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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstantial Amendment No. 3 to City of HB 2010-2014 ConsolidOF • Substantial Amendment No. Three ■ Orange County Housing Authority ■ Senior Outreach Care Management ■ Community SeniorSery ■ Huntington Beach Public Library, Family Literacy Program ■ Straight Talk Clinic, Program Helping Hearts ■ Collette's Children's Home ■ County of Orange, Department of Health Services I. Provide,b summary of the citizen participation process. 2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan. I I 3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non- English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. 4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why thee' comments were not accepted. *Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP Too/. lc Plan Citizen Partin a'tian es o e 1. Citizen Participation Process Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the Consolidated Plan process. Per the Consolidated Plan submission guidelines, the City took appropriate actions to encourage the participation of all its residents. The City of Huntington Beach utilized the following strategy to solicit input in preparing the Consolidated Plan for 2010-2014: Applications for Funding: CDBG applications for funding were distributed the week of December 14, 2009 and were due February 11, 2010. Public Notice of the availability of funds, solicitation of applications and workshop were published in the Huntington Beach Independent on December 17, 2010. Public Hearings and Meetings: The City conducted two Citizen's Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) public meetings on January 7, 2010 and February 4, 2010 to discuss housing and community development needs in the City. The comments received are summarized in Appendix A. On June 3, 2010, the City conducted a public meeting to discuss the Consolidated Plan. Invitations to this meeting were sent to agencies that serve low and moderate income persons and persons with special needs, as well as neighboring jurisdictions. The list of agencies invited to this meeting is included in Appendix A. Five -Year Strategic Plan - Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 JIB -1 17- Item 7. - 27 Substan#iat Amendment =[CITY OF • 4. Comments Not Accepted The City of Huntington Beach made every effort to respond to all relevant comments. All comments received were accepted. 1. Explain ,the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan, including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public. institutions. Assess the strengths and gaps in the delivery system. Assess the strengths and gaps in the delivery system for public housing, including description of the organizational relationship `between the jurisdiction and the pub, housing agency, including the appointing authority for the commissioners or board housing agency, relationship regarding hiring, contracting and procuremet provision of services funded by the jurisdiction; review by the jurisdiction of propos( Capital improvements as well as proposed development, demolition or disposition public housing developments. 1. Institutional Structure Public Agencies The City of Huntington Beach strives to foster and maintain relationships with other agencies to establish an institutional structure that maximizes its resources. The institutional structure was modified in 2004. The City's Economic Development Department is the primary City department responsible for the implementation of the Consolidated Plan. Staff implements the Consolidated Plan activities through the following departments: Economic Development Department (Office of Business Development as of FY 2013-14) • Business Development Division - Oversees job Creation, Business Retention, Business Attraction. ■ Redevelopment Division - Administers redevelopment activities in the Redevelopment Project Areas. ■ Housing Division - Recommends housing projects to City Council, conducts the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, acquisition, works with the City's Planning Department on Affordable Housing requirements for new construction. Planning Department ■ Planning - Oversees General Plan and zoning that regulate development within the City. ■ Code Enforcement - Provides special code enforcement in the Enhancement Areas and provides information to owners regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 32 xB -122- � [CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] �HOUSING Describe the estimated housing needs projected for the next five year period for the following categories of persons: extremely low income, low income, moderate income, and middle -income families, renters and owners, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, including persons with HIVIAIDS and their families, single persons, large families, public housing residents, victims of domestic violence, families on the public housing and section 8 tenant -based waiting list, and discuss specific housing problems, including: cost -burden, severe cost- burden, substandard housing, and overcrowding (especially large families). 2. 'To the extent ^ that any racial Ofethnic group~ has a disproportionately � � ^ any income category in comparison to the needs of jurisdiction must complete an assessment of that specific need. For this purpose disproportionately greater need exists when the percentage of persons in a catego� of need who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least te) 1­ percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the category as a whole. *Please also refer to the Housina Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Housing . ng Needs s The CHAS provides detailed information on housing needy by income level for different types of households. CHAS information indicates that housing problems � Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); � Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room); • Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30 percent of gross income; and/or • Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50 percent of gross income. These types of problems vary according to household income, type, and tenure. Appendix B of this Consolidated Plan includes the Housing Needs Table, which presents data on the number ofhouseholds with housing assistance needs. Priorities were established for housing needs based in part on this housing needs assessment. Housing Needs bmHousehold Income Household income is an important consideration when evaluating housing and community development needs because limited income typically constrains the ability to afford adequate housing or other services. The 3000 Census reported that the median household income in Huntington Beach was $64,824, slightly higher than the Orange County median income of$S8,82U. Household income distribution of community is often provided in relation to the surrounding Area Median Income (AMI). T+�n° 7 �� ^^=^^^ '' - -'" HB-|28- Substantial Amendment No. Three • • 1. Priority Housing Needs The priority housing needs for Huntington Beach are shown in the Housing Needs Table included in Appendix . The characteristics of the housing market in Huntington Beach and the severity of housing problems and needs of each category of residents provided the basis for determining the relative priority of each priority housing need category. As previously stated, the CHAS data reported that 6,795 (nine percent) of Huntington Beach's households were large families. Of those, 3,812 (56 percent) were owner -households and 2,983 (44 percent) were renter -households. Approximately 27 percent (1,805) of these large families were low to moderate income households. Housing problems were most prevalent among large households, compared to other household types. Specifically, 75 percent of large renter -households experienced one or more housing problems, more than any other renter -household types. However, only 36 percent of large owner -households had one or more housing problems, still more than any other owner -household types. By nature of large households, it is more likely that these households experience overcrowding. There were 1,000 owner -households considered to be overcrowded, including 271 that were severely overcrowded. In contrast, there were 3,752 renter -households considered to be overcrowded, including 2,244 that were severely overcrowded. According to the CHAS data, 13,666 elderly households were residing in Huntington Beach, the majority of which were owners (82 percent). Among the elderly homeowners, 27 percent were paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing, including 12 percent were paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Overpayment (paying more than 30 percent of income for housing) was more prevalent issue among renters as 58 percent of the elderly renter -households in Huntington Beach were overpaying for housing, including 35 percent paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing. MM2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 52 HB -142- �ICIT�YOF HUNTINGTON BEACH] adJd �� v9 ii � r r I &i �ii IV housing for low and moderate income households. The extent of needs typically far exceeds the City's ability to address those needs with limited resources. 1.` Based on information available to the jurisdiction, describe the significant characteristics of the housing market in terms of supply, demand, condition, and the cosh of housing; the housing stock available to serve persons with disabilities; and to serve persons with HI VIAIDS and their families. Data on the housing market should include, to the extent information is available, an estimate of the number of vacant or abandoned buildings and whether units in these buildings are suitable for rehabilitation. 2. Describe the number and targeting (income level and type of household served) of units currently assisted by local, state, ,or federally funded programs, and an assessment of whether any such units are expected to be lost from the assisted housing inventory for any reason, ` (i.e. expiration of Section contracts). 3. indicate how the characteristics of the housing market will influence the use of funds made available for rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of old units, or acquisition of existing units. Please note, the goal of affordable housing is not met by beds in nursing horses. *Please also refer to the Housing Market Analysis Table in the Needsxls workbook 1. Housing Market Characteristics Housing Growth According to the 2000 Census, Huntington Beach had a housing stock of 75,679 units. By 2009, the State Department of Finance estimated that the Huntington Beach housing stock had grown three percent to 78,049 units. Housing Type As of January 2009, single-family detached units comprised the largest percentage of the housing stock in Huntington Beach (nearly 50 percent). Another 12 percent of the units were single-family attached units. Mobile homes represented four percent ME2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 54 HB - 1 44- OF • Substantial Amendment ti. l hree Project Name Tenant Type Total Units Affordable Applicable Co P7Date Units Programs 16811 Family 13 1 VL/1 Low Density Bonus 2066 Roosevelt* 1301 Delaware Famil 30 3 Low/Mod Density Bonus 2031 Non -Assisted Projects Main Place Apts Family 29 26 Low Inclusionary, non -assisted 2031 Beachview Villas Single/Dbl 107 106 VLILow Non -assisted Perpetuity (SRO) Occupanc Source: City of Huntington Beach Economic Development Department, May 2010. ' Required affordable units provided off -site at 7912 Newman Street, 3. Housing Market Influence on Affordable Housing Due to the high land costs and related high home prices and rental rates, it is important to increase and maintain the supply of affordable housing in Huntington Beach. Housing needs are felt by a wide spectrum of the community, and are greater than the resources available. As such, available public resources to serve low and moderate income households will need to be distributed across the spectrum of needs and leveraged when possible. Specifically, the City provides funds for housing rehabilitation, first-time homebuyer assistance (if funding is available), and the creation new housing or preservation of existing affordable housing serving the target groups. Specific dousing Objectives (9,1.21S (b)) 1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve over a specified time period. 2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered by the strategic plan. r 1. Housing Priorities and Specific Objectives Housing activities that benefit low and moderate income households will receive a High Priority during the 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan period. The intended outcomes will be the conservation and improvement of existing affordable housing, increased development of affordable housing, and the promotion of equal housing opportunities. Only CDBG or HOME funded programs will include five-year quantified objectives. Five -Year Strategic Plan — Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 = I 1 B -151- Item 7. - 61 CITY OF HUNTINGT0N BEACH] .Needs of Public Housing =(91�!1 in cooperation with the public housing agency or agencies located within its boundaries, describe the needs of public housing, including the number of public housing units in the jurisdiction, the physical condition of such units, the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing' projects within the jurisdiction, and other factors, including the number of families on public housing and tenant -based waiting lists and results from the Section 504 needsassessment of public housing projectslocated within its boundaries (i.e. assessment of needs of tenants and applicants on waiting list for accessible units as required by 24 CFR 8.25). The public housing agency and ,jurisdiction can use the t> optional Priority Public Housing Needs Table (formerly Table 4) of the Consolidated Plan to identify priority public housing needs to assist in this process. Public Housing Needs The needs of public housing in City of Huntington Beach are typically met by the Housing Authority of the County of Orange. There are no public housing units in Huntington Beach. JPublitc Housing Stra...ao, 1. Describe the public housing agency's strategy to serve the needs of extremely low income, low income, and moderate income families residing in the jurisdiction served by the public housing agency (including families on the public housing and section 8 tenant -based waiting list), the public housing agency's strategy for addressing the revitalization and restoration needs of public housing projects within the jurisdiction and improving the management and operation of such public housing, and the public housing'` agency's strategy for improving the living environment of extremely low income, low income, and moderate families residing in public housing. 2. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the needs of; public housing and activities it will undertake to encourage public housing residents to become more involved ' in management and participate in homeownership. (NAHA Sec. 105 (b)(11) and (91.215 (k)) 3. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such designation. (NAHA Sec. 105 (g)) g s..« T" Iap.,.. iJ 1. Jic, Hllusing_$tra,t 'TL.s�.. �.,�,...�m.. x 1. Public Housing Agency Strategy The needs of public housing in the City of Huntington Beach are typically met by the Housing Authority of the County of Orange. 2010 - 2014 i Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 66 HB -156- 2. Encourage Public Housing Resident Involvement There is no public housing in the City of Huntington Beach. 3. "Troubled" Public Housing Agency There is no public housing in the City of Huntington Beach and the City has not established a Local Housing Authority. According to the Orange County Consolidated Plan, the Housing Authority of Orange County is not identified as a "Troubled" Agency. Explain whether the cost of housing or the incentives to develop, maintain, or improve affordable housingare affected by public policies, particularly those of the local jurisdiction. Such policies include tax policy affecting land and other property, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees` and charges, growth limits, and policies that affect the return on residential investment. 2. Describe the strategy to remove or ameliorate negative effects of public policies th serve as barriers to affordable housing, except that, if a` State requires a` unit of general local government to submit a regulatory barrier assessment that is substantially equivalent to the information required under this part, as determined by HUD, the unit of general local government may submit that assessment to HUD and it shall be considered to have complied with this requirement. FWe- a ble ji,71 1. Barriers to Affordable Housing Affordable housing barriers exist in the form of market factors and governmental regulations. Barriers or impediments to affordable housing are caused when the incentive to develop such housing is removed due to excessive development costs and/or the lack of community commitment. Because of the barriers, housing development can be rendered economically infeasible, or the housing produced may not be affordable to low and moderate income households. Some development costs are motivated by economic conditions and issues that affect the real estate market and are outside the control of local government. Local government cannot control many factors that tend to restrict housing supply especially those that relate to regional, national, and international economy. Various factors not under the control of local government influence the cost, supply, and distribution of housing. These factors include land costs, construction costs, and financing costs. In addition, the development of affordable housing is affected by both the economic market conditions and the housing policies of federal, state, and local governments, and the "Not in My Back Yard" (NIMBY) mentality as expressed by residents and local businesses. Federal and state environmental regulations implemented at the local Five -Year Strategic Plan — Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 = HB -157- Item 7. - 67 OF HUNTINGTONSubstantial Amendment No. Three 1. Homeless Needs Many extremely low and low income households are considered at risk of becoming homeless because they often overpay for housing and would likely lose their homes if they were to become unemployed. A new group of at -risk households are those facing evictions due to foreclosures on their homes or on their rental units when their landlord defaulted on their mortgages. Victims of domestic violence, persons with HIV/AIDS, youth recently released from the foster system, parolees, and other persons released from medical facilities may also be considered "at -risk." Nature and Extent of Homelessness and Subpopulations Throughout the Country and the Los Angeles and Orange County region, homelessness has become an increasing problem. Factors contributing to the rise in homelessness include a lack of housing affordable to low and moderate income persons, increases in the number of persons whose income falls below the poverty level, reductions in subsidies to the poor, drug/alcohol abuse, and the de - institutionalization of the mentally ill. According to the 2009 Orange County Homeless Census and Survey conducted by Point in Time Orange County, there are approximately 8,333 homeless persons on any given day throughout Orange County in October 2009. Homeless families with children make up 17 percent of this population and other homeless individuals and households without children account for the remaining 83 percent of the population. Specific information by jurisdiction is not available. However, the Orange County Management Information System (CMIS) reported that 83 (two percent) of 4,171 surveyed homeless persons reported being from Huntington Beach. Applying the two percent ratio, Huntington Beach estimates 115 homeless persons on the streets and 52 sheltered persons (19 persons in emergency shelters and 33 in transitional Five -Year Strategic Plan - Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 HB -161- Item 7. - 71 Substantial Amendment No. Three OF • rllor�ty Homeless �eeclsTM 1. Using the results of the Continuum of Care planning process, identify the jurisdiction's homeless and homeless prevention priorities specified in Table 1A, the Homeless and Special Needs Populations „Chart. The description of the jurisdiction's choice of priority needs and allocation priorities must be based on reliable data meeting HUD standards and should reflect the required consultationwith homeless assistance providers, homeless persons, and other`' concerned citizens regarding the needs of homeless families with children and individuals. The jurisdiction must provide an analysis of how the needs of each category of residents provided the basis for determining the relative =priority of each priority homeless need category. A separate brief narrative should be directed: to addressing gaps in services and housing for the sheltered and unsheltered chronic homeless. 2. A community should give a high priority to chronically homeless persons, where the jurisdiction identifies sheltered and unsheltered chronic'' h` eless persons in its Homeless Needs Table - Homeless Populations and Subpo ' tations. 1. Homeless and Homeless Prevention Priorities The City will continue to assess its homeless population and work with agencies providing transitional shelter for its homeless population. The City's departments of Economic Development, Police, and Community Services work together to maximize resources and information available to serve this population. The City's Public Nuisance Task Force meets monthly to discuss and update homeless needs and strategies, as well as other city issues. City staff is active and participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force to further address these issues, and the City is active in a regional approach to homeless needs and strategies. Emergency and Transitional Shelter Needs City staff is active with the Orange County Continuum of Care and its regional approach to the homeless issue. The strategy is to continue to support existing emergency shelter programs. Currently the City has assisted Colette's Children Home Inc. with the rehabilitation of multi -family units (4) to be used as transitional housing for battered/homeless mothers with children. During the next year, the City anticipates assisting this agency with an additional four units for the same purpose. Need for Persons at risk of Becoming Homeless The City places high priority on assisting individuals and families avoid homelessness through its Community Services Department activities and through its sub -grants to non-profit agencies serving the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless. As long as funds are available, the City shall continue to fund programs such as Project Self -Sufficiency, the Seniors Outreach Program, and the Oak View Neighborhood Center. 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 74 HB -164- 2. Chronic Homeless Priorities The City of Huntington Beach has given a High Priority to provide emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; High Priority is assigned to transitional housing, or permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless persons in the community. Homeless Inventory Table 28 provides an inventory of services and facilities available to Huntington Beach residents. Agencies Location Target Population7712 (Special Needs) Emergency Shelters Huntington Youth Shelter Huntington Beach Youth A es 11-17 CSP Youth Shelter La una Beach Youth 6 Human Options Irvine Women — Victims of Domestic 40 Violence Laura's House Mission Mn Women and Children 25 Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter Costa Mesa Families with Children 55 Salvation Army Hospitality Santa Ana General Homeless 57 House Emergency Winter Shelters (December 1— April, annually) National Guard Armories/Mercy Fullerton General Homeless 200 House National Guard Armories/Mercy Santa Ana General Homeless 200 House Transitional Housing Colette's Children's Home Huntington Beach Family with Children 48 Families Forward I Irvine Families 13 Friendship Shelter Laguna Beach Single Men and Women 31 Halcyon/Anaheim Interfaith Anaheim Families with Dependent Children 9 units Kathy's House San Juan Capistrano Victims of Domestic Violence 12 Laurel House Tustin Girls a es 12-17) 6 Mercy House/Joseph House Santa Ana Men 25 Five -Year Strategic Plan — Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 M xB -165- Item 7. - 75 Substantial Amendment No. Three-C L ITY OF • Homeless Prevention Programs and Services While some segments of the community may be able to move out of or avoid poverty on their own or with some initial assistance (such as job training), other more vulnerable segments of the community may require ongoing assistance. These include frail elderly, children, youth, and individuals with certain disabilities. Programs available to Huntington Beach residents include the following: Project Self -Sufficiency, which is administered by the City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department, aims at assisting low income single parents with children to achieve economic independence from public assistance through personal development, education, and job training. Participants are encouraged to attend a monthly support meeting focusing on providing skills, abilities, and resources to promote self sufficiency. Project Self -Sufficiency maintains a food pantry and links participants with needed clothing, furniture, used computers, and cars. ■ The Seniors Outreach Center provides services that assist elders in the city with their physical, emotional and nutritional needs through professionally trained staff and volunteers. The Outreach Center, adjacent to the Seniors Center, focuses on programs and services for frail or homebound seniors to promote safety, self-sufficiency and independence. Oak View Community Center, which is managed by The Children's Bureau, a non-profit agency, provides a variety of family support and youth development services including parent education classes, in -home parenting support and case management, health education and health access assistance, domestic violence prevention and intervention, literacy programs, 00 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 76 HB -166- Su�" .Am n t homework clubs, tutoring, youth clubs, teen programs and clubs, community enrichment and culturally sensitive activities. In addition, the City may also use CDBG funds to provide a variety of supportive services to the homeless and those who are at risk of becoming homeless due to emergency circumstances. Five -Year Strategic Plan - Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 HB -167- Item 7. - 77 �_.,„ m ��CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] 1. Strategy to Address Homelessness Priority 5: Provide Assistance to the Homeless and Persons At -Risk of Becoming Homeless The City will continue to assess its homeless population and work with agencies providing transitional shelter for its homeless population. The City's departments of Economic Development, Police and Community Services work together to maximize resources and information available to serve this population. The City received $566,611 in Homeless Prevention and Rapid -Rehousing Program (HPRP) funds as part of the Stimulus Act. A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was issued in June 2009 to solicit participation of nonprofit agencies to provide homeless preventions services. Interval House and Colette's Children Home were selected to implement the City's HPRP program. The City is actively participating with the Orange County Continuum of Care to address the regional specific planned action aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness by 2012. Barriers to this goal, of course, include the enormity of the issue and the lack of adequate resources to fund actions. The City places high priority on assisting individuals and families to avoid homelessness through local and regional activities serving the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless. The City continues to fund programs such as Project Self -Sufficiency, Seniors Outreach, and the Oak View Community Center. By partnering with CHDOs, the Economic Development Department will use HOME and redevelopment housing set -aside funds to support the ongoing need to acquire and renovate multi -family housing made available to low income families. Hm-1: Homeless Services — High Priority Provide assistance to non -profits and public agencies that provide services, support and housing for homeless and those at -risk of becoming homeless. Preventing homelessness for extremely -low income households that are often at risk of becoming homeless is priority for the City of Huntington Beach. CDBGIHPRP Five -Year Objectives: • Continue to support non-profit agencies that assist the persons at risk of becoming homeless and the homeless through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Such services shall provide homeless assistance, emergency shelter, transitional shelter, supportive housing, outreach/ assessment, and homeless prevention services. • Assist 300 homeless and at -risk homeless persons and families. Performance Measures/Outcomes: Suitable Living (SL)/Accessibility and Availability (1) am2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 78 HB -168- OF • Substantial Amendment No. Three 2. Strategy to Eliminate Chronic Homelessness The City takes a regional approach to homelessness, including chronic homelessness. In addition to services and housing provided by the Orange County Continuum of Care, Section 8 rental assistance may assist homeless persons in transitioning into permanent housing and independent living. See also response to Number 1 of this section, above. 3. Homeless Prevention Experts estimate that two to three families are on the verge of homelessness for every family in a shelter. As identified in the Housing Needs section above, the at - risk population is comprised of families and individuals living in poverty who, upon loss of employment or other emergency requiring financial reserves, would lose their housing and become homeless. These families are generally experiencing a housing cost burden, paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. In Huntington Beach, more than 3,810 households have extremely low incomes who pay more than 50 percent of their incomes on housing. This group is considered at risk of becoming homeless. Other persons considered at risk for becoming homeless include victims of domestic violence, persons with HIV/AIDS, youth recently released from foster care, and parolees. To help prevent homelessness and protect at -risk populations, Huntington Beach will continue to participate in the Orange County Community of Care System to provide assistance to persons at risk of becoming homeless. The City is actively implementing its HPRP program through Interval House and Colette's Children Home to provide assistance to at -risk persons. In addition, the City continues to expand its affordable housing inventory that benefit primarily low income renters. 4. Institutional Structure for Homelessness Strategy Huntington Beach will continue to participate in the Orange County Continuum of Care System to provide assistance to persons at risk of becoming homeless. As outlined in Strategy to Address Homelessness, the City refers homeless persons to a number of emergency shelters and supportive services organizations. Within the City, Community Services Department also helps coordinate services for the homeless and at -risk homeless. See also response to Number 1 of this section, above, for more information. 5. Discharge Policy Not Applicable. The City does not receive Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding and therefore is not required to develop a discharge coordination policy. However, the City will continue to address a discharge coordination policy with the Orange County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force. Five -Year Strategic Plan — Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 HB -169- Item 7. - 79 Substantial Amendment No. Three 1111111101111MOMOR1119H • (States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a description of hove the allocation will be made available to units of local government. This Section applies to states only; no response is required. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT , .s y ,h 1. needs for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), - i.e., public facilities, public improvements, public services and economic development. 2. Describe the basis for assigning the priority given to each category of priority needs. 3. Identify any obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 4. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives (including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable living environment ` and expand economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. "Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.x/s workbook NOTE: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and,, annual program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other measurable terms as identified and defined by the iurisdiction. 1. Priority Community Development and Community Services Needs Under HUD regulations, CDBG funds may be used to provide services and facilities that benefit primarily those residents earning up to 80 percent of AMI. CDBG funds may also be used to provide or improve facilities located in the City's Enhancement Areas where 40.3 percent of the population earns up to 80 percent AMI (see Figure 1). 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 80 xB -1 70- [CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] 1. Anti -Poverty Strategy The 2000 Census indicates that only seven percent of the City's population was classified as living below the poverty level. Typically, a higher proportion of female - headed households experience poverty than other segments of the population. In Huntington Beach, about 19 percent of the City's female -headed households lived below the poverty level in 2000. Specifically, 20 percent of the City's female -headed households with children under 18 years of age and over 27 percent the female - headed households with children under 6 years of age lived below the poverty level in 2000. Although the City has a lower proportion of households living below the poverty level than the County, the City's anti -poverty strategy aims to: ■ Reduce the number of families on welfare; • Reduce the number of families needing housing subsidies; and ■ Increase economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. 2. Poverty Reduction The City's anti -poverty strategy enhances the employability of residents through the provision of employment training and supportive services, while expanding employment opportunities for persons in poverty by creating/retaining jobs through redevelopment. Specifically, the City continues to support the Project Self - Sufficiency program. This program aims at assisting low income single parents with children to achieve economic independence from public assistance through personal development, education, and job training. Participants are encouraged to attend a monthly support meeting focusing on providing skills, abilities, and resources to promote self sufficiency. Project Self -Sufficiency maintains a food pantry and links participants with needed clothing, furniture, used computers, and cars. In addition, the City continues to fund literacy programs that help enhance the employability of low income persons with reading problems. Other economic development activities also work to retaining or creating jobs for Huntington Beach residents, including low income or poverty level residents. Five -Year Strategic Plan - Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 xB -177- Item 7. - 87 i�bs#anial Arnndmen# No Three OF HUNTINGTON Not applicable as this section pertains to state governments coordinating Low income Housing Tax Credits. 1. Priorities and Specific Objectives Certain groups in the 'non -homeless special needs" category are assigned a High Priority need level in the City of Huntington Beach's 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan. This category includes persons in various subpopulations who are not homeless but may require housing or supportive services, including youth and at -risk youth, elderly, frail elderly, and persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families). Priorities and Objectives for non - homeless special needs groups are already addressed under the Community Development section. 2. Use of Local, State and Federal Resources Additional federal, State, local public- and private -sector resources likely to be available for addressing identified non -homeless special needs include CDBG and redevelopment housing set -aside funds. Additional resources, such as non-profit organizations, have been identified in the Community Development section in this document. 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 88 xB -178- 'CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] 1. Estimate, to the extent practicable, the number of persons in various subpopulations that are not homeless but may require housing or supportive services, including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIVIAIDS and their families), persons with alcohol or other drug addiction, victims of domestic violence, and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify and describe their supportive housing needs. The jurisdiction can use the Non -Homeless Special Needs Table (formerly Table 1B) of their Consolidated Plan to help identify these needs. *Note: HOPWA recipients must identify the size and characteristics of the population with HIVIAIDS and their families that will boserved it) the metropolitan area. 2. Identify the priority housing and supportive service needs of persons who are not homeless but may or may not require supportive housing, i.e., elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIVIAIDS and their families), persons with alcohol or other drug addiction by using the Non - homeless Special Needs Table. 3. Describe the basis for assigning the priority given to each category of priority needs. Identify any obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 5. To the extent information is available, describe the facilities and services that assist persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and programs for ensuring that persons returning from mUnn-tal and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing. A 6. If the jurisdiction plans to use HOME or other tenant based rental assistance to assist one or more of these subpopulations, it must justify the need for such assistance in the plan. *Please also refer to the Non -homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xis workbook. � �, ���~�����U�������^�UN�����������s ' '' '' ' Special ''--_ Groups The Housing Needs section of this document contains estimates of the nature and extent of housing and supportive service needs of special needs groups. The Other Narrative section also contains additional trends regarding special needs groups. In addition, Appendix contains the Non -Homeless Special Needs Table that illustrates the number of persons in various subpopu|ations that are not homeless but may require housing or supportive services in the City. Five -Year Strategic Plan — Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 Substantial Amendment No. Three OF • 2. Priority Non -Homeless Special Needs Groups Appendix B contains the Non -Homeless Special Needs Table that illustrates the priority housing and supportive service needs of special needs persons who are not homeless. Non -homeless special needs priorities are also addressed in the Community Development Needs Section of this document. 3. Basis for Assigning Priorities The Community Development Needs Assessment Survey is one of the methods by which the City determined priority community development needs for the next five years. Other methods include demographic and empirical data analysis, interviews with staff and service providers, and direct input by residents and stakeholders during public meetings. 4. Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Need Funding availability is a key obstacle to meeting the underserved need. Public service dollars from CDBG funds are limited to 15 percent of the annual allocation. Typically, the request for assistance far exceeds the amount of funds available and allowable to be expended on services. 5. Supportive Housing Facilities and Services According to the California State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, 59 facilities with a capacity of 757 persons to serve those with special needs see (Table 29). Definitions for the types of facilities listed above are as follows: ■ Adult Day Care Facilities (ADCF) are facilities of any capacity that provide programs for frail elderly and developmentally disabled and/or mentally disabled adults in a day care setting. ■ Adult Residential Facilities (ARF) are facilities of any capacity that provide 24-hour non -medical care for adults ages 18 through 59, who are unable to provide for their own daily needs. Adults may be physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, and/or mentally disabled. 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 90 11 B -180- OF • Substantial Amendment Nn. Three Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) provide care, supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming. They may also provide incidental medical services under special care plans. The facilities provide services to persons 60 years of age and over and persons under 60 with compatible needs. RCFEs may also be known as assisted living facilities, retirement homes and board and care homes. The facilities can range in size from six beds or less to over 100 beds. • Group Homes are facilities of any capacity and provide 24-hour non -medical care and supervision to children in a structured environment. Group Homes provide social, psychological, and behavioral programs for troubled youths. Small Family Homes (SFH) provide 24-hour-a-day care in the licensee's family residence for six or fewer children who are mentally disabled, developmentally disabled, or physically handicapped, and who require special care and supervision as a result of such disabilities. 6. HOME and Other Tenant -Based Rental Assistance The City may utilize HOME funds for direct tenant -based rental assistance, partnering with a CHDO. In addition, the City utilizes HOME funds to acquire and rehabilitate or construct new affordable housing units for low and moderate income households. By partnering with CHDOs the Economic Development Department will use HOME funds to support the ongoing need to expand affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households. The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program is a key tenant -based rental assistance program offered in Huntington Beach through the Housing Authority of Orange County. 1. The Plan includes a description#"the activtea to bedndertaken with its HOPWA Program fundsto address priority unmet housing needs for the eligible population. Activities will assist persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing; such as efforts*40,:�-prevent low income individuals and families from becoming homeless and may address the housing needs of persons who are homeless in order to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The plan would identify any obstacles to meeting underserved needs and summarize the priorities and specific objectives, describing how funds made available will be used to address identified needs' 2. The Plan must establish annual HOPWA output goals for the planned number of households to be assisted during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid homelessness, (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or operate these facilities. The plan can also describe the special features or needs being addressed, such as support for persons who are homeless or chronically homeless. These outputs are to be ;used in connection with, an Five -Year Strategic Plan - Substantial Amendment Number Two 1 2010 - 2014 HB - 1 s 1- Item 7. - 91 Substantial Amendment No. Three OF • assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing 'stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access to care. 3. For housing facility projects being developed, a target date for the completion of each development activity must be included and information on the continued use of these units for the eligible population based on their stewardship requirements (e.g. within the ten-year use periods for projects involving acquisition, new construction or substantial rehabilitation). 4. The Plan includes an explanation of how the funds will be allocated including a description of the geographic'` area in which assistance will be directed and the rationale for these geographic allocations and priorities. Include the name of each project sponsor, the zip code for the primary area(s) of planned activities, amounts committed to that sponsor, and whether the sponsor is a faith -based, and/or grassroots organization. 5- The Plan describes the role of ; the lead jurisdiction in the eligible metropolitan statistical area (EMSA), involving (a) consultation to develop a metropolitan -wide strategy for addressing the needs of persons with HIVIAIDS and their families living throughout the EMSA with the other jurisdictions within the EMSA; (b) the standards and procedures to be used to monitor HOPWA Program activities in order to ensure compliance by project sponsors of the requirements of the program. 6. The Plan includes the certifications relevant to the HOPWA Program. 1 "Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook. ' tue-Xe�r Strotegic Plan HOPWA response: . Not applicable; the City of Huntington Beach does not receive or administer HOPWA funds. MMI2010 - 2014 J Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 92 HB - t 82- [<CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] Huntington Beach Independmt has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation in Huntington Beach and Orange County by Decree of the Superior Cour, of ()range County, State of Catifoolia, uncles date of Aug. 24, 19K case A50479, STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am the Citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the below entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and the attached Notice is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s): December 17, 2009 I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on December 21, 2009 at Costa Mesa, California = 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 98 HB-188- [CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH] Substantial Arnendrn6'nt No. Three Huntington Beach Independent has been Audged a ne"p2pa of general Circulation in Huruingtoft Uacb and Orange County by L*C= of the Superior Cow of Orange County. Start of Calikfffia, under &w of Aug. 24. 19%. case A5C479, PROOFOF allff .feCkA STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am the Citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the below entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California, and the attached Notice is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s): mszt rt I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on May 21, 2010 at Costa Mesa, California Sag mature Tr, MAY 2 no r7l" ITO= Five -Year Strategic Plan 1 2010 - 2014 M HB - 189- Item 7. - 99 Substantial Amendment No. Three • PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ) SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County of Los Angeles; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or Interested In the notice published. I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT,..whichmas adjudged a newspaper of general circulation on September 29, 1961, case A6214, and June 11, 1963, case A24831, for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, and:. the State of California. Attached to this Affidavit is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s): Thursday, March 15, 2012 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on March 22, 2012 at Los Angeles, California I Signature 2010 - 2014 1 Five -Year Strategic Plan Item 7. - 100 HB -190- OF • Substantial Amendment No. T Mree Five -Year Strategic Plan 1 2010 - 2014 IJB -1 g 1- Item 7. - 101 Substantial Amendment No. Three [<CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACK STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )SS. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County of Los Angeles, I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the notice published. I am a principal clerk of the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, which was adjudged a newspaper of general circulation on September 29, 1961, case A6214, and June 11, 1963, case A24831, for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, and the State of California. Attached to this Affidavit is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s): Thursday; February 27, 2014 Thursday; March 6, 2014 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 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F As MIX Am Inforaution Services Depamnent A GI3 a.cmaz :.n.•ue�emrns�.e..sc<azz.,.-tl. Annual Action Plan 1 2014 - 2015 HB -225- Item 7. - 135 CITY OF HUNTINGTON 2. Areas of Minority Concentration A minority concentration is defined as a census block group with greater than County average of minority population (47.7 percent). A high minority concentration is defined as a block group with double the County average of minority population (95.4 percent). Figure 2 shows the minority concentrations in Huntington Beach. Annual Action Plan 1 2014 - 2015 Item 7. - 136 HB -226- CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACHi, Figure 2: Minority Concentrations in Huntington Beach Annual Action Plan 1 2014 - 2015 xB -227- Item 7. - 137