HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - CDBG Community Development Block Grant Fund On February 2, 2004, the City Council authorized the expenditure of CDBG funds for
improvements to the Civic Center to meet the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). On April 18, 2005, the project was awarded to 4-Con Engineering at a cost of
$233,905.00. The project has substantially been completed and consisted of
improvements including signage, ramps and sidewalks to provide adequate handicapped
access from the north parking lot and Yorktown Avenue. In addition, ramps and
sidewalks were constructed to provide access to the City Council Chambers after
business hours, when the elevator is not available, in addition to the City's jail.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Aclministrator�W
PREPARED BY: DAVID C. BIGGS, Director of Economic Development
ROBERT F. BEARDSLEY, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Conduct Public Hearing To Amend Consolidated Plan;
Reprogram $250,000 For Civic Center ADA Improvements
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: In August 2003, the City Council approved the City's annual
Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 2003-04. The Consolidated Plan was then submitted to and
approved by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for expenditures of
the City's annual CDBG funds. The City is required to hold a public hearing and amend its
Consolidated Plan when a significant change to the Plan is being considered. The Citizens
Participation Advisory Board recommends use of $250,000 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Unprogrammed funds for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
improvements to the Civic Center.
Funding Source: Funds are available in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Unprogrammed funds account 86480303.82000.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
1. Conduct Public Hearing to Amend Consolidated Plan;
2. Approve amendment to the Consolidated Plan by appropriating $250,000 of CDBG
Unprogrammed Funds for ADA improvements to the Civic Center.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve Amendment to the Consolidated Plan. Approve
funding for other projects as requested in Analysis below, or retain funds in the
Unprogrammed account until another recommendation is approved.
Analysis: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates
funds annually to the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
These funds are formularnatic in design and regulatory in implementation.
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MEETING DATE: February 2, 2004 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 04-06
Monies that are allocated to projects but which remain unspent at project's end are then
transferred to the CDBG Unprogrammed account. This account currently has approximately
$300,000 available.
Unlike other grant funds, there is not a time restraint in terms of expending this money. It is
at the discretion of the City to either allocate funds exclusive of the regular annual cycle, or
maintain the funds in the account until such time as the City wishes to expend them. These
Unprogrammed funds are then available for expenditure for projects in accordance with the
City's Citizen Participation Plan, as approved by City Council in August 2003.
At the request of City Council at its M 5 2003 meeting, staff was asked to prepare a list of
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received:
DepartmentRequesting
Cost
Public Works Civic Center ADA improvements $250,000
Public Works ADA Sidewalk Ramps—Citywide $50,000
Community Services Oak View Community Center Remodel $70,000
Community Services Oak View Park Fence Replacement $20,000
The requests received were then forwarded to the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB) for its review and recommendation. At its meeting of December 4, 2003, the
recommendation to fund a $250,000 Civic Center ADA Improvement project was approved
by the CPAB. The proposed project includes upgraded access from the disabled parking
stalls on the north side of the Civic Center to the Council Chambers and Police detention
facility, and facility upgrades including restrooms, signage, drinking fountains and disabled
seating in the Civic Center facility.
The recommendation is hereby submitted for City Council approval. Upon approval of this
request, the Amendment would be deemed effective, and preliminary design would begin
with an anticipated completion date in fiscal year 2004-05.
Environmental Status: Not applicable.
Attachment(s):
City Clerk's
Page Number No. Description
1. Funding requests from Public Works Department and Community
Services Department.
2. Citizen Participation Plan.
3. CPAB Meeting Notes— December 4, 2003
4. 1 Power Point Presentation
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Funding Requests
ATTAC H M ENT # 1
Project 1-Civic Center ADA Improvements
Priority Description Units Location Estimated Cost Totai.Cost
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1 Access from disabled parking stalls 1 from north side of parking lot 20,000 0 20,000
2 Access to Council Chamber and PD Jail 1 from upper level Amphitheatre 190,000 0 190,000
3 Facility upgrades including restrooms, signage, 1 throughout Civic Center 40,000 0 40,000
drinking fountains and disabled seating
TOTAL 250,000
Project 2-ADA Sidewalk Ramps
Priority Description Units Location Estimated Cost Total Cost
Construction Salaries
1-40 Construct sidewalk access ramps 40 per attached listing 1,250 0 50,000
TOTAL 50,000
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
InterOffice Communication
Economic Development Department
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
VIA: Ray Silver, City Administrator
FROM: David C. Biggs, Director of Economic Development
DATE: February 2, 2004
SUBJECT: Late Communication —Item D-1
Please replace the incorrect Page D-1.5 (Attachment 1)with the correct Attachment 1,
attached to this memo. Incorrect information was inadvertently submitted with the
Request for Council Action.
If you have any questions, please David Biggs at x5909.
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Community Services - Unprogrammed Funding Request
Project 1 -Oak View Center Remodng Location Estimated Cost
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Reconfiguration of interior walls and door lolcations $70,000
Project 2-Oak View Park Fence Estimated Cost
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Replace existing 6' fence at south end of park with 10' fence $20,000
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Priority Description Units Location Estimated Cost Total Cost
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1 Access from parking Civic Center Entrance 1 from north side of parking lot to automatic doors 100,000 0 100,000
2 Switchbacks/ramps Coun ' Chambers and PD J; 1 from upper level Amphitheatre 100,000 0 100,000
3 Increase restroom stall sizes 6 1stall-1st floor men's room 5,000 0 30,000
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Proiect 2-ADA Sidewalk Ramps A~'
Priority Description buts Location Estimated Cost Total Cost
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1-40 Construct sidewalk access ramps 40 Pe attached listing 1,500 0 60000
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TOTAL 60000
Please note: Requests for any design costs should also be shown.
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Citizen Participation Plan
Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
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Huntington Beach
Consolidated Plan
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Housing and Urban Development HUD
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Approved by Huntington Beach City Council August 2003
Prepared by Economic Development Department
Table of Contents
Introduction
Participation 2
Access to Meetings
Access to Information
Technical Assistance
Public Hearings
Bilingual Opportunities 3
Publishing the Plan
Comments
Timely Response
Amendments
City Council 4
Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
Citizens at Large 5
The Role of Staff
Technical Assistance 6
Public Hearings 7
Application for Funding
HUD Acceptance 8
Program Implementation 9
Monitoring and Evaluation
Annual Performance Reports
Amendments
Reprogramming Funds 10
Coordination with City Boards and Commissions
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest 11
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) must address each of the following
elements:
Participation
The plan must provide for and encourage citizen participation,
emphasizing the involvement of low-, very low-, and extremely low-income
residents where housing and community development funds may be spent. The
City is expected, in all stages of the process, to take whatever actions are
appropriate to encourage the participation of all its residents, including minorities
and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with mobility, visual or
hearing impairments in all stages of the process.
Access to Meetings
The City must provide adequate, timely notification so citizens can attend
local meetings and public forums.
Access to Information
Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, including those
most affected, must have the opportunity to receive information, review and
submit comments on any proposed submission concerning the proposed
activities, including the estimated amount proposed to benefit low-, very low-,
and extremely low-income residents. These groups must also have access to
the City's plans to minimize displacement and assist those who may be
displaced as a result of these activities. Citizens and citizen groups must also
have access to records for at least four years.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance must be provided to low-, very low- and extremely
low-income groups that request assistance in developing proposals under the
consolidated submission process.
Public Hearings
The City must provide at least two public hearings per year to obtain
citizens' views and to respond to proposals and questions, to be conducted at a
minimum of two different stages of the program year. Together, the hearings
must address housing and community development needs, development of
proposed activities, and review of program performance. At least one of these
hearings must be held before the proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan is
published for comment.
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The meetings are to be held to: obtain views of citizens, public agencies and
other interested parties; respond to proposals and comments at all stages of the
consolidated submission process by:
1. Identifying housing and community development needs;
2. Reviewing proposed uses of funds; and
3. Reviewing program performance.
Bilingual Opportunities
Wherever a significant number of low and moderate income persons or
residents of blighted neighborhoods speak and read a primary language other
than English, staff will provide for all notices of public hearings and summaries of
basic program information to be provided in such language. A bilingual Spanish
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speaking staff member, if available, will translate at all public hearings.
Publishing the Plan
The City must publish its proposed consolidated submission so that
affected citizens have sufficient opportunity to review it and provide comments.
The requirement for publishing may be met by publishing a summary of the
proposed consolidated plan available at such places as libraries, government
offices, and public places. The summary must describe the contents and
purpose of the consolidated plan, and must include a list of the locations where
copies of the entire plan may be examined.
Comments
Prior to the submission of the consolidated plan to HUD, the citizen
participation plan must provide citizens a period of not less than 30 days to
submit comments to staff. The City must consider the views of citizens, public
agencies and other interested parties in preparing its final consolidated
submission and attach a summary of such comments to the final document. The
summary of citizen comments must include a written explanation of comments
not accepted and the reasons why these comments were not accepted.
Timely Response
The City must provide timely, written answers to written complaints and
grievances, within 15 days, where practical.
Amendments
Prior to the submission of the Consolidated Plan to HUD or during the
program year if any substantial change in the use of the funds is proposed, the
citizens will be given reasonable notice of and the opportunity to comment on,
the proposed amendment.
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THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE ACTION PLAN
Annually, the Action Plan includes review of the needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan, review of past performance, and an evaluation of any new
needs identified during the past year. Importantly, staff reviews the priorities
identified in the plan with City Council and the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board. In addition, staff provides information from other planning documents,
such as the City's Housing Element Update and the Redevelopment Agency's
Compliance Plan.
The following text will outline the role of City Council, CPAB, other City
advisory bodies, staff, the citizens at large, and neighboring jurisdictions.
City Council
The City of Huntington Beach has a seven member Council serving as its
legislative body. Two City Council Members are appointed to serve as liaisons to
each advisory body. As such, two City Council Members will provide a key
communication link to staff and the CPAB, communicating Council priorities and
offering guidance as needed.
Early during the application period, City Council will be advised of the
eligible public service programs operated by the City and of eligible public
services in general. City Council will provide some policy direction to the CPAB
regarding an approximate level of funding for these programs. Later after the
CDBG grant amount is known, City Council will revisit these initial policies and
determine if an adjustment is necessary. The assigned City Council Liaisons will
work with the CPAB and its Executive Board to refine the recommendations prior
to being sent to the whole City Council.
After the CPAB and staff have provided their final recommendations and
staff has drafted the Action Plan, City Council will hold a public hearing and will
adopt final funding recommendations, after which the document is sent to HUD.
The Economic Development Committee, a three member City Council
subcommittee, provides policy guidance to staff and closely advises staff on the
selection of HOME projects.
Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
The Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)was established in
October 1996 as a consolidation of two advisory bodies: the Citizens Advisory
Board (CAB) and the Human Resources Board (HRB). The combined
membership capacity of these two boards was thirty persons. At the conclusion
of an attrition period, the CPAB membership will be comprised of up to fifteen
members appointed to four-year terms by the City Council.
The CPAB strives to represent the diverse views on the socioeconomic
issues related to low/moderate income individuals. To that end, low-income
residents and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply to the City
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for appointment to the CPAB when vacancies arise, so that members of minority
groups can be substantially represented.
The purpose of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) shall be
to provide citizen participation and coordination in the City's planning processes
for its Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. Along with staff, the
Board shall assess the needs of the community, particularly that of low and
moderate income households, evaluate and prioritize projects pertaining to the
required plans and provide recommendations to City Council on such plans and
projects.
The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings and establish its meeting
times and locations by a minute action. All meetings are open to the public and
special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
The Board will hold public hearings to obtain citizen input on community needs,
plans or proposals. The CPAB is encouraged to hold public meetings in areas
where there is a significant concentration of low to moderate income persons.
Citizens at Large
As part of an ongoing effort to evaluate projects and programs proposed
during the planning process, citizens are encouraged to attend meetings and
communicate with City Council, CPAB and staff regarding the needs of the
community. Citizens can send written correspondence to the staff liaison, who
will coordinate responses.
Every effort will be made to respond in writing to those individuals who
submit proposals or written comments within fifteen working days where
practical.
The Role of Staff
Staff will provide technical information to community groups and plan
several community based meetings throughout the year. At these meetings,
important elements of the CDBG and HOME programs will be reported, such as:
■ Activities eligible under HUD programs.
■ The priorities of the Consolidated Plan.
■ The level of funding available for CDBG and HOME activities.
Staff will inform the citizens of the planning efforts of the City Council and
CPAB. Staff will publish legal notices of all public hearings in a local newspaper
of general circulation. News releases will promote the development of the Action
Plan and invite citizens to attend meetings and/or contact staff for more
information.
Staff will utilize two mailing lists in keeping the community informed about
the consolidated planning process: (1) persons interested in receiving public
notices and CPAB agendas, and (2) persons and agencies interested in
receiving applications for funding through the programs. Agencies not
submitting an application during the application period, will be deleted from the
list and be added again upon request.
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Staff is encouraged to communicate with various neighborhood groups
and other advisory bodies throughout the year. The coordinator of the CDBG
and HOME programs will provide information about project eligibility and offer
technical assistance to those seeking funding for projects.
The staff liaison from the Department of Economic Development is
assigned to work with the CPAB to:
■ Be informed regarding HUD's changes in regulations, policies, and
program opportunities;
■ Review project proposals and prioritize projects in response to identified
needs in the community;
■ Communicate the Board's recommendations to City Council;
■ Maintain a prioritized "tracking list" of unfunded projects for the purpose
of reprogramming or future consideration;
■ Review and comment on the City's Fair Housing Plan;
■ Establish meeting times, locations;
■ Meet the public notice requirements according to the Brown Act;
■ Monitor attendance and communicate to City Council when vacancies
need to be filled;
■ Maintain the Board's meeting notes.
Technical Assistance
The City's Economic Development Department will provide the necessary
technical assistance at all public hearings and CPAB meetings and to the
general public as needed.
Staff will assist any resident or citizen group, in an effort to help citizens
to:
■ Understand program requirements,
■ Identify the severity of community problems;
■ Identify activity priorities; and
■ Communicate citizens comments and recommendations to the CPAB
and/or City Council in a timely manner.
The following is also available:
■ HUD regulations and rules will be available in the Economic Development
Department for review by interested citizens.
■ Training sessions regarding the CDBG program will be provided
especially to CPAB members, and various City committees and
commission members, and all interested citizens. HOME training will be
scheduled as requested.
■ Applicants for funding may receive additional technical assistance in
completing the application. With sufficient notice, accommodations to
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provide assistance in filling out applications for funding will be arranged
for persons with disabilities or language barriers.
All neighborhood, City Council and community wide Citizen Participation
meetings will be attended by Economic Development staff.
Public Hearings
The City will hold a minimum of two public hearings (or more), the first
required hearing will be held by the CPAB thirty to sixty days prior to the
beginning of planning for the next year's program activities. The purpose of this
early hearing is to assess the needs of the community before making any
decisions regarding which projects will be funded.
An intermediate hearing may be held after the applications for funding
are received for the purpose of receiving additional citizen input and prioritizing
proposed activities. The CPAB will be the hearing body for this purpose.
Following the completion of its public hearing, the CPAB will prioritize the
eligible programs and projects. Staff will summarize the CPAB
recommendations and draft the Action Plan. The draft plan will be available for
public review for 30 days prior to submission.
City Council will hold the last public hearing, after which City Council will
approve the Action Plan or make revisions as needed. Upon approval, staff will
finalize the Action Plan and transmit the document to HUD.
Citizens will be encouraged to submit their ideas and concerns involving
any proposals being considered during the planning and development stages at
any time, by sending written comments or proposals to:
Consolidated Plan
Economic Development Department
2000 Main Street, Fifth Floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Application for Funding - Submittal Process
Huntington Beach administers the HOME and the CDBG applications for funding
in two different ways.
The HOME program targets its funds for the acquisition and preservation of
affordable housing. Staff will accept proposals from Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO's) throughout the year and analyze the
projects on a case by case basis. If the project has merit, staff will review the
project with the Economic Development Committee. After receiving a positive
recommendation, the project will be sent to City Council for consideration.
The Community Development Block Grant program relies on the participation of
the CPAB for initial project review before sending recommendations to Council.
The CDBG application process, which later expands to the submittal process of
the Action Plan to HUD including the HOME program, is as follows:
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1. Staff establishes the deadline for applications to be received. (The
necessary timeframe for conducting the required public hearings and the
preparation of documents is the primary consideration when selecting the
deadline).
2. CPAB holds at least one public hearing to ascertain community needs.
3. A public notice is prepared advertising that applications are available.
4. Staff sends applications to those on the mailing list and notifies the City
departments about the application process.
5. Staff is available to conduct informational presentations to community
groups/neighborhoods and provide technical assistance to applicants as
needed.
6. Proposals are submitted to the Department of Economic Development
(any proposed housing project will be reviewed for compliance with HUD
regulations and with the City's Consolidated Plan).
7. Staff will review projects for compliance with HUD regulations and
summarize if the proposal addresses a need identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
8. Copies of the application and Grantee Performance Report (GPR) and
the HOME Program Annual Report (APR) will be made available to
residents at the Economic Development office.
9. The CPAB will prioritize projects for City Council's consideration.
10. Before the Action Plan is submitted to HUD, the City Council will hold a
final public hearing to receive citizen comments, concerns, and
recommendations.
11. After the plan is approved by City Council, staff submits the plan to HUD.
12. Staff publishes a legal notice regarding the required Request for the
Release of Funds and the environmental status of the proposed projects.
After a 30 day comment period, if no objections are received, HUD
approves the release of funds.
13. Projects may be implemented.
HUD Acceptance of the Consolidated Plan
HUD regulations provide that the HUD area office will consider objections
to an Consolidated Plan if the following conditions are present:
1. The description of needs and objectives are plainly inconsistent with
available facts and data.
2. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meeting needs
and objectives.
3. The application does not comply with the CDBG program requirements or
the HOME requirements.
4. A proposed activity is found to be ineligible.
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Objections received in writing by either the City or HUD on any activity
regarding the Consolidated Plan, must be received within thirty (30) days after
the Action Plan and the City's application for funds is submitted to HUD. The
City of Huntington Beach encourages its citizens to provide comments or
objections during the review period. Economic Development staff will make
every reasonable effort to provide written responses to citizen complaints within
fifteen (15)working days.
Program Implementation
The Department of Economic Development is the lead department for
project implementation. Staff members work with various project managers from
other city departments and contract administrators of subgrantee agencies to
implement their projects.
Economic Development staff serves as liaison with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Community and Planning Division located in
Los Angeles.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Economic Development staff monitors the activities for continued
compliance including: the housing programs using CDBG and HOME funds,
capital improvement projects, and public service programs whether performed by
city staff or non-profit agencies as subgrantees.
Staff will apprise the CPAB about the project implementation at their
scheduled meetings. Furthermore, the Annual Performance Report, will provide
HUD and the public an opportunity to evaluate the performace of the plan.
Annual Performance Reports
Through the Consolidated Plan's Annual Performance Report (formerly
the Grantee Performance Report (GPR), and HOME Annual Performance
Report (APR), and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS))
the public is provided with an opportunity to provide comment for a period of not
less than fifteen days prior to its submittal to HUD. A public notice will be
published in a local newspaper of general circulation notifying that the Annual
Performance Report is available for public review. The report will be available at
the Department of Economic Development, the City Clerk's office, and at the
Central Library. Comments received at public hearings and in writing will be
considered in compiling the report and will be attached to the document.
Amendments
Amendments to the Consolidated Plan can occur anytime though out the
year and must follow the requirements of this CPP. New activities or an
increased level of funding for an existing project can only occur through
reprogramming funds as all funds are "programmed" each year.
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Reprogramming funds alters the funding priority for the Consolidated
Plan, thus causing an amendment. Reprogramming can occur in two ways: 1)
adding additional funds to an existing project, or 2) adopting a new project. The
City's Citizen Participation Plan outlines the City's process for reprogramming
funds, and defines what triggers a public hearing due to a "significant" change in
the plan.
For the purpose of triggering the need for a public hearing the City will
adopt the following definition as a "significant" change:
A "significant"change is as any amount over$100,000 or
any new project not previously described in the City's
Action Plan.
Reprogramming Funds
Through this Citizen Participation Plan, the City shall adopt the following policies
for the reprogramming of funds:
■ Existing projects needing more than.$50,000 in additional funding shall
require Cit :Council Action., but-rota public hearing, unless:the $100,000
threshold i met:,OP 'will review tha request and make its
recommendations. Staff will then take these recommendations to City
Council for approval and/or adjustment.
■ Reprogramming funds to a new project, not previously described in an
Action Plan, will be a "significant" change, triggering the public hearing
requirement, including review by the CPAB. The project highest on the
prioritized "tracking list" will receive first consideration.
■ Funds in a contingency account or in a project account where the project
is complete or canceled shall be made available for reprogramming.
■ City projects such as housing programs, public facilities, public
improvements, and public services shall receive the highest priority for
consideration of reprogramming funds.
■ Existing projects needing less than $50,000 in additional funding shall
receive the approval of the Director of Economic Development and/or
City Administrator by using the appropriation revision form.
Coordination with City Boards and Commissions
Any communication or activity that will affect areas of concern of various City
advisory bodies will be submitted for approval or action to the appropriate
commission or board by the Economic Development staff, or by implementing
department's staff members. Among these bodies are:
■ Redevelopment Agency/City Council
■ Economic Development Committee (A subcommittee of City Council)
■ Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
■ Planning Commission
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■ Community Services Commission
■ Public Works Commission
■ Human Relations Task Force
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest
It shall be forbidden for any member of boards, commissions, and
committees having a material interest in the outcome of decisions to participate
in the review of, discussion regarding or voting upon any application on or in any
way attempt to influence other members of the respective body. According to
direction from the Los Angeles area office of HUD, any CPAB member with such
a conflict must resign from either the board or from the position from which the
conflict arises. City staff will review applications for new members and attempt to
identify potential conflicts prior to appointment.
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CPAB Meeting Notes - December 4, 2003
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Meeting Notes
December 4, 2003, 7:00 PM Huntington Beach Civic Center
Meeting Room B-8
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order by Chair, Jerry Lipson at 7 PM. Flag salute was led by Luann Brunson.
Members Present: Jerry Lipson, Patrick Burns, Diane Campbell, Jackie Canigiani, Linda Couey,
Angie Dahman (arrived at 7:50 p.m.), James Hayden, Patricia Jacobs-Pilette, Michael Johnson,
Laura Kile, Michael Moncrief,
Members Absent: Adrianne Albino, Steve Garcia, Jim Moreno, Charles Tyler
Council Members Present: Gil Coerper
Staff Present: Luann Brunson, Paul Emery
2. Public Comments:
There was one public speaker:
Lauralea Ermel —in support of Project Self Sufficiency
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4. Staff Report/Round Table:
Tentative Schedule:
Public Hearing on community needs Thursday, January 8, 7:00 PM @ Oak View Community Center
Public Hearing on community needs Thursday, January 29, 7:00 PM @ City Gym & Pool
CPAB dark in February
March 4—Presentations by applicants should begin
Oak View Skate Park under construction
@r CDBG applications should be available after Dec. 15, when City Council considers new enhancement
areas
Council Member Coerper thanked the Board for their consideration of Civic Center ADA
Improvements request
S. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. Next meeting: Thursday, January 8, 2004, 7:00 PM,
at Oak View Community Center, 17261 Oak Lane, HB 92647
Contact Department: Economic Development, 714 536-5582
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RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Economic Develop ment/Public Works
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Amend Consolidated Plan; Reprogram
$250,000 for Civic Center Improvements
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 2, 2004
RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
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(Signed in full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
Approved as to form by City Attorney) Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement Unbudget, over$5,000) Not Applicable
Bonds (if applicable) Not Applicable
Staff Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not Applicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS
REVIEWED RETURNED FOR' RDEQ
Administrative Staff
Assistant City Administrator Initial
City Administrator Initial
City Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDMENT TO 2003/2004 CDBG/HOME CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2000 Main Street
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California 92648
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Public comments are welcome on Monday,February 2, 2004, at a City Council Public
Hearing at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Council Chambers. The hearing
will be held at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter on a proposed amendment to the City's 2003/2004
Consolidated Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for use of$250,000 in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Unprogrammed
funds.
The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)holds public hearings on community needs and monthly public meetings. Citizens may
review and comment on the draft 2003/2004 Consolidated Plan Amendment at the City of
Huntington Beach, Department of Economic Development or at the Central Library. The public
comment period will begin December 23, 2003 and end January 21, 2004. Public comments
received during this time will be attached to the Consolidated Plan Amendment and sent to HUD.
The following activities are proposed for the 2003/2004 CDBG Consolidated Plan Amendment:
Civic AD enter t C A Improvements m p ove ens $250,000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made at the hearing and during the public review period. A copy of
the Consolidated Plan Amendment,which includes a listing and description of the proposed
activities is available at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, during
normal library hours; and at the Economic Development Department, 5th floor, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Written comments can be addressed to: Connie Brockway, City Clerk, City of Huntington Beach,
2000 Main Street - 2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California 92648, Phone: (714) 536-5227
PUBLICATION DATE:
January 1, 2004
CUT & PA ;
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDMENT TO 2003/2004 CDBG/HOME CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2000 Main Street
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach,California 92648
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Public comments are welcome on Monday, February 2, 2004, at a City Council Public
Hearing at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Council Chambers. The hearing
will be held at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter on a proposed amendment to the City's 2003/2004
Consolidated Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for use of$250,000 in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Unprogrammed
funds.
The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)holds public hearings on community needs and monthly public meetings. Citizens may
review and comment on the draft 2003/2004 Consolidated Plan Amendment at the City of
Huntington Beach,Department of Economic Development or at the Central Library. The public
comment period will begin December 23, 2003 and end January 21, 2004. Public comments
received during this time will be attached to the Consolidated Plan Amendment and sent to HUD.
The following activitiev,are proposed for the 2003/2004 CDBG Consolidated Plan Amendment:
Civic Center ADA Improvements $250,000
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made at the hearing and during the public review period. A copy of
the Consolidated Plan Amendment,which includes a listing and description of the proposed
activities is available at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, during
normal library hours; and at the Economic Development Department, 5th floor, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach,Monday through Friday,between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Written comments can be addressed to: Connie Brockway, City Clerk, City of Huntington Beach,
2000 Main Street-2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California 92648, Phone: (714) 536-5227
PUBLICATION DATE:
January 1,2004 '
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
Connie Brockway, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
DATE: February 2, 2004
SUBJECT: LATE COMMUNICATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
FEBRUARY 2, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING
Attached are the Late Communications to the City Council received after distribution of
the Agenda Packets:
C-3a. Communication submitted by the City Clerk's Office correcting a typographical
error re: Council meeting date on Agenda Item C-3a.
Communication from the Economic Development Director dated
February 2, 2004 correcting attachment for the staff report. -
(Request for Council Action).
G:Agendas/Agmisclatecomm2004
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Council/Agency Meeting Held: /y/T_
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Deferred/Continued to:
Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied City Clerk's,Signaturg
ouncil Meeting Date: August 4, 2003 Department ID Number: ED 03-12
'4'5 °'� CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administrator X
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PREPARED BY: DAVID C. BIGGS, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Conduct Public Hearing for 2003/2004 Action Plan for CDBG and
HOME Programs; Approve 2003/2004 Action Plan for CDBG and
HOME Programs
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
In order to receive the City's annual entitlement grants to the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it is necessary to conduct a public
hearing and approve an Action Plan for 2003/2004. The approved Action Plan must then be
submitted to HUD no later than August 15, 2003. HUD requires participating jurisdictions to
have in effect a Citizen Participation Plan, and an updated version of the original plan
prepared in 1996 is included with this Request for Council Action.
Fundinq Source:
Community Development Block Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommended Action:
Citizen Participation Advisory Board Recommendation: Motion to:
1 . Approve the 2003/2004 Citizen Participation Advisory Board Recommended Action
Plan (Attachment 1), for the CDBG Program in the amount of $1,722,000 and the
HOME Program in the amount of$868,391;
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2003 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 03-12
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the required certifications;
3. Authorize submission of the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and ,
Urban Development. �jopwv� c pg-S �„
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Staff Recommendation: Motion To:
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pprQve the 2003/2004 Staff Recommended Action Plan (Attachment 2), for the
CDBG ram in the amount of$1,722,000 and the HOME Program in the amount
of$868,391;
t t required certifications;2 Authorize the City A �theAc
o execute he e d c ,
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3. Authorize submissionn Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
-AND —
Approve a revised Citizen Participation Plan, as required by HUD.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve an Action Plan as submitted. Advise staff of any modifications to activities or
funding levels. Approved Action Plan must be submitted to HUD no later than August 15,
2003, in order to receive funding for the 20032/2004 program year. Do not approve the
Citizen Participation Plan and advise staff how to proceed.
Analysis:
The City receives annual entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). These monies are designated as Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. CDBG
entitlement is designated to serve low-moderate income residents and areas within the City
through public improvements, public services, code enforcement, economic development
activities, rehabilitation programs and related activities. HOME entitlement is exclusively for
the provision of low-moderate income housing.
The Action Plan describes
• Resources available for implementation of programs
• Activities recommended for funding
• Program monitoring and compliance measures
• Means through which the City addresses issues such as homelessness, poverty, fair
housing
• Coordination efforts between agencies
Citizen participation is encouraged throughout the process, as outlined in the Citizen
Participation Plan for the City of Huntington Beach. The Citizens Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB), established by City Council in 1996, assesses community needs and
provides its specific recommendations to the City Council. CPAB held two public hearings on
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2003 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 03-12
community needs, reviewed applications, heard presentations by the applicants, and held
monthly subsequent public meetings to deliberate and formulate its recommendations to the
City Council. A joint City Council/ CPAB study session was held in May 2003. An Action Plan
reflecting CPAB's recommended funding levels is provided in Attachment 1. A comparison of
staff recommendations and those recommendations of the Citizens Participation Advisory
Board is shown in Attachment 3.
Staff authored the original draft Action Plan (Attachment 2) to align with HUD guidelines, City
Council budget direction, and in keeping with citizen input. The disparity between Staff
recommendations and those recommendations made by CPAB (Attachment 3) exists within
funding amounts for "Public Services" applicants only. Staff recommendations are clearly to
provide funding for City activities, which if not funded through CDBG would either require
General Fund moneys or program cuts. City Council direction has traditionally been to
sustain these City activities and programs through CDBG funding as much as possible,
rather than reduce the amount of the General Fund available for other budgeted activities.
City Council approval of CPAB recommendations would require City Council direction to
either reduce the affected City programs or revise the City's General Fund 2003/2004 budget
to accommodate continuation of the programs.
The HOME grant in the amount of $868,391, less a 10% administration allocation, is
requested for housing acquisition and rehabilitation. In accordance with the Citizen
Participation Plan, the City's Economic Development Committee provides policy guidance on
the selection of HOME projects.
This is a required public hearing, as required by HUD regulations. Also as required by HUD,
this public hearing and a 30-day public comment period were advertised in The Independent,
a local newspaper of general circulation. A copy of the Action Plan (Attachment 1) is
available for public review and comment at the Central Library and in the Economic
Development Department for a 30-day period, commencing July 15 and ending August 14,
2003. Written public comments received during this time are attached to the Action Plan and
sent to HUD.
The Citizen Participation Plan is required by HUD for jurisdictions receiving CDBG and
HOME funds, and must set forth policies and procedures for citizen participation, in
accordance with federal guidelines. The original Citizen Participation Plan was approved by
City Council in 1996, and the current revision (Attachment 4) reflects a request by City
Council to revise procedures for reprogramming funds (page 10 of attachment 4) to have
CPAB review requests as follows:
Existing projects needing more than $50,000 in additional funding shall require Council
Action, but not a public hearing, unless the $100,000 threshold is met. CPAB will review
the request and make its recommendations. Staff will then take these recommendations
to City Council for approval and/or adjustment.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2003 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 03-12
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Attachment(s):
City Clerk's
. - NumberDescription
1 2003/2004 Action Plan reflecting CPAB Recommendations
2 2003/2004 Action Plan— Staff Recommendations
3 Comparison of Staff and CPAB Funding Recommendations
4 Citizen Participation Plan
5 Power Point Presentation for Approval of 2003/2004 Action Plan for
CDBG and HOME Programs
RCA Author: Luann Brunson (5529)
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ATTACHMENT # 1
Community Development Block Grant
HOME investment ''Partnership
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(ITY IF HUNTINGTON IEA(H
Recommendations of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)
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ACTION O� i AN
City Council
Connie Boardman,Mayor
Cathy Green, Mayor Pro Tern
Gil Coerper
Debbie Cook
Jill Hardy
Pam Houchen
Dave Sullivan
Citizens Participation Advisory Board
Jim Moreno, Chair
Adrianne Albino
Jackie Canigiani
Linda Couey
Steve Garcia
James Hayden
Patricia Jacobs-Pilette
Gerald Lipson
Charles Tyler
City Staff:
Ray Silver, City Administrator
Bill Workman, Assistant City Administrator
David C. Biggs, Director of Economic Development
Gus Duran, Redevelopment and Housing Manager
Prepared by:.
Luann Brinson, Senior Administrative AnalystlCDBG Coordinator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resources
Federal Resources for Community Development 1
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program
Public Services Cap
Program Income
Rollover Projects
Affordable Housing Resources 2
HOME Investment Partnership
Redevelopment Set Aside Funds
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
Private Resources
Applications
Application for Funding—CDBG 4
Application for Funding—HOME
Activities to be Undertaken 6
2003/2004 CDBG Activity Summary
Activities to Provide Decent Housing
Activities to Provide a Suitable Living Environment
Activities to Expand Economic Opportunities
Geographic Areas
Continuum of Care—Homeless Assistance 12
Anti Poverty Strategy
Coordination Efforts Between Agencies 16
Monitorinz and Compliance 17
Affordable Housing Monitoring
Public Service Programs
Davis Bacon and Section 3
Lead-Based Paint
Fair Housing Requirements
Financial Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
Consolidated Plan Tables 21
Attachment A—Funding Sources, Support Applications
Attachment B—Proposed Activity List
Attachment C—Certifications
Attachment D—Economic Development Status Report
Attachment E—Public Notice
Attachment F—Public Comments
Attachment G—Proposed Projects
RESOURCES
Federal Resources for.Community Development
The City of Huntington Beach has numerous resources available to address the
priority housing and community development needs of the City as described in the
Consolidated Plan. These resources include federal, state, local and private funds. The
Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan outlining priority needs and objectives to
address the City's housing, infrastructure, and social service needs.
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs
Included in the Funding Sources Table(Table I—Attachment A) is the amount of
2003/2004 federal resources from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME entitlement funds allocated to the City of Huntington Beach. The 2003/2004
Program Year begins October 1, 2003 and ends September 30, 2004. The Support of
Application by Other Entities Table (Table II -Attachment A) shows the program
applications that the
City would support or assist if submitted by other entities. Attachment B describes the
activities and projects the City will undertake during the 2003/2004 Program Year with
CDBG funds of$1,722,000,and $868,391 in HOME funds.
Public Services Cap
HUD allows the City to utilize a maximum of 15% of CDBG funds allocated to
Huntington Beach to support public service programs. Public Service programs include
those that assist seniors,youth, the disabled,and low- and moderate-income persons in
general. This public services cap is calculated by taking 15% of the CDBG grant allocation.
Fifteen percent of the available 2003/2004 CDBG Entitlement is $258,300.
Program Income
For 2003/2004, the City anticipates receiving an estimated $250,000 in program
income from loan payments and interest earned from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program. This revenue will be allocated back to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
and will be available for new loans during 2003/2004. Both single family and multifamily
projects maybe rehabilitated through this program.
Rollover Projects
There are several existing projects in progress, and it is anticipated that funds from
prior year's grants will "rollover" or"carry forward" into the next year. These projects are
not in the activity tables of this Action Plan,but were submitted either in earlier Action Plans
or as Amendments. As these projects are completed or canceled, any remaining funds will
be reprogrammed either to new approved projects or to increase the funding levels of
existing programs.
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Affordable Housing Resources
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to,expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock,Huntington
Beach has worked with Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDOs) to
acquire multifamily rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made
available to persons below 60% of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30
years. The CHDO must enter into an agreement with the City that outlines all of the
affordability requirements,property maintenance standards, and long-term monitoring
requirements that are required by HOME regulations.
Excluding administrative expenses, the $868,391 in 2003/2004 HOME dollars will
be applied to the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily buildings Citywide,but
generally in the low-income areas.
HOME FUNDED ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2003/2004
MATCH
ACTIVITY AMOUNT 25%
Acquisition $781,552 $195,138
Administration
Total Allocation 1 $868,391:00 $195,138
All match requirements for the 2003/2004 program year will conform to applicable
HOME regulations. For its current match obligations, the City has relied on the use of
"HOME-eligible"project expenditures from the Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside fund.
2003/2004 CHDO funds from the HOME entitlement are not targeted for specific
activities at this time. Although 15% of the annual HOME allocation is required to be
committed to a CHDO for affordable housing projects, historically the City has designated
100% of available HOME funds to CHDOs for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of
multifamily rental housing. The City has established a quality working relationship with two
housing non-profits in Orange County that qualify as CHDOs: Orange County Community
Housing Corporation(OCCHC), based in Santa Ana, and Shelter for the Homeless,which is
based in Midway City. By not specifically targeting these funds at this time,the City will be
able to respond to a variety of opportunities that may be available during the fiscal year.
However, the table below indicates an estimated use of these funds for 2003,2004.
2003/2004 HOME FOR CHDOs
ACTIVITY PROPOSED ALLOCATION(15%)
Acquisition $135,309
Total CHDO Allocation S135.309
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Redevelopment Set Aside Funds
The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency will use Housing Set Aside funds in
achieving some of its Affordable Housing Goals. These funds represent the primary tool
available to the Agency to fulfill both the inclusionary and replacement housing obligations
outlined in California Health & Safety Code Section 33413. These moneys are the most
flexible source currently being used by the Agency to support affordable housing,but if these
funds are exhausted during a given fiscal year(or years), then the Agency must look to other
sources of funds that are available.
Mortgage Credit Certificate(MCC)Program
The MCC entitles a first time homebuyer to take a federal income tax credit of 15%
of the annual interest paid on the mortgage used to buy their home. All current funding
comes from the County of Orange Mortgage Credit Certificate Program pool of funds. The
program operates on a first-come,first-served basis, and there is no waiting list. The goal for
the 2003/2004 MCC program is to assist three households obtain permanent affordable
housing in Huntington Beach.
Private Resources
HOME acquisition and rehabilitation projects have used a variety of non-federal,
private resources to leverage funds for the development of affordable housing. Community
Reinvestment Act(CRA),Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and contributions from
CHDOs (either through operating costs, or from other sources) directly to projects,have all
been embraced as a way to leverage HOME dollars.
Staff continues to dialogue with lenders, non-profit and for-profit developers, and
other governmental entities about locating and coordinating resources. Forging public-
private partnerships has always been a stated goal of the City Council and administration.
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Activities to Be Undertaken
The Consolidated Plan Activity Tables located in Attachment G describe the
activities Huntington Beach will undertake with Federal funds during FY 2003/2004 to
address its priority community development needs. For the following discussion, the City's
highest priority objectives will be discussed:
• To provide decent housing
• To provide a suitable living environment
• To expand economic opportunities for persons with low and moderate incomes.
Table III below provides an overview of activities to be undertaken in the 2003/2004
Program year.
TABLE III
200312004 Action Plan Activity Summary
Federal Resources
AMOUNT
CDBG 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $1,722,000
HOME 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $868,391
CDBG Activities:
CDBG ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
Administration
➢ CDBG Program $305 184 Administer Program Under High
Administration Budgeted Amount g
➢ Fair Housing Council $39,216 1200 Persons High
Public Facility
Improvements
➢ Street Construction $392,856 Construct 8 sites High
➢ Park Improvements $75,000 3 Parks High
Code Enforcement
➢ Code Enforcement $172,475 600 Households High
Program
Special Economic
Development Activity
➢ Community Job Center $67,026 800 Persons High
Rehabilitation
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CDBG ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
➢ Housing Rehabilitation
—Administration $152,383 Administer Program High
City Gym&Pool Section
108 Loan Repayment $259,560 Annual Loan Repayment High
Public Services
➢ Adult Day Services $10,000 100 Persons High
➢ Community Service High
Program $27,000 1300 Youth
➢ Community Care $23,000 6,000 Person High
Health Centers
➢ Oak View Library $32,000 200 Persons High
Literacy Program
➢ Oak View Community
$51,204 5000 Persons High
Center
➢ Project Self- $60,096 100 Households High
Sufficiency
➢ Senior Outreach $55,000 1,000 Elderly High
Program
HOME Activities:
HOME ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
➢ HOME Administration $86,839 Administer Program High
➢ HOME Acquisition $781,552 8-10 Units High
and Rehabilitation
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Other Non-Federally Funded Activities:
Non-Federal Allocation Performance Measures Consolidated Plan
Priority
Mortgage Credit Not Available
Certificate(State 3
Allocation administered by (Pool of Funds Available First Households High
Come First Served Basis)
County)
➢ Redevelopment
Housing Set-Aside $1,000,000(est.) 10- 15 High
(Acquisition,Development Units
and/or Rehabilitation)
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Activities to Provide Decent Housing
Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach continues to carry out numerous activities that are aimed at
fostering and maintaining the community's stock of affordable housing. Activities to be
carried out during the 2003/2004 Program Year include the following:
1. Housing rehabilitation loans and grants
2. HOME funded acquisition and rehabilitation
3. Redevelopment funded acquisition and rehabilitation
4. Fair Housing counseling
5. Building code enforcement
6. Lead paint hazard identification and removal
Performance goals for these activities are delineated in the Activities Tables in
Attachment G.
Remove Barriers to Affordable Housing
In the effort to provide the City's fair share of affordable housing, ten percent of the
newly constructed units in the City must be made available at affordable prices. The project
must be of three or more units to be subject to the affordable housing policy of the City.
Fifteen percent of the housing projects constructed within the Redevelopment Project areas
must be made affordable according to California Redevelopment Law. Through the
administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, every effort is made to remove barriers to
affordable housing through agreements with for-profit and non-profit affordable housing
developers. These efforts also include working with neighborhood residents to ensure
affordable housing projects are acceptable.
The following activities slated for 2003/2004 funding will be implemented to assist
with the elimination of barriers to affordable housing.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION>
FUNDING
Housing Rehab Program $152383 Administration of the loan and rehabilitation process for eligible
,
Administration participants.
Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Used to fund housing rehabilitation loans and grants.
Loan Fund
Fair Housing Council $39,216 Program to provide tenant/landlord counseling services
ACTIVITY HOME DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
HOME Administration 86,839 Costs for program oversight and monitoring of affordable housing
projects.
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Working in partnership with a CHDO,the funds will be used for
HOME Acquisition 781,552 acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multifamily rental units. The
rents will be restricted to affordable rates required by the HOME
ro ram.
Evaluate and Reduce Lead-based Hazards
Staff has been trained in the most current HUD requirements for Lead Based Paint
standards. The elimination of lead-based paint hazards also is an important element to the
City's strategy to provide decent housing. To this end, the City will utilize existing programs
to identify lead-based paint hazards and eliminate these hazards. During the 2003/2004
program year, the following programs will be utilized to eliminate lead paint hazards.
CI)BG
�T
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTWI
In addition to the enforcement of housing codes in Enhancement
Areas. Code Enforcement Officers also provide community
Code Enforcement Program 172,475 outreach for neighborhood improvement. Through Community
Outreach efforts,education is provided regarding the dangers of
lead poisoning.
Revolving Rehabilitation may include the encapsulation or removal of lead
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund paint hazards.Through Community Outreach efforts,education is
provided re a ding the dangers of lead poisoning.
Public Housing Improvement and Residential Initiatives
There is no public housing located in the City of Huntington Beach. The City works
in cooperation with the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA) which administers the
Section 8-assisted housing program within the City's jurisdiction. Over 700 households
holding Section 8 Certificates or Vouchers live in Huntington Beach. The City supports
OCHA's initiatives that assist program participants to achieve self-sufficiency.
Activities to Provide a Suitable Living Environment
A variety of activities can be identified as providing for a suitable living environment,
mainly to assure the quality of housing,the quality of neighborhoods, and social-economic
programs providing for recreation, economic development and overall community
conditions.
Housing programs have been discussed above. The following public facility
improvement projects are being proposed in the 2003/2004 Program Year:
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPT ON
FUNDING
Street Construction 392,856 Construct tree-damaged streets.
Park Improvements 75,000 Install ADA-compliant playground equipment in three parks
City Gym &Pool
Section 108 Loan 259,560 Annual repayment of Section 108 Loan used to renovate historic City
Gym&Pool facility
IPayment
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The public services programs outlined below broadly fit into the category of
providing a suitable living environment and enhance the quality of life for Huntington
Beach's lower income residents.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
Enforcement of housing codes in the Enhancement Areas. Officers
Code Enforcement Program 162,658 also conduct community outreach for neighborhood improvement.
The enforcement of the housing codes assists tenants and property
owners maintain a suitable living environment.
Program to provide tenant/landlord-counseling services. Providing
Fair Housing Council 39,216 this service assists tenants and landlords with a variety of issues
including the maintenance of properties and housing units.
Gang prevention program focusing on youth in the Oak View area.
Community Service The program offers alternative choices to at-risk-youth. To prevent
Program,Inc. (Gang 27,000 the increase in gang activities,the program offers family education
Prevention) and counseling services.
Oak View Community Neighborhood community center serving the Oak View area.
Center 51,204 Program provides recreation and social programs for neighborhood
residents of all ages.
The program assists the frail elderly remain independent in their own
Senior Outreach 55,000 homes. The program enables seniors to become involved with other
seniors to secure social contact thus avoiding solitary existence.
HOME Acquisition and Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multifamily housing by non-
Rehabilitation 781,552 profit housing providers in order to expand affordable housing
opportunities for lower-income households.
Activities to Expand Economic Opportunities
The City intends to expand its spectrum of HUD-eligible activities, thereby creating
greater opportunities to serve a greater range of low moderate income residents. Funding the
Community Job Center and the Coastal One Stop under Special Economic Development
Activity shows the City's intent to focus on creation and attraction of jobs within the City.
The following shows the commitment the City has to job creation.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION;
FUNDING
Community Job Center 67,026 Centralized location for day laborers to obtain temporary, seasonal
and permanent employment opportunities.
Throughout the community there is an extensive effort to expand economic
opportunities through the business community, educational institutions, and governmental
agencies. The City continues to seek partnerships to assist its residents with economic
opportunity at all socio-economic levels. The City's Business Development Division of the
Economic Development Department primarily works in attracting new businesses, expanding
existing businesses, and retaining existing businesses. Business expansion and retention
activities are ongoing throughout the year and have developed a strong relationship with real
estate brokers and businesses.
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A list of economic development activities being conducted in Huntington Beach are
included as Attachment D.
The 2003/2004 recommended activities listed below, although not directly seen as
economic development activities, broadly support economic opportunities for low-moderate
income families.
CDBG
ACTIVITY FUNDING DESCRIPTION
Assistance to low-income single parents to become self-
Project Self-Sufficiency 60,096 sufficient from governmental assistance. This program
requires program participants to have an Individual Action
Plan,i.e., a strategy to obtain full-time employment.
Oak View Library Literacy 32,000 Adult literacy programs increase job skills and employment
eli ibili .
Geographic Areas
Huntington Beach is an"exception"jurisdiction, that is no area in the City has a
concentration of at least 5 1% low- and moderate-income residents,however, there are areas
with a substantial concentration of qualified households. The City has established
Enhancement Areas in these areas based upon 1990 Census Tract data where 35% or more
of its residents are of low- to moderate-income. These Census Tracts are
♦ 995.08 ♦ 992.14
♦ 994.10 ♦ 993.05
♦ 994.11 ♦ 993.02
♦ 994.02 ♦ 993.03
♦ 994.13 ♦ 992.20
While housing rehabilitation programs are available on a Citywide basis, an effort
will be made to concentrate resources in these enhancement areas. Public facility
improvement projects will be limited to enhancement areas with the exception of activities
that eliminate disabled accessibility barriers.
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CONTINUUM OF CARE - HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
Since 1987, the programs and benefits under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act have served as the basis Federal homeless assistance to states, cities, and not-
for-profit providers. HUD administers more than 60 percent of the McKinney Act funds
through 6 competitive grant programs—Supportive Housing(SH), Shelter Plus Care, Section
8 Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy Dwelling (SRO), Emergency Shelter
Grants (ESG), Safe Havens, and the Rural Homeless Assistance Program'. HUD's effort to
coordinate these programs has resulted in the creation of the Continuum of Care concept. A
Continuum of Care is a system of care that provides appropriate support services and housing
opportunities for homeless individual and families in order to move them off the streets
toward a life of self-sufficiency. A Continuum of Care system also identifies gaps in service
and housing needs and establishes priorities in order to close gaps.
The City has evaluated local homeless needs and service/housing gaps, and has been
an active participant in the regional Continuum of Care system spearheaded by the County of
Orange.
In support of the County's efforts to coordinate and submit consolidated applications
to HUD for funding under the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant programs, the
City provides support letters, and is active in the application review and submission process.
Applications for 2003 request a total of approximately$14 million in funding. Huntington
Beach continues its active participation in the regional Continuum of Care system.
During 2003/2004, the City will support local programs with HOME or CDBG to
address components of a continuum of care system. These elements include:
1. Outreach and Assessment (Project Self-Sufficiency)
2. Prevention(Project Self-Sufficiency)
3. Transitional Housing (HOME projects)
4. Permanent housing and/or permanent supportive housing arrangements (HOME
projects).
While not all homeless individuals and families will access all components of the
system of care, coordination of services will be necessary to maximize resources. By
understanding what programs and activities are being supported by other agencies, such as,
the County of Orange and other cities in the region,the City's resources are maximized by
limiting duplication of services.
Numerous other programs exist in Huntington Beach to assist the homeless.
Examples of these include: the Salvation Army, Saint Vincent DePaul Society, Church of the
Coastland, Community United Methodist, and the HOPE office. Although these programs
' "Continuum of Care,"HUD,U.S. Government Printing Office: 1994-301-067-814/13967
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are not CDBG sub-recipients,they are part of Huntington Beach's social service fabric
addressing homeless issues.
The City recognizes that gaps continue to exist in its Continuum of Care system
especially in the areas of emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent affordable
and/or supportive housing. Huntington Beach will continue to examine activities and
opportunities to address and close these gaps locally and regionally.
a it As noted in the Support Application (Attachment A, Table II) the City would
support applications made by non-profit agencies or other governments for programs to
address homelessness on a regional basis. To this end,the City will continue to participate in
the Orange County Continuum of Care Community Forum, a regional group of governmental
and non-profit agencies assisting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
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ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY
The City has implemented an anti-poverty strategy by supporting City-operated
programs and non-profit agencies who interface directly with the homeless and persons who
are at high-risk of becoming homeless.
Welfare reform has forced many cities to reevaluate the means by which they respond
to resulting impacts of this reform. Households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent
Children(AFDC)now face the challenges of regulations including seeking job
development/placement opportunities, affordable housing, and affordable childcare. As part
of the Welfare to Work effort, Huntington Beach Cal-Works clients are referred to the
existing One Stop Centers in Costa Mesa and Garden Grove. These offices serve the
Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley areas.
Project Self-Sufficiency(PSS), a program to assist low-income single parents achieve
independence from governmental assistance, continues to develop its network of supporting
agencies. Long established through the PSS network, the City connects with an array of
programs including educational,job training,housing, food pantry, clothing,books, dental
services, appliances, furniture, mentorship, and community based holiday programs.
Although the relationships between the agencies are not formalized via memoranda of
understanding, a high level of commitment is extended between agencies through the PS-S
program. The Huntington Beach community also has demonstrated its support for this
program through the Project Self Sufficiency Foundation, a non-profit group that provides
scholarships and other general support to the PS-S single-parents and their children.
Annually,the PS-S Foundation is responsible for approximately$50,000 in scholarships and
$20,000 in general support for Project Self-Sufficiency families.
The Project Self-Sufficiency Coordinator is directly involved as a board member of
many local agencies that are geared toward building self-reliance skills. As a result of these
relationships, the City of Huntington Beach is able to stay current with information regarding
various anti-poverty strategies including the homeless, welfare reform, and other social
issues affecting the community.
Another example of a concentrated collaborative effort to eliminate poverty in
Huntington Beach is the Oak View Coordinating Council, a group of social service agencies
working together in the Oak View Enhancement Area. The Oak View area holds the largest
concentration of low-income households in the City. The Council includes the following
agencies:
♦ Assistance League of Huntington Beach ♦ Legal Aid
♦ Children's Bureau of Southern California ♦ Migrant Education
♦ Church of the Coastland ♦ Oak View Day Care
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♦ Coastline Community College ♦ Ocean View High School
♦ Community Development Council ♦ Ocean View School District
♦ Community Services Program, Inc. ♦ Office of Child Abuse Prevention
♦ Episcopal Service Alliance ♦ Orange County Health Care Agency
♦ Golden West College ♦ Orange County Social Services Agency
♦ Head Start ♦ St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
♦ Huntington Beach Community Clinic ♦ The Salvation Army
♦ Huntington Beach Union High School ♦ United Way of Orange County
District
♦ Kiwanis of Huntington Beach
The City has other committees targeting specific issues that address aspects of
poverty such as the Children's Needs Task Force, the Council on Aging, and the Human
Relations Task Force. These efforts provides opportunities to share information and
resources in order to address numerous issues, including those geared toward the elimination
of poverty.
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COORDINATION EFFORTS BETWEEN AGENCIES
The City will continue to implement the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan
to enhance coordination between the City and housing/social service providers. This strategy
includes the following actions:
1. Target housing acquisition/rehabilitation requests for proposals to those areas and
populations exhibiting the greatest need as indicated in the Consolidated Plan. Efforts
will continue in 2003/2004.
2. Work with CHDOs to create and maintain affordable housing. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
3. Require non-profit organizations receiving CDBG housing funds to track"non-
duplicated" assistance to Huntington Beach residents to assist the City in formulating and
evaluating its future housing strategies. Efforts will continue in 2003/2004.
4. Encourage social service providers to work with developers and CHDOs that receive
Redevelopment/City assistance to provide supportive services. Services could include
health care referrals, financial counseling, and case management. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
5. Allocate CDBG public service dollars to agencies serving low income and special
populations of Huntington Beach residents. Efforts will continue in 2003/2004.
6. Implement the use of CDBG funds for economic development activities. Efforts will
continue in 2003/2004.
7. Continue to support the regional Continuum of Care strategy by cooperating with the
responsible staff at the County of Orange Housing and Community Development
Department and the Continuum of Care Community Forum. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
9. Continue association with Fair Housing Council of Orange County, including recent
participation in regional Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing.
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MONITORING & PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Economic Development has the prime responsibility for overall
program monitoring and compliance. The Public Works Department has the prime
responsibility for the implementation of the Section 3 Strategy and Fair Labor Standards
(Davis-Bacon)when federal funding is used on a project.
Affordable Housing Monitoring
Currently, the Economic Development staff monitors compliance with affordable
housing requirements for projects that receive financial subsidies from the City or
Redevelopment Agency. The resources used for these projects include CDBG,HOME, and
Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds. The department has the responsibility to monitor
the long-term affordability of housing units created as a result of private funding. The
Economic Development Department has designed a monitoring system to assure that all
required units are being reserved as affordable housing according to respective programs and
agreements.
Public Service Programs
The Economic Development Department monitors the performance of the non-profit
service agencies receiving CDBG subgrants. Staff monitors each funded agency during the
program year. Frequent telephone contact clarifies any information on the quarterly progress
reports and requests for payments. All public service programs are required to provide ethnic
data, income data, and program accomplishments on a quarterly basis and at year-end. This
information is transferred to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System(IDIS) for
HUD review.
Davis Bacon and Section 3
When implementing projects funded with CDBG or HOME funds, the department
issuing the Request for Quotations (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) includes the
requirement to provide equal opportunity to minority owned businesses in the public notice
and in the contract award process. Through the RFQ and RFP process, the contractor is
informed that Davis-Bacon prevailing wages must be paid for the described employment
categories. While the project is being constructed, on-the-job interviews of workers are
conducted. Public Works staff assures that prevailing wage requirements have been met
before final payment is paid to the contractor.
The Economic Development Department and the Public Works Department work
together to collect reporting data for the Section 3 report. The City's Section 3 strategy, an
internal system to assure that contractors are fully informed of this requirement, is employed
throughout the bid process. It is the responsibility of the contractor to comply with Section
3.
Lead-Based Paint
Continuing efforts are made in both the Housing Rehabilitation Loan program and
the HOME program to assure that information on the dangers of lead based paint is
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disseminated through the programs. The City is in compliance with HUD's current
regulations regarding testing and elimination of lead-based paint.
Fair Housing Requirements
uirements
With the use of federal CDBG and HOME funds, the City is required to assure that it
will engage in fair housing planning by:
1. Conducting an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to fair housing choice at the
beginning of each five-year cycle.
2. Carry out actions to overcome the effects of identified impediments.
3. Maintain records and make available information and reports, including the
Analysis of Impediments, to document actions undertaken to eliminate identified
impediments.
The City of Huntington Beach actively participated in the 2000 update of the Orange
County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that was originally prepared and
submitted in August of 1996. In addition to identifying impediments,the Al also identified
actions the City would implement to mitigate impediments to fair housing.
In general, the greatest impediment to fair housing choice, is the "lack of tolerance in
our society for those who are different from ourselves." The Al identified impediments
based on discrimination related to race, color,religion, sex, disability, family status and
national origin. Outlined below are the actions the AI identified to overcome these
impediments.
1. Continue to support fair housing counseling in the community. Huntington
Beach has continued to contract the services of the Fair Housing Council of
Orange County during the consolidated planning period to provide these and
other fair housing related services on a Citywide basis. This contract is slated for
renewal as part of this action plan.
2. Provide fair housing resource information to City staff. Fair housing literature is
available to all City staff at the Economic Development office information
counter. City staff has received training to refer calls from the public fair
housing issues to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County.
3. Request that the Fair Housing Council provide workshops on fair housing in the
jurisdiction annually. Workshops will be slated for the 2003/2004 Program Year,
4. Continue to support the efforts of the Human Relations Task Force and the
Police Department in the development of viable policies to deal with local
incidents of hate crimes and assist in developing collateral material to be
distributed Citywide.
5. Interpret zoning restrictions favorably in order to provide higher occupancy
housing complexes on a case by case basis for all economic segments.
Consideration has been given to this issue.
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6. Conduct self-assessment reviews of development standards in furtherance of fair
hosing practices. Housing Element, as approved by the State of California,
outlines policies in place to assess standards and fees.
7. Maintain a City staff liaison position in order to communicate and develop a
positive relationship with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA). The
City has developed a relationship with the Authority, and will continue to nurture
this relationship. A staff member serves on the OCHA advisory committee.
8. Provide "Fair Lending Notice" in City funded housing rehabilitation loan
packages to prospective borrowers. This practice has been implemented, and is
ongoing.
9. Facilitate the creation of educational materials for apartment managers
regarding their rights and responsibilities. The City continues to provide
information as available to implement these efforts.
10. Provide information on the affordable and accessible units in Huntington Beach
to the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled. The City continues to implement
these efforts.
Financial Requirements
The City complies with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
requirements by conducting its annual Single Audit. This audit requires the incorporation of
the Federal Financial Assistance schedule, identifying amounts and sources of all federal
funds. This report is reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The Administrative Services
Department will reconcile any municipal financial records as needed to assure the financial
information provided to HUD is correct and complete. All deficiencies identified are viewed
and resolved by the administering staff.
Administrative Services personnel are responsible for the drawdown requests made
through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for the CDBG and
HOME programs. The City reimburses itself through IDIS as funds are expended locally.
The City also ensures all federally required administrative policies and principles are
implemented by subrecepients. Subrecepients agreements contain required language to
ensure compliance.
Program Specific Requirements
The City will ensure all applicable regulations are implemented. All CDBG required
regulations will be incorporated into subgrantee agreements and construction contracts. City
staff will ensure compliance.
HOME program regulations also will be incorporated into activity contracts as
applicable. These may include resale provisions, affirmative marketing,property
rehabilitation standards, and affordability requirements.
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FUNDING SOURCES, SUPPORT APPLICATIONS A
Table I
Funding Sources
Entitlement Grant (includes reallocated funds)
CDBG $1,722,000
ESG $0
HOME $868,391
HOPWA $0
Total $2,590,391
Prior Years'Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported
CDBG $0
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total $0
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $2,590,391
Other Funds $0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $2,590,391
Un-Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $0
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TABLE H
Support Applications
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Support of Applications by Other Entities Report
Support
Funding Source Application by
Other Entities?
A. Formula/Entitlement Programs
Emergency Shelter Grant Y
Public Housing Comprehensive Grant N
B. Competitive Programs
HOPE2 Y
HOPE 2 Y
HOPE 3 Y
ESG Y
Supportive Housing Y
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Y
Safe Havens N
Rural Homeless Housing N
Sec. 202 Elderly Y
Sec. 811 Handicapped Y
Moderate Rehab SRO Y
Rental Vouchers Y
Rental Certificates Y
Public Housing Development Y
Public Housing MROP Y
Public Housing CIAP Y
LIHTC Y
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CERTIFICATIONS C
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,
which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the
jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified
through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is
following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section
104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with
any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace-It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
I. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant
be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph l;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction;
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5. Notifying the agency in writing,within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the
receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected
grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief-
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it
will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
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Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it
is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan - The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation - It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan
that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -It is following a current consolidated plan(or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible
priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities
which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not
available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2000 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or
three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is
expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by
assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
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assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may
be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG
funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing:
l. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to
or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42
USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-
based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance-If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and
costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use
HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance-before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any
more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide
affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobb dnng�Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more
than$100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement,the grantee is
providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed
when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee
knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of
the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to
the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified
on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If
the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon
award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the
workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal
inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the
grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used(e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State
highway department while in operation, State employees in each local
unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the
grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously
identified the workplaces in question(see paragraph three).
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6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance
of work done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, City, county, state, zip code)
2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Check X if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part
24, subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common
rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees'
attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of
the Controlled Substances Act(21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation
(21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt(including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both,by any judicial body charged with the responsibility
to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving
the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled
substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance
of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect
charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and(iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are
directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the
grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the
grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants
or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT D
City Council Initiatives: In 1991, the City Council formed a Council subcommittee to
focus more attention on economic development. The Economic Development Committee
(EDC) focuses on current projects and initiatives, meeting each month.
Economic Development Strategy: The City Council adopted the City's first Economic
Development Strategy in October of 1995. An update will be prepared during 2002.
Edinger Corridor Study: A strategic assessment of the City's key retailing corridor was
approved by the City Council in November of 1995.
Long-Term Opportunities and Constraints Analysis: Adopted by the City Council in
December of 1995, this analysis identified international trade and investment, "high-tech"
industrial and entertainment retail as key future sectors for expanding the City's economic
base.
Economic Development Element: In May of 1996, the City Council adopted a
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan. For the first time, this update included
an Economic Development Element. This Element reinforces the importance of economic
development and requires the consideration of economic impact as part of City planning
efforts. Huntington Beach is one of few California cities that have such an Element.
Retail Development: In July of 1996, the City Council adopted a resolution which
encourages the timely development of the City's few remaining key retail development
sites. This action has been well received by the development community, and has spurred
retail tenant interest.
* Crest View and Rancho View sites: Working with the Ocean View School District,
the City is promoting retail development of these two closed school sites. Amel Retail
Group has been selected by the School District to develop the Crest View site and a
Wal*Mart was completed on the site and opened in late January 2002. For the Rancho
View site, the School District has selected Lowe's to develop a new home
improvement and garden center. Each former school site has the potential to generate
more than $350,000 in sales tax revenue to the City annually, plus hundreds of
thousands of dollars in lease revenues to the School District.
* Home Depot: The Home Depot store, which opened in 1998 at the Southeast corner
of Goldenwest and Warner, was a cooperative project of the City, School District, and
Home Depot. Built on a surplus portion of the Ocean View High School, the City
Council approved a revenue sharing agreement with the High School District, which
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resulted in the construction and the shared use of ten lighted tennis courts and the
sharing of increased sales tax revenue with the District. This project generates up to
$150,000 in additional sales tax revenue from Home Depot. In addition, sales tax is
generated by new retailers at the former Home Depot site.
* Expo Design Center: The former Home Depot store at Edinger and Goldenwest has
been remodeled into an 88,000 sf Expo Design Center. This new concept home
improvement store sells high-end turnkey home remodeling products and services. It
is anticipated that more than $400,000 annually in sales tax revenue will be generated
from the site.
* Duke's/Pier Plaza: Duke's Surf City has been completed on the former Maxwell's
site. Duke's is the centerpiece of the Pier Plaza project, serves as a catalyst for other
downtown development. A second restaurant, Chimayo's on the Beach opened in
1999, on the sand in the lower level of the new building.
* Huntington Beach Mall: Majority ownership of this 58-acre regional site changed
hands in late 1999, with Ezralow Retail Properties becoming the new owner. Ezralow
plans for a new center with an entertainment and retail focus. Ezralow has recently
partnered with the prestigious architect Jon Jerde and successful builder J.H. Snyder
Co. The former Broadway building is now being remodeled for Kohl's and
demolition on the balance of the site is expected to begin in late 2002.
* Seacliff Shopping Center: Shea Properties is nearing completion on the
redevelopment of the Seacliff Shopping Center into a new community shopping
center of approximately 260,000 sf. The new Center is anchored by Albertson's,
Sav-On, Orchard Supply and Staples on approximately 28 acres. The remainder of the
nearly 52-acre site will be developed with commercial and residential uses.
* Peninsula Market Place: A new neighborhood shopping center has been completed at
the southwest corner of Garfield at Goldenwest. Developed by PLC Land Company,
this 9.5-acre site is anchored by Ralph's and Long's Drug Store with other retail and
service providers designed to meet the needs of the greater Huntington Seacliff
community.
* Auto Dealers: Nissan has opened a dealership at the former Beach Motors site.
Mazda relocated from this site to be an added point at Huntington Beach
Lincoln/Mercury. A Kia dealership has opened at the former Ganahl Lumber site.
The Beach Blvd. of Cars was recently voted Orange County's favorite place to buy
vehicles in the Best of Orange County annual consumer survey.
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Downtown Development: Planned downtown development projects have an ability to
increase retail sales tax and transient occupancy tax through primarily visitor-serving
uses. A number of projects are moving ahead.
* Plaza Almeria: This mixed-use project has 40,000 sf of retail commercial and 42
housing units is complete and occupied. It has received national press as an example
of successful mixed-use construction and was awarded the California Redevelopment
Association's 2002 Award of Excellence.
* Waterfront Project: The existing Waterfront Hilton Hotel is the City's largest
generator of transient occupancy tax. The 519-room Hyatt Regency Huntington
Beach Resort & Spa and its Conference Center will opened in January 2003; 180
residential units will start in 2003, and a 300-room third hotel is planned as a future
phase. Over 300 jobs for low moderate income workers were created at the Hyatt
hotel.
* Blocks 104 & 105: A Disposition and Development Agreement has been approved
for the redevelopment of the two-block area bounded by Fifth, Pacific Coast
Highway, Sixth and Walnut. CIM is proposing a visitor-serving project with retail,
restaurants, entertainment and hospitality uses.
* Main/Walnut: The former Standard Market building has been replaced with a new
9,000-sf, two-story, retail building.
31-Acre Site: Makar Properties owns this key downtown property known as
"Pacific City." This unique 31-acre parcel fronting on PCH between First and
Huntington streets is well suited for an exciting regional visitor-serving oriented
project and residential uses. The initial concept plan includes restaurants,
entertainment, retail, hospitality and residential on the site.
McDonnell Centre Business Park: The tenants of the park include the following:
* Sharp Electronics: Its Western Regional Headquarters occupy a new, $30 million,
535,000-sf building.
* Dynamic Cooking_System: DCS manufactures high-end professional ovens and
barbecues. DCS employs over 600 in two buildings, which total about 302,000 sf on
14.3 acres of land.
* Air Tech: A supplier of components used in the manufacture of composite materials
for the aerospace industry opened a 120,000-sf facility housing 125 employees.
* Extended Stay America Hotel: Completed December 1998, this 104-room hotel
specializes in the business and other longer-term traveler with weekly room rates
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generally between $300-$419. The City has seen its transient occupancy (bed) tax
increase by over$130,000 annually due to this newest hotel addition.
• Cambro: A manufacturer of institutional food service equipment, Cambro was the first
business to locate in this area. With 50 employees and over 215,000 sf of warehouse
in the Business Park, Cambro also has its main manufacturing facility on Clay Ave. in
Huntington Beach.
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Konica: The second largestP
Japanese electronics company p an as completed
construction at the McDonnell Centre Business Park. Relocated from Compton, this
facility is Konica's regional headquarters consisting of approximately 280,000 sf,
with 90 employees.
* DIX Metals: A Tustin-based has completed its 101,000-sf building as its new
headquarters. With over 125 employees, DIX manufactures specialized metal
components for the aerospace industry.
• C & D Aerospace: One of the top five employers in Huntington Beach, C & D has
recently occupied a 150,000-sf building to house its 430 employees. The new facility
is a combination of office and manufacturing, and is the local headquarters for C & D
Aerospace.
• Skylab Corporate Center: Master Development Corporation (MDC) the developer of
DCS's buildings has built this two-building area within the McDonnell Centre
Business Park. The first building, 53,666 sf, is the home of Pacific Shoe Corporation,
and the other 46,000 sf building is occupied by Morgan Metals.
• McDonnell Centre Business Park Second Phase: Boeing is developing this 77-acre
area, west of Bolsa Chica and north of Bolsa, as an extension of the very successful
McDonnell Centre Business Park. Currently in the planning phase, this prime
industrial property is expected to attract major research, development and
industrial businesses. There is a great deal of early interest in this desirable
industrial property, and it is expected to bring more household-name companies
and high-paying jobs to the area.
West County Commerce Center: The 425,000 sf former UPS facility is owned by the
Sares-Regis Group, which performed a $3 million renovation to bring the building up to
modern class A standards. The northern most portion of 223,000 sf is leased to Quiksilver
for its West Coast distribution center. The middle portion of 101,000-sf is leased to
Midwest Air Technologies from Chicago. The southern most portion of 101,000-sf is
leased to Bond Technologies.
Sares-Regis completed two additional new industrial buildings of 152,000 square
feet and 81,000 square feet on the 28-acre site. Quiksilver has moved its corporate
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headquarters from Costa Mesa to the new 81,000-sf building. The 152,000-sf
building is divided in two; 76,000-sf has been leased to Quiksilver and the
remaining 76,000-sf has been leased to Creative Teaching Press (CTS) from
Cypress. CTS has added an additional 8,000-sf of office space to its building that
also serves as its headquarters.
Sares-Regis has also purchased the remainder of the site, which along with the
former UPS portion, used to comprise the approximately 45-acre Weiser Lock
manufacturing building. Tenants in this facility include Gibo-Kadama, in
100,000-sf; Quiksilver, with 100,000-sf for storage; a 26,000-sf office with BSH
as the main tenant; and a new spec 120,000-sf industrial building, 50% of which
is occupied by the new Purcell Murray showroom and warehouse, at the corner of
Graham and McFadden.
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PUBLIC NOTICES E
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2003/2004 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN
2000 Main Street
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California 92648
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Public comments are encouraged and welcome on Monday, August 4, 2003, at a City
Council Public Hearing at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Council
Chambers. The hearing will be held at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter on the 2003/2004 Action Plan
in accordance with the City's Consolidated Plan(CP) as required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for receipt of$1,722,000 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and $868,391 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. The
2003/2004 Action Plan proposes the CDBG and HOME budgets from October 1, 2003 to
September 30, 2004, a twelve-month period.
The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)held two public hearings on community needs and held subsequent monthly public
meetings. Citizens may review and comment on the draft 2003/2004 Action Plan in the
Department of Economic Development or at the Central Library. The public comment period will
begin July 15 and end August 14, 2003. Public comments received during this time will be
attached to the Action Plan and sent to HUD.
CDBG REVENUE: AMOUNT
CDBG 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $1,722,000
STAFF-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym &Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administrationl52,383
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Community Service Programs 31,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 34,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 81,392
Seniors Outreach Program 60,704
TOTAL: $1,722,000
CPAB-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym&Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administration152,383
Adult Day Services 10,000
Community Service Programs 27,000
Community Care Health Centers 23,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 32,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 60,096
Seniors Outreach Program 55,000
TOTAL: $1,722,000
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock, Huntington Beach has
worked with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to acquire multifamily
rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made available to persons below
60% of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30 years. The CHDO must enter into an
agreement with the City that outlines all of the affordability requirements, property maintenance
standards, and long-term monitoring requirements that are required by HOME regulations.
The following activities are proposed for the 2003/2004 HOME program:
HOME REVENUE: AMOUNT
HOME 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $ 868,391
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HOME PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:
Administration 86,839
Acquisition 781,552
868 391
The CP sets local policies and priorities for the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities
principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The city intends to extend and strengthen
partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-
profit organizations in order to provide for: the production and operation of affordable housing; a
suitable living environment improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; assistance to
homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless to obtain appropriate housing,without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or
disability; and expand economic opportunities including job creation and retention.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made at the hearing and during the public review period. A copy of
the Draft Action Plan, which includes a detailed listing and description of the proposed activities is
available at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, during normal library
hours; and at the Economic Development Department, 5th floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Written comments
can be addressed to: Connie Brockway, City Clerk, City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street-
2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California 92648, Phone: (714) 536-5227
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PUBLIC COMMENTS F
None received.
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ATTACH. ME, NT' #2
community Development Block Grant
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CITY IF HUNTINGTIN TEACH
Recommendations of Staff
City Council
Connie Boardman, Mayor
Cathy Green, Mayor Pro Tern
Gil Coerper
Debbie Cook
Jill Hardy
Pam Houchen
Dave Sullivan
Citizens Participation Advisory Board
Jim Moreno, Chair
Adrianne Albino
Jackie Canigiani
Linda Couey
Steve Garcia
James Hayden
Patricia Jacobs-Pilette
Gerald Lipson
Charles Tyler
City Staff:
Ray Silver, City Administrator
Bill Workman, Assistant City Administrator
David C. Biggs, Director of Economic Development
Gus Duran, Redevelopment and Housing Manager
Prepared by:
Luann Brunson, Senior Administrative Analyst/CDBG Coordinator
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Resources
Federal Resources for Community Development 1
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program
Public Services Cap
Program Income
Rollover Projects
Affordable Housing Resources 2
HOME Investment Partnership
Redevelopment Set Aside Funds
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
Private Resources
Applications
Application for Funding—CDBG 4
Application for Funding—HOME
Activities to be Undertaken 6
2003/2004 CDBG Activity Summary
Activities to Provide Decent Housing
Activities to Provide a Suitable Living Environment
Activities to Expand Economic Opportunities
Geographic Areas
Continuum of Care—Homeless Assistance 12
Anti Poverty Strategy
Coordination Efforts Between Azencies 16
Monitorinz and Compliance 17
Affordable Housing Monitoring
Public Service Programs
Davis Bacon and Section 3
Lead-Based Paint
Fair Housing Requirements
Financial Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
Consolidated Plan Tables 21
Attachment A—Funding Sources, Support Applications
Attachment B —Proposed Activity List
Attachment C—Certifications
Attachment D—Economic Development Status Report
Attachment E—Public Notice
Attachment F—Public Comments
Attachment G—Proposed Projects
RESOURCES
Federal Resources for Community Development
The City of Huntington Beach has numerous resources available to address the
priority housing and community development needs of the City as described in the
Consolidated Plan. These resources include federal, state, local and private funds. The
Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan outlining priority needs and objectives to
address the City's housing, infrastructure, and social service needs.
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs
Included in the Funding Sources Table (Table I—Attachment A) is the amount of
2003/2004 federal resources from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME entitlement funds allocated to the City of Huntington Beach. The 2003/2004
Program Year begins October 1, 2003 and ends September 30, 2004. The Support of
Application by Other Entities Table (Table II -Attachment A) shows the program
applications that the
City would support or assist if submitted by other entities. Attachment B describes the
activities and projects the City will undertake during the 2003/2004 Program Year with
CDBG funds of$1,722,000, and $868,391 in HOME funds.
Public Services Cap
HUD allows the City to utilize a maximum of 15% of CDBG funds allocated to
Huntington Beach to support public service programs. Public Service programs include
those that assist seniors, youth, the disabled, and low- and moderate-income persons in
general. This public services cap is calculated by taking 15% of the CDBG grant allocation.
Fifteen percent of the available 2003/2004 CDBG Entitlement is $258,300.
Program Income
For 2003/2004, the City anticipates receiving an estimated$250,000 in program
income from loan payments and interest earned from the Housing Rehabilitation Loan
Program. This revenue will be allocated back to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
and will be available for new loans during 2003/2004. Both single family and multifamily
projects may be rehabilitated through this program.
Rollover Projects
There are several existing projects in progress, and it is anticipated that funds from
prior year's grants will "rollover" or"carry forward" into the next year. These projects are
not in the activity tables of this Action Plan, but were submitted either in earlier Action Plans
or as Amendments. As these projects are completed or canceled, any remaining funds will
be reprogrammed either to new approved projects or to increase the funding levels of
existing programs.
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Affordable Housing Resources
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock, Huntington
Beach has worked with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to
acquire multifamily rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made
available to persons below 60% of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30
years. The CHDO must enter into an agreement with the City that outlines all of the
affordability requirements, property maintenance standards, and long-term monitoring
requirements that are required by HOME regulations.
Excluding administrative expenses, the $868,391 in 2003/2004 HOME dollars will
be applied to the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily buildings Citywide, but
generally in the low-income areas.
HOME FUNDED ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2003/2004
MATCH
ACTIVITY AMOUNT 25%
Acquisition $781,552 $195,138
Administration $86,83 9 $_0_
Total Allocation $868,391 $195,138
All match requirements for the 2003/2004 program year will conform to applicable
HOME regulations. For its current match obligations, the City has relied on the use of
"HOME-eligible" project expenditures from the Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside fund.
2003/2004 CHDO funds from the HOME entitlement are not targeted for specific
activities at this time. Although 15% of the annual HOME allocation is required to be
committed to a CHDO for affordable housing projects,historically the City has designated
100% of available HOME funds to CHDOs for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of
multifamily rental housing. The City has established a quality working relationship with two
housing non-profits in Orange County that qualify as CHDOs: Orange County Community
Housing Corporation(OCCHC),based in Santa Ana, and Shelter for the Homeless,which is
based in Midway City. By not specifically targeting these funds at this time, the City will be
able to respond to a variety of opportunities that may be available during the fiscal year.
However,the table below indicates an estimated use of these funds for 2003/2004.
2003/2004 HOME FOR CHDOs
ACTIVITY PROPOSED ALLOCATION(15%)
Acquisition $135,309
Total CHDO Allocation $135,309
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Redevelopment Set Aside Funds
The Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency will use Housing Set Aside funds in
achieving some of its Affordable Housing Goals. These funds represent the primary tool
available to the Agency to fulfill both the inclusionary and replacement housing obligations
outlined in California Health& Safety Code Section 33413. These moneys are the most
flexible source currently being used by the Agency to support affordable housing, but if these
funds are exhausted during a given fiscal year(or years), then the Agency must look to other
sources of funds that are available.
Mortgage Credit Certificate(MCC)Program
The MCC entitles a first time homebuyer to take a federal income tax credit of 15%
of the annual interest paid on the mortgage used to buy their home. All current funding
comes from the County of Orange Mortgage Credit Certificate Program pool of funds. The
program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is no waiting list. The goal for
the 2003/2004 MCC program is to assist three households obtain permanent affordable
housing in Huntington Beach.
Private Resources
HOME acquisition and rehabilitation projects have used a variety of non-federal,
private resources to leverage funds for the development of affordable housing. Community
Reinvestment Act (CRA), Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and contributions from
CHDOs (either through operating costs, or from other sources) directly to projects, have all
been embraced as a way to leverage HOME dollars.
Staff continues to dialogue with lenders, non-profit and for-profit developers, and
other governmental entities about locating and coordinating resources. Forging public-
private partnerships has always been a stated goal of the City Council and administration.
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Activities to Be Undertaken
The Consolidated Plan Activity Tables located in Attachment G describe the
activities Huntington Beach will undertake with Federal funds during FY 2003/2004 to
address its priority community development needs. For the following discussion, the City's
highest priority objectives will be discussed:
• To provide decent housing
• To provide a suitable living environment
• To expand economic opportunities for persons with low and moderate incomes.
Table III below provides an overview of activities to be undertaken in the 2003/2004
Program year.
TABLE III
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Federal Resources
AMOUNT
CDBG 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $1,722,000
HOME 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $868,391
CDBG Activities:
CDBG ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
Administration
➢ CDBG Program Administer Program Under
Administration $305,184 Budgeted Amount High
➢ Fair Housing Council $39,216 1200 Persons High
Public Facility
Improvements
➢ Street Construction $392,856 Construct 8 sites High
➢ Park Improvements $75,000 3 Parks High
Code Enforcement
➢ Code Enforcement $172,475 600 Households High
Program
Special Economic
Development Activity
➢ Community Job Center $67,026 800 Persons High
Rehabilitation
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CDBG ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
➢ Housing Rehabilitation $152,383 Administer Program High
—Administration
City Gym&Pool Section
108 Loan Repayment $259,560 Annual Loan Repayment High
Public Services
➢ Community Service High
Program $31,000 1300 Youth
➢ Oak View Library $34,000 200 Persons High
Literacy Program
➢ Oak View Community $51,204 5000 Persons High
Center
➢ Project Self- $81,392 100 Households High
Sufficiency
➢ Senior Outreach $60,704 1,000 Elderly High
Program
HOME Activities:
HOME ALLOCATION PERFORMANCE CONSOLIDATED PLAN
MEASURES PRIORITY
➢ HOME Administration $86,839 Administer Program High
➢ HOME Acquisition $781,552 8-10 Units High
and Rehabilitation
Other Non-Federally Funded Activities:
Non-Federal Allocation Performance Measures Consolidated Plan
Priority
Mortgage Credit
Certificate(state Not Available 3
(Pool of Funds Available on First High
Allocation administered by Come First Served Basis) Households
County)
➢ Redevelopment
Housing Set-Aside $1,000,000(est.) 10- 15 High
(Acquisition,Development Units
and/or Rehabilitation)
Activities to Provide Decent Housing
Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach continues to carry out numerous activities that are aimed at
fostering and maintaining the community's stock of affordable housing. Activities to be
carried out during the 2003/2004 Program Year include the following:
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1. Housing rehabilitation loans and grants
2. HOME funded acquisition and rehabilitation
3. Redevelopment funded acquisition and rehabilitation
4. Fair Housing counseling
5. Building code enforcement
6. Lead paint hazard identification and removal
Performance goals for these activities are delineated in the Activities Tables in
Attachment G.
Remove Barriers to Affordable Housing
In the effort to provide the City's fair share of affordable housing,ten percent of the
newly constructed units in the City must be made available at affordable prices. The project
must be of three or more units to be subject to the affordable housing policy of the City.
Fifteen percent of the housing projects constructed within the Redevelopment Project areas
must be made affordable according to California Redevelopment Law. Through the
administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, every effort is made to remove barriers to
affordable housing through agreements with for-profit and non-profit affordable housing
developers. These efforts also include working with neighborhood residents to ensure
affordable housing projects are acceptable.
The following activities slated for 2003/2004 funding will be implemented to assist
with the elimination of barriers to affordable housing.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
Housing Rehab Program $152383 Administration of the loan and rehabilitation process for eligible
,
Administration participants.
Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Used to fund housing rehabilitation loans and grants.
Loan Fund
Fair Housing Council $39,216 Pro ram to provide tenant/landlord counseling services
ACTIVITY HOME DESCRIPTION'
FUNDING
HOME Administration 86,839 Costs for program oversight and monitoring of affordable housing
projects.
Working in partnership with a CHDO,the funds will be used for
HOME Acquisition 781,552 acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multifamily rental units. The
rents will be restricted to affordable rates required by the HOME
program.
Evaluate and Reduce Lead-based Hazards
Staff has been trained in the most current HUD requirements for Lead Based Paint
standards. The elimination of lead-based paint hazards also is an important element to the
City's strategy to provide decent housing. To this end, the City will utilize existing programs
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to identify lead-based paint hazards and eliminate these hazards. During the 2003/2004
program year, the following programs will be utilized to eliminate lead paint hazards.
CDBG
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
FUNDING;
In addition to the enforcement of housing codes in Enhancement
Areas. Code Enforcement Officers also provide community
Code Enforcement Program 172,475 outreach for neighborhood improvement. Through Community
Outreach efforts,education is provided regarding the dangers of
lead poisoning.
Revolving Rehabilitation may include the encapsulation or removal of lead
Loan Fund
Housing Rehabilitation paint hazards. Through Community Outreach efforts,education is
provided regarding the dangers of lead poisoning.
Public Housing Improvement and Residential Initiatives
There is no public housing located in the City of Huntington Beach. The City works
in cooperation with the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA)which administers the
Section 8-assisted housing program within the City's jurisdiction. Over 700 households
holding Section 8 Certificates or Vouchers live in Huntington Beach. The City supports
OCHA's initiatives that assist program participants to achieve self-sufficiency.
Activities to Provide a Suitable Living Environment
A variety of activities can be identified as providing for a suitable living environment,
mainly to assure the quality of housing, the quality of neighborhoods, and social-economic
programs providing for recreation, economic development and overall community
conditions.
Housing programs have been discussed above. The following public facility
improvement projects are bein proposed in the 2003/2004 Program Year:
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING'
Street Construction 392,856 Construct tree-damaged streets.
Park Improvements 75,000 Install ADA-compliant playground equipment in three parks
City Gym &Pool
City Section 108 Loan 259,560 Annual repayment of Section 108 Loan used to renovate historic City
Gym&Pool facility
Payment
The public services programs outlined below broadly fit into the category of
providing a suitable living environment and enhance the quality of life for Huntington
Beach's lower income residents.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
Enforcement of housing codes in the Enhancement Areas. Officers
Code Enforcement Program 162,658 also conduct community outreach for neighborhood improvement.
The enforcement of the housing codes assists tenants and property
owners maintain a suitable living environment.
Fair Housing Council 39,216 Program to provide tenant/landlord-counseling services. Providing
this service assists tenants and landlords with a variety of issues
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ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
including the maintenance of properties and housing units.
Gang prevention program focusing on youth in the Oak View area.
Community Service The program offers alternative choices to at-risk-youth. To prevent
Program,Inc. (Gang 31,000 the increase in gang activities, the program offers family education
Prevention) and counseling services.
Oak View Community Neighborhood community center serving the Oak View area.
Center 51,204 Program provides recreation and social programs for neighborhood
residents of all ages.
The program assists the frail elderly remain independent in their own
Senior Outreach 60,704 homes. The program enables seniors to become involved with other
seniors to secure social contact thus avoiding solitary existence.
HOME Acquisition and Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multifamily housing by non-
Rehabilitation 781,552 profit housing providers in order to expand affordable housing
opportunities for lower-income households.
Activities to Expand Economic Opportunities
The City intends to expand its spectrum of HUD-eligible activities, thereby creating
greater opportunities to serve a greater range of low moderate income residents. Funding the
Community Job Center and the Coastal One Stop under Special Economic Development
Activity shows the City's intent to focus on creation and attraction of jobs within the City.
The following shows the commitment the City has to job creation.
ACTIVITY CDBG DESCRIPTION
FUNDING
Community Job Center 67,026 Centralized location for day laborers to obtain temporary,seasonal
and permanent employment opportunities.
Throughout the community there is an extensive effort to expand economic
opportunities through the business community, educational institutions, and governmental
agencies. The City continues to seek partnerships to assist its residents with economic
opportunity at all socio-economic levels. The City's Business Development Division of the
Economic Development Department primarily works in attracting new businesses, expanding
existing businesses, and retaining existing businesses. Business expansion and retention
activities are ongoing throughout the year and have developed a strong relationship with real
estate brokers and businesses.
A list of economic development activities being conducted in Huntington Beach are
included as Attachment D.
The 2003/2004 recommended activities listed below, although not directly seen as
economic development activities,broadly support economic opportunities for low-moderate
income families.
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CDBG
ACTIVITY FUNDING DESCRIPTION
Assistance to low-income single parents to become self-
Project Self-Sufficiency 81,392 sufficient from governmental assistance. This program
requires program participants to have an Individual Action
Plan, i.e.,a strategy to obtain full-time employment.
Oak View Library Literacy 34,000 Adult literacy programs increase job skills and employment
eligibility.
Geographic Areas
Huntington Beach is an"exception"jurisdiction, that is no area in the City has a
concentration of at least 51% low- and moderate-income residents, however,there are areas
with a substantial concentration of qualified households. The City has established
Enhancement Areas in these areas based upon 1990 Census Tract data where 35% or more
of its residents are of low- to moderate-income. These Census Tracts are
♦ 995.08 ♦ 992.14
♦ 994.10 ♦ 993.05
♦ 994.11 ♦ 993.02
♦ 994.02 ♦ 993.03
♦ 994.13 ♦ 992.20
While housing rehabilitation programs are available on a Citywide basis, an effort
will be made to concentrate resources in these enhancement areas. Public facility
improvement projects will be limited to enhancement areas with the exception of activities
that eliminate disabled accessibility barriers.
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CONTINUUM OF CARE - HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
Since 1987, the programs and benefits under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless
Assistance Act have served as the basis Federal homeless assistance to states, cities, and not-
for-profit providers. HUD administers more than 60 percent of the McKinney Act funds
through 6 competitive grant programs—Supportive Housing (SH), Shelter Plus Care, Section
8 Moderate Rehabilitation for Single Room Occupancy Dwelling (SRO), Emergency Shelter
Grants (ESG), Safe Havens, and the Rural Homeless Assistance Program'. HUD's effort to
coordinate these programs has resulted in the creation of the Continuum of Care concept. A
Continuum of Care is a system of care that provides appropriate support services and housing
opportunities for homeless individual and families in order to move them off the streets
toward a life of self-sufficiency. A Continuum of Care system also identifies gaps in service
and housing needs and establishes priorities in order to close gaps.
The City has evaluated local homeless needs and service/housing gaps, and has been
an active participant in the regional Continuum of Care system spearheaded by the County of
Orange.
In support of the County's efforts to coordinate and submit consolidated applications
to HUD for funding under the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant programs, the
City provides support letters, and is active in the application review and submission process.
Applications for 2003 request a total of approximately$14 million in funding. Huntington
Beach continues its active participation in the regional Continuum of Care system.
During 2003/2004, the City will support local programs with HOME or CDBG to
address components of a continuum of care system. These elements include:
1. Outreach and Assessment (Project Self-Sufficiency)
2. Prevention (Project Self-Sufficiency)
3. Transitional Housing (HOME projects)
4. Permanent housing and/or permanent supportive housing arrangements (HOME
proj ects).
While not all homeless individuals and families will access all components of the
system of care, coordination of services will be necessary to maximize resources. By
understanding what programs and activities are being supported by other agencies, such as,
the County of Orange and other cities in the region, the City's resources are maximized by
limiting duplication of services.
Numerous other programs exist in Huntington Beach to assist the homeless.
Examples of these include: the Salvation Army, Saint Vincent DePaul Society, Church of the
Coastland, Community United Methodist, and the HOPE office. Although these programs
'"Continuum of Care,"HUD,U.S. Government Printing Office: 1994-301-067-814/13967
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are not CDBG sub-recipients, they are part of Huntington Beach's social service fabric
addressing homeless issues.
The City recognizes that gaps continue to exist in its Continuum of Care system
especially in the areas of emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent affordable
and/or supportive housing. Huntington Beach will continue to examine activities and
opportunities to address and close these gaps locally and regionally.
As noted in the Support Application (Attachment A, Table II) the City would
support applications made by non-profit agencies or other governments for programs to
address homelessness on a regional basis. To this end, the City will continue to participate in
the Orange County Continuum of Care Community Forum, a regional group of governmental
and non-profit agencies assisting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
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ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY
The City has implemented an anti-poverty strategy by supporting City-operated
programs and non-profit agencies who interface directly with the homeless and persons who
are at high-risk of becoming homeless.
Welfare reform has forced many cities to reevaluate the means by which they respond
to resulting impacts of this reform. Households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent
Children (AFDC) now face the challenges of regulations including seeking job
development/placement opportunities, affordable housing, and affordable childcare. As part
of the Welfare to Work effort, Huntington Beach Cal-Works clients are referred to the
existing One Stop Centers in Costa Mesa and Garden Grove. These offices serve the
Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley areas.
Project Self-Sufficiency(PSS), a program to assist low-income single parents achieve
independence from governmental assistance, continues to develop its network of supporting
agencies. Long established through the PSS network, the City connects with an array of
programs including educational,job training, housing, food pantry, clothing, books, dental
services, appliances, furniture, mentorship, and community based holiday programs.
Although the relationships between the agencies are not formalized via memoranda of
understanding, a high level of commitment is extended between agencies through the PS-S
program. The Huntington Beach community also has demonstrated its support for this
program through the Project Self Sufficiency Foundation, a non-profit group that provides
scholarships and other general support to the PS-S single-parents and their children.
Annually,the PS-S Foundation is responsible for approximately$50,000 in scholarships and
$20,000 in general support for Project Self-Sufficiency families.
The Project Self-Sufficiency Coordinator is directly involved as a board member of
many local agencies that are geared toward building self-reliance skills. As a result of these
relationships, the City of Huntington Beach is able to stay current with information regarding
various anti-poverty strategies including the homeless, welfare reform, and other social
issues affecting the community.
Another example of a concentrated collaborative effort to eliminate poverty in
Huntington Beach is the Oak View Coordinating Council, a group of social service agencies
working together in the Oak View Enhancement Area. The Oak View area holds the largest
concentration of low-income households in the City. The Council includes the following
agencies:
♦ Assistance League of Huntington Beach ♦ Legal Aid
♦ Children's Bureau of Southern California ♦ Migrant Education
♦ Church of the Coastland ♦ Oak View Day Care
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♦ Coastline Community College ♦ Ocean View High School
♦ Community Development Council ♦ Ocean View School District
♦ Community Services Program, Inc. ♦ Office of Child Abuse Prevention
♦ Episcopal Service Alliance ♦ Orange County Health Care Agency
♦ Golden West College ♦ Orange County Social Services Agency
♦ Head Start ♦ St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
♦ Huntington Beach Community Clinic ♦ The Salvation Army
♦ Huntington Beach Union High School ♦ United Way of Orange County
District
♦ Kiwanis of Huntington Beach
The City has other committees targeting specific issues that address aspects of
poverty such as the Children's Needs Task Force, the Council on Aging, and the Human
Relations Task Force. These efforts provides opportunities to share information and
resources in order to address numerous issues, including those geared toward the elimination
of poverty.
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COORDINATION EFFORTS BETWEEN AGENCIES
The City will continue to implement the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan
to enhance coordination between the City and housing/social service providers. This strategy
includes the following actions:
1. Target housing acquisition/rehabilitation requests for proposals to those areas and
populations exhibiting the greatest need as indicated in the Consolidated Plan. Efforts
will continue in 2003/2004.
2. Work with CHDOs to create and maintain affordable housing. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
3. Require non-profit organizations receiving CDBG housing funds to track"non-
duplicated" assistance to Huntington Beach residents to assist the City in formulating and
evaluating its future housing strategies. Efforts will continue in 2003/2004.
4. Encourage social service providers to work with developers and CHDOs that receive
Redevelopment/City assistance to provide supportive services. Services could include
health care referrals, financial counseling, and case management. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
5. Allocate CDBG public service dollars to agencies serving low income and special
populations of Huntington Beach residents. Efforts will continue in 2003/2004.
6. Implement the use of CDBG funds for economic development activities. Efforts will
continue in 2003/2004.
7. Continue to support the regional Continuum of Care strategy by cooperating with the
responsible staff at the County of Orange Housing and Community Development
Department and the Continuum of Care Community Forum. Efforts will continue in
2003/2004.
9. Continue association with Fair Housing Council of Orange County, including recent
participation in regional Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing.
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MONITORING & PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Economic Development has the prime responsibility for overall
program monitoring and compliance. The Public Works Department has the prime
responsibility for the implementation of the Section 3 Strategy and Fair Labor Standards
(Davis-Bacon)when federal funding is used on a project.
Affordable Housing Monitoring
Currently, the Economic Development staff monitors compliance with affordable
housing requirements for projects that receive financial subsidies from the City or
Redevelopment Agency. The resources used for these projects include CDBG, HOME, and
Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds. The department has the responsibility to monitor
the long-term affordability of housing units created as a result of private funding. The
Economic Development Department has designed a monitoring system to assure that all
required units are being reserved as affordable housing according to respective programs and
agreements.
Public Service Programs
The Economic Development Department monitors the performance of the non-profit
service agencies receiving CDBG subgrants. Staff monitors each funded agency during the
program year. Frequent telephone contact clarifies any information on the quarterly progress
reports and requests for payments. All public service programs are required to provide ethnic
data, income data, and program accomplishments on a quarterly basis and at year-end. This
information is transferred to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for
HUD review.
Davis Bacon and Section 3
When implementing projects funded with CDBG or HOME funds, the department
issuing the Request for Quotations (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP) includes the
requirement to provide equal opportunity to minority owned businesses in the public notice
and in the contract award process. Through the RFQ and RFP process, the contractor is
informed that Davis-Bacon prevailing wages must be paid for the described employment
categories. While the project is being constructed, on-the-job interviews of workers are
conducted. Public Works staff assures that prevailing wage requirements have been met
before final payment is paid to the contractor.
The Economic Development Department and the Public Works Department work
together to collect reporting data for the Section 3 report. The City's Section 3 strategy, an
internal system to assure that contractors are fully informed of this requirement, is employed
throughout the bid process. It is the responsibility of the contractor to comply with Section
3.
Lead-Based Paint
Continuing efforts are made in both the Housing Rehabilitation Loan program and
the HOME program to assure that information on the dangers of lead based paint is
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disseminated through the programs. The City is in compliance with HUD's current
regulations regarding testing and elimination of lead-based paint.
Fair Housing Requirements
With the use of federal CDBG and HOME funds, the City is required to assure that it
will engage in fair housing planning by:
1. Conducting an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to fair housing choice at the
beginning of each five-year cycle.
2. Carry out actions to overcome the effects of identified impediments.
3. Maintain records and make available information and reports, including the
Analysis of Impediments, to document actions undertaken to eliminate identified
impediments.
The City of Huntington Beach actively participated in the 2000 update of the Orange
County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that was originally prepared and
submitted in August of 1996. In addition to identifying impediments, the Al also identified
actions the City would implement to mitigate impediments to fair housing.
In general, the greatest impediment to fair housing choice, is the "lack of tolerance in
our society for those who are different from ourselves." The Al identified impediments
based on discrimination related to race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status and
national origin. Outlined below are the actions the Al identified to overcome these
impediments.
1. Continue to support fair housing counseling in the community. Huntington
Beach has continued to contract the services of the Fair Housing Council of
Orange County during the consolidated planning period to provide these and
other fair housing related services on a Citywide basis. This contract is slated for
renewal as part of this action plan.
2. Provide fair housing resource information to City staff. Fair housing literature is
available to all City staff at the Economic Development office information
counter. City staff has received training to refer calls from the public fair
housing issues to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County.
3. Request that the Fair Housing Council provide workshops on fair housing in the
jurisdiction annually. Workshops will be slated for the 2003/2004 Program Year.
4. Continue to support the efforts of the Human Relations Task Force and the
Police Department in the development of viable policies to deal with local
incidents of hate crimes and assist in developing collateral material to be
distributed Citywide.
5. Interpret zoning restrictions favorably in order to provide higher occupancy
housing complexes on a case by case basis for all economic segments.
Consideration has been given to this issue.
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6. Conduct self-assessment reviews of development standards in furtherance of fair
hosing practices. Housing Element, as approved by the State of California,
outlines policies in place to assess standards and fees.
7. Maintain a City staff liaison position in order to communicate and develop a
positive relationship with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA). The
City has developed a relationship with the Authority, and will continue to nurture
this relationship. A staff member serves on the OCHA advisory committee.
8. Provide "Fair Lending Notice" in City funded housing rehabilitation loan
packages to prospective borrowers. This practice has been implemented, and is
ongoing.
9. Facilitate the creation of educational materials for apartment managers
regarding their rights and responsibilities. The City continues to provide
information as available to implement these efforts.
10. Provide information on the affordable and accessible units in Huntington Beach
to the Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled. The City continues to implement
these efforts.
Financial Requirements
The City complies with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
requirements by conducting its annual Single Audit. This audit requires the incorporation of
the Federal Financial Assistance schedule, identifying amounts and sources of all federal
funds. This report is reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The Administrative Services
Department will reconcile any municipal financial records as needed to assure the financial
information provided to HUD is correct and complete. All deficiencies identified are viewed
and resolved by the administering staff.
Administrative Services personnel are responsible for the drawdown requests made
through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for the CDBG and
HOME programs. The City reimburses itself through IDIS as funds are expended locally.
The City also ensures all federally required administrative policies and principles are
implemented by subrecepients. Subrecepients agreements contain required language to
ensure compliance.
Program Specific Requirements
The City will ensure all applicable regulations are implemented. All CDBG required
regulations will be incorporated into subgrantee agreements and construction contracts. City
staff will ensure compliance.
HOME program regulations also will be incorporated into activity contracts as
applicable. These may include resale provisions, affirmative marketing, property
rehabilitation standards, and affordability requirements.
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FUNDING SOURCES, SUPPORT APPLICATIONS A
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Table I
Funding Sources
Entitlement Grant (includes reallocated funds)
CDBG $1,722,000
ESG $0
HOME $868,391
HOPWA $0
Total $2,590,391
Prior Years' Program Income NOT previously programmed or reported
CDBG $0
ESG $0
HOME $0
HOPWA $0
Total $0
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES $2,590,391
Other Funds $0
Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $2,590,391
Un-Submitted Proposed Projects Totals $0
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TABLE H
Support Applications
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
CPD Consolidated Plan
Support of Applications by Other Entities Report
Support
Funding Source Application by
Other Entities?
A. Formula/Entitlement Programs
Emergency Shelter Grant Y
Public Housing Comprehensive Grant N
B. Competitive Programs
HOPE2 Y
HOPE 2 Y
HOPE 3 Y
ESG Y
Supportive Housing Y
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Y
Safe Havens N
Rural Homeless Housing N
Sec. 202 Elderly Y
Sec. 811 Handicapped Y
Moderate Rehab SRO Y
Rental Vouchers Y
Rental Certificates Y
Public Housing Development Y
Public Housing MROP Y
Public Housing CLAP Y
LIHTC Y
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CERTIFICATIONS C
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing-The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,
which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the
jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified
through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is
following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section
104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with
any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace - It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs;
and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant
be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction;
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5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the
receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected
grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local
health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying-To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief.
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it
will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
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Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it
is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan - The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation - It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan
that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan- Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term
community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities
primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan - It is following a current consolidated plan(or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible
priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities
which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not
available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) 2000 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or
three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is
expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by
assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
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assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may
be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG
funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force--It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to
or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act(42
USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint- Its notification, inspection,testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-
based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs - it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and
costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use
HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any
more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide
affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Ray Silver, City Administrator
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobb3jng Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this
certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed
by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
l. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is
providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed
when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee
knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of
the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to
the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free
Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified
on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If
the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon
award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the
workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal
inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the
grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used(e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State
highway department while in operation, State employees in each local
unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the
grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously
identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three).
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6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance
of work done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, City, county, state, zip code)
2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Check X if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part
24, subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common
rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees'
attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of
the Controlled Substances Act(21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation
(21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility
to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving
the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled
substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance
of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect
charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and(iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are
directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the
grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the
grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants
or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT D
City Council Initiatives: In 1991, the City Council formed a Council subcommittee to
focus more attention on economic development. The Economic Development Committee
(EDC) focuses on current projects and initiatives, meeting each month.
Economic Development Strategy: The City Council adopted the City's first Economic
Development Strategy in October of 1995. An update will be prepared during 2002.
Edinger Corridor Study: A strategic assessment of the City's key retailing corridor was
approved by the City Council in November of 1995.
Long-Term Opportunities and Constraints Analysis: Adopted by the City Council in
December of 1995, this analysis identified international trade and investment, "high-tech"
industrial and entertainment retail as key future sectors for expanding the City's economic
base.
Economic Development Element: In May of 1996, the City Council adopted a
comprehensive update of the City's General Plan. For the first time, this update included
an Economic Development Element. This Element reinforces the importance of economic
development and requires the consideration of economic impact as part of City planning
efforts. Huntington Beach is one of few California cities that have such an Element.
Retail Development: In July of 1996, the City Council adopted a resolution which
encourages the timely development of the City's few remaining key retail development
sites. This action has been well received by the development community, and has spurred
retail tenant interest.
* Crest View and Rancho View sites: Working with the Ocean View School District,
the City is promoting retail development of these two closed school sites. Arnel Retail
Group has been selected by the School District to develop the Crest View site and a
Wal*Mart was completed on the site and opened in late January 2002. For the Rancho
View site, the School District has selected Lowe's to develop a new home
improvement and garden center. Each former school site has the potential to generate
more than $350,000 in sales tax revenue to the City annually, plus hundreds of
thousands of dollars in lease revenues to the School District.
* Home Depot: The Home Depot store, which opened in 1998 at the Southeast corner
of Goldenwest and Warner, was a cooperative project of the City, School District, and
Home Depot. Built on a surplus portion of the Ocean View High School, the City
Council approved a revenue sharing agreement with the High School District, which
resulted in the construction and the shared use of ten lighted tennis courts and the
sharing of increased sales tax revenue with the District. This project generates up to
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$150,000 in additional sales tax revenue from Home Depot. In addition, sales tax is
generated by new retailers at the former Home Depot site.
* Expo Design Center: The former Home Depot store at Edinger and Goldenwest has
been remodeled into an 88,000 sf Expo Design Center. This new concept home
improvement store sells high-end turnkey home remodeling products and services. It
is anticipated that more than $400,000 annually in sales tax revenue will be generated
from the site.
* Duke's/Pier Plaza: Duke's Surf City has been completed on the former Maxwell's
site. Duke's is the centerpiece of the Pier Plaza project, serves as a catalyst for other
downtown development. A second restaurant, Chimayo's on the Beach opened in
1999, on the sand in the lower level of the new building.
* Huntington Beach Mall: Majority ownership of this 58-acre regional site changed
hands in late 1999, with Ezralow Retail Properties becoming the new owner. Ezralow
plans for a new center with an entertainment and retail focus. Ezralow has recently
partnered with the prestigious architect Jon Jerde and successful builder J.H. Snyder
Co. The former Broadway building is now being remodeled for Kohl's and
demolition on the balance of the site is expected to begin in late 2002.
* Seacliff Shopping Center: Shea Properties is nearing completion on the
redevelopment of the Seacliff Shopping Center into a new community shopping
center of approximately 260,000 sf. The new Center is anchored by Albertson's,
Sav-On, Orchard Supply and Staples on approximately 28 acres. The remainder of the
nearly 52-acre site will be developed with commercial and residential uses.
* Peninsula Market Place: A new neighborhood shopping center has been completed at
the southwest corner of Garfield at Goldenwest. Developed by PLC Land Company,
this 9.5-acre site is anchored by Ralph's and Long's Drug Store with other retail and
service providers designed to meet the needs of the greater Huntington Seacliff
community.
* Auto Dealers: Nissan has opened a dealership at the former Beach Motors site.
Mazda relocated from this site to be an added point at Huntington Beach
Lincoln/Mercury. A Kia dealership has opened at the former Ganahl Lumber site.
The Beach Blvd. of Cars was recently voted Orange County's favorite place to buy
vehicles in the Best of Orange County annual consumer survey.
Downtown Development: Planned downtown development projects have an ability to
increase retail sales tax and transient occupancy tax through primarily visitor-serving
uses. A number of projects are moving ahead.
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* Plaza Almeria: This mixed-use project has 40,000 sf of retail commercial and 42
housing units is complete and occupied. It has received national press as an example
of successful mixed-use construction and was awarded the California Redevelopment
Association's 2002 Award of Excellence.
* Waterfront Project: The existing Waterfront Hilton Hotel is the City's largest
generator of transient occupancy tax. The 519-room Hyatt Regency Huntington
Beach Resort & Spa and its Conference Center will opened in January 2003; 180
residential units will start in 2003, and a 300-room third hotel is planned as a future
phase. Over 300 jobs for low moderate income workers were created at the Hyatt
hotel.
* Blocks 104 & 105: A Disposition and Development Agreement has been approved
for the redevelopment of the two-block area bounded by Fifth, Pacific Coast
Highway, Sixth and Walnut. CIM is proposing a visitor-serving project with retail,
restaurants, entertainment and hospitality uses.
* Main/Walnut: The former Standard Market building has been replaced with a new
9,000-sf, two-story, retail building.
31-Acre Site: Makar Properties owns this key downtown property known as
"Pacific City." This unique 31-acre parcel fronting on PCH between First and
Huntington streets is well suited for an exciting regional visitor-serving oriented
project and residential uses. The initial concept plan includes restaurants,
entertainment, retail, hospitality and residential on the site.
McDonnell Centre Business Park: The tenants of the park include the following:
* Sham Electronics: Its Western Regional Headquarters occupy a new, $30 million,
535,000-sf building.
* Dynamic Cooking System: DCS manufactures high-end professional ovens and
barbecues. DCS employs over 600 in two buildings, which total about 302,000 sf on
14.3 acres of land.
* Air Tech: A supplier of components used in the manufacture of composite materials
for the aerospace industry opened a 120,000-sf facility housing 125 employees.
* Extended Stay America Hotel: Completed December 1998, this 104-room hotel
specializes in the business and other longer-term traveler with weekly room rates
generally between $300-$419. The City has seen its transient occupancy (bed) tax
increase by over$130,000 annually due to this newest hotel addition.
* Cambro: A manufacturer of institutional food service equipment, Cambro was the first
business to locate in this area. With 50 employees and over 215,000 sf of warehouse
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in the Business Park, Cambro also has its main manufacturing facility on Clay Ave. in
Huntington Beach.
*Konica: The second largest Japanese electronics company has completed
construction at the McDonnell Centre Business Park. Relocated from Compton, this
facility is Konica's regional headquarters consisting of approximately 280,000 sf,
with 90 employees.
* DIX Metals: A Tustin-based has completed its 101,000-sf building as its new
headquarters. With over 125 employees, DIX manufactures specialized metal
components for the aerospace industry.
* C & D Aerospace: One of the top five employers in Huntington Beach, C & D has
recently occupied a 150,000-sf building to house its 430 employees. The new facility
is a combination of office and manufacturing, and is the local headquarters for C & D
Aerospace.
* Skylab Corporate Center: Master Development Corporation (MDC) the developer of
DCS's buildings has built this two-building area within the McDonnell Centre
Business Park. The first building, 53,666 sf, is the home of Pacific Shoe Corporation,
and the other 46,000 sf building is occupied by Morgan Metals.
• McDonnell Centre Business Park Second Phase: Boeing is developing this 77-acre
area, west of Bolsa Chica and north of Bolsa, as an extension of the very successful
McDonnell Centre Business Park. Currently in the planning phase, this prime
industrial property is expected to attract major research, development and
industrial businesses. There is a great deal of early interest in this desirable
industrial property, and it is expected to bring more household-name companies
and high-paying jobs to the area.
West County Commerce Center: The 425,000 sf former UPS facility is owned by the
Sares-Regis Group, which performed a $3 million renovation to bring the building up to
modern class A standards. The northern most portion of 223,000 sf is leased to Quiksilver
for its West Coast distribution center. The middle portion of 101,000-sf is leased to
Midwest Air Technologies from Chicago. The southern most portion of 101,000-sf is
leased to Bond Technologies.
Sares-Regis completed two additional new industrial buildings of 152,000 square
feet and 81,000 square feet on the 28-acre site. Quiksilver has moved its corporate
headquarters from Costa Mesa to the new 81,000-sf building. The 152,000-sf
building is divided in two; 76,000-sf has been leased to Quiksilver and the
remaining 76,000-sf has been leased to Creative Teaching Press (CTS) from
Cypress. CTS has added an additional 8,000-sf of office space to its building that
also serves as its headquarters.
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Sares-Regis has also purchased the remainder of the site, which along with the
former UPS portion, used to comprise the approximately 45-acre Weiser Lock
manufacturing building. Tenants in this facility include Gibo-Kadama, in
100,000-sf, Quiksilver, with 100,000-sf for storage; a 26,000-sf office with BSH
as the main tenant; and a new spec 120,000-sf industrial building, 50% of which
is occupied by the new Purcell Murray showroom and warehouse, at the corner of
Graham and McFadden.
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PUBLIC NOTICES E
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2003/2004 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN
2000 Main Street
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California 92648
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Public comments are encouraged and welcome on Monday, August 4, 2003, at a City
Council Public Hearing at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Council
Chambers. The hearing will be held at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter on the 2003/2004 Action Plan
in accordance with the City's Consolidated Plan (CP) as required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for receipt of$1,722,000 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and $868,391 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. The
2003/2004 Action Plan proposes the CDBG and HOME budgets from October 1, 2003 to
September 30, 2004, a twelve-month period.
The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)held two public hearings on community needs and held subsequent monthly public
meetings. Citizens may review and comment on the draft 2003/2004 Action Plan in the
Department of Economic Development or at the Central Library. The public comment period will
begin July 15 and end August 14, 2003. Public comments received during this time will be
attached to the Action Plan and sent to HUD.
CDBG REVENUE: AMOUNT
CDBG 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $1,722,000
STAFF-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym &Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administrationl 52,3 83
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Community Service Programs 31,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 34,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 81,392
Seniors Outreach Program 60,704
TOTAL: 1 722 000
CPAB-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym &Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administration152,383
Adult Day Services 10,000
Community Service Programs 27,000
Community Care Health Centers 23,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 32,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 60,096
Seniors Outreach Program 55,000
TOTAL: $1,722,00
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock, Huntington Beach has
worked with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to acquire multifamily
rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made available to persons below
60% of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30 years. The CHDO must enter into an
agreement with the City that outlines all of the affordability requirements,property maintenance
standards, and long-term monitoring requirements that are required by HOME regulations.
The following activities are proposed for the 2003/2004 HOME program:
HOME REVENUE: AMOUNT
HOME 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $ 868,391
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HOME PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:
Administration 86,839
Acquisition 781,552
868 391
The CP sets local policies and priorities for the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities
principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The city intends to extend and strengthen
partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-
profit organizations in order to provide for: the production and operation of affordable housing; a
suitable living environment improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods; assistance to
homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless to obtain appropriate housing, without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or
disability; and expand economic opportunities including job creation and retention.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made at the hearing and during the public review period. A copy of
the Draft Action Plan, which includes a detailed listing and description of the proposed activities is
available at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, during normal library
hours; and at the Economic Development Department, 5th floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington
Beach, Monday through Friday,between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Written comments
can be addressed to: Connie Brockway, City Clerk, City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street-
2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California 92648, Phone: (714) 536-5227
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PUBLIC COMMENTS F
None received.
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ATTA" MENT #3 ,,��
Requested
Applicant Amount CPAB Recommendation Staff Recommendation
Administration
Administration 305,184 305,184 305,184
Fair Housina Council 39,216 39,216 39,216
Public Services _
Adult Da Services 15,000 10,000 0
Communit Services Pro ram 32,000 27,000 31,000
Communit Care Health Centers 30,000 23,000 0
Oak View Community Ctr 51,204 51,204 51,204
Oak View Libra Literac 35,000 32,000 34,000
Pro' Self Sufficienc 93,354 60,096 81,392
Seniors Outreach 61,869 55,000 60,704
Code Enforcement 172,475 172,475 172,475
Economic Development Activities
Communi Job Center 74,877 67,026 67,026
Public Improvements
Cit G m 8. Pool Loan Pa ments 259,560 259,560 259,560
Street Construction 422,000 392,856 392,856
Park Im rovements 75,000 75,000 75,000
Rehabilitation
Housing Rehab Loan Program 152,383 152,383 152,383
Total 1,722,000 1,722,000
ATTACHMENT #4
Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
forthe
Huntington Beach
Consolidated Plan
U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Programs:
=CommunityDevelopment Block Grant & HOM
August 2003
Prepared by Economic Development Department
Introduction Table of Contents
Participation 2
Access to Meetings
Access to Information
Technical Assistance
Public Hearings
Bilingual Opportunities 3
Publishing the Plan
Comments
Timely Response
Amendments
City Council 4
Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
Citizens at Large 5
The Role of Staff
Technical Assistance 6
Public Hearings 7
Application for Funding
HUD Acceptance 8
Program Implementation 9
Monitoring and Evaluation
Annual Performance Reports
Amendments
Reprogramming Funds 10
Coordination with City Boards and Commissions
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest 11
Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
for the
Consolidated Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
and
HOME Investment Partnership Program
INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
requires communities to submit one plan to HUD for its Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. This effort is
called the Consolidated Plan (CP), a five year plan for the 2000 to 2005 period,
and the CP incorporates the submissions (request for funding) of both programs,
requiring extensive citizen participation. Each year the City must submit its
annual update to the CP, hereafter called the "Action Plan," denoting also the
program year.
In 1996, City Council adopted its first Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for
the Consolidated Plan, delineating the citizen participation roles for both
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership programs. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) is a City
Council-appointed advisory body whose primary role is to provide citizen
participation under the terms of the Consolidated Plan, as well as to review the
City's Fair Housing Plan.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) must address each of the following
elements:
Participation
The plan must provide for and encourage citizen participation,
emphasizing the involvement of low-, very low-, and extremely low-income
residents where housing and community development funds may be spent. The
City is expected, in all stages of the process, to take whatever actions are
appropriate to encourage the participation of all its residents, including minorities
and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with mobility, visual or
hearing impairments in all stages of the process.
Access to Meetings
The City must provide adequate, timely notification so citizens can attend
local meetings and public forums.
Access to Information
Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, including those
most affected, must have the opportunity to receive information, review and
submit comments on any proposed submission concerning the proposed
activities, including the estimated amount proposed to benefit low-, very low-,
and extremely low-income residents. These groups must also have access to
the City's plans to minimize displacement and assist those who may be
displaced as a result of these activities. Citizens and citizen groups must also
have access to records for at least four years.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance must be provided to low-, very low- and extremely
low-income groups that request assistance in developing proposals under the
consolidated submission process.
Public Hearings
The City must provide at least two public hearings per year to obtain
citizens' views and to respond to proposals and questions, to be conducted at a
minimum of two different stages of the program year. Together, the hearings
must address housing and community development needs, development of
proposed activities, and review of program performance. At least one of these
hearings must be held before the proposed Consolidated Plan/Action Plan is
published for comment.
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The meetings are to be held to: obtain views of citizens, public agencies and
other interested parties; respond to proposals and comments at all stages of the
consolidated submission process by:
1. Identifying housing and community development needs;
2. Reviewing proposed uses of funds; and
3. Reviewing program performance.
Bilingual Opportunities
Wherever a significant number of low and moderate income persons or
residents of blighted neighborhoods speak and read a primary language other
than English, staff will provide for all notices of public hearings and summaries of
basic program information to be provided in such language. A bilingual Spanish
speaking staff member, if available, will translate at all public hearings.
Publishing the Plan
The City must publish its proposed consolidated submission so that
affected citizens have sufficient opportunity to review it and provide comments.
The requirement for publishing may be met by publishing a summary of the
proposed consolidated plan available at such places as libraries, government
offices, and public places. The summary must describe the contents and
purpose of the consolidated plan, and must include a list of the locations where
copies of the entire plan may be examined.
Comments
Prior to the submission of the consolidated plan to HUD, the citizen
participation plan must provide citizens a period of not less than 30 days to
submit comments to staff. The City must consider the views of citizens, public
agencies and other interested parties in preparing its final consolidated
submission and attach a summary of such comments to the final document. The
summary of citizen comments must include a written explanation of comments
not accepted and the reasons why these comments were not accepted.
Timely Response
The City must provide timely, written answers to written complaints and
grievances, within 15 days, where practical.
Amendments
Prior to the submission of the Consolidated Plan to HUD or during the
program year if any substantial change in the use of the funds is proposed, the
citizens will be given reasonable notice of and the opportunity to comment on,
the proposed amendment.
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THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE ACTION PLAN
Annually, the Action Plan includes review of the needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan, review of past performance, and an evaluation of any new
needs identified during the past year. Importantly, staff reviews the priorities
identified in the plan with City Council and the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board. In addition, staff provides information from other planning documents,
such as the City's Housing Element Update and the Redevelopment Agency's
Compliance Plan.
The following text will outline the role of City Council, CPAB, other City
advisory bodies, staff, the citizens at large, and neighboring jurisdictions.
City Council
The City of Huntington Beach has a seven member Council serving as its
legislative body. Two City Council Members are appointed to serve as liaisons to
each advisory body. As such, two City Council Members will provide a key
communication link to staff and the CPAB, communicating Council priorities and
offering guidance as needed.
Early during the application period, City Council will be advised of the
eligible public service programs operated by the City and of eligible public
services in general. City Council will provide some policy direction to the CPAB
regarding an approximate level of funding for these programs. Later after the
CDBG grant amount is known, City Council will revisit these initial policies and
determine if an adjustment is necessary. The assigned City Council Liaisons will
work with the CPAB and its Executive Board to refine the recommendations prior
to being sent to the whole City Council.
After the CPAB and staff have provided their final recommendations and
staff has drafted the Action Plan, City Council will hold a public hearing and will
adopt final funding recommendations, after which the document is sent to HUD.
The Economic Development Committee, a three member City Council
subcommittee, provides policy guidance to staff and closely advises staff on the
selection of HOME projects.
Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
The Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) was established in
October 1996 as a consolidation of two advisory bodies: the Citizens Advisory
Board (CAB) and the Human Resources Board (HRB). The combined
membership capacity of these two boards was thirty persons. At the conclusion
of an attrition period, the CPAB membership will be comprised of up to fifteen
members appointed to four-year terms by the City Council.
The CPAB strives to represent the diverse views on the socioeconomic
issues related to low/moderate income individuals. To that end, low-income
residents and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply to the City
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for appointment to the CPAB when vacancies arise, so that members of minority
groups can be substantially represented.
The purpose of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) shall be
to provide citizen participation and coordination in the City's planning processes
for its Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. Along with staff, the
Board shall assess the needs of the community, particularly that of low and
moderate income households, evaluate and prioritize projects pertaining to the
required plans and provide recommendations to City Council on such plans and
projects.
The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings and establish its meeting
times and locations by a minute action. All meetings are open to the public and
special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
The Board will hold public hearings to obtain citizen input on community needs,
plans or proposals. The CPAB is encouraged to hold public meetings in areas
where there is a significant concentration of low to moderate income persons.
Citizens at Large
As part of an ongoing effort to evaluate projects and programs proposed
during the planning process, citizens are encouraged to attend meetings and
communicate with City Council, CPAB and staff regarding the needs of the
community. Citizens can send written correspondence to the staff liaison, who
will coordinate responses.
Every effort will be made to respond in writing to those individuals who
submit proposals or written comments within fifteen working days where
practical.
The Role of Staff
Staff will provide technical information to community groups and plan
several community based meetings throughout the year. At these meetings,
important elements of the CDBG and HOME programs will be reported, such as:
■ Activities eligible under HUD programs.
■ The priorities of the Consolidated Plan.
■ The level of funding available for CDBG and HOME activities.
Staff will inform the citizens of the planning efforts of the City Council and
CPAB. Staff will publish legal notices of all public hearings in a local newspaper
of general circulation. News releases will promote the development of the Action
Plan and invite citizens to attend meetings and/or contact staff for more
information.
Staff will utilize two mailing lists in keeping the community informed about
the consolidated planning process: (1) persons interested in receiving public
notices and CPAB agendas, and (2) persons and agencies interested in
receiving applications for funding through the programs. Agencies not
submitting an application during the application period, will be deleted from the
list and be added again upon request.
Citizen Participation Pian - 2003 5
Staff is encouraged to communicate with various neighborhood groups
and other advisory bodies throughout the year. The coordinator of the CDBG
and HOME programs will provide information about project eligibility and offer
technical assistance to those seeking funding for projects.
The staff liaison from the Department of Economic Development is
assigned to work with the CPAB to:
■ Be informed regarding HUD's changes in regulations, policies, and
program opportunities;
■ Review project proposals and prioritize projects in response to identified
needs in the community;
■ Communicate the Board's recommendations to City Council;
■ Maintain a prioritized "tracking list" of unfunded projects for the purpose
of reprogramming or future consideration;
■ Review and comment on the City's Fair Housing Plan;
■ Establish meeting times, locations;
■ Meet the public notice requirements according to the Brown Act;
■ Monitor attendance and communicate to City Council when vacancies
need to be filled;
■ Maintain the Board's meeting notes.
Technical Assistance
The City's Economic Development Department will provide the necessary
technical assistance at all public hearings and CPAB meetings and to the
general public as needed.
Staff will assist any resident or citizen group, in an effort to help citizens
to:
■ Understand program requirements,
■ Identify the severity of community problems;
■ Identify activity priorities; and
■ Communicate citizens comments and recommendations to the CPAB
and/or City Council in a timely manner.
The following is also available:
■ HUD regulations and rules will be available in the Economic Development
Department for review by interested citizens.
■ Training sessions regarding the CDBG program will be provided
especially to CPAB members, and various City committees and
commission members, and all interested citizens. HOME training will be
scheduled as requested.
■ Applicants for funding may receive additional technical assistance in
completing the application. With sufficient notice, accommodations to
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 6
provide assistance in filling out applications for funding will be arranged
for persons with disabilities or language barriers.
All neighborhood, City Council and community wide Citizen Participation
meetings will be attended by Economic Development staff.
Public Hearings
The City will hold a minimum of two public hearings (or more), the first
required hearing will be held by the CPAB thirty to sixty days prior to the
beginning of planning for the next year's program activities. The purpose of this
early hearing is to assess the needs of the community before making any
decisions regarding which projects will be funded.
An intermediate hearing may be held after the applications for funding
are received for the purpose of receiving additional citizen input and prioritizing
proposed activities. The CPAB will be the hearing body for this purpose.
Following the completion of its public hearing, the CPAB will prioritize the
eligible programs and projects. Staff will summarize the CPAB
recommendations and draft the Action Plan. The draft plan will be available for
public review for 30 days prior to submission.
City Council will hold the last public hearing, after which City Council will
approve the Action Plan or make revisions as needed. Upon approval, staff will
finalize the Action Plan and transmit the document to HUD.
Citizens will be encouraged to submit their ideas and concerns involving
any proposals being considered during the planning and development stages at
any time, by sending written comments or proposals to:
Consolidated Plan
Economic Development Department
2000 Main Street, Fifth Floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Application for Funding - Submittal Process
Huntington Beach administers the HOME and the CDBG applications for funding
in two different ways.
The HOME program targets its funds for the acquisition and preservation of
affordable housing. Staff will accept proposals from Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO's) throughout the year and analyze the
projects on a case by case basis. If the project has merit, staff will review the
project with the Economic Development Committee. After receiving a positive
recommendation, the project will be sent to City Council for consideration.
The Community Development Block Grant program relies on the participation of
the CPAB for initial project review before sending recommendations to Council.
The CDBG application process, which later expands to the submittal process of
the Action Plan to HUD including the HOME program, is as follows:
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 7
1. Staff establishes the deadline for applications to be received. (The
necessary timeframe for conducting the required public hearings and the
preparation of documents is the primary consideration when selecting the
deadline).
2. CPAB holds at least one public hearing to ascertain community needs.
3. A public notice is prepared advertising that applications are available.
4. Staff sends applications to those on the mailing list and notifies the City
departments about the application process.
5. Staff is available to conduct informational presentations to community
groups/neighborhoods and provide technical assistance to applicants as
needed.
6. Proposals are submitted to the Department of Economic Development
(any proposed housing project will be reviewed for compliance with HUD
regulations and with the City's Consolidated Plan).
7. Staff will review projects for compliance with HUD regulations and
summarize if the proposal addresses a need identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
8. Copies of the application and Grantee Performance Report (GPR) and
the HOME Program Annual Report (APR)will be made available to
residents at the Economic Development office.
9. The CPAB will prioritize projects for City Council's consideration.
10. Before the Action Plan is submitted to HUD, the City Council will hold a
final public hearing to receive citizen comments, concerns, and
recommendations.
11. After the plan is approved by City Council, staff submits the plan to HUD.
12. Staff publishes a legal notice regarding the required Request for the
Release of Funds and the environmental status of the proposed projects.
After a 30 day comment period, if no objections are received, HUD
approves the release of funds.
13. Projects may be implemented.
HUD Acceptance of the Consolidated Plan
HUD regulations provide that the HUD area office will consider objections
to an Consolidated Plan if the following conditions are present:
1. The description of needs and objectives are plainly inconsistent with
available facts and data.
2. The activities to be undertaken are plainly inappropriate to meeting needs
and objectives.
3. The application does not comply with the CDBG program requirements or
the HOME requirements.
4. A proposed activity is found to be ineligible.
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 8
Objections received in writing by either the City or HUD on any activity
regarding the Consolidated Plan, must be received within thirty (30) days after
the Action Plan and the City's application for funds is submitted to HUD. The
City of Huntington Beach encourages its citizens to provide comments or
objections during the review period. Economic Development staff will make
every reasonable effort to provide written responses to citizen complaints within
fifteen (15) working days.
Program Implementation
The Department of Economic Development is the lead department for
project implementation. Staff members work with various project managers from
other city departments and contract administrators of subgrantee agencies to
implement their projects.
Economic Development staff serves as liaison with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Community and Planning Division located in
Los Angeles.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Economic Development staff monitors the activities for continued
compliance including: the housing programs using CDBG and HOME funds,
capital improvement projects, and public service programs whether performed by
city staff or non-profit agencies as subgrantees.
Staff will apprise the CPAB about the project implementation at their
scheduled meetings. Furthermore, the Annual Performance Report, will provide
HUD and the public an opportunity to evaluate the performace of the plan.
Annual Performance Reports
Through the Consolidated Plan's Annual Performance Report (formerly
the Grantee Performance Report (GPR), and HOME Annual Performance
Report (APR), and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS))
the public is provided with an opportunity to provide comment for a period of not
less than fifteen days prior to its submittal to HUD. A public notice will be
published in a local newspaper of general circulation notifying that the Annual
Performance Report is available for public review. The report will be available at
the Department of Economic Development, the City Clerk's office, and at the
Central Library. Comments received at public hearings and in writing will be
considered in compiling the report and will be attached to the document.
Amendments
Amendments to the Consolidated Plan can occur anytime though out the
year and must follow the requirements of this CPP. New activities or an
increased level of funding for an existing project can only occur through
reprogramming funds as all funds are "programmed" each year.
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 9
Reprogramming funds alters the funding priority for the Consolidated
Plan, thus causing an amendment. Reprogramming can occur in two ways: 1)
adding additional funds to an existing project, or 2) adopting a new project. The
City's Citizen Participation Plan outlines the City's process for reprogramming
funds, and defines what triggers a public hearing due to a "significant" change in
the plan.
For the purpose of triggering the need for a public hearing the City will
adopt the following definition as a "significant" change:
A "significant"change is as any amount over$100,000 or
any new project not previously described in the City's
Action Plan.
Reprogramming Funds
Through this Citizen Participation Plan, the City shall adopt the following policies
for the reprogramming of funds:
■ existing projects needing more-than';$ 0,000 i�i additional undin shall
require City Council Action, but not a public hearing, unless=tit°e $10 ,000
threshold is rnet. CPAB will review the request and make its
recommendations. Stuff will then take these recommendations to City
Council for'a proual and/or adjustment.
■ Reprogramming funds to a new project, not previously described in an
Action Plan, will be a "significant" change, triggering the public hearing
requirement, including review by the CPAB. The project highest on the
prioritized "tracking list" will receive first consideration.
■ Funds in a contingency account or in a project account where the project
is complete or canceled shall be made available for reprogramming.
■ City projects such as housing programs, public facilities, public
improvements, and public services shall receive the highest priority for
consideration of reprogramming funds.
■ Existing projects needing less than $50,000 in additional funding shall
receive the approval of the Director of Economic Development and/or
City Administrator by using the appropriation revision form.
Coordination with City Boards and Commissions
Any communication or activity that will affect areas of concern of various City
advisory bodies will be submitted for approval or action to the appropriate
commission or board by the Economic Development staff, or by implementing
department's staff members. Among these bodies are:
■ Redevelopment Agency/City Council
■ Economic Development Committee (A subcommittee of City Council)
■ Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
■ Planning Commission
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 10
■ Community Services Commission
■ Public Works Commission
■ Human Relations Task Force
Code of Ethics/Conflict of Interest
It shall be forbidden for any member of boards, commissions, and
committees having a material interest in the outcome of decisions to participate
in the review of, discussion regarding or voting upon any application on or in any
way attempt to influence other members of the respective body. According to
direction from the Los Angeles area office of HUD, any CPAB member with such
a conflict must resign from either the board or from the position from which the
conflict arises. City staff will review applications for new members and attempt to
identify potential conflicts prior to appointment.
Citizen Participation Plan - 2003 11
ATTAC HMENT
#5
Approval of 2003/2004
Action Plan for
CDBG and HOME
Programs
f II 11 XYXIiX611X Ifl(X
s Public Hearing
August 4, 2003
Background
U.S. Department of Housing and
a Urban Development (HUD) provides
annual entitlement grants to City
k
To receive funding, City must
- follow Federal regulations and
guidelines
conduct tonight's Public Hearing
approve Action Plan
_3 submit Action Plan to HUD by deadline
2000/2001 Entitlement Allocations
3
Community HOME Investment
Development Block Partnership Program
Grant (CDBG) (HOME)
$1,722,000 1 $868,391
' For programs to aid low- For acquisition,
moderate income construction,
persons renovation to maintain
To provide affordable housing
Decent Housing; stock
Suitable living
environment
Expanded economic
opportunities
y CDBG - Current Status
Citizens Participation Advisory
Board [CPAB]
Held two public hearings on
community needs
Reviewed applications and
presentations
Made its recommendations for funding,
as reflected in Attachment 1 to RCA
Staff Recommendation
and CPAB in Agreement
Both parties are in agreement on over
95% of the $1,722,000 CDBG Allocation.
3 Differences relate to $63,000 of available
funding
CDBG Recommendations —
Administration
Program Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
20% of grant $344,400
Staff and CPAB concur on these
f recommendations
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DBG Recommendations —
:
Code Enforcement 172,475
Houisng Rehab an Program 152,383
Luis M Ochoa Job Center 67,0261
Public Service Oak View Community Center 51,2041
.... ... _ ....- �_.a.� � �
Staff and CPAB concur on these
recommendations
F
DBG Recommendations —
ublic Services
CPAB Staff
i Recommendation Recommendation
Adult Day Seances 10 000 0l
__......
ommumty Services Program 27,000 31,000
Community Care Health Centers 23 000 Oy
Oak View Library Literacy 32,00010 34 00 ,
� ;
Project Self Sufficiency 60,096= 81,39Z
..
,Seniors Outreach 55,000. m 80,704
These Public Services reflect funding
recommendation differences between
CPAB and Staff [City programs in bold]
3
CDBG Recommendations —
Public Improvements
WIN
City Gym and Pool Loan Payments 259,5601
Street Construction 392,856'
,..,. ..... ....
Park Improvements 75,000
Staff and CPAB concur on these
recommendations
r
HOME Investment
Partnership Program
Recommendations
1,000,000 all
®Administration
500,000 (10%)
■Acquisition&
Rehab(90%)
0 —
1
Administration 86,839
Acquisition & Rehab 781,552
Total Entitlement = $868,391
'3
HOME Investment
Partnership Program
The Economic Development Committee
provides policy guidance on the
selection of HOME projects
P
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Next Steps
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Community Development Block Grant
&
HOME Investment Partnership
;G
2003/2004
Action Plan
City o1`Ranti,gwn Beae6,Calirwnis
City Council Approval of Action Plan
Attachment 1 or Attachment 2
Submit Approved Action Plan to HUD
by August 15
RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for 2003/2004 Action Plan for CDBG and
HOME Programs; Approve 2003/2004 Action Plan for
CDBG and HOME Programs
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 4, 2003
RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
—(Signed in full by the City Attorne Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
Approved as to form by City Attorne Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Not Applicable
Financial Impact Statement (Unbudget, over $5,000) Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable) Not Applicable
Staff Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Commission, Board or Committee Report If applicable) Not Applicable
Find in s/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Not A plicable
EXPLANATION FOR MISSING ATTACHMENTS
REVIEWED RETURNED FORWARDED
Administrative Staff
Assistant City Administrator Initial ) )
City Administrator Initial
City Clerk
EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM:
Only)(Below Space For City Clerk's Use
RCA Author:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
InterOffice Communication
• Economic Development Department
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
VIA: Ray Silver, City Administrator _.
FROM: David C. Biggs, Director of Economic Development 4,
DATE: August 4, 2003
SUBJECT: Late Communication—Item D-1
At the request of Jim Moreno, Chair of the Citizens Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB), attached is the worksheet reflecting applications and recommendations for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the 2003/2004 program year,
for Item D-1 on the August 4, 2003, City Council Agenda.
If you have any questions, please contact me at x5909.
All categories other than Public Sefvice$
Applications Received for 2003/2004 program year
current Staff CPAB City Council
prior fundi le els request Recommendati, Recommendation Approved Amt
Jg�Ivels
10
00/01 01/02 02/0 03/04
Administration 298,160 308,620 293,328 305,584 305,1,B41 305184
Fair Housing Council 38-04P 40_980 40_272 39-216 39,216 39,216
336,200 336,200 333,600 344,800 344,400 344,400
IlTotai Amount Available for Following Services=$1,119,300
Code Enforcement 135,124 143,297 162,658 172,475 172,4751
Public Improvements
City Gym&Pool Loan 80,337 260,461 260,261 259,560 259,560
Street Reconstruction 0 422,000 :�R&856 392,856
Park Improvements 0 0 0 75_000 761,00M 75,000
Econ Dev Activities
Comm Job Center 36,692 56,692 59,992 74,877 67,6261 67,0261
Rehabilitation
Hsg Rehab Loan Program 130,427 132,602 145,127 152,383 152,38�3,0 152,383
Rebuilding TegetheF 0 4&,-GW
Total Requests 1,171,295 1,1 19,300n 1,119,300
put,
Applications Received for 2003/2004 program year current Staff, CPAB City Council
prior funding levels request RecommendatiO Recommendation Approved Amt
0/01 01/02 02/03 03/04
s Total Public Service Amt Available=258.300
Adult Day Services 19,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 10,000
CSP 24,500 31,000 31,000 32,000 q'11000 27,000
Community Care Health Centers 40,000 39,791 23,000 30,000 � I OR 23,000
OakView Comm Ctr 27,314 30,000 35,000 51,204 51,2040 51,2040
OakView Library Literacy 29,000 29,000 34,000 35,000 32,000
Proj Self Sufficiency 70,000 50,000 56,496 93,354 ,$1,392 60,096
Seniors Outreach 31,409 56,409 60,704 61,869 60,7'048K 55,000
Total Requests 318,427 258,300 2�8,300
03/04 Grant 1,722,000
20%Administration 344,400 City projects in bold,italics
15%Public Services 258,300
11 4/4/2003
Other Categories 1,119,3010
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Citizens Participation Advisory Board
Presentation to the Huntington Beach City Cou vED FROM kelvo
August 4 2003 AND MADE A PART OF THE RE OR T E
g COUNCIL MEETING OF
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
CONNIE BROCKWAY,CITY CLERK
Thank you for the opportunity to again present the Citizens Participation
Advisory Board (CPAB) recommendations that are contained on pages nine
(9) and eleven (11) of today's presentation.
Your Advisory Board reviewed applications and heard presentations from
concerned citizens and representatives from those agencies serving the low to
moderate-income population these Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds are targeted to serve.
• Your Advisory Board received applications from organizations that
qualified for consideration.
• Several speakers made presentations during two (2) scheduled public
hearings in the community and at the regularly scheduled Advisory
Board meetings. Testimony was taken in both English and Spanish.
• Your appointees to the Advisory Board deliberated during two (2)
meetings and developed the recommendations that are now before your
Honorable Council along with Staff s Recommendations.
Throughout this process, we were especially interested in identifying those
applicants that best serve the residents of the target CDBG Enhancement
areas in our great city.
Clearly, as you can see, on page eleven of tonight's presentation, staff s
recommendations are different than those of your Advisory Board. The
difference in funding is approximately four (4) percent of the total CDBG
2003/2004 Federal Grant.
I would like to bring to your Council's attention three areas of concern:
1. Your advisory Board's recommendations include funding for two
agencies that have an important impact on the quality of life in
Huntington Beach. Your Board recommends that Adult Day Services,
which provides essential Alzheimer and dementia related day care
services receive funding at the level of ($10,000) and that the
Huntington Beach Community Clinic, which is the only indigent care
clinic in the area, receive funding at the level of($23,000). I
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2. You will notice that the CPAB recommendation provide funding "by
"shaving" the larger amounts to spread the resources. The loss of
CDBG funding for the Community Clinic translates into a loss of 2,000
clinic visits for Huntington Beach residents that depend on this agency
for health care. Although we understand the need to keep city
supported projects fully funded, we believe that during this year of
massive budget shortfalls, service cuts, and reduction in city revenues,
the community is best served by maintaining the same level of CDBG
funding as last year.
3. Last, your Advisory Board recommends that the public service contract
for the Oak View Community Center for $51,000 be closely monitored
to make certain the youth of Oak View receive the services you
contracted.
Please give the Advisory Board's recommendations your close consideration.
Your Honorable Council faces a difficult task, and supporters of these
projects will most likely lobby you, but we know you will make the right
choice for the city.
I need to mention that during our meetings, presentations and deliberations;
Staff clearly explained to the applicants the role of the City Council in making
the final decision for the use of these Federal funds. Agencies understand the
final steps in this process and are prepared to address your Council with their
concerns.
On behalf of the members of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board, I
would like to thank your Honorable Council for allowing us to do this
.
important work for our city.
Y
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Moreno, Chair
8.04.03
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HUD SUMMARY:*
CDBG provides eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties (called
"entitlement communities") with annual direct grants that they can use
to revitalize neighborhoods, expand affordable housing and economic
opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services,
principally to benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Purpose:
Since 1974 CDBG has been the backbone of improvement efforts in
many communities, providing a flexible source of annual grant funds
for local governments nationwide—funds that they, with the
participation of local citizens, can devote to the activities that best
serve their own particular development priorities, provided that these
projects either (1) benefit low- and moderate-income persons; (2)
prevent or eliminate slums or blight; or (3) meet other urgent
community development needs.
The impact of CDBG-funded projects can be seen in the housing stock,
the business environment, the streets and the public facilities of these
entitlement communities. Although the rehabilitation of affordable
housing has traditionally been the largest single use of CDBG funds,
the program is also an increasingly important catalyst for economic
development activities that expand job and business opportunities for
lower income persons and neighborhoods.
Eligible Customers:
Low- and moderate-income persons (generally defined as members of
a family earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income)
benefit most directly and most often from CDBG-funded activities.
Grantees must use at least 70 percent of CDBG funds for activities that
principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. This includes
activities where either the majority of direct beneficiaries (from the
jobs created, for example, or the housing units rehabilitated) are low-
or moderate-income persons and activities that serve an area
generally (a new community center, for example, or sidewalk repairs)
where the majority of the residents of that service area are low- and
moderate-income persons.
Eligible Activities:
Grantees may use CDBG funds for activities that include (but are not
limited to):
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-- Acquiring real property (primarily land, buildings, and other
permanent improvements to the property) for public purposes. This
type of activity might include, for example, buying abandoned houses
for rehabilitation or an old industrial site in a distressed neighborhood
for redevelopment. CDBG also helps communities demolish property
and clear sites to prepare the land for other uses.
-- Reconstructing or rehabilitating housing and other property. From
homeless shelters to single-family homes and from playgrounds to
shopping centers, CDBG enables communities to improve properties
that have become less usable, whether due to age, neglect, natural
disaster, or changing needs. New construction of housing is allowed
only in certain circumstances.
-- Building public facilities and improvements, such as streets,
sidewalks, sewers, water systems, community and senior citizen
centers and recreational facilities.
-- Helping people prepare for and obtain employment through
education and job training, welfare-to-work activities, and other
services.
-- Assisting for-profit businesses for special economic development
activities. Such projects might include microenterprise loans to low-
income entrepreneurs, assembling land to attract new industry, or
business expansion loans to help retain existing businesses that
employ low-income workers.
-- Providing public services for youths, seniors, or the disabled. These
might include day care centers, youth services and meals on wheels
for the elderly, health care facilities, transportation, or counseling.
-- Carrying out crime reduction initiatives such as establishing
neighborhood watch programs, providing extra police patrols,
rehabilitating or constructing police substations, and clearing
abandoned buildings used for illegal activities.
-- Assisting low-income homebuyers directly through, for example,
downpayment assistance, subsidizing interest rates or helping with
closing costs for first-time buyers.
-- Enforcing local building codes to reverse housing deterioration and
other signs of blight.
*http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/cdbgent.cfm
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
am a Citizen of the United States and a k
resident of the County aforesaid; I ama "fl 2 to
over the age of eighteen years, and not a
party to or interested in the below entitled
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matter. I am a principal clerk of the,,
HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT
a newspaper of general circulation, �4 .n � .,
printed and published in the City of
Huntington Beach, County of Orange,
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 1
2003/2004 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN
2000 Main Street
City of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California 92648
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
Public comments are encouraged and welcome on Monday, August 4, 2003, at a City
Council Public Hearing at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Council
Chambers. The hearing will be held at 7:00 PM or soon thereafter on the 2003/2004 Action Plan
in accordance with the City's Consolidated Plan (CP) as required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD) for receipt of$1,722,000 in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and$868,391 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds.
The 2003/2004 Action Plan proposes the CDBG and HOME budgets from October 1, 2003 to
September 30, 2004, a twelve-month period.
The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB)held two public hearings on community needs and held subsequent monthly public
meetings. Citizens may review and comment on the draft 2003/2004 Action Plan in the
Department of Economic Development or at the Central Library. The public comment period will
begin July 15 and end August 14, 2003. Public comments received during this time will be
attached to the Action Plan and sent to HUD.
CDBG REVENUE: AMOUNT
CDBG 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $1,722,000
STAFF-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym &Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administrationl 52,3 83
Community Service Programs 31,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 34,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 81,392
Seniors Outreach Program 60,704
TOTAL: $1,722,000
CPAB-PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES:
Administration $305,184
Fair Housing Council 39,216
City Gym &Pool Sec. 108 Loan Payment 259,560
Code Enforcement Program 172,475
Community Job Center 67,026
Street Construction 392,856
Park Improvements 75,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program—Administrationl52,383
Adult Day Services 10,000
Community Service Programs 27,000
Community Care Health Centers 23,000
Oak View Community Center 51,204
Oak View Library Literacy Program 32,000
Project Self-Sufficiency 60,096
Seniors Outreach Program 55,000
TOTAL: $1,722,00
HOME Investment Partnership
In an effort to expand and preserve its existing affordable housing stock, Huntington Beach has
worked with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)to acquire multifamily
rental properties. These buildings are rehabilitated and then are made available to persons below
60%of Orange County median income for a minimum of 30 years. The CHDO must enter into an
agreement with the City that outlines all of the affordability requirements, property maintenance
standards, and long-term monitoring requirements that are required by HOME regulations.
The following activities are proposed for the 2003/2004 HOME program:
HOME REVENUE: AMOUNT
HOME 2003/2004 Entitlement Grant $ 868,391
HOME PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:
Administration 86,839
Acquisition 781,552
868 3 1
The CP sets local policies and priorities for the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The city intends to extend and
strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit
and non-profit organizations in order to provide for: the production and operation of affordable
housing; a suitable living environment improving the safety and livability of neighborhoods;
assistance to homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming homeless to obtain appropriate
housing,without discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, sex,national origin, familial
status, or disability; and expand economic opportunities including job creation and retention.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments can be made at the hearing and during the public review period. A copy of
the Draft Action Plan, which includes a detailed listing and description of the proposed activities
is available at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue,Huntington Beach, during normal
library hours; and at the Economic Development Department, 5th floor, 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach, Monday through Friday,between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Written comments can be addressed to: Connie Brockway, City Clerk, City of Huntington Beach,
2000 Main Street- 2nd floor, Huntington Beach, California 92648, Phone: (714) 536-5227
PUBLICATION DATES:
JULY 17, 2003
JULY 24,2003