Orange (Mamie Thomas Parcel). The City continues its efforts to sell the Mamie Thomas Parcel. The City has also continued to work with developers to identify parcels that may be suitable for development. The City has recently approved a 71-unit apartment project for seniors earning less than 60% of the area median income. Twelve units in the project will serve as supportive housing for formerly homeless seniors with special needs. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in 2023.
Discussion
Funding resources to implement the City’s Consolidated Plan are limited. The City anticipates that fluctuations in CDBG funding will continue.
HUD has begun to invest additional resources into housing assistance vouchers and certificates, and OCHA has aggressively pursued these new resources. The City will support OCHA’s efforts to secure new rental assistance resources. As other resources (e.g., Housing Authority) become available, the City will explore opportunities to expend these funds to support the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e ) Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Infrastructure and
Facility
Improvements
2021 2022 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
Target
Areas
Citywide
Public
Improvements
CDBG:
$286,112
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
999 Persons Assisted
2 Housing
Preservation
2021 2022 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Housing CDBG:
$251,500
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 13 Household
Housing Unit
3 Public Social
Services
2021 2022 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Low & Moderate-
income Households
Citywide Public Services CDBG:
$37,250
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,956 Persons
Assisted
4 Homeless
Continuum of Care
2021 2022 Homeless Citywide Homeless Support
Services and
Housing
CDBG:
$39,750
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter:
11 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention:
850 Persons Assisted
5 Program
Administration
2021 2022 Administration Citywide Administration and
Planning
CDBG:
$102,500
Other: 1 Other
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Goal
Description
Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents
2 Goal Name Housing Preservation
Goal
Description
Loans and grants to improve owner-occupied housing or expand the supply of housing affordable to lower-income households
3 Goal Name Public Social Services
Goal
Description
Provide or improve access to public social services for low- and moderate-income persons and persons with special needs
4 Goal Name Homeless Continuum of Care
Goal
Description
A continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness 5 Goal Name CDBG Program Administration
Goal
Description
CDBG program oversight and coordination, including fair housing services Table 7 – Goal Descriptions
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b):
The City is not a participating jurisdiction in the HUD HOME program; however, an estimated 13 households will be assisted with CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation during FY 2021-2022.
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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The activities to be undertaken during FY 2021-2022 are summarized below. All activities identified are expected to be completed by June 30, 2022.
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Housing Rehabilitation Loans
3 Paint Program Grants
4 Age Well Senior Services
5 Alzheimer’s Orange County
6 Camino Health Center
7 Fair Housing Council of OC
8 Families Forward
9 Family Assistance Ministry
10 MOMs OC
11 South County Outreach
12 El Toro Park Phase 2 (Park Fence)
13 ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramps
Table 8 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City recognizes that special needs populations (i.e., seniors, disabled, and households with extremely low-income) are more likely to become homeless because they have limited income or other issues that require supportive housing or services; therefore, the City considers supportive services a high priority.
The City anticipates that the greatest obstacle to meeting the underserved needs of these special needs populations will be a lack of financial resources for both supportive services and housing. A common need reported by service providers is affordable housing. Increasing rents, and reductions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program and other housing programs, can impact the City's ability to support affordable housing opportunities for extremely low- and very low-income households.
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Projects
AP-38 Projects Summary
Project Summary Information
Table 9 – Project Summary
1 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported CDBG Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration
Funding CDBG: $102,500
Description CDBG program oversight and coordination
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
NA
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities CDBG program oversight and coordination, including public service grant management, preparation of reports, and IDIS management
2 Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Loans
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Housing Preservation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
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Description Housing rehabilitation loans for owner-occupied housing units Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
8 low- and moderate-income households
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Loans to rehabilitate owner-occupied housing units 3 Project Name Paint Program Grants
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Housing Preservation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $25,150
Description Grants to assist homeowners in painting the exterior of their home Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
5 low- and moderate-income homeowners
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Grants to assist homeowners in painting the exterior of their home 4 Project Name Age Well Senior Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services
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Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description In-home support services for home-bound seniors Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
16 Seniors and frail elderly
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and in-home support services for home-bound seniors and frail elderly 5 Project Name Alzheimer’s Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $5,000
Description Adult day services
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
25 seniors and disabled adults
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Adult daycare and ancillary services for seniors and adults with Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia, and disabilities
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6 Project Name Camino Health Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $12,250
Description Low-cost medical and pediatric dental services Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
1,600 Individuals
Location Description 30300 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA Planned Activities Reduced cost medical and pediatric dental services for low- and moderate-income persons 7 Project Name Fair Housing Council of OC
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description Fair housing services
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
265 Individuals (85 households)
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Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair housing outreach, education, enforcement services, and enhanced mediation services due to lifting of eviction moratorium
8 Project Name Families Forward
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $12,250
Description Rapid rehousing and support services for homeless families with children Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
11 homeless persons
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and rapid rehousing housing for homeless families 9 Project Name Family Assistance Ministry
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $8,250
Description Rental assistance to help prevent eviction/homelessness Target Date 6/30/2022
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Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
238 lower-income individuals at risk of becoming homeless Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Case management and rental assistance to help lower-income households from becoming homeless
10 Project Name MOMs Orange County
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Social Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $5,000
Description Education and health screening for pregnant women and new mothers and their babies Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
50 lower-income individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Education, infant health and development screening, and parenting education for pregnant women, new mothers, and their babies up to 13 months
11 Project Name South County Outreach
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless Continuum of Care
Needs Addressed Homeless Support Services and Housing
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Funding CDBG: $19,250
Description Foodbank and case management services for lower-income individuals, individuals at risk of homelessness, and homeless individuals - funds will also be used to prevent evictions and utility shut-off
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
612 low- and moderate-income persons
Location Description 7 Whatney St. B, Irvine CA
Planned Activities Foodbank services, including case management - services also include emergency rent and utility assistance to prevent eviction or termination of services 12 Project Name El Toro Park Phase 2 (Park Fence)
Target Area Low/Mod Area
Goals Supported Public Improvements and Public Facilities Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding CDBG: $140,000
Description Installation of park improvements
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
5,755 individuals (benefit to these individuals already counted in Phase 1) Location Description 24031 Larkwood, Lake Forest CA - Census Tracts 0320.14 Block Group 1 & 2 (63.86% Low/Mod)
Planned Activities Replace existing deteriorated fence to provide or enhance public safety Item: 18
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13 Project Name ADA Sidewalk Curb Ramps
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Improvements and Public Facilities Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding CDBG: $146,112
Description Installation of sidewalk curb ramps that comply with current ADA regulations Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number and type of families
that will benefit from the proposed
activities
According to HUD data, 1,822 individuals with a disability reside in the project area – per U.S. Census Bureau, 999 individuals with ambulatory difficulty reside in the project area Location Description City Area 2 – Census Tracts 320.14, 230.27, 524.11, and 524.16 Planned Activities Installation of up to 16 sidewalk curb ramps that comply with current ADA regulations
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed For FY 2021-2022, CDBG funds will support activities on a citywide basis, that is, for households that are income-eligible or eligible due to a unique characteristic (e.g., adults with disabilities and seniors) regardless of where they live in Lake Forest.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG Target Areas 20
Citywide 80
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City does not explicitly allocate CDBG funds on a geographic basis; instead, funds are allocated to meet lower-income households' needs best regardless of where they reside in the City. The City prioritizes the use of its CDBG funding to preserve housing that is affordable to lower-income households (via rehabilitation), which helps prevent homelessness or assist those already homeless.
These activities are carried out on a citywide basis.
CDBG-funded infrastructure and facility improvements are typically undertaken within Low- and Moderate-Income areas, which have a higher percentage of lower-income residents (see Attachment 3 – map of the City’s CDBG eligible areas). Some infrastructure/facility improvement projects may be undertaken in areas outside of Low- and Moderate-Income areas. Such projects are typically limited to those that address ADA regulations.
Discussion
CDBG funds will fund programs that serve lower-income Lake Forest residents regardless of where they live. For FY 2021-2022, CDBG funds will benefit residents on a citywide basis.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Although the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan focuses on the community's affordable housing needs, the City's only HUD funding source is CDBG. HUD regulations prohibit the use of CDBG to construct new housing; however, the City will allocate funds to preserve existing housing that is affordable to lower- income homeowners.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 13
Special-Needs 0
Total 13
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 13
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 13
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
The 2021-2022 Action Plan allocates CDBG public to a local agency that will provide rapid rehousing to an estimated 11 individuals. The City's CDBG-funded affordable housing strategy maintains affordable housing stock through housing rehabilitation programs and supporting rental assistance programs like the Housing Choice Voucher (administered by the OCHA). The City anticipates 13 homeowners will participate in the City’s housing rehabilitation program, and 185 Lake Forest renter households will receive rental assistance during FY 2021-2022.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Lake Forest does not own or manage public housing.
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
The City of Lake Forest does not own or operate public housing.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City recognizes the importance of assisting the homeless and near-homeless with a continuum of care approach that addresses a homeless person’s immediate shelter needs and provides access to transitional and permanent housing, support services, and employment opportunities to break the cycle of 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 collaborates and relies on nonprofit partners to reach out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons). The City will allocate CDBG funds to three agencies that will provide services for homeless individuals. Each agency has an outreach component used to engage and assess clients. In addition, Mercy House will receive non-CDBG funding in support of its street outreach and engagement program. The Mercy House Street Outreach Team will partner with the OC Sheriff to implement this program.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In past years, the City used CDBG funds to assist nonprofits in acquiring eight condominium units located in the community to provide transitional housing. For FY 2021-2022, Families Forward’s “Housing Program” is recommended for CDBG funding. This program offers rapid rehousing assistance for up to 11 individuals (i.e., families with children). The City did not receive any requests for emergency shelter programs.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The Orange County Continuum of Care coordinates a system that incorporates several evidence-based practices, including a Housing First approach that involves moving persons directly from the streets into permanent housing accompanied by home-based supportive services. This approach has been effective with chronically homeless persons and families.
In past years Lake Forest used CDBG and local redevelopment funding to expand permanent housing opportunities for the formerly homeless. In 2015, the City’s Housing Authority (former redevelopment Item: 18
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agency) sold a four-unit apartment to Families Forward. These units provide permanent housing opportunities for lower-income households, including formerly homeless families.
In addition to Rapid Rehousing, the OC-CoC will address homeless households' housing needs with unique situations. The Family Redirection Program aims to keep homeless families with children off the streets by prioritizing shelter and housing resources for families. HUD has also significantly increased the number of rental assistance vouchers for homeless Veterans (i.e., Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing or VASH vouchers). In addition to receiving rental assistance, veterans with a history of severe mental health illness, substance use disorder, or physical disabilities receive case management and appropriate support services from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently, 13 VASH vouchers are in place throughout Lake Forest. There are several residential/supportive services programs available in Orange County specifically for youths for unaccompanied youth. Services offered include crisis intervention, drug abuse counseling, and case management.
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.
For FY 2021-2022, the City will allocate CDBG funds to Family Assistance Ministry and South County Outreach for various services to assist the near-homeless and those already homeless. These agencies operate food bank programs, which provide an entry point into the regional CoC. Program applicants undergo an assessment by case managers who determine if additional services are needed and make appropriate referrals. These agencies use CDBG resources to assist households at risk of eviction or the termination of utilities due to financial hardships, especially in the post-COVID-19 environment. The City will also continue participating in regional homeless planning efforts, including the OC CoC’s Discharge Plan, which aims to prevent individuals from leaving institutions such as jails and hospitals from becoming homeless.
Discussion
The programs identified above to address homeless persons' needs indicate that serving the homeless is a complex issue requiring a network of service providers. The City will allocate CDBG resources to support a network of agencies that will address the needs of the community’s homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
The City’s Consolidated Plan provides detailed information regarding barriers to affordable housing and actions to overcome these barriers. The actions to address these barriers during FY 2021-2022 are summarized below.
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
Affordable housing development faces several challenges, including the cost of construction, financing, and development regulations. The 2013–2021 Housing Element notes that the City can encourage and facilitate affordable housing through financial assistance, removal of regulatory constraints, and administrative support. It offers the following actions to promote affordable housing production with limited available funding.
• The City will monitor new neighborhood developments for compliance with development agreements that include an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan. • The City will collaborate with affordable housing developers to identify potential sites, write letters of support to help secure governmental and private-sector funding, and offer technical assistance related to applying State density bonus provisions. • Work with developers on a case-by-case basis to provide State-mandated regulatory concessions and incentives to assist with the development of affordable and senior housing.
State-mandated regulatory concessions and incentives could include but are not limited to density bonuses, parking reductions, fee reductions or deferral, expedited permit processing, and modified or waived development standards.
• If available, provide financial subsidies to help reduce the cost of development in exchange for units reserved for lower-income residents.
Discussion
The Consolidated Plan includes an extensive narrative regarding barriers to affordable housing and actions the City can take to mitigate identified obstacles to affordable housing development. As outlined above, the City provides an expedited development review process for affordable housing projects to reduce holding costs and overall development costs. The City has little control over market forces such as the cost of land, building materials, and labor. If resources are available, the City may provide gap financing to help reduce overall development costs as an incentive to develop affordable housing. There are no growth limit initiatives in Lake Forest.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
There are several constraints to meeting low-income residents' needs; the primary obstacle is a lack of funding to address all needs adequately. Demand for services has forced many nonprofits to reduce services when governmental entities are also decreasing resources. In response to the level of need, the City has maintained its commitment to utilize and leverage resources efficiently and effectively to meet priority community needs.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City recognizes that special needs populations face challenges due to low income, the unique conditions they face, and that they are more likely to become homeless due to these factors. Special needs populations often require unique housing and supportive services. The City considers supportive services and housing for special needs populations as a high priority. In FY 2021-22, the City will fund public service agencies that assist underserved populations such as the homeless, seniors, the disabled, and low-income families with children.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City's strategies related to CDBG-funded affordable housing efforts are focused on maintaining the housing stock through its housing rehabilitation programs, supporting rental assistance programs like the Housing Choice Voucher, and helping to ensure individuals have access to housing free of discrimination due to race, gender, disability, and other personal or household characteristics.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
As previously discussed, the Residential Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 changed the federal strategy to addressing LBP by emphasizing preventing childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. For example, lead-based paint hazard reduction is an eligible activity in the City’s housing rehabilitation programs.
All application packets for the City’s housing rehabilitation programs include a notice to educate residents about the health dangers of lead and encourage children's screening for elevated blood-lead levels. Additionally, before the use of federal funds, housing units are screened for lead-based paint.
Housing units identified with lead-based paint hazards are treated, so the lead-based paint is abated per current federal requirements. The use of lead-based paint is prohibited in newly constructed units.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City will leverage limited CDBG funds to address poverty-level families' needs by partnering with nonprofit agencies that primarily focus on these households. Specifically, the City will fund programs that provide safety-net services such as food banks, limited financial assistance to prevent eviction, low- cost medical and dental care, and fair housing education/enforcement services.
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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Lake Forest will continue efforts to eliminate institutional gaps and enhance the coordination of programs with all community segments. For example, the City will partner with nonprofit entities to deliver public services. City departments will continue to work together to evaluate programs and projects that may be funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds that address priority needs. The City will assist OCHA by participating in the Cities Advisory Committee – a quarterly meeting of cities and OCHA to discuss federal rental housing assistance and general housing issues. As a member of the OC- CoC Community Forum, the City will continue to provide information to the regional CoC to prepare the County’s annual Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant application. The City will also continue to participate in developing the County’s Ten-Year Plan to end chronic homelessness and the regional discharge plan.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to participate in regional coordination of services by participating in the Cities Advisory Committee - the quarterly meeting of cities and OCHA to discuss issues related to federal rental housing assistance and the OC-Co C Community member Forum. On an annual basis, the City meets with service providers to discuss service needs and ways to improve service to residents. Another example of enhanced coordination is the preparation of the county-wide Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The City participated in the development of this document, which required significant jurisdictional coordination.
Discussion
HUD-funded grant recipients are required under various laws not to discriminate in housing or services directly or indirectly based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability. Grant recipients such as Lake Forest 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 metropolitan-wide area fair housing planning. The Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary document utilized for this purpose. In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome barriers must be developed and implemented - accomplishments are reported annually. The City participated in developing a county-wide AI, which the City Council adopted in May 2020. A summary of impediments to fair housing and the action steps the City will take during FY 2021-2022 are found in Attachment 3.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The program-specific requirements that apply to the City are those for the CDBG program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low- and moderate-income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
100.00%
Discussion
The City will meet the 70% low- and moderate-income Overall Benefit requirement for the use of CDBG funds in the three years of FY 2020, 2021, and 2022.
CDBG funds for FY 2021-2022 will be allocated to activities that are described above. Community service activities will be qualified either as “low- and moderate-income area benefit” or “limited clientele benefit.” Public facility and infrastructure improvements will be qualified under “low- and moderate-income area benefit” or “limited clientele benefit” (e.g., ADA improvements). Housing Item: 18
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Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Pride Paint programs will be available citywide to qualified low- and moderate-income homeowners.
CDBG program income received during FY 2021-2022 will be allocated to the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program (Revolving Loan funds). The City does not have surplus funds from urban renewal settlements, nor does the City have grant funds returned to its line of credit. The City will not undertake float-funded activities; therefore, it does not anticipate program income from this type of activity. Finally, the City does not anticipate undertaking urgent need activities during FY 2021-2022, nor will it undertake any actions that may result in the involuntary displacement of businesses or residents.
As indicated above, if available, CDBG program income will be made available to fund additional housing rehabilitation loans. The City anticipates carrying forward $0 in housing rehabilitation funds for housing activities during FY 2021-2022.
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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
APRIL 20, 2021 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
A representative of Camino Health Center provided a summary of services provided to Lake Forest residents, thank the City Council for past funding, and supported the recommendation for CDBG funding. No City response was necessary.
30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD (3/19/21 THROUGH 4/19/21)
No public comments were received.
MAY 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
No public comments were received.
JULY 6, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A City resident expressed concern for the amount of funding allocated to certain activities, such as administration and public facility improvements.
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PUBLIC NOTICEP UBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAKE FORESTCITY OF LAKE FORESTCITY OF LAKE FORESTCITY OF LAKE FOREST Community Development Block Grant ProgramCommunity Development Block Grant ProgramCommunity Development Block Grant ProgramCommunity Development Block Grant Program 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan2021-2022 Annual Action Plan2021-2022 Annual Action Plan2021-2022 Annual Action Plan 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD 30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD
AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Lake Forest is seeking public input pursuant to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan – Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable liv- ing environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderate-income (those earning 80 percent or less of Orange County’s median income). This funding is provided by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The scope of el- igible activities established by HUD ranges from public works improve- ments to housing rehabilitation and social service programs.
The Consolidated Plan is a 5-year strategic plan that identifies priority community needs and projects/programs that may be implemented to meet these needs. The Annual Action Plan outlines the City’s proposed use of CDBG funds for a twelve-month period. HUD has notified the City it will receive $506,145 in CDBG funds from HUD for FY 2021-22. Prior year funds and program income will also be available to undertake eligi- ble activities. Based on the 2021 CDBG allocation from HUD, the follow- ing activities are proposed:
COMMENT PERIODC OMMENT PERIODCOMMENT PERIODCOMMENT PERIOD A copy of the draft 2021-22 Annual Action Plan is available for review at Lake Forest City Hall and on the City’s website:
http://www.lakeforestca.gov/854/Community-Development-Block-Grant.
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ritten public comments will be accepted from 3/19/21 through 4/19/21.
Written comments should be submitted, no later than 5:00 PM April 19, 2021, to:
City of Lake Forest
Attn: Ron Santos - Senior Planner
100 Civic Center
Lake Forest, CA 92630
All written comments received by the City will be responded to in writ- ing.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to discuss the draft 2021-22 Action Plan.
DATE:DATE: DATE:DATE: Tuesday, April 20, 2021
TIME:TIME: TIME:TIME: 6:30 PM, or soon thereafter
LOCATION:LOCATION:LOCATION:LOCATION: Lake Forest City Hall Council Chambers 100 Civic Center, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ANDSPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ANDSPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ANDSPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC:COMMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC:COMMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC:COMMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC:
EXECUTIVE ORDER:EXECUTIVE ORDER:EXECUTIVE ORDER:EXECUTIVE ORDER: On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom pro- claimed a State Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order Attachment 1
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N-29-20, which allows a local legislative body to h o ld public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and address the local leg- islative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that the City of Lake Forest City Council may participate at meetings by teleconference.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 and given the current health concerns, members of the public can access meetings live or on our website at www.lakeforestca.gov or provide pub- l
ic comment as provided below.
PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit e-comments to [email protected] or a v
oicemail message by calling (949) 461-3455. E-comments will not be read at the meeting. If leaving a voicemail message, please indicate the agen- da item number. Voicemail messages will be played at the meeting and will be limited to three minutes, per speaker. To ensure staff reviews all comments prior to the City Council meeting, please submit email or voicemail comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Email and voicemail comments received after said time will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING:PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING: In order to participate in public comment, please check the state website for Orange County’s COVID-19 risk level. Should Orange County’s risk level change from the purple tier to the red tier, the City will proceed with opening the Council Chambers for in-person public comment. Should Orange County remain in the purple tier, the Council Chambers will be closed to the public and public participation will be accepted via email and voicemails. Emails may be sent to [email protected] and individuals interested in l
eaving a voicemail should do so at (949) 461-3455. To check the state website, go to: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy / or call the City C
lerk’s office for assistance at (949) 461-3420.
If the COVID-19 risk level allows the Council Chambers to be open, mem- bers of the public may provide in-person, verbal comments for any item during the meeting. Comments for any, and all matters under the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body will be taken under the Public Comment section of the meeting. Those wishing to provide such com- ments will be asked to fill out a speaker card and may be asked to wait outside of the Council Chambers until they are called to speak. City staff may limit the number of individuals allowed in the Council Chambers at one time to speak depending on Orange County’s COVID-19 risk level the day of the meeting.
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ORANGE COUNTY ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE August 6, 2020
REGIONAL PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES
To address the contributing factors described above, the AI plan proposes the following goals and actions:
Regional Goals and Strategies”
Goal 1: Increase the supply of affordable housing in high opportunity areas.1 Strategies:
1. Explore the creation of a new countywide source of affordable housing.
2. Using best practices from other jurisdictions, explore policies and programs that increase the supply affordable housing, such as linkage fees, housing bonds, inclusionary housing, public land set-aside, community land trusts, transit-oriented development, and expedited permitting and review.
3. Explore providing low-interest loans to single-family homeowners and grants to homeowners with household incomes of up to 80% of the Area Median Income to develop accessory dwelling units with affordability restriction on their property.
4. Review existing zoning policies and explore zoning changes to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
5. Align zoning codes to conform to recent California affordable housing legislation.
Goal 2: Prevent displacement of low- and moderate-income residents with protected characteristics, including Hispanic residents, Vietnamese residents, other seniors, and people with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Explore piloting a Right to Counsel Program to ensure legal representation for tenants in landlord-tenant proceedings, including those involving the application of new laws like A.B. 1482.
Goal 3: Increase community integration for persons with disabilities.
Strategies:
1. Conduct targeted outreach and provide tenant application assistance and support to persons with disabilities, including individuals transitioning from institutional settings and individuals who are at risk of institutionalization. As part of that assistance, maintain a database of housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities.
2. Consider adopting the accessibility standards adopted by the City of Los Angeles, which require at least 15 percent of all new units in city-supported Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects to be ADA- accessible with at least 4 percent of total units to be accessible for persons with hearing and/or vision disabilities.
1 The term “high opportunity areas” generally means locations where there are economic and social factors and amenities that provide a positive impact on a person’s life outcome. This is described in more detail in Section iii, Disparities in Ac cess to Opportunity.
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Goal 4: Ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics, who are disproportionately likely to be lower-income and to experience homelessness.
Strategies:
1. Reduce barriers to accessing rental housing by exploring eliminating application fees for voucher holders and encouraging landlords to follow HUD’s guidance on the use of criminal backgrounds in screening tenants.
2. Consider incorporating a fair housing equity analysis into the review of significant rezoning proposals and specific plans.
Goal 5: Expand access to opportunity for protected classes.
Strategies:
1. Explore the voluntary adoption of Small Area Fair Market Rents or exception payment standards in order to increase access to higher opportunity areas for Housing Choice Voucher holders.
2. Continue implementing a mobility counseling program that informs Housing Choice Voucher holders about their residential options in higher opportunity areas and provides holistic supports to voucher holders seeking to move to higher opportunity areas.
3. Study and make recommendations to improve and expand Orange County’s public transportation to ensure that members of protected classes can access jobs in employment centers in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine.
4. Increase support for fair housing enforcement, education, and outreach.
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PROPOSED AI GOALS AND STRATEGIES
1. In collaboration with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA):
a. Attend quarterly OCHA Housing Advisory Committee to enhance the exchange of information regarding the availability, procedures, and policies related to the Housing Assistance Voucher program and regional housing issues.
b. Support OCHA's affirmative fair marketing plan and de-concentration policies by providing five-year and annual PHA plan certifications.
c. In coordination with OCHA and fair housing services provider, conduct landlord education campaign to educate property owners about State law prohibiting discrimination based on household income.
2. Through the City's fair housing contractor:
a. Provide fair housing education and information to apartment managers and homeowner associations on why denial of reasonable modifications/accommodations is unlawful. b. Conduct multi-faceted fair housing outreach to tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management companies. Methods of outreach may include workshops, informational booths, presentations to community groups, and distribution of multi-lingual fair housing literature. c. Provide general fair housing counseling and referrals services to address tenant-landlord issues, and investigate allegations of fair housing discrimination and take appropriate actions to conciliate cases or refer to appropriate authorities.
d. Periodically monitor local newspapers and online media outlets to identify potentially discriminatory housing advertisements.
e. Include testing/audits within the scope of work with fair housing provider.
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f. Regularly consult with the City's fair housing contractor on potential strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing on an on-going basis.
3. In cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority:
a. Provide community education regarding transport services for persons with disabilities. b. Explore bus route options to ensure neighborhoods with concentration of low-income or protected class populations have access to transportation services.
4. Support local eviction prevention strategies to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families (homelessness prevention services).
5. Prepare a new Housing Element that is compliant with all current State laws and is certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
6. Update zoning ordinance to comply with current State law.
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