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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Developme 20W Main Street. Huntington Beach,CA 0 City of Huntington Beach vEb :7-o File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Charles G. Kovac, Housing Manager Subject: 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Entitlement Grant Programs, and Amendment No. 1 (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan - adopt Resolution Nos. 2022-15 and 2022- 16 Statement of Issue: The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) federal entitlement grant funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To remain eligible for these grant funds, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan ("Action Plan") to HUD each year outlining how these funds will be used during the upcoming fiscal year. As part of this annual process, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) evaluates funding applications and makes funding recommendations to the City Council. The CPAB recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 are summarized in this report and described in detail in the 2022-2023 Action Plan (Attachment 2). The deadline for submission of the 2022-2023 Action Plan to HUD is May 15, 2022. As of this writing, HUD has not yet released its 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME allocations for local jurisdictions. To ensure the City meets its HUD-mandated deadlines, the CPAB made its funding recommendations using current fiscal year allocations. In the event funding from HUD is higher or lower than anticipated, the CPAB provided recommendations for increasing or reducing public services funding levels. In addition to the 2022-2023 Action Plan, the City Council is asked to consider Amendment No. 1 to the 2021-2022 Action Plan ("Amendment") authorizing various funding revisions among existing programs and adjustments to performance objectives described more fully below. Financial Impact: The City's estimated FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME program budget is comprised of$1,413,939 in City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 7 Printed on 4/14/2022 oowere&K Li o va," File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 CDBG and $760,225 in HOME funds. Approval of the 2022-2023 Action Plan or the Amendment will not impact the General Fund. The proposed use of FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funds outlined in the Action Plan and Amendment provide full funding for the projects identified with the exception of Navigation Center operations and future Oak View Neighborhood projects. Future Navigation Center operating expenses will also be funded through a combination of SB2, HOME-ARP and General Fund revenues. As homeless and behavioral health services continue to grow and expand through the region, staff is continually monitoring future grant opportunities that are expected to become available. The Oak View neighborhood revitalization project is still under development and the full project scope has not yet been determined. The proposed action plan would allocate $415,621 of funding for annual debt service on a Section 108 Loan. Based on the Section 108 Loan program parameters, the City could borrow about $6 million dollars to fund eligible activities in the Oak View area. This funding could be leveraged with the $2 million American Rescue Plan Act funding City Council approved in September 2021. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the following in compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91: A) Conduct a public hearing for the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and Amendment No. 1 (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan; and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-15, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan," and, C) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-16, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2022-2023 Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs;" and, D) Authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary related documents. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the 2022-23 Action Plan and the Amendment as presented and direct staff accordingly. The City Council may choose to modify any of the funding recommendations for CDBG and HOME projects and programs within the aggregate funding limits outlined in this report. Analysis: Background Each year, the City of Huntington Beach receives entitlement grant funds from HUD under the CDBG and HOME programs. According to program objectives set forth in HUD regulations, funds from these programs must be used to benefit lower-income Huntington Beach residents, as well as the community needs identified in the City's approved Consolidated Plan. HUD regulations require public participation in the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds. Therefore, each year the City issues a Notice of Funding Availability to invite local community organizations to submit applications for public City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 7 Printed on 4/14/2022 DowerE328 Legisrar'" File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 service programs. The CPAB reviews all eligible applications, receives public input, hears oral presentations from the applicants, and makes funding recommendations to the City Council. These recommendations are outlined in the attached Action Plan, which must be approved by the City Council at a public hearing and submitted to HUD by May 15, 2022. 2022-2023 CDBG and l-IOILIE Fundine Levels As of this writing, HUD has not yet announced funding levels for the 2022-2023 program year. Therefore, funding levels discussed in this report and in the Action Plan are established using current fiscal year allocations. In addition to the anticipated CDBG and HOME funding allocations, the table below reflects carryover, which are unused funds from previously approved projects and/or payments received on outstanding loans that are now available for new activities. CDBG and HOME rules limit the use of carryover funds only for eligible capital projects. Anticipated Revenue CDBG HOME Total Grant Amount S1,256,461 $618,233 S1,856,447 Carryover $ 157,478 S141,992 $ 299,470 Total $1,413,939 $760,225 $2,174,164 Anticipated Expenditures CDBG HOME Total Public Services S 188,469 N/A S 188,469 Capital & Housing Preservation Projects S 974,178 $698,402 $1,672,580 Administration S 251,292 S 61,823 S 313,115 otal $1,413,939 $760,225 $2,174,164 Fands Available for CDBG Public Services Programs Federal regulations allow the City to designate up to 15 percent of the CDBG allocation for public service programs. Eligible public service programs must be directed toward improving community services concerned with services such as employment, child care, health, substance abuse, education, recreation or welfare for low-income residents. The maximum funds available for public service programs is $188,469. I imclr Available for CDBG Capital and Ilonsine Preservation Projects The funds available for CDBG Capital and Housing Preservation Projects is S974,178. CDBG regulations allow a variety of capital projects and activities that benefit low-income residents, including the development of affordable housing, rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing, improvements to public facilities to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and special code enforcement programs. City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 7 Printed on 4/14/2022 powerc3214 Legissar'- File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 Funds A vailable for HOa/F Capital Proiectr HOME regulations allow capital projects primarily for the creation of affordable housing and temporary rental assistance for low-income residents. The amount of funds available for HOME Capital Projects is $555,667. (ands Available for Pro�!rcztn .4clnrinLrtration Up to 20 percent of the City's CDBG allocation, $251 ,292, and 10 percent of its HOME allocation, $61,823, may be used for planning and administration. Within the CDBG administration funding category is a HUD mandate that all jurisdictions provide fair housing services. These services are provided by the Fair Housing Foundation and include tenant/landlord mediation, unlawful detainer assistance, fair housing education and investigating claims of discrimination. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Funding Recommendations On February 10, the CPAB conducted a noticed public meeting that provided residents the opportunity to participate in the CDBG funding recommendation process. The CPAB received public comments and heard virtual presentations from seven CDBG public services applicants. Subsequently, on February 24, the CPAB met to deliberate and make funding recommendations; by a unanimous vote recommended that the City Council fund four of the seven public services applications that were received. The City received one application from the Fair Housing Foundation for fair housing services, and this program is recommended to be funded under the CDBG program administration category. CDBG capital and housing preservation projects consist of the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program, Special Code Enforcement Program, and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration in the total amount of $558,557. The remaining available balance of $415,621 is recommended to be reserved for a future Oak View neighborhood revitalization project. On March 15, the City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review these funding recommendations, which are summarized below and described in detail in the 2022-2023 Action Plan. CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES 2021-22 2022-23 2022-23 Actual Requested Recommended Funding Funding Funding City of HB - Oak View FRC Drop-in Recreation $ 80,000 $ 85,000 $ 85,000 City of HB - Senior Center Care Management $ 34,555 $ 45,000 $ 40,000 City of HB - Navigation Center Operations $0 $200,000 $ 46,969 StandUp for Kids OC - Community Outreach $ 12,177 $ 24,227 $ 16,500 OTAL 1$126,732 $354,227 $188,469 CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING PRESERVATION 2021-22 2022-23 2022-23 ctual Requested Recommended City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 7 Printed'Qoyn�4/1 412 0 2 2 powerE33Q LegiSac- File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 Funding Funding Funding City of HB - Special Code Enforcement S231,557 $239.891 $231,557 City of HB - Housing Rehabilitation Program $222,000 $222,000 $222,000 City of HB - Tenant Based Rental Assistance Admin $105,000 $105,000 $105,000 City of HB - Future Oak View Neighborhood Proj N/A $415,621 $415,621 OTAL J$558,557 1$982,512 $974,178 HOME CAPITAL 2021-22 2022-23 2022-23 Actual Requested Recommended Funding Funding Funding Families Forward $281,410 $281,410 $280,667 Mercy House TBRA Program $275,000 $275,000 $275,000 TOTAL $556,410 $556,410 $555,667 ADMINISTRATION 2021-22 2022-23 2022-23 Actual Requested Recommended Funding Funding Funding CDBG Administration $217,642 $221,292 $221,292 Fair Housing Foundation S 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 HOME Administration S 61,823 $ 61,823 $ 61,823 [TOTAL $309,465 $313,115 J$313,115 Funding Level Adjustments In the likely event that the City does not receive notification of its CDBG and HOME funding allocations from HUD prior to the April 19 City Council meeting, the CPAB and staff recommend the following funding alternatives should funding allocations from HUD be higher or lower than estimated in this report: CDBG Public Services: 1 . If CDBG funds are higher or lower, adjust funding proportionately for the following three programs: Senior Center Care Management, Navigation Center Operations, and StandUp for Kids OC. Funding for the Oak View FRC Drop-in Recreation Program to remain unchanged. Capital and Housing Preservation Projects: 1 . If CDBG funds are higher or lower, adjust funding for the future Oak View Neighborhood Project accordingly. Other CDBG capital projects/programs funding to City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 7 Printed on 4/14/2022 oowe,e33.�Lea,sla,7- File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 remain unchanged. 2. If HOME funds are higher or lower, adjust both Tenant Based Rental Assistance programs (Families Forward and Mercy House) proportionately. Administration: 1 . If CDBG and/or HOME funds are higher or lower, adjust program administration accordingly. Funding for the Fair Housing Foundation to remain unchanged. Amendment No. 1 (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan The proposed substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan includes the following revisions: • Redirect $50,000 allocated to the Homeless Outreach Program to Navigation Center Operations along with $2,737 in prior year carryover funds. The Homeless Outreach Program received alternative funding to replace CDBG funding. • Increase Special Code Enforcement funding by $41,332 for a revised allocation of $272,889 related to the acquisition of a vehicle that was approved in 2020-2021 but occurred in 2021- 2022 due to vehicle delivery delays. • Redirect $556,410 allocated to a placeholder "HOME TBRA Program" to the Families Forward TBRA Program ($281,410) and Mercy House TBRA Program ($275,000). • Adjust the performance goal for StandUp for Kids Street from 30 to 23 persons. This organization received less than their full application amount and is requesting their performance goal to be reduced accordingly. • Revise the number of HOME-designated units at Jamboree's Senior Housing Project from 17 to 9. These amendments are incorporated and described in the draft Amendment No. One to the 2021- 2022 Action Plan (Attachment 4). Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), government fiscal activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment, and do not commit the lead agency to any specific project, do not constitute a project. Therefore, these activities are exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). Since federal dollars are being used for the proposed CDBG and HOME activities, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance will be required prior to execution of funding agreements and disbursement of funds. The City will complete all NEPA Compliance for the City of Huntington Beach Page 6 of 7 Printed on 4/1 412 0 2 2 oowe,t3U Leq,sia,1- File #: 22-269 MEETING DATE: 4/19/2022 approved CDBG and HOME activities prior to the start of the program year (July 1, 2022). Strategic Plan Goal: Economic Development & Housing Attachmentls): 1. Resolution No. 2022-15, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan." 2. City of Huntington Beach Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan 3. Resolution No. 2022-16, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Programs." 4. City of Huntington Beach 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan City of Huntington Beach Page 7 of 7 Printed on 4/14/2022 oowerc333 Legistarl- RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUINICIL OF THE CITY OF HUNT[NGTON BEACH APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. ONE (SUBSTANTIAL) TO THE 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach (`City") participates in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs; and WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021, by Resolution No. 2021-28 the City Council approved the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan, which describes how the City will use CDBG and HOME funds from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 to address the City's Consolidated Plan objectives; and WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to amend the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (".Amendment No. One"), a substantial amendment, to include the following revisions: 1. Redirect 550,000 allocated to the Homeless Outreach Program to Navigation Center Operations along with 52,737 in prior carry over funds; 2. Increase the Special Code Enforcement funding by S41,332 for a revised allocation of $272,889 related to the acquisition of a vehicle; 3. Adjust performance goal for StandUp for Kids Outreach from 30 to 23 persons. 4. Redirect 5556,410 allocated to a place holder "HOME TBRA Program" to the Families Forward TBRA Program ($281,410) and Mercy House TBRA Program (5275,000); 5. Revise the number of HOME-assisted units at the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project from 17 to 9; and WTIEREAS, Amendment No. 1 does not change the 2021-2022 CDBG and HOME funding allocations received from HUD that are currently shown in the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS. notice was published in the The fflave on March 17, 2022 regarding a City Council public hearing and the availability of the draft Amendment No. One to the 2021-22 Annual .Action Plan for public review and comment; and WHEREAS- the draft Amendment No. One to the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan was published and posted online on the website of the City Clerk for a thirty-day public review and comment period from iNlarch 18, 2022 to April 19, 2022; and RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15 WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), government fiscal activities that do not result in a physical change in the environment and do not commit the lead agency to any specific project do not constitute a project and, therefore, are exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the proposed activities to be funded are subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Protection Act of which any and all projects funded shall comply, except that, in accordance with 24 CFR Sections 58.34 (a) and 58.35 as to review pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act, the Amendment No. One to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan is not subject to federal environmental review; NOW; THEREFORE. the City Council of the City_ of Huntington Beach does herebN resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the Amendment No. One to the 2021-22 Annual .Action Plan is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is hereby authorized to execute all necessary related budget approvals and documents deemed necessary by HUD or the City and to execute all implementing and related documents and agreements, including, but not limited to, grant and loan agreements with subrecipients for all approved CDBG and HOME programs and projects set forth in the Amendment No. One to the 2021-2022 Amival Action Plan. SECTION 3. That all projects and programs set forth in the 2021-22 .Annual Action Plan, as amended by this Resolution, shall undergo an environmental review prior to anv release of finds consistent with the Program Regulations found in 24 CFR, Part 58.6 and the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized to execute all environmental documentation required by HUD. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certifV to the passage of this Resolution and shall take effect as provided by law. 22-11153/279887 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19`h day of April, 2022, v Mavor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'C City Manager City rv6orney BUJ INITIATED AND APPROVED: 00--- Director of Communitynity Development 22-11153/279887 3 Res. No. 2022-15 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on April 19, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Posey, Moser, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022 AMENDMENT NO. ONE (SUBSTANTIAL) DRAFT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW MARCH 18, 2022 - APRIL 19, 2022 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACHy CA 92648 337 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2021/22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary (AP-05).........................................................................................1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-o5)........................................................................ 9 Consultation (AP-1o)...................................................................................................to Citizen Participation (AP-12).......................................................................................16 Expected Resources (AP-15).......................................................................................22 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) ........................................................................27 Projects (AP-35).......................................................................................................... 34 Geographic Distribution (AP-5o)............................................................................... 56 Affordable Housing(AP-55) ...................................................................................... 59 PublicHousing(AP-6o)..............................................................................................6o Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65).............................................61 Barriers to Affordable Housing (AP-75).................................................................... 65 OtherActions (AP-85)................................................................................................68 Program Specific Requirements (AP-9o)...................................................................73 338 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.22o(b) Huntington Beach's 2020/21-2024/25 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 2021/22 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Current year entitlements combined with reallocations and repayments from prior year activities (program income) bring the total estimated funding for program year 2021/22 to over$1.9 million ($1,256,461 in CDBG funds and $618,233 in HOME funds) . The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will undertake in FY 2021/22 to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in the table on the following page. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 1 339 Consolidated Plan Outcome/ 5-Year Priority Implementing Proprrams 2021/22 Goal Objective Households with Housing • Special Code Enforcement 600 Housing Units SL-3 Problems ($231,557 $272,889) • Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, 6 Housing Units DH-1 and Mobile Home Grant Program($80,000) • Owner-Occupied Single-Family 2 Housing Units DH-t Rehabilitation Loan Program ($12o,o00) • Housing Rehabilitation Loan 8 Housing Units DH-t Administration ($65,000) HLIRtingteR SeaEh TeRaRt 57 Households DH-2 CQrr�rr���,.1AA,,e^^.,..�.1 Aggigt ,REe �) Families Forward Tenant 25 Households DH-2 Based Rental Assistance (s281,4io) • Mercy House Tenant Based 25 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance (5275,000) • Housing Services for TBRA 57 5o Housing DH-2 $105,000 Units Homelessness 49e Perseus &L-4 (s5e.eea) Cameron Lane Navigation SL-1 Center Operations Program io Persons (s52,737) • StandUp for Kids OC— Street 30 23 Persons SL-t Outreach Program $12,177 Special Needs Populations • Senior Services, Care 165 Persons SL-t Management($34,555) Priority Community Services Youth-Services • Children's Bureau($80,000) 250 Persons SL-t General Public Services • Oakview Family Literacy 145 Persons SL-1 $9,000 Priority Community and • No projects in FY 2021/22 Public Facilities Priority Infrastructure ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance 2,118 Persons SL-3 Improvements Zone 5 ($203,283) Other Housing and • HOME Administration ($61,823) Not Applicable Not Community Development • CDBG Administration ($221,292) Not Applicable Applicable Needs • Fair Housing Services $30,000 Not Applicable Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 2 340 Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established three predetermined objectives and outcomes designed to capture the range of community impacts that occur as a result of CDBG and HOME-funded programs. Each activity or program funded with CDBG or HOME must fall under one of three objectives and one of three outcomes.The framework of selecting these objectives and outcomes is known as HUD's CPD Outcome Performance Measurement System. Here are the objectives and outcomes to choose from: Objectives • Creating Suitable Living Environments relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment, from physical problems with their environment to social issues. • Providing Decent Housing covers the wide range of housing activities where the purpose is to meet individual family or community housing needs. • Creating Economic Opportunities applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation. Outcomes • Availability/Accessibility applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate-income people, including persons with disabilities. • Affordability applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate-income people and is appropriate to use whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household. • Sustainability applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate-income or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods. Huntington Beach's Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment was developed by reviewing Census statistical data and building upon already adopted planning documents, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey. The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including: Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 3 341 t. Households with Housing Problems - The need for affordable housing options in the City continue to be high, based on the proportion of households in the City experiencing cost burdens. 2. Homelessness - Homelessness continues to be growing and pressing issue in Huntington Beach and regionally. The City will continue to fund and support efforts that address homelessness and serve persons experiencing homelessness. 3. Special Needs Populations - There are a number of special needs populations in the City that need continued services and support. These include but are not limited to persons with severe mental illness, veterans, persons with substance abuse addictions, and seniors. 4. Priority Community Services - There are a number of vital community services in the City that need continued services and support.These community services serve low to moderate income households and include activities such as youth and senior services. 5. Priority Community and Public Facilities -The City recognizes the high need for public improvement activities throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified priority needs include, but are not limited to, homeless shelters, parks and recreational centers, youth centers, and healthcare facilities. 6. Priority Infrastructure Improvements - The City recognizes the high need for public improvement activities throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified priority needs include, but are not limited to, street and road improvements, sidewalk improvements, flood drainage improvements, and tree planting. 7. Other Housing and Community Development Needs -The City has identified the need to provide support for the HOME and CDBG programs in the City, as well as to affirmatively further fair housing. These activities are vital to the continuation of the City's efforts to administer these programs. In FY 2o2t/22, the City of Huntington Beach is proposing to fund several programs to meet the priority needs of Huntington Beach residents as listed in Table t, above. Evaluation of past performance The first year of the FY 2020/21 — 2024/25 Consolidated Plan is still in process and performance accomplishments will be fully captured in the year-end FY 2020/21 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). However, below is a summary of performance to date. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 4 342 Decent Housing • In FY 2020/21, the City provided $2.8 million in HOME funding for a 43-unit affordable senior housing project at 18431 Beach Boulevard. The project is being built in partnership with the city's local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation. Nine SeveRtee units will be HOME-income and rent restricted. Upon completion of this project that is currently underway, the City will have accomplished nearly 5o% 9-�j% of its 20-unit development goal for the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan timeframe. • Also in the area of providing decent housing, the City allocated $642,000 in HOME funds to assist 55 households with tenant based rental assistance in FY 2020/21.The 24- month program is currently being administered by three operators: Mercy House, Interval House, and Families Forward. The program was integral to the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • 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 $to,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. CDBG funds in the amount of $255,000 was awarded to homeowner residential rehabilitation in FY 2020/21. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program continues to accomplish their goal of assisting 60o 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 5 343 • The City has a goal to assist 5,000 persons with improved or new public facilities during the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan period. To date, the City has not awarded any funds to public facility projects. • The City used CDBG funding in FY 2020/21 for the ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 3 Project with an anticipated performance goal of assisting nearly 2,00o persons. In FY 2021/22, the City will continue making sidewalk improvements in Maintenance Zone 5. • At the end of FY 2019/2o and again during FY 2020/21, the City was awarded a special allocation of$2,159,775 in CARES Act CDBG funding to help Huntington Beach prepare, prevent, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. Of these funds, the City awarded over $2 million, plus an additional $1.3 million in CDBG entitlement funds and program income to the operations of a new emergency homeless shelter at 17631 Cameron Lane. The shelter provides 147 beds for homeless residents who receive wrap around services including health, employment, and other services to gradually move them towards more stable housing. The shelter is operated by Mercy House. 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. • The City continues to utilize CDBG funding for a literacy program at the Oak View Library which enhances the skills of the Huntington Beach workforce. • While not funded with federal CDBG funds, the City in 2017, 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. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 6 344 Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City developed its 2021/22 Annual Action Plan through extensive consultation and coordination with housing, social service 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 2021122 Annual Action Plan wll be was made available for public comment for the minimum 3o-day period (March 18 - April 19, 2021). A City Council public hearing w111 be was held on April 19, 2021, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Consolidated Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. On April 19, 2022, the Huntington Beach City Council will consider adoption of Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan ("Amendment"). The Draft Amendment will be made available for public review and comment starting on March 18, 2022 through April 19, 2022. Summary of public comments See Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments in Appendix. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Huntington Beach responded to all relevant comments. Summary The Consolidated Plan identifies the top funding priorities over the next five years. These priorities were established through a need's assessment, housing market analysis, feedback from public meetings, community surveys, and consultation with local stakeholders. Funding these priorities supports HUD's principal goals and objectives. These goals are meant to provide availability, sustainability, and affordability for Huntington Beach citizens. Huntington Beach's top seven priorities and implementing goals for CDBG and HOME funded projects include: Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 7 345 Households with housing problems • Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Homelessness • Support efforts to address homelessness Special Needs Populations • Support agencies that assist special needs populations Priority Community Services • Increase access to community services to low-and moderate-income persons Priority Community and Public Facilities • Preserve existing and create new community and public facilities Priority Infrastructure Improvements • Provide needed infrastructure improvements Other Housing and Community Development Needs • Planning or housing and community development needs Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 8 346 PR-o5 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.2oo(b) 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 Community Enhancement Division CDBG Administrator Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Community Development Department/ Director DevelepMeRtCommunity Enhancement Division HOME Administrator Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Community Development Department/ OfflEe of Business Director De�-elepment Community Enhancement Division Table i -Responsible Agencies Narrative The Lead Agency for the 2o2t/22 Annual Action Plan is the City of Huntington Beach, 9#+ce of Q^^^^« DevelepmeFit Community Enhancement Division. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Steve Holtz Deputy Director of Community Development City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division 2000 Main Street, 51h Floor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (714) 374-1519 Email: steve.holtz@surfcity-hb.org Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 9 347 AP-to Consultation - 91.100, 91.2oo(b), 91.215(I) Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). The City developed its five-year (2020/21 - 2024/25) 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. The City funds a Homeless Task Force made up of staff from the City's Police Department, and it consists of a homeless outreach coordinator, case managers, and Huntington Beach Police Department Homeless Liaison Officers 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 synchronizing efforts and sharing information to most effectively address the issue of homelessness in Huntington Beach. It is the goal of the City to provide the homeless population with skilled individuals who are able to navigate the County's Coordinated Entry System. Additionally, these individuals must have knowledge of broader housing opportunities, mental health and addiction resources, medical resources, and job resources. In 2021/22, this team will include one Homeless Outreach Coordinator and three (3) part-time Homeless Case Managers, all of whom work with the Homeless Liaison Police Officers, 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 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. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 10 348 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. 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 Homelessness Strategy Citizen Participation Advisory Non-Homeless Special Needs Board(CPAB)and Homeless Other government Market Analysis Collaborative meetings. City will City of Huntington Beach continue maintaining its strong - Local Economic Development Non-Housing Community relationships with service Development Strategy providers and local jurisdictions to implement the 5-year strategy. Anti-Poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Huntington Beach City Housing Need Assessment Public hearings. City Council Council Civic Leaders Non-Homeless Special Needs members reflect the needs of Market Analysis their constituents in the Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 11 349 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? Economic Development community,which have been Non-Housing Community reflected in the needs and Development Strategy priorities identified in the Plan. Anti-Poverty Strategy PHA Housing Need Assessment Orange County Housing Housing Public Housing Needs Invitation to participate in the Authority Other government Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and -City Non-Homeless Special Needs comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy AIDS Services Foundation Invitation to participate in the of Orange County Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Housing Needs Assessment Invitation to participate in the Alzheimer's Family Services Public Housing Needs Center Services- Health survey, public input meeting, and Homelessness Strategy comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy Homeless Needs-Chronically Invitation to participate in the homeless survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Needs- Families comment on the draft plan Beach Cities Interfaith Services - with children Services(BCIS) Homeless Homelessness Needs- Veterans Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Build Futures Services- Non-Homeless Special survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Needs comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Services- Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the Children's Bureau Children Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the Collette's Children's Home Services - Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Services - Elderly Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Community SeniorSery Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs comment on the draft plan Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 12 350 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? Market Analysis Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Services- Homelessness Strategy Invitation participate t the CrossPoint Church Homeless Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the CSP, Huntington Beach Services- Homelessness Strategy Youth Shelter Homeless Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Dayle McIntosh Center Services - Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and vvith Disabilities Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Family Literacy Program Services - Literacy Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Invitation to participate in the Huntington Beach Hospital Services- Health Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Huntington Beach Police Services- Homeless Needs Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Department Homeless Homelessness Strategy CPAB meeting. Housing Need Assessment Huntington Beach Senior Services- Elderly Non-Homeless Special Needs Invitation participate in the Services/Senior Outreach Persons Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless Invitation to participate in the Project Self-Sufficiency Services- Homelessness Needs - survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Veterans comment on the draft plan Homelessness Strategy Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Regional Center of Orange Non-Homeless Special Needs County Services- Health Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Society of St.Vincent de Services - Homeless Needs Invitation to participate in the Paul Homeless Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting,and comment on the draft plan Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 13 351 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? St.Vincent DePaul Society, Services- Homeless Needs Invitation to participate in the St. Mary's by the Sea Homeless Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special U.S. Department of Needs Market Analysis The U.S. Department of Housing Government - Housing and Urban Economic Development and Urban Development has been Development Federal consulted regarding the COVID-ig P Non-Housing Community outbreak. Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy Table 2-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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 14 352 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. Table 3-Other local/regional/federal planning efforts Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 15 353 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(C) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City of Huntington Beach has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's citizen participation process as it relates to its federal HOME and CDBG programs. All citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.The City holds advertised public hearings each year to gather input on community needs as part of the development of the Plans 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. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey In order to evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs for the 2020/21 — 2024/25 Consolidated Plan, the City utilized a Housing and Community Development 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. A total Of 417 responses were received and helped shape the outcome of the Plan's Five-Year Goals and Objectives. Community Meetings For development of the Consolidated Plan, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) conducted a series of public hearings on community needs on October 3, 2oi9, November 7, 20i9, December 5, 2oi9, and February 20, 202o at Huntington Beach City Hall and at the Oak View Branch Library. The comments received are summarized in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Public Comment and Final Adoption A draft FY 2020/21 — 2024/25 Consolidated Plan and draft FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan was made available for public comment for a 3o-day period beginning on June 5, 202o and concluding on July 6, 2020. A public hearing was held on July 6, 2020 providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Plans prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation The City of Huntington Beach has a citizen participation plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All of Huntington Beach's citizens are encouraged to participate in the Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 16 354 planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding are in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted as needed or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. Three public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan as well as the Annual Action Plan. The first two hearings focus on the needs of the community and development of the Annual Action Plan and provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. The third public hearing focuses on performance as they relate to housing, homelessness, hazards associated with lead-based paint, accessibility, and community development needs, such as infrastructure and public services. 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 2021/22 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 3o-day period (March 18 - April 19, 2021). City Council public hearings were held on January 21 and April 19, 2021, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. On April 19, 2022, the Huntington Beach City Council will consider adoption of Amendment No. One (Substantial)to the FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan ("Amendment").The Amendment proposes to cancel the Homeless Outreach Program and reallocate funds to the 2021 Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program, increase funding to the Special Code Enforcement Program, adjust program accomplishment goals for the Standup for Kids Street Outreach Program and the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project, and to clarify program details concerning the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. The Draft Amendment will be made available for public review and comment starting on March 18, 2022 through April 19, 2022. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 17 355 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 No comments No comments N/A broad advertisement were received received. community was published as a response on January 21, to the public 2021 inviting notice citizens to published on attend the January 21, Needs and 2021. Priorities public hearings on February ii and February 25, 2021. Public Hearings Minorities The Citizen Huntington All comments N/A Participation Beach Citizen received were Non-English Advisory Board Participation accepted. Speaking- (CPAB), a Comments in Spanish group of Appendix. appointed Persons with Huntington disabilities Beach citizens, held public Residents of hearings on Public and 2/11/21 and Assisted 2/25/21 to Housing solicit input on housing and Non-targeted/ community broad development community needs. Other-Service Agencies providers and requesting faith-based CDBG funding organizations also were representing invited to give seniors, youth, presentations homeless,fair and answered housing, code questions from enforcement, the Citizen infrastructure Participation improvements, Advisory Board and housing. CPAB . Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 18 356 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 Non-targeted/ A joint CPAB See All comments N/A broad and City Huntington received were community Council study Beach Citizen accepted. session was Participation held on 3/15/21 Comments in to go over Appendix. CPAB funding recommend- ations. Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See All comments N/A broad advertisement Huntington received were community was made Beach Citizen accepted. soliciting Participation public Comments in comment on Appendix. the draft FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan and to notify the public of a public hearing to adopt the Plans on 4/19/21, The public notice was published on 3/18/2i. Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See All comments N/A broad Council held a Huntington received were community public hearing Beach Citizen accepted. to adopt the Participation FY 2021/22 Comments in Annual Action Appendix. Plan on 4/19/21. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 19 357 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 Nan-targeted/ A newspaper See All comments N/A broad advertisement Huntington received were community was made Beach Citizen accepted. soliciting Participation public Comments in comment on Appendix. Draft Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the FY 2 02 1/22 AA P. The public comment period for the Substantial Amendment will be from 3h8/22- 4/;9/22. The notice further included an invitation to attend the public hearing to adopt the Amendment on 4/19/221. The public notice was published on 3/17122 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 20 358 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 Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See All comments N/A broad Council held a Huntington received were community public hearing Beach Citizen accepted- to adopt Participation Amendment Comments in No. One Appendix. (Substantial) to the FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan on 4/19/22. Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 21 359 EXPECTED RESOURCES AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c) (1,2) For fiscal year 2021/22, the City of Huntington Beach will receive a total of $1,256,461 in CDBG entitlement funds and will have a prior year carryover of$86,951, for a total of $1,343,412. T-he . The City does not have any income from float-funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, loans outstanding or written off, CDBG acquired property available for sale, or lump sum drawdown payments. Nor is the City funding any "urgent need activities." CDBG funds will be used for public services, public infrastructure improvements, housing services in support of eligible HOME activities, a single- family rehabilitation program, code enforcement, CDBG administration, and fair housing services. The City will also receive a HOME entitlement allocation of $618,233. The City does not anticipate any unallocated HOME carryover or program income in FY 2021/22. in The City will use HOME funds for administration of the HOME program, tenant-based rental assistance, and an affordable housing project. In January 2019, SB-2 (or Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding) was implemented, which levies an additional tax on the sale of property. These revenues are collected by the state and distributed to local jurisdictions to fund affordable housing projects. With the adoption by the Huntington beach City Council and certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the City is now eligible to receive revenues from this funding source. The City of Huntington Beach has received $1.4 million for the first two years and is slated to receive approximately $65o,000 per year from this source which can be used to leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness. The Huntington Beach Housing Authority also contributes approximately $220,000 annually from the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund for a Homeless Police Liaison Officer(SERAF)as part of the City's Homeless Taskforce effort. The City may will also receive a special allocation of HOME-ARP funds *^ rnor and/ F unnnr as part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is slated to provide funding for emergency rental relief, development of affordable rental housing for homeless or those at risk of homelessness, supportive social services, and Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 22 360 homeowner foreclosure prevention. The City is considering using HOME-ARP funding to provide supportive services at two homeless developments: the Cameron Lane Navigation Center and the HB Oasis Homekey transitional housing project. Final project allocations will be included in the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. 9eta4S ^ fiEall , Huntingt&n O' Beach are still . kRe ;t this tin;e. The City will pursue competitive public and private grants for the development and preservation of programs, housing, and services and work to support legislation that promotes funding for future affordable housing during the Consolidated Plan period. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 23 361 Ex ected Amount Available Year a 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, $1,256,461 $0 se $3,702,642 Entitlement Federal Planning, s86,951 $1,343,412 funds Economic allocation Development, plus Housing, estimated Public program Improvements, income plus Public Services prior-year resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, $618,233 $o $o $618,233 $1,854,699 Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation assistance, plus Homeowner estimated rehab, program Multifamily income and rental new prior-year construction, resources. Multifamily rental rehab, New construction for ownership, TBRA Table 5-Expected Resources-Priority Table Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 24 362 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 implementingthe 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. The City has also leveraged CDBG and CDBG-CV funds with local monies to fund the operations of the Cameron Lane Navigation Center, a new emergency homeless shelter that was constructed to provide a safe place for homeless persons to live during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 t2,74i,888 as of September 30, 2019. Due to the National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic, HUD has waived the City's HOME Match requirement for all expenditures beginning October 1, 2019 and Will Eentinue to do so through September 30, 2021. The City received this waiver on April 24, 2020. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 25 363 may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City Council recently authorized acquisition of property located at 17631 Cameron Lane that was developed as an emergency homeless shelter to help meet the needs of the over- growing homeless population, a priority need as described in the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 26 364 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AP-2o Annual Goals and Objectives Sort Goal Start End Geographic Needs Goal Outcome Order Name Year Year Category Area Addressed Funding Indicator Homeowner Units Rehabilitated - s8o,000 6 Household Housing (CDBG) Units (Owner-Occupied SF, Condo,and Mobile Home Grant Program) Homeowner Units Rehabilitated- $120,000 2 Household Housing (CDBG) Units (Owner-Occupied Single-Family Sustain and Strengthen Affordable Households with Rehabilitation Loan Neighborhoods 2021 2022 Housing Citywide Housing Program) Problems Homeowner Units Rehabilitated- $65,000 8 Household Housing (CDBG) Units (Housing Rehabilitation Loan Administration) Housing Code Enforcement/ 52346W Foreclosed Property $272,889 Care- (CDBG) 600 Housing Units (Special Code Enforcement Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 27 365 Tenant-Based-Rental 5556:410 Assistance (IdOME-) 57-Households (TBRA-Program) Families Forward $281,gio Tenant Based Rental (HOME) Assistance 25 Households Households with (TBRA) 2 Preserve Existing and Create 2021 2022 Affordable Citywide Housing New Affordable Housing Housing problems Mercy House Tenant $275,000 Based Rental (HOME) Assistance 25 Households (TBRA) Other S105,000 57 50 Housing Units (CDBG) (Housing Services for TBRA Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 28 366 Public-service ac tivit ies-othe+=tha n Low/Mod-Income Housing-Benefit— S50;000 qoo-Persons Assisted (CDBG) (Homeless-Outreach Program) Public service activities other than Low/Mod Income $52,737 Housing Benefit- Support Efforts to Address (CDBG) io Persons Assisted 3 Homelessness zort zozz Homeless Citywide Homelessness (Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program) Public service activities other than Low/Mod Income Housing Benefit- Stz,t77 30 23 Persons (CDBG) Assisted (StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 29 367 Public service activities other than Low/Mod Income Housing Benefit- $34,555 165 Persons Assisted Priority Special (CDBG) (Senior Services Care 4 Support Agencies that Assist 2021 2022 Non-Homeless Citywide Needs Management) Special Needs Populations Special Needs Populations Public service activities other than $9,000 Low/Mod Income (CDBG) Housing Benefit- 145 Persons Assisted Oakview Literac Public service Non-Housing Priority activities other than Increase Access to Community $8o,000 Low/Mod Income 5 Services to LMI Persons zo2t zozz Community Citywide Community (CDBG) Housing Benefit- Development Services 250 Persons Assisted Children's Bureau Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Provide Needed Infrastructure Non-Housing Low-and Priority $zo3,z83 Low/Mod Income 6 2021 zozz Community Moderate- Infrastructure Housing Benefit- Improvements Development Income Areas Improvements (CDBG) 2,118 Persons Assisted (ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 5 561,8z3 Other- Other Housing Not Applicable Planning for Housing and Other: Not and Community (HOME) (HOME Community Development aozi zozz Administration Applicable Development ,292 Administration;CDBG 51 Needs $�(CDBG)BG) Administration; Fair Housing Foundation) Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 30 368 Unallocated Funds 2021 xou Not $57,479 Unallocated CDBG Not Applicable Applicable Not Applicable (CDBG) Funds Table 6-Goals Summary Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 31 369 Goal Descriptions i 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: Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program; Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program; Housing Rehab Loan Administration; Special Code Enforcement 2 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. (Projects: Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance; Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance; Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program) 3 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service Description providers. (Projects: H a Fneless GUtFE a Eh PFegFaFR;Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program; Stand Up for Kids Street Outreach Program) 4 Goal Name Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various Description social service agencies that provide community and public services to special needs households in the City. (Projects: Senior Care Management; Oak View Family Literacy Program) 5 Goal Name Increase Access to Community Services to LMI Persons Goal Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various Description social service agencies for programs for youth, anti-crime, and general public services. Projects: Children's Bureau 6 Goal Name Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Goal Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public Description infrastructure in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods or for low- and moderate-income persons. ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 5 Project Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 32 370 7 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. (Projects: 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 described in the Needs Assessment of the City's Consolidated Plan, over 20% of all Huntington Beach households experience a cost burden, which is defined as spending 30% or more of household income on housing related costs. Therefore, in FY 2021/22, the City is proposing to provide tenant based rental assistance to 5-7 5o homeless, senior, Veteran, and/or family households. All of these households will be at or below 60% of Area Median Income. Further, in FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2,830,698 in HOME funds to the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project located at 18431 Beach Boulevard. The project will be developed with the City's local CHDO, Jamboree Housing Corporation, and will include a total Of 43 one bedroom/one bath units, and 1 two-bedroom/one bath (manager's unit). With an investment Of $2.8 million in HOME, the City estimates that nine +-7 units will be HOME-restricted. At project completion, the City will meet nearly 50% 8�5% of its five-year goal to provide 20 new units to the City's affordable housing inventory. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 33 371 PROJECTS AP-35 Projects - 91.22o(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during Fiscal Year 2021/22 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 $1,256,461 the City of Huntington Beach allocated $4&5;555 $188,469 for public services, representing just 15% of the CDBG entitlement.This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the following to 2021/22 public services: ; Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program (552,737); Senior Services Care Management($34,555); Children's Bureau ($8o,000); StandUp for Kids Street Outreach ($12,177); and Oakview Family Literacy Program ($9,000). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20% of the annual entitlement, or s251,292, for CDBG administration activities.The City has allocated $221,292 for CDBG Administration and $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation, for a total of $251,292, the maximum allowed. Lastly, a maximum of io% of the annual HOME entitlement, $61,823, was allocated to HOME Program Administration in FY 2o2l/22. Consistent with the City's Citizen Participation Plan for 2020/21-2024/25, the Annual Action Plan may contain a list of "back-up" projects to be activated during the given program year due to one or more of the following circumstances: • Additional funding becomes available during the program year from the close out of current projects that were completed under budget. • More program income becomes available than originally estimated and budgeted in the Annual Action Plan. • If, during the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City of Huntington Beach has not definitively decided which public facility or infrastructure improvement project to fund,the City may opt to categorize each option as a "back-up" project until further project and budget planning is performed. Initiation and funding of one or more of the "back-up" projects would not constitute a substantial amendment as defined in the Citizen Participation Plan. Preferential consideration will be given to those projects that demonstrate the ability to spend CDBG funds in a timely manner, consistent with the City's goal to meet CDBG timeliness rules, as well as those projects Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 34 372 that meet the needs of the community as defined in the Consolidated Plan. Projects # Project Name 1 Owner-Occupied SF, Condo, and Mobile Home Grant Program 2 Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program 3 Housing Rehabilitation Program Administration 4 Special Code Enforcement 5 Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 6 Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 67 Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Y IHomeless GLAFeae. 8 Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Progfram 89 StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program 910 Senior Services - Care management ;e tl Oak View Family Literacy Program 44 12 Oak View Community Center- Children's Bureau 13 ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 5 1314 HOME Administration 4415 CDBG Administration +5 16 Fair Housing Foundation Table 8-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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 35 373 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 36 374 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information t Project Name Owner•Occupied SF,Condo,and Mobile Home Grant Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: 58o,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 $io,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 6 grants in FY 2021/22. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 6 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 37 375 2 Project Name Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: $12o,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 $io,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 2021/22, the City proposes to fund two loans. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will z housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 38 376 3 Project Name Housing Rehab Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems 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 Programs provide 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 197o's. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that 8 housing units will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 39 377 4 Project Name Special Code Enforcement Target Area Low-and Moderate-Income Areas Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG:S'-3�SSg 272,889 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (c) - Code Enforcement National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(i)- Low Mod Area Benefit Funding will be used to support two (2) full-time Code Enforcement Officers(CEO) for all the CDBG districts and the replacement of one(i)aging Code Enforcement vehicle used for CDBG Officers in the fleet. 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, habitable living environment. Thus, with continued code enforcement efforts and education, the quality of life and housing standards are maintained. The Code Enforcement Program benefits the community overall by working to upgrade the housing stock within deteriorating/ deteriorated areas. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that 600 housing units will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Low-and Moderate-Income Areas Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 40 378 PMKf C� Tenant Based Rental AssistaREe(rQoe\ � 6AaI5�kf 6Fte� o..,S. F'.'e , 2�G..StiRg REI Cc._,t Hens{n� Needs nccv�-AddFessed Fua�ia� � ✓�9A4�S�i(j-4'e - BesEFiptiea il'oIbilitj Qat en� '4 CPR Tenant a. ed Rental As staR Plat',. .l r\bjeki-e Citatk) CPR f# The City—ill G@Rt Rue adMiR ` a TeRaRt Ba52� nGhn - -- E,Aimatp the RumbeF and type ef families that will 5� heusehold Planned A4iVitips Same as deSEFiptiE)R-. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 41 379 5 Project Name Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME: 5281,410 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 Families Forward will continue to administer the Citv's tenant based rental assistance program to households experiencing housing insecurity, are homeless, or at risk of homelessness including seniors and Veterans. Families Forward will provide short- and medium-term rental, security deposit, and utility deposit assistance to 25 Huntington Beach households during FY 2o2i/22. Target Date o6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Families Forward will operate the TBRA Program from their offices at 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618; however, the program is available to all eligible Huntington Beach residents citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 42 380 6 Project Name Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance TBRA Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME: 5275,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o5(a)(1) - Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit Mercy House will continue to administer the City's tenant based rental assistance program to households experiencing housing insecurity, are homeless, or at risk of homelessness including seniors and Veterans. Mercy House will provide short- and medium-term rental, security deposit, and utility deposit assistance to 25 Huntington Beach households during FY 2021/22. Target Date 06/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Mercy House will operate the TBRA Program from their offices at 807 N. Garfield Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; however, the program is available to all eligible Huntington Beach residents citywide.. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 43 381 67 Project Name Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: 105,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (k) - Housing Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will allocate $105,000 in CDBG funds to be used to pay costs in support of activities eligible for funding under the HOME program. This activity will fund services such as housing counseling in connection with tenant-based rental assistance, inspections, tenant selection, and management of the HbRt: 6; Families Forward and Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Programs. Target Date o6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 5-7 5o households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 44 382 g PFGjeEt Maff3e Homeless GUtFeaEh44ogfafn Tawei AF C+tywide Gealss-u"epted Need«vrA ddFessea HemelessRess FaFd+a-, Ces6 s;e,G6e DeSEF+ptdeR CI igibilk C'tatie C;R (G) !\.. atiR- J b FaFRS 1a7(=) rt...jMed .,..mited rlltele beRefIt I The homelesse)(PeFieREea bFead nr+ r.f �c-o+ i5dc rift.... : GIViRn ... ..tal ❑I..2S� Bddi.t;.... mc� b rvvmrna+i-c�i+ci'ry p6ew J I.' na-iggate in •these IRFik'id RIS b housing eppeF4uRities, mental health the-p aFt-time Hemele55- f r these effeFtr ell as 3 paFt Ome Case MaRaC eRfr, ..t issues Rd EGMPFiSe the C. t. Homeless Task FE)FEe. TW5 is the eR!)'b the r:t. Of u ..t'r,r.bteR ❑e & that ..tS all aphiGS at O J Estimate the numbeF and type E)f families that 4E)o peFsE)Rs (hemek-5�) Planned AEtiVitie Same as desEFiptiep,-- r Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 45 383 8 Project Name Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $52,737 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 CDBG funds will cover costs associated with the operations of an emergency homeless facility located at 17631 Cameron Lane, Huntington Beach. The Center can shelter up to 128 adults and couples during COVID-19 (to facilitate greater social distancing) and 174 adults and couples during normal conditions. The Center provides access to vital services that will help Huntington Beach homeless persons on the path towards housing security. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that to persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 46 384 8 Project Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program 9 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $12,177 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 Street Outreach provides wrap- around support aimed at moving youth facing homelessness into safe and stable housing. Due to the pandemic, StandUp for Kids has pivoted to mostly virtual support and has used word-of- mouth, partner referrals and social media to connect with youth in need.Youth are assessed for their immediate needs and provided with food, clothing, hygiene products, and transitional housing as needed. Youth are then linked with a volunteer mentor who assists the youth to create a pathway to self-sufficiency and to obtain safe and stable housing. This pathway can include assistance, job search and resume strategies, household and budget management, and home- finding assistance. Mentoring normally continues for 6 months, and sometimes much longer. Huntington Beach citizens will benefit through creating new self-supporting, contributing members of their communities. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that 3G 23 persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 47 385 9 Project Name Senior Services Care Management io Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Needs Addressed Priority Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $34,555 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 Center Care Management (CM) assists 400+ at-risk older adults in HB through calls, office & home visits yearly. CM consults with families & caregivers in addition to working with services providers to help address unmet needs of older HB adults. CIO promotes safe aging in place while helping maintain or improve quality of life. Services focus on nutrition, home safety, mobility, social support & emotional wellbeing. Direct services include assessment, care planning, education, advocacy, benefits review, home delivered meals assessment & coordination, minor home repairs, emergency & supplemental nutrition, friendly visitors & callers, information & referrals on aging issues. CDBG historically funds two half-time positions which account for services to approximately 165 unduplicated older adult residents. Target Date 6/3 012 0 2 2 Estimate the number and type of families that will 165 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 SEE citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 48 386 se Project Name Oakview Family Literacy Program » Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Needs Addressed Priority Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $9,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 57o.2oi(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 list century. Having a literate citizenry makes a safer and more successful community for all. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 145 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 49 387 t-t Project Name Children's Bureau 12 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Community Services for LMI Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $8o,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2oi(e) - Public Services/Youth Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit This request for funds is for the Oak View Family Resource Center (FRC), located in the Oak View enhancement area. In this area, many of the families are linguistically isolated which creates a need for specialized services.This is the only area in Huntington Beach that is identified as a Minority High Concentration area. Specifically, these Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide the after school drop-in recreation program at the FRC. Per a non-exclusive license agreement with the City of HB, the Children's Bureau is responsible to provide after school recreation in a safe environment, promoting healthy activity, social interaction, and FUN as an alternative to unsupervised, unstructured, high-risk activity. If funding is awarded to the FRC, it will be used to pay for staffing for the after-school recreation program, as well as for related costs for supplies, equipment and services. Target Date 6/30/2022 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 50 388 44 Project Name ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 5 13 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Priority Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG: $202,283 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 25 new curb ramps and modify approximately 325 existing outdated ramps, at various locations in the City within Maintenance Zone 5, which has been evaluated for specific pavement and concrete improvements. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will 2,118 persons benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Maintenance Zone 5 is located in the following census tracts: 993.05, 993•06, 993.07, 993.08, 993 09, 993-10, and 993.11. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 51 389 t3 Project Name HOME Program Administration 14 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding HOME: $61,823 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 io 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 6/30/2022 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan S2 390 a¢ Project Name CDBG Program Administration 15 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG: $221,292 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o6(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 2o% of the annual CDBG entitlement is allowed for administration activities. Target Date 6/30/2022 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 53 391 t5 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation 26 Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG: 530,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o6(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 6/30/2022 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 54 392 17 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Funds Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Not Applicable Needs Addressed Not Applicable Funding CDBG: s57,479 Description Unallocated CDBG Funds available for reprogramming. Target Date 1 6/30/2022 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan SS 393 AP-5o 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 51% or more of the residents are low- or moderate-income. Specifically, for Code Enforcement, after establishing the general definition for purposes of code enforcement, the City conducted a visual (windshield) survey of CDBG eligible areas for properties, businesses, parkways, alleys, and structures that met the definition. Based on the visual (windshield) survey, the City determined that low- and moderate-income areas within the area bound by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south contained the most properties with deterioration. In some cases, some structures had multiple violations per parcel. This target area is known as the "Special Code Enforcement Target Area." Inclusive of the following census tracts, the Special Code Enforcement Target Area is comprised of 46,650 persons, 32,395, or 69.44%, of which are of low-moderate income. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 56 394 SPECIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT TARGET AREA TOTAL POPULATION V. LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME POPULATION 2011.2015 HUD LOW MOD INCOME SUMMARY DATA Effective April 1, 2019 Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage 0992121 1,255 810 64.54% 0992123 1,495 1,030 68.90% 0992124 1,180 655 55.51% 0992144 765 425 55.56% 0992352 715 515 72.03% 0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85% 0992422 1,930 1,185 61.40% 0992442 1,645 1,145 69.60% 0992463 815 490 60.12% 0993051 1,710 1,450 184.80% 0993053 2,020 1,330 65.84% 0993055 1,080 935 86.57% 0993056 1,025 560 54.63% 0993061 1,485 760 51.18% 0993093 1,775 915 51-55% 0993103 1,170 690 58.97% 0994021 2,755 2,300 83.48% 0994022 2,720 2,235 82.17% 0994023 575 330 57.39% 0994024 3,375 3,150 93.33% 0994053 1,755 1,070 60.97% 0994103 2,605 1,935 74.28% 0994112 2,180 1,890 86.70% 0994113 1,300 855 65.77% 0994114 880 655 74.43% 0994121 1,810 980 54.14% 0994134 1,360 1,240 91.18% 0996031 3,080 1,615 152.44% TOTAL 46,650 32,395 69.44% Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 57 395 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Low/Mod Income Areas o% Special Code Enforcement Target Areas 9 14% Citywide gr 86% Table io-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically All public service programs, ADA improvement projects, and housing activities 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 the Special Code Enforcement Target Area that has been identified as deteriorated based on the observance of violations of the Uniform Housing Code. This area is bound by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south. Public facility and public infrastructure projects will be targeted to neighborhoods where 51% or more of residents are low and moderate income, unless they serve a specific limited clientele in which case they may be located anywhere in the city. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 58 396 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Total o Table it-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units o Rehab of Existing Units o Ac uisition of Existing Units o Total o Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type The City is not proposing to fund any new housing development projects that meet the definition of "affordable housing" at 24 CIF 92.252 and 92.254 in FY 2021/22; however, in FY 2020/21, the City invested approximately $2.8 million in HOME funds to provide gap financing in the development of a senior housing project. The City, in partnership with its local CHDO, Jamboree Housing Corporation, is underway to develop a 43-unit senior housing development at 18431 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach. Each of the 43 units will have one bedroom and one bath. With an investment of $2.8 million, 17 nine (9) units will be HOME restricted. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 59 397 AP-6o Public Housing - 91.22o(h) 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 manages Housing Choice Vouchers for residential units within Huntington Beach. The OCHA waiting list is currently closed. 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 2021/22Annual Action Plan 60 398 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.220(i) 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. 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 utilize CDBG public service funds for several part-time Homeless Case Mangers to serve as the City's point persons for homeless issues. Funding will continue in 2021/22. At the county level, 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 and takes place once every two years.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 2021 PIT was postponed due to safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Orange County January 2019 PIT count enumerated 6,86o homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting an over 40% increase from the 2017 tally of 4,792 homeless people. However, Orange County officials said it would be misleading to make a direct comparison to prior years due to the change in methodology and more thorough accounting of homeless. Among the 6,86o homeless counted, 2,899 (42%) were in some kind of emergency or transitional shelter. This reflects an increase of 691 sheltered homeless from 2017, or 31%. In Huntington Beach specifically, there were 349 total persons counted, with 289 unsheltered, and 6o that were sheltered. 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 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 61 399 individual needs Beginning in 2015, the City assigned a full-time officer dedicated to homeless issues and has continued to allocate resources as the number of homeless continues to grow. The City's efforts have grown to include a Homeless Task Force (with two full-time officers, t program coordinator and up to 4 case managers)and the construction of the Cameron Lane Navigation Center to provide shelter for 174 eligible homeless individuals with ties to Huntington Beach. This multi-pronged approach is accomplished in a variety of ways such as weekly outreach to engage homeless individuals and determine their needs, reuniting individuals with family members, working within the County's Coordinated Entry System to match individuals and families with housing opportunities, assisting in eviction prevention, maintaining walk-in office hours at the South Police Substation,as well as working cooperatively with local schools to assist children who are homeless or housing insecure. Since 2015, officers and case managers have helped hundreds of individuals transition off the streets (with many being reunified with family). Also, in FY 2021/22, the City will provide funding to 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 In FY 2019120, the City Council approved purchase of property located at 17631 Cameron Lane using non-federal funds. Via two substantial amendments to the FY 2019/2o Annual Action Plan, and one substantial amendment to the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan, the City Council allocated a total of $3,367,604 in federal CDBG and CARES Act funds to help offset costs associated operating the homeless facility. The Substantial Amendment to this FY 2021/22 Annual Action Plan will allocate an additional $52,737 in CDBG foroperation assistance. The need for such a facility has increased in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Navigation Center is operated by Mercy House, a non-profit organization that provides wrap around services on-site to help persons experiencing homelessness "navigate" eligible social services, medical services and benefits to stabilize them with the ultimate goal of transitioning them to more permanent housing. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 62 400 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 to assist with their successful transition toward self-sufficiency. In FY 2021/22, the City will continue its dedication to assisting families in Huntington Beach with much needed rental assistance to prevent homelessness. Over$550,000 in HOME funds will be allocated to the Huntington Beach Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program to help house 5- 5o extremely low and very-low income homeless, senior, Veteran, and family households. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. 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 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 63 401 with the Orange County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 64 402 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing - 91.220(j) 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 Amended Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plans, and the City's Amended Housing Element, 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 February 202o Amended 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 following programs in the City's February 2020 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 65 403 Amended 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: While the acquisition/rehabilitation program will continue to be a part of the City's affordable housing program, the City intends to direct the majority of its housing funds towards new construction of affordable housing(refer to Program '#11). The City's goal will be to assist in the acquisition/rehabilitation of 20-40 units over the planning period. Program 7. Residential and Mixed-Use Sites Inventory Objective: Maintain a current inventory of vacant and underutilized residential and mixed-use sites and provide to interested developers in conjunction with information on available development incentives. To the extent that there are high density residential sites identified as accommodating the City's RHNA that ultimately develop with a use other than high density residential development, the City will ensure that it maintains adequate inventory to accommodate the RHNA, including by rezoning as necessary. Program 8. Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan Objective: The City will undertake the following actions to implement the adequate sites program concurrently with the adoption of the Housing Element Amendment: 1) Draft text amendments to the BECSP to: a) establish a new Affordable Housing Overlay and revise parking standards and Site Plan review process and b) allow capacity for development of the entire 413-unit lower income RHNA shortfall within the Overlay; 2) Conduct any necessary environmental review on the BECSP amendments including the sites selected for the Affordable Housing Overlay; 3) Conduct public hearings on the BECSP amendment and adopt the amended BECSP with the selected sites within the Affordable Housing Overlay to offset the RHNA shortfall. 4) Begin a comprehensive review of the BECSP and revise the BECSP to provide for growth aligned with economic objectives and infrastructure capacities.5)Monitor sites within the Overlay to ensure that site capacity can accommodate the remaining lower income RHNA throughout the planning period. Program 9. Accessory Dwelling Units Objective: Facilitate the provision of accessory dwelling units for seniors, caregivers, and other lower income households through dissemination of the City's educational brochure on accessory dwelling units and conduct focused education to the senior Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 66 404 citizen community through the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, Rodgers Seniors' Center, and the Seniors Outreach Center. Program to. Inclusionary Program and Housing Trust Fund Objective: Continue to utilize the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as a tool to integrate affordable fordable housing within market rate developments, or alternatively, to generate fees in support of affordable housing in off-site locations. Establish an in-lieu fee amount for projects with between 10-30 units. Re-evaluate the Ordinance consistent with case law and to reflect market conditions and adopt an amendment to the Ordinance in the first half of 2020. Since the City has already addressed its moderate income RHNA allocation, the City will implement a City-wide policy to require at least half of on-site inclusionary units to be provided at levels affordable to lower income households. Program tt.Affordable Housing Development Assistance Objective: Continue to provide regulatory and financial assistance for the development of affordable and mixed income housing. Provide information on incentives during individual dealings with development applicants. Program 13. Affordable Housing Density Bonus Objective: Continue to implement the Affordable Housing Density Bonus as a means of enhancing the economic feasibility of affordable housing development. Program 14. Development Fee Assistance Objective: Continue to offer fee reductions for affordable fordable housing. As part of the update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance the City is currently working on, update the Code to specify the waiver of t00% of application fees for projects with a minimum to% Extremely Low-Income units. Program 15. Residential Processing Procedures Objective: By 2021, adopt streamlined review procedures for multi-family development on a Citywide basis. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 67 405 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.22o(k) 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 an implementing goal during the 2020/21 — 2024125 timeframe. The City will continue to offer funding to tenant based rental assistance programs in Huntington Beach. In FY 2020/21, nearly $650,000 in HOME funding was allocated to assist 55 households over a two-year period. In FY 2021/22, the City will contribute another $550,000 to tenant based rental assistance, bringing the total investment to this program to $1.2 million. The City also awarded $2.8 million in HOME funding to the development of a new affordable senior housing project. The City has partnered with a local community housing development organization, or CH DO, Jamboree Housing Corporation to develop 43 units of senior housing at 18431 Beach Boulevard. Of the 43 units, �7 nine (9) will be HOME-restricted. The project is Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 68 406 currently underway. Finally, the City is also proposing to use $265,000 in CDBG to fund two residential rehabilitation programs. Both programs will be available to Huntington Beach homeowners. The first program offers a grant of up to $to,000 to eligible homeowners to make health and safety or code violation repairs. The second program offers a loan of up to $75,000 for larger home improvements. Collectively, the City is proposing to assist io households with housing rehabilitation assistance. 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 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 69 407 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. 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 implementation of three Business Improvement Districts, and its 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. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 70 408 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 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 2o2o/21 - 2024/25. 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. The array of partners include, but are not limited to: the Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services, Community Services, and Public Works Departments; Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House, Families Forward, 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 Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 71 409 Continuum of Care). During FY 2021/22, the City will continue to develop these partnerships. In FY 2021/22, the City will also work with homeless service providers to make Huntington Beach's Navigation Center a successful public facility for the homeless population. The Navigation Center has +4-' 174 beds, coupled with wrap around homeless services to help participants transition to more stable living. Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 72 410 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AP-go Program Specific Requirements - 91.220(1) (1,2,4) 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(2021/22) will begin on July 1, 2021. The FY 2021122 CDBG allocation of t1,256,461 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 $o the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 1o8 loan guarantees that will be So 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 to 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the $o planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 5o Total Program Income $o Other CDBG Requirements i. The amount of urgent need activities $o Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 73 411 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 9t.22o(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 2021/22 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2021. The FY 2021/22 HOME allocation is $618,233. i. 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 2021/22 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 2021/22 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 92.2o6(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 92.2o6(b). Huntington Beach 2021/22Annual Action Plan 74 412 APPENDIX A CERTIFICATIONS 413 CF,RTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CPR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan,or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of.lurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title 414 Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: I. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) FY 2021/22 [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. 415 Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, 1, K and R. Compliance with Laws — It will comply with applicable laws. - 6;I-L. y6 �� Signature of Authorized Official Dafe City Manager Title 416 Specific HOME Certifications The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance, the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs-- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR§§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in §92.214. Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; Signature of Authorized Official Date City Manager Title 417 APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 418 09;; APPENDIX B APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (SF 424) FOR CDBG PROGRAM 419 OMB Number.4040-0004 Expiration Date: I2/31 M22 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 '1.Type of Submission: '2.Type of Application: 'If Revision,select appropriate lenegs): ❑ Preapplicallon ®New ® Application Continuation 'Other(Specify): ChangedlConected Application Revision '3.Dale Received: 4.Applicant Idenlifler. c B-21-MC-06-0506 Sa.Federal Entlty Identl0er. Sb.Fetleral Awam Identifier 95-6000723 State Use Only: 6.Dale Received by State: 7.Slate Applicatlon Identleec S.APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a.Legal Name: City of Huntington Beach 'b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EINITIN): 'c.Organizational DUNS: 95-6000723 0781439480000 d.Address: 'Streetl: 2000 main Street Sueet2: City: Huntington Beach Countylloansh: Orange Stale: CA: California Province: 'Country: USA: UNITED STATES Zip/Postal Code: 92648-0000 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Oivlslan Name: Community Development Office pf Business Development f.Name and contact Information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefix: Mrs. •First Name: Ursula Middle Name: 'Last Name: Luna-Reynosa Suffix: I Title: Ccwsunity Development Director Organimilwal Affiliation: City of Huntington Beach *Telephone Number: (714) 536-5554 Fax Number (714) 375-5087 'F�nall: Ursula.Luna-Reyrosagsurf city-hb.orq 420 Application for Federal Assistance SFr424 9.Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Typo: C: City cr Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: 'Other(specify): '10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14-216 CFOA Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program •12.Funding Opportunity Number: 'Tifle: ��� �'�•y��"�a�+`. �.�ti�,.,��t9'Y A.�+' z —'r� 'c1�'ar"` ���. �- �r�' 3 u � �`•� � 'cF f ';z. a ���' �s-�.^��,1 L .c.r 5 we+ 9r`xy�.J�, 4•�avyT4 �`�'�eany���+ "tis"�� ''��`'�', vT'y�" ��� 11.Competition Identification Number: Tiue: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): .gddf9tceglment aDelele:Atte�i1 ni„ent. r VlewiAttacfim'ent_, 10.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: The CDBG Program is designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable Living environment and economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency Instructions. Add'�AtleclV�en �ete�AtteehmePt� �VIew=Altar�Jimen , 421 7 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant CA-046 'b.Program/Project CA-046 Attach an addltlonal list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. .,9dd�Att dtmen� 'De met te:"��P_g_a,c�l�lmer� ��V'.leitecl m ; 17.Proposed Project: a.Start Date: 07/D 1/202i 'b.End Date: O6/JO/2022 18.Estimated Funding(Sl: 'a.Federal 1,256,461.00 b.Applicant ;rect"-�.---�',_':? s, 'c.State P*;..w.,�...fP.c.`:�'+Si�i$..--a=.s,� 'e.Other I=40 ' „s x '1. Program Income o-: O`2Cc�,,.^'-'d r'6-EE&=a=�S1'=?:��z-�v' 'g.TOTAL 1,256,461.00 19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program Is not covered by E.O. 12372. t ZDT Isahe Applicanti Dellnquenf On AnylFederal.OdbtT'(IP Yes��prpvlde expleeatloniln're'tlechmeriL) Yes No If'Yes",provide explanation and attach Ad`fltebtvnent:�; �DNete',9ftectinlentq �ew�AltadhmenN 21. 'By signing this applicatlon, I certify(1)to the statements contained In the list of certifications"and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® " I AGREE " The Hsi of certifications and assurances, or an internal site where you may obtain this list, Is contained in the announcement or agency spedfle Instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: r. 'First Name: Oliver Middle Name: 'Last Name: iChi SWNc 'Title: City Manager 'Telephone Number. (7 141 3 75-8465 Fax Number: (7141 536-523 'Email: Oliver.Chi@surfc icy-hb.• orq Signature of Authorized Representative: ,< Date Signed: /.-.V�-..�.xtfxLs �Rz:t .T,�urt +iY..� s_ r 422 vy. APPENDIX C ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (SF 424D) FOR CDBG PROGRAM 423 ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009 Expiration Date:02r282022 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington, OC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:. I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900, Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and,if appropriate, the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records, books, papers, or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance;and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352) 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972, as amended(20 U.S.C. §§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the in the fille of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29)U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as 4. Wiil comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C. §§6101.6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (a)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92.255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 at seq.), as 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended, relating to nondiscrimination In the sale, using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or rental financing housing; any other presents the appearance of personal or organizational nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) conflict of interest, or personal gain. under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and Q)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reprodudlon Standard Form 4240(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 424 11. Will comply, or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State (Clean Air)implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955,as amended (42 U.S.C.§§7401 at seq.); (g) 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P.L. 93-523); and, (h)protection of programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended(P.L.93-205). Federal participation in purchases. 16. Will comply with the Mid and Scenic Rivers Act of 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1958(16 U.S.C. §§1271 at seq.)related to protecting §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the national activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic rivers system. activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance 13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act Act of 1966. as amended (16 U.S.C.§470). EO 11593 (40 U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties), and Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, (P.L.93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood 'Audits of States, Local Governments,and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations." flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be governing this program. prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(fVPA)of 2000, as 190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514;(b)notification amended(22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) recipients or a sub-recipient from (1)Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial with EO 11988; (e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 at seq.); (f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE NO ' c w3 city Manager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Icity of Huntington Beach SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back 425 APPENDIX D APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (SF 424) FOR HOME PROGRAM 426 OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date: 12l31/2022 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 ' 1.Type of Submission: '2.Type of Application: 'If Revision.select appropdete letter(s): Preappliralion ®New ®Applicatlon ❑Continuation 'Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application ❑ Revision 3,Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier: 4'&; Ai'�1'.r'.r_-'�,-'o' C:`»fs`=r M-21-MC-06-0514 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identi0eC 95-6000723 State Use Only: B.Date Received by State:E=:= 7.Slate Application Identifier. S.APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a.Legal Name: City of Huntington Beach 'b.EmPoyerffaxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): •c.Organizational DUNS: 95-6000123 0781439480000 d.Address: 'SVeet1: 2000 Main Street Slreet2: 'City: Huntington Beach County/Padsh: Ocange •State: CA: Calitfornia Province: •Country: USA: UNITED STATES '2ip/Postal Code: 9264E-0000 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Community Development Office of Business Development f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefix. Mrs 'First Name: Ursula Middle Name: 'Last Name: Luna-Reynosa Suffix: Title: Con¢sunity Development Director Organizational Aailta0on: City of Huntington Beach •Telephone Number. (714) 536-5554 Fax Number. (714) 375-5037 •Email: Ursula.Luna-Reynosa@surfcity-hb.org 427 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: Omer(specify): 10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14-239 CFDA Title: Home investment Partnership Act Funds (HOME) 12.Funding Opportunity Number. Title: z`_(, N ;}-�����'��wrk:4M�si.rxy<�+_ .-'� ..���''i`Y�"Ft 7?�E. �S v a-F.v 4.+h¢"��r'3s.� W•s-' -� ` a � �s.,i. �..�,�. �.�j7i 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): �fAB— a�cl_Sfnent y�0at�_A a_lt�chin�e� �VCe'vi:At��,'�a^h enL�� 16.Descriptive Tiffs of Applicant's Project: The HOME Program is designed to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable houainq to very Low and Low income households. Attach supporting documents as specified In agency instructions. - AddrAHachmenb� :,t]efeterAttachme� ��VIew�Agacrymenfs 428 t Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant cA-046 'b.Program/Project CA-C96 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. �Aild%Attlictiment �Qeldie7Attaclimon[? �VIew7Att8ch"rt>�1 17.Proposed Project: 'a,Start Date: 07/Ol/2021 'b.End Date: 06/30/2022 18.Estimated Funding(S): a.Federal 618,233.001 'b.Applicant 'Fs-'�'�tia��=k �',s.,v"d".--.A., c.State c�=' `:I , "y..�4�i^x.a. 'd.Local eE'M=Mid."rM3MF��4..5+i5Cit'-�P.,L�":''.yt"�q' 'e.Other *-001MR&a."9=' 'I. Program Income -mac^:•�,t '; •r':=z��:`-' •fi ''�"`'. 'g.TOTAL 618,233.00 'is.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? Fla.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on �. b.Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. [._ZD Js2he A'ppllcaritDallnQuenfOnAriy Federel_OebYl.(IfnYcs'&provldAe:pleeation,Ihattechrnent) Yes No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach �ABd:ATtachmen>�� �Delet'etgftechnterit� r ,Vievr.-Attachment 21.'By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained In the list of certifications" and (2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to comply with any resulting tome if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) ® "IAGREE " The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list. L5 contained in the announcement or agency spedfic Instructions. Authorized Representative: Pmflx Mr. 'First Name: Oliver Middle Name: 'Last Name: Chi Suffix: 'Title: City Manager 'Telephone Number. (114)375-8465 Fax Number: (714) 536-5234 'Email: oliver.Chi@surfcity-hb.org Signature of Authorized Representative: ,., 1' . teeDate Signed: - •< ; 429 N APPENDIX E ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (SF 424D) FOR HOME PROGRAM 430 ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2022 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042).Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional,managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C.§§47284763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 at seq.)which the right to examine all records, books, papers, or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance; and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352) 3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972.as amended(20 U.S.C. §§1681 from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended(29)U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616),as amended, relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3). as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title Vill of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Ad of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 at seq.),as 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or rental or financing of housing;(I)any other resents the appearance of nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) is b J p pp personal or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being conflict of interest, or personal gain. made; and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the applicatlon. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Forth 424D(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 431 11. Will comply,or has already complied,with the Federal actions to Slate(Clean Air)implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955. as amended(42 U.S.C. §§7401 at sec.); (g) 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equltable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended (P.L.93-523);and, (h)protection of programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended(P.L. 93-205). Federal participation in purchases. 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 at seq.)related to protecting §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the natlonal activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenlc rivers system. activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act 'with Section 106 m the National Historic Preservation 93 (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874). and the Contract Act of 196io as amended(16 U.S.C. is pro EO s), an Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- (identification and protection ri historic properties), and 333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 at seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133, (P.L. 93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations." flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as 190)and Executive Order(ED) 11514; (b)notification amended(22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking In persons durirg the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in Boodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2) Procuring a commercial with EO 11988; (a)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3) Using forced labor In the performance of the developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE x'n 9 3r v' s Fii`^-w ? k 3t-�14bgs' -.;iS; City Manager h: APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE UBMITTED City of Huntington Beach SF4240(Rev.7-97)Back 432 APPENDIX F PUBLIC NOTICES 433 Huntington Reach Wave PROOF OF PUBLICATION 1771 S. Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 Legal No. 0011436202 714-796-2209 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR THE 2021-22 ANNUALACTION PLAN 5190751 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: Citizen ore invited to Participate in the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) Public hearings on housing and community HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF development needs for the City's 2021-22 Annual Action CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT Plan. The Annual Action Plan determines Priorities for expenditures of the City's Community 2000 MAIN ST Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs funded by the Department of Housing and HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648-2763 Urban Development (HUD). The two public hearings are schedule as follows via Zoom: Thursday, February 11,2021,6:00pm FILE NO. PH CDBG Funding FY 2021 2022 hiips:l hunBy pthone: (669)900689onbeaCh.zoom �2494884039 Meeting I D:924 9488 4039 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION "" Thursday, February 25,2021,6:00Pm STATE OF CALIFORNIA, https://huntingtonbeach.zoom.usfV97581416775 By phone: (669)900-6833 SS. Meeting ID: 92494884039 County of Orange Residents and agencies serving low and moderate- income Populations in Huntington Beach are encouraged to Participate in one of these hearings to offer their views on the City's housing and community development needs. Specifically, these hearings serve to obtain community input in connection with housing I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the and homeless needs, as well as Public services, Public County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and facilities,and infrastructure needs- not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I Special accommodations for disabilities and/or language barriers are available upon request am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a including translation services in Spanish, as required newspaper newspaper that has been adjudged to be aof by the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Any requests or questions may be directed by mail to Robert eneral circulation b the Superior Court of the Count of Ramirez, Economic Development Protect Manager g y P y with the Office of Community Development, 2000 Main Orange, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. Street, 5th Floor, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, or via A-185906 in and for the City of Huntington Beach, County email at robert.romirez@surfcity-hb.org . of Orange, State of California; that the notice, of which the Publish: Huntington Beac wave Thursday. January annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in 21, 2021 114536202 each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: 01/21/2021 I certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: January 21, 2021. ek�a- �cnaj Signature 434 i LP'.12,5 16 1 Huntington Beach Wave PROOF OF PUBLICATION 2190 S.Towne Centre Place Suite 100 Anaheim, CA 92806 Legal No. 0011448298 714-796-2209 5190751 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT 2000 MAIN ST HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648-2763 FILE NO. PH Notice - 2021-22 AAP AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SS. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit: 03/18/2021 1 certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: March 18, 2021. Signature 435 nvi +zu:e 1 PROOF OF PUBLICATION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FY 2021/22 ANNUALACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Apr1119,2021,at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter, the CI}y Council will hold a virtual public hearing approving the FY 2021122 Annual Action Plan and will accept Public comments on the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Hame Investment Partnership (HOME) funds. The meeting will be held at 6.00 P ,or soon thereafte ,via Z�oport�rl All aCCass c des to PorllCi�pppte Inp the public hearing v10 Zoom will be posted at 61}Ps•//buntlnalagbeach Peoistar com/Col ntlar a<px by April 16, 2021. The City must annually submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which specifies the activities that will be under- taken to meet the goals Identified in the 2020.2024 Consolidated Plan. The AAP Is due to HUD by May 14,2021 and Is subject to review and approval by HUD. The City of Huntington Beach expects to receive $1,238,214 In CDBG and $618,233 in HOME funds for FY 2021/22 from HUD. Unspant, prior year funds and program income may also be available for reprogramming Pn FY 2021/22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CDBG funds ara designed to assist the City in Its efforts to provide decent housing, a suHa- bte living environment,and expand economic opportunities for prlmarliv low-and-moderate Income persons. In FY 202f/22 Huntington Beach will hove approximately f1.3B mil I'an In CDBG funds made up of the following: f1,238,214 In FY 2021/22 entltlemeni funds, f40,000 in unolla fu prior year funds, and an estimated $100,000 In program Income. The CI}y may allocate a maximum of 15 percent, or E1856772, of the annual CDBG entitlement to public service providers.Twenty percent,or 5247,643,will be allocated to CDBG Program Admin• 151ratlan. The remainder of funds may be al loco led to Public facl Il ty and Infrastructure, housing,and code enforcement protects. HOME The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a formula grant that Huntington Beach uses•0fien in Partnership with local nonprofit groves-10 fund a wide range of acflvl- tles including building buying, and/or rehab'''to l l ng a"a dabIa housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance l0 low-income ppeople. it is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed excl uslvely io create afforda- ble housing for low-Income households. In FY 2021/22, Huntington Beach will have an alloca• iton of 1$618,233, �lus anticI poled program income of$So'000, to allocate to HOME Program Administration (limited 1 0 10°6 of grant), tenon) based rental assistance programs,and for the development of affordable housing. The City Council has established a Citizens Participation Advisory Board(CPAB) to review Public service provider applications for 2021/22 CDBG funds.The CPAB met on February 11 and February 25, 2021 to hear presentations from applicants and prepare funding recom• mendot'ans and held public hearings on community needs on January 21, 2021.The recom- mendations of CPAB were presented at a Joint Study Session with City Council on March 15, 2021 and will be considered for Inclusion and adoption in the FY 2021122 Annual Action Plan at the April 19,2021 Clty Council public hearing.At that lime, the City Council will consider approving funding levels for Public Service,Adminlstrot ion, Public Improvements and Fa- cilities,and Housing Protects In the 2021/22 Annual Action Plan,and final documents will be submitted to HUD by May 14,2021. PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS Notice is also given that the City of Huntington Beochwill In'tlate its 30•day Public comment Period for the Oro 2021/22 Annual Action Plan from March 18,2021 through April 19, 2021. The purpose of the review period Is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the planned ex end'tures of approximately $2 million In CDBG and HOME funds for HUD- ellglb aCt Vlt es Copies of the Plqn are avoiiab eat the Cftv's websit at hltp•�/�unl na�onbapthca Pov/at stne / onom� -d v lop[pPni/cdba or Con ba emalled Or viewed by appolniment by calling the City's Office of Business Development at (714) 375• 5186. Written comments can be addressed to: ACTION PLAN PROPOSED AMENDMENT Alin: Robert Ramirez, Economic Development Prolect Manager Office of Business Development 2000 Main Street-F if Ih Floor Huntington Beach,CA 92649 The City Council will consider all comments received during the 30-day public review period at the April 19,2021 City Council public hearing. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to Participate In public meetings. If you require special assistance,48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing Impaired, American Sign Language Interpreters,a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at(714)536-5227 for more Information. PUBLICATION DATE: March 18,2021,The Wave 11448298 436 u.Pinmv,e 2 [Insert Proof of Publication for Substantial Amendment to FY 2021/22 AAP� 437 APPENDIX G CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMENTS 438 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2021/22 Annual Action Plan CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY NEEDS/PRIORITIES Date: February 11, 2021, 6:00 pm Attendees: CPAB 1. Peter Andres 2. Gigi Jackson 3. Mike Massie 4. Macy Lachman Huntington Beach City Staff: 1. Office of Business Development—Steve Holtz, Deputy Director 2. Office of Business Development — Robert Ramirez, Economic Development Project Manager 3. Allison Wilson, Management Specialist Public Comments • Ned Lazaro spoke in support of the Oak View Literacy Program. • Julieta Almazon spoke in support of the Oak View Literacy Program. The following individuals addressed the Board: • Irene Martinez — Meals on Wheels--Home Delivered Meal and Lunch Cafe Programs • Deb Johnson —Second Chance Orange County--Second Chances for Huntington Beach • Beth Brown — Build Futures--Steps to Success Program • Beth Jackson-Pardo— Project Self-Sufficiency--Homeless Prevention • Michelle Yerke— City of HB--Community Services--Senior Center Care Management • Amy Crepeau —City of HB--Public Library--Oak View Literacy Program • Ashley Wysocki — City of HB--Community Services--Oak View Family Resource Center (Children's Bureau) • Justine Palmore — StandUP for Kids OC--Stand Up for Kids Outreach Program • Catherine Lukehart—City of HB--Homeless Outreach Services • Andrea Garcia — MOMS Orange County--MOMS' Maternal-Child Health Coordination Program--Presenter: Andrea Garcia • Myeta Pugh and Ken Gibson —Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center--Nourishing Our Neighbors of Huntington Beach 1 439 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2021/22 Annual Action Plan CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY NEEDS/PRIORITIES Date: February 25, 2021, 6:00 pm Attendees: CPAB 1. Peter Andres 2. Gigi Jackson 3. Mike Massie 4. Macy Lachman Huntington Beach Staff 1. Office of Business Development —Steve Holtz, Deputy Director 2. Office of Business Development — Robert Ramirez, Economic Development Project Manager 3. Allison Wilson, Management Specialist Public Comments The following individuals addressed the Board: • Stella Verdeja—Fair Housing Foundation • Denise Cato—Orange County Fair Housing Council • Denise Bazant—TBRA Program Admin • Jimmy Hoang—Special Code Enforcement • Denise Bazant—Housing Rehab Loan Program • Tom Herbel—Public Facilities ADA Projects 2 440 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2021/22 Annual Action Plan JOINT CPAB /CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING Date: March 1S, 2021, 4:00 pm Attendees: City Council Members CPAB Members 1. Dan Kalmick 1. Mike Massi 2. Tito Ortiz 2. Peter Andres 3. Kim Carr 3. Gigi Jackson 4. Mike Posey 4. Parna Gnosh 5. Natalie Moser 5. Macey Lachman 6. Barbara Delgleize Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department — Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Director 2. Office of Business Development —Steve Holtz, Deputy Director 3. Office of Business Development — Robert Ramirez, Economic Development Project Manager 4. Office of Business Development —Allison Wilson, Management Specialist Public Comments • None. Study Session — Presentation by City staff and members of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations • Councilmember Kalmick, Director Luna-Reynosa and Deputy Director Steve Holtz discussed the correlation between CARE stimulus funds, CDBG funding, and the criteria used to determine the amount of funding that is available. • Councilmember Delgleize, Deputy Director Holtz and Director Luna-Reynosa discussed the allocation for Homeless services which Councilmember Delgleize would like to see increased if possible. • Councilmember Posey stated his support for Stand Up for Kids because of the impact the program has in reducing current and future social ills and stated his preference for funding spread among many service providers. • Councilmember Moser and Deputy Director Holtz discussed the process of sharing program details with the public, and the organization application and review process. Deputy Director Holtz explained how adding new programs could potentially reduce funds considered for current programs. Board Chair Massie stated how public service organizations represent the greatest number of applicants but receive the lowest amount 3 441 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2021/22 Annual Action Plan of available funding. Councilmember Moser stated she would find it beneficial for future reports to show current and immediate past year program amounts. • Mayor Carr stated she also would like to see the year-over-year comparison in the report as well as increased support for Stand Up for Kids, if possible. She expressed appreciation for the Board's decisions and thanked the members for their service. 4 442 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2021/22 Annual Action Plan CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Date: April 21, 2021, 6:00 pm Attendees: City Council Members 1. Kim Carr 2. Tito Ortiz 3. Barbara Delgleize 4. Erik Peterson 5. Mike Posey 6. Dan Kalmick 7. Natalie Moser Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department — Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development 2. Office of Business Development—Steve Holtz, Deputy Director 3. Office of Business Development — Robert Ramirez, Economic Development Project Manager Public Comments • None. 5 443 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I-IUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2022- 2023 ACTION PLAN I-OR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach ("City') participates in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME); and WHEREAS, the City is required by HUD to adopt the Annual Action Plan ("Action Plan"): and WHEREAS, a Resolution by the City Council is required for adoption of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan that is due to HUD by May 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City's 2022-2023 Action Plan implements the third year of the five-year strategy of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, notice was published in The 0�ave on March 17, 2022 regarding a City Council public hearing and the availability of the Draft of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for 30-day public review and comment; and WHEREAS. the Citv's CDBG and HOME funding allocations from HUD for the 2022-2023 Program Year have not been determined or released by HUD; and WHEREAS, as directed by HUD, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) on February 24. 2022, made 2022-2023 CDBG recommendations based upon the funding allocations from prior year funding of 2021-2022: and WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City is estimated to receive $1,238,214 in CDBG funds and $618,233 in HOME funds from I-IUD: and WHEREAS, in the event that HUD determines and releases the Citv's CDBG and HOME funding allocations after this April 19, 2022 City Council meeting, revised funding adjustments to the estimated amounts described above have been recommended for City Council approval; and WHEREAS, in addition to the estimated CDBG funding allocations of$1,238,214 and HOME funding of $618,233 from HUD, carry over funding from prior years of $175,725 for CDBG and $141.992 for HOME funds increases the total estimated allocation within the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to S1,413,939 for CDBG and $760,225 for HOME: and 22-11153/279888 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16 WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the community needs, priorities and strategies set forth in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the allocation of 51.413,939 in CDBG funds, and 5760,225 in HOME funds in the draft 2022-2023 Action Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15378 of the California Code of Regulations relating to implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed activities to be funded are not considered projects resulting in a direct alteration of the environment and, therefore, are exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act: and WHEREAS, the proposed activities to be funded are subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Protection .Act of which any and all projects funded shall comply, except that, in accordance with 24 CFR Sections 58.34 (a) and 58.35 as to review pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act, the 2022-2023 Action Plan is not subject to federal environmental review. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows: SECTION 1. That the 2022-2023 Action Plan is hereby adopted, and the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is hereby authorized to execute all necessary related budget approvals and documents deemed necessary by HUD or the City and to execute all implementing and related documents and agreements, including, but not limited to, grant and loan agreements with subrecipients for all approved CDBG and HOME programs and projects set forth in the 2022-2023 Action Plan. SECTION 2. That 5188,469 in CDBG Public Service funds, 5974,178 in CDBG Capital and Housing Preservations Project Funds, $251.292 in CDBG Administration Funds, 5698,402 in HOME Capital and Housing Preservation Project Funds. and 561,823 in HOME Administration Funds are hereby allocated to the CDBG and HOME projects indicated in Exhibit A. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to implement the following alternatives, as approved by the City Council, in the event that the actual 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME funding allocation levels from HUD are higher or lower than identified in this Resolution: CDBG Public Service allocations: 1. If CDBG fiords from HUD are higher or lower, adjust funding proportionately for the following three programs: Senior Center Care Management, Cameron Lane Navigation Center, and StandUp for Kids OC as shown in Exhibit A and the 2022- 2023 Action Plan. Funding for Oak View FRC Drop-in Recreation Program will remain unchanged. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-16 Capital and Housing Preservation Project allocations: l. If CDBG funds are higher or lower, adjust funding for the future capital project as identified in Exhibit A and the 2022-2023 Action Plan accordinel_v. Other CDBG capital projects/programs funding to remain unchanged. V 2. If HOME funds are higher or lower, adjust both Tenant Based Rental Assistance programs (Families Forward and Mercy House) funding shown in Exhibit A and the 2022-2023 Action Plan. Administration allocations: l. If CDBG funds are higher or lower;adjust CDBG Administration allocation shown in Exhibit A and the 2022-2023 Action Plan accordingly but will not exceed the 20 percent maximum requirement. 2. If HOME funds are higher or lower, adjust HOME administration and Community Housing Development Organization funding reserves as shown in Exhibit A and the 2022-2023 Action Plan accordingly but will not exceed the 10 percent and 15 percent maximum requirements, respectively. SECTION 4. That the 2021-2022 Action Plan projects and programs shall undergo an envirorumental review prior to any release of funds consistent with the Program Regulations found in 24 CFR, Part 58.6 and the City Manager or the City Manager's designee is authorized to execute all environmental documentation required by HUD. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and shall take effect as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held on the 19' day of April, 2022. i\4ayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO OR-\9: � ! : City Manag City Attorney UNITIATED AND APPROVED: - Director of Community Development 3 Resolution No. 2022-16 Exhibit "A" Exhibit "A" Cite of Huntington Beach FY 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME Recommendations CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING 1 City of HB--Community Services--Oak View FRC Drop-in $85.000 Recreation Program (Children's Bureau) City of HB--Community Services--Senior Center Care $40.000 Management 3 City of FIB—Cameron Lane Navigation Center S46,969 4 StandUp for Kids OC--StandUp for Kids Outreach Program $16,500 TOTAL FUNDING $188,469 CDBG ADMINISTRATION FUNDING 1 CDBG Administration $221,292 2 Fair Housing Foundation $30,000 TOTAL FUNDING $251,292 CAPITAL S HOUSING PRESERVATION FUNDING 1 City of HB--Tenant Based Rental Assistance (iBRA)-- $105:000 Program Administration 2 City of HB--Community Development--Special Code S231 557 ` Enforcement City of HB--Community Development--Housing Rehab $222.000 Loan Program 4 City of HB—Unallocated Funds for a Future Capital Project $415,621 TOTAL FUNDING S974,178 HOME FUNDS FUNDING 1 Mercy I-louse Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) $275 000 Program 2 Families Forward TBRA Program $280,667 3 CHDO Reserve/Affordable Housing $142,735 4 HOME Administration 561,823 TOTAL. FUNDING S760,225 Res. No. 2022-16 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on April 19, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Posey, Moser, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023 Public Review Draft March 18 - April 19, 2022 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 449 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2022123 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary (AP-05).....................................................................................................1 Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-05).................................................................................... 9 Consultation (AP-1o)...............................................................................................................10 Citizen Participation (AP-12)...................................................................................................16 Expected Resources (AP-15)................................................................................................... 21 Annual Goals and Objectives (AP-20) ................................................................................... 26 Projects (AP-35).......................................................................................................................31 ProjectSummary (AP-38)...................................................................................................... 34 Geographic Distribution (AP-5o)...........................................................................................48 AffordableHousing(AP-55) ................................................................................................... 51 PublicHousing(AP-6o)...........................................................................................................52 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65)••••••.......•••••.. •....•••...•••..•.•....••...•••••.••53 Barriers to Affordable Housing(AP-75)................................................................................ 58 OtherActions (AP-85)............................................................................................................ 62 Program Specific Requirements (AP-90).............................................................................. 67 450 451 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 9t.22o(b) The Huntington Beach 2020/21-2024/25 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Current year entitlements combined with reallocations and repayments from prior year activities (program income) bring the total estimated funding for Program Year 2022/23 to nearly $2.2 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will undertake in FY 2022/23 to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in the table on the following page. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 1 452 Consolidated Plan Outcome/ 5-Year Priority Implementing Programs 2022/23 Goal Objective Households with Housing • Special Code Enforcement boo Housing Units SL-3 Problems ($231,557) Homeowner Rehabilitation 8 Housing Units DH-1 Loans and Grants Program ($222,000) • Families Forward Tenant 25 Households DH-2 Based Rental Assistance Program ($28o,667) Mercy House Tenant Based 25 Housing Units DH-z Rental Assistance Program ($275,000) • Housing Services for TBRA 50 Housing Units DH-2 $105,000 Homelessness • Stand Up for Kids OC - Street 35 Persons SL-i Outreach Program ($16,500) Cameron Lane Navigation zoo Persons SL-i Center Homeless Services $46,969 Special Needs Populations • Senior Services, Care 165 Persons SL-i Management($40,000) Priority Community Services Youth Services Children's Bureau($85,000) 200 Persons SL-i Priority Community and • No projects in FY 2022/23 Public Facilities Priority Infrastructure No projects in FY 2022/23 Improvements Other Housing and • HOME Administration ($61,823) Not Applicable Not Community Development • CDBG Administration ($221,292) Not Applicable Applicable Needs • Fair Housing Services $30,000 Not Applicable 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities, Implementing Programs,and FY 2022/23 Goals Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established three predetermined objectives and outcomes designed to capture the range of community impacts that occur as a result of CDBG and HOME-funded programs. Each activity or program funded with CDBG or HOME must fall under one of three objectives and one of three outcomes.The framework of selecting these objectives and outcomes is known as H UD's CPD Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 2 453 Outcome Performance Measurement System. Here are the objectives and outcomes to choose from: Objectives • Creating Suitable Living Environments relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment, from physical problems with their environment to social issues. • Providing Decent Housing covers the wide range of housing activities where the purpose is to meet individual family or community housing needs. • Creating Economic Opportunities applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation. Outcomes • Availability/Accessibility applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low- and moderate-income people, including persons with disabilities. • Affordability applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate-income people and is appropriate to use whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household. • Sustainability applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate-income or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods. The Huntington Beach Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment was developed by reviewing census statistical data and building upon already adopted planning documents, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey. The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including: t. Households with Housing Problems - The need for affordable housing options in the City continue to be high, based on the proportion of households in the City experiencing cost burdens. z. Homelessness - Homelessness continues to be a growing and pressing issue in Huntington Beach and regionally. The City will continue to fund and support efforts that address homelessness and serve persons experiencing homelessness. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 3 454 3. Special Needs Populations - There are a number of special needs populations in the City that need continued services and support. These include, but are not limited to, persons with severe mental illness, veterans, persons with substance abuse addictions, and seniors. 4. Priority Community Services - There are a number of vital community services in the City that need continued services and support. These community services serve low- to moderate-income households and include activities, such as youth and senior services. 5. Priority Community and Public Facilities -The City recognizes the high need for public improvement activities throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified priority needs include, but are not limited to, homeless shelters, parks and recreational centers, youth centers, and healthcare facilities. 6. Priority Infrastructure Improvements - The City recognizes the high need for public improvement activities throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified priority needs include, but are not limited to, street and road improvements, sidewalk improvements, flood drainage improvements, and tree planting. 7. Other Housing and Community Development Needs -The City has identified the need to provide support for the HOME and CDBG programs in the City, as well as to affirmatively further fair housing. These activities are vital to the continuation of the City's efforts to administer these programs. In FY 2022/23, the City of Huntington Beach is proposing to fund several programs to meet the priority needs of Huntington Beach residents as listed in the table above. Evaluation of past performance The second year of the FY 2020/21 — 2024/25 Consolidated Plan is still in process and performance accomplishments will be fully captured in the year-end FY 2021122 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). However, below is a summary of performance to date. Decent Housing • In FY 2020/21, the City provided $2.8 million in HOME funding for a 43-unit affordable senior housing project at 18431 Beach Boulevard. The project is being built in partnership with the City's local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation. Nine units will be HOME-income and rent Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 4 455 restricted. Upon completion of this project that is currently underway, the City will have accomplished nearly 50% of its 20-unit development goal for the 2020/21-2024125 Consolidated Plan timeframe. • Also in the area of providing decent housing, the City allocated $642,00o in HOME funds to assist 55 households with tenant based rental assistance in FY 202o/21. The TBRA programs were implemented by three operators: Mercy House, Interval House, and Families Forward. In FY 2021/22, two additional TBRA contracts were implemented providing 5o households with rental assistance. The program, run by Families Forward and Mercy House, was integral to the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program offers two forms of rehabilitation assistance to eligible lower-income Huntington Beach households. First, the Rehabilitation Grant Program offers a one-time grant not to exceed $to,000 to low- income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. The City's 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. To date, the City has funded io home rehabilitation grants with additional households currently on the waiting list. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program continues to accomplish their goal of assisting 60o 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 decreased CDBG entitlement funds, the City continues to work toward 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. • The City has a goal to assist 5,000 persons with improved or new public facilities during the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan period. To date, the City has not awarded funds to public facility projects. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 5 456 • The City used CDBG funding in FY 2o2o/21 and 2021/22 for the ADA Curb Cuts Projects in Maintenance Zone 3 and Maintenance Zone 5, respectively. Together, these two projects have assisted over 4,000 persons. With a five-year goal of assisting 2,000 persons by June 30, 2025, the City has already well surpassed its goal. • At the end of FY 2019/2o and again during FY 2020/21, the City was awarded a special allocation of$2,159,775 in CARES Act CDBG funding to help Huntington Beach prepare, prevent, and respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. Of these funds, the City awarded over$2 million, plus an additional $1.45 million in CDBG entitlement funds and program income to the operations of a new emergency homeless shelter at 17631 Cameron Lane. The shelter provides 174 beds for homeless residents who receive wrap around services including health, employment, and other services to gradually move them towards more stable housing. The shelter is operated by Mercy House. Economic Opportunity • During FY 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. • The City continues to utilize CDBG funding for a literacy program at the Oak View Library, which enhances the skills of the Huntington Beach workforce. • While not funded with federal CDBG funds, the City in 2017, 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. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 6 457 Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The City developed its 2022/23 Annual Action Plan through extensive consultation and coordination with housing, social service 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan will be made available for public comment for the minimum 3o-day period (March 18 — April 19, 2022). A City Council public hearing will be held on April 19, 2022, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Consolidated Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Summary of public comments [To be completed after the public comment period and public hearing.] Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Huntington Beach responded to all relevant comments. Summary The Consolidated Plan identifies the top funding priorities over the next five years. These priorities were established through a need's assessment, housing market analysis, feedback from public meetings, community surveys, and consultation with local stakeholders. Funding these priorities supports HUD's principal goals and objectives. These goals are meant to provide availability, sustainability, and affordability for Huntington Beach citizens. Huntington Beach's top seven priorities and implementing goals for CDBG and HOME funded projects include: Households with housing problems • Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 7 458 Homelessness • Support efforts to address homelessness Special Needs Populations • Support agencies that assist special needs populations Priority Community Services • Increase access to community services to low-and moderate-income persons Priority Community and Public Facilities • Preserve existing and create new community and public facilities Priority Infrastructure Improvements • Provide needed infrastructure improvements Other Housing and Community Development Needs • Planning or housing and community development needs Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 8 459 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.20o(b) 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 Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division CDBG Administrator Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division HOME Administrator Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division Table i- Responsible Agencies Narrative The Lead Agency for the 2022123 Annual Action Plan is the City of Huntington Beach, Community Enhancement Division. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Steve Holtz Deputy Director of Community Development City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division 2000 Main Street, 5th Floor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (714) 374-1519 Email: steve.holtz@surfcity_hb.org Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 9 460 AP-10 Consultation - 9t.too, 9t.2oo(b), 91.2150) Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). The City developed its five-year (2020/21 — 2024/25) 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. Beginning in 2015, the City assigned a full-time officer dedicated to homeless issues and has continued to allocate resources as the number of homeless continues to grow. The City's efforts have grown to include a Homeless Task Force (with four full-time officers, one program coordinator and up to four case managers)and a Navigation Center providing shelter for eligible homeless individuals with ties to Huntington Beach. This multi-pronged approach is accomplished in a variety of ways such as weekly outreach to engage homeless individuals and determine their needs, reuniting individuals with family members, working within the County's Coordinated Entry System to match individuals and families with housing opportunities, assisting in eviction prevention, maintaining walk-in office hours at the Main Police Station, as well as working cooperatively with local schools to assist children who are homeless or housing insecure. 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 (CoC), led and coordinated by the Orange County Health Care Agency. 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 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 is designed to: Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 10 461 1. Promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness through regional coordination and collaboration. 2. Advocate for funding and resources to end homelessness and provide funding for proven efforts by nonprofit providers, states, and local governments to quickly rehouse people experiencing homelessness while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness. 3. Promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families. 4. Promote the implementation of best practices and evidence-based approaches to homeless programming and services. 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 Not applicable. The City of Huntington Beach does not receive ESG funds. 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 Homelessness Strategy Citizen Participation Advisory Non-Homeless Special Needs Board(CPAB)and Homeless Other government Market Analysis Collaborative meetings. City will City of Huntington Beach - Local Economic Development continue maintaining its strong relationships with service Non-Housing Community Development Strategy providers and local jurisdictions to implement the 5-year strategy. Anti-Poverty Strategy Lead-based Paint Strategy Housing Need Assessment Public hearings. City Council Non-Homeless Special Needs members reflect the needs of Huntington Beach City Market Analysis their constituents in the Civic Leaders Economic Development Council Non-Housing Community community, which are Development Strategy incorporated into the needs and priorities identified in the Plan. Anti-Poverty Strategy Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 11 462 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? PHA Housing Need Assessment Orange County Housing Housing Public Housing Needs Invitation to participate in the Authority Othergovernment Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and - City Non-Homeless Special Needs comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy AIDS Services Foundation Invitation to participate in the of Orange County Services - Health Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Housing Needs Assessment Invitation to participate in the Alzheimer's Family Services Public Housing Needs Center Services - Health Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy Homeless Needs-Chronically Invitation to participate in the homeless survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Needs- Families comment on the draft plan Beach Cities Interfaith Services - With children Services(BCIS) Homeless Homelessness Needs- Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Services u in Build Futures Non-Homeless Special survey, public input meeting,, and Homeless Needs comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the Children's Bureau Services- Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Children Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Services- Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the Colette's Children's Home Homeless Nan-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Services - Elderly Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the Community SeniorSery Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 12 463 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 Invitation to participate in the Services - Homelessness Strategy Cross Point Church Homeless Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the CSP, Huntington Beach Services - Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and Youth Shelter Homeless Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Dayle McIntosh Center Services- Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and with Disabilities Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Family Literacy Program Services - Literacy Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Huntington Beach Hospital Services- Health Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting, and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Huntington Beach Police Services - Homeless Needs Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Department Homeless Homelessness Strategy CPAB meeting. Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Huntington Beach Senior Services- Elderly Non-Homeless Special Needs Services/Senior Outreach Persons Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Homeless Needs- Chronically homeless Invitation to participate in the Project Self-Sufficiency Services- Homelessness Needs - survey, public input meeting, and Homeless Veterans comment on the draft plan Homelessness Strategy Housing Need Assessment Regional Center of Orange Non-Homeless Special Needs Invitation participate in the Services- Health County Market Analysis survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan Economic Development Society of St. Vincent de Services- Homeless Needs Invitation to participate in the Paul Homeless Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting, and comment on the draft plan nvitation to participate in the St.Vincent de Paul Society, Services- Homeless Needs survey, public input meeting, and St. Mary by the Sea Homeless Homelessness Strategy comment on the draft plan Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 13 464 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 Non-Homeless Special The U.S. Department of Housing U.S. Department of Government- Needs Market Analysis and Urban Development has been Housing and Urban Economic Development Development Federal consulted regarding the COVID-i9 P Non-Housing Community outbreak. Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy Table z-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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 14 465 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with Name of Plan Lead Organization 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, z-i-i 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 Key housing policies and Housing Element Planning Division programs from the Housing Element have been reflected within the Consolidated Plan. Table 3-Other local/regional federal planning efforts Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 15 466 AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The City of Huntington Beach has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's citizen participation process as it relates to its federal HOME and CDBG programs. All citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.The City holds advertised public hearings each year to gather input on community needs as part of the development of the Plans 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. Further, all public notices, staff reports, and Annual Action Plans are accessible on the City's website for review. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey In order to evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs for the 2020/21 — 2024125 Consolidated Plan, the City utilized a Housing and Community Development 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. A total Of 417 responses were received and helped shape the outcome of the Plan's Five-Year Goals and Objectives. Community Meetings For development of the Consolidated Plan, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) conducted a series of public hearings on community needs on October 3, 2oi9, November 7, 2019, December 5, 2oi9, and February 20, 2020 at Huntington Beach City Hall and at the Oak View Branch Library. The comments received are summarized in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Public Comment and Final Adoption A draft FY 2020/21 — 2024/25 Consolidated Plan (inclusive of the FY 2020121 Annual Action Plan) was made available for public comment for a 3o-day period beginning on June 5, 202o and concluding on July 6, 2020. A public hearing was held on July 6, 202o providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Plans prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 16 467 FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation The City of Huntington Beach has a Citizen Participation Plan to guide the City's CDBG citizen participation process. All of Huntington Beach's citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding are in regular contact with City staff. Other organizations are consulted as needed or have been present at various public hearings held by the City. Three public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan, as well as the Annual Action Plan. The first two hearings take place during the development of the Annual Action Plan and focus on the needs of the community and provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. The third public hearing, conducted after preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), focuses on performance of housing, homelessness, hazards associated with lead-based paint, accessibility, and community development needs, such as infrastructure and public services. 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 3o-day period (March 18 —April 19, 2022). The CPAB and City Council held public hearings on January 20, 2022 and April 19, 2022, respectively, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 17 468 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 No comments No comments N/A broad advertisement were received received. community was published as a response on December to the public 30, 2021 notice inviting published on citizens to December 30, attend the 2021. Needs and Priorities public hearing on January 2o, 2022. Public Hearings Minorities The Citizen Huntington All comments N/A Participation Beach Citizen received were Non-English Advisory Board Participation accepted. Speaking - (CPAB), a Comments in Spanish group of Appendix. appointed Persons with Huntington disabilities Beach citizens, held a public Residents of hearing on Public and January 20, Assisted 2022 to solicit Housing input on housing and Non-targeted/ community broad development community needs. Other-Service providers and faith-based organizations representing seniors, youth, homeless, fair housing, code enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and housing. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 18 469 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 Non-targeted/ Agencies Huntington All comments N/A Meetings broad requesting Beach Citizen received were community CDBG funding Participation accepted. also invited to Comments in give Appendix. presentations and answered questions from the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)at three public meetings on 1/20/22, 2/10/22, and 02/24/22. Public Meeting Non-targeted/ A joint CPAB See All comments N/A broad and City Huntington received were community Council study Beach Citizen accepted. session was Participation held on 3/15/22 Comments in to go over Appendix. CPAB funding recommend- ations. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 19 470 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 All comments N/A broad advertisement Huntington received were community will be made Beach Citizen accepted. soliciting Participation public Comments in comment on Appendix. the draft FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan and to notify the public of a public hearing to adopt the Plans on 4/19/22. The public notice will be published on 3/17122. Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See All comments N/A broad Council will Huntington received were community hold a public Beach Citizen accepted. hearing to Participation adopt the FY Comments in 2022/23 Annual Appendix. Action Plan on 4/19/22. Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 20 471 EXPECTED RESOURCES AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c) (1,2) For Fiscal Year 2022/23, the City of Huntington Beach will receive an estimated $1,256,461 in CDBG entitlement funds (estimate is based on FY 2021/22 CDBG funding levels and can differ by +/-to%), will have $57,478 in prior year CDBG funds carried forward, and estimates receiving $too,000 in program income, for a total of $1,413,939• If CDBG funds from HUD are more or less than the FY 2021/22 CDBG allocation, the City will implement the following changes: • The three public service applicants consisting of Senior Center Care Management, Cameron Lane Navigation Center, and StandUp for Kids OC will have their funding adjusted proportionately (weighted average); however, funding for Oak View FRC Drop-in Recreation Program will remain the same as shown in this 2022-2023 Action Plan. • Unallocated funding for a future project as identified in this 2022-2023 Action Plan will be adjusted accordingly. No other CDBG capital project/program funding will be adjusted. • The CDBG Administration allocation will be adjusted accordingly but will not exceed the 20 percent maximum requirement. The City does not have any income from float-funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, loans outstanding or written off, CDBG acquired property available for sale, or lump sum drawdown payments. Nor is the City funding any "urgent need activities." CDBG funds will be used for public services, housing services in support of eligible HOME activities, a single-family rehabilitation program, code enforcement, CDBG administration, and fair housing services. The City will also receive a HOME estimated entitlement allocation of $618,233 (estimate is based on FY 2021/22 funding levels and can vary by +/-to%). The City also anticipates $91,992 in unallocated HOME carryover, and about $50,000 in program income for a total of $760,225. If HOME funds from HUD are more or less than the FY 2021/22 HOME allocation, the City will implement the following changes: • The Tenant Based Rental Assistance program funding as administered by Mercy House and Families Forward and shown in this FY 2022-23 Action Plan will be adjusted Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 21 472 proportionately (weighted average). • HOME administration and Community Housing Development Organization funding reserves will be adjusted accordingly but will not exceed the io percent and 15 percent maximum requirements, respectively. The City will use HOME funds for administration of the HOME program, tenant-based rental assistance, and will reserve at least 15%for a future affordable housing project. In January 2ot9, SB-2 (or Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding) was implemented, which levies an additional tax on the sale of property. These revenues are collected by the state and distributed to local jurisdictions to fund affordable housing projects. With the adoption by the Huntington Beach City Council and certification by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the City is now eligible to receive revenues from this funding source. The City of Huntington Beach has received $1.4 million for the first two years and is slated to receive approximately $650,000 per year from this source which can be used to leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness. The Huntington Beach Housing Authority also contributes approximately $220,00o annually from the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund for a Homeless Police Liaison Officer(SERAF) as part of the City's Homeless Taskforce effort. The City will also receive a special allocation of HOME-ARP funds as part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is slated to provide funding for emergency rental relief, development of affordable rental housing for homeless or those at risk of homelessness, supportive social services, and homeowner foreclosure prevention.The City is considering using HOME-ARP funding to provide supportive services at two homeless developments: the Cameron Lane Navigation Center and the HB Oasis Homekey transitional housing project. Final project allocations will be included in the HOME- ARP Allocation Plan. The City will pursue competitive public and private grants for the development and preservation of programs, housing, and services and work to support legislation that promotes funding for future affordable housing during the Consolidated Plan period. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 22 473 Ex ected Amount Available Year 3 Expected Amount Available Source Annual Prior Year Remainder of Allocation: Program Resources: Total: of Con Plan Narrative Program Funds Uses of Funds $ Income:$ $ $ $ Description CDBG Public- Acquisition, $1,256,461 $ioo,000 $57,478 $1,413,939 $2,512,922 Entitlement Federal Planning, funds Economic allocation Development, plus Housing, estimated Public program Improvements, income plus Public Services prior-year resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, S618,233 $50,000 $91,992 $76o,225 $1,236,466 Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation assistance, plus Homeowner estimated rehab, program Multifamily income and rental new prior-year construction, resources. Multifamily rental rehab, New construction for ownership, TB RA Table 5-Expected Resources- Priority Table Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 23 474 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 receive 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. The City has also leveraged CDBG and CDBG-CV funds with local monies to fund the operations of the Cameron Lane Navigation Center,an emergency homeless shelter that was constructed to provide a safe place for homeless persons to live during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 $2,741,888 as of September 30, 2020. Due to the National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic, HUD has waived the City's HOME Match requirement for all expenditures beginning October t, 2019 through September 30, 2o2i. The City received this waiver on April 24, 2020. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 24 475 If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City Council recently authorized acquisition of property located at 17631 Cameron Lane that was developed as an emergency homeless shelter to help meet the needs of the homeless population, a priority need as described in the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 25 476 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AP-2o Annual Goals and Objectives Sort Goal Start End Geographic Needs Goal Outcome Order Name Year Year Cate or Area Addressed Funding Indicator Homeowner Units Rehabilitated- 5222,00 8 Household Housing (CDBG) Units (Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans Sustain and Strengthen Affordable Households with and Grants Program) t Neighborhoods 2022 2023 Housing Citywide Housing Problems Housing Code Enforcement/ $231,557 Foreclosed Property (CDBG) Care- 60o Housing Units (Special Code Enforcement Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $28o,667 25 Households (HOME) (Families Forward TBRA Program) Households with Tenant-Based Rental 2 Preserve Existing and Create 2022 2023 Affordable Citywide Housing $275,000 Assistance New Affordable Housing Housing Problems (HOME) 25 Households (Mercy House TBRA Program) Other $105,000 50 Housing Units (CDBG) (Housing Services for TBRA Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 26 477 Public service activities other than Low/Mod Income Housing Benefit- $t6,5o0 23 Persons Assisted (CDBG) (StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) 3 Support Efforts to Address 2022 2023 Homeless Citywide Homelessness Public service Homelessness $46,969 activities other than (CDBG) Low/Mod Income Housing Benefit- 200 Persons Assisted (Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program) Public service activities other than Support Agencies that Assist Non-Homeless Priority Special Low/Mod Income 4 Special Needs Populations 2022 2023 Special Needs Citywide Needs $40,000 Housing Benefit- Populations (CDBG) 165 Persons Assisted (Senior Services Care Management) Public service Non-Housing Priority activities other than 5 Increase Access to Community 2022 2023 Community Citywide Community $85,000 Low/Mod Income Services to LMI Persons Development Services (CDBG) Housing Benefit- 20o Persons Assisted Children's Bureau Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 27 478 $61,823 Other- Other Housing (HOME) Not Applicable Planning for Housing and Other: Not and Community (HOME 6 Community Development 2022 2023 Administration Applicable Development Administration; CDBG Needs (CDBG) Administration; Fair Housing Foundation) Table 6-Goals Summary Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 28 479 Goal Descriptions t Goal Name Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will sustain and strengthen neighborhoods by eliminating unsafe conditions and blight while improving the quality of life of residents within the community. (Project: Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program; Special Code Enforcement 2 Goal Name Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Goal Description To the extent possible, based upon the availability of funds and a project's 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. (Projects: Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance; Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program; Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program) 3 Goal Name Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service providers. (Projects: Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program; StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) 4 Goal Name Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Goal Description Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various social service agencies that provide community and public services to special needs households in the City. Projects: Senior Care Management) 5 Goal Name Increase Access to Community Services to LMI Persons Goal Description Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to various social service agencies for programs for youth, anti-crime, and general public services. Projects: Children's Bureau 6 Goal Name Planning for Housing and Community Development Goal Description The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: W 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. (Projects: HOME Administration, CDBG Administration, Fair Housing Foundation) Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 29 480 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 described in the Needs Assessment of the City's Consolidated Plan, over 20% of all Huntington Beach households experience a cost burden, which is defined as spending 30% or more of household income on housing related costs. Therefore, in FY 2022/23, the City is proposing to provide tenant based rental assistance (TBRA) to 50 homeless, senior, Veteran, and/or family households. The TBRA programs will also be available to households needing help with mobile home space rents. Further, in FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2,83o,698 in HOME funds to the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project located at 18431 Beach Boulevard. The project will be developed with the City's local CHDO, Jamboree Housing Corporation, and will include a total of 43 one bedroom/one bath units, and one two-bedroom/one bath (manager's unit). With an investment of$2.8 million in HOME,the City estimates that nine units will be HOME-restricted. At project completion, the City will meet 45% of its five-year goal to provide 20 new units to the City's affordable housing inventory. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 30 481 PROJECTS AP-35 Projects — 91.22o(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during FY 2o22/23 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 $1,256,461, the City of Huntington Beach allocated s188,469 for public services, representing 15% of the CDBG entitlement. This Annual Action Plan proposes to allocate the following to 2022/23 public services: Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program ($46,969); Senior Services Care Management ($40,000); Children's Bureau ($85,000); and StandUp for Kids Street Outreach ($16,500). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 20% of the annual entitlement, or $251,292, for CDBG administration activities. The City has allocated $221,292 for CDBG Administration and $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation, for a total of $251,292, the maximum allowed. Lastly, a maximum of to% of the annual HOME entitlement, $61,823, was allocated to HOME Program Administration in FY 2022/23. Consistent with the City's Citizen Participation Plan for 2020/21-2024/25, the Annual Action Plan may contain a list of "back-up" projects to be activated during the given program year due to one or more of the following circumstances: • Additional funding becomes available during the program year from the close out of current projects that were completed under budget. • More program income becomes available than originally estimated and budgeted in the Annual Action Plan. • If, during the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City of Huntington Beach has not definitively decided which public facility or infrastructure improvement project to fund, the City may opt to categorize each option as a "back-up" project until further project and budget planning is performed. Initiation and funding of one or more of the "back-up" projects would not constitute a substantial amendment as defined in the Citizen Participation Plan. Preferential consideration will be given to those projects that demonstrate the ability to spend CDBG funds in a timely manner, consistent with the City's goal to meet CDBG timeliness rules, as well as those projects Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 31 482 that meet the needs of the community as defined in the Consolidated Plan. Projects # Project Name I Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program 2 Special Code Enforcement 3 Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 4 Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 5 Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 6 Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program 7 StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program 8 Senior Services - Care Management 9 Oak View Community Center- Children's Bureau to HOME Administration 11 CDBG Administration 12 Fair Housing Foundation 13 Unallocated CDBG Funds 14 Unallocated HOME Funds Table 8-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 t) 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. 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 Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 32 483 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 33 484 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information t Project Name Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: $220,000 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 Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program offers assistance to lower income households for much needed home repairs and improvements.Available to eligible homeowners is a $75,000 loan to pay rehabilitation costs for a single-family home, townhome, or condominium. The City charges a 3%simple interest. Repayment of the loan is deferred until the home is sold, transferred, or refinanced. The City also offers a one-time grant not to exceed $1o,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Qualified households may include owners of mobile homes. The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program will also fund operation costs associated with the implementation program. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will 8 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 34 485 2 Project Name Special Code Enforcement Target Area Low-and Moderate-Income Areas Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: $231,557 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (c) - Code Enforcement National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)- Low Mod Area Benefit Funding will be used to support two (2) full-time Code Enforcement Officers(CEO)for all the CDBG Districts. 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, habitable living environment. Thus, with continued code enforcement efforts and education, the quality of life and housing standards are maintained. The Code Enforcement Program benefits the community overall by working to upgrade the housing stock within deteriorating/ deteriorated areas. Tar et Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that 600 housing units will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Low-and Moderate-Income Areas Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 35 486 3 Project Name Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance TBRA Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME: $28o,667 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(i) - Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit Families Forward will continue administering a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of assisting 25 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Target Date o6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 36 487 4 Project Name Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME: $275,000 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 Mercy House will continue administering a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of assisting 25 households with short and medium- term rental assistance,as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Target Date o6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 37 488 5 Project Name Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance(TBRA) Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: $to5,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (k) - Housing Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will allocate $105,000 in CDBG funds to be used to pay costs in support of activities eligible for funding under the HOME program. This activity will fund services such as housing counseling in connection with tenant-based rental assistance, inspections, tenant selection, and management of the Huntington Beach Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. Target Date o6(30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will 5o households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 38 489 6 Project Name Cameron Lane Navigation Center Operations Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $46,969 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR S70.208(a)(2)- Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit CDBG funds will cover costs associated with the operations of an emergency homeless facility located at 17631 Cameron Lane, Huntington Beach. The Center can shelter up to 128 adults and couples during COVID-i9 (to facilitate greater social distancing) and 174 adults and couples during normal conditions. The Center provides access to vital services that will help Huntington Beach homeless persons on the path towards housing security. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that zoo persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 39 490 7 Project Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $16,500 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 Street Outreach provides wrap- around support aimed at moving youth facing homelessness into safe and stable housing. Youth are assessed for their immediate needs and provided with food, clothing, hygiene products, and transitional housing as needed.Youth are then linked with a volunteer mentor who assists the youth to create a pathway to self-sufficiency and to obtain safe and stable housing. This pathway can include assistance, job search and resume strategies, household and budget management, and home-finding assistance. Mentoring normally continues for six months, and sometimes much longer. Huntington Beach citizens will benefit through creating new self-supporting,contributing members of their communities. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that 23 persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 40 491 8 Project Name Senior Services Care management Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations Needs Addressed Priority Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2oi(e) - Public Services/Senior Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Senior Center Care Management (CM) assists 400+ at-risk older adults in FIB through calls, office & home visits yearly. CM consults with families & caregivers in addition to working with services providers to help address unmet needs of older HB adults. CM promotes safe aging in place while helping maintain or improve quality of life. Services focus on nutrition, home safety, mobility, social support & emotional wellbeing. Direct services include assessment, care planning, education, advocacy, benefits review, home delivered meals assessment and coordination, minor home repairs, emergency and supplemental nutrition, friendly visitors and callers, information and referrals on aging issues. CDBG historically funds two half-time positions which account for services to approximately 165 unduplicated older adult residents. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will 165 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 41 492 9 Project Name Children's Bureau Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Community Services for LMI Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG: $85,000 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 The Oak View Family Resource Center (FRC) is located in the Oak View enhancement area where many of the families are linguistically isolated, which creates a need for specialized services. The Children's Bureau provides after school recreation in a safe environment, promoting healthy activity, and social interaction, as an alternative to unsupervised, unstructured, high-risk activity. CDBG funds pay for staffing for the after-school recreation program, as well as for related costs for supplies, equipment and services. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will zoo persons (youth) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Oakview Enhancement Area Planned Activities See description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 42 493 to 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: $61,823 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.207(a) - General Management, Oversight and Coordination National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division is responsible for administering the HOME program. Up to to 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 6/30/2023 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 43 494 tt 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: $221,292 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o6(a) Administration and Planning/General Program Administration National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (t) 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 6/30/2023 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 44 495 12 Project Name Fair Housing Foundation Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG: $30,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 57o.2o6(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 6/30/2023 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 45 496 13 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Funds Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Not Applicable Needs Addressed Not Applicable Funding CDBG: $415,621 Description Unallocated CDBG Funds available for reprogramming. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description City vide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 46 497 14 Project Name Unallocated HOME Funds Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Not Applicable Needs Addressed Not Applicable Funding HOME: $142,735 Description Unallocated HOME Funds available for the development of affordable housing with a local CHDO. Target Date 6/30/2023 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 47 498 AP-5o 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 51% or more of the residents are low- or moderate-income. Specifically, for Code Enforcement, after establishing the general definition for purposes of code enforcement, the City conducted a visual (windshield) survey of CDBG eligible areas for properties, businesses, parkways, alleys, and structures that met the definition. Based on the survey, the City determined that low- and moderate-income areas within the area bound by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south contained the most properties with deterioration. In some cases, some structures had multiple violations per parcel. This target area is known as the "Special Code Enforcement Target Area." Inclusive of the following census tracts, the Special Code Enforcement Target Area is comprised of 46,650 persons, 32,395, or 69.44%, of which are of low-moderate income. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 48 499 SPECIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT TARGET AREA TOTAL POPULATION V. LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME POPULATION 2011-2015 HUD LOW MOD INCOME SUMMARY DATA Effective April 1, 2019 Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage 0992121 1,255 8io 64.54% 0992123 1,495 1,030 68.90% 0992124 1,180 655 55.51% 0992144 765 425 55.56% 0992352 715 515 I72.03% 0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85% 0992422 1,930 1,185 61.40% 0992442 1,645 1,145 69.60% 0992463 815 490 60.12% 0993051 1,710 1,450 84.80% 0993053 2,020 1,330 65.84% 0993055 1,080 935 86.57% 0993056 1,025 560 54.63% 0993061 1,485 760 51.18% 0993093 1,775 915 51.55% 0993103 1,170 690 58.97% 0994021 2,755 2,300 83.48% 0994022 2,720 2,235 82.17% 0994023 575 330 57.39% 0994024 3,375 3,150 93.33% 0994053 1,755 1,070 60.97% 0994103 2,605 1,935 74.28% 0994112 2,180 1,890 86.70% 0994113 1,300 855 65.77% 0994114 880 655 74.43% 0994121 1,810 980 54.14% 0994134 1,360 1,240 91.18% 0996031 3,080 1,615 52.44% TOTAL 46,650 32,395 69.44% Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 49 500 Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Low/Mod Income Areas 0% Special Code Enforcement Target Areas ii% Citywide 89% Table io-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically All public service programs and housing activities 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 the Special Code Enforcement Target Area that has been identified as deteriorated based on the observance of violations of the Uniform Housing Code. This area is bound by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south. Public facility and public infrastructure projects, while are not proposed for FY 2022/23, are typically targeted to neighborhoods where 51% or more of residents are low- and moderate-income, unless they serve a specific limited clientele in which case they may be located anywhere in the city. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 50 501 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 0 Special-Needs 0 Total o Table ii-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units o Rehab of Existing Units o Ac uisition of Existing Units 0 Total o Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type The City is not proposing to fund any new housing development projects that meet the definition of "affordable housing" at 24 CIF 92.252 and 92.254 in FY 2022/23; however, in FY 2020/21, the City invested approximately $2.8 million in HOME funds to provide gap financing in the development of a senior housing project. The City, in partnership with its local CHDO, Jamboree Housing Corporation, is underway to develop a 43-unit senior housing development at 18431 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach. Each of the 43 units will have one bedroom and one bath.With an investment of$2.8 million, nine units will be HOME restricted (the City utilized the Suspension and Waiver of Maximum Per Unit Subsidy Limit). Also, the City estimates that it will have a balance of roughly $143,000 in unallocated HOME funds that it can dedicate to a new CHDO affordable housing project in the future. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 51 502 AP-6o Public Housing - 91.22o(h) The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, it is one of a number of cities that benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), which currently manages Housing Choice Vouchers for residential units within Huntington Beach. The OCHA waiting list is currently closed. 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 52 503 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) 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. 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. For example, in FY 2021/22, the City identified the goal of increasing outreach and engagement with the homeless community. The Police Department, assigned to that effort, increased their proactive contacts with the homeless population, even when no crime was committed and no call for services was generated. This endeavor is meant to foster a positive dialogue with the homeless population and allow for conversations that would hopefully lead to the acceptance of resources, benefitting the homeless individual and aid in the goal of reducing the homeless population in Huntington Beach. The City will continue these efforts into FY 2022/23. In addition, the Huntington Beach Police Department will continue the Homeless Outreach Program made up of three homeless outreach case managers and four police officers that serve as the City's point persons for homeless issues. Since its inception in 2o16, the Homeless Outreach Program has had more than 1,600 occasions to assist individuals with housing referrals,mental and physical health referrals,bus passes, DMV forms,gas cards,food, mailing addresses, and family reunifications. At the county level, 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 HUD funding for homeless programs and takes place once every two years. The most recent complete PIT in Orange County was held on a single night in January 2019 with the assistance of many homeless service providers. The January 2021 PIT Count for unsheltered homeless was postponed due to safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Orange County January 2oi9 PIT Count enumerated 6,86o homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting an over 40% increase from the 2017 tally of 4,792 homeless people. However, Orange County officials said it would be misleading to make a direct comparison to Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 53 504 prior years due to the change in methodology and more thorough accounting of homeless. Among the 6,86o homeless counted, 2,899 (42%) were in some kind of emergency or transitional shelter. This reflects an increase of 691 sheltered homeless from 2017, or 31%. In Huntington Beach specifically, there were 349 total persons counted, with 289 unsheltered, and 6o that were sheltered. Orange County and the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) resumed the PIT Count in 2022. The sheltered count was conducted the night of Monday, February 21, 2022, and the unsheltered count started the morning of Tuesday, February 22 through Thursday, February 24, 2022. The results of the PIT Count will be made available later in 2022. 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 Beginning in 2015, the City assigned a full-time officer dedicated to homeless issues and has continued to allocate resources as the number of homeless continues to grow. The City's efforts have grown to include a Homeless Task Force, the construction of the Cameron lane Navigation Center, and the addition of a Deputy Director of Homelessness & Behavioral Health Services in FY 2021122. This multi-pronged approach is accomplished in a variety of ways, such as weekly outreach to engage homeless individuals and determine their needs, reuniting individuals with family members, working within the County's Coordinated Entry System to match individuals and families with housing opportunities, assisting in eviction prevention,maintaining walk-in office hours at the South Police Substation, as well as working cooperatively with local schools to assist children who are homeless or housing insecure. Since 2015, officers and case managers have helped hundreds of individuals transition off the streets (with many being reunified with family).The Deputy Director will play an instrumental role in the City to help coordinate ongoing homeless response efforts within Huntington Beach. In FY 2022/23, the City will continue funding the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program. StandUp is an agency where volunteer staff scout streets of Huntington Beach for youth who are 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 Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 54 505 Outreach program provides basic services (food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits) as well as medical assistance and compassionate mentoring. Lastly, the City established a pilot mobile crisis response program in April 2021 through an agreement with Be Well OC that's composed of two Crisis Counselors who provide in- community assessments and stabilization services at a caller's location. On February 15, 2022, the City Council unanimously extended the program's initial one-year agreement term through June 30, 2023. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In FY 2o19/2o, the City Council approved purchase of property located at 17631 Cameron Lane using non-federal funds to establish the Navigation Center. Via two substantial amendments to the FY 2019/2o Annual Action Plan, and one substantial amendment to the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan, the City Council allocated a total of $3,437,242 in federal CDBG and CARES Act funds to help offset costs associated with operating the facility.The need for such a facility increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was impacted by social distancing rules which reduced the number of available beds from 174 to 128. The number of beds is expected to return to the available 174 as pandemic rules are modified in the coming months. The Navigation Center is operated by Mercy House, a non-profit organization that provides wrap around services on-site to help persons experiencing homelessness "navigate" eligible social services, medical services, and benefits to stabilize them with the goal of transitioning them to more permanent housing. On February 8, 2022, the City released the Navigation Center's first annual report that summarized the positive impact the facility is having on the homeless population in Huntington Beach. Also, in FY 2021122, the City partnered with the County of Orange, National CORE, and American Family Housing to negotiate the acquisition and rehabilitation of the former Quality Inn &Suites motel located at 17251 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach.The project, HB Oasis, will provide interim housing for up to 62 adult individuals and households experiencing homelessness in Orange County's Central Service Planning Area. In addition to transitional housing, the HB Oasis will provide property management, residential and supportive services that meet the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness. HB Oasis will provide a trauma informed, and evidence-based interim operations by identifying tools and re- integrating participants back into the community through case management and linkages to permanent housing. The City's contribution of $1,804,704 in HOME-ARP will provide supportive services in Year 5 of the project. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 55 506 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 to assist with their successful transition toward self-sufficiency. Towards this effort, the Navigation Center maintains www.hbhomelesssolutions.com, a website that provides general information about the Center and informs the public of the Center's work through weekly Homeless Services Updates. Funding for the Center will continue through FY 2022/23 as the City intends on repurposing the property into a permanent supportive housing (PSH) development that provides affordable housing to the chronically homeless. The housing will be paired with services to help individuals achieve social and economic stability. Updates will continue to be provided on the Center's website. In FY 2022/23, the City will continue its dedication to assisting families in Huntington Beach with much needed rental assistance to prevent homelessness. Since 2014, Huntington Beach has offered a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program that has helped hundreds of extremely low- and very-low income homeless, senior, Veteran, and family households. In FY 2022/23, tenant based rental assistance will continue to be offered through Families Forward and Mercy House. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. To help prevent homelessness and protect at-risk populations, Huntington Beach identified the following objectives as provided in the City's 2021-2o29 Housing Element: Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 56 507 Program 5C. Homeless Assistance Objective: Continue participation in the County's Regional Committee for the Continuum of Care and annually allocate CDBG monies to fund agencies serving the homeless and at- risk population. Continue to enhance service in this area and apply for available funding opportunities for homelessness assistance and response efforts. Pursue funding opportunities through Project Homekey and other funding sources as they become available to convert identified existing hotels and motels to permanent or interim housing for the target population. Program 5D. Low Barrier Navigation Center Objective: The City will adopt an ordinance to be compliant with State law regarding the definition, processing, and approval process for Low Barrier Navigation Centers. These efforts will be primarily led by the Deputy Director of Homelessness& Behavioral Health Services in collaboration with the Navigation Center to leverage resources to support the homeless community. 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 57 508 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing - 91.220(j) — 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 late 2021, the City held several public meetings to update its Affordable Housing ordinance to better meet the needs and nuances of the community.The latest updates were necessary to provide compliance options with law, implement Housing Element programs, clarify that rental projects must provide affordable units at the lower income level, and revise the in-lieu fees and methodology to reflect current market conditions. 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 peryear for housing activities, has and will continue to 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 Amended Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plans, and the City's Amended Housing Element, 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 nonprofit 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 Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 58 509 housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing. On December 6, 2021, the City submitted its 2021-2029 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development(HCD).As part of the Housing Element, the HCD established the planning period for the current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) from October 15, 2021, to October 15, 2029. For that planning period, the City is allocated 13,368 units of which 3,661 are for very low-income households and 2,184 are for low-income households. To meet the housing demands, the City will continue to 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 following programs in the City's 2021-2029 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 1B. Multi-family Acquisition and Rehabilitation Objective: The acquisition/rehabilitation program will continue to be a part of the City's affordable housing program. The City intends to direct the majority of its housing funds towards new construction of affordable housing (refer to Goals 3 and 5). The City's goal is to assist in the acquisition/rehabilitation of a minimum of 30 units across all income levels with a focus on housing available at the very low- and low-income levels over the planning period. Program iD. Preservation of Assisted Rental Housing Objective: Continue to monitor at-risk rental units. Explore project owner interest to preserve affordability and opportunities for outside funding and preservation options. if affordability cannot be extended, provide technical assistance and education to affected tenants. Program 1E. Housing Authority Rental Assistance Objective: Seek to provide additional rental assistance for residents from the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), and coordinate with OCHA to identify additional apartment projects for participation in the Section 8 program. Continue to participate in meetings of the Cities Advisory to OCHA to maintain ongoing communication about the Section 8 program and other affordable housing activities. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 59 510 Program 1F. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Objective: Continue the TBRA program with qualified service providers and seek to assist zoo households during the eight-year planning period. Program 2A.Adequate Sites Objective: The City will undertake the actions identified in the Program 2A narrative to implement the adequate sites program concurrently with the adoption of the Housing Element. The City will undertake the following actions to implement the adequate sites program within 36 months of adoption o f the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. Additionally, the City will continually monitor candidate housing sites and overall development within the City to ensure the City maintains overall capacity through the Annual Progress Reporting process. If the City's remaining inventory falls below its remaining housing needs, the City will take the appropriate actions to identify additional sites to accommodate the shortfall. Program 2B. Establish Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Objective: The City will draft the development standards and regulations related to the Affordable Housing Overlay and adopt that zone within 36 months of the adoption of the Housing Element update. Program 2C. Accessory Dwelling Units Objective: Facilitate the provision of accessory dwelling units for seniors, caregivers, and other lower income households through dissemination of the City's educational brochure on accessory dwelling units. Conduct focused education to the senior population and the community as a whole through the Huntington Beach Council on Aging and Senior Center in Central Park. Update the Accessory Dwelling Unit section of the HBZSO to consistently adapt to changing and updated provisions for ADU's. Program 2D. ADU Monitoring Program Objective: The City will create a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU development and affordability levels throughout the planning period. This will allow the City to monitor the development of accessory units at all income levels. Additionally, the City will review their ADU and JADU development progress within two years of the adoption of the 611 cycle Housing Element to evaluate if production estimates are being achieved. If the City finds they are not meeting proportionate ADU development, the City will determine if this creates a shortfall in remaining capacity to meet RHNA. If this is the case, Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 60 511 the City will take the required actions needed to supplement the shortfall in capacity within the required i8o days. Program 2E. Candidate Sites Identified in Previous Housing Elements Objective: The City will identify candidate housing sites within the sites inventory which may be subject to by right provisions if the criteria outlined in the Program 2E narrative are met and the development provides at least 20% of the proposed units affordable fordable to lower income households. Program 3A. Affordable Housing Program and Housing Trust Fund Objective: Continue to utilize the Affordable Housing Ordinance as a tool to integrate affordable housing within market rate developments, or alternatively, to generate fees in support of affordable housing in off-site locations. Program 3B. Affordable Housing Development Assistance Objective:Continue to provide financial assistance for the development of affordable and mixed-income housing. Continue to provide technical assistance to developers of affordable and mixed-income housing projects. Program 4A. Affordable Housing Density Bonus Objective: Continue to implement the Affordable Housing Density Bonus as a means of enhancing the economic feasibility of affordable housing development. The City will amend the density bonus ordinance to maintain consistency with State law throughout the eight-year planning period. Program 4B. Development Fee Assistance Objective: Continue to offer fee reductions for affordable housing. As part of the update to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance the City is currently working on, update the Code to specify the waiver of i00% of application fees for projects with a minimum io% Extremely Low-Income units. Program 4C. Residential Processing Procedures Objective: Review existing processing procedures for residential development in the Zoning Code and make recommendations to the City Council to reduce processing times if found revisions are found to be appropriate. The City successfully completed two phases of the multi-phased comprehensive Zoning Code update. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 61 512 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.22o(k) 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 an implementing goal during the 2020/21 —2024/25 timeframe. The City will continue to maintain the Affordable Housing Viewer on its website to allow the public to view where affordable housing units are located in the City. The City will continue to offer funding to tenant based rental assistance programs in Huntington Beach through a combination of CDBG and HOME funds. In FY 2022/23, the City will allocate over $66o,000 in CDBG and HOME funds to assist 5o households with rental assistance through Families Forward and Mercy House. The City also awarded $2.8 million in HOME funding to the development of a new affordable senior permanent supportive housing (PSH) project. The City partnered with a local Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 62 513 community housing development organization, or CH DO, Jamboree Housing Corporation to develop 43 units of senior housing at 18431 Beach Boulevard. Of the 43 units, nine will be HOME-restricted. The project is currently underway. Furthermore, the City will continue its residential rehabilitation programs available to Huntington Beach homeowners.The first program offers a one-time grant of up to $to,000 to eligible lower income homeowners to make emergency and health or safety-related household modifications. The second program offers a loan of up to $75,000 with an interest rate of 3% for single family home and multifamily rental housing improvements. Collectively, the City is proposing to assist eight lower-income households with rehabilitation assistance in FY 2022/23. Lastly, to supplement the cost of the City's effort to update the streamlining process of affordable housing, the City was awarded an SB 2 Planning Grant Program grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Huntington Beach is slated to receive approximately $550,000 per year to leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness. 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. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 63 514 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. 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 implementation of three Business Improvement Districts, and its Economic Development Strategy.The City's Economic Development and Housing Division strives to ensure the public is made aware of any economic development opportunities that can be found via the City's official website and on hbbiz.com, also maintained by the City. 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 Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 64 515 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. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City also expedited open air dining program permits, free of charge, to allow food service businesses to temporarily expand outdoors. 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 Community Enhancement Division to be the lead department responsible for the overall administration of HUD 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 nonprofit 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 2020/21 — 2024/25• Engaging the community and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low to moderate- income 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. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 65 516 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. The array of partners include, but are not limited to: the Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services, Community Services, and Public Works Departments; Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House, Families Forward, Colette'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 2021/22, the City will continue to develop these partnerships. In FY 2022/23,the City will continue to work with homeless service providers at the Huntington Beach Navigation Center to ensure it remains a successful public facility for the homeless population. Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 66 517 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AP-go Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I) (1,2,4) 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 (2022/23) will begin on July 1, 2022. The FY 2022/23 estimated CDBG allocation Of$1,256,461 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 1o8 loan guarantees that will be $o 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 $o 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the So planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $o Total Program Income $o Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities $o Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 67 518 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 2022/23 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2022. The FY 2022/23 HOME allocation is estimated to be $618,233• 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 2022/23 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 2022/23 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 92.2o6(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 92.2o6(b). Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 68 519 city Oeinc' on the 2022-23 Annual Actio _ Plan and the Amendment N1 One (Substahiial) to the 2021 -22 - Annual Action Plan 1• Y BACKGROUND The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual entitlement grants to the City. • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) The City has not yet received its 2022-23 CDBG and HOME funding allocations. On March 15. City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review funding recommendations. . , ,LIU BACKGROUND CDBG and HOME funding recommendations are included in the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan which is the City's program budget for HUD. A public hearing notice was published in The Wave on March 17 starting the 30-day public review period for the Annual Action Plan from March 18 to April 19. The Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15. 2022-23 ANTICIPATED FUNDING CDBG HOME TOTAL Public Services $188,469 N/A $188,469 Capital & Housing Preservation Projects $974,178 $698,402 $1,672,550 Administration $251,292 $61,823 $313,115 Total Grant Amount $1,413,939 $760,225 $2,174,164 4/19/2022 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Standup fa Kids OC -Youth Outreach Program 524.227 S16 500 t City of HB - Senior Center Care Management 545.000 540 000 Gty of HB - Navigation Center Operations 5200.000 546 969 City of HB - Oak view FRC Drop-m Recreation Program 585 000 85 5 000 TOTAL �354,227 5188,469 Remaining Funds to Allocate = 50 REVISED CDBG FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS In case final CDBG public service allocation from HUD is higher or lower than anticipated. CPAB recommends: • Proportional increase or decrease to: • Senior Services Care Management. • Standup for Kids. and • Navigation Center Operations. • No adjustment to Oakview FRC Recreation Program. CDBG CAPITAL 8r HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECTS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation City of HB - Tenant Based Rental Assistance 4/19/2022 (TBRA) ProgramAdmrnistration S705.000 5105.000 City of HB - Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program 5222 all 5222.000 City of HB - Special Code Enforcement 5239 891 5237.557 City of HB - Future Oak View Commundy Protect 75 621 15 627 TOTAL E982,512 5974,178 Remaining Funds [o Allocate = SO CDBG ADMINISTRATION Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Fair Housing Foundation 530,oil 530.0f CDBG Administration 225 1.292 225 1.292 TOTAL 5251,292 5251,292 Remaining Funds to Allocate = SO t REVISED CDBG FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS In case final CDBG capital and administration allocation from HUD is higher or lower than anticipated, it is recommended: • Adjust funding for the future Oakview Neighborhood Project accordingly. • Other CDBG capital projects/programs funding remain unchanged. • Adjust CDBG program administration accordingly and Fair Housing Foundation funding remains unchanged. HOME ALLOCATIONS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Families Forward TBRA Program $280.667 S280.667 Mercy House TBRA Program $275,000 5275.000 CHDO Reserve/Affordable Housing S142.735 5142.735 HOME Administration $61,823 $61,823 TOTAL $760,225 $760,225 Remaining Funds to Allocate = SO REVISED HOME FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS In case final HOME capital and administration allocation from HUD is higher or lower than anticipated. it is recommended: • Proportionally increase or decrease both TBRA programs (Mercy House and Families Forward). • Adjust HOME administration accordingly. �4 RECOMMENDATIONS That the City Council: 4/19/2022 • Conduct a public hearing on the 2022-23 Annual Action Pia containing proposed CDBG and HOME projects and programs and funding allocations • Consider adoption of Resolution No 2022 16 approving the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs: 2021 -22 ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT The proposed substantial Amendment No. One includes the following revisions: • Redirect $50,000 allocated to the Homeless Outreach Program to Navigation Center Operations along with $2,737 in prior year carryover funds. • Increase Special Code Enforcement funding by $41,332 for a revised allocation of $272,889 related to the acquisition of a vehicle that was approved in 2020-2021 but occurred in 2021-2022 due to vehicle delivery delays. 2021 -22 ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT . (Cont.): • Redirect $556,410 allocated to a placeholder "HOME TBRA Program" to the Families Forward TBRA Program ($281,410) and Mercy House TBRA Program ($275,000). • Adjust the performance goal for StandUp for Kids Street from 30 to 23 persons. • Revise the number of HOME-designated units at Jamboree's Senior Housing Project from 17 to nine. RECOMMENDATIONS That the City Council: • Conduct a public hearing forAmendment No. One (Substantial) to the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan to address the proposed revisions. • Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2022-15 approving the Amendment No. One (Substantial) to the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan. Thank You Questions?