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SEPTEMBER 15, 1997
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TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COM/~JNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECt U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution
No. 97-91 authorizing submission of Tustin's Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (APR) to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the close of ,the public
review and comment period.
FISCAL IMPACT
The approval of the proposed APR will not have an immediate fiscal
impact on the City. The purpose of the APR is to report to HUD on
the status of the City's performance in meeting the goals and
objectives of the previously adopted Consolidated Plan, a five-Year
planning document, and the one-year Action Plan, a component of the
Consolidated Plan.
Direct costs associated with preparation of the APR by Community
Development Department staff are a part of the overall
administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program funded through the City's CDBG grant.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In 1993, the City of Tustin submitted to HUD a Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). The CHAS is a five-year
plan that was approved by HUD in February, 1994. The submission of
a CHAS was the first in a series of requirements making the City
eligible to receive CDBG funds, regardless of whether the monies
were used for housing activities.
In May of 1995, the City submitted to HUD a Consolidated Plan (CP),
another five-year planning document which replaced the CHAS. The
Consolidated Plan became effective on July 1, 1995. One component
of the CP, the Action Plan, detailed a one-year strategy for
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carrying out goals and objectives of the CP. An Action Plan is
required for each of the five years covered by the CP. In December
1996, HUD provided new guidelines for the preparation of the APR.
Staff has prepared the 1996 APR to comply with this new reporting
format.
The APR contains three basic components: 1) a summary of resources
and programmatic accomplishments; 2) the status of actions taken
during the year to implement the Annual Plan; and, 3) a self-
evaluation of progress made during the past year in addressing
identified needs and objectives delineated in the Annual Plan.
The attached APR documents the City's performance for the fiscal
year July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. In summary, the City
generally met or exceeded proposed objectives of major programs
discussed in the Consolidated Plan. Substantial funds were
expended on the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program (over 100
units assisted); the City's participation in the Mortgage Credit
Certificate Program resulted in the issuance of certificates to
eight first time homebuyers; and CDBG funds to provide emergency
and transitional shelter to youth in crisis and homeless households
were fully expended. Additionally, several public facility and
infrastructure activities were undertaken.
Federal regulations require the City to provide for a 15 day public
comment and review period prior to submitting the APR to HUD. This
comment/review period was duly noticed and commenced September 4,
1997 and will end September 20, 1997. Additionally, the City is
required to hold a public hearing to accept public comments on the
APR. This meeting has been noticed in the Tustin News and notices
have been posted in various locations at City Hall. Any comments
received are required to be appended to the APR.
Rita We
Assistant Director
Community Development
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Director of Community Development
PR: ccreport\CPAPR96.ml
Attachments:
Tustin APR for FY 1996-97
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR..1996-97 OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, under the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, as amended, Federal assistance may be provided for
the' support of community development activities which are
directed toward certain specific objectives as set forth i~
the Act as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program; and
WHEREAS, a requirement of participation in the CDBG
program is the submission of an Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with federal law, copies of the
Report were made available to citizens in sufficient time to
allow comment on the document prior to submission to HUD; and
WHEREAS, notice of the availability of the Report was
posted at various City Hall locations on September 4, 1997,
and published in the Tustin News on September 4, 1997; and
WHEREAS, apublic hearing was held by the City Council on
September 15, 1997 to receive public comment on the Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to respond to questions on
the specific use of funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the
City of Tustin resolves as follows:
Section 1: The City of Tustin's Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 1996-97 is hereby adopted by
the City Council.
Section 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution and shall file a copy of. said application
with the minutes of this City Council meeting.
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PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of Tustin this
15th day of September, 1997.
JEFFERY M. THOMAS
MAYOR
PAMELA STOKER,
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 97-91
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify
that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 97-91 was duly adopted at a regular meeting of
the Tustin City Council, held on the 15th day of September,
1997.
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER:ABSENT:
PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
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DRAFT
CITY O1~ TUSTIN
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAl. PERFORMANCE
AND
EVALUATION REPORT
July 1, 1996 Through June 30, 1997
September 29, 1997
Community Development Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92780
TABI~E OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART I- SUMMARY OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMATIC
ACCOMPLISIIMENTS
A. Sources of Funds
1. Amount of Grant Funds Made Available
2. Estimated Program Income
B. Amount of Fund Committed During the Report Period
C. Geographic Dism'bution or .Location of Expenditures
D. HOME Match Requirements
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Persons Assisted During the Report Period with Housing
1. Extremely low-, low, and moderate income renters and owners households
2. Homeless families and persons, and non-homeless persons with special
needs
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Summary of Community Development Accomplishments for each Priority
Needs Identified in the Strategic Plan
1. Public Services- Number of persons served
2. Public Facilities and Improvements - Number of projects assisted and
completed
3. Economic Development Needs
a. Number of business assisted
b. Jobs assisted
c. Number of low- and moderate-income persons assisted
G. Summary Racial and Ethnic Status of Persons Assisted
STATUS OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE YEAR TO
IMPLEMENT ~ OVERALL STRATEGY
Actions Taken to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
1. Completion of an analysis of impediments to ~ housing choice
2. Summary of impediments identified in the analysis
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3. Action taken to overcome the effects of impediments identified in the
analysis
Actions Taken To Address the Needs of Homeless Persons and the Special
Needs of Persons that are not Homeless but Require Supportive Housing
1. Actions taken to develop and implement a Continuum of Care strategy for
the homeless
a. Actions taken to prevent homelessness
b. Actions taken to address emergency shelter and transitional housing
needs of homeless individuals and families (including significant sub-
populations)
c. Actions taken to help homeless persons make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living
2. Actions taken to address the needs of persons with special needs in need of
supportive housing
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Actions Delineated In the Strategic and Action Plans
Actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Foster and maintain affordable housing
Eliminate barriers to affordable housing
Overcome gaps in institutional structures and enhance coordination
Improve public housing and resident initiatives
Evaluate and reduce lead base paint hazards
Ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning
requirements
Reduce the number of persons living below the poverty level
Evaluation of Progress in Meeting the Specific Objectives of Providing
Affordable Housing
1. Summary of progress comparing actual accomplishments with
proposed goals
Relation~ip of CDBG Funds to the Priorities and Objective Identified in the
Consolidated Plan
1. Meeting highest priority activities
2. CDBG funds for activities benefiting low-/moderate-income persons
Changes in Program Objectives 1. Changes in program objectives
2. Changes jurisdiction would make as a result of its experience
G. On-site Inspection of Affordable HOME Rental Housing
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FL Jurisdiction's HOME Affirmative Marketing Actions and Outreach of Minority
and Women Owned Businesses
Efforts in Carrying Out the Planned Actions in the Action Plan Certifications
1. Purstfit of all resources indicated in the Action Plan
2. Summary of request for certifications of consistency for HUD program~ for
applications by other entities
3. City did not hinder Consolidated Plan implementation by action or willful
inaction
J. Summary of Citizen Comments
Part III- SELF EVALUATION OF PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR
ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED PRIORITY NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES
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Summary of Housing Accompli~ments
Summary of Racial/Ethnic Served
Summary of Community Development Accompli~ments for Public
Services
Summary of Community Development Accompli~ments for Public
Fac'flities and Improvements
Summary of Community Development Accompli~ments for Economic
Development
ATYACHMENTS
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Attachment A - Proof of Publication
Attachment B - City of Tustin CDBG Target Area Map
Attachment C - Summary of Public Comments
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INTRODUCTION
This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (APR) is a summary of
the City of Tustin's progress toward meeting Consolidated Plan annual goals during the period
of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. This is a three part document: Part I is designed to
report on the Ci~s use of resources and programmatic accompli~ments; Part H is a summary
of the status of actions taken during the year to implement the City's strategic plan; Part Ill is
a self evahu~on of the City's progress during the report period in addressing identified priority
needs and objective~
A draft ofthis report was made avo~able to the public for a 15 days review and
comment period commencing September 5, 1997, and ending September 20, 1997. A public
hearing was held before the Tustin City Council on September 15, 1997. (See Attachment A -
Proof of Publication)
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PART I- SUMMARY OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMATIC
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Sources of Funds
The City of Tusin is a recipient of federal CDBG funds, and HOME grant funds
passed through the County of Orange.
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Amount of Grant Funds Made Available - For the 1996-1997 Program Year, the
City received $730,000 in CDBG funds. (The City has received $190,000 in
HOME funds passed through the County of Orange. HOME funds are from the
1992-1993 and 1993-1994 program year. The City did not received any additional
HOME fimds during the report period.)
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Program Income - The City of Tustin's CDBG program did not generate any
program income during the program year. Similarly, there has been no program
income generated with HOME funds.
Amount of Fund Committed During the Report Period
During the report period, a total of$972,110 in CDBG funds were expended on
eligi'ble program activities. No HOME funds were committed during 1996. When
evakmting the City ofTustin's commitment of CDBG funds it is important to take into
consideration the fact that the City's 1995 Letter of Credit was au~ented $57,206.78
during the report period. The City ofTustin bec~me an entitlement city in 1994-1995.
Prior to this time, the County of Orange administered Tustin's CDBG funds. A
"Separation Agreement" was executed by the County, the City and HUD during fiscal
year 1996-1997 augmenting the City's 1995 Letter of Credit by $57,206.78. These
funds have been reprogrammed to eligible CDBG activities.
Geographic Distribution or Location of Expenditures
CDBG program funds were distn'buted and expended based on program criteria.
Special housing code enforcement was carried out in CDBG target neighborhoods
(see Attachment B - City ofTustin CDBG Target Area Map). Community
development projects (ke., facility improvement projects) also were carried out in
CDBG target areas. Additionally, fair housing and program administration activities
were carried out City-wide.
Programs such as public services also were carried out on a City-wide basis for
eligible persons. The removal of architectural barriers in public facilities was planned
during the report period and will be carried out next year. These ADA projects will
benefit presumed beneficiaries.
CDBG funds also were allocated for planning activities at the soon to be vacated
Marine Corps Air Station located in Tustin, which qualifies as a low- and moderate-
income target area.
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HOME Match Requirements
The City of Tustin is not a direct recipient of HOME funds. Funds passed-through
from the County have not been spent thus are not subject to a match requirement.
Persons Assisted Daring the Report Period
1. Table Al provides a summary of the number of extremely low-, low, and
moderate-income renters and owner households assisted with program resources
during the report periocL
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Table ~ti also provides a summary of the number ofhomeless families and persons,
and non-homeless persons with special needs assisted during the report period.
Special needs includes persons with physical disabilities, substance abusers, and
H1V/AIDS patients.
Summary of Community Development Accomplishments for each Priority Need
Identified in the Strategic Plan
Section E above provides information on the number of extremely low-, low- and
moderate-income households assisted with housing. This section provides information
on the number of persons assisted with nOn-housing activities.
1. Public Services - Table 2 provides a summary of the number ofpersons served
with CDBG funded public services.
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Public Facilities and Improvements - Table 3 provides a summary of the number
of public facilities projects assisted and completed during the report period.
Economic Development Needs - Table 4 provides a summary of the following
CDBG economic development funded activities:
a. Number of business assisted
b. Jobs assisted
c. Number of low- and moderate-income persons assisted
Ongoing discussions with the federal government have hindered the
implementation of planned economic development activities during the report period.
G. Racial and Et_hnic Summary Accomplishments
HUD has requested that the City provide a summary of accompli~ments based on
the racial and ethnic status of persons assisted. Table lB provides this summary data
for the report period.
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Part H- STATUS OF ACTIONS TAKEN DURING THE YEAR TO
IMPLEMENT THE OVERALL STRATEGY
A. Actions Taken to Affirmatively Further Fair Housinu
The City of Tustin contracts the services ofthe Fair Housing Council of Orange
County to ensure fair housing opportunities for its residents. In compliance with
federal reporting regulations the following information is provided with respect to
affirmatively furthering fair housing:
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Completion of an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice - A
comprehensive regional analysis of impediments to fair housing choice was'
prepared by the Fair Housing Council of Orange County on June 30, 1996. The
City of Tustin was a member of this regional efforts.
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Summary of Impediments Identified in the Analysis - It is irt ~m~ ortant to note that
not all of the impediments identified in the Analysis of Impediments (AI) are
specific to the City of Tustin. As stated above, the City participated in a regional
collaborative effort in developing its AL The following is a summary of
irnpediments identified in the regional A1 conducted by the Fair Housing Council
of Orange County..
continuous need for effective and responsive fair housing services to address
an array of fair housing oppommity needs.
· Lender and real estate advertising practices.
· Ineffective means to track fair housing violations in the jurisdiction and the
region.
· Lack of fair housing knowledge among certain members of the housing
industry.
· Need for ira?roved transportation system connecting CDBG target areas to
major employment centers Countywide.
· Institutional policies and programs acting as imp~ ediments to furthe~g fair
housing.
AreaS may exist where major Realtor firms and/or lenders are not adequately
serving protected populations, and a slightly higher mortgage loan rejection
rate than the County average is occurring.
· There may exist a number of hazard insurance companies declining to write fire
insurance policies for homes located in certain zip codes, which may have a
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higher concentration of fair housing protected class groups or may have a
higher concentration ofhousin§ for low- to moderate-income people.
Actions Taken to Overcome the Effects of Identified Impediments - The following
actions have been (or will be) undertaken by the Fair Housing Council of Orange
County, with appropriate cooperation and support of the City, to overcome the
effects of impediments identified in the analysis:
Continue to support fair housing services, including but not limited to
objectives as specified and updated annually in an agreement with the Fair
Housing Council of Orange County, at the necessary level of effectiveness and
responsiveness, and remain open to address issues identified within the Al.
This action has been undertaken with the execution of an agreement with the
Fair Housing Council of Orange County, and will be continued throughout the
Consolidated Plan period.
The Fair Housing Council will develop a 'Tair housing affirmative monitoring"
program to monitor lender practices and real estate adverti.ging and/or form a
parmer~ with an educational institution to carry out such a function. This
plan is to be developed during FY 1997/98.
Utilize existing technology to develop more effective repons and the tracking
of fair housing violations in the jurisdiction and the region. Computer
programming was undertaken by the Fair Housing Council during FY 1996/97,
and the tracking process will be~t~in during FY 1997/98.
Add members of the housing industry, identified in the Al, to fair housing
education and outreach mailing lists. Thereafter, commence distribution of
education information to these individuals on a routine basis, to the extent
resources permit. This list has been developed during FY 1996/97, with
distribution to begin in FY 1997/98.
Determine if the regional transit provider (OCTA) can provide and/or evaluate
the possl~oility of service t}om certain target communities to major employment
centers, and encourage OCTA to voluntarily do so as soon as possible. This
action is scheduled to be accompli~ed by the end of this Consolidated Plan
period. Networking with OCTA will take place during FY 1997/98.
Continue reviewing internal policies and programs in rehtion to AI concerns
and objectives. (For example, consider including policies rehted to fair
housing goals and objectives in the City's Housing Element, and requiring
potential recipients of City administered federal housing as~ce funds, like
first time homebuyer, rehabilitation assistance, or new construction, to comply
to with fair housing laws, and continue to support the provisions of fair
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housing education information to staff within the City.) These actions are on-
going during the Consolidated Plan period.
The City, through the Orange County Fair Housing Council, will explore the
possibility of networking with major Realtor firms and/or lenders to provide
homebuyer and lending educational programs for undeserved populations and
for those applicant groups with higher loan rejection rates. Fair Housing's
groundwork for this action began in FY 1996/97 and will continue throughout
the Consolidated Plan period.
Because it was alleged in the AI that an inordinate number of hazard insurance
companies may be declining to write fire insurance policies for homes located
in certain zip codes in the County, which may have a higher concentration of
fair housing protected class groups or may have a higher concentration of
housing for low- to moderate-income people, this matter is scheduled to be
reviewed further by the Fair Housing Council of Orange County who will take
necessary corrective actions or measures. Actions will take place during this
Consolidated Plan period.
B. Actions Taken To Address the Needs of Homeless Persons and the Special Needs
of Persons that are not Homeless but Require Supportive Housin~
HUD has placed a ~gnificant amount of emphasis on providing a continuum of
care for homeless individuals and families with children. The City of Tustin has
allocated a portion of its fifteen percent (15%) CDBG public service funds toward
assisting the homeless and persons with special needs in need of housing.
1. Actions taken to develop and implement a Continuum of Care strategy for the
homeless
During the 1996-1997 program year, the City of Tustin has provided CDBG funds
to assist several homeless service providers undertake the following activities to
develop and implement a strategy aimed at providing a continuum of care for the
homeless:
Actions taken to prevent homelessness - The City has funded public service
programs which provide counseling and assistance to the elderly and families
which aid in the prevention ofhomelesSness. Furthermore, the agencies the
City utaiz~ to assist the homeless also provide prevention counseling and
services.
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Actions taken to address emergency shelter arm transitional housing needs of
homeless individuals and families (including significant subpopulations) -
During the report period, emergency shelter needs of the homeless were
addressed by the Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force's Interfaith
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Shelter Network. Emergency shelter and related services for disabled
homeless were provided by Dayle Mclntosh Center for the. Disabled.
Additionally, Laurel House provided emergency shelter and services for
runaway and homeless youths. A total of 42 persons were assisted by these
agencies during the report period. Transitional housing services were provided
to six (6) Tustin residents by Mercy House Transitional Living Centers.
Appropriate referrals were made by agencies providing emergency shelter to
Mercy House. Mercy House provided transitional housing (six to twelve
months), and comprehensive counseling services including personal and
financial counseling, employment counseling and job placement.
Actions tarn to help homeless persons rna~ the transition to pernuznent
housing and independent living - Agencies providing transitional housing,
such as Mercy House, provide assistance to program participants in securing
affordable permanent housing. While not geared explicitly for this purpose, the
City's affordable housing programs provides affordable housing oppommities
(e.g., rent restricted rehabilitated or developed units) for individuals graduating
from transitional housing programs.
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Actions taken to address the needs of persons with special needs in need of
supportive housing
As descn~ed above, the City of Tustin has provided CDBG funding for the
Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled. This program provided counseling, food
and shelter for homeless persons with physical disab~'ties. While no Tustin
residents were served by the Dayle McIntosh Center, this service was available.
Laurel House provided temporary shelter and counseling for homeless and
runaway teenagers during the report - teens are a segment of the homeless
population which is very difficult to house and requires special support services.
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Other Actions Delineated In the Strategic and Action Hans
1. Actions to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs - The 'City has set-
aside CDBG funds to undertake studies for the reuse of Tustin Marine Corps Air
Station. This planning process will address the needs ofunderserved populations
such as the homeless, extremely low-, very low- and low-income households.
Needs include housing, employment and educational opportunities. The City also
has begun developing a first time homebuyer program utilizing. HOME funds. It is
anticipated that this program will be operational during the next report period.
2. Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing- The City continued to offer the
following programs to foster and maintain affordable housing:
Continued funding of the Redevelopment Agency's single family and multi-
family housing rehabilitation programs (106 units rehabilitated during 1996-
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Allow the development of affordable granny fiats and secondary residential
dwelling units in single-family residential districts through existing zoning
ordinance provisions.
Require developers requesting to convert apartments to condominium~ to
provide relocation assistance to existing residents, and/or provide incentives to
make converted units available to low-income renters.
· Require affordability covenants and deed restrictions for low- and moderate-
income housing constructed or rehabilitated with pubic assistance.
· Provide CDBG and Redevelopment resources to finance public improvements
in target low-income areas.
· Provide referrals to the County of Orange Housing Authority's Section 8
program
Preselve existing housing by utilization of Redevelopment housing set-aside
funds for land acquisition and/or land write-downs. These programs were
available during the report period, however, no assistance was requested by
private developers during the report period.
Eliminate Barriers to Affordable Housing- The following programs were offered
by the City to eliminate barriers to affordable housing:
· Dispute resolution services (provided by Fair Housing Council).
· Equal housing opportunities through the Orange County Fair Housing Council.
· Ensured that processing of permits for low- and moderate-income housing
projects were fast-tracked and given priority.
· Monitored compliance of affordable housing programs (e.g., East Tustin
Specific Plan affordable housing program).
· Continued to provide referral services to households in need of housing
assistance and information.
Overcome Gaps m Institutional Structures and Enhance Coordination - Several
of the efforts to eliminate barriers delineated above have been designed to
overcome gaps in the conmnmity's institutional structure and enhance
coordination, especially among City departments.
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Improve Public Housing and Resident Initiatives - There is no public housing
operated by the City of Tustin. The City supports the Orange County Housing
Authority's efforts to provide applicable assisted household initiatives.
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Evaluate and Reduce Lead Base Paint Hazards - As part of the City's residential
rehabilitation programs, loan/grant recipients are required to assure the City that
no lead paint products will be utilized as a part of their rehabilitation. Additionally,
the City has supported the County of Orange's application to HUD for Lead-
Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funds. It is hoped a portion of these
grant funds wCfll be utilized to control lead based paint hazards in the City of
Tustin.
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Ensure Compliance with Program and Comprehensive Planning Requirements -
The City has made all efforts to ensure corr~ liance with Consolidated Plan
regulations. This includes utilization of HUD CPS software for preparation of the
Consolidated Plan and subsequent ,annual Plans, and IDIS. The City also has
ensured compliance with its C'~n Participation Plan, and it has prepared all
required reports. Tustin CDBG staffhas consults with HUD staff on an as needed
basis to ensure compliance with program/p~g requirements.
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Reduce the Number of Persons Living Below the Poverty Level- In addition to the
homeless and affordable housing programs outlined above, Tustin has utilized
CDBG funds to assist households living below poverty through public services.
These programs include the following:
Senior Citizen Programs - Congregate meal program, inspection of guest/rest
homes ensuring adequate care and safe/decent facilities, and senior activities
(i.e., senior center). A total of 647 seniors were assisted during the report
period.
Youth Programs - Pre-school, drug prevention counseling, after school care,
and youth sports programs (including City sponsored youth drop-in center). A
total of 1,210 youths were assisted during the report period.
D. Evaluation of Progress in Meeting the Specific Objectives of Providing
Affordable Hou~ng
1. Summary of Progress Comparing Actual Accomplishments with Proposed Goals -
The City has continued its momentum to meet the objectives delineated in the
Consolidated Plan. Housing needs have been addressed by the Redevelopment
Agency's housing rehab'flitation programs. Four (4) single-fam~ and 102 multi-
family units were rehabilitated during the report period. Code enforcement
activities, focused in the Southwest Neighborhood, have been responsible for the
identification of 684 code violations t~om July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. A
total of 678 code violation cases were closed during this same period (some may
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have been opened during prior report periods). The City also has actively
prosecuted violators who have been unwilling to correct code violations.
Homeownership opportunities have been furthered by the City's participation in
the County MCC program (eight (8) households assisted during the 1996 program
year). Additionally, new for-sale affordable housing was encouraged through deed
restrictions. Shelter, transitional housing and permanent housing for the homeless
have been furthered by the efforts of various community non-profits as discussed
above.
Relationship of CDBG Funds to the Priorities and Objective Identified in the
Consolidated Han
1. Meeting Highest Priority Activities - During FY 1996-97, Tustin continued its
efforts to meet the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. CDBG and
Redevelopment funds have played a key role in meeting the plan's priorities and
objectives. A total of $350,000 in Redevelopment Agency funds have supported
the bulk of housing priorities ($275,000 for Rental Housing Rehabilitation and
$75,000 for Single Family Rehabilitation). With these resources, 102 multi-family
units, and four (4) single fatm3y units were rehabilitated during the report period.
These figures exceed 1996-97 goals. Public service mb-grantees accomplished
73% of planned goals. This numl~er was significantly lowered by several non-
profits overestimating their projected service levels for the 1996-97 program year.
(For example, Dayle McIntosh Center estimated serving 392 persons- they served
zero Tustin residents. Similarly, Community Services Programs, Inc. projected
serving 100 persons - they served 16 Tustin residents. Feedback Foundation
estimated serving 337 senior- they served 164 Tustin seniors:) CDBG funds also
were focused on public facility improvements, special economic development
planning activities, and program administration (including fair housing counseling).
These program.~ and projects were carried out by the City during the report period
in a timely manner with the exception of special economic development activities.
These htter activities have been dehyed by ongoing discussions with the federal
government on issues rehted to the closure of MCAS-Tustin.
.
CDBG Funds for Activities Benefiting Low/~oderate-Income Persons- As
required by regulations, CDBG funds were utilized for activities which benefited
low- and moderate-income persons. Based on the Grantee Performance Report,
98.6% of CDBG funds spent during the 1996 program year benefited
low/moderate-income persons and households.
Changes in Program Objectives
1. Changes in Program Objectives - No changes in program objectives were initiated
during the report period.
2. Changes Jurisdiction Would Make as a Result of its Experience - There are no
current changes the City would make based on its experience.
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On-site Inspection of Affordable HOME Rental Housing
The City of Tustin is not a participating jurisdiction in the HOME program,
however, it has received some funds through the County. The City will utilize HOME
funds for first time homeowner~ opportunities.
H. Jurisdiction's HOME Affirmative Marketing Actions and Outreach of Minority
and Women Owned Businesses
As stated above, the City of Tustin is not a HOME participating jurisdiction,
however, in the past it has received an allocation of HOME funds bom the County of
Orange. The City anticipates utilizing these funds for a first time home buyer
progranx If the City ut'flizes outside services to operate this program, it will proceed
to make contract opportunities available to minority and women owned businesses.
The City has initiated an outreach program for its CDBG funded contract graffiti
removal program
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Efforts in Carrying Out the Planned Actions in the Action Plan Certifications
1. Pursuit of All Resources Grantee Indicated in the Action Plan - The City pursued
and utilized available resources to the greatest extent possible. This included
CDBG, Mortgage Credit Certificate, HOME (through the County of Orange), and
Redevelopment.
.
Summary of Request for Certifications of Consistency for HUD Programs for
Applications by Other Entities - The City was not asked to provide any
Certifications of Consistency for HUD programs by other entities.
.
City Did Not Hinder Consolidated Plan Implementation by Action or Willful
Inaction - The City of Tustin did not willfully take any action (or inaction) which
hindered implementation of the Consolidated Plan. The City has actively
supported implementation of the Consolidated Plan.
Summary of Citizen Comments Received in Regard to the Program
As required by Consolidated Plan regulations, c'~izen comments have been
solicited during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, its annual updates, and
performance/accomplishment reports. A public hearing to consider this performance
report was held on September 15, 1997. A public comment period commenced
September 5, 1997 through September 20, 1997 (Attachment A- Public Notice of
Comment Period proof of publication, and Attachment C- Summary of Public
Comments).
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Part Ill- SELF EVALUATION OF PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR
ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED PRIORITY NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES
The concept of the Consolidated Plan is multi-faceted. In addition to consolidating the
application and performance reporting of HUD Community Planning and Development
programs, the Consolidated Plan is a tool to provide the public with information on a
jurisdiction's collective efforts to address neighborhood and community issues. This
section provides the City the opportunity to undertake a self evaluation of its efforts in
meeting identified priority needs and objectives.
HUD has.provided the following questions to assist in the self evaluation process:
Are the activities and strategies making an impact on identified needs?
The City of Tustin's efforts to implement it's Consolidated Plan has resulted in
positive impacts in the commlmity. Housing programs (including Code Enforcement)
have improved the existing housing stock, especially for low- and moderate-income
households (106 units rehabilitated during the program year). The MCC program has
provided affordable homeownership opportunities for eight (8) households during the
report period. The needs of homeless and persons with special needs have been
assisted by public service agencies providing vital programs. The City's Southwest
neighborhood has been targeted for several public facilities improvements. The Tustin
Youth and Family Center was completed during the report period. This facility
provides a wide array of educational, recreational and support services for Tustin's
lower income Southwest neighborhood residents. Once completed, other public
facility improvements will greatly improve the flow of storm water and transportation,
and the conditions of streets, curbs and gutters. Combined, past, current and future
activities should continue to address needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
What indicators wouM best describe the results?
Service level is perhaps the best current indicator available to the City and HUD to
assess and describe results of program efforts. By comparing planned with actual
accomplishments the City can assess if it is progressing toward one year and five year
Consolidated Plan goals. Tables lA through 4 provide an overview of these program
results. Housing goals have been met by the City with the rehabilitation of over 100
housing units. Public service sub-grantees accomplished 73% of planned goals. This
number was significantly lowered by several non-profits overestimating their service
levels for the 1996-97 program year. (For example, Dayle McIntosh Center estimated
serving 392 persons - they served zero Tustin residents. Similar~, Community
Services Programs, Inc. projected serving 100 persons - they served 16. Feedback
Foundation estimated serving 337 seniors- they served 164.) When the 2000 Census
data is available, low- and moderate-income household data can be u~ to see if
program efforts have truly resulted in improving the quali~ of life for Tustin's lower
income residents and the City as a whole.
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What barriers may have a negative impact on fulfilling the strategies and your vision?
The City has identified some barriers which have impacted the its ability to fulfill some
of its strategies. The City received $741,000 during the report period. While these
funds provide the City with new resources to meet the needs of the community's lower
income residents, an increased level of funding would help the City better meet its
Consolidated Plan goals.
As a relatively new recipient, the City has been exposed to the administrative
responsibilities of being a direct recipient of CDBG funds. While the concept of
consolidated planning has much merit, it also is very time intensive. In addition to
plan/strategy preparation and annual performance reports, there are numerous
regulations and related reports which the City must meet and submit (e.g., Section 3
and prevailing wage). Quite oiten these requirements act as a disincentive to program
and project implementation.
As stated above, the City receives a relatively small allocation. When undertaking
larger public fac'flity improvement projects, the City oRen must resort to funding
projects over several program years or in phases. This method of project funding
lends itself to difficulties in budget tracking, and also hinders the City's ability to
address strategies identified in the Consolidated Plan. While the City would prefer a
larger CDBG allocation to better meet Consolidated Plan objectives, the City is
undertaking as many objectives as possible.
Overal~ what is the status of the grant program?
Overall, the City ofTustin's CDBG program is progressing. As a relatively new
grantee, the City has sought direction and assistance from HUD-LA to assist with
program implementation when needed. The City also has sought assistance from other
grantee cities.
Are any activities or (ypes of activities falling behind schedule?
All programs and activities are progressing on schedule. Staffhas prompted slower
moving projects/programs to utilize funds in a more timely manner.
Are grant expenditures timely?
Grant funds are being spent in a timely manner. As described in Part I, the City's
1995-1996 line of credit was au.%nnented by a total of $57,206.78 during the 1996-
1997 program year. These funds have been reprogrammed in order to assure timely.
expenditure.
Do.actual expenditures differ substantially from letter of credit disbursement?
Based on current reports, there are no substantial differences between actual
expenditures and the City's letter of credit disbursements. The City has establi~ed a
comprehensive CDBG budget system to track expenditures and compare them to fund
drawdown documentation.
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/ire major goals on target?
AH major program goals are on target.
F~Ttat adjustments or improvements to strategies and activities might meet your needs
more effectively?
The City has not identified any adjustments or irt ~m~ rovements which would help it meet
its needs more effectively at this time.
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Table lA
Summary of Housing Accomplishments
City of Tustin, CA
Priority Need Category
Renters ~
1996 Program Year
Actual Units
0% - 30% of MFI 73
31% - 50% of MFI 27
51% - 80% of MFI 2
Sub-Total 102
Owners 2
0% - 30% of MFI
31% - 50% of MFI
51% - 80% of MFI
81% - 120% of MFI
Sub-Total
Homeless
Individuals
Sub-Total
Families
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Sub-Total
TOTAL HOUSING
TOTAL 215 HOUSING
2
2
8
12
.
120
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Dept.
1. Multi-family rehabilitation programs are funded by the Redevelopment Agency.
2. Figures include eight (8) households assisted with MCC resources and four (4) households assisted
with Redevelopment Agency funds.
3. Homeless families and individ~mls assisted with transitional and permanent housing.
Table lB
summary of RacialfEthnic Assisted Households/Persons
Total Housing.
Total Non-Housing
108 903
White 7 742
4 202
Native American 0 21
Asian/Pacific 1 51
Other --
Total Racial/Ethnic 120
1,919
Source: City of Tustin Community Development Dept.
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Table 2
Summary of Community Development Accomplishments
For Public Services
City of Tustin, CA
Public Services
1996 Program Year
Number Served
Senior Services 647
Services 4
Youth Services 1,210
Services
Substance Abuse Services
Training
Crime Awareness
Fair Housing Counseling
TenanffLandlord Counseling
Child Care Services
Health Services
Other Public Services
Accessibility Needs
Other Community Development
Lead Based Paint/I4azards
Other
0
16
0
0
863
0
0
0
0
0
0
Enforcement ~ 684
Source: City of Tustin 1996-1997 GPR
A total of 684 investigations were initiated during FY 1996-97. A total of 678 cases were closed
during the report period, some of which were from prior years.
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Table 3
Summary of Community Development Accomplishments
For Public Facilities and Improvements
City of Tustin, CA
1996 Program Year
Priority Need Category
Public Facilities
Senior Centers
Centers
Homeless Centers
Youth Centers
Facilities
Child Care Centers
Parks and/or Recreation
Facilities
Health Facilities
Facilities
Abuse/Neglect Facilities
Facilities
Facilities
Public Improvements
Solid Waste Improvements
Flood Drain Improvements
Water
street Improvements
;idewalk Improvements
Sewer Improvements
Asbestos Improvements
Other Infrastructure
Other
Other - Graffiti Removal
Actual Number of Projects
Assisted
2
1. This program removed graffi from private property.
Actual Number of Projects
Completed
Source: City ofTustin 1.996-1997 GPR
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City of Tustin
Table 4
Summary of Community Development Accomplishments
for Economic Development
1996
City of Tustin, CA Program
Year
Priority Need Actual Number Actual Number Actual Number Actual Number
Category of Businesses of Persons of LI Persons of MI Persons
Assisted Assisted with Assisted with Assisted with
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Economic
Development ~
Commercial-Industrial 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitation
Commercial-Industrial 0 '0 0 0
Infrastructure
Other Commercial- 0 0 0 0
Industrial Improvements
Micro-Enterprises 0 0 0 0
Other Businesses 0 0 0 0
Technical Assistance 0 0 0 0
Other Economic 0 0 0 0
Development
Source: City of Tustin 1996-1997 GPR
The City has established several CDBG funded planning and economic development activities for the
Marine Corps Air Station in Tustm. There was no activity in these programs during this report
period, however, in future years, some economic development activity may be undertaken.
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Attachment A
Proof of Publication
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY oF TUSTIN
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
AVAILABILITY OF 1996-1997 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT [CDBG) GRANTEE
PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR REVIEW
Notice is hereby given that the City Of Tustln's
Community DevelODmen! Deportment
completecl the 1996-1997 Con$Oliclatecl Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report in compri.
once with fecleral ConSolidated Plan regula.
tlons. The City has ~ompletecl its 1996 Grantee
Performonce RePort [GRPJ for the CDBG pro-
gram. Both reports COver the time periocl of July
1, 1996 1brough June 30, 1997.
CDBG tundecl activities unClertaken Cluring the
report period are COnsistent with tl~e consoli-
clatecl Plan and HiJD'$ national objeCtives pro-
viding inCreasecl t3Ousing opportunities,
housing OOlDOrtunlties, DulDllc Services, recre-
Oiional facilities anti community Clevelopment
activities which benefit very Iow-income Ond
Iow-income persons.
Ali persOnS interesteO in reviewing the COnsoll-
dateO Annual Performance anti EvaluatiOt~
port and tile GRP may inspect copies at the
Community Development Deparlment lactated
at City Hall. 300 Centennial Way. l'ustin.
COlflornla 92780.
Furthermore. a public hearing tO review the
Occomplistlments of the 1996.1997 Consoli-
dated Annual Performance Grid Evalgotion
will be held before the City Council on
September 15. 1997 at ?:00 P.m. The Public
Hearing will Ce held crt the City of Tustln City
Council CI3amDers. lOCated o1' 300 Centennial
Way. Tustin. California.
Written comments or requests for aClclitional
information may be directed tO Mike Llnares of
[714] 573-3174 or tO Rito Westflelcl at/714J 573-
3109 Oefore 5;00 p.m. on September 20, 1997.
It you require special accommoclations.
please Contact Tusttn City Hall. 300 Centennial
Way, ?ustil3 92780. [7141 573-3000
Pa~nelo Stoker
City
PubllsneO: T~e Tustin News
Sei~fember a, 1997
8ru~)0030! # 34-427
Attachment B
City of Tustin CDBG Target Area Map
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CITY OF
.' TUSTII~
ORANGE COUNTY. CALIFORNIA
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CDBG
TARGET AREAS
Attachment C
Summary of Public Comments
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