Mayor and City Council
May 1, 2024

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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AGENDA

FOR THE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO,

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN

BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR HOUSING AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT

AGENCY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ACTING AS THE

HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO

ACTING AS THE SAN BERNARDINO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2024
4:00 PM ­ CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM ­ OPEN SESSION
FELDHEYM CENTRAL LIBRARY • SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 • WWW.SBCITY.ORG Theodore Sanchez Helen Tran Damon L. Alexander
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 7
MAYOR
Sandra Ibarra Charles A. Montoya
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 2 CITY MANAGER
Juan Figueroa Sonia Carvalho
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 3 CITY ATTORNEY
Fred Shorett Genoveva Rocha
MAYOR PRO TEM, WARD 4 CITY CLERK
Ben Reynoso
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 5
Kimberly Calvin
COUNCIL MEMBER, WARD 6
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CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name
Council Member, Ward 1 Theodore Sanchez
Council Member, Ward 2 Sandra Ibarra
Council Member, Ward 3 Juan Figueroa
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4 Fred Shorett
Council Member, Ward 5 Ben Reynoso
Council Member, Ward 6 Kimberly Calvin
Council Member, Ward 7 Damon L. Alexander
Mayor Helen Tran
City Manager Charles A. Montoya
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho
City Clerk Genoveva Rocha
4:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION p.12
A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Section 54956.9: one case
B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ­ EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of San Bernardino v. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896, I.B.P.O.E. of W et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. Case No. CIVSB2221041

C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager (City Manager­Initiated Goal Setting Process) D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one case
5:00 P.M.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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PUBLIC HEARING

1. Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20­05 and Development Permit Type­D 20­03 – Amazing 34 Project p.13 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024­078 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving Development Permit Type D 20­03 to allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of (3) parcels containing s total of approximately 4.02 acres located on the northeast corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue (Attachment 1);and

2. Introduce for the first reading, Ordinance No. MC­1637 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20­05 changing the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately

3.84 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 4).

3. Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 15th, 2024.

2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2024­25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs (All Wards) p.127
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024­25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and

2. Consider any necessary changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024­25 Annual Action Plan and direct staff to return on May 15, 2024, with the final Annual Action Plan for consideration prior to submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the HUD Fiscal Year 2024­2025 Annual Action Plan and certification to HUD.

APPOINTMENTS

3. Planning Commission Appointment of George J. Karaiscos (Ward 7) p.431

4. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of Lata M.

Wilson (Ward 7) p.440

PRESENTATIONS

5. Youth Civic Engagement Council Certificates of Recognition (All Wards) p.448

6. Proclamation for Water Safety & Drowning Prevention Month in the City of San Bernardino – May 2024 (All Wards) p. 453
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7. Proclamation for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month in the City of San Bernardino – May 2024 (All Wards) p.455

CITY MANAGER UPDATE

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS LISTED AND NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

8. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hope the Mission for Homeless Outreach Services p.457
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Hope the Mission to extend the term of the agreement by one (1) year to oversee the City’s Homeless Outreach Project.

9. Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. MC­1636 Development Code Amendment 24­02 (Emergency Shelter Overlay) p.508
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Ordinance No. MC­1636, approving Development Code Amendment 24­02 amending the following sections and chapter:

1. Section 19.02.50 (Basic Provisions – Definitions).

2. Section 19.06.020; Table 06.01 (Commercial Zones ­ Development Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses).

3. Section 19.08.020; Table 08.01 (Industrial Zones ­ Development Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses)

4. Chapter 19.10­E (Emergency Shelter Overlay) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Emergency Shelters in compliance with state law; and

5. Finding that Development Code Amendment 24­02 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.

10. Encroachment Permit and Covenant Agreement with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (Ward 4) p.527
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024­079 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute an Encroachment Permit and Covenant Agreement with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, for the encroachment of two improvements that include an above ground wayfinding sign and a primary directional monument sign located at Victoria Avenue north of Lynwood Drive and southwest of Piedmont Drive, San Bernardino, California.

11. Updating Assessment Engineer's Reports ­ Previously Formed Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (All Wards) p.572
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2024­080 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, initiating the proceedings to levy and collect assessments for FY 2024/25 in Assessment Districts pursuant to the Constitution and the City Charter, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of Engineer's Report.

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12. Resolutions Updating the Bank and Investment Account Signature Authority (All Wards) p.579
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, and the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California acting in its capacity as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Bernardino adopt the attached Resolutions updating the City’s and Successor Agency’s bank and investment account signature authority:

1. 2024­081 – Wells Fargo Bank, City;

2. 2024­082 – Wells Fargo Bank, Successor Agency;

3. 2024­083 – U.S. Bank, City;

4. 2024­084 – U.S. Bank, Successor Agency;

5. 2024­085 – BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon,City;

6. 2024­086 – BNY (Bank of New York) Mellon, Successor Agency;

7. 2024­087 – Citizens Business Bank, Successor Agency;

8. 2024­088 – Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), City; and

9. 2024­089 – Authorized Brokers or Dealers for the City and Successor Agency.

13. Receive and File the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 (All Wards) p.609
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2023.

14. Library Literacy Program Grant Funding (All Wards) p.867 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024­092, authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend and appropriate $29,786 in grant funding from the California Department of Education in both revenues and expenditures to the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Operating Budget for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II: Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program.

15. COPS Grant Application (All Wards) p.955
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, authorize the Police Department to apply for funding for five police officer positions through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program.

16. Receive and File San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 (All Wards) p.987 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for water and sewer utilities for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023.

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17. Adopt a Resolution Adding Dignity Moves as a Joint Applicant with the City and Lutheran Social Services of Southern California for the Homekey 3.0 Grant Funding Application (All Wards) p.1134
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2024­093 authorizing a joint application to and participation in the Homekey Program with Lutheran Social Services of Southern California and Dignity Moves.

DISCUSSION

18. Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program p.1146
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, receive and file the report and presentation regarding the potential for a Peace Officer Housing Incentive Program for all full­time sworn staff.

19. Contract Amendment for PlaceWorks for the preparation of the City’s General Plan Update and other related documents (All Wards) p.1157
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve a contract amendment for PlaceWorks in the amount not to exceed $634,825.09.

20. City Hall Renovation Project Step 1 (Ward 1) p.1276 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:

1. Authorize the City Manager to move forward with Step 1 of the San Bernardino City Hall Renovation Project; and

2. Authorize the execution of the Joint Exercise Power Agreement between the City of San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino City Housing Authority; and

3. Adopt Resolution 2024­090; of the City of San Bernardino authorizing the creation of the City of San Bernardino Financing Authority and certain other matters pertaining thereto; and

4. Adopt Resolution 2024­091; declaring intent to issue tax exempt obligations to be used to reimburse the City for expenditures it may incur prior to the bond issuance.

DISCUSSION ­ HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM

21. Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Exercise Powers Agreement with the City of San Bernardino and Adopting Resolution No. SBHA/2024­1 of the San Bernardino City Housing Authority Authorizing the City of San Bernardino Financing Authority p. 1305 Recommendation:

It is recommended that the San Bernardino City Housing Authority:

1. Authorize the execution of the Joint Exercise Power Agreement between the San Bernardino City Housing Authority and the City of San Bernardino; and

2. Adopt Resolution SBHA/2024­1 of the San Bernardino City Housing Authority authorizing the creation of the City of San Bernardino Financing Authority and certain other matters pertaining thereto.

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ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

22. Taxpayer Protection Act (All Wards) – Council Member Alexander p.1342

MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL UPDATES/REPORTS ON CONFERENCES & MEETINGS

ADJOURNMENT
The next joint regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency will be held on May 15 , 2024, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92401.

Closed Session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and Open Session will begin at 5:00 p.m.

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk for the City of San Bernardino, California, hereby certify that the agenda for the Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency was posted on the City's bulletin board located at 201 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, at the Feldheym Central Library located at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California, and on the City's website sbcity.org on Friday, April 26, 2024.

I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

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Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter on the agenda, which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body during the period reserved for public comments.

In accordance with Resolution No. 2018­89 adopted by the Mayor and City Council on March 21, 2018, the following are the rules set forth for Public Comments and Testimony:

Public Comments and Testimony:

Rule 1. Public comment shall be received on a first come, first served basis. If the presiding officer determines that the meeting or hearing may be lengthy or complicated, the presiding officer may, in his or her discretion, modify these rules, including the time limits stated below.

Rule 2. All members of the public who wish to speak shall fill out a speaker' s reservation card and turn in the speaker reservation card to the City Clerk prior to the time designated on the agenda. Comments will be received in the order the cards are turned in to the City Clerk. Failure of a person to promptly respond when their time to speak is called shall result in the person forfeiting their right to address the Mayor and City Council.

Rule 3. The presiding officer may request that a member of the public providing comment audibly state into the microphone, if one is present, his or her name and address before beginning
comment. If that person is representing a group or organization the presiding officer may request that the speaker identify that group or organization, including that group or organization' s Address.

Rule 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 2 and 3 above, a person shall not be required to provide their name or address as a condition of speaking.

Rule 5. Time Limits:

5. 01 Each member of the public shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed three ( 3) minutes per meeting, to address items on the agenda and items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council.

5. 02 Notwithstanding the time limits set forth in subsection 5. 01 above, any member of the public desiring to provide public testimony at a public hearing shall have a reasonable time, not to exceed ( 3) minutes, to provide testimony during each public hearing.

Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino Page 9 Any member of the public desiring to speak to the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency concerning any matter not on the agenda but which is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may address the body at the end of the meeting, during the period reserved for public comments. Said total period for public comments shall not exceed 60 minutes, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. A three­minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public, unless such time limit is extended by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No member of the public shall be permitted to "share" his/her three minutes with any other member of the public.

Speakers who wish to present documents to the governing body may hand the documents to the City Clerk at the time the request to speak is made.

The Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency may refer any item raised by the public to staff, or to any commission, board, bureau, or committee for appropriate action or have the item placed on the next agenda of the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. However, no other action shall be taken nor discussion held by the Mayor and City Council and the Mayor and City Council Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on any item which does not appear on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.

Public comments will not be received on any item on the agenda when a public hearing has been conducted and closed.

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CLOSED SESSION
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 1, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney;
Charles A. Montoya, City Manager
Department: City Attorney and City Manager's Office
Subject: Closed Session
Recommendation:

A) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (d) of Section 54956.9:
one case

B) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of San Bernardino v. Arrowhead Lodge No. 896, I.B.P.O.E. of W et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. Case No. CIVSB2221041

C) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager (City Manager-Initiated Goal Setting Process) D) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one case
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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 1, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager.

Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing Department: Community Development and Housing
Subject: Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 – Amazing 34
Project
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-078 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving Development Permit Type-D 20-03 to allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of three (3) parcels containing a total of approximately 4.02 acres located on the northeast corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue (Attachment 1); and
2) Introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. MC-1637 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 changing the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 4).
3) Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 15th, 2024.

Executive Summary
The proposal involves the development of an industrial warehouse on a site located within the proposed Industrial Light (IL) zone.

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Background
On February 13, 2024, the Planning Commission considered Resolution No. 2024-004, forwarding a recommendation that the Mayor and City Council (Attachment 9) to:
1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03; and
2) Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03; and
3) Approve Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20- 05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval.

After opening the public hearing and receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission voted (4-2) to approve Resolution No. 2024-004 for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03. However, pursuant to SBMC Section 2.22.030, recommendations for amendments to the Municipal Code shall be by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority (five) of the total membership of the Planning Commission. Since there were only six commissioners voting, and two Commissioners casting dissenting votes, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 is presented without a formal recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission. At this meeting, there were only six Planning Commissioners present out of the nine total Planning Commissioners. One Planning Commission position remains vacant.

Discussion
The applicant is requesting the approval of Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.42 (Development Code Amendments), Chapter 19.74 (Zoning Map Amendments), and Chapter 19.44 (Development Permits) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code.

Setting and Site Characteristics:

The project site is located at 791 S. Waterman Avenue, on the northeast corner of S.

Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue, within the Office Industrial Park (OIP) and Industrial Light (IL) zones.

The project site previously had two warehouse buildings located onsite. As described in detail in Attachment 7 (Section 2.3, Existing Conditions), a fire caused by trespassing vagrants destroyed one of the warehouse buildings at which point it had become a hazard. In March 2021, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District declared the property unsafe and subject to immediate demolition. A permit application for demolition was submitted to the City on March 3, 2021, and Demolition Permit (D2100012) was Packet Page. 14
issued on April 29, 2021.The Demolition Permit also covered the second warehouse building because the trespassing vagrants had stripped out the electrical and mechanical infrastructure in the second building, making it susceptible to hazards. The demolition work was completed April through June 2021. The existing areas consist of graded dirt.

Trespassing by vagrants on the vacant project site (including illegal camping, fires, and trash dumping) continues to be an issue, despite the applicant’s efforts to prevent trespassing with fencing and other measures.

At the time environmental review commenced, the two warehouse buildings were in place, so impacts were analyzed to include their demolition, resulting in a more conservative environmental impact analysis. Demolition of the prior buildings, however, is not part of the proposed project because the demolition work has already been completed pursuant to the emergency orders.

Table 1, below, provides a summary of the surrounding land use characteristics of the subject site and surrounding properties.

TABLE 1: SITE AND SURROUNDING LAND USES

LOCATION LAND USE ZONE GENERAL PLAN

DESIGNATION
Site Vacant Office Industrial Park (OIP)
/ Industrial Light (IL) Industrial
North Single-Family Residential /
Industrial Office Industrial Park (OIP) Industrial
South Single-Family Residential /
Vacant
Office Industrial Park (OIP)
/ Industrial Light (IL) Industrial
East Single-Family Residential /
Vacant Industrial Light (IL) Industrial
West Office / Industrial Office Industrial Park (OIP) Industrial Analysis
The proposed project meets the Development Standards outlined in the City of San Bernardino Development Code for the Industrial Light (IL) zone for warehouses, subject to approval of the associated Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment).

Land Use
The proposal consists of the construction of an approximately 89,475 square-foot warehouse facility on a site containing approximately 4.02 acres. Approximately 4,560 square feet portion of the building will be used for office and wholesaling, with the remainder dedicated for the warehouse facility. The project has been designed for warehousing and wholesaling for fashion merchandise (no refrigeration). No intensive manufacturing uses would be permitted within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, and none is being proposed as part of this application. The applicant intends for the proposed project to be owned and occupied for its family-run fashion merchandise business.

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Architecture
The architectural design of the proposed building is highlighted by the prominent corner element located at the intersection of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue.

Significant vertical and horizontal articulation has been provided to reduce the massing of the building elevations. Additionally, glazed windows have been added to complement the existing office development located near the subject site.

Site Design/Access
The project site, as proposed, has direct access from two (2) new driveways located along S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue. The internal site circulation has been designed to adequately accommodate on-site vehicular circulation and access to the offstreet parking areas. Designated "paths of travel" have also been provided to ensure pedestrian safety.

Parking
The project has been designed to provide a total of 94 vehicular parking stalls on site, whereas 81 parking spaces are required. An additional 16 stalls have been provided for truck and trailer parking at the building.

Landscaping
Landscaped planters will be provided surrounding the project site with particular emphasis throughout the vehicular parking areas and along the street frontages. A total of 23,389 square feet of the setbacks and parking areas will be landscaped.

Traffic
The City's Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed the Traffic Scoping Form / VMT Analysis prepared for the proposed project and concluded that the project will have no significant impacts on the surrounding roadways or intersections.

General Plan Goals and Policies
The City of San Bernardino General Plan includes goals and policies to guide future development within the City, including the following:
✓ General Plan Land Use Element Policy 2.2.1: Ensure compatibility between land uses and quality design through adherence to standards and regulations in the Development Code and policies and guidelines in the Community Design Element.
✓ General Plan Land Use Element Goal 2.4: Enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in San Bernardino by strategic in-fill of new development and revitalization of existing development.
✓ General Plan Community Design Element Goal 5.4: Ensure individual projects are well designed and maintained.

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✓ General Plan Circulation Element Policy 6.9.1: Ensure that developments provide an adequate supply of parking to meet its needs either on-site or within close proximity.

The proposed project implements the above General Plan goals and policies in that the proposed development has been designed with quality architectural treatments.

Redevelopment of the site will be done in a manner that will enhance the physical and visual qualities of the subject property through significant landscaping, thereby enhancing the aesthetics of the surrounding area. Additionally, through this proposal the existing property will be transformed from an underutilized property into a development that meets the City’s economic development goals, while satisfying the Development Code requirements, and will be adequately regulated through the Conditions of Approval to minimize potential impacts.

California Environmental Quality Act
In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15063 (Initial Study) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the applicant submitted, and the Planning Division accepted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 6) prepared in connection with Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03. Accordingly, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15072 (Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration) of CEQA, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 was posted on April 9, 2022, for the CEQA-mandated twenty (20) day public review and comment period.

During the twenty (20) day public review and comment period for the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, comments were received from Lozeau Drury, LLP on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”). Additional comments from SAFER and Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (“SWRCC”) were received outside the public review period on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The applicant’s environmental consultants provided written responses to the comments to the satisfaction of City staff. Revisions were made to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in response to the comments. The Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration showing revisions made to the Draft Initial Study/Mitigation Negative Declaration is included as Attachment

7. Comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and responses are included in Attachment 8.

No new significant environmental effects have been identified in the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and no changes to the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration constitute substantial revisions requiring recirculation under State CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
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Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 aligns with Key Target No. 4: Economic Growth & Development.

The proposed development will rezone an existing property to Industrial Light (IL) to create consistency within the project area and develop a new industrial warehouse that will provide an economic benefit to the City.

Fiscal Impact
Development impact fees associated with the project will be approximately $260,910. City services will be provided to this project similar to other industrial developments within the city and surrounding area.

Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-078 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving Development Permit Type-D 20-03 to allow the
development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of three (3) parcels containing a total of approximately

4.02 acres located on the northeast corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue (Attachment 1); and
2) Introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. MC-1637 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 changing the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 4).
3) Schedule the adoption of the above Ordinance for the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 15th, 2024. 4)
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2024-078 (Adopting MND/MMRP and Approving DP-D 20-03)
Attachment 2 Resolution No. 2024-078 (Adopting MND/MMRP and Approving DP-D 20-03) – Exhibit A (Project Plans)
Attachment 3 Resolution No. 2024-078 (Adopting MND/MMRP and Approving DP-D 20-03) – Exhibit B (MMRP)
Attachment 4 Ordinance No. MC-1637 (Approving DCA [ZMA] 20-05) Attachment 5 Ordinance No. MC-1637 (Approving DCA [ZMA] 20-05) – Exhibit A (Zoning Map Amendment)
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Attachment 6 Draft IS/MND
Attachment 7 Final IS/MND
Attachment 8 Comments on the IS/MND and Responses
Attachment 9 PC Resolution No. 2024-004
Attachment 10 PowerPoint
Attachment 11 Newspaper Publication
Ward:

Third Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

N/A
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-078

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TYPE-D 20-03 ALLOWING THE

DEVELOPMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN

INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 89,475 SQUARE FEET ON A PROJECT
SITE COMPRISED OF THREE (3) PARCELS (APN(S): 0280-
021-34, 44, AND 47) CONTAINING A TOTAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 4.02 ACRES.

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2020, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.42 (Development Code Amendments), Chapter 19.74 (Zoning Map Amendments), and Chapter 19.44 (Development Permits) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, an application for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit TypeD 20-03 was duly submitted by:

Property Owner: Amazing 34, LLC
15 West 34th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Applicant: Orly Corp.
15 West 34th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Property Address: Northeast corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue APN: 0280-021-34, 44, and 47
Lot Area: 4.02 acres
WHEREAS, together, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 constitute the Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Development Permit Type-D 20-03 is a request to allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of three (3) parcels containing a total of approximately 4.02 acres; and WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department has reviewed Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 for consistency with the City of San Bernardino General Plan and compliance with the City of San Bernardino Development Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”; Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.), Section 21067, and State CEQA Guidelines (California Packet Page. 20
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2 Code Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.), Section 15367, the City of San Bernardino is the lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department of the City of San Bernardino determined that pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration was the appropriate environmental review procedure under CEQA, because all potentially significant impacts of the Project can be mitigated to a level of less than significant; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) were prepared for the Project; and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2022, pursuant to requirements of Section 15072 and Section 15073 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department published a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and commenced the required twenty (20) day public review period on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03; and WHEREAS, during the required twenty (20) day public review period on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 comments were received in response to Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Responses from the Lozeau Drury, LLP on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”) and Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWRCC); and WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department received and accepted the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, prepared by Adkan Engineers on behalf of Orly Corp. for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.44.030 (Project Review) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Development and Environmental Review Committee reviewed the application and moved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 to the Planning Commission for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.020 (Hearings and Appeals - Application Processing) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the City gave public notice by advertising in the San Bernardino Sun, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San Bernardino, and by mailing notices to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the exterior boundary of the subject property of the holding of a public hearing at which the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 would be considered; and
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3 WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040 (Hearings and Appeals – Hearing Procedures) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission opened and continued the duly noticed public hearing for their consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 to the next regularly scheduled meeting of June 14, 2022; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission opened and continued the duly noticed public hearing for their consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 to the next regularly scheduled meeting of July 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040 of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission held the duly-noticed public hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or opposition to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 and at which meeting, the Planning Commission considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03. After opening the public hearing and receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission, by a vote of (6-2), continued the item to the regular meeting of August 8, 2022, to allow staff time to address comments raised during the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2022, pursuant to the requirements of Section 19.52.040 (Hearings and Appeals – Hearing Procedures) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing for their consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and continued the item to a meeting date to be determined; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2023, the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department received and accepted the revised Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared by Adkan Engineers on behalf of Orly Corp. for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03, as well as responses to the “SAFER” and “SWRCC” comments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division of the Community Development and Housing Department has determined that no substantial revisions were made to the revised Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration that would trigger recirculation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration or additional environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5; and
WHEREAS, notice of the May 1, 2024 public hearing for the Mayor and City Council's consideration of this proposed Resolution was published in The Sun newspaper on April 20, 2024, Packet Page. 22
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4 and was mailed to the owners and tenants of the properties located within 1,000 feet of the subject property in accordance with Development Code Chapter 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals); and WHEREAS, no comments made in the public hearing conducted by the Mayor and City Council and no additional information submitted to the Mayor and City Council, has produced substantial new information requiring substantial revisions that trigger recirculation of the MND or additional environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals) and Chapter 19.44 (Development Permits) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to take action on Development Permit Type-D 20-03.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and City Council having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and written and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, find that there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that approval of the Project will result in a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Based upon the findings made herein and their independent judgment and analysis, the Mayor and City Council hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Mayor and City Council hereby impose each mitigation measure as a condition of approval of the Project, in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Findings of Fact – Development Permit Type-D 20-03.

Finding No. 1: The proposed development is permitted within the subject zoning district and complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, including prescribed site development standards and applicable design guidelines.

Finding of Fact: The proposed development of an industrial warehouse building is permitted use within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, subject to the approval of a Development Permit Type-D with the appropriate Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures. The proposal under Development Permit Type-D 20-03 will be developed in compliance with all of the applicable provisions of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, including development standards and applicable design guidelines.

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5 Finding No. 2: The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan.

Finding of Fact: The Industrial Light (IL) Zoning District classification is intended to provide for the new development of lighter industrial uses along major vehicular, rail, and air transportation routes serving the City. The proposed project would allow the development of an industrial warehouse building containing approximately 89,475 square feet, which is consistent with the light industrial uses within the project vicinity. The project is also consistent with the following General Plan goal and policies:

Goal 4.1 encourages economic activity that capitalizes upon the transportation and locational strengths of San
Bernardino.

Policy 2.5.6 requires that new development be designed to complement and not devalue the physical characteristics of the surrounding environment, including consideration of the site’s natural topography and vegetation, and surrounding exemplary architectural styles.

Policy 5.7.6 encourages architectural detailing, which
includes richly articulated surfaces rather than plain or blank walls.

The proposed project will capitalize on the City’s transportation and locational strengths and will encourage economic development and provide employment opportunities to the City’s residents. The project site is generally flat and was previously developed with two industrial warehouses that have since been demolished. The site is surrounded by light industrial businesses, office uses, vacant lots and nonconforming single-family residential properties. The proposed project will result in the construction of a new 89,475 square foot industrial warehouse with ancillary parking and landscaping. The concrete tilt-up building will be articulated on all sides through the use of varying parapet heights, corner elements and the use of color and varying materials to break up the mass of the building walls. The rooftop equipment will be screened, and extensive landscaping will be provided along the project’s frontages, consistent with these policies.

Additionally, the proposed project is permitted within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, subject to the approval of a Development Permit Type-D with the appropriate Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures and is consistent with the existing Industrial Land Use Designation set forth by the General Plan Land Use Map. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.

Finding No. 3: The proposed development is harmonious and compatible with existing and future developments within the land use district and general area, as well as the land uses presently on the subject property.

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6 Finding of Fact: The proposed development of the industrial warehouse will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future industrial developments within the Industrial Light (IL) zone. The surrounding area consists of a mixture of nonconforming residential and industrial/office uses. Appropriate Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures have been imposed on the proposed development to ensure that the surrounding area will not be negatively impacted by the development of the proposed project. The scale and density of the proposed development conforms to the development standards of the Industrial Light (IL) zone. Additionally, the proposal is consistent with both the General Plan and Development Code subject to approval of the associated amendments, and no land use conflict is expected to result from construction of the proposed project.

Finding No. 4: The proposed development is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 19.20.030 of the Development Code.

Finding of Fact: In accordance with Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration with the appropriate Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (in order to ensure that the Mitigation Measures are implemented to prevent potential environmental impacts) was prepared in connection with Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 for the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet.

Finding No. 5: There will be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored.

Finding of Fact: In accordance with Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration with the appropriate Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (in order to ensure that the Mitigation Measures are implemented to prevent potential environmental impacts) was prepared in connection with Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 for the development, establishment and operation of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet. Therefore, no significant negative impacts on the environment are anticipated.

Finding No. 6: The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of use being proposed.

Finding of Fact: The proposed industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet is permitted within the Industrial Light (IL) Zone, subject to the approval of Development Code amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20- 05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 with the appropriate Conditions of Approval and adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration by the Packet Page. 25
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7 Mayor and City Council. The subject site as an industrial development is sufficient in size to accommodate the proposal under Development Permit Type-D 20-03 as required by the City of San Bernardino Development Code. Therefore, the subject site is physically suitable for the proposal.

Finding No. 7: There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public health and safety.

Finding of Fact: There are adequate provisions for public access, public utilities, and public services for the proposed industrial warehouse building. The existing site is located adjacent to and already served by existing public streets and a full range of public utilities and services. All applicable Codes will apply to the proposed development. Therefore, subject to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures, the proposed development under Development Permit Type-D 20-03 will not be detrimental to public services or public health and safety.

Finding No. 8: The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are compatible with the existing and future land uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located and will not create significant noise, traffic or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Finding of Fact: The proposed development of the industrial warehouse conforms to all applicable development standards and land use regulations of the proposed Industrial Light (IL) zone. Therefore, the design of the project, in conjunction with the recommended Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures, will ensure that the proposal will not create significant noise, traffic, or other conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity of the site, nor will it be adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City. The location, size, design and character of the proposed development will enhance the neighborhood to the benefit of the public interest and general welfare of the City.

SECTION 5. – Conditions of Approval. Development Permit Type-D 20-03 is hereby approved, subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

1. This approval is to change the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres; and, allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a property comprised of three (3) parcels containing a total of approximately

4.02 acres, located at 791 S. Waterman Avenue (APN(S): 0280-021-34, 44, and 47), within the Office Industrial Park (OIP) and Industrial Light (IL) zones.

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8 2. The project site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the plans stamped May 1, 2024 (EXHIBIT “A”), approved by the City, which includes a site plan, floor plan, exterior elevations and concept landscaping plan on file in the Planning Division; the Conditions of Approval contained herein; and, the City’s Municipal Code regulations.

3. The project shall be subject to all of the mitigation measures contained within the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (EXHIBIT “B”), dated May 1, 2024 and incorporated herein by reference, as Conditions of Approval.

4. Within two (2) years of the approval of the Development Permit, the commencement of construction shall have occurred or the permit/approval shall become null and void. In addition, if at any time after the commencement of construction, work is discontinued for a period of one (1) year, then the permit/approval shall become null and void. However, approval of the Development Permit does not authorize the commencement of construction. All necessary permits must be obtained prior to the commencement of specified construction activities included in the Conditions of Approval.

EXPIRATION DATE: May 1, 2026

5. The review authority may grant a time extension, for good cause, not to exceed twelve (12) months. The applicant must file an application, the processing fees, and all required submittal items thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date. The review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all Development Code provisions in effect at the time of the requested extension.

6. In the event this approval is legally challenged, the City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense of this matter. Once notified, the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of San Bernardino (City), any departments, agencies, divisions, boards or commission of the City as well as predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, elected officials, officers, employees, representatives and attorneys of the City from any claim, action or proceeding against any of the foregoing persons or entities.

The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City for any costs and attorneys’ fees, which the City may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action, but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his or her obligation under this condition. The costs, salaries, and expenses of the City Attorney and employees of his office shall be considered as “Attorney’s fees” for the purpose of this condition. As part of the consideration for issuing this Development Permit, this condition shall remain in effect if the Development Permit is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of applicant.

Planning Division

7. Construction-related activities may not occur between the hours of 8:00 pm and 7:00 am. No construction vehicles, equipment, or employees may be delivered to, or arrive at the construction site before 7:00 am or leave the site after 8:00 pm. Construction activities shall only occur Monday through Friday.

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9 8. If the colors of the buildings or other exterior finish materials are to be modified beyond the current proposal and improvement requirements, the revised color scheme and/or finish materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the commencement of work.

9. The project landscape plans shall be in substantial compliance with the Conceptual Landscape plan and prepared in accordance with the Development Code, section 19.28.120 (Water Efficient Landscaping Standards).

10. Minor Modifications to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director through the Minor Modification Permit process. Any modification that exceeds 10% of the allowable measurable design/site considerations shall require the refilling of the original application.

11. The project shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Building and Safety Division, Police Department, Municipal Water Department, Public Works Department, and the City Clerk’s Office/Business Registration Division.

12. This approval shall comply with the requirements of other outside agencies (i.e., San Bernardino County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health Services, San Bernardino County Consolidated Fire District, and California Board of Equalization), as applicable.

13. The facility operator and property owner shall be responsible for regular maintenance of the project site. The site shall be maintained in a clean condition and free of litter or any other undesirable material(s). Vandalism, graffiti, trash, and other debris shall be removed and cleaned up within twenty-four (24) hours of being reported.

14. Signs are not approved as part of this permit. Prior to establishing any new signs, or to replacing existing signs, the applicant shall submit an application and receive approval for a Sign Permit from the Planning Division. Banners, flags, pennants, and similar signs are prohibited unless a Temporary Sign Permit is obtained.

15. All exterior lighting shall be contained within property lines and be energy efficient, with the option to lower or reduce usage when the facility is closed.

16. Submittal requirements for permit applications (site improvements, landscaping, etc.) to Building Plan Check and/or Land Development must include all Conditions of Approval issued with this approval, printed on the plan sheets.

17. All conditions of the Public Works Department shall be met to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

18. The applicant/property owner must sign and have notarized an affidavit acknowledging acceptance of the conditions of approval and return it to the Planning Division within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this approval.

19. All Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements shall be implemented and/or completed prior to final inspection and/or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

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10 Building & Safety Division

20. All plans submitted shall conform to the California Building Code (2022). Please note that this will include the California Green Building Standards Code.

21. Project shall conform to Chapter 3 of the California Building Code (2022).

22. Project shall also conform to the requirements of Chapter 4 of the California Building Code (2022), Special Details Requirements Based on Use of Occupancy.

23. Provide sprinkler requirements for the occupant load according to California Building Code (2022).

24. Provide all disabled access requirements and complete details on plans prior to plan review submittal and conform to Chapter 11A of the California Building Code (2022).

25. There shall be a formal plan submittal prior to all issuance of permits.

26. Refer to Chapter 7 of the California Building Code (2022) for Fire/Smoke Protection Requirements.

Public Works Department

27. Drainage and Flood Control
a) All necessary drainage and flood control measures shall be subject to requirements of the Building Official, which may be based in part on the recommendations of the San Bernardino County Flood Control Department. The developer's Engineer shall furnish all necessary data relating to drainage and flood control.
b) A local drainage study will be required for the project. Any drainage improvements, structures or storm drains needed to mitigate downstream impacts or protect the development shall be designed and constructed at the developer's expense, and right-ofway dedicated as necessary. c) The detention basin shall be designed in accordance with “Detention Basin Design Criteria for San Bernardino County.” Retention basins are not acceptable. d) All drainage from the development shall be directed to an approved public drainage facility. If not feasible, proper drainage facilities and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
e) If site drainage is to be outlet into the public street, the drainage shall be conveyed through a parkway culvert constructed in accordance with City Standard No. 400. Conveyance of site drainage over the driveway approaches will not be permitted. f) A Final Full-Categorical Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is required for this project. The applicant is directed to the County of San Bernardino’s Flood Control web page for the template and Technical Guidance Document. The Land Development Division, prior to issuance of any permit, shall approve the WQMP. A CD copy of the approved WQMP and Hydrology Study shall be required prior to grading permit issuance.

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11 g) A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be required. The applicant is directed to State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) SMART Login system. The SWPPP shall be approved by the State and a CD copy of the approved SWPPP shall be submitted to City prior to grading permit issuance.
h) A "Notice of Intent (NOI)" shall be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board for construction disturbing 1 acre or more of land (including the project area, construction yards, storage areas, etc.). A WDID number issued by the State of California is required prior to the issuance of grading permit.
i) The Land Development Division, prior to grading plan approval, shall approve an Erosion Control Plan. The plan shall be designed to control erosion due to water and wind, including blowing dust, during all phases of construction, including graded areas which are not proposed to be immediately built upon.

28. Grading and Landscaping
a) The grading and on-site improvement plan shall be signed by a Registered Civil Engineer and a grading permit will be required. The grading plan shall be prepared in strict accordance with the City's "Grading Policies and Procedures" and the City's "Standard Drawings", unless otherwise approved by the Building Official. b) If more than 5 trees are to be removed from the site, a tree removal permit conforming to the requirements of Section 19.28.100 of the Development Code shall be obtained from the Community Development and Housing Department - Planning Division prior to issuance of any grading or site development permits.
c) If more than 5,000 cubic yards of earthwork is proposed, the grading shall be supervised in accordance with Section 3317.2 of the California Building Code. d) The applicant may be required to post a grading bond prior to issuance of a grading permit.

The amount of the bond is to be determined by the Land Development Division. e) If the grading plan indicates export or import, the source of the import material or the site for the deposition of the export shall be noted on the grading plan. Permit numbers shall be noted if the source or destination is in the City of San Bernardino. f) If more than 50 cubic yards of earth is to be hauled on City streets then a special hauling permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer. Additional conditions, such as truck route approval, traffic controls, bonding, covering of loads, street cleaning, etc. may be required by the City Engineer.
g) Wheel stops are not permitted by the Development Code, except at designated accessible parking spaces. Therefore, continuous 6” high curb shall be used around planter areas and areas where head in parking is adjacent to walkways. The parking spaces may be 16.5’ deep and may overhang the landscaping or walkway by 2.5’. Overhang into the setback area or into an ADA path of travel (minimum 4’ wide) is not permitted. h) An accessible path of travel shall be provided from the public way to the building entrance.

All pathways shall be paved and shall provide a minimum clear width of 4 feet. Where parking overhangs the pathway, the minimum paved width shall be 6.5 feet. All accessible parking spaces shall be a minimum of 18 feet by 9 feet net.

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12 i) Continuous concrete curbing at least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide shall be provided at least 3 feet from any wall, fence, property line, walkway, or structure where parking and/or drive aisles are located adjacent thereto. Curbing may be left out at structure access points.

The space between the curb and wall, fence, property line, walkway or structure shall be landscaped, except as allowed by the Development Review Committee. j) The refuse enclosure(s) shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing No. 508 with an accessible path of travel. The minimum size of the refuse enclosure shall be 8 feet x 15 feet for bins storage area. Where a refuse enclosure is proposed to be constructed adjacent to spaces for parking passenger vehicles, a 3’ wide by 6“ high concrete planter shall be provided to separate the enclosure from the adjacent parking. The placement of the enclosure and design of the planter shall preclude the enclosure doors from opening into drive aisles or impacting against adjacent parked cars. k) Retaining walls, block walls and all on-site fencing shall be designed and detailed on the on-site improvement Plan. This work shall be part of the on-site improvement permit issued by the Building Official. All masonry walls shall be constructed of decorative block with architectural features acceptable to the City Planner.
l) No construction on a site shall begin before a temporary/security fence is in place and approved by the Building Official or his designee. Temporary/security fencing may not be removed until approved by the Building Official or his designee. The owner or owner’s agent shall immediately remove the temporary/security fencing upon the approval of the Building Official or his designee. Sites that contain multiple buildings shall maintain the temporary/security fencing around the portion of the site and buildings under construction as determined by the Building Official or his designee. All temporary/security fencing for construction sites shall include screening, emergency identification and safety identification and shall be kept in neat and undamaged condition. m) The on-site improvement plan shall include details of on-site lighting, including light location, type of poles and fixtures, foundation design with structural calculations, conduit location, material and size, and photometric plot shall be provided which show that the proposed on-site lighting design will provide:
▪ 1 foot-candle of illumination uniformly distributed over the surface of the parking lot during hours of operation, and
▪ 0.25 foot-candles security lighting during all other hours. n) The design of on-site improvements shall also comply with all requirements of The California Building Code, Title 24, relating to accessible parking and accessibility, including retrofitting of existing building access points for accessibility, if applicable. o) An accessible path of travel shall be provided from the public way to the building entrance.

All pathways shall be paved and shall provide a minimum clear width of 4 feet. Where parking overhangs the pathway, the minimum paved width shall be 6.5 feet. All accessible parking spaces shall be a minimum of 18 feet by 9 feet. p) The project Landscape Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Land Development Division prior to issuance of a grading permit. Submit 3 copies to the Land Development Division for checking.
q) Prior to occupancy of any building, the developer may be required to post a bond to guarantee the maintenance and survival of project landscaping for a period of one year.

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13 r) The applicant must post a grading bond prior to issuance of a grading permit. The amount of the bond is to be determined by the Land Development Division. s) The applicant must post a performance bond prior to issuance of the on-site permit. The amount of the bond is to be determined by Land Development. t) The public right-of-way, between the property line and top of curb (also known as “parkway”) along adjoining streets shall be landscaped by the developer and maintained in perpetuity by the property owner. Details of the parkway landscaping shall be included in the project’s on-site landscape plan.
u) All electrical transformers located outdoors on the site, shall be screened from view with a solid wall or landscaping and shall not be located in any setback/right-of-way area. If the transformer cannot be screened, it shall be located in an underground vault unless approved by the City Engineer pursuant to Section 19.30.110.
v) A Lot Merger is required for this project. The Lot Merger shall be recorded prior to Building Permit issuance. The applicant is directed to the City’s web page at http://www.sbcity.org – Departments – Public Works – Submittal Requirements for submittal requirements.

29. On-Site Utilities
a) Design and construct all public utilities to serve the site in accordance with City Code, City Standards and requirements of the serving utility, including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer and cable TV (Cable TV optional for commercial, industrial, or institutional uses). b) The project site shall be provided with separate water and sewer facilities so the City or the agency providing such services in the area can serve it. c) Backflow preventers shall be installed for any building with the finished floor elevation below the rim elevation of the nearest upstream manhole. d) This project is located in the sewer service area maintained by the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department. Therefore, any necessary sewer main extension shall be designed and constructed in accordance to the requirements of SBMWD. e) On-site utility services shall be placed underground and easements provided as required. f) All existing overhead on-site utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with Section 19.20.030 of the Development Code.
g) Existing on-site utilities which interfere with new construction shall be relocated at the Developer's expense as directed by the City Engineer.
h) An encroachment permit from Public Works Department shall be required for utility cuts into existing streets or any work within City’s right-of-way. Pavement restoration or trench repair shall be in conformance with City Standard No. 310. Public facilities shall be restored or constructed back to Public Works Department satisfaction.

30. Off-Site Street Improvement and Dedications
a) For the streets listed below, dedication of adequate street right-of-way (R.W.) per the General Plan and Municipal Code shall provide the distance from street centerline to Packet Page. 32
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14 property line and placement of the curb line (C.L.) in relation to the street centerline shall be as follows:

Street Name
Dedication shall be
Right of Way (feet)
From Centerline
Curb Widening shall be
Curb Line (feet)
From Centerline
Waterman Avenue
(280-021-44 and 47)
50’ Existing
5’ Dedication
for a total ½ width of 50’
“Major Arterial”
40’ Existing
None-Proposed
(Future 46’)
Per General Plan
Central Avenue
(280-021-34 and 44)
44’ Existing
No Dedication
for a total ½ width of 44’
“Secondary Arterial”
32’ Existing
None-Proposed
Per General Plan
b) Waterman Avenue – TI = 10.0 : * - **
i) The street shall be rehabilitated to meet the requirements detailed in a soils report based on the “R” value of the subgrade and the traffic index. The City has a minimum of 2” grind and overlay; However, the Soils Report may indicate a thicker or different improvement.
ii) When striping, all striping shall be thermoplastic paint per section 84 of the Caltrans specifications.
iii) The existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway fronting the site are in poor condition, all curb and gutter panels, sidewalk panels, and driveways are lifted, cracked, or do not meet current ADA requirements, each of the panels shall be replaced per city standards.
iv) Remove existing driveways that are not being used under the project plans and replace with curb and gutter, and sidewalk per city Standards. v) The corner shall be a 35’ radius including a compliant ADA ramp with by-pass and truncated domes.
vi) If a radius type driveway approach is proposed in lieu of the standard drive approach, then a truck turning curb radius shall be 35’. An accessible by-pass crossing the approach shall be provided to comply with current ADA standard, thickness and reinforcement shall be determined by R value and TI, or construct commercial driveway approach per City Standard No. 204, Type II, including an accessible by-pass around the top of the drive approach. Minimum width is 26’. No driveways closer than 100’ from BCR/ECR as directed by the City Engineer. vii) Driveways in Commercial, Industrial, or Multiple-Family units; no gates shall be placed closer or impede 50’ from back of sidewalk, as directed by the Traffic Engineer.
viii) When replacing/reconstructing curb and gutter panels, construct 8" curb and gutter per City Standard No. 200, type “B”.
ix) When replacing or reconstructing sidewalk panels, construct sidewalk per City Standard No. 202; Case "A" (6’ wide adjacent to curb).

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15 x) Median repair, any areas of median along the frontage of the project area shall be repaired and cleaned to the City Standards.
xi) An ADA ramp shall be constructed at corner in accordance with the SPPWC (Standard Plans for Public Works Construction) or Caltrans Standard plans A88A. xii) Existing Street Light System shall be replaced to LED (Head-Bulb) in accordance with City Standard Nos. SL-1, SL-2, and SL-3. Also, a separate light sheet may be submitted in accordance with the City of San Bernardino Street Lighting Design Policies. Install ID Plate on street light pole. As directed by the City Engineer. xiii) Construct bus stop street pad per APWA-SPPWC and Omni-Trans Standards. xiv) Install a city approved trash screen and filtration device in the catch basins. xv) When Replacing/Reconstructing or Constructing sidewalk, install 2-3” Conduit 36” under the sidewalk with pull rope and pull boxes for future Traffic connections. xvi) No Parking will be allowed on Waterman Avenue, install signs per city standards xvii) Survey Monuments and ties shall be placed, replaced, tied out and recorded at any corner or alignment changes that are adjacent to the project area in accordance with California Land Surveyors Association – Monument Preservation Guidelines, Copies of Recorded Monuments/Ties shall be delivered to Public Works/Engineering.

Central Avenue – TI = 9.0 : * - **
xviii) The street shall be rehabilitated to meet the requirements detailed in a soils report based on the “R” value of the subgrade and the traffic Index. The City’s has a minimum of 2” grind and overlay; However, the Soils Report may indicate a thicker or different improvement.
xix) When striping, all striping shall be thermoplastic paint per section 84 of the Caltrans specifications.
xx) The existing curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway fronting the site are in poor condition, all curb and gutter panels, sidewalk panels, and driveways are lifted, cracked, or do not meet current ADA requirements, each of the panels shall be replaced per city standards.
xxi) Remove existing driveways that are not being used under the project plans and replace with curb and gutter, and sidewalk per City Standards. xxii) The corner shall be a 35’ radius including a compliant ADA ramp with by-pass and truncated domes.
xxiii) If a radius type driveway approach is proposed in lieu of the standard drive approach, then a truck turning curb radius shall be 35’. An accessible by-pass crossing the approach shall be provided to comply with current ADA standard, thickness and reinforcement shall be determined by R value and TI or Construct Commercial Driveway Approach per City Standard No. 204, Type II, including an accessible by-pass around the top of the drive approach. Minimum Width is 26’.

No driveways closer than 100’ from BCR/ECR as directed by the City Engineer. xxiv) Driveways in Commercial, Industrial, or Multiple-Family units; no gates shall be placed closer or impede 50’ from back of sidewalk, as directed by the Traffic Engineer.

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16 xxv) When replacing/reconstructing curb and gutter panels, construct 8" curb and gutter per City Standard No. 200, type “B”.
xxvi) When replacing or reconstructing sidewalk panels, construct sidewalk per City Standard No. 202; Case "A" (6’ wide adjacent to curb).
xxvii) An ADA ramp shall be constructed at corner in accordance with the SPPWC (Standard Plans for Public Works Construction) or Caltrans Standard plans A88A. xxviii) Existing Street Light System shall be replaced to LED (Head-Bulb) in accordance with City Standard Nos. SL-1, SL-2, and SL-3. Also, a separate light sheet may be submitted in accordance with the City of San Bernardino Street Lighting Design Policies. Install ID Plate on Street light pole. As directed by the City Engineer. xxix) Install a city approved trash screen and filtration device in the catch basins. xxx) Remove and underground existing low kw-electrical and non-electrical lines along frontage of project.
xxxi) When replacing/reconstructing or constructing sidewalk, install 2-3” Conduit 36” under the sidewalk with pull rope and pull boxes for future Traffic connections. xxxii) No parking will be allowed on Central Avenue, install signs per city standards xxxiii) Survey Monuments and ties shall be placed, replaced, tied out and recorded at any corner or alignment changes that are adjacent to the project area in accordance with California Land Surveyors Association – Monument Preservation Guidelines, Copies of Recorded Monuments/Ties shall be delivered to Public Works/Engineering.
* These Conditions are set for an estimated construction with-in two years. If construction exceeds two years from D/ERC Approval these conditions shall be reviewed and updated as needed.
** If a Scoping Form is required, this form shall indicate the need of a Traffic Report, the results of the traffic report shall become conditions of this project which may increase or extend the above requirements in section 1(b) and 5(a). c) With submittal of improvement plans including but not limited to grading plans, street improvement plans, storm drain and retention/detention basin plans, and erosion/sediment control plans, the applicant shall cause to be formed, or shall be annexed into an existing, Community Facilities District(s) (CFD) (2018-1 Service) for landscaping, lighting, streets, drainage facilities, street sweeping, graffiti removal, or other infrastructure, as required by the City to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The applicant shall initiate the maintenance and benefit assessment district(s) formation, or annexation, by submitting a landowner petition and consent form (provided by the City) and deposited necessary fees concurrent with the application for street and grading plan review and approval; and said maintenance and benefit assessment district(s) shall be established concurrent with the approval of the final map in the case of the subdivision of land, or prior issuance of any certificate of occupancy where there is no subdivision of land, and as approved by the City Engineer. d) If a drainage report is required by Land Development, A second copy of the drainage report will be delivered to public works, if offsite or overflow storm drain systems are identified, all systems shall be identified on the street improvement plans, and public storm drain shall be on a separate set of plans.

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17 e) City approved trash screens and filtration devices shall be installed in all catch basins or manhole connections.
f) A temporary construction encroachment permit from Public Works Department shall be required for utility cuts into existing streets or any work within City’s right-of-way.

Pavement restoration or trench repair shall be in conformance with City Standard No. 310.

Public facilities shall be restored or constructed back to Public Works Department satisfaction.
g) Any pavement works affecting the traffic loop detectors shall be coordinated and subjected to Public Works Traffic Division requirements.
h) The applicant must post a performance bond prior to issuance of the off-site permit. The amount of the bond is to be determined by Public Works Department. i) The above conditions shall comply with current codes, policies, and standards at time of construction.
j) Prior to Certificate of Occupancy or completion of project all as-builts and centerline ties shall be submitted to Public Works.
k) The street improvements and dedications herein above may be amended subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

31. Required Engineering Plans
a) A complete submittal for plan checking shall consist of:
▪ street improvement plans (include engineering conditions, city standards, and cross sections in these plans),
▪ if storm drain plans are required then public storm drains must be included on separate sheets with profiles in the street improvement plans, private storm drains shall be shown separate sheets with profiles in the on-site improvement plans, ▪ if traffic signal modifications are required, then traffic signal plans shall be submitted on separate plan sheets included in the street improvement plans, ▪ if signing and striping are required, then the signing and striping plan shall be on separate sheets included in the street improvement plans, ▪ if lighting is required (more than 2) then the lighting for offsite plans shall be on separate sheets included in the street improvement plans, if two (2) or less then they can be included directly on the street improvement sheets, ▪ lighting (on-site lighting may be included in on-site improvement plan or may be on a separate stand-alone plan),
▪ grading (may be incorporated with on-site improvement plan and the demolition plan),
▪ on-site improvement plans and on-site landscaping and irrigation, ▪ water plans (shall be submitted to San Bernardino Municipal Water Department), ▪ CFD’s are required, the CFD Plans shall include landscaping, irrigation, basins, etc. items that are included in the CFD that are not listed in the plans above, shall be on separate sheets included in the street improvement plans. ▪ other plans as required. Piecemeal submittal of various types of plans for the same project will not be allowed.

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18 ▪ All required supporting calculations, studies and reports must be included in the initial submittal (including but not limited to drainage studies, soils reports, structural calculations)
b) All off-site improvement plans submitted for plan check shall be prepared on the City’s standard 24” x 36” sheets. A signature block (city standard block) satisfactory to the City Engineer or his designee can be found on the City Web Site http://www.sbcity.org. or http://www.ci.sanbernardino.ca.us/cityhall/publicworks/engineering_division/engineering_development_re sources/default.asp. Engineering conditions of the project shall be inserted in the last pages of the plans.
c) After completion of plan checking, final mylar drawings with city standard block, stamped and signed by the Registered Civil Engineer in charge, shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
d) Electronic files of all improvement plans/drawings shall be submitted to the City Engineer.

The files shall be compatible with AutoCAD 2021 and include a .dxf file of the project.

Files shall be on CD and shall be submitted at the same time the final mylar drawings are submitted for approval.
e) Copies of the City’s design policies and procedures and standard drawings are available at the Public Works Counter for the cost of reproduction. They are also available at no charge at the Public Works Web Site at http://www.sbcity.org or http://www.ci.sanbernardino.ca.us/cityhall/publicworks/engineering_division/design_policy_and_procedur e_documents.asp

32. Traffic Requirements
a) All traffic mitigation measures shall be implemented according to the recommendations of the City Traffic Engineer prior to Street Improvement plan approval. b) All Public Works off-site Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program items shall be shown with the Conditions of Approval on the last pages of Public Works Off-Site Plans. c) The applicant submitted a scope of study form for the LOS and a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) screening assessment. Both documents were approved and will not require further traffic analysis studies.

33. Integrated Solid Waste Management
a) During demolition and/or construction, services are to be provided through the City of San Bernardino’s franchised hauler Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. b) The Site Plan dated 08/20/2021, identifies the development of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet located at 791 S. Waterman Avenue c) Burrtec Waste’s review of the Site Plan dated 08/20/2021, identifies a single refuse enclosure located along the north property line adjacent to the guard shack. It is accessed by a looped driveway. Refuse enclosure dimensions are not provided. Based upon the information provided, the project meets or exceeds Burrtec Waste’s minimum requirements for refuse enclosure location and accessibility. d) Provide one refuse enclosure per each potential tenant. e) Display refuse enclosure interior dimensions on the Site Plan.

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19 f) Construct City Standard Plan 508 Refuse Enclosures and meet or exceed the minimum 8’- 0”x 15’-0” clear interior dimensions required for the container storage area, unless potential tenant(s) are involved in the production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of food products. g) If a potential tenant is involved in the production, manufacture, distribution, or sale of food products, participation in a food waste recycling program is required per Assembly Bill 1826. This will require additional space within refuse enclosures for food waste containers.

Therefore, modify (enlarge) City Standard Plan 508 8’x15’ Refuse Enclosure to accommodate the following:
▪ Trash – one 4 cubic yard container
▪ Recycling – one 4 cubic yard container
▪ Food Waste – one 2 cubic yard container
h) Modified refuse enclosures shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department, the Building and Safety Division, and Burrtec Waste. Food waste generators with low volume yields may contact the Public Works Department to inquire about the use of 65-gallon food waste barrels.
i) As specific tenant(s) have not been identified, consideration should also be given to future tenant(s) waste and recycling needs. These may include trash compactors, cardboard balers, and roll-off boxes.
j) Contact the Building & Safety Division to determine ADA accessibility requirements.

Modifications made to refuse enclosures to meet ADA accessibility requirements shall not decrease the minimum clear interior dimensions needed for the container storage area. k) Refuse enclosures within five (5) feet of combustible construction shall install an automatic fire sprinkler as approved by the Building & Safety Division and the San Bernardino County Fire Department. (See City Standard Plan 508)
l) Display clear drive aisle widths on the Site Plan.
m) Burrtec Waste Truck Turning Radius – All corners and intersections on streets and driveways leading to refuse enclosures shall have a turning radius adequate for a 35-foot long, three-axle collection truck. The minimum inside curb radius shall be at least 28 feet.

The minimum outside curb radius shall be at least 42 feet. All streets and driveways shall comply with applicable City standards. Burrtec Waste’s truck turning template may be obtained from the Public Works Department in PDF and CAD. n) Vertical and Horizontal Clearances – The minimum vertical clearance for collection trucks along the entire route to the refuse enclosure is fifteen (15) feet. The minimum vertical clearance in front of the refuse enclosure where the truck will empty the container shall be twenty-six (26) feet. The clear height shall be free of building overhangs, trees, and utility lines. The minimum horizontal clearance along the entire route to an enclosure is 12 feet. o) Refuse enclosure roofs shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet high interior at its lowest point, with minimal front protrusions that can be damaged during container servicing, and must extend over any open side or the rear of the refuse enclosure by at least six (6) inches or as approved by the City.
p) Hammerhead Turnarounds – Shall meet or exceed San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Diagram A-1.12: Hammerhead Turnaround Detail dated July 1, 2021. San Packet Page. 38
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q) PLEASE NOTE: Any changes to the overall project design, enclosure specifications, location, or access may adversely impact Burrtec Waste’s ability to provide service. Any design modifications that could impact Burrtec Waste’s service are subject to review and approval by Burrtec Waste.
r) If gated, access shall be provided by means of a key, code, or remote. s) Assembly Bill 341 Mandatory Commercial Recycling may apply. t) Assembly Bill 1826 Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling may apply. u) Senate Bill 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Reduction Act may apply. v) Upon completion, service is provided through the City of San Bernardino’s franchised hauler Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. 111 E. Mill Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 804-4222.

34. Required Engineering Permits
a) Grading and On-site improvements permit (LD).
b) WQMP/Hydrology (THR).
c) Lot Merger (LM).
d) Off-site improvement construction permit. (E).
e) Traffic Control and Right-of-Way permit (ROW).
f) CFD/Street Dedication permit (RP).

35. Applicable Engineering Fees
a) All plan check, permit, inspection, and impact fees are outlined on the Public Works Fee Schedule. A deposit in the amount of 100% of the estimated checking fee for each set of plans will be required at time of application for plan check. The amount of the fee is subject to adjustment at time of issuance.
b) The current fee schedule is available at the Public Works Counter and at http://www.sbcity.org or http://www.ci.sanbernardino.ca.us/cityhall/publicworks/engineering_division/engineering_fee_schedule.as p
SECTION 6. The documents and materials associated with this Ordinance and that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

SECTION 7. Notice of Determination. The Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final project approval certifying the City’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving the Project.

SECTION 8. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or phrase in this Resolution or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid Packet Page. 39
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21 or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The Mayor and City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this ___ day of _________, 2024.

Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:

Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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22 CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2024-___, adopted at a regular meeting held at the ___ day of _________, 2024 by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

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ALEXANDER
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of _________, 2024.

Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN
AMAZING 34

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DATE: 12/22/21PROJECT #: 200324
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City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Impact
Category
Mitigation Measures Action
Required
Implementation Compliance Verification
Date Comments Timing Responsible Agency Initial
Biological
Resources
MM BIO-1 Migratory Birds: If
construction is to occur during
the MBTA nesting cycle
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division. (February 1-September 30)
than a nesting bird survey
should be conducted by a
qualified biologist.

Disturbance that causes nest
abandonment and/or loss of
reproductive effort (e.g., killing
or abandonment of eggs or
young) may be considered
take and is potentially
punishable by fines or
imprisonment. Active bird
nests should be mapped
utilizing a hand-held global
positioning system (GPS) and
a 300’ buffer will be flagged
around the nest (500’ buffer for
raptor nests). Construction
should not be permitted within
the buffer areas while the nest
continues to be active (eggs,
chicks, etc.).

November 2023
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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration MM BIO-2 Burrowing Owls :A Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.
30-day pre-construction survey
for burrowing owls is required
prior to initial ground-disturbing
activities (including but not
limited to vegetation clearing,
clearing and grubbing, tree
removal, site watering) to
ensure that no owls have
colonized the site in the days
or weeks preceding the
ground-disturbing activities. If
burrowing owls have colonized
the project site prior to the
initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project
proponent will immediately
inform San Bernardino County
and the Wildlife Agencies, and
will need to coordinate further
with San Bernardino County
and the Wildlife Agencies,
including the possibility of
preparing a Burrowing Owl
Protection and Relocation
Plan, prior to initiating ground
disturbance. If grounddisturbing activities occur but
the site is left undisturbed for
more than 30 days, a preconstruction survey will again be necessary to ensure
burrowing owl has not
colonized the site since it was
last disturbed. If burrow owl is
found, the same coordination
described above will be
necessary.

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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

MM BIO-3 Exotics: The
project landscaping design
should limit plantings to noninvasives, avoiding those species listed by the California
Exotic Plant Pest Council
(CalEPPC) as the "exotic pest
plants of greatest concern"
(CalEPPC).

MM BIO-4 Maintenance and
Refueling: Maintenance and
refueling of construction
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division. equipment shall be limited to
areas specified as appropriate
by the project biologist.

Storage of potentially
hazardous materials, including
but not limited to fuel, paint,
stains, pesticides, herbicides,
solvents, and oils will not be
permitted within 50 feet of any
habitat area to be retained by
the project. During
construction, disposal of such
material will occur in a
controlled area that is
physically separated from
potential storm water runoff.

MM BIO-5 Runoff : Silt fencing
or other sediment trapping
devices should be installed and
maintained in order to prevent
run-off from entering the water
systems during construction
activities.

Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

November 2023
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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Impact
Category
Mitigation Measures Action
Required
Implementation Compliance Verification
Date Comments Timing Responsible Agency Initial
Cultural
Resources
MM-CUL-1: In the event that
cultural resources are
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified
of project changes, if
any.
discovered during project
activities, all work in the
immediate vicinity of the find
(within a 60-foot buffer) shall
cease and a qualified
archeologist meeting Secretary
of Interior standards shall be
hired to assess the find. Work
on other portions of the project
outside the buffered area may
continue during this
Verify that additional
consultation has
occurred, if necessary.

Verify that avoidance
and preservation
measures are
implemented if site
design and/or proposed
grades are revised.
assessment period.

Additionally, the San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians
Cultural Resources
Department (SMBMI) shall be
contacted, as detailed within
TCR-1, regarding any precontact and/or historic-era
finds and be provided Tribal
input with regards to
Verify execution of tribal
monitoring agreement,
as needed.
significance and treatment.

November 2023
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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Cultural
Resources
MM-CUL-2 If significant pre- Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified
of project changes, if
any.
contact and/or historic-era
cultural resources, as defined
by CEQA (as amended, 2015),
are discovered and avoidance
cannot be ensured, the
archeologist shall develop a
Monitoring and Treatment
Plan, the drafts of which shall
be provided to SMBMI for
review and comment, as
detailed in TCR-1. The
Verify that additional
consultation has
occurred, if necessary.

Verify that avoidance
and preservation
measures are
implemented if site
design and/or proposed
grades are revised.
archeologist shall monitor the
remainder of the project and
implement the Plan
accordingly.

Verify execution of tribal
monitoring agreement,
as needed.

Cultural
Resources
MM-CUL-3 If human remains
or funerary objects are
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified
of project changes, if
any.
encountered during any
activities associated with the
project, work in the immediate
vicinity (within a 100-foot buffer
of the find) shall cease and the
County Coroner shall be
contacted pursuant to the
State Health and Safety Code
§7050.5 and that code
Verify that additional
consultation has
occurred, if necessary.

Verify that avoidance
and preservation
measures are
enforced for the duration of the
project.
implemented if site
design and/or proposed
grades are revised.

Verify execution of tribal
monitoring agreement,
as needed.

November 2023
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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Tribal
Cultural
Resources
MM-TCR-1 The San Manuel
Band of Mission Indians
Cultural Resources
Department (SMBMI) shall be
contacted, as detailed in CR-1,
of any pre-contact and/or
historic-era cultural resources
discovered during project
implementation, and be
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified
of project changes, if
any.

Verify that additional
consultation has
occurred, if necessary.
provided information regarding
the nature of the find, so as to
provide Tribal input with
Verify that avoidance
and preservation
measures are
implemented if site
design and/or proposed
grades are revised.
regards to significance and
treatment. Should the find be
deemed significant, as defined
by CEQA (as amended, 2015),
a cultural resources Monitoring
and Treatment Plan shall be
created by the archeologist, in
coordination with SMBMI, and
all subsequent finds shall be
subject to this plan. The Plan
shall allow for a monitor to be
present that represents
Verify execution of tribal
monitoring agreement,
as needed.

SMBMI for the remainder of
the project, should SMBMI
elect to place a monitor onsite.

November 2023
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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Tribal
Cultural
Resources
MM-TCR-2 Any and all
archeological/cultural
Prior to issuance
of grading permits
for the project.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified
of project changes, if
any.
documents created as a part of
the project (isolate records,
site records, survey reports,
testing reports, etc.) shall be
supplied to the applicant Lead
Agency for dissemination to
SMBMI. The Lead Agency
and/or applicant shall, in good
faith, consult with SMBMI
throughout the life of the
project.

Verify that additional
consultation has
occurred, if necessary.

Verify that avoidance
and preservation
measures are
implemented if site
design and/or proposed
grades are revised.

Verify execution of tribal
monitoring agreement,
as needed.

Wildfire MM-WF-1: the Project Verify compliance with
the latest CBC and the
latest California Fire
Code.

Prior to issuance
of building permits Community and
for the project. Economic Development
City of San Bernardino –
applicant shall demonstrate, to
the satisfaction of the City
Building Official and the San
Bernardino County Fire
Department – Planning
Division.

Chief, compliance with the
latest CBC (Part 2 of Title 24
of the California Code of
Regulations) and the latest
California Fire Code (Part 9 of
Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations),
including those regulations
pertaining to materials and
construction methods intended
to mitigate wildfire exposure as
described in the CBC and
California Residential Code;
specifically California Building
Code Chapter 7A; California
Residential Code Section
R327; California Residential
Code Section R337; California
Referenced Standards Code
Chapter 12-7A; and California
Fire Code Chapter 49.

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City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Wildfire MM-WF-2: The applicant shall
demonstrate, to the
Verify compliance with
the vegetation
management
requirements prescribed
in California Fire Code
Section 4906.

Prior to issuance
of certificate of
occupancy.

City of San Bernardino –
Community and
Economic Development
Department – Planning
Division.
satisfaction of the City Building
Official and the County Fire
Chief, compliance with the
vegetation management
requirements prescribed in
California Fire Code Section
4906, including California
Government Code Section
51182.

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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1637
1 ORDINANCE NO. MC-1637

ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, , AND

APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
(ZONING MAP AMENDMENT) 20-05 CHANGING THE

ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OFFICE

INDUSTRIAL PARK (OIP) TO INDUSTRIAL LIGHT (IL) OF
TWO (2) PARCELS (APN(S): 0280-021-44 AND 47)
CONTAINING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 3.84

ACRES, PURSUANT TO A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION.

WHEREAS, together, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 constitute the Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 is a request to change the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”; Public Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.), Section 21067, and State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, § 15000 et seq.), Section 15367, the City of San Bernardino is the lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff determined that pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration was the appropriate environmental review procedure under CEQA, because all potential significant impacts of the Project can be mitigated to a level of less than significant; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) were prepared for the Project; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of San Bernardino held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider public testimony and the staff report for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05, and Development Permit Type-D 20-03. After opening the public hearing and receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission voted (4-2) to approve Resolution No. 2024-004 for Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03, however, pursuant to SBMC Section 2.22.030, recommendations for amendments to the Municipal Code shall be by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority (five) of the total membership of the Planning Commission.; and
WHEREAS, notice of the May 1, 2024 public hearing for the Mayor and City Council's consideration of this proposed Resolution was published in The Sun newspaper on April 20, 2024, Packet Page. 58
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2 and was mailed to the owners and tenants of the properties located within 1,000 feet of the subject property in accordance with Development Code Chapter 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals); and WHEREAS, no comments made in the public hearing conducted by the Mayor and City Council and no additional information submitted to the City Council, has produced substantial new information requiring substantial revisions that trigger recirculation of the MND or additional environmental review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.52 (Hearing and Appeals), Chapter 19.42 (Development Code Amendments), and Chapter 19.74 (Zoning Map Amendments) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code, the Mayor and City Council have the authority to take action on Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05; and

NOW THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Mayor and City Council having independently reviewed and analyzed the record before it, including the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and written and oral testimony, and having exercised their independent judgment, find that there is no substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that approval of the Project will result in a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Finding of Facts – Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05.

Finding No. 1: The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.

Finding of Fact: The proposed amendment will result in removing the existing Office Industrial park (OIP) Zoning District classification from the project site, resulting in the entire site having the Industrial Light (IL) Zoning District Classification. The Industrial Light (IL) Zoning District classification is intended to provide for the new development of lighter industrial uses along major vehicular, rail, and air transportation routes serving the City. The change in the Zoning District Classification would provide a single zone over the entire 4.02 acre property and would allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet, which is consistent with the light industrial uses within the project vicinity. The project is also consistent with the following General Plan goal and policies:

Goal 4.1 encourages economic activity that capitalizes upon the transportation and locational strengths of San
Bernardino.

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3 Policy 2.5.6 requires that new development be designed to complement and not devalue the physical characteristics of the surrounding environment, including consideration of the site’s natural topography and vegetation, and surrounding exemplary architectural styles.

Policy 5.7.6 encourages architectural detailing, which
includes richly articulated surfaces rather than plain or blank walls.

The proposed change of the Zoning District classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) will capitalize on the City’s transportation and locational strengths and will encourage economic development and provide employment opportunities to the City’s residents.

The project site is flat and has been disturbed. The site is surrounded by light industrial businesses, office uses, vacant lots and nonconforming single-family residential properties. The proposed project will result in the construction of a 89,475 square foot industrial warehouse building with ancillary parking and landscaping. The concrete tilt-up building will be articulated on all sides through the use of varying parapet heights, corner elements and the use of color and varying materials to break up the mass of the building walls. The rooftop equipment will be screened, and extensive landscaping will be provided along the project’s frontages, consistent with these policies. Therefore, the proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.

Finding No. 2: The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Finding of Fact: The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in that the amendment from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) will facilitate the development of an industrial warehouse, which is consistent with the light industrial uses within the project vicinity. The project site has direct access from S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue, will be fully served by utility providers, will be constructed in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations, and will not result in the need for the excessive provision of services. Additionally, any potential impacts created by the proposed amendment have been addressed in the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and appropriate mitigation measures have been included within the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

Finding No. 3: The proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City.

Finding of Fact: The proposed amendment will result in removing the existing Office Industrial Park (OIP) Zoning District Classification from the project site, resulting in the entire site having the Industrial Light (IL) Zoning District Packet Page. 60
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4 classification. The proposed amendment will result in transforming an underutilized site into an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet in order to capitalize on the City’s transportation and locational strengths and will encourage economic development and provide employment opportunities to the City’s residents. Therefore, the proposed amendment will not change the balance of land uses within the City due to the fact that the Industrial Light (IL) Zoning District classification to allow an industrial development on a parcel adjacent to and directly across the street from other large parcels of land designated for industrial uses and create greater consistency with the surrounding properties and provide for an appropriate balance of land uses within the City limits.

Finding No. 4: The subject parcels are physically suitable (including, but not limited to, access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested land use designation and the anticipated land use development.

Finding of Fact: The proposed industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet along is permitted within the Industrial Light (IL) zone, subject to the approval of Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20- 05 and Development Permit Type-D 20-03 with the appropriate Conditions of Approval, and Mayor and City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The subject site as an industrial development is sufficient in size to accommodate the project as proposed as required by the City of San Bernardino Development Code for Industrial Zones. Therefore, the subject site is physically suitable for the proposal.

SECTION 4. Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 to change the Zoning District Classification from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) of two (2) parcels (APN(S): 0280-021-44 and 47) containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.

SECTION 5. The documents and materials associated with this Ordinance and that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. The City Clerk is the custodian of the record of proceedings.

SECTION 6. Notice of Determination: The Planning Division of the Community and Economic Development Department is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk of the County of San Bernardino within five (5) working days of final project approval certifying the City’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act in approving the Project.

SECTION 7. Severability: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, or clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or Packet Page. 61
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5 more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.

SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.

SECTION 9. Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk of the City of San Bernardino shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause publication to occur in a newspaper of general circulation and published and circulated in the City in a manner permitted under Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California.

APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this ___ day of _________, 2024.

Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:

Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:

Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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6 CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Ordinance No. MC-1637, introduced on May 1, 2024, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, at a regular meeting held at the ___ day of _______, 2024 by the following vote:

Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
REYNOSO _____ _____ _______ _______
CALVIN _____ _____ _______ _______
ALEXANDER _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2024.
______________________________
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
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PROJECT SITE
PROJECT: DCA (ZMA) 20-05

CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM OFFICE
INDUSTRIAL PARK (OIP) TO INDUSTRIAL LIGHT (IL) OF TWO (2) PARCELS (APN: 0280-021-44 and 47) CONTAINING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 3.84 ACRES
NORTH
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ATTACHMENT 7
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ATTACHMENT 8
Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ATTACHMENT 9
Comments on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Responses
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City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration November 2023
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Impact
Category
Mitigation Measures Action
Required
Implementation
Timing Responsible Agency
Compliance Verification
Initial Date Comments
Biological Resources
MM BIO-1 Migratory Birds: If construction is to occur during the MBTA nesting cycle (February 1-September 30) than a nesting bird survey should be conducted by a qualified biologist. Disturbance that causes nest abandonment and/or loss of reproductive effort (e.g., killing or abandonment of eggs or young) may be considered take and is potentially punishable by fines or imprisonment. Active bird nests should be mapped utilizing a hand-held global positioning system (GPS) and a 300’ buffer will be flagged around the nest (500’ buffer for raptor nests). Construction should not be permitted within the buffer areas while the nest continues to be active (eggs, chicks, etc.).

Prior to issuance
of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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MM BIO-2 Burrowing Owls :A
30-day pre-construction surveyfor burrowing owls is required prior to initial ground-disturbing activities (including but not limited to vegetation clearing, clearing and grubbing, tree removal, site watering) to ensure that no owls have colonized the site in the days or weeks preceding the ground-disturbing activities. If burrowing owls have colonized the project site prior to the initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project proponent will immediately inform San Bernardino County and the Wildlife Agencies, and will need to coordinate further with San Bernardino County and the Wildlife Agencies, including the possibility of preparing a Burrowing Owl Protection and Relocation Plan, prior to initiating ground disturbance. If grounddisturbing activities occur but the site is left undisturbed for more than 30 days, a preconstruction survey will again be necessary to ensure burrowing owl has not colonized the site since it was last disturbed. If burrow owl is found, the same coordination described above will be necessary.

Prior to issuance
of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration November 2023
MM BIO-3 Exotics: The
project landscaping design should limit plantings to noninvasives, avoiding those species listed by the California Exotic Plant Pest Council (CalEPPC) as the "exotic pest plants of greatest concern" (CalEPPC).

Prior to issuance
of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

MM BIO-4 Maintenance and
Refueling: Maintenance and refueling of construction equipment shall be limited to areas specified as appropriate by the project biologist. Storage of potentially hazardous materials, including but not limited to fuel, paint, stains, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, and oils will not be permitted within 50 feet of any habitat area to be retained by the project. During construction, disposal of such material will occur in a controlled area that is physically separated from potential storm water runoff.

Prior to issuance
of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

MM BIO-5 Runoff : Silt fencing
or other sediment trapping devices should be installed and maintained in order to prevent run-off from entering the water systems during construction activities.

Prior to issuance
of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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Impact
Category
Mitigation Measures Action
Required
Implementation
Timing Responsible Agency
Compliance Verification
Initial Date Comments
Cultural Resources
MM-CUL-1: In the event that
cultural resources arediscovered during projectactivities, all work in theimmediate vicinity of the find(within a 60-foot buffer) shallcease and a qualifiedarcheologist meeting Secretaryof Interior standards shall behired to assess the find. Workon other portions of the projectoutside the buffered area maycontinue during thisassessment period.Additionally, the San ManuelBand of Mission IndiansCultural ResourcesDepartment (SMBMI) shall becontacted, as detailed withinTCR-1, regarding any precontact and/or historic-erafinds and be provided Tribalinput with regards tosignificance and treatment.

Verify that interested tribes have been notified of project changes, if any. Verify that additional consultation has occurred, if necessary. Verify that avoidance and preservation measures are implemented if site design and/or proposed grades are revised. Verify execution of tribal monitoring agreement, as needed.

Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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Cultural Resources
MM-CUL-2 If significant precontact and/or historic-era cultural resources, as definedby CEQA (as amended, 2015),are discovered and avoidancecannot be ensured, thearcheologist shall develop aMonitoring and TreatmentPlan, the drafts of which shallbe provided to S MBMI for
review and com
ment, as
detailed in TCR-1. Thearcheologist shall monitor theremainder of the project andimplement the Planaccordingly.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified of project changes, if any. Verify that additional consultation has occurred, if necessary. Verify that avoidance and preservation measures are implemented if site design and/or proposed grades are revised. Verify execution of tribal monitoring agreement, as needed.

Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

Cultural Resources
MM-CUL-3 If human remains
or funerary objects areencountered during anyactivities associated with theproject, work in the immediatevicinity (within a 100-foot bufferof the find) shall cease and theCounty Coroner shall becontacted pursuant to theState Health and Safety Code§7050.5 and that codeenforced for the duration of theproject.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified of project changes, if any. Verify that additional consultation has occurred, if necessary. Verify that avoidance and preservation measures are implemented if site design and/or proposed grades are revised. Verify execution of tribal monitoring agreement, as needed.

Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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Tribal Cultural Resources
MM-TCR-1 The San Manuel
Band of Mission IndiansCultural ResourcesDepartment (SMBMI) shall be contacted, as detailed in CR-1,
of any pre-contact and/orhistoric-era cultural resourcesdiscovered during project implementation, and be
provided information regardingthe nature of the find, so as toprovide Tribal input withregards to significance andtreatment. Should the find bedeemed significant, as definedby CEQA (as amended, 2015),a cultural resources Monitoringand Treatment Plan shall becreated by the archeologist, incoordination with SMBMI, andall subsequent finds shall be subject to this plan. The Planshall allow for a monitor to be present that representsSMBMI for the remainder ofthe project, should SMBMIelect to place a monitor onsite.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified of project changes, if any. Verify that additional consultation has occurred, if necessary. Verify that avoidance and preservation measures are implemented if site design and/or proposed grades are revised. Verify execution of tribal monitoring agreement, as needed.

Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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Tribal Cultural Resources
MM-TCR-2 Any and all
archeological/cultural
documents created as a part of
the project (isolate records,site records, survey reports, testing reports, etc.) shall besupplied to the applicant LeadAgency for dissemination toSMBMI. The Lead Agencyand/or applicant shall, in goodfaith, consult with SMBMIthroughout the life of theproject.

Verify that interested
tribes have been notified of project changes, if any. Verify that additional consultation has occurred, if necessary. Verify that avoidance and preservation measures are implemented if site design and/or proposed grades are revised. Verify execution of tribal monitoring agreement, as needed.

Prior to issuance of grading permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

Wildfire MM-WF-1: the Project
applicant shall demonstrate, tothe satisfaction of the CityBuilding Official and the SanBernardino County FireChief, compliance with thelatest CBC (Part 2 of Title 24of the California Code ofRegulations) and the latestCalifornia Fire Code (Part 9 ofTitle 24 of the CaliforniaCode of Regulations),including those regulationspertaining to materials andconstruction methods intendedto mitigate wildfire exposure as described in the CBC and
California Residential Code;specifically California BuildingCode Chapter 7A; CaliforniaResidential Code SectionR327; California ResidentialCode Section R337; CaliforniaReferenced Standards CodeChapter 12-7A; and CaliforniaFire Code Chapter 49.

Verify compliance with the latest CBC and the latest California Fire Code.

Prior to issuance of building permits for the project.

City of San Bernardino – Community and Economic Development Department – Planning Division.

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Amazing 34 Distribution Center Project
City of San Bernardino Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration November 2023
Wildfire MM-WF-2: The applicant shall
demonstrate, to thesatisfaction of the City BuildingOfficial and the County FireChief, compliance with thevegetation managementrequirements prescribed inCalifornia Fire Code Section4906, including CaliforniaGovernment Code Section51182.

Verify compliance with
the vegetation management requirements prescribed in California Fire Code Section 4906.

Prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.

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Development Code Amendment
(Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05 and
Development Permit Type-D 20-03
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Proposed Project:
§ 89,475 Square Foot Industrial Warehouse
§ Northeast Corner of S. Waterman Avenue and E. Central Avenue
§ 4.02 Acres
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Aerial Map:

PROJECT SITE
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Zoning Designation:

PROJECT SITE
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Existing Site (Waterman Avenue):

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Existing Site (Intersection):

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Existing Site (Central Avenue):

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Analysis:
§ Change the Zoning District from Office industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) for 3.84 acres
§ Consolidate three (3) existing parcels (4.02 acres) into one (1) parcel § Site previously developed with two (2) warehouses
§ March 2021 – Property declared unsafe due to fire damage § April 2021 – Demolition Permit issued
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Background:
§ April 2022 – Draft IS/MND made available for twenty (20) day public review period
§ May-August 2022 – Project reviewed by Planning Commission § December 2023 – Final IS/MND submitted to City
§ February 2024 – Project reviewed by Planning Commission § Move to MCC by vote (4-2)
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Site Plan:

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Elevations:

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Landscaping Plan:

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Rendering:

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Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approving Development Permit Type-D 20- 03; and
Introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. MC-XXXX of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approving Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map Amendment) 20-05; and
Schedule the second reading of the above Ordinance to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on May 15, 2024.

The Mayor and City
Council:

1. 2.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Notice is hereby given that the City of San Bernardino Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Feldheym Public Library, Bing Wong Auditorium, 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, on the following item(s):

DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (ZONING MAP AMENDMENT) 20-05 AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TYPE-D 20-03 – A request to change the Zoning District Classification of two (2) parcels containing a total of approximately 3.84 acres from Office Industrial Park (OIP) to Industrial Light (IL) and allow the development and establishment of an industrial warehouse containing approximately 89,475 square feet on a project site comprised of three (3) parcels containing a total of approximately 4.02 acres.

The project site is located at 791 S. Waterman Avenue (APN(S): 0280-021-33, 44, and 47), within the Office Industrial Park (OIP) and Industrial Light (IL) zones, Ward 3.

Environmental Determination: Mitigated Negative Declaration, pursuant to §15074 (Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration) of the State CEQA Guidelines Applicant: Orly Corp.

Owner: Amazing 34, LLC
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 23-01 – A City-initiated amendment to Section 19.02.020 (Basic Provisions – Definitions) and Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to establish a Short-Term Rental Program in the City of San Bernardino.

Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

Applicant: City of San Bernardino – Community Development and Housing Department
The Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino welcomes your participation in evaluating these items. The Mayor and City Council will review the proposal and will consider the proposed environmental determination in making its decisions. The public is welcome to speak at the public hearing or to submit written comments prior to the hearing. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone at (909) 384-5002.

If you challenge the resultant action of the Mayor and City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Submitted: April 16, 2024
Publish: April 20, 2024 (Display Ad)
Please send first proof for verification or changes by e-mail to Jennifer Meamber: [email protected].

Please reference “MCC Display Ad” on the billing and send to the City of San Bernardino, Planning Division, 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.

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PUBLIC HEARING
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 1, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya , City Manager;
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and
Housing
Department: Community, Housing, & Economic Development (CED) Subject: Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME
Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions
Grant Programs (All Wards)
Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and

2. Consider any necessary changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and direct staff to return on May 15, 2024, with the final Annual Action Plan for consideration prior to submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the HUD Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and certification to HUD.

Executive Summary
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds annually to the City based on a formula calculation to help develop viable urban communities improving the lives of low to moderate-income residents. Funds are also used to create economic opportunities, provide assistance to homeless individuals and families, and develop Packet Page. 127
affordable housing. Per HUD regulations, the City seeks to conduct a Public Hearing to collect resident views on housing and community development needs.

Background
The City of San Bernardino (City) is entitled to received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are made available to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons. Each year, the City prepares an Annual Action Plan (Plan), which describes how the City will spend its federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds that it expects to receive from the HUD.

This is the fifth year of the City’s Consolidated Plan (2020-25), which is a strategic framework for the City’s housing and community development goals over a five-year period. These needs were first identified in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which sets the vision for allocating federal resources to housing, homelessness, community development, and special needs in the community.

The Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY2024-25) HUD Annual Action Plan (AAP) is intended to recognize and accept the new FY2024-25 HUD allocation of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding and allocate these funds to activities that will address the strategies and objectives identified in the City’s 2020-25 HUD Consolidated Plan that was approved by the City Council on April 15, 2020.

Discussion
To receive federal funding from HUD, the City must submit an AAP that identifies the proposed activities that will be used to address the priority needs and specific goals identified in the City’s 2020-2025 (Five-Year) Consolidated Plan.

For FY2024-25, the City anticipates receiving approximately $2,942,853 in CDBG funds, $1,460,93 in HOME funds, and $273,557 in ESG funds. Subject to limitations imposed by federal regulations, HOME, ESG, or CDBG funds may be used for homeowner assistance, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, housing preservation, economic development, capital improvements, public services, housing development, fair housing, and program management.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The estimated allocation for CDBG FY2024-25 is $2,942,853, of which $588,570 is allowed for program administration. The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate-income.

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During the application period for CDBG, the City received 15 applications from the community. Staff recommends that both the San Bernardino Police Department and the Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board receive grant funding for their respective programs. The San Bernardino Police Department would develop a Quality-of-Life Team that would have a significant impact on interaction with the homeless population in the City. The Inland Fair Housing organization will have a significant impact on the LMI population by assisting with housing and with several workshops for educating the community. A full list of all applicants can be found in attachment 3.

The table below shows the proposed funding activities for CDBG:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

PROPOSED FUNDING ACTIVITIES AMOUNT
24/25 Grant Fund Allocation $2,900,000
*Reprogrammed Funds
(Reallocated Funds from FY 23/24) $520,000
Program Income $0
Total Available Funds for FY24/25 $3,420,000
Administration (maximum available)
• Expenses incurred in managing and overseeing the CDBG program, including staff salaries, office space, equipment, training, and other operational expenses. These costs ensure the effective implementation and compliance of programs, including application processing, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
$580,000
Section 108 Repayment
• The City is required to fund. This is repayment of the loan guarantee program that allows access to long-term financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development.
$745,612
Subtotal $1,325,612
Public Service Programs
Fair Housing (IFHMB)
• The City is required to fund. Program that includes intake, investigation, mediation, and enforcement activities. Also utilizing landlord tenant programs and workshops available for tenants. $80,000
San Bernardino Police Department
• To create a Quality-of-Life team to focus on the living conditions of children and youth living in poverty. Funds will be used to hire a Management Analyst for CDBG monitoring and tracking along with the purchase of specialized vehicles for client transportation. $355,000
Subtotal $435,000
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Public Facilities Projects
El Sol
• A recreation and wellness center serving about 5,000 in a program year, established to serve as a hub for health, educational and cultural enrichment for low income and/or minorities.
$1,000,000
Public Improvement Projects
• CDBG allows for a wide range of public improvement projects aimed at benefiting low- and moderate-income communities.

These projects typically focus on improving infrastructure, facilities, and services within eligible areas (i.e. street/sidewalk improvement, Public Facility upgrades, and public safety enhancements)
$659,388
Subtotal $1,659,388
Total Funds Allocated $3,420,000
Jurisdictions receiving CDBG funds must use the funds to meet one of the three national objectives:

1.     To benefit low and moderate-income persons;

2.     To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or

3.     To meet community development needs having a particular urgency.

The City typically requests the maximum available funding allocation allowed for Administration, which includes staff salaries, office space, equipment, training, and other operational expenses. Additionally, the City is required to fund Section 108 Repayment ($782,760) and Fair Housing services. For Public Services, the CDBG requirement restricts funding to 15% of the total CDBG allocation, or $580,000.

HOME Grant
The estimated allocation for HOME for FY2024-25 is $1,460,936 with $146,094 allowed for program administration. The objectives of the program are:
• To strengthen the ability of state and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent, affordable housing. • To provide assistance to participating jurisdictions for development of affordable housing.
• To strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector.

The table below shows the proposed funding activities for HOME:

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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME)

PROPOSED FUNDING ACTIVITIES AMOUNT
24/25 Grant Fund Allocation $1,460,936
*Reprogrammed Funds
(Reallocated Funds from FY 23/24) $0
Program Income $0
Total Available Funds for FY24/25 $1,460,936
Administration (maximum available)
• Expenses incurred in managing and overseeing the ESG program, including staff salaries, office space, equipment, training, and other operational expenses. These costs ensure the effective
implementation and compliance of programs, including application processing, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
$146,094
Subtotal $146,094
Housing Programs/Projects
Affordable Housing Projects
• Designed to fund a variety of affordable housing initiatives, primarily for low-income households. HOME funds support a range of activities aimed at increasing the supply of decent, safe, and affordable housing for individuals and families in need.
$394,842
NPHS – Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
• Focuses on assisting low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes.
$920,000
Subtotal $1,314,842
Total Funds Allocated $1,460,936
In program year 2023/2024 the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program was paused due to Housing staff transitions. Staff recommends providing HOME funding to Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) for $920,000. This will allow for a potential 20 households to be served, which will make up for the 2023/2024 shortfall.

NPHS has a long-standing positive partnership with the City and has demonstrated responsible monitoring and program management.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The City’s total allocation for FY2024-25 ESG is $273,557, of which $20,516 is allowed for administration. The remaining $253,040 can be directed towards programs that provide:

1. Engagement of individuals and families living on the streets.

2. Improvement of homeless shelters and operation of shelters.

3. Rapid re-housing of homeless persons, and;
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4. Homelessness prevention for families and individuals at risk of becoming homeless.

The table below shows the proposed funding activities for ESG:

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)

PROPOSED FUNDING ACTIVITIES AMOUNT
24/25 Grant Fund Allocation $273,557
*Reprogrammed Funds
(Reallocated Funds from FY 23/24) $80,500
Program Income $0
Total Available Funds for FY24/25 $354,057
Administration (maximum available)
• Expenses incurred in managing and overseeing the ESG program, including staff salaries, office space, equipment, training, and other operational expenses. These costs ensure the effective
implementation and compliance of programs, including application processing, monitoring, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
$20,517
Subtotal $20,517
Homelessness Assistance
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
• Emergency shelter funds for housing, homelessness, and long-term stability for residents experiencing hardship.
$298,540
Salvation Army HMIS
• Homeless Management Information System ongoing cost to ensure effective management of homeless services data.
$35,000
Subtotal $333,540
Total Funds Allocated $354,057
Additional resources, such as program income from CDBG and HOME, may become available and be allocated to eligible CDBG and HOME activities. Any activities identified to receive additional CDBG or HOME resources will be brought to the Council for approval. The Housing division will return on May 15, 2024, with the final proposed FY2024-25 Action Plan with incorporated public comment and funding recommendations.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed Action Plan will meet Key Target No. 3: Improved Quality of Life by providing infrastructure, fair housing, and business assistance in the City. This funding will allow the City to continue to fund programs that preserve and improve the quality of the housing stock, promote home ownership, assist in small business start-ups and expansions, fund infrastructure projects, and maintain a working relationship with the Packet Page. 132
federal government.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund associated with this report.

Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and

2. Consider any necessary changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan and direct staff to return on May 15, 2024, with the final Annual Action Plan for consideration prior to submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the HUD Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and certification to HUD.

Attachments
Attachment 1 Consolidated Plan
Attachment 2 Proposed FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan
Attachment 3 Proposed FY 2024/2025 Annual Action Plan Application Review Attachment 4 Annual Action Plan Presentation
Ward:

All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:

April 15, 2020 Mayor and City Council approved the City’s Consolidated Plan for 2020-2025.

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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction
The City of San Bernardino (City) is an entitlement City that receives federal funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban and Development (HUD). The City receives funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

The CDBG entitlement program provides formula funding to cities and counties to address community development needs. Seventy percent of gross funding must be used to serve low- to moderate-income households. Eligible activities must meet one of the following national objectives for the program:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons
• Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
• Address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available
The HOME entitlement program provides formula grant funding for a wide range of activities including building, purchasing, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership and providing direct rental assistance to low-income households. The program’s flexibility allows states and local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance or security deposits.

The ESG program provides formula grant funding to cities and counties to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families, and prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless.

The Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) is a five-year planning document. This plan covers the period from fiscal year 2020-21 through fiscal year 2024-25. The purpose of the ConPlan is to guide a jurisdiction to:
• Assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions; • Make data-driven, place-based investment decisions; and • Conduct community-wide discussions to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus on eligible activities for CDBG funding.

Recipients of CDBG and HOME funding must also prepare and submit to HUD an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that describes in detail, each year, how the ConPlan will be carried out. The AAP must provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the ConPlan. Additionally, at the end of each fiscal year, jurisdictions must complete and submit to HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to report on the accomplishments and progress toward the Packet Page. 135
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ConPlan’s goals.

The City anticipates approximately $15,000,000 in CDBG funds, $6,000,000 in HOME funds, and $1,400,000 in ESG funds during the 2020-2025 ConPlan period.

2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview
The objective of the Needs Assessment is to gather information from the community and all partners, as well as demographic and economic data regarding the City’s homeless population, need for affordable housing, special needs population, and community development needs. This information is used to make data-driven decisions to establish priority community needs and strategies based on current conditions, expected funds, and local capacity. Through data collection, outreach, and analysis presented in this plan, a clear outline of the City’s priority needs is formed, along with the projects and facilities that are most likely to aid in the City’s development.

A summary of needs identified in the City of San Bernardino include:
 Rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied housing and rental units  Housing for households below 80% area median income
 Expanding homeownership
 Homeless services and homeless prevention services
 Economic development
 Improvement of facilities and infrastructure
 Fair housing services
See Needs Assessment (NA) section beginning on page 26 for additional discussion on these identified needs.

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Strategic Plan Summary

3. Evaluation of past performance
The City’s CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds successfully contributed to several projects over the last five years. Those projects have contributed to improved housing affordability and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

Affordable Housing. HOME funds were used to construct new homeowner housing and CDBG funds were used to rehabilitate existing housing. For example, in FY 2018-2019, three new homeowner units were added, and seven homeowner houses were rehabilitated. Additionally, in FY 2019-2020, the City anticipates adding eight new single-family ownership units for households earning between 50 and 80 percent AMI.

Fair Housing. CDBG funds were used to contract with the Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board to provide fair housing services, including landlord/tenant mediation, housing counseling, alternative dispute resolution, and senior services to San Bernardino residents. For example, in FY 2018-2019, approximately 2,700 residents were served. For FY 2019-2020, the City anticipates serving approximately 3,300 residents.

Homelessness. ESG funds were used to connect homeless individuals to services, such as street outreach, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, and homeless prevention services. As of FY 2018-19, 566 people were served through these programs. Additionally, in FY 2018-2019, the City assisted in the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 38-unit apartment complex to assist homeless households into Packet Page. 137
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permanent supportive housing. In FY 2019-2020, the City anticipates serving 350 persons experiencing homelessness.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Robust community engagement was achieved through engaging a diverse group of stakeholders to identify priorities, concerns, and values. The feedback provided through the community engagement process supported the development of this ConPlan, including the development of housing and community development needs, priorities, goals, and strategies for funding allocation.

For the purposes of this plan, the community outreach included residents, business owners, and interest groups. Targeted outreach was provided to youth, elderly, racial and ethnic minorities, renters and property owners, and business owners across the City. Leveraging existing stakeholder contacts, recognizing underrepresented stakeholders, and identifying new stakeholders was integral to the process of reaching the greater San Bernardino community and ensuring a broad depth of participation.

The City announced the various community engagement opportunities through its social media, newspaper noticing, and email blasts.

Members of the public had the following opportunities for participation and comment, all of which were offered throughout San Bernardino during the ConPlan process:
 Public Meetings: Walk-in meetings were held across the City so that members of the public could describe what needs and concerns they see in their community.  Housing Summit: A housing summit was held for community leaders, agency representatives, service providers, planning professionals, developers, and business owners to learn and exchange information about the current state of housing and development in the City.  Stakeholder Interviews: Various local organizations were interviewed to receive feedback on the most pressing priorities and needs of target populations.  Pop-Up Events: Structured for short interactions, the pop-up took the form of a booth set up at an event to allow access to a specific stakeholder group. Feedback provided at pop-up events was collected through interactive exercises (dot votes, etc.) or verbal responses to big picture questions.
 Online Feedback Collection (Survey): To broadly access and efficiently obtain information from a large number of geographically distributed citizens, an online survey was prepared. The survey provided an opportunity to leave additional, relevant comments. The survey was announced through City media outlets and disseminated through key community liaisons or stakeholders with access to resident and community groups, business owners, and interest groups.

A detailed summary of community engagement, including participation, methods, and feedback, can be found in Sections PR-10 (Consultations) and PR-15 (Citizen Participation) of this ConPlan.

5. Summary of public comments
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The regional meetings yielded numerous public comments that identified priorities for residents of the City. High priorities identified during the meetings included:
 Affordable housing
 Housing and mental health programs for people with disabilities  Veterans homelessness assistance
 Street outreach to homeless individuals
 Jobs
 Neighborhood revitalization
 Pedestrian and traffic improvements
Stakeholders provided feedback on the priority needs of the City. Priority needs related to housing, services, and public facilities were summarized into several overarching themes including to:
 Increase affordable housing;
 Increase housing opportunities and services for homeless individuals, including homeless prevention;
 Provide respite care for homeless individuals discharged from hospitals; and  Enable emergency/natural disaster resiliency for homeless individuals and low-income families.

Community members provided feedback via the community needs survey. The highest areas of need included:
 Infrastructure
 Homeless services
 Economic development (jobs/businesses)

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City did not receive any public comments that were not accepted. The City attempted to incorporate all feedback received through outreach efforts into the plan.

7. Summary
This 2020-2025 ConPlan combines resident feedback, demographic data and analysis, community stakeholder input, and consideration of City resources, goals, other relevant plans, and policies. The results of this combined effort and analysis is the City’s five-year Strategic Plan for the allocation of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds and activities. These funds will focus on preserving affordable housing, improving community facilities and infrastructure, providing public services to homeless individuals, and improving neighborhood conditions.

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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 SAN BERNARDINO
CDBG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department
HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department
ESG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department
HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of San Bernardino (City) is the lead and responsible agency for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) entitlement programs in San Bernardino. The City’s Housing Division is responsible for administering the City’s HUD entitlement grants, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

Entitlement jurisdictions receive entitlement funding (i.e., non-competitive, formula funds) from HUD.

By federal law, the City is required to submit a five-year ConPlan and Annual Action Plan to HUD listing priorities and strategies for the use of its federal funds. The ConPlan helps local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to meet the housing and community development needs of its populations.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Gretel K. Noble
Housing Division Manager
Community & Economic
Development Department
201 North E Street
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Tel: (909) 384-7270
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
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PR-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and

91.315(I)

1. Introduction
The consultation section of the ConPlan provides detailed information about the agencies, offices, staff and interested parties that were interviewed or consulted during the engagement process. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City of San Bernardino created a comprehensive community engagement program. Community engagement is key for helping the City to identify needs, priorities, goals, strategies, and activities for future housing and community development activities over the five-year Consolidated Plan period.

Engagement activities included a community survey, community meetings, pop-up events, a housing summit, and stakeholder consultations.

As a part of the stakeholder consultation process, the City consulted with a variety of stakeholders, including local and regional community-based organizations, health and mental and behavioral health care providers, and housing service organizations.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness Homelessness. During the development of its ConPlan and Annual Plans and as a general practice, the City coordinated with a variety of housing/shelter organizations, public and mental health agencies, and service providers to discuss community needs. Examples of those consulted include Salvation Army â¿¿ Hospitality House, Dignity Health, Inland Valley Recovery Services, and Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County; for a complete list see Table 2 below. Their collective feedback was especially valuable in gathering information and shaping priorities for this plan as it relates to special needs populations, general health, and mental health services in the City. Through this process, the City interviewed the Continuum of Care (CoC) to ascertain the needs of homeless individuals throughout the City as well as the organizational needs and challenges of the CoC itself. The CoCâ¿¿s feedback will be used to shape the goals identified in this ConPlan, which will then address the needs of homeless individuals in the City.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS Packet Page. 142
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The San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP) is the administrator of the regional CoC, which serves the entire County. The City continuously coordinates with the CoC to end and prevent homelessness in the County. The CoC is a group composed of stakeholders throughout the County, including governmental agencies, homeless service and shelter providers, homeless persons, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and various private parties, including businesses and foundations.

The SBCHP is a collaboration among community and faith-based organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and federal, state, and local governments. The partnership focuses on addressing issues of homelessness within the County.

The SBCHP was developed to direct the planning, development, and implementation of the Countyâ¿¿s 10-year Strategy to end chronic homelessness. The partnership leads the creation of a comprehensive network to deliver much-needed services to the homeless and to families and individuals at risk of homelessness through careful planning and coordination among all entities that provide services and resources to prevent homelessness. The Cityâ¿¿s ConPlan is aligned with the SBCHPâ¿¿s 10-year Strategy to end chronic homelessness.

According to the Cityâ¿¿s ESG Policies and Procedures, consultation takes place with participation of City officials, staff serving on the CoC Governance Board, and the Advisory Committee of the CoC Board.

In these roles, the City participates in setting local priorities, certifying need, and the annual review of ESG programs. The Community and Economic Development Department serves as the administrative entity for the ESG and compiles program documentation which includes information about the responsibilities of the CoC and ESG programs, HUD regulations, and policy statements such as coordinated entry system, prioritization and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) participation. Compiled data is used to report on project outcomes to HUD through the ESG CAPER.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Dignity Health St Bernardine Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) attended at least one
community meeting and provided input to help
prioritize the community needs in the City.
2 Agency/Group/Organization National CORE - Hope Through Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
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?
Representative(s) attended at least one
community forum and provided input to help
prioritize the community needs of the City.
3 Agency/Group/Organization NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP HOUSING SERVICES, INC.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) attended at least one
community forum and provided input to help
prioritize the community needs of the City.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Omnitrans
Agency/Group/Organization Type Transit
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
5 Agency/Group/Organization County of San Bernardino Homeless Partnership Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
6 Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Project Fighting Chance
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
8 Agency/Group/Organization INLAND FAIR HOUSING AND MEDIATION BOARD Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
9 Agency/Group/Organization SALVATION ARMY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Center for Employment Opportunities Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Valley Recovery Services, Inc.

Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
12 Agency/Group/Organization FOUNDATION FOR CSU SAN BERNARDINO Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Congregations United for Change Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
14 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SAN

BERNARDINO COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
16 Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino City Council Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Wells Fargo
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
18 Agency/Group/Organization Community Education Partnership Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
20 Agency/Group/Organization CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAN

BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-homeless
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
21 Agency/Group/Organization HOPE THROUGH HOUSING FOUNDATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
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22 Agency/Group/Organization LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Step Up on Second
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
24 Agency/Group/Organization MARY'S MERCY CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
25 Agency/Group/Organization Alvord Unified School District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
Other government - State
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
26 Agency/Group/Organization Blair Park Neighborhood Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
27 Agency/Group/Organization El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Health
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
28 Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino Staff
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
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INLAND EMPIRE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
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Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
31 Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino Neighborhood Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Terrace West Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
33 Agency/Group/Organization Valon Consulting
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Development
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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?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
34 Agency/Group/Organization Wildwood Park Neighborhood Association Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Representative(s) contributed narrative and
data to answer questions relevant to the
Consolidated Plan.
35 Agency/Group/Organization TMobile
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Local mobile service provider
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
T-Mobile and AT&T were invited to attend the
City's Housing Summit held in February, 2020.

They participated in housing discussions and
solutions at the Summit.
36 Agency/Group/Organization San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Resiliency and water resources
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
As part of the consultation process SBVMWD
was consulted to discuss water resources for
existing and proposed future development as
well as on-going issues related to water.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency types were excluded from engagement.

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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Continuum of
Care
Potential funding allocations to address homeless needs will complement the CoC strategy.
10 Year Strategy
to End
Homelessness
Continuum of
Care
Potential funding allocations to address homeless needs will be consistent with the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. 2015-2023
Housing Element
City of San
Bernardino
Barriers to and opportunities for affordable housing development analyzed in this plan were considered in the Market Assessment.

The Housing element also provided resiliency data related to housing problems caused by flood prone areas and general water supply needs for all residents.

General Plan City of San
Bernardino
The General Plan was reviewed particularly the Natural
Resources, Energy and Water Conservation, and Utilities chapters. The City enforces the Unreinforced Masonry Law, 1998 related to seismic changes and earthquakes. The City enforces FEMA floodplain requirements particularly for the southeastern portions of the City which is prone to flooding.

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))
The collaborative implementation of this ConPlan over the course of the next five years begins with the coordinated efforts of multiple public agencies working together to gather feedback and information for regional and local community needs and priorities. Once needs and priorities are identified, they are then incorporated into the City’s ConPlan, forming both regional and local strategies for addressing those needs and priorities.

Furthermore, community outreach to local leaders, stakeholders, and residents is a critical first step in implementing this plan’s desired community changes. By successfully establishing relationships and trust between the government, those providing services or community improvements, and the beneficiaries of these services or improvements, the City and community can move toward a joint vision for what and how to make community improvements. The agencies, groups, and organizations who participated are listed in the table above. Other local/regional/federal planning efforts can be found above.

Narrative (optional):

City staff, with assistance from consultants, worked to involve housing, social service, and other agencies in the community engagement process including direct solicitation for these agencies to Packet Page. 154
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participate in the community survey, community meetings, and stakeholder interviews. The City will continue to include them in future planning efforts. Agencies who were invited but did not participate are listed here: California Endowment; Cathedral of Praise International Ministries; Center for Individual Development; Central City Lutheran Mission; Clay Counseling Foundation; Community Investment Corporation; Diocese of San Bernardino; Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., Family Service Association of Redlands; Foothill AIDS Project, Grid Alternatives; Home of Neighborly Service; HomeAid Inland Empire; Inland Empire Health Plan; Inland Regional Center; Kaiser Permanente; Legal Aid of San Bernardino; LJR Intellect Academy; Lutheran Social Services of Southern California; Mental Health Systems; Mercy House Living Centers; Molina Healthcare; Mosiac Community Planning, LLC; New Generation for Jesus Christ; Option House; Project Life Impact; Provisional Euducational Services; Restoration House of Refuse, Inc.; San Bernardino Clergy Association; San Bernardino Community College District; San Bernardino County HOPE Team; San Bernardino Public Library; San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services; San Bernardino Unified School District; San Bernardino Valley College; Smooth Transition; Temple Missionary Baptist Church; Time for Change; Ureach-Loma Linda; US Vets; Youth Action Project.

Stakeholders were asked questions and provided feedback on priorities, issues, and solutions in relation to CDBG- and HOME-eligible activities including housing, neighborhood revitalization, and low- to moderate-income household issues. They were asked about their top priorities, neighborhood revitalization, housing problems and their solutions, local organization support, families vulnerable to crisis, broadband internet issues, and how the jurisdiction should spend CDBG and HOME funding.

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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 Outreach is essential to the City’s ability to create an accurate and effective plan, and to allocate resources appropriately. The City attempted to reach as many residents as possible within specific demographics, such as low-income families, persons with disabilities, elderly persons, femaleheaded households, and parents/guardians of children. Receiving feedback from residents, especially those who may receive assistance from grant funds, is critical to the success of the CDBG program. The City reached out to practitioners, agencies, leaders, organizations, and companies who may have the specialized knowledge, experience, resources, and capacity to discuss needs, opportunities, solutions, investments, and how community improvements can be made. All City residents were encouraged to provide input on community needs through citizen participation opportunities.

Community Needs Survey. This community survey was noticed through the newspaper, the City’s website, and distribution of flyers in both English and Spanish. The online and paper survey was made available to the public between January 7, 2020, and February 28, 2020. The survey was provided in English and Spanish. Data gathered from the survey provided community feedback needs for housing, public facilities, infrastructure, homelessness, economic development, and community services, as well as on local demographic data. A copy of the survey, along with the final results, can be found at the attached Community Engagement Summary.

Public Meetings, Stakeholder Interviews, Pop-Up Events, and Housing Summit. Six public meetings were held in the City of San Bernardino, Stakeholder interviews, and a Housing Summit were conducted as part of the engagement program. Flyers were posted beforehand to inform the public of the meetings. To maximize attendance, they were offered at different locations and times of the day. Three meetings were held during the day and three were held in the evening. The Community Engagement Summary includes a flyer of the public meetings. A total of 65 people attended six meetings. Those in attendance included local residents, service providers, and members of the business community.

Community engagement meeting notes held in January 2020 and input from stakeholders helped identify community priorities. Stakeholders were contacted either by phone or visited in person. Each stakeholder were asked a listing of questions that asked about their interaction with the city and future goals and priority needs over the next five years. A Housing Summit was held in the City of which a total of 65 people. Those in attendance included local residents, service providers, and members of the business community. The notes and feedback were helpful in identifying priorities, creating a dialogue with the attendees, and gaining input from stakeholders and the public. Six community engagement meetings were held in January 2020. Pop-Up events included a short dialogue and feedback were also obtained from the public. Three pop-up Packet Page. 156
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events were attended: 1) San Berardino High School football game November 1, 2019, 2) San Bernardino Airshow on November 2, 2019, and 3) City of San Bernardino Winter Wonderland on December 14, 2019. Community Needs Surveys were distributed at the pop-up events and a total of 314 residents responded to the survey from these pop-up events (See attached Community Engagement Summary).

Public Hearings and 30-Day Public Review Period of Draft Consolidated Plan The City will hold a Council public hearing on March 18, 2020, to review the draft ConPlan, and on April 15, 2020, to review and approve the final plan. The City posted notice of the public hearings and draft ConPlan on February 27 for the first public hearing and March 12 for the second hearing. The 30-day public review period began on March 12, 2020 and ended on April 15, 2020.

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Meeting Nontargeted/broad
community
A total of 65
individuals attended
6 public meetings.

All meeting
discussions are
included in the
Community
Engagement
Summary.

The priority needs
discussed at the
meetings were:
housing, housing
programs for people
with disabilities and
mental health
challenges, affordable
housing, homelessness
issues with veterans
and chronic homeless
individuals,
employment services,
at-risk youth programs,
community facilities for
at risk-youth,
downtown
revitalization and
pedestrian safety
through traffic calming
on 9th, Olive and
Valencia Ave.

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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2 Housing Summit Nontargeted/broad
community
Service providers
41 attendees from 31
service providers and
organizations.

All Summit
comments were
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All Summit comments
were documented in
the Community
Engagement Summary
(See attached)
3 Housing Summit Service providers,
municipal staff,
council
15 stakeholders were
interviewed. All
comments were
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All interview
comments were
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All interview comments
were documented in
the Community
Engagement Summary
(See attached)
4 Housing Summit Nontargeted/broad
community
The survey received
1,011 responses. All
survey information is
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All survey
information is
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All survey information
is documented in the
Community
Engagement Summary
(See attached)
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
5 Housing Summit Nontargeted/broad
community
314 responses All pop-up data is
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All pop-up data is
documented in the
Community
Engagement Summary
(See attached)
6 Newspaper Ad Nontargeted/broad
community
Newspaper, website
flyers and email
outreach was
undertaken
All news
documents are
documented in the
Community
Engagement
Summary (See
attached)
All news documents
are documented in the
Community
Engagement Summary
(See attached)
7 Public Hearing Nontargeted/broad
community
There were no
written or public
comments from the
public hearing.

There were no
written or public
comments from the
public hearing.

There were no written
or public comments
from the public
hearing.
8 Housing Summit Nontargeted/broad
community
There was no written
or public comments
during the 30-day
public comment
period.

There was no
written or public
comments during
the 30-day public
comment period.

There was no written
or public comments
during the 30-day
public comment
period.

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment is a collection and analysis of data that assesses the extent of housing problems and housing needs for residents of the City of San Bernardino. The assessment focuses on affordable housing, special needs housing, community development, and homelessness. The information in this section was gathered from HUD’s Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, American Community Survey (ACS) data, and various other online and City resources. Stakeholder consultations conducted with public agencies, advocates, and local experts have identified the need for transit, workforce training, additional affordable housing in safe areas, and rehabilitation of existing units for low- to moderate-income households. Findings are summarized below.

San Bernardino has a population of 214,115 persons and a total of 57,547 households. Nearly 59 percent of households in San Bernardino (33,760 total) qualify as low- to moderate-income, earning up to 80 percent of HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI).A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.

Housing cost burden is the most common housing problem experienced by households in the City. As a whole, 23 percent of households in the City are cost burdened and 26 percent are severely cost burdened. While no households experience disproportionate need, Black/African American households have the highest rates of severe cost burden at 33 percent. A household is considered severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 persons per room and severely cost burdened when paying more than 50 percent of household income toward housing costs. In the City, Asian households are disproportionately affected by severe housing problems. Overall, 49 percent of LMI Asian households have at least one severe housing problem compared to all LMI households in the jurisdiction.

The minority racial and ethnic groups were found to experience housing problems at a greater rate of incidence than the region as whole, often exhibiting disproportionate need. Asian, Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander households are disproportionately affected by housing problems in the City. Overall, 76 percent of LMI Black/African American households, 65 percent of LMI Asian households, 82 percent of LMI American Indian and Alaskan Native households, and 90 percent of LMI Pacific Islander households have at least one housing problem.

The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) administers the housing choice voucher (HCV) program across the County, including the City, and manages the public housing units in the City.

The HACSB manages multiple public housing units in the City: 154 public housing units at the Maplewood Homes Community, 338 units at Wilson Street Apartments, 400 units at Arrowhead Grove, and various scattered sites throughout the City. The HACSB is currently accepting applications (in early Packet Page. 161
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2020) for Crestview Terrace, a new community on the site of the former Waterman Gardens under construction in the City of San Bernardino. This property will have 116 new units for occupancy, ranging from one to five bedrooms. In addition to public housing, there are approximately 3,000 affordable units, and approximately 2,600 HCV holders live in the City.

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Summary of Housing Needs
Identified housing needs in the City include additional housing for single persons particularly the elderly and small families, housing that is affordable to those living below poverty levels, housing for persons living with disabilities, safe neighborhoods, and available affordable housing for the extremely lowincome households. Additionally, supportive services such as access to affordable health care, childcare, nutrition assistance, public transportation, and short-term financial assistance (first/last month’s rent, security deposit, and moving costs) relieve the financial burden for extremely low-income families and can help prevent homelessness. Rapid rehousing assistance is an integral component of San Bernardino County’s response to homelessness.

LMI households (earning less than 80% AMI) experience housing problems at a greater rate than households that do not fall in lower income categories. Housing problems are more frequent among households that rent their home as compared to households that own their home.

Community engagement activities identified affordable housing and, specifically, housing programs that support persons with disabilities and mental health issues as priority housing needs for the City.

Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change Population 209,924 214,115 2%
Households 57,547 57,580 0%
Median Income $39,405.00 $37,047.00 -6%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 13,335 9,795 10,630 6,275 17,550
Small Family Households 5,535 4,230 4,845 2,535 8,815
Large Family Households 2,765 2,225 2,574 1,404 3,150
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 1,735 1,815 1,974 1,199 3,765 Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 1,085 975 895 509 1,350
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 4,204 2,905 3,040 1,610 2,319 Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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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 355 100 120 20 595 40 0 45 4 89
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 1,060 490 145 200 1,895 90 90 245 150 575
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and none
of the above
problems) 1,535 905 735 335 3,510 250 375 575 380 1,580 Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 5,310 2,510 370 25 8,215 1,390 1,110 744 170 3,414 Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 555 1,860 2,454 815 5,684 300 785 1,540 804 3,429 Packet Page. 165
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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
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 920 0 0 0 920 185 0 0 0 185
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2011-2015 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 8,265 4,005 1,370 580 14,220 1,770 1,575 1,604 710 5,659 Having none of
four housing
problems 1,525 2,525 4,059 2,480 10,589 670 1,685 3,590 2,505 8,450 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 920 0 0 0 920 185 0 0 0 185
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
2011-2015 CHAS

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 3,905 2,870 1,635 8,410 705 745 1,165 2,615 Large Related 2,120 1,120 674 3,914 435 685 655 1,775
Elderly 895 830 245 1,970 630 515 524 1,669
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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
Other 1,575 840 680 3,095 230 270 260 760
Total need by
income
8,495 5,660 3,234 17,389 2,000 2,215 2,604 6,819
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2011-2015 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 3,710 1,475 245 5,430 595 425 380 1,400
Large Related 1,810 520 35 2,365 345 365 160 870
Elderly 745 495 50 1,290 460 325 194 979
Other 1,385 465 90 1,940 210 145 25 380
Total need by
income
7,650 2,955 420 11,025 1,610 1,260 759 3,629
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2011-2015 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 2,310 1,215 695 340 4,560 210 365 530 330 1,435 Multiple,
unrelated family
households 280 215 230 150 875 100 100 290 195 685
Other, non-family
households 65 0 0 39 104 30 0 0 10 40
Total need by
income
2,655 1,430 925 529 5,539 340 465 820 535 2,160
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
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Data
Source:
2011-2015 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 3,760 2,030 1,725 7,515 444 875 1,315 2,634 Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
Alternate Data Source Name:

Households with Children
Data Source
Comments: CHAS 2011-2015
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

According to the ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, there are 11,511 single-person households in the City, which represents 19 percent of households in San Bernardino (Table 5). Based on the ACS 2014-2018 5- Year Estimates, single-person households are primarily persons between 35 and 64 years of age (49 percent); however, persons over 65 years make up 38 percent of single-person households. The housing needs of elderly persons may be more problematic to meet than for other residents since the elderly are often living on a fixed income and many have special housing and care needs. The ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates shows that 17.2 percent of persons living below the poverty level ($12,140 for a single-person household) are seniors over the age of 65 years.

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.

Persons with Disabilities: According to the ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, approximately 12.5 percent (26,221 persons) of the population living in San Bernardino is affected by one or more disabilities. The most prevalent disability affecting this population is ambulatory difficulties, with 53 percent of persons experiencing disabilities having an ambulatory difficulty. This is closely followed by cognitive difficulty at 47 percent.

The symptoms and functional impairments that result from disabling health and behavioral health conditions can make it difficult for people to earn income from employment. Income from disability benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income, is not always sufficient to afford rent without additional assistance. Of 348 survey respondents in the 2019 San Bernardino Homeless Point-In-Time Count, 26 unsheltered adults (7.5 percent) in the City reported to have developmental disabilities and 79 unsheltered adults (22.7 percent) reported to have a mental health disability or disorder that affect their ability to live independently.

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Victims of Domestic Violence: In 2017, the state of California saw 169,362 domestic-violence related calls.[1] The California Department of Justice data reports that calls for services related to domestic violence in San Bernardino County increased by 51 percent since 2014, with 12,012 calls documented in 2017—7 percent of all calls within California. ACS 2013-2107 data shows that residents of San Bernardino County (2,121,220 persons) make up 5.4 percent of the state’s population (38,982,847 persons). Nationwide data is collected annually during a 24-hour Census period; on September 13, 2017, 19,147 domestic violence-related calls were received by local and state hotline staff of the 1,694 out of 1,873 (90%) participating domestic violence programs, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline staff answered 2,205 calls or texts.[2] This averages more than 14 calls every minute. If this level of need continues, the hotlines would receive more than 7.5 million calls per year; the hotlines do not include the supportive services needed to help a victim and their family.

This reflects the larger trend of a rise in violent crime in San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Community Indicator Report finds that violent crime has increased by 20 percent since 2014, and specifically the rate of rape increased 74 percent since 2014 (California Department of Justice, 2017 data). In the state of California overall, after reaching a low in 2014, the violent crime rate increased by 13 percent from 2014 to 2017, with rape specifically increasing by 34 percent, although this drastic increase is much lower than the County’s during the same period.[3] Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking can be precursors to homelessness. The 2019 San Bernardino Homeless Point-In-Time survey identified 35 persons residing in the City who were experiencing homelessness due to fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, representing 10.1 percent of the 348 persons experiencing homelessness residing in the City who participated in the survey.

What are the most common housing problems?
As shown in Table 7 (Housing Problems Table), housing cost burden is the most common housing problem experienced by both renters and homeowners. Of the 57,580 households in the city, 20 percent experience severe cost burden (more than 50 percent of monthly earnings going toward housing costs) and 16 percent experience cost burden (more than 30 percent of monthly earnings going toward housing costs).

Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Forty-six percent of the City’s households are small families. Since small households comprise the largest type of household and since 55 percent of these households are also low-income, they could be more significantly affected by housing problems.

Across all categories (substandard housing, overcrowding, and cost burden), renter households consistently experience housing problems at a greater rate than owner-occupied households (Housing Problems Table). LMI renter households experience housing problems at a higher rate (60 percent) than LMI owner households (44 percent). The disparity between renters and homeowners is most significant for households experiencing severe housing cost burden (more than 50 percent of monthly earnings Packet Page. 169
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going toward housing costs), where of the 11,629 households experiencing severe cost burden, 71 percent are renter households. This is followed by housing cost burden (more than 30 percent of monthly earnings going toward housing costs), where 62 percent of the total number of households experiencing cost burden are renter households. As discussed in the previous question, housing cost burden represents the most common housing challenge.

Housing problems are predominantly experienced by extremely low-income households, particularly extremely low-income renters. With the exception of housing cost burden, where low-income (50 to 80 percent AMI) households make up the majority of renting households experiencing cost burden, extremely low-income households consist of at least 40 percent of renters experiencing each housing problem. Further, extremely low-income households (renter and owner-occupied households) are more likely to experience more than one housing problem, with over half of households (55 percent) experiencing more than one housing problem.

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 Just over 23 percent of households in San Bernardino (13,335 households) qualify as extremely lowincome (Table 6), largely unchanged since 2015 when the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan was prepared.

Small families (families of four persons or less) comprise 42 percent (5,535 households) of the City’s extremely low-income households. Further, almost a third (4,204) extremely low-income households have at least one child six years or younger. Compounding financial demands that affect low-income families with small children can lead to a high risk of homelessness. Families that rely on low-wage jobs often work nonstandard and/or inflexible hours, which can be restrictive to families with both schoolage and young children. Additionally, low-wage jobs have less access to paid leave or health insurance as compared to high-wage jobs, further exacerbating stress on families with limited resources when children experience injuries and illness.

As evidenced by the number of extremely low-income households experiencing housing cost burden and severe cost burden, affordable housing is a significant need for extremely low-income households in the City. Additionally, supportive services such as access to affordable health care, childcare, nutrition assistance, public transportation, and short-term financial assistance (first/last month’s rent, security deposit, and moving costs) relieve the financial burden for extremely low-income families and can help prevent homelessness.

Rapid rehousing assistance is an integral component of San Bernardino County’s response to homelessness. Rapid rehousing is designed to help individuals and families quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing through a “housing first” approach where the recipients of assistance do not need to graduate through a series of services before reaching permanent housing. Based on the Rapid Rehousing Program Standards, Practices, & Model Guidelines adopted by the San Bernardino Packet Page. 170
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County Homeless Partnership in January 2019, the program prioritizes a housing first approach to assisting homeless families with children, recognizing that the crisis of homelessness is preventative to obtaining housing and maintaining stability (such as finding affordable housing, employment, assistance programs, etc.). By providing permanent housing quickly, the family is more likely to establish a stable housing situation and avoid returning to homelessness. Rapid rehousing provides community benefits through improving the effectiveness of the County’s homeless services and reducing demand for shelters and other temporary solutions.

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:

The City generally defines those households of extremely low incomes and those living below the poverty status to be at risk of becoming homeless. The estimates are based on CHAS data provided by HUD and on ACS data by the US Census Bureau, respectively.

Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
Housing problems and severe housing problems occur at a higher rate among very low- and extremely low-income households. Cost burden, overcrowding, and poor housing conditions, particularly for renters, all link to an instability in housing that can lead to homelessness. Many lowâ¿Â•income households have difficulty finding reasonably affordable, suitable rental housing. The lack of options available for these populations leads to housing problems and severe housing problems. Households in the very low- and extremely low-income categories live in housing above their means and face cost burden. Alternatively, they avoid high housing costs by living in substandard housing or with other families or extended families, which contributes to overcrowding.

Discussion
Overall, this assessment finds that:

LMI households (earning less than 80% AMI) experience housing problems at a greater rate than households that do not fall in lower income categories. Housing problems are more frequent among households that rent their home as compared to households that own their home.

Extremely low-income renters make up the majority of household types experiencing housing problems.

Extremely low-income households, for both renter and owner-occupied households, are more likely to experience more than one housing problem, with over half of the households (55 percent) experiencing more than one housing problem falling within the extremely low-income bracket.

The above findings indicate a lack of affordable housing available to lower income renters, but especially housing that would be affordable to extremely low-income households. Results from the community Packet Page. 171
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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
For the purposes of this ConPlan, disproportionately greater need is assumed to exist 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 point of persons in the category as a whole. A household is considered to have a housing problem when their home lacks complete kitchen or plumbing facilities, when there is more than one person per room, or when a cost burden (30% or more of income toward housing) exists.

This section's tables demonstrate the disproportionately greater need across the lower-income levels (0%–30%, 30%–50%, and 50%–80% of AMI). Consistently, across each of the income brackets shown below, American Indian/Alaska Native households experience housing problems at a disproportionate rate. Conversely, White households never exceed the jurisdictional rate for housing problems across all households. It should be noted that the sample sizes for both American Indians/Alaska Native and Pacific Islander households are comparatively small, which may mean the data is not accurate. 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 10,885 1,340 1,105
White 1,760 255 365
Black / African American 2,400 325 335
Asian 395 165 70
American Indian, Alaska Native 8 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 4
Hispanic 6,110 565 255
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
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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 8,225 1,575 0
White 1,360 360 0
Black / African American 1,405 390 0
Asian 230 95 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 15 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 4,925 695 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
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 6,968 3,660 0
White 1,109 920 0
Black / African American 1,120 445 0
Asian 225 125 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 50 15 0
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 4,279 2,080 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
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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 2,909 3,360 0
White 555 855 0
Black / African American 470 355 0
Asian 135 185 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 25 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,729 1,945 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
Discussion
The following summarizes the needs of racial and ethnic households by income bracket. Racial and ethnic household groups that experience housing problems at disproportionate rates are bolded.

Eighty-two percent of households with 0%-30% AMI experience at least one severe housing problem:
 One hundred percent of American Indian/Alaska Native households experience at least one housing problem.
 Seventy-one percent of Pacific Islander households experience at least one housing problem.  Seventy-eight percent of Black/African American households experience at least one housing problem.
 Seventy-four percent of White households experience at least one housing problem.  Sixty-three percent of Asian households experience at least one housing problem.  Eighty-eight percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

Eighty-four percent of households with 30%-50% AMI experience at least one housing problem:
 One hundred percent of American Indian/Alaska Native households experience at least one housing problem.
 One hundred percent of Pacific Islander households experience at least one housing problem.

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 Seventy-eight percent of Black/African American households experience at least one housing problem.
 Seventy-nine percent of White households experience at least one housing problem.  Seventy-one percent of Asian households experience at least one housing problem.  Eighty-eight percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

Sixty-six percent of households with 50%-80% AMI experience at least one housing problem:
 Seventy-seven percent of American Indian/Alaska Native households experience at least one housing problem.
 One hundred percent of Pacific Islander households experience at least one housing problem.  Seventy-two percent of Black/African American households experience at least one housing problem.
 Fifty-five percent of White households experience at least one housing problem.  Sixty-four percent of Asian households experience at least one housing problem.  Sixty-seven percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

Forty-six percent of households with 80%-100% AMI experience at least one housing problem:
 One hundred percent of American Indian/Alaska Native households experience at least one housing problem.
 There is no data for Pacific Islander households in this income bracket.  Fifty-seven percent of Black/African American households experience at least one housing problem.
 Thirty-nine percent of White households experience at least one housing problem.  Forty-two percent of Asian households experience at least one housing problem.  Forty-seven percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

In summary, American Indian/Alaska Native are disproportionately affected by housing problems across all categories. Pacific Islander households are disproportionately affected in almost every category where there is data for their households, with exception for extremely low-income households (0%-30% AMI).

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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 household is considered severely overcrowded when there are more than 1.5 persons per room and severely cost burdened when paying more than 50 percent of household income toward housing costs.

For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.

Per HUD definitions, disproportionate housing needs are defined as “significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area” (24 CFR § 5.152). For the purposes of this ConPlan, a disproportionate need refers to a group that has housing needs which are at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population.
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 10,035 2,195 1,105
White 1,480 540 365
Black / African American 2,280 450 335
Asian 325 230 70
American Indian, Alaska Native 8 0 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 4
Hispanic 5,750 925 255
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
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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 5,580 4,210 0
White 930 790 0
Black / African American 970 825 0
Asian 140 185 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 4 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 3,295 2,320 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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 2,974 7,649 0
White 414 1,615 0
Black / African American 285 1,280 0
Asian 180 175 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 19 50 0
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 2,020 4,339 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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%
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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 1,290 4,985 0
White 140 1,265 0
Black / African American 155 665 0
Asian 80 245 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 25 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 890 2,779 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 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
The following is an analysis of the rates of severe housing problems amongst racial and ethnic minorities of different income categories in comparison to the overall rate of severe housing problems. Racial and ethnic household groups that experience severe housing problems at disproportionate rate are bolded.

Overall, Asian households earning between 50-80 percent AMI disproportionately experience severe housing problems.

Seventy-five percent of households with 0%-30% AMI experience at least one severe housing problem:
 Seventy-four percent of Black/African American households experience at least one severe housing problem.
 Sixty-two percent of White households experience at least one severe housing problem.  Fifty-two percent of Asian households experience at least one severe housing problem.  Eighty-three percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

Fifty-seven percent of households with 30%-50% AMI experience at least one severe housing problem:
 Fifty-four percent of Black/African American households experience at least one severe housing problem.
 Fifty-four percent of White households experience at least one severe housing problem.

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 Forty-three percent of Asian households experience at one severe housing problem.  Fifty-nine percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

Twenty-eight percent of households with 50%-80% AMI experience at least one severe housing problem:
 Eighteen percent of Black/African American households experience at least one severe housing problem.
 Twenty percent of White households experience at least one severe housing problem.  Fifty-one percent of Asian households experience at least one severe housing problem.  Thirty-two percent of Hispanic households experience at least one severe housing problem.

In summary, Asian households are disproportionately affected by severe housing problems. Overall, 49 percent of LMI Asian households have at least one severe housing problem.

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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:

A household is considered cost burdened if they pay more than 30 percent of their household income toward housing costs. As per HUD definitions, disproportionate housing needs are defined as “significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area” (24 CFR §

5.152). For the purposes of this ConPlan, a disproportionate need refers to a group that has housing needs which are at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population.

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 28,175 13,053 15,039 1,315
White 8,355 2,655 2,520 440
Black / African American 3,869 2,325 3,259 335
Asian 1,415 380 595 90
American Indian, Alaska
Native 85 30 60 0
Pacific Islander 35 20 20 4
Hispanic 13,940 7,414 8,160 365
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion:

As a whole, 23 percent of households are cost burdened and 26 percent are severely cost burdened.

Approximately 19 percent of White households, 24 percent of Black/African American households, 15 percent of Asian households, and 25 percent of Hispanic households are cost burdened. No households are disproportionately cost burdened or severely cost burdened.

Overall, there is a high rate of cost burden within the City; however, Black/African American households have the highest rates of severe cost burden at 33 percent.

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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? Asian, Black/African American, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Pacific Islander households are disproportionately affected by housing problems in the City. Overall, 76 percent of LMI Black/African American households, 65 percent of LMI Asian households, 82 percent of LMI American Indian and Alaskan Native households, and 90 percent of LMI Pacific Islander households have at least one housing problem.

Asian households are disproportionately affected by severe housing problems. Overall, 49 percent of LMI Asian households have at least one severe housing problem compared to all LMI households in the jurisdiction.

Citywide, 23 percent of households are cost burdened and 26 percent are severely cost burdened.

Approximately a quarter of Hispanic households and one-third of all Black/African American households are cost burdened. However, no racial or ethnic groups are disproportionately cost burdened or severely cost burdened.

Please see discussions in NA-15, NA-20, and NA 25 for more information.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? Stakeholder consultations have identified the need for transit, workforce training, additional affordable housing in safe areas, and rehabilitation of existing units for low- to moderate-income households.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
Minority concentration is defined as a census tract where the percentage of individuals of a particular racial or ethnic minority group is at least 20 percentage points higher than the citywide average.

Minority refers to all ethnic groups other than non-Hispanic White.

The City of San Bernardino is 60 percent White, 16.7 percent Black/African American, 5.7 percent Asian, and 64.3 percent Hispanic (regardless of race). The map below displays census tracts in the City that have a minority concentration. As displayed in the attached minority concentration map. Five census tracts have a Hispanic minority concentration.

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Introduction
The HACSB is the regional entity that manages and maintains housing units and administers Housing Choice Voucher programs across the County, including the City of San Bernardino. There are approximately 2,600 voucher holders in the City of San Bernardino.

Over 10,700 housing vouchers are currently active countywide. The majority of voucher holders have a tenant-based voucher, which is a type of voucher that allows the holder to use the voucher at any housing unit where the landlord will accept it. Currently, there are approximately 31,000 households on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for project-based and 23,023 for tenant-based vouchers. Some households are duplicates.

The following tables describe the number of housing vouchers in use within the County and the demographics of those receiving vouchers. Data on the number of vouchers in use within the City is unavailable.

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
*
# of units vouchers in use 0 0 1,177 5,277 517 4,660 54 0 0 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)
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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 0 13,755 14,084 14,172 13,978 14,467 0 Average length of stay 0 0 6 6 1 7 0 0
Average Household size 0 0 3 2 1 2 1 0
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 30 1 22 7 0
# of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 0 239 1,122 357 754 3 0
# of Disabled Families 0 0 200 1,284 39 1,200 28 0
# of Families requesting accessibility
features 0 0 1,177 5,277 517 4,660 54 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 0 644 2,226 372 1,791 38 0 0
Black/African American 0 0 425 2,911 114 2,763 16 0 0
Asian 0 0 57 94 21 70 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 3 27 5 22 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 29 12 3 9 0 0 0
Other 0 0 19 7 2 5 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 0 504 1,326 167 1,132 14 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 670 3,951 350 3,528 40 0 0
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:

As shown in the above tables, the average annual income of all vouchers holders is approximately $14,084, which is 22 percent of the County household median income. This indicates these voucher holders have limited income to cover basic transportation, medical, food, and personal needs. As indicated in Table 23, 5,277 voucher holders (37 percent) have requested some type of accessible feature, demonstrating a need. Also, given the number of persons with disabilities across the County, the need for accessible units would be great.

Additionally, for persons with disabilities who are already on the HACSB waiting list, there is a need for case management and comprehensive support services.

As a Moving-to-Work agency, the HACSB is implementing activities designed to increase the cost effectiveness of federal programs and increase the amount of affordable, quality housing units. As such, the HACSB is implementing a local project-based voucher program designed to increase the number of affordable units, a local family self-sufficiency program to increase household income, and the No Child Left Unsheltered program which provides Housing Choice Vouchers to eligible homeless families.

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders HACSB identified that the current housing program waiting lists are too long and have been closed for quite some time. Furthermore, there is a need for applicant assistance in the housing program application process. The most immediate need is finding housing units and property owners that will accept vouchers.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large Although Housing Choice Vouchers are available to low-income households, the voucher program is unable to accommodate all low-income households. As discussed in MA-15, there is a gap of 11,445 units for households earning between 0 to 30 percent AMI and a gap of 2,750 units for households earning between 30 to 50 percent AMI. Moderate- and above moderate-income categories are more able to secure affordable housing in the City.

Discussion
See above discussion.

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Introduction:

In the most current County Point-in-Time Count (2019), the County identified a total of 2,607 homeless individuals. Of these individuals, 687 are sheltered and 1,920 are unsheltered. There are an estimated 890 persons experiencing homelessness in the City of San Bernardino.

The table below displays the County’s homeless subpopulations. Information for some subpopulations were unavailable.

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) 401 87 488 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only
Children 5 5 10 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults 281 1,828 2,109 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless Individuals 64 703 757 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless Families 5 34 39 0 0 0
Veterans 32 175 207 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Child 29 140 5 0 0 0
Persons with HIV 6 41 47 0 0 0
Table 26 - Homeless Needs Assessment
Alternate Data Source Name:

County Homeless Race, HMIS 2019
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Data Source Comments: County of San Bernardino, HUD HMIS, 2019 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):

Subpopulation data is not available for several of catgories in the table above.

Between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019, 426 individuals exited homelessness from emergency shelters or transitional housing. Of these individuals, 13 percent reentered homelessness within less than six months, 9 percent reentered between 6 and 12 months, and 2 percent reentered between 13 and 24 months. Overall, 25 percent reentered homelessness within two years.

During the same period, the average length of time being homeless was 118 days and the median time was 56 days.

According to the County and City Point-in-Time Counts, the City has noticed an increase in homeless population since 2018. From 2018 to 2019 the homeless population increased in the City 37 percent. The County experienced a 23 percent increase over the same period of time. The preceeding table acknowledges the number of unsheltered individuals is overwelming compared to those who find shelter and that a majority of the homeless people have been categorized as chronically homeless individuals as well as veterans.

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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 141 0
Black or African American 114 0
Asian 3 0
American Indian or Alaska
Native 6 0
Pacific Islander 1 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 102 0
Not Hispanic 10 0
Alternate Data Source Name:

County Homeless Race, HMIS 2019
Data Source
Comments:

Not Hispanic category data in this table refers to the number of multi-racial homeless individuals.There is no data on unsheltered homeless individuals or families.

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

The 2019 County Point-in-Time count identified 34 homeless families with children in San Bernardino County. The count identified four individuals with veteran status within the families surveyed.

The 2019 PIT counts for the City of San Bernardino subpopulations included 28 homeless veteran individuals of which only 7 were sheltered and 32 families with children sheltered. There was not data for unsheltered families with children.

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

Race and ethnic composition of homeless individuals reported to be receiving services within the City, according to HMIS 2020 data.

Out of the 281 Point-In-Time survey respondents residing in the City, 141 (50.2 percent) were White, 114 (40.6 percent) were Black/African American, and 102 were Hispanic of any race (36.3 percent). This data is for sheltered homeless individuals only. Data was not available for unsheltered homeless individuals.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

According to 2019 PIT Count data for the City, there are approximately 639 unsheltered homeless individuals and 244 sheltered homeless individuals living in the City. According to the Point-in-Time Packet Page. 190
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count survey, 17 percent of unsheltered homeless individuals residing in the City had been homeless for less than a year; 59 percent were homeless between one and five years; 12 percent were homeless between six and ten years; and 11 percent were homeless for more than ten years. Seventy-one percent of respondents stated that they lived in the City of San Bernardino before becoming homeless.

Discussion:

There are approximately 2,607 homeless individuals counted in the County of those counted, 883 reside in the City. As identified in MA-30, homeless providers still complain there is not enough emergency shelter space, transitional, rapid rehousing, or permanent supportive housing beds to accommodate them. The CoC’s service capacities have increased within the previous five years; however, there is still a need for beds and additional supportive services.

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

The following section describes the special needs of the following populations:
 Elderly households (defined as 62 years and older)
 Persons with mental, physical, and/or developmental disabilities  Large households
 Female-headed households
 Persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

Elderly Households (defined as 62 years and older). Many elderly people live on fixed incomes, making housing affordability a key issue. Access to properly sized units, transit, and healthcare are also important concerns of elderly households. Elderly households may also require residential care from time to time. Approximately 11 percent of City residents (23,827) are 62 years of age or older.

Persons with mental, physical, and/or developmental disabilities. Persons with disabilities may require special housing accommodations, such as wheelchair accessibility and other modifications to live independently. Access to transit is also a high priority for this population. According to the ACS 2014- 2018 5-Year Estimates, 26,221 residents (12.5 percent) are living with a disability. Of those 65 years and older, 46.5 percent are living with a disability.

Female Household. Female-headed households may have special needs related to accessing childcare and other supportive services as well as an increased risk of poverty. As displayed in the table below, female-headed households comprise 35 percent of households with children.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
Elderly, disabled, small, large, and female-headed households and households with children are a significant portion of the City’s population and tend to have special housing needs that require diverse types of affordable housing. HACSB does not have enough HCVs to meet the need of all special needs households.

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stakeholder interviews identified housing for the physically disabled, mentally ill, and single women as needs within the City.

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

HIV/AIDS. Those living with HIV/AIDS and their families require stable and affordable housing in order to consistently access medical care and avoid hospitalizations. On the county level, there are approximately 4,401 people living with HIV (PLWH). Approximately 3,120 PLWH are currently in care and 2,278 are virally suppressed. Statewide, male-to-male sexual contact is the most common transmission mode at 71.4 percent of all new cases in 2017. Black/African American individuals make up 35.2 percent of all new transmissions, followed by Hispanic/Latinx individuals at 14.3 percent, American Indian/Alaskan Native at 10.8 percent, Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander at 9.1 percent, White at

8.2 percent, and Asian at 6.7 percent.

Discussion:

The County provides rapid HIV testing, counseling, prevention education, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), and HIV clinic services for clients who do not qualify for any other medical resources.

People living with HIV/AIDs require affordable housing to maintain consistent access to medical care, adhere to medical plans, and avoid hospitalizations. They require affordable housing that will suit their needs, which include proximity to health care centers.

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

Community meetings identified the need for facilities for at-risk youth, pedestrian improvements, and traffic-calming measures. Survey respondents identified the need for community centers, parks and recreational facilities, youth centers, and healthcare facilities.

How were these needs determined?
The needs were determined through extensive community engagement efforts including a survey, stakeholder interviews, community meetings, and pop-up events. The survey and pop-up events sought to solicit feedback from City residents, while stakeholder interviews focused on community development practitioners and experts. The survey was made available in four languages and online. In total, 1,011 survey responses were received and approximately 12 stakeholder organizations participated in the process. Several residents provided feedback at community meetings and pop-up events.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Community Engagement events and data gathering from the City revealed the top public improvements were needed:
 Survey respondents identified the need for the following public improvements:
 Street/alley/sidewalk improvements
 Street lighting improvements
 Safe routes to schools
 Water/sewage improvements
How were these needs determined?
See the description of community engagement above.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

Stakeholders identified the need for the following public services:
 Crime reduction
 Domestic violence services
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 Family self-sufficiency programs
 Mental health services
 Tech literacy education
 Vocational training for those with criminal backgrounds  Youth life skill education
Feedback at community meetings identified the need for:
 Services for at-risk youth
 Neighborhood revitalization
 Survey respondents identified the need for the following:
 Programs for at-risk youth
 Youth activities
 Children after school/summer camp program or services How were these needs determined?
Community engagement activities noted above. Area service providers primarily assisted in this effort.

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

This overview summarizes the key points of each section of the market analysis and sets a basis for some of the funding priorities listed in the Strategic Plan. The Market Analysis identifies the City’s housing market, which includes the housing stock, the cost of housing in the City, housing needs for lowincome and special needs populations, and barriers to the development of new housing, especially affordable housing.

As with many suburban cities, the City of San Bernardino is made up mostly of one-unit detached structures. Multiunit structures make up the second highest portion of housing stock. Multifamily units have increased more rapidly than single-family development, but only by approximately two percentage points. The cost of home purchase is more affordable in the City of San Bernardino compared to other cities in California. However, like the rest of the state, San Bernardino has followed the same trend of steadily increasing costs for both homeownership and renting. Housing stock is aging; nearly 70 percent of residential units were built prior to 1980.

There are many housing resources in the City and County for low-income, special needs, and homeless households. The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the County. The HACSB owns and/or manages more than 10,000 housing units and serves approximately 30,000 individuals throughout the County. For special needs, in the City of San Bernardino alone, there are 39 adult residential facilities providing capacity to accommodate 835 persons; there are 24 residential elder care facilities in the City that accommodate 505 persons. Finally, the City utilizes the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program to support services that include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs.

There continue to be barriers to the provision of affordable housing. But through many initiatives and supportive services funded by local and federal resources, efforts are continuously being made to increase affordable housing units, provide supportive services and job training, and offer other tools to build the workforce for a strong community.

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
The City is made up mostly of one-unit detached structures, at 61 percent of residential properties.

Multiunit structures make up the second highest percentage at 19 percent of the housing stock. From 2000 to the present, the development of housing stock has only increased by three to five percentage points, with multifamily units increasing more rapidly than single-family detached by approximately two percentage points.

Vacant land is available for immediate residential development in the City. Opportunities for development are identified in maps in the City’s Housing Element. City policies and goals make evident that the City is committed to both redevelopment and new development. Areas of opportunity include infill housing and new development in the Downtown Core as well as along major corridors.

A healthy vacancy rate is associated with choice and mobility. A healthy vacancy rate for owneroccupied housing is 2-3 percent and 5-6 percent for rental units. In 2010, the vacancy rate for owneroccupied housing was 3.7 percent; in 2017 it was 1.3 percent, 0.7 percent below the range considered healthy. In 2010, the renter-occupied rate was 6.9 percent, above the healthy range by 0.9 percent. By 2017, the rental vacancy rate returned to the healthy range at 6 percent.

Residential mobility is influenced by tenure. Ownership housing is associated with a much lower turnover rate than rental housing. Tenure preferences are primarily related to household income, composition, and age of the householder. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of occupied units decreased, and tenure shifted from majority owner-occupied units to majority renter-occupied units.

All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 37,940 61%
1-unit, attached structure 2,825 5%
2-4 units 5,660 9%
5-19 units 6,460 10%
20 or more units 5,755 9%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 4,045 6%
Total 62,685 100%
Table 27 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 215 1% 1,135 4%
1 bedroom 675 3% 7,460 24%
2 bedrooms 5,620 21% 12,530 41%
3 or more bedrooms 20,520 76% 9,424 31%
Total 27,030 101% 30,549 100%
Table 28 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

The City has a total of 25 assisted multifamily housing projects that provide 3,034 affordable housing units. Fourteen projects (San Bernardino Senior Housing, Sierra Vista, Monte Vista, Buena Vista, Hacienda, AHEPA 302 Apartments, Arrowhead Vista, The Magnolia, Casa Bernadine, Casa Ramona, Jeffrey Court, Laurel Place, Light’s Rancho Linda, and The Plaza) are designated as affordable senior communities and have a combined total of 1,329 units. Most of the City’s affordable housing was funded by HUD, including Section 202, Section 108, PRAC, HOME, or HFDA. Many projects were also financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). Affordable housing units also received funding through the former redevelopment agency or bonds. The HACSB also assisted with the development of the Medical Center Apartments (287 affordable units).

The City falls within the jurisdiction of the HACSB. The HACSB administers the Housing Choice Voucher program, which provides rental assistance to income-eligible residents of San Bernardino by providing monthly rental assistance to participants who rent from a private landlord but pay only 30 percent of the monthly rental payment, with the rest paid to the landlord by HUD. In 2018, the HACSB provided 10,120 housing choice vouchers throughout San Bernardino County and 2,669 vouchers were issued to San Bernardino City residents.

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

Assisted units convert to market rate when affordable housing contracts expire. In addition, many of the City’s affordable housing projects were assisted with project-based Section 8 contracts and a significant number of these units are considered at risk of converting to market-rate housing due to expiration of subsidy contracts. A total of 15 projects, with a combined total of 1,627 affordable units, are at risk of losing their affordability status.

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HACSB does not anticipate losing affordable housing units due to expiration of contracts in the next five years.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? Findings in the data show that there is not enough adequate housing affordable to LMI households, especially for extremely low- and very low-income households. Affordable units accommodate only half the number of households in the 0-30 percent and 30-50 percent HAMFI categories, creating an insufficient amount of housing for households at these income levels.

There is a surplus of affordable units for households in the 50-80 percent and the 80-100 percent HAMFI categories.

Describe the need for specific types of housing:

According to data gathered through community outreach, there is a lack of single-family and other quality housing development. Existing housing stock is also in need of rehabilitation. The primary housing problem is affordability; households in the middle and lower-income categories have difficulty affording homeownership. A need for affordable rental housing is a top need but owner-occupied housing is considered one of the more critical housing needs in the community. The community outreach process also revealed a need for housing for persons with mental and physical disabilities.

The needs identified through community outreach are substantiated in the CHAS 2011-2015 data.

As shown in Table 29, Unit Size by Tenure, renters in the City outnumber homeowners by 13 percent.

Renters also tend to reside in smaller units: 3-bedroom units are occupied by owners by 2.18 times that of renters, whereas most no-bedroom, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units are occupied by renters (69 percent).

Discussion
See discussion above
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction
Housing costs have the potential to cause housing problems in a community. If housing costs are high relative to household income, there will be a higher rate of cost burden and overcrowding. According to HUD, families who pay more than 30 percent of their income toward housing costs are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care. This section analyzes the cost of housing in the City of San Bernardino.

The City’s housing market has fluctuated greatly over the last ten years. During the 2000 Census, the median home value (MHV) in the City was $94,000; it then saw a steep increase during the housing boom of the 2000s, increasing 115 percent by 2009 to an MHV of $270,200. Soon after, the US went into the Great Recession and housing market crash, where homes across California were foreclosed on and the City saw the MHV drop. Although the MHV has continued to decrease, it is still 41 percent higher than it was before the housing boom in 2000, and wages in the area have not increased accordingly. In 2000, the median income in the City was $31,140, which would have allowed an average household to purchase a home without becoming cost burdened (less than 30 percent of their income). In 2015, the median income in the City was $37,047, a 16 percent increase, with an MHV of $159,800, which would make most homeowners cost burdened.

Based on the 2011-2015 ACS, the median income would be sufficient for a renter to afford $1,029 in housing costs per month, which includes rent and utilities, and not be cost burdened; 72 percent of the City’s renter population pays $999 or less per month.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Median Home Value 270,200 159,800 (41%)
Median Contract Rent 780 813 4%
Table 29 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 4,200 13.8%
$500-999 17,740 58.1%
$1,000-1,499 7,279 23.8%
$1,500-1,999 1,155 3.8%
$2,000 or more 180 0.6%
Total 30,554 100.0%
Table 30 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 1,890 No Data
50% HAMFI 4,130 2,915
80% HAMFI 18,415 7,975
100% HAMFI No Data 11,994
Total 24,435 22,884
Table 31 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 0 0 0 0 0
High HOME Rent 0 0 0 0 0
Low HOME Rent 0 0 0 0 0
Table 32 – Monthly Rent
Data Source Comments:

Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? Findings in the data show that there is not enough adequate housing affordable to LMI households, especially for extremely low- and very low-income households. Overall, affordable units accommodate only half the number of households in the 0-30 percent and 30-50 percent HAMFI categories, creating an insufficient amount of housing for households at these income levels.

According to the CHAS 2011-2015 data, approximately 13,335 households are at 0-30 percent AMI, yet there are only 1,890 rental units available that are affordable to these households (no data is available on homeowner units).

For the approximately 9,795 households in the City that are at 30-50 percent AMI, 4,130 rental units are affordable, and 2,915 units are affordable for ownership.

There is a surplus of affordable units for some of the 10,630 households in the 50-80 percent HAMFI bracket: there are approximately 18,415 rental units and 7,975 ownership units affordable to these households.

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The same is true of the 6,275 households in the City that are in the 80-100 percent HAMFI bracket: there are 11,994 units that are affordable to households earning 100 percent HAMFI, again, creating a surplus of affordable units for households in this range.

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
As illustrated in the table below, home prices in the City of San Bernardino are low compared to those of the state. However, the median single-family home price has increased by approximately 23 percent between January 2016 and January 2019, which is similar to both the County of San Bernardino (24 percent increase) and the state of California as a whole (23 percent increase), during that same time period.

According to the ACS 2015-2018 5-Year Estimates, the majority of renters have consistently spent between $500 and $1,499 between 2015 and 2018; renters spending between $1,500 to $1,999 doubled during the same time period. Overall, San Bernardino is experiencing an increase in rental housing costs. Between 2015 and 2018, the median rent increased from $976 to $1,068. As shown in the table below, both the lowest cost categories (up to $999) and the highest cost categories ($2,000- $2,999) decreased as a percentage of the rental market.

Based upon market data for home prices and rental units, it can be expected that costs will increase, by small percentages.

How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The median gross rent for San Bernardino, according to the ACS 2018 1-Year Estimate, was $1,068; however, the HUD fair market rent for a three-bedroom is higher at $1,717.

According to the number of units available, there is a need to develop affordable units for extremely low- to very low-income households. HUD defines cost burden as 30 percent or more of family’s household income spent on housing costs, including utilities. Affordable housing cost then would be 30 percent or less of a household’s income. The HAMFI for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA is $69,700. Affordable rent for a family of four, earning 80 percent of the area median family income, or $55,760, would be $1,436; for a family earning a very low income of 35,900, $894; and for a family earning extremely low income of 25,750, $644. A strategy to address affordable housing needs would be to put HOME and CDBG dollars toward affordable housing construction for extremely low- and very lowincome households.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
This section of the ConPlan discusses existing housing supply, age and condition of housing, the number of vacant and abandoned units, and the risk posed by lead-based paint.

As discussed in MA-10, 61 percent of the housing stock in the City of San Bernardino is single-family detached. Multiunit structures make up the second highest percentage at 19 percent of housing stock.

As is common in many cities in the nation, most residential development in the City occurred between 1950 and 1979.

The following section describes the conditions of the housing stock in the City. HUD defines housing “conditions” similarly to the definition of housing problems discussed in the Needs Assessment. These conditions are:

1. More than one person per room;

2. Cost burden greater than 30 percent;

3. Lack of complete plumbing; and

4. Lack of complete kitchen facilities.

Definitions
In the City of San Bernardino, substandard housing conditions may consist of the following: structural hazards, poor construction, inadequate maintenance, faulty wiring, plumbing, fire hazards, and inadequate sanitation. Substandard units suitable for rehabilitation are those units where the total rehabilitation costs do not exceed 25 percent of the after-rehabilitation value.

Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 10,325 38% 16,544 54%
With two selected Conditions 1,080 4% 4,305 14%
With three selected Conditions 10 0% 160 1%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 20 0%
No selected Conditions 15,620 58% 9,515 31%
Total 27,035 100% 30,544 100%
Table 33 - Condition of Units
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 2,265 8% 1,530 5%
1980-1999 6,644 25% 8,275 27%
1950-1979 12,720 47% 15,580 51%
Before 1950 5,405 20% 5,155 17%
Total 27,034 100% 30,540 100%
Table 34 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2011-2015 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 18,125 67% 20,735 68% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 4,650 17% 1,905 6% Table 35 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children present) Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units 3,570 0 3,570
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 193 0 193
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 36 - Vacant Units
Alternate Data Source Name:

Vacant Unit Data
Data Source Comments: Vacant Units, 2017 ACS 1-Year EstimatesSan Bernardino, CA REO, Realtytrac.com, January 27, 2020 Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Most occupied units were built before 1980. Sixty-eight percent of renter-occupied units and 67 percent of owner-occupied units were built prior to 1980. For units built between 1950 and 1979, renters outnumber owners by nearly 25 percent. The disproportionate share of renters that occupy older units could indicate a more urgent need for the rehabilitation of rental units in the City. The high percentage of older units, both owned-occupied and renter-occupied, indicates the potential need for rehabilitation for both.

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Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
To estimate the number of housing units in the City with lead-based paint (LBP) hazards that are occupied by LMI families, the building age of each unit is evaluated. The use of LBP on residential units was prohibited after 1978, but for the sake of this plan, the number of units built before 1980 will be used to determine how many LMI households are at risk of LBP hazards.

The 2011-2015 ACS data in Table 36 shows that approximately 38,860 units in San Bernardino were built before 1980 and could be at risk of LBP.

Based upon the 2012-2016 CHAS data, approximately 31,062 residential units built prior to 1980 are occupied by LMI families and are at risk of exposure to LBP hazards.

Discussion
The City will continue to develop policies to rehabilitate older and abandoned housing in the City in an effort to fulfill its Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) obligation and provide housing to LMI households.

The City will continue efforts to reduce LBP hazards in housing constructed prior to 1978 and assisted through the Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program by testing for LBP. If LBP is found, safe work practices or abatement procedures will be included in the scope of work for the rehabilitation. All City procedures for the prevention of LBP poisoning when working on residential structures will comply with 24 CFR Part 35.

The City still has several abandoned homes that have been foreclosed, have deteriorated, and have been vandalized. In Ward 1, there is a focus on the City’s Single-Family Unit Acquisition and Rehabilitation program, but foreclosed homes citywide are eligible properties. The City has identified providers, including Housing Partners 1, Inc. and Neighborhood Housing Service of the Inland Empire, to rehabilitate, manage, market, and close the sale of foreclosed homes.

The vacant unit table found in this section only includes the number of vacant units and REO units. The City has not completed a recent housing conditions study to determine which units are not suitable for rehabilitation. As properties are rehabilitated using CDBG and HOME funds each is evaluated to determine whether it is suitable for rehabilitatioin.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
The HACSB is the largest provider of affordable housing in the County. The HACSB owns and/or manages more than 10,000 housing units and serves approximately 30,000 individuals throughout the County. Currently, the HACSB does not anticipate awarding new project-based vouchers.

Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-Rehab Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -based Tenant -based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers
available 0 0 1,321 8,678 552 8,126 352 1,109 834
# 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:

Under the FY12 HUD appropriations act, the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program allows public housing agencies (PHAs) to convert their public housing units from their original sources of HUD financing to project-based Section 8 contracts. Similar to the Section 8 Housing Packet Page. 206
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Choice Voucher (HCV) program, income eligible tenants pay 30 percent of their income and the project-based rental assistance makes up the difference between what an extremely low-, low-, or very low-income household can afford and the approved rent for the unit. Tenants would have the option of applying to renew the Section 8 contract. As of FY 2020, all public housing units under the HACSB will be converted to projectbased vouchers, commonly referred to as Section 8 units. Planned existing project-based voucher properties include:
 Family Community, New Development – 333 units
 Family Community, Existing Development – 434 units
 RAD Conversion, Existing Public Housing Community – 1,003 units  Senior Community, Existing Development – 349 units
 Family & Senior Community, New Development – 11 units  Veterans’ Housing, New Development – 37
 Permanent Supportive Housing for Chronically Homeless – 69  Veterans’ Housing, Scattered Sites – 12
In June 2018, the City of San Bernardino received $20 million from the state’s Strategic Growth Council through the California Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program. The funding has been prioritized to revitalize the Arrowhead Grove neighborhood, formerly the Waterman Gardens Public Housing site, and the adjacent corridor. The project will include 147 affordable housing units and 36 market-rate units, along with pedestrian and transit improvements that will benefit the community at large. The National Community Renaissance (National CORE), an affordable housing developer, has partnered with the HACSB for the project.

As mentioned above, all units under the HACSB will be converted to project-based vouchers, commonly referred to as Section 8 units. The primary benefit of RAD is that properties that convert under this process are no longer restricted from securing private sources of capital financing, and the owners are therefore able to address deferred maintenance issues that have caused public housing and other HUD rental stock to deteriorate nationwide. HACSB refers to housing projects as Asset Management Projects (AMPs). The initial phase of the RAD conversion included rehabilitation at the following sites:
 97 scattered site units in AMP 120
 330 units in AMP 130 (Maplewood Homes)
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 75 units in AMP 150 (Brockton site 19-05)
 50 units in AMP 160 (Monte Vista site 19-06)
In September 2018, the second phase of the RAD conversion of public housing units closed and rehabilitation work identified under the RAD physical needs assessments commenced. The second phase of the conversion included the following sites:
 12 scattered site units in AMP 150 (E. 9th Street)
 125 units in AMP 160 (Colton sites 19-04 & 19-10)
 217 units in AMP 170 (Barstow sites 19-07, 19-12, 19-13 and Deseret) All public housing units have been converted through RAD and therefor there are no public housing units in the City.

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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 HACSB has received approval under HUD’s RAD program and has converted its entire public housing portfolio. As of FY 2020, all units have been or will be converted to project-based vouchers, commonly referred to as Section 8 units.

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

The HACSB works to facilitate opportunities for families and individuals to become self-sufficient and financially independent so that they can transition from dependency on housing subsidy through the following strategies:
 Develop and maintain policies, programs, and services that foster accountability, responsibility, and economic independence.
 Partner with external organizations to support clients in acquiring life skills, education, and training.
 Strengthening tenants’ personal accountability and in transitioning to home ownership/market rentals
In addition to implementing non-MTW activities to address the goal of self-sufficiency, the HACSB has implemented nine MTW activities that address this goal: Local Policies for Portability, Elimination of Earned Income Disallowance, Minimum Rent, Pilot Work Requirement, Local Income Inclusion, implementation of a local Family Self Sufficiency program, Term-Limited Lease Assistance Program, No Child Left Unsheltered, and Transition for Over-Income Families Discussion:

Over 10,700 housing vouchers are currently active countywide, of which there are approximately 2,600 voucher holders in the City of San Bernardino. Approximately 37 percent of the voucher holders have requested accessible units or features. The majority of voucher holders have a tenant-based vouchers.

Currently, there are approximately 31,000 households on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for project-based and 23,023 for tenant-based vouchers. There is a need for applicant assistance in the housing program application process as well as finding property owners that will accept vouchers.

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The Housing Choice Vouchers program is unable to accommodate all low-income households. There is a housing gap of 11,445 units for households earning between 0 to 30 percent AMI as well as a housing gap of 2,750 units for households earning between 30 to 50 percent AMI. Hispanic and Black/African American households are the most prevelent cost burdened populations.

Assisted units sometimes convert to market rate units when affordable housing contracts expire. Many of the City’s affordable housing projects that are assisted with project-based Section 8 contracts are considered at risk of converting to market-rate housing due to expiration of subsidy contracts.

Specifically, a total of 15 projects, with a combined total of 1,627 affordable units, are at risk of losing their affordability status.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Introduction
The City of San Bernardino assists homeless populations through funding supportive service providers in the community. The City has traditionally provided funding through the ESG program to support services that include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs.

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) 252 17 145 695 0
Households with Only Adults 176 0 101 833 0
Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 652 0
Veterans 29 0 5 712 0
Unaccompanied Youth 5 0 0 3 0
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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 Many organizations in San Bernardino, including businesses, civic groups, corporations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, local government, and nonprofit agencies, provide financial assistance, food, health care, clothing, legal assistance, public assistance, rental assistance, and utility assistance at little or no cost. Mainstream benefit programs such as CalFresh, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Veteran’s Benefits are available to homeless persons in the City.

Additionally, the Homeless Provider Network (HPN) acts as an advocate for homeless populations and those at risk of becoming homeless. The HPN facilitates the collaboration between the public and private sectors to coordinate services to assist and prevent homelessness. Member organizations of the HPN meet monthly.

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.

The City works with various agencies and provides referrals for services to homeless populations and those at risk of homelessness:
• Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County – provides homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness with temporary rental assistance, financial literacy education, and linkages to other support services.
• Family Service Association of Redlands – provides emergency shelter (motel vouchers), wraparound services, and case management to prevent homelessness.
• Lutheran Social Services – provides emergency shelter as a "bridge" to permanent housing, and wraparound services to help homeless men 18 years and older to achieve self-sufficiency. • Step Up on Second – provides supportive services which begin with engagement and street outreach activities.
• The Salvation Army Hospitality House – provides emergency shelter, referrals to permanent housing services, and meals to families and single females experiencing homelessness.

Other agencies in the County providing services to address homelessness include:
 Catholic Charities San Bernardino
 High Desert Homeless Services, Inc.
 Victor Valley Family Resource Center
Time for Change Foundation provides emergency shelter services to women and children as well as permanent housing. Helping Hands Pantry, a food bank, serves the communities of the County of San Bernardino; programs include a mobile food pantry and the College Student Food Assistance Program for students who do not have the resources to buy enough food.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
There are 39 adult residential facilities in the City of San Bernardino. Such facilities provide safe and secure places for the elderly and persons with disabilities to stay while their primary caretakers work or run errands. In January 2020, there were 60 licensed adult residential facilities in the City with the capacity to accommodate a total of 835 persons.

Residential care facilities for the elderly are family homes, group care facilities, or other similar facilities in which non-medical care is provided 24 hours per day to support daily activities and ensure personal security of the elderly. There are 24 residential elder care facilities in the City that accommodate 505 persons.

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
Elderly. Elderly persons may have special housing needs primarily due to income, health care costs, and physical or mental disabilities, particularly those that tend to increase with age. As a result, the elderly may face difficulty in finding housing and may become victims of housing discrimination or fraud.

According to the 2011-2015 ACS, approximately 15,302 persons 62 years and older reside in the City, representing seven percent of the total population. The senior population is growing at a faster pace than the overall population. According to the ACS, between 2010 and 2017, the total number of elderly persons in San Bernardino increased by more than 12 percent while the City’s total population increased by only 2.5 percent.

Persons with Disabilities. Persons with disabilities frequently have special housing needs, often related to a potentially limited ability to earn enough income, a lack of accessible and affordable housing, and higher health costs associated with a disability. Persons with self-care and mobility limitations may also require housing design features such as wheelchair ramps, grab bars, special bathroom designs, and/or wider doorway openings.

According to the ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, 12.5 percent of San Bernardino residents reported a disability, a decrease from the 2009-2013 estimates, which estimated that 13.2 percent of the population had one or more disabilities.

Approximately 16.5 percent of those between the ages of 35 to 64 reported having a disability.

Approximately 38.5 percent of those between the ages of 65 to 74 reported having a disability, which is approximately 8 percent higher than the County level. For those 75 years and older, 60.9 percent of the population reported having a disability, which is approximately 5 percent higher than the County level.

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A major challenge facing the City is the availability of housing stock with accessible features that meet the needs of disabled residents and their families. The ACS 2014-2018 5-Year estimates showed that

14.2 percent, or 2,586, residents above the age of 65 were living below the poverty level. Living below the poverty level further limits resources and puts an additional constraint on the already limited housing options available to seniors with a disability.

Community outreach also revealed a need for housing programs with mental health services for people with mental and physical disabilities.

Drugs/Alcohol. The County of San Bernardino provides alcohol and drug services through the Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services (SUDRS) program. Services are available to all County residents.

Additionally, Supervised Treatment After Release (STAR) is the treatment component of the Mental Health Court System of Care. Individuals are generally referred while incarcerated in the West Valley Detention Center. STAR arranges for:
 Day treatment
 Intensive case management
 Residential placement
 Drug and alcohol treatment
 Periodic court reviews
HIV/AIDS. The National Commission on AIDS states that up to half of all Americans with HIV or AIDS are either homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless because of their illness, lack of income or other resources, and having a weak support network. Persons with HIV/AIDS may also require a broad range of services, including counseling, medical care, in-home care, transportation assistance, and food provision.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
The City has worked with St. Bernadine Hospital to transition homeless individuals who are being discharged from the hospital into transitional housing and ultimately transition into permanent housing.

The City will continue to support the regional Continuum of Care’s efforts to implement the San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness. This plan includes a recommendation to focus on discharge planning to prevent people from becoming homeless when they are discharged from correctional, foster care, health care, or mental health care systems. The McKinney-Vento Act requires that state and local governments have policies and protocols in place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. To meet HUD’s requirements, the 10-Year Strategy has established a Discharge Planning Committee to focus on improving coordination between discharge planning agencies, local government, and homeless service providers in order to implement a “zero tolerance” plan that will prevent persons from being discharged into homelessness. The City has provided ESG funding to Step Up on Second (Step Packet Page. 214
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Up) for essential service referrals and housing placement services to homeless and near-homeless persons. Step Up also provides daily street outreach to the most service-resistant homeless population in San Bernardino.

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)
Through CDBG, ESG, and other available resources, the City traditionally funds organizations that provide services to residents in need. Such funding support includes ADA accessibility for public spaces and service organizations providing assistance and referrals to low-income persons in need of various supportive services. In 2020-2021 the City intends to fund several affordable housing initiatives including the development of new affordable rental housing (100 units), expand home ownership opportunties to eligible LMI households through its Infill Housing Program (4 new units) and its First Time Home Ownership Program (2 existing units), rental housing rehabilitation (239 units), and through fair housing assistance which will help over 2,000 property owners and tenants citywide. The City prioritizes families whose household income is extremely low and low income income.

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)) See above discussions.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs.

The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: Funding for affordable housing usually comes from the government at the local, state, or federal levels or from nonprofit organizations specializing in the construction of affordable housing. Before 2012, redevelopment had the ability to borrow against future property tax revenue in order to finance capital projects and address blight; 20 percent of redevelopment money was required to be allocated toward affordable housing. Due to state budgetary problems, redevelopment agencies were dissolved. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.

Environmental Review: Environmental review can be a long process and is expensive if extensive environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, if a developer is applying to rezone an area or parcel, an amendment to the General Plan or Zoning Ordinance is required, which is a project under CEQA. Such an amendment requires environmental review, which can become a long and even political process that can slow or even stop the development of projects.

Site Improvements: Many parts of the City of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential development is required to provide sidewalk with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.

Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect the fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.

Infrastructure and Impact Fees: Impact fees are charged to housing developers to pay for City infrastructure that will support the project, or pay for parks or other City services that protect the welfare of residents. A primary financial deterrent for developers is the high cost of impact fees.

Construction costs, permitting fees, and impact fees are passed on to the consumer, driving up the cost of housing at all income levels.

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State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The state Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multifamily project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
The City of San Bernardino is located in the Inland Empire, which is part of a populous area west of Los Angeles in Southern California. Top employers in the City include California State University, San Bernardino, Caltrans, and the Community Hospital of San Bernardino. There are 57,889 jobs in the City with a labor force of approximately 88,000. The City has strong millennial growth with an average age of 32, younger than both the state (36) and the nation (37). Additionally, the County is the second-fastest growing county in the state, likely due to lower home prices and commercial vacancy rates, making the area ideal for investment.

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 771 229 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 7,079 7,320 13 13 0 Construction 4,002 2,357 7 4 -3
Education and Health Care Services 11,756 14,338 21 25 4 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,248 3,649 4 6 2
Information 752 350 1 1 0
Manufacturing 5,683 3,438 10 6 -4
Other Services 2,023 2,422 4 4 0
Professional, Scientific, Management Services 3,168 4,139 6 7 1 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 8,041 8,264 15 14 -1
Transportation and Warehousing 5,321 7,872 10 14 4
Wholesale Trade 4,046 3,511 7 6 -1
Total 54,890 57,889 -- -- --
Table 40 - Business Activity
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 88,507
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 73,795
Unemployment Rate 16.60
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 34.05
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 9.00
Table 41 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 9,155
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 4,155
Service 10,555
Sales and office 18,790
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 7,535
Production, transportation and material moving 5,500
Table 42 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 45,150 66%
30-59 Minutes 15,889 23%
60 or More Minutes 7,445 11%
Total 68,484 100%
Table 43 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 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 14,685 3,539 14,005
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 16,405 2,535 10,015
Some college or Associate's degree 19,900 2,590 7,675
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Bachelor's degree or higher 8,335 615 2,630
Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 535 2,144 3,713 7,580 3,660
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5,399 5,765 5,350 7,669 2,500 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 9,005 9,785 7,140 12,035 4,600
Some college, no degree 10,905 8,939 5,085 9,830 3,385
Associate's degree 1,004 2,258 1,405 2,665 1,224
Bachelor's degree 1,179 2,595 1,775 3,705 1,394
Graduate or professional degree 15 754 850 1,894 918
Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 33,509
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 65,568
Some college or Associate's degree 88,789
Bachelor's degree 57,200
Graduate or professional degree 109,150
Table 46 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
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most oversupply of labor (more workers than jobs). Education/health care services and finance/insurance/real estate both have the most undersupply of labor (more jobs than workers).

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

The City has a civilian labor force of 88,507. However, the unemployment rate is unusually high at 16.6 percent overall, and 9 percent for those in the 25-65 age cohort; the national rate is 3.7 percent and for comparably sized cities, 5.5 percent. Though education and health care services are the top business sector, the most occupations are in sales and office. As discussed above, there is a need for workers in the finance, insurance, and real estate sector. Additionally, because of the finding that there are more workers than jobs in manufacturing, it could be beneficial to incentivize manufacturing companies to locate in the City. The public outreach process for the 2020-2025 ConPlan also expressed the need for job training for residents.

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

The City of San Bernardino has developed the San Bernardino Downtown Vision & Action Plan, which includes the development of the 48.2-acre Carousel District. A goal of the plan is to capitalize on the Carousel District’s ability to attract visitors to its arts and entertainment amenities by further developing the area. Projects being considered for this mixed-use development include residential market-rate housing and retail redevelopment with future phases of office, educational, and/or additional housing.

In addition to development, the InTech Center in Fontana is part of an initiative designed to provide hands-on training that manufacturing employers are looking for. Manufacturing sectors are growing in the County and include advanced manufacturing, food, plastics, and metal manufacturing. The center provides individual certificate programs as well as comprehensive career skill development, such as in industrial maintenance, pre-engineering, robotics, and IT.

Tens of thousands of new residential units are anticipated. As such, the County also has resources in place to attract retail by assisting investors with site selection, business planning, obtaining permits to operate retail, workforce assistance, and demographic and market reports.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
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manufacturing companies to locate in the City. As mentioned above, job training is a need in the community.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

The San Bernardino Community and Economic Development Department will continue consulting with County Workforce Development, County Department of Behavioral Health, and County Office on Aging and Adult Services, all of which are involved in the delivery of housing, supportive services and economic development to low- and moderate-income San Bernardino residents. Workforce Development provides job placement services for persons in the County and paid on-the-job training and any equipment that an employee may require to carry their new job. In the realm of economic development, the City recently established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate’s Emprendedores program. The program partners with the Small Business Administration and the City’s Micro Enterprise program to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the Emprendedores program, the City will cross promote the services available through Workforce Development.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
No
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.

The City does not have a comprehensive economic development strategy.

Discussion
See discussion above.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
As discussed below, there are racial and ethnic concentrations and LMI concentrations within the City.

The definition of “concentration” is provided below.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") A minority concentration is defined as census tracts where the percentage of individuals of racial or ethnic minority groups is at least 20 percent higher than the City average. An LMI concentration is defined as a census tract in which the median household income is less than or equal to 80 percent of the statewide median family income, in which the median family income is less than or equal to 80 percent of the metropolitan area’s median family income, or in which the federal poverty rate is 20 percent or greater.

As discussed in NA-30, five census tracts have a Hispanic minority concentration.

A majority of the City is considered an LMI area (see attached LMI Concentration Map).

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? According to the ACS 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates, the median household income for the City is $43,136, which is less than the County’s median household income of $60,164.

As of January 24, 2020, there are approximately 185 houses in various states of foreclosure throughout the City. Housing units in foreclosure generally overlap with LMI neighborhoods displayed in the attached Map.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? The County operates an Employment Resource Center in downtown San Bernardino near City Hall in an LMI neighborhood. California State University, San Bernardino is also located in an LMI neighborhood.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The City has several economic advantages, including modern industrial buildings, convenient freeway access, and generally lower labor costs.

Additionally, the City continues to encourage economic development and will continue to fund nonprofits that develop the capacity of residents through job and small business development training.

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

According to the California Interactive Broadband Map, most of the City is served by fixed-service broadband. Most unserved areas are nonresidential; however, approximately 150 mobile homes are unserved in the City. Stakeholders also identified a need for internet access among homeless individuals and housing program participants.

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

Charter Communications (Spectrum) and Frontier Communications are the primary fixed-service internet service providers (ISPs) operating within the City. Charter and Frontier generally cover the entire City, save for the unserved pockets discussed above. Frontier provides DSL and fiber internet, whereas Charter provides broadband with small pockets of fiber service.

The table attached with this section displays the monthly price of internet (excluding equipment rental fees) by ISP as of January 24, 2020.

For households that are recipients of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Community Eligibility Provision of the NSLP, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI; 65 years and older), Charter offers broadband internet access (up to 30Mbps) for $14.99 per month with no equipment rental fees.

Frontier also provides low-cost internet access (1.61Mbps to 12Mbps) for $19.99 per month for recipients of CalFresh, SSI, Medi-Cal, and Bureau of Indian Affairs programs. This offer also comes with a Chromebook provided by funding from the California Emerging Technology Fund.

LMI households who are participants of these programs would be able to access the internet at a low cost. LMI households who are not participants of these specific programs or cannot afford the reduced price would be unable to access the internet.

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

Climate change is a phenomenon where greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by natural and man-made sources trap heat in the atmosphere, causing an increase in the global average air and ocean temperatures and the melting of snow and ice, which consequently causes sea level rise.

Depending on the level of emissions, by 2099, the average temperature of San Bernardino County is projected to rise between 3.8 and 6.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Increased temperatures could manifest as heat waves, which would lead to increased incidents of heat stress and heat stroke and exacerbate existing health conditions. Furthermore, the lack of moisture in the air, when compounded by long-term drought, may also increase the risk of wildfires, resulting in more deaths, destroyed property, and increased air pollution.

Climate change may also cause increased occurrences of extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding. This would increase fatal and nonfatal injuries, ruin housing, and may result in permanent displacement.

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

LMI households and those with special needs without the means to evacuate would be more vulnerable during natural disasters caused by climate change. It would be difficult for households to acquire transportation and housing accommodations during an emergency. Additionally, housing destroyed by natural disasters would be difficult to replace in the already constrained housing market.

Furthermore, households without adequate air conditioning systems would also be at increased risk of heat stress and heat stroke.

Stakeholders identified homeless individuals as having the greatest risk from emergencies and natural disasters. Extreme heat events require cooling centers; however, resources may not be available to accommodate all homeless persons. Additionally, it was identified that households at risk of fire hazard may not have the resources to find replacement housing, and resources may not be available to provide emergency shelter.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
This overview summarizes the key points of each section of the market analysis and sets a basis for some of the funding priorities listed in the Strategic Plan. The Market Analysis identifies the City’s housing market, which includes the housing stock, the cost of housing in the City, housing needs for lowincome and special needs populations, and barriers to the development of new housing, especially affordable housing.

As with many suburban cities, the City of San Bernardino is made up mostly of one-unit detached structures. Multiunit structures make up the second highest portion of housing stock. Multifamily units have increased more rapidly than single-family development, but only by approximately two percentage points. The cost of home purchase is more affordable in the City of San Bernardino compared to other cities in California. However, like the rest of the state, San Bernardino has followed the same trend of steadily increasing costs for both homeownership and renting. Housing stock is aging; nearly 70 percent of residential units were built prior to 1980.

There are many housing resources in the City and County for low-income, special needs, and homeless households. The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the County. The HACSB owns and/or manages more than 10,000 housing units and serves approximately 30,000 individuals throughout the County. For special needs, in the City of San Bernardino alone, there are 39 adult residential facilities providing capacity to accommodate 835 persons; there are 24 residential elder care facilities in the City that accommodate 505 persons. Finally, the City utilizes the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program to support services that include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs.

There continue to be barriers to the provision of affordable housing. But through many initiatives and supportive services funded by local and federal resources, efforts are continuously being made to increase affordable housing units, provide supportive services and job training, and offer other tools to build the workforce for a strong community.

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
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: Other
Other Revital Description: Housing & Public Services
Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

San Bernardino continues to want to fund projects and
services for LMI residents throughout the City. Creating inclusive neighborhoods and reducing barriers and
boundardies to affordable is a high priority.

Include specific housing and commercial
characteristics of this target area.

The City's commercial corridors are considered major
hub areas of activity (routes 10, 215 and 210 and W. 5th Street). Dense residential and nonresidential
development including multi-family and multi-story
commercial buildings, exists in the southern half of the City in the downtown, while less dense residential
neighborhoods exist in the northern most areas of the
City. Around the periphery of the downtown there are
medium density neighborhoods containing townhomes,
apartments, doubles and dense single family housing
units.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to identify
this neighborhood as a target area?
The consultation process did not pinpoint any specific
region. Stakeholders and service agencies noted they
assist homeless and or LMI residents located
throughout the City.

Identify the needs in this target area. Citywide affordable housing is an issue, particularly for extremely low and low income families.

What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
The City's housing rehabilitation, rental and
homebuyers assistance, and infill development
programs are the right tools to create more available
affordable permanent housing units.

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Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
Yes, there is an ongoing issues of funding, assistance, both private and public, for affordable housing
develpment and families living in poverty.
2 Area Name: LMI Areas of the City
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Other
Other Revital Description: Public and community facilities Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

LMI areas in the city are designated on attached
mapping. They are the census tracts and block groups
that have been designated as 51% or more as being LMI.

A large majority of the City are desginated as LMI.

However this designation does not apply to the census
tracts located in the very northeastern portion of the
City.

Include specific housing and commercial
characteristics of this target area.

The City's commercial corridors are considered major
hub areas of activity (routes 10, 215 and 210 and W. 5th Street). Dense residential and nonresidential
development including multi-family and multi-story
commercial buildings, exists in the southern half of the City in the downtown, while less dense residential
neighborhoods exist in the northern most areas of the
City. Around the periphery of the downtown there are
medium density neighborhoods containing townhomes,
apartments, doubles and dense single family housing
units.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to identify
this neighborhood as a target area?
The consultation process did not pinpoint any specific
region. City staff and officials intend to prioritize and upgrade public infrastructure and recreation facilities and community centers.

Identify the needs in this target area. Aging sewer and water infrastructure, park equipment, accessibility of public streets and sidewalks, and
community facilities.

What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
Improve aging facilities that could, if left go, affect the health and safety of the community residents.

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Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
The top barrier is the ability to fully-fund infrastructure projects and improve all the City parks ontop funding
routine maintenance costs.

General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
The City will use most of its federal funding to finance projects targeted to low- to moderate-income households throughout the City, including those in special needs categories. Based on 2011-2015 CHAS data, 59 percent of households in the City are low- to moderate-income households. Because more than half of residents would qualify for CDBG assistance and there are no concentrated areas of poverty, the City is taking the approach of allocating CDBG funds across the whole City.

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Priority Needs
Table 48 – Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need
Name
Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Priority Level High
Population Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Description The preservation and rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied housing and multi-family rental units.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
As discussed in MA-20, 67 percent of both owner-occupied housing (18,125) and rental units (20,735) were built prior to 1980. In general, housing begins to require major repairs after 30 or 40 years of age. Those repairs could include important health and safety repairs such as for heating/air systems, roof, kitchen appliances, bathroom or kitchen plumbing, and insulation. Many low- to moderate-income households may be unable to afford these needed repairs.

Community engagement efforts also identified a need for housing rehabilitation. 2 Priority Need
Name
Expand Home Ownership
Priority Level High
Population Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
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Associated
Goals
Expand Home Ownership
Description Affordable homeownership housing units added and first-time homebuyer assistance programs.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The median income of the City is approximately $16,000 lower than the national average; however, the cost of living in the County is higher than the national average. Consequently, City residents will likely need assistance to secure their first home without incurring a cost burden.

Survey respondents also identified a first-time homebuyer program as a critical housing need.
3 Priority Need
Name
Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
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
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
Description Provide emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention services to homeless individuals and persons at risk of homelessness.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
As discussed in NA-20, there are approximately 890 homeless individuals living in the City of San Bernardino. Discussions with the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership identified that homeless individuals are in need of services to alleviate or prevent homelessness.
4 Priority Need
Name
New Affordable Rental Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
New Affordable Rental Housing
Description New affordable rental housing (new construction or rehabilitation) and new affordable rental housing with supportive services for homeless individuals and veterans.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
There is a significant mismatch between housing supply and affordability within the City. As discussed in MA-15, there is a 11,445-unit gap for households earning between 0 and 30 percent AMI and a 2,750-unit gap for households earning between 30 and 50 percent AMI. Additionally, 17,398 low-income renter households are paying more than 30 percent of their income toward housing costs. 5 Priority Need
Name
Promote Economic Development
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
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Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Promote Economic Development
Description Create job opportunities.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The unemployment rate of the City is high at 16.6 percent. Additionally, only 10 percent of the labor force has a bachelor’s degree or higher and 21 percent have not graduated high school. Furthermore, 73 percent of survey respondents identified job creation as a critical economic development need. 6 Priority Need
Name
Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
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
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The City of San Bernardino’s 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has indicated the need for the replacement of streetlights, pavement rehabilitation, improvement of safe routes to schools, and citywide accessibility improvements.

Community engagement efforts also identified a need for street, street lighting, and water/sewage improvements within the City.
7 Priority Need
Name
Fair Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Fair Housing
Description Promote fair housing ans support fair housing services.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Between 2015 and 2016, 114 fair housing discrimination cases were forwarded to the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity; 51.8 percent of these cases were based on disability.
8 Priority Need
Name
Planning and Administration
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Other
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Geographic
Areas
Affected
CityWide
Associated
Goals
Planning and Administration
Description Implement goals of Consolidated Plan.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
Compliance with all HUD Consolidated Plan and CDBG, HOME, and ESG program regulations is a requirement for participation in this program.

Narrative (Optional)
In establishing the above priorities, the City has considered input from community engagement efforts, including the surveys, stakeholder interviews, and engagement meetings, as well as demographic and data analysis. Activities that address the high priority needs will be funded using CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds during the ConPlan period and activities that address low priority needs may be funded by these funds pending availability.

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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 does not offer TBRA.

TBRA for NonHomeless Special
Needs
The City does not offer TBRA.

New Unit Production As discussed in the Market Assessment, there is a gap of 11,445 housing units for those earning less than 30 percent AMI and a gap of 2,750 housing units for those earning between 30 and 50 percent AMI.

Rehabilitation As discussed in the Market Assessment, approximately 67 percent of owneroccupied housing and 68 percent of renter-occupied housing was built before 1980. Generally, housing begins to require major repairs after 30 or 40 years of age.

Acquisition,
including
preservation
The abundance of land within the City may make this option less desirable than new unit production; however, if acquisition costs are not too high, then rehabilitation can be less expensive than new construction Table 49 – Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
San Bernardino estimates they will receive roughly $25 Million over the next five years from CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. In year 1 the City will receive:
 CDBG $3,405,816
 HOME $1,404,784
 ESG $295,799
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 3,405,816 817,368 0 4,223,184 13,200,000 The estimated amount of CDBG
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

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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:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 1,404,784 1,965,694 0 3,370,478 10,750,000
The estimated amount of HOME
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for transitional
housing
Financial Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional housing 295,799 0 0 295,799 1,500,000
The estimated amount of ESG
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

Table 50 - Anticipated Resources
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will leverage its federal resources with state and private capital in order to develop quality affordable housing for San Bernardino residents. Additional funds to serve the needs of lower- and moderate-income residents were derived from a variety of other sources, including:

Federal Resources. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Tax Exempt Bond Financing, Community Investment Funds from Dignity Health
State Resources. Tax Exempt bonds, State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, No Place Like Home, Community Reinvestments Funds, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) from California State Department of Housing, Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program. In 2017, the governor signed the Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB 2), which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to increase the supply of affordable housing in California. Funding is used to help cities and counties accelerate housing production, streamline approval of housing development, facilitate housing affordability, promote development, and ensure geographic equity in the distribution of funds. The City submitted a grant application under SB 2 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the sum of $625,000.

Local Resources. San Bernardino County Continuum of Care, Housing Authority of San Bernardino County (HACSB) Private Resources. Dignity Health, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Bernardino Unified School District, City of San Bernardino Successor Housing Agency
HOME Match. HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In FY 2019-2020, the City received a 100 percent match reduction due to severe fiscal distress. It is anticipated that in 2020-2021 the City will also receive a 100 percent match reduction.

If a reduction is not granted, the City of San Bernardino will continue to leverage its HOME funds with other housing resources. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report each year.

ESG Match. HUD requires ESG recipients to match 100 percent of their ESG annual allocation. For those organizations that received ESG funds, agencies met the match requirement through utilization of volunteerism, in-kind contributions and funds from other local, state and federal programs. In addition, qualified City staff will provide in-kind services for necessary program oversight, review project work receipts, and Packet Page. 241
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administer other matching funds from state and federal programs, such as CDBG. Staff timecards will be used to document all in-kind service hours.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
According to the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element update, the City of San Bernardino has enough vacant land and land designated for residential use to satisfy all projected housing needs. Additionally, the City has not identified any constraints on these sites that would prevent development or reuse. The City estimates that 12,918 housing units could be accommodated on this land.

Additionally, the governor of California continues to explore the use of state and federal surplus property to provide housing for homeless individuals
Discussion
The City has enough available land and residential designations to meet the affordable housing needs of the community. HUD allocations are critical to meeting these needs; however, they are not sufficient to address all the needs of LMI households. Therefore, the City will continue to continue to leverage other funding sources to provide services to populations in need.

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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 SAN

BERNARDINO
Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction

SAN BERNARDINO

COUNTY HOUSING

AUTHORITY
PHA Public Housing
Rental
Region
San Bernardino County
Homeless Partnership
Continuum of care Homelessness Region
Table 51 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City has invested significantly in its CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, specifically for consulting, auditing, and program design; however, it remains financially constrained. The City continues to improve its capacity and effectiveness in using federal funding.

Additionally, the City of San Bernardino participates in the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP) through the Central Valley Steering Committee on the Interagency Council on Homelessness, which directs the SBCHP. The SBCHP coordinates homeless services and housing throughout the County.

The partnership understands that homelessness is a massive issue which takes an enormous amount of planning and resources to address. Given this, the SBCHP continually tries to address gaps in its institutional structure and bolster its strengths. A gap analysis is performed annually to determine gaps in the service and structure of the partnership.

The primary gap identified is a lack of funding to house or shelter all homeless individuals in the County.

As identified in NA-40, there are approximately 2,600 homeless individuals living in San Bernardino County.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X
Utilities Assistance
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X X
Education
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X X X

HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation 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) Besides CDBG funding, ESG funding is also used to combat homelessness within the City. The City coordinates with emergency shelters and funds nonprofit agencies that operate emergency shelters and transitional housing. These shelters offer basic needs and drop-in services. Transitional housing provides assistance in helping homeless individuals become more stable and continue independent living.

Additionally, the SBCHP coordinates homeless services and housing throughout the County, including for the City of San Bernardino. The partnership has created an initiative to house veteran families, which has resulted in 1,260 veteran families being housed between 2015 and 2020. The SBCHP also has created initiatives to house the elderly and chronically homeless population.

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Furthermore, the organization has partnered with the Inland Empire Health Plan to provide health care services to homeless individuals throughout the County.

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
Numerous resources are available for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the County, including service providers which provide permanent supportive housing. Additionally, the Inland Empire Health Plan serves anyone who is chronically homeless, which is defined as an individual who is homeless for more than a year or homeless four or more times in three years and has a disabling health condition, which includes HIV/AIDS.

The SBCHP identifies a significant gap of resources for elderly persons and persons with disabilities. On average, elderly persons and persons with disabilities receive approximately $1,000 per month in social security income (SSI). However, the HUD fair market rent for the County is $986 for a one-bedroom unit.

This leaves individuals receiving SSI without the means to afford housing, potentially leaving some homeless.

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 Currently, the SBCHP works with 62 homeless service providers and all cities within the County. Steering committees, comprising service providers and representatives from some of these cities, including the City of San Bernardino, contribute to the partnership’s decision-making process. The partnership encourages continued participation to overcome gaps in institutional structure. Additionally, the SBCHP performs an annual gap analysis to determine areas in which the partnership can improve.

The partnership is continually finding ways to fill gaps in services, including through partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, and municipalities as well as through new approaches to problem solving. This includes motel, hotel, shared, and bridge housing as well as employment training.

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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 Preserve and
Rehabilitate Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate Housing
New Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME:
$3,500,000
Rental units rehabilitated:
400 Household Housing
Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated:
50 Household Housing Unit
2 Expand Home
Ownership
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Expand Home
Ownership
HOME:
$500,000
Homeowner Housing
Added:
100 Household Housing
Unit
Direct Financial Assistance
to Homebuyers:
10 Households Assisted
3 Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention Services
2020 2025 Homeless CityWide Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention Services
ESG:
$1,795,799
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
3000 Persons Assisted
4 New Affordable
Rental Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide New Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME:
$7,296,500
Rental units constructed:
500 Household Housing
Unit
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
5 Promote Economic
Development
2020 2025 Economic
Development
CityWide Promote Economic
Development
CDBG:
$300,000
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
50 Persons Assisted
6 Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide
LMI Areas
of the City
Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
CDBG:
$12,500,000
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
160000 Persons Assisted
7 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide Fair Housing CDBG:
$400,000
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
5000 Persons Assisted
8 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Program
administration
funds
CityWide Planning and
Administration
CDBG:
$4,223,184
HOME:
$2,823,978
Other:
1 Other
Table 53 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Goal
Description
Provide funding for homeowner-occupied and rental housing rehabilitation.

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2 Goal Name Expand Home Ownership
Goal
Description
Provide funding for the construction of new owner housing units and first-time homebuyer assistance programs, such as down payment assistance. Additionally, NSP funds are being used for new home construction. 3 Goal Name Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Goal
Description
Provide funding to assist homeless individuals and those with special needs with supportive services; includes funding for emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs. 4 Goal Name New Affordable Rental Housing
Goal
Description
Provide funding for new affordable rental housing (new construction or rehabilitation) and affordable rental housing with supportive services for homeless individuals and veterans. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal
Description
Provide funding for the City's Micro-Enterprise Program as well as support programs and projects that create jobs, promote economic revitalization.
6 Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Provide funding to improve public facilities and infrastructure, including parks, community centers, and sidewalks. 7 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Promote fair housing choice through the following activities: fair housing education, fair housing testing, housing assistance hotline, and landlord-tenant mediation.
8 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Provide funding to implement the goals and objectives of the ConPlan, comply with planning and reporting requirements, and monitor use of the funds.

Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
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The City estimates that HOME funds will provide affordable housing to approximately total 510 households over the life of the ConPlan period.

Aproximately 40% (204 units) of the units will be obtained by extremely low income, 50% (255 units) to low income and 10% (51 units) to moderate income families. In 2020-2021 239 rental units will be rehabilitated, 2 new owner-occupied housing units will be constructed, 100 new rental units will be added and 4 low income families will receive financial assistance for home ownership.

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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)
Households in California with at least one member living with a disability have a median household income of $56,600, approximately $26,000 less than the median household income of all households at $82,000. Consequently, the need for accessible affordable units would be high for this population.

As discussed in NA-35, the average annual income of all vouchers holders is approximately $14,084, which indicates these voucher holders have limited income to cover basic transportation, medical, food, and personal needs. As indicated in NA-35, 5,277 voucher holders (37 percent) have requested some type of accessible feature, demonstrating a need. Given the number of persons with disabilities across the County, the need for accessible units would be great.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The City does not own public housing units. HACSB Board of Commissioners has regular meetings twice per month that call for public comment on agenda items. The HACSB also operates a Family Self Sufficiency Program designed so that residents can be involved in the development of self-sufficiency goals, job training, and other services. The City provides several programs that public housing residents can participate including the First Time Homebuyers Program which funds homebuyers with an income range between 50% and 80% AMI. The City's Infill Program also caters to eligible LMI families wanting to purchase a home. The City works with HACSB to provide homeownership opportunities as they are available.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
The City is not designated as troubled.

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs.

The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: Funding for affordable housing usually comes from the government at the local, state, or federal levels or from nonprofit organizations specializing in the construction of affordable housing. Before 2012, redevelopment had the ability to borrow against future property tax revenue in order to finance capital projects and address blight; 20 percent of redevelopment money was required to be allocated toward affordable housing. Due to state budgetary problems, redevelopment agencies were dissolved. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.

Environmental Review: Environmental review can be a long process and is expensive if extensive environmental review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or the National Environmental Policy Act. Additionally, if a developer is applying to rezone an area or parcel, an amendment to the General Plan or Zoning Ordinance is required, which is a project under CEQA. Such an amendment requires environmental review, which can become a long and even political process that can slow or even stop the development of projects.

Site Improvements: Many parts of the City of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential development is required to provide sidewalk with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.

Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect the fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.

Infrastructure and Impact Fees: Impact fees are charged to housing developers to pay for City infrastructure that will support the project, or pay for parks or other City services that protect the welfare of residents. A primary financial deterrent for developers is the high cost of impact fees.

Construction costs, permitting fees, and impact fees are passed on to the consumer, driving up the cost of housing at all income levels.

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State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The state Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multifamily project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City continues to make the development process more efficient for developers through amendments to the Development Code. The City plans to make the following updates to its development code:
 General Lot Consolidation Incentive – This incentive would increase development potential by allowing a 15 percent density bonus for projects with a residential component, maintenance plan, and on-site management.
 Density Bonus Provisions – The City plans to update the Development Code to reflect the latest amendments to state density bonus law.
 Transitional and Supportive Housing – The City plans to update the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent supportive housing to eliminate confusion and facilitate the review and approval process for this housing type.  Streamlined Processing – The City plans to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use constraints related to the development of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing. Additionally, the City has applied for an SB 2 planning grant to assist with streamlining.

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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 of San Bernardino provides ESG funding to Step Up on Second (Step Up), which provides essential service referrals and housing placement services to homeless persons and near-homeless persons. Step Up also provides daily mobile outreach to the most service-resistant homeless population in the City.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City funds nonprofits that operate emergency shelters and transitional housing for homeless individuals. Emergency shelters provide shelter, nutrition, supportive services, counseling, medical treatment, transportation assistance, referrals to mental health and social service agencies, and housing assistance. Transitional housing programs provide shelter and services such as job training, financial literacy training, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and counseling to help individuals reestablish independent living.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City will provide ESG funding for supportive services to assist homeless individuals, including funding for emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and street outreach. The City will also fund nonprofit agencies that operate emergency shelters and provide services to help homeless individuals stabilize and live independently. The City will continue to fund nonprofits that help homeless individuals transition to permanent housing.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
As discussed above, the City funds a number of nonprofits that provide homeless prevention services to those at risk of homelessness. Additionally, the Coordinated Entry System (CES) is used to quickly identify, assess, refer, and connect clients to housing assistance and services in the event they are Packet Page. 253
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hospitalized. The City also collaborates with St. Bernardine’s Hospital and Community Hospital in the City of San Bernardino to connect homeless patients with bridge housing.

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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 The City follows all applicable lead-based paint hazard (LBP) regulations, which primarily affect projects funded by the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. All applicants are notified about LBP risk and, if they are low-income and have a child under six at home, are then referred to the County’s LBP Abatement Program for free paint inspections, lead testing for children, information about LBP, and abatement. In general, housing built after 1977, zero-bedroom units, and housing for the elderly or disabled persons (unless children are present) are exempt from this rule.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Units built prior to 1980 may contain LBP, to which children under the age of six years are especially vulnerable. As discussed in MA-20, approximately 31,000 housing units were built prior to 1980, of which approximately 6,500 are occupied by children under six years of age.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City, as part of its Housing Rehabilitation Program, requires that all LBP be controlled or abated and disposed of properly to eliminate or reduce the hazard of environmental or human contamination.

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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 annually allocates federal funds for economic development activities, which includes microloan programs and Section 108 loan repayment. HUD’s Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program provides CDBG recipients with financing for economic development activities. The goal of the program is to provide the public investment needed to catalyze private economic activity in underserved areas. The City utilizes Section 108 financing to acquire properties for the development of commercial centers and in the process creates jobs for City residents.

Additionally, the City uses its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to reduce the number of poverty-level families through the provision of supportive services and housing assistance. Specifically, at least 70 percent of CDBG dollars must be used to benefit low- to moderate-income families.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
The City allocated up to 15 percent of its CDBG funds annually to public and nonprofit service providers to offer a range of supportive services, including those that fight poverty. Additionally, the City is using its funds to support other activities that address poverty, such as housing rehabilitation, homeownership programs, rental assistance, and economic development.

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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 undertakes monitoring: program monitoring for ESG, CDBG and HOME.

ESG. The City is required to monitor Sub-Recipients for compliance with ESG regulations. As per Federal regulations, 24 CFR Part 576 of HUD’s Monitoring Guidance for the ESG Program, the City has developed comprehensive monitoring process. As part of the monthly claim reimbursement process, a desk audit will be conducted on each claim prior to approval for payment. Additional information or documentation may be requested, at the time of desk audit. A recipient will be notified 30 days in advance of the monitoring visit and interview and provided with a monitoring checklist, tools and resources. After the monitoring visit, the City will provide Sub-Recipient with a written monitoring report inclusive of any findings, concerns or comments. If required, the sub-recipient must provide timely corrective action to findings and failure to do so may result in the withholding and/or return of ESG funds to the City or other possible remedies as described in the Sub-Recipient Agreement signed by Sub-Recipient and the City (See attached Sub-Recipient monitoring checklist).

HOME. The City provides ongoing monitoring and conducts annual inspections in order to ensure compliance with the following requirements for its TBRA program: Units must meet Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and meet lead-based paint standards per the Lead Safe Housing Rule of 24 CFR Part 35, Units must be of an appropriate size for the household based on either local or state codes or a PJ’s established standard, Any rent increases by the landlord must be reviewed and approved by the PJ throughout the length of the household’s TBRA assistance contract. Staff is required to create an affordable housing monitoring file for each HOME assisted rental property; with the contents of the file generally including a copy of the recorded affordability covenant, a summary coversheet detailing the specific affordability requirements for the property as described within the covenant, annual HOME Income Limit Tables, annual HOME rent schedules, all utility allowance schedules. Program staff shall retain copies of all correspondence related to the property owner.

CDBG. HD Staff performs monitoring visits at Subrecipient locations to determine compliance with federal rules and regulations and in accordance with 2 CFR 200.330 and 2 CFR 200.331. Monitoring visits involve HD Staff members who examine program and financial matters related to the City’s CDBG Program. Subrecipients answer a series of questions that are consistent with the CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring Checklist, which includes questions pertaining to the CDBG Program and other federal requirements (See CDBG Monitoring Checklist). Program staff has developed the following monitoring procedures to ensure consistency with HUD’s recommended best practices: Send notification letter/email to Subrecipient prior to scheduled monitoring visit, Conduct entrance interview, Complete CDBG Subrecipient Monitoring Checklist, including determination if Subrecipient is subject to Single Audit Packet Page. 257
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requirement (i.e., those that receive more than $750,000 in federal grants), Conduct exit interview, Send follow-up monitoring response to the Subrecipient within 15 working days of the completion of the monitoring, Allow Subrecipient 15 days to respond to findings and/or concerns, Reply to Subrecipient’s response within 15 days of receipt, and Send clearance letter to Subrecipient.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
San Bernardino estimates they will receive roughly $25 Million over the next five years from CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. In year 1 the City will receive:
 CDBG $3,405,816
 HOME $1,404,784
 ESG $295,799
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 3,405,816 817,368 0 4,223,184 13,200,000 The estimated amount of CDBG
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

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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:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 1,404,784 1,965,694 0 3,370,478 10,750,000
The estimated amount of HOME
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for transitional
housing
Financial Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional housing 295,799 0 0 295,799 1,500,000
The estimated amount of ESG
funds available over the
planning period is based on
allocations for FY 2019-2020.

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
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The City will leverage its federal resources with state and private capital in order to develop quality affordable housing for San Bernardino residents. Additional funds to serve the needs of lower- and moderate-income residents were derived from a variety of other sources, including:

Federal Resources. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, Tax Exempt Bond Financing, Community Investment Funds from Dignity Health
State Resources. Tax Exempt bonds, State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, No Place Like Home, Community Reinvestments Funds, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) from California State Department of Housing, Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program. In 2017, the governor signed the Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB 2), which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to increase the supply of affordable housing in California. Funding is used to help cities and counties accelerate housing production, streamline approval of housing development, facilitate housing affordability, promote development, and ensure geographic equity in the distribution of funds. The City submitted a grant application under SB 2 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the sum of $625,000.

Local Resources. San Bernardino County Continuum of Care, Housing Authority of San Bernardino County (HACSB) Private Resources. Dignity Health, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Bernardino Unified School District, City of San Bernardino Successor Housing Agency
HOME Match. HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. In FY 2019-2020, the City received a 100 percent match reduction due to severe fiscal distress. It is anticipated that in 2020-2021 the City will also receive a 100 percent match reduction.

If a reduction is not granted, the City of San Bernardino will continue to leverage its HOME funds with other housing resources. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity in excess of the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report each year.

ESG Match. HUD requires ESG recipients to match 100 percent of their ESG annual allocation. For those organizations that received ESG funds, agencies met the match requirement through utilization of volunteerism, in-kind contributions and funds from other local, state and federal programs. In addition, qualified City staff will provide in-kind services for necessary program oversight, review project work receipts, and administer other matching funds from state and federal programs, such as CDBG. Staff timecards will be used to document all in-kind service hours.

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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan According to the City’s 2013-2021 Housing Element update, the City of San Bernardino has enough vacant land and land designated for residential use to satisfy all projected housing needs. Additionally, the City has not identified any constraints on these sites that would prevent development or reuse. The City estimates that 12,918 housing units could be accommodated on this land.

Additionally, the governor of California continues to explore the use of state and federal surplus property to provide housing for homeless individuals
Discussion
The City has enough available land and residential designations to meet the affordable housing needs of the community. HUD allocations are critical to meeting these needs; however, they are not sufficient to address all the needs of LMI households. Therefore, the City will continue to continue to leverage other funding sources to provide services to populations in need.

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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 Expand Home
Ownership
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Expand Home
Ownership
HOME:
$910,718
Homeowner Housing Added: 6
Household Housing Unit
2 Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention Services
2020 2025 Homeless CityWide Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention
Services
ESG:
$273,614
Tenant-based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 20 Households
Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight
Shelter: 130 Persons Assisted
Overnight/Emergency
Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds
added: 220 Beds
3 New Affordable
Rental Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
HOME:
$1,789,282
Rental units constructed: 100
Household Housing Unit
4 Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
HOME:
$500,000
Rental units rehabilitated: 239
Household Housing Unit
5 Promote Economic
Development
2020 2025 Economic
Development
CityWide Promote Economic
Development
CDBG:
$798,021
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 10 Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
6 Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide
LMI Areas
of the City
Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
CDBG:
$2,671,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 32000 Persons Assisted
7 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide Fair Housing CDBG:
$73,000
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 0 Households Assisted
8 Planning and
Administration
2020 2025 Program
administration
funds
CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
Expand Home
Ownership
Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention
Services
New Affordable
Rental Housing
Promote Economic
Development
Improve Facilities
and Infrastructure
Fair Housing
CDBG:
$681,163
HOME:
$140,478
ESG:
$22,185
Other: 1 Other
Table 55 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Expand Home Ownership
Goal
Description
There are 2 projects proposed that will expand home ownership opportunities:

1. $700,000 in HOME funds for 4 new infill owner-occupied units city-wide

2. $210,718 in HOME-CHDO funds for 2 new owner-occupied units city-wide 2 Goal Name Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Goal
Description
The City intends to fund public service programs and activities related to homelessness. Activities include: rapid rehousing, emergency shelters, increase the number of shelter and transitional housing beds as well as homelessness prevention programs.
3 Goal Name New Affordable Rental Housing
Goal
Description
100 new affordable rental units will be constructed in Seccombe Park. 4 Goal Name Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Goal
Description
Rehabilitate 239 affordable rental units in 2601-2675 W 2nd Street. 5 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal
Description
Funding will be provided tha twill assist a minimum of 10 small businesses. Funding will also be used for Section 108 Loan repayment for a revitalization project on HIghland Avenue. The project is slated to create and retain 214 jobs. 6 Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Funding will be used to improve five community facilities including three parks, a community center and a senior center.

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7 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Funds will be provided for IFHMB to provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints free of charge in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws. 8 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Funds are allocated for City staff for planning and administration of HOME, CDBG, ESG funds for the various projects and grantee monitoring requirements.

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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
With its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds, the City of San Bernardino will fund eligible projects in the following categories: preserve and rehabilitate housing; improve neighborhood conditions; expand homeownership opportunities; provide supportive services; new affordable housing construction or rehabilitation; new affordable housing construction; promote economic development; improve facilities and infrastructure; fair housing, and program planning and administration.

Projects
# Project Name
1 Infill Housing Program
2 First Time Home Ownership
3 Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention
4 New Rental Housing Construction
5 Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation
6 Micro-Enterprise Program
7 Section 108 Repayment Program - Promote Economic Development 8 Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure
9 Fair Housing
10 Planning & Administration
Table 56 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The allocation priorities are a result of input received from the community and based on the identified needs such as the state of the City's infrastructure, housing stock and poverty. The primary obstacle in addressing underserved needs is insufficient resources to meet the ongoing needs of persons, especially those with special needs such as the homeless.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Infill Housing Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Expand Home Ownership
Needs Addressed Expand Home Ownership
Funding HOME: $700,000
Description Construction of single family ownership housing on vacant City-owned lots.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Four(4) families will benefit from this project.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeownership Housing units added.
2 Project Name First Time Home Ownership
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Expand Home Ownership
Needs Addressed Expand Home Ownership
Funding HOME: $210,718
Description New construction of single family homes on vacant City-owned lots. This project is a CHDO project with a 15% Set-Aside.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
2 households will benefit.

Location Description To be determined
Planned Activities New construction of single family homes on vacant City-owned lots.

Income will range 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 3 Project Name Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention Target Area CityWide
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Goals Supported Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Needs Addressed Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Funding ESG: $295,799
Description Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services.

Funding for various Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects to include Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach and HMIS costs.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 600 persons at very low income to zero income will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location Description The following locations will benefit from ESG funding.

1. Community Action Partnership - 696 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408

2. Family Service Association of Redlands - 612 Lawton St, Redlands, CA 92374

3. Lutheran Social Services - 813 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401

4. Step Up on Second - 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Planned Activities The ESG Program will fund four agencies and programs plus grant and project management.

Community Action Partnership. Provide homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness with temporary rental assistance, financial literacy education and linkages to other support services. Award $54,446.

Family Service Association of Redlands. Provide emergency shelter, motel vouchers, wraparound services and case management to prevent homelessness. Award $63,000.

Lutheran Social Services. Provide emergency shelter as a bridge to permanent housing, wraparound services to help homeless men 18 years and older to achieve self-sufficiency. Award $70,000.

Step Up On Second. Provide supportive services which begin with engagement and street outreach activities. Award $86,168 4 Project Name New Rental Housing Construction
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Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported New Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed New Affordable Rental Housing
Funding HOME: $1,819,282
Description New affordable rental units constructed at Seccombe Park Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
100 families will benefit from this proposed project.

Location Description Seccombe Park
160 E. 5th Street San Bernardino, CA
Census Tract: 58.00
Planned Activities Construction of new affordable rental housing units 5 Project Name Affordable Rental Housing Rehabilitation Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Needs Addressed Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Funding HOME: $500,000
Description Rehabilitation of 239 existing rental housing units.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
239 families will benefit from this proposed project.

Location Description Property address is 2601-2675 W. 2nd Street San Bernardino, CA Planned Activities Rehabilitation of existing rental housing units. 6 Project Name Micro-Enterprise Program
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
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Funding CDBG: $35,000
Description Provide business development training and support to income qualified existing or potential business owners. City staff monitors how many business have been created through Emprenadoras Program. Training class administration includes participant sign-in and intake forms.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately ten existing or potential business owners will be trained.

Location Description Citywide - Available to all existing or potential business owners.

Workshops are held at City Hall located at 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA and at the Mexican Consulate located at 293 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA.

Planned Activities The Micro-Enterprise program promotes economic development in the City. The program provides business development training and support to income qualified participants who wish to start their own business. The Program will use CDBG funds to provide education and training for existing or potential business owners, to launch and retain a successful businesses and improve business viability. City staff monitors how many business have been created through Emprenadoras Program. Training class administration includes participant sign-in and intake forms. 7 Project Name Section 108 Repayment Program - Promote Economic Development Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Promote Economic Development
Funding CDBG: $763,021
Description Section 108 loan repayment for Arden Guthrie Property (B-03-MC-06- 0539, Loan number 119-090-0053-5801) obtained to forward economic revitalization and create jobs (214 jobs) in the City.

Target Date 6/30/2021
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
214 individuals will benefit from this proposed activity.

Location Description 17.43 acre commercial property located along Highland Avenue between Arden Street and Guthrie Street in the City of San Bernardino.

Planned Activities A Section 108 loan, FY 2006, was obtained for the acquisition of 22 blighted and socially problematic apartment buildings in the North Arden Guthrie Area of the City. The City is moving forward with the sale of the property to a developer who will build a multi-tenant commercial shopping center.
8 Project Name Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $2,671,000
Description Three (3) parks will be funded for replacement of playground equipment in addition to an existing baseball field to be converted into a Miracle League park to be ADA compliant. A concrete/ADA project will also be funded to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility. Encanto Community Center Phase I roof replacement/facility repairs.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
32,000 persons within households earning an income level of 30% to 50% of AMI will benefit of the improvements made to these parks and facility.

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Location Description The City has proposed to fund the following three (3) parks, a community center and public facilities at a senior center:

1. Meadowbrook Fields Park - 179 E Rialto Ave., San Bernardino, CA

2. Anne Shirrel Park – 1367 North California, San Bernardino, CA

3. Nicholson Park - 2737 W. 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA (Playground equipment replacement and existing baseball field conversion)

4. Encanto Community Center – Phase 1 – 1180 W. 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA Roof replacement/facility repairs.

5. Citywide Concrete Repairs – to replace sidewalks and ADA accessibility for Fifth Street Senior Center, Perris Hill Senior Center, Ruben Campos, Lytle Creek, Rudy Hernandez, Nicholson and Delmann Heights Community Centers.

Planned Activities The City plans to improve three (3) parks, a community center and public facilities at a senior center. Specifically the replacement of playground equipment to provide safe equipment for the community in addition to a Miracle League Park for ADA compliant and citywide concrete repairs. 9 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $73,000
Description Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board will provide activities that will assist the City in furthering fair housing.

Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
This program will benefit Low/Moderate Income Households/Tenants.

Location Description Fair housing events and discrimination assistance will benefit aproximately 1,000 LMI households and tenants.

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Planned Activities IFHMB will provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints free of charge in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws.
10 Project Name Planning & Administration
Target Area CityWide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $681,163
HOME: $140,478
Description The City will implement the goals and objectives of the Action Plan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the Action Plan regulations and CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations.Assist homeless and special needs populations with supportive services. Funding for various Emergency Solutions Grant Program Projects to include Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach and HMIS costs. Annually, the City will monitor its use of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to ensure effective and appropriate use of funds. CDBG Administration: $681,163; HOME Administration: $140,478; ESG Administration: $22,185
Target Date 6/30/2021
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
The entire city benefits from planning and administration efforts lead by the City.

Location Description 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Planned Activities Grant and Project Management
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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 The City will use its funding for PY 2020-2021 to finance a variety of housing, community development, economic development, and capital improvement projects. The majority of the funding will be used to finance projects targeting low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the City.

CDBG Benefit Service Areas are defined as geographic locations within the City of San Bernardino where 51 percent or more of the households in those areas are low- to moderate-income. The 2010 U.S.

Census identified approximately 68.9 percent of the City consisted of households with low or moderate incomes. A map of the Low / Moderate Income Target Areas is attached to this document.

The City of San Bernardino has become increasingly diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup. Over the past decades the City has seen a shift from a non-Hispanic, White majority to a Hispanic Origin majority.

According to the U.S. 2010 Census, approximately 60 percent of the population is of Hispanic Origin, 19 percent is Non-Hispanic, White, 14.2 percent is Black, 3.8 percent is Asian and 2.9 percent is comprised of some “Other” race or ethnicity.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CityWide 70
LMI Areas of the City 30
Table 57 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The funding available under the 2020-2021 Action Plan may be used to meet a variety of community development and housing needs. As part of the development of the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City established priority needs based on an in depth analysis of the several factors housing, homelessness, poverty, special needs, lead hazards, institutional structure, etc. The City will utilize its federal funding to pursue goals and objectives listed in the section “AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives” of this document.

The City’s primary intent is to spend its CDBG funds in predominantly low income neighborhoods where residents have the greatest need for housing/services. The City will focus on low to moderate income neighborhoods where there is a greatest need in the parks, such as having the playground equipment replaced, because those are the areas of greatest need.

Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
In accordance with the Housing Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan, housing problems within the City of San Bernardino include: 1) Units with physical defects; 2) overcrowded conditions; and 3) housing cost burden. The City will use CDBG and HOME funds to pursue three affordable housing goals:
1) Preserve and Rehabilitation Housing, 2) Expand Home Ownership Opportunities and 3) Provide Assistance to Renter Households.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 45
Non-Homeless 200
Special-Needs 100
Total 345
Table 58 - 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 104
Rehab of Existing Units 241
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 345
Table 59 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The table “One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported” consists of 600 homeless individual to be supported and 349 units to be built or rehabilitated. The following projects detail households that will benefit as well as the number of units in the City to be constructed or rehabed.  Homeownership of two (2) housing units added in Eastpointe neighborhood. Incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI);
 New Infill Housing construction of four (4) for-sale single family homes, incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI);
 100 affordable rental units to be built at Seccombe Park; and  Affordable rental housing rehabilitation of 239 existing units at Foothill Villas Apartments.

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are crucial elements of the City’s efforts to address affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and other individuals.

The City falls within the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB).

This agency administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to eligible residents of San Bernardino by providing monthly rental assistance to participants who want to rent from a private landlord, but cannot afford the full monthly rental payment. The Housing Choice Voucher program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

In 2019, the latest year for which data is available, HACSB provided 10,798 housing choice vouchers throughout San Bernardino County, assisting 25,331 individuals. Of those 10,798 housing choice vouchers, 2,694 were issued to San Bernardino City residents.

The City will continue to support the efforts of HACSB in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher and maximize the use of those funds and other resources in San Bernardino.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing To assist HACSB in addressing public housing needs, the City will do the following:

Monitor At-Risk Units. The City will maintain contact with the owners of at-risk units, encourage the owner to keep the at-risk units affordable and utilize, if feasible, local incentives to preserve any at-risk units
Support and Assist Local Non-Profit Organizations. In order to develop or preserve the City's affordable stock, the City will provide technical and/or financial assistance to local non-profit organizations that provide affordable housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
The City does not own any public housing units, therefore has not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in the management of public housing units. However, the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) does undertake actions to encourage public housing residents to contribute and participate in the management and HACSB has a homeownership program for residents of public housing.

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distressed properties within San Bernardino, rehabilitate them and sell them to income qualified homebuyers. The City will work with HACSB, to identify any households who may be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino has not been designated as troubled. Actually it has a moving to work designation which is a designation that a limited number of PHAs across the country have.

Discussion
See above discussion.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
According to the San Bernardino County 2019 Homeless PIT Count there were 883 homeless persons in the City. A total of 244 individuals were sheltered and 639 were unsheltered. To address this issue, the City will allocate approximately $295,799 in ESG funds to homeless service providers who are skilled at transitioning homeless individuals and families from homelessness to permanent housing through a variety of activities including street outreach, homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter and essential services.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City is an active member of the San Bernardino CoC and fully supports the goals and objectives of the San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. To reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs, the City will continue to support the CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County. The Coordinated Entry System will provide people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless (HUD Homeless definition (Category 2) with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate get housing placement.

The City is continuing its contract in FY 2020-2021 with Step Up On Second, with the goal of reaching 78 homeless persons through street outreach, providing social service referrals to 49 of those 78 persons and facilitating the placement of 13 homeless persons into permanent housing.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will continue to fund Lutheran Social Services Southern California (LSSC) to provide an emergency men’s shelter. LSSSC has submitted plans to the City for a preliminary review of a new men’s shelter with a 75-bed capacity.

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
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community in the region. As the largest community in the County, the City also serves as a hub for service providers. The City supports the efforts of the network of agencies working to end homelessness through the Regional Continuum of Care Strategy. The Continuum of Care Strategy involves four key components, one of which is homeless prevention. The provision of preventative services will decrease the number of households and individuals who will become homeless and require emergency shelters and assistance. The City is working to prevent persons from becoming homeless by funding emergency rental assistance for households at-risk of homelessness.

Utilizing its HOME dollars, the City funded the acquisition of the Golden Apartments a 21-unit apartment complex that has been rehabilitated and converted into 38 one-bedroom apartments of supportive housing for homeless persons. Residents moved into their new one-bedroom flats in December 2019.

Golden has onsite health and mental health services available through the Department of Behavioral Health and Molina Health.

The City has partnered with Step Up on Second to provide street outreach services to homeless persons and assist them with obtaining their vital documents, housing navigation, transportation to appointments and placement in permanent housing. To date, in FY 2019-2020, Step Up has housed 13 individuals and provided linkage to services to 78 persons.

San Bernardino County’s 10-Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness was recalibrated in 2013 to focus on a rapid re-housing approach that is also consistent with a Housing First Model. This approach is intended to minimize the amount a time an individual or family remains homeless or in shelters. The Housing First Model also focuses on homeless prevention by emphasizing the need to keep individuals and families in their current housing if appropriate.

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 will continue to support the regional CoC’s efforts to implement the San Bernardino County 10- Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness. This plan includes a recommendation to focus on discharge planning in order to prevent people from becoming homeless when they are discharged from correctional, foster care, health care, or mental health care systems. The McKinney-Vento Act requires that State and local governments have policies and protocols in place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly-funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. In order to meet HUD’s requirements, the 10-Year Strategy has established a Discharge Planning Committee to focus on improving coordination between discharge planning agencies, local government, and homeless service providers in order to implement a “zero tolerance” plan that will prevent persons being discharged into homelessness.

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Discussion
In 2018, the City declared a shelter crisis which allowed agencies to apply for the State’s Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding. Four agencies serving homeless persons in the City of San Bernardino received $2.1 million in HEAP funds that can be used over four years. The CoC’s coordinated entry system provides a single point of entry for people who are homeless to be screened and assessed for a range of CoC and City funded homeless programs, including emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing services. All contracted service providers report outcomes based on the countywide outcome standards developed by the County Office of Homeless Services, in order to inform future adjustments to the service system.

In FY 18-19, the City facilitated the purchase of two (2) multi-family properties by Foothill Aides Project.

In FY 19-20 those properties will be rehabilitated and leased to low-income persons with HIV/Aids.

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

The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs. The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:
 Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies. Prior to 2012, redevelopment activities and funding was the City’s primary tool for assisting with neighborhood revitalization efforts and production of affordable housing. The loss of this funding represents a constraint for the City of San Bernardino’s efforts to continue to support neighborhood revitalization. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.
 Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act and California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs and time delay resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing.  Site Improvements: Many parts of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential development is required to provide sidewalk with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development, but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.
 Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect the fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.
 Permit and Processing Procedures: Builders and developers frequently cite the cost of holding land during the evaluation and review process as a significant factor in the cost of housing. The City of San Bernardino’s development review process is designed to accommodate growth without compromising quality. Project quality is of critical concern, as the City faces challenges in securing foreclosed single-family homes and poorly maintained multifamily complexes.  State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. Prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multiPacket Page. 284 Consolidated Plan SAN BERNARDINO 152
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family project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City undertook a major effort to eliminate constraints, with respect to land use regulations, by developing and adopting a new Development Code that unified and simplified the City’s development regulations and processes. That effort was followed by a reorganization of the City to unify the various development-related departments into a single Community Development Department and a one-stop permit counter. The City has made the following additional amendments to the Municipal Code in order to further reduce barriers to affordable housing:

1. General Lot Consolidation Incentive - Small, individual lots offer limited development potential, and generally cannot support onsite property management. Development opportunities could be increased through a small-lot consolidation program that offers a 15 percent density bonus for projects with a residential component that are committing to a maintenance plan and having on-site management. The City is anticipating amending the Development Code to incentivize lot Consolidation.

2. Density Bonus Provisions - Density bonus projects can be an important source of housing for lower and moderate income households. The City anticipates amending the Development Code to reflect the latest amendments to State density bonus law.

3. Transitional and Supportive Housing - The City plans to amend the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent supportive housing and permit these uses based on unit type, in accordance with Senate Bill 2.

4. Streamlined Processing - The City is committed to continuing the streamlining of development activities and regulations and will continue to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use constraints, particularly as related to the provision of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing. The City amended its Development Code in 2012 to make it more user-friendly and to minimize confusion for staff and the development community. As part of the Development Code update, the City also introduced a new streamlined type of Conditional Use Permit: the Minor Use Permit (MUP). The MUP is reviewed by the Development/Environmental Review Committee rather than the Planning Commission, which requires less staff time (and a relatively shorter process for developers), lower fees, and can be used in lieu of a CUP for certain qualified projects.

5. The City will update its General Plan.

Discussion:

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the Packet Page. 285
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Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of CDBG and/or HOME funds to preserve and rehabilitate housing units and provide homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income households.

For PY 2020-2021, the City will continue to fund its Infill Housing Program and its Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program (OORP). The OORP will be funded with carryover funds from last year that were not fully expended. Through the City’s Infill Housing Program, the City will acquire, rehabilitate vacant and/or underutilized parcels of land and create housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will provide deferred loans for the rehabilitation of single family units owned by low and moderate income households.

Although the City no longer has access to redevelopment funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land conveyed to the City for the purpose of creating affordable housing for low- and moderate- income households.

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Introduction:

Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2020-2021 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority
 Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
 Expand homeownership opportunities
 Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
 Promote economic development and employment opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Micro-Enterprise
Low Priority
 New affordable Rental Housing
 Improve and expand existing community facilities and infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
 Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing.  Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, and ESG
 New Affordable Housing Construction or Rehabilitation  Expand homeownership opportunities – Infill Housing
 First-Time Homeownership – CHDO 15% set-aside
 New affordable rental housing
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, the City will allocate CDBG, uncommitted HOME and ESG funds through the Action plan in projects that provide financing for the affordable housing development, housing rehabilitation, job creation, public facility/infrastructure improvements and homeless prevention. Lack of resources is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs. In order to leverage additional ongoing resources for housing and homeless services, the City is applying for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds which are administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development to It anticipated that in the 2021 the City can receive up to $1.6 million in PLHA funds.

The City will also support HACSB’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for seniors and lower-income households.

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The City will invest HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing and will use HOME funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To reduce lead-based paint hazards and in accordance, housing constructed prior to 1978 and assisted through the City of San Bernardino’s Owner Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will be tested for lead based paint hazards. If lead based-paint hazards are found, safe work practices or abatement procedures will be included in the scope of work for the rehabilitation of the housing unit. All procedures will be in compliance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families For PY 2020-2021, the City will support:
 An Infill Housing Program that will acquire and rehabilitate/construct underutilized properties within the City and when complete sell these homes to low- and moderate income households  Micro Enterprise Program that will provide small business development training and support to income qualified clients who are wish to start their own small business.  Service providers who can provide street outreach, rapid-rehousing, homeless prevention, emergency shelter, and other essential services to homeless and near-homeless persons and families.
 The improvement of various park facilities within income-eligible areas of the City that provide recreational and support services to low- and moderate-income residents of the City.  The efforts of HACSB, who provides rental assisance and conventional housing to low-income households.
 The efforts of the CoC, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services and various Homeless Service Agencies to provider public and social services to residents living in poverty, including health services, counseling, educational programs, food distribution, academic and vocational training, youth services, and senior services.  The goals and objectives of San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness.  The CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County that provides persons who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless with problem solving support to retain current housing or to locate another housing placement.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations (i.e. CoC, HACSB, National CORE, County of San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Agency, etc.) involved with the delivery of housing and social services to low- and moderate-income San Bernardino residents.

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This will allow to coordinate the City's activities by not duplicating efforts and to know what other agencies are doing. Currently, the City is working with the Center for Community Investment and Dignity Health (Accelerating investments for Healthy Communities). The City's collaboration with CCI and Dignity Health has resulted in the investment of $1.2 million in permanently affordable rental housing in the City. These types of collaborations build the capacity for the City to continue providing affordable housing.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community & Economic Development Department will continue consulting with a wide variety of agencies and organizations such as HACSB, County Workforce Development, County Department of Behavioral Health and County Office on Aging and Adult Services involved with the delivery of housing, supportive services and economic development to low- and moderate- income San Bernardino residents. Workforce Development, for example, provides job placement services for person in the County and also provides up to three months of paid on the job training and any equipment that an employee may require to carry their new job. In the realm of economic development, the City recently established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate’s “Emprendedoras” program. The program partners with the Small Business Administration and the City’s Micro Enterprise program to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the “Emprendedoras” program, the City will cross promote the services available through Workforce Development.

Discussion:

The implementation of the PY 2020-2021 Action Plan will invest federal resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, inspection of HOME units, reduce the number of families living in poverty, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Action Plan, the City of San Bernardino will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low-and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program. The years 2020, 2021 and 2022 are used to determine that an overall benefit of 80% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.

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 817,368

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: 817,368
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. 80.00% HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

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as follows:

The City does not anticipate using other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section

92.205.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

HOME Recapture Provision If Buyer at any time during the Period of Affordability sells or transfers the Eligible Property, whether voluntarily or involuntarily due to foreclosure or other circumstance, the following provisions shall apply, pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 92.254:

1. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property within the first two years of the Period of Affordability, City shall recover from the Net Proceeds, if any, the entire amount of the HOME Subsidy, or such lesser amount as the Net Proceeds may permit to be recovered. The Net Proceeds are the sales price paid to Buyer minus repayment of loans that are superior in priority to this Affordable Housing Covenant and the Deed of Trust securing it, and any closing costs.

2. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property after occupying the Eligible Property for at least two years (24 months from the Delivery Date), City’s recovery from the Net Proceeds shall equal the amount of the HOME Subsidy, reduced by a percentage determined by dividing the number of Buyer’s full years of occupation of the Eligible Property by the number of years of the Period of Affordability, and multiplying the result by 100. In calculating recapture of the HOME subsidy only full 12-month periods of occupancy will be utilized in the calculation. For example, if Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property during the third year, before the completion of the full third year of a ten-year Period of Affordability, the percentage reduction of the amount of the HOME Subsidy to be recovered by City shall equal 20 percent: (2 years ÷ 10 years) × 100 = 20.

Assuming sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of the HOME Subsidy. If there were not sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of Net Proceeds, whatever the amount.

3. In no event shall City’s recovery exceed the amount of the Net Proceeds.

The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients, who carry out HOME funded ownership programs, utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

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3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

Measured from the Delivery Date and determined based on the amount of the HOME Subsidy, as follows:

Amount of HOME Subsidy Period of Affordability
 Amount of HOME Subsidy: Less than $15,000 Period of Affordability: 5 years  Amount of HOME Subsidy: $15,000 to $40,000 Period of Affordability: 10 years  Amount of HOME Subsidy: More than $40,000 Period of Affordability:15 years The City's affordability covenant requires that HOME units acquired with HOME funds remain affordable for the period noted based on the amount of HOME subsidy. The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients who carry out HOME funded ownership programs utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City will not be undertaking any refinancing of existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. The City will not undertake the refinancing of single family units rehabilitated with HOME funds. With regard to eligible beneficiaries, the City will adhere to the requirements under 24 CFR 2.203 with regard to income determinations; 92.216 with respect to incomes of applicants; 92.253 with regard to tenant protections and selection and other HOME regulatory requirements that ensure beneficiaries are not precluded from participating in HOME funded programs.

The City utilizes Notice of Funding Availability and Requests for Proposals to solicit applications for funding under the HOME program. Solicitations for applications are conducted as funds are available for various programs and/or when contracts and renewal periods with applicants expire and new NOFAs and RPS are released.

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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) Please refer to an attachment indluced in Admin (AD-26).

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is led by the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Services. The Coordinated Entry System, referred to as 211 San Bernardino County, is operated by the United Way of San Bernardino County and provides free and confidential information and referral service to persons in need of help connecting with various free or low cost health and human service providers.
211 San Bernardino County, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County or by dialing the toll-free number at 1-888-435-7565. Bilingual staff is available to assist English and/or Spanish speaking callers. However, if another language is need, 211 San Bernardino County, utilizes a translation line that can assist in disseminating information in over 150 languages. 211 San Bernardino County is also available by going to http://211sb.org.

Within the City’s ESG written agreement, the Subrecipient must agree to coordinate and integrate, to the maximum extent practicable, ESG-funded activities with other programs targeted to homeless people in the area covered by the Continuum of Care or area over which the services are coordinated to provide a strategic, community-wide system to prevent and end homelessness.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The City of San Bernardino will competitively procure for services that will meet the goals and objectives of the City’s Consolidated Plan and San Bernardino Continuum of Care’s (CoC) 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The application review process has three phases. In the first phase, all applications are reviewed by the Community and Economic Development Department staff for completeness and eligibility under the Federal program guidelines. Eligible programs and projects are then reviewed according to their contribution to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Consolidated Plan and CoC’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Preference is given if a program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities. Organizational capacity, experience, and past performance are also considered.

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Based on this review, Community and Economic Development Department staff prepares general funding recommendations. Lastly, a public hearing before City Council will be held to consider the 2020-2021 Draft Annual Action Plan. The City Council adopts the Annual Action Plan, which acts as the CDBG, HOME and ESG program annual budget. Upon completion of this process, the City forwards the adopted Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City of San Bernardino attends and participates, on a quarterly basis, the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). The ICH is a vital component of the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. The ICH serves as the policy making body of the Partnership and oversees the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County. The ICH will focus on resource development to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations. In addition, ICH serves as the HUD-designated primary decision-making group and oversight board of the City of San Bernardino & County (hereinafter referred to as the “geographic area”) Continuum of Care for the Homeless (CA-609) funding process, (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”). There are currently former homeless individuals that participate in the policy making decisions of the CoC, regarding facilities or services that receive ESG funding from the City.

The ICH is charged with directing, coordinating and evaluating all of the activities related to implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. The ICH members are directed to report progress on the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to their colleagues and constituents following each meeting of the ICH. The ICH will promote collaborative partnerships among homeless providers and stakeholders throughout San Bernardino County in order to carry out implementation activities and will develop resources to insure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations.

As the oversight board of the CoC, the ICH duties are: 1. To ensure that the CoC is meeting all of the responsibilities assigned to it by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations including: a. The operation and oversight of the local CoC; b. Designation and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); i. Designate a single HMIS for the geographic area; ii. Designate an eligible applicant to manage the CoC’s HMIS, which will be known as the HMIS Lead; iii. Ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients of CoC and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding in the HMIS. iv. Ensure the HMIS is administered in compliance with all requirements prescribed by HUD. c. The development of a CoC plan that includes outreach, engagement, assessment, annual gap analysis of the homeless needs and services available, prevention strategies, shelter and housing supportive services, and HUD CoC Packet Page. 294
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annual and biennial requirements; 2. To represent the relevant organizations and projects serving homeless subpopulations; 3. To support homeless persons in their movement from homelessness to economic stability and affordable permanent housing within a supportive community; 4. To be inclusive of all the needs of all of geographic area’s homeless population, including the special service and housing needs of homeless sub-populations; 5. To facilitate responses to issues and concerns that affect the agencies funded by the CoC that is beyond those addressed in the annual CoC application process; 6. To consult with recipients and sub-recipients of CoC funding to establish performance targets appropriate for population and program type, monitor recipient and subrecipient performance, evaluate outcomes, and take action against poor performers; and 7. To evaluate outcomes of projects funded under the County of San Bernardino CoC program including the ESG.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

ESG Subrecipients must demonstrate the financial management and programmatic expertise to successfully develop, design, implement, and monitor the ESG-funded activities.

ESG Subrecipients must participate in HMIS and be able to meet all federal, State of California, and City of San Bernardino requirements relative to the ESG program, specifically those concerning equal opportunity and fair housing, affirmative marketing, environmental review, displacement, relocation, acquisition, labor, lead-based paint, conflict of interest, debarment and suspension, and flood insurance.

Under the City ESG agreement, ESG Subrecipient are required to conduct an initial evaluation to determine the eligibility of each individual or family’s eligibility for ESG assistance and the amount and types of assistance the individual or family needs to regain stability in permanent housing.

All subrecipient providers should meet or exceed project quality goals established by HUD and CoC guidelines which include the following: At least 80 percent of project participants either remained in permanent housing or exited to permanent housing; At least 20 percent or more of project participants have employment income (or other sources such as SSI and/or SSDI, for those who are not employable); At least 54 percent of project participants increased their income from sources other than employment in a given operating year; At least 56 percent of project participants obtained mainstream benefits; and 100 percent of the project participants came from the street or other locations not meant for human habitation, emergency shelters, or safe havens. In addition, PSH providers must: Implement a housing first approach. Fill vacant beds with only chronically homeless persons.

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Appendixx - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
County Homeless Race, HMIS 2019
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

County Homeless Race, HMIS 2019
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

Various population data sets were used in the Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, and Strategic plan
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Using updated information is important for the ConPlan.

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 County.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? 2019
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? complete
2 Data Source Name
Vacant Unit Data
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ACS 2013-2017
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The data provided comes from 2013-2017 housing occupancy data particularly vacant housing units.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
HUD did not provide any data to assist with their request of vacant and abandoned, REO and abandoned REO data.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
Citywide
What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? 2013-2017
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Households with Children
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.

The data resource is CHAS 2011-2015
Provide a brief summary of the data set.

The CHAS data presents the number of households both renter and owner by AMI categories.

What was the purpose for developing this data set?
This table was not populated by HUD data, however was available.

How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
This data is citywide.

What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? CHAS 2011-2015
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? complete
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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................1 Executive Summary..........................................................................................................................................2 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)............................................................................2 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b).........................................................................................6 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)......................................................................................7 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ....................................................................................................13 Expected Resources .......................................................................................................................................17 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ..............................................................................................17 Annual Goals and Objectives .........................................................................................................................22 Projects ......................................................................................................................................................29 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ........................................................................................................................29 AP-38 Project Summary .............................................................................................................................29 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)................................................................................................36 Affordable Housing ........................................................................................................................................37 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g).......................................................................................................37 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)..............................................................................................................40 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)...............................................................42 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ......................................................................................45 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ...............................................................................................................48 Program Specific Requirements.....................................................................................................................51 Packet Page. 364
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1. Introduction
The City of San Bernardino annually receives CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. In Funding Year 2024 (FY 2024- 2025) the City will receive an estimated $2,942,853 CDBG funds, $1,460,936 HOME funds, and $273,557 ESG funds. Additionally, the City will reprogram prior year unspent funds including $520,00 CDBG funds and $80,500 ESG funds. The total estimated amount of funds to be allocated are $5,234,993. The City spends funds in a way consistent with the approved 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). Funds can be used for a wide array of activities, including housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, lead-based paint detection and removal, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities and infrastructure, removal of architectural barriers, public services, rehabilitation of commercial or industrial buildings, and loans or grants to businesses.

The ConPlan provides a concise summary of the anticipated actions, activities, and specific federal and nonfederal resources used each year to address the City’s priority needs and goals. FY 2024 implements the fifth and the final year of its ConPlan. City’s approved projects are directly consistent with all of the city’s prior needs and goals.
• Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
• Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
• New Affordable Rental Housing
• Promote Economic Development
• Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
• Fair Housing

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City has identified a range of housing and community development needs in accordance with the structure presented in HUD regulations for affordable housing, homelessness, and non-housing community development. The City evaluated each FY 2024 application based on the level of need demonstrated in the applications received as compared to the ConPlan’s Needs Assessment and the Market Analysis as well as information gathered during the citizen participation process, and the availability of resources. Based on these components, affordable housing and emergency housing for the homeless as well as supportive services for the homeless population are considered the highest priority needs. According to resident feedback during the ConPlan planning, the most pressing concerns of the City are:
• Homelessness and homelessness issues (i.e., supportive housing) • Access to affordable housing
• Street infrastructure (i.e., road maintenance and street lighting) • Joblessness/job creation
Priorities Objectives/Goals
The following goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan will be implemented during the FY 24-25 Annual Action Plan are listed below:

1. Promote Economic Development: Repayment of debt service for the Arden Guthrie Project which will create 214 jobs.

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2. Fair Housing: Support fair housing services, landlord/tenant mediation, and housing counseling services. Implement a City Tenant Protection Pilot Program.

3. Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services: The city intends to support San Bernardino PD Quality of Life Team and Salvation Army to provide homeless services.

4. Expand Homeownership Opportunities: Fund construction of three (3) single-family homes, citywide where opportunities exist for infill housing for low to moderate-income households whose incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

5. New Affordable Housing Construction or Rehabilitation: Although the City has not selected an affordable housing project, they continue to support the development of new affordable units. The City is funding their Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Project to rehabilitate a minimum of 20 owneroccupied LMI homes.

6. Improve Facilities and Infrastructure: Fund public facilities projects to comprehensively improve, the safety, accessibility, and quality of life in low-income and the surrounding neighborhoods by completing park and recreation improvements, street surface reconstruction including sidewalks, curbs, stormwater facilities, remove barriers by supporting accessibility projects.

Summary of some of the findings used to determine priority need:
• 220,328 persons reside in San Bernardino (US Census Bureau 2022 estimate) comprising of 62,486 households. The number of households has increased 4 % while the population decreased 1%. • Approximately 20.2% live in poverty a 14% decrease from 2020. • San Bernardino County Point-In-Time homeless count (PIT) data indicated a need to support programs that serve people experiencing homelessness. In 2023 the CoC County PITC revealed 29% increase in homeless individuals and 25.9% increase in unsheltered individuals. Specifically the PITC provided data for the City:
o 1,502: Total homeless
o 276: sheltered persons
o 209: transitional housing
o 1,017: unsheltered
• Residents benefit from City supported homelessness programs and services (i.e., supportive housing, emergency shelter, case management services, shelter operations), access to affordable housing, street infrastructure improvements (i.e., road maintenance and street lighting) and joblessness/job creation.
• The City’s CDBG, HOME and ESG program’s primary objective is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Over the past five years, the City has spent its CDBG, HOME and ESG funds for needed public services, public facilities improvements, preservation of its housing stock, development of new affordable housing, homelessness programs, services and shelter facilities, and planning and administration costs.

3. Evaluation of past performance
Actions and implementation below is taken from the FY 2022-23 CAPER as well as pending activities in 2023 & 2024:

Preserve and rehabilitate existing single-family dwellings – The Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program provided financial assistance to income-qualified, San Bernardino homeowners for repairs to their homes. The program serviced four owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation projects.

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Expand Homeownership opportunities and assist homebuyers with the purchase of affordable housing In 2023 and 2024, the City is working towards the construction of three (3) owner-occupied homes, on individual vacant infill lots. The Infill Program improves neighborhoods by utilizing vacant and or blighted lots for new owner-occupied housing. The City and a CHDO partner, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), will market these affordable units for sale to households at 50% to 80% of AMI.

Provide Supportive Services - Homeless / Non-Homeless Special Needs - In FY 22-23, the City utilized HOME program income for the Arrowhead Grove, formerly known as Waterman Gardens Public Housing Community of the multi-phase Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) project. Phase two entails the building of 147 affordable units for mixed-income family apartments to households with 30% to 60% of AMI.

Also the City funded several homeless service providers to which 121 persons benefits.

Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure - In FY 22-23, the City recently completed the following street improvements in March 2023: 532 Ramona Avenue (Ward 1); 2129 Wall Avenue (Ward 2); 938 N. G Street (Ward 2); 140 W. 13th Street (Ward 2); 2060 E. 18th Street (Ward 7); Grape Street (Walnut to Mill Street) (Ward 3); and Davidson Avenue (Baseline to 14th) (Ward-6). Currently the City is initiating Nicholson Neighborhood Park improvements with a second phase planned to renovate the park’s community center.

The completion is expected in August 2024.

Fair Housing - The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board provided landlord-tenant counseling and other fair housing services to eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing to 3,000 persons in the City in 2023 program year.

Provide rental assistance and preserve existing affordable rental housing - The city administers an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funded by Federal ERA program (Treasury) and CA ERAP 2.0 program. The City spent over $18M in rental assistance payments to 1,713 households. REAP assisted 656 persons of which 40% were below 30% LMI; 32% were between 30 and 50% LMI, and 27% were between 50 and 80% LMI.

Planning and Administration: Provided funds for planning and administration of CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The development of the action plan was aligned with the goals of the Consolidated plan. To solicit public input during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City conducted the following meetings:
• Published NOFA to 2024 applicants
• Stakeholder Interviews
• Online Survey
The Action Plan will be discussed in a publicly noticed meeting where an opportunity for public comment is provided. The first public hearing for the draft FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to City Council was held on May 1, 2024. The draft plan was available for public review between April 1, 2024, and April 30, 2024, on the City's website, the Community Development and Housing Department, the City’s Clerk Office, and Feldheym Central Library. The public review period for the Draft 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan was published in The San Bernardino Sun (English) on April 8, 2024 and El Chicano (Spanish) on April 10, 2024.

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5. Summary of public comments
The top three infrastructure needs that were identified in the Consolidated Plan were street improvements, street lighting, and tree planting/urban greenery. City-facility needs identified were community centers, park and recreational facilities, and youth centers. For housing needs, the top three identified were:
• First-time home buyer assistance
• Owner-occupied rehabilitation
• Renter-occupied housing rehabilitation
Respondents also identified two primary homeless needs:
• Permanent supportive housing with social services
• Transitional housing (short-term up to 6 months)
Public comments for FY 2024-2025 will be recorded here.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City accepts all public comments.

7. Summary
No futher narrative is needed.

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PR-05 LEAD & RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES – 91.200(B)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for the administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency SAN BERNARDINO
CDBG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department HOME Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department ESG Administrator SAN BERNARDINO Community and Economic Development Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City’s Community Development and Housing Department administers, implements, and monitors activities and projects funded through federal grants. This Department is responsible for developing and carrying out the priorities and goals established in the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the Department works collaboratively with the Public Works Department, City Parks and Recreation Department, City Manager’s Office, and City Council to develop goals and priorities for the current year that are aligned with the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Annual Action Plans and address the needs of the residents of San Bernardino.

For matters concerning the City of San Bernardino’s CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, please contact:

Mrs. Cassandra Searcy, Deputy Director of Housing & Homelessness 201 N. E Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92418
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (909) 384-727
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AP-10 CONSULTATION – 91.100, 91.200(B), 91.215(L)

1. Introduction
The City views the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan as an opportunity to engage the community in the CDBG, HOME, and ESG investment process. The City encourages its residents to voice their needs and concerns regarding homelessness, affordable housing, and community development. All members of the public, especially those living in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, are encouraged to participate in the planning stages. The goal of the consultation process was to gather data to help determine the priority needs. The City also coordinates and collaborates with various service providers to identify specific needs or certain vulnerable populations.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
• The City works in partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) and the County Community Development and Housing Agency to redevelop 251 units of public housing at the former Waterman Gardens public housing project (now known as Arrowhead Grove neighborhood). The City is also working in partnership with National CORE, an Inland Empire Community Housing Development Organization (CDHO), and HACSB in the development of Arrowhead Grove.
• The City partners with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), a CHDO, for the administration of an owner-occupied, single-family rehabilitation program. • Infill Program. NPHS will partner with the City to build new single-family, ownership housing on vacant and blighted lots throughout the city, to increase homeownership among households at and below 80% of the Area Median Income.
• The City coordinates with the County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) in an ongoing exchange of information and resources available to persons who are experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. The City has also partnered with DBH in the Golden Apartments project where DBH provides case management services for formerly homeless residents who live with mental illness.
• The City has also been working on investment strategies for housing and health with Dignity Health. Dignity Health’s Community Investment program provided a $1.2 million loan for the construction of Arrowhead Grove Phase 3, which resulted in the construction of a 184 mixedincome development, with 147 units reserved for low-income households. • The City has been consulting with the HACSB and the Community Development and Housing Agency of the County of San Bernardino concerning lead-based paint hazards as it relates to the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family homes. The City has also consulted with HUD’s environmental office regarding lead-based paint and staff attended the most recent lead-based paint training provided onsite at the HUD Los Angeles office. • The City has been in coordination with the San Bernardino Unified School District with their Uplift San Bernardino initiative. Uplift San Bernardino is focused on the future of the youth community, such as launching the future workforce into local jobs; igniting Upward Mobility in the community; convening leadership work groups to change systems & policies; effectively inspiring community voice & engagement to inform better decisions & increase access to opportunities, especially for youth; create a shared understanding of issues & opportunities based on research & data; Packet Page. 370
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mobilize people and resources to fill in gaps identified between systems and promote accountability through a transparent history of Uplift’s decisions, progress, & learning.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City recognizes the need to address people experiencing homelessness, particularly the chronically homeless populations. The City collaboratively works with four entities throughout the County of San Bernardino. The following entities are:
1) Interagency Council on Homelessness
2) Homeless Provider Network
3) Central Valley Steering Committee
4) San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services These entities comprise policy-making bodies, advisory groups of faith-based and non-profit housing organizations, collaborative organizations among City jurisdictions, and committees established specifically to assist those experiencing homelessness. The “10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County” guides the actions and serves as a blueprint to end homelessness in the County of San Bernardino.

Concurrently, the City of San Bernardino also actively participates in the Continuum of Care (CoC) and is fully supportive of the objectives of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County plan. Sandra Ibarra represents the City on the board of the Interagency Council on Homelessness. The City’s Police Department supports and participates in the Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless County. The Community & Economic Department requires its ESG sub-recipients to participate in the CoC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). This software application is designed to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals, families, and people at risk of homelessness. Lastly, the City funds organizations through the ESG programs that provide street outreach, emergency shelter, homeless prevention services, rapid rehousing, and HMIS.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City closely works with the CoC and attends its regularly scheduled meetings and training in the area of homelessness. The City consults with the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), which has not less than one former homeless member, concerning funding recommendations. The discussions at the ICH meetings are comprised of updates on HMIS and a monthly data quality report is provided illustrating the number of clients enrolled in the non-profit organizations using HMIS. The updates help evaluate the outcomes of projects and activities assisted with ESG. Other topics of discussion include presentations to the Office of Homeless Services on activities from the San Bernardino County Reentry Collaborative Packet Page. 371
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regarding workshop meetings to discuss updating their strategic plan, and a Community Recidivism Reduction Program. A Veterans Initiative from the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) has continued to develop creative and effective ways to address the needs of the County’s homeless veterans. Over the past year, HASCB, along with the support and efforts of our affiliate nonprofits, KEYS and HP1 Inc., has created housing opportunities for homeless veterans.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies, and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Agency/Group/Organization Dignity Health St Bernardine Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
1 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino and participated in a community workshop. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community.

Agency/Group/Organization Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc. (NPHS) Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
2 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing and infrastructure investment in the community.

Agency/Group/Organization Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
3 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community
4 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Housing Agency (PHA) Other government - County
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The organization was interviewed by the City of San Bernardino. The anticipated outcomes are increased commitment to affordable housing/economic investment in the community.

Agency/Group/Organization City of San Bernardino - Housing Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Hazard Mitigation
5 Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The Public Works Department has an ongoing internal coordination process with the Housing Department for projects and plans funded through CDBG. The coordination provides the City with input regarding hazard mitigation and a continued open channel with resilience agencies (whose primary responsibilities include the management of flood-prone areas, public land or water resources, and emergency management agencies) in the development of its plan. The IT Department has an ongoing coordination process with the Housing Department for projects and plans funded through CDBG. The internal coordination provides the City with input regarding broadband (broadband internet service providers and organizations engaged in narrowing the digital divide) in the development of its plan.

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No agency types were excluded from engagement. For future planning processes, the City will make a special effort to include specified organizations that provide a wide range of services to the residents of San Bernardino.

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 Continuum of Care Alliance Potential funding allocations to address homeless needs will complement the COC Strategy.
10-Year Strategy to End
Homelessness Continuum of Care Alliance Funding allocations to address homeless needs will be consistent with the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness.

City of San Bernardino 2021 -
2029 Housing Element
City of San Bernardino Community
Development and Housing Department
Potential funding allocations to address housing needs that will complement the 2021-2029 Housing Element
Housing Authority of the County
of San Bernardino
Housing Authority County of San
Bernardino (HACSB)
The City will support HACSB's efforts on public housing and the ongoing partnership on Waterman Gardens
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional)
During the preparation of the Consolidated plan, City staff, along with assistance from their consultant, worked to engage a wide array of residents and stakeholders for the community outreach process. The City engaged residents and stakeholders through a community survey, stakeholder interviews, and community meetings. Various service providers, such as Health Agencies and Homeless Service providers, were included.

Stakeholders and residents provided feedback on priorities, housing problems, and possible solutions. They were asked to provide input on how the City should spend its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding.

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1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City published notice for public hearings and provided a 30-day public review of the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan in El Chicano and The San Bernardino Sun. The report was also made available at the City’s Clerk Office, 201 N. E. Street, Bldg. A, San Bernardino, CA 92401, the Community Development and Housing Department, 201 N. E. Street, 3rd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92401, the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6 th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410, and on the City’s website at the Community & Economic Development Department.

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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of
Public and
Assisted Housing
Low Income
Persons
No responses were
received.

No responses were
received. N/A
http:iecn.com/newspapers
/el-chicano/
https://www.sbsun.com
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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
2 Public Hearing
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of
Public and
Assisted Housing
Members of the
public attended the
May 1, 2024, Public
Hearing
General comments from
the public:

1. To be added after
hearing
N/A www.sbcity.org/housing
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Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Newspaper Ad
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of
Public and
Assisted Housing
Low-Income
Persons
No responses were
received.

No responses were
received. N/A
http:iecn.com/newspapers
/el-chicano/
https://www.sbsun.com
4 Public Hearing
Minorities
Non-English
Speaking -
Specify other
language:

Spanish
Members of the
public attended the
May 15, 2024,
Public Hearing.

General comments from
the public:

1. To be added after
hearing
Pending
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18 EXPECTED RESOURCES
AP-15 EXPECTED RESOURCES – 91.220(C)(1,2)
Introduction
San Bernardino, like many other jurisdictions, is faced with the challenging task of meeting increasing needs with fluctuating and/or decreasing federal and state resources.

The figures shown in the Anticipated Resources table below reflect HUD's current allocation. The figure for "Expected Amount Available for Remainder of Con Plan" anticipates the level of funding using the current year allocations and projecting those allocations over the remaining years covered by the Consolidated Plan. If there are any cuts to the City's allocation over the coming years, the City will adjust this figure accordingly and prepare the Annual Action Plans reflective of the funding reality.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source Expected Amount Available Year 1
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
2,942,853 0 520,000 $3,420,000 0
Amounts represent the annual CDBG
allocation based on the FY 2024-25
program year. This funding year is the
final year in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan.

This funding will be invested in the public
improvement facilities, recreation
facilities, homeless services, and the
Section 108 Program. Using CDBG-CV
funds the city will support food bank and
food voucher program services.

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19 Program Source Expected Amount Available Year 1
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA 1,460,936 0 0 1,460,936 0
Amounts represent the annual HOME
allocation based on the FY 2024-25
program year. This funding year is the
fifth and last year of the 5-Year
Consolidated Plan. This funding will be
invested in the development and/or
rehabilitation of single-family and/or
multi-family rental housing, and Infill
Housing Program (homeownership).

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20 Program Source Expected Amount Available Year 1
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
ESG public -
federal
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight
shelter
Rapid rehousing (rental
assistance)
Rental
Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing 273,557 0 $80,500 354,057 0
Amounts represent the annual ESG
allocation based on the FY 2024-25
program year. This funding year is the
final year of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan.

ESG monies will fund subrecipients to
assist people experiencing homelessness
with Emergency Shelter (ES) and HMIS
support.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will focus on leveraging its federal resources with state, local, and private capital to develop quality and decent affordable housing for San Bernardino residents. Additional funds to serve the needs of lower- and moderate-income residents were derived from a variety of other sources, including:

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21 Federal Resources
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Tax Exempt Bond Financing
• Community Investment Funds from Dignity Health
State Resources
• Tax Exempt bonds
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• No Place Like Home
• Community Reinvestments Funds
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) from California State Department of Housing • Veteran Housing and Homeless Prevention Program
Local Resources
• San Bernardino County Continuum of Care
• Housing Authority of San Bernardino County (HACSB)
Private Resources
• Dignity Health
• San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
• San Bernardino Unified School District
• City of San Bernardino Successor Housing Agency
Per HUD regulations, ESG recipients must match 100 percent of their ESG annual allocation. For those organizations that received ESG funds, agencies met the match requirement through the utilization of volunteerism, in-kind contributions, and funds from other local, state, and federal programs.

In addition, HUD requires HOME recipients to match 25 percent of their HOME annual allocation. Under 24 CFR 92.222, when a local jurisdiction meets one of the distress criteria, it is determined to be in fiscal distress and receives a 50 percent reduction of the match. The FY 2024-2025 match reductions are not available as of the date of this writing. Until November 2023, the City received a 100 percent match reduction due to severe fiscal distress. This 100% match does not apply to 2024 HOME contracted activities. The City of San Bernardino will continue to leverage its HOME funds with other housing resources as required. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity more than the required match will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report each year.

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22 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan With the dissolution of the redevelopment agency, successor agencies with real property assets are required to dispose of the properties pursuant to the City’s Long-Range Property Management Plan or Housing Asset Transfer (HAT) Plan. The Successor Agency has transferred all property listed on the Housing Asset Transfer list to the City as the Successor Housing Agency. The City will determine the development and/or disposition of these properties in the following months.

Discussion
The Housing Successor Agency has a disposition plan for the parcels and the City will retain some for economic development purposes, sell a number of the parcels and retain others for housing. The majority of the properties are single-family parcels that the City intends to utilize for the construction of singlefamily ownership housing.

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23 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 Preserve and Rehabilitate
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable Housing CityWide Preserve and
Rehabilitate
Housing
HOME: $920,000 Persons Assisted: 20
2 Provide Homeless and
Homeless Prevention
Services
2020 2025 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CityWide Provide Homeless
and Homeless
Prevention
Services
ESG: $333,540
CDBG: $325,000
Persons Assisted: 350
3 New Affordable Rental
Housing
2020 2025 Affordable Housing CityWide New Affordable
Rental Housing
HOME$394,842 Rental units constructed: 2-3
4 Promote Economic
Development
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide Promote economic
development
CDBG : $745,612 Jobs created/retained: 214
businesses assisted: 20
5 Improve Facilities and
Infrastructure
2020 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
CityWide Improve facilities
and infrastructure
CDBG :
$2,600,000
Persons Assisted: 6000
6 Fair Housing 2020 2025 Fair Housing CityWide Fair Housing CDBG: $80,000 Persons assisted: 2700 7 Planning & Administration 2020 2025 Administration CityWide Planning & Administration
CDBG: $588,571
HOME: $146,094
ESG: $20,517
Table 6 – Goals Summary
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1 Goal Name Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Goal Description To provide funding for homeowner-occupied and rental housing rehabilitation. 2 Goal Name Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Goal Description Provide funding to assist homeless individuals and those with special needs with supportive services. Includes funding to prepare for, prevent and respond to COVID through emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and HMIS costs.
3 Goal Name New Affordable Rental Housing
Goal Description Provide funding for new affordable rental housing (new construction or rehabilitation) and affordable rental housing with supportive services for homeless individuals and veterans. 4 Goal Name Promote Economic Development
Goal Description Provide funding for the City's Micro-Enterprise Program as well as support programs and projects that create jobs, and promote economic revitalization.
5 Goal Name Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal Description Provide funding to improve public facilities and infrastructure, including parks, community centers, and sidewalks. 6 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal Description Promote fair housing choice through the following activities: fair housing education, fair housing testing, housing assistance hotline, and landlord-tenant mediation.

Goal Name Planning and Administration
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AP-35 PROJECTS – 91.220(D)
Introduction
With its CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds, the City of San Bernardino will fund FY2024-2025 eligible projects in the following categories: promote economic development, fair housing, expand homeownership opportunities, new affordable rental housing, improve public facilities and infrastructure, provide supportive services to homeless individuals and those with special needs, and program planning and administration. # Project Name
1 Section 108 Debt Repayment Program
2 CDBG Program Administration
3 HOME Program Administration
4 ESG Program Administration
5 Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board
6 San Bernardino PD Quality of Life Team
7 El Sol Recreation and Wellness Center
8 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Project
9 Affordable Housing Project
10 Salvation Army
11 2024 Public Facilities Project
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs These project and activity priorities have been identified by the community input received and based on the identified needs of the City. The primary obstacle in addressing the underserved needs is the insufficient resources to meet the ongoing needs of individuals, especially those with special needs such as individuals experiencing homelessness.

AP-38 PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Summary Information
A total of $5,234,993 is available to be used for eligible CDBG, HOME, and ESG projects. This consists of FY 24-25 funding and unexpended funding from prior years. City staff conducted extensive outreach to solicit applications for the year.

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Project Name Section 108 Debt Repayment Program – Promote Economic Development Target Area LMI Areas of the City
Goals Supported Promote Economic Development
Needs Addressed Joblessness and Job Creation
Funding CDBG: $745,612
Description Section 108 Loan Repayment Program to pursue physical and economic revitalization that will provide jobs. Full repayment is expected 2026.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
from the proposed
activities
This project is completed. In 2006 an estimated 214 individuals benefited from this activity. I don’t believe any development has started at this property.

Location Description 17.43-acre commercial property located along Highland Avenue between Arden Street and Guthrie Street in the City of San Bernardino.

Planned Activities The City has moved forward with the sale of the property and using a Section 108 loan for the repayment of the Arden Guthrie Project. I don’t think the sale went forward.

Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG $588,571
Description
The City will implement the goals and objectives of the ConPlan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the activities and programs stated in the Annual Action Plan as well as other CDBG administration regulations.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Grant and Project Management
Project Name HOME Administration
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Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding HOME $146,094
Description
The City will implement the goals and objectives of the ConPlan by delivering a variety of housing programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the activities and programs stated in the Annual Action Plan as well as other HOME administration regulations.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
1 Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Grant and Project Management
Project Name ESG Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding ESG $20,517
Description
The City will implement the goals and objectives of the ConPlan by delivering homeless programs and activities. The City will also continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the activities and programs stated in the Annual Action Plan as well as other ESG administration regulations.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Grant and Project Management
Project Name Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $80,000
Description Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board will provide activities that will assist the City in furthering fair housing.

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Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
2,700 Individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
IFHMB will provide investigation, education, reconciliation, and/or referral of housing discrimination complaints free of charge in the City of San Bernardino. IFHMB offers workshops to educate housing providers, tenants, homeowners, and financial and lending institutions on fair housing laws.

Project Name San Bernardino PD Quality of Life Team
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Needs Addressed Homelessness and Homelessness Issues
Funding CDBG: $355,000
Description
Support Quality of Life Team salaries and equipment needs including an appropriate vehicle needed to assist local businesses, the homeless, and homeless encampments as well as participate in community clean up activities related to homeless encampment areas.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
100 Individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities The Quality of Life Team members will work with City Police Department to engage with and support to local nonprofits and residents of LMI areas.

Project Name El Sol Recreation and Wellness Center
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Facilities
Needs Addressed Improve facilities and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $1,000,000
Description
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center intends to development the El Sol Recreation and Wellness Center that will serve as a hub for health, education, and cultural enrichment for its members and the public.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
from the proposed
5,000 Low/Moderate Income Households/ Tenants.

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Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
The project includes design and construction of the Center that contains areas specifically for mental health programming, diabetes prevention, bilingual counseling, family and senior activities, exercise classes, youth sports, and more. CDBG funds are being leveraged with CA State Parks and Recreation funds $4.2M.

Project Name Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Needs Addressed To provide funding for homeowner-occupied rehabilitation.

Funding HOME: $920,000
Description The City manages and operates a owner-occupied home rehabilitation program.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
from the proposed
activities
20 households up to 30-80% AMI
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Rehabilitation of Single-Family Residences Project Name Affordable Housing Project
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding HOME: $394,842
Description Construction or rehabilitation of homes. Applicant incomes are to be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit
from the proposed
activities
To be determined as an eligible viable project is selected.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Build new or rehab housing to be sold or leased as affordable housing. Sites will be determined as an eligible viable project is selected.

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Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Needs Addressed Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services Funding ESG: $333,540
Description Emergency Shelter, HMIS services
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
from the proposed
activities
250 homeless individuals
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Emergency Shelter and HMIS support.

Project Name 2024 Public Facilities Project
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Improve Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG: 659,388
Description
Complete a community and or public facilities project that would include streets, sidewalks, accessibility improvements, recreation and other community facilities that benefit low and moderate income residents.

Target Date 6/30/25
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit
from the proposed
activities
To be determined
Location Description LMI areas in the City
Planned Activities Plan and design needed public facilities improvement projects that benefit low and moderate income residents.

Table 9 - Project Summary Information
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35 AP-50 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION – 91.220(F)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City will use its funding for FY 2024-2025 to fund a variety of housing, community development, economic development, and capital improvement projects. The majority of federal funds will be used to finance projects targeting low- to moderate-income individuals and families throughout the City.

CDBG Benefit Service Areas are defined as geographic locations within the City of San Bernardino where 51 percent or more of the households in those areas are low- to moderate-income.

The City of San Bernardino has become increasingly diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup. Over the past decades, the City has seen a shift from a non-Hispanic, White majority to a Hispanic Origin majority. According to the U.S. 2020 Census, approximately 66.2 percent of the population is of Hispanic Origin, 14.4 percent is Non-Hispanic, White, 13.2 percent is Black, 4.1 percent is Asian, and 8.1 percent is comprised of two or more races.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of
Funds
Citywide 30
LMI Areas of the City 70
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The funding available under the 2024-2025 Action Plan may be used to meet a variety of community development and housing needs. As part of the development of the 2024-2025 Action Plan, the City established priority needs based on an in-depth analysis of several factors housing, homelessness, poverty, special needs, lead hazards, institutional structure, etc. The City will utilize its federal funding to pursue goals and objectives listed in the section “AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives” of this document. The City’s primary intent is to spend its CDBG funds in predominantly low-income neighborhoods where residents have the greatest need for housing/services.

Discussion
As noted previously, the City does not allocate funds on a geographic basis, instead, funds are allocated to organizations that provide low-income households with housing and supportive services. On an annual basis, the City prioritizes the use of its CDBG funding for housing and community development activities, including the preservation and conservation of affordable housing and activities that serve low- and moderate-income households.

Public improvements and public facilities are qualified as benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.

Activities identified under the public service category and targeted to special needs populations are offered on a citywide basis and/or where resources can be coordinated with existing facilities or services.

The City of San Bernardino does not have any Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSA) within its City’s boundaries.

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AP-55 AFFORDABLE HOUSING – 91.220(G)
Introduction
As a reflection of the Housing Needs Assessment of the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, housing problems within the City of San Bernardino include: 1) Units with physical defects; 2) overcrowded conditions; and 3) housing cost burden. The City will use CDBG and HOME funds to pursue three affordable housing goals:
1) Preserve and Rehabilitation Housing, 2) Expand Home Ownership Opportunities 3) Provide Assistance to Renter Households.

Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
Approximately 64 percent of total housing units were built before 1980. Housing built before 1980 may present lead-based paint hazards requiring rehabilitation. In general, housing begins to require major repairs after 30 or 40 years of age. Those repairs could include important health and safety repairs such as for heating/air systems, roof, kitchen appliances, bathroom or kitchen plumbing, and insulation. Many low- to moderate-income households may be unable to afford these needed repairs. In the City of San Bernardino, substandard housing conditions may consist of the following: structural hazards, poor construction, inadequate maintenance, faulty wiring, plumbing, fire hazards, and inadequate sanitation.

Substandard units suitable for rehabilitation are those units where the total rehabilitation costs do not exceed 25 percent of the after-rehabilitation value.

Expand Home Ownership Opportunities
There is a need for more affordable housing in San Bernardino City. The most prevalent housing problem within the City is cost burden and overcrowded conditions. San Bernardino has a population of 220,328 persons and a total of 62,486 households. Nearly 61 percent of households in San Bernardino City (36,310 total) qualify as low- to moderate-income, earning up to 80 percent of HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI).

As of recent the largest HOME funded affordable housing project is Arrowhead Grove (Phase 4). HOME funds awarded to Arrowhead Grove is $3M and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) $1.9M.

Arrowhead Grove is an affordable housing project that will ultimately consist of 400 units including at least 36 market-rate units along with pedestrian and transit improvements. Thus far 3 phases of Arrowhead Grove have been successfully funded, constructed and 100% of the units have been leased.

The City is currently reviewing new HOME applications for program eligibility, positive impact, affordability, and developer capacity.

The City is also focused on increasing housing infill projects. Currently the City has awarded HOME funds, $744,000 to complete 3 single family home construction projects.

The City’s housing costs have increased over the past few years. In 2015, the median income in the City was $37,047 with a median home value of $159,800. In 2023, the median income in the City was $61,323 Packet Page. 395
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Based on the 2017-2021 ACS, the median income would be sufficient for a renter to afford $1,384 in housing costs per month, which includes rent and utilities, and not be cost-burdened.

One-Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 600
Non-Homeless 1,240
Special-Needs 0
Total 1,840
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One-Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 600
The Production of New Units 5
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 605
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The table “One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported” consists of 1,240 nonhomeless households to be supported. New Infill Housing construction and affordable multi-family housing for 4-6 households citywide are planned (incomes will range from 50% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)).

Provide Assistance to Renter Households
The City has a significant inventory of publicly assisted rental housing affordable to low-income households. Eighteen affordable rental housing developments in the City offer income/rent-restricted housing for approximately 2,205 very low-income households. A total of 15 public housing communities, with a combined total of 1,627 affordable units, are at risk of losing their affordability status. HACSB does not anticipate losing affordable housing units due to the expiration of contracts in the next five years.

These projects are technically considered at risk of converting to market-rate housing. However, most of these projects are non-profit-owned senior housing which will receive priority for rental of subsidy contracts with HUD. Therefore, it is unlikely that the projects will convert to market-rate housing.

Nonetheless, the City will periodically reach out to owners of assisted projects to understand their intentions for opting out of the Housing Choice Voucher Program or pursuing financial restructuring to extend the terms of affordability.

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The City also will continue to work with qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate multifamily housing as long-term affordable housing for lowerincome households.

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39 AP-60 PUBLIC HOUSING – 91.220(H)
Introduction
Public housing and other assisted housing programs are crucial elements of the City’s efforts to address the affordable housing needs of low- and moderate-income families, senior citizens, disabled individuals, and other individuals.

The City falls within the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB).

This agency administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental assistance to eligible residents of San Bernardino by providing monthly rental assistance to participants who want to rent from a private landlord but cannot afford the full monthly rental payment. The Housing Choice Voucher program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City will continue to support HACSB in the administration of the Housing Choice Vouchers to residents in the City. Currently there are 11,415 housing choice vouchers throughout San Bernardino County, assisting 27,084 individuals of which 2,645 HCVs are issued to San Berndino City residents. HACSB owns 530 affordable housing units in the City 38 of which partially owned by HACSB. Today, there are 35,527 on both waitlists for affordable housing units.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing To assist HACSB in addressing public housing needs, the City will do the following:

Monitor At-Risk Units
The City will maintain contact with the owners of at-risk units, encourage the owner to keep the at-risk units affordable, and utilize, if feasible, local incentives to preserve any at-risk units.

Support and Assist Local Non-Profit Organizations
To develop or preserve the City’s affordable housing stock, the City will provide technical and/or financial assistance to local non-profit organizations that provide affordable housing.

HACSB is in the process of redeveloping the project site at Arrowhead Grove. We are currently applying for funding for a 92-unit development as a part of the next phase of that project. At Maplewood Homes, we have planned roughly $530,000 worth of renovations at the site for this fiscal year. Property improvements will include roofing, coolers, some exterior work, and other site wide maintenance related items.

As stated above HACSB is currently working on developing a 92-unit development as a part of the next phase of development at Arrowhead Grove on the corner of Waterman and Baseline. HACSB anticipates breaking ground on that project some time in 2025.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Although the City does not own or maintain the public housing units, they collaborate with the HACSB to encourage public housing residents to utilize City housing services and area homeownership programs, Packet Page. 398
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40 particularly residents of public housing. The City promotes the County’s Down payment assistance program
As for homeownership opportunities, the City has initiated an Infill Housing Program that acquires distressed properties, rehabilitate sthem, then sells them to income-qualified homebuyers. The City intends to work with HACSB, to identify any households who may be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
HACSB has not been designated as troubled. HACSB was designated a Moving To Work Agency by Congress in 2008. This is a limited designation to PHAs across the country.

Discussion
There is no discussion relative to the designation of the county PHA.

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41 AP-65 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES – 91.220(I) Introduction
In 2023 the CoC County PITC revealed 29% increase in homeless individuals and 25.9% increase in unsheltered individuals. Specifically the PITC provided data for the City:
o 1,502: Total homeless
o 276: sheltered persons
o 209: transitional housing
o 1,017: unsheltered
To address this issue, the City will allocate approximately $333,540 in ESG funds to emergency shelter and essential services and HMIS system. Also in 2023 the City submitted their HOME-ARP Plan to HUD that intends to spend its HOME-ARP funds, $4.2M, for acquisition and development and construction of HOPE Campus to be located on 6th Street. In total HOPE Campus development will cost $22M and provide 200 noncongregate units and 224 beds.

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 is an active member of the San Bernardino CoC and fully supports the goals and objectives of the San Bernardino County 10-Year Strategy to end chronic homelessness. To reach out to homeless persons and assess their individual needs, the City will continue to support the CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2- 1-1 San Bernardino County. The Coordinated Entry System will provide people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless (HUD Homeless definition (Category 2)) with problem-solving support to retain current housing or to locate and get housing placement.

The City is beginning Phase 1 of its Homeless Outreach Prevention Education Campus (HOPE Campus) to provide emergency shelter facilities and homelessness services. In the interim, the City has increased its motel agreements to house homeless individuals and families as a temporary solution while construction of HOPE campus gets underway. HOPE Campus will feature non-congregate shelter units, laundry facilities, kitchen facilities, secure storage for personal items, and supportive services. The project is the recipient of HOME ARP funds and City ARPA funds.

The City participates in San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP), created in 2007, to provice a focused approach to homelessness issues in the county. The partnership consists of community and faith-based organization, education institutions, non profit organizations, private industry, and federal, state and local governments.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City will be working with the Salvation Army to provide emergency shelter for 100 persons, focusing on women and women with children. The Salvation Army San Bernardino Hospitality House operates several programs within its 21-room facility. Currently, there are 21 units/rooms of transitional housing for families, three units/rooms set aside for emergency shelter for families, and one room with six beds Packet Page. 400
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42 for single females experiencing homelessness. The total residential capacity is 82 beds but is often over capacity due to cribs and family size.

According to San Bernardino County 2023 Homeless PIT Count, there were 4,195 homeless individuals counted of which 2,976 were unsheltered. Currently, there are 797 emergency shelter beds in the county, only 192 of which are available to the general population. There are also 489 transitional beds and 1,654 permanent supportive housing units. there were 989 unsheltered homeless persons in the City. In response to the need for additional housing options and other services for the homeless, on March 28th the Board of Supervisors approved the Homeless Initiatives Spending Plan, which will leverage $72.7 million in federal, state and county resources to support the landmark 2022 Homeless Strategic Action Plan approved by the board in June. San Bernardino County has committed an unprecedented amount of $73.7M to address homelessness. The funding plan includes:
• $32.7 million for city/county partnerships that increase housing and system capacity. • $36.6 million for existing and expansion projects that provide immediate sheltering and serviceenriched housing, including:
o Pacific Village Phase II Expansion
o Kern Street Adult Residential Facility Expansion
o Project Roomkey Continuance
• $3.4 million for outreach and engagement services for the unsheltered street population to support the Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach and Proactive Enforcement (HOPE) team, County Behavioral Health, and County Aging and Adult Services.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of San Bernardino recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue that impacts every community in the region. As the largest community in the County, the City also serves as a hub for service providers.

The City supports the efforts of the network of agencies working to end homelessness through the Regional Continuum of Care Strategy. The Continuum of Care Strategy involves four key components, one of which is homeless prevention. The provision of preventative services will decrease the number of households and individuals who will become homeless and require emergency shelters and assistance.

The City is working to prevent persons from becoming homeless by funding emergency rental assistance for households at-risk of homelessness.

San Bernardino County’s 10-Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness was recalibrated in 2013 to focus on a rapid re-housing approach that is also consistent with a Housing First Model. This approach is intended to minimize the amount a time an individual or family remains homeless or in shelters. The Housing First Model also focuses on homeless prevention by emphasizing the need to keep individuals and families in Packet Page. 401
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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 will continue to support the regional CoC’s efforts to implement the San Bernardino County 10- Year Strategy for Ending Homelessness. This plan includes a recommendation to focus on discharge planning to prevent people from becoming homeless when they are discharged from correctional, foster care, health care, or mental health care systems. The McKinney-Vento Act requires that State and local governments have policies and protocols in place to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. To meet HUD’s requirements, the 10-Year Strategy has established a Discharge Planning Committee to focus on improving coordination between discharge planning agencies, local government, and homeless service providers to implement a “zero tolerance” plan that will prevent persons from being discharged into homelessness.

Discussion
Homeless Related Activities in the City include:
• Homeless Outreach-The City has contracted with a 3rd party to provide citywide comprehensive outreach services. The outreach team will be made up of emergency crisis workers that can immediately assist with multiple family/individual crisis as they arise. The team will assist with case mgmt., motel vouchers, basic needs, medical and transportation. • HOPE Campus-The City is developing a 200-bed, low-barrier, non-congregate campus to help homeless men, women & families. The campus will be pet friendly and provide onsite supportive services to include mental health, substance abuse counseling, and job training/placement. o Rolling over HOME ARP funds-Funding used to develop the Navigation Center • Homekey Projects
o The City has committed $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) on a State of California Homekey Project to develop a 150-bed, non-congregated interim housing with supportive services. • Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino (Legal Aid) Tenant Protection Program-. Legal Aid will host a two-year program that would only serve City residents free of charge with direct legal representation on matters concerning tenant rights through education to prevent or avoid displacement and homelessness.

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Introduction:

The City recognizes that barriers to affordable housing exist and continues to employ strategies to overcome them. Policies can create barriers to the production of affordable housing and residential investment because such factors increase costs. The high cost of affordable housing and residential investment can be contributed to the following:

Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies. Before 2012, redevelopment activities and funding were the City’s primary tools for assisting with neighborhood revitalization efforts and the production of affordable housing. The loss of this funding represents a constraint for the City of San Bernardino’s efforts to continue to support neighborhood revitalization. Now the City relies on private resources, federal grant programs, state resources, and philanthropy to fund affordable housing projects.

Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act and California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require an environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs and time delays resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing.

Site Improvements: Many parts of San Bernardino are undeveloped and lack adequate pedestrian and automobile infrastructure to support new residential subdivisions. All new residential developments are required to provide sidewalks with curbs and gutters and must be served by appropriate roadways consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element and adopted road development standards. The cost of these improvements increases the cost of development but is necessary to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular access and movement in the City.

Planning and Development Fees: Planning and development impact fees, such as for transportation, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements, often add to the overall cost of development. The City’s fees reflect a fair share of the costs of providing permitting, infrastructure, and services for new residences.

Permit and Processing Procedures: Builders and developers frequently cite the cost of holding land during the evaluation and review process as a significant factor in the cost of housing. The City of San Bernardino’s development review process is designed to accommodate growth without compromising quality. Project quality is of critical concern, as the City faces challenges in securing foreclosed single-family homes and poorly maintained multifamily complexes.

State and Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wages: The State Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) expanded the kinds of projects that require the payment of prevailing wages. The prevailing wage adds to the overall cost of development. A prevailing wage must also be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi-family project over eight units. Based on discussions with developers, various prevailing wage requirements typically inflate the development costs by 35 percent.

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The City undertook a major effort to eliminate constraints, concerning land use regulations, by developing and adopting a new Development Code that unified and simplified the City’s development regulations and processes. That effort was followed by a reorganization of the City to unify the various developmentrelated departments into a single Community Development Department and a one-stop permit counter.

The City has made the following additional amendments to the Municipal Code to further reduce barriers to affordable housing:

1. General Lot Consolidation Incentive - Small, individual lots offer limited development potential, and generally cannot support onsite property management. Development opportunities could be increased through a small-lot consolidation program that offers a 15 percent density bonus for projects with a residential component that are committing to a maintenance plan and having onsite management. The City is anticipating amending the Development Code to incentivize lot Consolidation.

2. Density Bonus Provisions - Density bonus projects can be an important source of housing for lower-and moderate-income households. The City anticipates amending the Development Code to reflect the latest amendments to State density bonus law.

3. Transitional and Supportive Housing - The City plans to amend the Development Code to adequately define transitional and permanent supportive housing and permit these uses based on unit type, in accordance with Senate Bill 2.

4. Streamlined Processing - The City is committed to continuing the streamlining of development activities and regulations and will continue to analyze potential programs that seek to eliminate land use constraints, particularly as related to the provision of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing. The City amended its Development Code in 2012 to make it more user-friendly and to minimize confusion for staff and the development community. As part of the Development Code update, the City also introduced a new streamlined type of Conditional Use Permit: the Minor Use Permit (MUP). The MUP is reviewed by the Development/Environmental Review Committee rather than the Planning Commission, which requires less staff time (and a relatively shorter process for developers), lower fees, and can be used in lieu of a CUP for certain qualified projects.

5. The City will update its General Plan. San Bernardino 2050 has prioritized housing. Homepage - Future San Bernardino 2050 (futuresb2050.com)
Discussion:

To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the Consolidated Plan calls for the investment of CDBG and/or HOME funds to preserve and rehabilitate housing units and provide homeownership opportunities to low and moderate-income households.

For FY 2024-2025, the City will continue to fund its Infill Housing Program and the Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Program (OORP). Housing Programs - City of San Bernardino (sbcity.org) Through the City’s Infill Housing Program, the City will acquire, rehabilitate vacant and/or underutilized parcels of land and create housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The OwnerOccupied Residential Rehabilitation Program will provide deferred loans for the rehabilitation of singlePacket Page. 404 Annual Action Plan
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Although the City no longer has access to redevelopment funds, the City will continue to leverage its CDBG and HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources, including land conveyed to the City to create affordable housing for low- and moderate- income households.

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Introduction:

Priority Needs established in the FY 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which forms the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan, are as follows:

High Priority Needs:
• Preserve and Rehabilitate Housing
• Expand Homeownership Opportunities
• Provide Homeless and Homeless Prevention Services
Low Priority Needs:
• New Affordable Rental Housing
• Improve and Expand existing Community Facilities and Infrastructure to meet current and future needs
• Eliminate identified impediments to fair housing through education, enforcement, and testing • Planning and Administration – CDBG, HOME, ESG
• New Affordable Housing Construction or Rehabilitation • Expand Homeownership opportunities – Infill Housing
• First-Time Homeownership – CHDO 15% set-aside
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, the City will allocate CDBG, uncommitted HOME, and ESG funds through the Action plan in projects that provide financing for affordable housing development, housing rehabilitation, job creation, public facility/infrastructure improvements, and homeless prevention. Lack of resources is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs. To leverage additional ongoing resources for housing and homeless services, the City is utilizing Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, which are administered by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. In 2021, the City received approximately $1.6 million in PLHA funds and expects to receive approximately $7.8 million over the next four years. The City has awarded a portion of the PLHA funds to non-profits as well as set aside funds for motel room costs for interim homeless shelter room beds.

The City will also support HACSB’s efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding, especially for seniors and lower-income households.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to invest HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing and will use HOME funds to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing through the City of San Bernardino’s OwnerOccupied Rehabilitation Loan Program. The City annually reviews current HOME applications and previously awarded housing projects and reprogram funds as needed to increase the city’s affordable unit volume.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To reduce lead-based paint hazards, housing constructed prior to 1978 and assisted through the City of Packet Page. 406
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Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families For FY 2024-2025, the City will support:
• Service providers can provide street outreach, rapid re-housing, homeless prevention, emergency shelter, and other essential services to homeless and near-homeless persons and families. • Public facilities projects having the greatest impact on the neighborhoods. • The efforts of HACSB provide rental assistance and housing choice vouchers to low-income households.
• The efforts of the CoC, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Homeless Services, and various Homeless Service Agencies to provide public and social services to residents living in poverty, including health services, counseling, educational programs, food distribution, academic and vocational training, youth services, and senior services. • The Goals and Objectives of San Bernardino County's 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. • A Tenant Protection Program to assist City residents to prevent homelessness and avoid displacement.
• Street reconstruction improvements, sidewalk replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements.
• Further, the development of the HOPE Campus to assist homeless or at-risk for homeless individuals and families.

The CoC’s coordinated entry system, 2-1-1 San Bernardino County provides persons who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless with problem-solving support to retain current housing or to locate another housing placement.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Department will continue consulting with and inviting a wide variety of agencies and organizations (i.e., CoC, HACSB, National CORE, County of San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Agency, etc.) involved with the delivery of housing and social services to low- and moderate-income San Bernardino residents. This continued collaboration will allow the City to coordinate its activities by not duplicating efforts for maximum benefits. Currently, the City is working with the Center for Community Investment and Dignity Health (Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities). The City's collaboration with CCI and Dignity Health has resulted in the investment of $1.2 million in permanently affordable rental housing in the City. These types of collaborations build the capacity for the City to continue providing affordable housing.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
During the next year, the San Bernardino Community Development and Housing Department will continue consulting with a wide variety of agencies and organizations such as HACSB, County Workforce Development, County Department of Behavioral Health, and County Office on Aging and Adult Services involved with the delivery of housing, supportive services, and economic development to low- and Packet Page. 407
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49 moderate-income San Bernardino residents. Workforce Development, for example, provides job placement services for people in the County and also provides up to three months of paid on-the-job training and any equipment that an employee may require to carry their new job. In the realm of economic development, the City recently established a partnership with the Mexican Consulate’s “Emprendedoras” program. The program partners with the Small Business Administration and the City’s Micro Enterprise program to provide Spanish language training for persons interested in launching a small business or expanding an existing small business. Through the City’s partnership with the “Emprendedoras” program, the City will cross-promote the services available through Workforce Development.

The City has prioritized HOME-ARP funds and CDBG funds for the development of the HOPE Campus to assist homeless or at-risk for homeless individuals and families.

Discussion:

The implementation of the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan will invest federal resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, and inspection of HOME units, reduce the number of families living in poverty, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

HOPE Description:

The City planning for the development of HOPE Center, a 200-bed, low-barrier, non-congregate campus to help homeless men, women & families. The campus will be pet friendly and provide onsite supportive services to include mental health, substance abuse counseling, and job training/placement. The city owns a 2.48-acre property that will be adaptively reused and converted for a non-congregate homeless shelter that will include space for needed homeless and homeless prevention services. The City intends to competitively bid through an RFP process for the project’s design planning and engineering, and construction. The City also intends to interview area social services and shelter operators to find a qualified operator for the shelter. The Navigation Center will include space for a variety of operational needs and needed services:
• Identification documentation, mailbox, storage locker, and pet kennel area income stabilization guidance
• Job training/placement workstation and training area
• Office space for mental health services, substance abuse recovery, case management, and housing navigation.

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AP-90 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – 91.220(L)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2024-2025 Action Plan, the City of San Bernardino will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low-and moderate-income benefits for the CDBG program, and recapture requirements for the HOME program. The years 2022, 2023 and 2024 are used to determine that an overall benefit of 80% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low- and moderate-income.

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.

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51 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) REFERENCE 24 CFR 91.220(L)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City anticipates leveraging HOME funds with Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding and California Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) funds.

2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for the resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

HOME Recapture Provision If Buyer at any time during the Period of Affordability sells or transfers the Eligible Property, whether voluntarily or involuntarily due to foreclosure or other circumstances, the following provisions shall apply, pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 92.254:
a. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property within the first two years of the Period of Affordability, City shall recover from the Net Proceeds, if any, the entire amount of the HOME Subsidy, or such lesser amount as the Net Proceeds may permit to be recovered. The Net Proceeds are the sales price paid to the Buyer minus repayment of loans that are superior in priority to this Affordable Housing Covenant and the Deed of Trust securing it, and any closing costs.
b. If Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property after occupying the Eligible Property for at least two years (24 months from the Delivery Date), City’s recovery from the Net Proceeds shall equal the amount of the HOME Subsidy, reduced by a percentage determined by dividing the number of Buyer’s full years of occupation of the Eligible Property by the number of years of the Period of Affordability and multiplying the result by 100. In calculating the recapture of the HOME subsidy only full 12-month periods of occupancy will be utilized in the calculation.

For example, if Buyer sells or transfers the Eligible Property during the third year, before the completion of the full third year of a ten-year Period of Affordability, the percentage reduction of the amount of the HOME Subsidy to be recovered by the City shall equal 20 percent:
c. (2 years ÷ 10 years) × 100 = 20. Assuming sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of the HOME Subsidy. If there were not sufficient Net Proceeds, City would recover 80 percent of Net Proceeds, whatever the amount.
d. In no event shall City’s recovery exceed the amount of the Net Proceeds. e. The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients, who carry out HOME-funded ownership programs, utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property. f. In its homeownership and single-family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

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52 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

Beginning from project completion and determined based on the amount of the HOME Subsidy, as follows:

Amount of HOME Subsidy Period of Affordability
• Less than $15,000 5 years
• $15,000 to $40,000 10 years
• More than $40,000 15 years
The City's affordability covenant requires that HOME units acquired with HOME funds remain affordable for the period noted based on the amount of HOME subsidy. The City requires that its CHDO/subrecipients who carry out HOME funded ownership programs utilize the noted recapture provisions, which are part of the affordability covenant executed by the homeowner and recorded against the property.

In its homeownership and single-family rehabilitation programs the City utilizes the homeownership limits for the San Bernardino Metropolitan/FMR Area provided by HUD.

4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City will not be undertaking any refinancing of existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. The City will not undertake the refinancing of single-family units rehabilitated with HOME funds. With regard to eligible beneficiaries, the City will adhere to the requirements under 24 CFR 2.203 with regard to income determinations; 92.216 with respect to incomes of applicants; 92.253 with regard to tenant protections and selection and other HOME regulatory requirements that ensure beneficiaries are not precluded from participating in HOME funded programs.

The City utilizes Notice of Funding Availability and Requests for Proposals to solicit applications for funding under the HOME program. Solicitations for applications are conducted as funds are available for various programs and/or when contracts and renewal periods with applicants expire and new NOFAs and RPS are released.

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53 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) REFERENCE 91.220(L)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) See the Attachment under Admin - IDIS (AD-26).

2. If the Continuum of Care (CoC) has established a centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

The Continuum of Care is led by the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Services. The Coordinated Entry System referred to as 211 San Bernardino County, is operated by the United Way of San Bernardino County and provides free and confidential information and referral service to persons in need of help connecting with various free or low-cost health and human service providers.
211 San Bernardino County is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 in San Bernardino County or by dialing the toll-free number at 1-888-435-7565. Bilingual staff is available to assist English and/or Spanish-speaking callers. However, if another language is needed, 211 San Bernardino County, utilizes a translation line that can assist in disseminating information in over 150 languages. 211 San Bernardino County is also available by going to https://inlandsocaluw.org/211.

Within the City’s ESG written agreement, the Subrecipient must agree to coordinate and integrate, to the maximum extent practicable, ESG-funded activities with other programs targeted to homeless people in the area covered by the Continuum of Care or area over which the services are coordinated to provide a strategic, community-wide system to prevent and end homelessness.

3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation is available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations).

The City of San Bernardino will competitively procure services that will meet the goals and objectives of the City’s Consolidated Plan and San Bernardino Continuum of Care’s (CoC) 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The application review process has three phases. In the first phase, all applications are reviewed by the Community and Economic Development Department staff for completeness and eligibility under the Federal program guidelines. Eligible programs and projects are then reviewed according to their contribution to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Consolidated Plan and CoC’s 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness. Preference is given if a program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities. Organizational capacity, experience, and past performance are also considered.

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54 2024-2025Draft Annual Action Plan. The City Council approves the Annual Action Plan, which acts as the CDBG, HOME, and ESG program annual budget. Upon completion of this process, the City forwards the adopted Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

The City attends and participates, on a quarterly basis, in the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). The ICH is a vital component of the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership. The ICH serves as the policy-making body of the Partnership and oversees the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness in San Bernardino County. The ICH will focus on resource development to ensure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations. In addition, ICH serves as the HUD-designated primary decision-making group and oversight board of the City of San Bernardino & County (hereinafter referred to as the “geographic area”) Continuum of Care for the Homeless (CA-609) funding process, (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”). There are currently former homeless individuals that participate in the policy-making decisions of the CoC, regarding facilities or services that receive ESG funding from the City.

The ICH is charged with directing, coordinating, and evaluating all the activities related to the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. The ICH members are directed to report progress on the implementation of the 10-Year Strategy to their colleagues and constituents following each meeting of the ICH. The ICH will promote collaborative partnerships among homeless providers and stakeholders throughout San Bernardino County in order to carry out implementation activities and will develop resources to ensure the funding of homeless projects and 10-Year Strategy recommendations.

As the oversight board of the CoC, the ICH's duties are 1. To ensure that the CoC is meeting all of the responsibilities assigned to it by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations including a. The operation and oversight of the local CoC; b. Designation and operation of a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); i. Designate a single HMIS for the geographic area; ii. Designate an eligible applicant to manage the CoC’s HMIS, which will be known as the HMIS Lead; iii. Ensure consistent participation of recipients and sub-recipients of CoC and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding in the HMIS. iv. Ensure the HMIS is administered in compliance with all requirements prescribed by HUD. c. The development of a CoC plan that includes outreach, engagement, assessment, annual gap analysis of the homeless needs and services available, prevention strategies, shelter and housing supportive services, and HUD CoC annual and biennial requirements; 2. To represent the relevant organizations and projects serving homeless subpopulations; 3. To support homeless persons in their movement from homelessness to economic stability and affordable permanent housing within a supportive community; 4. To be inclusive of all the needs of all the geographic area’s homeless population, including the special service and housing needs of homeless sub-populations; 5. To facilitate responses to issues and concerns that affect the agencies funded by the CoC that is beyond those addressed in the annual CoC application process; 6.

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55 To consult with recipients and sub-recipients of CoC funding to establish performance targets appropriate for population and program type, monitor recipient and sub-recipient performance, evaluate outcomes, and take action against poor performers; and 7. To evaluate outcomes of projects funded under the County of San Bernardino CoC program including the ESG.

In 2023 the city created an Outreach Team in partnership with LA County based Hope the Mission.

The Outreach and Engagement Team continues to work hard by providing outreach services for unhoused individuals, with a wide array of resources, including access to longer-term shelters, rehabilitation programs, and facilitating family reunification, among others. Ensuring that housing priority is given to those who are from San Bernardino. The Outtreach Team provides transportation services to individuals willing to seek shelter, access crisis centers, undergo rehabilitation, or to help reconnect with their families through reunification programs. In addition, the Team plays a pivotal role in guiding unhoused individuals toward the forthcoming City shelter, ensuring that housing priority is given to those who are from San Bernardino.

The City now has a special team under the police station, we are excited to now have a Community Outreach And Support Team (C.O.A.S.T.) a crisis intervention team. Their goal is to intercept calls for service before they go to patrol and/or support patrol on mental health calls. When the team can engage with those experiencing mental health crisis, or do maintenance before they get into crisis, they can reduce calls for service, use of force, build rapport with the public, and reduce the number of “5150’s”.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

ESG Subrecipients must demonstrate the financial management and programmatic expertise to successfully develop, design, implement, and monitor ESG-funded activities.

ESG Subrecipients must participate in HMIS and be able to meet all federal, State of California, and City of San Bernardino requirements relative to the ESG program, specifically those concerning equal opportunity and fair housing, affirmative marketing, environmental review, displacement, relocation, acquisition, labor, lead-based paint, conflict of interest, debarment, and suspension, and flood insurance.

Under the City ESG agreement, ESG Subrecipients are required to conduct an initial evaluation to determine the eligibility of each individual or family eligibility for ESG assistance and the amount and types of assistance the individual or family needs to regain stability in permanent housing.

In alignment with the federal and state strategic plans to end homelessness, the City has established performance measures that require the collection of housing status data at the time of program exit and six months after program exit. Sub-Recipients are required to report on two measures:
• Increased housing stability as measured by the percentage of total program participants served who reside in permanent housing at the time of exit from the program; and • Increased housing stability as measured by the percentage of program participants who at program exit reside in permanent housing and maintain permanent housing for six months from the time of exit.

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56 Both measurements should be entered into the HMIS. Preliminary performance benchmarks have been set at 30% for all program participants who exit to permanent housing and 80% for those exiting to permanent housing that remain in permanent housing at a six-month follow-up. These outcome measurements will be in addition to reporting of required universal data elements that track client characteristics and service data.

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Recommendation
Application
Completion Risk
Public Services
1 JOYCO
JOYCO Youth & Family Services is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District through its Threadz Youth Closet initiative. This program aims to alleviate the challenges faced by middle- school and highschool students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds by providing them with new clothing, undergarments, shoes, and essential hygiene products for school. Our primary objective is to eliminate any barriers that may hinder students from attending school, particularly those related to the lack of suitable clothing and footwear. We strive to ensure that every student looks and feels their absolute best while at school, offering them high-quality, unused clothing free of charge. This initiative is our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all middle-school and high-school students in the city. Proposed budget:
$36,000 personnel, $128,000 direct client services, $26,550 operating expenses $193,050 $0
501c certification/
financial
statements
missing
Med to High Risk. Never worked with the City
previously. Would not fund for Dry goods
element. Would like more information on where
bulk clothing would come from. Plan seems
feasible, but would pose less risk with less money.

Alludes to servicing low/mod clients, but no
outline on how verification will be carried out. No
previous experience with CDBG
2 The Love Program
10 week trade program geared toward minority youths aged 13-21 who have either been previously incarcerated or at risk of incarceration, pregnant teens or teens at risk of pregnancy, homeless or at risk of being homeless or victims of human trafficking or at risk of human trafficking. Classes will include mental and emotional stability strategies, substance use treatment, career development, and basic needs for rental assistance, emergency housing, food, hygiene, and clothing. The program's components include workshops with a primary focus on self-empowerment, academic achievement, career building, and planning in the areas of (STEM). Students will construct a service-learning program within their community that highlights the seven principles of development: Integrity, Self-Love, Self-Discipline, Self-Empowerment, Education Planning, Career Planning, and Community Involvement. At the end of the program, students will be assigned to a mentor. Proposed Budget: $180,000 personnel, $10,000 supplies, $150,000 direct client services, $24,000 operating expenses $364,000 $0 YES
Med to High Risk. Never worked with the City
previously. Would possibly be difficult to quantify
outcomes needed to report to HUD, which would
result in more City staff time for technical
assistance. Would not fund for housing element.

Would like more information about staff
time/functions to warrant pay. no prior CDBG
experience.
3 Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board
IFHMB's proposed fair housing program will include intake, investigation, mediation, and enforcement activities. We also utilize our landlord-tenant program as a means of providing information to residents and property owners/ managers so that they can resolve disputes that could otherwise result in the loss of housing opportunities. IFHMB staff conduct monthly outreach to the community, including individuals, and housing-related organizations utilizing online outreach strategies. Fair Housing virtual workshops are conducted throughout the year to familiarize residents with their housing rights and responsibilities, including federal and state fair housing laws.Complaints of housing discrimination will be analyzed and investigated to determine if fair housing violations have occurred. IFHMB's fair housing staff will assist residents with the processing of complaints to HUD, the Department of Justice, the California Civil Rights Department, or provide a referral to a private attorney. Residents can reach the agency by telephone by email, and by regular mail. In addition, IFHMB will provide technical assistance upon request to city officials regarding Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements.Finally, IFHMB's fair housing and landlord/tenant mediation program addresses the need for access to information about housing rights and responsibilities. Proposed budget: $61,723 personnel, $252 supplies, $18,346 operating expenses, $679 other operating expenses
$ 77,000 $81,000 $80,000
qualifications of
personnel not
included
LOW. Timely expenditures. Previous positive
relation with the city. Consistently meets goals. A
little concern that they are asking for more
money despite servicing less individuals than last
year. Will try to add analysis of impediments
elements for upcoming Conplan in contract
4 Neighborhood Housing Services of the
Inland Empire
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) is on a mission to create affordable homeownership opportunities and build sustainable communities of choice – one person, one home, and one neighborhood at a time. Through our spectrum of inperson and online training, financial and housing counseling, real estate and lending services, as well as affordable housing development specifically designed for underserved populations, we make financial security, housing stability and homeownership attainable for people of color and low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Our services are designed to meet families at any stage in their financial and housing journeys, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to obtain financial stability. Brick by Brick is one of five new NHSIE initiatives that directly address economic disparities within the Inland Empire (IE) by enabling us to strategically target our education and counseling services to Black and Latino residents, young adults, citizens and neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID, LMI households, and people at risk of losing their housing. Our Brick-by-Brick Initiative is a comprehensive program that includes a suite of education classes, case management and one-on-one counseling, all aimed towards supporting our clients to achieve their financial and housing goals. Proposed budget: $90,000 personnel $ 90,000 $90,000 $0
qualifictions of
personnel not
included.

Med. Reputable agency, however although
currently receiving CDBG funding from the city,
subrecipient has yet to produce quantifiable
results. No reimbursement requests or
accomplishments. This may be due to lengthy
contract execution requirements on the part of
the City affecting program start date, so risk can't
be considered high as of yet. # of clients served
differs throughout application, need confirmation
5 YouthPower Community
YouthBuild Charter Schools of Inland Empire offers tuition-free, public charter school services to youth ages 16-24 that also includes GED and vocational training in: Professional printing, coffee and restaurant management, cinematography including marketing and television productioin, forklift training, shipping and receiving, plumbing, electrical, truck driving, and heavy equipment certifications. Case Managers link individuals to pre-employment training and education as well as personal preparation to address emotional and logistical issues that might impact futurue employment. Refer clients to a network of service providers for medical and mental health resources and substance use counseling and treatment. Proposed budget: $65,000 personnel, $122,500 Direct client services, $12,500 Operating expenses $200,000 $0
qualifictions of
personnel not
included. Executive
director/board
president letter of
introduction
missing. Agency
type missing
Med to high. Has experience with other grant funding,
but CDBG requires a lot more documentation--city
may potentially need to administer a lot of technical
assistance. Should scale back clients and explain what
the per student costs entail.
575
1210
35 AAP Recommendations Matrix
Funding Applications Received (2024-25) - Estimated Goals and Risks Benificiaries
1000
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6 Vision y Compromiso
Expand a pilot project serving unhoused residents. CDBG funds from the City of San Bernardino will support Public Service Activities that Project West will carry out as they conduct outreach and education, build trust, and navigate unhoused residents to health and mental health services and other local community resources.Conduct outreach and navigate at least 100 unhoused residents to 1) health and mental health services, and 2) provide a warm hand off to basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, hygiene), employment supports (including how to obtain identification cards and other documents), and opportunities to enroll in city, county, state and federal programs.Coordinate at least 1 donation drive to gather wish list items identified by the community(batteries, socks, sports bras, hygiene products, toothbrushes, pet food, first aid kits, soap, blankets, chargers, knee braces, bus passes, etc), collaborate with local partners(i.e St. Bernardine’s Church, a local Car Club, and San Bernardino Eagles Social Club) and distribute care packages to 50-75 unhoused residents; at least 1 additional donation drive will be provided with funds leveraged from other sources (Inland Empire Health Plan-IEHP, Aetna). Coordinate at least 1 resource fair for unhoused resident leaders and bring 8-12 community-based resources to the community based on residents’ identified needs and interests (such as: Assurance Wireless for free cell phones, NID Housing Counseling Agency for housing resources, Community Action Partnership for showers, BFRG Foundation for skill development classes, computer access); the resource fair will be supported, at least in part, with funds leveraged from other sources (e.g., San Manuel Cares, pending application). Proposed budget: $51,819 personnel, $2,232 supplies, $15, 645 operating expenses, $30,304 $100,000 $0
qualifications of
personnel not
included
High. This is a pilot program, not already up and
runnging. The technical assistance needed for
this would be immense. Has received other
grants, but With the amount of money requested,
should be able to service more clients. This
project would be to help the non-profit expand its
capacity, which could be considered an economic
development activity and save some of the 15%
allocation if undertaken. Objective 1 outcomes
should be written, instead of executed orally for
documentation purposes. financial statments
aren't current so difficult to assess financial
stability. Could potentially fund under ESG with
more stringent tracking with HMIS database.
7 Asociacion de Emprendedor@s
Asociacion de Emprendedor@s serves the needs of the monolingual Hispanic community, who seek to increase their incomes by creating or developing micro or small businesses. The business ideas of new entrepreneurs are accomplished via skill development, tools and resources needed to build a solid business foundation for growth. These further range in professional training, coaching, consult and networking. The Emprendedor@s and Emprendedor@s 2.0 Programs focuses on assisting Spanish-speaking low to moderate income applicants. The proposed programs will providing 3 cycles of Emprendedor@s Program Workshops, duration of 8-weeks, 2-hours per week, each workshop serving 20 applicants for a total of 60. Requested funding amount of $77,000.00 $77,700 $0
Low to Med Relatively new applicant recently awarded
funds from City. Proposal does alingn with ConPLan
Goal - Promote Economic Development for 50
Persons, Proposal would exceed goal. Regarding
current grant awarded and response, applicant's staff
has not provided adeduate receipts for grant
reimbursement although responsive.