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1 Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Orange qualifies as an Entitlement Jurisdiction for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and a Participating Jurisdiction for HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates these funds to the City annually. The FY 2019 -20 Action Plan provides a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and other resources that will be used to address the pr iority needs identified by the Consolidated Plan.
The FY2019-2020 Action Plan was first amended in May 2020 for the allocation of $705,956 in CDBG-CV1 funds. The City allocated these funds to the Employee Retention Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses in Orange that were impacted by the COVID -19 pandemic. The City received these funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act that was enacted on Mar ch 27, 2020 to respond to the economic and social impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In September 2020, HUD notified the City of additional CDBG funds made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus (CDBG -CV grants) in the amount of $1,108,070 to be used for coronavirus response. On June 8, 2021, the City amended the 2019-2020 Action Plan to allocate $1,108,070 in CDBG-CV3 to the Homeless Outreach Program in response to the increased need for homeless services caused by the pandemic.
As the need for homeless services continues to expand, the City will re -allocate $278,479.76 of unused CDBG-CV1 funds from the Employee Retention Program to the Homeless Outreach Program activity, for a total balance of $1, 386,549.76.This amendment does not constitute a substantial amendment per the Citizen Participation Plan.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City of Orange conducted community needs assessment during the preparation of the five- year strategic plan (the Consolidated Plan 2015- 2020) and identified the following high priority needs:
• Increase the supply of affordable housing through rental assistance, new construction, and acquisition/rehabilitation projects.
• Provide fair housing for all economic segments and special needs households.
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2 • Continue to financially support homeless faciliti es and agencies that address service needs of the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. • Improve the quality of existing community services, facilities, and infrastructure to serve low and moderate income neighborhoods.
• Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, provide financial assistance to small businesses and provide homeless services to the homeless population in Orange.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City and the CDBG p rogram committee consider ed the past performance of the CDBG subrecipients when determining the allocation of CDBG funds to proposed FY 2019 -20 activities. The CDBG program committee considered f unding requests from nonprofit organizations based upon the proposed benefit to low and moderate income residents, their experience in carrying out the proposed activities and meeting the CDBG requirements. CDBG funding was allocated only to activities that address the high priority needs of the Consolidated Plan (2015-2020).
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds in November 2018, held five public meetings in January, February, March, and April, 2019, solicited input from nonprofit organizations, and encouraged residents to participate in the preparation of the FY 2019-20 Action Plan.
5. Summary of public comments
The 30-day public review period for the Draft Action Plan started Monday, April 10, 2019 through Tuesday, May 10, 2019. No public comments were received during the public review period.
The City published the first amended 2019 Action Plan from May 11, 2020 to May 15, 2020 for a 5-day public review and received no public comments on the allocation of the first round of CDBG CARES Act funds to the Employee Retention Program.
The City published the second amended 2019 Action Plan from May 29, 2021 to June 2, 2021 for a 5-day public review and received no public comments on the allocation of the third round of CDBG CARES Act funds to the Homeless Outreach Program.
The third amendment to the 2019 Action Plan is under the threshold for a substantial amendment and did not require a public review period as defined by the Citizen Participation Plan. However, this item will be considered by the City Council and the agenda and its items will be available for public review.
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3 No comments or views were received.
7. Summary
The City allocated the CDBG funds to primarily benefit low and moderate income households.
The CDBG beneficiaries are either income -qualified residents that receive direct services or residents of neighborhoods where at least 51 percent of the population is low and m oderate Income.
The total CDBG program budget is $1, 400,635. This includes the FY 2019- 20 grant amount of $1,206,488 and unexpended prior year CDBG funds in the amount of $194,147 that will be reprogrammed for FY 2019- 20. See Section AP-35 Projects for a detailed description of each activity. Below is a summary of the CDBG activities and allocations:
• Program Administration - $238,127 in CDBG funds for program administration and fair housing activities.
• Public Facilities – nearly $1 million in CDBG funds for street improvements and public facilities projects.
• Public Services – about $180,000 in CDBG funds for public services activities • Economic Development - $427,476.24 in CDBG-CV1 funds for the Employee Retention Program
• Homeless Related Services - $278,479.76 in CDBG-CV1 and $1,108,070 in CDBG-CV3 funds for the Homeless Outreach Program
The City is received $430,891 in HOME funds. The City has not identified an eligible project to allocate the FY 2019-20 HOME funds. The City has received $36,032 in program income under the HOME program ( loan payments for previously HOME-funded affordable housing projects). The City plans to allocate the HOME funds as well as the program income to an affordable housing project/program after it identifies an eligi ble housing project/program.
Allocation of the HOME funds to proposed projects requires City Council approval.
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4 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator ORANGE Community Development Department HOME Administrator ORANGE Community Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Jessica Herrera
Administrative Analyst
Community Development Department
300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866
Telephone: (714) 744-7270 Fax: (714) 744-7222
E-Mail: [email protected]
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5 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City advertised the availability of CDBG funds, solicited input from nonprofit agencies, and encouraged residents to participate in the development of the FY 2019-20 Action Plan through a variety of methods. This included publishing notifications in the Orange City News , running a notification on Spectrum Channel 3, and mailing notifications to nonprofit agencies.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activ ities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City maintains a strong relationship with the assisted housing providers. Staff maintains a close working relationship with the Orange County Housing Authority. The City is home to a regional healthcare cluster including UC Irvine Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and St. Joseph Hospital of Orange. Ensuring access to quality medical care is an important priority for our assisted housing providers. The City also supported the Orange County’s Mental Health Agency efforts in setting up a mental health facility in Orange to serve low income populations faced with mental health issues.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The County of Orange is the lead agency coordinating Continuum of Care for the entire county.
The City of Orange supports the County of Orange's efforts to develop effective programs to address the needs of homeless persons, including the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The City supports the Orange County Housing Authority’s (OCHA’s) applications for a variety of programs to address needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City of Orange is not a recipient of ESG funds.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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6 Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ORANGE Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Community Development Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Assistance League of Orange administers the Operation School Bell program, which provides free school clothing and hygiene kits for Low Income elementary school children. Volunteer staff from this agency attended the meeting to discuss community needs including those that are addressed by this program.
2 Agency/Group/Organization FRIENDLY CENTER, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Friendly Center, Inc. administers Community Food Orange, which provides supplemental and emergency food. Staff from this agency attended the meeting to discuss community needs including those that are addressed by this program.
3 Agency/Group/Organization FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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7 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Fair Housing Foundation administers the City's Fair Housing Program. Staff from this agency attended the meeting to discuss community needs including those that are addressed by this program. 4 Agency/Group/Organization The Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Orange County Housing Authority reviewed the Annual Action Plan and provided input about the Section 8 housing vouchers. 5 Agency/Group/Organization HomeAid Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
HomeAid Orange County owns the Family Care Center, a shelter for homeless families in Orange. Staff from this agency attended the meeting to discuss community needs including those that are addressed by this project.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City consulted the appropriate agencies for the development of the 2019 Action Plan.
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8 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care County of Orange The City collaborates with the County of Orange to implement strategic goals and policies under the Continuum of Care.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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9 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City advertised the availability of CDBG and HOME funds, held public meetings, solicited input from nonprofit agencies, and encouraged residents to participate in the development of the FY 2019-20 Action Plan through a variety of methods. The feedback received through this process was considered when setting program goals.
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Sort Ord
er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicabl
e)
1 Newspaper Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Agencies
assisting Low
Income
Orange
residents
Notice of Funding Availability was
published in Orange City News
and was run on Spectrum Cable
Channel 3.
N/A N/A N/A
2 Notifications
by mail
Agencies
assisting Low
Income
Orange
residents
Notices for the January 23, 2019
CDBG meeting were mailed to 33
nonprofit agencies on the City's
CDBG Program interest list.
N/A N/A N/A
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er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicabl
e)
3 Public Meeting
Agencies
assisting Low
Income
Orange
residents
The City held a meeting on
January 23, 2019 with
representatives from nonprofit
agencies to discuss the FY 2019-
20 CDBG funding process and
Consolidated Plan goals.
Agencies in
attendance
discussed
programs,
projects, and
community
needs.
N/A N/A
4 Public Meeting
Agencies
assisting Low
Income
Orange
residents
The CDBG Program Committee
held a meeting on January 30,
2019 to hear proposal
presentations by nonprofit
agencies under three funding
categories: Administration-Fair
Housing Foundation, Public
Facilities, and Public Services.
The nonprofit
agencies
described how
the proposed
programs and
projects would
address the
needs of low-
income Orange
residents.
N/A N/A
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er
Mode of Outre
ach
Target of Outre
ach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments recei
ved
Summary of comme
nts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicabl
e)
5 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
City
Departments
The CDBG Program Committee
held a meeting on February 13,
2019 to hear proposal
presentations by City
departments under two funding
categories: Public
Facilities/Improvements/Rehabilit
ation-Public Works Department,
and Public Services-Community
Services Department and Police
Department.
The City
departments
described
proposed
programs and
public facilities
projects
including how
they would
address the
needs of low-
income Orange
residents.
N/A N/A
6 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The CDBG Program Committee
met on March 20, 2019 to
discuss the Annual Action Plan
goals and draft funding
recommendation prepared by
staff. The Committee considered
how the draft funding
recommendation would address
the priorities of the Consolidated
Plan.
No public
comments were
received at the
public hearing.
N/A N/A
7 Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The City Council held a public
hearing on April 9, 2019 to
approve the draft funding
recommendation.
No public
comments were
received at the
public hearing.
N/A N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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13 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. The City allocates CDBG funds for a variety of activities including fair housing services, transitional housing, and street improvements.
Eligible activities under the HOME Program include acquisition, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and rental assistance. The City allocates HOME funds for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or development of affordable rental housing.
The City may access federal, State, and local resources to achieve its housing and community development priorities. Specific funding sources will be used based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. The City will focus its resources and efforts on a variety of activities, and leverage federal and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The uses of funds shown in the following table are potential uses. The City does not allocate its CDBG or HOME funds Amended Annual Action Plan
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14 to all of the categories listed.
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
Public facilities
Public Services
1,206,488 0 194,147 1,400,635 0
The City allocates CDBG
funds for a variety of
activities including fair
housing services,
transitional housing, street
improvements, and public
services.
HOME public
-
federal
Acquisition
Construction/rehab
multifamily rental
housing
TBRA 430,891 36,032 0 466,923 0
The City allocates HOME
funds for the acquisition,
rehabilitation, or
development of affordable
rental housing.
CDBG-
CV1
public-
federal
Administration and Small
Business
Assistance/Employee
Retention Program and
Homeless Related
Services Program
705,956 0 0 705,956 0
The City allocates
$427,476.24 CDBG-CV1
funds for the Small
Business
Assistance/Employee
Retention program and
$278,479.76 to the
Homeless Services
Program.
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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-
CV3
Public-
federal
Public Services
1,108,070 0 0 1,108,070 0
The City allocates CDBG-
CV3 funds for the
Homeless Outreach
Program.
Table 5 - 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
The City's primary funding sources are CDBG and HOME funds. Other sources of competitive funding may be available to address housing and community development needs. Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds from the former Redevelopment Agency might be available to provide the required match. However, this funding is very limited.
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16 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Discussion
AP-35 lists all of the FY 2019-20 Community Development Block Grant projects.
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17 Annual Goals and Objectives
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 Housing 2015 2020 Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
CDBG: $0 Tenant-based rental
assistance / Rapid
Rehousing: 0
Homelessness Prevention: 0
2 Homeless 2015 2020 Homeless CDBG:
$12,304
Homeless Person Emergency
Shelter: 500 Persons
Assisted
3 Community
Development
2015 2020 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,200,015
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 40,796
Persons Assisted
Public facilities or
infrastructure activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 61,730
4 Economic
Development
2015 2020 Economic
Development
Economic
Development
CDBG-CV1:
$427,476.24
Retaining low income jobs:
100
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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 Homeless 2015 2020 Homeless Homelessness CDBG-CV1:
$278,479.76
CDBG-CV3:
$1,108,070
Homeless Person Emergency
Shelter: 3,000 Persons
Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Housing
Goal
Description
OCHA will provide Section 8 Rental Assistance/Housing Choice vouchers to 438 Lower Income households in the City of Orange. The City will continue to support OCHA's applications for additional vouchers. 2 Goal Name Homeless
Goal
Description
The City will provide CDBG funds for the HomeAid Orange County Family Care Center Sewer Relining project. The Center provides shelter for 30 to 45 days to families that are homeless. 3 Goal Name Community Development
Goal
Description
The City funds activities in neighborhoods where the majority of residents are low and moderate Income or direct benefit activities where the majority of the beneficiaries are low and moderate income.
The City will provide CDBG funds for ADA wheelchair access ramps, street improvements, police department bike team, after-school programs, a school clothing program, and supplemental food program.
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20 Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The FY 2019-20 Action Plan identifies priority housing and community development activities that will be undertaken to provide community services, public facilities, and decent, affordable housing to address the needs of low and moderate income Orange residents.
Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Program Administration
2 Orange Fair Housing Program
3 ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps
4 Sacramento Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation
5 Clinton Street Rehabilitation
6 Olive Street Rehabilitation
7 Shaffer Street Rehabilitation
8 HomeAid Orange County-Family Care Center Sewer Relining 9 After-School Community Programs-El Camino, Grijalva & Killefer Parks 10 Bike Team Program-Community-Oriented Policing
11 Assistance League of Orange-Operation School Bell
12 Friendly Center, Inc.-Community Food Orange
13 Senior Center Improvements
14 Small Business Assistance/Employee Retention Program – CDBG-CV1 15 Employee Retention Program Administration – CDBG-CV1 16 Homeless Outreach Program – CDBG-CV3
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City allocates CDBG funds to activities that address the priorities of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and comply with CDBG regulations. The City and the CDBG Program Committee consider funding requests from nonprofit agencies based upon the proposed benefit to low and moderate income Orange residents, the agencies’ demonstrated capacity to carry out the proposed activities, the financial feasibility of the proposed activities, and the amount of funding available. The City allocated its CDBG-CV1 funds to the Small Business Assistance/Employee Retention Program to assist local small businesses impacted by COVID- 19 to continue operating and retaining or creating jobs for the low and moderate income residents in Orange. The City will allocate CDBG-CV3 funds to the Homeless Outreach Program to conduct outreach to the homeless population and connect this vulnerable segment
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21 of the community to services and shelters.
The primary obstacle to addressing unmet needs is the limited amount of funding available.
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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG: $213,605
Description This activity will provide for the general management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of CDBG-funded activities.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description 300 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Planned Activities City staff will manage, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate CDBG-funded activities.
2 Project Name Orange Fair Housing Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Advancing Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $24,522
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22 Description The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) will provide fair housing education, counseling, and enforcement; and related housing activities to affirmatively further housing laws on behalf of the City to comply with federal regulations.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
226 low/moderate income persons
Location Description 3605 Long Beach Boulevard #302, Long Beach, CA 90807 600 East Katella Avenue #405, Anaheim, CA 92806
Planned Activities FHF will provide fair housing education, counseling, and enforcement; and related housing activities to affirmatively further housing laws.
3 Project Name ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps
Target Area CDBG eligible areas
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $250,000
Description This project includes the construction of sidewalk access ramps at various locations throughout the City. These access ramps will improve accessibility for the disabled to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,000 low/moderate income persons
Location Description Various locations in the City
Planned Activities Approximately 50 wheelchair access ramps will be constructed to improve accessibility for the disabled to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4 Project Name Sacramento Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Target Area CDBG eligible areas
Goals Supported Community Development
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Funding CDBG: $272,000
Description The project includes street improvements on Sacramento street.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,010 low/moderate income persons
Location Description The northern end of Sacramento Street at Mt. Vernon Avenue to the southern end just north of the Santiago Creek.
Planned Activities Street improvement will include installing asphalt concrete overlay and adjustment of manholes and water valves to
grade.
5 Project Name Clinton Street Rehabilitation
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $172,000
Description The project includes street improvements on Clinton street.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,010 low/moderate income persons
Location Description The project limits are Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue.
Planned Activities Street improvement will include installing asphalt concrete overlay and adjustment of manholes and water valves to
grade.
6 Project Name Olive Street Rehabilitation
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $99,000
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24 Description The project includes street improvements on Olive street.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,160 low/moderate income persons
Location Description The project limits are Culver Avenue to La Veta Avenue.
Planned Activities Street improvement will include installing asphalt concrete overlay and adjustment of manholes and water valves to
grade.
7 Project Name Shaffer Street Rehabilitation
Target Area CDBG Eligible Area
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $96,232
Description The project includes street improvements on Shaffer street.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
1,550 low/moderate income persons
Location Description The project limits are Culver Avenue to La Veta Avenue.
Planned Activities Street improvement will include installing asphalt concrete overlay and adjustment of manholes and water valves to
grade.
8 Project Name HomeAid Orange County-Family Care Center Sewer Relining Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Housing
Homeless
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Homeless
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Description The existing sewer lines at the Family Care Center will be relined.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
500 extremely low income households
Location Description 1130 North Citrus Street
Orange, CA 92867
Planned Activities The existing sewer line will be relined to aid in the flow of water and waste.
9 Project Name After-School Community Programs-El Camino, Grijalva & Killefer Parks
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $43,170
Description The programs will provide supervised after-school recreation with a homework assistance component for children of ages five to 13.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
300 low income persons
Location Description El Camino Real Park-400 North Main Street, Orange, CA 92866
Grijalva Park-368 North Prospect Street, Orange, CA 92869 Killefer Park-615 North Lemon Street, Orange, CA 92868
Planned Activities The programs will provide supervised after-school recreation with a homework assistance component.
Project Name Bike Team Program-Community-Oriented Policing
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Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $100,000
Description This program will provide a community-oriented policing strategy designed to improve the quality of life in high density housing located in Low Income areas of the City.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
38,925 low income persons
Location Description CDBG Eligible Areas
Planned Activities The Bike Team will conduct general patrol and educational meetings in the City's low income neighborhoods.
11 Project Name Assistance League of Orange-Operation School Bell Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $18,901
Description This program will provide school clothing/uniforms, undergarments, shoe vouchers, and hygiene kits to Low
Income elementary school (Kindergarten to Sixth Grade)
students in the Orange Unified School District (OUSD).
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
238 low income persons
Location Description 124 South Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866
Planned Activities The program will provide school clothing and hygiene kits to Low Income OUSD elementary school (Kindergarten to Sixth Grade) students.
Project Name Friendly Center, Inc.-Community Food Orange
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Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $18,901
Description This program will provide free food to low income residents.
Target Date 6/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
400 low income persons
Location Description 147 West Rose Avenue
Orange, CA 92867
1820 North Meats Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
Planned Activities Food will be distributed on a weekly basis at two Friendly Center sites.
13 Project Name Senior Center Improvements
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Community Development
Needs Addressed Community Development
Funding CDBG: $80,000
Description Duct installation and floor replacement
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
56,000 low income persons
Location Description 170 S. Olive Street, Orange, CA 92866 Planned Activities Duct installation and floor replacement 14 Project Name Small Business Assistance/Employee Retention Program – CDBG-CV1
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Community Development
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Funding CDBG: $427,476.24
Description Grants to small businesses to retain low income jobs Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
300 low and moderate income persons
Location Description 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 Planned Activities Small Business Assistance Program
15 Project Name Homeless Outreach Program – CDBG-CV3 and CDBG-CV1 Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Homeless
Needs Addressed Homeless
Funding CDBG: $1,386,549.76
Description Homeless Outreach Program conducts outreach to homeless population and connect homeless persons to services and shelter.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
3,000 homeless persons
Location Description 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 Planned Activities Small Business Assistance Program
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29 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 City selected projects for funding that benefit low and moderate income neighborhoods.
Activities that provide direct/individual benefit will also be offered on a citywide basis to low and moderate income households.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Low and Moderate Income Areas 100%
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Funds are targeted to meet the National Objective of benefitting low and moderate income persons.
Discussion
The City allocates its CDBG funds to public facilities projects such as street improvements, senior center and emergency shelter rehab projects as well as public services that benefit low
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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
During the needs assessment process, the City identified affordable housing as a priority need.
The City takes every opportunity to allocate CDBG and HOME funds to affordable housing projects. The City allocated CDBG funds to the rehabilitation of the Family Care Center emergency shelter operated by Mercy House for HomeAid Orange County. This project will benefit 500 homeless or at risk of homelessness households. The Orange County Housing Authority will continue providing Section 8 Rental Assistance/Housing Choice Vouchers to 438 low income households.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 500
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 500
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 438
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 438
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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31 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There is no public housing in the City of Orange.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not Applicable
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not Applicable
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not Applicable
Discussion
Not Applicable
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32 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City identified the unmet needs of homeless and special needs population during the preparation of the five-year strategic Consolidated Plan (2015-2020). The City selects projects for funding that benefit the homeless population. For this reason, the Family Care Center emergency shelter received 2018 CDBG funds for the sewer line improvements. This project will benefit 500 homeless households. The emergency shelter is operated by Mercy House for HomeAid of Orange County and regularly shelters homeless persons to find them permanent supportive housing and case management services.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
While the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, the City supports the County of Orange Continuum of Care strategies to address homelessness. Moreover, the City gives priority and allocates CDBG funds to projects benefiting the homeless population whenever it receives applications for CDBG funds. The Family Care Center emergency shelter received 2018 CDBG funds for the sewer line improvements. This project will benefit 500 homeless persons.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City continues to support projects related to homelessness by allocating CDBG funds to these projects. The City allocated CDBG funds to the Family Care Center to repair the sewer system in order to create a suitable, decent living environment for the homeless families.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 rental assistance to homeless families. The City is also working on its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocations mandate by supporting projects that create permanent housing
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33 for the homeless population (extremely low and very low income).
The City supports OCHA’s applications for Continuum of Care Program Permanent Supportive Housing Program projects. Currently, 39 households are residing in Orange with certificates for this program.
The City also supports OCHA's applications for the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program vouchers, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans. The VA Medical Center in Long Beach screens and selects veterans for participation in the Program, and refers qualified veterans to OCHA, which administers the housing component of the Program. Currently, 31 Orange households are participating in the HUD-VASH Program.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The City supports OCHA’s applications for the Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED) Program, which provides incremental Section 8 vouchers. The goal of the Program is to enable Non-Elderly, Disabled households to transition from health care institutions or skilled nursing care to independent living with appropriate services. As of April 22, 2019, one Orange households were participating in this Program.
The City also supports OCHA’s applications for the Family Unification Program (FUP), which provides Section 8 Rental Assistance to eligible families whose lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the separation or threat of imminent separation of children from their families. The Program also provides vouchers for up to 18 months to emancipated youth (18 to 21 year old children that left foster care at age 16 or older and lack adequate housing). The Orange County Social Services Agency refers potential FUP participants to OCHA, which administers the housing component of the Program. As of April 22, 2019, 15 Orange households were FUP participants.
Discussion
The City supports nonprofit applications for Continuum of Care funds to provide services and housing to the homeless. The City also seeks to provide CDBG funds to nonprofit agencies that serve the homeless. The Orange Police Department has a Homeless Engagement Assistance and Resource Team (HEART) to reach out to the homeless and connect them with the services. Officers work with the Orange County Mental Health Department and the Centralized
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34 Assessment Team to address homeless issues and find long term solutions.
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35 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City has limited vacant land for residential development. Considering the high cost of land, it is challenging to develop affordable housing projects that are financially feasible. Furthermore, the City’s historic downtown area has its own zoning regulations and requirements that provide further barriers to development of affordable housing projects. While the City recognizes the importance of providing affordable housing to low and moderate income residents, the City allocates HOME funds and local funds to affordable housing projects to the extent possible.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City grants regulatory incentives and concessions to housing developers through its discretionary process. Concessions such as increased density (density bonus ordinance) may be granted for a project when the project includes a certain number of long-term affordable housing units.
Discussion:
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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36 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Orange will undertake a variety of activities aimed at addressing the needs of the low and moderate income households. This includes providing affordable housing to the extremely low income population, addressing homelessness, and providing public services to low income children and families in need of food and shelter. Moreover, the City allocated CDBG funds to the Fair Housing Foundation to carryout fair housing activities, resolve any issues regarding fair housing, and hold workshops for tenants and landlords.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City supports services and projects aimed at addressing homelessness, social services, and housing affordability. The City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority to provide Section 8 rental assistance to low income families. Furthermore, the City allocates CDBG funds to public services projects benefitting low and moderate income households. The allocation of CDBG and HOME funds is based on the high priority unmet needs that were discovered during the needs assessment process of the City’s Consolidated Plan (2015-2020).
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City preserves existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation projects and rental assistance programs. The City continually supports the preservation and development of affordable housing to maintain and increase affordable housing supply.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Given the limited CDBG funds, the City does not directly fund lead-based paint evaluation and reduction. The City supports the County of Orange efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards in the City. If funding is available in the future, the City and the County plan to intensify their efforts to reduce the risk of lead poisoning for young, low income children that reside in El Modena, a lower income neighborhood.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families Per Section 3 HUD Act of 1968, the City will encourage jobs generated through CDBG funded construction projects be advertised to low income residents where the construction project is located. Moreover, the City collaborates with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) to provide Section 8 Rental Assistance/Housing Choice Voucher Program for low income residents. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), that is part of the Section 8 program, uses a step- by-step process that helps Section 8 participants identify and reach career goals, overcome impediments to success, locate needed resources and support services, and develop confidence. FSS advisors provide guidance and referrals to participants for services including
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37 child-care, job training and placement, education, transportation, and medical assistance.
Finally, the City supports applications for CDBG funds for job training and placement for youth and adults.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Community Development Department includes the following Divisions: Building, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Housing. This enables the City to effectively coordinate its housing activities. The Planning Division performs functions that directly affect the development and rehabilitation of housing including preparation of the State-mandated Housing Element. The Planning Division also oversees the permit process, regulates compliance with zoning and building codes, and administers the Density Bonus Program required by State law.
The Housing Division administers the CDBG and HOME programs and is responsible for updating the Consolidated Plan every five years, preparing Annual Action Plans, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This Division works with various City departments that carry out CDBG-funded projects.
The City also works with Orange Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) and other developers to develop or rehab affordable housing projects. OHDC has provided attractive, affordable housing for low and moderate income households. The City encourages nonprofit agencies to apply for CDBG funds for programs that primarily benefit low and moderate income residents.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City will continue to work with public and private agencies to coordinate the delivery of housing and related services. City staff sits on the Orange County Housing Authority Advisory Committee to provide input on housing issues that affect the community. Moreover, a City Council member sits on the Housing and Community Development Commission representing the 3rd District County Supervisor Board. The City also maintains close relationship with nonprofit organizations that provide social services to the community.
Discussion:
See the previous portions of this section for discussion.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
The City targets all of its CDBG funds to activities that benefit persons of low and moderate Income, and calculates minimum overall benefit on an annual basis. The City of Orange meets the minimum overall benefit for FY 2019-2010, which is the period covered by the Action Plan.
The City does not use its HOME funds for homebuyer activities or to refinance existing debt on multifamily housing projects.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
The City uses “Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset” funds to leverage its HOME funds. However, this funding source is limited. The City will consider other funding sources such as federal and state tax credits in conjunction with the HOME funds to finance affordable housing projects.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
The City does not use HOME funds for homebuyer activities.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
The City allocates HOME funds for rental affordable housing projects. Therefore, the City is not required to have guidelines for the resale or recapture of homeownership units acquired with HOME funds.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City does not use HOME funds to refinance existing debt on multifamily housing projects.