City of Long Beach Five-Year Consolidated Plan for U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Funds City Council Meeting - July 19, 2022
October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2027 CDBG
• Community Development Block
Grant
HOME
• Home Investment Partnerships
ESG
• Emergency Solutions Grant
Consolidated Plan Cycle and Funding Sources
2 • The main focus is on all things housing, including, new housing construction through site acquisition funding, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction programs, homelessness prevention, and continued HOME expenditures. • Builds on community input, HUD priority areas and past and related efforts including the recent housing element
• Expands programs and staffing to prevent homelessness through landlord/tenant mediation, anti-displacement regulations and complementary programs • Rehabilitation and Façade Programs have been refocused to support larger grant amounts that will be more impactful and reduce overhead expenses • Federal funds will continue to support City parks however with a shifted focus from programs to physical facilities.
• The Plan supports community grants and partnerships through capacity building for nonprofits, community land-trusts and neighborhood associations Big Ideas Discussed Today
Needs Assessment
Data
Analysis
• E-Con Planning Suite System
• Supplemental Census and American Community Survey (ACS) • Social Service Records and Consultation with Agencies and Organizations • Public Input (Survey, Meetings)
Identified
Gaps
• Gaps in Services
• Disparities in Access to Opportunities (connecting analysis from the Housing Element which includes the Assessment of Fair Housing)
Priorities
• Extent of Needs (informed by Consolidated Plan public input and input from related efforts) • Impact Toward Consolidated Plan Goals
• Availability of Other Funding Mechanisms
• Eligibility for Funding Based on Program Parameters
4 • Multilingual Housing and Community Needs Survey (Online) • Outreach Efforts
o Social Media Outreach
• Promotion on City and Long Beach Development Services social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)
• Social media toolkit created and provided to City departments to help spread the word o Advertisements in Multilingual Newspapers
o Sponsored posts in the Long Beach Post social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and Long Beach Post Spanish social media
o LinkLB E-Blast
o Neighborhood Resource Center E-blasts to all Neighborhood Associations in CDBG areas and community-based organizations
o #GoLongBeach Newsletter Feature
o Promoted via Citywide and Departmental Website
o Public Notice issued by City Manager’s Office
o Mailers to residents and businesses in CDBG-Eligible Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty Census Tracts
Public Participation
5 Public Participation (continued)
• Workshops and Community Meetings to Prioritize Activities o Neighborhood Association Meetings (March 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2022) o Virtual Community Meetings (March 24 and 26, 2022 and April 14, 2022)
o LBCIC Public Hearings (April 20 and June 22, 2022)
o Virtual Feedback Session after publication of draft plan (June 9, 2022) • Consultation and Focus Groups
o Internal Stakeholder Meetings
o LBCIC Study Session
o Continuum of Care Board
o City Council Study Session
6 Key Findings: Demographics - Housing
• 60% of households are renters
• 52% of households are lower and moderate income (up to 80% Area Median Income)
• 12% of households are large family-households with 5+ members
• 20% households headed by seniors
• 7% households headed by single-parents; majority (82%) by females
o 40% of female-headed households with children living in poverty • 10% of residents with one or more disabilities
• 3,296 persons considered to be homeless
7 Key Findings: Housing Market and Conditions
• 83% of housing units built prior to 1979 – requires systems upgrades and rehabilitation
• 2,089 publicly assisted affordable units considered to be at risk of converting to market-rate housing
• 63% of owner units had 3+ bedrooms versus 14% of rental units – led to discrepancies in overcrowding
• Home prices increased 22% between 2017 and 2020
• Home prices increased another 24% between January 2020 to January 2022
• Median rent is higher than Fair Market Rents for smaller units, and availability of large rental units is limited
8 Key Findings: Housing Problems – Owners vs. Renters
Citywide
Lower/Moderate
Income
Renter-Households
Lower/Moderate
Income
Owner-Households
Cost Burden (30% of Income) 47% 19%
Severe Cost Burden (50% of Income) 27% 11%
Overcrowding (>1 person/room) 14% 3%
9 Key Findings: Housing Problems – Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Groups 10 Problem Citywide White Black Hispanic Asian
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
Pacific
Islander
Extremely Low Income with
Severe Housing problem(s)* 75% 68% 72% 84% 64% 60% 100% Very Low Income with
Severe Housing Problem(s)* 53% 49% 49% 58% 47% 24% 81%
Housing Cost Burden
(30-50% of Income) 22% 18% 24% 25% 22% 33% 26%
Severe Housing Cost
Burden (>50% of Income) 22% 18% 28% 25% 18% 22% 15%
*The four severe housing problems are: 1) Lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2) Lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3) More than 1.5 persons per room; and, 4) Cost Burden over 50%
Other Assessments (Non-Housing Needs)
1. Homeless Needs
• 3,296 homeless persons
• 69% unsheltered
• 2% are children
2. Non-Homeless Special Needs
• 10% persons with disabilities
• 12% large households
• 7% single-parents; 82% female-headed
3. Non-Housing Community Development Needs
• Supportive services
• Neighborhood cleanups
• Infrastructure and public improvements
• Economic development
11 • City of Long Beach, Department of Health
and Human Services receives funding
from a variety of sources
Current Long Beach Homeless Services and Resources
12 Funding Activity Category Amount
Housing
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) $18,279,021
CIP Operations $4,948,666
Interim and Rapid Rehousing $21,846,246
Permanent Supportive Housing $5,582,116
TOTAL $50,656,049
Services
Outreach $5,541,600
Coordinated Entry System/Case Management $8,651,806
Employment Services $1,600,000
Prevention $4,502,365
TOTAL $20,295,771
MSC Operations
Planning, Data and Administration $4,874,191
MSC Operations $1,318,551
TOTAL $6,192,742
GRAND TOTAL $77,144,562
3%
9%
38%
50%
City of Long Beach
Los Angeles County
State
Federal
Housing Solutions
• Consolidated Plan’s Key Findings indicate the continuing production of affordable housing is critical to addressing housing stability and preventing homelessness
• City’s current annual funding for affordable housing includes:
o HOME Approximately $4.3 million
o PLHA Approximately $3 million
• The Consolidated Plan and First Year Action Plan maximizes the use of HOME funds for affordable housing production and includes the use of CDBG funds for housing site acquisition and homeless prevention
• Other one-time funds such as CalHome and Successor Agency funds further support affordable housing construction
13 • 1500 E. Anaheim (District 6)
o 87 affordable family rental units
serving:
• Extremely-low – 40 units
• Very Low – 13 Units
• Low – 34 units
• Total Development Cost $50.7 M
• City/LBCIC Subsidy $4 M (HOME
Funds)
• Leveraged Funds $46.7 M
.
Current Affordable Rental Housing Production (under construction) 14 Anaheim/Walnut
• 901 – 941 E. Pacific Coast Highway
(District 6)
o 67 affordable senior rental units serving:
• Extremely-low – 33 units
• Very Low – 25 Units
• Low – 9 units
• Total Development Cost $41.5 M
• 34 Project-Based Vouchers (18 VASH)
• City/LBCIC Subsidy $3 M (HOME
Funds)
• Leveraged Funds $38.5 M
Long Beach Senior Housing
Current Affordable Rental Housing Production (under construction) 15 • 3590 E. Pacific Coast Highway
(District 3)
o 76 affordable homeless rental units
serving:
• Extremely-low – 38 units
• Very Low – 23 Units
• Low – 15 units
• Total Development Cost $43.5 M
• 76 Project-Based Vouchers
• City/LBCIC Subsidy $3 M
(Successor Funds)
• Leveraged Funds $40.5 M
26 point 2 Apartments
.
Current Affordable Rental Housing Production (under construction) 16 • 2121 W. Williams St. (District 7)
o 89 affordable homeless veteran
rental units serving:
• Extremely-low – 45 units
• Very Low – 27 Units
• Low – 17 units
• Total Development Cost $44.6 M
• 60 Project-Based VASH Vouchers
• City/LBCIC Subsidy $4 M (HOME
Funds)
• Leveraged Funds $40.6 M
The Cove
.
Current Affordable Rental Housing Production (under construction) 17 Housing Element
Housing Element Goals
1. Provide Increased Opportunities for the Construction of High-Quality Housing
2. Mitigate Government Constraints to Housing Investment and Affordability
3. Provide Housing Assistance and Preserve Publicly Assisted Units
4. Address the Unique Housing Needs of Special Needs Residents
5. Retain and Improve the Quality of Existing Housing and Neighborhoods
6. Ensure Fair and Equal Housing Opportunity
7. Ensure Effective and Efficient Delivery of Housing Programs and Services Consolidated
Plan Goals
18 Long Beach Los Angeles County SCAG
Area/Income Number of
Units
Percent Number of
Units
Percent Number
of Units
Percent
Total 26,502 100% 812,060 100% 1,341,827 100%
Extremely Low/Very Low 7,141 26.9% 217,273 26.8% 351,796 26.2% Low 4,047 15.3% 123,022 15.1% 206,807 15.4%
Moderate 4,158 15.7% 131,381 16.2% 223,957 16.7%
Above Moderate 11,156 42.1% 340,384 41.9% 559,267 41.7% Note: Projected housing needs for extremely low income households are estimated at 50% of the very low income RHNA, i.e., at 3,570 units. However, for the purpose of identifying sites for the RHNA, no separate accounting of sites capacity for extremely low income housing is required.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Requirement
19 Consolidated Plan Goals
• Assist in the Creation and Preservation of Affordable Housing for Lower-Income and Special Needs Households
• Support Activities to End Homelessness
• Support Activities that Assist with Basic Needs, Eliminate Blight, and/or Strengthen Neighborhoods
• Expand Economic Opportunities for Low-Income
Households
• Promote Fair Housing Choice
20 Consolidated Plan Priority Areas
• Affordable Rental Housing
• Homeowner Rehabilitation Financial
Assistance
• Code Enforcement
• Rental Security Deposit Assistance
Housing Needs
• Street Outreach
• Emergency Shelters and Essential
Services
• Services for Domestic Violence
• Transitional Housing for Homeless
Homeless Needs
• Create Jobs
• Programs to Attract or Retain
Businesses
• Business Assistance for
Entrepreneurs
• Business Technical Assistance
• Business Corridor Beautification
Economic
Development Needs
• Street Improvements
• Outdoor Parks & Recreation Facilities
• Small-Scale Beautification Projects
• Urban Forestry
• Sidewalk improvement (Accessibility)
Community Facilities
and Infrastructure
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Services
• Graffiti Removal
• Senior Services
• Services for People with Disabilities
Community Services
Needs
21 Strategies and Issues Factored into Action Plan Development Geographical Considerations
Resource Constraints
Housing Element Goals
Needs Assessment and Identified Gaps
Data Analysis
Meaningful Public Input
HUD Regulations and Eligible Activities
22 1. Services for people experiencing
homelessness
2. Street improvements
3. Neighborhood improvements and
engagement
4. Park, recreation, and community
facilities
5. Youth programs
6. Services for older adults
7. Services for people experiencing a
disability
23 Ranked Priorities (Highest-Lowest)
Community Development Needs Housing Needs
1. Housing for People Experiencing
Homelessness
2. Rental Housing for Low Income Families
3. Low Income Housing for Older Adults
4. Housing for People Experiencing a
Disability
5. First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
6. Home Repair Assistance
Economic Development Needs
1. Job Creation/Retention Programs
2. Small Business Assistance
Proposed Structural Changes from Previous Consolidated Plan/Action Plans • Increase Home Improvement Grant from $2,000 to $25,000 • Increase Commercial Improvement Grant from $2,000 to $25,000 • Create a CDBG-funded Housing Site Acquisition Program to increase affordable housing production • Move Security Deposit Assistance from HOME to CDBG to free up more HOME funds for housing production
• Add staff position to assist tenants with housing issues and help prevent displacement • Pause sidewalk funding for one year to fund Housing Site Acquisition Program, existing carryover funds will be available to use
• Provide increased funding for park facilities improvements • Provide enhanced Neighborhood Leadership Program with training for Alumni • Create an ADU grant program
• Increase funding for Mural Restoration Program
• Increase funding for Fair Housing services
• Provide grants to Neighborhood Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Business Improvement Districts, and Land Trusts for grant writing efforts
• Phase out the Place-Based Neighborhood Improvement Strategy Program to focus on housing development opportunities
24 FY 23 Action Plan Activities
Goal 1: Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
HE Goal 1: Provide Increased Opportunities for the Construction of High-Quality Housing HE Goal 2: Mitigate Government Constraints to Housing Investment and Affordability HE Goal 3: Provide Housing Assistance and Preserve Publicly Assisted Units HE Goal 5: Retain and Improve the Quality of Existing Housing and Neighborhoods HE Goal 6: Ensure Fair and Equal Housing Opportunity
HE Goal 7: Ensure Effective and Efficient Delivery of Housing Programs and Services Goal 2: Support Activities to End Homelessness
HE Goal 3: Provide Housing Assistance and Preserve Publicly Assisted Units HE Goal 4: Address the Unique Housing Needs of Special Needs Residents Goal 1 Activities Amount Source HE Goal Addressed
Housing Site Acquisition Loan Program $ 1,250,000 CDBG 1, 3, 6 Housing Services – Anti-Tenant Displacement $ 95,224 CDBG 5, 6, 7 ADU Grant Program $ 300,000 CDBG 1, 2, 3, 6 Multi-Family Residential Rehabilitation Loan $ 463,060 HOME 1, 3, 6 New Construction/ Acquisition/ Rehabilitation $ 3,815,302 HOME 1, 3, 6 Goal 2 Activities Amount Source HE Goal Addressed
Emergency Shelter $ 220,000 ESG 4
Street Outreach $ 88,148 ESG 4
Homeless Prevention $ 150,000 ESG 4
Security Deposit Assistance $ 200,000 CDBG 3, 4 25 FY 23 Action Plan Activities
Goal 3 Activities Amount Source HE Goal Addressed
Graffiti Removal Program $ 150,000 CDBG 5
Graffiti Prevention Program (Mural Restoration) $ 25,000 CDBG 5 Neighborhood Resource Center $ 150,000 CDBG 5 Enhanced Neighborhood Leadership Training Program $ 40,000 CDBG 5 Grants to Assist Non-Profits (CBO/BID/CLT) $ 150,000 CDBG 5, 6 Park Facilities and Playgrounds $ 550,000 CDBG 5 Code Enforcement $ 1,159,551 CDBG 5
Code Enforcement (City Attorney) $ 150,000 CDBG 5 Urban Forestry $ 80,000 CDBG 5
Goal 3: Eliminate Blight and Strengthen Neighborhoods
HE Goal 5: Retain and Improve the Quality of Existing Neighborhoods HE Goal 6: Ensure Fair and Equal Housing Opportunity
26 FY 23 Action Plan Activities
Goal 4: Expand Economic Opportunities
HE Goal 5: Retain and Improve the Quality of Existing Housing and Neighborhoods Goal 5: Promote Fair Housing Choice
HE Goal 6: Ensure Fair and Equal Housing Opportunity
Goal 4 Activities Amount Source HE Goal Addressed
Technical Business Assistance/SBDC Support $ 110,000 CDBG 5 Goal 5 Activity Amount Source HE Goal Addressed
Fair Housing Services $ 100,000 CDBG 6
27 Continuing Consolidated Plan Activities Not Funded in Year 1 Action Plan 28 Consolidated Plan Activity Amount from Prior Consolidated Plan Home Improvement Grant Program
$25,000 repair grants for qualified homeowners
Goal 3: Eliminate Blight and Strengthen Neighborhoods
$850,000
Enhanced Commercial Façade Program
$25,000 per storefront grants for façade improvements
Goal 4: Expand Economic Opportunities
$1,706,794
Sidewalk Improvement Program
Public Works sidewalk repair/ADA improvements
Goal 3: Eliminate Blight and Strengthen Neighborhoods
$998,279
Senior Services
Meals for seniors
Goal 3: Eliminate Blight and Strengthen Neighborhoods
$60,000
Note: Activities are considered high-priority during the proposed Consolidated Plan and will be funded in Year 2-5 based on available funding.
Other Programs That Support the Housing Element and Consolidated Plan Goals 29 Program Description
Long Beach Closing Cost Grant Program $3 million in Recovery Funds dedicated to providing homebuyer assistance
CalHFA Forgivable Equity Builder Loan California Housing Finance Agency provides forgivable loans up to 10 percent of
purchase price
• Low-income first-time homebuyer
• Forgivable after 5 years of occupancy
Community Land Trust Development Program $1 million in Recovery Funds dedicated to creating a Community Land Trust
CalHOME ADU Loan Program State grant funds awarded to the LBCIC offering $100,000 loans to develop and ADU
Stay Housed LA Program City-funded partnership with LA County to provide eviction defense services
Amendments to Previous Action Plans
Year Program Reduced
Amount
Program Increased
Amount
2018 Unspent Funds from Various
Activities
($100,000) Home Improvement Program
Delivery (2017, 2018)
$450,000
2019 Unspent Funds from Various
Activities
($350,000) Housing Acquisition Project
(2020, 2021)
$1,710,000
2021 Administration ($310,000)
2021 City Attorney ($50,000)
2021 Code Enforcement ($350,000)
2022 Administration ($425,000)
2022 Code Enforcement ($575,000)
Total Reallocated ($2,160,000) Total $2,160,000
30 Recommendation
Approve the 2023 – 2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) and Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 First Action Plan (Action Plan), and prior Action Plan Amendments (FY 2021- 2022, 2020-2021, 2018-2019, 2017-2018) for the Community Development Block Grant, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Funds; and,
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other entities necessary to receive these funds, and execute agreements necessary to implement and comply with related federal regulations. (Citywide)
Thank you
32 Alem Hagos
Housing Operations Officer
[email protected]