HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2022-56 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
I-IUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.
ONE (SUBSTANTIAL) TO THE 2022-23 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, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-16 the City Council approved
the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan, which describes how the City will use CDBG and HOME
funds from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to address the City's Consolidated Plan objectives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to amend the 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan ("Amendment No. One"), a substantial amendment, to include the following
revisions:
1. Set-up and fund a Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA)
for seniors with $391,654 in FY 2021-2022 HOME carryover funds (for 30
households).
2. Decrease the CDBG Unallocated Funds for a Future Project described in the 2022-
2023 Annual Action Plan by $143,000 for a new total of$238,117.
3. Add $65,000 of the CDBG Unallocated Funds for a Future Project to the Homeowner
Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program for a total of $287,000 to assist in
inspections and repairs related to the Mobile Home TBRA Program.
4. Add $78,000 of the CDBG Unallocated Funds for a Future Project to the Housing
Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program for a total of $183,000 for
administering the Mobile HOME TBRA Program.
WHEREAS, Amendment No. One does not change the 2022-2023 CDBG and HOME
funding allocations received from HUD that are currently shown in the 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice was published in the The Wave on September 29, 2022 regarding a
City Council public hearing and the availability of the draft Amendment No. One to the 2022-23
Annual Action Plan for public review and comment; and
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WHEREAS, the draft Amendment No. One to the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan was
published and posted online on the City's website for a thirty-day public review and comment
period from September 30, 2022 to November 1, 2022; and
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 2022-2023 Annual
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 Amendment No. One to the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan is
hereby adopted as attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager designee is hereby authorized to execute all
necessary related budget approvals and agreements deemed necessary by HUD or the City to
implement the Action Plan, including, but not limited to, grant and loan agreements with
subrecipients, professional services agreements and services agreements for program
administration for all approved CDBG and HOME programs and projects set forth in the
Amendment No. One to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
SECTION 3. That all projects and programs set forth in the 2022-2023 Annual Action
Plan, as amended by this Resolution, shall undergo an environmental 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 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and shall take
effect as provided by law.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of November, 2022.
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Mayor ;
REVIEWED A PPROVED: APPROVED AS T ORM:
City anag City Attorney
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Director of Community Development
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Resolution No. 2022-56
Exhibit A
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023
Amendment No. One (Substantial)
City Council Adopted
November 1, 2022
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT NO. ONE (SUBSTANTIAL) TO
THE 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2022/23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Executive Summary(AP-o5) 1
Lead & Responsible Agencies (PR-o5) 9
Consultation (AP-lo) 10
Citizen Participation (AP-12) 16
Expected Resources(AP-15) 22
Annual Goals and Objectives(AP-2o) 27
Projects (AP-35) 33
Project Summary(AP-38) 36
Geographic Distribution(AP-5o) 51
Affordable Housing(AP-55) 54
Public Housing(AP-6o) 55
Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities(AP-65) 56
Barriers to Affordable Housing(AP-75) 61
Other Actions(AP-85) 65
Program Specific Requirements(AP-9o) 70
APPENDIX
A—Certifications
B—Application for Federal Assistance(SF 424)for CDBG Program
C—Assurances— Non-Construction Programs(SF 424B)for CDBG Program
D—Assurances—Construction Programs(SF 424D)for CDBG Program
E—Application for Federal Assistance(SF 424)for HOME Program
F—Assurances— Non-Construction Programs (SF 424B)for HOME Program
G—Assurances—Construction Programs(SF 424D)for HOME Program
H— Public Notices
I—Citizen Participation Comments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AP-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
The Huntington Beach 2020/2i-2024/23 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 over$2.1 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.
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Consolidated Plan Outcome/
5-Year Priority Implementing Programs 2022/23 Goal Objective
Households with Housing • Special Code Enforcement 60o Housing Units SL-3
Problems ($231,557)
• Homeowner Rehabilitation 8 Housing Units DH-i
Loans and Grants Program
($222,000 $287,000)
• Families Forward Tenant 2.515 Households DH-2
Based Rental Assistance
Program($302,755)
Mercy House Tenant Based 2s15 Housing Units DH-2
•
Rental Assistance Program
($296,642)
• Mobile Home Tenant-Based 3o Households DH-2
Rental Assistance Program
($391,654)
• Housing Services for TBRA 50 60 Housing DH-2
($105,000 $183,000) Units
Homelessness • StandUp for Kids OC—Street 21 Persons SL-1
Outreach Program ($14,652)
• Cameron Lane Navigation io Persons SL-1
Center Homeless Services
($41,708)
Special Needs Populations • Senior Services,Care 14o Persons SL-1
Management($35,519)
Priority Community Services Youth Services
• Children's Bureau($85,000) 200 Persons SL-1
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 ($67,654) Not Applicable Not
Community Development • CDBG Administration($205,838) Not Applicable Applicable
Needs • Fair Housing Services($30,000) Not Applicable
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities,Implementing Programs,and FY zozz/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
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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.
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:
1. 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.
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2. 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.
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 2021/22 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). However, below is a summary of
performance to date.
Decent Housing
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• 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
restricted. Upon completion of this project that is currently underway, the City will
have accomplished nearly 5o%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
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$10,00o 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 $75,00o 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 10 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 600 housing units each year in CDBG-eligible areas.
• The City has assisted various public service agencies. While the number of public
service programs assisted with CDBG funds has been reduced due to 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.
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• The City has a goal to assist 5,00o 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.
• The City used CDBG funding in FY 2020/21 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 4,00o 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 201912o 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
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goals, policies and recommended actions for short-term (0-2 years), mid-term (3-5
years), and long-term economic decisions.
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 was made available for public comment for the
minimum 3o-day period (March 18—April 19, 2022). A City Council public hearing was held on
April 19, 2022, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on
the Annual Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD.
Amendment No.One(Substantial)
A draft of Amendment No. One(Substantial)to the FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan was made
available for public comment beginning on September 3o, 2022 and closed on November 1,
2022.The Amendment was presented to the Huntington Beach City Council during the public
hearing of November 1, 2022, for adoption. A notice notifying the public of the comment
period and public hearing was published on September 29, 2022 in The Wave.
Summary of public comments
No public comments were made during the various stages in the development of the FY
2022/23 Huntington Beach Annual Action Plan.
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
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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
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
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PR-o5 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.2(4b)
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 2022/23 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
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(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(l)).
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:
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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 Citizen Participation Advisory
Homelessness Strategy Board(CPAB),Mobile Home
Non-Homeless Special Needs Advisory Board,and Homeless
City of Huntington Beach Other government Market Analysis Collaborative meetings. City will
- Local Economic Development continue maintaining its strong
Non-Housing Community relationships with service
Development Strategy providers and local jurisdictions to
Anti-Poverty Strategy implement the 5-year 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
Council Civic Leaders Economic Development community,which are
Non Housing Community incorporated into the needs and
Development Strategy priorities identified in the Plan.
Anti-Poverty Strategy
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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 Other government Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting,and
—County 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
Anti Poverty Strategy comment on the draft plan
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
Services-
Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the
Colette's Children's Home Homeless Non-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
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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
CrossPoint Church Homeless Market Analysis survey, public input meeting,and
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the
CSP, Huntington Beach Services- Homelessness Strategy survey, public input meeting,and
Youth Shelter Homeless Market Analysis
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the
Services- Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs
Dayle McIntosh Center with Disabilities Market Analysis survey,public input meeting,and
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the
Family Literacy Program Services- Literacy Market Analysis survey,public input meeting,and
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
Housing Need Assessment
Non Homeless Special Needs Invitation to participate in the
Huntington Beach Hospital Services- Health Market Analysis survey,public input meeting,and
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
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 survey,public input meeting,and
Services/Senior Outreach Persons Market Analysis 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 Services-Health Non-Homeless Special Needs survey, public input meeting,and
County Market Analysis
Economic Development comment on the draft plan
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
St.Vincent de Paul Society, Services- Homeless Needs Invitation to participate in the
St.Mary by the Sea Homeless Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and
comment on the draft plan
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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
Needs The U.S. Department of Housing
U.S. Department of Government- Market Analysis and Urban Development has been
Housing and Urban
Development Federal Economic Development consulted regarding the COVID-19
Non-Housing Community pandemic.
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.
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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,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 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
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 i5 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 — 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, 2019, November 7,
2019, December 5, 2019, 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 2020/21 Annual Action Plan)
was made available for public comment for a 3o-day period beginning on June 5, 2020 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.
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 16
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 30-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.
No comments were made on the Annual Action Plan.
2022/23 Annual Action Plan Amendment No. One(Substantial)
The Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to adopt
Amendment No. One to the 2022/23 Annual Action Plan. The Amendment was available for
public review and comment during the 3o-day public comment period beginning on
September 30, 2022 and ending on November i, 2022.
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 17
Citizen
Participation Summary of
Outreach Summary of Summary of Comments not
Mode of Target of Response/ Comments Accepted URL(If
Outreach Outreach Attendance Received and Reasons applicable)
Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper 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 3o,
attend the 2021.
Needs and
Priorities
public hearing
on January zo,
2022.
Public Hearing Minorities The Citizen See No comments N/A
Participation Huntington received.
Non-English Advisory Board Beach Citizen
Speaking- (CPAB),a Participation
Spanish group of Comments in
appointed Appendix.
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
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 See All comments N/A
Meetings broad requesting Huntington received were
community CDBG funding Beach Citizen accepted.
also invited to Participation
give Comments in
presentations Appendix.
and answered
questions from
the Citizen
Participation
Advisory Board
(CPAB)at
three public
meetings on
1/2o/22,2/10/22,
and 02/24/22.
Public Hearing 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
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 All comments N/A
broad advertisement received. received were
community was made accepted.
soliciting
public
comment on
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
was published
on 3/17/22.
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 2022/23 Comments in
Annual Action Appendix.
Plan on
4/19/22.
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 20
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 received. received.
community was made
soliciting
public
comment on
the draft
Amendment
No.One
(Substantial)
to the FY
2022/23 Annual
Action Plan
and to notify
the public of a
public hearing
to adopt the
Plan on 11/1/22.
The public
notice was
published on
9/29/22.
Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City No comments No comments N/A
broad Council held a received. received.
community public hearing
to adopt
Amendment
No.One
(Substantial)
to the FY
2022/23 Annual
Action Plan on
11/1/22.
Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 21
EXPECTED RESOURCES
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.22o(c) (1,2)
For Fiscal Year 2022/23, the City of Huntington Beach will receive $1,179,093 in CDBG
entitlement funds, will have $57,478 $173,198 in prior year CDBG funds carried forward, and
estimates receiving $too,000 in program income, for a total of$1,336,671 $1,452,391.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 entitlement allocation of$676,539.The City also anticipates
$166,453 $661,607 in unallocated HOME carryover, and about$50,00o in program income for
a total of$892,992 $1,388,146.The City will use HOME funds for administration of the HOME
program, three tenant-based rental assistance programs, and will reserve at least 15% for a
future 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 $650,00o 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
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 22
prevention. The City is considering using will use 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's HOME-ARP Allocation Plan which included an
appropriation of $2,240,675 of HOME-ARP funding was approved by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development on August ii, 2022.
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 23
Expected Amount Available Year 3 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, $1,179,193 $100,000 $57,478 $1,336,671 $2,358,386 Entitlement
Federal Planning, $066,453 $1,452,391 funds
Economic allocation
Development, plus
Housing, estimated
Public program
Improvements, income and
Public Services prior-year
resources.
HOME Public- Acquisition, $676,539 $50,000 $166,453 $892,992 $1,353,078 Entitlement
Federal Homebuyer $661,607 $1,388,146 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 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 24
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 COVI D-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 3o, 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 1,2019
through September 3o, 2021.The City received this waiver on April 24, 2020.
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 25
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 2o2o/21-2o24/25 Consolidated Plan.
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 26
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Goal Descriptions
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;
Mobile Home 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: (i)
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 1o% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for
administration activities. (Projects: HOME Administration, CDBG
Administration, Fair Housing Foundation)
Huntington Beach 2022/23 Annual Action Plan 31
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
will provide tenant based rental assistance (TBRA) to 59 30 homeless, senior,
Veteran,and/or family households through contracts with Families Forward and Mercy House.
A third TBRA program will also be available to senior households needing help with mobile
home space rents. By Substantial Amendment, this program will be added to the Annual
Action Plan with a proposed goal to assist 30 households in FY 2022/23.
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 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 32
PROJECTS
AP-35 Projects- g1.22o(d)
The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during FY 2022/23
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 $1,179,193, the City of Huntington Beach
allocated $176,879 for public services, representing-5% of the CDBG entitlement. This Annual
Action Plan proposes to allocate the following to 2022/23 public services: Cameron Lane
Navigation Center Operations Program ($41,708); Senior Services Care Management
($35,519);Children's Bureau($85,000);and StandUp for Kids Street Outreach(04,652). CDBG
regulations also permit a maximum allocation of zo% of the annual entitlement, or$235,838,
for CDBG administration activities. The City has allocated $205,838 for CDBG Administration
and $30,000 to the Fair Housing Foundation, for a total of $235,838, the maximum allowed.
Lastly, a maximum of 10% of the annual HOME entitlement, $67,654, was allocated to HOME
Program Administration in FY 2o22/23.
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 33
that meet the needs of the community as defined in the Consolidated Plan.
Projects
Project Name
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
10 HOME Administration
CDBG Administration
12 Fair Housing Foundation
13 Unallocated CDBG Funds
14 Unallocated HOME Funds
15 Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
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.
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 34
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 35
AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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: $222,000$287,000
.2.2Description 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 6130/2023
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.
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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.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that 60o housing units
will benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Special Code Enforcement Area
Planned Activities Same as description.
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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: $302,755
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
Families Forward will continue administering a
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a
goal of assisting 25. 15 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 15 households
benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide. _
Planned Activities Same as description.
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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: $296,642
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 administering a Tenant
Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of
assisting i5 households with short and medium-
term rental assistance,as well as housing relocation
and stabilization services.
Target Date 06/3o/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that will 2515 households
benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Same as description.
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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:$105,000$183,000
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 57o.2oi (k) — Housing
Services
National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) -
Low Mod Housing Benefit
The City will allocate $105,000 $183,000 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 three Huntington Beach
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Programs.
Target Date 06/3o/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that will 5.e 6o households
benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Same as description.
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6 Project Name Cameron-Lane Navigation Center Operations
Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG:$41,708
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2oi (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 6/3o/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that 10 persons(homeless)
will benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Same as description.
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7 Project Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
Needs Addressed Homelessness
Funding CDBG:$14,652
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 57o.2oi (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 6/3o/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that 21 persons(homeless)
will benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Same as description.
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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: $35,519
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 57o.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 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. 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 14o unduplicated older adult
residents.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that will i4o 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.
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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 57o.zo1(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 Citywide
Planned Activities Same as description.
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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: $67,654
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o7(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 6/3o/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.
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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: $205,838
Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.206(a) -
Administration and Planning/General Program
Administration
National Objective Citation: Not Applicable
The City will conduct the following
administration/planning activities: (1) General
Administration of CDBG Program, including
preparation of budget, applications, certifications
and agreements; (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded
capital improvement projects; (3) Coordination of
Public Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of
HOME-funded housing projects; (5) Monitoring of
CDBG projects/programs to ensure compliance
with federal regulations; (6) Preparation of the
Annual Action Plan; (7) Preparation of the CAPER;
and (8) Fair Housing Foundation counseling,
education and enforcement. Up to zo% of the
annual CDBG entitlement is allowed for
administration activities.
Target Date 613o/2o23
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.
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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 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 6/3o/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.
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13 Project Name Unallocated CDBG Funds
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Not Applicable
Needs Addressed Not Applicable
Funding CDBG:$365,397$238017
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 Citywide.
Planned Activities Same as description.
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14 Project Name Unallocated HOME Funds
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Not Applicable
Needs Addressed Not Applicable
Funding HOME:$225,941 $279,441
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.
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15 Project Name Mobile Home Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable
Housing
Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems
Funding HOME: $391,654
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
The City of Huntington Beach will offer a Mobile
Home Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program to
seniors (age 62+) with at least one year of mobile
home residency. The homeowners must also be
very low income (50% area median income) or
below and preference will be given to veterans,
extremely low income, or to seniors who are
severely cost burdened (paying over 5o% of their
income on housing). The program proposes to
assist 3o households with much needed rental
assistance.
Target Date o6/30/2023
Estimate the number and type of families that will 3o households
benefit from the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide.
Planned Activities Same as description.
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AP-5o Geographic Distribution - 91.22o(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and
minority concentration)where assistance will be directed
Huntington Beach is an urbanized coastal community located in northwestern Orange County,
California. Much of the City's residentially designated land has already been developed.
Future residential development rests primarily upon the recycling of existing parcels and infill
development. Surrounding Huntington Beach are the cities of Seal Beach to the northwest,
Westminster to the northeast, Fountain Valley and Costa Mesa to the east, Newport Beach to
the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
The City utilizes CDBG and HOME funds for projects and programs operated citywide.
However,the majority of CDBG-funded infrastructure and facility projects are targeted to the
most-needy neighborhoods: those census tracts where 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 46,65o persons, 32,395, or 69.44%, of which are of
low-moderate income.
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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 i,o3o 68.9o%
0992124 1,18o 655 55.51%
0992144 765 425 55.56%
0992352 715 515 72.03%
0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85%
0992422 1,93o 1,185 61.4o%
0992442 1,645 1,145 69.6o%
0992463 815 490 60.12%
0993051 1,710 1,450 84.8o%
0993053 2,020 1,330 65.84%
0993055 1,080 935 86.57%
0993056 1,025 56o 54.63%
0993061 1,485 76o 51.18%
0993093 1,775 915 51.55%
0993103 1,17o 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 86.7o%
0994113 1,300 855 65.77%
0994114 88o 655 74.43%
0994121 1,810 98o 54.14%
0994134 1,36o 1,24o 91.18%
0996031 3,080 1,615 52.44%
TOTAL 46,65o 32,395 69.44%
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Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Low/Mod Income Areas o%
Special Code Enforcement Target Areas 44%8%
Citywide 9e-%92%
Table 10-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.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AP-55 Affordable Housing- 91.22o(g)
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless o
Non-Homeless o
Special-Needs o
Total 0
Table it-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance o
The Production of New Units o
Rehab of Existing Units o
Acquisition 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 CF 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$226,000$280,000 in unallocated
HOME funds that it can dedicate to a new CHDO affordable housing project in the future.
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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.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.22o(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 2016,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 2019 PIT Count enumerated 6,86o homeless individuals in Orange
County, reflecting an over 4o% 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
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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 2021/22. 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 2o15, 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
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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 2019/20,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 201912o Annual Action Plan, and one substantial amendment to the FY 2020/21
Annual Action Plan,the City Council allocated a total of$3,489,979 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-1g 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 2021/22, 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.
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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 2o14, 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 2021-2029 Housing Element:
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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.
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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing- 91.22,o(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 per year
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
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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 lB. 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 3o units across all income
levels with a focus on housing available at the very low- and low-income levels over the
planning period.
Program 1D. 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.
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Program iF.Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Objective:Continue the TBRA program with qualified service providers and seek to assist
200 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 of 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 6th
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,
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the City will take the required actions needed to supplement the shortfall in capacity
within the required 18o 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 zE narrative
are met and the development provides at least zoZ of the proposed units affordable 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 t00% of application fees for projects with a minimum 10%
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.
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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 *,00,oeo $183,00o in CDBG and $990,00o in HOME funds to assist 5-e 6o
households with rental assistance through Families Forward and Mercy House. The two
operators will offer traditional rental assistance to households in need, but new to the Annual
Action Plan is a program to assist senior mobile homeowners with space rents throughout
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Huntington Beach.
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
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 $1o,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 $75,00o 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 $550,00o 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
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rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are
implemented if lead is detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with
CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate.
To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects
supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead-based paint
hazard is present, the City or the City's sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for
abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report.
Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs,
staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available.
In all cases, defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied
by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and
abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City's major objectives in reducing poverty within Huntington Beach are to:
• Reduce the number of families on welfare;
• Reduce the number of families needing housing subsidies; and
• Increase economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income persons.
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
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• 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. 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 — 2024/23. 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
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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, 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 2022/23,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.
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.22o(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 CDBG allocation of$1,179,193
will be used to implement CDBG projects and programs during the program year.
Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220)0)
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 108 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 $o
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
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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 $676,539.
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) CO. 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 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City is not proposing to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. Thus,since the City does not propose
to undertake refinancing, the City is not required to discuss its financing guidelines
required under 24 CFR 92.206(b).
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Res. No. 2022-56
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 November 1, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Posey, Delgleize, Carr, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
(We40t, ed./4414AI)
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California