Porterville City Council
July 15, 2025

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Ordinance No 1852
obstruction shall be located in a sidewalk or public right-of-way less than six feet in width when the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb.

B. To prevent food-borne illness and protect the health and safety of the city's residents, every sidewalk vendor selling any food or beverage is required to wear a hairnet and food service gloves.

C. To prevent dangerous distractions and promote the general welfare of the city's residents, sidewalk vendors are prohibited from emitting any loud, unnecessary and unusual noises including, but not limited to, using a loudspeaker, blowing any bugle, horn or trumpet, or beating any drum, or ringing any bell, or in any other manner, for the purpose of advertising, announcing or calling attention to any goods, wares, or merchandise.

D. A sidewalk vending permit does not provide an exclusive right to operate within any specific po1tion of the public right-of-way.

E. No equipment or objects used for sidewalk vending purposes may be left or maintained in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way from I 0:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Any equipment or objects left overnight in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way will be considered discarded and shall be seized or disposed of by the city.

F. To facilitate the enforcement of this chapter, every sidewalk vendor must display their city-issued sidewalk vending permit on the street side portion of their pushca1t, stand, display, pedal-driven cait, wagon, showcase, rack, or other non-motorized conveyance when operating in the public right-of-way.

G. To prevent unintended rolling or slipping, a sidewalk vendor is prohibited from operating a pushcart, pedal-driven cart, wagon, or other non-motorized conveyance on a public-right-of-way with a slope greater than five percent. 8A-4 - Specific Regulations
A. Sidewalk vending hours' limitations in areas zoned for nonresidential use will be as restrictive as any limitations on hours of operation imposed on other businesses or uses on the same street, excluding those permitted to operate 24 hours.

B. Sidewalk vending is limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. for areas that are exclusively residential, unless modified by resolution of the City Council.

C. Stationary sidewalk vendors are prohibited from operating in areas that are exclusively residential.

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D. A stationary sidewalk vendor is prohibited from operating in a city park if the City has entered into exclusive agreements for the sale of food or merchandise by one or more concessionaires for that city park.

E. A sidewalk vendor is prohibited.from operating within 500 feet of a permitted certified fa1'mers' market, a permitted swap meet, or any area subject to a temporary use permit or Community Civic Event for the duration of the permit. 8A-5 - Violation-Penalty
A. Every person vending without a sidewalk vending permit is guilty of an administrative violation punishable by an administrative fine not to exceed:

1. Two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a first violation; or

2. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within one year of the first violation; or

3. One thousand dollars ($1 ,000.00) for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.

4. Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the Finance Department, the administrative fine in Section 8A-5(A) will be reduced to the corresponding administrative fine in Section 8A-5(B).

B. Every person violating any other provision of this chapter is guilty of an administrative violation punishable by an administrative fine not to exceed:

1. One hundred dollars ($ 100.00) for a first violation; or

2. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation within one year of the first violation; or

3. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.

4. The Finance Director may rescind a sidewalk vendor permit for the remaining term of the permit upon a fourth or subsequent violation of this chapter.

C. Failure to pay an administrative fine is not punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor.

Additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those authorized will not be assessed. However, the City may levy a lien on the violator's real or personal property, including the vehicle used for vending purposes.

D. An administrative violation constitutes a separate and distinct violation for each day that it exists and each such violation may be subject to the maximum fine permitted under this chapter.
8A-6 - Ability-to-Pay Determination
A. Any fine issued under Section 8A-5 will be accompanied with a notice of and instruction regarding the right to request an ability-to-pay determination.

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B. If the requestor is receiving public benefits under Government Code section 68632, subdivision (a), or has a monthly income which is 125 percent or less than the current poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Finance Director will limit the total amount of the requestor's administrative fine to 20 percent of the total and may:

1. Allow the person to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine ; or

2. Waive the administrative fine; or

3. Offer an alternative disposition.

Section 4. Severability Clause: Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by the Courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or parts thereof, other than the pa1t so declared to be invalid.

Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thi1ty (30) days after its passage, adoption and approval and shall supersede any conflicting provision of any City of Potterville ordinance.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March, 2019.

Martha A. Flores, Mayor
ATTEST:

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ST A TE OF CALIFORNIA )

CITY OF PORTERVILLE ) (SS)

COUNTY OF TULARE )
I, JOHN D. LOLLIS, the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Po1terville do hereby ce1tify:

THAT the foregoing ordinance is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1852, passed and adopted by the Council of the City of P01terville at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of March, 2019, that said ordinance has been duly published pursuant to law, and that by the terms and provisions of the Charter of the City of Porterville, said ordinance to become effective on the 25th day of April, 2019, at which time said ordinance is deemed to be in full force and effect.

THAT said ordinance was introduced by Council and the same was duly passed and adopted by the following vote:

COUNCIL: PENALOZA WARD FLORES STOWE REYES
AYES: X X X X
NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT: X
JOHN D. LOLLIS, City Clerk
Item No. 29.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment of the City Code - Changes to the Special Speed Zones (2020 Speed Survey Update)
SOURCE: Engineering and Project Management
COMMENT: The State of California has broad authority to regulate vehicles and traffic. The primary speed limit requirements are established under California Vehicle Code (CVC) §22352, which defines prima facie speed limits—default limits that apply when no other specific speed limit is posted. Under CVC §22352, a prima facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) applies in business and residential areas, school zones, and areas surrounding senior centers, unless otherwise posted. Most speed limits on City of Porterville streets fall under these prima facie limits.

When an engineering and traffic survey—defined in CVC §§627 and 40802— determines that the prima facie limits are not appropriate for specific conditions on certain streets, the City may modify the speed limits. These changes must be supported by the findings of the survey, which then authorize the enforcement of posted limits using radar and other electronic speedmeasuring devices.

Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) grants local governments, by ordinance, the authority to set prima facie speed limits of 20 or 25 mph on highways located within business activity districts. Additionally, under CVC §22358.7, AB 43 allows local authorities to reduce speed limits—following an engineering and traffic survey—if they determine that the existing limit is not reasonable or safe and certain conditions are met. Previously, speed limits were primarily based on the 85th percentile speed, generally set within 5 mph of that benchmark. AB 43 provides municipalities with greater flexibility in adjusting posted speed limits.

City staff have completed a review of Westwood Street, from the Tule River to Henderson Avenue. This corridor includes a mix of businesses, a church, a school, and a significant number of residential homes—factors likely to increase pedestrian and bicyclist activity. These conditions support the need to reduce the posted speed limit. In anticipation of increased vehicle speeds following recent road improvements from the Tule River to Olive Avenue, the Item No. 29.
posted speed limit will be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve the proposed Ordinance;

2. Give first reading to the Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article XV, Section 17-15, Prima Facie Speed Limits Determined on Certain Streets, in the City Code; and

3. Authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk to execute the Speed Survey Status Report; and

4. Direct the City Engineer to make appropriate changes in the posted signs when the Ordinance becomes effective.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance

2. Engineering and Traffic Survey Update Westwood Street Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Javier Sanchez, Engineering & Project Management Director Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORTERVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE XV, SECTION 17- 15, PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS DETERMINED ON CERTAIN

STREETS, OF THE PORTERVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS: State Assembly Bill No. 34 was filed with the Secretary of State October 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS: Section 22358.7 of the Vehicle Code allows the local authority, after completing an engineering and traffic survey, to determine and declare a prima facie speed limit that is reduced up to an additional five miles per hour if the speed from the survey is more than is reasonable or safe an adjacent to land or facilities that may generate high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians: and
WHEREAS: Section 22358.8 of the Vehicle Code allows the local authority, after completing an engineering and traffic survey, to restore the immediately prior speed limit if that speed limit was established with an engineering and traffic survey and a registered engineer has evaluated the section of highway and determined that no additional general-purpose lanes have been added to the roadway since completion of the traffic survey that established the prior speed limit:
and
WHEREAS: The Porterville Police Department completed a city-wide speed survey at the end of 2020 on major corridors (arterial and collectors) within the City of Porterville and those streets within Tulare County where agreements dictate Porterville’s authority to post speed limits; and
WHEREAS: Engineering staff has evaluated the speed surveys provided by the Police Department, calculated the 85th percentile speeds, and has prepared Engineering and Traffic Surveys as required by the California Vehicle Code to determine necessary amendments to prima facie speeds in the Porterville Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS: The City Engineer has evaluated the sections of Westwood Street beginning at the Tule River and ending at Henderson Avenue and found that the area includes businesses, a church, school, and large number of residential homes that would potentially generate a large concentration of bicyclists and pedestrians necessitating a reduction in posted speed limits in the area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: That the City Council of Porterville does ordain as follows:

Section 17-15, Prima Facie Speed Limits Determined on Certain Streets, of the Code of the City of Porterville is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes:

Ordinance No.__________
Street Survey Area
Posted
Speed
(MPH)
85th Percentile
(MPH)
New Posted
Speed Limited
(MPH)
Westwood St Tule River to Vine 45 51 45
Westwood St Vine to Olive 45 44 35
Westwood St Olive to Henderson 40 44 35
This ordinance and code amendment shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from and after its publication and passage.

PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 15th day of July, 2025. ____________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By: _________________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF PORTERVILLE – 2021 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY ­ UPDATE 1 STREET NAME: Westwood Street
SURVEY LIMITS: Tule River to Vine Avenue
POSTED SPEED LIMIT: 45 MPH
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC: Recent Count Data Not Available
STREET WIDTH: Varies 40’ to 64’
STREET CONDITION: Fair
CURB & GUTTER: This arterial street has curb and gutter along both sides of the roadway. An asphalt and dirt shoulder transition on the west side is in place near the Tule River and services a traffic delineation or transition from a wide roadway to a narrow two-lane bridge.

STREET GEOMETRY: Straight two lane arterial designated street.

DESCRIPTION OF ADJACENT
PROPERTIES: Commercial at southeast corner and southwest corner of Olive Avenue and Westwood Street. Residential along east side and some along the west side. Single family zoned
properties on both sides of the street are fully developed.

Access to the single-family properties are via side streets connecting to Westwood Street. Significant arterial street improvements have been constructed since the last speed survey.

UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS: Due to the developments that have occurred. Caution needs to be taken at the exits of all commercial properties and side streets that front this segment of road. The fact that vehicles exiting their respective road along this same
corridor with higher traffic volume results in the need to for extra caution when driving along this section of street.

RECOMMENDATION: Radar speed survey indicates an 85% speed of 51 MPH.

For the reasons stated above, maintain the posted speed limit of 45 MPH.

STREET NAME: Westwood Street
SURVEY LIMITS: Vine Avenue to Olive Avenue
POSTED SPEED LIMIT: 45 MPH
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC: Recent Count Data Not Available
STREET WIDTH: 64'
STREET CONDITION: Good
CURB & GUTTER: Curb & gutter exists along both sides of street.

STREET GEOMETRY: Straight four lane arterial street.

DESCRIPTION OF ADJACENT
PROPERTIES: Commercial and church facilities exists at Olive Avenue.

The remaining corridor is primarily single-family homes.

UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS: The neighboring church and elementary schools receive a significant level of vehicular, school bus, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic leading to a large number of vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, traveling through the area.

RECOMMENDATION: Radar speed survey indicates an 85% speed of 44 MPH.

For the reasons noted above and in accordance with CVC
Sections 627, reduce current posted speed limit of 45 MPH to 35 MPH.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE – 2021 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY ­ UPDATE 2 3
STREET NAME: Westwood Street
SURVEY LIMITS: Olive Avenue to Henderson Avenue
POSTED SPEED LIMIT: 40 MPH
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC: Recent Count Data Not Available
STREET WIDTH: 64'
STREET CONDITION: Good
CURB & GUTTER: Curb & gutter exists along both sides of street.

STREET GEOMETRY: Straight four lane arterial street.

DESCRIPTION OF ADJACENT
PROPERTIES: Commercial and church facilities exists at Olive Avenue.

The remaining corridor is primarily single-family homes.

At the Morton Avenue intersection there is an Elementary School (Burton School District).

UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS: The elementary school receives a significant level of vehicular, school bus, bicyclist and pedestrian traffic, more specifically in the early morning and mid-afternoon. Extra caution is required when driving in the area. The businesses and the Church may also generate a high concentration of bicyclists or pedestrians which include a large number of vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

RECOMMENDATION: Radar speed survey indicates an 85% speed of 44 MPH.

For the reasons noted above and in accordance with CVC
Sections 627, restore previously posted speed limit in area by reducing current posted speed limit of 40 MPH to 35
MPH. A school zone in accordance with CVC 22358.4,
which is 25 mph when children are present, shall also be implemented appropriately in the vicinity of the school.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE – 2021 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY ­ UPDATE Item No. 30.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration to Authorize the Purchase of Office and Conference Room Furniture for the City Manager’s Office
SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: To improve public accessibility and support department growth, the City Manager’s Office will relocate to a new workspace that better accommodates public interaction and allows other departments to expand into the vacated office areas. This transition requires updated furniture for the Assistant City Manager and Executive Assistant to ensure a professional, functional, and ergonomic environment. The estimated cost for this furniture is $4,875.91 and will be funded through salary savings within the City Manager’s operating budget.

Additionally, the Interim City Manager is currently serving in a dual capacity as Director of Transportation. To support the relocation to the new workspace, staff is requesting the purchase of new office and conference room furniture for the Interim City Manager/Transportation Director’s workspace. The estimated cost for these furnishings is $9,912.31, plus applicable sales tax, and will be funded through the Transportation Department’s budget.

All purchases will be made through ULINE, an authorized vendor under the General Services Administration (GSA) contract, ensuring procurement compliance and access to competitive pricing. The total purchase will be made directly by the City, and all costs are exclusive of applicable sales tax.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Authorize staff to purchase office furniture for the Assistant City Manager and Executive Assistant in an amount not to exceed $4,875.91, plus applicable sales tax, to be funded through salary savings in the City Manager’s Office budget and paid directly by the City; and

2. Authorize staff to purchase office and conference room furniture for the Interim City Manager/Transportation Director in an amount not to exceed $9,912.31, plus applicable sales tax, to be funded through the Transportation Department budget and Item No. 30.
paid directly by the City.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Transportation Director.Conference Room Quote

2. Assistant City Mgr.Executive Assistant Office Quote
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager

Item No. 31.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Annual Appropriation Limit
SOURCE: Finance
COMMENT: Article XIII-B of the California Constitution requires that each governmental agency must adopt an appropriation limit each fiscal year. This limit represents the maximum amount for tax revenue that can be appropriated during the fiscal year.

The State Department of Finance has provided the percentage chain in the population of the City of Porterville as well as the percentage change in per capita personal income for the 2025-2026 fiscal year calculation. Based on the information and guidelines established by the State, the appropriation limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $104,412,538. With the proceeds of taxes estimated at $42,863,001 for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget, the City continues to appropriate well beneath the maximum limit allowed by law.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the draft Resolution adopting the appropriation limit of $104,412,538 for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution

2. Appropriation Limit Calculation Worksheet
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Janie Rodriguez, Finance Director
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. ___-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PORTERVILLE SETTING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE
2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS: Article XIII – B of the California Constitution requires that each governmental agency adopt an appropriation limit each fiscal year; and WHEREAS: The State of California has presented the guidelines for the consumer price index, the per capita personal income and the population data for local governments to compute the appropriation limit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Porterville does hereby approve the appropriation limit of $104,412,538 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year as computed on the attached worksheet.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. ____________________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By: __________________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk

SPECIAL TRAFFIC ZALUD SEWER SOLID GOLF WATER

GENERAL MEAS H MEAS I ARPA GAS TAX LTF SAFETY ESTATE CDBG TRANSIT COPS OPER WASTE AIRPORT COURSE OPER PROPERTY TAXES 10,010,000 10,000
SALES & USE TAXES 7,815,327 5,239,246 10,487,075
UTILITY USERS TAX 5,250,000
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 800,000
BUSINESS LICENSE 1,150,000
OTHER TAXES 1,168,084
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS 240,000
FRANCHISE FEES 1,801,134
PERMITS 931,000

REVENUE FROM STATE
VEHICLE LICENSE FEES IN EXCESS 85,000
HOMEOWNERS RELIEF 21,000
OTHER REV FR STATE 149,398 5,409,817 2,246,999 1,019,058 327,963 19,000 10,000 OTHER INTERGOVTAL REV 381,000 7,153,868 660,000 21,686,053 739,428 24,436,227

USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
INTEREST 920,000 115,000 325,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 850 45,000 200 50,000 15,000 115,000 100,000 RENT 50,066 95,000 316,700
FINES & FORFIETURES 21,500 75,000
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,408,954 82,000 79,000 5,310 689,822 11,910,000 11,495,200 2,068,000 295,000 14,817,000 OTHER REVENUES 192,000 200 200 8,000 133,700 134,000 1,400 200 245,800 35,154,463 5,436,246 10,891,075 7,253,868 6,169,817 24,033,052 75,850 5,510 1,803,686 25,126,049 336,163 12,428,700 11,663,200 2,521,100 295,200 15,162,800

STORM GEN FUND AIRPORT GOLF EQUIP TOTAL

GEN GOV RISK EQUIP WATER SOLID SEWER TRANSPORT PARK WWTP DRAIN BLDG EQUIP REPL AND COURSE MAINT ESTIMATED

DEBT SERV MGMT MAINT LMD REPLACE WASTE RES REVOLV IMPACT DEVEL RESERVE DEVELOP CONSTR REPL DEVEL REPL REPL REVENUES PROPERTY TAXES 10,020,000
SALES & USE TAXES 23,541,648
UTILITY USERS TAX 5,250,000
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 800,000
BUSINESS LICENSE 1,150,000
OTHER TAXES 1,168,084
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS 175,000 415,000
FRANCHISE FEES 1,801,134
PERMITS 931,000

REVENUE FROM STATE
MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU 85,000
HOMEOWNERS RELIEF 21,000
OTHER REV FR STATE 3,000,000 75,000 19,000 12,276,235
OTHER INTERGOVTAL REV 551,108 55,607,684

USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
INTEREST 3,000 3,000 550,000 140,000 220,000 75,000 200 275,000 70,000 3,500 200,000 15,000 7,000 32,000 3,579,750 RENT 25,000 486,766
FINES & FORFIETURES 96,500
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 9,665,000 5,310,000 876,000 1,000,000 326,000 225,000 75,000 995,000 240,000 2,300,000 93,000 50,000 170,000 67,175,286 OTHER REVENUES 500 155,162 45,000 125,000 30,000 1,071,162 3,000 9,665,500 5,338,000 175,000 4,581,162 1,140,000 591,000 300,000 75,200 1,395,000 310,000 3,500 2,605,000 678,108 57,000 202,000 185,476,249 * Source: City of Porterville 2025-2026 proposed Annual Budget.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

APPROPRIATION LIMIT DOCUMENTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

APPROPRIATION LIMIT DOCUMENTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

PROCEEDS OF TAXES CALCULATION APPROPRIATION LIMIT CALCULATION [1] PROCEEDS TOTAL [2] [3]

PROCEEDS OTHER THAN ESTIMATED CALIFORNIA POPULATION

OF TAXES TAXES REVENUES YEAR PCPI CHANGE CHANGE LIMIT
PROPERTY TAXES $10,020,000 $ 10,020,000 1986-1987 BASE YEAR $ 10,422,371 SALES & USE TAXES 23,541,648 23,541,648 1987-1988 3.47% 1.75% 10,972,748 UTILITY USERS TAX 5,250,000 5,250,000 1988-1989 4.66% 2.27% 11,744,767 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 800,000 800,000 1989-1990 5.19% 8.28% 13,377,258 BUSINESS LICENSE 1,150,000 1,150,000 1990-1991 4.21% 7.03% 14,920,454 OTHER TAXES 1,168,084 1,168,084 1991-1992 4.14% 3.79% 16,127,057 SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS $ 415,000 415,000 1992-1993 -0.64% 4.51% 16,746,519 FRANCHISE FEES 1,801,134 1,801,134 1993-1994 2.72% 4.26% 17,934,831 PERMITS 931,000 931,000 1994-1995 0.71% 3.63% 18,717,825 REVENUE FROM STATE 1995-1996 4.72% 2.40% 20,071,738
MOTOR VEHICLE IN LIEU 85,000 85,000 1996-1997 4.67% 2.85% 21,607,847 HOMEOWNERS RELIEF 21,000 21,000 1997-1998 4.67% 2.71% 23,229,852 OTHER REV FR STATE 12,276,235 12,276,235 1998-1999 4.53% 2.05% 24,779,949 OTHER INTERGOVTAL REV 55,607,684 55,607,684 1999-2000 4.91% 1.61% 26,415,190 USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY 2000-2001 7.82% 1.33% 28,859,653 INTEREST 827,269 2,752,481 3,579,750 2001-2002 -1.27% 2.07% 29,082,943 RENT 486,766 486,766 2002-2003 2.31% 2.56% 30,516,481
FINES & FORFIETURES 96,500 96,500 2003-2004 3.28% 2.43% 32,283,295 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 67,175,286 67,175,286 2004-2005 5.26% 2.45% 34,813,941 OTHER REVENUES 1,071,162 1,071,162 2005-2006 3.96% 2.18% 36,981,571 2006-2007 4.42% 14.26% 44,122,820
$ 142,613,248 42,863,001 $ 185,476,249 $ 2007-2008 4.29% 1.99% 46,931,401 2008-2009 0.62% 1.79% 48,067,656
2010-2011 -2.54% 1.98% 47,774,303
2011-2012 2.51% 1.47% 49,693,348
2012-2013 3.77% 1.28% 52,226,842
2013-2014 5.12% 0.92% 55,405,944
2014-2015 -0.23% 0.75% 55,693,099
2015-2016 3.82% 0.75% 58,254,230
2016-2017 5.37% 5.39% 64,690,998
2017-2018 3.69% 1.13% 67,836,078
2018-2019 3.67% 1.14% 71,127,375
2019-2020 3.85% 0.79% 74,449,319
2020-2021 3.73% 0.73% 77,790,030
2021-2022 5.73% 0.49% 82,650,411
2022-2023 7.55% 0.21% 89,077,187
2023-2024 4.44% 0.12% 93,143,853
2024-2025 3.62% 0.90% 97,384,301
2025-2026 6.44% 0.73% 104,412,538
PROCEEDS OF TAXES $ 42,863,001

PROCEEDS OF TAXES
UNDER APPROPRIATION LIMIT $ 61,549,537
[1] Per City of Porterville 2025-2026 proposed Annual Budget. [2] Per State Department of Finance (per capita personal income). [3] Per State Department of Finance (population growth of City or County, whichever is greater).

Item No. 32.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Status and Review of Declaration of Local Flood Emergency SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: On March 13, 2023, former Mayor Martha A. Flores, in conjunction with Acting City Manager Patrice Hildreth, declared the existence of a local emergency within the City of Porterville. This declaration was made pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Porterville Municipal Code and in response to a series of storm systems impacting the Porterville area, increasing flows in the Tule River and posing a significant threat to life and property. The City Council ratified the declaration at its Special Meeting on March 17, 2023, in accordance with the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code § 8558 et seq.). Per State requirements, the declaration must be renewed every sixty (60) days to remain in effect. At its most recent meeting on June 17, 2025, the Council renewed the emergency declaration.

Staff continues to work with FEMA to resolve outstanding claims and identify a timeline and path forward. In an effort to reduce the size of the agenda binder while still keeping the Council informed, staff is including only the most current Armory Census as an attachment to this report. Once the declaration of local flood emergency is officially concluded, and in coordination with FEMA guidance, staff will prepare a final close-out report that includes all supporting documentation and attachments currently on file.

Chronology of Emergency Response Actions:
• March 10–19, 2023: Tulare County Sheriff and City officials issued a series of evacuation warnings and mandatory orders due to rising water levels and flood threats, including areas near Success Lake, River Springs Drive, and Rio Vista Avenue.
• March 13, 2023: The City declared a Local Emergency.
• March 15–25, 2023: City Public Works performed extraordinary flood mitigation efforts. Evacuation orders were adjusted based on river activity.
• March 17, 2023: The City Council ratified the emergency declaration. • April 11, 2023: The Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) and Emergency Shelter relocated from Porterville College to the Porterville Armory.

Item No. 32.
• April 14–May 5, 2023: The City and County executed an MOU to continue Armory TEP operations without Cal OES funding. • May 5, 2023: The City assumed full operational and financial responsibility for the Armory site.
• May 16, 2023: The Council approved a one-year no-cost license agreement for exclusive use of the Armory.
• April–July 2023:
o Council approved emergency expenditures including water rescue equipment, mobile ADA-compliant restrooms, and flood mitigation services.
o Due to contract violations, TopKnotch Security was terminated and replaced by Good Guard Security for ongoing Armory safety services.
• State and Federal Declarations:
o Governor Newsom issued Executive Orders N-6-23, N-7-23, and N-10-23 to support flood response and recovery.
o President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration (April 3, 2023) activated federal recovery funding; FEMA formally closed the incident period on July 10, 2023.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the report of status and review of the Declaration of Local Emergency and determine the need exists to continue said Declaration.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Armory Census
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager

Item No. 33.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2025-002-C) to Allow for the Development of Hampton Inn Suites
SOURCE: Community Development
COMMENT: On March 17, 2020, City Council approved entitlements via Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2019-038-C) for the establishment of an 87-room hotel. Pursuant to Porterville Development Ordinance § 601.08, unless an extension of time is granted by the City Council, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall expire two (2) years after the date of approval if the hotel construction was not active or actively pursued. The applicant did not exercise this requirement during the specified timeframe and therefore the entitlements for the hotel expired on March 17, 2022.

On February 5, 2025 the Project Review Committee met with the applicant to review a new application that was submitted for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of a 53,461± square foot, four (4) story, 88- room hotel for Hampton Inn Suites. The project is located on the north side of Montgomery Avenue, east of Jaye Street, within the CG (General and Service Commercial) zone district. The 2.5± acre property currently sits vacant between two existing hotel developments. The hotel as currently proposed is substantively similar to the previously approved hotel. It has one additional room and minor modifications have been made to account for parking lot shading and pedestrian connectivity to the east.

The subject site is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Standards for CG (General and Service Commercial). The CG designation is intended to maintain areas for retail and services that meet local and regional demands. The proposed hotel supports the General Plan Land Use Element’s goal to foster strong, visually attractive regional centers oriented around the regional connectivity of State Routes 65 and 190.

Moreover, the proposed hotel would also support the General Plan Implementation Policy to promote and support the revitalization and infill development in existing commercial and service areas. The hotel is a permitted use in the CG Zone, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Due to its proximity to the SR-65 and SR-190, which bring visitors into Item No. 33.

Porterville, the proposed project site is flanked by two existing hotels and a couple of restaurants. Additionally, to the north of the proposed project, two major regional shopping centers will help provide retail and dining options for travelers.

On June 23, 2025, the Environmental Coordinator made a preliminary determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Code of Regulation (CEQA Guidelines) as a Class 32, Infill development project considering that the project is consistent with the General Plan and applicable zoning designations, as well as, the project being within city limits, less than five (5) acres and is substantially surrounded by urban uses.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Hold a Public Hearing to receive comments;

2. Find the proposed project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill project) of the California Code of Regulations; and

3. Adopt the draft resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2025-002-C) to allow the construction of a hotel, subject to conditions of approval.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A to Draft Resolution (Site Plan)
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Claudia Calderon, Community Development Director
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager

RESOLUTION NO. ___-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE CONTAINING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IN SUPPORT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PRC 2025-002-C) TO ALLOW

THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MONTGOMERY AVENUE, EAST OF JAYE STREET (APNS 269-050-056, 061)
WHEREAS: On March 17, 2020, the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2019-038-C) for the establishment of Hampton Inn & Suites, a four (4)-story, 87-room hotel including amenities such as a meeting room, a breakfast area, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor recreation area to be located on the north side of Montgomery Avenue, east of Jaye Street (APNs 269-050-056, 061); and
WHEREAS: The Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2019-038-C), was set to expire on March 17, 2022, unless an extension of time was granted by the City of Porterville, pursuant to Porterville Development Ordinance, §601.08; and
WHEREAS: The hotel was not active nor was construction being actively pursued during the specified time frame; and
WHEREAS: The applicant did not request an extension of time for the approved CUP; and WHEREAS: Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2019-038-C) did expire on March 17, 2022; and WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Porterville, at its regular scheduled meeting of July 15, 2025, conducted a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2025-002-C) to allow for the construction of Hampton Inn & Suites, a four (4)-story, 88-room hotel including amenities such as a meeting room, a breakfast area, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an outdoor recreation area to be located on the north side of Montgomery Avenue, east of Jaye Street (APNs 269-050-056, 061); and
WHEREAS: The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General and Service Commercial and is zoned CG (General and Service Commercial). Pursuant to Table 203.02 – Land Use Regulations, of the Porterville Development Ordinance, hotels and motels require a Conditional Use Permit to operate in this zone district; and WHEREAS: On June 23, 2025, the Environmental Coordinator made a preliminary determination that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects; and WHEREAS: The City Council of the City of Porterville received testimony from all interested parties related to said Conditional Use Permit; and Resolution No. ____-2025

WHEREAS: The City Council made the following findings with respect to the subject project:

1. That the proposed project will advance the goals and objectives of, and is consistent with, the policies of the General Plan and any other applicable plan that the City has adopted. • The subject site is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Standards for CG (General and Service Commercial). The CG designation is intended to provide for retail and service uses that meet local and regional demand.

2. That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed project are consistent with the purposes of the district where it is located, and conforms in all significant respects, with the General Plan, the Development Ordinance, and with any other applicable plan adopted by the City Council.
• All required criteria are consistent with the CG zone district, and the site design is conditioned to encourage pedestrian connectivity between the proposed hotel and adjacent, correlated developments.

3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. • The site is generally flat on well-draining soils, and proximate to major regional transportation routes.

4. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 as an Infill Development. • None of the exceptions to exemptions are applicable due to the physical nature of the site.

5. That the proposed development supports General Plan Guiding policy LU-G-11 “to foster strong, visually attractive regional commercial centers with a mix of tenants to serve both local and regional needs.”

6. That the proposed development implements General Plan Policy LU-I-22 to “promote and support the revitalization and infill development in existing retail shopping centers”.

7. That the project, as proposed, complies with all design standards of the Porterville Development Ordinance.
• Building permit review will assure all such standards are met.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Porterville does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit (PRC 2025-002-C) subject to the following conditions:

Resolution No. ____-2025

1. The subject site is approximately 2.5± acres (108,900 square feet). The floor area of the hotel is 52,200 square feet, which results in a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 47.9%. A large undeveloped area is represented on the south portion of the site plan; any future development on that area would be limited to 2,250 square feet, as to not exceed the maximum FAR of 50%.

2. Unless an extension of time is granted by the City Council, the Conditional Use Permit shall expire two (2) years after the date of approval if the hotel is not active or actively pursued, pursuant to Section 601.08 of the Porterville Development Ordinance.

3. Upon approval of the conditional use permit, any future changes or additions in operation which substantially alters the conditions or nature of the subject business will require approval by the City Council.

4. Comply with all comments outlined in the PRC Comments provided for PRC 2025-002.

5. As a result of the small remainder of developable square footage, a parcel merger is required and shall be completed and recorded prior to issuance of a building permit.

6. The developer/applicant shall provide and maintain a pedestrian path of travel in the northeast portion of the project site to provide pedestrian connectivity from the hotel to the restaurant on the parcel to the east.

7. The vehicular driveway from Montgomery Avenue shall remain as configured on the site plan (Exhibit A), due to a one-foot limitation of vehicular access strip per Parcel Map 4593.

A pedestrian path must be provided along the existing drive approach on neighboring property. The pedestrian path of travel shall be constructed to allow access from City sidewalk to onsite walks in a manner that is compliant with current accessibility standards.

8. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Sections 303 and 304.10(i) of the Development Code and Chapter 25, Article I, Division 6 of the Municipal Code. In particular, landscaping is required along all facades that face onto a customer parking lot; such facades shall have one or more landscape planters installed along a minimum twenty percent of the building face. The minimum width of the planter shall be three feet.

9. At all times, the facility shall be operated and maintained to comply with State Laws, the City of Porterville Zoning Ordinance, adopted Building Codes and all other applicable laws and ordinances.

10. Selling of alcohol is not permitted; if in the future the license holder seeks to pursue such associated activities, a modification to this permit would be required to be considered by the City Council.

Resolution No. ____-2025

11. The applicant shall operate the establishment in such a manner as to preserve the public safety, health and welfare, to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance and operate the business in compliance with all laws, ordinances and regulations. In the event that this or any other condition of approval is violated, the City Council may modify or revoke the conditional use permit as provided in Section 601.10 of the Porterville Development Ordinance.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. ____________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rich Tree, Interim City Clerk
By: __ _______________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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PORTERVILLE, CA
MONTGOMERY AVE.

HAMPTON INN
FOR:

NEIL PATEL
805 S. KAWEAH AVE., EXETER, CA 93221

02.26.2020 CUP APPLICATION

02.14.2022 FRANCHISE REVIEW UPLOAD

02.28.2024 PC SUBMITTAL-CODE UPDATE 1 01.30.2025 PC RESUBMITTAL 2 06.03.2025 PC RESUBMITTAL 1" = 20'-0"
A-101

SITE PLAN
22 11 9
12 5' CONC.

SIDEWALK (TYP.)
10'-0" 26'-0" 10'-10"
SITE PLAN LEGEND:

MARK

UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

DESCRIPTION
U.N.O.
36" x 36" INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY

PAINTED ON PAVEMENT AT ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE
- PROVIDE POLE-MTD. PARKING SIGN @ FRONT OF EACH
STALL & OUTSIDE OF CAR OVERHANG AREA.
- REFER TO DETAILS.................... SHT. A-801 / DET. 4 & 5 INDICATES ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL. VERIFY w/ CIVIL
- 5% MAX. SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
- 2% MAX. CROSS SLOPE

ACCESS AISLE AT ACCESSIBLE PARKING
- REFER TO DETAIL .......................... SHT. A-801 / DET. 4

INDICATES RED PAINTED CURB FOR FIRE LANE
- REFER TO DETAIL ............ SHT A-102 / DET 1 & 2

NEW CONCRETE PAVING / SIDEWALK
SITE ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:

1. EXTERIOR ACCESSIBLE PATHS OF TRAVEL SHALL BE CONTINUOUSLY ACCESSIBLE AND HAVE MAXIMUM 1/2" CHANGES IN ELEVATION
- BE A MINIMUM OF 48" IN WIDTH
- HAVE A MAX. OF 5% SLOPE IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
- HAVE A MAX. OF 2% CROSS SLOPE (1/4"/FT.)
- HAVE DETECTABLE WARNINGS WHERE THE PATH OF TRAVEL

CROSSES/ADJOINS A VEHICULAR ROUTE
- WHERE NECESSARY TO CHANGE ELEVATION AT A SLOPE
EXCEEDING 5% (ie;1:20) SHALL HAVE AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP
- THERE SHALL BE NO VERTICAL OFFSET GREATER THAN 14" ALONG

THE ENTIRE PATH OF TRAVEL FROM THE PUBLIC WAY TO THE

BUILDING ENTRANCE

2. REFER TO SHEETS A-801, A-802 AND A-803 FOR TYPICAL DETAILS PERTAINING TO ACCESSIBLE ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT.

NEW A/C PAVING o/NEW COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASE

PER CIVIL DRAWINGS AND GEOTECH REPORT & CITY OF
PORTERVILLE P.W. STANDARD GE-32
- REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR EXTENT OF PAVING AND

NEW UNDERGROUND STORM DRAIN
- PATCH & REPAIR PAVING DISTURBED BY INSTALLATION

OF NEW STORM DRAIN LINE
INDICATES NEW ON-SITE POLE MTD. LIGHT FIXTURES
- REFER TO ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

INDICATES VEHICLE PARKING STALL FOR ELECTRICAL
VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PER CALGREEN 5.106.5.3 &
TABLE 5.106.5.3.3 (SEE CALCULATIONS IN PROJECT DATA)
- REFER TO ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN & SHEET A-102/DET. 10
- REFER TO DETAIL..............SHT A-102/DET.10
L.S. LANDSCAPE AREA
- REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS
EVCS# INDICATES NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS IN ROW
DEVELOPMENT DATA:

APPLICANT/DEVELOPER NEIL PATEL
805 S. KAWEAH AVE.

EXETER, CA 93221
PH. (559) 799-0298
ADDRESS/LOCATION: W. MONTGOMERY AVE,
PORTERVILLE, CA.

APN: 269-050-056, 061
JURISDICTION: COUNTY OF TULARE, CA.

TOTAL SITE AREA: 2.5 ACRES = 109,187 sf
EXISTING ZONING: CG
PROPOSED ZONING: CG (NO CHANGE)
ALLOWED USE: YES
PROPOSED USE: HAMPTON INN SUITES HOTEL
88 ROOMS / 4 STORY
OCCUPANCY GROUPS: R-1, B, A-3, S1
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: V-A (FIRE SPRINKLERS PER NFPA-13)
LOT COVERAGE - MAX: NA
LOT COVERAGE - ACTUAL: NA
FAR - MAX: 50%
FAR - PROPOSED: 53,461 sf / 109,187sf = 48.9%
MAX. HEIGHT ALLOWED: 
´
PROPOSED HEIGHT: 
´727232)7+)/2253/$7(
SETBACKS - REQUIRED: PROPOSED:

FRONT: 
´ 
´
SIDES: 0' 8'@ EAST/5' @ WEST
REAR: 
´ 
´
REQUIRED MIN. BLDG.

FRONTAGE AS % = NA
OPEN SPACE:

REQ'D: 5 SF PER 1000 SF OF FLOOR AREA =
(52,200 SF / 1000 SF) x 5 SF = 261 SF
PROVIDED: 4,500 SF
BUILDING AREA BREAKDOWN: ROOMS
FLOOR 1: 15,277 SF 10
FLOOR 2: 11,330 SF 26
FLOOR 3: 14,016 SF 29
FLOOR 4: 10,909 SF 23
TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 53,461 SF 88 TOTAL ROOMS
PARKING DEVELOPMENT DATA:

PARKING REQUIRED: 1 STALL PER ROOM
+2 ADJACENT TO RECEPTION
90 TOTAL REQUIRED
PARKING PROVIDED: 91 SPACES
82 x (9' x 20' W/ 26' TWO WAY DRIVE AISLES)
8 x (9' x 16' COMPACT)
1 x (7' x 20' COMPACT)
BIKE PARKING:

SHORT TERM: 5% OF CUSTOMER = 88 x .05 = 5 (6 PROVIDED)
LONG TERM: 5% OF EMPLOYEE = 2 x .05 = 1
NOTE:

REFER TO CIVIL PLANS FOR ALL EXISTING PROPERTY LINES, SITE DATA, GRADES HORIZONTAL CONTROL AND BUILDING LOCATIONS, ETC. 20'-0" 26'-0" 20'-0" VARIES 20'-0" 26'-0"
3'-10" TO 4'-6" 26'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0"
VARIES 10'-0"
2'-4" TO 3'-10" PROPOSED HOTEL
4-STORY
88 ROOMS

MAIN ENTRY
A. BLDG. LIMITATIONS, AREA REQUIREMENTS, & SETBACKS ARE TO CONFORM TO

APPLICABLE CODES AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION
B. PROVIDE FIRE ACCESS LANE AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CODES AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION.

C. PROVIDED APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS WIDTHS TO SITE AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CODES AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION.

D. TYPICAL PARKING SPACE SIZES SHALL BE AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE CODES AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION.
(BRAND STANDARDS REQUIRE 9'x18' MINIMUM)
E. COORDINATE LIGHTING LOCATIONS WITH LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS - PROVIDE PHOTOMETRIC ANALYSIS AS REQ'D BY APPLICABLE CODES.

F. REFER TO BRAND'S SIGNAGE STANDARDS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRECISE SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.

G. IRRIGATE ALL LANDSCAPED AREAS WITH AUTOMATIC UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM EXCEPT THOSE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO EXTERIOR WALL OF THE HOTEL.

H. ALL AREAS NOT WITHIN PLANTING BEDS TO RECEIVE SOD OR OTHER APPROVED GROUND COVER.

I. ALL EQUIP. MUST BE SCREENED W/ LANDSCAPING OR OTHER MEANS.

J. ALL SITE DIMENSIONS ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES AS DETERMINED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION.

K. REFER TO COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT STANDARDS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING, OUTBUILDINGS, PARKING, LIGHTING, CANOPY, OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, AND EXTERIOR DINING AREA.

L. PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF TRAVEL TO SITE PROPERTY LINE THAT MEETS ALL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

M. CATCH BASINS ARE TO BE PLACED SO AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE ROUTES, THEIR CLEARANCES & MAX. SLOPES.

N. PARKING LOT STRIPES MUST BE WHITE, EXCEPT WHERE OTHER COLORS ARE REQUIRED FOR FIRE LANES & NO PARKING ZONES.

O. GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING ALL

CONSTRUCTION TRADES AND ENSURING THAT ALL FINISHED WORK COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

SLOPE OF PATH OF TRAVEL, ETC.

P. REFER TO CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS FOR HORIZONTAL CONTROL. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN INDICATES MIN. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS OR ADJACENCIES.

Q. ALL OPEN NON-PAVED AREAS SHALL BE LANDSCAPED. (TYP.) R. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND GATES PROPOSED WITHIN THE PROJECT SHALL

BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS.

S. THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE WATERED FOR DUST CONTROL AS DIRECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/ AND CITY REQUIREMENTS.

T. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ON ALL

FOUR SIDES OF THE STRUCTURE TO FACILITATE THE USE OF ELECTRIC LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT.

U. AISLES, PASSAGEWAYS AND RECESSES RELATED TO AND WITHIN THE BUILDING

COMPLEX SHALL BE ILLUMINATED WITH AN INTENSITY OF AT LEAST

0.25 FOOT- CANDLES AT GROUND LEVEL 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET & 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE.

V. ALL LIGHTING DEVICES SHALL BE PROTECTED BY WEATHER AND VANDAL RESISTANT COVERS.

W. LIGHTS SHALL BE OF AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT, INDIRECT DIFFUSED TYPE, & SHALL NOT EXCEED A HEIGHT GREATER THAN 25 FT. ABOVE FINISHED GRADE X. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHALL BE SHIELDED SO AS NOT TO PRODUCE OBTRUSIVE GLARE ONTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ADJOINING PARCELS.

Y. OPEN PARKING LOTS AND CARPORTS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A MAINTAINED

MINIMUM OF ONE FOOT-CANDLE OF LIGHT ON THE ENTIRE PAVED AREA OF THE PARKING SURFACE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET & 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNRISE.

Z. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS
AA. ANY SURVEY MONUMENTS WITHIN THE AREA OF CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE PRESERVED

OR RESET BY A PERSON LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAND SURVEYING IN THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AB. REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AND/OR OFF-SITE CONCRETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ENGINEER PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

PEDESTRIAN PATHS OF TRAVEL MUST ALSO MEET CURRENT ADA STANDARDS. ALL EXISTING SIDEWALKS IN EXCESS OF 2% MAXIMUM CROSS SLOPE MUST BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE BY PUBLIC WORKS.

AC. 2 WORKING DAYS BEFORE COMMENCING EXCAVATION OPERATIONS WITHIN THE

STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND/OR UTILITY EASEMENTS, ALL EXISTING UNDERGROUND FACILITIES SHALL HAVE BEEN LOCATED BY "UNDERGROUND SERVICES ALERT" (USA).

CALL 1-800-642-2444.

AD. UNDERGROUND ALL EXISTING OFF-SITE OVERHEAD UTILITIES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF

THIS SITE/MAP AS PER LOCAL JURISDICTION REQUIREMENTS
AE. REFER TO SITE ELECTRICAL PLAN FOR LIGHTING & POWER REQUIREMENTS.

AF. REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR ALL DEMOLITION WORK INCLUDING REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS, FLATWORK, PAVED AREAS, AND UTILITIES.

AG. ALL ENTRANCES TO BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SERVED BY AN ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN ROUTE BETWEEN THE PUBLIC WAY AND BUSINESS ENTRANCE. WHERE NO

SUCH ROUTE IS PROVIDED, ONE MUST BE PROVIDED AS A CONDITION OF THE BUILDING PERMIT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE "AREA OF WORK". IF A

PEDESTRIAN ROUTE FROM THE PUBLIC WAY, INTENDED TO SERVE THE PROPOSED

BUSINESS, IS PROVIDED BUT DOES NOT FULLY-COMPLY, IT MUST BE ALTERED TO

COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FINAL OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK OCCURRING IN THE PUBLIC WAY REQUIRES A SEPARATE

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE LOCAL JURISDICTION ENGINEERING DIVISION PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.

AH. PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PARKING. WHERE NO SUCH PARKING IS PROVIDED,

ALTERATIONS MUST OCCUR AS A CONDITION OF THE BUILDING PERMIT IN ORDER TO PROVIDE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO THE "AREA OF WORK". WHERE ACCESSIBLE

PARKING, NEAREST THE BUSINESS ENTRANCE IS PROVIDED BUT DOES NOT

FULLY-COMPLY, IT MUST BE ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FINAL OCCUPANCY.

GENERAL NOTES:

W. MONTGOMERY AVE.

W. POPLAR AVE. S. JAYE ST. S. H ST.

POPLAR AVE.

POPLAR AVE. S. JAYE ST. LONE OAK DR. W. MONTGOMERY AVE. W. EL RANCHO AVE. VICINITY MAP: PORTERVILLE, CA SCALE: N.T.S.

SITE LOCATION 9'-9"
26'-0"

1. PROPOSED ON-SITE FIRE HYDRANT - REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS

2. COVERED DROP-OFF AREA
- REFER TO MATERIAL LEGEND FOR SPECIFIC PAVING
OF THIS AREA.

3. ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMP TO MEET ALL ACCESSIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS, MAXIMUM SLOPE OF RUN 1:12, MAXIMUM CROSS
SLOPE OF 1:48, REFER TO SHT A-801 / DET 8,9, & 10 FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION.
- COORDINATE WITH CIVIL DRAWINGS

4. ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES, SIGNAGE, LOGOS, WHEEL STOPS &

ACCESS AISLES MUST MEET ALL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SLOPE IN EITHER DIRECTION OF 1:48 WITHIN PARKING SPACE / ACCESS AISLE. REFER TO SHT A-801 / DET 4 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

5. 30' HIGH FLAG POLE WITH CONCRETE BASE AND

GROUND MOUNTED LIGHTING
- REFER TO DETAIL...SHT. A-102 / DET. 15
-REFER TO ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN FOR LIGHTING SPEC.

6. NEW PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALK + CURB LEADING TO PUBLIC WAY

7. CONCRETE WALKWAY (BROOM FINISH)
- SLOPE AWAY FROM BLDG. (MAX 2% CROSS SLOPE)

8. ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL TO TRASH ENCLOSURE

9. LINE OF PORTE COCHERE ABOVE

10. 3-CELL TRASH ENCLOSURE
PER CITY OF PORTERVILLE P.W. STANDARDS R-2
- REFER TO DETAIL...SHT. A-102 / DET. 11
- PROVIDE HOSE BIB WITHIN ENCLOSURE FROM IRRIGATION PIPING - PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ENCLOSURE

TO MATCH MAIN BUILDING

11. CONCRETE POOL DECK / SALT FINISH
- SLOPE TO DECK DRAINS

12. EXPANSION JOINT
- REFER TO DETAIL SHT. A-102 / DET. 8

13. PAINTED DIRECTIONAL ARROWS
- PER CITY OF PORTERVILLE P.W. STDS.

14. 'KNOX BOX' AT MAIN ENTRY TO HOTEL BUILDING
- VERIFY REQ'TS. WITH LOCAL FIRE DEPT.

15. NEW 60" HIGH WROUGHT IRON FENCE @ PROP. LINE
- REFER TO SHEET A-102 / DET.13

16. (3) 2-SPACE BIKE RACKS
- REFER TO SHT. A-102 / DET. 4

17. PROVIDE CONTINUOUS DETECTABLE WARNING (36" WIDE) WHERE WALKWAY IS FLUSH w/ ADJACENT DRIVE AISLE
- REFER TO SHT. A-801 / DET. 7

18. PROPOSED TELEPHONE TERMINAL BOARD LOCATION (MPOE)
-REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS FOR DETAILED REQ'TS

19. LONG TERM BICYCLE STORAGE LOCKER ON CONCRETE PAD
- VERIFY EXACT LOCATION AND TYPE WITH OWNER

20. PROPOSED ELECTRICAL MAIN METER & SWITCHGEAR
- REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

21. PROPOSED TRANSFORMER & CONCRETE PAD LOCATION - ADJUST

LOCATION AS REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CODES & UTILITY ACCESS - COORDINATE WITH SERVING UTILITY CO.

22. PARKING STRIPING PER CITY OF PORTERVILLE P.W. STD

23. PREFAB CONCRETE WHEEL STOPS

24. SIGN AT ENTRY TO PARKING AREA
- REFER TO SHT A-801/DET 4B

25. MAIN FIRE SPRINKLER RISER FROM UNDERGROUND

26. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

27. FIRE SPRINKLER RISER / CLASS 1 STANDPIPE IN BUILDING -REFER TO FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS

28. CONTINUOUS CONCRETE CURB - REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS

29. PROPOSED GAS METER LOCATION
- COORDINATE WITH SERVING UTILITY CO.

30. POLE MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE
- REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

31. ACCESS AISLE FOR ACCESSIBLE ELECTRICAL VEHICLE

CHARGING STATION
-REFER TO SHT. A-102/DET.2

32. 30" x48" LEVEL AND CLEAR LANDING @ EVCS

33. PASSENGER DROP ACCESS AISLE
-REFER TO SHT. A-102/ DET. 14
SITE KEYNOTES:

THE FOLLOWING KEYNOTES SHALL APPLY WHERE INDICATED ON THIS SHEET. 28 TYP
24 158
13 TYP1
TYP
293 7
TYP
17 14 6
21 REFER TO SHEET A-100

FOR CONTINUATION OF

DRIVEWAY TO PUBLIC WAY
-REFER TO CIVIL DRAWINGS
FOR DETAILED REQ'TS 3
20 92
16 4
26 27
18 27
25 19 1
12 TYP
11 1 3
10 1
A-105
6'-0" 5
4'-1"
31 32 4
TYP.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts Annual Assessments SOURCE: Parks and Leisure Services
COMMENT: The City has created seventy-seven (77) Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMD's) since 1989. The original District had seventeen (17) areas annexed for new developments, in addition to the original area. Since 1996, new Districts have been formed for each new development, representing Districts 2 through 57.

Annually, a process of evaluating maintenance needs and establishing an assessment for each LLMD must be followed. At its meeting on June 17, 2025, the City Council approved the annual preliminary Engineer's Report which indicates the proposed assessments for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year. The assessments, once approved by the Council, are placed upon the tax bill of property owners as a special assessment, and collected by the County of Tulare. The assessment process must be filed with the County by August 11, 2025, in order to be placed upon the tax rolls.

The Engineer's Report provides the financial details of each District. District fund balances are reviewed on an annual basis to determine funding needs for maintenance, as well as determine assessment requirements. Based on this analysis, staff was able to determine that not all Districts will be assessed this fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts to take comments or receive protests on the proposed assessments; and

2. Consider adopting the draft Resolution ordering the continued maintenance of Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts and confirming the Engineer's Report and Assessments for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.

Item No. 34.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution

2. 2025-26 LLMD Engineer's Reports
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Donnie Moore, Parks and Leisure Services Director
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager

RESOLUTION NO.______-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTERVILLE ORDERING THE

CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT FOR 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Porterville did on the 17th day of June, 2025, adopt its Resolution of Intention No. 56-2025 to order the therein described work in connection with the continuation of assessment procedures in Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts, which Resolution of Intention No. 56-2025 was duly and legally published in the time, form and manner as required by Law, shown by the Affidavit of Publication of said Resolution of Intention on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, said City Council having duly received and considered evidence, oral and documentary, concerning the jurisdiction facts in the proceeding and concerning the necessity for the contemplated work and the benefits to be derived there from, and said City Council having now acquired jurisdiction to order the proposed work;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porterville as follows:

SECTION 1. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porterville that the public interest and convenience require the continuation of assessment procedures for the districts, and said City Council hereby orders that the work and assessment, as set forth and described in said Resolution of Intention No. 56-2025 be done and made; and SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report filed by the Engineer is hereby finally approved; and
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessments for fiscal year 2025-2026 and method of assessment in the Engineer’s Report are hereby approved; and SECTION 4. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the assessments are in compliance with California Code, that they are without regard to property valuation, and in compliance with Chapter 1, Article 4, and Chapter 3, Division 15 of the Streets and Highway Code allowing the placement of the charge on the tax roll for collection. / / /
/ / /
/ / /
/ / /
Resolution No. ____-2025

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. ______________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By: ___________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk

Item No. 35.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan for Investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds
SOURCE: Community Development
COMMENT: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all CDBG entitlement cities to prepare a three- or five-year Consolidated Plan. As previously reported, Porterville’s 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan was prepared and subsequently submitted to HUD in April 2020. A new Consolidated Plan for the period of 2025-2029 was prepared and presented to the Council during a public hearing at its meeting on April 15, 2025.

At that time, the entitlement allocation amounts for Program Year 2025-2026 had not been announced by HUD, so the budget was prepared based on the allocation received for 2024-2025, $710,793. Subsequently, it was announced that the City of Porterville is receiving an Entitlement Grant of $653,932 for fiscal year 2025-2026. Therefore, staff is bringing this item back before the City Council with a proposed budget for 2025 that is reflective of the lower allocation amount.

As a recap to the Council, and for those who may have missed the public hearing in April, HUD administers a variety of programs designed to provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities, and assist in meeting public service needs of the community. These programs are principally designed to assist the low- and moderate-income families of the community.

The Consolidated Plan identifies the housing and non-housing community development needs of the City of Porterville, as well as establishes objectives, priorities, and actions to address these needs. It consists of the following components: a Housing Market Analysis; a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment; Priority Needs – Objectives – Strategies; and an Action Plan.

The proposed budget for Program Year 2025, which is part of the Action Plan, takes into account the lesser allocation amount and the recommendations of the CDBG Citizens’ Advisory Committee, which held a public hearing in February to discuss the types of programs that the public would like to see Item No. 35.
included in the Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan.

Administration $ 130,786.40
PSH Case Management $ 15,500.00
Fair Housing Education $ 20,000.00
Continuum of Care on Homeless $ 5,000.00
First Time Homebuyer Education $ 2,000.00
Navigation Center Operations $ 51,589.80
HOP Outreach $ 4,000.00
Parks Improvement Program $ 250,055.80
Multi-Sports Field Improvement $ 175,000.00
Total $ 653,932.0
0 The revised budget reflects both the priorities established through community input, the reduced entitlement allocation announced by HUD, and the funding caps pertaining to Administration and Public Service activities. While the lower funding amount is not ideal, the City remains committed to strategically investing the CDBG funds to benefit Porterville’s low- and moderate-income residents and to work towards accomplishing the goals outlined in the 2025– 2029 Consolidated Plan.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Action Plan;

2. Adopt the draft resolution approving the 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025/26 Action Plan with adjusted budget amounts; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution

2. 2025-2029 Draft Consolidated Plan
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Claudia Calderon, Community Development Director
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager
Item No. 35.

RESOLUTION NO. _____-2025

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORTERVILLE APPROVING THE 2025 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED
PLAN AND 2025-2026 ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Porterville does hereby approve the 2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan, attached as Exhibit A, and the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant Funds with a 2025 Program Year Entitlement Allocation as follows:

Administration $ 130,786.40
PSH Case Management $ 15,500.00
Fair Housing Education $ 20,000.00
Continuum of Care on Homeless $ 5,000.00
First Time Homebuyer Education $ 2,000.00
Navigation Center Operations $ 51,589.80
HOP Outreach $ 4,000.00
Parks Improvement Program $ 250,055.80
Multi-Sports Field Improvement $ 175,000.00
Total Funding: $ 653,932.00
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025. _____________________________
Greg Meister, Mayor
ATTEST:

Richard Tree, Interim City Clerk
By _________________________________
Fernando Gabriel-Moraga,
Chief Deputy City Clerk

EXHIBIT A
2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan (Provided as separate attachment to staff report)
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

CITY OF PORTERVILLE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
5-Year Consolidated Plan 2025-2029
and 2025 Annual Action Plan
DRAFT
July 2025
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
As an entitlement jurisdiction, HUD requires that the City prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years to foster a community-wide dialogue regarding the market environment and affordable housing and community development needs of the City. The City is also required to prepare an Annual Action Plan (AP) to report on the distribution of federal funding and a Consolidated Annual Performance Consolidated Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER) to identify the City’s progress in meeting the goals discussed in the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan and Action Plan.

Five Year Goals: The Consolidated Plan goals below represent high priority needs for the City and serve as the basis for the strategic actions the City will use to meet these needs. The goals, listed in no particular order, are:
• Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing opportunities • Support activities to prevent and end homelessness
• Support activities that strengthen neighborhoods
• Expand economic development and employment opportunity programs

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
NA-10 Housing Needs
• Fifty-six percent of households (9,945 households) in the City are LMI, with incomes ranging from 0-80% AMI. A breakdown would be: 18 percent are extremely low income (3,255 households at 0-30% AMI) 18 percent are low income (3,215 households at 30- 50% AMI) 20 percent are moderate income (3,475 households at 50-80% AMI). • Thirty-seven percent of households are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their incomes on housing costs.
• Twelve percent of households (2,045 households) are severely cost burdened, with 1,300 renter households and 745 owner households spending more than 50 percent of their incomes toward housing costs.

NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 3
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• Eighty-seven percent of Hispanic households (1,850 households) in the 0-30 % AMI category experience housing problems, compared to 81 percent (2,535 households) of the jurisdiction as a whole.

NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems • Fifty-eight percent of All Asian households (35 households) in the 50-80% AMI category experience severe housing problems, compared to 36 percent (870 households) of the jurisdiction as a whole.

NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burden • Forty-one percent of City households (6,855 households) are cost burdened and spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing costs.
• Twenty- three percent (3,795 households) are severely cost burdened and paying more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs.

NA-40 Homeless Needs
• On the night of the 2024 Tulare/Kings County PIT count, 1,672 persons were identified as homeless in the region – 309 (19 percent) of which were located in the City. • 256 (83 percent) of the total homeless persons counted in the City identified as NonHispanic/Latino and 53 (17 percent) identified as Hispanic/Latino. • Children under the age of 18 made up 30 percent of people experiencing homelessness in families.
• Veterans represent 4% of homeless adults in Kings and Tulare Counties.

NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs
• Currently, 10.9% of the population of Porterville have at least one disabled member living in public housing in the City and 436 households containing at least one disabled member utilizing Section 8 countywide.

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City is responsible for ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations associated with the CDBG entitlement grant programs. The City’s Annual Action Plans and CAPERs have provided many details about the goals, projects, and programs completed by the City over the past 44 years. The City recognizes that the evaluation of past performance is critical to ensure the City Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 4
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and its sub-recipients are implementing activities effectively and that those activities align with the City’s overall strategies and goals. The production of programs and systems are evaluated annually. Goals for future projects are set by the evaluation and the success of existing programs as well as the evaluation of the needs that exist in the community. The City will continue funding salaries Case management for Permanent Supportive Housing, and as more funding becomes available, the City will look for ways to improve living conditions, eliminate slum and blight, and improve public facilities.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City utilized various outreach methods to seek input on the City’s housing and community development needs to identify objectives, priorities, and actions for addressing said needs. Views obtained were considered for the final Consolidated Plan and first year Action Plan. The City held community and stakeholder meetings, public hearings, administered a community-needs survey, and conducted outreach via email, social media and community events as well as announcements regarding plan development and how to participate were made at community partner meetings.

A community-needs survey was made available electronically on the City’s website and in hard copy format at City Hall. Survey responses were collected at community events, and the survey was also shared with the City library, affordable housing sites, the local Navigation Center, and various other partner agencies for distribution. The survey was provided in English and Spanish versions with a total of 160 surveys completed. Electronic outreach consisted of social media posts, an electronic display in City Hall, and email communications, including the City's ENewsletter. Notifications of the survey and meetings were posted in the City’s monthly newsletter that was sent to subscribers, as well as to individuals on an established outreach contact list, which includes representation from various partner organizations. Printed outreach materials, social media posts, as well as notices published in the local newspaper, were provided in English and Spanish.

5. Summary of public comments
Not applicable. The City did not receive any public comments for this Consolidated Plan

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Not applicable. The City did not receive any public comments for this Consolidated Plan

7. Summary
Please see the discussions above.

Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 5
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency PORTERVILLE
CDBG Administrator PORTERVILLE Community Development
Department
HOME Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The lead agency in the development of this 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and administration of HUD funding is the City of Porterville Community Development Department.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Claudia Calderon
Community Development Director
Office: (559) 782-7460
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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Central California Family Crisis Center, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
A virtual interview was held with staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
developing permanent housing options for families
fleeing domestic violence, with these permanent
housing options including supportive services that
address the unique needs of the heads of
household and the children fleeing domestic
violence.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of Tulare County Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
developing permanent housing options for special
needs populations, including those experiencing
homelessness.

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3 Agency/Group/Organization Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services - Victims
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
addressing the complex medical and behavioral
health needs of those experiencing homelessness
as well as households that are low income.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Family Services of Tulare County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services - Victims
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
addressing the complex medical and behavioral
health needs of those experiencing homelessness.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Community Services Employment Training (CSET) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 9
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
addressing the complex medical and behavioral
health needs of those experiencing homelessness;
improved access to healthcare; improved access to
education and employment opportunities.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Kings View Mental Health
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
addressing the complex medical and behavioral
health needs of those experiencing homelessness
as well as households that are low income.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Porterville Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Planning organization
Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include supporting local
businesses and improving local workforce
initiatives.

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8 Agency/Group/Organization Sequoia Family Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include identifying and
addressing the complex medical and behavioral
health needs of low-income households as well as
limited access to health care.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include leveraging
workforce initiatives with housing development.
10 Agency/Group/Organization RH Community Builders LP
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consultation was held with key staff. Areas of
improved coordination include leveraging
partnerships and funding opportunities to produce
more affordable housing, especially housing that is
dedicated to the homeless population and includes
supportive services.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting 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
Kings/Tulare
Homeless
Alliance
The City of Porterville's goals to address the need for decent, affordable housing and create a suitable living environment directly align with KHTA's mission: "To coordinate and leverage policy and resources that empower community partners to address homelessness in Kings and Tulare County."
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
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PR-15 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting To maximize participation in the preparation of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and first year Action Plan, the City held community and stakeholder meetings, public hearings, administered a community needs survey, and conducted outreach via email, social media and community events. Additionally, announcements regarding plan development and how to participate were made at community partner meetings.

The community survey was made available electronically on the City’s website and in hard copy format at City Hall. Survey responses were collected at community events, and the survey was also shared with the City library, affordable housing sites, the local Navigation Center, and various other partner agencies for distribution. The survey was provided in English and Spanish versions; a total of 160 survey responses were collected.

Electronic outreach consisted of social media posts, an electronic display in City Hall, and email communications, including the City's E-Newsletter. Emails were sent to newsletter subscribers, and individuals on an established outreach contact list, which includes representation from various partner organizations.

Printed outreach materials, social media posts, as well as notices published in the local newspaper of circulation were provided in English and Spanish.

These various outreach methods were utilized to bring awareness and seek input on the City’s housing and community development needs to identify objectives, priorities, and actions for addressing said needs. Views obtained were considered for the final Consolidated Plan and first year Action Plan.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
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Sort O
rder
Mode of O
utreach
Target of O
utreach
Summary of
response/att
endance
Summary of
comments r
eceived
Summary of c
omments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public
Hearings
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
The City held
two public
hearings at
City Council
meetings. #
in
attendance
will be
updated
following
final public
hearing.

No
comments
were
received.

No comments
were rejected
at the
public
hearings.
www.ci.porter
ville.ca.us
2 Public
Meetings
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
The City held
two
community
forums.

No
comments
were
received.

No comments
were rejected
at the
public
meetings
3 Stakeholde
r Meetings
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
The City held
a stakeholder
meeting with
local agency
representativ
es. Ten (10)
individuals
were in
attendance,
inclusive of
four (4) City
staff.

A
presentatio
n was
followed by
discussion
regarding
needs
pertaining
to
affordable
housing and
public
services.

No comments
were rejected.
4 Internet
Outreach
Minorities,
Non-English
Speaking
(Spanish),
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
The City
posted
notices of all
publicly held
meetings and
encouraged
participation
in the survey
across all
social media
platforms.

See
Appendix 1
for
summary of
survey
responses
No comments
were rejected.
www.ci.porter
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Sort O
rder
Mode of O
utreach
Target of O
utreach
Summary of
response/att
endance
Summary of
comments r
eceived
Summary of c
omments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
5 Newspaper
Ad
Minorities,
Non-English
Speaking
(Spanish),
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
The City
posted
notifications
of the City
Council
meetings in
both the
English and
Spanish
newspapers.

No
comments
were
received.

No comments
were rejected.
6 Partner
meetings
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
Announceme
nts regarding
the Con Plan
were made
at meetings
held by
partner
agencies:

Tulare
County
Taskforce on
Homelessnes
s,
Kings/Tulare
Homeless
Alliance,
Community
Collaborative
meeting,
LINC
Committee,
and
Government
Affairs
Committee.

Survey links
were shared
for
participants
of the
meeting to
participate
as well as
dates for
community
meetings,
public
hearings
and 30-day
comment
period. No
comments
were
received
No comments
were rejected.

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Sort O
rder
Mode of O
utreach
Target of O
utreach
Summary of
response/att
endance
Summary of
comments r
eceived
Summary of c
omments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
7 Community
Events
Nontargeted/br
oad
community
Staff
conducted
outreach at
First Friday
Coffee,
Pioneer Days
and Chamber
Business
Showcase
events.

Surveys
were
collected
and links
distributed.

Other
participatio
n
opportuniti
es were
shared. No
additional
comments
were
received.

No comments
were rejected.

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The City of Porterville's Needs Assessment was conducted in a variety of ways, including online surveys, data review and analysis, and by holding community meetings to receive citizen input about housing and community development needs. In addition, the City of Porterville used the prepopulated data sets provided by HUD including the 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data and 2016-2020 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, which provides information on housing needs, to prepare its estimates and projects. Base year data includes the prepopulated 2005-2009 data sets provided by HUD for use in making longitudinal comparisons. Additionally, Porterville is part of the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance Continuum of Care. Data for the development of the needs for the homeless in the area have been obtained from the Continuum of Care. Information was also gathered input sessions and interviews with various social service agencies, housing providers, city staff, and resident survey comments. Overall, Porterville’s population is diverse and family-oriented, with significant affordability challenges despite lower housing costs. Addressing income disparities, expanding economic opportunities, and improving housing stability for lower-income residents will be key areas of focus for the community.

Population and Demographics
Porterville, CA, had a population of 59,055 as of the 2020 Census, with 17,650 households. The city has a relatively young median age of 31.3 years and an average household size of 3.3 people.

Nearly half (49.3%) of households are married-couple families, while 25.2% are female-headed households without a spouse or partner. Children are a prominent part of the community, as

47.3% of households include individuals under the age of 18.

The city has a diverse racial and ethnic composition, with 69.5% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

Among those reporting one race alone, 45.5% are White, 5.4% are Asian, and 3% are American Indian/Alaska Native. A significant 24% of the population is foreign-born, with Spanish being the most commonly spoken language after English.

Economic Landscape
Porterville's median household income of $55,785 is significantly lower than the state median of $95,521. The city's poverty rate stands at 23.1%, nearly double the state average (12%). Children under 18 (29.8%) and seniors over 65 (15.6%) are particularly affected by poverty. Employment participation is moderate, with a 55.8% employment rate, and 79.4% of households rely on wages Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 18
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or salaries. However, the median earnings for full-time workers highlight gender disparities, with males earning $40,504 compared to $31,800 for females.

Housing Market
Porterville has 18,931 total housing units, with a vacancy rate of 5.4%. The homeownership rate is 50.4%, indicating a nearly even split between homeowners and renters. The median rent is $943, much lower than the state median of $1,992, but cost burdens remain high. Nearly 70% of extremely low-income households (<30% HAMFI) are renters, and 70.4% of severely costburdened households (paying over 50% of income on housing) are renters.

The majority of housing units (74.5%) have 2-3 bedrooms, and 49.5% of homes were built before 1979, raising potential concerns about aging infrastructure. The median monthly housing cost for homeowners with a mortgage is $1,301, while renter-occupied households have a significantly lower median income ($30,733) compared to owner-occupied households ($62,071).

Key Challenges
• Housing affordability: Despite lower housing costs than the state average, many renters remain cost-burdened due to lower incomes.
• Economic disparities: High poverty rates and lower median wages compared to the state create financial challenges for residents.
• Educational attainment: Only 13.7% of Porterville residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, much lower than the state average of 37.5%, potentially impacting job opportunities and economic mobility.

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Summary of Housing Needs
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Population 55,220 59,055 7%
Households 15,820 17,650 12%
Median Income $38,456.00 $44,095.00 15%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 3,255 3,215 3,475 2,195 5,505
Small Family Households 1,355 1,440 1,715 985 2,680
Large Family Households 450 430 695 470 1,235
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 645 460 630 505 1,390
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 385 460 415 255 475
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 930 780 615 590 860
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
HAMFI for Porterville
It is critical to understand how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) evaluates income within a community. ⿯HUD sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs, including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities.

A family in Porterville is considered low- to moderate-income (80% HAMFI) if their annual income is:
• $52,600 as a single-person household
• $60,100 as a two-person household
• $67,600 as a three-person household
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• $75,100 as a four-person household
• $81,150 as a five-person household
• $87,150 as a six-person household
Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities 80 10 10 15 115 4 0 0 0 4
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 160 45 25 45 275 4 10 10 0 24
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems) 250 55 220 85 610 30 70 20 155 275
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 1,320 700 70 0 2,090 515 220 160 20 915
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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 325 1,095 550 60 2,030 190 400 285 310 1,185
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 50 0 0 0 50 45 0 0 0 45
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems 1,810 810 325 140 3,085 555 300 190 175 1,220
Having none of
four housing
problems 510 1,440 1,610 600 4,160 380 665 1,350 1,280 3,675 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
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3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 950 1,120 530 2,600 290 180 140 610
Large Related 365 185 90 640 64 140 35 239
Elderly 330 200 60 590 265 250 110 625
Other 465 360 15 840 120 80 180 380
Total need by
income
2,110 1,865 695 4,670 739 650 465 1,854
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 0 0 505 505 165 70 0 235
Large Related 0 0 45 45 60 45 20 125
Elderly 170 60 30 260 225 70 0 295
Other 0 390 100 490 90 0 0 90
Total need by
income
170 450 680 1,300 540 185 20 745
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS

5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 375 30 205 40 650 34 45 30 90 199
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Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Multiple,
unrelated family
households 25 65 40 45 175 0 25 0 70 95
Other, non-family
households 10 0 0 45 55 0 10 0 0 10
Total need by
income
410 95 245 130 880 34 80 30 160 304
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households with
Children Present 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Data Source
Comments:

Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

The total number of households in Porterville during this time is 17,650, with a median income of $55,785. Of these households, nearly 19% householders live alone (single person households):
• Householder living alone are most likely to be 65 years and over (8.5% of all occupied housing units), compared to those between 35 to 64 years old (7.8%) and those 15-34 years old (2.7%)
• The number of single person male households totals 1,552 (8.8%); 527 of these male alone households are individuals that are 65 years and older. Male full-time, year-round workers had median earnings of $440,504.
• The number of single person female households is 1,791 (10.1%); 976 of these female alone households are individuals 65 years and older. Female full-time, year-round workers had median earnings of $31,800.
• 50% of householders living alone are homeowners; 50% are renters.

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Single person households are likely to be female. Nearly 55% single female households are individuals 65 years and older. They are more likely to be in a lower income bracket and experiencing a housing cost burden.

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

The Central California Family Crisis Center (CCFCC) is a multi-cultural organization that offers numerous programs and services to meet the needs of individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness, and housing instability. During the 2024 calendar year, 79 individuals (39 adults and 40 children) were served in the emergency shelter program for those fleeing domestic violence. Of these individuals, nearly 71% identified as female and 29% identified as male. Approximately 37% of those receiving shelter services were between the ages of 25-54. About 23% of persons served identified as having a mental health disorder and 19% identified as having a chronic health condition. 59% of households entered into shelter from another temporary housing situation (i.e. staying or living in a family member or friend’s room, apartment, or house) and a third of the households reported no income when entering shelter. CFCC tracks exit destinations, and 54% of persons exiting shelter exiting to a “positive” or “permanent” living situation. These permanent living situations were more likely to be living with family (72%), compared to moving into a rental by client (10%) or ownership situation (0%). Exit destination data reflects the need for permanent housing options that meet the unique needs of households exiting shelter from fleeing a domestic violence situation.

Households entering shelter are underemployed and/or lack income needed to cover housing costs. Additionally, CFCC reports these households are more likely to have children with complex health or developmental needs that require more at-home care, which can limit the head of household's ability to quickly and adequately increase income enough to live independently.

Permanent housing options that offer subsidized rent and supportive services would address these unique challenges. Subsidized rent and support services would also benefit those living with disabilities. The American Community Survey (ACS) estimates that 11.2% of the population in Porterville has a disability, compared to a national average of 13.4%. Additionally, 40% of Porterville residents with a reported disability are 65 years of age and over. Housing to accommodate an aging population with disabilities needs to be considered.

What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem in the City of Porterville continues to be housing affordability. Cost burden among extremely low-low income households is most prevalent, especially among renters: 63% of households that are severely cost burdened are extremely low income. 56% owners that are severely cost burdened are considered extremely low income.

Additionally, national data highlights the lack of affordable and ADA-compliant housing. In “The State of the Nation’s Housing” 2022 report, it’s reported that a “vast majority of US homes lack Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 25
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basic accessibility features – such as no-step entryway and grab bars in the bathroom – that older adults and people with disabilities often need to live safely in their homes.” Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Renter households with worst-case housing needs are those with very low incomes that do not receive government housing assistance and pay more than one-half of their incomes toward rent, those that live in severely inadequate conditions, or both. This population of residents faces the greatest risk of becoming homeless or having unstable housing. The greatest housing needs in Porterville exist among renters, particularly those with incomes at or below 30% of AMI.

Households that can have worst-case needs are households that are renters, have very low incomes (incomes that are no more than 50 percent of AMI), and do not receive housing assistance. Two types of priority problems determine whether households have worst-case needs: 1. Severe rent burden means that a renter household pays more than one-half of its income for gross rent (rent and utilities); and 2. Severely inadequate housing refers to units having one or more serious physical problems related to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems or maintenance. ("Worst Case Housing Needs, 2019 Report to Congress" U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research) Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
The McKinney-Vento Act, which later became part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), mandates protections and services for homeless children and youth, including those with disabilities. The 2004 reauthorization of IDEA also includes amendments that reinforce timely assessment, inclusion, and continuity of services for homeless children and youth with disabilities.

McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness is anyone who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including:
• Sharing the housing of others due to lack of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, and camping grounds due to a lack of adequate alternative accommodations
• Living in emergency or transitional shelters
• Abandoned in hospitals
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• Awaiting foster care placement
• Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live • Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, public train stations, etc. • A migrant child who qualifies under any of the above
The major causes of homelessness for children in the U.S. involve both structural and individual factors, including:
• the nation's persistently high rates of poverty for families; • a lack of affordable housing across the nation;
• continuing impacts of the Great Recession;
• racial disparities in homelessness;
• the challenges of single parenting; and
• the ways in which traumatic experiences, especially domestic violence, precede and prolong homelessness for families.
"America's Youngest Outcasts - A Report on Child Homelessness" American Institutes for Research, 2014.

Homelessness can have a tremendous impact on children – their education, health, sense of safety, and overall development. Fortunately, researchers found that children are also highly resilient. Differences between children who have experienced homelessness and low-income children who have not experienced homelessness typically diminish in the years following a homeless episode.

When compared to low-income and homeless families, children experiencing homelessness have been shown to:
• Have higher levels of emotional and behavioral problems; • Have increased risk of serious health problems;
• Are more likely to experience separations from their families; and • Experience more school mobility, repeat a grade, are more likely to be expelled or drop out of school, and have lower academic performance.
"National Alliance to End Homelessness"
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:

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Estimates of the at-risk population were made based on various information sources. Census, ACS, CHAS, and Point-in-Time Homeless data are used when available. Information from agencies providing at-risk services was requested based on current program usage.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Housing cost burden continues to be a primary risk for low-income individuals and families with children at risk of experiencing homelessness. The National Alliance to End Homelessness states that "low-income households are typically unemployed or underemployed due to many factors, such as a challenging labor market, limited education, a gap in work history, a criminal record, unreliable transportation or unstable housing, poor health, or a disability. For those who are lowincome but employed, wages have been stagnant and have not kept pace with expensive housing costs. The typical American worker has seen little to no growth in his/her weekly wages over the past three decades. Too little income combined with the dwindling availability of low-cost housing leaves many people at risk for becoming homeless." Other than income, some other characteristics can also predispose an individual or household to homelessness, including:
• Persons leaving institutions: detox, mental hospitals, prisons, etc. • Households paying more than 50% of income for housing costs • Victims of domestic violence
• Special needs populations (persons with AIDS, disabilities, drug or alcohol addiction, etc.) • Single parent head of households who are unemployed
• People who are doubling up in unstable living arrangements (and cannot be counted as homeless)
• Families living below the poverty level
Households that exhibit one or more of these characteristics constitute a population that is "atrisk" of becoming homeless. These individuals and families are at risk of becoming homeless because they have a lesser chance of making economic improvements in their lives.

Discussion
Housing is out of reach. There is a significant gap between renters’ wages and the cost of rental housing across the United States. A full-time worker needs to earn an hourly wage of $47.38 on average to afford a modest, two-bedroom rental home in the state of California. This “Housing Wage” for a two-bedroom home is $40.13 higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 and Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 28
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$31.38 higher than the California minimum hourly wage of $16.28 (non-tipped workers) earned by renters. Renters with the lowest incomes face the greatest challenge in finding affordable housing. The average minimum wage worker in California must work 96 hours per week to afford a modest one-bedroom rental home at the average fair market rent. A full-time worker needs to earn an hourly wage of $38.26 to afford a one-bedroom rental home. Many occupations do not earn enough annually to afford housing. The median hourly wage for the following positions reflects the shortfall:
• Waiters and waitresses - $17.08
• Fast food and counter workers - $17.32
• Cashiers - $17.33
• Retail salespersons - $17.85
• Customer service representatives - $22.69
• Office clerks - $22.72
• Maintenance and repair workers - $25.08
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
CDBG entitlement communities are to provide an assessment for each of the disproportionately greater needs identified below. For this purpose, disproportionately greater need exists when the percentage of persons in a category of need who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least 10 percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in category as a whole. Although the purpose of these tables is to analyze the relative level of need for each race and ethnic category, the data also provides information for the City of Porterville that can be useful in describing the overall need.

Income Category
• Extremely low-income: below 30% HAMFI
• Very low-income: 30% - 50% HAMFI
• Low income: 50% - 80% HAMFI
• Low- and middle-income: 100% HAMFI
• Upper income: 100% HAMFI
The most relevant thresholds are 50% and 80% of HAMFI because most HUD programs base eligibility on these thresholds (which are generally referred to as "very low-income" and "lowincome," respectively).

Housing Problems
There are four housing problems in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy data:
• The housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities
• The housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities;
• Household is overcrowded
• Household is cost-burdened.

A household is said to have a housing problem if they have one or more of these four problems.

Overcrowding is one of the four housing problems evaluated by HUD.

HUD defines overcrowding as:
• Overcrowding - More than one person per room.
• Severe overcrowding - More than 1.5 persons per room.

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HUD defines cost burden as:
• Cost burden - Monthly housing costs (including utilities) exceeding 30% of monthly income. • Severe cost burden - Monthly housing costs (including utilities) exceeding 50% of monthly income.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,535 405 180
White 605 140 145
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 30 30 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 24 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,850 235 35
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,100 440 0
White 450 175 0
Black / African American 50 0 0
Asian 70 10 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,500 230 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
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*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,880 1,385 0
White 575 505 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 85 4 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 1,205 855 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 600 1,065 0
White 340 465 0
Black / African American 0 20 0
Asian 20 110 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 4 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 245 470 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
At income levels between 0 and 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), 81% of all residents reported having one or more of the four housing problems. Within this bracket, American Indian/Alaskan Native residents have a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems compared to the population as a whole, with 100% of these households experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.

At income levels between 30 and 50% AMI, approximately 58% of all residents have one or more of four housing problems. Within this bracket, Asian residents and Pacific Islander residents have a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems compared to the population as a whole, with 96% and 100% of these households experiencing one or more of the four housing problems, respectively.

For income levels at 50 to 80% AMI, 36% of all residents report one or more of the four housing problems. Within this bracket, American Indian/Alaskan Native residents have a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems compared to the population as a whole, with 100% of these households experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.

The data also reveals that extremely low-income (0-30% of Area Median Income) and low-income (31-50% of Area Median Income) households are significantly more likely to encounter at least one housing problem, such as cost burden, overcrowding, or substandard housing conditions.

These income groups face the greatest challenges in accessing affordable, safe, and adequate housing, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address their specific housing needs. These households are at a higher risk of experiencing homelessness and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.

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Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10% or more) than the income level as a whole.

Severe housing problems include:
• Overcrowded households with 1.5 persons per room, not including bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms
• Households with cost burdens of more than 50% of income The "2019 County Health Ranking Key Report" by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that "many households are just one unforeseen event – an illness, job loss, financial crisis, or even a drop-in hour at work – from losing their home. The risk for homelessness is especially high for low-income families spending more than half of household income on housing costs. Families that face insecure housing, forced moves, or homelessness are more likely to experience poor mental or physical health and preventable hospitalizations. For children in these families, experiencing homelessness can also be harmful to brain and body function and development, with lifelong and cumulative negative health outcomes for the child, the family, and the community."
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,400 545 180
White 545 195 145
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 30 30 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 24 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,775 315 35
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Data
Source:
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*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,205 1,335 0
White 180 450 0
Black / African American 0 50 0
Asian 60 20 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 955 775 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 870 2,390 0
White 205 870 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 35 60 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 615 1,440 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
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*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 265 1,400 0
White 195 610 0
Black / African American 0 20 0
Asian 0 130 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 4 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 75 640 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
At income levels between 0 and 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), nearly 77% of all residents reported having one or more of the four severe housing problems. Within this bracket, American Indian/Alaskan Native residents have a disproportionately higher percentage of severe housing problems compared to the population as a whole, with 100% of these households experiencing one or more of the four severe housing problems. This is the same percentage for this population experiencing housing problems.

At income levels between 30 and 50% AMI, approximately 47% of all residents have one or more of four severe housing problems. Within this bracket, Asian residents have a disproportionately higher percentage of severe housing problems compared to the population as a whole, with 75% of these households experiencing one or more of the four severe housing problems, respectively.

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as a whole, with 100% of these households experiencing one or more of the four severe housing problems.

The data also reveals that extremely low-income (0-30% of Area Median Income) and lowincome (31-50% of Area Median Income) households are significantly more likely to encounter at least one severe housing problem, such as cost burden, overcrowding, or substandard housing conditions. These income groups face the greatest challenges in accessing affordable, safe, and adequate housing, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address their specific housing needs. These households are at a higher risk of experiencing homelessness and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.

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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction:

This section evaluates the housing cost burden from a racial or ethnic group perspective. Cost burden is the fraction of a household's total gross income spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For homeowners, housing costs include mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities.

A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at an income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10% or more) than the income level as a whole.

HUD defines cost-burdened families as those “who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing” and “may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.” Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one’s income on rent. The tables display cost burden information for Porterville and each racial and ethnic group.

Cost Burden is described in the tables as:
• No cost burden (less than 30%)
• Cost burden (30-50%)
• Severe cost burden (more than 50%)
•No/negative income. No/negative income households are those whose income is zero or negative due to self-employment, dividends, and net rental income. These households are not included in the other two categories but still require housing assistance and are counted separately.

With the cost of housing on the rise, researchers are reexamining the 30-percent rule of thumb for measuring rental burden. HUD defines cost-burdened families as those “who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing” and “may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.” Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one’s income on rent.

The 30-percent rule — that a household should spend no more than 30 percent of its income on housing costs — has long been accepted in academic circles and is often included in blogs and websites on family budgeting. A recent Business Week article, however, argues that the 30- percent rule is “nearly useless.” The authors suggest that calculating housing cost burden using Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 38
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only income ratios oversimplifies the issue of housing affordability. Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac, is quoted in the article as saying, “If your income is $500,000 a year, you can pay 40 percent and still have money left. But if your income is $20,000 a year, it will be hard to make ends meet if you’re paying 30 percent of your income on rent.” Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 9,720 3,060 3,795 190
White 4,100 990 975 145
Black / African
American 85 50 0 0
Asian 520 90 115 0
American Indian,
Alaska Native 35 4 24 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 15 0
Hispanic 4,800 1,885 2,635 40
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data
Source:
2016-2020 CHAS
Discussion:

National data underscores that lower-income households are significantly more likely to be burdened by housing costs. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in 2017, 89% of extremely low-income renter households were moderately or severely cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

This burden decreases with higher income levels: 83% of very low-income, 54% of low-income, 20% of moderate-income, and 6% of high-income households faced similar cost burdens. Racial disparities further exacerbate this issue. A 2023 report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition reveals that the median wage of a full-time White worker surpasses the one-bedroom Housing Wage by $2.23. In contrast, Black and Latino workers fall short by approximately $0.73 and $1.84, respectively. The disparity is more pronounced among women of color: Black and Latina female workers earn median wages that are $3.96 and $5.47 less than the one-bedroom Housing Wage, respectively. These statistics highlight that both lower-income and minority households are disproportionately affected by housing cost burdens, underscoring the need for targeted policies to address these inequities.

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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? The data shows that extremely low-income (0-30% of Area Median Income) and low-income (31- 50% of Area Median Income) households are significantly more likely to encounter at least one severe housing problem, such as cost burden, overcrowding, or substandard housing conditions.

Specifically, severe housing problems are more likely experienced by Porterville residents who identify as Hispanic, Asian, or Pacific Islander and are very low-income to moderate-income than the overall population. These income groups face the greatest challenges in accessing affordable, safe, and adequate housing, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to address their specific housing needs. These households are at a higher risk of experiencing homelessness and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? In general, severe housing problems are more likely experienced by Porterville residents who identify as Hispanic, Asian, or Pacific Islander and are very low-income to moderate-income than the overall population.

Additional needs may include:
• More outreach to the Hispanic community on Fair Housing Choice. • More outreach to the rental agencies and property managers on Fair Housing Choice. • Additional supports to ensure that these renters and homeowners have access to resources and funding for to ease cost burden, overcrowding, and address substandard living conditions.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
To assist communities in identifying racially/ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has developed a census tract-based definition of R/ECAPs. The definition involves a racial/ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test. The racial/ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward: R/ECAPs must have a non-white population of 50 percent or more. Regarding the poverty threshold, Wilson (1980) defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country. Thus, a neighborhood can be a R/ECAP if it has Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 40
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a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower. There currently are no R/ECAPs in the City of Porterville in mapping provided by HUD Open Data.

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Introduction
The Housing Authority of the County of Tulare (HATC) programs are funded by various types of agencies that include the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Tax Credit Allocation Committee of the State Treasurer’s Office (LIHTC), California’s Rental Housing Construction Program (RHCP), HOME, City Redevelopment Agencies (RDA) as well as other local agencies. HATC is also a current participant of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program since its inception in 1999. This demonstration is an effort by HUD to facilitate program innovations that work towards enhancing the efficacy of Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). HATC has capitalized on the organizational and procedural flexibilities gained through its participation in the MTW Demonstration Program to become a more effective and efficient agency.

In support of furthering HATC’s mission, the Housing Authority administers Special Purpose Vouchers (SPV), a type of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program administered by PHAs. When utilized strategically and collaboratively with Continuums of Care (CoCs) and other partners, these programs provide unique opportunities to target rental assistance resources to specific populations to advance a community’s plan to end homelessness, support a community’s equity outcomes, and create ways to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience of homelessness and involvement with various systems. Among those SPVs are Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers (EHV), Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Mainstream Vouchers (MVP), and Foster Youth Vouchers (FYI). These Special Purpose Vouchers allocation is separate from our MTW contract, but listed to provide a full scope of HATC’s program portfolio.

All programs are handicap accessible. Reasonable accommodations may be requested and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
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Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 0 19,015 21,961 19,146 21,733 19,134 0 0 Average length of stay 0 4 4 2 0 2 0 0
Average Household size 0 5 3 3 4 3 0 0
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 0 96 278 0 278 0 0
# of Disabled Families 0 0 88 459 2 457 0 0
# of Families requesting
accessibility features 0 2 703 2,261 11 2,250 0 0
# of HIV/AIDS program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 2 673 2,108 11 2,097 0 0 0
Black/African American 0 0 18 111 0 111 0 0 0
Asian 0 0 9 35 0 35 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 2 6 0 6 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 Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 2 587 1,447 10 1,437 0 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 116 814 1 813 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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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 is a federal law, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794, that prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally-assisted programs or activities.

Specifically, Section 504 states, "No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States. ..shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, service or activity receiving federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency or by the United States Postal Service." This means that Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that receives financial assistance from any federal agency, including HUD, as well as in programs conducted by federal agencies, including HUD.

An individual with a disability is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The term physical or mental impairment may include, but is not limited to, conditions such as visual or hearing impairment, mobility impairment, HIV infection, developmental disabilities, drug addiction, or mental illness. In general, the definition of “person with disabilities” does not include current users of illegal controlled substances. However, individuals would be protected under Section 504 (as well as the ADA) if the purpose of the specific program or activity is to provide health or rehabilitation services to such individuals. The term major life activity may include: seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for one's self, learning, speaking, or working. This list is not exhaustive. Section 504 also protects persons who have a record of such impairment or are regarded as having such an impairment.

All programs are handicap accessible. Reasonable accommodations may be requested and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders Low-income families face significant challenges in meeting basic needs such as access to nutritious food, reliable transportation, and jobs that pay a living wage. Approximately 17.7% of Porterville's population lives below the poverty line, highlighting the prevalence of economic hardship. Food costs in Porterville are higher than the national average, exacerbating food insecurity among low-income residents. High food costs along with limited access to nutritious food often forces reliance on convenience stores, thereby exacerbating food insecurity and associated health issues. Transportation costs are also higher than average, further straining household budgets. Inadequate public transit systems and low vehicle ownership rates in Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 45
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impoverished communities make it difficult to access employment opportunities, healthcare, and essential services.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The challenges of housing cost burden impact almost all families, regardless of the income level.

Housing cost burdens impact middle-income families who have a more significant challenge saving for emergencies and maintaining their home or saving for homeownership. Households with a high-cost burden, regardless of income, are at a greater risk of losing their housing.

Discussion
Public housing authority tenants often face multiple challenges that extend beyond the need for affordable rent. Many residents have low or fixed incomes, making it difficult to afford essentials like food, healthcare, and transportation. According to HUD, over 50% of public housing households are headed by elderly or disabled individuals, highlighting the need for accessible housing, supportive services, and healthcare access. Reliable transportation is also a significant issue, as many public housing developments are located in areas with limited public transit options, making it harder for tenants to access jobs, education, and medical care. Additionally, safety and community services are key concerns, with many residents advocating for improved security measures, youth programs, and workforce development initiatives. With more than 1.7 million Americans living in public housing, addressing these needs through expanded social services, better infrastructure, and economic opportunities is essential to improving the quality of life for public housing residents.

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

The City of Porterville is closely involved with the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA), which serves as the local Continuum of Care on Homelessness. A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a geographically based group of representatives that carries out the planning responsibilities of the CoC Homeless Assistance Program. These representatives come from organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness.

When possible, the City’s programs designed to serve homeless persons are coordinated with KTHA. There are several ongoing efforts that the City and KTHA are involved in as collaborative partners. These collaborations include:
• Monthly KTHA Membership Meetings
• Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness
• Emergency Shelter/Bridge Housing Project
• Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC)
• Annual Point in Time Count (PIT Count)
The PIT Count is a critical tool used to measure homelessness in communities across the United States. Data from this annual census is used to assess the scope of homelessness, understand demographics and trends, evaluate progress in addressing housing instability, and inform policy and funding decisions. However, due to the nature of a one-night count, the limitations should also be noted. It is understood that a one-night point in time count has limitations and in any given year may under-count or over-count the homeless population when compared to data collected over a more extended period of time or at other periodic intervals. The greatest value of the PIT Count is that it is an unduplicated count of both sheltered and unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness on one night.

Decreases or increases in the number of persons counted from year to year may indicate a change in the homeless population or external circumstances or both. PIT data included in this plan reflects the number of people experiencing homelessness on the night of January 22, 2024.

Because of the limitations of PIT Count Data, data pulled from the CoC’s Coordinated Entry System has also been included in the Homeless Needs Assessment. The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a streamlined approach used by communities to assess, prioritize, Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 47
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and connect people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to the most appropriate housing and services. Mandated by HUD for CoC programs, CES standardizes the access and assessment process, ensuring that resources are allocated based on vulnerability and need rather than a first-come, first-served basis. The goal is to improve efficiency, fairness, and transparency in how homeless assistance is provided.

Although the City’s CDBG funding is limited to public services for applicable programs, a high priority is given to the need of providing permanent support housing (PSH), emergency shelters and transitional housing, as well as, substance abuse treatment, case management, mental health care, life skills training, etc. through collaboration with the KTHA and its members. Being an active participant in the KTHA, the City plays an important part in the strategic planning for the organization and for applications for funding resources. The City continues to support the efforts of the KTHA and the operators of projects serving those experiencing homelessness such as the Central California Family Crisis Center, Turning Point of Central California, Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Westcare, Community Services and Employment Training (CSET), Uplift Families, and other such providers that either provide vouchers or adequate facilities to meet the emergency and transitional housing needs of the homeless and those threatened with homelessness.

Homeless Needs Assessment
Population 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) 17 3 117 109 95 86.9
Persons in Households with Only
Children 0 0 2 2 2 13.5
Persons in Households with Only
Adults 41 238 846 526 673 413.8
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Population 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
Chronically Homeless Families 0 2 13 12 12 133.2
Veterans 0 13 27 16 21 445.3
Unaccompanied Child 0 0 2 2 2 13.5
Persons with HIV 0 4 6 4 5 153.3
Table 26 - Homeless Needs Assessment
Alternate Data Source Name:

Point In Time Count - Porterville 2024
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Coordinated Entry System by County
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2024 PIT Summary - Porterville
Indicate if the homeless population
is:

Has No Rural Homeless
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):

The Point in Time Count from 2024 reports the following data from Porterville:
• 309 individuals were surveyed as experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. • Of those surveyed, 276 households were without children; 11 households presented with children and adults; there were no children only households.
• There were 106 individuals meeting the definition of chronically homeless. • 4% of those surveyed were veterans.
• 44% responded “yes” to having a disabling condition.

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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 0 0
Black or African American 0 0
Asian 0 0
American Indian or Alaska
Native 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0
Data Source
Comments:

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

A Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a standardized, community-wide process required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure that people experiencing homelessness are assessed, prioritized, and connected to appropriate housing and services as efficiently as possible. CES is designed to streamline access to homeless assistance resources by using a common assessment tool to evaluate individuals' needs and vulnerability. The system prioritizes those with the most severe needs, such as chronically homeless individuals, people fleeing domestic violence, and those with disabilities, to ensure they receive housing and support services first. CES operates through a centralized or coordinated network, which can include hotlines, access points, or outreach teams, and it eliminates the "first-come, first-served" approach, ensuring fair and equitable access to limited resources. By improving efficiency, reducing duplication of services, and ensuring that assistance is targeted effectively, Coordinated Entry plays a crucial role in helping communities work toward reducing and ultimately ending homelessness.

For Tulare County, the number of veterans accessing services through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) from January 1,2024 – December 31,2024 was 74; this was 3% of all persons moving through CES.

For Tulare County, the number of families accessing services through the Coordinated Entry System (CES) from January 1,2024 – December 31,2024 was 701, compared to 1,538 single member households during this same time period.

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

Professionals in the homeless response system often observe inequities in housing support and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. These racial, ethnic, and gender disparities within the care system can be traced back to the long-lasting impacts of centuries of institutional racism.

The Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance has issued the following statement on their website:
“There is an overrepresentation of Black, American Indian/Native American, Hispanic/Latina/e/o, Asian, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander individuals disproportionately impacted within the homeless response system in Kings and Tulare Counties. The Alliance acknowledges the urgency to reduce homelessness by expanding the developing local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges through a best practice framework and equitable efforts using a racial equity lens.”
As a part of this commitment to creating strategies that address racial disparities within the homeless response system, KTHA has created a racial equity dashboard that tracks data by race.

Tracking data by race helps address racial disparities by providing a clear picture of how different racial and ethnic groups experience homelessness and access services. This data uncovers trends, such as overrepresentation or unequal outcomes, and allows stakeholders to identify systemic barriers or biases. With this information, programs can develop targeted interventions, allocate resources more equitably, and ensure policies are inclusive and effective in reducing disparities.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

Unsheltered Homeless refers to the segment of a homeless community who do not have ordinary lawful access to buildings in which to sleep, as referred to in the HUD definition as persons occupying "place not meant for human habitation”, (examples: bus stop, parks, riverbed, van, RV, sidewalk).

Sheltered Homeless refers to those in an emergency shelter, in transitional housing, or who are exiting an institution where they temporarily reside and are lacking a fixed nighttime residence.

People will be considered homeless if they are exiting an institution where they resided for up to 90 days. People who are losing their primary nighttime residence which may be a motel, hotel or a doubled-up situation within 14 days and lack resources or support networks to remain in housing, are also considered homeless.

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On the night of January 22, 2024, 309 people were counted in the annual PIT census. Of these individuals, 81% slept in a place not meant for human habitation (unsheltered), 16% slept in an emergency shelter, and 3% slept in transitional housing. Fifteen percent (15%) of those experiencing homelessness were fleeing domestic violence.

Additional information reported in the PIT include:
• Most common reason for homelessness was “unemployment” (23%) • 41% of respondents identified substance abuse as a barrier to housing, while 40% of respondents identified mental illness
• 4% of respondents identified as having veteran status • 44% of respondents identify as having a disabling condition • 56% of households qualify as chronically homeless, meaning they have met strict criteria established by HUD.

Discussion:

The City of Porterville supports and collaborates with local service providers, through the KTHA, to assist homeless individuals and families. KTHA develops funding priorities for the various funding sources that come through them as they serve as the local Continuum of Care on Homelessness. Funding priorities concentrate on supporting existing projects that support the Housing First model, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Bridge Housing, Navigation Centers, Emergency Shelters, Housing Navigators and other programs that help individuals experiencing housing move from an unhoused situation to permanent housing. The City of Porterville encourages continued collaboration with local partners to expand these critical services and ensure that funding is strategically directed to programs with the greatest impact. By strengthening partnerships and prioritizing innovative, data-driven solutions, the City remains committed to reducing homelessness and increasing access to safe, stable housing for all residents.

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

Supportive housing is an innovative and proven solution to some of communities' toughest problems. It combines affordable housing with services that help people who face the most complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy, and dignity. People in supportive housing live more stable and productive lives. Residents of supportive housing are linked to intensive case management and voluntary, life-improving services like health care, workforce development, and child welfare. Supportive housing is permanent housing that has no time limit on residency assigned to it.

Supportive housing improves:
• Housing stability
• Employment
• Mental and physical health
• School attendance
• Engagement with behavioral health services
There are several populations of residents that would benefit from supportive housing in Porterville. These include elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with behavioral health needs, or persons with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Elderly persons:

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates,

13.2% of Tulare County's population is aged 65 and over, and 4.6% of residents are over the age of 75.
• Nearly 33% of those aged 60 years or older in the City of Porterville have a disability. • Nearly 25% of those aged 60 years or older in the City of Porterville are at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.

Elderly households have housing needs centered on maintaining affordable housing options.

Many residents in this category also benefit from accessibility upgrades in their homes.

Persons with disabilities:

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Federal nondiscrimination laws define a person with a disability to include any (1) individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; (2) individual with a record of such impairment; or (3) individual who is regarded as having such an impairment.

In Porterville, 10.9% of the population has a disability; 22.5% of those with a reported disability are 65 years of age and over.

Types of Disabilities
• Hearing difficulty – 2.9%
• Vision difficulty – 2.2%
• Cognitive difficulty – 4%
• Ambulatory difficulty – 6.5%
• Self-care difficulty – 2.2%
• Independent living difficulty – 6%
Persons with Behavioral Health Needs
Individuals with behavioral health needs often require a holistic approach to support their wellbeing, as their challenges extend beyond mental health care alone. Access to behavioral health services, including therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention, is crucial for stability, yet many face barriers such as provider shortages, long wait times, and high costs.

Reliable transportation is essential to ensuring they can attend medical appointments, therapy sessions, and access community resources. Stable and affordable housing is another critical need, as housing insecurity can exacerbate mental health conditions and make it difficult to adhere to treatment plans. Additionally, access to nutritious food plays a significant role in overall health and well-being, as poor nutrition can contribute to mood disorders and other physical health issues. Comprehensive support systems, including case management and peer support, are vital in helping individuals with behavioral health needs maintain stability and improve their quality of life.

Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Although new HIV diagnoses have declined overall, disparities persist among racial/ethnic groups, gender, age, and transmission categories. Trans women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV. Of the new HIV diagnoses in 2022 in the state of California among transgender people, 83% were among Latinx and Black/African Americans and 98% were among trans women.

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What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
The non-homeless special needs populations in Porterville have a wide range of service needs, including transitional housing, supportive housing, accessible housing, counseling, case management, transportation to healthcare facilities, access to nutritional food and gainful employment. All special needs populations require individualized consideration. While many persons within the special needs population do not rely on governmental assistance, some do.

Elderly and frail elderly persons may require supportive housing options that help provide access to medical care, transportation, accessible housing, and case management.

Persons with disabilities (physical, developmental) may require support housing options that include group living arrangements, access to transportation, accessible housing, counseling, and case management.

Persons who have behavioral health needs may need supportive housing in a group living arrangement, access to transportation, access to health care, counseling services, and case management.

Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families: Porterville residents with HIV have a wide range of service needs, including transitional housing, supportive housing, accessible housing, counseling, case management, transportation to healthcare facilities, and employment.

There is a strong demand for more special needs housing and assistance to help these populations stay in stable environments. These residents are often low- and moderate-income persons or are experiencing homelessness. It’s important to note that many of these residents fall within two or more special needs categories, such as being elderly and having a physical disability, increasing the need for supportive services and stable housing options.

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

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Americans and 98% were among trans women. Overall, the number of new HIV diagnoses among transgender people has increased by 42 percent since 2018.

A remarkably consistent pattern emerged among each of the depicted Social Determinants of Health (SDH) factors such that increasing levels of disadvantage (e.g., lower income, education, health insurance coverage, etc.) were associated with both increased rates of infection and worse health outcomes. This suggests that effective approaches to reducing disparities in HIV infection rates and outcomes will require consideration of these social determinants of health. Adults living in census tracts with the highest poverty rates (≥15% of residents) were newly diagnosed at a rate three times (299%) higher than those in areas with the lowest poverty rates (<6% of residents). Additionally, this group consisted of 6.5% fewer individuals linked to care and 3.6% fewer achieving viral suppression compared to those in lowest poverty areas.

If the PJ will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii)) Not applicable
Discussion:

Non-homeless special needs populations, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, those living with HIV/AIDS, and those with behavioral health needs, require a range of supportive services to maintain stability and quality of life. The elderly often need assistance with daily living activities, healthcare access, transportation, and social engagement to prevent isolation.

Individuals with disabilities may require accessible housing, specialized healthcare, employment support, and mobility assistance. Those living with HIV/AIDS benefit from medical care, case management, access to nutritious food, and supportive housing to ensure treatment adherence and overall well-being. Individuals with behavioral health needs require access to mental health services, stable housing, reliable transportation, and social supports to promote recovery and independence. Coordinated social services and community-based programs are essential in addressing these diverse needs. The need for housing for people with special needs was identified for the City of Porterville as a part of the County Housing Element. The City plans to address this need by coordinating “with local service providers and agencies that operate assistance programs for low-income households to spread awareness of financial resources.” The city will work towards removing barriers for the development of transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters, and low0barrier navigation centers, as well as residential care facilities.

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

The Public Facilities needs for the jurisdiction are ranked as follows:

1. Youth Centers

2. Senior Centers

3. Parks

4. Recreation facilities

5. Health Care Facilities

6. Community Centers

7. Child Care Centers
How were these needs determined?
The City conducts a Community survey on an annual basis to include the public in addressing the needs of the city. This survey is provided to the public via different methods, such as community outreach, public meetings, social media and placing of flyers at counters. Stakeholders are also encouraged to respond to the survey.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Sidewalk improvements and accessibility improvements have been identified as the greatest public improvement needs.

How were these needs determined?
The City conducts a Community survey on an annual basis to include the public in addressing the needs of the city. Feedback was gathered from the community needs survey and community forums, where residents and stakeholders of the City provided input on community needs.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

From community surveys and stakeholder engagement, the top public service needs are mental health and substance use services, followed by homeless and domestic violence services.

How were these needs determined?
The City conducts a Community survey on an annual basis to include the public in addressing the needs of the city. Feedback was gathered from the community needs survey and community forums, where residents and stakeholders of the City provided input on community needs.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

The Market Analysis aims to provide a clear picture of the environment in which the jurisdiction must administer its programs throughout the Consolidated Plan period. In conjunction with the Needs Assessment, the Market Analysis will provide the basis for the Strategic Plan and the programs and projects to be administered.

The Housing Market Analysis provides information on:
• Significant characteristics of Porterville’s housing market in general, including the supply, demand, condition, and cost of housing
• Housing stock available to serve persons with disabilities and other special needs • Condition and need of public and assisted housing
• A brief inventory of facilities, housing, and services to meet the needs of homeless persons • Regulatory barriers to affordable housing
• Significant characteristics of the jurisdiction's economy Porterville, lying along the foothills of the Sierras at an elevation of 455 feet, is located on State Highway 65, 165 miles north of Los Angeles, 171 miles east of the Pacific Coast. The City has a strategic central location to major markets and a ready access to major transportation routes.

Porterville's economy is driven by agriculture, healthcare, retail, and education, reflecting its rural roots and regional importance. However, the area has higher poverty rates than the state average, emphasizing the need for economic diversification and affordable housing development.

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Introduction
The United States needs more housing and more varied housing to meet households' needs throughout the country. Some economists estimate that one consequence of the 2008 foreclosure crisis was the slow rebound in home construction while household growth continued, resulting in the underproduction of housing by more than 3 million units.

Although home production has recently been on the rise, building permits, one indicator of new housing supply, remain below historical averages and far below the level needed to eliminate the deficit in housing.

The consequences of inadequate supply are higher housing costs for renting or buying a home.

More than 37 million renter and owner households spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing in 2019. In the years prior to the pandemic, low-interest rates for mortgage loans and increasing incomes, not lower home values, had reduced owner cost burden. For renters, increasing incomes were matched by rising rents, maintaining cost burdens despite a strong economy. "Opportunities to Increase Housing Production and Preservation" HUD PD&R, September 7, 2021.

According to the 2016-2020 ACS data summarized below, there are an estimated 18,655 total housing units, which is an increase of 1,585 units from the 2011-2015 ACS data from the previous Consolidated Plan. There are 17,649 occupied housing units (8,900 owner-occupied and 8,512 renter-occupied). The total number of vacant housing units is calculated at 1,005, which represents 5.4% of the total housing in the City. As shown in Table 31, single unit, detached dwellings (12,745) comprise 68% of the City's total housing inventory, while apartment buildings containing 2-4 dwelling units make up 10% of the City's housing stock.

ACS data reports that 84% of owner-occupied dwelling units in Porterville are 3-bedroom or larger and only 3% are one-or no-bedroom units. Renter-housing is predominately 3 or more bedroom units at 43%, with 2 bedroom units being 40%, and one-bedroom or no bedroom units 17% of the rental units. It will be important for the City to ensure the “right-size” affordable housing is developed. In 2023, there were 1,583 studio or 1-bedroom units (18.2% of all rented units) and 8,640 one-and two-person households in Porterville (44.9% of all households) (Local Housing Solutions Housing Needs Assessment). Ensuring the development and availability of unit sizes that match household size will be a priority for the City of Porterville.

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All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 12,745 68%
1-unit, attached structure 340 2%
2-4 units 1,780 10%
5-19 units 1,130 6%
20 or more units 1,670 9%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 990 5%
Total 18,655 100%
Table 27 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 135 2% 420 5%
1 bedroom 120 1% 1,045 12%
2 bedrooms 1,165 13% 3,540 40%
3 or more bedrooms 7,475 84% 3,740 43%
Total 8,895 100% 8,745 100%
Table 28 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Comparison of Small Units to 1 and 2 person HH
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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

The Housing Authority of Tulare County will continue to own and manage 710 Public Housing units. There is no plan to develop additional public-housing units; nor does HATC plan on removing any units from their inventory. The HATC is currently looking into a possible RAD Conversion for Public Housing. HATC is also actively looking for the opportunity to acquire and/or develop additional non-traditional housing units.

In addition to the 710 public housing units, HATC has:
• 29 Planned New Project-Based Vouchers: 15 will be one-bedroom units that will have onsite mental health services and 14 will be for Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers. • 103 Existing Project-Based Vouchers: 103 units are tax credit projects.

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

There are no units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The current availability of housing units does not meet the demand of low- to moderate-income renters and homeowners. Renters are uniquely impacted by the rising value of single-family homes and property lots. Landowners of single-family rentals are more likely to sell their rental investment property as housing values continue to rise, further reducing the number of available rental houses. The lack of available, affordable housing is underscored by the Housing Authority of Tulare County waitlists: there are 22,671 households on the waitlist for public housing and 12,704 households on the waitlist for a Housing Choice Voucher. (Note: there are 5,825 households that are on both waitlists).

Additionally, as housing prices increase, it becomes increasingly difficult for middle to moderateincome renters to transition to homeownership due to the higher monthly mortgage costs and down payment requirements. It can be extremely challenging for extremely low to low-income renters to "compete" for a limited amount of rental housing.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

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there is a monumental amount of new housing units in the community, it does not meet the financial needs of the community's residents most vulnerable to housing instability.

It is critical to understand how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) evaluates income within a community. HUD sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs, including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities. HUD develops income limits based on Median Family Income estimates and Fair Market Rent area definitions for each metropolitan area, parts of some metropolitan areas, and each non-metropolitan county. The Visalia-Porterville, CA MSA falls within the Tulare County, CA FMR Area.

A family in Porterville is considered low- to moderate-income if they make • $52,600 as a single-person household
• $60,100 as a two-person household
• $67,600 as a three-person household
• $75,100 as a four-person household
• $81,150 as a five-person household
• $87,150 as a six-person household
Residents who fall within these income categories may have unique difficulties. When developing affordable housing units, it will be also imperative for the City to ensure the development of accessible units as well.

Discussion
There is a continuing need for “affordable” and “accessible” housing in the City of Porterville.

Much of the existing housing is sound and there appears to be an adequate supply of marketrate housing. However, housing opportunities are lacking for the lower income renters and homebuyers in the City. Low-income homeowners with high housing cost burdens need housing rehabilitation programs to bring their dwellings up to code standards, make them energy efficient and help them reduce their cost burdens. Low-income renters with housing problems, including high housing cost burdens, need access to quality affordable rental housing.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
The data presented in this section indicates that, within the City of Porterville, there is a diverse mix of housing in different price ranges for owner-occupied and rental dwelling units. However, conclusions about the availability of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households need to take into account additional factors such as the age and condition of this housing and the neighborhoods in which such housing is located. Housing needs to be both affordable and good quality and located within safe, stable residential neighborhoods.

The median home value increased nearly 22% between the 2011-2015 ACS data, $149,900 and the 2016-2020 ACS data, $182,100. The median contract rent (using the same sources) increased 11% from $675/month to $751/month. Of the total number of occupied rental units, nearly

64.3% (5,630) were in the $500 to $999 category per month. An important consideration when estimating rental rates is the differing practices regarding the inclusion of utilities and fuels in rental payments. Gross rent accounts for these variations by combining the contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (such as electricity, gas, and water/sewer) and fuels (including oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.), if they are paid by the renter or on the renter’s behalf. This approach ensures consistency by eliminating discrepancies related to the inclusion of these additional costs.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change
Median Home Value 149,400 182,100 22%
Median Contract Rent 675 751 11%
Table 29 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,630 18.6%
$500-999 5,630 64.3%
$1,000-1,499 1,255 14.3%
$1,500-1,999 115 1.3%
$2,000 or more 115 1.3%
Total 8,745 99.9%
Table 30 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
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Housing Affordability
Number of Units affordable to
Households earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 510 No Data
50% HAMFI 2,130 915
80% HAMFI 6,180 2,870
100% HAMFI No Data 4,405
Total 8,820 8,190
Table 31 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 1082 1089 1429 1967 2272
High HOME Rent 1049 1089 1352 1554 1714
Low HOME Rent 822 881 1057 1221 1362
Table 32 – Monthly Rent
Data Source Comments: 2025 HOME Rent Limits
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? The lack of affordable housing impacts low- and moderate-income residents the greatest. The steadily increasing rent costs compound the financial struggles that these families are at risk of experiencing. Additionally, the growing need for new rental housing units and aged housing unit stock results in many renters living in substandard housing conditions.

According to data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a significant gap exists between the number of people who need housing subsidies and the number who actually receive them, with estimates suggesting that around 77% of low-income renters who need federal rental assistance do not receive it; meaning a vast majority of those eligible for housing subsidies do not get them. This is reflected in the Housing Authority’s waitlists: there are 22,671 households on the waitlist for public housing; there are 12,704 households on the waitlist for Housing Choice Vouchers. (NOTE: there are 5,825 households that are on both the PH and the HCV waiting lists.)

AFFORDABLE, BUT NOT AVAILABLE
Homes that are affordable to extremely low-income renters are not necessarily available to them.

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income households, they render those homes unavailable to the lower-income households.

Extremely low-income renters must compete with all higher-income households for the limited number of rental homes affordable to them in the private market. To truly measure the housing options extremely low-income renters have, we must account for the fact that higher-income renters occupy some of the most affordable units. Rental homes are both affordable and available for households of a specific income group if the homes are affordable to them and they are not occupied by higher-income households.

EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME RENTERS
The vast majority of extremely low-income renters work in low-wage jobs or are unable to work.

With wages insufficient to pay for modest rental housing even when individuals work full-time year-round, a brief furlough or loss of hours, as we have seen over the past year, can create debts that renters can never repay. Extremely low-income renters in the labor force, many already struggling to pay their rents before the pandemic, were significantly impacted by COVID-19. Lowwage work comprised a disproportionate share of industries most affected by COVID-19 shutdowns. Extremely low-income renters were likely impacted by the closures of restaurants, hotels, and other places of low-wage employment.

The Gap, A Shortage of Affordable Homes, National Low Income Housing Coalition, March 2021 How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
With a median home value of $182,100, it appears that Porterville’s housing stock is “affordable” compared to state and national averages (state: $538,500; national: $420,500). However, it's important to note that a considerable amount of affordable housing stock is old and older houses are more expensive to maintain and often need rehabilitation.

Rental Housing Stability
As the economy improves, rental prices continue to increase. The trend over the past decade has been a higher rental increase than the increase in monthly wages. As this trend continues, it puts more significant financial pressure on low- and moderate-income families who are spending an ever-increasing percentage of their income on housing costs.

As higher-income renters and distressed homeowners seek cheaper alternatives to their current housing, competition for less expensive rental homes may actually increase. Meanwhile, few of the lowest-income renters have the option of leaving the rental market altogether.

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extremely low-income renters with an adequate supply of affordable housing. Owners have an incentive to abandon their rental properties or convert them to other uses when rental income is too low to cover basic operating costs and maintenance. They have little incentive to provide housing in the private market at rents that are affordable to extremely low-income renters.

During periods of economic growth, the private market on its own still does not provide an adequate supply of rental housing affordable to low-income households. The rents that the lowest-income households can afford to pay typically do not cover the development costs and operating expenses of new housing. While new construction for higher-income renters encourages a chain of household moves that eventually benefits lower-income renters, new luxury units may not impact rents at the bottom of the market as much as they do rents at the top.

The Gap, A Shortage of Affordable Homes, National Low Income Housing Coalition, March 2021 Homeowner Housing Stability
The Federal Finance Housing Agency - FHFA House Price Index (FHFA HPI®) is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices. The FHFA HPI is a weighted, repeat-sales index, meaning that it measures average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings on the same properties. This information is obtained by reviewing repeat mortgage transactions on singlefamily properties whose mortgages have been purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac since January 1975. The FHFA HPI serves as a timely, accurate indicator of house price trends at various geographic levels. Because of the breadth of the sample, it provides more information than is available in other house price indexes. It also provides housing economists with an improved analytical tool that is useful for estimating changes in the rates of mortgage defaults, prepayments, and housing affordability in specific geographic areas.

The population of Porterville continues to grow with little increase in wages. The FHFA HPI Calculator is available on the FHFA website and provides data on the increase of house prices in Porterville measured quarterly. A quick calculation for a home purchased in 2023 Quarter 1 for $182,100 and sold in 2024 Quarter 3 would have an appreciation of 9.3% and have an estimated value of $198,978. Continued housing cost increases will result in households that cannot maintain the aging housing stock, reduce the ability of renters to transition to homeownership, and cause the existing residents to be unable to purchase homes inside the City.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Since 1974 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has helped lowincome households obtain better rental housing and reduce the share of their income that goes toward rent through a program that relies on the private rental market. A key parameter in Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 69
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operating the certificate and voucher programs is the Fair Market Rent (FMR). FMRs play different roles in the certificate and voucher programs. In both programs, FMRs set limits. In the certificate program, FMRs set limits on what units can be rented; in the voucher program, FMRs set limits on the subsidy provided to the household. Certificate program households cannot rent units with gross rents exceeding the FMR; the recipients receive a subsidy equal to the difference between the gross rent and 30 percent of their incomes. Voucher program households receive a subsidy equal to the difference between the FMR and 30 percent of their monthly incomes.

Participants in the voucher program can choose units to live in with gross rents higher than the FMR, but they must pay the full cost of the difference between the gross rent and the FMR, plus 30 percent of their income. FMRs are intended to ensure that rental assistance beneficiaries have access to safe, decent housing while balancing affordability with local market conditions. HUD updates FMRs annually, taking into account local rent surveys, inflation, and other economic factors.

According to HUD’s 2025 Fair Market Rent data for the Visalia-Porterville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, fair market rent for an efficiency apartment is $1,089 for a one-bedroom; $1,429 for a two-bedroom; $1,967 for a three-bedroom; $2,272 for a four-bedroom. NOTE: FMR includes the cost of utilities; for a resident living in a one-bedroom unit, the FMR $913 is the total cost for rent AND utilities for that unit. These monthly FMRs are below the High and Low HUD HOME rent.

HATC has also increased their Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards in-order to keep up with the increasing rents within our market. HATC received approval from HUD to be able to increase to 130% of the FMRs in order to be in-line with the continuing increase in rents.

Discussion
The need is for the City to encourage the rehabilitation and preservation of existing rental housing to ensure that these affordable units are also in good condition. New construction of affordable rental housing may only be successful to the extent that the production of such units can be subsidized to enable them to remain affordable and to the extent that existing rental housing is seen as substandard and undesirable.

Quality Affordable Homes Critical to Good Health
Ensuring enough affordable homes are available can lead to healthier families and communities.

When rents are high, families prioritize rent and utilities over food and health care, even when serious health conditions are part of the picture. In communities with enough affordable homes, primary care visits go up by 20 percent, emergency room visits go down by 18 percent, and Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 70
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accumulated medical expenses go down by 12 percent. In homes made affordable through rental vouchers, children are less likely to be hungry and more likely to be in good health when compared to their peers in unaffordable homes.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
Housing is a major element of people’s material living standards. It is essential to meet basic needs, such as for shelter from weather conditions and to offer a sense of personal security, privacy, and personal space. Good housing conditions are also essential for people’s health and affect childhood development.

Housing is the key to reducing intergenerational poverty and increasing economic mobility.

Research shows that increasing access to affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility in the United States. Stanford economist Raj Chetty found that children who moved to lower-poverty neighborhoods saw their earnings as adults increase by approximately 31%, an increased likelihood of living in better neighborhoods as adults, and a lowered likelihood of becoming a single parent. Moreover, children living in stable, affordable homes are more likely to thrive in school and have greater opportunities to learn inside and outside the classroom.

Increasing access to affordable housing bolsters economic growth. Research shows that the shortage of affordable housing costs the American economy about $2 trillion a year in lower wages and productivity. Without affordable housing, families have constrained opportunities to increase earnings, causing slower GDP growth. In fact, researchers estimate that the growth in GDP between 1964 and 2009 would have been 13.5% higher if families had better access to affordable housing. This would have led to a $1.7 trillion increase in income or $8,775 in additional wages per worker. Moreover, each dollar invested in affordable housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income—including resident earnings and additional local tax revenue—and supports job creation and retention. "The Problem" - National Low Income Housing Alliance
Describe the jurisdiction's definition of "standard condition" and "substandard condition but suitable for rehabilitation":

According to the California housing law and regulations, a housing unit is considered substandard when its condition endangers “the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants”. These conditions include inadequate or lack of sanitation facilities such as poor water supply, lavatory and shower; Structural Hazards such as poor or deteriorating flooring, foundations and walls and poor condition of wiring and plumbing to name a few. The U.S. Census defines overcrowding as at least 1.01 persons per room excluding kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 persons per room.

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For this Consolidated Plan, the City of Porterville will also use the HUD housing quality standards as defined below:

1. Standard Condition. A unit of housing is considered to be in standard condition if it is generally in good repair, with no substandard habitability elements (i.e., lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities) or exterior elements. Such units may be eligible for housing rehabilitation funding if interior conditions are such that the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards are not met, or a threat to the integrity or livability of the unit exists and should be addressed. Examples of ways in which the interiors of such homes might be rehabilitated include the replacement of heating systems, electrical system repairs or upgrades, plumbing system repairs or upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and accessibility improvements.

2. Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehabilitation. This category describes dwelling units that do not meet one or more of the HUD Section 8 quality standard conditions, likely due to deferred maintenance or work without permits, but that is both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. Such units may be lacking complete plumbing and kitchen facilities and/or may have exterior elements in need of repair (e.g., a roof in need of replacement, siding in need of repair or replacement, missing or failing foundation). In order to be suitable for rehabilitation, the unit value generally exceeds the cost of repairs or upgrades that would be required to bring it to standard condition. This category of property does not include units that need correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work.

3. Substandard Condition and Not Suitable for Rehabilitation. This category describes dwelling units in such poor conditions as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation. Such units will typically have an improvement value that is less than the cost of addressing the habitability and exterior elements that cause its classification as "substandard" or will be considered unfit to occupy for safety reasons by the city's building official.

The table below displays the number of housing units, by tenure, based on the number of "conditions" the unit has. Selected conditions are similar to housing problems in the Needs Assessment: are (1) lacks complete plumbing facilities, (2) lacks complete kitchen facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than 30%.

Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 2,995 34% 4,640 53%
With two selected Conditions 75 1% 590 7%
With three selected Conditions 20 0% 35 0%
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Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 5,815 65% 3,485 40%
Total 8,905 100% 8,750 100%
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Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 1,645 18% 1,485 17%
1980-1999 2,675 30% 3,200 37%
1950-1979 4,000 45% 2,865 33%
Before 1950 580 7% 1,195 14%
Total 8,900 100% 8,745 101%
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Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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 4,580 51% 4,060 46% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 2,310 26% 985 11% Table 35 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present) Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 0 0 0
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 0 0 0
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 36 - Vacant Units
Data Source: 2005-2009 CHAS
Describe the need for owner and rental rehabilitation based on the condition of the jurisdiction's housing.

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better condition, with only 35% experiencing issues, suggesting that rehabilitation efforts may be less urgent but still necessary, particularly for those with multiple conditions. Although in relatively better condition, one-third of owner-occupied units need repairs, especially older homes built before 1980. The high percentage of older units (built before 1980) in both owner and rental stock suggests a strong need for rehabilitation due to aging infrastructure, outdated systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), and potential health hazards (lead paint, asbestos, etc.).

Housing rehabilitation funds should prioritize homes built before 1980, with special attention to pre-1950 homes, which are at higher risk of structural deterioration and environmental hazards.

Some program considerations would be providing incentives or grants for repairs to improve rental properties. For homeowners, providing low-interest rehabilitation loans or grant will help maintain housing stability.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards
Environmental lead is a toxic substance affecting the growth and development of up to one million U.S. preschool children today, with effects ranging from learning disabilities to death. High lead levels can cause many health problems by damaging the brain, nervous system, and kidneys.

Lead poisoning can cause decreased intelligence, behavioral and speech problems, anemia, decreased muscle and bone growth, poor muscle coordination, and hearing damage. Lead exposures remain prevalent despite considerable knowledge and increased screening and intervention efforts.

Increased lead exposure and increased body burden of lead remain a significant problem for children in the United States. Lead is an environmental toxicant that may cause adverse health effects to the nervous, hematopoietic, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems. Lead exposure in young children is particularly hazardous because children absorb lead more readily than adults. Many children exposed to lead do not exhibit any signs of the disease. The child's signs or symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, and the child goes undiagnosed. The developing nervous system of children is particularly more susceptible to the effects of lead. The underdeveloped blood-brain barrier in young children increases the risk of lead entering the developing nervous system resulting in neurobehavioral disorders. Blood lead levels (BLLs) at any detectable level have been shown to cause behavioral and developmental disorders; therefore, no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. It is increasingly important for continued childhood lead poisoning prevention education and awareness.

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paints. Lead began to fall from favor in the 1950s but was still commonly used until it was banned in homes after 1977.

Because of the long-term use of lead-based paints, many homes in the United States contain surfaces with paint that is now peeling, chalking, flaking, or wearing away. The dust or paint chips contain high levels of lead that easily find ways into the mouths of young children. A particular problem has emerged due to many homes with lead-based paints, which are now undergoing renovations. Often the dust created by this work has high lead levels, which are readily absorbed by the children's developing bodies.

Porterville has a considerable amount of housing built before 1980 that has the potential to be hazardous to children. The 2016-2020 CHAS estimates that 4,580 owner-occupied units were built before 1980, with approximately 26% (2,310) units have children living in them. It’s estimated that 4,060 renter-occupied units were built before 1980, with approximately 11% (985) units have children present. It’s important to note the number of unreported/undetected cases of childhood lead poisoning is unknown, and the low number of reported cases should not be misconstrued as evidence that lead poisoning is not more widespread.

Discussion
Given the age of homes in Porterville, the risk of lead exposure remains a concern, particularly for young children who are most vulnerable to its harmful effects. Additionally, the true extent of childhood lead poisoning in Porterville is uncertain, as unreported or undetected cases may contribute to a more widespread issue than current data suggests. Therefore, efforts to assess and mitigate lead hazards in older housing should remain a priority for public health and housing initiatives.

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Introduction
The Housing Authority of Tulare County (HATC) provides programs funded by various types of agencies that include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Tax Credit Allocation Committee of the State Treasurer’s Office (LIHTC), California’s Rental Housing Construction Program (RHCP), HOME, City Redevelopment Agencies (RDA) and other local agencies. HATC is also a current participant of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program since its inception in 1999. Additionally, the Housing Authority administers Special Purpose Vouchers (SPV), a type of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. When utilized strategically and collaboratively with Continuums of Care (CoCs) and other partners, these programs provide unique opportunities to target rental assistance resources to specific populations to advance a community’s plan to end homelessness, support a community’s equity outcomes, and create ways to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience of homelessness and involvement with various systems. Among those are SPVs are Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers (EHV), Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Mainstream Vouchers (MVP), and Foster Youth Vouchers (FYI). This Special Purpose Vouchers allocation is separate from the MTW contract.

Additional information on programs provided below.

Public Housing Programs:
• Public Housing: HATC manages rental properties available to eligible families and individuals.
• Farm Labor Housing: Specialized housing options are provided for families with farm labor income, addressing the unique needs of agricultural workers. • Senior Housing: Dedicated housing facilities cater to the elderly population, ensuring safe and affordable living environments.

Assisted Housing Programs:
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program: Commonly known as Section 8, this program offers rental assistance to very low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
• Lease-In-Place Opportunity: This initiative allows current Tulare County residents to receive rental assistance while remaining in their existing rental units.

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Additional Resources:
• Affiliated Projects: HATC owns or manages various subsidized rental complexes that provide additional affordable housing options within Tulare County. • Community Resources: Information about other affordable housing opportunities and community resources is available to assist residents in finding suitable housing solutions.

HATC is committed to ensuring all programs are accessible and provides reasonable accommodations upon request. Applications for rental assistance can be submitted online through their official website.

Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units
vouchers
available 0 2 710 2,873 0 2,873 146 0 0
# of
accessible
units
*Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 37 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data
Source:

PIC (PIH Information Center)
Describe the supply of public housing developments:

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:

HATC will continue to own and manage 710 Public Housing units. There is no plan to develop additional public-housing units; nor plans on removing any units from the inventory. HATC is actively looking for the opportunity to acquire and/or develop additional non-traditional housing units. Therefore, the number of units that are acquired may increase during the Fiscal Year; as sound financial purchasing and/or development opportunities may present themselves during the 2024-2025 FY.

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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Table 38 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

The Housing Authority of Tulare County reports an investment of $2,073,365 in Capital Fund improvements. The noted expenditures will cover maintenance and rehabilitation in publichousing units within the following four AMPS: CA030000805 (Dinuba Area), CA030000810 (Tulare Area), CA030000815 (Visalia Area), and CA030000817 (Porterville Area). • Capital Fund expenditures in the Dinuba Area will cover the following rehabilitation projects: replacement of stoves and refrigerators, asphalt improvements, fence replacements, a/c conversion from swamp coolers and landscaping improvements. • Capital Fund expenditures in the Tulare Area will cover the following rehabilitation projects: flooring replacements, replacement of refrigerators, rehabilitation of interior paint, repair/replacements of ranges, landscaping improvements, improvements of cabinets and countertops, replacement of doors, and Air Conditioning unit improvements.
• Capital Fund expenditures in Visalia Area will cover a large range of capital rehabilitation projects, including roofing replacements, landscaping improvements, carpet replacement along with Air Conditioning and Heating unit improvements. • Lastly, Capital Fund expenditures in Porterville Area will cover the following capital rehabilitation projects: gutter replacements, improvements of cabinets and countertops, dishwasher replacements, interior and exterior painting, carpet replacement as well as Air Conditioning and Heating unit improvements.

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

Through the Capital Fund projects, the Housing Authority plans on addressing safety, energy efficiency, and modernization. Funding is allocated towards unit rehabilitation, HVAC upgrades, and accessibility. These efforts will improve the living environment of low-and-moderate income families residing in these units.

Discussion:

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The Housing Authority plays a vital role in ensuring access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for low-income individuals and families within a community. By managing public housing developments and administering rental assistance programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), PHAs help prevent homelessness and housing instability. They also work to maintain and improve housing quality through rehabilitation projects and compliance with safety standards. Beyond housing, PHAs often connect residents with supportive services, including job training, childcare, and healthcare resources, to promote long-term stability and economic mobility. By addressing the housing needs of vulnerable populations, PHAs contribute to stronger, more equitable communities.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
Affordable housing has become increasingly difficult to secure as rent rates continue to rise and rental vacancy rates reach virtually zero. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered job loss and reduced wages, further adding to the housing instability of thousands of households throughout California. Ultimately, homelessness is often the end result and does not happen by choice.

Homelessness stems from a variety of factors:
• Unemployment,
• Unforeseen life changes,
• Substance use,
• Medical emergencies,
• Domestic violence, or
• Mental health issues.

Housing instability is particularly challenging due to the limiting wage opportunity and other financial barriers exacerbated by the pandemic. Nonprofits, community organizations, and response networks throughout California continue to increase capacity, become more sophisticated, and collaborate in their efforts to provide housing and critical support services for the most disadvantaged among us.

Often it is easy to see homelessness simply as someone living on the street. While this is the reality for some, it is not for the majority of those experiencing homelessness.

The list below outlines the various degrees of homelessness.

Imminent Risk of Homelessness: A person or family who will lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days.

Precariously Housed: A person or family who lack a fixed, regular nighttime residence but have been offered accommodation from friends or family for an indeterminate time.

Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence: A person or family that is fleeing or is attempting to flee domestic violence, has no other residence, lacks resources or support networks, or does not have permanent housing.

Literally Homeless: A person or a family who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Typically, this means living in a place not meant for habitation or in an emergency shelter.

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Chronically Homeless: A person or family who has experienced homelessness for at least one year—or repeatedly—while having a disabling condition.

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) 153 0 0 46 0
Households with Only
Adults 160 0 0 655 0
Chronically Homeless
Households 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 0 0 95 0
Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 20 1 0
Table 39 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Alternate Data Source Name:
2024 Housing Inventory Count for Kings Tulare CoC
Data Source
Comments:

See attached jpeg below. The data above and attached reflects the entire CoC service area. 2024 HIC Data for CoC
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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 Porterville, CA, is located in Tulare County and is supported by a network of well-established agencies that provide a comprehensive range of mainstream services to meet community needs.

Some of the largest providers include:
• CSET: Community Services Employment Training (https://www.cset.org) CSET’s dedication to safe youth, strong families, and healthy communities is reflected within four departments:

Family and Community Development – programs include but are not limited to senior services, urban forestry, public works, shelter, family advocacy, parenting education, family health and wellness, and substance use prevention education.

Youth and Youth Adults – programs for youth ranging from technology learning initiatives, college prep and internship connections, gaining employment, and vocational training in specific trades.

Housing – programs ranging from housing navigation assistance, utility assistance and weatherization services, first-time home buyers assistance, and homeless programs/services tied to the local Continuum of Care.

Financial Strength and Employment – programs that include but are not limited to employment connections for the general public, for those newly entering the workforce, and those in the mental health community that are seeking support and resources needed to enter the workforce. • Family Services of Tulare County (https://fstc.net/) FSTC offers a wide variety of programs that focus on safe homes, safe relationships, and safe children.

Safe Homes – services and programs for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, including emergency shelter and supportive housing.

Safe Relationships – services that include, but are not limited to, providing counseling and education related to sexual assault and violence intervention.

Safe Children – services that include, but are not limited to, children’s counseling, parenting resources and support, and supervised visitation.
• Central California Family Crisis Center (https://ccfamilycrisis.org/) Family Crisis Center is a multi-cultural organization which exists to protect individuals and families from domestic violence, economic deprivation, human trafficking, and homelessness by providing food, shelter, counseling, education, and other charitable services. Additional housing programs include transitional housing and aftercare as well as permanent supportive housing.
• Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (https://tchhsa.org/eng/) TCHHSA has identified 3 main priorities:

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Homelessness – services and programs include outreach, intervention, access, navigating housing options and placement
Coordinated care – services that address care coordination across multiple systems, to include outreach and in-field crisis response
Financial stability – services that promote financial stability 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.

Many of the services list above are targeted towards people experiencing homelessness.

Facilities include, but are not limited to:
• Emergency Shelter – Central California Family Crisis Center shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence; Family Services of Tulare County shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence; Porterville Rescue Mission shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness; Lighthouse Rescue Mission shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness; Visalia Navigation Center is a low barrier facility for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• Transitional Housing - Central California Family Crisis Center and Family Services of Tulare County both offer transitional housing options for individuals/households • Permanent Supportive Housing – CSET and Central California Family Crisis Center has permanent supportive housing for households meeting the HUD definition of chronic homelessness
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Everyone needs safe, decent, stable housing. For some of the most vulnerable people in America — people with mental illness, chronic health conditions, histories of trauma, and other struggles — a home helps them to get adequate treatment and start on the path toward recovery. But some conditions make it difficult for people to maintain a stable home without additional help.

Supportive housing, a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services, can provide that needed assistance.

A broad body of research shows that supportive housing effectively helps people with disabilities maintain stable housing. People in supportive housing use costly systems like emergency health services less frequently and are less likely to be incarcerated. Supportive housing also can aid people with disabilities in getting better health care and help seniors trying to stay in the community as they age and families trying to keep their children out of foster care.

Supportive housing is a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services to help people struggling with chronic physical and mental health issues maintain stable housing and receive appropriate health care.

Permanence and affordability. Tenants generally pay no more than 30 percent of their income for rent. They have the same rights and responsibilities as other renters, such as having the lease in their name and the right to privacy in their unit, which means they cannot be evicted for reasons unrelated to being a good tenant.

Integration. Individuals and families are able to live independently in apartments or single-family homes in residential neighborhoods. Tenants in supportive housing should have access to public transportation, grocery stores, parks, and other neighborhood amenities common to all other residents. (Less accessible services put tenants' housing and health at risk: if they are unable to travel to providers' offices, for instance, they may stop using the services.) Emphasis on choice. Supportive housing maximizes client choice, in clients' housing options and the services they receive. For instance, tenants can generally come and go as they please and have control over their daily schedule, like mealtimes and visitors. They also can direct the types of services they receive and the goals they set with the service provider.

Low barriers to entry. Supportive housing providers do not require clients to hit benchmarks before moving into housing or put other screening barriers in the way. Blanket bans on people with criminal histories or bad credit, for example, or requirements to meet goals, like Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 85
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employment or completing a course of treatment, before entering supportive housing would screen out the very people supportive housing aims to help. Individuals and families are able to live independently in apartments or single-family homes in residential neighborhoods. "Supportive Housing Helps Vulnerable People Live and Thrive in the Community" Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 31, 2016
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
Porterville, California, offers several supportive housing programs aimed at assisting individuals and families in need. Here are some key programs and resources available:

City of Porterville Housing Programs & Resources
The City of Porterville provides various housing assistance programs for low-income families, including:
• First-Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB): Assists eligible applicants in purchasing their first home by offering deferred loan payment assistance and homeownership education. • Home Rehabilitation and Public Utilities Assistance: Offers assistance for home repairs and utility costs to eligible homeowners, ensuring safe and habitable living conditions. • ADA Wheelchair Ramp Grant Program: Provides grants for the installation of exterior wheelchair ramps to improve accessibility for residents with mobility challenges.

For more details, visit the City of Porterville's Housing Programs page: www.ci.porterville.ca.us Community Services & Employment Training (CSET)
CSET offers housing support services aimed at promoting safety and housing stability, including:
• Supportive Housing: Helps develop and provide housing and related supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent, supportive living. • Transitional Housing: Offers an 18-24 month transitional housing program for survivors fleeing domestic violence and their children, assisting with educational opportunities and supportive services.

More information is available on CSET's Housing Services page: www.cset.org Housing Authority of the County of Tulare (HATC)
HATC provides rental assistance to very low and moderate-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities throughout Tulare County. Their programs include:

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• Conventional Public Housing Program: Manages rental properties available to eligible families and individuals.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program: Offers rental assistance to enable participants to afford housing in the private market.
• Farm Labor Program: Provides housing options for families with farm labor income. • Senior Housing Programs: Offers housing solutions tailored for senior residents.

Details can be found on the HATC website: www.hatc.net
Central California Family Crisis Center
This organization serves individuals and families in crisis, offering:
• Emergency Shelter: Provides immediate housing for those fleeing domestic violence or facing homelessness.
• Transitional Housing & Aftercare: Offers programs that effectively meet the distinctive needs of domestic violence survivors, homeless clients, and their children. • Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Provides long-term housing solutions coupled with supportive services to promote stability and self-sufficiency.

More information is available on their website: www.ccfamilycrisis.org Family Services of Tulare County
This organization helps connect individuals with HIV/AIDS with housing-related resources and wrap-around services that promote safety and housing stability.

More information can be found here: www.fstc.net/what-we-do/programs-services/hiv-aidssupport.html Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Local Initiatives Navigation Centers (L.I.N.C.) in the Kings and Tulare Counties provide services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in a centralized location. L.I.N.C brings together social service providers, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to help families locate affordable housing, employment, mental health and substance abuse treatment, along with other needed services. These services help those exiting from mental and physical health institutions access the services they need to ensure safe and supportive housing.

Additionally, the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance, through the Coordinated Entry System, provides a standardized process that assesses individual need and matches individuals to housing and services that meet their needs.

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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)
The City continues partners with several Agencies to provide supportive services to individuals to prevent homelessness and other needs, such as low-income housing, senior assistance or programs, rehab programs, fair housing education, mental health services and/or programs, and housing vouchers. The City strives to have accessible information on all the resources provided in their jurisdiction and to have that information available to anyone who needs it at any time.

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))
Not applicable.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Barriers to affordable housing in the City of Porterville are largely associated with costs of housing. Rental prices for the available stock of housing are higher than they have ever been.

Building more affordable housing is imperative but costs of permits and development fees have increased and therefore created challenges to affordable housing development.

The disparity between income and housing costs stands as the greatest barrier for households seeking to obtain affordable housing in the City. Other barriers to affordable housing in the City may include permit costs and development impact fees, building codes, off-street parking standards, and restrictive zoning, as these policies or costs may negatively affect the development of affordable housing and residential investment in this jurisdiction. The City strives to mitigate these issues as effectively as possible.

Consultation with a regional developer revealed the following:
“Zoning is a big challenge for housing developers. A lot of land is available and ideal for housing but not zoned for this use; it’s either commercial or single family. Mixed use zones seem to a creative option; it invites more development options. The process to request rezoning can be arduous and expensive. Zoning is always contentious. There is also not as much trust if a developer has initiated the process to rezone; there is more likely to be push back. Also, funding timelines are lengthy: from the time an application is submitted, reviewed, and awarded, a significant amount of time has passed. And the funding award may not match the request, which puts the developer in a difficult situation. It would be great for the City of Porterville to develop specific communication for developers so they are aware of funding opportunities. There is a lot of interest to develop there.”
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
Porterville, California, is a dynamic city nestled against the Sierra Nevada foothills, serving as a commercial hub for its residents. The local economy thrives on a diverse mix of agribusiness, light industry, and commercial enterprises, with businesses producing electronic medical instruments, printed forms, specialty documents, and food products.

Demographics and Workforce
As of 2022, Porterville's population surpassed 62,000, with a labor force of approximately 25,700 individuals. The city experienced a 1.79% employment growth from 2021 to 2022, reflecting a positive economic trajectory. The workforce is predominantly engaged in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare.

Economic Development Initiatives
The City of Porterville's Economic Development Division actively fosters economic growth by attracting, retaining, and expanding businesses. Initiatives include the Business Assistance Program and the Development Fee Payment Plan Program, which offer financing options and deferred payment plans to support local enterprises. Additionally, the city provides fast-track, one-stop permitting processes and is located within California's Recycling Market Development Zone, offering further incentives for businesses.

Commercial Development Opportunities
Porterville offers several prime commercial development sites, notably the Riverwalk Marketplace, strategically located off State Route 190 and Highway 65. This area presents parcels ready for retail development, aiming to cater to the growing consumer base within a 15-minute drive time.

Other key commercial zones include areas along Henderson Avenue and near the Porterville Airport, which is in proximity to the newly relocated Eagle Mountain Casino, enhancing the area's appeal for future development.

Strategic Location and Lifestyle
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the Zalud House and Porterville Museum, and hosts numerous annual events, contributing to a high quality of life for residents and an attractive environment for businesses.

Porterville's robust economic development initiatives, strategic location, and quality lifestyle make it a compelling destination for businesses seeking growth opportunities in California's Central Valley.

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 4,172 3,799 26 27 1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 1,818 1,650 12 12 0 Construction 732 351 5 3 -2
Education and Health Care Services 2,582 2,702 16 19 3
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 440 314 3 2 -1
Information 121 73 1 1 0
Manufacturing 1,500 694 10 5 -5
Other Services 366 297 2 2 0
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 608 451 4 3 -1
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 2,067 2,035 13 15 2
Transportation and Warehousing 865 1,350 5 10 5
Wholesale Trade 505 235 3 2 -1
Total 15,776 13,951 -- -- --
Table 40 - Business Activity
Data
Source:
2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs) Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 26,625
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 23,285
Unemployment Rate 12.52
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 13.04
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 9.22
Table 41 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
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Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 3,710
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,930
Service 2,215
Sales and office 5,285
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 3,825
Production, transportation and material
moving 1,435
Table 42 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 16,261 72%
30-59 Minutes 4,677 21%
60 or More Minutes 1,535 7%
Total 22,473 100%
Table 43 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Education:

Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 3,455 1,420 2,380
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 5,295 650 1,660
Some college or Associate's degree 7,090 270 2,045
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,695 200 345
Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 215 455 1,165 2,620 1,945
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Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 925 750 1,490 780 850
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 1,810 2,465 2,020 3,125 1,565
Some college, no degree 2,815 2,085 1,815 2,780 1,350
Associate's degree 500 1,415 345 985 550
Bachelor's degree 100 815 785 800 760
Graduate or professional degree 0 129 235 480 270
Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 19,993
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26,834
Some college or Associate's degree 32,958
Bachelor's degree 32,147
Graduate or professional degree 81,233
Table 46 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
Based on the chart, the major employment sectors (those with the highest number of workers) are:

1. Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction – 4,172 workers (26% of total workers)

2. Education and Health Care Services – 2,582 workers (16% of total workers)

3. Retail Trade – 2,067 workers (13% of total workers)

4. Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations – 1,818 workers (12% of total workers)

5. Manufacturing – 1,500 workers (10% of total workers) These sectors employ the largest share of workers in the area, indicating their importance to the local economy.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

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(10,455 people) or those with some college education (8,940 people), while advanced degrees are less common (1,085 people). This suggests a need for workforce development to boost technical and specialized skills.

Many households in Porterville average 3.19 persons, adding pressure to provide familysustaining jobs. Additionally, 54.5% of residents speak a language other than English at home, highlighting the need for culturally inclusive workforce programs to address language barriers and meet community needs.

Porterville’s economy is driven by industries like retail, healthcare, and food services. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census, retail sales in 2022 reached about $883.3 million, with per capita retail sales at $14,058. While retail provides many jobs, there is growing demand for skilled workers, especially in technical fields. This indicates a need for career training and education programs, particularly in healthcare and retail, to align the local workforce with available job opportunities.

The Tulare County economy saw a 6.1% job growth between 2019 and 2024, surpassing the national average of 3.9%. However, the region’s median household income of $64.5K is $10.7K below the national median of $75.1K, signaling a need for higher-paying jobs. Focusing on industries like healthcare, logistics, and advanced manufacturing could help address this gap. The region's top industries — support activities for crop production, education, and healthcare — suggest that workforce development efforts should focus on these sectors to align with their continued growth.

Porterville is also improving its infrastructure to support business growth and workforce mobility.

The Zero-Fare Transit Program, running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will offer free transit services for fixed routes and ADA paratransit services. This initiative aims to improve access to job opportunities by addressing transportation barriers. Continued infrastructure investment will be crucial for supporting Porterville’s growing population and economy.

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 Measure R Strategic Work Plan, led by the Tulare County Association of Governments, will bring significant changes to Porterville’s economy by improving regional transportation infrastructure. This initiative will focus on upgrading roads, bridges, and public transit systems, leading to better connectivity, efficient movement of goods, and business growth, especially in Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 94
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agriculture, tourism, and logistics. These improvements will make Porterville more attractive to businesses and residents.

With these changes, there will be increased demand for skilled workers, particularly in construction and service industries. Workforce development programs will be essential, focusing on construction-related technical skills and services for tourism. Additionally, business support services will help local businesses adapt to changes and take advantage of new growth opportunities.

Porterville’s participation in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and collaboration with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) and the Workforce Investment Board will guide business growth and attract investment. The city’s involvement in ICSC conferences will further bolster these efforts, strengthening the local economy and creating jobs. By working with these entities, Porterville will ensure its infrastructure can accommodate future economic growth, benefiting both residents and businesses.

The SoTu Master Plan is another key initiative. This plan envisions transforming 447 acres of agricultural land into a mixed-use district, providing opportunities for residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. While physical development is not yet planned, the city aims to establish a framework for this transformation. The area, located east of S Westwood St., west of State Route 65, north of State Route 190, and south of the Tule River, will play a vital role in Porterville’s growth. The master plan will involve updates to the city’s General Plan and Zoning Map to support this shift from agricultural to mixed-use land.

Porterville is also undergoing a Comprehensive Development Code Update to streamline the permitting process and address inconsistencies in regulations. This update, ensuring compliance with recent state laws, will make the city’s development code more user-friendly and adaptable to the community’s evolving needs. The last comprehensive update was in 2013, and since then, new state legislation has impacted local procedures and development standards. This update will ensure predictability in the permitting process and align development with state laws, particularly for public improvements like roadways and parks.

Together, the Measure R Strategic Work Plan, SoTu Master Plan, and Development Code Update will create significant opportunities for Porterville’s economic growth. These initiatives will shape the city’s future, providing new business and job opportunities while ensuring that infrastructure and regulations support sustainable development. The combination of enhanced infrastructure, strategic planning, and updated regulations will position Porterville for continued growth and success in the coming years.

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How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
In Porterville, the workforce predominantly consists of individuals with high school diplomas or some college education, and only 14.9% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There’s a clear mismatch between the skills of the current workforce and the rising demand for specialized skills, particularly in fields like healthcare and retail.

The 45-65 age group represents the largest portion of the workforce, but many in the 18-24 age group lack a high school diploma, signaling a need for workforce development and education to better equip younger workers for local job opportunities.

To align with local employment opportunities, there’s a pressing need for more targeted education and workforce development programs that focus on technical and specialized fields to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in sectors like healthcare, retail, and food services.

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.

Porterville is actively working with local community colleges and the Tulare County Workforce Investment Board to provide job training in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. These initiatives are crucial for addressing workforce needs and aligning worker skills with business demand. Additionally, the Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) offers 14 different "open choice" Pathways, which provide an exciting, innovative, and hands-on learning environment. The program combines career technical training with rigorous academic standards, aiming for students to graduate college and career-ready with an advantage in post-secondary learning options, whether at college, through technical certifications, or directly in the workforce.

Moreover, Porterville College offers a variety of programs, certificates, and degrees that equip students with the skills needed in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, and trades.

The college’s educational offerings contribute to building a well-prepared local workforce. In addition, San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), with its Porterville location, provides accelerated medical and business programs, allowing adults to gain relevant skills quickly and enter the workforce. Porterville Unified School District Adult Education also offers a variety of programs aimed at adult learners, ensuring that working-age residents have access to continuing education and workforce development opportunities.

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These programs and partnerships directly support the City’s Consolidated Plan by enhancing workforce readiness, promoting economic self-sufficiency, and addressing the skills gap in sectors critical to Porterville’s economic growth. By fostering collaboration between local education providers, the Workforce Investment Board, and employers, these efforts ensure a robust, skilled workforce for the future.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Yes
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.

Porterville is actively involved in the Tulare County Economic Development efforts, which are guided by the Tulare County General Plan. This plan sets forth economic development goals designed to increase economic diversity, which will raise household incomes and improve access to housing. In turn, this will support the construction of required housing quotas and other essential non-housing community development projects. These initiatives are closely aligned with the CDBG Consolidated Plan, focusing on creating a sustainable, diverse economic environment that fosters both housing and business growth.

Additionally, Porterville’s participation in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) further supports the Consolidated Plan by fostering an environment where local businesses can thrive, creating valuable job opportunities for residents. The City collaborates with regional partners, including the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) and local chambers of commerce, to attract investment and promote long-term economic growth.

Discussion
The City of Porterville is committed to continuing to help ensure all residents have access to living-wage jobs, educational opportunities, and economic vitality.

Additionally, based on the information above, the following should be noted:

Employment-Job Mismatch
Comparing the number of workers to the number of jobs reveals some sectors with imbalances:
• Education and Health Care Services (+3%) has a higher share of jobs (19%) than workers (16%), indicating a demand for more workers in this field.

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• Retail Trade (+2%) and Transportation & Warehousing (+5%) also have slightly more jobs than workers, suggesting a potential labor shortage.
• Manufacturing (-5%) and Construction (-2%) have more workers than jobs, implying underemployment or people commuting out for jobs.

Sectors with Minimal Presence
Some industries are notably small in the local economy:
• Information (1%) and Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (3%) have relatively few workers and jobs, indicating a smaller presence in knowledge-based sectors. • Public Administration (0%) suggests no reported government jobs, which is unusual unless public sector employment is categorized elsewhere.

Dominance of Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction (26% workers, 27% jobs) is the largest sector by far, highlighting a reliance on resource-based industries. • This reliance could make the economy vulnerable to shifts in commodity prices or environmental regulations.

Services and Tourism Play a Role
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations (12%) is a notable contributor to employment, potentially indicating a tourism-driven economy or seasonal work reliance.

Potential for Economic Diversification
Given the high concentration in agriculture and natural resources, encouraging growth in education, healthcare, technology, or financial services could help create a more resilient economy.

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Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
According to the 2023 Tulare County Regional Housing Element, housing problems are a widespread issue throughout the city. Approximately 49% of all households in Porterville, especially extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households, are experiencing housing problems. Low-income residents are also at risk of displacement in many areas of Porterville.

Contributing factors to disproportionate housing needs in Porterville include:
• Increased need for affordable housing and resources for low-income residents: According to the Analysis of Impediments, there are7,039 households on the City’s public housing waiting list, indicating a large number of households need affordable housing and/or financial assistance and more services are needed.
• Need for additional resources for homeless individuals: Despite available resources such as local emergency shelters, navigation center, low-income apartments designated specifically for individuals experiencing homelessness, there is still a need for additional supportive services and housing resources for persons at risk/experiencing homelessness.

Community feedback indicates there is a substantial need for transitional and supportive housing for homeless residents.
• Need for additional affordable units in a range of sizes: Approximately 21 percent of households are large households and 10 percent of households are overcrowded. These households need larger housing units to accommodate the number of people in their household. In addition, 43% of households have two or fewer people. These households can be accommodated by smaller housing units.
• Displacement of residents due to economic pressures caused by rising housing costs:

According to Zillow, median home value has increased 50 percent in the last five years (from $201,796 in 2018 to$302,279 in 2023) and according to Zumper, median rent for a two-bedroom apartment has increased 19 percent in the past two years (from $850in 2021to $1,014 in 2023).

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") There is one census tract of high poverty and segregation in Porterville, which overlaps portions of Northeast and Southeast Porterville (see attached map). This census tract is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, with 85% of residents identifying as Hispanic/Latino and approximately 42% of Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 99
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residents earning an income below the poverty line. Contributing factors to areas of high segregation and poverty in Porterville include:
• Land use and zoning patterns concentrate zoning accommodating multifamily housing in Central and Southeast Porterville; Medium-and high-density residential zones are concentrated in Central and Southeast Porterville, while residential zones in Northeast and Northwest Porterville consist of primarily low-density residential uses. Southwest Porterville has a mix of residential densities.
• Location and type of affordable housing: Affordable housing units, including subsidized housing units, are concentrated in Central and Southeast Porterville.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? TCAC/HCD has designated resource levels for the City of Porterville; resource levels donate access to economic and educational opportunities such as low-cost transportation, jobs, and high-quality schools and the quality of environmental factors in the area such as proximity to hazards and air quality. TCAC has a composite opportunity score for each census tract.

Porterville has a mix of resource areas with high-resource areas concentrated in the western part of the city and areas of high segregation and poverty concentrated in the eastern part of the city.

The entirety of Northwest Porterville consists of high-resource areas and Central Porterville solely consists of low-resource areas. Southwest Porterville is composed of a mix of low-, moderate-, and high-resource areas. Northeast and Southeast Porterville consist of a mix of areas of high segregation and poverty and low-and moderate-resource areas. More information regarding resource areas can be found here: 2023 CTCAC-HCD Methodology_completed REVISED January 2023
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Every residential area has access to community centers, parks, and senior and youth centers.

There are senior centers, youth centers as well as parks and recreational areas.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? According to the 2023 Tulare County Regional Housing Element, the City will implement Housing Plan Program 12 to invest in community and economic development opportunities throughout the city, with a focus on areas of high segregation and poverty in Central, Southeast, and Southwest Porterville. These place-based strategies include expanding transit access for persons with disabilities, providing employment training and assistance programs, developing a plan to reduce pollution burden, and collaborating with a variety of local community organizations to Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 100
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Areas of High Segregation and Poverty
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Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

Broadband access in communities helps provide economic growth, improved educational opportunities, access to better healthcare, greater employment opportunities, improving public safety, and increased global competitiveness for businesses.

The term broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modem, fiber, wireless, satellite, and broadband over powerlines (BPL).

Research among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries shows that a 4 Mbps increase in household broadband speed is associated with a roughly 4 percent increase in household income. Research shows that businesses who begin utilizing broadband increase their employees' labor productivity by an average of 5 percent in the manufacturing sector and 10 percent in the services sector.

The current standard for broadband in the U.S. is internet with a 25 Mbps (Megabits per second) download speed. Though Netflix says it needs only 5 Mbps to stream video, the 25 Mbps threshold is intended to satisfy the different needs; high-quality downloads, video communication, and multiple demands of a single household's network. However, many Americans are still unable to access broadband at the speeds necessary to make full use of its benefits.

HUD is actively working to bridge the digital divide in low-income communities served by HUD by providing help with the expansion of broadband infrastructure to low- and moderate-income communities. In December 2017, HUD published the final rule, "Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing." The final ruling requires installing broadband infrastructure at the time of new construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing funded or supported by HUD. Additionally, CDBG entitlement communities must analyze the needs of the broadband for housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households.

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customers has worked to keep prices reasonable, typically starting between $30 and $60/month.

This includes some areas of Porterville covered with AT&T Fiber starting at $55/mo.

Excellent cellular network coverage is also available in most Porterville locations. This offers additional low-cost "hot-spot" opportunities for network customers. All three of the large carriers have a presence in the area.

The Porterville Library offers electronic resources, and these will expand with the building of a new permanent location.

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

The American Community Survey (ACS) estimates that over 2,000 Porterville households lack reliable, affordable internet.

Most recent ACS data shows Porterville has 2,607 households earning less than $20,000/year. 484 of these households are estimated to have no fixed or cellular data connections. Of the 9,285 households with incomes of $20,000-$74,999 over 1000 are estimated to have no connectivity.

Additionally, over 2000 households in Porterville are estimated to have a cellular data plan and no other internet access.

With the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program sunsetting, at least temporarily, many additional LMI families may struggle to afford reliable internet service.

Porterville has reliable competition within the market. Additional providers beyond the current main resources (see included information) and expansion of additional fiber networks would work to maintain better competition and keep prices low for the basic services LMI households need.

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Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

The 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJ-LHMP) updates the 2018 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Tulare County MJ-LHMP. Hazard mitigation aims to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property from hazards. Tulare County, eight (8) incorporated communities, including the City of Porterville, and nine special districts prepared this MJ-LHMP Update to the FEMA-approved 2018 Tulare County LHMP to make the County and its residents less vulnerable to future hazard events.

The MJ-LHMP Update demonstrates the community’s commitment to reducing risks from hazards and serves as a tool to help decision-makers direct mitigation activities and resources. It was also developed, among other things, to ensure Tulare County and participating jurisdictions continued eligibility for certain federal disaster assistance.

Climate change adaptation is a key priority of the State of California. This LHMP Update is concerned with human-induced climate change that has been rapidly warming the Earth at rates unprecedented in the last 1,000 years. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate change will “increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts for people and ecosystem” if unchecked.

In addition to changes in average temperatures, sea levels, and precipitation patterns, the intensity of extreme weather events is also changing.

Similarly, as noted in California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessments, projections show that average temperatures will continue to rise across California, drought will increase in length and frequency, and sea levels will rise in coastal communities. Drought and temperature increases are likely to create secondary hazards that can include a decline in overall snowpack, changes in frequency and intensity of precipitation events, and an increase in wildfire activity. Climate change hazards can impact water availability, agricultural production, public health systems, essential transportation corridors, and disadvantaged communities in both rural and urban areas across California.

In Tulare County, climate change will be more localized in the form of specific hazards (or exposures) that will occur through changes in existing conditions or new natural hazards. These exposures are analyzed in the vulnerability assessment and include agriculture and forestry pests and diseases, avalanche, drought, extreme heat, flooding, pandemic hazards, landslides, severe weather, severe winter weather, and wildfire. Some hazards, such as wildfire and drought, relate Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 106
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directly to the occurrence of other hazards, such as agriculture and forestry pests and diseases, landslides, and flooding. Tulare County is currently experiencing some of these changes, but others may not occur or be apparent for several years or decades.

The City could see population fluctuations as a result of climate impacts relative to those experienced in other regions, and these fluctuations are expected to impact demand for housing and other development.

Likelihood of future occurrence – Likely
Climate change is virtually certain to continue without immediate and effective global action.

According to NASA, 2017 and 2019 were two of the hottest years on record. Without significant global action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the IPCC concludes in its Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report (2014) that average global temperatures are likely to exceed 1.5oC by the end of the 21st century, with consequences for people, assets, economies, and ecosystems, including risks from heat stress, storms and extreme precipitation, inland and coastal flooding, landslides, air pollution, drought, water scarcity, sea level rise and storm surges.

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

Climate change will be more localized in the form of specific hazards (or exposures) that will occur through changes in existing conditions or new natural hazards in Tulare County. This means that those who may be affected by other hazards should be aware of them as climate change continues to grow more prevalent.

Those who are disadvantaged or live-in underprivileged communities may see the effects of climate change before others, as being in a more vulnerable position can often intensify any changes that occur from climate change.

Critical facilities such as cooling shelters are not specifically designed to address climate change as a hazard but to help people cope with the other hazards that may increase with climate change.

As seen in the attached jpegs, there is significant overlap between QCT's and increased flood risk in Porterville. Low-income homeowners are at increased risk of loss, as they are more likely to be uninsured or underinsured. Insurance coverage may minimize the risk to a lender and not provide enough resources to adequately rebuild.

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For renters, the loss of affordable housing due to flood damage may be challenging to replace at a reasonable cost.

Increased temperatures manifested as heat waves and sustained high heat days directly harm human health through heat-related illnesses (mild heat stress to fatal heat stroke) and the exacerbation of pre-existing conditions in the medically fragile, chronically ill, and vulnerable.

Increased heat also intensifies the photochemical reactions that produce smog, ground-level ozone, and fine particulates (PM2.5), contributing to and exacerbating respiratory disease in children and adults. Increased heat and carbon dioxide enhance the growth of plants that produce pollen, which are associated with allergies. Increased temperatures add to the heat load of buildings in urban areas and exacerbate existing urban heat islands, increasing the risk of high ambient temperatures. *Climate Change and Health Profile Report Tulare County. Homeless, under-resourced, those without working air conditioning systems, and other vulnerable residents will be most impacted. The Tulare County temperature increase estimate pic and graph are attached.

In almost every category of "Climate Change Exposures" outlined in the Tulare County study, lowincome residents were listed as a population most affected.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan serves as a planning document that outlines the anticipated resources over the course of 5-years from CDBG entitlement funding, program income, and other sources. Additionally, a series of goals is described, illuminating how the City will prioritize available financial resources, geographic priorities, and expected outcomes.

Priorities and goals were determined through analysis of multiple data sources:
• Comprehensive community surveys and outreach
• Interview and consultation with area stakeholders
• Staff recommendations
• Results of previous monitoring of subrecipients
• HUD Annual Homeless Assessment Report
• HUD Worst Case Housing Needs
• Policy Map, Community Profile
• HUD Community Resiliency Kit
• Community Housing Assessment Strategy (CHAS) data
• American Housing Survey (AHS) data
• American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
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Geographic Area
Table 47 - Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Local Target
area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area.

Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area.

How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area?
Identify the needs in this target area.

What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area?
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The City did not identify a geographic target area as a basis for funding allocation priorities. Goals are not limited to a specific area within the City of Porterville.

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 48 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Provide Decent Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Planning and Administration
Housing
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Description A decent place to live removes the barriers to opportunity, success, and health that have been part of a family's life for years, if not generations. Creating safe and decent places to live can have incredibly positive effects on a family's health, students' study habits, and a neighborhood's overall attractiveness and stability.

Decent housing includes a spectrum of solutions: new construction, repair and renovation, housing finance, infrastructure development, and secure land tenure, among others.

The City of Porterville is committed to working on various opportunities to assist residents secure and/or maintain decent, affordable housing.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Providing people with a range of housing choices has many positive aspects – both for the community in general and for individual families. As individuals and families move from one stage of life to the next, various housing types enable them to live in a place that suits their needs while allowing them to reside in the same community, keeping those ties and staying close to family members if they desire.
2 Priority Need
Name
Create A Suitable Living Environment
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
Associated
Goals
Planning and Administration
Public Services
Housing
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Description Create a Suitable Living Environment
A good living environment is essential for good quality of life. A functional and sound living environment allows different people to lead their daily lives and fulfill their basic needs: living, services, working, recreation, hobbies, rest, and privacy.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
Jobs, family income, transportation costs, and housing are intricately connected.

New research has shown that stable families, communities, and housing positively impact economic vitality. Providing opportunities for workers to live in the city where they work positively affects in-commuting and reduces transportation costs.
3 Priority Need
Name
Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Citywide
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Associated
Goals
Planning and Administration
Public Services
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Economic Development Business Assistance
Description Expanding opportunities to low- and moderate-income persons helps to foster local economic development, neighborhood improvement, and individual selfsufficiency.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents helps residents become financially stable and remain in safe and stable housing.

Narrative (Optional)
The City of Porterville seeks to encourage viable community development by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations. Housing and community development are not viewed as separate programs but rather as the various elements that make up a comprehensive vision of community development.

Needs were identified to align with HUD CDBG objectives. The listed needs cover each of the critical areas identified by community stakeholders.

While optional, this narrative section helps frame the goals and projects outlined in this plan.

Discreet activities are identified once the plan is approved and are a function of the reporting side of HUD's Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS).

Needs identified correlate directly to goals identified elsewhere in the following way:

Provide Decent Housing
The need for decent, affordable housing is the focus of the housing goal. The City of Porterville will work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to develop, build, and preserve affordable housing and work to provide supportive services to decrease housing insecurity among the most vulnerable city residents. Homebuyer assistance, homebuyer education, and housing rehabilitation will continue to be priorities for the city.

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Create a Suitable Living Environment
This need will be addressed by both the public service, housing, and public facility/infrastructure improvement goals. The city is continuing to work with community stakeholders to identify critical, unmet public service needs; identify opportunities to help LMI residents stay in their homes through housing rehab, thereby preserving affordable housing; and undertake ADA and other infrastructure and facility improvements to create a more suitable living environment for Porterville's LMI residents.

Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons
Increased access to funding for eligible microenterprises and local businesses will address this need. Support for vulnerable populations also expands economic opportunities for LMI Porterville residents by providing stabilizing, critical assistance and access support.

Planning and Administration are considered to support each need, goal, and project outlined in this Consolidated Plan.

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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 of Porterville acknowledges the high need for decent, affordable housing. However, the city does not receive a HOME allocation and does not have a TBRA program.

TBRA for NonHomeless Special
Needs
The City of Porterville acknowledges the high need for decent, affordable housing within the city. The City does not receive a HOME allocation and does not have a TBRA program.

New Unit
Production
The need for new housing units continues to be high and the need to assist Porterville's most vulnerable residents transition to suitable, affordable housing was identified as a need during stakeholder discussions.

The City will work with development stakeholders to identify opportunities to expand the affordable housing available throughout Porterville. While the City of Porterville does not receive direct HOME dollars for housing unit construction, staff is committed to strategic investment opportunities that expand affordable housing locally.

Rehabilitation The City is committed to ensuring the existing housing stock is safe and livable for low- to moderate-income residents.

During this Consolidated Plan (CP) period, the City of Porterville will continue to work internally and with community partners to preserve affordable housing by offering rehabilitation of existing homes. This allows current owners to continue living in affordable housing while creating a more safe, suitable living environment through rehab that addresses health, safety, and accessibility issues.

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Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Acquisition,
including
preservation
The City of Porterville may utilize strategic acquisitions to help support LIHTC and other affordable housing projects.

The City will work with development stakeholders to identify opportunities to expand, through acquisition, the affordable housing available throughout Porterville. While the City of Porterville is not currently a HUD Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) with a direct allocation of HOME dollars for housing construction, the city may be awarded competitive state-provided HOME funds and continues to explore all opportunities for affordable housing development.

Table 49 – Influence of Market Conditions
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 122
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The City of Porterville prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low- and moderate-income residents by increasing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities.

The City of Porterville follows HUD guidelines and limits public services to no more than 15% and administration to 20% of the annual entitlement.

The funding amounts shown are estimates based on the 2024 Program Year. Increases or decreases in the actual funding award will require percentage adjustments to meet statutory requirements. Funding for PY 2025 will be adjusted to reflect the exact amount received using an accurate percentage increase or decrease to modify resources accordingly. Projects funded with prior-year resources may not be affected.

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
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 653,932 32,701 870,000 1,556,633 2,516,195 The City anticipates
receiving $653,932 in
annual entitlement from
FY2025 - FY2029 for a
total of $3,170,127. The
City estimates PI at
$32,701 and prior year
resources at $870,000 to
allocate in year one.

Table 50 - Anticipated Resources
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
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 of Porterville does not receive funding from additional HUD programs, including HOME, HOPWA, or ESG, that may require a match.

HUD CDBG funds do not require a match, though all fund leveraging will be appropriately reported.

The projects outlined in the Strategic Plan, implemented by outside agencies, are anticipated to use CDBG funding to leverage their initial financial resources.
• Affordable housing supply projects are expected to leverage local, state, federal, and/or private funds. • Subrecipients must report on match support for projects.

With limited funding, it is expected that each external public service provider will provide matching dollars to support program operations.

Infrastructure and Facilities funding is used to match city or organization dollars for activities undertaken whenever possible.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
At present, no publically owned land will be utilized during this plan cycle. Efforts will be made to explore all options for eligible projects with available resources.

Discussion
The City expects partners to leverage CDBG funding to the fullest extent possible to implement robust programs that will further meet the needs of area residents.

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Staff will continue working with Porterville stakeholders to identify opportunities to partner and leverage all available funds.

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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 Porterville Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Table 51 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Porterville has various service providers who provide targeted assistance and mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to homeless persons and persons with HIV.

Area non-profits help provide public service activities that improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents. The City may administer HUD CDBG programs both internally and working with external subrecipients.

The City also has a strong working relationship with;
• Continuum of Care on Homelessness, including Coordinated Entry, • The Housing Authority of Tulare County
• Tulare County’s Community Coordination Team
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
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Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics X X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X X
Education X X
Employment and Employment
Training X X X
Healthcare X X X

HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X X X
Other
Table 52 - 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 Porterville Health Care Clinic, part of the Tulare County Department of Public Health, offers services for the homeless and HIV care. Anonymous HIV testing, care, and resource referrals are available to everyone.

Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) collaborates with partners and offers a variety of programs and resources for homeless or unhoused individuals and families. Services provided include aging services, child welfare, employment assistance, housing, SSI advocacy, medical services, and veteran support. Kids and teens are an essential part of any community, and Tulare County HHSA is committed to supporting children's health, education, and overall well-being.

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HHSA Community Coordination Team (CCT) serves Tulare County's following populations:
homeless, those with severe mental illness/substance abuse disorder, and children/youth.

CCT provides Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services such as outreach & engagement, assessment & care planning, care coordination, referrals, health promotion, coordinated entry for housing assistance, Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) services, notary, and benefit eligibility.

Porterville's Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) provides multiple services for homeless residents, including vouchers for DMV ID, mental health services, HIV/AIDS education & resources, housing needs assessment through coordinated entry, enrollment in Medi-Cal & CalFresh, childcare services, employment assistance, free cell phones, and referral services for other key resources.

Visalia VA clinic offers services, support, advocacy, and referrals to the veteran community in Porterville, including homeless Veterans. CalVet can help veterans access needed benefits and assists unhoused veterans.

Veterans Services of Tulare County is located in Porterville and can connect veterans to their earned benefits and additional resources.

Through multiple resources, local homeless veterans receive referrals and assistance to access HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers. The Housing Authority of Tulare County received 68 VASH vouchers between 2009 and 2023.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The City of Porterville has an excellent variety of services available to all community members, especially beneficial to the populations targeted in the CDBG program, special needs residents, and persons experiencing homelessness. The most significant gap is in case management and service provision. Limited funds are available for this critical need and are provided mainly by other grants, though a small CDBG allocation from public services funding is currently approved.

The community also needs more permanent supportive housing options to help provide stable housing to special needs populations.

California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAim) is a multi-year initiative to help transform and strengthen Medi-Cal by focusing on equitable, coordinated care to improve health outcomes and overall well-being for Medi-Cal enrollees. This program, along with an award from Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 128
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California's Permanent Local Housing Allocation, is helping to make the navigation center in Porterville more sustainable.

Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs To overcome gaps in the system, the City will continue to provide opportunities for public, private, and governmental organizations to come together to share information, advocate for issues of concern, leverage resources to make projects happen, and address barriers associated with implementing activities, and coordinate efforts.

Funding gaps will still exist. The City will continue to search for additional funding, leverage resources, and efficiently administer programs. Likewise, increased coordination between providers can lead to more efficient program management.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Planning and
Administration
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Provide Decent
Housing
Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$860,694
Other:
5 Other
2 Public Services 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$532,500
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
525 Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
3 Housing 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Provide Decent
Housing
Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
CDBG:
$925,717
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
10 Household Housing Unit
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers:
8 Households Assisted
4 Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
2025 2029 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$1,681,184
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
9650 Persons Assisted
5 Economic
Development
Business Assistance
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$350,071
Jobs created/retained:
3 Jobs
Businesses assisted:
7 Businesses Assisted
Table 53 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
General Administrative funds will pay reasonable program administrative costs and carrying charges related to planning and executing community development activities. Administering federal funds and ensuring compliance is critical for utilizing Federal resources. The City of Porterville is committed to using CDBG entitlement funding for administration to help continue growing an efficient, effective, and resourceful community development program.

Porterville may have administration/planning projects that include, but are not limited to:
• General management, oversight, and coordination
• Providing local officials and citizens with information about the CDBG program • Preparing budgets and schedules
• Preparing reports and other HUD-required documents
• Program planning
• Public Information
• Monitoring program activities
• Fair Housing activities
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2 Goal Name Public Services
Goal
Description
Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target population. Public services can strengthen communities by addressing the needs of specific populations. They can address a range of individual needs and increase CDBG dollars' impact by complementing other activities.

The City of Porterville may allocate up to 15% of CDBG funds to public services programs that provide supportive services to low- to moderate-income persons or prevent homelessness. In general, these services are provided by local non-profit partners. This funding is capped at 15% of the CDBG entitlement plus prior year program income.

Porterville's goal to improve and provide public services may include but is not limited to:
• Employment services
• Child care
• Health services
• Substance use services
• Fair housing counseling
• Education programs
• Services for homeless persons
• Services for seniors
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3 Goal Name Housing
Goal
Description
The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low- and moderateincome residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons. Porterville is committed to improving and expanding access to safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability.

Porterville's projects to improve housing sustainability may include, but are not limited to:
• Homeownership Assistance
• Rehabilitation (single-unit residential and/or multi-family residential) • Energy efficiency improvements
• The administrative cost for rehabilitation activities • Lead-based paint testing/abatement
• Housing Counseling and/or classes
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4 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goal
Description
Public Infrastructure Improvements will focus on safe and accessible infrastructure essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. Public infrastructure improvements will generally include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and installation of public infrastructure.

Porterville's goal to improve and expand public infrastructure may include, but is not limited to:
• Park Improvements
• ADA Improvements
• Sidewalks
Public Facilities and Improvements are publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure such as playgrounds, underground utilities, and buildings owned by nonprofits open to the general public. Safe and accessible infrastructure is essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. Public facilities and public improvements are generally interpreted to include all facilities and improvements that are publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit and open to the general public. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and installation of public facilities and improvements are eligible activities.

Porterville's goal to improve and expand public facilities may include, but is not limited to:
• Youth Facilities
• Homeless and Domestic Violence Facilities
• Neighborhood Facilities
• Health Facilities
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5 Goal Name Economic Development Business Assistance
Goal
Description
The City of Porterville is committed to assisting microenterprises and local businesses succeed.

Porterville will assist qualifying microenterprise businesses and provide loans for job creation/retention for qualifying businesses.

The ability to build strong communities through business assistance remains a priority. By assisting eligible microenterprises and businesses, the City of Porterville will help owners and workers build a more sustainable and selfsufficient future.

Underwriting all loans for job creation/retention will help ensure a sustainable program into the future.

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)
The City of Porterville does not receive a direct HOME allocation and is not considered a HOME PJ. The HOME requirements do not apply to CDBG funding received.

The following information is a narrative for planned projects that do not meet HOME requirements.

During the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan period, the City of Porterville will have projects that help to support affordable housing for low- to moderate-income residents. The City does not receive a direct HOME allocation. • Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated - 10 Households Assisted • Lead-Based-Paint Mitigation - 3 Households Assisted as part of a rehab activity • Homebuyer Assistance - 8 Households/Homebuyers
Other non-housing programs will also help support low and moderate-income residents. However, these are not included in the estimates above, as they do not provide affordable housing.

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• Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects - 9,650 persons assisted • Public services - 525 persons assisted
• Businesses Assisted (Microenterprise and Business Loans for job creation/retention) - 7 businesses, 3 jobs created/retained Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 137
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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)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794, that prohibits discrimination based on disability in federally-assisted programs or activities.

Specifically, Section 504 states, "No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States. . .shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, service or activity receiving federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency or by the United States Postal Service." This means that Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that receives financial assistance from any federal agency, including HUD, as well as in programs conducted by federal agencies, including HUD.

An individual with a disability is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The term physical or mental impairment may include, but is not limited to, conditions such as visual or hearing impairment, mobility impairment, HIV infection, developmental disabilities, drug addiction, or mental illness. In general, the definition of "person with disabilities" does not include current users of illegal controlled substances. However, individuals would be protected under Section 504 (as well as the ADA) if the purpose of the specific program or activity is to provide health or rehabilitation services to such individuals.

The term major life activity may include, for example, seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for one's self, learning, speaking, or working. This list is not exhaustive. Section 504 also protects persons with a record of such impairment or who are regarded as having such an impairment.

The Housing Authority of Tulare County is not under a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
HATC has dedicated seats on its Board of Directors for two Resident Commissioners.

This opportunity ensures residents have a voice in HATC governance and operation.

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Residents are also encouraged to attend public meetings/hearings to have their voices, ideas, and concerns recorded.

HATC provides residents with educational opportunities to promote self-sufficiency and partners with the City to promote the First-Time Home Buyers Education Program.

The FTHB Education program can help HATC residents plan to exit Section 8 to purchase their first home. The class has a Credit and Creditworthiness module as well as a budgeting module that is helpful even if they decide not to purchase a home.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Barriers to affordable housing in the City of Porterville are largely associated with costs of housing. Rental prices for the available stock of housing are higher than they have ever been.

Building more affordable housing is imperative but costs of permits and development fees have increased and therefore created challenges to affordable housing development.

The disparity between income and housing costs stands as the greatest barrier for households seeking to obtain affordable housing in the City. Other barriers to affordable housing in the City may include permit costs and development impact fees, building codes, off-street parking standards, and restrictive zoning, as these policies or costs may negatively affect the development of affordable housing and residential investment in this jurisdiction. The City strives to mitigate these issues as effectively as possible.

Consultation with a regional developer revealed the following:
“Zoning is a big challenge for housing developers. A lot of land is available and ideal for housing but not zoned for this use; it’s either commercial or single family. Mixed use zones seem to a creative option; it invites more development options. The process to request rezoning can be arduous and expensive. Zoning is always contentious. There is also not as much trust if a developer has initiated the process to rezone; there is more likely to be push back. Also, funding timelines are lengthy: from the time an application is submitted, reviewed, and awarded, a significant amount of time has passed. And the funding award may not match the request, which puts the developer in a difficult situation. It would be great for the City of Porterville to develop specific communication for developers so they are aware of funding opportunities. There is a lot of interest to develop there.”
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing Actions identified in the 2023 Housing Element study will help guide the City of Porterville during this CP cycle.

From the Porterville 2023-2031 Housing Element study:
* Need more housing options for both renters and buyers at all income levels.

How addressed: The City will encourage housing development and diversification of the City’s housing stock to create additional housing for households of all income levels.

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• Housing Plan Program 5 directs the City to encourage the production of ADUs as an affordable housing option by spreading awareness of available ADU resources by updating the City’s website and conducting educational campaigns. In addition, the City will prepare a report to identify strategies and implement a pilot program to advocate for ADUs as an affordable housing option for low and moderate-income households. • Housing Plan Program 6 directs the City to amend the Zoning Code to facilitate the development of various housing types. The City will review and revise development standards, including those related to allowed land uses in various zones, parking, and building height. The City will also revise the Zoning Code to allow single-room occupancy housing, streamline the permitting process, and ensure ministerial permitting processes for multifamily and affordable housing development. In addition, the Zoning Code will be amended to comply with state density bonus law and reasonable accommodation requirements and to comply with state law and remove barriers for developing transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers, employee housing, and residential care facilities. • Housing Plan Program 7 directs the City to utilize a variety of development tools to expand affordable housing options for households of all income levels, such as density bonuses, development fee reductions and streamlining the application process. The City will contact local non-profit and private developers to facilitate the production of this housing as well as pursue funding opportunities available at the local, regional, state and federal levels. The City will also provide opportunities for public, private and non-profit groups to develop affordable housing by constructing off-site improvements and physical infrastructure as Capital Improvement Projects.

Need for financial assistance for low-income renters and homeowner households.

How addressed: The City will coordinate with local service providers and agencies that operate assistance programs for low-income households to spread awareness of available financial resources.
• Housing Plan Program 10 directs the City to facilitate housing development for lowincome households in coordination with the Housing Authority of Tulare County (HATC), service providers, and affordable housing developers.
• Housing Plan Program 11 directs the City to assist low-income first-time homebuyers with gap financing, down payment, and closing costs as funds are available. The City will also provide homebuyer education classes to low-income families as grant funds are available.

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• Housing Plan Program 14 directs the City to increase awareness about existing lowincome homebuyer assistance programs by distributing flyers, attending local events, facilitating social media campaigns, and hosting educational workshops.

Additional Strategies from the 2023 Housing Element
Need for housing for people with special needs.

How addressed: The City will coordinate with local service providers and agencies that operate assistance programs for low-income households to spread awareness of available financial resources.
• Housing Plan Program 6 directs the City to amend the Zoning Code to allow single-room occupancy housing, comply with CA density bonus law and reasonable accommodation requirements, and remove barriers to the development of transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers, employee housing, and residential care facilities.
• Housing Plan Program 10 directs the City to work with agencies to provide resources to special needs populations and spread awareness of the HATC’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and other available assistance programs through the City’s website, social media pages, and in-person community events.
• Housing Plan Program 13 directs the City to consider providing transit services to persons with disabilities by evaluating the need to expand services, such as the service hours of Porterville Transit’s ADA Paratransit service.
* Need for housing close to transportation, jobs, and services.

How addressed: The City will provide infrastructure to create a safe and accessible environment, attract businesses and investments, contribute to economic growth and ensure equal access to essential services. The Site Inventory has identified several opportunity sites for housing less than one mile from the Porterville Transit Center, along Main Street and Henderson Avenue in Northeast Porterville and in Central Porterville, with access to public transit and commercial services.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City will work with the Continuum of Care and local partners in reaching the local homeless population and assessing their needs. The City remains committed to helping residents maintain stable housing and assisting individuals who are already experiencing homelessness to transition into housing.

The City of Porterville will support vital public services that provide outreach and assistance to homeless individuals and families.

This support includes PY 2025 funding for:
• Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) offers outreach and assistance to homeless persons at a centralized Porterville location; • Central California's Family Crisis Center for their Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) offering street outreach and essential consumables to those homeless in Porterville; • Kingsview Navigation Center offers shelter beds, meals, case management, referrals, and other services to those experiencing homelessness in Porterville; • Porterville's Police Department also conducts street outreach and helps those experiencing homelessness connect with services and resources.

Porterville participated in the Tulare County Homeless Taskforce. The purpose of the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness is to advise and assist the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency in the Agency's efforts to address homelessness issues affecting the community and to report to the Tulare County Board of Supervisors on a periodic basis.

The Task Force is focused on identifying, developing, and implementing innovative strategies. It is intended to serve as the platform for coordinating existing local services and programs for homeless populations, leading to an increase in service-delivery efficiency and an overall reduction of homelessness in Tulare County.

The City participates in the LINC Committee, which is a planning committee to secure additional resources that are needed to be recruited to participate in the by weekly LINC events hosted at the Porterville Navigation Center.

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The Porterville Navigation Center (PNC) opened in October 2020 through a collaboration with the City of Porterville and Turning Point of Central California, which acquired and rehabilitated a former school site. The Navigation Center provides 30 low-barrier emergency/bridge shelter beds, daily meals, case management services, resources including clothing and hygiene kits, showers, and laundry facilities. The operator of the PNC is Kings View. PY 2025 funding is estimated at up to $60,000 for this vital service.

The City will also continue to support case management services for PSH residents, assisting these formerly homeless households maintain housing and access the resources/services they need to stabilize their living environment.

Additional resources are listed elsewhere in this section.

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 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan prioritizes helping homeless people transition to permanent housing. Local partners have experience implementing successful homeless assistance programs, and we will continue to work to identify opportunities to support year-round low-medium barrier shelter beds for men, women, and families.

The PIT count consistently shows that the vast majority of Porterville's homeless are unsheltered.

Much of Porterville's PY 2025 public service dollars will be allocated to help organizations address the needs of Porterville's homeless population. The City works closely with the CoC and local nonprofits to consider innovative ways to reach and serve homeless people in Porterville.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely lowincome 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
The City of Porterville is continuing support of Case Management for PSH with Family Services of Tulare County.

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The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) of Tulare County assists with coordination of care and referrals for those leaving institutional settings. While there is greater need than staff can address, resources are available for referrals to a vast array of services and housing navigation, coordination of care with case managers, SSI advocacy, medical and behavioral healthcare, employment assistance/referrals, veterans support, and other available resources.

In PY 2025, the City of Porterville is also funding navigation/referral services and outreach to homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless in Porterville.

Resources for Persons Experiencing Homelessness
The Porterville Navigation Center (PNC) opened in October 2020 through a collaboration with the City of Porterville and Turning Point of Central California, acquired and rehabilitated a former school site. The Navigation Center provides 30 low-barrier emergency/bridge shelter beds, daily meals, case management services, resources including clothing and hygiene kits, showers, and laundry facilities. The operator of the PNC is Kings View. PY 2025 funding is estimated to be up to $60,000 for this vital service.

The City of Porterville supports and collaborates with local service providers, through the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA), to assist homeless individuals and families. KTHA develops funding priorities for the various funding sources that come through them as the local Continuum of Care. Funding priorities include supporting existing projects that support the Housing First model, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Bridge Housing, Navigation Centers, Emergency Shelters, Housing Navigators, and programs that help individuals experiencing homelessness move to permanent housing.

The City continues funding KTHA with $5,000 in PY 2025 to support KTHA’s outreach efforts to persons experiencing homelessness through the Local Initiative Navigation Center (LINC) events held at the Porterville Navigation Center. Weekly LINC events offer housing assessments, connections to benefits, support service providers, and access to other services on a scheduled basis such as vaccinations, haircuts, prescription eyeglasses, etc. They also provide consumables and supplies to homeless clients.

Central California Family Crisis Center (CCFCC) has programs to meet the demand and needs of domestic violence victims, homeless, and their children. They have case managers and street outreach through the Homeless Outreach Program (HOP). HOP is also a recipient of CDBG funds and provides essential consumable items at CCFCC drop-in center and during outreach events to those experiencing homelessness. PY 2025 funding is expected to be $4,000 The City of Porterville’s Police Department conducts street outreach and assists individuals experiencing homelessness by connecting them with services and resources and providing crisis Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 145
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intervention. The team, dedicated police officers and a crisis intervention specialist, work with local partners to connect them to services.

The City continues its efforts of providing CDBG funds in the amount of up to $15,500 for PY 2025 to Family Services of Tulare County as matching funds for case management (public services) to support permanent supportive housing. This project provides case management services to five households at any point in time, but is currently assisting six households.

The Kings View PATH program aims to reach mentally ill homeless individuals and link them with housing resources, medical care, mental health, and social services. Staff goes to where the homeless are located and engages potential clients to assess their mental health needs and whether they are aware of the various mental health services that the County provides, ideally linking them up with needed services.

Additionally, PATH maintains a caseload of 30 Seriously Mentally III (SMI) individuals in stable housing, providing them with a wide range of mental health services in assisting them back to a higher level of independence. If that is not possible due to the chronicity of their mental illness, Kings View works closely with the consumer to obtain Social Security Disability benefits.

While not a homeless-specific resource, the PAAR Center has an office located on W. Belleview Avenue and provides a total of 57 beds to individuals recovering from substance abuse. The PAAR Center provides a bed for up to 90 days and basic amenities including showers.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards Lead poisoning is the most significant and prevalent disease of environmental origin among children living in the United States. Lead exposures remain prevalent despite considerable knowledge and increased screening and intervention efforts. Environmental lead is a toxic substance that affects the growth and development of up to one million U.S. preschool children today, with effects ranging from learning disabilities to death. High levels of lead can cause many health problems by damaging the brain, nervous system, and kidneys.

Increased lead exposure and increased body burden remain a significant problem for children in the United States. Lead is an environmental toxicant that may cause adverse health effects to the nervous, hematopoietic, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems. Lead exposure in young children is particularly hazardous because children absorb lead more readily than adults. Many children exposed to lead do not exhibit any signs that they have the disease. The child's signs or symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, and the child goes undiagnosed. Children's developing nervous system is particularly susceptible to the effects of lead. Blood lead levels (BLLs), at any detectable level, have been shown to cause behavioral and developmental disorders. Therefore, no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. It is increasingly important for continued childhood lead poisoning prevention education and awareness.

Lead-contaminated water, soil, and paint are potential sources of children's lead exposure. Dust from deteriorating lead-based paint is considered to be the largest contributor to the lead problem. Until the 1950s, many homes were covered inside and out with leaded paints. Lead began to fall from favor in the 1950s but was still commonly used until it was banned from use in homes after 1977. Because of the long-term use of lead-based paints, many homes in the United States contain paint surfaces that are now peeling, chalking, flaking, or wearing away. The dust or paint chips contain high levels of lead that easily find ways into the mouths of young children. A particular problem has emerged due to a large number of homes with lead-based paints, which are now undergoing renovations. Often the dust created by this work has high lead levels, which are readily absorbed by the children's developing bodies.

The City of Porterville will continue the housing rehabilitation program during this CP cycle.

Providing rehab grants or loans to LMI Porterville residents will support housing stock preservation for vulnerable households. The City of Porterville will work with qualified contractors to provide rehab in pre-1978 homes as part of this project. The city & contractors will utilize HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) Toolkit forms and guidance to ensure all lead hazards related to rehabilitation are properly identified, and addressed. Ensuring the Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 148
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appropriate level of intervention is undertaken helps minimize risks of LBP exposure. This project will assist in addressing lead hazards in renovations assisted with CDBG dollars. The city will also share lead hazard information with all applicants eligible for rehab.

This pamphlet, "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home," is provided to every Homebuyer Education attendee, and this topic is part of the Homebuyer education. The pamphlet is also available at the front counter of the Community Development Department for the public to take as needed.

The city will work with partners/trade groups to encourage contractors to become Renovation, Repair, and Paint (RRP) certified to complete work and reduce LBP hazards. This will benefit not just homes enrolled in HUD-funded activities but all homeowners a contractor may work with.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Porterville has a considerable amount of housing built before 1980 that has the potential to be hazardous to children. The 2016-2020 CHAS estimates that 4,580 owner-occupied units were built before 1980, with approximately 26% (2,310) units have children living in them. It’s estimated that 4,060 renter-occupied units were built before 1980, with approximately 11% (985) units have children present. It’s important to note the number of unreported/undetected cases of childhood lead poisoning is unknown, and the low number of reported cases should not be misconstrued as evidence that lead poisoning is not more widespread.

The City is committed to providing information on lead poisoning and reducing associated hazards. The City hopes that providing informational pamphlets and educating the public will prevent more exposure risks. The City will provide LBP pamphlets at outreach events whenever possible.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Since the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued Title X in 1992 to protect young children and families from lead-based paint hazards, the City of Porterville has take steps to ensure its regulations are in compliance. Program procedures and documents will include additional steps for providing notification, identifying lead hazards, performing lead-hazard reduction, using safe work practices, and achieving clearance for all pre-1978 housing activities.

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Homebuyer Education and this is included within that 8-hour course as well as providing the pamphlet to all attendees.

Lead Risk Map
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The City of Porterville has many programs designed to help low-income families such as the First Time Homebuyer Loan Program and the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program which also includes the Public Utility Program. The City also has programs to help low-income families create or maintain their own businesses such as the Small Business Loan Program, which also includes the Micro-Enterprise program. The City also maintains a working relationship with the Housing Authority of Tulare County (HATC). The City continues to seek additional partnerships with other Agencies and Developers to provide more accessible low-income housing opportunities.

The needs, goals, and projects outlined in the Consolidated Plan work together to help reduce poverty. While poverty is a function of factors (many of which are) beyond the control of City policies, providing Porterville residents with affordable, quality housing in economically diverse neighborhoods can foster economic mobility and soften the impact of poverty.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan has goals designed to help address and reduce poverty in Porterville. The goals outlined in Consolidated Plan are focused on helping improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents.

Goal: Housing
Improving and preserving the existing house stock is key to increasing the number of affordable housing units in Porterville. The City will help ensure that low- to moderate-income residents have safe and livable housing. Housing rehabilitation projects and emergency home repair ensure that residents most at risk of having deferred home maintenance and unsafe living environments can remain in their homes. Additionally, homeownership programs help low- to moderate-income residents transition into more stable homeownership.

Porterville is committed to improving and increasing access to safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability. The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to benefit strategically and effectively low- and moderate-income residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons.

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Goal: Public Services
The City will work to utilize CDBG funds for public service. Projects will help low- to moderateincome residents with the impacts of domestic violence, homelessness, and other key community services. These projects may vary over the course of the consolidated plan. Still, the focus will remain on ensuring that low- and moderate-income residents have the support they need to ensure their safety, access to affordable housing, and increased access to economic improvements.

Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target population. In general, these services are provided by local non-profit partners.

This funding is capped at 15% of the CDBG entitlement plus 15 % of previous year program income, if any.

In PY 2025 much of the CDBG Public Service funding is focused on homeless services and helping those at risk of homelessness.

Goal: Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Public Infrastructure Improvements will focus on safe and accessible infrastructure essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. In general, public infrastructure improvements will include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and installation of public infrastructure and facilities.

Goal: Economic Development Business Assistance
Business Assistance will focus on LMI Microenterprise Business Owners and loans to local businesses for job creation/retention. This will help participants become more self-sufficient and stable.

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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
The City of Porterville will work closely with HUD to ensure that all statutory requirements are being met and that the information being reported in the City's Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) is accurate and complete. Additionally, the City will participate in online and on-site HUD training when available.

Monitoring is an ongoing, two-way communication process between the City and recipients.

The goal of monitoring is to encourage the completion of projects within the contract period while ensuring that project objectives are met. Successful monitoring involves frequent telephone contacts, written communications, analysis of reports and audits, and periodic meetings.

Monitoring is the principal means by which the City:
• Ensures that HUD-funded programs and technical areas are carried out efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations • Assists subrecipients in improving their performance, developing or increasing capacity, and augmenting their management and technical skills
• Stays abreast of the efficacy and technical areas of HUD CDBG programs. • Documents the effectiveness of programs administered by the subrecipients.

The City performs a risk assessment of subrecipients to identify which subrecipients require comprehensive monitoring. High-risk subrecipients include those that are:
• New to the CDBG program;
• Experience turnover in key staff positions or change in goals or directions; • Encountering complaints and/or bad press;
• Previous compliance or performance problems including failure to meet schedules, submit timely reports, or clear monitoring or audit findings; • Carrying out high-risk activities (economic development, job creation, etc.); • Undertaking multiple CDBG-funded activities for the first time The City and CDBG subrecipients are held accountable to program goals through a range of monitoring and timeliness activities.

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Monitoring Visits: The City will conduct an annual visit or desk monitoring of all subrecipients.

On-site visits may include an on-site interview, inspection of financial and client records relating to the CDBG funding provided, evaluation of the subrecipient's performance, analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the program, assurance that activities comply with the Action Plan, and a report by the subrecipients of any needs, such as technical assistance or areas for program enhancement.

Evaluating Performance: Performance is measured against the goals identified in the initial CDBG subrecipient agreement. During the annual monitoring visit, the subrecipient has an opportunity to explain how goals and objectives for the year were achieved or why their goals were not reached. A follow-up letter to each subrecipient concludes the annual monitoring visit process.

The letter summarizes the findings of the visit, and a copy is kept on file for reference.

Financial Management: Financial management oversight activities are also conducted each time a subrecipient requests reimbursement. City staff will verify that the subrecipient has started their program and is progressing toward their goals before approving a reimbursement request.

Subrecipients also must submit the appropriate documentation to be reimbursed.

Data Management: The City will update the program and financial information in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) regularly to meet HUD's Timeliness requirements.

The City will obtain program information from the monthly or quarterly reports received from the CDBG subrecipients.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Porterville prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low- and moderate-income residents by increasing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities.

The City of Porterville follows HUD guidelines and limits public services to no more than 15% and administration to 20% of the annual entitlement.

The funding amounts shown are estimates based on the 2024 Program Year. Increases or decreases in the actual funding award will require percentage adjustments to meet statutory requirements. Funding for PY 2025 will be adjusted to reflect the exact amount received using an accurate percentage increase or decrease to modify resources accordingly. Projects funded with prior-year resources Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 155
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may not be affected.

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
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 653,932 32,701 870,000 1,556,633 2,516,195 The City anticipates receiving
$653,932 in annual entitlement
from FY2025 - FY2029 for a total of
$3,170,127.

The City estimates PI at $32,701 and
prior year resources at $870,000 to
allocate in year one.

Table 54 - 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 of Porterville does not receive funding from additional HUD programs, including HOME, HOPWA, or ESG, that may require a match.

HUD CDBG funds do not require a match, though all fund leveraging will be appropriately reported.

The projects outlined in the Strategic Plan, implemented by outside agencies, are anticipated to use CDBG funding to leverage their initial financial resources.

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• Affordable housing supply projects are expected to leverage local, state, federal, and/or private funds. • Subrecipients must report on match support for projects.

With limited funding, it is expected that each external public service provider will provide matching dollars to support program operations.

Infrastructure and Facilities funding is used to match city or organization dollars for activities undertaken whenever possible.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
At present, no publically owned land will be utilized during this plan cycle. Efforts will be made to explore all options for eligible projects with available resources.

Discussion
The City expects partners to leverage CDBG funding to the fullest extent possible to implement robust programs that will further meet the needs of area residents.

Staff will continue working with Porterville stakeholders to identify opportunities to partner and leverage all available funds.

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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 Planning and
Administration
2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Provide Decent
Housing
Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$138;514
Other: 1 Other
2 Public Services 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Provide Decent
Housing
Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$98,090
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 105 Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
3 Housing 2025 2029 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Provide Decent
Housing
Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
CDBG:
$377,462
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 3 Household
Housing Unit
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 2 Households
Assisted
4 Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
Improvements
2025 2029 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Create A Suitable
Living
Environment
Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$862,078
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 4500 Persons Assisted
5 Economic
Development
Business Assistance
2025 2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Expand
Opportunities for
LMI Persons
CDBG:
$178,496
Jobs created/retained: 1 Jobs
Businesses assisted: 1 Businesses
Assisted
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
General Administrative funds will pay reasonable program administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities. Administering federal funds and ensuring compliance are critical for utilizing Federal resources. Porterville is committed to using CDBG entitlement funding for administration to help operate an efficient, effective, and resourceful community development program.

Porterville may have administration projects that include, but are not limited to:
• General management, oversight, and coordination
• Providing local officials and citizens with information about the CDBG program • Preparing budgets and schedules
• Preparing reports and other HUD-required documents
• Program planning
• Public Information
• Monitoring program activities
• Fair Housing activities
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2 Goal Name Public Services
Goal
Description
Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target population. Public services can strengthen communities by addressing the needs of specific populations. They can address a range of individual needs and increase the impact of CDBG dollars by complementing other activities.

The City of Porterville may allocate up to 15% of CDBG funds to public services programs that provide supportive services to low- to moderate-income persons or prevent homelessness. In general, these services are provided by local non-profit partners. This funding is capped at 15% of the CDBG entitlement plus program income.

Porterville's goal to improve and provide public services may include but is not limited to:
• Employment services
• Child care
• Health services
• Substance use services
• Fair housing counseling
• Education programs
• Energy conservation
• Services for homeless persons
• Services for seniors
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3 Goal Name Housing
Goal
Description
The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low- and moderateincome residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons. Porterville is committed to improving and expanding access to safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability.

Porterville's projects to improve housing sustainability may include, but are not limited to:
• Homeownership Assistance
• Rehabilitation (single-unit residential and/or multi-family residential) • Energy efficiency improvements
• The administrative cost for rehabilitation activities • Lead-based paint testing/abatement
• Housing Counseling and/or classes
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4 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goal
Description
Public Infrastructure Improvements will focus on safe and accessible infrastructure essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. Public infrastructure improvements will generally include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and installation of public infrastructure.

Porterville's goal to improve and expand public infrastructure may include, but is not limited to:
• Park Improvements
• ADA Improvements
• Sidewalks
Public Facilities and Improvements are publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure such as streets , playgrounds, underground utilities, and buildings owned by nonprofits open to the general public. Safe and accessible infrastructure is essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. Public facilities and public improvements are generally interpreted to include all facilities and improvements that are publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit and open to the general public. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and installation of public facilities and improvements are eligible activities.

Porterville's goal to improve and expand public facilities may include, but is not limited to:
• Youth Facilities
• Homeless and Domestic Violence Facilities
• Neighborhood Facilities
• Health Facilities
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5 Goal Name Economic Development Business Assistance
Goal
Description
The City of Porterville is committed to assisting microenterprises and small businesses succeed.

Porterville will assist qualifying microenterprise businesses and provide loans for job creation/retention for primarily small qualifying companies.

The ability to build strong communities through business assistance remains a priority. By assisting eligible microenterprises and businesses the City of Porterville will help owners and workers build a more sustainable and selfsufficient future.

Underwriting all loans for job creation/retention will help ensure a sustainable program into the future.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Porterville will allocate $1,613,494 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during the first year award for the July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, funding cycle. This includes prior years' resources and expected program income.

Over the next year, CDBG funds will be utilized as follows:

The following projects will be funded in the 2025 program year using CDBG dollars:
• Administration and Planning - $138,514
• Public Services - $68,090
• Housing - $377,462
• Public Facilities and Improvements - $862,078
• Economic Development Business Assistance - $178,496
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Federal CDBG funds are intended to provide low- and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation and preservation, homeownership opportunities, public services, community infrastructure improvements, economic development, planning, and administration.

The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following criteria:
• Meeting the statutory requirements of the CDBG program • Meeting the needs of low- and moderate-income residents • Coordination and leveraging of resources
• Response to expressed community needs
• Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and
• The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success.

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address identified priorities. When feasible, the City of Porterville will partner with other public agencies and nonprofit organizations to leverage resources and maximize outcomes in housing and community development. In the end, however, the need far exceeds the funding available from all sources.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Projects and Activities will be undertaken Citywide to best serve the LMI community in Porterville.

The projects in PY 2025 do not emphasize any one geographic area of Porterville. The City does not have a singular concentration of low- to moderate-income residents. Funds are generally dispersed out geographically to have the most significant impact.

While some projects may focus on a low- to moderate-income area (LMA), they are not part of a greater neighborhood plan.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100
Table 56 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City did not identify a geographic target area as a basis for funding allocation priorities. Goals and projects are not limited to a specific area within the City.

Discussion
All projects supported with CDBG funds are within the Porterville city limits. The projects listed in the 2025 Annual Action Plan will benefit low—and moderate-income residents throughout the City.

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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
In PY 2025, the City of Porterville will support Case Management for PSH through Family Services of Tulare County and other homeless services through Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance LINC Services, Kingsview Navigation Center, and CCFCC HOP Outreach. Fair Housing Public Service Activities will also support services for the homeless and residents at risk of homelessness in Porterville.

First-Time Homebuyer Education will help prepare potential homeowners for this next step and Homebuyer Assistance will provide funding for households ready to stabilize their living situation through the purchase of a home.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 75
Non-Homeless 30
Special-Needs 4
Total 109
Table 57 - 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 3
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 3
Table 58 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The City of Porterville is committed to preserving existing affordable housing through rehabilitation assistance and expanding homeownership for first-time homebuyers through education and homebuyer assistance.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Housing Authority of Tulare County participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs. The HA serves the City of Porterville and other Tulare County jurisdictions.

HATC strives to maintain high-quality management and operations of its housing programs and units. The HA implements its management and maintenance policies using various HUD-designed manuals, including the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Handbook, PH Maintenance Plan Document, FSS Action Plan, Public Housing Assessment System Manual, Section 8 Administrative Plan, Housing Inspection Manual, Section 8 and Voucher Program Master Book, and HUD Handbook 7420.7.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing City staff coordinates with the Housing Authority of Tulare County regularly and will continue to seek opportunities for partnership and expansion of available resources.

By coordinating educational opportunities with HATC and HA residents, the City and HATC provide pathways to credit repair/worthiness, budgeting, and homeownership among other resources.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HATC has dedicated seats on its Board of Directors for two Resident Commissioners.

This opportunity ensures residents have a voice in HATC governance and operations.

Residents are also encouraged to attend public meetings/hearings to have their voices, ideas, and concerns recorded.

HATC provides residents with educational opportunities to promote self-sufficiency and partners with the City to promote the First-Time Home Buyers Education Program.

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that is helpful even if they decide not to purchase a home.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A
Discussion
The City of Porterville will continue to seek opportunities to support HATC residents throughout this Consolidated Plan cycle.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
Affordable housing has become increasingly difficult to secure as rent rates continue to rise and rental vacancy rates reach virtually zero. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered job loss and reduced wages, further adding to the housing instability of thousands of households throughout California. Ultimately, homelessness is often the end result and does not happen by choice.

Homelessness stems from a variety of factors:
• Unemployment,
• Unforeseen life changes,
• Substance use,
• Medical emergencies,
• Domestic violence, or
• Mental health issues.

Housing instability is particularly challenging due to the limiting wage opportunity and other financial barriers exacerbated by the pandemic. Nonprofits, community organizations, and response networks throughout California continue to increase capacity, become more sophisticated, and collaborate in their efforts to provide housing and critical support services for the most disadvantaged among us.

Often it is easy to see homelessness simply as someone living on the street. While this is the reality for some, it is not for the majority of those experiencing homelessness.

The list below outlines the various degrees of homelessness.

Imminent Risk of Homelessness: A person or family who will lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days.

Precariously Housed: A person or family who lack a fixed, regular nighttime residence but have been offered accommodation from friends or family for an indeterminate time.

Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence: A person or family that is fleeing or is attempting to flee domestic violence, has no other residence, lacks resources or support networks, or does not have permanent housing.

Literally Homeless: A person or a family who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Typically, this means living in a place not meant for habitation or in an emergency shelter.

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year—or repeatedly—while having a disabling condition.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City will work with the Continuum of Care and local partners in reaching the local homeless population and assessing their needs. The City remains committed to helping residents maintain stable housing and assisting individuals who are already experiencing homelessness to transition into housing.

The City of Porterville will support vital public services that provide outreach and assistance to homeless individuals and families.

This support includes PY 2025 funding for:

Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance Local Initiatives Navigation Center (LINC) offers outreach and assistance to homeless persons at a centralized Porterville location; Central California's Family Crisis Center for their Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) offering street outreach and essential consumables to those homeless in Porterville; Kingsview Navigation Center offers shelter beds, meals, case management, referrals, and other services to those experiencing homelessness in Porterville; Porterville's Police Department also conducts street outreach and helps those experiencing homelessness connect with services and resources.

Porterville participated in the Tulare County Homeless Taskforce. The purpose of the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness is to advise and assist the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency in the Agency's efforts to address homelessness issues affecting the community and to report to the Tulare County Board of Supervisors on a periodic basis.

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reduction of homelessness in Tulare County.

The City participates in the LINC Committee, which is a planning committee to secure additional resources that are needed to be recruited to participate in the by weekly LINC events hosted at the Porterville Navigation Center.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Porterville Navigation Center opened in October 2020 through a collaboration with the City of Porterville and Turning Point of Central California, which acquired and rehabilitated a former school site. The Navigation Center provides 30 low-barrier emergency/bridge shelter beds, daily meals, case management services, resources including clothing and hygiene kits, showers, and laundry facilities. The operator is Kings View. PY 2025 funding is estimated at up to $60,000 for this vital service.

The City will also continue to support case management services for PSH residents, assisting these formerly homeless households maintain housing and access the resources/services they need to stabilize their living environment.

Additional resources are listed elsewhere in this section.

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 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan prioritizes helping homeless people transition to permanent housing. Local partners have experience implementing successful homeless assistance programs, and we will continue to work to identify opportunities to support year-round low-medium barrier shelter beds for men, women, and families.

The PIT count consistently shows that the vast majority of Porterville's homeless are unsheltered.

Much of Porterville's PY 2025 public service dollars will be allocated to help organizations address the needs of Porterville's homeless population. The City works closely with the CoC and local nonprofits to consider innovative ways to reach and serve homeless people in Porterville.

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more permanent housing options. Assisting the homeless population navigate opportunities and access resources remains a high priority for the City of Porterville.

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 of Porterville is continuing support of Case Management for PSH with Family Services of Tulare County.

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) of Tulare County assists with coordination of care and referrals for those leaving institutional settings. While there is greater need than staff can address, resources are available for referrals to a vast array of services and housing navigation, coordination of care with case managers, SSI advocacy, medical and behavioral healthcare, employment assistance/referrals, veterans support, and other available resources.

HHSA
In PY 2025, the City of Porterville is also funding navigation/referral services and outreach to homeless persons and those at risk of becoming homeless in Porterville.

Discussion
Providing resources and services for persons experiencing homelessness is a key priority for PY2025 funding.

Resources for Persons Experiencing Homelessness include:

The City of Porterville’s Police Department conducts street outreach and assists individuals experiencing homelessness by connecting them with services and resources and providing crisis intervention. The team, dedicated police officers and a crisis intervention specialist, work with local partners to connect them to services.

The City continues its efforts of providing CDBG funds in the amount of up to $15,500 for PY 2025 to Family Services of Tulare County as matching funds for case management (public services) to support permanent supportive housing. This project provides case management services to five Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 174
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households at any point in time, but is currently assisting six households.

The Kings View PATH program aims to reach mentally ill homeless individuals and link them with housing resources, medical care, mental health, and social services. Staff goes to where the homeless are located and engages potential clients to assess their mental health needs and whether they are aware of the various mental health services that the County provides, ideally linking them up with needed services.

Additionally, PATH maintains a caseload of 30 Seriously Mentally III (SMI) individuals in stable housing, providing them with a wide range of mental health services in assisting them back to a higher level of independence. If that is not possible due to the chronicity of their mental illness, Kings View works closely with the consumer to obtain Social Security Disability benefits.

While not a homeless-specific resource, the PAAR Center has an office located on W. Belleview Avenue and provides a total of 57 beds to individuals recovering from substance abuse. The PAAR Center provides a bed for up to 90 days and basic amenities including showers.

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

Barriers to affordable housing in the City of Porterville are largely associated with costs of housing. Rental prices for the available stock of housing are higher than they have ever been.

Building more affordable housing is imperative but costs of permits and development fees have increased and therefore created challenges to affordable housing development.

The disparity between income and housing costs stands as the greatest barrier for households seeking to obtain affordable housing in the City. Other barriers to affordable housing in the City may include permit costs and development impact fees, building codes, off-street parking standards, and restrictive zoning, as these policies or costs may negatively affect the development of affordable housing and residential investment in this jurisdiction. The City strives to mitigate these issues as effectively as possible.

Consultation with a regional developer revealed the following:
“Zoning is a big challenge for housing developers. A lot of land is available and ideal for housing but not zoned for this use; it’s either commercial or single family. Mixed use zones seem to a creative option; it invites more development options. The process to request rezoning can be arduous and expensive. Zoning is always contentious. There is also not as much trust if a developer has initiated the process to rezone; there is more likely to be push back. Also, funding timelines are lengthy: from the time an application is submitted, reviewed, and awarded, a significant amount of time has passed. And the funding award may not match the request, which puts the developer in a difficult situation. It would be great for the City of Porterville to develop specific communication for developers so they are aware of funding opportunities. There is a lot of interest to develop there.”
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
From the 2023 Housing Element Study, Housing Plan Program 6 directs the City to amend the Zoning Code to facilitate the development of a variety of housing types. The City will review and revise development standards, including those related to allowed land uses in various zones, parking, and building height. The City will also revise the Zoning Code to allow single-room occupancy housing, streamline the permitting process, and ensure ministerial permitting processes for multifamily and affordable housing development. In addition, the Zoning Code will Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 176
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be amended to comply with state density bonus law and reasonable accommodation requirements and to comply with state law and remove barriers for the development of transitional and supportive housing, emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers, employee housing, and residential care facilities.

Recommended Action
The City will implement Housing Plan Program 6 to review and revise the Development Ordinance to ensure compliance with the Employee Housing Act (H&S Code Section 17021.6 and Section 17021.5).

Housing Plan Program 7 directs the City to utilize a variety of development tools to expand affordable housing options for households of all income levels, such as density bonuses, development fee reductions and streamlining the application process. The City will contact local non-profit and private developers to facilitate the production of this housing as well as pursue funding opportunities available at the local, regional, state and federal levels. The City will also provide opportunities for public, private and non-profit groups to develop affordable housing by constructing off-site improvements and physical infrastructure as Capital Improvement Projects.

Discussion:

The Housing Element, completed in 2023, outlines numerous opportunities and strategies to address the need for additional affordable housing within the City of Porterville.

Some of these zoning and land use strategies are outlined above, and the city is actively working to undertake a review of needed changes to meet both California standards and move identified actions from the Housing Element forward.

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

This section discusses the City’s efforts in addressing the underserved needs, expanding and preserving affordable housing, reducing lead-based paint hazards, and developing institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Please see activities in AP-35 to address the housing and community development needs in the City. Also, please see AP-75 regarding potential actions to address barriers to meet the City’s affordable housing needs.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Please see AP-15 for actual and potential housing resources available, and AP-35 for activities that will be funded to address the housing and community development needs in the City. Also, please see AP-75 regarding potential actions to address barriers to meet the City’s affordable housing needs.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
At this time, the City of Porterville does not directly oversee a lead-based paint (LBP) eradication program, unless it is in partnership with CDBG, HOME, or CalHome funded owner-occupied housing rehabilitation projects.

All properties undergoing rehabilitation or acquired for affordable housing are inspected for LBP.

No federally funded rehabilitation is allowed to occur without due screening for LBP hazards. The City conducts visual assessment, paint testing or risk assessment on all of its projects. Lead hazard reduction activities include paint stabilization, interim controls, standard treatments, lead abatement, safe work practices and clearance to confirm that no LPB hazards remain when work is complete.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City continues to confront and alleviate the number of poverty-level families in the coming years. One goal to address that need will be implemented through economic development:
• Expand economic development and employment opportunity programs.

Furthermore, the City has recognized areas that must be addressed to achieve long-term economic prosperity, including the following:
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coming into the City.

The City of Porterville will keep working with HATC to ensure adequate amounts of Section 8 Vouchers and other public housing opportunities are available to meet the demand of the City’s LMI population. Also, the City will work closely with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Tule River Economic Development, CSET, Proteus, and Workforce Investment Board (WIB), to facilitate and enhance economic workforce development opportunities in the City.

Additionally, the Community Development Department staff will continue to work closely with the Economic Development Division to administer the CDBG funded Business Assistance Program, which includes CDBG CARES Act (CBDG-CV) funding to help for-profit and non-profit businesses in response to the impacts of COVID-19 and provide operational support to nonprofits.

The City will continue to work closely with and in support of the community service providers in meeting the special needs of its homeless and low- and moderate-income populations. Further, the City will continue to evaluate its delivery system and those of the agencies it works with to see if improvements can be made. The City anticipates that at least one household will qualify for the purchase of a home under the City’s First-Time Low-Income Homebuyer Program funded with CDBG, HOME, or CalHome funds.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue to work closely with, and in support of, the community service providers in meeting the special needs of its homeless and LMI populations. The City will continue to participate in the Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance to ensure coordination and implementation of strategic plans.

The Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance (KTHA) is made up of a group of advocates, public agencies, homeless individuals and service providers with the purpose of confronting the needs of the homeless population within the Kings and Tulare County regions. Furthermore, in adherence with the institutional delivery system, the City financially supports the Alliance which is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization of partners. KTHA also implemented a coordinated entry and assessment system called Every Door Open, to serve both counties. The system’s purpose is to help at risk or current homeless people by prioritizing the most vulnerable homeless people, including the chronically homeless, veterans, families with children and unaccompanied minors obtain necessary services.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
As already discussed above, the City will continue to participate in KTHA, working with public, private and social service agencies to help homeless people. The City plans to continue working with organizations such as the Salvation Army, Red Cross, the PAAR Center, Central California Family Crisis Center, and Turning Point of Central California, which oversees the Porterville Welcome Center, to provide enough services and need to meet emergency and transitional Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 179
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housing needs of homeless and those vulnerable to homelessness.

The City will also continue to work with the HATC to support the maintenance of adequate Section 8 Vouchers and other public housing within the City in proportion to the City’s LMI population. The City of Porterville will also be working closely with the Tulare County Economic Development Corporation, Tule River Economic Development, CSET, Proteus, and Workforce Investment Board (WIB), to facilitate and enhance economic workforce development opportunities in the City.

Additionally, Community Development Department staff will continue to work closely with the Economic Development Division to administer the CDBG funded Large and Small Business Assistance Programs, Micro Enterprise Program, and CBDG-CV funded programs to help for-profit and non-profit businesses in response to the impacts of COVID-19. The City will continue to work closely with, and in support of, the community service providers in meeting the special needs of its homeless and low- and moderate-income populations. Further, the City will continue to evaluate its delivery system and those of the agencies it works with to see if improvements can be made.

Discussion:

The City’s efforts in addressing the underserved needs, expanding and preserving affordable housing, reducing lead-based paint hazards, and developing institutional structure for delivering housing and community development activities is described within this section, as well as in sections AP-15, AP-35 and AP-75. The named sections elaborate on actions planned to address housing and community development needs, barriers to meeting affordable housing needs, and housing resources available.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

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%

1. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
HATC
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

Housing Authority of Tulare County
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The Housing Authority of Tulare County (HATC) was established in 1945 and is committed to providing rental housing assistance to LMI households, seniors, the disabled, and special-needs populations throughout the region. The agency administers various housing assistance programs, including the Public Housing, Section 8, Farm Labor, and Senior Housing Programs.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
HATC provides various data sets for this ConPlan, including information on the characteristics of public housing and voucher recipients.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
The data covers the Tulare County region and is focused on those living in public housing or receiving voucher assistance.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? HATC provided the most recent data as of Fall 2014.

What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete.
2 Data Source Name
Coordinated Entry System Data by County
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

This data reflects the number of individuals receiving services through the Coordinated Entry System. The CES is based on national best practices and consistent with federal guidelines.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
This data set comes from CES dashboard that allow the community to quicky and easily access data on homeless service referrals and demographics for the bi-county CoC region.

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Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.

January 1 2024- December 31 2024.

Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.

The data is pulled from HMIS. It records the number of individuals experiencing homeless or atrisk of homelessness seeking housing services. It documents the service referrals made and outcomes of these referrals as well as the demographic information of those seeking services.

Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.

Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure, and the number of respondents or units surveyed.
3 Data Source Name
Point In Time Count - Porterville 2024
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance led the effort to complete the local Point In Time Count Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The data reflects the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2024
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected.

January 2024
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.

Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.

Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure, and the number of respondents or units surveyed.
4 Data Source Name
2024 Housing Inventory Count for Kings Tulare CoC
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

Visalia/Kings Tulare Counties Continuum of Care
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Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The data is the 2024 Housing Inventory Count submitted to HUD.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The Housing Inventory Count (HIC) is submitted to HUD annually, alongside the Point In Time Count survey results. It captures the homeless beds available and utilized the night of the Point In Time Count.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
It covers the CoC service area.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? It covers the night of the PIT in January 2024.

What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete, submitted, and approved by HUD.

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APPENDIX 1: Citizen Participation

CITY OF PORTERVILLE
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Citizen Participation Plan
Revised December 2024
Introduction
The City of Porterville (City) is a federal entitlement jurisdiction that receives federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City is required to prepare:
• A Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan) that includes a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
• An annual Action Plan (Action Plan)
• An annual Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Under HUD’s Code of Final Regulations for the Consolidated Plan (24 CFR Part 91 Sec.

91.105), the City must adopt a Citizen Participation Plan that sets forth the City’s policies and procedures for citizen participation in the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, and CAPER. This CPP provides guidelines for the City to provide and encourage public participation by residents, community stakeholders, and grant beneficiaries in the process of drafting, implementing, and evaluating the Consolidated Plan and related documents. The citizen participation process includes outreach, public hearings, community forums, and opportunities for comment.

Definitions
• Action Plan (Action Plan): The Action Plan summarizes the activities that will be undertaken in the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) to meet the goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan also identifies the federal and non‐federal resources that will be used to meet the goals of the approved Consolidated Plan. • Citizen Participation Plan (CPP): The CPP provides guidelines by which the City will promote engagement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the distribution of federal funds as outlined in the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and CAPERs.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): HUD’s CDBG program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of housing and community development needs that benefit very low and low income persons and areas.
• Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER): The CAPER assesses the City’s annual achievements relative to the goals in the Consolidated 2 Plan and proposed activities in the Action Plan. HUD requires the City to prepare a CAPER at the end of each fiscal year.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): HUD is the federal government agency that creates and manages programs pertaining to federal home ownership, affordable housing, fair housing, homelessness, and community and housing development.
• Displacement: Displacement refers to the involuntary relocation of individuals from their residences due to housing development and rehabilitation activities paid for by federal funds.
• Eligible Activity: Activities that are allowable uses of the CDBG funds covered by the CPP as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 24 for HUD. • Entitlement Jurisdiction: A city with a population of at least 50,000, a central city of a metropolitan area, or a qualified urban county with a population of at least 200,000 that receives grant funding from HUD.
• Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan): HUD requires entitlement jurisdictions to prepare a Consolidated Plan every five years. The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that identifies housing, economic, and community development needs and prioritizes funding to address those needs over a five‐year period.
• Low and Moderate Income (LMI): As defined annually by HUD, Low and Moderate Income (LMI) is 0‐80 percent of area median family income (AMI) for a jurisdiction, with adjustments for smaller or larger families. This includes those individuals presumed by HUD to be principally LMI (abused children, battered spouses, elderly persons, severely disabled adults, homeless persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS and migrant farm workers). HUD utilizes three income levels to define LMI households:
o Extremely low income: Households earning 30 percent or less than the AMI (subject to specified adjustments for areas with unusually high or low incomes)
o Very low income: Households earning 50 percent or less than the AMI (subject to specified adjustments for areas with unusually high or low incomes)
o Low and moderate income: Households earning 80 percent or less than the AMI
(subject to adjustments for areas with unusually high or low incomes or housing costs) 3 • Public Hearing: Public hearings are designed to provide the public the opportunity to make public testimony and comment. Public hearings related to the Consolidated Plan are to be advertised in local newspapers and made accessible to non‐English speakers and individuals with disabilities. • Substantial Amendments: Amendments are considered “Substantial” whenever one of the following is proposed:
o A change in the allocation priorities or a change in the method of fund distribution
o A substantial change which increases or decreases the amount allocated to a category of funding within the City’s entitlement grant programs by 25 percent
o To implement an activity using CDBG funds for new programs that were not described in the Consolidated Plan
o To change the purpose or intended beneficiaries of an activity approved for CDBG funding, e.g., instead of primarily benefitting lower income households the activity instead proposes to benefit mostly moderate income households
Roles, Responsibilities, and Contact Information
The City is a federal entitlement jurisdiction and is a recipient of grant funding from the federal government.

The City’s Charter established a council and manager form of government. Porterville’s City Council is the elected legislative body of the City and is responsible for approving its Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, Substantial Amendments, and CAPERs prior to their submission to HUD.

It is the intent of the City to provide for and encourage citizen participation, with particular emphasis on participation by lower income persons who are beneficiaries of, or impacted by, entitlement‐ funded activities. The City encourages participation in all stages of the Consolidated Planning process by all residents, including minorities and non‐English speaking persons, as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impairments, residents of assisted housing developments, and recipients of tenant‐based assistance.

In general, hearings will be held at City Hall due to its central location, convenient access, and disability accessibility. Translation services will be provided when there is an 4 indication that non‐English speaking persons will be attending. Other reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case‐by-case basis.

The General Contact Information for the City’s HUD Entitlement Programs is:

Claudia Calderon
Community Development Director
[email protected]
291 N. Main Street
Porterville, CA 93257
Citizen Participation Policies
Public Hearings
The City will hold public hearings for Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, CAPERs, amendments made to the CPP, and Substantial Amendments.

The Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, CPP amendments, and Substantial Amendments require two public hearings. One required hearing is a City‐staffed community meeting and one required hearing is before City Council for document adoption. The CAPER requires one hearing before City Council for document adoption.

Community hearings will be held in a community space with consideration for the convenience to beneficiaries of the entitlement program resources.

The City Council public hearings will be held at City Hall Council Chambers located at 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257. Listening devices, interpretation services, and other assistance to disabled persons or those with limited English proficiency will be provided upon request, ranging up to five business days prior notification to the City Clerk.

Requests for disability‐related modifications or accommodations required to facilitate meeting participation, including requests for auxiliary aids, services or interpreters, require different lead times, ranging up to five business days. For this reason, it is important to provide as much advance notice as possible to ensure availability. Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) are available upon request.

Waivers and Flexibility in Response to Pandemic (if applicable) Legislation aimed at providing relief for individuals and businesses that have been negatively impacted by a pandemic outbreak or public health crisis, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116‐136), can provide CDBG Entitlement Jurisdictions with flexibilities that make it easier to use CDBG grants by authorizing HUD to grant waivers and alternative public hearing requirements with virtual public hearings if: 1) national/local health authorities recommend 5 social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons; and 2) virtual hearings provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the City’s certifications, timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues, and public access to all questions and responses. For any CDBG funds that are used in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to a pandemic or public health crisis, expedited procedures could be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than five (5) days. The five (5) day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

Additionally, CDBG funds that are used in order to prevent, prepare for and respond to a pandemic like the Coronavirus, covered by laws such as CARES Act referenced above, the draft and final documents may only be available online at the City’s website. At the discretion of the City Manager, City Staff will recommend program activities, funding and program modifications for submittal to the City Council without consultation of the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee. In this case, the City Manager would have deemed the expeditious completion of these tasks as essential to public safety, health or economy, to prevent, prepare for or respond to the Coronavirus.

Waivers may be granted to CPD Grantees, such as the City of Porterville, with regards to its regulatory Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) requirements specifically required under Citation 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2) and (k) and could consist of: 1) an immediate reduction in the required 30‐day comment period to no less than five (5) days, with the requirement to provide reasonable notice and opportunity for citizens to comment on substantial amendments concerning the proposed uses of CDBG funds; and 2) a waiver regarding “reasonable notice and opportunity to comment” requirements of the CPP, to allow a grantee to determine what constitutes reasonable notice and opportunity to comment.

Should waivers and flexibilities be granted by legislation as described above, the City of Porterville intends to implement said waivers and flexibilities as it pertains to this CPP.

Accordingly, the City of Porterville plans to vary from its Adopted CPP and will instead follow the below reasonable notice and public comment procedures:
• Public notices will be published in the “Public Notices” sections of the Porterville Recorder and in Spanish in the Noticiero Semanal publications approximately 5 days before a scheduled meeting to decide on any required actions related to the City’s HUD Plans.
• The Public notices will note the specific comment period and the meeting date on which the item(s) will be reviewed and action taken.
• Proposed amendments to Plans will be made available for viewing from our website: http://www.ci.porterville.ca.us/
6 • Members of the public may submit comments during the five‐day comment period specified in the section above via: 1) by email to [email protected] or, 2) by calling (559) 782-7460.
• Comments received may be read or received at the scheduled City Council meeting.
• The virtual meetings, if held during a scheduled City Council meeting, will be streamed via the City’s YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5KuhSrNMNL9nwHJVtnJvvA and available for participation via a Zoom link to be provided on the posted agenda. Otherwise, the links to access the virtual public hearings outside a regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be available on the City’s website.

Notice of Hearings and Review Periods
To allow the public time to provide comments prior to the submission of approved documents to HUD, the City will hold a minimum 30‐day public review and comment period for the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and Substantial Amendment. The City will establish a public review period of at least 15 days for each CAPER and amendments to the CPP. Copies of the draft plans will be available to the public at the Community Development Department, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257.

The City will place public notices at City Hall (291 N. Main Street) and online through the City’s website (www.ci.porterville.ca.us), and through advertisement in a local newspaper of general circulation in advance of a public review and comment period.

To ensure that the public, including minorities, persons with limited English proficiency, persons with disabilities, residents of public housing, and LMI residents are able to participate in the public review process, the City will provide residents, public agencies, and other stakeholders with notices on applicable public review periods and public hearings that adhere to the following:
• The notices will be published prior to the start of the public comment period and at least fifteen (15) days before the final public hearing and will include information regarding how to request accommodation and services available for persons with disabilities who wish to attend the public hearings.
• The notices will be distributed to persons and agencies on the contact list maintained by the City for those parties expressing interest in receiving information and updates related to the City’s Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, Substantial Amendments and CPP. Interested parties may request to be added to this contact list by sending an email to [email protected], by calling (559) 782‐7460 or by writing to the Community Development Department, 291 N.

Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257.
7 • The notices will be distributed through a variety of methods, including e‐mail, newspaper publications and the City’s website at www.ci.porterville.ca.us. The notices will include information on how to obtain a copy of the draft documents and scheduled hearing dates, times, and locations.
• As directed by HUD through written guidelines, and deemed necessary due to the risk of the safety, health or economy of the city, expedited procedures will be implemented which include notice and reasonable opportunity to comment of no less than five (5) days. The five (5) day period can run concurrently for comments on the action plan amendment and, amended citizen participation plans.

The public may file comments on draft plans in writing to the Community Development Department, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257; via email to Claudia Calderon at [email protected]; or by phone at (559) 782‐7460. Comments may also be submitted in person at the Community Development Department, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257, Monday through Friday during business hours, and during the Council adoption hearing.

When necessary or applicable, the City may combine notices complying with several individual requirements into one comprehensive notice for dissemination and publication.

Comments/Complaints on Adopted Plans
Comments or complaints from residents, public agencies, and other stakeholders regarding the adopted Consolidated Plan or related amendments and performance reports may be submitted in writing or verbally to the General Contact at the Community Development Department, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257. Written comments or complaints will be referred to appropriate City staff for consideration and response. The City will attempt to respond to all comments or complaints within fifteen (15) business days and maintain a correspondence file for this purpose.

Availability of Draft and Approved Documents
The draft and final versions of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, all related amendments, records, and regulations will be available online at the City’s website:
www.ci.porterville.ca.us. Hard copies of all documents will be available at the Community Development Department, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257 and upon written request. If the City is unable to provide immediate access to the documents requested, it will make every effort to provide the documents and reports within 15 business days from the receipt of the request.

8 During the public review and comment period, copies of the document will be available to the public for review at City Hall (291 N. Main Street) and through the City’s website at www.ci.porterville.ca.us.

In the event of a public health crisis, the aforementioned documents will only be available online at the City’s website.

Displacement Policy
As part of the CPP, the City must maintain a displacement policy. Displacement refers to the involuntary relocation of individuals from their residence due to housing development and rehabilitation paid for with federal funds. The City will continue to use existing federal and state relocation guidelines, as applicable, to minimize displacement and to alleviate the problems caused by displacement. Both the federal government and the State of California have specific requirements dictating the amount of benefits and assistance that must be provided to lower income persons and households relocated from their homes as a result of displacement. Depending on the funding source, displaced persons may be offered one or more of the following:
• A rent subsidy for another unit
• A cash payment to be used for rent or a down payment on the purchase of a dwelling unit
• Moving and related expenses

The City’s rehabilitation programs may also incur relocation issues when they provide minor additions to existing dwellings in order to address overcrowding. Any temporary relocation costs are included in the rehabilitation loan package offered to clients.

Technical Assistance
The City will, to the extent feasible, respond to requests for technical assistance from entities representing LMI groups who are seeking federal entitlement funding in accordance with grant procedures. This may include, but is not limited to, providing information regarding how to fill out applications, other potential funding sources, and referrals to appropriate agencies within and outside the City. "Technical assistance," as used here, does not include the provision of funds to the entities requesting such assistance. Assistance will also be provided by Community Development Department staff to interested individuals and resident groups who need further explanation on the background and intent of the Housing and Community Development Act, interpretation of specific HUD regulations, and project eligibility criteria for federal grants.

This plan describes how the City of Porterville will involve citizens in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Programs. The funds must be used for 9 projects which benefit low‐ and moderate‐income persons and/or aid in the elimination or prevention of slum and blight. These programs are intended to assist cities in undertaking neighborhood improvement, economic development, and homeowner assistance programs. Program regulations give ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of the program to local elected officials, and also require that citizens be given an opportunity to serve in a key advisory role to these elected officials.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To ensure that Porterville residents are given a full opportunity to participate in the Program, a Citizens’ Advisory Committee was established in 1981 to function in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Council regarding program design, implementation, and assessment. This Committee consists of seven (7) residents of the City, appointed annually by the City Council. Citizens and civic organizations have been urged to make recommendations on allocation of the City’s multi‐purpose Community Development Block Grant since 1981/82. The Committee has provided direction in establishing the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP), and other worthwhile projects under CDBG Entitlement Cities and Home Programs which have benefitted low‐ and moderate‐ income households within the city of Porterville. In addition to the HRLP, the Committee has recommended the establishment of several revolving loan funds since 1982, including the Sewer and Water Connection Fund, the Public Utilities Revolving Loan Fund (merged in 2012 with HRLP), the First Time Low‐Income Homebuyer Program and the Business Assistance Program. The Committee has also recommended the allocation of funds toward remodeling the Santa Fe Plaza Senior Citizens Center, and inventory of Industrial Land Resources, the Low‐Income Residential Smoke Detector Installation Program, and the Porterville Enterprise Zone Area Infrastructure Improvement Program, the rehabilitation of the Porterville and Glenwood Hotels, the opening of the Porterville Youth Center, and four targeted Curb, Gutter Sidewalk, and Street Light, Neighborhood Improvement Projects, Lime Street Park Improvement Project, and Santa Fe Facility Improvement Project. In addition, the Committee has supported the establishment of economic development programs and public improvement activities such as the completion of the Heritage Center with Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds. Several years ago, the Committee recommended the establishment of the Homebuyer Education Program and the Murry Park Improvement Project. An expansion to the Park Improvement Program was approved in 2010 to include the Lime Street Neighborhood Park and in 2013, the Extension of Murry Park was included and is currently underway.

In 2021, the Committee recommended the allocation of funds toward a Fair Housing education program and the development of a multi-sport fields.

The City has taken steps to secure the services of concerned individuals to form the Advisory Committee for the purposes of program model design, implementation, assessment, and development of the Community Development Block Grant Program under the Entitlement Cities criteria. The City places particular emphasis on obtaining representation of low‐ and moderate‐income persons residing in slum and blight areas, members of minority groups, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and residents of areas where use of funds are proposed. In continuing its efforts to serve the needs of the 10 public, the City Council has expanded the role of the Committee to incorporate efforts to expand housing opportunities, thereby changing the name to the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee.

At the discretion of the City Manager, City Staff will recommend program activities, funding and program modifications for submittal to the council without consultation of the Advisory Committee. In this case, the City Manager would have deemed the expeditious completion of these tasks as essential to public safety, health or economy.

SCOPE OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Citizens will be involved in all stages of the Community Development Block Grant Program, including the development of the consolidated plan, inclusive of the annual action plan, substantial amendments to the plan, program implementation, assessment of performance, and design of the citizen participation plan. Mechanisms for the citizen involvement include: The Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee, public hearings and ad hoc community meetings, individual citizen efforts in the form of comments, complaints, or inquiries submitted directly to Greg Meister, Porterville Mayor and/or Community Development Department, located in City Hall, 291 N. Main Street, or by telephone, (559) 782‐7460.

Public Hearings
At least two (2) public hearings, open to the entire community, will be held annually. The hearings will provide an opportunity for citizens to identify community development needs, propose projects, and assist in the development of an overall strategy for Porterville. The hearings will also be used to solicit comments on the citizen participation plan more sensitive to local needs and realign the plan with changes in Federal regulations, and to review the HUD annual community assessment, if available. The hearings are typically held in February or March and April or May of each program year.

Consolidated Plan
Participation in the development of the consolidated plan, inclusive of the annual action plan, will occur as follows: at least one (1) public hearing will be held before the proposed consolidated plan is published for comment. Before the City adopts a consolidated plan, the City will make available to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties information that includes the amount of assistance the jurisdiction expects to receive and the range of activities that may be undertaken, including the amount that will benefit persons of very low and low income.

The City will ensure that plans will be available to minimize the displacement of persons and to assist any persons displaced according to Federal regulation standards.

A summary of the proposed use of CDBG funds and, will be made available in Spanish, the predominate non‐English language spoken in Porterville, at all public hearings. 11 Advisory Committee proposals and comments, with regard to development of the consolidated plan, will be obtained at Committee meetings or hearings scheduled either at the request of Committee members or program officials. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

The public will be notified of the period, not less than thirty (30) days (or five (5) days as applicable), in which to receive comments from citizens on the consolidated plan. Any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at the public meetings will be considered. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted, and the reasons therefore, will be attached to the final consolidated plan.

Amendments
In the case of proposed substantial amendments to the consolidated plan, the City shall provide reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on substantial amendments.

The public will be notified of the period, not less than thirty (30) days (or five (5) days as applicable), in which to receive comments on the substantial amendments before the amendment is implemented. The meetings regarding the proposed amendments are not required to be public hearings, but will be open to the public to attend. The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing, or orally, at public hearings, if any, in preparing the substantial amendment of the consolidated plan. A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted, and the reasons therefore, will be attached to the substantial amendment of the consolidated plan.

Amendments to the plan will be necessary whenever one of the following decisions is made:
1) To make a substantial change in the allocation priorities or a substantial change in the method of distribution of funds;
2) To carry out an activity using funds from any program covered by the consolidated plan (including program income) not previously described in the consolidated plan; or
3) To substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.

Performance Report
Reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports will be given to the public. The public will be notified of the period, not less than fifteen (15) days, in which to receive comments from citizens on the performance report that is to be submitted to HUD before its submission. Any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at public meetings will be considered, and a summary of the comments and views will be attached to the performance report.
12 Citizen Participation Plan
The Annual Action Plan includes noticing and public hearings. All meetings and hearings are publicized in accordance with applicable HUD, state and local regulations.

Specifically, the Action Plan includes community meetings, public noticing for 30 days (or 5 days as applicable), and a public hearing. The City will provide citizens a reasonable opportunity to comment on amendments or revisions to the citizen participation plan and will make the plan public.

Other Method of Participation
Informal, individual contact with citizens, initiated either by citizens or program officials, will also provide input to the consolidated plan. For example, an individual may contact the Community Development Department at (559) 782‐7460 to request consideration of a special project; or program officials may seek the opinion of local business persons as to the need for commercial revitalization.

Program officials will also be available to advise citizens of the procedures for filing objections to the consolidated plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Area Office. Citizen participation in program implementation will occur primarily through consultation with the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee. Citizens will be asked to review and comment on specific strategies for approved projects. They will also meet to review any substantial program amendments.

All such changes will be discussed with the committee and their comments considered prior to the City taking final action. These meetings will be held on an as‐needed basis.

Program assessment activities by citizens will occur in a variety of ways. Citizens will have the opportunity to comment on the City’s performance for the prior program year during the public hearings for the consolidated and action plan adoption. The public will also be notified of the public comment period for the annual performance report before its submission to HUD.

The Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee shall function as a forum for public participation in the City’s efforts to affirmatively further fair housing. Prior to the submission of the consolidated plan, the Committee shall discuss and recommend for Council adoption suggested methods of furthering fair housing. As part of the orientation to the program offered at the public hearing, citizens will be invited to submit comments on all aspects of the program performance throughout the program year.

Public comments or complaints regarding the consolidated plan, substantial amendments to the Plan, the Performance Report, or the Citizen Participation Plan should be submitted in writing to the Community Development Director, City of Porterville, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville CA 93257. If a public hearing is held, comments should be submitted within fifteen (15) working days from the date of the public hearing. A timely, substantive written response will be provided by the City within fifteen (15) working days. If the response is unsatisfactory, correspondence may then be addressed directly to: Greg Meister, Mayor, City of Porterville, 291 N. Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257. Mr. Meister shall respond 13 within fifteen (15) working days. If the citizen is still dissatisfied, he/she should write to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Area Office, 1 Sansome Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104, requesting an investigation of the issue. Program staff will also be available during normal business hours to respond to citizen inquires.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Citizen organizations, non‐profit organizations, and groups of low/moderate income persons or target area residents may propose their own specific program(s). The proposal for a specific program should include the program’s design, its budget, and the scope of proposed activities. Also, the proposal should identify the specific individuals anticipated to carry out activities and provide a summary of their experience and training.

Technical assistance which may be provided by City staff is limited to proposals that are considered eligible uses of CDBG funds, and not intended to assist citizen organizations, non‐profit organizations, and groups of low/moderate income persons or target area residents applying for funding from other grant sources. The Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee may direct staff to provide technical assistance that may consist of staff or local expert presentations, informational handouts, research of a specific issue, or other short‐term efforts.

PUBLIC INFORMATION
The City will also undertake the following public information efforts to promote citizen participation:
• The public noticing pertaining to the community meetings, Council work session and public hearing are published in both English and Spanish. Public notices of all public hearings will be published in the Porterville Recorder and Noticiero Semanal at least ten (10) days before the scheduled hearing and fifteen (15) days prior to the final public hearing. These notices will indicate the date, time, location, and topics to be considered. Upon notification, arrangements will be made by the City to accommodate persons with disabilities. The public notices also will be made available in the form of press releases and as a public service announcement to local radio stations. Public hearing notices will indicate that summary statements of projected use of CDBG and/or HOME funds will be available in Spanish, the predominant non‐English language spoke within the city. Additionally, efforts will be made by providing notices to our local non‐profit partners to share and publish for public viewing, and publishing on the City website which includes the Agenda and meeting minutes.
• Notices will also be published in the Porterville Recorder to notify the public of the period, not less than thirty (30) days (or 5 days as applicable) for the consolidated plan or substantial amendments to the plan, or fifteen (15) days (or 5 days as applicable) for the performance report, in which to receive comments from citizens before submission of the plan or report to HUD. All notices will include information that complete copies of the proposed plan or report will be available for public 14 review at City Hall (291 N. Main Street). A reasonable number of free copies of the plan or report will be provided to citizens and groups that request it. • Orientation information will be provided at the first public hearing conducted by the Citizens’ Advisory and Housing Opportunity Committee. City staff will make a presentation which covers: the total amount of funds available and the basis for award; the range of eligible activities and those previously funded in the community; the planning process and the schedule of meetings and hearings, the role of citizens in the program, a summary of other important program requirements, such as: environmental policies, fair housing provisions, and contracting procedures. Some of these topics will be covered in written materials. • A public file containing program documentation for the preceding five (5) years will be available for review at City Hall during normal business hours. Included will be copies of the Consolidated Plan, Environmental Review Record, the Citizen Participation Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report.

Other program documents are also available for citizen review on request at City Hall, consistent with applicable State and local laws regarding personal privacy and obligations of confidentiality. Upon request, materials will be made available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities.

Sidewalk
Improvements
43%
Childcare
Centers
36%
Community
Centers
46%
Healthcare
Centers
Parks 36%
36%
Recreational
Facilities
50%
Senior Centers
42%
Youth Centers
53%

COMMUNITY NEEDS
Affordable
Housing
Homeowner
Assistance
(FTHB &
Rehab)
Rental
Payment
Assistance
Disabled &
ADA
housing
Special pop
Housing
(Homeless,
Senior)

NON-HOUSING
NEEDS

HOUSING NEEDS
Over half of those surveyed responded
that they are UNDER the 80% LMI
Limits

CITY QUADRANT

REPRESENTATION

COMMUNITY SURVEY
174
66 73
47 157
191
87 Business & Job Assistance
Accessibility Improvements
Dsiabled Centers/Services
HIV/AIDS Centers/Services
Homeless/DV Shelters Services
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
Neglected & Abused Children Centers/Services
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 181
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
APPENDIX 2: Resolution and Proposed Budget
Final documents will be attached prior to
submittal to HUD
Consolidated Plan PORTERVILLE 182
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
APPENDIX 3: SF-424s and Certifications
Final documents will be attached prior to
submittal to HUD
Item No. 36.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – JULY 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of Text Amendment to Series 300 of the Porterville Development Ordinance
SOURCE: Community Development
COMMENT: Porterville Storage has requested a text amendment to the Porterville Development Ordinance (PDO), Article 305 – Signs, to reduce the minimum setback for monument and freestanding signs in the IG (General Industrial) Zone District. The request follows City Council approval of Ordinance No. 1907 on October 15, 2024, which reduced building setbacks for Personal Storage uses in the IG Zone from 30 feet to 15 feet when adjacent to an arterial or collector street.

The proposed amendment would revise Sections 305.10(f) and 305.10(g) of the PDO to apply a uniform five-foot minimum setback from all property lines for monument and freestanding signs, regardless of zoning district. This change will clarify that the existing setback standards in the base zoning districts apply to structures, not signage, and will help support consistent industrial development.

Staff is currently in the process of updating the City’s entire sign ordinance.

However, to avoid delaying the Porterville Storage project, staff recommends approving this limited text amendment at this time. The amendment will be incorporated into the broader ordinance update, which is expected to be completed within 30 days.

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Environmental Coordinator has determined the proposed amendment is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). The amendment does not authorize new land uses or increased development intensity and will not result in any physical environmental impact.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Hold the noticed Public Hearing and receive public testimony regarding the proposed ordinance;
Item No. 36.

2. Approve the first reading by title only of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Porterville Amending Series 300, Sections 305.10(f) and 305.10(g) of the Porterville Development Ordinance; and

3. Order the Ordinance to print.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance
Appropriated/Funded:

Review By:

Department Director:

Claudia Calderon, Community Development Director
Final Approver: Richard Tree, Interim City Manager