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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsideration of 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Federal Co (2) ,00 2000 Main Street, $011�sz,V21cra�> s a Huntington Beach,CA 92648 City of Huntington: Beach a: � QAPPROVED 7-0 File #: 24-247 MEETING DATE: 5/7/2024 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Charles Kovac, Housing Manager Subject: Consideration of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Entitlement Grant Programs 4 Avopr gmourTI DN ND. 2D2Jy-I/- Statement of Issue: The City receives CDBG and HOME federal entitlement grant funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). To remain eligible for these grant funds, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to HUD each year outlining how these funds will be used during the upcoming fiscal year. As part of this annual process, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) evaluates funding applications and makes funding recommendations for CDBG public services activities to the City Council. The CPAB recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-25 are summarized in Table 2 of Attachment 1 of this report and described in detail in the 2024-25 Action Plan (Exhibit "B" of Attachment 2). The deadline for submission of the 2024-25 Action Plan to HUD is May 15, 2024. Financial Impact: The City's estimated 2024-25 CDBG and HOME program budget comprised of $1,264,681 in CDBG and $1,235,731 in HOME funds is based upon the current 2023-24 funding allocations. The CDBG and HOME program budget includes HUD's estimated annual entitlement allocation, carryover funds from prior fiscal year, and program income. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the following in compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91: A) Conduct a public hearing for the 2024-25 Action Plan; and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 5 Printed on 5/1/2024 powere51/LegistarTM File #: 24-247 MEETING DATE: 5/7/2024 Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs"; and, C) Authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary related documents. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the 2024-25 Action Plan, and direct staff accordingly. If the City does not submit an approved 2024-25 Action Plan to HUD by May 15, 2024, the City will be out of compliance with HUD regulations and would likely forfeit CDBG and HOME funding. Alternatively, the City Council may choose to modify any of the funding recommendations for CDBG and HOME projects and programs within the aggregate funding limits outlined in this report. Analysis: Background Each year, the City of Huntington Beach receives entitlement grant funds from HUD under the CDBG and HOME programs. According to program objectives set forth in HUD regulations, funds from these programs must be used to benefit lower-income Huntington Beach residents, as well as the community needs identified in the City's approved 2020-24 Consolidated Plan. HUD regulations require public participation in the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds. Therefore, each year the City issues a Notice of Funding Availability to invite local community organizations to submit applications for public service programs. The CPAB reviews all eligible applications, receives public input, hears oral presentations from the applicants, and makes funding recommendations to the City Council. These recommendations are outlined in the attached Action Plan (Exhibit "B" of Attachment 2), which must be approved by the City Council at a public hearing and submitted to HUD by May 15, 2024. 2024-25 CDBG and HOME Funding Levels As of this report, HUD has yet to release the City's funding levels for the 2024-25 Program Year. Therefore, estimated funding levels in this report and the attached draft 2024-25 Action Plan are based on the current year 2023-24 allocations. In addition to the CDBG and HOME annual allocations, the City will also have available program income funds, which are payments on outstanding loans previously made by the City, and carryover funds, which are unused funds from previously approved projects that are now available for new activities. CDBG rules limit the use of carryover funds only for eligible capital projects. As shown in Table 1 of Attachment 1, the City will receive an estimated $1,171,668 in CDBG entitlement funds, approximately $60,013 in prior year carryover CDBG funds, and is estimated to receive $33,000 in program income for a total of $1,264,681 in 2024-25 CDBG funding resources. As also shown in Table 1 of Attachment 1, the City will receive an estimated $668,370 in HOME entitlement funds, approximately $467,361 in HOME carryover funds, and is estimated to receive $100,000 in program income for a total of $1,235,731 in 2024-25 HOME funding resources. Funds Available for CDBG Public Services Programs City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 5 Printed on 5/1/2024 powereaty LegistarTM File #: 24-247 MEETING DATE: 5/7/2024 Federal regulations allow the City to designate up to 15 percent of the CDBG allocation for public service programs. Eligible public service programs must be directed toward improving community services concerned with services such as employment, childcare, health, substance abuse, education, recreation or welfare for low-income residents. The maximum amount of funds available for public service programs is estimated at $175,750. Funds Available for CDBG Capital and Housing Preservation Projects The estimated amount of funds available for CDBG Capital and Housing Preservation Projects is $854,597. CDBG regulations allow a variety of capital projects and activities that benefit low-income residents, including the development of affordable housing, rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing, improvements to public facilities to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and special code enforcement programs. Funds Available for HOME Capital Projects HOME regulations allow capital projects primarily for the creation of affordable housing and temporary rental assistance for low-income residents. The estimated amount of funds available for. HOME Capital Projects is $1,168,894. Funds Availablefor Program Administration Up to 20 percent of the City's CDBG allocation from HUD, estimated at $234,334, and 10 percent of its HOME allocation, estimated at $66,837, may be used for planning and administration. In addition to the 2024-25 CDBG and HOME administration funding described above, available unspent HOME administration funding in the amount of $168,387 from FY 2019-20 is proposed to be used on activities in 2024-25 including the following: 1) preparation of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan; 2) preparation of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, a required component document of the Consolidated Plan; 3) fair housing services recommended to be provided by the Fair Housing Foundation; and 4) staff salaries to implement the above activities. Fair housing services are a HUD mandated activity for all jurisdictions and include tenant/landlord mediation, unlawful detainer assistance, fair housing education, and investigating claims of housing discrimination. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Recommendations On February 1, the CPAB conducted a noticed public meeting that provided residents the opportunity to participate in the CDBG funding recommendation process. The CPAB received public comments and heard presentations from seven CDBG public services applicants. Subsequently, on February 22, the CPAB met to deliberate and make funding recommendations to the City Council, and by a unanimous vote, recommended that the City Council fund four of the six public services applications • that were received (see Table 2 of Attachment 1). The City received one application for fair housing services from the Fair Housing Foundation, and this program is recommended to be fully funded in the amount of $35,000 with HOME program administration funds. CDBG capital and housing preservation projects consist of the City's Housing Rehabilitation City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 5 Printed on 5/1/2024 powere5lij Legistar1' File #: 24-247 MEETING DATE: 5/7/2024 Program, Special Code Enforcement Program, Maintenance Zone 2 ADA Improvements, and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration in the total amount of$854,597. On March 19, the City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review these funding recommendations, which are summarized in Table 2 of Attachment 1 and described in detail in the 2024-25 Action Plan (Exhibit "B" of Attachment 2). CDBG & HOME Funding Alternatives Because HUD has not yet provided the City with its 2024-25 CDBG and HOME allocations, staff and CPAB have made the following recommendations to adjust the funding levels for each activity in the event that HUD allocations are higher or lower than what is estimated in this report. If approved, staff will modify the 2024-25 Action Plan in accordance with these alternatives once HUD has provided the allocations and prior to submitting the 2024-25 Action Plan to HUD. The recommended alternatives are as follows: Public Services allocations: 1. If CDBG funding is less than expected: Maintain the recommended funding awards to the Oakview FRC Drop-In Recreation Program and Robyne's Nest and reduce funding to Project Hope Alliance and StandUp for Kids by equal share (50% / 50%). 2. If CDBG funding is more than expected: Allocate increased funds by equal share (50% / 50%) to the Oakview FRC Drop-In Recreation Program and Robyne's Nest. No additional funds would be allocated to Project Hope Alliance or StandUp for Kids. Capital and Housing Preservation Project allocations: 1. If CDBG funding is less than expected: Maintain the recommended funding allocations for Special Code Enforcement and TBRA Program Administration and reduce funding to the Housing Rehabilitation Program and Maintenance Zone Area 2 ADA Improvements equally. 2. If CDBG funding is more than expected: Maintain the recommended funding allocations for Special Code Enforcement and Maintenance Zone Area 2 ADA Improvements and increase funding to the Housing Rehabilitation Program and TBRA Program Administration equally. 3. If HOME funding is less or more than expected: Adjust the Mobile Home TBRA program accordingly. Other HOME capital programs to remain unchanged. Administration allocations: 1. If CDBG funding is less or more than expected: Adjust CDBG Administration accordingly to maintain the 20 percent program cap. 2. If HOME funding is less than or more than expected: Adjust HOME Administration and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funding accordingly to maintain the. 10 percent and 15 percent program requirements. City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 5 Printed on 5/1/2024 powere2'f LegistarTM File #: 24-247 MEETING DATE: 5/7/2024 Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Since federal dollars are being used for the proposed CDBG and HOME activities, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance will be required prior to execution of funding agreements and disbursement of funds. The City will complete all NEPA Compliance for the approved CDBG and HOME activities prior to the start of the Program Year (July 1, 2024). Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. FY 2024-25 Available CDBG and HOME Funding and Recommendations 2. Resolution No. 2024-17, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2024-2025 Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs." 3. PowerPoint Presentation - May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 5 Printed on 5/1/2024 powers5ls LegistarTM • Attachment 1 Table 1 Available FY 2024-2025 CDBG & HOME Funding Anticipated CDBG HOME Total Revenues Grant Amount $1,171,668 $668,370 $1,840,038 Carryover/ Program Income $93,013 $567,361 $660,374 Total $1,264,681 $1,235,731 $2,500,412 Note:The above HOME Carryover/Program Income does not include$168,387 in FY 19-20 HOME Administration that will be expended in FY 24-25. Anticipated Expenditures CDBG HOME Total Public Services $175,750 N/A $175,750 Capital & Housing Preservation Projects $854,597 $1,168,894 $2,023,491 Administration $234,334 $66,837 $301,171 Total $1,264,681 $1,235,731 $2,500,412 Table 2 FY 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Recommendations 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES Actual Requested Funding Funding Funding Recommendations City of HB — Oak View Children's Bureau After School Program $85,000 $85,000 $65,250 Project Hope Alliance — Case Management for Homeless Youth $20,854 $50,000 $37,500 Robyne's Nest— Homeless & At Risk Youth Program $50,000 $75,000 $50,000 StandUp for Kids OC — Street Outreach Program $19,896 $35,337 $23,000 TOTAL $175,750 $245,337 $175,750 515 Attachment 1 (Table 2 - Continued) 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING Actual Requested Funding PRESERVATION Funding Funding Recommendations City of HB - Special Code Enforcement $252,781 $232,519 $232,519 City of HB - Housing Rehabilitation Program $402,174 $287,000 $287,000 City of HB -Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration $218,000 $210,078 $210,078 City of HB -ADA Improvements - Maintenance Zone 2 $127,498 $125,000 $125,000 TOTAL $1,000,453 $854,597 $854,597 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 HOME CAPITAL Actual Requested Funding Funding Funding Recommendations Families Forward TBRA Program $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Mercy House TBRA Program N/A $200,000 $200,000 Mobile Home TBRA Program $546,277 $466,901 $466,901 CHDO Reserve/Affordable Housing $201,737 $301,993 $301,993 TOTAL $948,014 $1,168,894 $1,168,894 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25 ADMINISTRATION Actual Requested Funding . Funding Funding Recommendations CDBG Administration $234,334 $234,334 $234,334 HOME Administration $66,837 $66,837 $66,837 Prior FY 19-20 HOME Administration N/A $168,387 $168,387 TOTAL $301,171 $469,558 $469,558 516 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING THE 2024- 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach ("City") participates in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME); and WHEREAS, the City is required by HUD to adopt the Annual Action Plan ("Action Plan"); and WHEREAS, a Resolution by the City Council is required for adoption of the 2024-2025 Action Plan that is due to HUD by May 15, 2024; and WHEREAS,the City's 2024-2025 Action Plan implements the fifth and final year of the five- year strategy of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, notice was published in The Wave and La Opinion on April 4, 2024 regarding a City Council public hearing and the availability of the Draft 2024-2025 Action Plan for 30-day public review and comment; and WHEREAS,the City's CDBG and HOME funding allocations from HUD for the 2024-2025 Program Year have not been determined or released by HUD; and WHEREAS, as directed by HUD, the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) on February 22, 2024, made 2024-2025 CDBG recommendations based upon the funding allocations from prior year funding of 2023-2024; and WHEREAS,for Fiscal Year 2024-2025,the City is estimated to receive$1,171,668 in CDBG funds and$668,370 in HOME funds from HUD; and WHEREAS, in the event that HUD determines and releases the City's CDBG and HOME funding allocations after this May 7, 2024 City Council meeting, revised funding adjustments to the estimated amounts described above have been recommended for City Council approval; and WHEREAS,in addition to the estimated CDBG funding allocations of$1,171,668 and HOME funding of $668,370 from HUD, carry over funding from prior years of $93,013 for CDBG and $567,361 for HOME funds increases the total estimated allocation within the 2024-2025 Action Plan to $1,264,581 for CDBG and $1,235,731 for HOME; and 24-14396/335292 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 WHEREAS,in addition to the estimated$1,235,731 in HOME funds for 2024-2025,$168,387 in 2019-2020 HOME Administration funds can be allocated to cover certain costs in 2024-2025 related to: 1)preparation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan;2)preparation of the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report; 3) fair housing services provided by Fair Housing Foundation; and 4) City staff salaries and public noticing costs, for total of$1,404,118 in HOME funding for 2024-2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the community needs, priorities and strategies set forth in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the allocation of$1,264,581 in CDBG funds, and $1,404,118 in HOME funds in the draft 2024-2025 Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME programs and activities are summarized in Exhibit "A" and fully described in the 2024-2025 Action Plan attached hereto as Exhibit`B"; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15378 of the California Code of Regulations relating to implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act,the proposed activities to be funded are not considered projects resulting in a direct alteration of the environment and, therefore, are exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS,the proposed activities to be funded are subject to the provisions of the National Environmental Protection Act of which any and all projects funded shall comply, except that, in accordance with 24 CFR Sections 58.34 (a) and 58.35 as to review pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act, the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "B", is hereby adopted, and the Interim City Manager or the Interim City Manager's designee is hereby authorized to execute all necessary related budget approvals and documents deemed necessary by HUD or the City to implement the 2024-2025 Action Plan, including but not limited to, executing all implementing and related documents and agreements, such as, grant and loan agreements with subrecipients, professional services agreements and service agreements for program administering for all approved CDBG and HOME programs and projects set forth in the 2024-2025 Action Plan. SECTION 2. That$175,750 in CDBG Public Service funds, $854,597 in CDBG Capital and Housing Preservations Project Funds, $234,334 in CDBG Administration Funds, $1,168,894 in HOME Capital and Housing Preservation Project Funds, and $235,224 in HOME Administration Funds (including 2019-2020 HOME Administration) are hereby allocated to the CDBG and HOME projects indicated in Exhibit"A." SECTION 3. That the City Manager or their designee is hereby authorized to implement the following alternatives,as approved by the City Council,in the event that the actual 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME funding allocation levels from HUD are higher or lower than identified in this Resolution: 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 CDBG Public Service allocations: 1. If CDBG funding is less than expected: Maintain the recommended funding awards to the Oakview FRC Drop-In Recreation Program and Robyn's Nest and reduce funding to Project Hope Alliance and StandUp for Kids by equal share (50%/50%) if CDBG funding received from HUD is less than anticipated. 2. If CDBG funding is more than expected: Allocate increased funds by equal share (50%/50%) only to the Oakview FRC Drop-in Recreation Program and Robyn's Nest if CDBG funding received from HUD is greater than anticipated. No additional funds would be allocated to Project Hope Alliance or StandUp for Kids. Capital and Housing Preservation Project allocations: 1. If CDBG funding is less than expected: Maintain the recommended funding allocations for Special Code Enforcement and Housing Services for TBRA Program and reduce funding to Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program and Maintenance Zone Area 2 ADA Improvements equally. 2. If CDBG funding is more than expected: Maintain the recommended funding allocations for Special Code Enforcement and Maintenance Zone Area 2 ADA Improvements and increase funding to Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program and Housing Services for TBRA Program equally. 3. If HOME funding is less than or more than expected: Adjust the Mobile Home TBRA program accordingly. Other HOME capital programs to remain unchanged. Administration allocations 1. If CDBG funding is less than or more than expected: Adjust CDBG Administration allocation shown in Exhibit "A" accordingly but will not exceed the 20 percent maximum requirement of the HUD CDBG allocation for 2024- 2025. 2. If HOME funding is less than or more than expected: Adjust HOME and Community Housing Development Organization funding reserves as shown in Exhibit "A" but will not exceed the 10 percent and 15 percent maximum requirements of the HUD HOME allocation for 2024-2025. SECTION 4. That the 2024-2025 Action Plan projects and programs 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 Interim City Manager or the Interim City Manager's designee is authorized to execute all environmental documentation required by HUD. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution and shall take effect as provided by law. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-17 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the iiistf Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held on the rl day of May , 2024. E ayor REVIEWED AND D: APPROVED AS T RM: Interim City M ager City Attorney ?. '- ITIATED AND APPROVED: J Direc or Community Development 4 Resolution No. 2024-17 Exhibit A EXHIBIT "A" FY 2024-2025 CDBG AND HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Exhibit "A" City of Huntington Beach FY 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Recommendations 24-25 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING 1 City of HB — Oak View FRC Drop-on Recreation Program $65,250 (Children's Bureau) 2 Project Hope Alliance — On-Site Case Management $37,500 Program for Homeless Youth 3 Robyne's Nest— Homeless &At-Risk Youth $50,000 4 StandUp for Kids — Homeless Street Outreach $23,000 TOTAL FUNDING $175,750 24-25 CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING PRESERVATION FUNDING 1 Special Code Enforcement $232,519 2 Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans/Grants Program $287,000 3 ADA Improvements (Curbs/Ramps) — Maintenance Zone 2 $125,000 4 Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) — Program $210,078 Administration TOTAL FUNDING $854,597 Exhibit "A" (Continued) 24-25 CDBG ADMINISTRATION FUNDING 1 CDBG Administration $234,334 TOTAL FUNDING $234,334 24-25 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FUNDING 1 Families Forward TBRA $200,000 2 Mercy House TBRA $200,000 3 Mobile Home (Seniors) TBRA $466,901 4 CHDO Reserve /Affordable Housing $301,993 5 HOME Administration $66,837 TOTAL FUNDING $1,235,731 Exhibit "A" (Continued) PRIOR (FY 19-20) HOME ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FUNDING 1 Staff Salaries & Public Noticing Costs $56,194 2 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Preparation $60,000 3 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report $17,193 4 Fair Housing Foundation (fair housing services) $35,000 TOTAL FUNDING $168,387 Resolution No. 2024-17 Exhibit B EXHIBIT " B" 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN a P � f CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 3o, 2025 City Council Approved May 7, 2024 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary(AP-o5) 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies(PR-o5) 9 Consultation (AP-io) 10 Citizen Participation (AP-12) 16 Expected Resources(AP-15) 21 Annual Goals and Objectives(AP-2o) 25 Projects(AP-35) 29 Project Summary(AP-38) 31 Geographic Distribution(AP-5o) 46 Affordable Housing(AP-55) 49 Public Housing(AP-60) 5o Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities(AP-65) 51 Barriers to Affordable Housing(AP-75) 57 Other Actions(AP-85) 61 Program Specific Requirements(AP-9o) 66 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 —Citizen Participation Comments EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AP-o5 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.2oo(c), 91.22o(b) The Huntington Beach 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan constitutes the City's strategy for addressing its housing and community development needs utilizing federal entitlement funds. The goals are to assist low- and moderate-income persons, provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. • Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City's strategy are proposed in the Annual Action Plans. The 2024/23 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 funding for Program Year 2024125 to just over $2.3 million.The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will undertake in FY 2024/23 to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives,summarized in the table on the following page. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 1 Consolidated Ptah 3 = , s Outcome! 2'oZr 2 5 Year Priority - 0 Implementing Programs Objective = Ataai. Households with Housing • Special Code Enforcement 60o Housing Units SL-3 Problems ($232,519) • Homeowner Rehabilitation 8 Housing Units DH-1 Loans and Grants Program ($271,385) • Families Forward Tenant 15 Households DH-2 Based Rental Assistance Program($zoo,000) • Mercy House Tenant Based 15 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program ($2oo,000) • Mobile Home Tenant-Based 25 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program ($369,370) • Housing Services for TBRA 45 Housing Units DH-2 ($21o,o78) Homelessness • StandUp for Kids OC—Street 23 Persons SL-i Outreach Program($19,215) • Robyne's Nest($50,000) 20 Persons SL-1 • Project Hope Alliance($33,714) 78 Persons SL-1 Special Needs Populations ■ No projects in FY 2024/25 Priority Community Services Youth Services • Children's Bureau($65,250) 15o Persons SL-1 Priority Community and • No projects in FY 2o24/25 Public Facilities Priority Infrastructure • ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance 2,75o Persons SL-1 Improvements Zone 2($109,386) Other Housing and • HOME Administration($53,833) Not Applicable Not Community Development ■ CDBG Administration($224,239) Not Applicable Applicable Needs 2o2o-2o24 Consolidated Plan Priorities,Implementing Programs,and FY 2o24125 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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 2 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 City of Huntington Beach has ambitious objectives for spending its federal entitlement grant funding. The objectives are identified in the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment which was developed by reviewing census statistical data and building upon already adopted planning documents, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey.The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including: Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 3 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. 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 furtherr fair housing. These activities are vital to the continuation of the City's efforts to administer these programs. Evaluation of past performance The City reviews and evaluates its performance through its annual submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER). As the fourth year of the FY 2020/21 -2024125 Consolidated Plan progresses,the City remains committed to achieving its objectives and looks forward to capturing additional performance accomplishments in the year-end FY 2023124 CAPER. However, below is a summary of performance to date. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 4 Decent Housing • In FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2.8 million in HOME funding towards the development of a 43-unit affordable senior housing project located at 18431 Beach Boulevard.This project, undertaken in partnership with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation, marks a significant step towards addressing the housing needs of the senior population. Out of the 43 units, nine will be HOME-income and rent-restricted, ensuring affordability for very-low-income households. Upon completion of this project,which is currently in progress, the City will have accomplished nearly 5o% of its 20-unit development goal for the 202o/2i-2024/25 Consolidated Plan timeframe. • Since July 2020, the City has allocated close to $3 million in HOME funds to provide tenant-based rental assistance(TBRA)to low-and moderate-income households.This assistance has been crucial in addressing housing affordability challenges faced by vulnerable populations within the community. Over the first three years of the TBRA program, 146 households received assistance, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in supporting households in need. By mid-year of FY 2023124, an additional 52 households were enrolled in one of the three TBRA programs sponsored by the City,further expanding the reach and impact of rental assistance initiatives. • The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program offers vital assistance to • eligible lower-income Huntington Beach households. The Rehabilitation Grant Program provides one-time grants of up to $io,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. In contrast, the Rehabilitation Loan Program offers deferred payment loans of up to $75,00o to low-income homeowners. These programs aim to assist homeowners in making necessary repairs to maintain the safety and livability of their properties.To date, the City has funded 35 homeowner rehabilitation projects through these programs, with additional households currently on the waiting list. This demonstrates the City's commitment to supporting homeownership and preserving affordable housing options for its residents. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program has consistently surpassed its goal of assisting 60o housing units each year in CDBG-eligible areas. Since July 2020, the program has issued over 4,00o code violations, which in most cases, are voluntarily - addressed by homeowners. This proactive approach to maintaining community standards and ensuring safe and habitable living conditions, underscores the City's Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 5 commitment to ensuring compliance with housing standards and contributing to the overall well-being and livability of neighborhoods within CDBG-eligible areas. • The City continues to prioritize providing quality and effective services to various segments of the Huntington Beach community, including youth, homeless individuals, seniors, the disabled, and illiterate adults. These efforts are funded through public service funding and contribute to enhancing the well-being and accessibility of essential services for residents.Since July 2020,the City has made significant strides in its public service initiatives. For example, 669 youth have benefited from subsidized after-school programming, enriching their educational experiences and providing valuable opportunities for growth and development. Additionally, a total of 1,903 homeless individuals have received a range of services, including case management, emergency housing,outreach services, and other wrap around services.These efforts demonstrate the City's commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable populations. Finally, approximately 1,50o seniors have accessed services provided through the City's Senior Care Services Program, catering to their unique needs and promoting active and healthy aging within the community. • As part of its commitment to enhancing public facilities and community infrastructure, the City set a goal to assist 5,00o persons with improved or new public facilities during the 2020/21-2024125 Consolidated Plan period. In FY 2023124, the City allocated CDBG funding to the Central Library Restrooms Project,which includes ADA improvements. Upon completion, this project will not only contribute to enhancing accessibility but will also exceed the goal by serving a larger number of individuals than initially targeted. • The City used CDBG funding in FY 2020/21, 2021/22, and most recently in FY 2023124 to make ADA curb cut improvements in various areas of the City.By the end of FY 2021/22, over 4,00o persons had already benefited from the handicap-accessible curb cuts, surpassing the 5-year goal of 2,000. An estimated 2,50o additional persons are set to. benefit from the latest project in FY 2023124. Economic Opportunity • In 2014, the City of Huntington Beach undertook the preparation of a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy was to identify the highest priority economic development objectives in Huntington Beach, and to set goals, policies, and recommended actions that will set the framework for short-term Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 6 (0-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years), and long-term economic decisions. The Strategy contains a diverse range of core objectives and goals that support the City's Economic Development vision to focus on the retention, attraction, and expansion of the business community, consistent with the City Council's Strategic Goals to "Enhance Economic Development" and "Improve Financial Stability." In addition, in October 2023,the City Council adopted the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for the City of Huntington Beach.This 2023-2027 Strategic Plan identifies various policies and programs that the City should prioritize,over and above normal operations,within the limited financial, human, and operational resources of the City. The goal of economic development is for greater business retention, investment, and job growth in Huntington Beach. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process • As a condition to receiving CDBG and HOME funds,the City of Huntington Beach must engage stakeholders and the-public regarding the community's needs in the areas of community development and housing.To guide in this effort,the City has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which outlines the citizen participation and consultation efforts necessary for the development of the Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plan,and CAPER. All of Huntington Beach's citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development,and implementation of the Action Plan.Two public hearings and several public meetings with the Citizen Participation Advisory Board are held by the City each year to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan as well as the Action Plan. A summary of the Annual Action Plan was presented to the CPAB and City Council on March 19, 2024 and subsequently on April 5,2024, and the Draft Action Plan was posted to the City's website. A Public Hearing on adopt the FY 2024/25 Action Plan will be held on May 7, 2024 before the Huntington Beach City Council, following a 3o-day public comment period that began on April 5, 2024 and culminated with the public hearing to approve the Plan on May 7, 2024. Summary of public comments See Appendix I for Citizen Participation comments made during the development of the FY 2024/25 Action Plan. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 7 Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments made are accepted and reviewed. Summary The Consolidated Plan for.Huntington Beach outlines several top funding priorities over five years, from 2020/21 to 2024/25. These priorities have been identified through a thorough needs assessment process, including a housing market analysis, input from public meetings, community surveys,and consultation with local stakeholders.The overarching goal is to align these priorities with HUD's objectives of providing availability,sustainability,and affordability for residents of Huntington Beach. The top seven priorities and their implementing goals for CDBG and HOME-funded projects are as follows: Households with housing problems • Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Homelessness • Support efforts to address homelessness . Special Needs Populations • Support agencies that assist special needs populations Priority Community Services • Increase access to community services to low-and moderate-income persons Priority Community and Public Facilities • Preserve existing and create new community and public facilities Priority Infrastructure Improvements • Provide needed infrastructure improvements Other Housing and Community Development Needs • Planning or housing and community development needs Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 8 PR-o5 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.2oo(b) Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Rol Name ,Yaf Depa erit/Agency . . . .. Lead Agency HUNTINGTON BEACH Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division CDBG Administrator Jennifer Villasenor, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division HOME Administrator Jennifer Villasenor, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division Table t-Responsible Agencies Narrative The Community Enhancement Division of the City of Huntington Beach serves as the lead - - agency responsible for overseeing the development of the FY 2024/25 Action Plan. This division plays a crucial role in coordinating the allocation of funding, monitoring community- based organizations, administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, and managing other housing and community development initiatives. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Gregory Hoang Senior Housing Analyst City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division moo Main Street, 5th Floor Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Phone: (714)563-5473 Email:gr_egpxy.bslang@suricity-hb.org Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 9 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(1)). The City of Huntington Beach developed its five-year (2020/21 - 2024125) Consolidated Plan through a collaborative process that involved consultation with various stakeholders. These stakeholders included the Orange County Housing Authority, City departments, health and social service providers, and neighboring local governments.As part of this process,the City sought input from housing, homeless, and social service providers that are active within Huntington Beach. To gather input from these service providers,the City distributed a brief survey to solicit their perspectives on the services they offer, priority needs within the community,and any gaps in services that exist. This survey served as a valuable tool for capturing the insights and expertise of organizations working directly with residents in need of housing assistance, homeless services, and social support. By engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and seeking input through surveys and consultations, the City ensured that its Consolidated Plan was informed by the experiences and perspectives of those directly involved in addressing housing and social service needs in Huntington Beach. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that the Consolidated Plan accurately reflects the community's priorities and guides the allocation of resources to address key challenges effectively. 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 actively participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), which is led and coordinated by the Orange County Health Care Agency. This partnership between public and nonprofit entities aims to ensure comprehensive and regional coordination of efforts and resources to address homelessness and support individuals at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County. As part of the CoC, the City's Homeless Outreach Case Manager collaborates with other stakeholders to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 10 The CoC serves as a regional convener of year-round planning processes and facilitates the involvement of public and private agencies within the regional homeless system of care. The Orange County Continuum of Care system is structured to achieve several key objectives: 1. Promote Community-wide Commitment: The CoC fosters a shared commitment among stakeholders to end homelessness through regional coordination and collaboration. 2. Advocate for Funding and Resources: It advocates for funding and resources to support efforts aimed at quickly rehousing individuals experiencing homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation. 3. Promote Access to Mainstream Programs: The CoC works to ensure that homeless individuals and families have access to and effectively utilize mainstream programs and services. 4. Implement Best Practices: It promotes the implementation of best practices and evidence-based approaches to homeless programming and services to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. By actively participating in the Orange County Continuum of Care, the City of Huntington Beach contributes to the collective efforts aimed at addressing homelessness and improving outcomes for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the region. 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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 11 How was the Agency!Group/ sP, OrganizationeOrganikatiort cons4lte(f and what are the antlapated outcomes of Agency/Grraup/ Agency/G°roup/ What section of th Plannwas the consurl°tatron,or areas.for Organization. k.Organization Type addressed by Cons ltationr 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 Market Analysis Huntington Beach City their constituents in the Civic Leaders Economic Development Council community,which are Non-Housing Community incorporated into the needs and Development Strategy priorities identified in the Plan: Anti-Poverty Strategy PHA Housing Need Assessment Orange County Housing Housing Public Housing Needs Invitation to participate in the Authority Other government Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and —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 Services-Health Public Housing Needs survey,public input meeting,and Center Homelessness Strategy comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy Homeless Needs-Chronically Invitation to participate in the homeless survey,public input meeting,and Homeless Needs-Families comment on the draft plan. Beach Cities Interfaith Services with children Services(BCIS) Homeless Homelessness Needs- Veterans Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 12 9 lirt Hover was the Agency!Group! Organizatio consulted anc what 4 n�� ar the anticipatedoutcomes of s: agency/ ar k' A ncjr(G or / What section of th Plan arras �the consultation o areas,.for Organization P . rOrganizati'o Type ad ressed by Consultation _, improved coordinat on? 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 Homelessness Strategy Services— 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 Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the CrossPoint Church Services- Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and Homeless Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the CSP, Huntington Beach Services- Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and Youth Shelter Homeless Market Analysis Economic Development comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Dayle McIntosh Center Services-Persons Non-Homeless Special Needs survey,public input meeting,and with Disabilities Market Analysis Economic Development comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Family Literacy Program Services-Literacy Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Invitation to participate in the Huntington Beach Hospital Services-Health Market Analysis survey,public input meeting,and Economic Development comment on the draft plan _ Huntington Beach Police Services Homeless Needs Homeless Collaborative Meeting. Department Homeless Homelessness Strategy CPAB meeting. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 13 How was th Agency!Group/ Organization consulted andfwhat s ,E A are the anticipated-outcomes of Agency/Group! Agency/Group/ What section-of the Plarrwas: y the consultation Or'areafor. Organization Organization3Type addressed by Consultationt .;''"' improved coord nation? 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 comment on the draft plan Economic Development Society of St.Vincent de Services- Homeless Needs Invitation to participate in the Paul Homeless Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and comment on the draft plan 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 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 Federal Economic Development consulted regarding the COVID-19 Development Non-Housing Community pandemic. Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy Table z—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City of Huntington Beach diligently engaged in the development of its Consolidated Plan by consulting with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.These consultations included housing, social, and health service providers, as well as local agencies and governments, and the Orange County Housing Authority. By actively seeking input from these various entities, the City ensured that a comprehensive range of perspectives and expertise were considered in the planning process.The City is unaware of any Agency Types relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 14 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan ��r w a ow do t oal of our II Strateg Plarroverlap with,' ,<' Narrie o 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 2o13-2o21 City of Huntington Beach Key housing policies and Housing Element Planning Division programs from the Housing Element have been reflected within the Consolidated Plan. Draft Huntington Beach 2o21- City of Huntington Beach Key housing policies and 2029 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 15 AP-ii Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The Citizen Participation Plan established by the City of Huntington Beach demonstrates a commitment to inclusive and transparent governance in its federal HOME and CDBG programs. By encouraging and facilitating citizen participation in the planning, development, and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan, the City ensures that community voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes. The City's practice of holding advertised public hearings and publishing Notices of Public Hearings at least 15 days before the hearing provides residents with ample opportunity to engage and provide input on community needs. Additionally, making public notices, staff reports,and Action Plans accessible on the City's website enhances transparency and enables residents to review relevant information at their convenience. Housing and Community Development Needs Survey 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 3o days 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 16 FY 2024125 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.At least two 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 two hearings take place during the development of the Annual Action Plan and focus on the needs of the community and a review/summary of performance measures, and provide citizens with an opportunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. 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 2024/25 Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 3o-day period (April 5—May 7,2024). The CPAB and City Council held public meetings or hearings on January 18, 2024, February 1, 2024, February 22, 2024, March 19, 2024, and May 7, 2024, providing residents and interested parties a final opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 17 Citizen t k yP artici o11 xJ Summary of Outreach Summary of of Comments not s a Mode of Targetof Response// Comments Accepted; FURL(If Outreach Outreach t:t,Attendance Received x„ 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 result of on January 4, publishing the 2024 inviting public notice. citizens to attend the Needs and Priorities public hearing on January i8, 2024. 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 I. Persons with Huntington disabilities Beach citizens, held a public Residents of hearing on Public and January 18, Assisted 2o24 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 18 � I2eTL t f Partici on Sumrrrar r of ib OutreachSummary of Summary of Comfits no h " Mode o rget of `t esponsej� ;Commen A. ted f r �RL f if Outreach `A`ttendancev_ .... , l eceiveci :andReasons applicable), Public Non-targeted/ Agencies See All comments N/A Meetings broad requesting Huntington received were community CDBG funding Beach Citizen accepted. were invited to Participation give Comments in presentations the Appendix. and answer questions from the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)at three public meetings on 1/18/24,2/1/24, and 2/22/24. 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 3/19/24 Comments in to go over the Appendix. CPAB funding recommendati ons. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 19 Participafalort Summary of ��r trea+c� � ummaryyof g Summary of Comments not , i ode of of o ,Response/p Comm er lcceptert Ut L(if Outreach,_ . r Oa each ..._;Attendarrce� ce red aiidLReasons $`.:apt 1ki bte)...:'',, Newspaper Ad Non-targeted/ A newspaper See All comments N/A broad advertisement Huntington received were community was made Beach Citizen accepted. soliciting Participation public Comments in comment on the Appendix. the draft FY 2024/25 Action Plan and to . notify the public of a ping toublic adopthear the Plan on 5/7/24• The public notice was published on 4/4/24• 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 2024/25 Comments in Action Plan on the Appendix. 5/7/24- Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach l Action Plan 20 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annua EXPECTED RESOURCES AP-15 Expected Resources— 91.22o(c) (1,2.) Huntington Beach is an entitlement jurisdiction and as such, will receive $1,121,195 in CDBG entitlement funds,will have approximately $61,591 in prior year CDBG funds carried forward, and is estimated to receive around $33,00o in program income for a total of $1,215,786. 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, infrastructure improvements, and CDBG administration. The City will also receive a HOME entitlement allocation of $538,328. Prior year unallocated funds of$467,361 and approximately $1oo,000 in program income will also be available,for a total of $1,105,689. The City will use HOME funds for administration of the HOME program, and three tenant-based rental assistance programs, and will reserve at least 15%for a future affordable housing project.The City is also proposing to use prior-year HOME administrative funds for current year fair housing services. SB-2, also known as the Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding, was implemented in January 2019. It imposes an additional recording fee on property sales, with the aim of collecting revenues that are then distributed by the state to local jurisdictions. These funds are earmarked for financing affordable housing projects. Huntington Beach is set to receive annual revenues from this source, but it's contingent upon the certification of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by the State of California.Once the Housing Element is certified, Huntington Beach can continue to access these funds.This funding serves as a crucial resource that can be utilized to complement CDBG and HOME funds, particularly in addressing issues related to affordable housing and homelessness within the community. Leveraging these various funding sources can significantly bolster efforts to combat housing insecurity and homelessness in Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach Housing Authority also contributes approximately $220,00o annually from the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) for homeless services personnel as part of the City's Homeless Taskforce effort. The City will pursue competitive public and private grants for the development and Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 21 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 22 € Ex ected�lCrnount Ava a6r Expected a { � Source Annear Prior,Year t R'emarnder of Aliocatron Program Resources Total " o ConPlan Piarrati,e Programs Funds tlsesoFFunds sr Descriptors CDBG Public- Acquisition, $1,121,195 $33,000 $61,591 $1,215,786 $o Entitlement Federal Planning, funds Economic allocation Development, plus Housing, estimated Public program Improvements, income and Public Services prior-year resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, $538,328 $ioo,000 $467,361 $1,105,689 $o Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation assistance, plus Homeowner estimated rehab, program Multifamily income and rental new prior-year construction, resources. Multifamily rental rehab, New construction for ownership, _ TBRA Table 5-Expected Resources-Priority Table Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 23 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 our community's heavy demand for housing and services. Agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds leverage significant financial and in- kind support from individual community members, foundations, and private organizations that help meet the needs identified in this plan. 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 Navigation Center, an emergency homeless shelter that was constructed to provide a safe place for homeless persons to live during the COVID-19 pandemic. • The City of Huntington Beach has historically utilized former redevelopment tax increment funds and match surplus from contributions by the former Redevelopment Agency to meet the 25% match requirement on HOME funds drawn down for affordable housing. While redevelopment tax increment funds are no longer available for future match requirements, the City continues to leverage the match surplus for this purpose.As of September 3o, 2022, the City's match surplus is approximately$2,741,888.This surplus provides a valuable resource for meeting the match requirement and supporting affordable housing development initiatives. 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 authorized the acquisition of property located at 17631 Cameron Lane that was developed as an emergency homeless shelter to help meet the needs of the homeless population, a priority need as described in the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 24 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AP-ao Annual Goals and Objectives Sort coal Start god ,f Geographic Needs Goi1 utcome z, Name Year 1fe..a ..N ,, „ Category .-. Area Addressed Funding'; 4 -indicator Homeowner Units Rehabilitated— $271,385 8 Household Housing Units (CDBG) (Homeowner Citywide Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program) Sustain and Strengthen 2024 2025 Affordable Housing Special Code Households with Neighborhoods Enforcement Housing Problems Housing Code Area Enforcement(Foreclosed Property Care— $232,519 60o Housing Units (CDBG) (Special Code Enforcement) • Tenant-Based Rental $200,00o Assistance (HOME) 15 Households (Families Forward TBRA Program) Tenant-Based Rental $200,00o Assistance (HOME) t5 Households (Mercy House TBRA 2 Preserve Existing and Create New 2o24 2025 Affordable Housing Citywide Households with Program) Affordable Housing Housing Problems Tenant-Based Rental $369,370 Assistance (HOME) 25 Households (Mobile Home TBRA Program) Other $2to,o78 55 Housing Units (CDBG) (Housing Services for TBRA) Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 25 Public service activities other than Low/Mod $09,215 Income Housing Benefit— (CDBG) a3 Persons Assisted (Standup for Kids Street Outreach Program) Public service activities 3 Support Efforts to Address 2024 2025 Homeless Citywide Homelessness other than Low/Mod Homelessness $50,000 Income Housing Benefit— (CDBG) ao Persons Assisted (Robyne's Nest) Public service activities other than Low/Mod $33,714 Income Housing Benefit— • (CDBG) 78 Persons Assisted (Project Hope Alliance) • Public service activities • Non-Housing other than Low/Mod Increase Access to Community Priority Community $65,250 4 Services to L MI Persons 2024 2025 Community Citywide Services (CDBG) Income Housing Benefit— Development 150 Persons Assisted (Children's Bureau) Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities Non-Housing Priority other than Low/Moderate Provide Needed Infrastructure 2024 2025 Community Citywide Infrastructure $109,386 5 Income Housing Benefit Improvements Development Improvements (CDBG) 2r75o Persons Assisted (ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 2) $53,833 Other— Other Housing and (HOME) 6 Planning for Housing and Community 2024 2025 Other:Administration Not Applicable Community Not Applicable Development (HOME Administration; Development Needs 024,239 (CDBG) CDBG Administration) Table 6-Goals Summary Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 26 Goal Descriptions Goat Nam Sustain and'Strinkthenl'NeighbOrAdairi ,, 5 ` 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) z. Goal Name. Preserve Ex i g4and'Create'Ner Affordable 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; Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program; Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program) 3 ;Goaj Name. • Supportworts to Address`Hoinrelessne ,,vo r ' Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service providers. (Projects:StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program;Robyne's Nest; Project Hope Alliance) `0,,E6674ikeActess to Community?Services to LIMAI 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) 5 Goat Name Provide Neededlnfrastructure'Improvements d A Goal Description Using CDBG funds, the City will provide financial assistance to improve public infrastructure.(Projects:ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 2) Plann�rr a Causing a d Community Development 7 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, and (7) Preparation of the CAPER. Up to zo% of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to so% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Projects: HOME Administration, CDBG Administration) Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 27 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) In FY 2024125, the City of Huntington Beach will continue addressing housing affordability challenges by providing tenant-based rental assistance(TBRA)to various households in need. Specifically,the City plans to allocate HOME funding for TBRA through contracts with Families Forward and Mercy House to assist 15 homeless, senior, Veteran, and/or family households each. Additionally, a third TBRA program will be available to senior households requiring assistance with mobile home space rents, with the Action Plan proposing to aid 25 mobile home residents during the fiscal year. Furthermore, in FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2,830,698 in HOME funds to support the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project situated at 18431 Beach Boulevard. This project, developed in collaboration with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation, will feature a total of 42 one-bedroom/one-bath units and one two-bedroom/one-bath manager's unit. Of these, nine units will be HOME- restricted, contributing to the City's affordable housing inventory. Upon completion, this project will fulfill 45%of the City's five-year goal to provide 20 new affordable housing units. Looking ahead to FY 2024/25, Huntington Beach has earmarked the necessary 15% CHDO allocation for the development of additional affordable housing.The specific project for this allocation is yet to be determined. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 28 PROJECTS AP-35 Projects- 91.220(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during FY 2024/25 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$1,121,195, the City of Huntington Beach will allocate $168,179 for public services, representing 15% of the CDBG entitlement. This Action Plan proposes to allocate the following to 2024/25 public services: Stand Up for Kids Street Outreach ($19,215); Robyne's Nest($50,000); Project Hope Alliance ($33,714); and Children's Bureau ($65,250). CDBG regulations also permit a maximum allocation of 2o% of the annual entitlement, or$224,239,for CDBG administration activities.The City has allocated this entire amount to CDBG Administration. Lastly, a maximum of 10%of the annual HOME entitlement, $53,833,will be allocated to HOME Program Administration in FY 2024/25. 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 that meet the needs of the community as defined in the Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 29 Projects 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 Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program 6 Housing Services for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program 7 Stand Up for Kids Street Outreach Program 8 Robyne's Nest 9 Project Hope Alliance 10 Oak View Community Center—Children's Bureau ADA Improvements in Maintenance Zone 2 12 CDBG Administration �3 HOME Program Administration 14 Unallocated HOME Funds Table 8-Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan discusses housing need by income category. Income levels identified are 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: The highest priority is assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, reflecting their greater vulnerability to displacement, homelessness, or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources and other challenges they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles to meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services and the shortage of funding available to address the community's needs. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 30 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information _, IProjec Name; Romeo/Wier'Rehabilitation Loansand Grants program �`;_ Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG:$271,385 ▪ Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 57o.2o2-Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 57o.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 613o/zo25 • , .. Estimate the number and type of families that will 8 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide • Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 31 Prole #tane S'pecratICode Enforcerne Target Area Special Code Enforcement Target Area Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG:$232,519 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 (c) - Code Enforcement National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)- Low Mod Area Benefit Funding will be used to support two (2) full-time Code Enforcement Officers(CEO)for all the CDBG Districts.As the City ages,certain areas within the City of Huntington Beach need ongoing, proactive property maintenance inspections by code enforcement to maintain a safe, habitable living environment. Thus, with continued code enforcement efforts and education, the quality of life and housing standards are maintained. The Code Enforcement Program benefits the community overall by working to upgrade the housing stock within deteriorating/ deteriorated areas. Target Date 6/3o/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that 60o housing units will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Special Code Enforcement Area Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 32 ;Protect Name; FamitiesxForward Tenant Based f enfAssistance','` R , {,GQ �P>rt�granl Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME:$zoo 000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.205(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3)Low Mod Housing Benefit Families Forward will continue administering a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of assisting 15 households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Target Date o6/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will 15 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 33 `,Project Name Mercyt House Tenantt-BasediRentaltAssistance. (TBRA)Program, Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME:$200,000 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 92.205(a)(1)—Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation:24 CFR 570.208(a)(3)Low Mod Housing Benefit Mercy House will continue administering a Tenant 4 Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of assisting 15 households with short and medium- term rental assistance as well as housing 44 . relocation and stabilization services. Target Date o6130/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will 15 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 34 k Prolec s.Name 11C'labile ite e,Tenant Based Rentai Assisttance r Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable PP Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding HOME:$369,370 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o5(a)(0 — Tenant _ 9 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 N 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 (5o% 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 25 households with much needed rental assistance. Target Date o6130/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 35 6` `Prole Name :ffousing,Services for'irecran .BasedAenO sAssistance(`CBRA)Proggrarm,`" Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG:$21o,o78 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (k) - Housing Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low Mod Housing Benefit The City will allocate $210,078 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 o6130/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will 55 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 36 • Pro a _ StandUP foela s' re autreadi rogramz'ci�tarne� Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG:09,215 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- ..,,.,, Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit I 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 613o/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that 23 persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 37 8 Project Name Robyne's Eyes ... .. ... Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness ,f < Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG:$50,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- 4 4. Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit The mission of Robyne's Nest is to identify at-risk . and homeless high school students and provide them a path to become stable and productive citizens. Robyne's Nest helps high school students in the Huntington Beach area who have little to no _ parental support with academic, financial, and life skills. They assist students with security, routine, and a place to belong. Their purpose is to enable students to complete their high school diploma < ) and continue onward with college,trade school,or d° military programs.Robyne's Nest provides housing resources; basic needs such as food, clothing, and supplies; educational assistance such as tutoring, Chromebooks, school supplies, and fees; and overall help with health and wellbeing in the form £: of counseling, therapy, mentoring, and life skills classes. Target Date 6130/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that 20 persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach.2024/25 Annual Action Plan 38 Protect Neame ProjectHope Al ianc .: Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $33,714 Description Eligibility Citation: 24CFR P g tY 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Project Hope Alliance (PHA) utilizes a unique program methodology - placing full-time, professional case managers directly on school campuses for the purpose of serving the educational and social-emotional needs of students - ` experiencing homelessness. Participants are provided customized, wraparound support from case managers who are available for their students 24 hours a day, which allows the PHA team to create meaningful relationships and be available to address unexpected and emergent needs or crises. In the longer term,PHA offers continuity by staying with students until the age of 24 as they go on to - college or trade school, find gainful employment, and become self-sufficient adults residing in stable housing. In 2022, PHA established on-site offices at Huntington Beach High School, Valley Vista High School, and Huntington Beach Adult School. With additional funds from City of Huntington Beach CDBG, PHA have been able to expand these services to more students, including two new high schools in 2023. This year, PHA has hired an additional two case managers at Ocean View High School and Westminster High School. Target Date 6/30/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will 78 persons(homeless) - benefit from the proposed activities Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 39 Location Description Project Hope Alliance is located in Costa Mesa,CA; however,services will be offered at various r. schools in Huntington Beach,including: Huntington Beach High School:19o5 Main Street, • Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Valley Vista High School:960o Dolphin Street, Fountain Valley,CA 92708 Huntington Beach Adult School:17231 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Westminster High School,14325 Goldenwest St., Westminster CA 92683 Oceanview High School:17071 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 40 io Project tame G Eldren's:Bureau; Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase Access to Community Services for LMI :'. Persons Needs Addressed Priority Community Services Funding CDBG:$65,250 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2oi(e) - Public Services/Youth Services National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit The Oak View Family Resource Center (FRC) is located in the Oak View enhancement area where many of the families are linguistically isolated,. which creates a need for specialized services. The Children's Bureau provides after school recreation in a safe environment, promoting healthy activity, and social interaction, as an alternative to unsupervised, unstructured, high-risk activity. CDBG funds pay for staffing for the after-school recreation program, as well as for related costs for supplies,equipment and services. Target Date 613o/2025 . ` Estimate the number and type of families that will 15o persons(youth) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 41 P'roiectxrila {..d.. „AF A,Curb Cutsriin Maknte Dance Zonez Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Priority Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG:$W09,386 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o1(c) - Public • Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements/Other National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- �;;, Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Residents and visitors with disabilities utilize ADA ramps to access street intersections when traveling on city sidewalks. CDBG funds will be used to construct approximately new curb ramps and modify existing outdated ramps, at variouslocations in the City within Maintenance Zone 2, which has been evaluated for specific pavement and concrete improvements. Target Date 6/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will 2,75o persons(disabled) benefit from the proposed activities P P Location Description Census tracts:099402,099404,099412,and 0994.15 Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 42 iz t P ariekName ',CpBCx Piii&ettmministration Target Area Citywide to,,,:t-„-S Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding CDBG:$224,239 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o6(a) - Administration and Planning/General Program Administration National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements;(2) Coordination of CDBG-funded g , 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; and (7) Preparation of the CAPER. Up to zo% of the annual CDBG entitlement is allowed for administration activities. '_ Target Date 6/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. £p. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 43 13 aProjectNarnew y,, HOME,Prograrit Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning for Housing and Community gq 6 4. Development Needs Addressed Other Housing and Community Development Needs Funding HOME:$53,833 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o7(a) - General Management,Oversight and Coordination ���. g , g National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The Cityof Huntington Beach Community g Enhancement Division is responsible for • administering the HOME program. Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs associated with the HOME program, including planning,reporting,monitoring,and IDIS setup and maintenance. In addition to the 2024125 HOME Program Administration activities identified above,available 201912o HOME Administration funds in the amount of $168,387.41 will be allocated to additional 2024/25 administrative activities including City staff salaries,preparation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and related Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report,and for 2024/25 fair housing services as provided by the Fair Housing Foundation. Target Date 613o/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. ; Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 44 'Protect•{Name: Unallocated HOME Funds Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Not Applicable Needs Addressed Not Applicable Funding HOME: $282,486 Description Unallocated HOME Funds available for the development of affordable housing with a local • CHDO. Target Date 613012025 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 45 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, situated in northwestern Orange County, California, is an urbanized coastal community characterized by extensive residential development. With much of the residentially designated land already developed,future residential growth primarily depends on the reuse of existing parcels and infill development.The city is bordered by 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. CDBG and HOME funds in Huntington Beach are allocated for projects and programs citywide, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable neighborhoods, particularly those where 51%or more of the residents are low-or moderate-income. For Code Enforcement efforts, the city conducted a visual survey of CDBG-eligible areas to identify properties, businesses, parkways, alleys, and structures with violations. This survey identified areas within the vicinity bounded by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south as having significant deterioration issues. This designated area, known as the "Special Code Enforcement Target Area," encompasses several census tracts with a total population of 46,650 people. Of these residents, 32,395 individuals, or 69.44%, fall within the low- to moderate-income bracket. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 46 SPECIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT TARGET AREA TOTAL POPULATION V. LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME POPULATION 2011-2015 HUD LOW MOD INCOME SUMMARY DATA Effective April1, 2019 Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage 0992123 1,495 1,030 68.9o% 0992144 765 425 55.56% 0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85% 099 422 `, 1930 , 85 6�40% 0992442 1,645 1,145 69.6o% 0993051 .1,710 1,450 84.8o% 0993053 'r 2,0201,330 84%: 5 f 0993055 1,08o 935 86.57% og93056 1,025 56a 54 63j . 0993061 1,485 76o 51.18% 0993103 1,17o 690 58.97% 0994021 < ,2,755 2,300 83 48% 0994022 2,720 2,235 82.17% .. .0994023;2,.d . 575 i.330 ., ,ky 0994024 3,375 3,150 93.33% 0994103 2,605 • 1,935 74.28% . ._ 7 a: _, >,�,.,,.., �.86 ��%' • 0994113 1,30o 855 65.77% 09941 4 `1 880 65 , . 3% 5 ' 744 0994121 1,810 98o 54.14% :0994134 T,360 1,240 91 8% 0996031 3,080 1,615 52.44% TOTAL 6 6 0 32,395 ' k 69 44% 4 , 5 rw .. ......�,�..._x. , ._<_ ... k � .�,� 2H..__..._w„M.w...__.__.�...�,.�..�w ...w., .�..a... ,.....Q:: �..w..........r. .F.a._......_w...��.,:� Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 47 Geographic Distribution 1 g T rget Area x Percentage@of Fucnds Low/Mod Income Areas o% Special Code Enforcement Target Areas io% Citywide 9o% Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City is committed to using CDBG funds to improve all Huntington Beach communities. Public services will reach eligible residents citywide, providing much-needed services to Huntington Beach's youth and homeless populations. Ninety percent of the City's federal budget for FY 2024/25 will be allocated to projects that provide citywide benefits. Also, alleviating blight motivates investments in the Special Code Enforcement Target Area. The Special Code Enforcement Program aims to transform the area by identifying substandard residential and commercial properties and seeing to it that code deficiencies are resolved.Ten percent of the City's federal budget for 2024125 will be used to fund these services. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 48 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AP-55 Affordable Housing- 91.22o(g) One Year Goats ferthe Number of Ho rseholds to be Supported: Homeless 3o Non-Homeless o Special-Needs 25 Total 55 Table tt-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals(ditlalgtimber;o Households Supported*,Through '; Rental Assistance 55 The Production of New Units o Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 55 Table ti-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type In FY 2024/25,the City of Huntington Beach plans to allocate approximately$867,00o in HOME funds to support three tenant-based rental assistance programs. Families Forward and Mercy House will operate two of these programs, each aimed at assisting 15 households comprising homeless individuals,veterans,and victims of domestic violence.The third program,managed by GRC Associates, is specifically designed to aid senior residents of mobile home communities facing escalating space rent costs. Additionally,the City anticipates having an unallocated balance of approximately $301,993 in HOME funds, which it intends to allocate towards a new Community Housing Development Organization (CH DO)affordable housing project in the future. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 49 AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, it benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA),which manages Housing Choice Vouchers(Section 8)for residential units within Huntington Beach.Currently, 627 households in Huntington Beach receive Section 8 vouchers from OCHA, including 144 families, 102 disabled individuals,and 381 elderly households. Additionally, OCHA administers various other voucher programs, including 3o Continuum of Care, 17 Family Self-Sufficiency, 20 Family Unification, two Non-Elderly Disabled, 104 Portability, 81 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, and 3o Emergency Housing Vouchers. However,the waiting list for these programs is currently closed. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 50 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, de- institutionalization of the mentally ill, and an increase of persons making homelessness a lifestyle choice. Once every two years, Orange County undertakes an effort to enumerate all of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless people within the county in a given twenty-four-hour period.This effort, known as the Homeless Point-in-Time(PIT)Count, is congressionally mandated for all communities that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. HUD's requirement includes a count of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, as well as the incidence of certain subpopulation characteristics among the homeless population. HUD requires that the PIT be conducted during the last ten days in January; and in 2024, the County of Orange and Orange County Continuum of Care conducted the sheltered count the night of Monday,January 22,2024,and the unsheltered count starting the morning of Tuesday, January 23, 2024 through Thursday, January 25, 2024.The results of the 2024 PIT are still not available. The February 2022 PIT count enumerated 5,718 homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting a decrease of almost 17% from the 2019 tally of 6,86o homeless people. In Huntington Beach specifically, there were 33o total persons counted, with 188 unsheltered, and 142 that were sheltered. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Huntington Beach has implemented an ambitious strategy to address and ultimately end homelessness. In FY 2021/22, the City took significant steps by appointing a Deputy Director of Homelessness&Behavioral Health Services and establishing the Homeless & Behavioral Health System of Care.This comprehensive system aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through outreach, engagement, case management, and connecting them with essential services such as shelter, housing, and Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 51 behavioral health support. Although the Deputy Director's position has evolved since February 2022,the City continues to staff and support homelessness services. The HB Cares Volunteers program is an integral part of the Homeless & Behavioral Health System in Huntington Beach, serving as the backbone of the initiative and driving positive change within the community. Since its launch in 2023, the HB CARES Program has successfully recruited and trained 18 volunteers who have undergone various training sessions, including de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, vicarious trauma, and Mental Health First Aid.Volunteers answer the homeless outreach line daily and return calls, so those in need have a streamlined means of communication with our outreach team. Further,a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist started in December 2023 and assisted with 8 Disabling Condition Assessments. The therapist will continue to support mental health services on an as-needed basis. The Homeless & Behavioral Health System also incorporates homeless outreach social workers who actively engage with unhoused and at-risk of being unhoused individuals, families, veterans, and seniors. Social workers offer support by linking individuals to resources, service providers, and aiding in securing necessary documents for County of Orange housing programs.They maintain close collaboration with local and county shelters, including the Huntington Beach Navigation Center,while also partnering with crisis response teams like Be Well to provide comprehensive assistance and support to those in need. Working in collaboration with Homeless Task Force officers, they ensure that individuals receive the necessary care and resources to address their unique situations effectively. Be Well OC in Huntington Beach(BWOC)is another component of the Homeless&Behavioral Health System. BWOC employs a Mobile Crisis Response Team composed of two Crisis Interventionists who drive to locations and provide in-community assessment and stabilization services. The teams are well-trained and experienced in providing appropriate information, referrals, transportation to services, and additional follow-up support and case management-to help address mental health-related situations. In FY 2024/25, the City's CDBG Program will also continue its support for outreach and assessment of homeless individuals through the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program. StandUp for Kids is an organization dedicated to serving homeless and at-risk youth aged 12 to 24 in Huntington Beach. Their Street Outreach program involves volunteer staff actively scouting the streets to identify and assist youth who are unsheltered or unstably housed.The program also offers essential services such as food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits to homeless youth. Additionally, the program offers medical assistance and compassionate Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 52 mentoring to help these individuals transition from life on the streets to a stable and promising future. In FY 2024/25, Stand Up for Kids aims to assist 23 youth with the allocated CDBG funding of$19,215. In FY 2o24125, Robyne's Nest will continue its crucial role in supporting homeless youth in Huntington Beach by assessing their needs and assisting them in becoming stable and productive citizens. This program identifies homeless youth and evaluates their individual needs, working with them to develop personalized plans for stability and success. They provide a wide range of services to homeless youth, including academic support, financial guidance, and life skills development.The program offers assistance with housing resources, basic needs such as food and clothing, and educational support such as tutoring, providing Chromebooks, school supplies, and covering fees. Additionally, Robyne's Nest offers comprehensive support for the health and well-being of these youth, including counseling, therapy, mentoring, and life skills classes. With an allocation of $50,00o in FY 2024/25, Robyne's Nest aims to assist 20 homeless youth. The third program that will be funded with CDBG is the Project Hope Alliance. With an allocation of $33,714 in FY 2024125, this program will assess the needs of approximately 78 homeless youth on school campuses. Participants are provided customized, wraparound support from case managers who are available for their students 24 hours a day,which allows the PHA team to create meaningful relationships and be available to address unexpected and emergent needs or crises. PHA will commit 4 case managers to work with students experiencing homelessness, providing intensive, individualized, and long-term care that includes resources for academic guidance, social-emotional mentorship, transportation, technology, basic needs,and external referrals for additional needs. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons,the City of Huntington Beach developed the Navigation Center at 17642 Beach Boulevard which opened its doors in December 2020. The Center can shelter up to 174 adults and couples with ties to Huntington Beach. The Center, operated by Mercy House, provides access to vital services that will help individuals experiencing homelessness on the path towards housing security. In FY 2021/22,the City of Huntington Beach collaborated with various governmental and non- profit organizations to initiate the HB Oasis project, a significant endeavor aimed at addressing homelessness in the region. Through partnerships with the State of California Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 53 Homekey Program,the County of Orange, National CORE, and American Family Housing,the City facilitated the acquisition and rehabilitation of the former Quality Inn & Suites motel located at 17251 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach. HB Oasis currently serves as interim housing for up to 62 adult individuals and households experiencing homelessness in Orange County's Central Service Planning Area. Beyond providing transitional housing, HB Oasis offers comprehensive property management and residential support services tailored to meet the diverse and complex needs of its residents. The project is committed to delivering trauma-informed and evidence-based interim operations, with a focus on empowering participants and facilitating their reintegration into the community through robust case management and linkages to permanent housing solutions. The City's substantial contribution of$1,804,704 in HOME-ARP funds will primarily support the provision of supportive services during Year 5 of the project. In May 2024,the H B Oasis project will transition to permanent supportive housing,including the reconstruction of the individual units to install kitchenettes and the use of project-based vouchers. When this occurs, the $1,804,704 in HOME-ARP funds will be reallocated to the Navigation Center to cover eligible operating costs. 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. The conversion of the former Quality Inn Hotel into transitional housing/non-congregate shelter known as Huntington Beach Oasis exemplifies the City's commitment to providing wraparound supportive services aimed at assisting individuals in transitioning to permanent Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 54 housing and achieving self-sufficiency. Services offered at Huntington Beach Oasis address a wide range of issues including mental and physical health, substance use, trauma, employment, and contact with the criminal justice system. Additionally,the City is in the planning stages of repurposing the Navigation Center property into a permanent navigation center and affordable housing development project in FY 2024/25, potentially providing affordable housing paired with supportive services to chronically homeless individuals. Updates on this initiative will be available on the Navigation Center's website. Furthermore,the City will continue its Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program in FY 2o24/25, providing rental assistance to homeless, senior,Veteran, and family households in need.This program,administered through partnerships with organizations like Families Forward, Mercy House, and GRC Associates, has been instrumental in preventing homelessness for hundreds of households in Huntington Beach since its inception in 2014. Through these concerted efforts and ongoing initiatives, the City of Huntington Beach remains dedicated to supporting its homeless population and working towards the goal of ending homelessness in the community. 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. In its efforts to prevent homelessness and support at-risk.populations, Huntington Beach actively participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care System,which offers assistance to individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness.This collaboration enables the City to leverage resources and access support services for those in need. Furthermore, Huntington Beach has demonstrated a commitment to providing rental assistance to families facing housing instability. In FY 2024/25, the City will allocate a total of $866,9o1 in HOME funding to organizations such as Mercy House, Families Forward, and the Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs. These programs target income- eligible households, including those experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and mobile homeowners. Through these efforts, a Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 55 total of 55 households are expected to receive assistance in FY 2024/25. While the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, it remains proactive in addressing discharge coordination policies. Collaborating with the Orange County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force, the City seeks to ensure smooth transitions for individuals leaving emergency shelters or transitional housing programs, thereby promoting housing stability within the community. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 56 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing- 91.220(j)- Huntington Beach has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting affordable housing through various measures, including updates to its zoning ordinance and direct financial assistance to affordable housing projects. In late 2021,the City conducted public meetings to revise its Affordable Housing ordinance to better align with community needs and legal requirements.These updates aimed to provide compliance options with the law, implement Housing Element programs,and adjust in-lieu fees and methodology to reflect current market conditions. • Despite funding constraints resulting from the loss of Redevelopment Housing Funds,which previously generated approximately$3 million annually for housing activities,the City remains dedicated to developing affordable housing. However, one of the primary challenges faced by Huntington Beach in this regard is the scarcity of vacant land suitable for residential • development. Much of the underdeveloped residentially zoned land is owned by separate owners, making lot consolidation and the demolition of existing structures necessary to accommodate higher density infill development. To address this challenge,the City has adopted alternative policy tools,such as the Amended Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plans.These plans provide opportunities for high-density mixed-use and residential infill development, facilitating the creation of affordable housing units within the community. Through continued collaboration and innovative approaches, Huntington Beach aims to overcome barriers and enhance the availability of affordable housing for its residents. 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 housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 57 Also, City staff is continuing to work towards certification of its 2021-2029 Housing Element, one of the State-mandated elements of the City's General Plan which must identify how the City will accommodate its share of the regional housing need for all economic segments of the community,commonly referred to as RHNA(Regional Housing Needs Allocation). For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City must provide zoning capacity for 13,368 dwelling units across all income levels. City staff has identified ways to accommodate the RHNA including production of accessory dwelling units,conversion of hotels/motels to lower-income housing, and implementation of Affordable Housing Overlays. The proposed Affordable Housing Overlays will allow for multi-family residential uses at densities ranging from 35—7o dwelling units per acre by right provided that at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower- income households. While still in process of development, the Draft Housing Element also addresses the City's provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The following policies in the City's Draft 2021-2029 Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools used by the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing: Program 1B.Multi-family Acquisition and Rehabilitation Schedule of Action: 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. 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 ID.Preservation of Assisted Rental Housing Schedule of Action:Begin outreach to property owners in the first year of the planning period and continue ongoing outreach to property owners one year prior to affordability contract expiration. Staff will also continue the ongoing identification of qualified entities to acquire and manage preserved affordable units. And finally, staff will utilize funding sources such as HOME, Section 8, Permanent Local Housing Allocation(PLHA), Housing Trust Fund,available federal,state, and local financing subsidy programs to preserve assisted rental housing. Program 1E. Housing Authority Rental Assistance Schedule of Action: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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 58 meetings of the Cities Advisory to OCHA to maintain ongoing communication about the Section 8 program and other affordable housing activities. Program iF.Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Schedule of Action: Continue the TBRA program with qualified service providers and assist zoo households during the eight-year planning period. Program 1G.Mobile Home Park Preservation Schedule of Action: Implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance as a means of preserving mobile home parks as long-term housing in the community. For residents/tenants interested in purchasing their park space,provide information on available State Mobilehome - Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (MPRROP)funding and assist with the subdivision map waiver process consistent with the Subdivision Map Act. Program 2A.Adequate Sites Schedule of Action: Continually monitor candidate housing sites and overall development within the City to ensure overall development capacity is maintained via 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 rezone additional sites to accommodate the shortfall. Program 2B.Establish Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Schedule of Action: Implement the development standards and regulations related to the Affordable Housing Overlay. Program 2C.Replacement Housing Schedule of Action: The City will adopt replacement housing requirements within two years of Housing Element adoption to ensure the replacement of any existing units occupied by lower income households or households subject to affordability requirements in the last five years that are demolished to construct new housing units. Program 2D. Actively Promote, Encourage, and Facilitate the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units Schedule of action:The City will support and accommodate the construction of ADU's and will continue outreach and website updates, and will continue ongoing analysis of additional incentives to reflect market needs. Staff will also monitor ongoing Zoning Code updates as changes in legislation occur. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 59 Program 2E.ADU Monitoring Program Schedule of Action: Create a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU development and affordability levels utilizing SCAG's HCD certified pre-approved affordability assumptions throughout the planning peri. Review ADU and JADU development progress annually to ensure production estimates are 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 RH NA. If this is the case, the City will take the required actions needed to supplement the shortfall in capacity within the required 18o days. Program 2F.Candidate Sites Identified in Previous Housing Elements Schedule of Action: The City will identify candidate housing sites within the sites inventory which may be subject to by right provisions if certain criteria are met and the development provides at least 20% of the proposed units affordable to lower income households concurrently with implementation of the overall rezoning program. Program 3A.Affordable Housing Program and Housing Trust Fund Schedule of Action: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 Schedule of Action: Ongoing monitoring and adjustments to fees, development standards, incentives, and development review processes, where legally and financially feasible, to ensure such requirements do not unduly constrain housing development. Incorporate these revisions as part of the first Zoning Code Maintenance amendment by December 2025 and the second Zoning Code Maintenance amendment by June 2029.Ongoing financial and technical assistance for the development of affordable and mixed-income housing as development projects are submitted and prospective developers present inquiries to the City throughout the planning period. Financial sources may include HOME, Housing Trust Fund, PLHA,former RDA housing set-aside funds,Tax Credits, and other outside sources. Program 3C.Residential Development on City Owned Property Schedule of Action:The City will evaluate the feasibility of rezoning City owned properties for future residential development and present this information to the City Council. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 60 AP-85 Other Actions- g1.Zzo(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 2024125, the City will allocate$210,078 in CDBG and nearly$866,901 in HOME funds to assist 55 households with rental assistance. The City will offer rental assistance to both eligible Huntington Beach renters, as well as to senior mobile home residents to help with increasing space rents in Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 61 Huntington Beach's mobile home park communities. 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 will be completed in FY 2024/25. 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 2024/25. Lastly, to supplement the cost of the City's effort to update the streamlining process of affordable housing, the City may be awarded an SB 2 Planning Grant Program grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development once the 2021-2029 Housing Element is certified. Huntington Beach is slated to receive approximately $550,000 per year to leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the areas,of affordable housing and homelessness. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities: • Notification • Lead Hazard Evaluation • Lead Hazard Reduction • Ongoing Maintenance • Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead-based paint abatement is part of the City's Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 62 Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate. To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead-based paint hazard is present, the City or the City's sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases, defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City's major objectives in reducing poverty within Huntington Beach are to: • Reduce the number of families on welfare; • Reduce the number of families needing housing subsidies;and • Increase economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income persons. 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 www.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 General. Funds 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: Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 63 • Counseling • Domestic Violence Prevention Services • Provision of food • Substance Abuse Services • Job Training Lastly, the City of Huntington Beach supports a variety of economic development activities listed in the June 2017 Economic Development Implementation Plan, including retention and creation of the job base, and proactivity attracting new business, industries, jobs, and _ investment to Huntington Beach. 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 The City of Huntington Beach's Community Enhancement Division plays a central role in administering HUD grants, particularly CDBG and HOME funds. They are responsible for the overall administration of HUD grants, including preparing key documents such as the Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). These documents are essential for outlining the City's priorities, strategies, and outcomes related to housing and community development. While the City's existing delivery system provides important oversight and coordination,the Community Enhancement Division also collaborates with external partners to enhance service delivery.This includes working with the Homeless&Behavioral Health Division, Mercy House, and development teams such as American Family Housing, National Core, and the County of Orange to address homelessness and create affordable housing. This coordinated approach ensures that resources are effectively leveraged and services are tailored to meet the needs of the community. • Further, the City actively engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, neighborhood leadership groups, and the Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 64 private sector, to implement its five-year strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan. This collaborative effort ensures that the priorities and needs of low- to moderate-income residents are addressed comprehensively and effectively. The City utilizes various channels such as public notices, community workshops, the City's website, and other.forms of media to disseminate information and gather input on carrying out the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan. 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, AMCAL, Orange County Community Housing Corporation, Jamboree Housing, National CORE, Community SeniorServ, AIDS Services Foundation, Project Self Sufficiency,Alzheimer's Family Services, StandUp for Kids, Robyne's Nest, Project Hope Alliance, the Fair Housing Foundation, the Orange County Housing Authority, 2-1-1 Orange County, and OC Community Services (Orange County Continuum of Care). During FY 2024/25,the City will continue to develop these partnerships. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 65 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AP-90 Program Specific Requirements- 91.22o(1) (0,2,4) 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(2024125)will begin on July 1, 2024.The FY 2024/25 CDBG allocation of$1,121,195 will be used to implement CDBG projects and programs during the program year. Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before $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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 66 HOME Investment Partnership Program(HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as rental housing development and tenant-based rental assistance.The 2024/25 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024125 HOME allocation is estimated to be $538,328. 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The City will provide grants, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deferred payment loans or residual receipts loans permitted under 24 CFR 92.206 (b) (1). The City will not institute other forms of investment forms not described in the aforementioned section nor provide loan guarantees described under 24 CFR 92.206(b)(21). 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2024125 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 2024125 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 92.2o6(b). Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 67 LOt APPENDIXA FY 2°24/24 CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that Affirmatively Further Fair Housing-The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan—It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)ant implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24.It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in.connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti-Lobbying—To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member.of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or. modification of any Federal contract;grant,loan,or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and submit Standard.Forrn LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans,and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction-The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan—The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3—It will ly with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.(12 U.S. 701 and impl enting regulations at 24 CI%Part 75. fqf Signature of Autho ' ed Official Date Eric G.Parra,Interim City Manager Title Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation—It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan--Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan—It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds—It has complied with the following criteria: 1.Maximum Feasible Priority.With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification). 2.Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds,including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) FY 2024-25 [a period specified by the grantee of one,two,or three specific consecutive program years],shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the. amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3.Special Assessments.It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the _ capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition,in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income) families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force—It has adopted and is enforcing: 1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d)and the Pair Housing Act(42 U.S.C.3601-3619)and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint—Its activities:concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CPR Part 35,Subparts A,B,I,K and R. Compliance wi -Laws— will comply with applicable laws. ... 6 ---- .......„ ii zAl Signature of Authorized Official Date Eric G:Parra,Interim City Manager Title Specific ROME Certifications. The HOME participating jurisdiction.certifies that Tenant Based.Rental Assistance If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance,the tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan. Eligible Activities and Costs—It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,as described in 24.CER.§§92.2OS through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities,as described in§92.214. Subsidy layering—Before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest anymore HOME funds in combination with o `r e ral assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing; k1z Signature of Authorized Official Date Eric G.Parra,Interim City Manager Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,U.S. Code.Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure. txilHfT Lsy APPENDIX B APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (SF 424) FOR CDBG PROGRAM • OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date:11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 •1.Type of Submission: •2.Type of Application: If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication, New . El Application ;,Q Continuation Other(Specify) 0 Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision •3 Date Rece veil 4..Applcant Identifier ..__ B-2'4-MC.06-0506 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier. .. s 95-6000723 ,:State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier: 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: •a.Legal Name: City of Huntington Beach •b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number'(EIN/TIN): •c UEI 95-600'0723 LKKFRC4PW7J.:4 d.Address: . 4 • Stceetl:: 2000:.,.Main.„Street Street2: Sth ,..r._. ... •Floo •City: Huntington Beach ... Y County/Parish: Orange ..State: CA California ._,... ... ..,. Province: •Country: USA ,,UNITED STATES •Zip/Postal Code: 92648'70000 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: .. :.. •. . ...:�... Community Development Dept.,_ Community Enhancement Dvision f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application Prefix: •First N ame. Charles. ..... Middle Name: •Last Name: kCovac Suffix: Title Housing. Manager.„ Organizational Affiliation City of Huntington Beach •Telephone Number 714-37"4-5316 Fax Number. 'Email_ Cha-rles.Kovac@surfcity, hb ;org Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 9..Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: •Other(specify): *1a.Name of Federal Agency: U.S.. Department of Housing and Urban :Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19..219 CFDA Title: ;Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) *12.Funding Opportunity Number. Title: Ie W 3 � 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Aic Attachment [.ci .A tex-rrenl view ttacistn i t�r *15.:Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project ,'The CDBG Program is designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a. suitable living environment and economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. AddiiAttachme is rJ**A*hnlents' E ir3e „ 7 Application for Federal Assistance SF4124 16,Congressional Districts Of: •a.Applicant CA-04.6 'b.Program/Project CA.-046 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Aid Attachment C?@ie#e t#a.-me'. ��lie,w Attach i 17.Proposed Projects 'a.Start Date: 07/01/2024 I 'b.End Date: 06/30/2025 18.Estimated Funding(;i) *a.Federal 1.,121.,195.00 *ix Applicant � r c.State 1.1xa d.Local `e.Other 61,591.00 f. Program Income 33,000.00 'g.TOTAL 1,215,786.00 19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? El a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process,for review on Q b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review, f�� c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372. • *20.is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if"Yes,"provide explanation In attachment) O.Yes No if"Yes°,provide explanation and attach Acft3 lS ttadiment "CX6*IAt#ac itn i p C lew Attachrnen 21.*By signing this application,i certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications"and(2)that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances"end agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) ►s1 "I AGREE M The list of cerfrfications and assurances,or an intemet site where you may obtain this list,is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions, Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Eri c Middle Name: G. •Last Name; Parra Suffix: Title: Interim City Manager *"telephone Number: 714.-536-5202 Fax Number: 714-536-5233 "Email: city..manage r@surfcity-hb.erg 'Signature of Authorized Representative: *Dots Signed: 1z 3 4 r ...., l+..i, a :- .l, APPENDIX C ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (SF 424-B) FOR CDBG PROGRAM OMB Number.4040-0007 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025 ASSURANCES-NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0040),Washington,DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program.If you have questions,please contact the awarding agency.Further,certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case,you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.§794),which and the institutional,managerial and financial capability prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;(d) (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U. of project cost)to ensure proper planning,management S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on and completion of the project described in this the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse Office and application. Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and of the United States and,if appropriate,the State, Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation through any authorized representative,access to and Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended, relating to the right to examine all records,books,papers,or nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or documents related to the award;and will establish a alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health proper accounting system in accordance with generally Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 accepted accounting standards or agency directives. ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, presents the appearance of personal or organizational rental or financing of housing;(i)any other conflict of interest,or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable made;and,(j)the requirements of any other time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application. agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 7. Will comply,or has already complied,with the 1970(42 U.S.C.§§4728-4763)relating to prescribed Rrequirements of Titles II and Ill of the Uniform standards for merit systems for programs funded under Policies of Assistance and Real )PropertyichAcquisitionfr one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in faPolicies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of whoseir and property is treatment asf persons ofd eed or acquired a result Federal or Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). federally-assisted programs.These requirements 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to: purchases. (a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color, 8. Will comply,as applicable,with provisions of the or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Hatch Act(5 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681- which limit the political activities of employees whose 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on principal employment activities are funded in whole the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation or in part with Federal funds. Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 4248(Rev.7-97) Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 9, Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance Bacon Act(40 U.S.C.§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation (40 U.S.C.§276c and 16 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C:§470),ED 11593 Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- (Identification and protection of historic properties),and 333),regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of construction subagreements. 1974(16 U.S.C.§§469a-1 et seq.), 10. Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase 14. Will comply with P.L 93-348 regarding the protection of requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster ' human subjects involved in research,development,and Protection Act of 1973(P,L.93-234)which requires related activities supported by this award of assistance. recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of 15* Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare:Act of insurable construction and acquisition Is$10,000 or more. 1966(P.L 89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.§§2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and treatment of 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)Institution of other activities supported by this award of assistance. environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Executive Order(EC)11514;(b)notification of violating Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which facilities pursuant to EO 11738 (c)protection of wetlands prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards In rehabilitation of residence structures. floodplains in accordance with E0.11988;(e)assurance of 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and project consistency with the approved State management compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit program developed under the Coastal Zone:Management Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB CircularNo.A-133, Act of 1972(16 U.S.C,§§1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of °Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Federal actions to State(Clean Air)implementation Plans Organizations." under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act.of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.:§§7401 et seq.);(g)protection of 18, Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P,L.93-523); governing this program. and,(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93- 19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of 205). the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000,as amended(22 U,S.C.7104)which prohibits grant award 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe 1968(16:U.S.C.§§1271 et seq.)related to protecting forms of trafficking In persons during the period of time - components or potential components of the national that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial wild and scenic rivers system. sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the'award. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE I ter]Il Gitmanager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED City of .Huntington Beach . Standard Form 424E(Rev.T;97)Beek v u {!; r+' yu_.Y rFg. APPENDIX D ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (SF 424-D) FOR CDBG PROGRAM ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number.4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2025 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington,DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program.If you have questions,please contact the Awarding Agency.Further,certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances.If such is the case,you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:,I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional,managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C.§§4728-4763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded _. of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and,if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records,books,papers,or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance;and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination.These include but are not limited to:(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) 3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29)U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps;(d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting,review and discrimination on the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or nondiscrimination rental o fi a ng provisions houo i(the any ec fr presents the appearance of personal or organizational whipi ann in e specific statue(s) conflict of interest,or personal gain. under which application for Federal assistance is being made;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 4240(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11. Will comply,or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State(Clean Air)implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform.Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean_Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Ac t of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.);(g) 1970.(P L 91-646)which:provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P L :93-523);and,(h)protection of programs,These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973,as:amended(P.L.93-205), Federal participation in purchases. 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.G. 16. WIiI comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political componentso68(1 or 1271 ef: eq.)relatedf to protecting activities of employees whose principal employment potential components: of the national wild and scenic rivers system. activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. WIiI comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Bacon Act(40 U.S.C.§§276a to 276a 7),the Copeland Act Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C..§470),EO 11593 (40 U.S.C.•§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties),and Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 333)regarding labor standards for federally assisted 1974(16 U.S.G.§§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1:996 and OIftIB Circular No.A-133, (P.L.93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations? flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 ormore. 19. Will comply with ail applicable requirements of all other 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of governing this program. environmental quality control measures under the National 20, Will complywith the requirements of Section Environmental PolicyAct of 1969(P.L 91- q 106(g)of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000,as 190)and Executive Order(EO)11514;(b)notification amended(22 U.S.G.7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c) recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;.(d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial with EO 11988;(a)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the developed under.the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 etseq.);(f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE "'A 1 "` Interim Cif Manager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE suBMITTED City of Huntington Beach il•• •r` A v 1-T SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back ' �'OUi�ri7{.t�TpB, APPENDIX E APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (SF 424) FOR HOME PROGRAM OMB Number 4040-0004 Expiration Date:11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: •If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplicatiott CAI New ►;/Application Continuation •Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application ievision *3.Bate Received: 4.Applicant Identifier. m-24-14C-06-0514 5a.Federal Entity identifier. 5b.Federal Award Identifier, 95-60110723 State Use Only: a.Rate Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier. B.APPLICANT INFORMATION: a.Legal Name: city of Huntington Beach •b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TI t); `c.UEG 95-61)00723 LKKFRC4.PW71.4 d.Address: •Streetl: 2000 :Ntasa Street Street2: 5th Floor *City: Huntington Beach County/Parish: orange •State: cA: California Province 'COUntry: USA: UNITED STATES •Zip Postal Code: 9264B-0000 e.Organizafionai Unit: iDepartment Name: Division Name: Community Development Dept Community Enhancement Division I.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Charles Middle Name: Last Name Kovac Suffix: life ffousin g Manager Organizational Affiliation: City of Huntington. Beach `Telephone Number. 714-374-5316 Fax Number: 714-375-5087 •Emelt Charles.. ovac@surfeity-hb..org • ................. ...._... . Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 • *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: Other(specify): • *10.Name of Federal Agency: • • U.E. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 14:,239 CFDA Title: + • HOME. Investment Partnership Act (HOME) • • it *12.Funding Opportunity Number 'Title E • • d s k •• i �,r '"1 F 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14,Areas Affected by Project(Cities,:Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachmettl R.: . A§ ?: Art iildte *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: The HOME Program is designed to expand the Supply of decent, safe, sanitary* and affordable housing for very-row and low-income households. Attach supporting documents es specified in agency instructions, ddi tttachmen $ eie f 4iia rr ez:t $4 Afta.:I', omp • • • Application for Federal Assistance$F424 16."CongresaIonal Districts t *a.Applicant CA-046 *b.Program/Project CA-046 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. �x �c sac �.^� �• c'a s ,s• � �^ lfidd Attactiit ent ?:r:e4 tt ar f 1 i�av� 'r1 � 17.Proposed Project: *a.Start Date: '07/01/2024 *b.End Date: 06/30/2025 18.Estimated Funding(2): a.Federal 538,326..00 Applicant �2 z � . M.a,', ae k ft `d.Local ( 'e.Other 467,361.00 'f Program Income 100,000.00 *g.TOTAL 1,.105,689,00 *19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on Q b.Program is subject to E.D.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372. *20.is the Applicant Delinquent On.Any Federal Debt?(If"Yes,"provide explanation In attachment.) {]Yes ,1 i No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach AdcPAttahi I3e t Atcl�rrre �ttiechtttertl 21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements herein are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.i also provide the required assurances*'and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or ciaims may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001) ►vd **:I AGREE r The list of certifications and assurances,or an Internet site where you may obtain this Iist,is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. "FirstName: Eric Middle:Name: G. *Last Name: Parra Suffix:. *Title: Interim City Manager Telephone Number 714-5q:6-5202 Fax Number: 714-536-5.233 *mil: city.manage rtasurccity-tlb.org 'Signature of Authorized RePresentative: *Date Signed g � �� ,�a e «� Z t,SafdC :-: sr CNN Fst CP",pf APPENDIX F ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (SF 424-B) FOR HOME PROGRAM OMB Number.4040-0007 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025 ASSURANCES-NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0040),Washington,DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program.If you have questions,please contact the awarding agency.Further,certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case,you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.§794),which and the institutional,managerial and financial capability prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps;(d) (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U. of project cost)to ensure proper planning,management S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on and completion of the project described in this the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse Office and application. Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and of the United States and,if appropriate,the State, Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation through any authorized representative,access to and Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended, relating to the right to examine all records,books,papers,or nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or documents related to the award;and will establish a alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health proper accounting system in accordance with generally Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 accepted accounting standards or agency directives. ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, presents the appearance of personal or organizational rental or financing of housing;(i)any other conflict of interest,or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable made;and,(j)the requirements of any other time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the agency. application. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 7. reWill comply,or.has already complied,with the 1970(42 U.S.C.§§472B�J63)relating to prescribed Relocation ts of Titles II andd RealIlI Pof roperty Am standards for merit systems for programs funded under Policies of 1970(P.L.and ) ichAcquisition for i r one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Policies Act of 1970 91-646)which provide for one of 1 of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or AppenPersonnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). whose yp-aserty is programred .a a These result of Federalor federally-assisted programs. requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to project purposes regardless of Federal participation in nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to: purchases. (a)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color 8. Will comply,as applicable,with provisions of the or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education Hatch Act(5 U.S.C.§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681- which limit the political activities of employees whose 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination on principal employment activities are funded in whole the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation or in part with Federal funds. Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424B(Rev.T-97) Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 g. Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance Bacon Act(40 U.S.C,§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation (40 U.S;C.§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C.§470),EO 11593 Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- (identification and protection of historic properties),and 333),regarding labor standards for federally-assisted the Archaeological and Historic Presentation Act of construction subagreements. 1974(16 U.S.C,§§469a-1 et seq.), 10. Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase 14. Will comply with P;L.93 348 regardingthe protection of requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster human subjects involved in research,development;and Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires related activities supported by this award of assistance. recipients in a special flood hazard area to particcipate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the.total cost of 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of .. Insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more: 1966(PL.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.§§2131 et seq.)pertaining to the care,handling,and:treatment of 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or prescribed pursuant to the fiollowing:(a)institution of other activities supported by this award of assistance. environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(Pi.91-190)and 16, Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Executive Order(EC)11514;(b)notification of violating Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or pursuant to EO 11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in rehabilitation of residence structures, fioodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and: project consistency with the approved State management compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.:A433, Act of 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of "Audits of States,Local Governments,and Mort-Profit Federal actions to State(Clean Air)implementation Plans n under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as Organizations, amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401 of seq.);(g)protection of 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523); governing this program. and,(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93- 19. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of 205). the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TPA)of 2000,as amended(22 U;S.C.7104)which prohibits grant award 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of ' recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe 1968(16 U.S.C.§§1271 et seq)related to protecting forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time components or potential components of the national that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial wild and scenic rivers system. sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TiTLE 1" Interim City Manager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED City of Huntington Beach ` , . _`11:: `µ" .:i . i s 1 Standard Farm 424E Rion.7-97)Sack NLfiST}'VCztl 4 %'FaaRa APPENDIX G ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS (SF 424-D) FOR HOME PROGRAM ASSURANCES -CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number..4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2025 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington,DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program.If you have questions,please contact the Awarding Agency.Further,certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances.If such is the case,you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional,managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C.§§472B-4763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and,if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records,books,papers,or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance;and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination.These include but are not limited to:(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) 3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin;(b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29)U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps;(d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting,review and discrimination on the basis of age;(e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.),as 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing;(i)any other using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) presents the appearance of personal or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being conflict of interest,or personal gain. made;and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11. Will comply,or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State(Clean Air)implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955,as amended(42 U:S.C. §§7401 at seq.);(g) 1970 (P.L.,91-646)which provide forfair and equitable protection of underground sources of dnnkingwater treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the SafeDrinking Water Act of 1974,as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P.L..93 523);and,(h)protection of programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93-205). Federal participation in purchases. 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of §§1501-1508'.and 7324-7328)which limit the political components n U.S.C. o§1271l et seq.) related. protecting activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic or potential components of the national activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. wild and rivers system. 13. Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis_ 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. ct of`1c.S.C.§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act Ach Sectionash of the National,Historic Preservation (40 U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract 66,.as amended(16 U.S.C.§470),EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties),and Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(1`6 U.S.C.§§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133, (P.L.93-234)which requires recipients in especial flood "Audits of States, Local Governments,and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations." flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all:other 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and policies goveming.this program. prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91- the Trafficking Victims.Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000, as 190)and Executive:Order(EQ) 11514; (b)notification amended(22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c) recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award. 1972 (16:U.S,C. §§1451 et seq.);,(f)conformity of SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CER PING OFFICIAL TITLE .interim Cit y Manager APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED City ofr Huntington-Beach ,. ? r ,„,,e _ .; r, , I. ,L SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back � « 3•��a%. « . ^ f } ~^ . )9£ ;a\ • �w. . . • APPENDIX H PUBLIC NOTICES Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St., Suite 225 Irvine, Ca 92614 714-796-2209 5196687 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF-PLANNING& PROOF OF PUBLICATION BUILDING 2000 MAIN ST Legal No. 0011639042 ATTN: CELESTE COGGINS HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SS. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 01/04/2024 I certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: January 04, 2024. f 4 Signature r,LP1-12,15/16 1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD(CPAII) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FY20.2402SANNUALACTION PLAN: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY.DEVELOPMENT NEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on longer*,Tile 2024,at&On;PNtitir assoon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Advisory'Board (CPAB) will hold a public bearing;as a means for eliciting the views:and:opinions of Huntington Beach residents regarding the City'*: community development :and housing needs. The meeting will I II*held.at City of Huntington City Hall 40wer:LeW.i'Roofn B,7 '2000NlninStreet Huntington Beach,CA 9264S Comments provided during the hearing:Will.be'cooddered during preparetidn of the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action,Plan, which Is,a document that combines'.into a Aloof-0 submission the planning and,application aspects of the..Community Development Black Grant .,(CDBG) ..and ',HOME Investment Partnerships. (HDAW) praprams. The public hearing also to assess whether changes in perception of community development and housing needs or IrnnIonidnting. protects-heye.occurred since 4000100 of the PIVO,Year. Consolidated Plan for Fiscal -.,2024;21,,.A copy of the Cites Five-Year Consolidated Plan can be accessed online.at:WwWAIOntingtonbeCichaaA0WhiUStrieSsiecortorrilt- defielaPinentkcibet, Residents and agenetee serving low-and moderate-income populations in Huntington Beach are invited to participate in the public hearing and present their comments and/or write the City,of Huntington Beach, Community Enhancement Division at.20011 Main Street,'Slti Floor,Huntington Beach,CA S264 befarethe.CPAIS public hearingan.lanuatY18,.2024„ Specter accommodations for disabilities and/or language barriers are available upon request,including translation services,as required by,the Chy's Citizen Participation Plan. Any questions may be Weeded to Gregory Hang, Senior Housing Analyst,at(714)53640.4 or via eimicotgrecAryliggnegisssirfoty-htimo. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act,services are available to member* of our community who require**eclat assistance to participate in POblit Meeting* If you reqUire special assistance,48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement&for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language Interpreter*a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas.Any Person'or agency may request a.caay of the plan via telephone,email,fax, USPS or in Per$00 at no cost.',LEP (Limited English Proficiency) persons-may reqUE*coaleS at this noire:* Annual Action,Plan, and rAFER.translated accordingly. Please contact the.City CierkfS.officeat.91#536-5227 for More inforMation,or request assistance from staff(Wed above. Si,:aleOeSite Mat información SobrP. este;Oleo'•:;ff Ia traducción do fineutheinds en ,dgfaifol, olI4A144940-0n,OVII917.)0904 al 7/4$3.-6-1473,, 01 0.14,A*.14' At#14P11. t1Ivi*4-.V3L4. (7,14$.16-5473) *-4*.idAl./.. Niu 44444::them tlianiftin itttliang:W03644d Vex*ftitg.110w.litingtihit'T4 Bang yid 16exiiilif,lif vet GregetyHoonetlien-S441`.4-516.5411. idgiza**.t4atia(i-%#.001**0- jetil:SIFS, 'ficv* •Gregory iftnulO 714-536-5473 katigicatiangattinangliaragit4saiimpormasyoolunOolseatisansita a sepagsasalia eglagn . • ,deienento ik.gaixtayat,tifensysono,malsoftdoosyaft key Gregory KUnglailiongon ma rig karagdagang imPorrnaSventungkeisatiblSong fte-edriPageasann ng ingoOokurnente so EspanyolithangYaringniakipag,ognchiarthaY OregontHearisso 4-.536.-5473. - Publislu'The Wave,Thursday,,January 4:2024. 11439442 r1P1-12/15i16 2 Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St.,Suite 225 Irvine, Ca 92614 714-796-2209 5196687 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CITY OF-PLANNING& PROOF OF PUBLICATION BUILDING 2000 MAIN ST Legal No. 0011639044 ATTN: CELESTE COGGINS HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SS. County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 01/04/2024 • I certify(or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date: January 04, 2024. 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T h, 4DNDiCN GF'.ad INCLUDES THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY VIEW 1920 Main St. Suite 225, Irvine Irvine, California 92614 (714) 796-2209 legals@inlandnewspapers.com City of Huntington Beach-City Clerk's Office 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Account Number: 5272431 Ad Order Number: 0011659033 Customer's Reference/PO Number: Publication: Huntington Beach Wave Publication Dates: 04/04/2024 Total Amount: $1201.97 Payment Amount: $0.00 Amount Due: $1201.97 Notice ID: 6f8anWalv80p5o6HM6PM Invoice Text: FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 1 of 3 "KikiioN See Proof on Next Page . ... .. :"�..YfCCEY:VIEW.., Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine Irvine,California 92614 (714)796-2209 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach,California 92648 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange County I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years,and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 0410412024 I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim,Orange County,California,on Date:Apr 4,2024. airxra._ S = •ture FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 1 of 3 Newspaper page size:Width:9.89 in., Height:20.00 in. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FY 2024a5 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CMG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS(HOME)PROGRAMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7,2024,,et 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter,the.City Council will hold apublic hearing to approvethe FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plairand will accept public comments on the use of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)funds by the City of Huntington Beach(City).The meeting will be held at the Huntington Beach Civic Center,City Cermcil Chambers,located at 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648. FY 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City must annually submit an Anneal Action Plan(AAP),te the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),which specifies the activities that will be undertaken Wined the goals identified in the 20204024 Consolidated Plan.The AAP is due to.103D by May 15, 2024 and is subject to review and approval by HUM The City is estimated to receive 31,I71,668. in CDBG and$668,310 in HOME hinds for FY 2024/25 from HUD, Unspent,prior year funds and program income may also be available for reprogramming in FY 2024/25., COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) CDBG Binds are deSigned to assist the in its efforts to provide decent housing,a suitable living environment,and expand economic oppertunities for primarily low-and moderate-income persons.In FY 2024/25;Huntington Beach will have approximately 51.56 million in CDBG fends made up of the fallowing:,$1,171,668 in estimated FY 2024/25 entitlement funds,$61,591 in unallocated prior year carry-over funds,and estimated S33,000 in program income.The City may allocate a maximum of 15 percent,or$175,750,of the annual CDBG entitlement to public service:providers.Twenty percent,or$234,334,will be allocated to CDBG Program Administration.The remainder of funds may be allocated to public facility,and,infrastructure, housing;and code enfolecauent projects.MHO public service funding allocations as recommended to the City-Council bythe Citizen Participation Advisory Board(CPAB).as well as staff recommendations on CapitalTrojects/Prograrns,for FY 2024/25 are detailed in the draft FY24/25 Annual Action Plan available at the City's website at: htrp://huntingtonbeachca.govicdbe. The City Council has established the CPAB to review public service provider applications for 2024/25 CDBG Public Service funds.The CPAB held a public hearing on community needs on January 18,2024 andmet,on February 1 and February 22,2024 to hear presentations from applicants and prepare funding recommendations.The recommendations of CPAB were presented at a Joint.Study Session with City Council on March 19,2024 and will be considered for 1119410On and.adoptionin the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan et the May 7.2024 City Council public hearing.At that time,the City Council will approve funding levels for Public Service,Administration,Public Improvements,and Housing Projects and Programs as described within the Annual Action Plan for 2024/25,andfinal documents.will be aribautted.to HUD by May 15,2024. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM(HOME) The HOME Program is a formula grant that Huntington Beach uses-often in partnership with local nonprofit groups to fund a wide range of activities including building,acquiring,andter rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people:It is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households:In FY 2024/25, Huntington Beach is estimated to be allocated$668;3.70 from HUD,will have an estimated S467,361 in prior year funds-carried over,plus anticipated program income of S100,000,for total of II;235,711 to allocate toHOMBPitgiaiii Administration(limited to.10%of grant), tenant based rental assistance programs,and for the development of affordable housing. In addition to the FY 2024/25 HOME funding.the Cite has available HOME Administration FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 2 of 3 Newspaper page size:Width:9.89 in., Height:20.00 in. funding front prior years.in the:amount of$172,731..These.funds:will be used.to administer HOME:activities,:fair imuaingserVices,and the upcoming 20225,2029.Consolidated Plan and related Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report.The City's HOME Program activities 1°Y 24/25 are.detailed:in the 24/25 Annual Action Plan available at.the City's website at http//huntingtonbeachce.gov/cdbg PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS Notice;ia.also:giventhat:`die City of Huniingtori Beach vuill initiate:&Minh:auia 30-daypubiic coinnieat period for die Draft 2024/255 Annual Action Plan from Amit4,2024 through May 7, 2024.The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunityto comment the 24/25.Annual Action.Plan.Copies of the Annual Action:Plan.are available:at the City'swebsite at:.http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg can be:einailed or:Viewed by aPpeintnient by calling the City's Corntnunity FntiAncement Division at(714).536,5582. Written comments can}be addressed to:: • Gregory Hoang,Senior Raising Analyst City of Huntington Beach Connmunity`Enhancenient:Division Housing, 2000.Main Street—"Firth:Floor Huntington Beach,CA 92648 The City Council.wili.consider all comments.received during the 30-daypublic review period at theMay 7 2024'City Counci;public hearing, IEET Q TANCE NQCE Ti In.accordance with theAiiiericans"wi es A services available•to.membeta of our co . umry.who require specialassitancetoparticipate in public meetings.If you requite special assistance,48-hour prior notification will enable the:Cityto make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device(AO)for the hearing impaired,.Amei icon Sign Language interpreters,treader during the:meeting and/or large print'agendas.Any person:or agency may_rnequest a copy of the Platt via telephone,email,fax,TJSPS ortin person at no:cost. LEP•(Limited English Proficiency)persons may.request copies of this notice and Annual Action Plan,and-CAPER translated accordingly.Please contact the City Clerk's Office at(714) 536-5227 for itiore information;orriequest assistance front-Staff listed above. Si riecesitama'ss information sabre:este aviso o la traduccion de documentos'en:espartol, comeal:M se con Gregory Hoangal714-536-5473. •01 .11 aJ i. '—` 1 1°1 L,M M.°11 �#1''L�-. r a} `. z} .� sr Gregory".Huang (714-5364473):°ll%11 -91 Neu ban cAa theta thong tin ve thong bon nay ho&c ban dick.tai ligu bang tiengTay.Ban Ma,vui. long lies he.vai Gregory Huang then so 7144536-5473. APAIVA M1*&0 X F Xttf3F< it,,a, wog.Gregory`Hoang, el*: 714-536-6473' • Kling kailanganmo•ng karagdagang iinpormasyon tungkol:saabisong ito cr sa pagsasaiin ng mga dokumento sa Espanyyol,mangyating makipag ugnayan kay Gregory Hotmg'sa"714-536-5473 .Huntington Beach;Wave Published 4/4/24 FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 3 of 3 Public Notice (Spanish) 30-Day Public Comment and 2"d Public Hearing to Approve 2024/25 AAP April 4,2024 ,r. ,20 5.5CC.P ., err ltsf A 9g71 � oc a Ft. - -. ,�� _,$ b :u r - ,ACiB *717Gf 2U 6�CQ10� a 2 r »Y»"rxt rti a t . n +mo t wra. . 44 " n �#"3f : .}~ ALftRA «»� : € l ,,o..:•s z x,.,= m k3MotheU rd$fate 3-., .tr S' maen # aver the�age of eeg�n yea and riot -.. x ., a party+toeririteresf ' t� • <, 'ate" • 3 �- �, abtif ove ent�Ctmatter arrmt epnnc paf ., �,:•�` • »s ;:• way. cleric of�e prrrstervf La ►�d b tom. Ott spa g neral c,,,,, sart, , intedan published eta{t n `of . - � "'�'' . 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Macey Lachman Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Charles Kovac, Housing Manager 2. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Gregory Hoang, Sr. Housing Analyst 3. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division —. Kim Radding, Management Aide Public Comments • None. Public Hearing • Staff Liaison Kovac advised the Board that the City anticipates receiving approximately $175,750 in CDBG funds to be made available to community and nonprofit organizations for public services programs in the Program Year 2024-25 that begins July 1,2024.A Public Hearing is conducted to receive views and opinions regarding the needs of the community and priorities for use of the funds allocated to Huntington Beach. • Chair Jackson opened the Public Hearing and invited public comment. • Larry Jackson, resident of Huntington Beach HB Oasis shared his frustration with navigating the assistance offered by various programs providing supportive services to participants at HB Oasis. Mr.Jackson seeks to locate to permanent housing with a voucher and suggested that he and others like him would benefit from working with one individual that could function as a mentor to directly assist them with their search for housing that will accept vouchers. 1 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan • Lisa Cerniglia, resident of Huntington Beach HB Oasis,expressed extreme disappointment with how her case has been managed and requested that a representative of the City become involved to help her achieve an acceptable resolution. 2 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TO REVIEW ANNUAL CDBG APPLICATIONS FOR 2023/24 PROGRAM YEAR Date: February 1,2024, 6:00 pm Attendees: CPAB 1. Jonathon Hammel 2. Michael Hoskinson 3. Ken Inouye 4. Gigi Jackson 5. Jeanne Paris Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Charles Kovac, Housing Manager 2. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Gregory Hoang,Sr. Housing Analyst 3. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Kim Radding,Administrative Aide Public Comments • None. Review of Annual Community Development Block Grant Public Services Applications for 2024/25 Program Year • Staff Liaison Hoang made a presentation to the Board summarizing the applications received for CDBG Public Services funding for the 2024-25 Program Year beginning July 1, 2024.Annually,the City receives approximately$1.2 million in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds form the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Public Services activities may be funded with 15% of the allocation. Mr. Hoang advised that regulations require that the City to provide fair housing services. However, this activity can be funded with the 20% allowance for program administration. As a result, the City anticipates that $175,750 will be available to support Public Services activities in the 2024-25 Program Year.The CPAB is asked to review applications received from five agencies.The total funding request from these five agencies is$320,337,which exceeds the available funding. Therefore, the CPAB is asked to determine funding recommendations responsive to the applications received. • Chair Jackson determined to consider Item 5 out of order so that it could be known by all 3 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan parties whether deliberations would be carried out at this meeting or deferred to the next regular meeting. Member Hoskinson moved to conduct funding deliberations and recommendations at the next regular meeting on Thursday, February 22.Second by Vice Chair Paris.The Motion was supported unanimously by the members present (5-0). • Each of the applicants were allowed a five-minute presentation to the Board,followed by a question-and-answer period at the Board's discretion. 1. Fair Housing Foundation -Fair Housing Services Presentation by Martha Torres. HUD regulations require fair housing programs and allow for the programs to be funded from the allocation assigned to Program Administration ($35,000).This grant request is not included in the Public Services allocation considered by CPAB. 2. City of Huntington Beach - Homeless Outreach Transportation Grant request$50,000 revised to$25,000. Presentation by Jessica Kelley and Virginia Clara. 3. Project Hope Alliance-Homeless Youth On-Site Case Management Grant request$50,000 Presentation by Jennifer Friend. 4. StandUp for Kids-StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Grant request$35,337 Presentation by Denise Zermeno. 5. City of Huntington Beach Oak View Family Resource Center Drop-In Recreation Program Grant request$85,000 Presentation by Kristin Martinez(City of Huntington Beach),Teffany Nowell (Oak View Family Recourse Center), and Art Groeneveld (Boys &Girls Club). 6. Robyne's Nest- Robyne's Nest Housing, Homeless&At-Risk Youth Grant Request$100,000 Presentation by Pat French. • Member Hoskinson inquired about when the CDBG entitlement for Program Year 2024-25 will be published by HUD. Mr. Kovac responded that funding announcements have varied in past years, but typically occur in March. He noted that, although funds received by the City for the current Program Year were lower than anticipated, prior year funding had been trending higher.The CPAB will be asked to use the most recent funding amount as a basis for their recommendations. 4 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TO DISCUSS ON 2023/24 CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE ALLOCATIONS Date: February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Attendees: CPAB 1. Jonathon Hammel 2. Michael Hoskinson 3. Ken Inouye 4. Gigi Jackson 5. Macey Lachman 6. Jeanne Paris Huntington Beach Staff 1. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Charles Kovac, Housing Manager 2. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Gregory Hoang, Sr. Housing Analyst 3. Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division — Kim Radding,Administrative Aide Public Comments • Mehkel Harvey, Huntington Beach resident, suggested that signage should be installed in downtown Huntington Beach establishments so that people can indicate their sexual identity. • Daniel Miller, Los Angeles resident, covered his face with a mask, sang, and danced. • Leo Dottavio, stated that funding is needed for more showers at the beach. • Ernie Jordan, Huntington Beach resident, expressed disappointment that public pools discourage persons suffering with IBS from swimming. • Kameron Stogy, Huntington Beach resident, stated that he would like to see increased representation of black community and culture in Huntington Beach. • Kelvin expressed his gratitude for employment opportunities as a gardener in Huntington Beach. • Robyne Wood, representing Robyne's Nest, offered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the mission and accomplishments made through the programs offered by Robyne's Nest that would be supported by an award of CDBG funds for the 2024-25 Program Year. Discussion on Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant Public Services Program Applications for the 2023/24 Program Year The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)has not issued notice of Program 5 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan Year 2024-25 funding allocations. Board Members conducted open discussion regarding the anticipated available disbursement of $175,750 of CDBG Public Services funds to PY 2024-25 applicant organizations based upon the PY 2023-24 CDBG allocation to the City of Huntington Beach. The initial Public Services requests for funds received from applicant organizations for Program Year 2024-25 totaled $320,337. Subsequently, two applicants reduced their funding requests: City of Huntington Beach Homeless Outreach Transportation (reduced from$50,000 to$25,000), and Robyne's Nest Housing for Homeless and At-Risk Youth (reduced from$100,000 to$75,000). These adjustments resulted in a total funding request of$270,337 to be evaluated by the Board. Board Member Inouye proposed a reduction of 71% be applied equally to all funding requests and meet the anticipated available funding. Board Members conferred and mutually agreed that the fairest method to address the shortfall in funds would be to reduce all funding requests by an equivalent percentage, which was determined to be 65%. The remaining balance was then proposed to be applied in equal share to the Oak View FRC Drop-In Recreation program and Robyne's Nest Housing for Homeless and At-Risk Youth. Board Members also considered it prudent to provide the City Council with a recommendation that excluded funding for the City of Huntington Beach Homeless Outreach Transportation vehicle and a second recommendation to be applied if alternative funding for the vehicle could not be made available. Motion by Board Member Hoskinson, second by Vice Chair Paris and unanimously supported (6- 0)to provide the City Council with a primary recommendation of funding allocation. City of Huntington Beach Oak View FRC Drop-In Recreation Program $65,250 Project Hope Alliance On-Site Case Management for Homeless Youth $37,500 Robyne's Nest Housing for Homeless and At-Risk Youth $50,000 StandUP for Kids Street Outreach $23,000 and a secondary recommendation for funding allocation if the alternative funding for the City of Huntington Beach Homeless Outreach Transportation vehicle cannot be not secured. City of Huntington Beach Oak View FRC Drop-In Recreation Program $60,250 Project Hope Alliance On-Site Case Management for Homeless Youth $32,500 Robyne's Nest Housing for Homeless and At-Risk Youth $50,000 StandUP for Kids Street Outreach $22,750 City of Huntington Beach—Homeless Outreach Transportation $10,250 Provide a recommendation to the City Council for adiusting program funding levels if the City's final CDBG allocation from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is higher or 6 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan lower than anticipated. Motion by Board Member Lachman, second by Vice Chair Paris, to maintain the recommended funding awards to the City of Huntington Beach Oakview FRC Drop-In Recreation Program and Robyne's Nest and reduce funding to Project Hope Alliance and StandUp for Kids by equal share (50/50)if CDBG funding received from HUD is less than anticipated.The Motion was unanimously approved (6-0). Motion by Board Member Inouye, second by Vice Chair Paris, to allocate increased funds by equal share (50/50) only to the City of Huntington Beach Oakview.FRC Drop-In Recreation Program and Robyne's Nest if CDBG funding received from HUD is greater than anticipated. No additional funds would be allocated to Project Hope Alliance or StandUp for Kids. The Motion was unanimously approved (6-0). 7 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan JOINT CPAB/CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING Date: March 19,2024, 3:30 pm Attendees: City Council Members CPAB Members 1. Natalie Moser 1. Gigi Jackson 2. Rhonda Bolton 2. Jeanne Paris 3. Pat Burns 3. Jonathon Hammel 4. Gracey Van Der Mark 4. Michael Hoskinson 5. Tony Strickland 5. Jeanne Paris 6. Casey McKeon 6. Ken Inouye 7. Dan Kalmick Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department / Community Enhancement Division — Charles Kovac, Housing Manager 2. Community Development Department/ Community Enhancement Division —Gregory Hoang,Sr. Housing Analyst Public Comments • None. Held Joint Study Session of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)and City Council to review funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs for 2024-25 • Charles Kovac, Housing Manager, along with Greg Hoang, Senior Housing Analyst, presented a PowerPoint communication titled Joint Study Session of the City Council and Citizen Participation Advisory Board with slides entitled: Background, 2024-25 Estimated Funding Levels, Schedule, Public Participation, CDBG Objectives, CDBG Local Priority Objectives, CDBG Allocations, CDBG Public Services, CDBG Administration, CDBG Capital & Housing Preservation Projects, HOME Program Objectives, HOME Local Priority Objectives, HOME Allocations (2), Available HOME Admin, and Mobile Home TBRA Update. • Councilmember Moser and Housing Manager Kovac discussed possible reasons for the reduced number of non-profit applications that were received this year. Councilmember Moser expressed appreciation to the Huntington Beach Council on Aging for partnering with the City to assist additional residents. She confirmed that the reserves are significantly higher this year compared to last year because of the carryover. 8 Huntington Beach Citizen Participation Comments 2024/25 Annual Action Plan CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Date: May 7,2024, 5:00 pm Attendees: City Council Members 1. Natalie Moser 2. Rhonda Bolton 3. Pat Burns 4. Gracey Van Der Mark 5. Tony Strickland 6. Casey McKeon 7. Dan Kalmick Huntington Beach City Staff 1. Community Development Department — Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development 2. Community Enhancement Division—Steve Holtz, Deputy Director 3. Community Enhancement Division—Charles Kovac, Housing Manager Public Comments • None. 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships(HOME) Entitlement Grant Programs • Charles Kovac, Housing Manager,gave a presentation on the final draft of the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan.The Plan was approved 7-0. 9 Res. No. 2024-17 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 May 7, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None City C erk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 'J, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 4,1 INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION TO: Robin Estanislau, City Clerk SUBMITTED BY: Steve Holtz, Deputy Community Development Director FROM: Charles Kovac, Housing Manager DATE: May 7, 2024 SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL COMMINICATION FOR ITEM 25 (24-247) = Consideration of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Entitlement Grant Programs The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the final funding allocation for the City of Huntington Beach on May 7, 2024. Staff have updated the calculations for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. In addition, the PowerPoint now includes the updated funding allocations from HUD. If approved, the minutes for Item No. 25 will indicate that the item was approved as amended by supplemental communication. Attachments: Revised Attach 3-PPT-CC Public Hearing-24-25 AAP-May 7 2024 C: City Clerk SUPPLE TAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: S"���•2 L/ Agenda Item No.; a`S(o - 07L1 7) //'..i�.�.. " TING0' .r, n oe. c moo. •• lOORPORA7, ••• \ • • „„,,„,,, — - •, 17 City Council Public _ ,-- . _ : c) • = Hearing on the 2024-25 �(/ INIIl I • __ -� -_ _ Annual Action Plan ____ __ --- -:--- - ,._-- -- -7r------ - : g:c e iialekoligkilirfir '/ ,/ )14,1k ': c • ,� '.._-,--7- - • -,_ Is) . io. 00.6,4:kik 00 F ..... 1 7, 1 90 I I"' s\< ) 0 •••• ZeAENT O 111101.000 CY•NT�f � 1111110 CC.113 --''../, O �� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT G94? DEVE‘0 BLOCK GRANT Background ➢ The U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual entitlement grants to the City. • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ➢ On March 19, City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review funding recommendations. Pc&ENT OF � tiG i�pilNl;ly, z�illilli O �4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2 ;OQ`llI G96gN DEV0-Oe BLOCK GRANT -cF�01/NTY iPi\��/1 Background ➢ CDBG and HOME funding recommendations are included in the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan , which is the City's program budget for HUD. ➢ An English and Spanish version of the public hearing notice was published in The Wave and La Opinion on April 4, starting the 30-day public review period for the Annual Action Plan from April 4 to May 5. ➢ The Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15. .0MENT OF _ QPP 0 ,i#0\NTINGT \ Z 1 '�' .�. 1C 1444 1�i s;i\ O COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a. ._;o��lll G9e'9N DEV \'Oe BLOCK GRANT `c<6OU '�TY� 9' 2024-25 FUNDING CDBG HOME TOTAL Public Services $168,179 N/A $168,179 Capital & Housing Preservation Pro'ects $823,367 $1,051,856 $1,875,223 J Administration $224,239 $66,837 $291,076 Total Grant Amount $1,215,785 $1,118,693 $2,334,478 PP.st �� pENT 0, ... �e Il1ihI 0 ,, 10INGT ;oit jQ11 20 V COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT y''•., :z�� (-• DEVE�Oe� BLOCK GRANT \c`'e?OUNTY C����o�� CDBG Public Services Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Boys & Girls Club (Children's Bureau) $85,000 $65,250 Project Hope Alliance $50,000 $33,714 Robyne's Nest $75,000 $50,000 StandUp for Kids OC $35,337 $19,215 TOTAL $245,337 $168,179 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 i ¢ MENT OF 6c, i �QP /y tl c o,,'\NTINGT; i7i• \''• ' _ 0 '' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT y''•, - •''11 G,?, DEV@�Oe BLOCK GRANT \?cF�O(/NTV C''''' 0 CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECTS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration $210,078 $210,078 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $287,000 $271 ,385 Special Code Enforcement $232,519 $232,519 ADA Curb Cuts/Ramps — Zone 2 $125,000 $109,385 TOTAL $854,597 $823,367 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 .coENT pF _ PP tiO NTN�T ( 1111111k Z .� 0 " COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT G@qN DEWOQ BLOCK GRANT -cFf°(/NTV Pd"'' CDBG ADMINISTRATION Requested Funding Funding Recommendation CDBG Administration $234,334 $224,239 TOTAL $234,334 $224,239 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 . MENT OF �Q OG(!- L �,�;�pTINGro . .>-- `� IIIIIII z ��;:' ,:,.,,,„,,;..„,,..„ ..,, v. :Q O COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT •% :'_�, 9egN DEVENOe BLOCK GRANT scowl Os 01 HOME ALLOCATIONS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Families Forward TBRA $200,000 $200,000 Mercy House TBRA $200,000 $200,000 Senior Mobile Home TBRA $466,901 $369,370 CHDO Reserve $301 ,993 $282,486 HOME Administration $66,837 $53,833 TOTAL $1 ,235,731 $1 ,105,689 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 P.cMENT O . reP 1111111 7C yOG I' \\ .1T.N.. 1, 2 o CrjE) of:. .. - �� `y• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �9y`+,.., r .•' 2111 GReq d DE'J BLOCK GRANT -CFCO'...�`.--- 1,1 UNTY i, Available Carryover HOME Admin $172,193 Available to Allocate Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Salaries $60,000 $60,000 Fair Housing Foundation $35,000 $35,000 2025-29 Consolidated Plan $60,000 $60,000 2025-29 Al to Fair Housing $17,193 $17,193 TOTAL $172,193 $172,193 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 gFAENT OF III< OG # Ygi 0,TINGTO 1 U . .9 1 20 �'' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT lir �.-il (%N DEV05)Q BLOCK GRANT :cF ,........ ,�� LINTY ii Recommendations • Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17 approving the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs PP,0MENT OFy ." - �Q OG /11 OAT 1NGJo illilli ,,, / :ncoxrnxeifz LBF F % : 1 O '' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • . a', 9gAN DE'E�"Oe BLOCK GRANT "=c6OUNTV GP,,,,,, _ •.1•1;4>ii lvt:4% goa hi Questions? t 44, f• q.• 11k w • - 1;; -1-•- _ - • _ - • • • ` . ,•;-/-;.• • - . • • • , .-`-••-••=-• - • - . - • •$is - - \ '1401"7"7.7, ik3-17 ,woror........ . iiv:wr IN .... ' v " " T 0//7 . Ilk •'••• •OR P O RA T ••• --- - - • °Fo Cit Cbluc , ,, /",,,., ,, ,,:p„ ,, „ , i.,, ,,, „ ,,, _-,,,,!,/, • Hearing on the 2024-25 ,.. , ,,„ ___-__A.610. -----:-__- _ 1,_ -- �-- - -- • , ■ _ • _y _ , Annual Action Plan _ _ --- - _ , , , ,,...00r---.-,,---- i ,./ ),1 ili_ ,;IP ,......,,, t ' '• - dr 0 . •• igzr :8. 17 909 , P':•• 0 C .sees• ` I c NENT OR doNTycP �,,,, QP 1, 01111 :1 LI119 +....... .. 0 ,, i hCKANT MMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 96, DEVE�0 LO Background ➢ The U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual entitlement grants to the City. • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ➢ On March 19, City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review funding recommendations. MENT op 4411110 PP yO r/��NT 4e:•avaeoaZ. air 0 a � e COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9 r 4 =,1 G9egN DE\102 BLOCK GRANT --- ounrrN;;`;°�'�� Background ➢ CDBG and HOME funding recommendations are included in the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, which is the City's program budget for HUD. ➢ An English and Spanish version of the public hearing notice was published in The Wave and La Opinion on April 4, starting the 30-day public review period for the Annual Action Plan from April 4 to May 5. ➢ The Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15. oMENT of 0 tvolorkodi 0P 4POR4lpD?F U . ate., •,S O 11Dd� 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT •9n;=` : _7 Re1N DEV" BLOCK GRANT 7_;u 11 CP�\i°0l 2024-25 FUNDING CDBG HOME TOTAL Public Services $175,750 N/A $175,750 Capital & Housing 854 597 1 168 894 2 023 491 J Preservation Projects . $ $ ' $ ' ' Administration $234,334 $66,837 $301,171 Total Grant Amount $1,264,681 $1,235,731 $2,500,412 ', MENT OF I QI yoG0/i��N.. . 1;9 N /I OF,-,,,0 P0A4lf0?� C i F � li " ' 1 20 4+� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �v � ''��, C19�1N DEV��O.9$ BLOCK GRANT �2�0(jN4''''%�'''� CDBG Public Services Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Boys & Girls Club (Children's Bureau) $85,000 $65,250 Project Hope Alliance $50,000 $37,500 Robyne's Nest $75,000 $50,000 StandUp for Kids OC $35,337 $23,000 TOTAL $245,337 $175,750 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 ENT OF ,gv.- i--Z1G -I T•ti1IiI Ni C , o � AF1o4 •� � O _,4+ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT y. E a oQ`�1� G9Q'I N DEvo- BLOCK GRANT OUNTY CPS-,, CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECTS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration $210,078 $210,078 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $287,000 $287,000 Special Code Enforcement $232,519 $232,519 ADA Curb Cuts/Ramps — Zone 2 $125,000 $125,000 TOTAL $854,597 $854,597 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 ¢, MENT Op �2V-' 011 y0G Cott I tii/OATINGTp- 2C lf ...':9\ 1> 111 �e COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT W.::f, "!`..4•S G%, DEV��O9 BLOCK GRANT ��'_OUNTY CPi\o�/l CDBG ADMINISTRATION Requested Funding Funding Recommendation CDBG Administration $234,334 $234,334 TOTAL $234,334 $234,334 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 c ENTOF wP� '0G ,ii �NTINGT; 0 c';' illi I i-- - - %tf`i * I IN *1 LII1E) ti ' 7' Ili:- r ti 0 �' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 492 .'," �=111 % "' Q BLOCK GRANT ,`_'•.' ',„a9. �(°'1 R'IN DEN/°-� OUNTY�Pii/� HOME ALLOCATIONS Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Families Forward TBRA $200,000 $200,000 Mercy House TBRA $200,000 $200,000 Senior Mobile Home TBRA $466,901 $466,901 CHDO Reserve $301 ,993 $301 ,993 HOME Administration $66,837 $66,837 TOTAL $1 ,235,731 $1 ,235,731 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 0AENT OF / i eP yoN or<` �;`9 PNGT O41�F �p � 9n• 1 ii1H1111 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT k vA- ,Q,1 9�11V DGV00 BLOCK GRANT _OUNTY...... . Available Carryover HOME Admin $172,193 Available to Allocate Requested Funding Funding Recommendation Salaries $60,000 $60,000 Fair Housing Foundation $35,000 $35,000 2025-29 Consolidated Plan $60,000 $60,000 2025-29 Al to Fair Housing $17,193 $17,193 TOTAL $172,193 $172,193 Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0 .0MENT op Ps p' 1111111 'S' 111,\ 1TlNGT��I i)-* 'I Off( �G9APORAlED'Y^\ Z '� f VF, 1 U! ' tb ••,92, p [ , 20 �� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 9 - _ 19egN DEVE�,Oe� BLOCK GRANT \2�''o ;;���'''' Recommendation . • Adopt Resolution No. 2024-17 approving the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs • �.c ENT Op / (: Ii I JHyO11 N '��o cNo PN�Tpy; itijd * ''' CICIE) 'c� y 1 � � `o 20 �+� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT w : .s Y _ _�� GRe �oQ� BLOCK GRANT •o.':"°' PX; qN DEVE UNTY��;/ P F .. vv� f . r $t . $ nk' t -Wr 4 nq 1 sa z 4 :4 W s g i ',7ky, 5 y v a` a, g' tr t y x 3 a a n, 3 its, ,xR� ra Questions ? - ; T-. A � 41: gat ;I # ,:,, y..l_ '§ 4;;; 0 3. 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C .„.. ^mks� '} 4, t� R"4 �' .c „. „,:„:„: � ; .« - 4 _ 9 s fi, a .:t s „ra:i C"olutn :3/a8/a4 Pu.b CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FY 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7,2024,at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter,the City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan and will accept public comments on the use of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)funds by the City of Huntington Beach(City). The meeting will be held at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, City Council Chambers, located at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. FY 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City must annually submit an Annual Action Plan(AAP) to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which specifies the activities that will be undertaken to meet the goals identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The AAP is due to HUD by May 15, 2024 and is subject to review and approval by HUD. The City is estimated to receive $1,171,668 in CDBG and $668,370 in HOME funds for FY 2024/25 from HUD. Unspent, prior year funds and program income may also be available for reprogramming in FY 2024/25. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CDBG funds are designed to assist the City in its efforts to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for primarily low- and moderate-income persons. In FY 2024/25,Huntington Beach will have approximately$1.56 million in CDBG funds made up of the following: $1,171,668 in estimated FY 2024/25 entitlement funds, $61,591 in unallocated prior year carry-over funds, and an estimated $33,000 in program income. The City may allocate a maximum of 15 percent, or $175,750, of the annual CDBG entitlement to public service providers. Twenty percent, or $234,334, will be allocated to CDBG Program Administration. The remainder of funds may be allocated to public facility and infrastructure, housing, and code enforcement projects. CDBG public service funding allocations as recommended to the City Council by the Citizen Participation Advisory Board(CPAB),as well as staff recommendations on Capital Projects/Programs, for FY 2024/25 are detailed in the draft FY24/25 Annual Action Plan available at the City's website at:http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg The City Council has established the CPAB to review public service provider applications for 2024/25 CDBG Public Service funds. The CPAB held a public hearing on community needs on January 18, 2024 and met on February 1 and February 22, 2024 to hear presentations from applicants and prepare funding recommendations.The recommendations of CPAB were presented at a Joint Study Session with City Council on March 19, 2024 and will be considered for inclusion and adoption in the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan at the May 7, 2024 City Council public hearing. At that time, the City Council will approve funding levels for Public Service, Administration,Public Improvements,and Housing Projects and Programs as described within the Annual Action Plan for 2024/25,and final documents will be submitted to HUD by May 15,2024. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM(HOME) The HOME Program is a formula grant that Huntington Beach uses - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, acquiring, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. It is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. In FY 2024/25, Huntington Beach is estimated to be allocated $668,370 from HUD, will have an estimated $467,361 in prior year funds carried over, plus anticipated program income of$100,000, for a total of$1,235,731 to allocate to HOME Program Administration (limited to 10% of grant), tenant based rental assistance programs, and for the development of affordable housing. In addition to the FY 2024/25 HOME funding, the City has available HOME Administration funding from prior years in the amount of$172,731.These funds will be used to administer HOME activities, fair housing services, and prepare the upcoming 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and related Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report. The City's HOME Program activities for FY 24/25 are detailed in the 24/25 Annual Action Plan available at the City's website at: http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS Notice is also given that the City of Huntington Beach will initiate its minimum 30-day public comment period for the Draft 2024/25 Annual Action Plan from April 4, 2024 through May 7, 2024. The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment the 24/25 Annual Action Plan. Copies of the Annual Action Plan are available at the City's website at: http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg can be emailed or viewed by appointment by calling the City's Community Enhancement Division at(714) 536-5582. Written comments can be addressed to: Gregory Hoang, Senior Housing Analyst City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division- Housing 2000 Main Street—Fifth Floor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 The City Council will consider all comments received during the 30-day public review period at the May 7, 2024 City Council public hearing. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Any person or agency may request a copy of the plan via telephone,email,fax,USPS or in person at no cost.LEP(Limited English Proficiency) persons may request copies of this notice and the Annual Action Plan, and CAPER translated accordingly. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 536-5227 for more information, or request assistance from staff listed above. Si necesita mas informacion sobre este aviso o la traduccion de documentos en espanol, comuniquese con Gregory Hoang al 714-536-5473. °l N L°l -l-eL-- I oil tilt- Gregory Hoang (714-536-5473) °ll 71l i-91 Hx]Al-9- Ne"u ban can them thong tin ve thong bao nay hoac ban dich tai lieu bang tie"ng Tay Ban Nha,vui long lien he voi Gregory Hoang theo s6 714-536-5473. Irlig. ' 'OVA* C1 pRANg..E X'( , :Ma Gregory Hoang, i : 714-536- 5473 Kung kailangan mo ng karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa abisong ito o sa pagsasalin ng mga dokumento sa Espanyol, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan kay Gregory Hoang sa 714-536-5473. PUBLICATION DATE: April 4, 2024, The Wave EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY • T, See Proof on Next Page INCLUDES THE '}/ VALIEYVIEW Huntington Beach Wave 1920 Main St.Suite 225,Irvine Irvine,California 92614 "714)796-2209 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange County I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the Huntington Beach Wave, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange County, State of California, on July 1, 1998, Case No. A-185906 in and for the City of Irvine, County of Orange County, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: 04/0412024 I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct: Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on Date:Apr 4, 2024. 1 i Ce0166 Sd.ture / FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 1 of 3 Newspaper page size:Width:9.89 in., Height:20.00 in. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FY 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS(HOME)PROGRAMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 7,2024,at 6:00 PM or shortly thereafter,the City Council will hold a public hearing to approve the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan and will accept public comments on the use of Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)funds by the City of Huntington Beach(City).The meeting will be held at the Huntington Beach Civic Center,City Council Chambers,located at 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648. FY 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City must annually submit an Annual Action Plan(AAP)to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD),which specifies the activities that will be undertaken to meet the goals identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.The AAP is due to HUD by May 15, 2024 and is subject to review and approval by HUD.The City is estimated to receive$1,171,668 in CDBG and$668,370 in HOME funds for FY 2024/25 from HUD. Unspent,prior year funds and program income may also be available for reprogramming in FY 2024/25. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG) CDBG funds are designed to assist the City in its efforts to provide decent housing,a suitable living environment,and expand economic opportunities for primarily low-and moderate-income persons.In FY 2024/25,Huntington Beach will have approximately$1.56 million in CDBG funds made up of the following:$1,171,668 in estimated FY 2024/25 entitlement funds,$61,591 in unallocated prior year carry-over funds,and an estimated$33,000 in program income.The City may allocate a maximum of 15 percent,or$175,750,of the annual CDBG entitlement to public service providers.Twenty percent,or$234,334,will be allocated to CDBG Program Administration.The remainder of funds may be allocated to public facility and infrastructure, housing,and code enforcement projects.CDBG public service funding allocations as recommended to the City Council by the Citizen Participation Advisory Board(CPAB),as well as staff recommendations on Capital Projects/Programs,for FY 2024/25 are detailed in the draft FY24/25 Annual Action Plan available at the City's website at: http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg The City Council has established the CPAB to review public service provider applications for 2024/25 CDBG Public Service funds.The CPAB held a public hearing on community needs on January 18,.2024 and met on February 1 and February 22,2024 to hear presentations from applicants and prepare funding recommendations.The recommendations of CPAB were presented at a Joint Study Session with City Council on March 19,2024 and will be considered for inclusion and adoption in the FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan at the May 7,2024 City Council public hearing.At that time,the City Council will approve funding levels for Public Service,Administration,Public Improvements,and Housing Projects and Programs as described within the Annual Action Plan for 2024/25,and final documents will be submitted to HUD by May 15,2024. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM(HOME) The HOME Program is a formula grant that Huntington Beach uses-often in partnership with local nonprofit groups-to fund a wide range of activities including building,acquiring,and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct.rental assistance to low-income people.It is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.In FY 2024/25, Huntington Beach is estimated to be allocated$668,370 from HUD,will have an estimated $467,361 in prior year funds carried over,plus anticipated program income of$100,000,for a total of$1,235,731 to allocate to HOME Program Administration(limited to 10%of grant), tenant based rental assistance programs,and for the development of affordable housing. In addition to the FY 2024/25 HOME fundine.the City has available HOME Administration FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 2 of 3 Newspaper page size:Width:9.89 in., Height: 20.00 in. funding from prior years in the amount of$172,731.These funds will be used to administer HOME activities,fair housing services,and prepare the upcoming 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and.related Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Report.The City's HOME Program activities for FY 24/25 are detailed in the 24/25 Annual Action Plan available at the City's website at:http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg • PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENTS Notice is also given that the City of Huntington Beach will initiate its minimum 30-day public comment period for the Draft 2024/25 Annual Action Plan from April 4,2024 through May 7, 2024.The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment the 24/25 Annual Action Plan.Copies of the Annual Action Plan are available at the City's website at:http://huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg can be emailed or viewed by appointment by calling the City's Community Enhancement Division at(714)536-5582. Written comments can be addressed to: Gregory Hoang,Senior Housing Analyst City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division-Housing 2000 Main Street—Fifth Floor Huntington Beach,CA 92648 The City Council will consider all comments received during the 30-day public review period at the May 7,2024 City Council public hearing. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE In accordance with the Amencans with Disabilities Act,services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings.If you require special assistance,48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device(ALD)for the hearing impaired,American Sign Language interpreters,a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas.Any person or agency may request a copy of the plan via telephone,email,fax,USPS or in person at no cost. LEP(Limited English Proficiency)persons may request copies of this notice and the Annual Action Plan,and CAPER translated accordingly.Please contact the City Clerk's Office at(714) 536-5227 for more information,or request assistance from staff listed above. Si necesita mis informacon sobre este aviso o la traduccion de documentos en espafiol, comuniquese con Gregory Hoang al 714-536-5473. 01 o xl`all 34°1°i oil T-7}7,J.171-¢z-a}o T Gregory Hoang (714-536-5473)1711 L aHI Al4. Neu ban can them thong tin ve thong bao nay hoac ban dich tai lieu bang tieng Tay Ban Nha,vui long lien he veri Gregory Hoang theo se 714-536-5473. IKIA INN- 2g%l ilt3`J MI-M-ANE5F5C3C4E , M*Gregory Hoang, Zit : 714-536-5473 Kung kailangan mo ng karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa abisong ito o sa pagsasalin ng mga dokumento sa Espanyol,mangyaring makipag-ugnayan kay Gregory Hoang sa 714-536-5473. Huntington Beach Wave Published:4/4/24 FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan for CDBG & HOME - Page 3 of 3 /Pi�n/u-MaulUB. EXHIBIT "B" 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN •fi;°\ INGT 22 frq ,of F coUN 0,1i� CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JURY 1, 2024 - JUNE 3o, 2o25 Public Review Draft April 5 - May 7, 2024 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT DIVISION 2000 MAIN STREET HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2024/25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Summary(AP-o5) 1 Lead & Responsible Agencies(PR-o5) 9 Consultation (AP-io) 10 Citizen Participation (AP-12) 16 Expected Resources(AP-15) 21 Annual Goals and Objectives(AP-2o) 25 Projects(AP-35) 29 Project Summary(AP-38) 31 Geographic Distribution (AP-5o) 46 Affordable Housing(AP-55) 49 Public Housing(AP-6o) 5o Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities (AP-65) 51 Barriers to Affordable Housing(AP-75) 57 Other Actions(AP-85) 61 Program Specific Requirements(AP-9o) 66 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AP-o5 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.2oo(c), 91.220(b) The Huntington Beach 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan constitutes the City's strategy for addressing its housing and community development needs utilizing federal entitlement funds. The goals are to assist low- and moderate-income persons, provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five-year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress,ih realizing the City's strategy are proposed in the Annual Action Plans. The 2024/25 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 20.24/25 to $2.5 million.The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities,and actions Huntington Beach will undertake in FY 2024/25 to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized iri the table on the,following page. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 1 Consolidated Plan Outcome/ 5-Year Priority Implementing Programs 20241�5 Objective Goal Households with Housing ■ Special Code Enforcement 600 Housing Units SL-3 Problems ($232,519) • Homeowner Rehabilitation 8 Housing Units DH-1 Loans and Grants Program ($287,000) • Families Forward Tenant 15 Households DH-2 Based Rental Assistance Program ($200,000) • Mercy House Tenant Based 15 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program ($200,000) • Mobile Home Tenant-Based 25 Households DH-2 Rental Assistance Program ($466,901) Housing Services for TBRA 45 Housing Units DH-2 • ($210,o78) Homelessness • StandUpfor Kids OC—Street 35 Persons SL-1 Outreach Program ($23,000) • Robyne's.Nest($50,odo,) 40 Persons SL-1 • Project Hope Alliance($37,500) 15o Persons SL-1 Special Needs Populations • No projects in FYzo24/25 Priority Community Services . Youth Services • Children's Bureau($65,250) 20o Persons SL-1 Priority Community and • No projects in FY 2024/25 Public Facilities . . Priority Infrastructure • ' ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance 2,75o Persons SL-1 Improvements Zone 2($125,000) Other Housing and • HOME Administration ($66,837) Not Applicable Not Community Development • CDBG Administration ($234,334) Not Applicable Applicable Needs 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities,Implementing Programs,and FY 2024/25 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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 2 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 with4disabilities. • 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 City of Huntington Beach has ambitious objectives for spending its federal entitlement grant funding. The objectives are identified in the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment which was developed by reviewing census statistical data and building upon already adopted planning documents, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey.The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including: Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 3 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. 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'Cityin 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. Evaluation of past performance The City reviews and evaluates its performance through its annual submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). As the fourth year of the FY 2020/21 -2024/25 Consolidated Plan progresses, the City remains committed to achieving its objectives and looks forward to capturing additional performance accomplishments in the year-end FY 2023124 CAPER. However, below is a summary of performance to date. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 4 Decent Housing • In FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2.8 million in HOME funding towards the development of a 43-unit affordable senior housing project located at 18431 Beach Boulevard.This project, undertaken in partnership with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation, marks a significant step towards addressing the housing needs of the senior population. Out of the 43 units, nine will be HOME-income and rent-restricted, ensuring affordability for very-low-income households. Upon completion of-this project,which is currently in progress, the City will have accomplished nearly 5o% of its 20-unit development goal for the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan timeframe. • Since July 2020, the City has allocated close.to $3 million in HOME funds to provide tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)to low-and moderate-income households.This assistance has been crucial in addressing housing affordability challenges faced by vulnerable populations within the community. Over the first three years of the TBRA program, 146 households received assistance, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in supporting., households in need. By mid-year of FY 2023124, an additional 52 households were enrolled in one of the three TBRA programs sponsored by the City,further expanding the reach and impact of rental assistance initiatives. • The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program offers vital assistance to eligible lower-income Huntington Beach households. The Rehabilitation Grant Program provides one-time-grants of up..to.$lo,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. In contrast, the Rehabilitation Loan Program offers deferred payment loans of up to $75,00o to low-income homeowners. These programs aim to assist homeowners in making necessary repairs to maintain the safety and livability of their properties.To date,the City has funded 35 homeowner rehabilitation projects through these programs, with additional households currently on the waiting list. This demonstrates the City's commitment to supporting homeownership and preserving affordable housing options for its residents. Suitable Living Environment • The City's Special Code Enforcement program has consistently surpassed its goal of assisting 60o housing units each year in CDBG-eligible areas. Since July 2020, the program has issued over 4,00o code violations, which in most cases, are voluntarily addressed by homeowners. This proactive approach to maintaining community standards and ensuring safe and habitable living conditions, underscores the City's Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 5 commitment to ensuring compliance with housing standards and contributing to the overall well-being and livability of neighborhoods within CDBG-eligible areas. • The City continues to prioritize providing quality and effective services to various, segments of the Huntington Beach community, including youth, homeless individuals, seniors, the disabled, and illiterate adults. These efforts are funded through public service funding and contribute to enhancing the well-being and accessibility of essential services for residents. Since July 2020,the City,has made significant strides in its public service initiatives. For example, 669 youth have benefited from subsidized after-school programming, enriching their educational experiences and providing valuable opportunities for growth and development.'-Additionally, a total of 1,903 homeless individuals have received a range of services, including case management, emergency housing, outreach services, and other wrap around.services.These efforts demonstrate the City's commitment,to,addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable populations: Finally, approximately 1,500 seniors have accessed services provided through the Cityss Senior Care Services Program, catering to their unique needs and promoting active'and-healthy aging within the community. • As part of its commitment to enhancing public facilities,and community infrastructure, the City set a goal to assist,5,000 persons With improved or new public facilities during the 202o/21-2o24/25 Consolidated Plan period. In FY"2°23/24, the City allocated CDBG funding to the Central Library Restrooms Project, which includes ADA improvements. Upon conipletion, this project will-,not only''contribute to enhancing accessibility but will also exceed the'goal by serving a larger number of individuals than initially targeted. • The City used CDBG funding in FY2020/21, 2021/22, and most recently in FY 2023124 to make ADA,curb cut improvements in various areas of the City. By the end of FY 2021/22, over 4,00o persons had already benefited from the handicap-accessible curb cuts, surpassing the 5-year goal of 2,000. An estimated 2,500 additional persons are set to benefit from the latest project in FY 2023124. Economic Opportunity • In 2014, the City of Huntington Beach undertook the preparation of a comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy was to identify the highest priority economic development objectives in Huntington Beach, and to set goals, policies, and recommended actions that will set the framework for short-term Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 6 (0-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years), and long-term economic decisions. The Strategy contains a diverse range of core objectives and goals that support the City's Economic Development vision to focus on the retention, attraction, and expansion of the business community, consistent with the City Council's Strategic Goals to "Enhance Economic Development" and "Improve Financial Stability." In addition, in October 2023,the City Council adopted the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for the City of Huntington Beach.This 2023-2027 Strategic;Plan identifies various policies and programs that the City should prioritize,over and above normal operations,within the limited financial, human, and operational' resources of the City. The goal of economic development is for greater business retention, investment, and job growth in Huntington Beach. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process As a condition to receiving CDBG and HOME funds,the City of Huntington Beach must engage stakeholders and the public regarding the,community'sneeds in the areas of community development and housing.To guide in this effort,the City has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan which outlines the citizen participation and consultation efforts necessary for the development of the Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plan, and-CAPER. All of Huntington 'Beach's citizens are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Action Plan.Two public hearings and several public meetings with-the Citizen Participation Advisory Board are held by the City each year to discuss issues related`to the Consolidated Plan as'well as the Action Plan. A summary of the Annual Action Plan'was presented to the CPAB and City Council on March 19, 2024 and subsequently on April 5, 2024, and the Draft Action Plan was posted to the City's website. A Public Hearing on adopt the FY 2024/25 Action Plan will be held on May 7, 2024 before the Huntington Beach City Council, following a 3o-day public comment period that began on April 5, 2024 and culminated with the public hearing to approve the Plan on May 7, 2024. Summary of public comments See Appendix I for Citizen Participation comments made during the development of the FY 2024/25 Action Plan. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 7 Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments made are accepted and reviewed. Summary The Consolidated Plan for Huntington Beach outlines several top funding priorities over a five- year period,from 2020/21 to 2024/25.These priorities have been identified through a thorough needs assessment process, including a housing market analysis, input from public meetings, community surveys,and consultation with local stakehplders The overarching goal is to align these priorities with HUD's objectives of providing availability,sustainability,and affordability for residents of Huntington Beach. The top seven priorities and their implementing goals for CDBG and HOME funded projects are as follows: Households with housing problems ;.f • Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing Homelessness • Support efforts to-address homelessness Special Needs-Populations • Support agencies that assist special needs populations Priority Community Services, • Increase-access to community services to low-and moderate-income persons Priority Community and Public facilities • Preserve existing and create new community and public facilities Priority Infrastructure Improvements • Provide needed infrastructure improvements Other Housing and Community Development Needs • Planning or housing and community development needs Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 8 PR-o5 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.2oo(b) Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency HUNTINGTON BEACH Community Development Department/Community Enhancement Division CDBG Administrator Jennifer Villasenor, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division HOME Administrator Jennifer Villasenor, Community Development Community Development Department/Community Director Enhancement Division Table 1—Responsible Agencies Narrative The Community Enhancement Division of the City of Huntington Beach serves as the lead agency responsible for overseeing the development of the FY 2024125 Action Plan. This division plays a crucial role in coordinating the allocation of funding, monitoring community- based organizations, administering the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, and managing other housing and community development initiatives. Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information Gregory Hoang Senior Housing Analyst City of Huntington Beach Community Enhancement Division 2000 Main Street, 5th Floor Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (714)563-5473 Email:gregory.hoang@surfcity-hb.org Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 9 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(I))• The City of Huntington Beach developed its five-year (2ozo/z1 — 2024/25) Consolidated Plan through a collaborative process that involved consultation with various stakeholders.These stakeholders included the Orange County Housing Authority, City departments, health and social service providers, and neighboring local governments. As part of this process, the City sought input from housing, homeless, and social,service providers that are active within Huntington Beach. To gather input from these service providers,the City distributed a brief'survey to solicit their perspectives on the services they offer, priority needs within the community, and any gaps in services that exist. This survey served as a valuable, tool for capturing the insights and expertise of organizations working directly with residents in need of housing assistance, homeless services, and social support. By engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and"seeking,.input through surveys and consultations, the City ensured that its Consolidated Plan was informed by the experiences and perspectives of those directly involved in addressing housing and social service needs in Huntington Beach. This collaborative approach helps to ensure that the Consolidated Plan accurately reflects the community's priorities and guides the allocation of resources to address key challenges effectively: 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 actively participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), which is led and coordinated by the Orange County Health Care Agency. This partnership between public and nonprofit entities aims to ensure comprehensive and regional coordination of efforts and resources to address homelessness and support individuals at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County. As part of the CoC, the City's Homeless Outreach Case Manager collaborates with other stakeholders to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 10 The CoC serves as a regional convener of year-round planning processes and facilitates the involvement of public and private agencies within the regional homeless system of care. The Orange County Continuum of Care system is structured to achieve several key objectives: 1. Promote Community-wide Commitment: The CoC fosters a shared commitment among stakeholders to end homelessness through regional coordination and collaboration. 2. Advocate for Funding and Resources: It advocates for funding and resources to support efforts aimed at quickly rehousing, individuals experiencing homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation.` 3. Promote Access to Mainstream Programs: The CoC works to ensure that homeless individuals and families have access to and effectively utilize mainstream programs and services. 4. Implement Best Practices: It'promotes the implementation of best practices and evidence-based approaches to homeless programming and services to ensure effectiveness and,efficiency. By actively participating in the Orange County Continuum of Care, the City of Huntington Beach contributes to the collective-efforts.aimed at addressing homelessness and improving outcomes for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the region. 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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 11 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 • Market Analysis Huntington Beach City their constituents in the Civic Leaders Economic Development Council community,which are Non Housing Community incorporated into the needs and Development Strategy, priorities identified in the Plan. _ Anti-Poverty Strategy.,. Housing Need Assessment PHA" Public Housing Needs. Invitation to participate in the Orange County Housing Housing Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and Authority Other government Non-Homeless Special Needs comment on the draft plan —County , .Anti-Poverty Strategy Invitation to participate in the AIDS Services-Foundation Services 'Health Non-Homeless Special Needs survey,public input meeting,and of Orange County, - comment on the draft plan `,Housing Needs Assessment Invitation to participate in the Alzheimer's Family Services Services: Public Housing Needs ; Health survey,public input meeting,and Center Homelessness Strategy• comment on the draft plan Anti-Poverty Strategy Homeless Needs-Chronically Invitation to participate in the homeless survey,public input meeting,and Homeless Needs-Families comment on the draft plan Beach Cities Interfaith Services with children - Services(BCIS) Homeless Homelessness Needs Veterans Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 12 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 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 Non-Homeless Special Needs survey,public input meeting,and Children Market Analysis ,.,` comment on the draft plan Economic Development. Housing Need Assessment••, Homelessness Strategy •F, Invitation to participate in the Colette's Children's Home Services Non-Homeless Special Needs, 'survey,public input meeting,and Homeless Market'Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Services Elderl Homelessness Strategy Invitation to participate in the y `Non-Homeless S ecial Needs survey,public input meeting,and Community SeniorSery Persons p• p Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic.Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Services- Homelessness Strategy CrossPoint Church survey,public input meeting,and Homeless Market.Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the CSP, Huntington Beach Services Homelessness Strategy survey,public input meeting,and Youth Shelter. Homeless Market Analysis comment on the draft plan Economic Development `Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the 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 Invitation to participate in the Homelessness Strategy Family Literacy Program Services-Literacy Market Analysis survey,public input meeting,and Economic Development comment on the draft plan Housing Need Assessment Invitation to participate in the Non-Homeless Special Needs 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. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 13 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 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 HomelessnessStrategy survey,public input meeting,and comment on the draft plan St.Vincent de Paul Society, Services- .. 1'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 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 m Federal'' , Economic Development regarding 9 Development` p consulted re ardin the COVID-19 Community pandemic. Development Strategy Anti-Poverty Strategy Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated Identify any AgencyTypes not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City of Huntington Beach diligently engaged in the development of its Consolidated Plan by consulting with a broad spectrum of stakeholders.These consultations included housing, social, and health service providers, as well as local agencies and governments, and the Orange County Housing Authority. By actively seeking input from these various entities, the City ensured that a comprehensive range of perspectives and expertise were considered in the planning process. The City is unaware of any Agency Types relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 14 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. Draft Huntington Beach 2021- `' City of Huntington Beach Key housing policies and 2029 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 15 AP-12 Participation - 91.1o5, 91.2oo(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation The Citizen Participation Plan established by the City of Huntington Beach demonstrates a commitment to inclusive and transparent governance in its federal HOME and CDBG programs. By encouraging and facilitating citizen participation in the planning, development, and implementation of the Consolidated Plan and Action ,Plan, the City ensures that community voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes. The City's practice of holding advertised public hearings and publishing Notices of Public Hearing at least 15 days prior to the hearing:provides residents with ample opportunity to engage and provide input on community needs. Additionally, making public notices, staff reports,and Action Plans accessible on the City's website enhances transparency and enables residents to review relevant information at their convenience. Housing and Community Development,Needs Survey In order to evaluate public opinion of spe'cifichousing 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:fora particularservice,`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, 2o19, November 7, 2o19, December 5,-2O19, and February 20, 202o at Huntington Beach City Hall and at the Oak View Branch Library. The. comments received are summarized in the Consolidated Plan Appendix. Public Comment and Final Adoption A draft FY 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan(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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 16 FY 2024/25 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.At least two 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 two hearings take place during the development of the Annual Action Plan and focus on the needs of the community and a review/summary of performance measures, and provide citizens with an,oppor`tunity to comment on the draft Annual Action Plan. 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 2024125 Action Plan was available for public comment for a minimum 3o-day period (April 5—May 7,2024). The CPAB and City Council held public meetings or hearings on January 18, 2024, February 1, 2024, February-22, 2024, March 19, 1024 and May 7, 2°24, providing residents and interested parties a final,opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submittal to HUD.:, Huntington Beach 2024/25 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 result of on January 4, publishing the 2024 inviting public notice: citizens to attend the Needs and • Priorities public hearing: on Januaryx8, 2024 Public Hearing Minorities The Citizen See No cdrnrrients 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 18, Assisted ;2o24 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 2024/25 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. were invited to Participation give Comments.in .. presentations Appendix. and answered questions from the Citizen ` Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)at three public ' - meetings on V18/24-2/1/�4, and 2/22/24. 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 3119/24 Comments in to go over Appendix. CP`AB funding recommend- ations. • Huntington Beach 2024/25 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 See All comments N/A broad advertisement Huntington received were community was made Beach Citizen accepted. soliciting Participation public Comments in\. comment on Appendix. the draft FY 2024/25 Action Plan and to notify the public of a public hearing to adopt the Plan on 5/7/24• The public notice-was- pulilished`on April 4,2024. Public Hearing Non-targeted/ The City See All comments N/A broad Council will • Huntington received were community ,.hold a public Beach Citizen accepted. ;hearing to Participation adopt-the FY Comments in 2024/25 Action Appendix. Plan on 5/7, 2o24, Table 4-Citizen Participation Outreach Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 20 EXPECTED RESOURCES AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.22o(c) (0,2) Huntington Beach is an entitlement jurisdiction and as such, will receive approximately $1,171,668 in CDBG entitlement funds, will have approximately $60,013 in prior year CDBG funds carried forward, and is estimated to receive around $33,00o in program income for a total of$1,264,681.The City does not have any income from Afloat-funded activities or surplus from urban renewal settlements, sale of real property, prior period adjustments, loans outstanding or written off,CDBG-acquired property availablelor 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, : infrastructure improvements, and CDBG administration. The City will also receive a HOME entitlement allocation of approximately$668,370. Prior year unallocated funds of $467,361 and approximately $100,0'00 in program income will also be available, for a total of $1,235,731 The`'City-will'-use HOME funds for administration of the HOME program, and three tenant-based rental assistance programs, and will reserve at least 15%for a future affordable housing project.The City is also proposing to use prior year HOME administrative funds..for-,current year fair housing services. SB-2, also known as the Permanent Local.Housing.Allocation funding, was implemented in January`2019: It imposes an' additional recording fee on property sales, with the aim of collecting revenues that are then distributed by the state to local jurisdictions. These funds are earmarked for financing affordable housing projects. Huntington Beach is set to receive annual revenues from this source, but it's contingent upon the certification of the 2021-2o29 Housing Element.by the State of California.Once the Housing Element is certified, Huntington Beach can continue-to'access'these funds. This funding serves as a crucial resource that can be utilized to complement-CDBG and HOME funds, particularly in addressing issues related to affordable housing and homelessness within the community. Leveraging these various funding sources can significantly bolster efforts to combat housing insecurity and homelessness in Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach Housing Authority also contributes approximately $220,00o annually from the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) for homeless services Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 21 personnel as part of the City's Homeless Taskforce effort. 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 22 Expected Amount Available Year 5 Expected Amount Available Source Annual -. . Prior Year Remainder of ' Allocation: Program Resources: Total: of ConPlan Narrative . Program Funds Uses of Funds $ Income:.$ $_ $ $ Description CDBG Public- Acquisition, $1,171,668 $33,000 $60,013 $1,264,681 $o Entitlement Federal Planning, funds Economic allocation Development, plus Housing, estimated Public program TM Improvements, . , income and Public Services prior-year resources. HOME Public- Acquisition, $668,370 $-oo,00.o $467,361 $1,235,731.., $o Entitlement Federal Homebuyer allocation • assistance, plus Homeowner - \ _ estimated rehab, program Multifamily income and rental new - prior-year construction ', resources. Multifamily rental rehab, New construction`, - for ownership, TBRA- ' .Table 5 Expected Resources-Priority Table Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 23 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 leverage significant financial and in-kind support from individual community members,foundations, and private organizations that help meet the needs identified in this plan. 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,CDBGCV funds vvith:iocal monies to fund the operations of the Navigation Center, an emergency homeless shelter that was constructed to provide a safe place for homeless persons to live during the COVID-1g pandemic. The City of Huntington Beach has,historically utilized former:�redevelopment tax increment funds and match surplus`from contributions'by the former Redevelopment Agency to meet the 25% match-requirement .on HOME funds drawn down for affordable housing. While redevelopment tax increment funds are-no longer available for future match requirements, the City continues to leverage the match surplus'for this purpose.As of September 3o, 2022, the City's match surplus is approximately$2,741,888.This surplus provides a valuable resource for meeting.. the match requirement and supporting affordable housing development initiatives. 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 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 202o/2i-2024/25 Consolidated Plan. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 24 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AP-2o Annual Goals and Objectives Sort Goal Start End Geographic Needs Goal Outcome Order Name Year Year Category Area Addressed Funding - Indicator Homeowner Units Rehabilitated— $287,000 8 Household Housing Units (CD BC) (Homeowner Citywide Rehabilitation Loans and Sustain and.Strengthen Households with Grants Program) 1 Neighborhoods 2024 2025 Affordable Housing, Special Code Housing Problems Enforcement Housing Code Area _ - Enforcement/Foreclosed , - PropertyCare- - $232,519 600 Housing Units _ ' - - (CDBG) (Special Code Enforcement) - - Tenant-Based Rental $200,00o Assistance (HOME) 15 Households (Families Forward TBRA Program) Tenant-Based Rental $200,00o Assistance (HOME) 15 Households - (Mercy House TBRA Preserve Existing and Create New - Households with Program) 2 2024. 2025 .Affordable Housing , Citywide Affordable Housing -- - - - Housing Problems Tenant-Based Rental .. $466,901 Assistance (HOME) 25 Households (Mobile Home TBRA Program) Other $210,078 55 Housing Units (CDBG) (Housing Services for TBRA) Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 25 Public service activities other than Low/Mod $23,00o Income Housing Benefit- - (CDBG) 35 Persons Assisted (StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program) Public service activities Support Efforts to Address 2024 2025 Homeless Citywide Homelessness other than Low/Mod 3 Homelessness - _ $50,00o Income Housing Benefit- - (CDBG) 40 Persons Assisted (Robyne's Nest) Public service activities • other than Low/Mod $37,5oo Income Housing Benefit— . (CDBG) 150 Persons Assisted (Project Hope Alliance) Public service activities Non-Housing other than Low/Mod Increase Access to Community Priority Community $65,250 4 Services to LMI Persons 2024 2025 Community Citywide'-. Services (CDBG) Income Housing t— Development, - zoo Persons Assisted - (Children's Bureau) Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities Non-Housing Low-and - Priority other than Low/Moderate S Provide Needed Infrastructure 2024 '2025 ',Community', - Moderate-Income Infrastructure $i25Ao0 Income Housing Benefit ImprovementsDevelopment Areas Improvements (CDBG) 2i750 Persons Assisted (ADA Curb Cuts in - - _ - Maintenance Zone 2) $66,837 Other— OtherHousingand (HOME) NotA Applicable Planning for Housing and Community- PP 6 2024 2025 ., Other.'Administration Not Applicable Community (HOME Administration; Development , Development Needs $234�334 CDBG Administration) (CDBG) Table 6-Goals Summary Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 26 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,fundswill also be used to fund tenant- based rental assistance efforts. (Projects: Families Forward Tenant Based Rental Assistance; Mercy House Tenant Based Rental Assistance; 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:StandUp'for Kids Street Outreach Program; Robyne's Nest; Project.Hope Alliance) 4 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 publicservices. (Projects:Children's Bureau)'. 5 Goal Name Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Goal Description Using CDBG,funds, the`City:will provide financial assistance to improve public infrastructure.(Projects:ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 2) 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, and (7) Preparation of the CAPER. Up to zo% of the annual CDBG entitlement and up to 1o% of the HOME entitlement is allowed for administration activities. (Projects: HOME Administration, CDBG Administration) Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 27 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) In FY 2024125, the City of Huntington Beach will continue addressing housing affordability challenges by providing tenant-based rental assistance(TBRA)to various households in need. Specifically,the City plans to allocate HOME funding for TBRA through contracts with Families Forward and Mercy House to assist 15 homeless, senior, Veteran, and/or family households each. Additionally, a third TBRA program will be available to senior households requiring assistance with mobile home space rents, with the Action-Plan proposing to aid 25 mobile home residents during the fiscal year. Furthermore, in FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2,830,698 in HOME funds to support the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project situated at 18431 Beach Boulevard. This project, developed in collaboration with the local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Jamboree Housing Corporation, will feature a total of 42 one-Bedroom/one-bath units and one two-bedroom/one-bath Manager's unit. Of these, nine units will be HOME- restricted, contributing to the City's affordable housing,inventory. Upon completion, this project will fulfill 45%of the City's five-year goal to provide 20 new affordable housing units. Looking ahead to FY 2024/25, ,Huntington.Beach has earmarked the necessary 15% CHDO allocation for the development of additional affordable housing.The specific project for this allocation is yet to be determined. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 28 PROJECTS AP-35 Projects- 91.22o(d) The City plans to undertake the following CDBG and HOME funded activities during FY 2024/25 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 an estimated CDBG allocation of$1 171,668,the City of Huntington Beach will allocate$175,75o for public services,representing 1.5%of the CDBG entitlement.This Action Plan proposes to allocate the following to 2024/25 public services: Stand Up for Kids Street Outreach ($23,000); Robyne's Nest ($50,o0o); Project Hope Alliance ($37,5oo); and Children's Bureau($65,250).CDBG regulations also,permit a maximum allocation of 2o%of the annual entitlement, or$234,334,for CDBG administration activities.The•City has allocated this entire amount to CDBG Administration. Lastly, a maximum of 10% of the annual HOME entitlement, $66,837, will be allocated to HOME Program Administration in FY.2o24/25. Consistent with the City's Citizen Participation Plan for,2o2o/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 projectto 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 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 29 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 Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program 6 Housing Services for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program 7 Stand Up for Kids Street Outreach,Program 8 Robyne's.Nest 9 Project Hope,Alliance 10 Oak View Community Center—Children's Bureau ADA Improvements in Maintenance Zone'2, 12 CDBG Administration 13 HOME Program Administration 14 Unallocated HOME Funds Table 8 Project Information Describe the reasons for-allocation priorities and any obstacles`to addressing underserved needs The Housing and Homeless Needs':Assessment,of the Consolidated Plan discusses housing need by income.category. Income levels identified are 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: The highest priority is assigned to the needs of the lowest income residents, reflecting their greater vulnerability to displacement, homelessness, or other serious housing situations due to limited financial resources andother challenges they may face. The Consolidated Plan identifies several obstacles to meeting underserved needs, including the high and sustained demand for public services and the shortage of funding available to address the community's needs. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 30 AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information t Project Name Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Households with Housing Problems Funding CDBG: $287,000 • Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR 570.202-Housing/Rehab: Single Unit Residential National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - LowMod Housing Benefit The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program offers assistance to lower income households for much,needed home repairs and improvements.Available to eligible homeowners is a .,$75,000" loan to pay rehabilitation costs for a single-family home, townhome, or condominium. _ The City charges a 3%simple interest.Repayment of the loan is deferred until the home is sold, transferred,or refinanced. The City also offers a one-time grant not to exceed $1o,000 to low-income homeowners for deferred maintenance and health and safety-related household repairs. Qualified households may include owners of mobile homes. The Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program will also fund operation costs associated with the implementation program. Target Date 6/3o/2025 Estimate the number and type;of families that will 8 housing units benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 31 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: $232,519 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 613o/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that. 600 housing units will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Special Code Enforcement Area Planned"Activities. Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 32 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: $200,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o5(a)(1) — Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) - Low'Mod Housing Benefit . 'Families Forward will continue administering a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a • goal of assisting 15 `households with short and medium-term rental assistance as well as housing relocation and stabilization`services. Target Date o6/3o/2o25 Estimate the number and type of families`that will 15 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide .,. Planned Activities Same as description. • Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 33 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:$200,000 Description Eligibility Citation:24 CFR g2.2o5(a)(1)—Tenant Based Rental Assistance National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3)- Low Mo'd Housing Benefit Mercy House will continue administering a Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program with a goal of assisting 15 households with short and medium- - term rental assistance.as well as housing relocation and stabilization services. Target Date ''0613o/29z5--_ Estimate the number and type of families that will 15'households benefit from the proposed activities • Location Description Citywide:. Planned Activities Same asdescription. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 34 5 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:$466,9oi Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 92.2o5(a)(i) — 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 -Horne 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 (5o% area median income) or below anii,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 25. households with much needed rental assistance. Target Date .06/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will' 25 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description ' Citywide. Planned Activities_ Same as description. • Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 35 6 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:$210,078 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 $210,078 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 o6130/2025 Estimate the number and type of families`that.will 55 households benefit from the proposed activities Location Description ,Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 36 7 Project Name StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG:$23,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit StandUp for Kids Street Outreach provides wrap- around support aimed at moving youth facing homelessness into safe and stable housing. Youth are assessed for their immediate needs and provided with food, clothing, hygiene products, and transitional housing as needed.Youth are then linked with a volunteer_mentor who assists the youth to create a pathway to self-sufficiency and to obtain'safe°and stable housing. This pathway can include assistance, job search and resume strategies, household and budget management, and home-finding assistance. Mentoring normally continues "for`six months, and sometimes much longer. Huntington Beach citizens will benefit through creating new self-supporting,contributing members of their communities. Target Date 6/30/2025 Estimate the numberand`type,of families that 35 persons(homeless) will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 37 8 Project Name Robyne's Nest Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)- Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit The mission.-of Robyne's Nest is to identify at-risk and, Iiomel,ess high school students and provide them am path to become stable and productive -citizens. Robyne's Nest helps high school students in'the Huntington Beach area who have little to no parental support`with.academic, financial, and life skills. They assist students with security, routine, and a place..to belong.``Their purpose is to enable students to complete their high school diploma and continue onward with college,trade school,or military programs. Robyne's Nest provides housing resources; basic needs such as food, clothing, and supplies, educational assistance such as tutoring, Chromebooks;. school supplies, and fees; and overall help-with health and wellbeing in the form ''of counseling, therapy, mentoring, and life skills • classes. Target Date--- 613o/2o25 Estimate the number and type of families that 40 persons(homeless) will benefit from the-proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 38 9 Project Name Project Hope Alliance Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support Efforts to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homelessness Funding CDBG: $37,500 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201 (c) - Operating Costs of Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2)- Low/Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Project Hope Alliance (PHA) utilizes a unique program : methodology - placing full-time, professional case managers directly on school campuses for . the purpose of serving the educational and social-emotional needs of students experiencing homelessness. Participants are provided customized, wraparound support from case managers who are-available for their students 24 hours a' day, which allows the PHA team to create meaningful relationships and be available to address unexpected and emergent needs or crises. In the longer term, PHA offers continuity by staying with students`until the age of 24 as they go on to ,•college,or trade school, find gainful employment, • and become self-sufficient adults residing in stable housing. In-2o22, PHA established on-site offices at Huntington Beach High School, Valley Vista High School, and Huntington Beach Adult School. With additional funds from City of Huntington Beach CDBG, PHA have been able to expand these services to more students, including two new high schools in 2023. This year, PHA has hired an additional two case managers at Ocean View High School and Westminster High School. Target Date 6/3o/2024 Estimate the number.and,type'of families that will go persons(homeless) benefit from the proposedactivities Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 39 Location Description Project Hope Alliance is located in Costa Mesa,CA; however,services will be offered at various schools in Huntington Beach,including: Huntington Beach High School:1905 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Valley Vista High School:960o Dolphin Street, Fountain Valley,CA 92708 Huntington Beach Adult School:17231 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Westminster High School,14325 Goldenwest St., Westminster.CA 92683 Oceanview High School:17071 Gothard Street, HuntingtonBeach,CA 92647 Planned Activities --Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 40 10 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:$65,250 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o1(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 6/30/2025 . 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. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 41 Project Name ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 2 Target Area Low-and Moderate-Income Areas Goals Supported Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Priority Infrastructure Improvements Funding CDBG:$125,000 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.201(c) - Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements/Other National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) - Low Mod Limited Clientele Benefit Residents and visitors with disabilities utilize ADA ramps to access street intersections when traveling on city sidewalks. CDBG funds will be used to construct approximately new curb ramps and modify existing ,outdated ramps, at various locations in the City within Maintenance Zone 2, which has been evaluated; for specific pavement -and,concrete improvements.' Target Date 6/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families-thatwill 2,75o persons(disabled) benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Census tracts:"099402,0.99404,099412,and a99415 Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 42 12 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:$234,334 Description Eligibility Citation: 24 CFR 570.2o6(a) - Administration and Planning/General Program Administration National Objective Citation: Not Applicable The City will conduct the following administration/planning activities: (1) General Administration of CDBG Program, including preparation of budget, applications, certifications and agreements; (2) Coordination of CDBG-funded `capital improvement projects; (3) Coordination of Public-Service Subrecipients, (4) Coordination of HOME-funded housing projects; (5) Monitoring of CDBG. projects/programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations; (6) Preparation of the Annual Action,.,Plan, and (7) Preparation of the CAPER:.Up to 26%of the annual CDBG entitlement is.allowed`for administration activities. Target Date 613o/2o25' 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. . I Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 43 13 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: $66,837 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 •--adrninisteringthe HOME program. Up to 10 percent of the HOME allocation will be used to provide for staffing and other program administration costs •, associated with the HOME program, including planning;reporting,monitoring,and IDIS setup and -•.maintenance. In addition to the 2o24/25 HOME Program Administration activities identified above, available 201,9/2o HOME•Administration funds in the amount of $168,387.41- will be allocated to additional 2o24/25 administrative activities including City staff 'salaries,preparation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and related Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report,and for 2o24/25 fair housing services as provided by the Fair Housing Foundation. Target.Date 6/30/2025 Estimate the number and type'of families-.that will Not applicable. benefit from the,proposed activities Location Description Not applicable. Planned Activities., Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 44 14 Project Name Unallocated HOME Funds Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Not Applicable Needs Addressed Not Applicable Funding HOME:$301,993 Description Unallocated HOME Funds available for the development of affordable housing with a local CH DO. Target Date 6/3o/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Same as description. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 45 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, situated in northwestern Orange County, California, is an urbanized coastal community characterized by extensive residential development. With much of the residentially designated land already developed,future residential growth primarily depends on the reuse of existing parcels and infill development.The city is bordered by 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. CDBG and HOME funds in Huntington Beach are allocated for projects and programs citywide, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable neighborhoods, particularly those where 51%or more of the residents are low-°'or moderate-income. For Code Enforcement efforts, the city conducted a visual survey of CDBG-eligible areas to identify properties, businesses, parkways, alleys,.and structures with violations. This survey identified areas within the vicinity bounded by Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst.Street to the east, and Atlanta,Avenue to the south as having significant deterioration issues. 'This designated area, known as the "Special Code Enforcement Target Area," encompasses several census tracts with a total population of 46,650 people. Of these residents,_3 2,395 individuals, or 69.44%, fall within the low- to moderate-income bracket. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 46 SPECIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT TARGET AREA TOTAL POPULATION V. LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME POPULATION 2o11-zo15 HUD LOW MOD INCOME SUMMARY DATA Effective April 1, 2019 Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage o992121 1,255 810 64.54% 0992123 1,495 1,030 68.90% 0992124 1,180 655 55.51% 0992144 765 425 55.56% 0992352 715 515 72.03% 0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85% 0992422 1,93o 1,185 61.4o% 0992442 1,645 1;145 69:60% 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 1,170 690 58.97% 0994021 2,755 2,300 83.48% 0994022 2,72o 2,235 82.17% 0994023 575 . . 33o 57.39% 0994024 3,375 3,15o 93.33% 0994053 1,755 1,070 60.97% 0994103 ,2,605. 1,935 74.28% 0994112 2,180 1,890 86.70% 0994113 1,300 855 65.77% 0994114 88o 655 74.43% 0994121 1,810 980 54.14% 0994134 1,360 1,240 91.18% ogg6031 3,080 1,615 52.44% TOTAL 46,65o 32,395 69.44% Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 47 Geographic Distribution • Target Area Percentage of Funds Low/Mod Income Areas 0% Special Code Enforcement Target Areas 9% Citywide 91% Table to-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City is committed to using CDBG funds to improve all-:Huntington Beach communities. Public services will reach eligible residents citywide, -providing much needed services to Huntington Beach's youth and homeless populations. Over 91% of the City's federal budget for FY 2024125 will be allocated to projects that provide citywide benefit. Also, alleviating blight motivates investments in..the. Spe,cialCode Enforcement Target Area. The Special Code Enforcement Program._aims to transform the area by identifying substandard residential and commercial properties arid-seeing to'it that code deficiencies are resolved. Nine percent of the City's federal budget for.2624125 will be used to fund these services. • • Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 48 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AP-55 Affordable Housing- 91.22o(g) One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 3o Non-Homeless o Special-Needs 25 Total 55 Table ii-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through. Rental Assistance 55 The Production of New Units o Rehab of Existing Units o. Acquisition of Existing Units Total 55 Table 12-One Year,Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type. In FY 2024/25,the City of Huntington Beach plans to allocate,approximately$867,00o in HOME funds to support three tenant-based rental':assistance programs. Families Forward and Mercy House will operate two of these programs;each aimed at assisting 15 households comprising homeless individual's,._veterans,and'victims of domestic violence.The third program,managed by GRC Associates, is. specifically-designed= to aid senior residents of mobile home communities facing escalating space rent costs. Additionally, the City anticipates having an unallocated balance of approximately$301,993 in HOME funds, which it intends to allocatetowards a new Community Housing Development Organization (CHD,O)affordable\housing project in the future. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 49 AP-6o Public Housing- 91.220(h) The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, it benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA), which manages Housing Choice Vouchers(Section 8)for residential units within Huntington Beach.Currently, 627 households in Huntington Beach receive Section 8 vouchers from OCHA, including 144 families, 102 disabled individuals, and 381 elderly households. Additionally, OCHA administers various other voucher programs, including 3o Continuum of Care, 17 Family Self-Sufficiency, 20 Family Unification, ,two Non-Elderly Disabled, 104 Portability, 81 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing,and 3o Emergency Housing Vouchers. However,the waiting list for these programs is currently closed. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe'the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other.assistance Not applicable. ' Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 50 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, de- institutionalization of the mentally ill, and an increase of persons making homelessness a lifestyle choice. Once every two years, Orange County undertakes an effort to enumerate all of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless people within the county in a giventwenty-four-hour period.This effort, known as the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, is congressionally mandated for all communities that receive U.S. Department' of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. HUD's requirement includes a count of:both sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, as well as the incidence of certain subpopulation characteristics among the homeless population. HUD requires that the PIT be conducted during the last ten days in January; and in-2024, the County of Orange and Orange County Continuum of Care conducted the sheltered count the night of Monday,January 22, 2024,and the unsheltered count starting the morning of Tuesday, January,23, 2024 through Thursday, January 25, 2024.The results of the 2024 PITare.still not available: The February 2022 PIT, count enumerated 5,718 homeless individuals in Orange County, reflecting a-decrease of almost 17% from the 2o19 tally of 6,86o homeless people. In Huntington,Beach specifically, there were-33o-total'persons counted, with 188 unsheltered, and 142 that were sheltered. Describe thejurisdictions one-year goals andactions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City of Huntington Beach has implemented an ambitious strategy to address and ultimately end homelessness. In FY 2021/22, the City took significant steps by appointing a Deputy Director of Homelessness&Behavioral Health Services and establishing the Homeless & Behavioral Health System of Care.This comprehensive system aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through outreach, engagement, case management, and connecting them with essential services such as shelter, housing, and Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 51 behavioral health support. Although the Deputy Director's position has evolved since February 2022,the City continues to staff and support homelessness services. The HB Cares Volunteers program is an integral part of the Homeless & Behavioral Health System in Huntington Beach, serving as the backbone of the initiative and driving positive change within the community. Since its launch in 2023, the HB CARES Program has successfully recruited and trained 18 volunteers who have undergone various training sessions, including de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, vicarious trauma, and Mental Health First Aid.Volunteers answer the homeless outreach line daily and return calls, so those in need have a streamlined means of communication with our outreach team. Further, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist started in December 2023 and assisted with 8 Disabling Condition Assessments. The therapist will continue to support mental health services on an as-needed basis. The Homeless & Behavioral Health System also incorporates homeless ,outreach social workers who actively engage with unhoused and at-risk of being unhoused individuals, families, veterans, and seniors. Social workers offer support by linking individuals to resources, service providers, and aiding in securing necessary documents for County of Orange housing programs.They maintain collaboration with local and county shelters, including the Huntington Beach Navigation Center, while also partnering with crisis response teams like Be Well.to -.provide comprehensive assistance and support to those in need. Working in collaboration with Homeless Task Force officers, they ensure that individuals receive the necessary care and resources-to address their unique situations effectively. • Be Well OG in Huntington Beach(BWOC)is another component of the Homeless&Behavioral Health System. BWOC employs a Mobile Crisis Response Team composed of two Crisis Interventionists' who drive to locations and provide in-community assessment and stabilization services. The teams are well-trained and experienced in providing appropriate information, referrals;transportation to services, and additional follow-up support and case management-to help address mental health related situations. In FY 2024/25, the City's CDBG Program will also continue its support for outreach and assessment of homeless individuals through the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program. StandUp for Kids is an organization dedicated to serving homeless and at-risk youth aged 12 to 24 in Huntington Beach. Their Street Outreach program involves volunteer staff actively scouting the streets to identify and assist youth who are unsheltered or unstably housed.The program also offers essential services such as food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits to homeless youth. Additionally, the program offers medical assistance and compassionate Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 52 mentoring to help these individuals transition from life on the streets to a stable and promising future. In FY 2024/25, StandUp for Kids aims to assist 35 youth with the allocated CDBG funding of$23,000. In FY 2024/25, Robyne's Nest will continue its crucial role in supporting homeless youth in Huntington Beach by assessing their needs and assisting them in becoming stable and productive citizens. This program identifies homeless youth and evaluates their individual needs, working with them to develop personalized plans forstability and success. They provide a wide range of services to homeless youth, including academic support, financial guidance, and life skills development.The program offers assistance with housing resources, basic needs such as food and clothing, and educational support such as tutoring, providing Chromebooks, school supplies, and covering` fees. Additionally, Robyne's Nest offers comprehensive support for the health and.-well-being of these youth, including counseling, therapy, mentoring, and life skills classes. With an allocation of $5000o in FY 2024/25, Robyne's Nest aims to assist 4o homeless youth:. The third program that will be funded with CDBG is the Project Hope Alliance. With an allocation of $37,50o in FY 2024/25, this program.will assess the needs of approximately i5o homeless youth on school -campuses. Participants are provided customized, wraparound support from case managers who are available for their students 24 hours a day,which allows the PHA team to create-meaningful\relationshipsand be available to address unexpected and emergent needs or crises. PHA will commit 4 case managers to work with students experiencing""homelessness, providing IntensiVe,°.individualized, and long-term care that includes resources .for -.academic guidance, social-emotional mentorship, transportation, technology, basic needs,,and external referrals for additional needs. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons In addressing the ernergency.shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons,the City of Huntington Beach developed the Navigation Center at 17642 Beach Boulevard which opened its doors in December 2020. The Center can shelter up to 174 adults and couples with ties to Huntington Beach. The Center, operated by Mercy House, provides access to vital services that will help individuals experiencing homelessness on the path towards housing security. In FY 2021/22,the City of Huntington Beach collaborated with various governmental and non- profit organizations to initiate the HB Oasis project, a significant endeavor aimed at addressing homelessness in the region. Through partnerships with the State of California Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 53 Homekey Program,the County of Orange, National CORE, and American Family Housing,the City facilitated the acquisition and rehabilitation of the former Quality Inn & Suites motel located at 1725i Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach. HB Oasis currently serves as interim housing for up to 62 adult individuals and households experiencing homelessness in Orange County's Central Service Planning Area. Beyond providing transitional housing, HB Oasis offers comprehensive property management and residential support services tailored to meet the diverse and-complex needs of its residents. The project is committed to delivering trauma-informed and evidence-based interim operations, with a focus on empowering participants and facilitating their reintegration into the community through robust case management and linkages to permanent housing solutions. - The City's substantial contribution of$1,8o4,7o4`in HOME-ARP funds will primarily support the provision of supportive services during Year 5 of the project. In May 2024,the-HB Oasis project will transition to permanent supportivehousing,including the reconstruction of the individual units to install kitchenettes and the use of project-based vouchers. When this occurs, the $1,804,704 in HOME-ARP funds will be reallocated to the Navigation Center to cover eligible operating costs. Helping homeless persons(especially chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and theirAfamilies,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 familiessto 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. The conversion of the former Quality Inn Hotel into transitional housing/non-congregate shelter known as Huntington Beach Oasis exemplifies the City's commitment to providing wraparound supportive services aimed at assisting individuals in transitioning to permanent Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 54 housing and achieving self-sufficiency. Services offered at Huntington Beach Oasis address a wide range of issues including mental and physical health, substance use, trauma, employment, and contact with the criminal justice system. Additionally,the City is in the planning stages of repurposing the Navigation Center property into a permanent navigation center and affordable housing development project in FY 2024/25, potentially providing affordable housing paired with supportive services to chronically homeless individuals. Updates on this initiative will,be available on the Navigation Center's website. Furthermore,the City will continue its Tenant Based;Rental Assistance Program in FY 2024/25, providing rental assistance to homeless, senior, Veteran, and family households in need.This program, administered through partnerships with organizations like Families Forward, Mercy House, and GRC Associates, has been instrumental in preventing homelessness for hundreds of households in Huntington Beach since its inception in,2o14. Through these concerted efforts and ongoing initiatives, the City of Huntington Beach remains dedicated to supporting its homeless population and working towards the goal of ending homelessness in-the-community.. 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 ancr systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,foster care and other r 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. In its efforts to prevent homelessness'and support at-risk populations, Huntington Beach actively participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care System,which offers assistance to individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness.This collaboration enables the City to leverage resources and access support services for those in need. Furthermore, Huntington Beach has demonstrated a commitment to providing rental assistance to families facing housing instability. In FY 2024/25, the City will allocate a total of $866,9o1 in HOME funding to organizations such as Mercy House, Families Forward, and the Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs. These programs target income- eligible households, including those experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and mobile homeowners. Through these efforts, a Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 55 total of 55 households are expected to receive assistance in FY 2024/25• While the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, it remains proactive in addressing discharge coordination policies. Collaborating with the Orange County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force, the City seeks to ensure smooth transitions for individuals leaving emergency shelters or transitional housing programs, thereby promoting housing stability within the community. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 56 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing- 91.220(j) — Huntington Beach has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting affordable housing through various measures, including updates to its zoning ordinance and direct financial assistance to affordable housing projects. In late 2021, the City conducted public meetings to revise its Affordable Housing ordinance to better align with community needs and legal requirements.These updates aimed to provide compliance options with the law, implement Housing Element programs,and adjust in-lieu fees and methodology to reflect current market conditions. Despite funding constraints resulting from the loss of Redevelopment Housing Funds,which previously generated approximately$3 million annually for housing..activities,the City remains dedicated to developing affordable housing.However, one of the.primary challenges faced by Huntington Beach in this regard is the scarcity of vacant land suitable for residential development. Much of the underdeveloped residentially zoned land is owned by separate owners, making lot consolidation'"and the demolition of existing structures necessary to accommodate higher density infill development. • To address this challenge,the City has adopted alternative policy tools,such as the Amended Downtown and Beach and Edinger Corridors:-Specific Plans.These plans provide opportunities for high-density mixed.-use and, residential, infill development, facilitating the creation of affordable housing units within the community. Through continued collaboration and innovative" approaches, Huntington Beach aims to overcome barriers and enhance the availability of-affordable housing-for its residents. 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 housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 57 Also, City staff is continuing to work towards certification of its 2021-2029 Housing Element, one of the State-mandated elements of the City's General Plan which must identify how the City will accommodate its share of the regional housing need for all economic segments of the community, commonly referred to as RHNA(Regional Housing Needs Allocation). For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City must provide zoning capacity for 13,368 dwelling units across all income levels. City staff has identified ways to accommodate the RHNA including production of accessory dwelling units, conversion of hotels/motels to lower income housing, and implementation of Affordable Housing Overlays. The proposed Affordable Housing Overlays will allow for multi-family residential uses at,densitiies ranging from 35—7o dwelling units per acre by right provided that at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households. While still in process of development, the Draft Housing Element also addresses the City's provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The following policies in the City's Draft. 2021-202g Housing Element specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools used ty the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing:,. Program 113.Multi-family Acquisition and,Rehabilitation Schedule of Action: 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. 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 iD. Preservation of Assisted Rental Housing Schedule of Action:'Begin outreach to property owners in the first year of the planning period and continue ongoing outreach to property owners one year prior to affordability contract expiration. Staff will also continue the ongoing identification of qualified entities to acquire and manage preserved affordable units. And finally, staff will utilize funding sources such as HOME, Section 8, Permanent Local Housing Allocation(PLHA), Housing Trust Fund, available federal, state, and local financing subsidy programs to preserve assisted rental housing. Program iE. Housing Authority Rental Assistance Schedule of Action: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 Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 58 meetings of the Cities Advisory to OCHA to maintain ongoing communication about the Section 8 program and other affordable housing activities. Program 1F.Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Schedule of Action: Continue the TBRA program with qualified service providers and assist 200 households during the eight-year planning period. Program 1G.Mobile Home Park Preservation Schedule of Action: Implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance as a means of preserving mobile home parks as long-term housing in the community. For residents/tenants interested in purchasing their park space, provide information on available State Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Pr..ogram (MPRROP)funding and assist with the subdivision map waiver process consistent with the Subdivision Map Act. Program 2A.Adequate Sites Schedule of Action: Continually monitor candidate housing sites and overall development within the City to ensure overall development capacity is maintained via 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 rezone additional sites to accommodate the shortfall. Program 2B. Establish Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Schedule of Action: Implement the development standards and regulations related to the Affordable Housing,Overlay. Program 2C.`Replacement Housing Schedule of Action: The City will adopt replacement housing requirements within two years of Housing Element.adoptionto!ensure the replacement of any existing units occupied by lower income households or,households subject to affordability requirements in the last five years that are demolished to construct new housing units. Program 2D. Actively Promote, Encourage, and Facilitate the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units Schedule of action:The City will support and accommodate the construction of ADU's and will continue outreach and website updates, and will continue ongoing analysis of additional incentives to reflect market needs. Staff will also monitor ongoing Zoning Code updates as changes in legislation occur. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 59 Program 2E.ADU Monitoring Program Schedule of Action: Create a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU development and affordability levels utilizing SCAG's HCD certified pre-approved affordability assumptions throughout the planning peri. Review ADU and JADU development progress annually to ensure production estimates are 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 RH NA. If this is the case, the City will take the required actions needed to supplement the shortfall in capacity within the required 18o days. Program 2F.Candidate Sites Identified in Previous Housing,Elements Schedule of Action: The City will identify candidate housing sites within the sites inventory which may be subject to by right provisions if certain criteria are'met and the development provides at least zo% of the proposed units affordable to lower income households concurrently with implementation of the overall rezoning program. Program 3A.Affordable Housing Program and Housing Trust Fund Schedule of Action: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 Schedule of Action: Ongoing monitoring and,adjustments to fees, development standards, incentives, and-development review processes, where legally and financially feasible, to ensure.such-requirements do not unduly constrain housing development. Incorporate these revisions as part of the firstMZoning Code Maintenance amendment by December zo25 and the second Zoning Code Maintenance amendment by June zo29. Ongoing financial and technical assistance for the development of affordable and mixed-income housing as development projects are submitted and prospective developers present inquiries to the City throughout the planning period.Financial`sources may include HOME, Housing Trust Fund, PLHA, former RDA housing set-aside funds,Tax Credits, and other outside sources. Program 3C.Residential Development on City Owned Property Schedule of Action:The City will evaluate the feasibility of rezoning City owned properties for future residential development and present this information to the City Council. Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 60 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 needswith 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 2024/25, the City will allocate$210,078 in CDBG and nearly$866,901 in HOME funds to assist 55 households with rental assistance. The City will offer rental assistance to both eligible Huntington Beach renters, as well as to senior mobile home residents to help with increasing space rents in Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 61 Huntington Beach's mobile home park communities. 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 will be completed in FY 2024/25• 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 2o24/25. Lastly, to supplement the cost of the City's effort to update the streamlining process of affordable housing, the City may be awarded an SB 2 Planning Grant Program grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development once the 2021-2029 Housing Element is certified:.Huntington Beach is slated to-receive approximately $550,000 per year to leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the areas of affordable housing and homelessness. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards As a means of better protecting children and families against lead poisoning, in 1999 HUD instituted revised lead-based paint regulations focused around the following five activities: • Notification • Lead Hazard Evaluation • Lead Hazard Reduction • Ongoing Maintenance • Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Level The City has implemented HUD Lead Based Paint Regulations (Title X), which requires federally funded rehabilitation projects to address lead hazards. Lead-based paint abatement is part of the City's Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 62 Affordable Rental Housing Program. Units within rental housing projects selected for rehabilitation are tested if not statutorily exempt. Elimination or encapsulation remedies are implemented if lead is detected and is paid for by either the developer of the project, or with CDBG or HOME funds, as appropriate. To reduce lead-based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects supported with federal funds are tested for lead and asbestos. When a lead-based paint hazard is present, the City or the City's sub-grantee contracts with a lead consultant for abatement or implementation of interim controls, based on the findings of the report. Tenants are notified of the results of the test and the clearance report. In Section 8 programs, staff annually inspects units on the existing program and new units as they become available. In all cases, defective paint surfaces must be repaired. In situations where a unit is occupied by a household with children under the age of six, corrective actions will include testing and abatement if necessary, or abatement without testing. Actions planned to reduce the number_of poverty=levelfamilies 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 www.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 General Funds 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: Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 63 • Counseling • Domestic Violence Prevention Services • Provision of food • Substance Abuse Services • Job Training Lastly, the City of Huntington Beach supports a variety of economic development activities listed in the June 2017 Economic Development Implementation Plan, including retention and creation of the job base, and proactivity attracting new business, industries, jobs, and investment to Huntington Beach. 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 institutionalstructure. The City of Huntington. Beach's' Community Enhancement Division plays a central role in administering HUD grants, particularly CDBG.and HOME funds. They are responsible for the overall administration of -HUD grants, including preparing key documents such as the Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impedimentsto Fair,Housing Choice, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual. Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). These documents are essential for outlining the City's pr or-ities, strategies, and outcomes related to housing and community development. While the City's existing delivery system provides important oversight and coordination, the Community Enhancement Division also collaborates with external partners to enhance service delivery.This includes workingwith the Homeless&Behavioral Health Division, Mercy House, and development teams such as American Family Housing, National Core, and the County of Orange to address homelessness and create affordable housing. This coordinated approach ensures that resources are effectively leveraged and services are tailored to meet the needs of the community. Further, the City actively engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-profit agencies,for-profit developers, advocacy groups, neighborhood leadership groups, and the Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 64 private sector, to implement its five-year strategy outlined in the Consolidated Plan. This collaborative effort ensures that the priorities and needs of low- to moderate-income residents are addressed comprehensively and effectively. The City utilizes various channels such as public notices, community workshops, the City's website, and other forms of media to disseminate information and gather input on carrying out the strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan. 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, -AMCAL, Orange County Community Housing Corporation, Jamboree Housing, National CORE, Community SeniorServ, AIDS Services Foundation, Project Self Sufficiency,Alzheimer's Family Services, StandUp for Kids, Robyne's Nest, Project Hope ,AIliance, 'the Fair Housing'Foundation, the Orange County Housing Authority, 2-1-1 Orange'County;.and OC Community Services'(Orange County Continuum of Care). During FY 2024i25;;-the City will continue to develop these partnerships. 4 , Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 65 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS • AP-go Program Specific Requirements - g1.22o(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 (2024/25) will begin on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024/25 CDBG allocation of and estimated $1,171,668 will be used to implement CDBG projects and programs during the program year. Community Development Block Grant Program(CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.22o(I)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available-during the year are identified in the Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is-available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before $o the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2.The amount of proceeds from section la loan guarantees that will be $o used during the year to-address the priority needs`and specific,objectives identified in the grantees 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 beehinclude'd-ina prior'statement or plan. 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities $o Total°'Program Income- $o Other CDBG Requirements 1.The amount of,.urgent need activities $o Huntington Beach 2024/25 Annual Action Plan 66 HOME Investment Partnership Program(HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) The City of Huntington Beach participates in HUD's HOME Program that can be used to promote affordable housing in the City through activities such as rental housing development and tenant-based rental assistance.The 2024/25 Program Year will commence on July 1, 2024. The FY 2024/25 HOME allocation is estimated to be $668,370. 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 andnon-interest-bearing deferred payment loans or residual receipts loans permitted under 24 CFR 92.206 (b) (1). The City will not institute other forms of investment formsnot.described in the,,aforementioned section nor provide loan guarantees described under'24 CFR 92.206 (b),(2). 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as requiredin"92.254, is as follows: The City is not administering a homebuyer program with.,CDBG or HOME funds as part of its 2024/25 Annual Action Plan. The\Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines-as required in 0.254 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 homeb_uyerprogram with CDBG or HOME funds as part of 2024/25 Annual Action Plan:. The Annual Plan, therefore, does not describe resale or recapture guidelines that ensure the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds as required in.92.254(a)(4). 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated.with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that•will be used under 24 CFR 92.2o6(b),are as follows: The City is not proposing to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. Thus,since the City does not propose to undertake refinancing, the City is not required to discuss its financing guidelines required under 24 CFR 92.2o6(b). 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