EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
2024-2025
CDBG Annual Action Plan
Approved: April 17, 2024
Draft Substantial Amendment #1: October 29, 2024
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Contents
Executive Summary
APͲ05 Executive SummaryͲ24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ........................................................................ 1 PRͲ05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)...................................................................................... 4 APͲ10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)................................................................................... 5 APͲ12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................................................. 10 Expected Resources
APͲ15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2) ......................................................................................... 11 Annual Goals and Objectives
APͲ20 Annual Goals and ObjectivesͲ91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)............................................................. 14 APͲ35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 17 APͲ38 Projects Summary......................................................................................................................... 18 APͲ50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)............................................................................................. 25 Affordable Housing
APͲ55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................... 26 APͲ60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)........................................................................................................... 27 APͲ65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)............................................................ 28 APͲ75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 30 APͲ85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)............................................................................................................. 31 Program Specific Requirements
APͲ90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ...................................................................... 34 Attachments
Attachment 1: Summary of Prior Accomplishments
Attachment 2: Public Notice and Summary of Public Comments Attachment 3: CDBG Eligible Area Census Tract Block Groups Attachment 4: Analysis of Impediments Analysis Summary and Action Plan SFͲ424s and Certifications
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A substantial amendment to recognize additional CDBG funding resources and to add a new activity.
Executive Summary
APͲ05 Executive SummaryͲ24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan for the City of San Clemente satisfies federal requirements to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for lowͲand moderateͲincome individuals.
Each activity to be undertaken with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives:
x Benefit low and moderateͲincome persons,
x Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight or x Meet a community need having particular urgency, such as a nationally declared disaster.
To receive CDBG funds, the City must prepare a Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a multiͲyear strategic plan that identifies priority housing and community needs, and it also identifies the City's activities over five years to address priority needs. The Action Plan, a component of the Consolidated Plan, is the City's annual expenditure plan for using CDBG funds to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
HUD has notified the City that it will receive $317,551 in CDBG funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024Ͳ2025 – approximately 1% more than the City's current year CDBG allocation. The City has also identified $134,471 in prior year CDBG funds that will be available during FY 2024Ͳ2025 to fund eligible activities. Program income received during FY 2024Ͳ2025 will be available to support housing rehabilitation activities.
The 2024Ͳ2025 Action Plan details the specific activities the City will undertake with CDBG resources to address the housing and community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. Planned activities include housing rehabilitation, minor commercial property improvements, public infrastructure improvements, public social services grants, and program administration (including fair housing services).
December 2024 Amendment
A substantial amendment to the 2024Ͳ2025 Action Plan will recognize an additional $150,000 in prior year uncommitted CDBG funds previously held in reserve. These CDBG resources will be used to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant improvements at the San Clemente Community Center, located at 100 N Calle Seville.
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2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The fiveͲyear CDBG program objectives and outcomes identified in the 2020Ͳ2024 Consolidated Plan are summarized below. Corresponding proposed outcomes for FY 2024Ͳ25 are also provided below:
x Infrastructure and Facility Improvements: Improve public infrastructure and facilities that benefit 7,000 lowͲand moderateͲincome residents / FY 24Ͳ25 Goal: 2 project (year 2 funding for Max Berg Park, which will benefit 4,090 residents and Bonito Canyon Park Improvements, which will benefit 4,130 residents)
x Provide housing rehabilitation assistance to 20 homeowners and 2 rental housing owners / FY 24Ͳ 25 Goal: Rehab 3 ownerͲoccupied and 0 rental units
x Provide access to public social services for 12,500 lowͲand moderateͲincome persons / FY 24Ͳ25 Goal: Assist 2,721 individuals
x Provide access to housing and supportive services for 2,500 persons at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless / FY 24Ͳ25 Goal:Assist 1,690 with services to prevent homelessness x Support activities to promote economic opportunities by assisting 10 businesses that serve lowerͲ income residents / FY 24Ͳ25 Goal: Assist 3 businesses
x Provide CDBG program oversight and coordination, including fair housing services to 300 households / FY 24Ͳ25 Goal: Provide 1 Year of program admin and assist 50 households with fair housing services
3. Evaluation of past performance
FY 2023Ͳ2024 (the current fiscal year) is the fourth year of the City's 2020Ͳ2024 Consolidated Plan cycle.
Most planned activities will be completed by June 30, 2024. A table that summarizes the City's Consolidated Plan goals for three completed program years (FY 2020Ͳ2021, FY 2021Ͳ2022, and FY 2022Ͳ 2023) is provided in Attachment 1.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Resident and community stakeholder participation in prioritizing the use of CDBG funds is an essential component of the Consolidated Plan (and Action Plan) planning process. For the 2024Ͳ2025 Action Plan, the City obtained public input in a variety of ways:
x Consistent with HUD regulations (24 CFR 91.105 (a)(2)(iv)), the City utilized focus groups to ascertain public service grant priority needs. Specifically, the City's Social Service Budget Committee reviewed social service needs in the community and developed funding recommendations for the City Council's consideration. The Committee is comprised of a representative of the City Council, the City's Human Relations Committee, and City staff. x The City's Social Service Budget Committee held a meeting on February 15, 2024, to provide public input regarding allocating CDBG public service grant funds. x On March 15, 2024, a notice was published in the local newspaper announcing the required 30Ͳday public comment period for the draft 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan. The notice also announced a public hearing to be held by the City Council.
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input regarding the draft 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan and authorize submission of the plan to HUD.
x On November 7, 2024, a notice was published in the local newspaper announcing the required 30Ͳ day public comment period for the draft 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment. The notice also announced a public hearing to be held by the City Council. x On December 10, 2024, the San Clemente City Council held a public hearing to accept additional public input regarding the draft 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment and authorize submission of the plan to HUD.
5. Summary of public comments
See Attachment 2.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and views were accepted – see Attachment 2.
7. Summary
The 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan is the fifth year and final year of the 2020Ͳ2024 Consolidated Plan cycle. The Annual Action Plan is the City's oneͲyear expenditure plan for CDBG funds. FY 2024Ͳ2025 begins July 1, 2024, and will end June 30, 2025. The City will receive $317,551 in CDBG funds for FY 2024Ͳ2025.
An additional $134,471 in prior year uncommitted CDBG funds, plus program income resources received during the year, will be available to carry out CDBGͲeligible activities. The Action Plan details how CDBG funds will support the broader goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan. Funded activities include housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure improvements, public social services, and program administration, including fair housing services.
December 2024 Amendment
A substantial amendment to the 2024Ͳ2025 Action Plan will recognize an additional $150,000 in prior year uncommitted CDBG funds previously held in reserve. These CDBG resources will be used to fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant improvements at the San Clemente Community Center, located at 100 N Calle Seville.
4 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24PRͲ05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator San Clemente, CA Community Development Narrative (optional)The City's Community Development Department is primarily responsible for administering CDBG funds, including preparing the Consolidated Plan, annual action plans, yearͲend performance reports, and other administrative aspects of the program.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact InformationAdam Atamian, Community Development DirectorͲAtamianA@sanͲclemente.org / (949) 361Ͳ6196 5 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Pursuant to HUD regulations, the City has taken several steps to obtain resident and stakeholder input to develop the 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan. The City Council held a hearing to receive public comment on the proposed use of CDBG funds. The City's Social Service Budget Committee provided funding recommendations for public service grants. The City also utilized its internet web page and the newspaper to notify residents of the opportunity to review and comment on the 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan draft.
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 of San Clemente works closely with the County of Orange Housing Authority (OCHA); OCHA administers the federal rental assistance voucher and certificate programs. The City has limited resources to assist with the development of housing opportunities. Still, City staff will work with developers as opportunities evolve to encourage housing development for lowerͲincome residents.
Through the annual CDBG Public Service Grants, City staff can ascertain the services residents need and develop partnerships with local agencies to coordinate the delivery of needed services.
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.
As a supporter of the Orange County Continuum of Care (OC CoC) planning process, the City provides information regarding the activities it will fund to address local homeless issues. The OC CoC uses this information to prepare the region's application to HUD for Homeless Assistance Grant funds. As needed, City staff will expedite certifications of consistency with the Consolidated Plan and other forms of support for the OC CoC. The City also supports and participates in the biennial PointͲInͲTime Survey of the region's homeless.
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 does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, it does not help the OCͲCoC to determine ESG allocations, evaluate grant outcomes, or develop policies and procedures for administering the regional Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 6 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
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 (see Table 2 below):
Table 1 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
Other governmentͲCounty
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided information regarding the number
and type of households receiving HUD rental
assistance
2 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless NeedsͲChronically homeless
Homeless NeedsͲFamilies with children
Homelessness NeedsͲVeterans
Homelessness NeedsͲUnaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS) Admin
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Regional Continuum of Care coordinator and
HMIS administrator. Provided information
regarding regional and local homeless
populations and shelter resources
3 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type ServiceͲFair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Impediments to Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The agency provided data and information that
helped identify the needs of lowerͲincome
families and individuals requiring fair housing
services and provided input regarding the City's
strategy to address impediments to fair housing
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4 Agency/Group/Organization Age Well Senior Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type ServicesͲElderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
NonͲHomeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided input regarding the service needs of
seniors, including homebound seniors
5 Agency/Group/Organization Family Assistance Ministries Agency/Group/Organization Type ServicesͲHousing
ServicesͲhomeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless NeedsͲFamilies with children
Homelessness Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided input regarding housing and service
needs of homeless individuals and households
at risk of becoming homeless
6 Agency/Group/Organization Camino Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type ServicesͲHealth
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
AntiͲpoverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided input regarding medical/dental
service needs of the community, including
homeless individuals
7 Agency/Group/Organization City of San Clemente
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government – Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
NonͲHomeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Market Analysis
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Various city departments, committees, and the
City Council provided data and information. It
also played a crucial role in identifying
priorities and recommendations for the
allocation of HUD funds
8 Agency/Group/Organization Parentis Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type ServicesͲYouth
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
AntiͲpoverty Strategy
Needs of Low/Mod persons
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided input regarding childcare needs for
lowerͲincome households
9 Agency/Group/Organization Vocational Visions
Agency/Group/Organization Type ServicesͲDisabled
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
NonͲHomeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provided input regarding the needs of adults
with developmental disabilities
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City made an effort to have an open consultation process; no agency was knowingly excluded from the consultation process.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each
Continuum of Care 211 Orange County Helped establish program goals to address the needs of the San Clemente homeless, including the
regional & local homeless pointͲinͲtime survey
City of San Clemente
Housing Element
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City of San Clemente
Capital Improvement
l
City of San Clemente Helped to identify priority capital projects that may be CDBGͲeligible
5 Yr. and 1 Yr. PHA Plan Orange County
Housing Authority
Identified OCHA resources to address the housing
needs of lowͲincome renters in the City
Analysis of Impediments
to Fair Housing
Orange County HUD
Grantee Cities and the
County of Orange
A countywide document that identifies fair
housing impediments within participating cities
and outlines a plan to address fair housing issues
Narrative (optional)
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December 2024 AmendmentThe City of San Clemente provided several opportunities for public input regarding the Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment. Theseopportunities included a 30Ͳday public review of the draft Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment and a City Council public hearing. The noticefor the required public comment period and a public hearing is provided in Attachment 2 of this plan. Actions are further summarized below.
Citizen Participation OutreachTable 4 – 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 NonͲ
targeted/broadcommunity
2/15/24 Social
Service BudgetCommittee meeting
to recommend CDBG
public service grant
funds
None NA NA
2 Newspaper Ad NonͲ
targeted/broadcommunity
Notice of 30Ͳday
public review period
(3/15/24 to4/16/24)
See Attachment 2 NA NA
3 Public Hearing NonͲ
targeted/broadcommunity
4/16/24 public hearing See Attachment 2 NA NA
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4 Newspaper Ad NonͲ
targeted/broadcommunity
Notice of 30Ͳdaypublic review period(11/10/24 to12/9/24) See Attachment 2 TBD NA
5 Public Hearing NonͲ
targeted/broadcommunity
12/10/24 publichearing
See Attachment 2 TBD NA
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Expected Resources
APͲ15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c) (1, 2)IntroductionHUD has notified the City that it will receive $317,551 in CDBG funding for the FY 2024Ͳ2025 – approximately 1% more than the City's current year CDBG allocation. Additionally, the City identified $134,471 in prior year CDBG funds that will be available during FY 2024Ͳ2025. Program income received during FY 2024Ͳ2025 will also be available to fund housing rehabilitation activities. Housing voucher/certificate resources via OCHA and state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) will also be available to support activities that may address the Consolidated Plan's goals.The City has access to InͲlieu Affordable Housing Fee resources; however, no project has been identified to use these funds.
December 2024 AmendmentThe substantial amendment will recognize an additional $150,000 in priorͲyear uncommitted CDBG funds previously held in reserve forprogramming in FY 2025Ͳ2026. The amendment will modify the original priorͲyear funds total of $134,471 to $284,471, for a new total of$602,022 in available CDBG resources for the year.Priority Table Table 5ͲExpected Resources – Priority Table
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan$
Narrative Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public –
federal
AcquisitionAdmin & PlanningEconomicDevelopmentHousing Public ImprovementsPublic Services 317,551 0 284,471 602,022 0 Annual CDBG allocation from
HUD, program income, and priorͲ
year funds
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x OCHA reports that as of January 2024, 145 San Clement households receive rental assistance. It was anticipated that 145 households would be assisted annually during the fiveͲyear Consolidated Plan programming cycle. x For FY 2024Ͳ2025, the City will utilize PLHA resources to fund homeless outreach services. PLHA is state funding allocated to local governments to help address unmet housing needs.
x InͲlieu Affordable Housing Fund resources generated via the City's Inclusionary Housing Program (IHP) are available to assist nonprofit agencies in purchasing land or existing housing units to provide longͲterm affordable housing. The City adopted the IHP in 1980 to increase the supply of affordable housing. The program requires developers of six or more units to set aside 4% of total units developed for households earning 50% or less of the area median income. The affordable requirement can be provided onͲsite, offͲsite, or through an inͲlieu fee. Past housing development activity has generated a fund of approximately $1,000,000. No specific project(s) is presently slated to benefit from this resource; however, these funds should be considered oneͲtime funds as most largeͲscale housing development in the City is complete as the City approaches buildͲout. Future inͲfill redevelopment is anticipated to allow new housing development, such as the Shorecliffs Senior Housing Project on Avenida Vaquero and the Memorial Care Senior Housing Project on Camino De Los Mares.
CDBG does not require matching funds.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needsidentified in the planAsindicated in the Consolidated Plan, San Clemente is nearly "built out" with limited vacant land; nonetheless, the City's Housing Element identifies several vacant and underutilized sites that may be suitable for housing development. Most properties identified in the Housing Element residential sites inventory are in the City's Affordable Housing Overlay. The Overlay Zone intends to encourage affordable rental and forͲsale housing in commercial and mixedͲuse zones. Other inͲfill sites outside of the overlay have also been identified for potential housing development, which may include affordable units.
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Discussion
Funding resources are limited to implementing the City's 2024Ͳ2025 Annual Action Plan. The City will receive $317,551 in 2024 CDBG funding from HUD. An additional $134,471 in uncommitted priorͲyear CDBG funding, plus program income generated from CDBGͲfunded housing rehabilitation loan repayments (i.e., Revolving Loan Funds), will be available to address priority needs.
OCHA has aggressively pursued new rental assistance resourcesͲthe City will continue to support OCHA's efforts to secure these resources.
Additionally, the City will continue supporting programs that serve City residents with PLHA funds. Finally, the City has identified vacant and underutilized land that may be suitable for housing developmentͲinͲlieu fees for affordable housing development are available to support affordable housing activities; however, no projects are slated for development utilizing these resources in FY 2024Ͳ2025.
December 2024 AmendmentThe proposed substantial amendment will recognize an additional $150,000 in priorͲyear uncommitted CDBG funds for programming in FY 2024Ͳ2025. The amendment will modify the original priorͲyear funds total of $134,471 to $284,471, for a new total of $602,022 in CDBG funds availableduring the fiscal year. 15 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Annual Goals and Objectives
APͲ20 Annual Goals and ObjectivesͲ91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)Goals Summary Information Table 6 – Goals Summary
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Infrastructure and
FacilityImprovements
2020 2024 NonͲHousing
CommunityDevelopment
CDBG CensusTractsCitywide
PublicImprovements
CDBG:
$411,522
Public Facility or InfrastructureActivities other than
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
8,205 Persons Assisted *
2 Housing
Preservation
2020 2024 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Housing CDBG:
$75,000
Homeowner HousingRehabilitated:3 Household Housing Unit 3 Public Social
Services
2020 2024 NonͲHomeless
Special NeedsLow & ModerateͲincome Households
Citywide Public Services CDBG:
$32,725
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate IncomeHousing Benefit:2,721 Persons Assisted 4 Homeless
Continuum of
Care
2020 2024 Homeless Citywide Homeless
SupportServices and
Housing
CDBG:
$13,275
Public service activities other
than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
1,672 Persons Assisted
HomelessnessPrevention: 18
Persons Assisted
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5 Economic
Opportunities
2020 2024 NonͲHousing
CommunityDevelopment
CDBG CensusTracts
EconomicDevelopment
CDBG:
$6,000
Businesses assisted:3 Businesses Assisted
6 Program
Administration
2020 2024 Administration Citywide Administration and
Planning
CDBG:
$63,500
Other:50 Other
* To avoid double counting Max Berg Park's planned accomplishments, the "Goal Outcome Indicator" represents only planned Bonito Canyon Park andCommunity Center ADA Improvements accomplishments.
Table 7 – Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Infrastructure and Facility Improvements
Goal Description Improve and expand public infrastructure and facilities that benefit lowͲand moderateͲincome neighborhoods and residents 2 Goal Name Housing Preservation
Goal Description Improve or expand the supply of housing affordable to lowerͲincome households 3 Goal Name Public Social Services
Goal Description Provide or improve access to public social services for lowͲand moderateͲincome persons and persons with special needs 4 Goal Name Homeless Continuum of Care
Goal Description A continuum of supportive and housing services for the homeless and households at risk of homelessness 5 Goal Name Economic Opportunities
Goal Description Grants and other forms of assistance to improve or expand local businesses 6 Goal Name Program Administration
Goal Description Provide for administration and planning activities to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, including services to address impediments to fair housing
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Estimate the number of extremely lowͲincome, lowͲincome, and moderateͲincome families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b):
The City of San Clemente does not receive HOME funds; however, CDBG resources are allocated to rehabilitate residential housing units. Three (3) lowerͲincome homeowners are projected to be assisted with CDBG resources during FY 2024Ͳ2025. 18 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The following activities have been allocated CDBG funds for FY 2024Ͳ2025. Due to the delay in approving the federal 2024 budget, CDBG funding for activities will be increased or decreased by a percentage based on the final FY 2024Ͳ2025 CDBG grant once a federal budget is approved. HUD announced 2024 CDBG allocations on May 7, 2024; funding for activities has been updated accordingly.
December 2024 Amendment
The proposed substantial amendment will add a new public facility improvement project to undertake Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant improvements at the San Clemente Community Center.
Table 8 – Project Information
# Project Name
1 SingleͲFamily Housing Rehabilitation Program
2 Age Well Senior Services
3 Camino Health Center
4 Families Forward
5 Fun On The Run
6 Parentis Foundation
7 Vocational Visions
8 Fair Housing Foundation
9 CDBG Program Administration
10 Max Berg Park Improvements (Yr 2)
11 Business Sign and Façade Improvement Grants
12 Bonito Canyon Park Improvements
13 San Clemente Community Center ADA Improvements
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City's Consolidated Plan identifies the homeless, persons with special needs, seniors, and very lowͲ income households as underserved. The City will allocate a portion of its CDBG funds for activities that address the housing and service needs of lowerͲincome households and households with special needs.
Consistent with the City's Homeless Strategy, resources will be allocated to provide safety net services to help atͲrisk households maintain their current housing. The City will use CDBG program income (i.e., funds generated by the repayment of housing rehabilitation loans) to help homeowners improve their residences and not incur additional housing cost burden. The City will also encourage and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding for San Clemente households. 19 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Projects
APͲ38 Projects Summary
Table 9 – Project Summary
1 Project Name SingleͲFamily Housing Rehabilitation Program Target Area CitywideGoals Supported OwnerͲoccupied Housing RehabilitationNeeds Addressed Housing RehabilitationFunding CDBG: $75,000 plus program income received during the yearDescription CDBGͲfunded housing rehabilitation loans or grants for eligible homeownersTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
3 ownerͲoccupied housing units
Location Description CitywidePlanned Activities CDBG funds ($75,000 in 2024 funds plus program income (Revolving Loan) received during the year) for homeowner housing rehabilitation loans or grants to address housing/building code deficiencies and deferred property improvements
2 Project Name Age Well Senior Services
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Social ServicesNeeds Addressed Public ServicesFunding CDBG: $5,120Description Services for seniors 20 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Target Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of 75 seniorsLocation Description CitywidePlanned Activities Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors 3 Project Name Camino Health Center
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Social ServicesNeeds Addressed Public ServicesFunding CDBG: $10,215Description LowͲcost medical and dental services for lowͲand moderateͲincome personsTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of 2,500 lowͲand moderateͲincome personsLocation Description 1031 Avenida Pico, Ste. 104, San Clemente CAPlanned Activities Primary medical, behavioral, and dental health services at a reduced cost for lowerͲincome persons and indigents
4 Project Name Family Assistance Ministries
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Homeless Continuum of CareNeeds Addressed Homeless Support Services and HousingFunding CDBG: $13,275Description Housing assistance, support services, and case management for households that are at risk of homelessness and those that are homeless
Target Date 6/30/2025
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Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
1,690 lowͲand moderateͲincome persons
Location Description CitywidePlanned Activities Rent and utility assistance (18 individuals) and case management (1,672 individuals) for households at risk of homelessness and those that are homeless
5 Project Name Fun On The Run (City of San Clemente)
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Social ServicesNeeds Addressed Public ServicesFunding CDBG: $7,150Description Youth recreation programTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
An estimated 110 youths
Location Description CitywidePlanned Activities AfterͲschool recreation and homework assistance program with a focus on lowͲand moderateͲ income children
6 Project Name Parentis Health Foundation
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Social ServicesNeeds Addressed Public ServicesFunding CDBG: $5,120 22 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Description Children's literacy program that links students ages 5 to 11 with a trained older adult tutorTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
25 youths
Location Description Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area, 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CAPlanned Activities Intensive oneͲonͲone reading support for students who do not read at grade levelͲtutoring is provided by trained older adult volunteers for an entire school year 7 Project Name Vocational Visions
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Social ServicesNeeds Addressed Public ServicesFunding CDBG: $5,120Description Employment services for adults with developmental disabilitiesTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of 11 adults with developmental disabilitiesLocation Description 26041 Pala, Mission Viejo, CAPlanned Activities Job preparation and jobͲseeking support services and onͲtheͲjob coaching for adults with developmental disabilities
8 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Program AdministrationNeeds Addressed Administration and PlanningFunding CDBG: $5,000 23 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Description Fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services to reduce and eliminate impediments to fair access to housing
Target Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
50 households
Location Description CitywidePlanned Activities Fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services, including landlord, tenant, and property management fair housing training; community outreach and education; complaint investigation and enforcement services
9 Project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Program AdministrationNeeds Addressed Administration and PlanningFunding CDBG: $58,500Description CDBG program oversight and coordinationTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Not applicable
Location Description 910 Calle Negocio Ste. 100, San Clemente CA – City HallPlanned Activities Program oversight and coordination, including management of public service grants, housing rehabilitation programs, and preparation of required applications and reports 10 Project Name Max Berg Park Improvements (Year 2)
Target Area CDBG census tracts
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Goals Supported Public Infrastructure ImprovementsNeeds Addressed Public ImprovementsFunding CDBG: $100,000Description Neighborhood park improvementsTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit fromthe proposed activities
Estimated 4,090 individuals, 71.3% of which are lowͲand moderateͲincome Location Description 1100 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA (Census Tract 421.07 Block Group 2 & Census Tract 421.08 Block Group 4
Planned Activities Max Berg Park Fountain Refurbishment Project – Yr 1 covered costs associated with historic preservation consulting and design of proposed park improvements (restoration of four fountainsthat contribute to the historic nature of the park). Yr 2 will cover construction costs 11 Project Name Business Sign and Façade Improvement Grants Target Area CDBG Census TractsGoals Supported Economic OpportunitiesNeeds Addressed Economic OpportunitiesFunding CDBG: $6,000Description Grants to update or upgrade business signs or facadesTarget Date 6/30/2025Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Assistance for up to 3 businesses
Location Description To be determined but located within CDBGͲeligible Census Tract Block Groups 25 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Planned Activities Grants to business owners to update or upgrade business signs and/or other minor building facade improvements
12 Project Name Bonito Canyon Park
Target Area CDBG Census TractsGoals Supported Public Infrastructure ImprovementsNeeds Addressed Public ImprovementsFunding CDBG: $161,522Description Neighborhood park improvementsTarget Date 6/30/2026Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Estimated 4,130 individuals, 74.8% of which are lowͲand moderateͲincome Location Description 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA (Census Tract 421.07 Block Group 1& 2)Planned Activities Installation of a playground shade structure, walking path, and landscaping 13 Project Name San Clemente Community Center ADA Improvements Target Area CitywideGoals Supported Public Infrastructure ImprovementsNeeds Addressed Public ImprovementsFunding CDBG: $150,000Description Public facility improvementsTarget Date 6/30/2025 26 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Estimate the number and type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Per HUD data, an estimated 4,075 San Clemente residents aged 18 plus are disabled. Per U.S.Census, 4,994 San Clemente residents aged 18 plus have an “ambulatory difficulty” Location Description 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente, CAPlanned Activities Reconfiguration of restroom ingress/egress to improve accessibility for people with mobility challenges and replace existing restroom fixtures with ADAͲcompliant improvements such asrestroom stall grab bars and accessible toilets and sinks Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs:The City will allocate a portion of its CDBG funds for activities that address the housing and service needs of the elderly, lowerͲincome households, and people with disabilities. According to data from the Consolidated Plan, these households contribute a significant portion of their income to maintain housing. Consistent with the City's Homeless Strategy, resources will be allocated to help these households remain housed in place rather than fall into homelessness by providing social safety net services. The City's housing rehabilitation program can assist elderly and disabled homeowners in improving their residences to address specific household needs. Additionally, the City will encourage and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding for San Clemente households. For FY 2024Ͳ2025, the City will also fund Vocational Visions to provide employment assistance services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
December 2024 AmendmentThe proposed substantial amendment will add a new activity to the FY 2024Ͳ2025 Action Plan list of projects. The new project will use CDBG funds toundertake ADAͲcompliant improvements to restrooms at the San Clemente Community Center. ADA improvements will provide barrierͲfree access todisabled City residents and members of the public. 27 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of lowͲincome and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Most activities slated for CDBG funding during FY 2024Ͳ2025 will be available citywide to incomeͲeligible individuals and households. These activities include public services and housing rehabilitation. Activities such as park improvements will be limited to specific areas of the City where a significant percentage of residents meet HUD's income limits. A list of the City's CDBG Eligible areas is provided in Attachment 3.
Geographic Distribution
Table 10ͲGeographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG census tracts 59
Citywide 41
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically FY 2024Ͳ2025 CDBG funding is principally allocated in the City's CDBGͲeligible Census Tracts; however, the City's primary intent is to serve lowerͲincome residents who need housing or services regardless of where they live in the City. AreaͲwide activities (e.g., public improvements) are typically limited to the City's CDBGͲeligible areas.
Discussion
The City's primary intent is to use CDBG funds to assist eligible households that need services regardless of where they live in the City. A portion of funds focuses on specific areas of the City with a significant percentage of lowͲand moderateͲincome residents.
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Affordable Housing
APͲ55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City will utilize limited CDBG funds and program income (Revolving Loan) to provide eligible homeowners with housing rehabilitation loans and grants.
Table 11ͲOne Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
NonͲHomeless 3
SpecialͲNeeds 0
Total 3
Table 12ͲOne Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 3
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 3
Discussion
The City will utilize CDBG and program income (Revolving Loan funds) to assist in rehabilitating ownerͲ occupied housing units. While it is not the program's primary focus, some specialͲneeds households (senior and disabled) may be assisted by the program during the year. The City will also continue to support OCHA's program activities in the community. It is estimated that 145 households will receive rental assistance vouchers or certificates during FY 2024Ͳ2025. 29 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
San Clemente does not own or manage public housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
San Clemente does not own or manage public housing.
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APͲ65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
As the Consolidated Plan outlines, the City's homeless strategy emphasizes preventing homelessness since it is less expensive and disruptive to keep a household housed in place. To this end, the City has supported local agencies with CDBG resources that provide various services for lowerͲincome households, including food banks, rent/utility assistance, and reducedͲcost childcare and healthcare services. These safetyͲnet programs can help a household maintain its current housing situation and avoid homelessness.
Describe the jurisdictions oneͲyear goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
No CDBG resources will be allocated for homeless outreach services in FY 2024Ͳ2025. However, the City will utilize PLHA funds to fund homeless outreach staff. The City of San Clemente will also continue to support agencies working directly with sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations. For example, Family Assistance Ministries conducts extensive outreach and vulnerability assessments throughout San Clemente and neighboring communities. Other agencies conduct similar outreach and assessment services for specific homeless populations, such as domestic violence victims and transitionalͲage youth.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Consolidated Plan indicates that Family Assistance Ministries manages 44 emergency and 14 transitional shelter beds in San Clemente. These shelter beds are earmarked for homeless families with children. Additionally, Laura's House offers shelter for victims of domestic violence. No FY 2024Ͳ2025 CDBG funds are allocated for emergency shelter or transitional housing.
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
As outlined above, the City will focus its CDBG resources on providing social safety net services to help atͲ risk households avoid becoming homeless. The 2022 Orange County homeless Point In Time County survey indicates there are 50 sheltered San Clemente homeless individuals; however, 81 individuals are reported as unshelteredͲhomeless.
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Upon request, the City will support agencies that provide homeless housing and supportive services by providing a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan. (Note that in addition to being consistent with the Consolidated Plan, programs must also comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations). Additionally, the City will continue to support the OCͲCoC's efforts to seek resources to address regional homeless issues and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional housing assistance vouchers for homeless Veterans (VASH). OCHA reports that in January 2024, four veteran households will benefit from VASH housing assistance in San Clemente. Additionally, ten households receive rental assistance via the Continuum of Care Voucher program. This program provides rental subsidies and supportive services to individuals with disabilities who have experienced homelessness.
Helping lowͲincome individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely lowͲincome 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's strategy is to help a household at risk of becoming homeless to stay in their home. CDBG funding is allocated to provide social safety net services to help atͲrisk households avoid becoming homeless. The City will also continue to support the regional homeless planning efforts, including the OCͲCoC's Discharge Plan, which will help prevent individuals from leaving institutions, hospitals, etc., and becoming homeless.
Discussion
The City's homeless strategy is to prevent homelessness and support local service providers' efforts to seek additional resources. The City's CDBG funds are allocated for safety net services to help households at risk of homelessness redirect limited income toward housing. 32 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
Barriers to affordable housing and actions to overcome barriers are listed in the City's Housing Element and discussed in the Consolidated Plan.
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
Affordable Housing Funds:The City will encourage developers to include affordable housing units within developments and seek other private and public funding sources to reduce these units' development costs.
To the extent that resources are available, Inclusionary Housing InͲlieu Funds may assist nonprofit agencies in purchasing land or existing housing units to provide longͲterm affordable housing.
Environmental Review: The City's Housing Element details the impact of environmental review compliance.
The Housing Element also identifies the exemptions that state and federal laws provide to streamline the environmental review process. City staff plays a vital role by assisting property owners and developers in navigating the various environmental review regulations.
Planning and Development Fees:According to the City's Housing Element, housing construction imposes certain shortͲand longͲterm costs upon local government, such as the cost of providing planning services and inspections. Fees assessed by the City to recoup these costs are typical for Orange County communities.
Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development entitlements and building permits is sometimes cited as contributing to construction costs. The City's development approval process is designed to accommodate, not hinder, development and not unduly constrain housing. The City's Housing Element outlines the time and cost savings development processes, including oneͲstop permitting, preͲpermit application meetings, and concurrent permit application processing. For an affordable housing project, City staff interacts with project sponsors early in the process to determine project feasibility.
Land Use Controls: Generally, land use controls are considered necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare and maintain the quality of life. Such controls are not considered a significant constraint on the development of housing. The City has implemented reasonable controls appropriate for the community and detailed these controls in the City's Housing Element.
Discussion
The City's Housing Element identifies several barriers to developing affordable housing opportunities. The Housing Element also identified several actions the City can take to reduce these impacts. No projects are currently planned or under construction that are using these incentives. 33 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
APͲ85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
Outlined below are the actions the City will implement to address the subͲstrategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will allocate a portion of CDBG funds for activities that address the service needs of lowerͲincome and specialͲneeds households. Additionally, the City will encourage and support OCHA's efforts to obtain additional rental assistance funding for these households. CDBG resources will be available to help with housing rehabilitation. This program is available to assist homeowners in improving their residences and address specific household needs.
December 2024 Amendment
The substantial amendment will fund a facility improvement project to undertake ADAͲcompliant improvements at the San Clemente Community Center. The project will benefit city residents and members of the public by providing them with barrierͲfree access to restrooms.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing San Clemente has identified actions it will implement during FY 2024Ͳ2025 to foster and maintain affordable housing. The Consolidated Plan identifies programs such as Housing Rehabilitation assistance as the means to maintain and improve housing currently available to lowͲand moderateͲincome residents. By providing deferred payment loans or grants, homeowners can rehabilitate their properties to meet basic housing quality standards and incur zero or minimal additional housing costs. FY 2024Ͳ2025 CDBG funding and program income received during the year will be available to assist with housing rehabilitation.
Actions planned to reduce leadͲbased paint hazards
The City will ensure compliance with federal leadͲbased paint regulations. All housing units constructed before 1978 that are rehabbed with CDBG funds must be tested for lead paint hazards. If lead is found, additional assistance may be provided to eliminate lead hazards in compliance with current regulations.
Actions planned to reduce the number of povertyͲlevel families Approximately 5.6% of the City's population live below the poverty level, including 2.4% of children under 18 and 5.5% of seniors (aged 65 and older). During FY 2024Ͳ2025, the City will fund the following activities to help reduce the number of povertyͲlevel households:
x Support public services that provide a social safety net for lowerͲincome households, especially for the nearͲhomeless
x Support OCHA's administration of the federal rental assistance program for very lowͲincome renters
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x Subject to the availability of funds, provide housing rehabilitation assistance for lowerͲincome and specialͲneeds homeowners
x Commercial property upgrades to improve neighborhood aesthetics and expand economic opportunities for lowerͲincome residents.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has made an effort to establish an institutional structure to help identify and access resources to improve the community. The City will continue to work with nonprofit and public entities to deliver public services. As a supporter of the Orange County Continuum of Care, the City will provide critical information to the County of Orange to prepare the County's Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance grant application to HUD. The City will also continue to assist OCHA in implementing its Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan to provide rental assistance vouchers and certificates.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of San Clemente does not operate public housing, but OCHA provides rental assistance in the community. Federal legislation requires that OCHA prepare fiveͲyear and oneͲyear plans highlighting its mission, goals, and objectives related to public and assisted housing programs. The City will review OCHA's plans and provide OCHA the opportunity to review and consult with the City regarding its Consolidated Plan/Annual Action Plan. This crossͲconsultation aims to provide consistent and coordinated housing services for City residents.
San Clemente has also developed positive relationships with private and nonprofit housing developers.
Additionally, ongoing relationships with local nonprofit social service providers help promote the efficient and effective use of limited private and public resources to address the community's service needs.
Broadband: According to BroadbandNow.com, Cox Communications is the top broadband service provider in San Clemente, covering 98.3% of the City. AT&T Internet is also available via fiber optic cable to 68.0% of San Clemente properties. Several additional providers offer satellite or 5ͲGͲbased broadband service.
Most broadband service providers in Orange County participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP was created with the passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2021. The purpose of the ACP is to provide eligible households with a $30 discount on monthly broadband internet service. ACP eligibility is based on household income (200% of federal poverty or less) or participation in specific government assistance programs, such as SSI, Medicaid, or WIC. Funding may also be available to provide "discounts" for connective devices such as a laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet. Information about the ACP is readily available online; however, many of the City's nonprofit service providers will inform clients of this program and assist clients in applying for discounts. Additionally, the City will continue encouraging developers and property owners to incorporate broadband infrastructure into new or substantially rehabilitated housing projects, especially affordable housing projects. Resiliency: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires the State of California and local governments to 35 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
prepare mitigation plans to document their hazard mitigation planning process and to identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies. Each state and local government must have a federally approved mitigation plan to qualify for hazard mitigation grant funding. The City of San Clemente Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan aims to promote sound public policy to protect citizens, critical facilities, infrastructure, private property, and the environment from natural hazards. The mitigation plan seeks to increase public awareness, document the resources for risk reduction and loss prevention, and identify activities to guide the City toward building a safer, more sustainable community.
The mitigation plan lists activities to help reduce risk and prevent loss from future natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, tsunamis, wildfires, and the impacts of nuclear waste and climate change. FEMA approved the City's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan in 2005. The City is currently seeking proposals to develop an Emergency Services Action Plan (ESAP) to address emergency service needs. The ESAP will include an updated Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan that is in line with the current state Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) best practices. City staff anticipates having an LHMP in place by early 2025.
Discussion
HUDͲfunded grant recipients are required to affirmatively further fair housing and not discriminate in housing or services directly or indirectly based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability. Grant recipients such as San Clemente are required to (1) examine and attempt to alleviate housing discrimination within their jurisdiction; (2) promote fair housing choices for all persons; (3) provide opportunities for all persons to reside in any given housing development, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, and other personal or familial attributes; (4) promote housing that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities; (5) and comply with the nonͲ discrimination requirements of the Fair Housing Act. HUD encourages jurisdictions to consult with one another and initiate regionͲwide area fair housing planning. The Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary document for this purpose. In addition to identifying impediments, a strategy to overcome barriers must be developed and implementedͲaccomplishments are reported annually. The City participated in developing a countywide AI, which the City Council adopted in May 2020.
A summary of impediments to fair housing and the action steps the City will take to affirmatively further fair housing during FY 2024Ͳ2025 are found in Attachment 4. 36 OMB Control No: 2506Ͳ0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4/17/24
Program Specific Requirements
APͲ90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Each HUD program covered by the Consolidated Plan regulations must address specific programͲspecific requirements.
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 floatͲfunded 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 BenefitͲA consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
Discussion
The City will meet the overall 70% benefit for low and moderateͲincome requirements of the CDBG program over one program year – FY 2024Ͳ2025.