Agenda packet, second session — Menifee City Council, May 4, 2022 (part 3 of 5)

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G. NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
Introduction
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are part of the County’s efforts to address the affordable housing needs of low - and moderate-income families in Menifee. The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside oversees public housing programs for participating jurisdictions, including Menifee.

As a standard performing public housing authority, the Housing Authority provides affordable housing for low-income families, seniors and disabled persons. The Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which provides rental assistance in all unincorporated areas of the County and in 28 participating cities.

The mission of the Housing Authority “is to transform and promote healthy, thriving communities, re-ignite hope and restore human dignity through the creation and preservation of high quality and innovative housing and community development programs which enhance the quality of life and revitalize neighborhoods to foster self -sufficiency.” Below is a unit breakdown by program administered by the Housing Authority in Riverside County.

Public Housing by Program Type
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
in use 0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178 19
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Source: PIC (PHI Information Center)
Table 22 Public Housing by Program Type

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Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average
Annual Income 0 12,664 13,261 13,870 10,805 13,850 13,465 14,983 Average length
of stay 0 6 4 6 2 6 0 5
Average
Household size 0 1 3 2 1 2 1 3
# Homeless at
admission 0 2 331 205 1 197 2 5
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62) 0 67 38 3,249 9 3,211 15 10
# of Disabled
Families 0 12 70 2,587 26 2,422 82 33
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features 0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled*
White 0 66 318 5,469 26 5,195 79 144 15
Black/African
American 0 10 126 2,967 8 2,867 55 29 3
Asian 0 1 9 209 2 203 0 2 1
American
Indian/Alaska
Native
0 0 2 80 0 76 1 3 0
Pacific
Islander 0 2 1 23 0 23 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Table 24 Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type

Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled*

Hispanic 0 29 250 2,318 7 2,220 13 74 1
Not
Hispanic 0 50 206 6,430 29 6,144 122 104 18
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Table 25 Ethnicity of Resident

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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that is conducted by federal agencies or that receives financial assistance from a federal agency. A housing provider may not deny or refuse to sell or rent to a person with a disability and may not impose application or qualification criteria, rental fees or sales prices and rental or sales terms or conditions that are different than those required of or provided to persons who are n ot disabled. Further, housing providers may not require persons with disabilities to live only on certain floors, or to all live in one section of the housing. Housing providers may not refuse to make repairs and may not limit or deny someone with a disability access to recreational and other public and common use facilities, parking privileges, cleaning or janitorial services or any services which are made available to other residents.

Of its 456 public housing u nits listed in the previous section, 37 of these units are accessible to persons with disabilities. In addition to these units, 19 vouchers are for disabled households. The Housing Authority prioritizes leasing -available accessible units to households requ iring accommodations as stated in the Housing Authority’s Statement of Policies. The Housing Authority has also established a relocation policy that will relocates non -disabled households to standard units to facilitate access to disabled households.

A general goal for the Housing Authority’s current five-year cycle is to continue to expand and install ADA features and units at public housing communities across the County.

Finally, through the Housing Authority’s Reasonable Accommodations procedures, reside nts can submit requests for accommodation to allow for access and participation in the Housing Authority’s public housing program.

Overall, in the County, there are 49,840 registrants on the waiting list. For the City of Menifee, there are 1,157 registrants on the waiting list, of which 181 are elderly, and 281 are disabled.

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders Riverside County is recovering from the Covid-19 Pandemic. As a result housing prices have dramatically increased and the need for assisted housing has risen.

In addition to affordable housing, the most immediate needs include:

1. Employment/Job Training

2. Access to Transportation

3. Childcare

4. Social Services
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The Housing Authority works to connect public housing residents with services provided by the County and other service providers in the region.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The needs of public housing residents in Riverside County are very similar to the needs of very low-income and low-income households in Menifee as they are both requiring affordable housing and seeking similar services.

Discussion
See discussion above.

H. NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
Introduction:

There are four federally defined categories under which individuals and families may qualify as homeless: 1) literally homeless; 2) imminent risk of homelessness; 3) homeless under other Federal statutes; and 4) fleeing/attempting to flee dom estic violence. The pool of people at risk of homelessness— including those in poverty, those living with friends and family and those paying over half their income for housing remains high despite improvements in the unemployment rate and the overall economy.

In Riverside County, homelessness is addressed regionally through the Continuum of Care (CoC) known as the Housing and Homeless Coalition for Riverside County (HHCRC). The Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is the collaborative applicant, point of contact and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) lead for the CoC. DPSS ensures that the vision, mission and goals of the Ten -Year Strategy to End Homelessness in Riverside County are carried out.

In addition to the CoC, the City of Menifee has participated in the Regional Homeless Alliance, a regional partnership with four other cities, local nonprofit organizations, law enforcement, code enforcement officers, park rangers and the local council of governments. The five cities participating in the Alliance are Menifee, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore and Temecula. The Alliance meets every month to discuss common problems and to seek best practices that can be implemented throughout the region. The Alliance has recently presented both a Charter and Resolution to their respective city council to formalize their organization.

Nature and Extent of Homelessness in Riverside County vs. the National Average To better understand the nature and extent of homelessness, every two years during the last 10 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 81
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days of January, HUD requires communities across the country to conduct a comprehensive count of their homeless population. Starting in 2016, the County CoC joined 70% of the CoC’s nationwide in conducting a Point-in-Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) on annual basis. The 2020 PIT Count was held on January 26, 2020 and most recently the 2022 PIT Count held on February 23, 2022.

The 2020 PIT Count provided the most recent detailed data available concerning the unsheltered homeless population. The 2020 PIT Count revealed that on any given night in Riverside County as of 2020, approximately 2,884 persons were homeless, which is a 3% increase from 2019. Of that amount, 2,155 were unsheltered and 729 were sheltered. This reflected a 5 percent decrease in sheltered persons since the 2019 PIT Count for the County and a 5 percent increase in unsheltered homeless persons since the 2019 PIT Count. There was a 3 percent increase in the total number of unsheltered and sheltered homeless persons from the 2019 PIT Count.

Like the rest of the County, the City has shown an increase in the number of unsheltered homeless persons. The 2020 PIT Count attributed 19 unsheltered homeless persons to Menifee, which was a 12 percent increase since the 2019 PIT Count.

Homeless Needs Assessment
Population In the
County
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness
on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate
the #
becoming
homeless
each year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
of days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
218 23 - - - -
Persons in
Households with
Only Children
11 0 - - - -
Persons in
Households with
Only Adults
500 2,119 - - - -
Chronically
Homeless
Individuals
129 878 - - - -
Chronically
Homeless
Families
3 1 - - - -
Veterans 50 183 - - - -
Unaccompanied
Child 63 290 - - - -
Persons with HIV 8 46 - - - -
Source: 2020 PIT County
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Riverside County 2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Counts
Year Unsheltered Sheltered Total
2016 1,351 814 2,165
2017 1,638 768 2,406
2018 1,685 631 2,316
2019 2,045 766 2,811
2020 2,155 729 2,884
Source: 2020 PIT County
Table 27 Riverside County 2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Counts

If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

A Chronically Homeless Individual is an unaccompanied homeless individual (living in an emergency shelter or in an unsheltered location) with a dis abling condition and who has been continuously homeless for a year or more or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. According to the 2020 PIT Count, the 1,007 homeless individuals in the County that were reported as chronically homeless, 129 individuals were sheltered, and 278 individuals were unsheltered.

Families with children include at least one household member age 18 or over and at least one household member under the age of 18. According to the 2020 PIT Count, there were 64 homeless families with at least one adult and one child living with families in emergency or transitional shelters.

Veterans are persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.

This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty. The 2020 PIT Count revealed 50 sheltered veterans and 183 unsheltered veterans. A decrease in the total of sheltered veterans, and an increase in unsheltered veterans since 2015.

Unaccompanied youth are individuals under the age of 18 years old, who are presumed to be emancipated if they are unsheltered without an adult. According to the HUD’s 2020 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs – Homeless Populations and Subpopulations report dated October 12, 2020 , there were 63 unaccompanied youth who were sheltered and 290 unaccompanied youth who were unsheltered, which is a dramatic increase in the unsheltered Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 83
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total, which was only 82 in 2015.

Further, the HUD’s 2020 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs – Homeless Populations and Subpopulations revealed a total of 54 homeless people with HIV/AIDS, 8 individuals who were sheltered and 46 who were unsheltered. The County’s 2020 Homeless Annual Assessment Report data was used to complete Table 29.

Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Racial Characteristics of the Homeless Population in Riverside County Race Sheltered Unsheltered (optional)
White 493 1,538
Black or African American 193 431
Asian 7 31
American Indian or Alaska
Native 12 79
Pacific Islander 1 27
Multi-racial 23 49
Don’t know/refused - -
Ethnicity Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 287 750
Not Hispanic 442 1,405
Source: 2020 PIT County
Table 28 Racial Characteristics of the Homeless Population in Riverside County

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

A total of 223 homeless veterans were identified in the HUD’s 2020 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs –Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Report. Of these 223 homeless veterans, 50 veterans were sheltered, and 183 veterans were unsheltered.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

The homeless population in Riverside County is generally comparable to national averages. The majority of homeless people nationally identified themselves as Black or White in terms of race.

Of the 2,884 homeless individuals who reported a race, 70 percent of the respondents identified themselves as White/Caucasian, 22 percent as Black/African American. Another 3 percent identified themselves as Native Americans, 1 percent as Asians, 1 percent as Pacific Islanders and 2 percent as multi -racial. In terms of ethnicity, 36 percent identified themselves as being Hispanic or Latino.

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Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

According to the HUD’s 2020 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs–Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Report, approximately 2,155 people or 75 percent of Riverside County’s homeless people were unsheltered.

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Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Riverside County Subset of Total Bed
Inventory
Family
Units
Family
Beds
Adult-
Only
Beds
Child-
Only
Beds
Total
Year-
Round
Beds
Seasonal Overflow/
Voucher
Chronic
Beds
Veteran
Beds
Youth
Beds
Emergency, Safe Haven, and Transitional
Housing 91 352 555 24 931 55 0 n/a 25 56
Emergency Shelter 80 310 505 24 839 55 0 n/a 0 29
Provider Name Facility Name
Alternative to Domestic
Violence
Residential Shelter
Program 16 60 0 0 60 0 0 n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission

MVK Renewing
Hope Emergency
Housing
24 95 25 0 120 0 0 n/a 0 0
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Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
Desert 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
Riverside 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
MainSTAY 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 n/a 0 4
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POL Year-Round
Emergency
Housing
0 0 85 0 85 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POL Family
Emergency
Shelter
1 50 0 0 50 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

CVAG W. Valley
Navigation 4 10 10 0 20 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

Valley Restart
Emergency
Shelter
10 25 10 0 35 0 0 n/a 0 0
Transitional Housing 11 42 50 0 92 n/a n/a n/a 25 27
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Provider Name Facility Name
Alternative to Domestic
Violence
Residential
Transitional
Program
10 40 0 0 40 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Help for Future
Leaders
Transitional
Housing for
Veterans
0 0 13 0 13 n/a n/a n/a 13 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
Transitional
Housing Living 0 0 12 0 12 n/a n/a n/a 12 0
Operation Safe House
OSH Harrison
House Transitional
Housing
0 0 12 0 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House
OSH Main Street
Transitional
Housing
1 2 13 0 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 15
Permanent Housing 181 652 1410 0 2062 n/a n/a 860 1016 17 Permanent Supportive Housing 112 414 1330 0 1744 n/a n/a 860 975 17 Provider Name Facility Name
City of Riverside City of Riverside
PSH for Dis 2 9 8 0 17 n/a n/a 7 0 0
City of Riverside City of Riverside
PSH Chronic 0 0 8 0 8 n/a n/a 8 0 0
County Housing
Authority
Housing Authority
PSH Cons 10 31 130 0 161 n/a n/a 74 0 0
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County Housing
Authority

HUD VASH -
Project Based 0 0 96 0 96 n/a n/a 27 96 0
County Housing
Authority

HUD VASH -
Tenant Based 41 173 706 0 879 n/a n/a 202 879 0
County Housing
Authority
Shelter Plus Care
Project Based 0 0 13 0 13 n/a n/a 6 0 13
Jewish Family
Services

JFSSD PSH
Consolidation 13 44 63 0 107 n/a n/a 107 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LightHouse
Riverside PSH 4 11 18 0 29 n/a n/a 29 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LightHouse SSC
Permanent
Housing
10 32 4 0 36 n/a n/a 2 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc. Path of Life PSH 12 45 86 0 131 n/a n/a 131 0 0
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Riverside 0 0 25 0 25 n/a n/a 25 0 2
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Coachella 0 0 25 0 25 n/a n/a 25 0 2
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- HHOPE 17 60 43 0 103 n/a n/a 103 0 0
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Men's 0 0 22 0 22 n/a n/a 22 0 0
Step Up On Second
Street, Inc.

Stepping Up In
Riverside 0 0 54 0 54 n/a n/a 54 0 0
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Step Up On Second
Street, Inc.

Stepping Up In
Riverside - Bo 3 9 29 0 38 n/a n/a 38 0 0
Rapid Re-Housing 69 238 80 0 318 n/a n/a n/a 41 0
Provider Name Facility Name
Catholic Charities CoMV ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
City of Riverside
City of Riverside
ESG Rapid Re-
Housing
1 3 14 0 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
CVRM ESG State-
funded Rapid Re-
Housing
2 7 9 0 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
CVRM ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 4 11 5 0 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
County Housing
Authority
CalWORKS
Housing Support 43 146 5 0 151 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Department of Public
Social Services
State HDAP Rapid
Rehousing 0 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
Lighthouse SSC
Rapid Rehousing 14 54 4 0 58 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LSSC Adult Re-
Entry Rapid
Rehousing
0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LSSC SSVF Rapid
Rehousing 0 0 8 0 8 n/a n/a n/a 8 0
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Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

Path of Life Rapid
Re-Housing 0 0 7 0 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POLM ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 1 2 5 0 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Riverside Community
Housing Corporation
RCHC ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 0 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
US Vets Initiative US Vets SSVF
Rapid Re-Housing 4 15 18 0 33 n/a n/a n/a 33 0
Grand Total 272 1004 1965 24 2993 55 0 860 1041 73
Source: HUD 2020 CoC Homeless Assistance Programs – Housing Inventory County (HIC) Report Table 29 Housing Inventory Count Report

Discussion:

Over the past few years, Riverside County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Riverside County are rapidly housed and that local resources are invested in programs with proven impacts on reducing homelessness. Between 2019 and 2020, a total of 108 shelter beds (Total Year-Round Beds) were added the Homeless Inventory Count (HIC).

In 2020, a total of 124 permanent supportive housing beds were added to the Homeless Inventory Count. This increase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Riverside County homeless service providers re‐tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County, homelessness can be significantly reduced and the quality of life of residents, especially those precariously housed or homeless, can be improved.

Overall, 27 permanent family units (totaling 82 beds) and 13 veteran beds were also added. However, 6 youth beds were removed from the Housing Inventory count for 2020.

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I. NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction:

The City of Menifee is proactive in the provision of services to those with special needs. The region has created the Southwest Riverside County Special Needs Resource Guide, which was created to provide a comprehensive list of agencies and nonprofit groups providing essential services for those with special needs.

Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include, but are not limited to, the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The City of Menifee will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that provide services to those with special needs populations.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Elderly and Frail Elderly
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, or home management activities.

Generally, elderly persons have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2013-2017 ACS data, there are 19,110 elderly individuals in Menifee, or 22 percent of the population.

Persons with Disabilities
HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources, often related to limited employment.

Additionally, persons with disabilities have high health care costs, are dependent on supportive services, and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their disability. Based on ACS data there are upwards of 15 percent of the population that have a disability, representing 12,528 noninstitutionalized civilians in the City.

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Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems and an inability to control the use of the substance. According to the Strategic Health Alliance Pursing Equity (SHAPE) report for 2019, it was reported that

17.1% of City adults either binge drank or used substances within the last 30 days, compared to a County average of 17.4%. With a larger than average elderly population, the City had higher averages for COPD, urinary infections, bacteria pneumonia, and heart disease. T he City also had a much higher instance of mental health issues and suicide than the County as a whole.

HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is a virus that weakens one’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of the HIV infection. According to the Epidemiology of HIV in Riverside County, 2020 report provided by the Riverside University Health System, there were 10,337 people reported living with AIDS, up from 9,911 in 2019. This amounts to a rate of 422.0 individuals per 100,000 population. The latest available statewide rate from the year 2019 shows an average rate of 344.8 per 100,000. For persons living with HIV/AIDS, access to affordable housing, supportive services and quality health care is important to maintaining their well-being.

Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2020, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a total of 949 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls, 714 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon. However, 51 calls involved a dangerous weapon and 184 involved personal weapons such as feet or hands.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers, and reviewed ACS data.

Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person’s stability and independence.

In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no -step thresholds, and installation of ramps, Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 93
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grab bars, lowered countertops and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.

For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Menifee may make it difficult for them to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various nonprofit organizations throughout Riverside County to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

According to the Epidemiology of HIV in Riverside County, 2020 report provided by the Riverside University Health System, there were 10,337 people reported living with AIDS, up from 9,911 in 2019. This amounts to a rate of 422.0 individuals per 100,000 population.

Sixty-one percent of all persons living with HIV/AIDS in the County are White. Nine percent of all persons living with HIV/AIDS in the County are African American. Eastern Riverside County had the highest incidences of AIDS and HIV of all County regions, where 1,4 59.7/100,000 population had HIV/AIDS. In comparison, the South Riverside County region had the lowest rate in the County with 124.0/100,000 with HIV/AIDS.

The greatest proportion of African American persons living with HIV/AIDS live in West Riverside County, with 51% of cases applying to the African American population in that region.

Eighty-two percent of cases in Eastern Riverside County were from the White population.

Discussion:

Menifee residents with special needs include, but are not limited, to the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol and other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The challenges these special needs populations face include low income and high housing cost. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes the basic necessities, adequate food and clothing and medical care.

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J. NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:

In addition to assessing the needs associated with housing services and facilities, the City assessed the status of non-housing community development needs such as public works, parks and recreation, public services, and public facilities. To perform this assessment, the City consulted with residents, key organizations, and service providers.

Based on consultation with City departments and community organizations, a high level of need exists within the CDBG Target Areas for activities to rehabilitate, modernize or upgrade existing public facilities such as youth centers, senior centers, and parks to maintain an equivalent or better level of quality to other newer facilities in areas of the City that were developed more recently. Additionally, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements are necessary in certain facilities as the City continues to modernize public facilities. In the allocation of resources for the improvement of public facilities, priority shall be given to activities that primarily benefit low- income people.

How were these needs determined?
The needs identified for public facilities were determined through community workshops, responses from the Community Needs Assessment Survey and consultations with organizations and City officials.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Street improvements, sidewalk improvements , increased code enforcement, street lighting improvements and pedestrian crossings located within the City continue to be needed to preserve neighborhood aesthetics, increase pedestrian and mo torist safety, promote more efficient traffic circulation, and deter crime while promoting a safe and suitable living environment. There is also a continued need for improvements to sewer/storm drainage systems and parking facilities. The above activities undertaken would be considered consistent with this Consolidated Plan.

Water and sewer service is provided by the Eastern Municipal Water District. Flood control is provided by the Riverside County Flood Control District.

How were these needs determined?
The needs identified for public infrastructure improvements in the City were determined in Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 95
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consultation with the City of Menifee Public Works Department, Finance Department, Community Development Department, Community Services Department, as well as through citizen participation meetings, responses from the CDBG Community Needs Assessment Survey.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

Pursuant to CDBG regulations, a maximum of 15 percent of the City’s CDBG allocation plus program income is permitted by HUD to be used to fund public services. There is a tremendous need for public services in Menifee.

The highest demand for CDBG funding comes from organizations competing for CDBG public service grants to provide services, including, but not limited to, those focused on the homeless, seniors, persons with disabilities, abused and neglected children and victims of domestic violence. The Community Needs Assessment Survey showed top needs for youth services, senior services, transportation services, crime awareness, and child care services.

How were these needs determined?
Over the past five years, consultation with organizations that provide a range of public services targeted to low - and moderate-income residents confirmed the continuing need for public services addressing a variety of needs—particularly but not exclusively for residents of the CDBG Target Areas—including those associated with the homeless, seniors, persons with disabiliti es and abused and neglected children living in Menifee. The need for public services is further substantiated by the results of the CDBG Community Needs Assessment Survey and community meetings. The above activities undertaken would be considered consistent with this Consolidated Plan.

4. Housing Market Analysis
A. MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

This section evaluates existing housing market conditions in Menifee in terms of housing supply, demand, condition, and cost. About 85 percent of Menifee’s housing stock consists of single - family residential dwellings, most of which have three or more bedrooms.

Much of the historical information available for cities is unavailable for Menifee since it was incorporated in 2008. The housing market in Menifee has been recovering after the Covid -19 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 96
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Pandemic. As a result, Menifee households have become increasingly cost-burdened. The 2013- 2017 CHAS data supplied by HUD shows that there was already an insufficient number of housing units affordable to people with incomes less than 50 percent of AMI and for those between 80 and 100 percent of AMI.

In light of scarce monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units and the continuing recovery of the Southern California housing market after the recent Covid-19 Pandemic, housing affordability problems will become an increasingly difficult challenge for the community during the period of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan.

B. MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
According to 2013-2017 ACS data, 85 percent of the City’s housing stock is comprised of single- family housing (one unit). Multifamily housing (two+ units) accounts for only 5 percent of total housing units in the City. Mobile homes comprise 9 percent of the housing stock in the City.

Seventy-four are owner -occupied. Nearly 73 percent of the City’s ownership housing is comprised of larger units containing three or more bedrooms. In comparison, 46 percent of the City’s rental housing is comprised of larger units. The tables below indicate the number of residential properties in the City by property type, unit size and tenure.

All residential properties by number of units
All Residential Properties by Number of Units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 25,265 83%
1-unit, attached structure 670 2%
2-4 units 385 1%
5-19 units 680 2%
20 or more units 720 2%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 2,665 9%
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All Residential Properties by Number of Units
Property Type Number %
Total 30,385 100%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS
Table 30 All Residential Properties by Number of Units

Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 90 0% 155 2%
1 bedroom 175 1% 865 12%
2 bedrooms 5,365 25% 2,910 40%
3 or more bedrooms 15,534 73% 3,389 46%
Total 21,164 99% 7,319 100%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS
Table 31 Unit Size by Tenure

Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

HUD requires that the City undertake an analysis of federal, state and locally assisted housing units that may be lost from the City’s affordable housing stock. The expiration of affordability restrictions on government-assisted rental units is the typical reason of this potential loss. Much of the housing at-risk of conversion from affordable housing to market rate housing is predominantly reserved for lower income households.

Use restrictions, as defined by state law, means any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, ordinance or contract which as a condition of receipt of any housing assistance, including a rental subsidy, mortgage subsidy, or mortgage insurance, to an assisted housing development, establishes maximum limitations on tenant income as a condition of eligibility for occupancy.

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The County of Riverside monitors one affordable rental apartment housing project in Menifee, which was constructed or rehabilitated with former County Redevelopment Agency (RDA) funds and County of Riverside Mental Health Department of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds.

Affordability covenants for these funds restrict tenants to 20 units for senior households at 60% AMI, 19 units for senior households at 50% AMI and 15 floating units for seniors with special needs (homeless). The project is also funded via tax credits as a rehabilitation project that further restricts occupancy for a total of 65 units designated for low-income, independent living seniors and 15 units for seniors with special needs.

The City did not receive an allocation from the American Dream Down Payment Initiative program and the County’s Cal HOME funds are reserved for the desert areas. The City does not have access to Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) has expired. This eliminates sources of funds available to first-time homebuyers. The City will consider exploring the option of forming a consortium with the County of Riverside or nearby cities to receive an allocation of HOME funds.

Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

The City currently has three total affordable housing developments . This includes 226 deed - restricted affordable units ranging from one - to three-bedroom units available for lower -income households and seniors.

Preservation and Replacement Options
To maintain the existing affordable housing stock, the City may either attempt to preserve the existing assisted units or facilitate the development of new units. Most units have long-term affordability covenants that preserve housing units for low - and moderate-income households for decades to come.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? According to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey Estimates, there are 28,845 occupied households in Menifee. There are 30,385 housing units available in the community. As shown in the following Housing Market Analysis section, extremely low -income and low -income households generally cannot afford to own or rent market-rate housing and require assistance to obtain decent and affordable housing. A large percentage of households are at or below the area median income and experiencing a disproportionate housing need. The City has a significant demand for affordable housing.

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As of October 1, 2016, the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside no longer maintains or manages any public housing units. The former public housing units were converted to Project Based Vouchers through HUDs Rental Assistance Demonstration Program. As a result of the conversion, the Public Housing Waiting List was closed, and five new regional waiting lists were established for the converted projects. As of February 5, 2019, there were 29,807 registrants on the Region 1 waiting list, of which 21,725 were extremely low income; 27,417 registrants on the Region 2 waiting list, of which 20,303 were extremely low income; 14,806 registrants on the Region 3 waiting list, of which 11,368 were extremely low income; 10,754 registrants on the Region 4 waiting list, of which 8,461 were extremely low income; and 8,330 registrants on the Region 5 waiting list, of which 6,536 were extremely low income. A total of 91,022 registrants were on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, of which 67,117 were extremely low- income. The Housing Authority also maintains four (4) other site -based project-based voucher waiting lists that have a total of 63 project based voucher units. There are 24,490 registrants on these four respective waiting lists, of which 18,572 were extremely low income.

At present time, the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has 91,022 registrants of which 22,133 have registered as disabled households and a portion of these registrants may require an accessible unit. The Housing Authority does not track the need for an accessible unit at initial registration as the wait time can range from months to several years and these needs may change during the waiting period.

The County has a signific ant need for affordable housing. Currently, waiting lists for publicly assisted housing and Housing Choice Vouchers have a wait period of many years. In addition to issues relating to affordability, issues relating to housing conditions are also prevalent. With more than 68 percent of the housing units older than thirty years of age, a large portion of the County's housing stock may need substantial rehabilitation and emergency repairs. The extent of housing needs in the County far exceeds the resources available to address those needs.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

According to Table 35 in Section MA -15, there are only 6,253 housing units affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. According to Table 7, there are 10,320 households in Menifee who earn less than 80 percent of AMI, resulting in an estimated need for approximately 4,067 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI.

Discussion
The number and size of housing units in the City of Menifee is sufficient for the number and type of households residing in the City according to the 2013-2017 ACS; however, housing affordability Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 100
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continues to be a challenge. During the period of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027, the City will work with affordable housing providers in constructing additional affordable rental and owner-occupied housing units and the preservation of both rental and ownership units that are currently affordable to low- and moderate-income households, especially for lower-income elderly households.

C. MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
One of the most important factors in evaluating a community’s housing market is the cost of housing and whether the housing is affordable to households who live there or would like to live there. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, a correspondingly high prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding will typically occur.

Tables 32 and 33 indicate the median home value and contract rent (not including utility or other associated costs). These values are self -reported by residents through the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

Based on the reported housing costs, Table 34 indicates the number of units that are currently affordable to households at different levels of the HUD Area Median Income (AMI). It is important to note, that just because a unit is affordable to residents at that income level, it does not necessarily mean that a household at that income level is occupying the unit.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2017 % Change
Median Home Value 293,000 278,300 (5%)
Median Contract Rent 1,061 1,240 17%
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Rent Paid
Number %
Less than $500 738 10.1%
$500-999 2,049 28.0%
$1,000-1,499 2,265 30.9%
$1,500-1,999 1,815 24.8%
$2,000 or more 445 6.1%
Total 7,312 99.9%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Table 33 Rent Paid

Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to
Households earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 210 No Data
50% HAMFI 465 655
80% HAMFI 2,279 2,644
100% HAMFI No Data 4,534
Total 2,954 7,833
Source: 2013-2017 CHAS
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Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 800 957 1,197 1,682 2,072
High HOME Rent - - - - -
Low HOME Rent - - - - -
Source: 2017 HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Table 35 Housing Affordability

Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? Housing cost burden and severe housing cost burden data indicates that there is an insufficient supply of affordable housing units in the City. It is complicated to quantify the number of additional affordable housing units needed to eliminate or significantly reduce cost burden and severe cost burden, because there is no guarantee that a household of a particular income level will actually occupy a unit that is affordable to their income level – especially if that unit is available in the open marketplace.

According to 2013-2017 ACS data in Table 7, there are 2,505 households in Menifee earning 0- 30 percent of AMI. Based on this data, there is an apparent need for 2,295 additional housing units affordable to households earning 0 -30 percent of AMI. At the 31 -50 percent of AMI level, there are 1,120 affordable units and 2,965 households in this income category – a shortfall of 1,845 units. At the 51 -80 percent of AMI level, there are 4,923 affordable units and 4,950 households in this income category – a deficit of 27 units. The data provided by HUD is insufficient to evaluate the shortfall of units at 100 percent of AMI level.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
The data presented in Tables 32-35 was sourced from 2013-2017 during a more stable period in the housing market. However, prices have increased dramatically since then, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. It remains unclear whether or not this increase will be permanent.

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The median contract rent according to 2013 -2017 ACS data in Table 33 was $1,240, which exceeded the Fair Market Rent (FMR) at $1,197, as provided by HUD for a two -bedroom unit.

According to data in Table 32, 54 percent of rental units in Menifee have two or fewer bedrooms.

According to data in Table 8, 324 renter households are overcrowded or severely overcrowded, which can be attributed to high rents as well as the lack of affordable units.

To produce or preserve affordable rental housing units that carry a minimum affordability period of 20 years, significant levels of subsidy are required.

Discussion
Between 2013 and 2017, the median home price in Menifee decreased by 5 percent from $293,000 to $278,300 according to ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Data from 2013-2017 shows that there is an insufficient number of housing units affordable to people with incomes less than 50 percent of AMI and for those between 80 and 1 00 percent of AMI. In light of scarce monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units, as well as the continuing recovery of the Southern California housing market after the recent Covid- 19 Pandemic, housing affordability is expected to remain a significant challenge in the next five years.

D. MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
Assessing housing conditions in the City provides the basis for developing strategies to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The ACS defines a “selected condition” as owner- or renter -occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities; 3) more than o ne occupant per room; and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income.

Definitions
A substandard condition is one that affects the health and safety of a resident’s habitability. As defined by California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Following is a list of substandard conditions:
• Inadequate sanitation.
• Structural hazards.
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• All substandard plumbing, wiring, and/or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in a good and safe condition.
• Faulty weather protection.
• The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code. • Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official). • Lack of, or inadequate fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and/or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and/or installation and adequately maintained.
• Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces. • Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes which were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies. • Inadequate maintenance which causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe.

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‘Standard’ housing condition in the City of Menifee is defined as being in conformance with the California State Health and Safety Codes. For the purposes of the Consolidated Plan grant programs, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation, provided that the estimated cost of rehabilitation does not exceed the estimated cost of reconstructing the unit.

Condition of Units
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 7,060 33% 3,955 54%
With two selected Conditions 155 1% 340 5%
With three selected
Conditions 8 0% 0 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 13,945 66% 3,020 41%
Total 21,168 100% 7,315 100%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS
Table 36 Conditions of Units
Year Unit Built
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 10,093 48% 2,755 38%
1980-1999 7,220 34% 2,423 33%
1950-1979 3,560 17% 2,040 28%
Before 1950 300 1% 105 1%
Total 21,173 100% 7,323 100%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS
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Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 3,860 18% 2,145 29% Housing Units build before 1980 with children
present 4,370 21% 3,290 45%
Source: 2013-2017 ACS (Total Units) 2013-2017 CHAS (Units with Children present) Table 38 Risk of Lead-Based Paint

Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units
Abandoned Vacant Units
REO Properties
Abandoned REO Properties (NEED UNIT

INFO FROM THE
CITY)

Source: 2013-2017 ACS (Total Units) 2013-2017 CHAS (Units with Children present) Table 39 Vacant Units
HUD did not provide information and local data was not readily available Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The age and condition of Menifee’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating/air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Due to high household income and high housing values in Menifee, housing tends to be better maintained than in many other communities with similar levels of older housing stock. However, despite having sizable equity in their homes, some owner-occupied households (elderly households in particular) have limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes.

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According to 2013-2017 HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, approximately 7,220 or 34 percent of the owner-occupied housing units in Menifee were built between 17 and 36 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999), with another 3,860 or 18 percent of the owner-occupied housing built 36 or more years ago (built prior to 1980). Older subdivisions in the City will demonstrate a significantly higher percentage of housing units in need of rehabilitation and a higher concentration of lower-income, senior citizens, and special needs groups.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
Any housing built before 1978 may contain lead -based paint. If ingested, lead may cause severe damage to young children including decreased growth, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, and hyperactivity. Lead attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause nerve and brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death. Fetuses may also experience significant adverse effects through prenatal exposure. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead becaus e their growing bodies absorb more lead, and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. Most children do not have any symptoms, even if a blood test shows that they have an elevated blood lead level. If a child does have symptoms, the symptoms may be mistaken for the flu or other illnesses.

Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 4,436 22% 1,671 27% Housing Units build before 1980 with children
present
4,500 22% 3,260 52%
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Discussion
-WILL COMPLETE THE DISCUSSIOM ONCE WE HAVE THE VACANT UNIT

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E. MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
As indicated in section NA -35, Menifee is within the service area of the Housing Authority of Riverside County for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing. The data and the narrative responses address the needs for the entire County, with specific references to the City of Menifee.

Total Number of Public and Assisted Housing Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant -
based

Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available 0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178 19
# of
accessible
units 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Table 41 Total Number of Public and Assisted Housing Units

Describe the supply of public housing developments:

There are no public housing developments in Menifee. All public housing is administered via housing choice and project-based vouchers. The Housing Authority monitors all units to ensure they are in standard condition.

Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:

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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Table 42 Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

There are no public housing units in Menifee. The Housing Authority uses HUD’s Housing Quality Standards for the inspection of all voucher units.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:

In the past, a majority of Housing Authority units have been concentrated in the older cities in the north and desert communities to the east. The Housing Authority has since attempted to locate its units in less concentrated areas. Additionally, the Housing Authority continues to address the affordability gap and identify ways to leverage additional programs to limit the amount of cost-burdened households.

Internally, the Housing Authority maintains a goal of retaining its high Section 8 Management Assessment Program rating in voucher management and program operations to ensure it is effectively and efficiently serving the needs of residents.

Discussion:

According to the Housing Authority, there are 80 households receiving Tenant-based Section 8 vouchers in Menifee.

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F. MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
Over the past few years, Riverside County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Riverside County are rapidly housed and that local resources are invested in programs with proven impacts on reducing homelessness.

In 2021, a total of 3,201 year-round beds were on the Homeless Inventory Count. This total is attributed to Riverside County homeless service providers re -tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County, homelessness can be significantly reduced and the quality of life of residents, especially those precariously housed or homeless, can be improved.

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Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter
Beds
Transitional
Housing
Beds
Permanent Supportive
Housing Beds
Year
Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow
Beds
Current &
New
Current
& New
Under
Development
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
1,357 40 85 1292 -
Households with
Only Adults
949 40 45 925 -
Chronically
Homeless
Households
n/a n/a n/a 692 -
Veterans 0 - 39 468 -
Unaccompanied
Youth
40 - 25 15 -
Source: Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households 2021 Housing Inventory Count for Riverside County CoC
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CVAG-CVRM
Palm Spring 1 2 48 0 50 0 0 n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
CVRM Overnight
Shelter 16 35 260 0 295 0 0 n/a 0 0
Department of Public
Social Services
State HDAP
Emergency
Temporary
Housing
1 3 27 0 30 0 0 n/a 0 0
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Martha's Village &
Kitchen Inc.

MVK Renewing
Hope Emergency
Housing
24 95 25 0 120 0 0 n/a 0 0
Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
Desert 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
Riverside 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House OSH Safe House
MainSTAY 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 n/a 0 4
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POL Year-Round
Emergency
Housing
0 0 85 0 85 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POL Family
Emergency
Shelter
1 50 0 0 50 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

CVAG W. Valley
Navigation 4 10 10 0 20 0 0 n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

POL Cold Weather
Emergency
Housing
0 0 0 0 55 55 0 n/a 0 0
Riverside University
Health System
Hotel/Motel
Voucher Program 4 12 34 0 46 0 0 n/a 0 1
Shelter from the Storm
Domestic Violence
Emergency
Shelter
3 18 2 0 20 0 0 n/a 0 0
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Valley Restart Shelter
Inc.

Valley Restart
Emergency
Shelter
10 25 10 0 35 0 0 n/a 0 0
Transitional Housing 11 42 50 0 92 n/a n/a n/a 25 27
Provider Name Facility Name
Alternative to Domestic
Violence
Residential
Transitional
Program
10 40 0 0 40 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Help for Future
Leaders
Transitional
Housing for
Veterans
0 0 13 0 13 n/a n/a n/a 13 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
Transitional
Housing Living 0 0 12 0 12 n/a n/a n/a 12 0
Operation Safe House
OSH Harrison
House Transitional
Housing
0 0 12 0 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 12
Operation Safe House
OSH Main Street
Transitional
Housing
1 2 13 0 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 15
Permanent Housing 181 652 1410 0 2062 n/a n/a 860 1016 17 Permanent Supportive Housing 112 414 1330 0 1744 n/a n/a 860 975 17 Provider Name Facility Name
City of Riverside City of Riverside
PSH for Dis 2 9 8 0 17 n/a n/a 7 0 0
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City of Riverside City of Riverside
PSH Chronic 0 0 8 0 8 n/a n/a 8 0 0
County Housing
Authority
Housing Authority
PSH Cons 10 31 130 0 161 n/a n/a 74 0 0
County Housing
Authority

HUD VASH -
Project Based 0 0 96 0 96 n/a n/a 27 96 0
County Housing
Authority

HUD VASH -
Tenant Based 41 173 706 0 879 n/a n/a 202 879 0
County Housing
Authority
Shelter Plus Care
Project Based 0 0 13 0 13 n/a n/a 6 0 13
Jewish Family
Services

JFSSD PSH
Consolidation 13 44 63 0 107 n/a n/a 107 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LightHouse
Riverside PSH 4 11 18 0 29 n/a n/a 29 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LightHouse SSC
Permanent
Housing
10 32 4 0 36 n/a n/a 2 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc. Path of Life PSH 12 45 86 0 131 n/a n/a 131 0 0
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Riverside 0 0 25 0 25 n/a n/a 25 0 2
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Coachella 0 0 25 0 25 n/a n/a 25 0 2
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Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- HHOPE 17 60 43 0 103 n/a n/a 103 0 0
Riverside University
Health System
Behavioral Health
- Men's 0 0 22 0 22 n/a n/a 22 0 0
Step Up On Second
Street, Inc.

Stepping Up In
Riverside 0 0 54 0 54 n/a n/a 54 0 0
Step Up On Second
Street, Inc.

Stepping Up In
Riverside - Bo 3 9 29 0 38 n/a n/a 38 0 0
Rapid Re-Housing 69 238 80 0 318 n/a n/a n/a 41 0
Provider Name Facility Name
Catholic Charities CoMV ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
City of Riverside
City of Riverside
ESG Rapid Re-
Housing
1 3 14 0 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
CVRM ESG State-
funded Rapid Re-
Housing
2 7 9 0 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission
CVRM ESG Rapid
Re-Housing 4 11 5 0 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
County Housing
Authority
CalWORKS
Housing Support 43 146 5 0 151 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Department of Public
Social Services
State HDAP Rapid
Rehousing 0 0 3 0 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
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LightHouse Social
Service Centers
Lighthouse SSC
Rapid Rehousing 14 54 4 0 58 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LSSC Adult Re-
Entry Rapid
Rehousing
0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
LightHouse Social
Service Centers
LSSC SSVF Rapid
Rehousing 0 0 8 0 8 n/a n/a n/a 8 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

Path of Life Rapid
Re-Housing 0 0 7 0 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 0
Path of Life Ministries
Inc.

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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons
In California, the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing and transportation. A short description of each is provided below.

CalWORKs
The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) program provides financial assistance and Welfare-to-Work services to California families with little to no cash.

Through this program, needy families may be eligible to receive immediate short- term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. Childcare is also available through this program.

CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP)
The HSP was launched in January 2015 to provide the following services to families that have been homeless in the last 24 months: utility deposits, rental subsidies, rental deposits, and credit check fees.

Welfare to Work (WTW)
This program provides intensive case management and services for its customers and their families. These services are provided when a WTW customer experiences a situation and/or crisis that destabilizes the family and the situation interferes with the customer’s participation in the WTW program. Homelessness or imminent risk of homelessness qualifies as one of the destabilizing conditions.

CalFresh Program
Formerly known as the Food Stamps program, CalFresh is a nutritional assistance program that provides Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards to people on public assistance to purchase food and other essential items.

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Medi-Cal
The Medi-Cal program provides health coverage for people with low income and limited ability to pay for health coverage, including the aged, blind, disabled, young adults and children, pregnant women, persons in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, and persons in the
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. People receiving federally funded cash assistance programs, such as CalWORKs (a State implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program), the State Supplementation Program (a State supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income program), foster care, adoption assistance, certain refugee assistance programs, or In-Home Supportive Services are also eligible.

SafeHouse Services for Youth
This program provides temporary shelter services for youth between the ages of 12-18. The program provides basic care services for youth, including board and care, and educational and counseling (e.g., individual, group, family) services.

Medical services are provided on an emergency basis.

CDBG, HOME, and ESG-Funded Activities
Congress designed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs to serve low-income people, some of which may meet the federal poverty definition, and at least 51 percent of whom are low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The City of Menifee receives an allocation of CDBG funds but does not receive HOME or ESG funds.

List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

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obtain emergency housing and supportive services directed to getting people off the streets and into a safe environment. The next component of the CoC is transitional housing, designed as short-term housing for up to two years, where persons move into a more stabilized housing arrangement than an emergency shelter. The final component of the CoC is permanent housing, both with and without supportive services. The ultimate goal of the CoC system is to move people toward housing alternatives where they are able to reside permanently in safe and sanitary housing.

Table 44 lists the different facilities and service agencies in Riverside County that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

G. MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless, but due to various reasons, are in need of services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include, but are not limited to, the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of domestic violence. The City of Menifee will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that address the needs of the above populations.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers, and reviewed ACS data. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person’s stability and independence.

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with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms.

Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.

For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Riverside County makes it very difficult to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from the various Riverside County nonprofit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option is available upon discharge from an institutional setting.

In other states such as North Carolina and Kentucky, discharge coordination and planning is a matter of state law. In California, discharge coordination and planning are largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Riverside County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness is to improve coordination among publicly and privately funded instructions of care and local services agencies in the County to decrease the number of persons being discharged in homelessness annually. The recommendation included a local interagency coordinating body to establish coordination strategies.

Persons with special needs, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, must also have access to housing in the community. Community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group setting.

Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
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to use CDBG funds to provide special needs services that may include, but not limited, to those concerned with the elderly, persons with disabilities and domestic violence.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
During the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan period, the Strategic Plan calls for the City to use CDBG funds to provide special needs services that may include, but not limited, to those concerned with the elderly, persons with disabilities and domestic violence.

H. MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, land cost and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Menifee are the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Menifee.

In the last decade, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This was the most significant public policy change impacting affordabl e housing and residential investment. While there are Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 124
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mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, these resources are finite and scarce.

The alternative financing tool to redevelopment has been tax credit projects.

According to the City’s Housing Element, it has been the City’s experience that while there have been some tax credit projects in Menifee, these projects tend to be geared toward large cities and developed suburban cities. This has often left cities such as Menifee without sufficient points to effectively compete for these limited resources.

At the state level, the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) estimates the relative share of California’s projected population growth that would occur in each county based on California Department of Finance population projections and historical growth trends. These figures are compiled by HCD in a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for each region of California.

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I. MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
The City places a high priority on non-housing community development needs including those associated with neighborhood services such as park and community center rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveway approaches. During the implementation of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to continue addressing these needs and provide a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income people.

There are a number of organizations that promote economic development in the Menifee area. The City participates with four other cities in the region in the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest California. The Corporation was founded in 1991 as a public -private partnership to promote a regional approach to economic development through job retention and development by increasing job opportunities for its residents. Its mission is to expand the competitive position of the regional businesses in a global economy.

The Menifee b3 (Building Better Businesses) provides tools, resources and services for business owners and managers. These resources include free- and low-cost support, counseling, workshops, and classes to developing and existing local businesses.

The major employment sectors in the City of Menifee were not provided by CPD Maps.

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Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 585 110 2 1 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,548 2,343 13 21 8 Construction 2,834 911 10 8 -2
Education and Health Care Services 4,759 2,801 17 25 8
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,364 381 5 3 -1
Information 550 212 2 2 0
Manufacturing 2,501 390 9 4 -5
Other Services 957 318 3 3 -1
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 2,061 376 7 3 -4 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 3,509 1,948 13 18 5
Transportation and Warehousing 1,490 348 5 3 -2
Wholesale Trade 1,428 208 5 2 -3
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Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Total 25,586 10,346 -- -- --
Source: 2013-2017 ACS (Workers), 2017 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs) Table 45 Business Activity
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 38,190
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 34,750
Unemployment Rate 8.96
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 17.47
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 5.68
Source 2013-2017 ACS
Table 46 Labor Force

Occupations by Sector
Number of People
Management, business and financial 7,129
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,630
Service 4,150
Sales and office 8,350
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 3,910
Production, transportation and material
moving 1,900
Source 2013-2017 ACS
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Travel Time
Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 13,705 43%
30-59 Minutes 9,620 30%
60 or More Minutes 8,910 28%
Total 32,235 100%
Source 2013-2017 ACS
Table 48 Travel Time

Education:

Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment
In Labor Force Not in
Labor Force
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed
Less than high school graduate 2,345 325 2,075
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 7,525 705 3,150
Some college or Associate's degree 12,060 1,063 4,480
Bachelor's degree or higher 6,640 305 1,135
Source 2013-2017 ACS
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Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24
yrs
25–34
yrs
35–44
yrs
45–65
yrs
65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 65 150 290 1,298 1,555
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,085 830 670 1,510 1,510 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 2,525 3,315 2,314 5,825 4,305
Some college, no degree 3,005 4,160 2,900 6,165 4,890
Associate's degree 480 1,190 1,345 2,035 1,075
Bachelor's degree 315 1,515 1,610 1,920 1,930
Graduate or professional degree 15 685 950 1,455 1,000
Source 2013-2017 ACS
Table 50 Educational Attainment by Age

Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 62,035
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 87,535
Some college or Associate's degree 100,970
Bachelor's degree 99,725
Graduate or professional degree 189,220
Source 2013-2017 ACS
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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Most of the City’s workers are employed outside the City limits. According to Table 45, there are 10,346 jobs and 25,586 workers. The major employment sectors in the City of Menifee included education, and health care services (2,801 jobs), arts, entertainment, and accommodations (2,343 jobs) and retail (1,948 jobs). Menifee is home to a variety of companies and industries that are mostly in the service industry.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

The business community in Menifee relies on a highly educated workforce, s tarting with the Menifee Union School District and the Perris Union High School, then continuing with over 35 colleges and universities in the region.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

The City of Menifee Economic Development Department offers access to a variety of business - related resources, including ombudsman services as well as personalized development review meetings with City building officials and fire marshals. In addition, t he Inland Empire Small Business Development Center provides technical assistance, such as start-up consultations, development of a business plan, access to capital, accounting, marketing, licenses and fees and information on legal structures to local busin esses in the Menifee. Their staff is available in Menifee twice a month by appointment.

The Riverside County Workforce Development Board provides oversight for Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act programs in the County. The local programs are run out of their office in the City of Hemet.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
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correspond to the employment opportunities in the City. Although there are a variety of job opportunities available in the City, 58 percent of the workforce commutes more than 30 minutes to work each day, according to Table 48.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations.

Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

The Mount San Jacinto College District, Menifee Valley Campus, along with extensions of Cal State University, San Marcos, and University of Redlands, contribute to economic vitality by providing training, education, and community- based programs that lead to success, employment and positive growth. The Menifee Valley complex provides easy access to a full schedule of general education classes designed to complete an AA or AS degree and prepares students for transferring to a four-year college or university. Included in their curriculum choices are certificates of achievement for a variety of career and technical programs needed in the high - demand employment sectors. These include administration of justice, hospitality and resort management, legal assisting, water technology, real estate appraisal and licensing, record management and computer applications.

The Riverside County Workforce Development Center has an office located nearby in Hemet.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
The City of Menifee does not participate in a CEDS.

If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

Not Applicable.

Discussion
Menifee is well -situated being located between San Diego and the Riverside -San Bernardino metropolitan areas. Its schools have some of the highest academic achievement rates in the county.

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J. MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") Based on a review of CPD Maps, there are no specific areas of the City where multiple housing problems are concentrated. All Census Tracts in the City experience cost burden to some extent. Evaluation of maps showing housing overcrowding and substandard housing did not reveal discernable concentrations, although housing overcrowding is more prevalent for extremely-low income households in the low- and moderate-income Census Tract Block Groups.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low - income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") There are three areas where there is a concentration of lower income persons.

The first is Sun City, which was a retirement community developed in the 1960s.

This has the lowest income of the three areas and is predominantly White. The second is Quail Valley, whi ch was built in the 1940s and 1950s and is heavily Hispanic. The third is Romoland, which dates back to the early 1900s to serve farm workers. This area is heavily Hispanic. For the rest of the City, there are no areas where there are racial or ethnic minority concentrations.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? Eighty-four percent of the housing stock is single unit detached dwellings. Two percent of the housing units are attached single dwellings. Five percent are multi- family complexes and 9 percent of the housing stock are mobile homes. Nearly 70 percent of the owner -occupied single-family units have three or more bedrooms and 52 percent of renter-occupied units range have three or more bedrooms. Thirty seven percent of the rental units have two bedrooms and 11 percent have one bedrooms. For that reason, less than one percent of the units are considered severely overcrowded with more than 1.51 occupants per room.

However, with respect to housing conditions, less than one percent of the housing units in the area would be considered substandard lacking complete plumbing and kitchen facilities since most of the housing has been constructed since 1980.

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Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are numerous community assets in the CDBG Target Areas, including:
• Sun City Library
• Rancho Ramona Park
• Sun City golf courses

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The City of Menifee is a dynamic young community, which has been growing steadily for the last two decades. Most of the City newer neighborhoods are within quality, master-planned communities following a tradition of planning which began with the Sun City retirement community at its core. Housing continues to be affordable compared to the rest of Southern California. Good transportation systems are in place linking it with the Inland Empire to the north and San Diego to the south. Several major freeway interchanges are under construction or planned that will enhance its accessibility.

K. MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low - and Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2 )
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

The City of Menifee is proposing in launching a Smart City Initiative Program to create and map out areas to lay out fiber throughout the City.

Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

The need for better connectivity and quality of internet is highly needed throughout the City.

L. MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

There are no critical natural hazards posed as risk to the City of Menifee.

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Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.

There are no known risks to the City of Menifee.

5. Strategic Plan
A. SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Menifee to establish its housing, community and economic development priorities, strategies, and goals for the investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S.

Department of Housing an d Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2027. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are based on an analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2022-2025 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 2013 - 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period. Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to low- and moderate - income people, persons with special needs and those at risk of homelessness.

In consideration of community input and available data, the six priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan.
• Prevent and eliminate homelessness
• Improve neighborhoods, public facilities, and infrastructure • Economic Development
• Broadband Needs
• Provide public services for low- and moderate-income residents • Affordable Housing Preservation

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opportunities for low - and moderate -income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG funded activities aligned with the following six measurable Strategic Plan goals:

• Homelessness prevention services
• Neighborhood infrastructure and public facility improvements • Economic Development
• Broadband/Internet
• Services for low- and moderate-income residents
• Affordable housing preservation

Due to limited federal, state, and local resources, the City will be working with the private sector to meet its affordable housing goals, which has been adequately meeting the local demands and regional housing need allocations. Therefore, the development of affordable housing will not be one of the goals of the Consolidated Plan. Instead, the Plan will focus on addressing the preservation of existing housing.

Historically, the City of Menifee has used the CDBG program to support activities that meet one of the five aforementioned goals or similar goals established in prior Consolidated Plans. Over the next five years, the City will continue to support public services through CDBG grants and other local funds that meet the goals of this Plan.

The City has established the following pr iority ranking system for housing and community development activities to be funded over the next five years:
• High Priority: Activities meeting a high priority Strategic Plan Goal are expected to be funded during the 2022-2027 period.
• Low Priority: Activities meeting a low priority Strategic Plan Goal may be considered for funding if sufficient funds are available after high priority activities are funded, up to but not exceeding the five -year goal outcome indicator set forth in this Strategic Plan.

Community Outreach Results: In looking at the survey results, organization feedback from interviews, and the community outreach workshop, the top three priority needs in the following six Priority Needs Categories have been identified as:

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Homeless Needs

1. Mental Health/Addiction Services

2. Food and Clothing

3. Emergency Shelter

Infrastructure Needs

1. Street Improvements

2. Sidewalk Improvements

3. Increase Code Enforcement
Economic Development

1. Job Creation

2. Small Business Loans

3. Employment Training
Greater Broadband Internet Equity

1. Need for Broadband
Public Programs

1. Youth Services

2. Senior Services

3. Transportation Services
Community Facilities/Services

1. Youth Centers

2. Parks & Recreational Facilities

3. Child Care Centers
General Housing Needs

1. Energy Efficient Housing

2. Affordable Rental Housing/Senior Housing/Down Payment Assistance

3. Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation

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B. SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area

1 Area Name: CDBG Target Areas
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date: N/A
% of Low/ Mod: 58%
Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

The CDBG Target Areas are shown on the map
included in section SP-10 of the Consolidated
Plan. The CDBG Target Areas are comprised of
two low- and moderate-income areas: Sun City
and Romoland.

Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

The two areas were developed as two distinct
residential communities prior to the 1960s.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target
area?
Discussions in Community Meetings and the
results of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan
Needs: The Assessment Survey supports
targeting resources in the CDBG Target Areas to
promote decent housing, a suitable living
environment and economic opportunity for
residents and businesses.

The CDBG Target Areas were part of the previous
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Identify the needs in this target area. In Sun City, housing rehabilitation is needed.

Since the area is limited to seniors, owner-
occupied housing turnover is frequent, and
housing has been inconsistently maintained. Many
of the apartment complexes are older and may
require rehabilitation.

Romoland is one of the oldest neighborhoods in
Menifee. It is comprised of many substandard
housing and mobile homes with an old community
water system, no drainage systems and an
adequate community sewer system.

What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
During the period of the 2022-2027 Consolidated
Plan, the City will continue to invest in the
preservation of existing housing in both areas and
the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and
public facilities to ensure that neighborhoods in
the CDBG Target Area are improved.

Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
The primary barrier to improvement in this target
area is lack of monetary resources to make a
significant impact on housing, infrastructure
and commercial properties in the target area.

Area Name Citywide
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General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
According to data from the 2013-2017 ACS 5-Year Estimates provided by HUD for the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City's household median income is $78,356.

Evaluation of maps generated through HUD’s mapping system reveals that each of the Census Tracts in the City of Menifee has a median househ old income of at least $32,000.

Since the City has grown from three small communities in 1980 to 89,004 in 2016 according to the State Department of Finance, most of the City’s neighborhoods do not face the infrastructure problems of older cities. There are, however, major infrastructure and public facilities needs within one of the older communities of Romoland.

The Eastern Municipal Water District provides community water and sewer service to the City residents including these communities. The Rivers ide County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides drainage improvements. Many of the water, sewer and drainage needs of these communities are too large to be addressed with CDBG funds, but the City will support efforts by the Eastern Municipal Water District and the Riverside County Flood Control District to secure grants and loans from other funding sources. The City will concentrate its limited CDBG funds to address other infrastructure and facility improvements programs and services in these areas.

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C. SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
1 Priority Need Name Prevent and eliminate homelessness Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Low
Chronic Homelessness Individuals
Families with Children Mentally Ill
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Unaccompanied Youth Emancipated Foster Youth
Geographic
Areas Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Support Efforts to combat homelessness Description Support a continuum of services in Riverside County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, and emergency shelter programs.

Basis for Relative Priority The City of Menifee considers ending and preventing homelessness a high priority and will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless. 2 Priority Need Name Improve Neighborhoods, public facilities, and infrastructure Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program
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Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas Affected CDBG Target Areas
Associated Goals Neighborhood Services
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Description Improve City of Menifee public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate- income neighborhoods and those persons presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults.

Basis for Relative Priority Based on need and available resources and results of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the improvement of neighborhoods, public facilities and infrastructure is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds. 3 Priority Need Name Economic Development
Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Economic Development
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Description Development of a Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training, start-up loans and support to income qualified clients who would like to start their own small business.

Basis for Relative Priority High
4 Priority Need Name Broadband
Priority Level High
Population Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Broadband Needs
Description The City of Menifee is proposing in launching a Smart City Initiative Program to create and map out areas to lay out fiber throughout the City.

Basis for Relative Priority Based on need and available resources and results of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the need for access of internet in the low- to moderate income population is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds. 5 Priority Need Name Provide public services for low-income residents Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program
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Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low/Low
Moderate Elderly Youth
Homeless
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Provide support for public services for low- and moderate-income residents Description Provide low- and moderate-income families and individuals with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational, and other services.

Basis for Relative
Priority
Consistent with the results of the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the provision of a wide range of public services for low- and moderate-income residents is a high priority.
6 Priority Need Name Affordable Housing Preservation Priority Level High
Population Low- and Moderate-income
Geographic Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated Goals Affordable Housing Preservation
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Description Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low- and moderate-income households through the implementation of the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program.

Basis for Relative Priority Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community.

Addressing minor deficiencies through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Menifee residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing.

This priority will be addressed through CDBG funds.

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D. SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing
Type
Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)
The City does not receive HOME funds. Any TBRA funds will be provided through the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside.

TBRA for Non-Homeless
Special Needs
The City does not receive HOME funds. Any TBRA funds will be provided through the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside.

New Unit Production The City will be working with developers who are proposing to construct new housing units.

The City has established a density bonus program as described in its 2021-2029 Housing Element .

Rehabilitation The City will be working with Habitat for Humanity in addressing housing rehabilitation needs.

Acquisition, including
preservation
The City does not have financial resources to address this need.

Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions

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E. SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The strategic plan goals included in this Consolidated Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of this Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on a number of factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the CPD grant formulas, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular CPD grant and the availability of reallocated funds. Additionally, state, local, and private resources will vary significantly depending on economic conditions.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
federal
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing Public
Improvements
Public
Services
$527,000 $0 TBD TBD $0 Based on level
funding in
subsequent
years
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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
To address housing and community development needs in Menifee, the City will leverage its CDBG entitlement grant with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. Local governments had relied on redevelopment agencies to be the primary non-federal source of leveraged funds.

With the elimination of this tool, the City’s ability to leverage federal funds has been substantially reduced. The City and its development partners will continue to seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low -Income Tax Credit program and U.S. Departme nt of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 and 811 for the Elderly Program.

State Resources

• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding

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Local Resources

• Riverside County CoC
• Housing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
• City of Menifee General Fund
• City of Menifee Capital Improvement Program

Private Resources

• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way Funding
• Private Contributions

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan On Febru ary 1, 2012, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This negatively impacted affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, the available resources for affordable housing are scarce.

Discussion
Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG program, the City expects to spend approximately $2.4 million in CDBG funds between July 2022 and June 2027. It is anticipated that approximately $500,000 will be spent on housing rehabilitation, $950,000 will be spend on public facilities and infrastructure projects and that $360,000 will be spent on public services.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Menifee Finance
Department
Government Planning Jurisdiction
City of Menifee Public
Works Department
Government

Neighborhood
Improvements Public
Works
Jurisdiction
City of Menifee
Community Services
Department
Government Parks and Community
Facilities
Jurisdiction
SW Riverside County
Homeless Coalition
Collaborative Homeless Programs Region
Riverside County
Continuum of Care
Collaborative Homeless Programs Countywide
Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County
Nonprofit
organizations
Fair Housing
Landlord/Tenant
Issues
Ownership
Public Housing
Rental
Region
Habitat for Humanity Nonprofit
organizations
Housing
Rehabilitation
Region
Assistance League of
Temecula Valley
Nonprofit
organizations
Public Services Region
Boys and Girls Club Nonprofit
organizations
Public Services Region
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Family Services
Association
Nonprofit
organizations
Non-homeless special
needs
Region
Hospice of the Valley Nonprofit
organizations
Non-homeless special
needs
Region
Menifee Valley
Community
Cupboard
Nonprofit
organizations
Homelessness Jurisdiction
Path of Life Ministries Nonprofit
organizations
Homelessness Region
Riverside County
Coalition for
Alternatives to
Domestic Violence
Nonprofit
organizations
Public Services Region
SAFE Alternatives for
Everyone
Nonprofit
organizations
Public Services Region
Valley Wide Parks
and
Recreation District
Government Public Services Region
Table 56 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The institutional delivery system in Menifee is high-functioning and collaborative— particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non -profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services

Counseling/Advocacy X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services

Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach
Services X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and
Employment Training X
Healthcare X X

HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
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Other

Table 57 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary

Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
The City of Menifee’s public service programs will focus on the provision of services to address the needs of persons at risk of homelessness through the CDBG public service grants awarded to local nonprofit service providers. Homelessness prevention and supportive services for special needs populations are high priority needs within this Strategic Plan.

Often, the primary obstacle to delivering services to homeless populations is the homeless individual’s willingness to seek assistance and housing. To address this problem through direct outreach and engagement with linkages to available resources in the City and the region.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service deliver y system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above
Menifee has a good track record of successful partnerships among public and private sector entities. The delivery system f or the HUD grant programs is no exception.

Communication and cooperation is strong between the City of Menifee Community Services Department and the Southwest Riverside County Homeless Coalition and the partner agencies and organizations that administer activities. City staff continues to work closely with the other organizations to improve regulatory compliance, monitoring, cooperation and partnerships among agencies and technical capacity of organizations involved in project delivery.

The single most significant gap in the service delivery system remains the lack of available funding to support local programs in Menifee for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness. In Menifee, this funding is limited to 15 percent of the annual allocation of CDBG funds. The City is not a direct recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, most of the HUD funding to address homelessness is available Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 158
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through the Riverside County Department of Social Services and the CoC. State funding has been drastically reduced by several years of fiscal challenges for the State of California; private sources have been reduced as foundation endowments and corporate profits have shrunk in recent years; and City funds for this purpose are limited. Finally, as the City’s HUD grants have declined over the last 12 years, it has been difficult to accommodate increasing levels of need in the community and increases in the cost of providing services to homeless and special needs populations.

Provide a sum mary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
To address the lack of resources necessary to support local programs in Menifee for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City is working with its nonprofit service providers to explore alternate funding sources and is encouraging the identification of alternate revenue streams. One source is the HUD funding through the Co ntinuum of Care. Supporting funding proposals to address the needs of the homeless and those with special needs would be consistent with this Plan.

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F. SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
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Goals
Summary
Information
Sort Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Est.

Funding
Goal
Outcome
Indicator
1 Homelessness
Prevention Services
2022 2027 Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
CDBG:
$95,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 1,400
Persons
Assisted
2 Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG Target
Areas
Neighborhood
and
Infrastructure
Improvement
CDBG:
$1,112,750
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 1,240
Persons
Assisted
3 Economic
Development
2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Micro
Enterprise
Program
Job Creation
CDBG:

TBD
TBD
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4 Broadband 2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Broadband
Needs
CDBG:

TBD
TBD
5 Services for low -
and moderate -
income residents
2022 2027 Public Services Citywide Provide public
services for
low- income
residents
CDBG:
$395,250
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:656
Persons
Assisted
5 Affordable Housing 2022 2027 Affordable Housing Citywide Preserve the supply of
affordable
housing
CDBG:
$500,000
CDBG:
$100,000
(Activity
Delivery
Costs)
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household
Housing Units

6 Fair Housing 2022 2027 Affordable Housing Citywide Ensure equal access to
housing
opportunities
CDBG:
$111,075

Other: 500
Other
Table 58 – Goals Summary

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5 Goal Name Services for low- and moderate-income residents Goal Description Provide lower-income persons with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational and other services to support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate-income families 6 Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Goal Description Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low - and moderate -income households.

Table 59 – Goals Description
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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 91.315(b)(2)
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G. SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
Not applicable. The Housing Au thority does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The Housing Authority maintains active resident councils at all public housing developments and includes resident members on its Board of Direc tors. The Housing Authority constantly seeks feedback from residents on improvements and planning documents to ensure activities are meeting the needs of residents.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable. The Housing Authority is designated as High Performing PHA.

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H. SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2021 -2029 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Menifee are housing costs and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. According to the Housing Element, some barriers associated with developing affordable housing are traffic, availability of space, cost of material, land costs, environmental red tape, and local government fees. Lack of redevelopment moneys has eliminat ed a valuable tool in creating affordable housing. Government fees are essential in providing adequate infrastructure to support new housing developments.

For low- and moderate-income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is diffi cult due to the high cost of housing in Menifee and throughout Southern California in general. Based on evaluation of 2013-2017 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high demand for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 10,490 households earning 0 -80 percent of AMI in the City, 6,860 are cost burdened households — meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 4,360 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost bu rdened households— meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 4,360 severely cost burdened households, 1,930 are renters and 2,430 are owners. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 1,530 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. The elderly households are the most cost - burdened sector of the housing market. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high demand for additional affordable housing in Menifee.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, this Strategic Plan calls for creating incentives for the private sector to construct affordable housing especially for the elderly. During the five-year planning cycle, the City plans to amend its zoning ordinance to consider such tools as density bonus and other incentives for affordable housing.

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I. SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
In January 2017, HUD recognized that Riverside County was the first large community to successfully address the needs of homeless veterans. This was achieved by inter-agency cooperation. There is still a need to address the other sectors of the homeless population.

Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addresse d nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations and faith -based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Menifee supports the efforts of the R iverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations that address homelessness. The City also participates in the Southwest Riverside County Homeless Alliance which it helped to create. The City supports local nonprofit agencies which provi de emergency rental assistance and housing counseling to low - and moderate- income residents to prevent homelessness.

The City is optimistic that this investment in outreach, assessment and connection to appropriate resources will significantly reduce the number of homeless occupying areas not meant for human habitation such as parks, alleys, canyons, commercial and industrial areas.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness in Riverside County is permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure that housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its em ergency and transitional housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Riverside County’s homeless population
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.

This Strategic Plan provides for the use of CDBG funds to support activities implemented by local nonprofit organizations that provide services to help prevent and eliminate Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 167
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homelessness, including, but not limited to, families at risk of homelessness, vic tims of domestic violence, the elderly, and special needs populations.

Help low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs An individual or family is considered to be at-risk of becoming homeless if it experiences extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and has no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, s helter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage, or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.

While the most effective and cost-efficient means to address homelessness is to prevent episodes of homelessness from occurring in the first place, Riverside County’s current CoC system is still in the process of re-tooling to align more closely with HUD’s Opening Doors or “housing first” approach to ending homelessness. Some of the approaches included in the current Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness include:
• County-wide protocols and procedures to pre vent people from being discharged from public and private institutions of care into homelessness. • Decreasing the number of people discharged into homelessness by at least 10 percent annually.
• Develop 1,500 units of permanent affordable housing for extremely low, very low, and low-income families and individuals.
• Engage full participation from all homeless prevention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent support housing, and related supportive service programs in the County of Riverside HMIS.
• Create a streamlined benefits application system featuring a single application process for multiple programs in order to expedite enrollment and access to available resources for homeless and at risk of homelessness individuals and families.
• Create a Housing Trust Fund that receives an ongoing dedicated source(s) of public funding to support 1) production and preservation of affordable housing including housing for extremely low, very low -, and low -income households; 2) homeless prevention activities; and 3) ancillary supportive services. • Encourage Riverside County and local jurisdictions to explore inclusionary housing practices that promote housing creation with incentives such as zoning bonuses, Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 168
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expedited permits, reduced fees, cash subsidies, or other enticements for developers who build affordable housing for homeless individuals and families.

J. SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The Residential Lead Base d Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.

Nearly 80 percent of the City’s housing stock was built after 1979 according to ACS data.

The remaining 3,107 housing units constructed prior to January 1, 1978, have the potential to contain lead-based paint, although most of these units are located in Sun City, which is restricted to elderly households. The best way in units to have reasonable assurance that lead-based paint hazards in units where children are present is to have the painted surfaces tested.

A typical lead-based paint testing and risk assessment report costs approximately $450.

To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Menifee takes the following actions:
• Include lead testing and abatement procedures, if necessary, in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead -based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through organizations such as the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County and the City’s residential rehabilitation activities.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Over time, the actions listed above will promote greater awareness of the hazards of lead- based paint to children and will also address unsafe housing conditions in pre-1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City of Menifee requires the dissemination of brochures provided by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants requesting housing rehabilitation assistance with housing units built prior to January 1, 1978. Such housing units to be rehabilitated are tested for lead - based paint. If lead-based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.

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K. SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty - Level Families
Similar to other communities in Riverside County and across the nation, poverty continues to be a significant challenge. According to 2013 -2017 American Commun ity Survey 5 - Year Estimates data, there are 28,665 low - and moderate -income Menifee residents earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Data further indicates that 8,108 residents are below the poverty level. In an effort to meaningfully address this challenge, each of the goals included in the 2022 -2027 Strategic Plan are aligned to support activities that promote the availability of affordable housing and provide services that directly benefit low - and moderate-income residents. In the implementation of the Pl an, the City will prioritize funding for activities that most effectively address these goals over the next five years.

This strategy will emphasize using CDBG funds to help individuals and families rise out of poverty to long-term self-sufficiency.

The implementation of CDBG activities meeting the goals established in this Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:
• Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness;
• Supporting activities that preserve neighborhoods, public facilities, and infrastructure that assure low-income households have a safe, decent and appropriate place to live.
• Promoting economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income residents who own microenterprise businesses (five or fewer employees) or who are starting a new microenterprise business.
• Support broadband needs and services for residents to have access • Supporting public services for low- and moderate-income residents including those with special needs and those at -risk of homelessness offered by nonprofit organizations receiving CDBG funds; and
• Supporting housing preservation programs that assure low-income households have a safe, decent, and appropriate place to live;
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who a re ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 170
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services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Menifee’s desirable location in southwestern Riverside County is a high -cost housing area. Although housing costs temporarily declined and became more affordable during the recent economic recession, rents in Menifee have nearly recovered to their pre - recession levels and are currently out of reach for many individuals and families. National funding limitations on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long application waiting lists for both conventional public housing and publicly assisted affordable housing limit the number of families in poverty that can benefit from these housing opportunities or programs.

The goals of this Strategic Plan are aligned to benefit low - and moderate -income residents in an effort to reduce the number of poverty -level families. For example, the goal to develop new affordable rental housing opportunities available to familie s earning less than 30, 50 and 80 percent of AMI will provide additional affordable housing options for families transitioning from activities funded under the Homelessness Prevention Services goal. The Affordable Housing Preservation goal will include act ivities targeted to families who own their residence but lack the resources to address emergency repairs or maintain the property in compliance with City codes and standards. Addressing substandard or emergency housing conditions allows low- and moderate-income families to maintain housing stability while also guaranteeing that all economic segments of the community live in decent housing. The services for low- and moderate-income residents and those with special needs will provide for activities targeted to families in poverty and other low- and moderate-income households with specific service needs. Providing this range of targeted services allows low - and moderate-income residents in Menifee with opportunities to rise from poverty and become more self-sufficient.

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L. SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements To ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City provides technical assistance to all subrecipients at the beginning of each program year and monitors subrecipients throughout the program year.

Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the City provides an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) workshop to review the Plan goals, pr ogram requirements and available resources with potential applicants. For an applicant to receive CDBG funds, it is mandatory for that agency to attend. Upon approval of the Annual Action Plan, a mandatory subrecipient workshop is held to review program regulations in detail, to provide useful forms and resources for documenting compliance and to review the City’s compliance procedures and requirements. Additionally, individualized technical assistance is provided on an as -needed basis throughout a program year.

Activity Monitoring
All activities are monitored, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective and conformance with a Plan goal. This review also examines the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of the intended beneficiaries and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, p revailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable.

Subrecipients are required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity, and any findings noted in the audit are reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications are then considered for funding. Once funded, desk monitoring includes ongoing review of required quarterly performance reports. For CDBG public service activities, an on-site monitoring is conducted once every two (2) years, or more frequently as needed to ensure compliance. These reviews include both a fiscal and programmatic review of the subrecipient’s activities. The reviews determine if the subrecipient is complying wit h the program regulations and City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 172
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program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non-compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided, as noted above as soon as compliance concerns are identified.

For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes compliance with regulatory agreement requirements.

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6. Expected Resources
A. AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction
The strategic plan goals included in this Consolidated Plan are based on resources that are reasonably anticipated to be available to the City from federal, state, local and private sources from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027. The actual resources available to support activities during the implementation of this Consolidated Plan may vary significantly due to factors outside of the City’s control. For example, HUD formula grant allocations are subject to change each year based on a number of factors such as the amount of the national appropriation, changes in ACS population data applied to the CPD grant formulas, statutory changes to the CPD grant formulas, the addition or removal of entitlements receiving a particular CPD grant and the availability of reallocated funds.

Additionally, state, local, and private resources will vary significantly depending on economic conditions.

If Congre ss does not complete the appropriations process for HUD’s FY2022 appropriation prior to the thirty-day public review process for the draft Action Plan and the final public hearing in May and City funding is either increased or decreased from what is presented in the draft Action Plan, no additional public review will be required. Instead, City staff will inquire of each agency with City Council-approved public services activities and determine if the agency will be able to implement their program with the b udget change. Once the City has determined the number of agencies willing to proceed with their program, City staff will proportionately increase or decrease all agencies’ grant awards based on the remaining amount. City staff will work with City departments having capital improvement projects to determine the impact of such budget changes and will be authorized to work with the City departments in making any necessary adjustments to a project’s scope.

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Table 60 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied To address housing and community development needs in Menifee, the City will leverage its CDBG entitlement grant with a variety of funding resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of available funds. Local governments had relied on redevelopment agencies to be the primary non-federal source of leveraged funds. With the elimination of this tool, the City’s ability to leverage federal funds has been substantially reduced. The City and its development partners will continue to seek new opportunities to leverage federal funds, such as the Low-Income Tax Credit program and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 and 811 for the Elderly Program.

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Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• HUD Veterans Affairs supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• Youthbuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
Local Resources
• Riverside County CoC
• Housing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
• City of Menifee General Fund
• City of Menifee Capital Improvement Program
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way Funding
• Private Contributions

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

On February 1, 2012, the elimination of local Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California resulted in the loss of a crucial resource for the development and preservation of affordable housing. This negatively affected affordable housing and residential investment. While there are mechanisms whereby certain affordable housing assets tied to the former Redevelopment Agencies may be utilized today, the available resources for affordable housing are scarce.

Discussion
Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG program, the City expects to spend approximately $2.4 million in CDBG funds between July 2022 and June 2027. It is anticipated that approximately $500,000 will be spent on housing rehabilitation, $950,000 will be spent on public facilities and infrastructure projects and that $360,000 will be spent on public services.

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B. AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order

Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Homelessness
Prevention
Services
2022 2027 Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
CDBG:
$19,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,400
Persons Assisted
2 Public Facilities
and
Infrastructure
Improvements
2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG
Target
Areas
Neighborhood
and
Infrastructure
Improvement
CDBG:
$175,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1,240
Persons Assisted
3 Affordable
Housing
2022 2027 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing
CDBG: $100,000
CDBG: $ 20,000
(Activity Delivery
Costs)
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household Housing
Units

4 Economic
Development
2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Micro
Enterprise
Program
Job Creation
CDBG:

TBD

5 Services for low-
and moderate -
income
residents
2022 2027 Public
Services
Citywide Provide public
services for
low- income
residents
CDBG:
$60,000
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:656 Persons
Assisted
6 Fair Housing 2022 2027 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Ensure equal
access to
housing
opportunities
CDBG:
$22,215
Other: 500 Other
Table 61 – Goals Summary

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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Homelessness Prevention Services
Goal Description Support a continuum of services in Riverside County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. 2 Goal Name Infrastructure and Public Facilities Improvements Goal Description Improve City of Menifee public facilities and infrastructure to benefit residents in low - and moderate-income target areas or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low - and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults.
3 Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Goal Description Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low - and moderate -income households.
4 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal Description Development of a Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training, start -up loans and support to income qualified clients who would like to start their own small business. 5 Goal Name Services for low- and moderate-income residents Goal Description Provide lower-income persons with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational and other services to support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate-income families 6 Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Goal Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti - discrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation services.

Table 62 Goals Description

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7. Projects
A. AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan to the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City of Menifee will invest CDBG funds in projects that preserve affordable housing, provide fair housing services, provide services to low - and moderate-income residents, provide services to residents with special needs, prevent homelessness and improve public facilities and infrastructure. Together, these projects will address the housing and community development needs of Menifee residents, particularly those residents residing in the low- and moderate- income CDBG Target Areas.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Homelessness Prevention Services
2 Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
4 Economic Development
5 Broadband Needs
6 Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
3 Affordable Housing Development
6 Fair Housing Services
7 Program Administration
Table 63 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG investments for program year 2022/2023 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate- income people. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in projects concerning Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements are limited to the CDBG Target Areas, while other projects and activities benefit low - and moderate -income limi ted clientele.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG funds through the 2022/2023 Action Plan in projects that provide grants to low- and moderate- income homeowners for home improvements, projects that provide public services to low- and moderate- income people and projects that prevent homelessness.

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B. AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Homelessness Prevention Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention Services
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Funding CDBG: $19,000
Description Support a continuum of services in Riverside County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 1,400 people will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location
Description
Citywide
Planned Activities Menifee Valley Community Cupboard: Emergency Food Distribution Program (1,400 people) CDBG:
$19,000
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Target Area CDBG Target Areas
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Neighborhood and Infrastructure Improvement Funding CDBG: $175,000
Description Improve City of Menifee public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low - and moderate -income neighborhoods and those persons presumed under HUD regulations to be low - and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 2,295 residents of the CDBG Target Areas will benefit from the 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) in Romoland.

Location
Description
CDBG Target Areas
Planned Activities City of Menifee Engineering and Public Works Department: CIP in Romoland (2,295 people), CDBG:
$175,00
3 Project Name Micro-Enterprise Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
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Funding CDBG: TBD
Description Development of a Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training, start- up loans and support to income qualified clients who would like to start their own small business.

Target Date TBD
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
TBD
Location
Description
Citywide – Available to all potential business owners
Planned Activities TBD
4 Project Name Broadband
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Broadband Needs
Needs Addressed Broadband Needs
Funding CDBG: TBD
Description The City of Menifee is proposing in launching a Smart City Initiative Program to create and map out areas to lay out fiber throughout the City.

Target Date TBD
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Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
TBD
Location
Description
Citywide
Planned Activities Create and map out areas to lay out fiber throughout the City.

5 Project Name Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Services for low- and moderate-income residents Needs Addressed Provide public services for low-income residents Funding CDBG: $60,000
Description Provide low- and moderate-income families and individuals with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational, and other services.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 656 people will benefit from the proposed activities.

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Location
Description
Citywide
Planned Activities Assistance League of Temecula Valley: Operation School Bell (80 children) CDBG: $10,000 Boys and Girls Club of Inland Valley: Before and After School Program (100 children) CDBG: $10,000 Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley: Brush with Kindness (40 seniors) CDBG: $10,000 Hospice of the Valley: Senior Assistance Program (50 seniors) CDBG: $10,000 Menifee Valley Community Cupboard: Emerge ncy Food Distribution Program (1,400 persons) CDBG:
$19,000
Michelle’s Place – Cancer Resource Center (100 persons) CDBG: $10,000 SAFE Family Justice Centers: Menifee SAFE & Healthy Families (50 people) CDBG: $10,000

Project Name Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents 6 Project Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Preservation
Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by low- and moderate-income households through the implementation of the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 10 low- and moderate-income families will benefit from the proposed activities.

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Location
Description
Citywide
Planned Activities City of Menifee Community Development: Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant (MHRG) Program (10 households) CDBG: $100,000 MHRG Program Delivery Costs $20,000 7 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $22,215
Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti- discrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation services.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 500 people will benefit from the proposed activity.

Location
Description
Citywide
Planned Activities Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Comprehensive Fair Housing Services (500 people) CDBG:
$22,215
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8 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $71,785
Description This project provides for the administration of the CDBG programs.

Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Not applicable.

Location
Description
Not applicable.

Planned Activities City of Menifee: CDBG Administration $71,785 Table 64 Project Summary Information
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C. 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 The CDBG Target Areas are comprised of two low - and moderate-income areas: Sun City and Romoland within the City of Menifee. The two areas were developed as two distinct residential communities prior to the 1960s.

In Sun City, housing rehabilitation is needed. Since the area is limited to seniors, owner- occupied housing turnover is frequent, and housing has b een inconsistently maintained.

Many of the apartment complexes are older and may require rehabilitation.

Romoland is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Menifee. It is comprised of many substandard housing and mobile homes with an old community water syst em, no drainage systems, and an adequate community sewer system.

During the period of the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan, the City will continue to invest in the preservation of existing housing in both areas and the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and public facilities to ensure that neighborhoods in the CDBG Target Area are improved.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG Target Area 0%
Citywide 100%
Table 65 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2022/2023 program year , including prior year funds from fiscal year 2021 -2022, the City will invest $749,574 of CDBG funds that will directly benefit low - and moderate- income people throughout the City. These dollars do not include administrative costs.

Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in projects and activities such as Public Facilities and Infrastructure are limited to the CDBG Target Areas while other projects and activities benefit low - and moderate -income limited clientele and are available citywide.

Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG investments for program year 2022/2023 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.

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8. Affordable Housing
A. AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
One high priority affordable h ousing need has been identified in the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan and one Strategic Plan goal established to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City.

Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing
As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low - and moderate -income homeowners, especially the elderly, who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.

The age and condition of Menifee’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air- conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.

According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:
• 4,436 or 22 percent of the 20,518 owner -occupied housing units in Menifee were built 36 or more years ago (built prior to 1980).
• 7,214 or 35 percent of the 20,518 owner-occupied housing units in Menifee were built between 17-36 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999). • 1,671 or 27 percent of the 6,300 renter -occupied housing units in Menifee were built 36 or more years ago (built prior to 1980).
• 2,328 or 35 percent of the 6,300 renter -occupied housing units in Menifee were built between 17-36 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999).

Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low - and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Menifee residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing.

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One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 10
Special-Needs 0
Total 10
Table 66 - 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 10
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 10
Table 67 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The Strategic Plan identifies a high priority need to expand the supply of affordable housing and a high priority need to preserve the supply of affordable housing. During the 2022/2023 program year, the City of Menifee will invest CDBG funds in the preservation of affordable housing units. Specifically, CDBG funds will be used to support affordable housing preservation projects including the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program.

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B. AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no public housing developments in Menifee. All public housing programs consist of housing choice and project -based vouchers administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR).

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There are no public housing developments or units planned for the City of Menifee in the next year. HACR will continue to actively support and assist Menifee residents with Housing Choice Vouchers.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HACR maintains active resident councils at all public housing developments and includes resident members on its Board of Directors. HACR constantly seeks feedback from residents on improvements and planning documents to ensure activities are meeting the needs of residents.

HACR maintains a home ownership program for current public housing tenants through its Homeownership P rogram. HACR also links its Homeownership Program with its Family Self- Sufficiency Program to help households save money for a down payment through an escrow account.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable. HACR is designated as a High Performing PHA.

Discussion
According to the Housing Authority, there are 80 individuals/families receiving Tenant - based Section 8 vouchers and 0 Project-based Section 8 vouchers in Menifee.

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C. AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City will invest CDBG funds during the 2022/2023 program year to address high priority needs identified in the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan including preventing homelessness and providing public services to special needs populations including victims of domestic violence and persons with disabilities.

Homelessness Prevention Services
According to Riverside County most recent data available from the Poin t-in-Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) held on January 29, 2020, on any given night in Riverside County, approximately 2,884 people were homeless, which is a 3% increase from 2019.

A traditional 2021 PIT Count was not conducted, an exception granted by the U .S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), because of the safety concerns for volunteers, staff, and homeless individuals amid rising COVID -19 cases as well as a low capacity of staff and volunteers due to the stay-at-home order. There was a PIT held on February 23, 2022, however, the data has not been released. Once the data has been obtained, it will be reported in the FY2023-24 Annual Action Plan.

To address incidences of homelessness in Menifee and to prevent extremely low-income Menifee families from becoming homeless, the City places a high priority on programs that work to prevent homelessness or rapidly connect homeless individuals with housing and supportive services. To address this need, the City will support a continuum of services in Riverside County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. Using CDBG funds, the City will invest in homelessness prevention services by funding a foodbank, the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard.

Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which serves Menifee created the Responsible Compassion for the Homeless Program on June 11, 2015. The program is comprised of one sergeant and two full -time Riverside County Housing Outreach Team (HOT) officers specially trained in working with homeless -related problems and knowledgeable about local and regional resources. They provide referrals to local service providers to address the homeless person’s needs.

The City of Menifee supports the efforts of the Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations that address homelessness. As described earlier, the City Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 191
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supports local nonprofit agencies who provide emergency rental assistance and housing counseling to low- and moderate-income residents to prevent homelessness.

The emphasis of the City’s CDBG program will be to prevent homelessness by funding the Menifee Valley Community Cupboard, a local foodbank.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Menifee supports the efforts of the Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations that address homelessness. As described earlier, the City supports local nonprofit agencies who provide emergency rental assistance and housing counseling to low- and moderate-income residents to prevent homelessness.

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 h omeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
During the 2022/2023 program year, the City's Problem Oriented Policing (POP) officers and the Riv erside University Health System -Behavior Health (RUHS -BH) will connect chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth with available resources through the Riverside County CoC, wh ich is comprised of a network of public, private, faith -based, for-profit, and nonprofit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The goal is to help unsheltered homeless people 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.

The nonprofit and faith -based community plays a key role in the current CoC system.

Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are a vailable to homeless families with children, and single men and women.

The nonprofit and faith-based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled and youth.

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corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The Riverside County CoC Ten -Year Plan to End Homelessness included a goal to establish County wide protocols and procedures to prevent people from being discharged from public and private institutions of care into homelessness that will help decrease the number of persons being discharged into homelessness by at least 10 percent annually.

The CoC is seeking improve coordination among publicly and privately funded institutions of care and local service agencies in the County of Riverside in order to decrease the number of persons being discharged into homelessness annually.

Discussion
With limited CDBG resources available, the City is investing CDBG public service funds through the CDBG public service grants. Additionally, the City is investing general funds through the Police Department budget to provide for one sergeant and two full-time POP Program officers that will connect unsheltered homeless individuals and families with emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing opportunities, as well as other services to address special need s such as drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health services. The City will continue to participate in the Southwest Riverside County Homeless Alliance team meetings, where homeless providers will collaborate in addressing the homeless needs.

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D. AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property tax es, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2021 -2029 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Me nifee are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.

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 ord inances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment In the development of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing deve lopment such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Constraints included development costs, access to financing, and fees and assessments. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion.

Discussion:

Since the redevelopment tool no longer exists, resources are scarce. The City will continue to provide incentives to attract private a nd other available public resources to facilitate affordable housing development. The City will rely on and support projects that utilize multi-family revenue bonds as with the Encanto Apartments, low-income tax credits as with the Vineyard Apartments and Section 515 as with the Haller Hillside project to meet these needs. This strategy will increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.

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E. AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

In the implementation of the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG resources to address obstacles in meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG funds through the 2022/2023 Action Plan in projects that provide grants to low- and moderate- income homeowners for home improvements, projects that provide public services to low- and moderate-income seniors, veterans, and people and those with special needs, and projects that prevent homelessness. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non -administrative CDBG investments for program year 2022/2023 to projects and activit ies that benefit low - and moderate-income people.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the implementation of the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG funds to preserve and maintain affordable housing through the C ity’s Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program, which will provide minor rehabilitation for approximately ten owner-occupied single- family or manufactured housing units.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Ha zard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. Because nearly all of the City’s housing stock was built after 1978, it is rare for the City to encounter lead-based paint hazards as p art of its housing rehabilitation program. Should a hazard exist, the City will require lead- based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978, and safe work practices or abatement into the scope o f work as required to reduce lead - based paint hazards in accordance Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 195
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with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG meeting the goals established in the 2022 -2027 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:

• Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low - and moderate-income households;
• Supporting activities that preserve the supply of decent housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households;
• Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness;
• Supporting housing preservation programs that assure low -income hou seholds have a safe, decent and appropriate place to live;
• Supporting public services for low - and moderate -income residents including seniors, veterans, and those with special needs and those at-risk of homelessness offered by nonprofit organizations receiving CDBG public services grants; and

In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The institutional delivery system in Menifee is high functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable nonprofit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City support and enhance this existing institutional structure.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 196
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agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate- income residents in Menifee—particularly in the CDBG Target Areas.

Discussion:

In the implementation of the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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9. Program Specific Requirements
A. AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction:

As a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement grantee, the City of Menifee prepares the Consolidated Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), office of Community Planning and Development (CPD), whose goal is to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low - and moderate -income persons. This planning document and application for funding is an analysis of projected housing and community development needs in the City of Menifee, a plan for addressing these needs, and a guide for evaluating accomplishments in the five fiscal years from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.

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

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Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.

Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one (1), two (2) or three (3) 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%

0 Discussion:

In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2022/2023 Annual Action Plan, the City of Menifee will follow all HUD regulations and overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program.

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10. Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources

1 Data Source Name
Riverside County 2020 Homeless Count Report – 2021 Count was not done. 2022 Data Not Available at this time

List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

The County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services Homeless Programs Unit

Provide a brief summary of the data set.

There are 2,884 adults and children who are homeless during a point-in-time in the County of Riverside according to the Riverside County 2020 Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey. This represents a 3% increase when compared to the number of homeless persons who were counted in 2019. Of the 2,884 persons, 2,155 were unsheltered and 729 were sheltered.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To meet HUD requirements.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population? For the entire county with city data included.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
The homeless count was conducted on the streets during the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on February 23, 2022. The count was also conducted on the same day in shelters and transitional housing programs throughout the county.

Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.

Data collection was obtained using HUD-required methods for the conduct of a PIT Count.

Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.

Per HUD’s instructions, a person was considered homeless, and thus counted, only when he/she fell within the HUD -based definition by residing in places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings; in an emergency shelter; and In transitional housing for homeless persons. 2 Data Source Name
2020 CoC Homeless Point-in-Time Count and Survey
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Provide a brief summary of the data set.

Provides the inventory of emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing beds.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To meet HUD requirements.

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How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population? Prepared in accordance with HUD requirements.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
January 2020
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete.

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City Council

City Manager

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Have you or someone you know experienced discrimination in housing? Know your rights.

If you feel you have experienced discrimination in housing, please contact:

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.
3933 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 682‐6581
www.fairhousing.net

Riverside Legal Aid
4129 Main Street, Suite 101
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 682‐7968
www.riversidelegalaid.org

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Los Angeles Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office
611 W. Sixth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017 800‐347‐3739
www.hud.gov/california

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 10 A. Introduction and Background ......................................................................................... 10 Fair Housing Laws ............................................................................................................ 11 Defining Fair Housing and Impediments ........................................................................... 13 B. Methodology and Citizen Participation ........................................................................... 14 Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 14 Citizen Participation .......................................................................................................... 14 C. Status of Prior Impediments and Recommendations ..................................................... 16 2017-2021 Impediment 1: Disabled Access ...................................................................... 16 2017-2021 Impediment 2: Landlord-Tenant Conflicts ....................................................... 17 2017-2021 Impediment 3: Access to Fair Housing/ Land Use and Zoning Laws .............. 17 2017-2021 Impediment 4: Homeownership Opportunities ................................................ 18 2017-2021 Impediment 5: Public Services ........................................................................ 19 CARES Act CDBG-CV Funding Summary ........................................................................ 20 D. Current Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Priority Goals ................................... 22

2. Community Characteristics ............................................................................................... 23 A. Historical Profile ............................................................................................................. 23 B. Demographic Profile ...................................................................................................... 25 Population Trends ............................................................................................................. 25 Age and Sex Characteristics ............................................................................................. 27 Race and Ethnicity ............................................................................................................ 28 Household Profile .............................................................................................................. 36 C. Income Profile ................................................................................................................ 37 Employment Profile ........................................................................................................... 41 Commuter Patterns ........................................................................................................... 43 D. Housing Profile .............................................................................................................. 44 Available Housing Units .................................................................................................... 44 Housing Characteristics .................................................................................................... 45 Housing Conditions ........................................................................................................... 46 HUD‐Defined Housing Problems....................................................................................... 47 Cost Burden ...................................................................................................................... 50 Overcrowding .................................................................................................................... 51 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 205
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For‐Sale and Rental Housing Prices ................................................................................. 53 Disproportionately Greater Need....................................................................................... 53 Affordable Housing............................................................................................................ 57 Special Housing Needs Profile .......................................................................................... 60 Homeless Persons ............................................................................................................ 62

3. Analysis of Private Sector Impediments ............................................................................ 67 A. Fair Housing Act ............................................................................................................ 67 B. Home Buying Process ................................................................................................... 69 Advertising ........................................................................................................................ 69 Lending ............................................................................................................................. 70 Real Estate Agents ........................................................................................................... 70 Appraisals ......................................................................................................................... 71 Sellers ............................................................................................................................... 71 Insurance .......................................................................................................................... 71 Mortgage Interest Rates & Fees ....................................................................................... 72 C. Home Loan Activity and Lending Outcomes .................................................................. 72 Conventional Loans Versus Government-Backed Loans .................................................. 75 D. Lending Outcomes by Loan Type, Income, Race, or Ethnicity ...................................... 77 Lending Outcomes by Census Tract Characteristics ........................................................ 80 Lender Performance and CRA Requirements ................................................................... 81 Predatory Lending ............................................................................................................. 84 Agency Coordination ......................................................................................................... 85 E. Rental Housing .............................................................................................................. 87 The Rental Process ........................................................................................................... 87 Advertising ........................................................................................................................ 87 Viewing the Unit ................................................................................................................ 88 Qualifying for the Lease .................................................................................................... 88 The Lease ......................................................................................................................... 88 Agency Coordination ......................................................................................................... 88

4. Analysis of Public Policy Impediments .............................................................................. 90 F. Land Use Policy ............................................................................................................. 90 General Plan ..................................................................................................................... 90 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 206
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G. Zoning Ordinance .......................................................................................................... 93 Housing Element ............................................................................................................... 93 Housing Opportunities ....................................................................................................... 94 Single Family ..................................................................................................................... 96 Multi‐Family ....................................................................................................................... 97 Manufactured Housing ...................................................................................................... 97 Mobile Home Parks ........................................................................................................... 98 Accessory Dwelling Units .................................................................................................. 99 Residential Care Facilities ............................................................................................... 101 Farmworker Housing ....................................................................................................... 103 Emergency Shelters/Transitional Housing ...................................................................... 103 H. Development Policy ..................................................................................................... 104 Parking Standards .......................................................................................................... 106 Local Government Fees .................................................................................................. 107 Building Codes ................................................................................................................ 109 Reasonable Accommodation .......................................................................................... 110 Permit Processing ........................................................................................................... 111 Assessment .................................................................................................................... 112 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Tenant Selection Procedures ....................................... 112 Residential Anti‐Displacement Policy .............................................................................. 112 I. Housing—Employment—Transportation Linkage ........................................................ 112 Housing Programs .......................................................................................................... 113 Public Services and Facilities .......................................................................................... 140 Employment in Menifee ................................................................................................... 143 Housing—Employment—Transportation Linkage ........................................................... 143

5. Analysis of Current Fair Housing Activity ........................................................................ 147 J. Fair Housing Education ................................................................................................ 148 K. Fair Housing Enforcement ........................................................................................... 148 Discrimination Complaint Intake and Investigation .......................................................... 148 National Fair Housing Enforcement ................................................................................ 152 State of California Fair Housing Enforcement ................................................................. 155 L. Fair Housing Legal Status ............................................................................................ 156 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 207
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M. Hate Crimes.............................................................................................................. 157

6. 2022-2027 Fair Housing Plan .......................................................................................... 158

7. Appendix A: Online Survey and Community Outreach Results ....................................... 160 A. Community Outreach Survey ....................................................................................... 160 B. Community Outreach Meeting Responses .................................................................. 196

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List of Tables
Table 1 2017-2021 Impediment 1: Disabled Access ............................................................... 17 Table 2 2017-2021 Impediment 3: Access to Fair Housing/ Land Use and Zoning Laws ........ 18 Table 3 2017-2021 Impediment 4: Homeownership Opportunities .......................................... 18 Table 4 2017-2021 Impediment 5: Public Services ................................................................. 20 Table 5 CDBG-CV Activity Summaries .................................................................................... 21 Table 6 Population Growth Trends .......................................................................................... 25 Table 7 Income Totals ............................................................................................................. 26 Table 8 Age and Gender Trends ............................................................................................. 27 Table 9 Race and Ethnicity Population .................................................................................... 28 Table 10 Household Characteristics ........................................................................................ 37 Table 11 Household Income Level .......................................................................................... 37 Table 12 Household Income Characteristics ........................................................................... 38 Table 13 Major Employers ....................................................................................................... 41 Table 14 Workforce by Industry ............................................................................................... 42 Table 15 Commuter Patterns ................................................................................................... 43 Table 16 Housing Growth Forecast, 2016-2045 ...................................................................... 44 Table 17 Housing Supply......................................................................................................... 45 Table 18 Age of Housing Stock ............................................................................................... 46 Table 19 Housing Problems: Households Earning Less Than 100% of AMI ........................... 48 Table 20 Housing Problems: Households with One or More Severe Housing Problems ......... 49 Table 21 Cost Burden: Households Paying More than 30% of Income for Housing ................ 50 Table 22 Severe Cost Burden: Households Paying More than 50% of Income for Housing ... 51 Table 23 Overcrowding Problems: More than One Person Per Room .................................... 52 Table 24 Median Sales Prices - October 2021 ........................................................................ 53 Table 25 DY 2019 FMRs by Unit Bedroom .............................................................................. 53 Table 26 Housing Problems 0-30% of Area Median Income ................................................... 54 Table 27 Housing Problems 30-50% of Area Median Income ................................................. 55 Table 28 Housing Problems 50-80% of Area Median Income ................................................. 55 Table 29 Housing Problems 50-100% of Area Median Income ............................................... 56 Table 30 Summary of RHNA Status and Sites Inventory......................................................... 59 Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 209
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Table 31 Special Needs Groups in Menifee ............................................................................ 60 Table 32 Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ....................................... 66 Table 33 Home Loan Applications in Riverside-San Bernardino - Ontario MSA ...................... 77 Table 34 Home Loan Approval Rates by Applicant Characteristics ......................................... 80 Table 35 Tract Characteristics ................................................................................................. 81 Table 36 Loan Application Outcome ........................................................................................ 82 Table 37 CRA Review Results for Top Lending Institutions .................................................... 82 Table 38 Community Reinvestment Act................................................................................... 83 Table 39 Land Use Designations in Menifee ........................................................................... 91 Table 40 Various Housing Types Permitted in Menifee ........................................................... 96 Table 41 Residential Zones Development Standards ............................................................ 105 Table 42 Discretionary Fees .................................................................................................. 107 Table 43 Planning and Processing Fees ............................................................................... 108 Table 44 Housing Programs Included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element ........................... 139 Table 45 Public Services and Facilities ................................................................................. 141 Table 46 Major Employers ..................................................................................................... 143 Table 47 RTA Bus Lines in Menifee ...................................................................................... 144 Table 48 Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints by Basis................................................... 149 Table 49 Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints: Types of Contact and Disposition ........... 150 Table 50 Landlord/Tenant Complaints by Basis .................................................................... 151 Table 51 Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints: Types of Contact and Disposition ........... 152 Table 52 HUD and FHAP Discrimination Complaints, FY 2020 ............................................. 153 Table 53 Issues in HUD and FHAP Complaints, 2020 .......................................................... 155 Table 54 Employment Complaints Filed by Basis .................................................................. 156 Table 55 Housing Complaints Filed by Bases ....................................................................... 156 Table 56 Hate Crimes Incidents Reported to FBI .................................................................. 157 Table 57 2022-2027 Fair Housing Plan Goals and Recommended Actions .......................... 159

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Table of Maps
Map 1 City of Menifee within Local Region .............................................................................. 24 Map 2 White Alone (Not Hispanic) ........................................................................................... 29 Map 3 Black or African American ............................................................................................ 30 Map 4 American Indian/ Alaska Native .................................................................................... 31 Map 5 Asian ............................................................................................................................. 32 Map 6 Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander.................................................................................. 33 Map 7 Two or More Races ...................................................................................................... 34 Map 8 Persons of Hispanic Origin ........................................................................................... 35 Map 9 Median Household Income ........................................................................................... 39 Map 10 CDBG Low- and Moderate-Income Areas .................................................................. 40 Map 11 Citywide Land Use ...................................................................................................... 92 Map 12 Licensed Residential Care Facilities ......................................................................... 102 Map 13 Public Facilities ......................................................................................................... 142 Map 14 Potential Transit Services ......................................................................................... 146

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1. Executive Summary
A. Introduction and Background
This Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) has been prepared to accompany the City of Menifee 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) statute. As a recipient of CDBG funds, Menifee is required to update the AI every five years and to report the findings and progress in the Consolidated and Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to HUD following each program year. This chapter provides background on “fair housing,” methodology, citizen participation, and a summary of the findings and recommendations identified within the report.

Fair housing is a condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing market have like ranges of choice available to them regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor. The AI is an a ssessment of how laws, governmental policies, real estate practices, and local conditions may affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing. The analysis of their impact on housing choice can highlight areas where corrective actions might broaden the housing options of persons protected by fair housing laws.

The analysis includes examining impediments and barriers to fair housing choice 1:
• An impediment to fair housing choice is any action, omission, or decision that is intended to or has the effect of restricting a person’s choice of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Such a limitation to fair housing choice constitutes housing discrimination.
• This AI defines barriers to housing choice as factors, such as income level and housing supply that limit a person’s choice of housing.

This AI adheres to the recommended scope of analysis and format in the Fair Housing Planning Guide developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1996). Equal access to housing (housing choice) is vital to meeting essential needs and pursuing personal, educational, employment, or other goals. Pursuant to CDBG regulations [24 CFR Subtitle A §91.225(a)(1)] and HOME regulations [24 CFR Subtitle A §92.104], to receive funds, a jurisdiction must certify that it “actively furthers fair housing choice” through the following:
• Completion of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI); • Actions to eliminate identified impediments; and,
• Maintenance of fair housing records.

1 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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The City of Menifee is committed to addressing fair housing issues in the City and ensuring equal access to housing for all residents.

The AI contains six chapters:

I. Executive Summary. This chapter provides background on “fair housing,” methodology, citizen participation, and a summary of the findings and recommendations identified within the report.

II. Community Characteristics. This chapter provides a brief history of the City, a demographic profile, income profile, employment profile, housing profile, special needs housing profile and key maps to provide the baseline information necessary to form a complete understanding of the City. This chapter provides a broad overview and understanding of the com munity so that housing needs are clearly defined. Community profile information analyzed in this chapter includes data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 20 15‐2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5‐Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period.

III. Analysis of Private Sector Impediments. This chapter provides an overview of the private owner ‐occupied housing market and the renter ‐occupied housing market. It examines the private‐sector impediments to fair housing.

IV. Analysis of Public Policy Impediments. This chapter identifies and analyzes a range of public activities that may impede fair housing choice, including governmental land use, development regulations, and community development activities. Potential impediments to fair housing choice are discussed.

V. Analysis of Current Fair Housing Activity. This chapter includes the current fair housing education, enforcement, and legal status of any pending cases currently underway in the City.

VI. Conclusions and Recommendations. This chapter provides a summary of major issues and recommendations to further fair housing. This chapter outlines the City’s Fair Housing Plan for 2022 ‐2027 including specific actions to be taken to address identified impediments within specific timeframes.

Fair Housing Laws
In an effort to end housing segregation, in 1968 the United States Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, making housing discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, or ethnicity illegal. In 1988, Congress passed the Fair Housing Amendments Act2, making housing discrimination against families with children and people with disabilities unlawful. The Fair

2 U.S. Code §§ 3601 et. seq.

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Housing Act also sets accessibility standards for new multi‐family units and requires “reasonable accommodations” for people with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act is also known as “affirmatively further fair housing” or “AFFH”. The obligation to affirmatively further fair housing requires recipients of HUD funds to take meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics, which are:
• Race
• Color
• National origin
• Religion
• Sex (including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual harassment) • Familial status
• Disability3
In addition to prohibiting discrimination based on federal laws, the State of California has enacted a number of statutes that mirror and, in certain cases, extend federal fair housing protections.

The Unruh Civil Rights Act of 19594 and subsequent court decisions require equal access to the accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services of all business establishments regardless of protected status. The courts have interpreted this Act to prohibit any arbitrary discrimination based in any class distinction, regardless of whether or not that basis is enumerated in the Act.

The Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1963
5 is the primary state law, which prohibits
discrimination in the sale, rental, lease negotiation, or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, and ancestry. The California Fair Housing Act of 1992 brought state laws into conformity wi th the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1988 and added protections for people with a "mental and physical disability" and "familial status.” The Act also requires that housing providers allow disabled persons to modify their premises to meet their needs.

The Ralph Civil Rights Act of 1976 provides that all persons have the right to be free from any violence, or intimidation by threat of violence, committed against their persons or property because of their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, politi cal affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, or position in a labor dispute. The Act prohibits violence or threat of the same in rental housing situations. The Banes Civil Rights Act also forbids interference by

3 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing 4 California Civil Code, §§ 51 and 52
5 California Government Code §§ 12900‐12906
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force or threat with an individual's constitutional or statutory rights in places of worship, housing, and private property.

The Federal protected classes include:
• Disability
• Family status
• National origin
• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex
The additional State of California protected classes include:
• Marital status
• Medical condition
• Ancestry
• Source of income
• Age
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity
• Gender expression
• Genetic information
• Arbitrary discrimination
This report considers impediments to fair housing choice experienced by both federal and State of California protected classes.

Defining Fair Housing and Impediments
In light of fair housing legislation passed at the federal and state levels as well as consultation with HUD and professionals providing fair housing services, the fol lowing definition of fair housing is used for this report:

Fair housing is a condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing market having a like range of housing choice available to them regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor.

Within the legal framework of federal and state laws and based on the guidance provided by the HUD Fair Housing Planning Guide, impediments to fair housing choice can be defined as:

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Any actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor which restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choices; or
Any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor.

B. Methodology and Citizen Participation
The scope of this AI adheres to the recommended content and format included in Volumes 1 and 2 of the “Fair Housing Planning Guide” published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.

Methodology
HUD requires jurisdictions that receive federal funding for community development activities to assess the status of fair housing in their community. As a recipient of CDBG funds, Menifee is required to update the AI every five years and to report the findings and progress in the Consolidated and Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to HUD following each program year. The last AI for the City of Menifee was adopted May 3, 2017 for the 2017-2021 grants planning period. In that report, there were five (5) impediments identified with sixteen (16) planned actions to be taken by the City to address them.

The purpose of this report is to review the City’s progress toward addressing the five previously identified impediments and to reassess fair housing choice in Menifee after five years has passed. This AI provides an overview of the laws, regulations, conditions, or other possible obstacles that may affect access to housing and other services in Menifee. The scope, analysis, and format used in this AI r eport adheres to recommendations of the Fair Housing Planning Guide published by HUD.

Citizen Participation
Public and private agencies directly or indirectly involved with fair housing issues as well as interested residents were invited to attend and participate in the Community Meetings.

Advertisements for these meetings appeared in the local newspaper, social media, Menifee
Matters, a quarterly magazine that goes out to all residents in Menifee, and the City's front web page, plus email blast that went out to over 3745+ organizations. Additional marketing was through the City’s electronic newsletter and by di rect solicitation of community groups and stakeholder organizations. The purpose of the community meetings was to provide a Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 216
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background on the scope of the study and solicit input on the most pressing issues affecting housing opportunities in Menifee. The C ity also created an online survey in both English and Spanish that received 538 responses from September 2021 to November 2021. The purpose of this survey wa s to gather information on what citizens in the City of Menifee perceive are the most pressing needs of their community. To encourage broad and meaningful community participation, an online community outreach survey was designed with questions to elicit feedback about needs for housing, community facility needs, special needs services, homeless, economic development, and other supportive community programs. The survey also sought to gain input on the community’s experience with housing discrimination, awareness of tenant housing rights, home lending, housing affordability, and information related to home maintenance and condition.

Additionally, the City reached out to over 40 organizations within the City of Menifee and surrounding jurisdictions for 1:1 interview regarding fair housing, expanding economic opportunities, and infrastructure needs.

The organizations interviewed are:
• Housing providers
• Health services
• Social services
• Organizations representing protected classes
• Fair housing
• Broadband internet providers
• Emergency management organizations
Following the citizen participation process, a draft copy of the AI was made available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days at City Hall and on the City website at www.cityofmenifee.us/421/CDBG‐Program.(TBD)
Legal notices in the newspaper (The Press-Enterprise and La Prenza) and online media outlets, such as the City’s website and social media, were used to publicize the surveys. Efforts to reach populations underrepresented in the planning process included discussions regarding the survey with various housing, social service, faith based, and other organizations that provide services to the disabled, special needs, low income, and homeless population community. Many of the organizations that assisted in the effort to distribute the survey s posted them on their websites and sent notification to their partners and clientele. Results of the online survey is available in Appendix A of this document.

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Reaching Underrepresented Populations
The City of Menifee provided meaningful access to Limit ed English Proficient (LEP) persons during meetings and outreach activities. Aside from English, Spanish is a predominant language spoken in Menifee. Public notice of all public meetings, hearings, and the survey were translated into English and Spanish. Fliers publicizing the surveys. The City of Menifee ensured effective communication with individuals with disabilities during such events, such as through the use of auxiliary aids and services.

C. Status of Prior Impediments and Recommendations
HUD requires the City to analyze impediments to fair housing choice that were identified in prior AIs to determine if those impediments have been resolved or if they should remain as part of the AI. The 2017 AI identified five (5) impediments and sixteen (16) specific actions to address the five impediments. The follow ing section provides updates to the current 2017- 2021 AI impediments and recommendations and their progress in the City of Menifee.

The five (5) impediments identified in the 2017-2021 AI were:

1. Disabled Access

2. Landlord Tenant Conflicts

3. Access to Fair Housing/ Land Use and Zoning Laws

4. Homeownership Opportunities

5. Public Services
• Senior Services
• Youth Activities
2017-2021 Impediment 1: Disabled Access
The 2017 AI and the 2012 AI each found that the highest number of calls to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) each fiscal year continues to be concerning discrimination against persons with disabilities. During the 2013‐2014, 2014‐2015 and 2015‐2016 fiscal years, discrimination cases based on mental or physical disability accounted for 71 percent o f all complaints.

This generally indicates both a shortage of accessible residential units and a lack of understanding of the issue of reasonable accommodation in the rental housing market. This impediment is particularly salient given Menifee’s large senior and frail elderly populations, which are both expected to continue increasing during the FY 2022‐2027 planning period.

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Recommendation Outcome 2020-2021 CAPER
Fair Housing Services Fair Housing Services by contract with Fair Housing Council of Riverside County. Nine hundred eight (908)
persons received fair housing services during the
2020/2021 program year. (Funded: $22,215 Expended:
$20,476.40)
Owner Housing Objectives During 2020/2021, a total of five (5) Low-and Moderate- Income households of senior (62+) and/or permanently
disabled owner-occupants residing within the City of
Menifee received direct assistance through the Minor
Home Rehabilitation Grant Program. Assistance was
provided for repairs such as water heater replacements, re-roofs, and ADA accessibility improvements. By means
of the Minor Home Rehabilitation Grant Program, the
City is able to further the objectives of preserving
affordable housing stock in good condition and providing Low-and Moderate-Income seniors and/or permanently
disabled persons with a decent, suitable, and more
accessible living environment. (Funded: $120,000
Expended: $77,444 prior & current year funds)
Table 1 2017-2021 Impediment 1: Disabled Access
2017-2021 Impediment 2: Landlord-Tenant Conflicts
In 2017, the City’s AI indicated that there were 785 calls to FHCRC in the five years preceding the 2017 AI that were classified as landlord‐ tenant conflicts, with the highest number of calls regarding repairs and evictions. That trend continued for the 2013‐2014, 2014‐2015, and 2015‐ 2016 period studied. In fact, the number of Landlord‐ Tenant calls per year increased from 157 per year to 212 per year.
2017-2021 Impediment 3: Access to Fair Housing/ Land Use and Zoning Laws Access to Fair Housing / Land Use and Zoning Laws the City formally adopted its first General Plan on December 18, 2013. Then, The Housing Element (2013 ‐ 2021) was adopted on February 5, 2014 and was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development on March 5, 2014. The City’s 6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element was adopted on December 15, 2021and as of February, 2022 is pending final review and certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development6.

For the 2017 -2021 AI, the Zoning Code had defined a family as an individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage, or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, who are not related by blood or marriage, living together as a single housekeeping unit

6 City of Menifee website: https://www.cityofmenifee.us/658/2021‐2029‐Housing‐Element‐Update Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 219
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in a dwelling. This definition conflicts with recent court decisions on who can occupy a unit and must be revised.

The Planning and Zoning Code did not define a Household or if it includes the number of unrelated persons living together, and there is no Zoning Code definition for household, as it relates to family. Pursuant to state law, the City of Menifee updated the definition of “Family,” “Single-Housekeeping Unit” and “Dwelling, Single Unit” to ensure compliance with all federal and state fair housing laws. The recently adopted 2022 Housing Element provides a program action for the City to update the definition of family – Program Action 36.

Recommendation Outcome
Public Facilities/Infrastructure Since Phase I of the Adams St project in Romoland was successful in program year 2018/19, the City of Menifee decided to proceed with Phase II in program year
2019/20 & 2020/21. Existing streets were resurfaced, and CDBG funds were specifically used for purposes of
adding ADA ramps and related improvements along the
adjoining sidewalks, thereby improving accessibility to the income eligible neighborhood. (Funded: $490,923
Expended: $411,793 prior & current year funds)
Table 2 2017-2021 Impediment 3: Access to Fair Housing/ Land Use and Zoning Laws 2017-2021 Impediment 4: Homeownership Opportunities
To ensure access to homeownership and fair mortgage lending for all residents including members of protected classes, encourage activities that support and encourage homeownership in Menifee.

Recommendation Outcome 2020-2021 CAPER
Homeownership Opportunities Due to COVID-19 restraints, the City was able to conduct one workshop on June 15, 2019 to encourage all
residents and interested persons to explore and become
familiarized with the home purchasing process.

Attendance at the workshop was a total of eighteen (18).

The comprehensive workshop provided participants with
an eight (8) hour comprehensive review of the home
purchasing process. Various presenters, including Fair
Housing Council of Riverside

County, local lenders, insurance providers, etc. provided attendees with information and resources for navigating through the home purchasing process.

Table 3 2017-2021 Impediment 4: Homeownership Opportunities Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 220
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2017-2021 Impediment 5: Public Services
To ensure access to homeownership and fair mortgage lending for all residents by encouraging activities that provide public, youth, senior, and other services in Menifee.

Recommendation Outcome 2020-2021 CAPER
Public Services Funding of public services for the 2020/2021 program year were reflective of the highest priority needs based on the Community Needs Assessment completed in 2017.

As a City with a large senior and young family population, senior and youth services were identified as the highest priority. The various programs/activities included in the 2020/2021 program are reflective of this and include:
• Youth Services Boys and Girls Club of Menifee Valley: Before and After School Programs (Scholarships), which provided
scholarships for low-and moderate-income youth residing within the City of Menifee to participate in the various Before and After School recreation programs offered by
the local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club. (Funded;
$10,000 Expended: $10,000)

b. Assistance League of Temecula Valley: Operation
School Bell Program, which provided school appropriate
clothing for low-and moderate-income youth residing
within the City of Menifee for the beginning of the school year. (Funded:
$10,000 Expended: $10,000)
• Senior Services Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley: A Brush with Kindness Program, which provided repairs and
maintenance within the City of Menifee. (Funded: $10,000 Expended: $10,000)
Family Service Association (FSA) – Senior Nutrition
Program: A More Than a Meal Program, which provided
nutritional meals to seniors on a weekly basis within the City of Menifee. (Funded: $10,000 Expended: $10,000)
Hospice of the Valleys: Senior Assistance Program,
which provided comprehensive hospice services for
senior residents residing within the City of Menifee
(Funded $10,000, Expended: $10,000)
• Other Categories Menifee Valley Community Cupboard: Emergency Food Distribution Program, which provides emergency food for Low-and Moderate-Income persons and families residing
within the City of Menifee. (Funded: $18,328 Expended:
$18,328)
Item Title: 11.1 Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing and Draft Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Associated with the Community Development Block Grant Program Item Page Number: 221
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