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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-20 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block G ' ov (0- ��tyTINGTp • pc (�E DfJ -A/ ) City of Huntington Beach ZCF F°, COUNTY C k File #: 19-418 MEETING DATE: 4/15/2019 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development Subject: Approve the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Programs Statement of Issue: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City conduct a Public Hearing and approve the City's Annual Action Plan in order to receive entitlement grants from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. The approved 2019-20 Annual Action Plan must then be submitted to HUD no later than May 14, 2019. Financial Impact: The City is projected to receive $1,155,698 in CDBG funds and $606,864 in HOME funds for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year. Recommended Action: A) Approve the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Funds; and, B) Direct the Economic Development Committee (EDC) to make final determination if the 2019-20 CDBG and HOME programs HUD grant allocation should increase or decrease from the anticipated grant allocation; and. C) Authorize the City Manager to sign any and all applications and necessary documents for Federal assistance under the CDBG and HOME programs after review by the City Attorney. Alternative Action(s): Provide direction to staff to revise the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan. Analysis: The City anticipates eligibility to receive CDBG and HOME allocations to fund programs and projects City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 4/11/2019 -165 _- File #: 19-418 MEETING DATE: 4/15/2019 that meet the Federal eligibility requirements. The Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be approved by the City each year. It describes the activities and projects that would be funded with CDBG/HOME program funds for the following year. The City anticipates approximately $1,155,698 in CDBG funds and $606,864 for the HOME program as its 2019-20 grant allocation to Huntington Beach. The grant allocation amounts may increase or decrease from 0% to 20% depending on Congressional final approval of the 2019-20 Fiscal Year. If the City receives an allocation more or less than the anticipated allocation of$1,155,698 in CDBG funds and $606,864 for HOME funds, staff recommends that the Economic Development Committee (EDC) make the final determination regarding the increase or decrease of funds to the service providers. The 2019-20 AAP is the fifth year of implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan, as required by HUD, for receipt of CDBG and HOME entitlement grants. CDBG-funded projects must meet one of the three (3)national objectives with 70% of funds under the national objective of serving low and moderate-income populations, and must meet activity eligibility requirements. The three national objectives are: 1) Benefit low and moderate-income persons; 2)Aid in elimination of slums or blight; 3) Meet an urgent need (primarily limited to disaster relief from flooding or national emergencies, for example). Funded activities can include public improvements, public services, special code enforcement in designated eligible areas, economic development activities, or housing rehabilitation programs, among others. If current or previous year projects are completed under budget in any given year, funding may be applied to existing or future eligible public improvement projects. Funding for program administration is limited to 20% of the City's annual CDBG allocation. The administration costs cover the many complex Federal recordkeeping, monitoring, reporting, and public participation requirements. Administration funds are also used to provide $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation to meet HUD's requirement to provide fair housing counseling, education and enforcement, and outreach services. The City also utilizes a portion of its administrative funds for staff and for public noticing and the use of an as-needed consultant to assist with the Federal software and sub-grantee monitoring. The Citizens Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) held three (3)public hearings on community needs, reviewed project proposals, heard applicant presentations, and prepared recommendations for 2019-2020 CDBG funding, as listed below. The recommendations were presented at a Study Session with City Council on April 15, 2019. The below matrix are the recommendations from the CPAB committee. The HOME entitlement may only fund the creation and/or preservation of very low-and low-income housing. The City has been working with nonprofit organizations to successfully provide limited-term tenant based rental assistance utilizing HOME funds. The City is also working with affordable housing developers to determine suitable projects for HOME funding. Limited funding(10%) is also available in the HOME allocation to administer this program. Action related to approval of a project with HOME funds will be brought to EDC for review and the City Council for approval at a later date. CPAB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019-20 RECOMMENDATIONS City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 4/11/2019 File #: 19-418 MEETING DATE: 4/15/2019 CPAB Recommendation CDBG Administration $201,139 Fair Housing Foundation $30,000 TOTAL ADMIN: $231,139 TOTAL SECTION 108: $220,536 Housing Rehab Loan Administration $65,000 Special Code Enforcement $190,000 TOTAL HOUSING: $255,000 City of HB -Community Services Dept./Oak View $40,000 Community Center, Children's Bureau City of HB-Community Services Dept./Senior $40,000 Care Management City of HB -HBPD and OBD-Homeless Outreach $73,355 City of HB - Library Services/Oak View Family $10,000 Literacy Program StandUp for Kids OC - Street Outreach $10,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES: $173,355 City of HB -Public Works Dept./ADA Curb $250,000 Ramps(Zone 9) TOTAL PUBLIC IMP: $275,668 2019-2020 CDBG PROJECTS: $1,155,698 Prior to the City Council approving the AAP, a 30-day public comment period and public hearing was required. The Huntington Beach Wave published the notice on March 14, 2019, and the OC Register on March 28, 2019. The public comment period concludes on April 15, 2019. No written comments were received prior to the preparation of this Request for City Council Action. Any written comments prior to the close of the comment period, as well as any comments made during the public hearing, may be considered by the City Council and will be attached to the AAP and submitted to HUD. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Enhance and maintain high quality City services Attachment(s): 1 . 2019-20 Annual Action Plan 2. PowerPoint Presentation of Recommendations City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 4/11/2019 --167 ,• . P GTO G of :q U i J... . - 1-, / NC.OUN CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN J U LY 1, 2019 - J U N E 30, 2020 Approved on April 15, 2019 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary(AP-05) 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05) 8 Consultation (AP-10) 9 Citizen Participation (AP-12) 14 Expected Resources (AP-15) 19 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) 21 Projects (AP-35) 28 Project Summary(AP-38) 31 Geographic Distribution (AP-50) 52 Affordable Housing (AP-55) 54 Public Housing (AP-60) 56 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) 57 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75) 63 Other Actions (AP-85) 66 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90) 71 Appendices Appendix A—Certifications Appendix B—Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for CDBG Program Appendix C—Assurances—Construction Programs (SF 424D) for CDBG Program Appendix D—Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for HOME Program Appendix E—Assurances—Construction Programs (SF 424D) for HOME Program Appendix F—Public Notices Appendix G—Citizen Participation Comments Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction Huntington Beach's 2015/16-2019/20 Consolidated Plan constitutes the City's strategy for addressing its housing and community development needs utilizing federal entitlement funds. The goals are to assist low and moderate-income persons, provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City's strategy are proposed in the Annual Action Plans. The 2019/20 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs-Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Current year entitlements combined with reallocations and repayments from prior years(CDBG Revolving Loan Funds) bring the total estimated funding for program year 2019/20 to almost $2.883 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will use in the coming 2019/20 fiscal year to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in Table 1 on the following page. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 1 Consolidated Plan Outcome/ 5-Year Priority Implementing Programs 2019/20 Goal Objective* • Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and 12 Housing Units DH-1 Mobile Home Grant Program • Owner-Occupied Single-Family 3 Housing Units DH-1 Rehabilitation Loan Program • Housing Rehabilitation Loan 15 Housing Units DH-1 Administration Preserve Existing and Create • 15161 Jackson Street SRO 7 Housing Units DH-2 New Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Project("The Navigation Center") • Interval Housing Tenant Based 22 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program • Families Forward Tenant Based 15 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program • Mercy House Tenant Based 24 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Special Code Enforcement 600 Housing Units SL-3 Support Social Service • Homeless Outreach Program 250 Persons SL-1 Agencies that Assist • StandUp for Kids OC—Street 105 Persons SL-1 Homeless Populations Outreach Program Support Social Service •Agencies that Assist Special Senior Services, Care 375 Persons SL-1 Needs Populations Management Preserve Existing Public Not Facilities • No projects proposed this year. Not applicable. Applicable Provide Needed • ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance 3,768 Persons SL-3 Infrastructure Improvements Zone 9 Provide Needed Community south Services Services to Low and Children's Bureau 250 Persons SL-1 Moderate-Income Persons General Public Services • Oakview Family Literacy 190 Persons SL-1 Provide Economic • Section 108 Loan Repayment Not Applicable EO-1 Opportunity Planning for Housing and • HOME Administration Not Applicable Not Communit Develo ment • CDBG Administration Not Applicable y p • Fair Housing Services Not Applicable Applicable Table 1—2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Priorities,Implementing Programs,and FY 2019/20 Goals 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan See Table above. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 2 3. Evaluation of past performance HUD requires that grantees provide an evaluation of past performance. Since the current year, 2018/19, is still in progress, the City of Huntington Beach will more fully measure performance outputs and outcomes for CDBG and HOME under the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) which captures progress towards meeting five-year goals and objectives. Nonetheless, below is a synopsis of what has been accomplished to date. Decent Housing • In May 2015, the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) identifying nearly $2.5 million in available affordable housing funds. The City's goal was to obtain proposals for affordable housing projects as well as Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs. The City identified homeless,those at risk of homelessness,veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence as the population for which the housing programs should be targeted. The NOFA was available on the City's website and was disseminated to local CHDO's in the area.The City received five(5) proposals:three(3) proposals for affordable housing projects, and two (2) proposals for TBRA programs. • In FY 2015/16, the City entered into a subrecipient agreement with a nonprofit agency, Interval House, to operate a city-wide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program using tenant selection policies and criteria. The City gave local preference to households impacted by homelessness, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. Through the end of FY 2017/18, Interval House assisted 57 households with rental assistance. In October 2018, the City entered into a new two-year contract with Interval House and to date has provided assistance to three (3) households.The program will continue through FY 2019/20. • Beginning in October 2016, HOME funding was provided to Mercy House to implement a second tenant based rental assistance program to very-low and low-income households, focusing on veterans and seniors. Within two years, Mercy House assisted 30 households with tenant based rental assistance. Then in October 2018, the City entered into a new two-year contract with Mercy House to run through the end of FY 2019/20. To date, Mercy House has provided assistance to 13 households under the new contract. • A third tenant based rental assistance program was implemented in partnership with Families Forward in October 2018. The non-profit organization provides short and medium-term rental assistance, case management, housing navigation, and supportive services to eligible households.To date, Families Forward has assisted 7 households. The Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 3 program will continue in FY 2019/20. • The Residential Rehabilitation Program consists of a grant and loan program. First, the Owner-Occupied Single-Family, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program Home Improvement Program offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. The City's Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, in comparison, offers low-income homeowners up to$75,000 in deferred payment loans. Both programs are intended to assist low-income homeowners to make much needed repairs to keep their property safe and livable. The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan goal is to fund 75 grants/loans over the five-year period. A total of 31 loans have funded by the end of FY 2017/18. The program will continue into FY 2019/20. • In October 2016, the City approved a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2016/17 Annual Action Plan to provide $781,220 in HOME funds for an acquisition and rehabilitation project located at 7792 Barton Drive. The property, now owned by the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, consists of four rental units, two of which will eventually be rented to two (2) very low- and two (2) low-income eligible households. Project was completed in FY 2017/18. • In December 2016, the City completed an affordable housing project comprised of nine units at 313 11th Street, Huntington Beach, also known as Project Self-Sufficiency (PSS) House. Rehabilitation included new exterior stucco, roof,sewer, plumbing,electrical,and several window and door replacements. The units will be income and rent restricted for 55-years. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program continues to accomplish their goal of assisting 600 housing units each year in CDBG-eligible areas. • The City has assisted various public service agencies. While the number of public service programs assisted with CDBG funds has been reduced due to of decreased CDBG entitlement funds, the City continues to work towards its goals in providing quality and effective services to youth, homeless, seniors, the disabled, and illiterate adults, as well as fair housing services funded through Administrative costs, to the Huntington Beach community. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 4 • The City had a goal to assist 400 persons through the provision of public facility improvements. To that end, in 2015/16, the City funded the Oak View Class and Counseling Space Project which intended to provide additional classroom space for the afterschool recreation program operated at the Oak View Family Resource Center by Children's Bureau and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Huntington Valley. Space was limited at this location and the additional classroom, office and meeting space was needed to accommodate various enrichment programs at the facility due to increased demand for services. The project scope of work was amended in FY 2016/17 to simply reconfigure the Family Resource Center, rather than providing additional space. The newly reconfigured space was completed in FY 2016/17 and eliminated the need for the remainder of the work. • City-funded infrastructure improvements included ADA improvements to Public Works Maintenance Zone 12 in FY 2015/16, Maintenance Zone 10 in FY 2016/17, and Maintenance Zone 1 in FY 2017/18. The City also awarded $500,000 in CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to various curb cuts citywide in FY 2017/18. The City has already reached its Consolidated Plan goal of assisting 1,224 persons in this category; however, will continue funding to ADA improvements in FY 2019/20. • CDBG RLF funds in the amount of $600,000 were authorized in 2017/18 for the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter Roof, Structural, and ADA Improvements. The Youth Shelter project will benefit homeless youth which seek shelter and assistance through this facility. The project is currently underway. • In FY 2018/19,via substantial amendment,the City allocated $223,607 in CDBG funds and $766,905 in CDBG revolving loan funds towards the Huntington Beach Navigation Center located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach. The City partnered with Illumination Foundation on this project which included a long-term lease and tenant improvements of a public facility to be used as a 90-bed homeless shelter with wrap around case management services. Economic Opportunity • During 2015/16, City staff worked closely with two grassroots groups established in the Oak View community,one of the most impacted areas of the City,and one in which many resources have been concentrated in recent years. These efforts included increased outreach to property owners and residents of the area and expansion of the number of materials provided in Spanish. These efforts resulted in a bilingual Code Enforcement officer being specifically hired to serve the Oak View community. Staff has continued to connect the Fair Housing Foundation to the Oak View community, and they are now non- Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 5 voting partners of the Oak View Collaborative, which will give them increased access to the clientele in need being served out of the Oak View Family Resource Center. • While not funded with federal CDBG funds, the City in 2014, prepared a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.The purpose of the Strategy was to identify the highest priority economic development objectives in Huntington Beach, and to set goals, policies and recommended actions for short term (0-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years),and long-term economic decisions. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City developed its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan through extensive consultation and coordination with housing, social service and healthcare providers; public agencies;and the local public housing agency as presented below. As a means of gaining input from the public, the City conducted public hearings and invited comments on the draft Action Plan. The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan and HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of the Action Plan to encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents. A draft of the 2019/20 Annual Action Plan will be made available for public comment for the minimum 30-day period (March 14—April 15, 2019). A City Council public hearing was held on April 15, 2019, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Consolidated Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. 5. Summary of public comments See Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments in Appendix. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Huntington Beach responded to all relevant comments. 7. Summary The City took numerous steps, including public noticing, advertising and holding public meetings, to ensure citizen participation in the development of the 2019/20 Action Plan. The Action Plan addresses key findings of the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment, including: • Housing overpayment is the most prevalent housing problem, with 80% of Huntington Beach's low and moderate income (<80% AMI) renter households facing a cost burden Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 6 (>30%of income on housing costs), and 45%facing a severe cost burden (>50%of income towards housing). Consultation with housing, homeless and public service providers identify the shortage of affordable rental housing as the most significant issue facing Huntington Beach's extremely low, low and moderate-income residents. • Household overcrowding is a far less significant problem than overpayment in Huntington Beach, and has decreased from 13% of all renters in 2000 to just 5% a decade later (as documented by the 2007-2011 ACS1). However, certain neighborhoods continue to experience high levels of overcrowding. • Many of the workers who make up Huntington Beach's workforce earn modest incomes, making it challenging to afford to in live in the City where they work. The analysis of rental housing costs and affordability illustrates that households earning extremely low, low and moderate incomes cannot afford average market rents in Huntington Beach. Local occupations priced out of the rental market include bookkeepers, bus drivers, preschool teachers, retail sales managers, and food service managers. • For homeless persons or persons at-risk of becoming homeless, the most significant problem is the lack of affordable rental housing. This problem has been compounded by record high rents combined with decreases in public funding previously used to support affordable housing. Surveys of homeless service providers in Huntington Beach identify additional affordable housing as the top priority need,followed by the need for additional substance abuse services, and additional tenant rental assistance. • The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presents a comprehensive listing of planned and projected capital project needs based on various long-range plans,goals,and policies. The 2018/19-2022/23 CIP identifies the following general projects (within low and moderate-income areas) in need of CDBG funds over the next five years: ✓ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements; and ✓ Sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements, including accessibility ramps. 'The American Community Survey(ACS), performed by the U.S.Census Bureau,is an ongoing Census statistical survey that samples a small percentage of the population every year,and publishes five year averages of this data. Many of the tables in the Consolidated Plan are"pre-populated"by HUD with data from the 2007-2011 ACS,and thus the City has utilized the 2007-2011 ACS as the primary data source throughout the Plan. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 7 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency HUNTINGTON BEACH Office of Business Development CDBG Administrator Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Office of Business Development Director HOME Administrator Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Office of Business Development Director Table 3—Responsible Agencies Narrative The Lead Agency for the 2019/20 Annual Action Plan is the City of Huntington Beach, Office of Business Development. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Kellee Fritzal City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development 2000 Main Street City Hall Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (714) 374-1519 Email: kfritzal@surfcity-hb.org Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 8 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)). The City developed its five-year(2015/16-2019/20)Consolidated Plan through consultation with the Orange County Housing Authority;City departments; health and social service providers;and adjacent local governments. As a means of gaining input from housing, homeless and social service providers active in Huntington Beach,the City provided agencies a brief survey requesting input on services provided, priority needs and gaps in services. A total of twelve (12) agencies representing special needs populations, and an additional seven (7) housing and homeless service agencies completed the needs survey, providing direct input into the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment.The detailed results of these agency surveys are provided in the Consolidated Plan's Appendix C. The City formed a Homeless Task Force which met for a nine-month period and has created a list of recommendations to deal with the homeless problems in the community. In addition,with the use of CDBG funds, the City employs one part-time Homeless Coordinator and three part-time Homeless Case Managers who coordinate services provided to the Homeless. The Coordinator oversees a collaborative comprised of local homeless service providers and faith-based organizations who conduct monthly meetings with the purpose of coordinating efforts and sharing information to most effectively address the issue of homelessness in Huntington Beach. The Coordinator and Case Managers are joined by two Huntington Beach Police Homeless Liaison Officers, which make up the City's Homeless Task Force. In 2019/20, this team will include four part-time Homeless Case Managers to further increase the level of service to the homeless population. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans,and unaccompanied youth)and persons at risk of homelessness The City of Huntington Beach, through its Homeless Outreach Case Manager, participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care, led and coordinated by 2-1-1 Orange County and the OC Community Services. This public-nonprofit partnership helps ensure comprehensive and regional coordination of efforts and resources to reduce the number of homeless and persons at risk of Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 9 homelessness throughout Orange County.This group serves as the regional convener of the yea r- round CoC planning process and as a catalyst for the involvement of the public and private agencies that make-up the regional homeless system of care. The Orange County Continuum of Care system consists of six basic components: 1. Advocacy on behalf of those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. 2. A system of outreach,assessment,and prevention for determining the needs and conditions of an individual or family who is homeless. 3. Emergency shelters with appropriate supportive services to help ensure that homeless individuals and families receive adequate emergency shelter and referrals. 4. Transitional housing to help homeless individuals and families who are not prepared to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. 5. Permanent housing, or permanent supportive housing, to help meet the long-term needs of homeless individuals and families. 6. Reducing chronic homelessness in Orange County and addressing the needs of homeless families and individuals using motels to meet their housing needs. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes,and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Huntington Beach does not receive ESG funds, so this is not applicable. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities How was the Agency/Group/ ��'� � ���!, Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved coordination? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs Citizen Participation Advisory Board Other government Homelessness Strategy (CPAB) and Homeless Collaborative City of Huntington Beach - meetings. City will continue Local Non Homeless Special Needs maintaining its strong relationships Market Analysis Economic Development with service providers and local Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 10 How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved coordination? Non-Housing Community jurisdictions to implement the 5- Development Strategy year strategy. Anti'PovertyStrate8y Lead-based Paint Strategy Housing Need Assessment Public hearings. City Council Non-Homeless Special Needs ' members reflect the needs oftheir Huntington Beach City Market Analysis constituents in the community Council Civic Leaders Economic Development which have been reflected inthe Non'Huusin8[ommunity needs and priorities identified in Development Strategy the Plan. Anti'PovertyStrotegy Housing Need Assessment Phone interview,email Orange County Housing PHA Public Housing Needs correspondence.The City will Authority Market Analysis continue its strong partnership with the Housing Authority. AIDS Services Foundation of Survey nf Service Providers. Citizen Orange County Services Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Participation Advisory Board (CPA8) meeting. A|zheimer's Family Services [enter Services' Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Assistance League, Services Dream[utcheoAuxi|iary Homeless Homeless Needs Survey of Service Providers. Beach Cities Interfaith Services Survey uf Housing and Homeless 3emices (BOS) Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Services' Survey of Housing and Homeless Build Futures Homeless Homeless Needs Service �Prnviders Homeless Collaborative Meeting. [hi|d . 8 Services— Survey of Service Providers. CPAB rens Bureau Non'Home|essSpecia| Needs Children meeting. Co||ette's[hi|dren'sHome Services' Homeless Needs Phone intemiew Homeless � [ommunity3enior3em Services Elderly Non-Homeless Specia| Needs Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Persons meeting. [rnssPointChurch Services Homeless Needs Survey of Housing and Homeless Homeless Service Providers. CSP' Huntington Beach Services Homeless Needs Survey of Housing and Homeless Youth Shelter Homeless Service Providers. Day|e McIntosh [enter Services'pem»n» Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service providers. CPAB with Disabilities meeting. Huntington Beach 3U19/20 Annual Action Plan 11 How was the Agency/Group/ � Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved Family Literacy Program ServicesChildren Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. [PAB meeting. Huntington Beach Hospital Services Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Survey of Housing and Homeless Huntington Beach Police Services Homeless Needs Service Providers. Homeless Department Homeless Homelessness Strategy Collaborative Meeting. [PAB meeting. Huntington Beach Senior Services Elderly Sumeyof5emice Providers. [PAB Nnn'Home|ess�peda| Needs � Sem\ceo/Senior0utreach Persons meeting. Mental Health Association of Orange County Health Agency Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey uf Service Providers. Services Survey of Service Provide� [PAB Pn�ect3e|��ufficiency Homeless Needs � Homeless meeting. Regional Center ofOrange Services Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Pnuviders County � Services Sumeynf Housing and Homeless 3odetyofSt�VincentdePau| Homeless Needs Homeless Service Providers. St.Vincent DePau|Society' Services Homeless Needs Survey of Housing and Homeless St. Mary's by the Sea Homeless Service Providers. Table 4—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City of Huntington Beach developed its Consolidated Plan through consultation with housing, social and health service providers; local age ncies/govern me nts; and the Orange County Housing Authority. The City is unaware of any Agency types relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted. Huntington Beach 2019/2O Annual Action Plan 12 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum nfCare O[Partnership, 2'1'1Orange For the past several years, County and the O[Community leadership and coordination of Services. Orange[ount/s Continuum of Care planning process has been the shared responsibility ofO[ Partnership, I'1'1Orange County and the O[Community Services.These organizations use housing and demographic data obtained through HM|6 and Homeless Counts to determine needs and to pinpoint gaps in housing and services. This in turn helps tu pool and coordinate resources with the County and cities to develop coordinated homeless access and assessment centers. Huntington Beach participates in building the regional continuum of care toaddress the homeless and persons at- risk ofhome|essness. Huntington Beach 2O13'J021 City of Huntington Beach The City recently updated its Housing Element Planning Division Housing Element for the ZOl3 2031perind. Key housing policies and programs from the Housing Element have been reflected within the Consolidated Plan. Orange County Housing Orange County Housing The purpose ofO[HA's Authority Administrative Plan Authority(O[HA) Administrative Plan ioto establish policies and procedures to implement the Section 8 Program inamanner consistent with HUD requirements and local objectives. The Consolidated Plan reflects the policies set forth in the Administrative Plan. Table S—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Huntington Beach 2U19/2U Annual Action Plan 13 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City followed HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of this Annual Action Plan. To encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents, the City undertook several activities as summarized below. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey In order to evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs for the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, the City utilized a Needs Survey (in English and Spanish) in which the respondent was asked to rank the level of need for a particular service, capital improvement,and public benefit. Questions about specific needs were grouped into these areas: • Housing Needs; • Homeless Needs; • Public Service Needs; • Infrastructure Needs; and • Economic Development Needs. Agency Surveys: Special Needs Service Providers, Housing& Homeless Service Providers A variety of Agencies providing services to Huntington Beach's low and moderate-income households, special needs populations, and homeless were provided a brief survey requesting input on priority needs and gaps in the services provided. A total of nineteen Agencies completed the survey. The tabulated results of these surveys are included in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Community Meetings For development of the Consolidated Plan, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) conducted a public hearing on community needs on January 15, 2015 at Huntington Beach City Hall, and a second public hearing on community needs and the Consolidated Plan on February 5, 2015. The meeting was conducted at the Oakview Library, with a total of 25 persons providing public comment on priority needs in the community. The following agencies/programs were represented: Family Literacy Program, Oakview Children's Bureau/Boys and Girls Club Afterschool Program, Project Self-Sufficiency, and Huntington Beach Senior Services/Care Management. The comments received are summarized in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 14 FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan The City of Huntington Beach has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. The City holds advertised public hearings each year to gather input on community needs as part of the development of the Annual Action Plan and to advise on the progress of existing subrecipients. In all cases, a Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to the hearing to provide residents with adequate notice. A draft 2019/20 Annual Action Plan was made available for public comment for a 30-day period beginning March 14, 2019 through April 15, 2019. Public hearings were held on October 4, 2018, November 1, 2018 and December 6, 2018 to ascertain community needs, and a final public hearing was held on April 15, 2019, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 15 Citizen Participation Summary of Outreach Summary of Summary of comments not Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted URL(if Outreach Outreach attendance received and reasons applicable) Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See Huntington No comments N/A broad advertisement Beach Citizen were received. community was published Participation on 11/15/18 to Comments in solicit public Appendix. comment on community development and housing needs and priorities and to notify the public of a public hearing on the matter scheduled for 12/6/18. Public Hearing Minorities The Citizen See Huntington All comments N/A Participation Beach Citizen received were Non-English Advisory Board Participation accepted. Speaking- (CPAB),a group Comments in Spanish of appointed Appendix. Huntington Persons with Beach citizens, disabilities held public hearings on Residents of 10/4/18, Public and 11/1/18,and Assisted 12/6/18 to Housing solicit input on housing and community development needs. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 16 ,, 01 f � „ idpati ' . , um m ry of outreach . uMmafy of Sumnmary of comments not - Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted � ' :.. Outreach Outreach attendance __ ��i�ih!ti��ived and reasons" !�i,mi pp1��Public Meeting Service Agencies Presentations All comments N/A providers and requesting from the received were faith based CDBG funding various accepted. organizations in FY 2019/20 agencies representing gave covered need seniors,youth, presentations for service in homeless,fair and answered Huntington Beach housing,code questions from enforcement, community and infrastructure Participation requested improvements, Advisory Board allocations.A and housing (CPAB). list of agencies Meetings took is provided in place on the Huntington 1/3/19,2/7/19, Beach Citizen and 2/21/19. Participation Comments in Appendix. Public Meeting Non-targeted/ A joint CPAB See Huntington All comments N/A broad and City Beach Citizen received were community Council study Participation accepted. session was Comments in held on 3/4/19. Appendix. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 17 Citizen Participation Summary of Outreach Summary of Summary of comments not Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted URL(If Outreach Outreach attendance received and reasons applicable) Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See Huntington All comments N/A broad advertisement Beach Citizen received were community was made Participation accepted. soliciting public Comments in comment on Appendix. the draft FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan and to notify the public of a public hearing to adopt the Annual Action Plan on 4/15/19. The public notice was published on 3/14/19 and 3/28/19. Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See Huntington All comments N/A broad Council will Beach Citizen received were community hold a public Participation accepted. hearing to Comments in adopt the Appendix. 2019/20 Annual Action Plan on 4/15/19. Table 6-Citizen Participation Outreach Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 18 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c) (1,2) Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected Amount Available Source Annual Prior Year Remainder of Allocation: program ,1ii1Resources: Total: of common mauve Program Funds Uses of Funds $ Income ,;10' $ $ $ Description CDBG Public- Acquisition, $1,147,593 $0 $0 $1,147,593 $0 Entitlement Federal Planning, funds Economic allocation plus Development, estimated Housing, program Public income plus Improvements, prior-year Public Services resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, $563,796 $75,000 $846,470 $1,485,266 $0 Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation plus assistance, estimated Homeowner program rehab, income and Multifamily prior-year rental new resources. construction, Multifamily rental rehab, New construction for ownership, TBRA CDBG Public- Homeowner $0 $250,000 $0 $250,000 $0 Loan payoffs Revolving Federal Rehab (program Loan income). Fund Table 7-Expected Resources—Priority Table Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 19 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Federal funds play a crucial role in implementing the Consolidated Plan. Local private and non- federal funds are usually insufficient to meet the heavy demand for housing and services in our community. Agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds use those funds as a commitment to receiving other funding sources. Likewise, the City also leverages other resources among the formula grant programs. For example, the HOME program is matched by a variety of sources, including private and public investment including the use of low-income housing tax credits. Other future sources of matching funds include inclusionary housing in-lieu fees; residual receipts from loans of the former Redevelopment Agency; and a State SERAF loan repayment of former Redevelopment Low/Mod Housing Funds (one-time payment). HUD requires a 25% match on HOME funds drawn down for affordable housing. Historically, the City has met the match requirement with the use of former Huntington Beach redevelopment tax increment funds that were layered with HOME funds in developing affordable housing. While redevelopment tax increment funds are no longer available for future match requirements, the City has been utilizing a match surplus derived from prior contributions by the former Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency in developing affordable housing developments. The City was required to utilize 20%of these funds to develop low-and moderate- income housing. The City's match surplus is approximately$2,879,803. 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U T > E c C a) E o O E E a o• E E Oc i = E O °J a) Z a E a, o a ‘... v° a) z U N w O y -p 0 p c 0 N C (0 N O_ _O C a) a) (0 0 -_ U Q U 3 3 ° Z i Q T T 0_.+ Y Q (0 0 0 E 7 15 z E c C of Q 'n 0 m N c 0 \ b.c T C 0.0 c T C O 0 Ol c c +_' a) 7, O 0 0 o N ., Q 00 N = E O = E O t •, a) t c E a) c E a) O .c Z 0 co Z• U p Z U p Q ~ Cl) C 0 4-, 00 C .40 0 0 01 01) C 0 0 0 0 a N N N N = Cr) C 1 CO 00 0 0 0 0 (N N N N >T > c +_ C = C O E 6 +-' a a) t m E 'n E d 0 000 Q. •a U O O 3 a) Ii U =O w v a) 3 E 0 .. O O O T fa U Z O 0 00 0 <a a) w w •E E c v c E O i > 0- U a (a) 2 0 LO N 00 Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Goal To the extent possible, based upon the availability of funds and a project's Description viability, HOME funds will be used to assist affordable housing developers in the acquisition, construction and/or rehabilitation of low-income rental and/or owner housing units. HOME funds will also be used to fund tenant based rental assistance efforts. Lastly, the City will use CDBG revolving loan funds for residential rehabilitation programs for low and moderate-income homeowners. [Projects: Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program; Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program; Housing Rehab Loan Administration; 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project ("The Navigation Center"); Interval House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program; Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program; Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program] 2 Goal Name Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods ° l Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will sustain and strengthen neighborhoods by Description eliminating unsafe conditions and blight while improving the quality of life of residents within the community. (Project:Special Code Enforcement) 3 Goal Name Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Goal Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide homeless outreach Description services and case management to Huntington Beach's homeless population. (Project: Homeless Outreach Program; StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) 4 Goal Name Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal Using CDBG public service funds,the City will provide assistance to special needs Description service providers. (Projects: Senior Care Management) 5 Goal Name Provide Needed Infrastructure improvements Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public Description infrastructure. (Projects:ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9) 6 Goal Name Provide Needed Community Services to Low/Mod Persons Goal Using CDBG public service funds,the City will provide assistance to various social Description service agencies for programs for youth, fair housing, anti-crime, and general public services. Services must benefit at least 51 percent low/mod persons. (Projects:Children's Bureau, Oakview Family Literacy Program) 7 Goal Name Provide Economic Opportunity Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will support projects and programs targeted to low Description and moderate-income business owners, persons wishing to start or expand a business,or in workforce development.The City will also use CDBG funds to pay debt service associated with a previous Section 108 Loan. (Projects:Section 108 Loan Repayment) Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 25 8 Goal Name Planning for Housing and Community Development Goal The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) Description General Administration of CDBG and HOME Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements, (2) Coordination of CDBG- funded capital improvement projects, (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects, (5) Monitoring of CDBG and HOME projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations,(6)Preparation of Annual Action Plan, (7)Preparation of the CAPER;and(8)Fair Housing Foundation counseling,education and enforcement (CDBG funded). Up to 20%of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 10%of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Project: HOME Administration, CDBG Administration, Fair Housing Foundation) Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income,and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b) As presented above,the City's one-year goal is to provide affordable housing opportunities to 46 extremely low, low, and moderate-income households through the following activities: • Owner-Occupied SF,Condo,and Mobile Home Grant Program:The City offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Deferred maintenance can include paint, siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof repair, or removal of any condition of blight. Household repairs may include restoration or replacement of inoperable or severely deteriorated plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, structural and appliance replacement. The City proposes to fund 12 grants in FY 2019/20. • Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program: Funded with CDBG Revolving Loan Funds, the Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program offers low-income homeowners up to$75,000 in deferred payment loans. Individual loans may be increased by up to$10,000 if deemed necessary to meet HUD HQS requirements and rehabilitation standards and would require the approval by the Director of Economic Development. Payment of the principal and accrued interest is deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. In FY 2019/20, the City proposes to fund three loans. • 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project("The Navigation Center"): The City will partner with the local CHDO-American Family Housing,the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange for the construction of permanent Single Residential Occupancy units at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City. Called, "The Navigation Center," the proposed project will include rehabilitating the top story of American Family Housing's two-floor atrium-style building to establish 7 SRO units for Huntington Beach homeless individuals. American Family Housing will offer wrap around case management and Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 26 homeless services for residents of The Navigation Center. • Tenant Based Rental Assistance: The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Also, City will assist an additional 15 households with tenant based rental assistance through Families Forward, a non-profit organization committed to helping families in need to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing,food, counseling, and other support services. Finally, the City will again partner with Mercy House to provide 24 households with tenant based rental assistance in FY 2019/20.All three contracts will be in effect through the end of FY 2019/20. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 27 Projects AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during Fiscal Year 2019/20 to address its priority housing and community development needs. All proposed activities are eligible and meet program service targets. Additionally, the City of Huntington Beach has not exceeded any of its maximum allocations for CDBG public services, CDBG administration, or HOME administration. With a CDBG allocation of $1,147,593, the City of Huntington Beach is allowed to allocate a maximum of 15%, or$172,139, in public services.This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the maximum 15% in public services towards the following activities: Homeless Outreach Program ($73,355); Senior Services Care Management ($40,000); Children's Bureau ($40,000); StandUp for Kids Street Outreach ($8,784); and the Oakview Family Literacy Program ($10,000). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20%,or$229,518,for CDBG administration activities.The City has allocated$199,518 for CDBG Administration and $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation, for a total of $229,518, the maximum allowed. Lastly, a maximum of 10%, or $56,379, in HOME administration activities is allowed to be allocated in FY 2019/20.The City has allocated this amount for the HOME Program Administration activity in the Annual Action Plan. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 28 Projects # Project Name 1 Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program 2 Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program 3 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Administration 4 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project("The Navigation Center") 5 Interval House Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA)Program 6 Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA)Program 7 Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) Program 8 Special Code Enforcement 9 Homeless Outreach Program 10 StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program 11 Senior Services—Care Management 12 ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 13 Oak View Community Center—Children's Bureau 14 Oakview Family Literacy 15 Section 108 Loan Repayment 16 HOME Administration 17 CDBG Administration 18 Fair Housing Foundation 19 Unallocated HOME Funds 20 Unallocated CDBG RLF Funds 21 Unallocated CDBG Funds Table 9-Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan discusses housing need by income category. Income levels identified are 1) extremely low-income; 2) very low-income, and; 3) low- and moderate-income households. Based on HUD recommendations, general relative priorities for funding will be as follows: HIGH PRIORITY: Activities to address this need will be funded during the five-year period. MEDIUM PRIORITY: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five-year period. The City may also use other sources of funds and take actions to locate other sources of funds. LOW PRIORITY: It is not likely the City will fund activities to address this need during the five-year period. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 29 The highest priority has been assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, based on the assumption that in this high cost real estate market, they are at greater risk of displacement, homelessness or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources and other limitations they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles in meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services, as well as the shortage of funding to address the community's needs. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 30 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Owner-Occupied SF,Condo,and Mobile Home Grant Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG RLF: $100,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 - Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Deferred maintenance can include paint, siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof repair,or removal of any condition of blight. Household repairs may include restoration or replacement of inoperable or severely deteriorated plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, structural and appliance replacement. The City proposes to fund 12 grants in FY 2019/20. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 12 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 31 2 Project Name Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG RLF: $150,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 - Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit Funded with CDBG Revolving Loan Funds,the Single- Family Rehabilitation Loan Program offers low- income homeowners up to $75,000 in deferred payment loans. Individual loans may be increased by up to$10,000 if deemed necessary to meet HUD HQS requirements and rehabilitation standards and would require the approval by the Director of Economic Development. Payment of the principal and accrued interest is deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. In FY 2019/20, the City proposes to fund three loans. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 3 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 32 3 Project Name Housing Rehab Loan Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $65,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (b)(9) — Rehab Administration National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(3)— Housing Activities The City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Program provides emergency grants and low interest loans to low and very low-income families who need repairs to their homes. The City is requesting a grant in the amount of$65,000 to pay for operational costs associated with the City's two Rehabilitation Programs, which has been administered by the Office of Business Development since the early 1970's. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 15 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 33 4 11 ect Name 151611 dcson Street SRO Affordable-Housing Ilili� Project("The Navigation Center") Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $667,808 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) - Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will partner with the local CHDO -American Family Housing, the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange for the construction of permanent Single Residential Occupancy units at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City. Called, "The Navigation Center," the proposed project will include �' . rehabilitating the second story of American Family Housing's two-floor atrium-style building to establish 7 SRO units for homeless individuals. American Family Housing will offer wrap around case management and homeless services for residents of The Navigation Center. Target Date June 30,2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will Approximately 7 homeless households will benefit benefit from the proposed activities from the proposed activity. Location Description 15161 Jackson Street, Midway City,CA Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 34 5 Project Name - " Interval House Tenant Based Renee ian�f v (TBRA)Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $187,078 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. The TBRA Program will meet the City's investment criteria by dedicating program assistance to homeless households with incomes at or below 30% AMI with preference to veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 22 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 35 6 Project Name �, �IT Forward Tenant-Bated Rerttat Assistance (TBRA)Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $271,500 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will contract with Families Forward, a non- profit organization to provide 15 households with short and medium-term rental assistance. Families Forward will also assist households with case management, housing navigation, and supportive services. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 15 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 36 7 erect Name "II?''�o l' "I10 7°iiiitise Tenant Based l IAssistance ,101b11l1,n (TBRA)Program . o� _.�'����' Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $302,500 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will enter into a new two-year agreement with Mercy House for administration of a TBRA program. It is estimated that 24 households will be served in FY 2019/20. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 24 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 37 8 Project Name Special Code Enforcement Target Area Special Code Enforcement Areas Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG:$190,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (c) - Code Enforcement National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1) - Low Mod Area Benefit Funding for the Special Code Enforcement Program will be used to support salaries for one (2) full-time Code Enforcement Officers. As the City ages,certain areas within the City of Huntington Beach need ongoing, proactive property maintenance inspections by Code Enforcement to maintain a safe environment. Thus, with continued code enforcement efforts, the quality of life and housing standards are maintained. The Special Code Enforcement Program benefits the community overall by upgrading the housing stock within deteriorating and deteriorated areas. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 600 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Special Code Enforcement Areas. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 38 9 Project Name Homeless Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Needs Addressed Priority Homeless Needs Funding CDBG:$73,355 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit This project will fund one part-time Homeless Outreach Coordinator who oversees these efforts, and four part-time Homeless Case Managers who works in conjunction with the 2 Homeless Police Liaison Officer's and Coordinator. These part-time individuals, in conjunction with two police officers, are strictly dedicated to homeless outreach and enforcement issues, and comprise the City's Homeless Task Force. The funded positions are absolutely vital to the success of the unit, as each homeless client has unique needs. A great deal of personal follow-up, effort, resource connection and behavioral modification is necessary to create a successful outcome in obtaining and maintaining housing, which is the ultimate goal of the Homeless Task Force. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 250 persons(homeless) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 39 10 Project'Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Needs Addressed Priority Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $8,784 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit StandUp for Kids Orange County's weekly Street Outreach Program is a county-wide program where volunteer staff scout Orange County streets searching for youth who are currently unsheltered or unstably housed. StandUp for Kids serves teens and youth(ages 12-24)who are homeless,at-risk,aging- out of foster care, or runaways to equip them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to a life of stability and opportunity.The Street Outreach program provides basic services (food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Each city program is supported by a Program Director who is responsible for making connections with key contacts in the city, supervising all weekly city visits, organizing and training all volunteers, and maintaining records of clients served. City residents will benefit by the addition of productive citizens to the city's population. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 105 persons(homeless) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 40 11 Project Name Senior Services Care Management Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Needs Addressed Priority Special Needs Funding CDBG:$40,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Senior Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Senior Services Care Management focuses on the unmet needs of at-risk older adults by providing services aimed toward successful aging in place. Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, and Transportation are designed to assist frail and homebound seniors remain in their own homes safely while enhancing their quality of life. Senior Outreach Care Managers work with and assist at-risk seniors, consult with families and caregivers, and collaborate with service providers to help develop a plan for late life. Care Managers are a source of information and support to Huntington Beach residents regarding any complicated aging issues. Case Management services improve the quality of life of older adults and those who care for them.Services include: assessment, care planning, education, advocacy, application and connection to benefits, home delivered meals, emergency food, transportation, end of life planning, home improvement and safety, personal emergency response systems, and emotional support. CDBG funds will be used towards the funding of two half- time Care Managers, whom provide services to approximately 375 extremely low, low and moderate incomes,frail,at-risk, and homebound seniors. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 375 persons(seniors) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The Senior Services Care Management Program is located at 18041 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach; however,the service is available to elderly persons citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 41 12 Project Name ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Priority Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG:$275,668 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 570.201(c)-Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements/Other National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Residents and visitors with disabilities utilize ADA ramps to access street intersections when traveling on city sidewalks. CDBG funds will be used to construct approximately 100 curb ramps at various locations in the northeast area of town within Maintenance Zone 9, which has been evaluated for specific pavement and concrete improvements. Maintenance Zone 9 encompasses the Washington CDBG Area and a portion of the Goldenwest CDBG Area. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will 3,768 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Census Tracts:099212;099241;099242;099405; 099410;099411;099605;099702;and 099703 Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 42 13 Project Name children's Bureau Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Youth Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Children's Bureau is committed to providing vulnerable children, especially in the early years,the foundation necessary to become caring and productive adults by: 1) preventing child abuse and neglect;2)protecting,nurturing,and treating abused children; 3) enhancing the potential of families and communities to meet the needs of their children;and 4) advancing the welfare of children and families through superior programs in child development, parent education, mental health, research and advocacy. CDBG funds will be used to provide an after school drop-in recreation program in a safe environment, promoting healthy activity, social interaction, and fun as an alternative to unsupervised, unstructured, high-risk activity. CDBG funds will pay for staff, supplies, equipment, and services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will 250 persons(youth) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Oakview Enhancement Area. Planned Activities See description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 43 14 Project Name Oakview Family Literacy Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Other Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit CDBG funds will be used to operate the Family Literacy Program which provides one-to-one and small group tutoring so that low-income adults in Huntington Beach can improve their ability to understand, speak, read, and write in English. Increased English literacy skills give adults improved ability to function on the job and in the community and help their children succeed in school. Basic computer workshops increase computer literacy necessary for adults to function in the 21st century. Having a literate citizenry makes a safer and more successful community for all. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 190 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 44 15 Project Name Section IQ8 Loan Repayment Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Economic Opportunity Needs Addressed Economic Opportunity Funding CDBG:$220,536 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570, Subpart M - Planned Repayments of Section 108 Loans National Objective Citation: Not Applicable A Section 108 Loan used for the annual loan payment for rehabilitation of the historic City Gym and Pool. CDBG funds will be used to repay the existing Section 108 loan. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 45 16 Project Name HOME Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding HOME:$56,379 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.207(a) - General Management,Oversight and Coordination National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development is responsible for administering the HOME program. Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs associated with the HOME program, including planning, reporting, monitoring,and IDIS setup and maintenance. L.' Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 46 17 Project Name CDBG Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG: $199,518 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 570.206(a)-Administration and Planning/General Program Administration National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements; (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded capital improvement projects; (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects; (5) Monitoring of CDBG projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations; (6) Preparation of the Annual Action Plan;(7)Preparation of the CAPER;and (8)Fair Housing Foundation counseling, education and enforcement. Up to 20% of the annual CDBG entitlement is allowed for administration activities. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 47 18 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG:$30,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.206(c) - Administration and Planning/Fair Housing Activities National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) offers a comprehensive Fair Housing Program that meets the HUD CDBG requirement to affirmatively further fair housing and includes the following services: 1) discrimination complaint counseling, intake, investigations, and resolutions; 2) education and outreach services; 3) general housing (tenant/landlord) counseling, mediations, assistance, resolution, and referrals; and 4) affirmatively further fair housing activities to address the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 48 19 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding CDBG RLF: $0 Description Unallocated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 49 2Q „ Project Name Unallocated HOME Funds Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding HOME: $0 Description Unallocated HOME Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 50 Project Name , _ Unallocated GUBG Funds , Hloo Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding CDBG: $0 Description Unallocated CDBG Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 51 AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration)where assistance will be directed Huntington Beach is an urbanized coastal community located in northwestern Orange County, California. Much of the City's residentially designated land has already been developed. Future residential development rests primarily upon the recycling of existing parcels and infill development. Surrounding Huntington Beach are the cities of Seal Beach to the northwest, Westminster to the northeast, Fountain Valley and Costa Mesa to the east, Newport Beach to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The City utilizes CDBG and HOME funds for projects and programs operated citywide. However, the majority of CDBG-funded infrastructure and facility projects are targeted to the most-needy neighborhoods:those census tracts where 47.83%or more of the residents are low-or moderate- income. Specifically, for Special Code Enforcement activities, the City has identified deteriorated areas based on observed violations of the Uniform Housing Code. This effort was undertaken to determine geographical areas meeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)guidelines to utilize Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funding for special code enforcement and preservation activities in deteriorating areas. From this survey, staff identified four geographical areas that met the criteria for a deteriorating area, as well as meeting the CDBG national objective of serving low and moderate-income households: • Bolsa Chica —Heil • East—Central • South —Central • Southeast These four areas of concentrated deteriorated housing have been designated as Special CDBG Code Enforcement areas and have become the focus of increased code enforcement and neighborhood preservation efforts to improve the quality of life and condition of housing. With the release of HUDs updated 2014 Low and Moderate-Income Summary Data, however, several of the census block groups within the four Special CDBG Code Enforcement areas no longer qualify as low and moderate income(minimum 47.83%low/mod households). Thus,the City will no longer utilize CDBG funds for code enforcement in the areas that do not qualify. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 52 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Low/Mod Income Areas 7.3% Special Code Enforcement Areas 5% Citywide 87.7% Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically All public service programs,ADA improvement projects, and housing projects funded with CDBG or HOME will be available citywide to eligible persons. The City will also allocate CDBG funds for special code enforcement and preservation activities in Special Code Enforcement Areas that have been identified as deteriorated based on the observance of violations of the Uniform Housing Code. These areas include Bolsa Chica-Heil; East-Central; South-Central; and Southeast. Public facility and public infrastructure projects will be targeted to neighborhoods where 47.83% or more of residents are low and moderate income. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 53 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 68 Non-Homeless 15 Special-Needs Total 83 Table 11-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 61 The Production of New Units 7 Rehab of Existing Units 15 Acquisition of Existing Units Total 83 Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. The TBRA Program will meet the City's investment criteria by dedicating program assistance to homeless households with incomes at or below 30%AMI with preference to veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. The City will allocate $187,078 in 2019/20 HOME funds to this effort. The contract with Interval House will expire on June 30, 2020. The City will also contract with Families First to provide an additional Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program for 15 households in FY 2019/20. Families First is a non-profit organization committed to helping families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, and other support services. The program will run through June 30, 2020 with an allocation of$250,000 in HOME for FY 2018/19 and $271,500 in FY 2019/20. A third contract for the administration of a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program will be entered with Mercy House. Mercy House will be allocated $302,500 in HOME funds in FY 2019/20.The City projects 24 households will be assisted in FY 2019/20. Also,the City proposes to allocate$667,808 in HOME funds to support a joint effort with the local CHDO—American Family Housing (AFH), the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange, to construct approximately 13 single resident occupancy (SRO) units at 15161 Jackson Street, Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 54 Midway City, seven of which are proposed to be covenanted by the City of Huntington Beach. The property is already owned by American Family Housing; however, the project will include major rehabilitation to convert the top story of their atrium-style building to establish the SRO units. The project, dubbed "The Navigation Center" will be used as transitional housing for Huntington Beach and Westminster homeless residents. American Family Housing will provide wrap around case management and homeless services to The Navigation Center tenants. Lastly, the City will use CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to continue the City's Residential Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs with a goal of assisting 15 homeowners total. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 55 AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, Huntington Beach is one of a number of cities that benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), which is currently managing over 1,000 Housing Choice Vouchers for residential units within Huntington Beach (February 2015); 58 of these were Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers,15 were Family Unification Vouchers,and 45 were Shelter Plus Care vouchers for formerly homeless disabled households. Elderly households comprise 43%of the City's Section 8 recipients(434 households),indicative of several large senior housing complexes with significant numbers of Section 8 tenants. The City also has a high proportion of disabled households receiving Section 8 (over 400 households), although many of these households are also likely to be seniors. OCHA last opened its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list in February 2012, during which it received 48,298 applications for assistance. Of the total applicants, 24,756 were living within Orange County, 3,262 were working in the County but living elsewhere, and 20,280 were living and working outside the County. Waiting list statistics highlight both the tremendous need for affordable housing in Huntington Beach, and the need to assist a variety of family needs from differing demographics. The data indicates the need to serve special needs populations that are disabled and/or homeless, as well as the growing need to serve the expanding senior citizen population. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 56 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) Introduction Throughout the country and the Los Angeles and Orange County region, homelessness has become an increasing challenge. Factors contributing to the rise in homelessness include a lack of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income persons, increases in people living below poverty levels, reductions in subsidies to the poor, drug/alcohol abuse, and de- institutionalization of the mentally ill. As described in greater detail in Section MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Huntington Beach has been actively engaged in numerous activities to decrease homelessness and provide effective and efficient support to local non-profits that provide services to this population. In March 2015, the City Council authorized formation of a Homeless Task Force Subcommittee to coordinate homeless and housing efforts and provide City support and guidance regarding services. The Task Force is keeping the City Council apprised of issues and services and makes recommendations as needed. In addition, the Office of Business Development and the Huntington Beach Police Department utilized CDBG public service funds for one part-time Homeless Coordinator and up to four part- time Homeless Case Mangers to serve as the City's point persons for homeless issues. Funding will continue in 2019/20. Once every two years, Orange County undertakes an effort to enumerate all of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless people within the county in a given twenty-four-hour period.This effort, known as the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, is congressionally mandated for all communities that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. The most recent PIT in Orange County was held on a single night in January 2019 with the assistance of many homeless service providers. The January 2019 PIT counts are not available yet, however the January 2017 PIT count enumerated 4,792 homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting an almost eight percent increase from the 2015 count of 4,251, and an almost 13 percent increase from the 2013 count of 4,251 homeless persons. Of the 4,792 homeless persons counted in 2017,54%are unsheltered (2,584) and 46%are sheltered (2,206). The Orange County Point in Time Count does not provide specific information by jurisdiction. However, the 2014 Homeless Conditions Report and Recommendations commissioned by the City of Huntington Beach (prepared by City Net) estimates 283 homeless individuals within the City. This figure generally correlates with the Huntington Beach Police Department estimates of 200 unsheltered homeless at any given time in the City because Police Officers would likely be Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 57 referring to unsheltered homeless individuals, which are more readily visible and identifiable as homeless. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Huntington Beach is committed to addressing homelessness. In March 2014,the City Council conducted a study session on homelessness in the community, including a presentation by the Executive Director of the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness and the City's Police Chief. Subsequently, the City contracted with City Net, a collaborative organization, to conduct research on the scope and scale of the homeless issues in Huntington Beach, provide an asset map of homeless services and resources, and deliver recommendations about how to strategically leverage existing assets and resources in the community to address the problem. City Net's findings and recommendations are summarized below: 1. The City possesses an abundance of non-profit organizations, faith congregations, local businesses, and community groups that are eager for collaborative solutions to ending homelessness in Huntington Beach. 2. The groups listed above are decentralized both structurally and geographically. 3. The City should invest in coordinating these resources without aggregating them or investing in heavy infrastructure. 4. A proactive connection should be established between the non-profit and faith communities to City safety personnel and other first responders. 5. The City should invest in a multi-sector collective impact collaborative which would meet regularly to achieve goals over the course of 12-months. Prior to publication of the City Net Homeless Conditions Report, a former Huntington Beach Mayor coordinated the "Huntington Beach Homeless Collaborative" comprised of various homeless service providers and faith-based organizations. The Collaborative conducts monthly meetings at the Central Library with the purpose of gathering resource information useful in dealing with the homeless issue; developing an information and referral system for collaborative members; establishing partnerships with the City; and coordinating activities between homeless service providers. City staff from the Police Department, Community Services, and the City Manager's Office/Office of Business Development attend these meetings. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 58 The City's Police Department recently engaged the services of the Coast to Coast Foundation, a non-profit Police Officer Liaison Program (POLP) designed to eliminate resource barriers and support law enforcement homelessness teams. Coast to Coast partners with police departments throughout Orange County, providing a model that balances enforcement with outreach. Resources include: Homeless Liaison Officer(HLO) kits for daily patrol, 24/7 locker locations kits, homeless relocation, trained outreach team, community campaign/education and empowerment in support of law enforcement. The City's Police Department and Coast to Coast have created a volunteer program specifically designed to the needs of Huntington Beach. The volunteers engage in monthly outreach efforts to the homeless and have experienced great success. On March 16, 2015, the City Council authorized the creation and establishment of a seven- member Homeless Task Force to make recommendations to the City Council regarding programs and services for the homeless. Subsequently, the Task Force created Homeless Task Force Sub- Committees on the following topics: Police; Housing; Coordination of Services & Economic Self- Sufficiency; and Health Services. The Task Force is coordinated by the Office of Business Development with assistance from the Police Department, and the Homeless Outreach Coordinator. On March 22, 2016, the Task Force presented 22 recommendations to the City Council. Since the establishment of the Homeless Task Force, many accomplishments have been made to date: Presentations from a variety of homeless organizations including Beach Cities Interfaith Services, OC Health Care Agency,Share Ourselves,the Illumination Foundation, Fresh Beginnings, and the Pasadena and Orange Police Departments;and Creation of six homeless sub-committees who have provided the Task Force with many recommendations to address safety, housing, services, economic self-sufficiency, and health services. The Office of Business Development and the Police Department have been granted continued CDBG public service funds for FY 2019/20 to fund the current part-time Homeless Coordinator position to serve as the City's point person for homeless issues, as well as four part-time case manager/social worker. The Homeless Coordinator acts as liaison with the Police Department, non-profit organizations and for-profit groups such as mental health centers, hospitals,churches, shelters, addiction centers and rehabilitation programs. The Coordinator will assist the Police Department in locating shelter beds for the homeless and rehabilitation (detox) beds for those in need of assistance and provide wrap-around services for homeless clientele. In addition, both the coordinator and the case manager/social worker help to coordinate City services regarding homeless encampments and public information. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 59 Lastly, beginning in FY 2018/19 and continuing into 2019/20,the City will be funding the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program where volunteer staff scout streets of Huntington Beach searching for youth who are currently unsheltered or unstably housed. StandUp for Kids serves teens and youth (ages 12 - 24) who are homeless, at-risk, aging-out of foster care, or runaways to equip them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to a life of stability and opportunity. The Street Outreach program provides basic services (food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City has and will continue to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless and homeless families through support of homeless programs such as the Huntington Beach Youth Emergency Shelter, Interval House, Families Forward,and Mercy House. Through the City's Homeless Task Force, the City will also support the provision of emergency housing and services by Beach Cities Interfaith Services and the local faith-based community. The City has also created a Homeless Outreach Coordinator and a Homeless Case Manger position who are responsible for creating relationships with the homeless and to provide services with an eye toward bringing their homelessness to an end. Another way the City is addressing the transitional housing needs of homeless persons is through the proposed project at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City, "The Navigation Center." The property is owned by the local CHDO, American Family Housing (AFH). The City of Huntington Beach is working with AFH,the City of Westminster,and the County of Orange to construct single family occupancy units to be used as transitional housing for homeless households.The SRO units will be located on the second floor of the property.American Family Housing proposes to provide wrap around homeless services to the tenants of The Navigation Center. Finally, the City, via substantial amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, allocated $223,607 in CDBG funds and $766,905 in CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to assist with the acquisition and rehabilitation of a public facility located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach. The public facility is to be used as an emergency homeless shelter called the Huntington Beach Navigation Center. It will contain 90-beds with concurrent case management to assist clients in navigating public, private, and non-profit organizations that serve this demographic. In addition to clean beds and case management, the Navigation Service Center will provide meals, showers, storage, and laundry facilities. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 60 permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again In an ongoing effort to continue to address the needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness,the City will focus on the development of sustainable and effective programming, including: applying for short and long-term available funding; partnerships with experienced service providers capable of leveraging other funding; the ability to create or secure affordable housing; perform homeless case management; and engage the homeless through a street outreach component in order to better connect them to available services. The City's goal is to expand on current homeless programs and activities with a greater emphasis on homeless veterans and families to assist with their successful transition toward self-sufficiency. In FY 2015/16, the also City entered into a subrecipient agreement with a nonprofit agency, Interval House, to operate a city-wide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program using tenant selection policies and criteria. The City gave local preference to households impacted by homelessness, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. The program has, to date, provided rental assistance to 63 households and with continued funding into FY 2019/20, proposes to assist an additional 22 families. The City has also partnered with Mercy House to implement a second Tenant Based Rental Assistance program targeting low and very-low income seniors, veterans, and homeless. The program has provided assistance to 43 households to date. In FY 2019/20, Mercy House proposes to assist an additional 24 households with tenant based rental assistance. Finally, as part of an amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, the City entered into a third two-year contract with Families Forward to provide 15 households in FY 2018/19 and another 15 households in FY 2019/20 with tenant based rental assistance. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 61 employment, education,or youth needs. To help prevent homelessness and protect at-risk populations, Huntington Beach will continue to participate in the Orange County Continuum of Care System to provide assistance to persons at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, the City continues to pursue opportunities to expand its affordable housing inventory to benefit primarily low-income renters. 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. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 62 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j) Introduction Huntington Beach has a strong history of supporting affordable housing. The City has adopted numerous provisions in its Zoning Ordinance that facilitate a range of residential development types and encourage affordable housing. In addition, the City and its former Redevelopment Agency have provided direct financial assistance to support affordable and mixed income housing projects. The loss of Redevelopment Housing Funds,which previously generated approximately $3 million per year for housing activities, will dampen the level of future affordable housing production in the City. In addition to funding constraints, the primary barrier to the provision of affordable housing in Huntington Beach is the lack of vacant land suitable for residential development. Separate owners of smaller parcels hold much of the underdeveloped and residentially zoned land in the City. This calls for alternative policy tools such as lot consolidation and/or demolition of existing older structures to accommodate higher density infill development. Through adoption of the Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plans, the City has provided opportunities for high density mixed use and residential infill. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment 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. Ongoing monitoring of "for sale" affordable units is conducted by department staff by assuring that the affordable housing covenants are recorded on title when the unit is sold. To address the decline in sources of housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing. Additionally,as part of the City's Housing Element update,the City must assess and to the extent feasible, mitigate, its governmental constraints to housing for lower and moderate-income households and persons with disabilities. The Housing Element addresses the City's provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 63 following programs in the City's 2013-2021 Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools used by the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing: Program 2. Multi-family Acquisition/Rehabilitation through Non-Profit Developers Objective:Acquire, rehabilitate, and establish affordability covenants on 80 rental units. Program 7. Residential and Mixed-Use Sites Inventory Objective:Maintain current inventory of vacant and underutilized development sites, and provide to developers along with information on incentives. Program 8. Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan Objective:Facilitate development through flexible,form based standards, and streamlined processing. Encourage affordable housing by requiring inclusionary units to be provided on-site, or within the Specific Plan, and providing additional incentives for increased percentages of affordable units. Program 10. Inclusionary Program and Housing Trust Fund Objective: Continue implementation and re-evaluate Ordinance to provide consistency with case law and market conditions. Establish in-lieu fee amount for projects between 10-30 units. Program 11.Affordable Housing Development Assistance Objective: Provide financial and regulatory assistance in support of affordable housing. Provide information on incentives to development community. Program 13.Affordable Housing Density Bonus Objective: Continue to offer density bonus incentives as a means of enhancing the economic feasibility of affordable housing development. Program 14. Development Fee Assistance Objective: Continue to offer fee reductions to incentivize affordable housing. Specify the waiver of 100%of application processing fees in the Code for projects with 10%extremely low-income units. Program 15. Residential Processing Procedures Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 64 Objective: Provide non-discretionary development review within the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan. Adopt streamlined review procedures for multi family development on a Citywide basis. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 65 AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) Introduction Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Huntington Beach has identified long-range strategies, activities and funding sources to implement the goals in the areas of housing and community development services for the benefit of the residents. • The City will continue to seek other resources and funding sources to address the biggest obstacle to meeting the community's underserved needs, which is the lack of funding and/or inadequate funding. • The City will look for innovative and creative ways to make its delivery systems more comprehensive and will continue existing partnerships with both for-profit and not-for- profit organizations. • The City will use HOME and CDBG funds to concentrate on both affordable rental housing, tenant-based rental housing, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. • The City is currently addressing certain housing needs with federal funds such as availability, condition, and fair housing practices to prevent homelessness. • The City is also addressing community development needs with federal funds such as infrastructure, improving public facilities and code enforcement. • The City is working with surrounding jurisdictions on a regional approach to meeting the underserved needs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City's Consolidated Plan has identified the preservation of existing, and the creation of new, affordable housing as a priority need during the 2015/16—2019/20 timeframe. In May 2015,the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA)identifying nearly$2.5 million in available affordable housing funds. The City's goal was to obtain proposals for affordable housing projects as well as a proposed Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.The City identified homeless, those at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence as the population for which the housing programs should be targeted. The NOFA was available on the City's website and was disseminated to local CHDO's in the area. The City received five (5) proposals: three (3) proposals for affordable housing projects, and two (2) proposals for TBRA programs. Because the May 2015 NOFA proved unsuccessful in negotiating the development of an affordable housing project, the City issued a new NOFA, after which it Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 66 opted to work with the local CHDO, Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC)to develop a rental four-plex located at 7792 Barton Drive in Huntington Beach. The project was awarded $781,220 in HOME funding in October 2016 via substantial amendment to the FY 2016/17 Annual Action Plan. The project is complete. In response to the solicitation for a tenant based rental assistance program provider, Interval House was selected to administer such a program in September 2015. Interval House was chosen because of its extensive experience in providing services to households impacted by domestic violence, and because it already works closely with the City's Police Department in providing housing for eligible households. Additionally, Interval House implemented the City's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) program, a similar federal funding program that provided assistance to homeless and at at-risk persons to alleviate homelessness and provide rapid re-housing. During FY 2019/20, the City will continue to work with Interval House to provide tenant-based rental assistance to an additional 22 households. The program will continue to target homeless, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. The City has also partnered with Mercy House to implement a second Tenant Based Rental Assistance program targeting low and very-low income seniors, veterans, and homeless. The program has provided assistance to 43 households to date and the program will continue through the end of FY 2019/20 with a proposed goal of assisting an additional 24 households. Via the amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, the City also funded a contract with Families Forward to provide 15 households in FY 2018/19 and another 15 households in FY 2019/20 with tenant based rental assistance. To date, Families Forward has helped seven households with tenant based rental assistance. Finally, the City proposed to allocate $667,808 in HOME funds for The Navigation Center located at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City.The project proposes to construct approximately 7 single family occupancy units to be rented solely to Huntington Beach residents.The property is owned by the local CHDO, American Family Housing. The City is partnering with AFH, the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange on this endeavor. Finally,in recent years,the City has provided funding support to local public service agencies such as the Huntington Beach Police Department and SteppingUP that address the service needs of Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 67 the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities: • Notification • Lead Hazard Evaluation • Lead Hazard Reduction • Ongoing Maintenance • Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead-based paint abatement is part of the City's Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate. To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead-based paint hazard is present, the City or the City's sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases,defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's major objectives in reducing poverty within Huntington Beach are 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. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 68 The City's anti-poverty strategy seeks to enhance the employability of residents through the promotion and support of programs which provide employment training and supportive services, while expanding employment opportunities through the support of programs supporting business development and employment and its recently-completed Economic Development Strategy. In terms of employment training and supportive services, the City supports literacy programs for families (Oakview Family Literacy Program) with a combination of General Funds and CDBG that help enhance the employability of low-income persons with deficient English speaking, reading, and writing skills. As funding permits, the City will continue to support the following Public Services to increase family stability for lower income households: • Counseling • Domestic Violence Prevention Services • Provision of food • Substance Abuse Services • Job Training Lastly, the City of Huntington Beach supports a variety of economic development activities that help to create and retain jobs for low- and moderate-income households. Activities supported include a commercial property locator; employment assistance including of a referral service for finding and training employees; financial assistance through the Small Business Administration; business counseling and training via a litany of not-for-profit Orange County agencies; technical assistance in permits, trademarks, environmental review, and taxes; and export and trade assistance. Micro-enterprise assistance,job training services, and technical assistance are some areas that may warrant consideration for funding during the next Consolidated Plan period. The City will fully comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which helps foster local economic development and individual self-sufficiency. This set of regulations require that to the greatest extent feasible, the City will provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low or very low-income residents in connection with housing and public construction projects. Actions planned to develop institutional structure As the recipient of CDBG and HOME funds, the City has delegated the Office of Business Development to be the lead department responsible for the overall administration of HUD Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 69 grants. In that regard, the Division will prepare the Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice every five years, draft the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, as well as all other reports required by federal rules and regulations. The City will work with non-profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, clubs, and organizations, neighborhood leadership groups,City departments and with the private sector to implement the City's five-year strategy to address the priority needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/2016—2019/2020. Engaging the community and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low to moderate residents will be vital in overcoming gaps in service delivery. The City will also utilize public notices, Community Workshops and Meetings(as appropriate),the City's website,and other forms of media to deliver information on carrying out the Consolidated Plan strategies. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies In an ongoing effort to bridge the gap of various programs and activities,the City has developed partnerships and collaborations with local service providers and City departments that have been instrumental in meeting the needs and demands of the homeless, low income individuals and families,and other special needs.Over the years,the City has expanded partnerships and created new ones along the way. The array of partners include, but are not limited to: the Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services,Community Services, and Public Works Departments; American Family Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House, Collete's Children's Home, and AMCAL; Orange County Community Housing Corporation; Jamboree Housing; Community SeniorServ; AIDS Services Foundation; Project Self Sufficiency; Alzheimer's Family Services; Fair Housing Foundation; the Orange County Housing Authority; and 2-1-1 Orange County and OC Community Services (Orange County Continuum of Care). During FY 2019/20, the City will continue to develop these partnerships. Specifically, the City is currently working with the City of Westminster, the County or Orange, and American Family Housing to construct new SRO units for homeless persons at AFH's property located at 15161 Jackson Street, Midway City. Finally, the City is assisting with the acquisition and rehabilitation of an emergency homeless shelter located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach. The new public facility, known as the Huntington Beach Navigation Center, will partner with non-profit organizations to offer 90-beds for nightly shelter, as well as case management for Huntington Beach's homeless population. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 70 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(1) (1,2,4) Introduction The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's CDBG Program that is used for creating decent affordable housing,suitable living environments,and economic opportunities.The program year (2019/20) will begin on July 1, 2019. The FY 2019/20 CDBG allocation of$1,147,593 will be used to implement CDBG projects and programs during the program year. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before $0 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be $0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0 4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the $0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income $0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities $0 Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 71 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as rental housing development and tenant- based rental assistance. The 2019/20 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2019. The FY 2019/20 HOME allocation is$563,796, and along with prior year funds of$846,470, and $75,000 in estimated program income, the City could have $1,485,266 available to implement HOME projects and programs during the program year. 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City will provide grants, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deferred payment loans or residual receipts loans permitted under 24 CFR 92.206 (b) (1). The City will not institute other forms of investment forms not described in the aforementioned section nor provide loan guarantees described under 24 CFR 92.206(b) (21). 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines as required in 92.254. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines that ensure the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds as required in 92.254 (a)(4). 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City is not proposing to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. Thus, since the City does not propose to undertake refinancing,the City is not required to discuss its financing guidelines required under 24 CFR 92.206(b). Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 72 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020 RAFT F R PUBLIC O ME rc 14 ® April 1 , 2019 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 168 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2019/20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary (AP-05) 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05) 8 Consultation (AP-10) 9 Citizen Participation (AP-12) 14 Expected Resources (AP-15) 19 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) 21 Projects (AP-35) 28 Project Summary (AP-38) 31 Geographic Distribution (AP-50) 52 Affordable Housing (AP-55) 54 Public Housing (AP-60) 56 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) 57 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75) 63 Other Actions (AP-85) 66 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90) 71 Appendices [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix A—Certifications [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix B —Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for CDBG Program [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix C — Assurances — Construction Programs (SF 424D) for CDBG Program [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix D—Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) for HOME Program [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix E — Assurances — Construction Programs (SF 424D) for HOME Program [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix F— Public Notices [TO BE INSERTED] Appendix G—Citizen Participation Comments 169 170 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.2OO(c), 91.22O(b) 1. Introduction Huntington Beach's 2015/16-2019/20 Consolidated Plan constitutes the City's strategy for addressing its housing and community development needs utilizing federal entitlement funds. The goals are to assist low and moderate-income persons, provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City's strategy are proposed in the Annual Action Plans. The 2019/20 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs -Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Current year entitlements combined with reallocations and repayments from prior years (CDBG Revolving Loan Funds) bring the total estimated funding for program year 2019/20 to almost$3.6 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will use in the coming 2019/20 fiscal year to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in Table 1 on the following page. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 1 171 Consolidated Plan Outcome/ 5-Year Priority Implementing Programs 2019/20 Goal Objective* • Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and 12 Housing Units DH-1 Mobile Home Grant Program • Owner-Occupied Single-Family 3 Housing Units DH-1 Rehabilitation Loan Program • Housing Rehabilitation Loan 15 Housing Units DH-1 Administration Preserve Existing and Create • 15161 Jackson Street SRO 7 Housing Units DH-2 Affordable Housing Project ("The New Affordable Housing Navigation Center") • Interval Housing Tenant Based 22 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program • Families Forward Tenant Based 15 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program • Mercy House Tenant Based 24 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Special Code Enforcement 600 Housing Units SL-3 Support Social Service • Homeless Outreach Program 250 Persons SL-1 Agencies that Assist • StandUp for Kids OC—Street 105 Persons SL-1 Homeless Populations Outreach Program Support Social Service •Agencies that Assist Special Senior Services, Care 375 Persons SL-1 Needs Populations Management Preserve Existing Public Not Facilities • No projects proposed this year. Not applicable Applicable Provide Needed • ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance 3,768 Persons SL-3 Infrastructure Improvements Zone 9 Provide Needed Community Youth Services Services to Low and • Children's Bureau 250 Persons SL-1 Moderate-Income Persons General Public Services • Oakview Family Literacy 190 Persons SL-1 Provide Economic • Section 108 Loan Repayment Not Applicable EO-1 Opportunity Planning for Housing and • HOME Administration Not Applicable Not Community Development • CDBG Administration Not Applicable Applicable • Fair Housing Services Not Applicable Table 1—2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Priorities,Implementing Programs,and FY 2019/20 Goals 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan See Table above. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 2 172 3. Evaluation of past performance HUD requires that grantees provide an evaluation of past performance. Since the current year, 2018/19, is still in progress, the City of Huntington Beach will more fully measure performance outputs and outcomes for CDBG and HOME under the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) which captures progress towards meeting five-year goals and objectives. Nonetheless, below is a synopsis of what has been accomplished to date. Decent Housing • In May 2015, the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) identifying nearly $2.5 million in available affordable housing funds. The City's goal was to obtain proposals for affordable housing projects as well as Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs. The City identified homeless, those at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence as the population for which the housing programs should be targeted. The NOFA was available on the City's website and was disseminated to local CHDO's in the area.The City received five (5) proposals:three (3) proposals for affordable housing projects, and two (2) proposals for TBRA programs. • In FY 2015/16, the City entered into a subrecipient agreement with a nonprofit agency, Interval House, to operate a city-wide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program using tenant selection policies and criteria. The City gave local preference to households impacted by homelessness, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. Through the end of FY 2017/18, Interval House assisted 57 households with rental assistance. In October 2018, the City entered into a new two-year contract with Interval House and to date has provided assistance to three (3) households. The program will continue through FY 2019/20. • Beginning in October 2016, HOME funding was provided to Mercy House to implement a second tenant based rental assistance program to very-low and low-income households, focusing on veterans and seniors. Within two years, Mercy House assisted 30 households with tenant based rental assistance. Then in October 2018, the City entered into a new two-year contract with Mercy House to run through the end of FY 2019/20. To date, Mercy House has provided assistance to 13 households under the new contract. • A third tenant based rental assistance program was implemented in partnership with Families Forward in October 2018. The non-profit organization provides short and medium-term rental assistance, case management, housing navigation, and supportive services to eligible households.To date, Families Forward has assisted 7 households. The Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 3 173 program will continue in FY 2019/20. • The Residential Rehabilitation Program consists of a grant and loan program. First, the Owner-Occupied Single-Family, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program Home Improvement Program offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. The City's Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, in comparison, offers low-income homeowners up to $75,000 in deferred payment loans. Both programs are intended to assist low-income homeowners to make much needed repairs to keep their property safe and livable. The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan goal is to fund 75 grants/loans over the five-year period. A total of 31 loans have funded by the end of FY 2017/18. The program will continue into FY 2019/20. • In October 2016, the City approved a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2016/17 Annual Action Plan to provide $781,220 in HOME funds for an acquisition and rehabilitation project located at 7792 Barton Drive. The property, now owned by the Orange County Community Housing Corporation, consists of four rental units, two of which will eventually be rented to two (2) very low- and two (2) low-income eligible households. Project was completed in FY 2017/18. • In December 2016, the City completed an affordable housing project comprised of nine units at 313 11th Street, Huntington Beach, also known as Project Self-Sufficiency (PSS) House. Rehabilitation included new exterior stucco, roof, sewer, plumbing, electrical, and several window and door replacements. The units will be income and rent restricted for 55-years. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program continues to accomplish their goal of assisting 600 housing units each year in CDBG-eligible areas. • The City has assisted various public service agencies. While the number of public service programs assisted with CDBG funds has been reduced due to of decreased CDBG entitlement funds, the City continues to work towards its goals in providing quality and effective services to youth, homeless, seniors, the disabled, and illiterate adults, as well as fair housing services funded through Administrative costs, to the Huntington Beach community. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 4 174 • The City had a goal to assist 400 persons through the provision of public facility improvements. To that end, in 2015/16, the City funded the Oak View Class and Counseling Space Project which intended to provide additional classroom space for the afterschool recreation program operated at the Oak View Family Resource Center by Children's Bureau and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Huntington Valley. Space was limited at this location and the additional classroom, office and meeting space was needed to accommodate various enrichment programs at the facility due to increased demand for services. The project scope of work was amended in FY 2016/17 to simply reconfigure the Family Resource Center, rather than providing additional space. The newly reconfigured space was completed in FY 2016/17 and eliminated the need for the remainder of the work. • City-funded infrastructure improvements included ADA improvements to Public Works Maintenance Zone 12 in FY 2015/16, Maintenance Zone 10 in FY 2016/17, and Maintenance Zone 1 in FY 2017/18. The City also awarded $500,000 in CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to various curb cuts citywide in FY 2017/18. The City has already reached its Consolidated Plan goal of assisting 1,224 persons in this category, but will nonetheless, continue to fund infrastructure improvements in FY 2019/20. • CDBG RLF funds in the amount of $600,000 were authorized in 2017/18 for the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter Roof, Structural, and ADA Improvements. The Youth Shelter project will benefit homeless youth which seek shelter and assistance through this facility. The project is currently underway. • In FY 2018/19, via substantial amendment, the City allocated $223,607 in CDBG funds towards the Huntington Beach Navigation Center located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach.The project included acquisition and tenant improvements of a public facility to be used as a 90-bed homeless shelter with case management services. Economic Opportunity • During 2015/16, City staff worked closely with two grassroots groups established in the Oak View community, one of the most impacted areas of the City, and one in which many resources have been concentrated in recent years. These efforts included increased outreach to property owners and residents of the area and expansion of the number of materials provided in Spanish. These efforts resulted in a bilingual Code Enforcement officer being specifically hired to serve the Oak View community. Staff has continued to connect the Fair Housing Foundation to the Oak View community, and they are now non- voting partners of the Oak View Collaborative, which will give them increased access to the clientele in need being served out of the Oak View Family Resource Center. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 5 175 • While not funded with federal CDBG funds, the City in 2014, prepared a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy was to identify the highest priority economic development objectives in Huntington Beach, and to set goals, policies and recommended actions for short term (0-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years), and long-term economic decisions. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City developed its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan through extensive consultation and coordination with housing, social service and healthcare providers; public agencies; and the local public housing agency as presented below. As a means of gaining input from the public, the City conducted public hearings and invited comments on the draft Action Plan. The City followed its Citizen Participation Plan and HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of the Action Plan to encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents. A draft of the 2019/20 Annual Action Plan will be made available for public comment for the minimum 30-day period (March 14 — April 15, 2019). A City Council public hearing will be held on April 15, 2019, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Consolidated Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. 5. Summary of public comments See Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments in Appendix. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Huntington Beach responded to all relevant comments. 7. Summary The City took numerous steps, including public noticing, advertising and holding public meetings, to ensure citizen participation in the development of the 2019/20 Action Plan. The Action Plan addresses key findings of the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment, including: • Housing overpayment is the most prevalent housing problem, with 80% of Huntington Beach's low and moderate income (<80% AMI) renter households facing a cost burden (>30%of income on housing costs), and 45%facing a severe cost burden (>50% of income towards housing). Consultation with housing, homeless and public service providers Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 6 176 identify the shortage of affordable rental housing as the most significant issue facing Huntington Beach's extremely low, low and moderate-income residents. • Household overcrowding is a far less significant problem than overpayment in Huntington Beach, and has decreased from 13% of all renters in 2000 to just 5% a decade later (as documented by the 2007-2011 ACS1). However, certain neighborhoods continue to experience high levels of overcrowding. • Many of the workers who make up Huntington Beach's workforce earn modest incomes, making it challenging to afford to in live in the City where they work. The analysis of rental housing costs and affordability illustrates that households earning extremely low, low and moderate incomes cannot afford average market rents in Huntington Beach. Local occupations priced out of the rental market include: bookkeepers, bus drivers, preschool teachers, retail sales managers, and food service managers. • For homeless persons or persons at-risk of becoming homeless, the most significant problem is the lack of affordable rental housing. This problem has been compounded by record high rents combined with decreases in public funding previously used to support affordable housing. Surveys of homeless service providers in Huntington Beach identify additional affordable housing as the top priority need,followed by the need for additional substance abuse services, and additional tenant rental assistance. • The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presents a comprehensive listing of planned and projected capital project needs based on various long-range plans,goals,and policies. The 2018/19-2022/23 CIP identifies the following general projects (within low and moderate-income areas) in need of CDBG funds over the next five years: ✓ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements; and ✓ Sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements, including accessibility ramps. I The American Community Survey(ACS), performed by the U.S. Census Bureau, is an ongoing Census statistical survey that samples a small percentage of the population every year,and publishes five year averages of this data. Many of the tables in the Consolidated Plan are"pre-populated" by HUD with data from the 2007-2011 ACS,and thus the City has utilized the 2007-2011 ACS as the primary data source throughout the Plan. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 7 177 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency HUNTINGTON BEACH Office of Business Development CDBG Administrator Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Office of Business Development Director HOME Administrator Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Office of Business Development Director Table 3—Responsible Agencies Narrative The Lead Agency for the 2019/20 Annual Action Plan is the City of Huntington Beach, Office of Business Development. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Kellee Fritzal City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development 2000 Main Street City Hall Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (714) 374-1519 Email: kfritzal@surfcity-hb.org Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 8 178 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)). The City developed its five-year(2015/16-2019/20) Consolidated Plan through consultation with the Orange County Housing Authority; City departments; health and social service providers; and adjacent local governments. As a means of gaining input from housing, homeless and social service providers active in Huntington Beach,the City provided agencies a brief survey requesting input on services provided, priority needs and gaps in services. A total of twelve (12) agencies representing special needs populations, and an additional seven (7) housing and homeless service agencies completed the needs survey, providing direct input into the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment.The detailed results of these agency surveys are provided in the Consolidated Plan's Appendix C. The City formed a Homeless Task Force which met for a nine-month period and has created a list of recommendations to deal with the homeless problems in the community. In addition, with the use of CDBG funds, the City employs one part-time Homeless Coordinator and three part-time Homeless Case Managers who coordinate services provided to the Homeless. The Coordinator oversees a collaborative comprised of local homeless service providers and faith-based organizations who conduct monthly meetings with the purpose of coordinating efforts and sharing information to most effectively address the issue of homelessness in Huntington Beach. The Coordinator and Case Managers are joined by two Huntington Beach Police Homeless Liaison Officers, which make up the City's Homeless Task Force. In 2019/20, this team will include four part-time Homeless Case Managers to further increase the level of service to the homeless population. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The City of Huntington Beach, through its Homeless Outreach Case Manager, participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care, led and coordinated by 2-1-1 Orange County and the OC Community Services. This public-nonprofit partnership helps ensure comprehensive and regional coordination of efforts and resources to reduce the number of homeless and persons at risk of Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 9 179 homelessness throughout Orange County.This group serves as the regional convener of the year- round CoC planning process and as a catalyst for the involvement of the public and private agencies that make-up the regional homeless system of care. The Orange County Continuum of Care system consists of six basic components: 1. Advocacy on behalf of those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. 2. A system of outreach,assessment, and prevention for determining the needs and conditions of an individual or family who is homeless. 3. Emergency shelters with appropriate supportive services to help ensure that homeless individuals and families receive adequate emergency shelter and referrals. 4. Transitional housing to help homeless individuals and families who are not prepared to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. 5. Permanent housing, or permanent supportive housing, to help meet the long term needs of homeless individuals and families. 6. Reducing chronic homelessness in Orange County and addressing the needs of homeless families and individuals using motels to meet their housing needs. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Huntington Beach does not receive ESG funds so this is not applicable. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved coordination? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs Citizen Participation Advisory Board Other government Homelessness Strategy (CPAB) and Homeless Collaborative City of Huntington Beach meetings. City will continue - Local Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis maintaining its strong relationships Economic Development with service providers and local Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 10 180 How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved coordination? Non-Housing Community jurisdictions to implement the 5- Development Strategy year strategy. Anti-Poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Public hearings. City Council Market Analysis members reflect the needs of their Huntington Beach City constituents in the community, Civic Leaders Economic Development Council which have been reflected in the Non-Housing Community Development Strategy needs and priorities identified in Anti-Poverty Strategy the Plan. Housing Need Assessment Phone interview, email Orange County Housing correspondence. The City will Authority PHA Public Housing Needs continue its strong partnership with Market Analysis the Housing Authority. AIDS Services Foundation of Survey of Service Providers. Citizen Orange County Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting. Alzheimer's Family Services Center Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Assistance League, Services- DreamCatchers Auxiliary Homeless Homeless Needs Survey of Service Providers. Beach Cities Interfaith Services Survey of Housing and Homeless Services (BCIS) Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Survey of Housing and Homeless Services- Build Futures Homeless Needs Service Providers. Homeless Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Services— Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Children's Bureau Non-Homeless Special Needs Children meeting. - — Collette's Children's Home Services Homeless Needs Phone interview. Homeless Services- Elderly Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Community SeniorSery Non-Homeless Special Needs Persons meeting. Services- Survey of Housing and Homeless CrossPoint Church Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. CSP, Huntington Beach Services- Survey of Housing and Homeless Youth Shelter Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. Services- Persons Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Dayle McIntosh Center Non-Homeless Special Needs with Disabilities meeting. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 11 181 How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of Agency/Group/ Agency/Group/ What section of the Plan was the consultation or areas for Organization Organization Type addressed by Consultation? improved coordination? Family Literacy Program Services-Children Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. CPAB meeting. Huntington Beach Hospital Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Survey of Housing and Homeless Huntington Beach Police Services- Homeless Needs Service Providers. Homeless Department Homeless Homelessness Strategy Collaborative Meeting. CPAB meeting. Huntington Beach Senior Services- Elderly Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Services/Senior Outreach Persons Non Homeless Special Needs meeting. Mental Health Association of Orange County Health Agency Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Project Self Sufficiency Services Homeless Needs Survey of Service Providers. CPAB Homeless meeting. Regional Center of Orange County Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs Survey of Service Providers. Services- Survey of Housing and Homeless Society of St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. St. Vincent DePaul Society, Services- Survey of Housing and Homeless St. Mary's by the Sea Homeless Homeless Needs Service Providers. Table 4—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City of Huntington Beach developed its Consolidated Plan through consultation with housing, social and health service providers; local agencies/governments; and the Orange County Housing Authority. The City is unaware of any Agency types relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 12 182 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care OC Partnership, 2-1-1 Orange For the past several years, County and the OC Community leadership and coordination of Services. Orange County's Continuum of Care planning process has been the shared responsibility of OC Partnership, 2-1-1 Orange County and the OC Community Services.These organizations use housing and demographic data obtained through HMIS and Homeless Counts to determine needs and to pinpoint gaps in housing and services. This in turn helps to pool and coordinate resources with the County and cities to develop coordinated homeless access and assessment centers. Huntington Beach participates in building the regional continuum of care to address the homeless and persons at- risk of homelessness. Huntington Beach 2013-2021 City of Huntington Beach The City recently updated its Housing Element Planning Division Housing Element for the 2013- 2021 period. Key housing policies and programs from the Housing Element have been reflected within the Consolidated Plan. Orange County Housing Orange County Housing The purpose of OCHA's Authority Administrative Plan Authority(OCHA) Administrative Plan is to establish policies and procedures to implement the Section 8 Program in a manner consistent with HUD requirements and local objectives. The Consolidated Plan reflects the policies set _ forth in the Administrative Plan. Table 5—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 13 183 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.2OO(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City followed HUD's guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of this Annual Action Plan. To encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents, the City undertook several activities as summarized below. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey In order to evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs for the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, the City utilized a Needs Survey (in English and Spanish) in which the respondent was asked to rank the level of need for a particular service, capital improvement, and public benefit. Questions about specific needs were grouped into these areas: • Housing Needs; • Homeless Needs; • Public Service Needs; • Infrastructure Needs; and • Economic Development Needs. Agency Surveys: Special Needs Service Providers, Housing& Homeless Service Providers A variety of Agencies providing services to Huntington Beach's low and moderate-income households, special needs populations, and homeless were provided a brief survey requesting input on priority needs and gaps in the services provided. A total of nineteen Agencies completed the survey. The tabulated results of these surveys are included in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Community Meetings For development of the Consolidated Plan, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) conducted a public hearing on community needs on January 15, 2015 at Huntington Beach City Hall, and a second public hearing on community needs and the Consolidated Plan on February 5, 2015. The meeting was conducted at the Oakview Library, with a total of 25 persons providing public comment on priority needs in the community. The following agencies/programs were represented: Family Literacy Program, Oakview Children's Bureau/Boys and Girls Club Afterschool Program, Project Self-Sufficiency, and Huntington Beach Senior Services/Care Management. The comments received are summarized in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 14 184 FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan The City of Huntington Beach has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. The City holds advertised public hearings each year to gather input on community needs as part of the development of the Annual Action Plan and to advise on the progress of existing subrecipients. In all cases, a Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to the hearing to provide residents with adequate notice. A draft 2019/20 Annual Action Plan was made available for public comment for a 30-day period beginning March 14, 2019 through April 15, 2019. Public hearings were held on October 4, 2018, November 1, 2018 and December 6, 2018 to ascertain community needs, and a final public hearing will be held on April 15, 2019, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 15 185 Citizen Participation Summary of Outreach Summary of Summary of comments not Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted URL(If Outreach Outreach attendance received and reasons applicable) Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See Huntington No comments N/A broad advertisement Beach Citizen were received. community was published Participation on 11/15/18 to Comments in solicit public Appendix. comment on community development and housing needs and priorities and to notify the public of a public hearing on the matter scheduled for 12/6/18. Public Hearing Minorities The Citizen See Huntington All comments N/A Participation Beach Citizen received were Non-English Advisory Board Participation accepted. Speaking- (CPAB), a group Comments in Spanish of appointed Appendix. Huntington Persons with Beach citizens, disabilities held public hearings on Residents of 10/4/18, Public and 11/1/18, and Assisted 12/6/18 to Housing solicit input on housing and community development needs. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 16 186 Citizen Participation Summary of Outreach Summary of Summary of comments not Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted URL(If Outreach Outreach attendance received and reasons applicable) Public Meeting Service Agencies Presentations All comments N/A providers and requesting from the received were faith-based CDBG funding various accepted. organizations in FY 2019/20 agencies representing gave covered need seniors,youth, presentations for service in homeless,fair and answered Huntington housing, code questions from Beach enforcement, the Citizen community and infrastructure Participation requested improvements, Advisory Board allocations. A and housing (CPAB). list of agencies Meetings took is provided in place on the Huntington 1/3/19, 2/7/19, Beach Citizen and 2/21/19. Participation Comments in Appendix. Public Meeting Non-targeted/ A joint CPAB See Huntington All comments N/A broad and City Beach Citizen received were community Council study Participation accepted. session was Comments in held on 3/4/19. Appendix. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 17 187 Citizen Participation Summary of Outreach Summary of Summary of comments not Mode of Target of response/ Comments accepted URL(If Outreach Outreach attendance received and reasons applicable) Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See Huntington All comments N/A broad advertisement Beach Citizen received were community was made Participation accepted. soliciting public Comments in comment on Appendix. the draft FY 2019/20 Annual Action Plan and to notify the public of a public hearing to adopt the Annual Action Plan on 4/15/19. The public notice was published on 3/14/19 and 3/28/19. Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See Huntington All comments N/A broad Council will Beach Citizen received were community hold a public Participation accepted. hearing to Comments in adopt the Appendix. 2019/20 Annual Action Plan on 4/15/19. Table 6-Citizen Participation Outreach Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 18 188 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources —91.220(c) (1,2) Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected Amount Available Source Annual Prior Year Remainder of Allocation: Program Resources: Total• of ConPlan Narrative Program Funds Uses of Funds $ Income:$ $ $ $ Description CDBG Public- Acquisition, $1,155,697 $0 $0 $1,155,697 $0 Entitlement Federal Planning, funds Economic allocation plus Development, estimated Housing, program Public income plus Improvements, prior-year Public Services resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, $606,864 $75,000 $846,470 $1,528,334 $0 Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation plus assistance, estimated Homeowner program rehab, income and Multifamily prior-year rental new resources. construction, Multifamily rental rehab, New construction for ownership, TBRA CDBG Public- Homeowner $0 $250,000 $641,905 $891,905 $0 Loan payoffs Revolving Federal Rehab (program Loan income). Fund Table 7-Expected Resources—Priority Table Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 19 189 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Federal funds play a crucial role in implementing the Consolidated Plan. Local private and non- federal funds are usually insufficient to meet the heavy demand for housing and services in our community. Agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds use those funds as a commitment to receiving other funding sources. Likewise, the City also leverages other resources among the formula grant programs. For example, the HOME program is matched by a variety of sources, including private and public investment including the use of low-income housing tax credits. Other future sources of matching funds include inclusionary housing in-lieu fees; residual receipts from loans of the former Redevelopment Agency; and a State SERAF loan repayment of former Redevelopment Low/Mod Housing Funds (one-time payment). HUD requires a 25% match on HOME funds drawn down for affordable housing. Historically, the City has met the match requirement with the use of former Huntington Beach redevelopment tax increment funds that were layered with HOME funds in developing affordable housing. 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HOME funds will also be used to fund tenant based rental assistance efforts. Lastly, the City will use CDBG revolving loan funds for residential rehabilitation programs for low and moderate-income homeowners. [Projects: Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program; Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program; Housing Rehab Loan Administration; 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project ("The Navigation Center"); Interval House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program; Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program; Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program] 2 Goal Name Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will sustain and strengthen neighborhoods by Description eliminating unsafe conditions and blight while improving the quality of life of residents within the community. (Project: Special Code Enforcement) 3 Goal Name Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Goal Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide homeless outreach Description services and case management to Huntington Beach's homeless population. (Project: Homeless Outreach Program; StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) 4 Goal Name Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal Using CDBG public service funds,the City will provide assistance to special needs Description service providers. (Projects:Senior Care Management) 5 Goal Name Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public Description infrastructure. (Projects: ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9) 6 Goal Name Provide Needed Community Services to Low/Mod Persons Goal Using CDBG public service funds,the City will provide assistance to various social Description service agencies for programs for youth, fair housing, anti-crime, and general public services. Services must benefit at least 51 percent low/mod persons. (Projects: Children's Bureau, Oakview Family Literacy Program) 7 Goal Name Provide Economic Opportunity Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will support projects and programs targeted to low Description and moderate-income business owners, persons wishing to start or expand a business, or in workforce development.The City will also use CDBG funds to pay debt service associated with a previous Section 108 Loan. (Projects: Section 108 Loan Repayment) Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 25 195 8 Goal Name Planning for Housing and Community Development Goal The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) Description General Administration of CDBG and HOME Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements, (2) Coordination of CDBG- funded capital improvement projects, (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects, (5) Monitoring of CDBG and HOME projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations, (6) Preparation of Annual Action Plan, (7) Preparation of the CAPER; and (8) Fair Housing Foundation counseling,education and enforcement (CDBG funded). Up to 20%of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 10%of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Project: HOME Administration, CDBG Administration, Fair Housing Foundation) Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b) As presented above,the City's one-year goal is to provide affordable housing opportunities to 46 extremely low, low, and moderate-income households through the following activities: • Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program:The City offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Deferred maintenance can include paint, siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof repair, or removal of any condition of blight. Household repairs may include restoration or replacement of inoperable or severely deteriorated plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, structural and appliance replacement. The City proposes to fund 12 grants in FY 2019/20. • Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program: Funded with CDBG Revolving Loan Funds, the Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program offers low-income homeowners up to$75,000 in deferred payment loans. Individual loans may be increased by up to $10,000 if deemed necessary to meet HUD HQS requirements and rehabilitation standards and would require the approval by the Director of Economic Development. Payment of the principal and accrued interest is deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. In FY 2019/20, the City proposes to fund three loans. • 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project("The Navigation Center"): The City will partner with the local CHDO -American Family Housing,the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange for the construction of permanent Single Residential Occupancy units at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City. Called, "The Navigation Center," the proposed project will include rehabilitating the top story of American Family Housing's two-floor atrium-style building to establish 7 SRO units for Huntington Beach homeless individuals. American Family Housing will offer wrap around case management and Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 26 196 homeless services for residents of The Navigation Center. • Tenant Based Rental Assistance: The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Also, City will assist an additional 15 households with tenant based rental assistance through Families Forward, a non-profit organization committed to helping families in need to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, and other support services. Finally, the City will again partner with Mercy House to provide 24 households with tenant based rental assistance in FY 2019/20. All three contracts will be in effect through the end of FY 2019/20. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 27 197 Projects AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during Fiscal Year 2019/20 to address its priority housing and community development needs. All proposed activities are eligible and meet program service targets. Additionally, the City of Huntington Beach has not exceeded any of its maximum allocations for CDBG public services, CDBG administration, or HOME administration. With a CDBG allocation of $1,155,697, the City of Huntington Beach is allowed to allocate a maximum of 15%, or$173,355, in public services. This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the maximum 15% in public services towards the following activities: Homeless Outreach Program ($73,355); Senior Services Care Management ($40,000); Children's Bureau ($40,000); StandUp for Kids Street Outreach ($10,000); and the Oakview Family Literacy Program ($10,000). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20%, or$231,139,for CDBG administration activities.The City has allocated$201,139 for CDBG Administration and $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation, for a total of $231,139, the maximum allowed. Lastly, a maximum of 10%, or $60,686, in HOME administration activities is allowed to be allocated in FY 2019/20. The City has allocated this amount for the HOME Program Administration activity in the Annual Action Plan. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 28 198 Projects # Project Name 1 Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program 2 Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program 3 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Administration 4 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project ("The Navigation Center") 5 Interval House Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program 6 Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program 7 Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) Program 8 Special Code Enforcement 9 Homeless Outreach Program 10 StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program 11 Senior Services—Care Management 12 ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 13 Oak View Community Center—Children's Bureau 14 Oakview Family Literacy 15 Section 108 Loan Repayment 16 HOME Administration 17 CDBG Administration 18 Fair Housing Foundation 19 Unallocated HOME Funds 20 Unallocated CDBG RLF Funds 21 Unallocated CDBG Funds Table 9-Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan discusses housing need by income category. Income levels identified are 1) extremely low-income; 2) very low-income, and; 3) low- and moderate-income households. Based on HUD recommendations, general relative priorities for funding will be as follows: HIGH PRIORITY: Activities to address this need will be funded during the five-year period. MEDIUM PRIORITY: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded by the City during the five-year period. The City may also use other sources of funds and take actions to locate other sources of funds. LOW PRIORITY: It is not likely the City will fund activities to address this need during the five-year period. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 29 199 The highest priority has been assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, based on the assumption that in this high cost real estate market, they are at greater risk of displacement, homelessness or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources and other limitations they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles in meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services, as well as the shortage of funding to address the community's needs. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 30 200 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Owner-Occupied SF,Condo,and Mobile Home Grant Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG RLF: $100,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 - Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City offers a one-time grant not to exceed $10,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Deferred maintenance can include paint, siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof repair,or removal of any condition of blight. Household repairs may include restoration or replacement of inoperable or severely deteriorated plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, structural and appliance replacement. The City proposes to fund 12 grants in FY 2019/20. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 12 housing units benefit from the propose d activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 31 201 2 Project Name Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG RLF: $150,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 - Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit Funded with CDBG Revolving Loan Funds, the Single- Family Rehabilitation Loan Program offers low- income homeowners up to $75,000 in deferred payment loans. Individual loans may be increased by up to$10,000 if deemed necessary to meet HUD HQS requirements and rehabilitation standards and would require the approval by the Director of Economic Development. Payment of the principal and accrued interest is deferred until the property is sold, transferred, or refinanced. In FY 2019/20, the City proposes to fund three loans. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 3 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 32 202 3 Project Name Housing Rehab Loan Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $65,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (b)(9) — Rehab Administration National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(3) — Housing Activities The City of Huntington Beach Housing Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Program provides emergency grants and low interest loans to low and very low-income families who need repairs to their homes. The City is requesting a grant in the amount of $65,000 to pay for operational costs associated with the City's two Rehabilitation Programs, which has been administered by the Office of Business Development since the early 1970's. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will " 15 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 33 203 4 Project Name 15161 Jackson Street SRO Affordable Housing Project("The Navigation Center") Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $700,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) - Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will partner with the local CHDO - American Family Housing, the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange for the construction of permanent Single Residential Occupancy units at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City. Called, "The Navigation Center," the proposed project will include rehabilitating the second story of American Family Housing's two-floor atrium-style building to establish 7 SRO units for homeless individuals. American Family Housing will offer wrap around case management and homeless services for residents of The Navigation Center. Target Date June 30, 2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will Approximately 7 homeless households will benefit benefit from the proposed activities from the proposed activity. Location Description 15161 Jackson Street, Midway City, CA Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 34 204 5 Project Name Interval House Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $187,078 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. The TBRA Program will meet the City's investment criteria by dedicating program assistance to homeless households with incomes at or below 30% AMI with preference to veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 22 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 35 205 6 Project Name Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $271,500 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will contract with Families Forward, a non- profit organization to provide 15 households with short and medium-term rental assistance. Families Forward will also assist households with case management, housing navigation, and supportive services. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 15 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 36 206 7 Project Name Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding HOME: $302,500 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will enter into a new two-year agreement with Mercy House for administration of a TBRA program. It is estimated that 24 households will be served in FY 2019/20. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 24 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 37 207 8 Project Name Special Code Enforcement Target Area Special Code Enforcement Areas Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Priority Housing Needs Funding CDBG: $190,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (c) - Code Enforcement National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1) - Low Mod Area Benefit Funding for the Special Code Enforcement Program will be used to support salaries for one (2) full-time Code Enforcement Officers. As the City ages, certain areas within the City of Huntington Beach need ongoing, proactive property maintenance inspections by Code Enforcement to maintain a safe environment. Thus, with continued code enforcement efforts, the quality of life and housing standards are maintained. The Special Code Enforcement Program benefits the community overall by upgrading the housing stock within deteriorating and deteriorated areas. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 600 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Special Code Enforcement Areas. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 38 208 9 Project Name Homeless Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Needs Addressed Priority Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $73,355 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit This project will fund one part-time Homeless Outreach Coordinator who oversees these efforts, and four part-time Homeless Case Managers who works in conjunction with the 2 Homeless Police Liaison Officer's and Coordinator. These part-time individuals, in conjunction with two police officers, are strictly dedicated to homeless outreach and enforcement issues, and comprise the City's Homeless Task Force. The funded positions are absolutely vital to the success of the unit, as each homeless client has unique needs. A great deal of personal follow-up, effort, resource connection and behavioral modification is necessary to create a successful outcome in obtaining and maintaining housing, which is the ultimate goal of the Homeless Task Force. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 250 persons (homeless) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 39 209 10 Project Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Social Service Agencies that Assist Homeless Populations Needs Addressed Priority Homeless Needs Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) - Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit StandUp for Kids Orange County's weekly Street Outreach Program is a county-wide program where volunteer staff scout Orange County streets searching for youth who are currently unsheltered or unstably housed. StandUp for Kids serves teens and youth (ages 12-24)who are homeless,at-risk,aging- out of foster care, or runaways to equip them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to a life of stability and opportunity.The Street Outreach program provides basic services (food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Each city program is supported by a Program Director who is responsible for making connections with key contacts in the city, supervising all weekly city visits, organizing and training all volunteers, and maintaining records of clients served. City residents will benefit by the addition of productive citizens to the city's population. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 105 persons (homeless) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 40 210 11 Project Name Senior Services Care Management Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Needs Addressed Priority Special Needs Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Senior Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Senior Services Care Management focuses on the unmet needs of at-risk older adults by providing services aimed toward successful aging in place. Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, and Transportation are designed to assist frail and homebound seniors remain in their own homes safely while enhancing their quality of life. Senior Outreach Care Managers work with and assist at-risk seniors, consult with families and caregivers, and collaborate with service providers to help develop a plan for late life. Care Managers are a source of information and support to Huntington Beach residents regarding any complicated aging issues. Case Management services improve the quality of life of older adults and those who care for them.Services include: assessment, care planning, education, advocacy, application and connection to benefits, home delivered meals, emergency food, transportation, end of life planning, home improvement and safety, personal emergency response systems, and emotional support. CDBG funds will be used towards the funding of two half- time Care Managers, whom provide services to approximately 375 extremely low, low and moderate incomes, frail, at-risk, and homebound seniors. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 375 persons (seniors) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The Senior Services Care Management Program is located at 18041 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach; however,the service is available to elderly persons citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 41 211 12 Project Name ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 9 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Priority Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $275,668 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 570.201(c)-Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements/Other National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Residents and visitors with disabilities utilize ADA ramps to access street intersections when traveling on city sidewalks. CDBG funds will be used to construct approximately 100 curb ramps at various locations in the northeast area of town within Maintenance Zone 9, which has been evaluated for specific pavement and concrete improvements. Maintenance Zone 9 encompasses the Washington CDBG Area and a portion of the Goldenwest CDBG Area. Target Date 6/30/2019 Estimate the number and type of families that will 3,768 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Census Tracts: 099212; 099241; 099242; 099405; 099410; 099411; 099605; 099702; and 099703 Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 42 212 13 Project Name Children's Bureau Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Youth Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Children's Bureau is committed to providing vulnerable children, especially in the early years, the foundation necessary to become caring and productive adults by: 1) preventing child abuse and neglect;2) protecting,nurturing, and treating abused children; 3) enhancing the potential of families and communities to meet the needs of their children;and 4) advancing the welfare of children and families through superior programs in child development, parent education, mental health, research and advocacy.- CDBG funds will be used to provide an after school drop-in recreation program in a safe environment, promoting healthy activity, social interaction, and fun as an alternative to unsupervised, unstructured, high-risk activity. CDBG funds will pay for staff, supplies, equipment, and services. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will 250 persons (youth) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Oa kview Enhancement Area. Planned Activities See description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 43 213 14 Project Name Oakview Family Literacy Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(e) - Public Services/Other Public Services National Objective: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit CDBG funds will be used to operate the Family Literacy Program which provides one-to-one and small group tutoring so that low-income adults in Huntington Beach can improve their ability to understand, speak, read, and write in English. Increased English literacy skills give adults improved ability to function on the job and in the community and help their children succeed in school. Basic computer workshops increase computer literacy necessary for adults to function in the 21st century. Having a literate citizenry makes a safer and more successful community for all. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will 190 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 44 214 15 Project Name Section 108 Loan Repayment Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Economic Opportunity Needs Addressed Economic Opportunity Funding CDBG: $220,536 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570, Subpart M - Planned Repayments of Section 108 Loans National Objective Citation: Not Applicable A Section 108 Loan used for the annual loan payment for rehabilitation of the historic City Gym and Pool. CDBG funds will be used to repay the existing Section 108 loan. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 45 215 16 Project Name HOME Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding HOME: $60,686 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.207(a) - General Management, Oversight and Coordination National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City of Huntington Beach Office of Business Development is responsible for administering the HOME program. Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs associated with the HOME program, including planning, reporting, monitoring, and IDIS setup and maintenance. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 46 216 17 Project Name CDBG Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG: $201,139 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 570.206(a)-Administration and Planning/General Program Administration National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements; (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded capital improvement projects; (3) Coordination of Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects; (5) Monitoring of CDBG projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations; (6) Preparation of the Annual Action Plan;(7)Preparation of the CAPER; and(8) Fair Housing Foundation counseling, education and enforcement. Up to 20% of the annual CDBG entitlement is allowed for administration activities. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 47 217 18 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Community Services to Low and Moderate Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $30,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.206(c) - Administration and Planning/Fair Housing Activities National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) offers a comprehensive Fair Housing Program that meets the HUD CDBG requirement to affirmatively further fair housing and includes the following services: 1) discrimination complaint counseling, intake, investigations, and resolutions; 2) education and outreach services; 3) general housing (tenant/landlord) counseling, mediations, assistance, resolution, and referrals; and 4) affirmatively further fair housing activities to address the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. _Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 48 218 19 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding CDBG RLF: $641,905 Description Unallocated CDBG Revolving Loan Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 49 219 20 Project Name Unallocated HOME Funds Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding HOME: $6,570 Description Unallocated HOME Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 50 220 21 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Funds Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Not applicable Needs Addressed Not applicable Funding CDBG: $0 Description Unallocated CDBG Funds Target Date Not applicable Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable Planned Activities Not applicable Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 51 221 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.22O(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Huntington Beach is an urbanized coastal community located in northwestern Orange County, California. Much of the City's residentially designated land has already been developed. Future residential development rests primarily upon the recycling of existing parcels and infill development. Surrounding Huntington Beach are the cities of Seal Beach to the northwest, Westminster to the northeast, Fountain Valley and Costa Mesa to the east, Newport Beach to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The City utilizes CDBG and HOME funds for projects and programs operated citywide. However, the majority of CDBG-funded infrastructure and facility projects are targeted to the most-needy neighborhoods:those census tracts where 47.83%or more of the residents are low-or moderate- income. Specifically, for Special Code Enforcement activities, the City has identified deteriorated areas based on observed violations of the Uniform Housing Code. This effort was undertaken to determine geographical areas meeting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)guidelines to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for special code enforcement and preservation activities in deteriorating areas. From this survey, staff identified four geographical areas that met the criteria for a deteriorating area, as well as meeting the CDBG national objective of serving low and moderate-income households: • Bolsa Chica — Heil • East—Central • South —Central • Southeast These four areas of concentrated deteriorated housing have been designated as Special CDBG Code Enforcement areas and have become the focus of increased code enforcement and neighborhood preservation efforts to improve the quality of life and condition of housing. With the release of HUDs updated 2014 Low and Moderate-Income Summary Data, however, several of the census block groups within the four Special CDBG Code Enforcement areas no longer qualify as low and moderate income (minimum 47.83% low/mod households). Thus,the City will no longer utilize CDBG funds for code enforcement in the areas that do not qualify. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 52 222 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Low/Mod Income Areas 7.3% Special Code Enforcement Areas 5% Citywide 87.7% Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically All public service programs, ADA improvement projects, and housing projects funded with CDBG or HOME will be available citywide to eligible persons. The City will also allocate CDBG funds for special code enforcement and preservation activities in Special Code Enforcement Areas that have been identified as deteriorated based on the observance of violations of the Uniform Housing Code. These areas include Bolsa Chica-Heil; East-Central; South-Central; and Southeast. Public facility and public infrastructure projects will be targeted to neighborhoods where 47.83% or more of residents are low and moderate income. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 53 223 Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 68 Non-Homeless 15 Special-Needs Total 83 Table 11-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 61 The Production of New Units 7 Rehab of Existing Units 15 _ Acquisition of Existing Units Total 83 Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City will continue working with Interval House to provide 22 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. The TBRA Program will meet the City's investment criteria by dedicating program assistance to homeless households with incomes at or below 30%AMI with preference to veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. The City will allocate $187,078 in 2019/20 HOME funds to this effort. The contract with Interval House will expire on June 30, 2020. The City will also contract with Families First to provide an additional Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program for 15 households in FY 2019/20. Families First is a non-profit organization committed to helping families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, and other support services. The program will run through June 30, 2020 with an allocation of$250,000 in HOME for FY 2018/19 and $271,500 in FY 2019/20. A third contract for the administration of a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program will be entered with Mercy House. Mercy House will be allocated $302,500 in HOME funds in FY 2019/20. The City projects 24 households will be assisted in FY 2019/20. Also,the City proposes to allocate$700,000 in HOME funds to support a joint effort with the local CHDO — American Family Housing (AFH), the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange, to construct approximately 13 single resident occupancy (SRO) units at 15161 Jackson Street, Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 54 224 Midway City, seven of which are proposed to be covenanted by the City of Huntington Beach. The property is already owned by American Family Housing; however, the project will include major rehabilitation to convert the top story of their atrium-style building to establish the SRO units. The project, dubbed "The Navigation Center" will be used as transitional housing for Huntington Beach and Westminster homeless residents. American Family Housing will provide wrap around case management and homeless services to The Navigation Center tenants. Lastly, the City will use CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to continue the City's Residential Rehabilitation Grant and Loan Programs with a goal of assisting 15 homeowners total. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 55 225 AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, Huntington Beach is one of a number of cities that benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), which is currently managing over 1,000 Housing Choice Vouchers for residential units within Huntington Beach (February 2015); 58 of these were Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers, 15 were Family Unification Vouchers, and 45 were Shelter Plus Care vouchers for formerly homeless disabled households. Elderly households comprise 43%of the City's Section 8 recipients (434 households), indicative of several large senior housing complexes with significant numbers of Section 8 tenants. The City also has a high proportion of disabled households receiving Section 8 (over 400 households), although many of these households are also likely to be seniors. OCHA last opened its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list in February 2012, during which it received 48,298 applications for assistance. Of the total applicants, 24,756 were living within Orange County, 3,262 were working in the County but living elsewhere, and 20,280 were living and working outside the County. Waiting list statistics highlight both the tremendous need for affordable housing in Huntington Beach, and the need to assist a variety of family needs from differing demographics. The data indicates the need to serve special needs populations that are disabled and/or homeless, as well as the growing need to serve the expanding senior citizen population. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 56 226 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction Throughout the country and the Los Angeles and Orange County region, homelessness has become an increasing challenge. Factors contributing to the rise in homelessness include a lack of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income persons, increases in people living below poverty levels, reductions in subsidies to the poor, drug/alcohol abuse, and de- institutionalization of the mentally ill. As described in greater detail in Section MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Huntington Beach has been actively engaged in numerous activities to decrease homelessness and provide effective and efficient support to local non-profits that provide services to this population. In March 2015, the City Council authorized formation of a Homeless Task Force Subcommittee to coordinate homeless and housing efforts and provide City support and guidance regarding services. The Task Force is keeping the City Council apprised of issues and services and makes recommendations as needed. In addition, the Office of Business Development and the Huntington Beach Police Department utilized CDBG public service funds for one part-time Homeless Coordinator and up to four part- time Homeless Case Mangers to serve as the City's point persons for homeless issues. Funding will continue in 2019/20. Once every two years, Orange County undertakes an effort to enumerate all of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless people within the county in a given twenty-four-hour period.This effort, known as the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, is congressionally mandated for all communities that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. The most recent PIT in Orange County was held on a single night in January 2019 with the assistance of many homeless service providers. The January 2019 PIT counts are not available yet, however the January 2017 PIT count enumerated 4,792 homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting an almost eight percent increase from the 2015 count of 4,251, and an almost 13 percent increase from the 2013 count of 4,251 homeless persons. Of the 4,792 homeless persons counted in 2017,54%are unsheltered (2,584) and 46% are sheltered (2,206). The Orange County Point in Time Count does not provide specific information by jurisdiction. However, the 2014 Homeless Conditions Report and Recommendations commissioned by the City of Huntington Beach (prepared by City Net) estimates 283 homeless individuals within the City. This figure generally correlates with the Huntington Beach Police Department estimates of 200 unsheltered homeless at any given time in the City because Police Officers would likely be Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 57 227 referring to unsheltered homeless individuals, which are more readily visible and identifiable as homeless. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Huntington Beach is committed to addressing homelessness. In March 2014, the City Council conducted a study session on homelessness in the community, including a presentation by the Executive Director of the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness and the City's Police Chief. Subsequently, the City contracted with City Net, a collaborative organization, to conduct research on the scope and scale of the homeless issues in Huntington Beach, provide an asset map of homeless services and resources, and deliver recommendations about how to strategically leverage existing assets and resources in the community to address the problem. City Net's findings and recommendations are summarized below: 1. The City possesses an abundance of non-profit organizations, faith congregations, local businesses, and community groups that are eager for collaborative solutions to ending homelessness in Huntington Beach. 2. The groups listed above are decentralized both structurally and geographically. 3. The City should invest in coordinating these resources without aggregating them or investing in heavy infrastructure. 4. A proactive connection should be established between the non-profit and faith communities to City safety personnel and other first responders. 5. The City should invest in a multi-sector collective impact collaborative which would meet regularly to achieve goals over the course of 12-months. Prior to publication of the City Net Homeless Conditions Report, a former Huntington Beach Mayor coordinated the "Huntington Beach Homeless Collaborative" comprised of various homeless service providers and faith-based organizations. The Collaborative conducts monthly meetings at the Central Library with the purpose of: gathering resource information useful in dealing with the homeless issue; developing an information and referral system for collaborative members; establishing partnerships with the City; and coordinating activities between homeless service providers. City staff from the Police Department, Community Services, and the City Manager's Office/Office of Business Development attend these meetings. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 58 228 The City's Police Department recently engaged the services of the Coast to Coast Foundation, a non-profit Police Officer Liaison Program (POLP) designed to eliminate resource barriers and support law enforcement homelessness teams. Coast to Coast partners with police departments throughout Orange County, providing a model that balances enforcement with outreach. Resources include: Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) kits for daily patrol, 24/7 locker locations kits, homeless relocation, trained outreach team, community campaign/education and empowerment in support of law enforcement. The City's Police Department and Coast to Coast have created a volunteer program specifically designed to the needs of Huntington Beach. The volunteers engage in monthly outreach efforts to the homeless and have experienced great success. On March 16, 2015, the City Council authorized the creation and establishment of a seven- member Homeless Task Force to make recommendations to the City Council regarding programs and services for the homeless. Subsequently, the Task Force created six Homeless Task Force Sub-Committees on the following topics: Police; Housing; Coordination of Services & Economic Self-Sufficiency; and Health Services. The Task Force is coordinated by the Office of Business Development with assistance from the Police Department, and the Homeless Outreach Coordinator. On March 22, 2016, the Task Force presented 22 recommendations to the City Council. Since the establishment of the Homeless Task Force, many accomplishments have been made to date: Presentations from a variety of homeless organizations including Beach Cities Interfaith Services, OC Health Care Agency,Share Ourselves,the Illumination Foundation, Fresh Beginnings, and the Pasadena and Orange Police Departments; and Creation of six homeless sub-committees who have provided the Task Force with many recommendations to address safety, housing, services, economic self-sufficiency, and health services. The City Council established a City Council Homeless Task Force Subcommittee, consisting of three (3) City Councilmembers, to monitor the implementation of recommendations made by the Homeless Task Force in 2016. The Office of Business Development and the Police Department have been granted continued CDBG public service funds for FY 2019/20 to fund the current part-time Homeless Coordinator position to serve as the City's point person for homeless issues, as well as four part-time case manager/social worker. The Homeless Coordinator acts as liaison with the Police Department, non-profit organizations and for-profit groups such as mental health centers, hospitals, churches, shelters, addiction centers and rehabilitation programs. The Coordinator will assist the Police Department in locating shelter beds for the homeless and rehabilitation (detox) beds for those Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 59 229 in need of assistance and provide wrap-around services for homeless clientele. In addition, both the coordinator and the case manager/social worker help to coordinate City services regarding homeless encampments and public information. Lastly, beginning in FY 2018/19 and continuing into 2019/20,the City will be funding the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program where volunteer staff scout streets of Huntington Beach searching for youth who are currently unsheltered or unstably housed. StandUp for Kids serves teens and youth (ages 12 - 24) who are homeless, at-risk, aging-out of foster care, or runaways to equip them with the tools they need to transition from life on the street to a life of stability and opportunity. The Street Outreach program provides basic services (food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City has and will continue to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless and homeless families through support of homeless programs such as the Huntington Beach Youth Emergency Shelter, Interval House, Families Forward, and Mercy House. Through the City's Homeless Task Force, the City will also support the provision of emergency housing and services by Beach Cities Interfaith Services and the local faith-based community. The City has also created a Homeless Outreach Coordinator and a Homeless Case Manger position who are responsible for creating relationships with the homeless and to provide services with an eye toward bringing their homelessness to an end. Another way the City is addressing the transitional housing needs of homeless persons is through the proposed project at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City, "The Navigation Center." The property is owned by the local CHDO, American Family Housing (AFH). The City of Huntington Beach is working with AFH,the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange to construct single family occupancy units to be used as transitional housing for homeless households.The SRO units will be located on the second floor of the property.American Family Housing proposes to provide wrap around homeless services to the tenants of The Navigation Center. Finally, the City, via substantial amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, allocated $223,607 in CDBG funds to assist with the acquisition and tenant improvements of a public facility located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach. The public facility is to be used as an emergency homeless shelter called the Huntington Beach Navigation Center. It will contain 90- beds with concurrent case management to assist clients in navigating public, private, and non- profit organizations that serve this demographic. In addition to clean beds and case management, the Navigation Service Center will provide meals, showers, storage, and laundry facilities. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 60 230 Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again In an ongoing effort to continue to address the needs of the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, the City will focus on the development of sustainable and effective programming, including: applying for short and long-term available funding; partnerships with experienced service providers capable of leveraging other funding; the ability to create or secure affordable housing; perform homeless case management; and engage the homeless through a street outreach component in order to better connect them to available services. The City's goal is to expand on current homeless programs and activities with a greater emphasis on homeless veterans and families to assist with their successful transition toward self-sufficiency. In FY 2015/16, the also City entered into a subrecipient agreement with a nonprofit agency, Interval House, to operate a city-wide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program using tenant selection policies and criteria. The City gave local preference to households impacted by homelessness, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. The program has, to date, provided rental assistance to 63 households and with continued funding into FY 2019/20, proposes to assist an additional 22 families. The City has also partnered with Mercy House to implement a second Tenant Based Rental Assistance program targeting low and very-low income seniors, veterans, and homeless. The program has provided assistance to 43 households to date. In FY 2019/20, Mercy House proposes to assist an additional 24 households with tenant based rental assistance. Finally, as part of an amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, the City entered into a third two-year contract with Families Forward to provide 15 households in FY 2018/19 and another 15 households in FY 2019/20 with tenant based rental assistance. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 61 231 assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. To help prevent homelessness and protect at-risk populations, Huntington Beach will continue to participate in the Orange County Continuum of Care System to provide assistance to persons at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, the City continues to pursue opportunities to expand its affordable housing inventory to benefit primarily low-income renters. 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. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 62 232 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction Huntington Beach has a strong history of supporting affordable housing. The City has adopted numerous provisions in its Zoning Ordinance that facilitate a range of residential development types and encourage affordable housing. In addition, the City and its former Redevelopment Agency have provided direct financial assistance to support affordable and mixed income housing projects. The loss of Redevelopment Housing Funds, which previously generated approximately $3 million per year for housing activities, will dampen the level of future affordable housing production in the City. In addition to funding constraints, the primary barrier to the provision of affordable housing in Huntington Beach is the lack of vacant land suitable for residential development. Separate owners of smaller parcels hold much of the underdeveloped and residentially zoned land in the City. This calls for alternative policy tools such as lot consolidation and/or demolition of existing older structures to accommodate higher density infill development. Through adoption of the Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plans, the City has provided opportunities for high density mixed use and residential infill. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment 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. Ongoing monitoring of "for sale" affordable units is conducted by department staff by assuring that the affordable housing covenants are recorded on title when the unit is sold. To address the decline in sources of housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing. Additionally, as part of the City's Housing Element update, the City must assess and to the extent feasible, mitigate, its governmental constraints to housing for lower and moderate-income households and persons with disabilities. The Housing Element addresses the City's provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 63 233 following programs in the City's 2013-2021 Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools used by the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing: Program 2. Multi-family Acquisition/Rehabilitation through Non-Profit Developers Objective:Acquire, rehabilitate, and establish affordability covenants on 80 rental units. Program 7. Residential and Mixed-Use Sites Inventory Objective: Maintain current inventory of vacant and underutilized development sites, and provide to developers along with information on incentives. Program 8. Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan Objective:Facilitate development through flexible,form based standards, and streamlined processing. Encourage affordable housing by requiring inclusionary units to be provided on-site, or within the Specific Plan, and providing additional incentives for increased percentages of affordable units. Program 10. Inclusionary Program and Housing Trust Fund Objective: Continue implementation and re-evaluate Ordinance to provide consistency with case law and market conditions. Establish in-lieu fee amount for projects between 10-30 units. Program 11. Affordable Housing Development Assistance Objective: Provide financial and regulatory assistance in support of affordable housing. Provide information on incentives to development community. Program 13. Affordable Housing Density Bonus Objective: Continue to offer density bonus incentives as a means of enhancing the economic feasibility of affordable housing development. Program 14. Development Fee Assistance Objective: Continue to offer fee reductions to incentivize affordable housing. Specify the waiver of 100%of application processing fees in the Code for projects with 10%extremely low-income units. Program 15. Residential Processing Procedures Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 64 234 Objective: Provide non-discretionary development review within the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan. Adopt streamlined review procedures for multi family development on a Citywide basis. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 65 235 AP-85 Other Actions —91.220(k) Introduction Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City of Huntington Beach has identified long-range strategies, activities and funding sources to implement the goals in the areas of housing and community development services for the benefit of the residents. • The City will continue to seek other resources and funding sources to address the biggest obstacle to meeting the community's underserved needs, which is the lack of funding and/or inadequate funding. • The City will look for innovative and creative ways to make its delivery systems more comprehensive and will continue existing partnerships with both for-profit and not-for- profit organizations. • The City will use HOME and CDBG funds to concentrate on both affordable rental housing, tenant-based rental housing, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. • The City is currently addressing certain housing needs with federal funds such as availability, condition, and fair housing practices to prevent homelessness. • The City is also addressing community development needs with federal funds such as infrastructure, improving public facilities and code enforcement. • The City is working with surrounding jurisdictions on a regional approach to meeting the underserved needs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City's Consolidated Plan has identified the preservation of existing, and the creation of new, affordable housing as a priority need during the 2015/16— 2019/20 timeframe. In May 2015,the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA) identifying nearly$2.5 million in available affordable housing funds. The City's goal was to obtain proposals for affordable housing projects as well as a proposed Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. The City identified homeless, those at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence as the population for which the housing programs should be targeted. The NOFA was available on the City's website and was disseminated to local CHDO's in the area. The City received five (5) proposals: three (3) proposals for affordable housing projects, and two (2) proposals for TBRA programs. Because the May 2015 NOFA proved unsuccessful in negotiating the development of an affordable housing project, the City issued a new NOFA, after which it Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 66 236 opted to work with the local CHDO, Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC) to develop a rental four-plex located at 7792 Barton Drive in Huntington Beach. The project was awarded $781,220 in HOME funding in October 2016 via substantial amendment to the FY 2016/17 Annual Action Plan. The project is complete. In response to the solicitation for a tenant based rental assistance program provider, Interval House was selected to administer such a program in September 2015. Interval House was chosen because of its extensive experience in providing services to households impacted by domestic violence, and because it already works closely with the City's Police Department in providing housing for eligible households. Additionally, Interval House implemented the City's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) program, a similar federal funding program that provided assistance to homeless and at at-risk persons to alleviate homelessness and provide rapid re-housing. During FY 2019/20, the City will continue to work with Interval House to provide tenant-based rental assistance to an additional 22 households. The program will continue to target homeless, persons at risk of homelessness, veterans, seniors, and victims of domestic violence in Huntington Beach. The City has also partnered with Mercy House to implement a second Tenant Based Rental Assistance program targeting low and very-low income seniors, veterans, and homeless. The program has provided assistance to 43 households to date and the program will continue through the end of FY 2019/20 with a proposed goal of assisting an additional 24 households. Via the amendment to the FY 2018/19 Annual Action Plan, the City also funded a contract with Families Forward to provide 15 households in FY 2018/19 and another 15 households in FY 2019/20 with tenant based rental assistance. To date, Families Forward has helped seven households with tenant based rental assistance. Finally, the City proposed to allocate $700,000 in HOME funds for The Navigation Center located at 15161 Jackson Street in Midway City.The project proposes to construct approximately 7 single family occupancy units to be rented solely to Huntington Beach residents. The property is owned by the local CHDO, American Family Housing. The City is partnering with AFH, the City of Westminster, and the County of Orange on this endeavor. Finally, in recent years,the City has provided funding support to local public service agencies such as the Huntington Beach Police Department and SteppingUP that address the service needs of Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 67 237 the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities: • Notification • Lead Hazard Evaluation • Lead Hazard Reduction • Ongoing Maintenance • Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead-based paint abatement is part of the City's Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate. To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead-based paint hazard is present, the City or the City's sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases, defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's major objectives in reducing poverty within Huntington Beach are 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. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 68 238 The City's anti-poverty strategy seeks to enhance the employability of residents through the promotion and support of programs which provide employment training and supportive services, while expanding employment opportunities through the support of programs supporting business development and employment and its recently-completed Economic Development Strategy. In terms of employment training and supportive services, the City supports literacy programs for families (Oakview Family Literacy Program) with a combination of General Funds and CDBG that help enhance the employability of low-income persons with deficient English speaking, reading, and writing skills. As funding permits, the City will continue to support the following Public Services to increase family stability for lower income households: • Counseling • Domestic Violence Prevention Services • Provision of food • Substance Abuse Services • Job Training Lastly, the City of Huntington Beach supports a variety of economic development activities that help to create and retain jobs for low- and moderate-income households. Activities supported include a commercial property locator; employment assistance including of a referral service for finding and training employees; financial assistance through the Small Business Administration; business counseling and training via a litany of not-for-profit Orange County agencies; technical assistance in permits, trademarks, environmental review, and taxes; and export and trade assistance. Micro-enterprise assistance,job training services, and technical assistance are some areas that may warrant consideration for funding during the next Consolidated Plan period. The City will fully comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which helps foster local economic development and individual self-sufficiency. This set of regulations require that to the greatest extent feasible, the City will provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low or very low-income residents in connection with housing and public construction projects. Actions planned to develop institutional structure As the recipient of CDBG and HOME funds, the City has delegated the Office of Business Development to be the lead department responsible for the overall administration of HUD Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 69 239 grants. In that regard, the Division will prepare the Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice every five years, draft the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, as well as all other reports required by federal rules and regulations. The City will work with non-profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, clubs, and organizations, neighborhood leadership groups, City departments and with the private sector to implement the City's five-year strategy to address the priority needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2015/2016 — 2019/2020. Engaging the community and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low to moderate residents will be vital in overcoming gaps in service delivery. The City will also utilize public notices, Community Workshops and Meetings (as appropriate),the City's website, and other forms of media to deliver information on carrying out the Consolidated Plan strategies. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies In an ongoing effort to bridge the gap of various programs and activities, the City has developed partnerships and collaborations with local service providers and City departments that have been instrumental in meeting the needs and demands of the homeless, low income individuals and families, and other special needs. Over the years,the City has expanded partnerships and created new ones along the way. The array of partners include, but are not limited to: the Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services, Community Services, and Public Works Departments; American Family Housing, Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House, Collete's Children's Home, and AMCAL; Orange County Community Housing Corporation; Jamboree Housing; Community SeniorServ; AIDS Services Foundation; Project Self Sufficiency; Alzheimer's Family Services; Fair Housing Foundation; the Orange County Housing Authority; and 2-1-1 Orange County and OC Community Services (Orange County Continuum of Care). During FY 2019/20, the City will continue to develop these partnerships. Specifically, the City is currently working with the City of Westminster, the County or Orange, and American Family Housing to construct new SRO units for homeless persons at AFH's property located at 15161 Jackson Street, Midway City. Finally, the City is assisting with the acquisition and rehabilitation of an emergency homeless shelter located at 15311 Pipeline Lane, Huntington Beach. The new public facility, known as the Huntington Beach Navigation Center, will partner with non-profit organizations to offer 90-beds for nightly shelter, as well as case management for Huntington Beach's homeless population. Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 70 240 Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I) (1,2,4) Introduction The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's CDBG Program that is used for creating decent affordable housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities.The program year (2019/20) will begin on July 1, 2019. The FY 2019/20 CDBG allocation of $1,155,697 will be used to implement CDBG projects and programs during the program year. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before $0 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be $0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the $0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income $0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities $0 Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 71 241 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2) The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as rental housing development and tenant- based rental assistance. The 2019/20 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2019. The FY 2019/20 HOME allocation is estimated to be $606,864, and along with prior year funds of $846,470, and $75,000 in estimated program income, the City could have $1,528,334 available to implement HOME projects and programs during the program year. 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City will provide grants, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deferred payment loans or residual receipts loans permitted under 24 CFR 92.206 (b) (1). The City will not institute other forms of investment forms not described in the aforementioned section nor provide loan guarantees described under 24 CFR 92.206 (b) (21). 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2018/19 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines as required in 92.254. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2019/20 Annual Action Plan. The Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines that ensure the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds as required in 92.254 (a)(4). 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The City is not proposing to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. Thus, since the City does not propose to undertake refinancing, the City is not required to discuss its financing guidelines required under 24 CFR 92.206(b). Huntington Beach 2019/20 Annual Action Plan 72 242 ul �us cm > CO Cs (I) c� (5 Nr- .) C3 - a. Z uu. 00 Cr CL C1 Om 0 c ' < cn ._ LO d 4%11 ±.° F•••• 0 ---1,- Ct I y--1EN° Z billia 0 z Uml cci— >N (.). WZ 0 cs4 0 J 0 yea, v N agX+ 'El. • co f � •g 5° tea. (..D O __ a] cn U O m C.) 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