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Home My WebLink AboutCC RES 16-20 RESOLUTION NO. 16-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2016-17 ACTION PLAN AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 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 in the Act as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and WHEREAS, during the February 16, 2016, public hearing, citizens were furnished with information concerning the CDBG Program, the range of eligible activities, and the proposed use of funds; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2016, a public hearing was held by the City Council to evaluate the performance of the approved public service activities for continuation of funding in Year 3, and evaluate the needs, priorities, goals, and objectives determined in the Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the Draft 2016-17 Action Plan was noticed in a newspaper of local circulation and posted at City Hall and the Tustin Library, and available for public review and comment for thirty(30) days beginning March 10, 2016, and ending April 8, 2016; and WHEREAS, a report has been prepared transmitting to the City Council recommended priority needs, goals, and objectives including public testimony received during the hearing or comments received during the 2016-17 Action Plan public review period; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 19, 2016, to receive public input and respond to questions and comments on the 2016-17 Action Plan, approve the Program Year(PY)2016-17 funding allocations, and authorize submission of the PY 2016-17 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin resolves as follows: Section 1: The City of Tustin's 2016-17 one-yearAction Plan is hereby approved as presented to the Council at their hearing of April 19, 2016, and in Exhibit A of this Resolution. Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the proposed use of CDBG Funds for Program Year 2016-17 in the one-year Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Resolution No. 16-20 Page 1 of 2 Department of Housing and Urban Development. Section 3: The Director of Community Development is authorized to make minor modifications and execute such documents, certifications, contracts, or other instruments as may be required to cant'out the City's Community Development Block Grant Program. Minor modifications are to include adjustments to funding allocations due to potential changes in the finalized HUD CDBG allocation for the City of Tustin. Section 4: 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council oft Cit of Tustin at a regular meeting on the 19th day of April, 2016. JOHN NIELSEN, Mayor ATTEST: Rle� ERICA N. RABE, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, do 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. 16-20 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 19th day of April 2016, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: Nielsen, BERNSTEIN, GOMEZ, MURRAY, PUCKETT ( 5 ) COUNCILMEMBER NOES: NONE ( 0 ) COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: NONE ( 0 ) COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: NONE (p) A/4-e- - ERICA N. RABE, City Clerk Resolution No. 16-20 Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 16-20 USTIN z U u� 1— w H i STORY BUILDING OUR FUTURE HONORING OUR PAST City of Tustin Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Program Year 2016-2017 Submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan 1 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The federal Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, created the CDBG program to return federal funds to local communities for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing adequate housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate-income persons. Grants are awarded to communities to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services. For participation in the CDBG program,the federal government requires that local jurisdictions prepare a 5-year Consolidated Plan document and state within its plan, the jurisdiction's goals and priorities. The City's current Consolidated Plan, adopted on April 21, 2015, covers Program Years 2015- 2020. The City is also required to submit an Annual Action Plan for each of the five years covered in the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan serves the following functions: 1. A planning document for the City of Tustin; 2. An application for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs; 3. An action plan that provides a strategy for carrying out goals and priorities (also serve as the City's annual application);and, 4. A basis for assessing performance. A section of the Consolidated Plan, called the one-year Action Plan, serves as the City's application to HUD for CDBG program funding. The City must submit an Action Plan annually to receive the entitlement money. The purpose of the Action Plan is to detail how the City will spend its annual allocation of funds to meet community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. This Action Plan, as required by federal regulations, must be available for public review for a period of not less than 30 days. The City advertised the availability of this document in the Tustin News. The review period began on March 10, 2016, and ended on April 8, 2016. No public comments were received. This document may be amended based on the City Council's action at this meeting. HUD mandates that the Action Plan must be submitted no later than 45 days prior to the start of the Program Year, by May 16,2016. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This Action Plan which has been prepared for the 2016-17 Program Year outlines proposed allocations for CDBG funding, and one-year goals and accomplishments which are intended to be met. The proposed funding allocations are provided below, and a detailed chart of all outcomes can be seen in the Annual Goals and Objectives section of this report(AP-20). Annual Action Plan 2 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Funding Allocations for Program Year 2016-17 Public Services Activities(maximum 15%=$102,071) Boys and Girls Club $12,500 Community SeniorSery $15,000 Graffiti Removal(limited to CDBG target areas) $29,538 Mercy House $ 5,000 Olive Crest $ 5,000 Tustin Parks and Recreation Department(Youth Center Staff) $20,033 Tustin Parks and Recreation Department(Kids Corner) $IS,000 Public Services Subtotal $102,071 Public Facilities and Improvements Old Town Street Improvements $356,527 Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal $356,527 Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities ' Code Enforcement 588.000 Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal $ 88,000 Program Administration&Planning Activities(maximum 209/o=$136,095) Fair Housing Counseling Agency $14,545 CDBG Program Administration $40,000 Old Town Study $79,335 Administration&Planning Subtotal $133,880 Grand Total for all Activities S 680.478 Funding Allocations for PY 2016-17 Annual Action Plan 3 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 3. Evaluation of past performance An evaluation of past performance in looking at the City of Tusitn's 2015-16 CDBG Program Year demonstrates that the City is on track to meet or exceeded a majority of its goals for the planning period. Many similar goals are intended to continue to be supported during the 2016-17 Program Year cycle. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process In preparing its Action Plan, the City of Tustin contacted over 60 agencies, groups, organizations that provide housing and supportive housing services to residents within the City and in Orange County. Significant aspects of the development process included consultations and cooperation between these groups in order to provide the most current information available. Notification of the first public hearing was published in the Tustin News on February 4, 2016. The public hearing for the City's Action Plan was held on February 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 300 Centennial Way. The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 10, 2016 and closed on April 8, 2016.The publication of the availability of the Draft Action Plan was published on March 10, 2016, in the Tustin News. Additionally, notification of the public comment period was sent directly to over 60 agencies and organizations as listed in the attached documentation. At the close of the formal public comment period, staff will present its draft Action Plan document to the Tustin City Council on April 19, 2016 for their approval and direction to submit the document to HUD. Annual Action Plan 4 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 091201t9s k"V Dene atgiiedUJ03 ww 29 x ww 9Z IeuuoJ ap apanbp� 0918/09196 Uany 4:? alai iedwoa.lin Z x.1 azle Ivan Marc Mullendore Megan Hartman AIDS Services Foundation Assistance League of Tustin Big Brothers&Big Sisters of OC 17982 Sky Park Circle,Suite J P.O.Box 86 14131 Yorba Street,Suite 200 Irvine,CA 92614 Tustin,CA 92780 Tustin,CA 92780 Chris Nommensen Michelle Pelliccino Lynne Tsuda Boys&Girls Club of Tustin Camp Fire USA Central Orange County YMCA 580 W.6th Street 1505 E 17th Street#225 133 North Grand Street Tustin,CA 92780 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Orange,CA 92866 Susan Knopick Elmer Hothus Holly Hagler Children's Bureau of So.Calif. Christian Temporary Housing Facility Community Senior5ery 50 S.Anaheim Blvd.,Suite 241 2560 North Santiago Blvd. 1200 N.Knollwood Circle Anaheim,CA 92805 Orange,CA 92867 Anaheim,CA 92801 Margot Carlson Cheryl Meronk Dolores Kollmer Community Services Program Council on Aging Orange County Dayle McIntosh Center 1821 E.Dyer Road,Suite 200 1971 E.4th Stree,Suite 200 13272 Garden Grove Santa Ana,CA 92705 Santa Ana,CA 0 Garden Grove,CA 92843 Steve Hyland Rowana McCoy Disability Awareness Coalition Easter Seal Society,Inc. Episcopal Service Alliance 3773 University Drive,#211 1801 E.Edinger Ave.,Suite 190 310 W.Broadway Irvine,CA 92612 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Anaheim,CA 92805 David Levy Barbara Shull Anna Rubin Fair Housing Council of Orange County Fair Housing Foundation Families Forward 1516 Brookhollow Drive,Suite A 3605 Long Beach Blvd.,#302 8 Thomas Santa Ana,CA 92705 long Beach,CA 90807 Irvine,CA 92618 John Von Glahn Suzzane Guthrie Colin Henderson Family Service Association Four H Clubs of Orange County Friendship Shelter,Inc. 18001 Cowan,#c-d 1045 Arlington Drive P.O.Box 4252 Irvine,CA 0 Costa Mesa,CA 92626 Laguna Beach,CA 92652 Dan Rogers Mindy Weinhelmer Carol Anne WlUlams Goodwill of Orange County Human Options Interval House 410 North Fairview Street P.O.Box 53745 6615 East Pacific Coast Highway,Suite 170 Santa Ana,CA 92703 Irvine,CA 92619 Long Beach,CA 90903 Laura Archuleta Joyce Riley Rebecca Omelas Jamboree Housing Corp. Learning Disabilities of Southern Calif. Learning for Life 17701 Cowan Ave.,Suite 200 P.O.Box 25722 1211 East Dyer Road Irvine,CA 92614 Santa Ana,CA 92799 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Danielle Heramio Ed Gerber Ellen Walid Legal Aid Society of Orange County Lestonnac Free Clinic Lutheran Social Services of Southern 2101 N.Tustin Avenue 1215 E.Chapman Ave. California Santa Ana,CA 92705 Orange,CA 92869 2560 North Santiago Blvd. Orange,CA 92867 Agencies Contacted Pt. 1 Annual Action Plan 5 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 0919/0919®A—tl Daae a Mrftar ww 29 x ww SZ ismol ap auwbq 09l.2W 1S•AWtl 411M apledwoo.&9 is x.1 ezp jowl David Eiseman Barbara Nelson Donna Core Mardan Center of Educational Therapy Mary's Shelter Meals on Wheels 1 Osborn P.O.Box 10433 1001 N.Tustin Irvine,CA 92604 Santa Ana,CA 0 Santa Ana,CA 92707 Larry Haynes Julie Vo Nancee Lee-Allen Mercy House Transitional Living Center MOMS Orange County National Alliance on Mental Illness P.O.Box 1905 1128 W.Santa Ana Blvd. 1810 E.17th Street Santa Ana,CA 92702 Santa Ana,CA 92703 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Doug Bistry Nancy Hunnicutt Robyn Class O.C.Affordable Housing Olive Crest Orange Children&Parents Together 23861 EI Toro Road,Suite 401 2130 E.4th Street,Sutie 200 3550 E.Chapman Ave. Lake Forest,CA 92630 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Orange,CA 92869 Laura[Miller Laura Fisher Elaine Lintner Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter Orange County Council Orange County SPCA 1963 Wallace Street.,Apt.A 1211 East Dyer Road P.O.Box 6507 Costa Mesa,CA 92627 Santa Ana,CA 92705 Huntington Beach,CA 92615 Bob Winandy Lois McKoon Warren Johnson Pilgrimage Family Therapy Probation Community Action Salvation Army 23201 Mill Creek Drive,Suite 220 Association 10200 Pioneer Road Laguna Hills,CA 92653 18627 Brookhurst Street 11425 Tustin,CA 92782 Fountain Valley,CA 0 Jean Wegener Jim Miller Bedde White Serving People in Need American Family Housing Special Olympics 151 Kalmus Drive,Suite H 15161 Jackson Street 6730 East Carson Street Costa Mesa,CA 92626 Midway City,CA 0 Long Beach,CA 90808 Kim Newhouse Lord Galloway it.Vincent de Paul Center for The Blind Children's Learning Center The Eli Home,Inc. ieconciliation 18542-B Vanderlip Ave. 1175 N.East Street 3014 Marine Way Santa Ana,CA 9270S Anaheim,CA 92805 rvine,CA 92618 Julie Damon Lorraine Martinez Susan Stokes rhe Seed Institute The Villa Center,Inc. Turning Point Center for Families !7 Lemon Grove 910 North French Street 2101 E.4th Stree,t#25D-B rvine,CA 92618 Santa Ana,CA 92701 Santa Ana,CA O Barbara Foster Penny Maynard ustin Area Council for Fine Arts Tustin Area Historical Society& Tustin Chamber of Commerce 1.O.Box 145 Museum 700 W.First Street ustin,CA 0 395 EI Camino Real Tustin,CA 92780 Tustin,CA 92780 Erin Nielsen Carol Burby Garrett Jim Oberst .ustin Community Foundation Tustin Public School Foundation Watts Up America 1.0.Box 362 150 EI Camino Real,Suite 140 20136 State Road ustin,CA 0 Tustin,CA 92780 Cerritos,CA 90703 Agencies Contacted Pt.2 Annual Action Plan 6 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 09i9/091SeAMV 79nE olggedwoa ww L9 x ww Si:M-ol ap qprft� 09l.W91Se ljanV 4pM alglladwoa jVq a x.t 845 jagel Brateil Aghast Joan Loch&Dolores Marikian Stephanie Enano Women Helping Women YMCA of Orange County Brightfutures4kids 411 W.Seventeenth Street,Suite A10 13821 Newport Ave.,Suite 200 500 South Main St.,Suite 1100 Costa Mesa,CA 92627 Tustin,CA 92780 Orange,CA 92868 Agencies Contacted Pt.3 Annual Action Plan 7 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) ONWIALC O B C !10 C YOPTtliTlll COMMUNITY DCVZLOPUrJff BLACK GRANT(CD13011 PRGORANgYlAR 20WIT FUNDIN*ALLOCATION AND ACTION PLAN k heabe h0on gW,gp�1119 2M awl 7�Odin,b MICouuncl of bbcc� 300 CarNnr dl WTustin,Cliomis. This puspaso of tte maetirq boo toADw Itis Ptcgom Yom 878.17 �Uad b n DPlm ardd It tdinef MUQ)�atim kv submission to the U.S.OspereMrl d d Now an This ibtsYq and Cbm wnhv Art of 1974,as arrrmisd.ostsblshed this Con mmkv Dev0 loon edt Sl ck Grard(CDO(M oicomm to turn federal IwKb b localcormtmrtks br its !purpose of c1b%*I kN4 viabb urban comtwnNbs by omvilnq adaqu*o bu kq sulabb %im emisommal.and by scoarrdYn ecorornc amorfunkiss soscllcab br laws and wedea wimome priors. The Cip of Ttalkft CDB01 granl axard la this 201617 pm- Own van Is 9680.478. 276.17 Action Plan The Aclun Plen h a nwdo annual subnftbn mqukernent of HUD for pwicipatbn In tro CDBG process. The Amba Plan desc rlbes this sclWift this Ckv will undartsks during this p "m to addms M prix iv nsedi of housing and communist dembprnent. 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CRY OR TUSTIN County of Orange ) �of steam process 24O inn y 14°""' Grant i I am a citizen of the United States and a resident I Tor(.elft COBS hinds,Rua U.S.Department d Hading and Urban DavNopmem(Hurn) nequies Misdctlore to prime a'Conoad.ted PWr.'a kowye.r pw"document in- landed lo iderWy a atmmunWs overall need for stlord.ble and supportive horsing,com- of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of mulky der »nart po s.m � andappo t�� wwategy eighteen years,and not a party to or interested in 1*2015-2= q.n°n o '�21.2 s°dd1°"'1MO`The CRY c0r",cx e°°pe° the above entitled matter.I am the nnci clerk The Orwrear Action Flim.a mon of the ComoldNam Plan, m as rtes Cay of Tustin'. P 1� appli, - to HUD for CDa3 turdirg. The City must sutbma an Action Plan annually tot each d the Gua M yew Conrad by ON ConsOYdaW Plan. 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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 Pwadarpubka"Or the above entitled matter.I am the principal clerk of the Tustin News, a newspaper that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general Paste Clipping of circulation by the Superior Court of the County Notice SECURELY of Orange, State of California, on August 24, In This Space 1928, Case No. A-601 in and for the City of Tustin, County of Orange, State of California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true OMWXM� MRAYMN printed copy,has been published in each regular N do.r�p #wC4 C=�a Vr C d semk c btr*A.Na tido. 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Summary of public comments As of the date of publication of this report, one public comment has been received as a result of the direct mailing of public hearing notifications to interested parties. Barbara Nelson, of Mary's Shelter, contacted City Staff via telephone to provide additional information on the services that their organization provides to the community. No public comments were recieved as a result of the notification of availability of the draft Action Plan for public review. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Not Applicable 7. Summary The City of Tustin Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2016-17 contains all elements required by HUD, which include: • Standard Form 424—this form serves as the official application for federal funding. • Sources of Funds — A description of potential private and public funding sources that may be available to the City to support activities listed in the Consolidated Plan. • Statement of Specific Annual Objectives — A summary of activities the City will implement to address the priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. • Description of Activities and Outcome Measures—A description of community needs delineated in the Consolidated Plan; a list of projects and programs to be funded with 2016-17 CDBG funds allocated to the City of Tustin, and a list of objectives,outcome measures, and indicators • Geographic Distribution — Maps indicating eligible areas for CDBG funded projects and a map showing the location of projects to be funded with Program Year 2016-17 CDBG monies. • Homeless and Other Special Needs—A description of Program Year 2016-17 activities targeting the needs of the homeless and non-homeless with special needs. • Other Actions—A description of actions the City of Tustin will undertake to address various sub- strategies delineated in the Consolidated Plan. • Specific Program Requirements — A description of CDBG funds expected to be available during the 2016-17 Program Year. • Certifications and Miscellaneous—HUD required certifications and assurances. Annual Action Plan 8 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator TUSTIN Community Development Department Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City of Tustin is the "Lead Agency" or entity responsible for overseeing the development of the Plan. The Community Development Department is responsible for the day-to-day administration of programs developed to meet the City's goals. Action Plan Public Contact Information To comment on Tustin's Action Plan, please contact: Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson Community Development Department City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 573-3138 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 9 AP-10 Consultation— 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction HUD requires that each jurisdiction encourage its citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Action Plan. To ensure that this opportunity is provided, the City of Tustin adopted its Citizen Participation Plan in 1995 and revised it in January of 2003. In April 2007, the City Council amended the City's Citizen Participation Plan to shift Citizen Participation Committee duties to the Tustin Community Foundation. Foundation board members were charged with the task to review public service project funding applications and to develop a three-year funding recommendation for the City Council. The Tustin Community Foundation represents a broad cross section of City of Tustin residents and has the ability to leverage CDBG funds with private funds to bolster the effectiveness of public service projects. The Citizen Participation Plan set forth policies and procedures for citizen interaction in planning, implementation, and assessment of the City of Tustin Consolidated Plan/Action Plan. The objectives of the Citizen Participation Plan are: 1. To encourage citizens, particularly residents of low-and moderate-income living in areas eligible for the use of program funds, including minorities, non-English speaking persons, and persons with mobility, visual, or hearing impairments, to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan/Action Plan. 2. To assure that citizens are furnished with appropriate information about the Consolidated Plan and its various component programs. 3. The City started the Citizen Participation process by publishing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the local newspaper seeking Request for Funding Applications for the 2014-15, 2015- 16 and 2016-17 CDBG Program Years. In addition, the City also sent the NOFA to 80 nonprofit organizations. The City received 11 applications requesting $754,274 in funding (FY 2014-15 $247,280; FY 2015-16$251,423; FY 2016-17$255,571). The 2016-17 Action Plan covers programs and projects to be undertaken during the respective year. To develop the City's 2016-17 Action Plan,two public hearings were conducted. The first public hearing was held by the City Council on February 16, 2016. The purpose of the first hearing was review the priority goals and objectives which were outlined in the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan, and to evaluate the performance of the approved public service activities for continuation of funding in Year 3. A second public hearing was held on April 19, 2016 by the City Council. The purpose of the second hearing is for the City Council to review the Draft Action Plan, including public service and nonpublic service activities, and approve a funding allocation for submission to HUD. All notices for the above hearings were published in the local newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing date and notices were posted at City Hall and at the library. All citizens were encouraged to participate,and those who required special accommodation were accounted for. Annual Action Plan 10 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City also, as required by HUD, published a notice of the availability of a draft Action Plan, for public review. The thirty (30) day public review and comment period began on March 10, 2016, and ended on April 8, 2016. No comments were received during this public review period. 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 Tustin does not own or operate any public housing; however, the City will continue to support and encourage efforts of the Orange County Housing Authority to coordinate private housing resources and social service agencies programs. In addition, the City of Tustin recently sold two city- owned fourplexes to the Orange County Rescue Mission which will provide 32 homeless veterans with housing at the site. During 2015 the Orange County Rescue Mission Village of Hope was authorized to provide 195 additional beds at their facility in Tustin. 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. To address the regional needs of homeless individuals and families, the City of Tustin participates in the Continuum of Care (CoC) program sponsored through the County of Orange. The purpose of the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs is to fund projects that will fill gaps in locally developed Continuum of Care systems to assist homeless persons to move to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. An important element of meeting this objective is to fund projects that will meet the Department's goal of ending chronic homelessness. Since the year 2000, the County of Orange has coordinated an Associated Application for homeless assistance on behalf of all jurisdictions and agencies in the County of Orange who wished to participate. The County of Orange/Housing and Community Services Department (HCS) is responsible for oversight, planning and coordination of the Continuum of Care Strategy, application process, and project evaluation and prioritization. A Continuum of Care system is developed through a community-wide process involving nonprofit organizations, government agencies, other homeless providers, housing developers, services providers, private foundations, neighborhood groups,and homeless or formerly homeless persons. The Orange County Continuum of Care(CoC)system consists of five basic components: 1. Advocacy on behalf of those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless and to ensure social justice is maintained for all residents regardless of socio-economic status; 2. A system of outreach, assessment, and prevention for determining the needs and conditions of an individual or family who is homeless; Annual Action Plan 11 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) 3. Emergency shelters with appropriate supportive services to help ensure that homeless individuals and families receive adequate emergency shelter and referral to necessary service providers or housing finders; 4. Transitional housing with appropriate supportive services to help those homeless individuals and families who are not prepared to make the transition to permanent housing and independent living;and 5. Permanent housing, or permanent supportive housing, to help meet the long-term needs of homeless individuals and families. In addition to the City's participation in the County of Orange Continuum of Care, significant accomplishments which will be made during the 2015-2020 Plan cycle include that the City of Tustin recently sold two city-owned fourplexes to the Orange County Rescue Mission which will provide 32 homeless veterans with housing at the site. Each fourplex has two (2) three bedroom units, one (1)two bedroom unit, and one (1) one bedroom unit. After rennovations are made to the units by the Orange County Rescue Mission, they will be made available for housing homeless veterans. This homes are anticipated to be made available during the 2016 - '17 Program Year. During 2015 the Orange County Rescue Mission Village of Hope will was additionally authorized to provide 195 additional beds at their facility in Tustin. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS As seen above, the City of Tustin participates in the County of Orange's Continuum of Care Program; however,does not utilize ESG funds. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 12 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) � r � Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Market Analysis Economic Development Lead-based Paint Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. The Orange County Housing Authority provides affordable housing What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for assistance to Tustin's residents. They were consulted to provide improved coordination? housing data and information for Tustin's report. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Continuum of Care Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -Victims of Domestic Violence Services -homeless Services -Employment Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs -Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 13 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 14 M M i Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. The City of Tustin closely coordinates its homeless services efforts What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for with the Orange County Continuum of Care. This organization improved coordination? provided data which contributed to the report. 3 Agency/Group/Organization ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -Health Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. OCHCA provides services to the special needs community of Tustin. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for This agency was consulted to provide information and data on the improved coordination? special needs population within the region and City. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Southern CA Council of Governments (SCAG) Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. SCAG provided demographic information which contributed to What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for housing -related sections of the report. improved coordination? 5 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 14 M M i Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 15 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. The Fair Housing foundation provided information and statistics What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for contributing to the City's report. improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Rescue Mission Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Victims of Domestic Violence Services -homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. The Orange County Rescue Mission provided information regarding What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for the Village of Hope and veteran's housing and services offered. improved coordination? Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 15 7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Tustin Economic Development Division Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Continuum of Care County of Orange Services - Housing Services -Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Market Analysis Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. The Economic Development Division was consulted regarding What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for Tustin's current housing market and business climate. improved coordination? Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? The City of Tustin's strategies to address homelessness align with the County of Orange's Continuum of Care County of Orange Continuum of Care program with regard to providing emergency shelter services, outreach, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 16 Narrative (optional) As additional information, the City of Tustin provided its Citizen Participation Committee with a package of CDBG materials and conducted a workshop to explain the CDBG process and procedures. The City also provides maps and tables to assist citizens in understanding the CDBG overall goals and objectives. The City, with the help of HUD, posts its Executive Summary on the HUD web page as a tool for interested citizens to understand the type of projects funded by the CDBG program. Information related to the CDBG program is available on the City's Webpage. The City prepares a Consolidated Annual performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) at the end of the program year utilizing the IDIS program which is also available for review on the City's Webpage. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/201S) 17 AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.2OO(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting In preparing its Action Plan, the City of Tustin contacted over 60 agencies, groups, organizations that provide housing and supportive housing services to residents within the City and in Orange County. Significant aspects of the development process included consultations and cooperation between these groups in order to provide the most current information available. Notification of the first public hearing was published in the Tustin News on February 4, 2016. The public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan was held on February 16, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 300 Centennial Way. The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 10, 2016 and closed on April 8, 2016. Additionally, notification of the public comment period regarding the draft Action Plan was sent directly to over 60 agencies and organizations as listed in the attached documentation. The public hearing for the approval of the City's Action Plan was held on April 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 300 Centennial Way. There were no comments from citizens provided related to the Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 18 Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If response/attend comments received not accepted and reasons applicable) ance 1 Newspaper Ad All Tustin Residents No responses No comments N/A received. received. No comments provided during No comments 2 1" Public Hearing All Tustin Residents N/A the Public received. Hearing. No responses No comments 3 Internet Outreach All Tustin Residents N/A www.tustinca.org received. received. Barbara Nelson of Mary's Shelter contacted City Staff via telephone to Public service provide agencies, housing, No additional 4 Direct Mailing additional N/A and community comments received. information on organizations the services that their organization provides to the community. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 19 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attend ance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) Update to be Update to be provided after provided after Update to be provided 5 2nd Public Hearing All Tustin Residents conclusion of conclusion of Public after conclusion of Public Public Hearing 'l Hearing on April 19, 19, 2016. g April Hearin on p on April 19, 2016. 2016. Table 4— Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 20 Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c) (1, 2) Introduction There are several potential sources of funding that might enable the City of Tustin to address housing and community development priority needs and the specific objectives identified in the Strategic Plan component of the City of Tustin's Consolidated Plan; however, as a result of the lower levels of State and federal funding than in prior years, actual financial resources currently available to the City are somewhat limited. The dissolution of the City's Redevelopment Agency has further impacted available funding for priority needs. Nonetheless, throughout the fiscal year, the City will pursue additional funding opportunities. The City's aim is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of available federal, State, and local funds in an effort to create a viable community, develop new affordable housing opportunities, and maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will consider the use of funds from other sources, such as the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds, to further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary or appropriate. Within Section SP -45 (Goals Summary) of the Consolidated Plan, the City's estimates for CDBG funding and General Fund monies are provided in addressing each goal. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 21 Priority Table Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: of Funds Amount Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public - Acquisition CDBG Funding will be used to assist federal Admin and Low/Mod income residents through Planning services and projects within the CDBG Economic Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area. Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 680,478 0 0 680,478 2,041,434 General public - Admin and General Fund monies will be used to Fund local Planning address high priority needs not covered Economic by CDBG funding. See Section AP -20 Development (Annual Goals and Objectives) for Housing estimates on expenditures for General Public Fund money. Improvements Public Services 24,654,800 0 0 24,654,800 98,619,200 Other public - Housing Housing Authority Funding to cover local costs of administering the City's 390,000 0 0 390,000 690,000 housing programs. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 22 Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied CDBG funding will be used to provide services to low/mod income persons, the special needs community, economic development, and address slum and blight within the CDBG low/mod census tract target area. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Tustin maintains affordable units which are available to the low/moderate income population, including housing for veterans. Discussion No further discussion regarding anticipated resources at this time. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 23 Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Preservation of At- 2015 2019 Affordable City of Tustin Housing Housing: $0 Other: 20 Other Risk Rental Units Housing 2 First -Time 2015 2019 Affordable City of Tustin Housing Housing: Other: 10 Other Homebuyer / Housing $75,000 Workforce Housing 3 New Housing 2015 2019 Affordable City of Tustin Housing Land Homeowner Housing Added:: Construction Housing Contribution: Household Housing Unit $ 240,000 4 Mortgage Credit 2015 2019 Affordable City of Tustin Housing Housing: $0 Direct Financial Assistance to Certification Housing Homebuyers: 2 Households Assisted 5 Strategies to Address 2015 2019 Homeless City of Tustin Homeless CDBG: $10,000 Homeless Person Overnight Homelessness Needs & Housing: Shelter: 216 Persons Assisted Supportive $75,000 Services 6 Transitional Housing 2015 2019 Affordable City of Tustin Homeless Housing: $0 Other: 8 Other Housing Needs & Homeless Supportive Services Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 24 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 7 Senior Services 2015 2019 Non -Homeless CDBG Senior General Fund: Public service activities other 1 Special Needs Low/Mod Programs $64,400 Low/Moderate Income Housir Census Tract Senior Services Benefit: 2000 Persons Assistec Target Area City of Tustin 8 Strategy for Non- 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Youth Programs General Fund: Other: 1 Other Housing Community Community Low/Mod $180,000 Dev. Needs Development Census Tract Target Area City of Tustin 9 Other Youth 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Tustin Family CDBG: $47,533 Public service activities other 1 Programs Community Low/Mod and Youth General Fund: Low/Moderate Income Housir Development Census Tract Center $110,000 Benefit: 1500 Persons Assistec Target Area Youth Programs City of Tustin 10 Existing 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Other Public General Fund: Other: 1 Other Parks/Recreation Community Low/Mod Facility Needs $6,250,000 Facilities Development Census Tract Target Area 11 Infrastructure 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Main Street CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructur( Improvements Community Low/Mod Sidewalks $356,527 Activities for Low/Moderate Development Census Tract Downtown General Fund: Income Housing Benefit: 5740 Target Area Commercial $20,700,000 Households Assisted Core Plan Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 25 Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 12 Graffiti Removal 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Graffiti CDBG: $29,538 Other: 3000 Other Community Low/Mod Abatement General Fund: Development Census Tract $200,000 Target Area 13 Congregate/Home 2015 2019 Non -Homeless CDBG Senior Services CDBG: $15,000 Public service activities other Delivered Meals Special Needs Low/Mod Low/Moderate Income Housir Census Tract Benefit: 300 Persons Assisted Target Area City of Tustin 14 Economic 2015 2019 Non -Housing City of Tustin Other Economic General Fund: Other: 5 Other Development Community Development $1,094,000 Development 15 Code Enforcement 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Code CDBG: $88,000 Housing Code Community Low/Mod Enforcement General Fund: Enforcement/Foreclosed Prop Development Census Tract $67,400 Care: 100 Household Housing Target Area 16 Planning Activities 2015 2019 Non -Housing City of Tustin Planning CDBG: Other: 1 Other Community Downtown $133,880 Development Commercial General Fund: Core Plan $96,000 Table 6 —Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 26 � s � 1 Goal Name Preservation of At -Risk Rental Units Goal The City will preserve its existing affordable housing by utilizing CDBG funds, Housing Authority funds, and other Description Federal/State resources. These programs include: • Funding for nonprofits to assist with the acquisition of Section 8 project -based projects with expiring contracts. Strategies to preserve existing affordable housing units include: • Continue to require developers converting apartments to condominiums, to process a use permit, provide relocation assistance, and/or provide incentives and assistance for purchase of the units by Low- and Moderate - income households. • Continue to provide housing referral services to families in need of housing assistance and information. • Code enforcement — CDBG funding will be used to provide code enforcement activities focused in Low- and Moderate -income neighborhoods. Code enforcement efforts support the City's housing rehabilitation program, which is funded with non -Federal monies. • Provide opportunities for affordable secondary residential dwelling units in single-family residential districts through existing Zoning Ordinance provisions. • Continue the provision of counseling and dispute resolution services via the Fair Housing Foundation. • Continue the provision of services by the Fair Housing Foundation to ensure equal housing opportunities within the City. Ensure that processing of permits for Low- and Moderate -income housing are fast -tracked with Low- and Moderate -income housing permits being given priority over other permit applications. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 27 2 Goal Name First -Time Homebuyer /Workforce Housing Goal Based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2011 American Community Survey, there are 6,617 renter households out of a total of Description 11,833 renter households (56%) within Tustin that are "cost burdened" renters. This presents an opportunity for Low- and Moderate -income renter households to transition to homeowners, with some assistance. To address these opportunities, the City will provide technical assistance to assist Low- to Moderate -income households by identifying existing public and private lender financing programs. Additionally, the City will continue to monitor the Villages of Columbus and Tustin Field housing tracts at Tustin Legacy where 273 affordable housing unit covenants remain for 45 years. Tustin Legacy also contains 225 affordable rental units in the Anton Legacy Apartments, and 37 affordable units within Amalfi Apartments. Tustin Legacy housing developers are required to comply with the City's inclusionary housing requirements as specified in the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan. Specifically PY 2016-17 programs include the following: • The City will provide referrals or direct assistance to Low- and Moderate -income households to help them identify and/or apply for homebuyer downpayment assistance programs that offer low interest rates and/or deferred interest loans. Programs include those offered by the State and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lender programs. • Assist Low- and Moderate -income homebuyers with a deferred second mortgage program for the amount of a buyer's "affordability gap." During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates providing 10 housing units (affordable ownership unit resales). Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 28 r � � 3 Goal Name New Housing Construction Goal With the exception of development opportunities occurring on the available land from the reuse at the former MCAS -Tustin Description base site (i.e., Tustin Legacy), the City of Tustin is mostly built out. Consequently, the City has limited opportunities for new ownership and rental construction on infill sites in the City; however, the following programs have been designed to assist with the development of affordable units within newly constructed projects in any portion of the City. Programs include: • New Ownership Housing Construction • New Rental Units Strategies to encourage new housing construction include: • The City will support the development of new affordable ownership within Tustin Legacy. • The City will provide for mixed-use site opportunities in Old Town where new ownership townhomes could be constructed. • The City will provide referrals to the Orange County Housing Authority when necessary for the development and operation of federally assisted Low- and Moderate -income housing programs. • Allow for the development of affordable rental apartments. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City will partner with Habitat for Humanity by providing the land for the construction of two new housing units. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 1041: 4 Goal Name Mortgage Credit Certification Goal The City will provide assistance to Low- and Moderate -income households to help them identify and/or apply for Description homebuyer downpayment assistance programs that offer low interest rates and/or deferred interest loans. Programs include those offered by the State and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) lender programs. Additional programs include the MCC (Mortgage Credit Certification) Program which reduces the federal income taxes paid by first time homebuyers. Eligible first time homebuyers receive a tax credit, reducing the amount of their federal income tax by 15% of the annual interest they pay on their mortgage. Program participants have the option to utilize their tax credit immediately and reduce the current amount of federal income tax withheld from their wages. The tax credit may also assist in qualifying for a home loan. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates assisting two households. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 30 5 Goal Name Strategies to Address Homelessness Goal This priority encourages activities which support the homeless, those at -risk of being homeless, and families in transition Description from homelessness to independent living, by providing support services, counseling, and transitional housing. Programs include: • Homeless Housing Partnership Program • Mercy House • Olive Crest Transitional Housing Placement Program Strategies for support of ancillary services to support the homeless include: • Continue to support Orange County Social Services Agency programs in conjunction with the Tustin Family Campus for abused and neglected children. • Mercy House — Mercy House Cold Weather Shelter Armory Program provides emergency shelter and support services to the homeless population. CDBG funds will be used towards shelter supplies provided to the homeless. • Olive Crest — Olive Crest provides shelter, support, education, and counseling to youth (16 —19 years old) transitioning out of the foster care system. The Transitional Housing Placement Program helps prepare the youth for the challenges and stresses of independent adult life with the goal of helping them become productive members of society. CDBG funds will be used toward staff salary and benefits. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates assisting 216 indiviudals. 6 Goal Name Transitional Housing Goal Within the Consolidated Plan, the City has identified the need to provide transitional housing and supportive services to Description Tustin residents. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates providing 8 new units specifically for veterans through the Orange County Rescue Mission. 7 Goal Name Senior Services Goal Area senior services are presently provided through the City's full-service senior center located in Old Town Tustin. During Description the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates serving 2,000 persons at the Tustin Area Senior Center. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 31 8 Goal Name Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs Goal Supports the development of services and programs to serve the children and youth of the community especially in those Description target areas of greatest need. 9 Goal Name Other Youth Programs Goal Youth centers/services have been identified by the community as essential to provide recreational options to area Description youth. The target area for the CDBG program is severely limited in terms of park and recreation resources that are available to area youth desiring to participate in constructive, affordable, and organized activities. Therefore, priority programs to address the need for youth centers and services within the City of Tustin include: • Tustin Family Youth Center — CDBG funds will be allocated to the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department to provide a full-time recreation coordinator at the Tustin Family Youth Center located in the southwest neighborhood of the City. The Center provides free and affordable recreation services to children, the majority of whom are of Low-income families. • Boys and Girls Club —The Upward Bound enrichment program is provided by the Boys and Girls Club for the academic, social, and character development needs of at -risk youth in the southwest area of Tustin (CDBG Low- and Moderate -income tracts). The Upward Bound program provides a comprehensive non -student day program for 100 at -risk youth with computerized tutoring and homework assistance, arts, sports, fitness and recreation. CDBG funds will be utilized to pay for a portion of staff's salary. Additional childcare facilities and services that are affordable to Low- and Moderate -income families are needed to serve the number of families in need in the target area. • Kids Corner Preschool — A preschool program will be provided at the Tustin Family and Youth Center. Free preschool services will benefit Low- and Moderate -income families. The program's main objective is to strengthen a child's self image and feelings of competence through activities such as arts and crafts, field trips, storytelling and nutrition education. CDBG funds will be utilized to pay for a portion of staff's salary. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates serving 1,500 youths. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 32 10 Goal Name Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Goal The City's CDBG target area was largely developed prior to its annexation by the City of Tustin; therefore, the area is Description comparatively limited in terms of park and recreational opportunities. The higher population density within the target area also contributes to the need for more recreational facilities. As a result, considerable attention has been focused on ways to provide additional private and public youth, adult, and senior services and facilities to supplement those which are heavily used at this time. Programs to address this priority include: • Frontier Park Playground — CDBG funding was allocated in the '14-'15 Program year and will be used for the replacement of the entire playground area and will include new play structures for both 2-5 and 5-12 year olds, a new playing surface, and new accessible compliant ramps. This project will improve park experience by providing more amenities for the residents and their children. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates renovations at one park. 11 Goal Name Infrastructure Improvements Goal The majority of the streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure in the CDBG target area, were constructed more than 40 years Description ago. Also, some portions of the target area were never developed with storm drain and/or sidewalks. These facilities have reached the age where they are beginning to deteriorate more rapidly and require reconstruction. With the population growing, the need for new street surfacing and infrastructure is also increasing. The City's objective is to promote the improvement of existing infrastructure and the creation of new infrastructure where such infrastructure is nonexistent or completely inadequate. Infrastructure improvements include: • Laurelwood Curb Ramp Construction Project - CDBG funding was allocated during the 2015-16 Program Year and will be utilized for the Laurelwood curb ramp construction project. The Laurelwood tract of homes is located within a the CDBG Low/Mod Income Census Tract Target Area. • Old Town Street Improvements - Improvements to Main Street to incorporate traffic calming measures, make the street pedestrian friendly, create a gateway into Old Town Tustin. During the 2016-17 Program Year it is anticipated that 5,740 residents within the project areas will directly benefit from the improvements. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 33 12 Goal Name Graffiti Removal Goal CDBG funds will be allocated for the removal of graffiti in the southwest neighborhood. The southwest neighborhood is Description located within the CDBG Low/Mod Income Census Tract Target Area. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates 3,000 cases of graffiti to be removed. 13 Goal Name Congregate/Home Delivered Meals Goal Area senior services are presently provided through the City's full-service senior center located in Old Town Tustin. While Description the senior center is geographically close to the CDBG target area, multi -cultural and economic limitations may be preventing full participation in the center's programs. Additional services are necessary to target this population. Current programs include: • Community SeniorServ— Community SeniorServ's Nutrition Program for the elderly includes congregate and home - delivered meals. These programs provide nutritious meals to Tustin's elderly residents. The program's objective is to alleviate poor nutrition among the vulnerable elderly population, especially prevalent among those who live alone and/or on limited incomes. The program not only provides meals at a congregate site in Tustin, but also home delivery of meals to at -risk seniors (homebound) residing within the City. CDBG funds will be allocated to reimburse the raw food and other meals' related costs. During the 2016-17 Program Year, it is anticipated that SeniorSery will provide 300 congregate and/or home -delivered meals. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 34 14 Goal Name Economic Development Goal Stimulating and retaining business within the CDBG target areas is necessary to rejuvenate dilapidated areas, stimulate Description private investment, strengthen the City's financial base, improve public facilities, create jobs, and prevent further economic decline to enhance the quality of life in the area. City staff resources and funds will be utilized to assist businesses that benefit the CDBG target area. Programs assisting business includes: • Start up and Technical Assistance — The City Manager's office has assumed the responsibilities of economic development with the dissolution of the City's Redevelopment Agency. The City Manager's office provides businesses with access to a variety of financing programs authorized by either the federal or state government, as well as programs provided by other private, public and nonprofit agencies. The City also facilitates preliminary development/business license application meetings to discuss site location needs that would be of mutual benefit to the City and businesses and may be able to facilitate land assembly assistance or zoning incentives. The Community Development Department provides permit streamlining services to target businesses. • Economic Business Incentive — CDBG funding will be used to provide economic incentives to local businesses for job creation to hire new low/moderate income employees. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates that five Economic Development Programs will be administered. 15 Goal Name Code Enforcement Goal Property maintenance issues are of significant importance to the community as the majority of residential, commercial, and Description industrial structures in the target area are around 45 years in age having been built in the late 1960's and 1970's. Absentee property owners contributed to delayed property maintenance in many cases. Active Code Enforcement is needed to ensure that properties are properly maintained in accordance with City standards. Programs addressing code enforcement include: • Code Enforcement — CDBG funds will be allocated for code enforcement officer salary and benefits for to support the City's Housing Rehabilitation program targeting the southwest neighborhood (Low- and Moderate -income target areas). During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates 100 Code Enforcement cases to be addressed within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 35 16 Goal Name Planning Activities Goal Planning services are needed to administer the CDBG program, to prepare planning documents, and to facilitate fair housing Description assistance - these services are necessary to support other Consolidated Plan priorities. Planning and administration programs include: • Fair Housing Activities—Tustin has distinct and independent policies and programs that affect housing development. From time to time the City will review these policies and programs and evaluate if modifications may be warranted to ensure the jurisdiction is affirmatively furthering fair housing. In addition, CDBG funds will be allocated to contract with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide fair housing services to Tustin residents. The Fair Housing Foundation activities during the 2016-17 reporting period will include:Fair Housing Community Education — Conduct fair housing community education presentations, publish and distribute fair housing newsletters, speak at public meetings, and hold training programs for consumers and housing industry professionals. Fair Housing Enforcement — Respond to housing discrimination complaints, including investigation and portfolio testing, to evaluate the merits of a fair housing claim, and if appropriate, conciliation and/or prosecution of meritorious housing discrimination cases.Tenant Legal Assistance — Provide legal assistance in court actions within the region, which involve important housing rights such as eviction, housing discrimination, substandard conditions, or retaliation for exercising a lawful right.Housing Dispute Evaluation & Resolution — Assist in evaluating housing issues/complaints. Mediation Program — Resolve disputes through certified mediators to assist housing providers/consumers to reach agreements about the disputes without litigation. • Planning and Administration — CDBG funds will be allocated for City staff administration of the CDBG program. Funds may also be used to undertake specific plans with impact to the Low- and Moderate -income target area. • Old Town Study — Also known as the "Downtown Commercial Core Plan," the project will involve the preparation of a master plan to provide a comprehensive planned vision of Old Town Tustin in order to encourage economic development and coordinated improvements. During the 2016-17 Program Year, the City anticipates administration of one planning program (Downtown Commercial Core Plan). Table 7 — Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 36 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): The City of Tustin's 2013 Housing Element provides an "Assisted Housing Inventory" listing affordable housing units available to special -needs groups and families. According to this inventory, the City of Tustin maintains 1,197 affordable housing units for extremely low, low, and moderate -income families. In 2015, 225 affordable units at Anton Legacy Apartments and 37 affordable units at Amalfi Apartments opened. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 37 AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) Introduction The City of Tustin is implementing a one-year funding cycle for non-public service programs such as public facility improvements, housing/neighborhood rehabilitation and preservation, and program administration/planning activities. Funding requests for these types of projects will be reviewed annually. Public Service programs will be allocated on a three-year funding cycle. This Action Plan covers activities to be funded during PY 2016-17 (Year three of the three-year funding cycle). Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the next three-year funding cycle (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20) are anticipated to be released by the City of Tustin in November 2016. For 2016-17, the City of Tustin's CDBG grant allocation is $680,478. Of this amount a maximum of 15 percent may be used for public services and 20 percent for program administration. The following is a listing of the activities that will be funded with CDBG during PY 2016-17: # Project Name 1 CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 2 FAIR HOUSING SERVICES 3 OLD TOWN STUDY 4 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB-UPWARD BOUND 5 COMMUNITY SENIORSERV 6 GRAFFITI REMOVAL-CDBG AREAS ONLY 7 MERCY HOUSE- EMERGENCY SHELTER 8 OLIVE CREST 9 TFYC COORDINATOR 10 KIDS CORNER PRESCHOOL 11 OLD TOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS 12 CODE ENFORCEMENT Table 8—Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City's aim is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of available federal, State, and local funds in an effort to create a viable community,develop new affordable housing opportunities,and maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will consider the use of funds from other sources, such as the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds, to further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary or appropriate.The City will continue to allocate its CDBG funding to projects with the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area,or to directly benefit low/moderate income residents. To meet the underserved needs of the community,the City will:make efforts to coordinate with federal, State, and local agencies to provide appropriate assistance to residents; coordinate with public service providers to promote adequate services to residents; and, work to provide physical improvements to slum and blighted areas and neighborhoods with concentrations on the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area. Annual Action Plan 38 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Projects AP -38 Projects Summary Project Summary Information Table 9 —Project Summary 1 Project Name CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Planning Activities Needs Addressed Planning Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Funding for program oversight, coodination, and compliance. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Citywide benefit, approximately 76,000 persons. Location Description Citywide Planned Activities Provide day-to-day administration of the CDBG program. 2 Project Name FAIR HOUSING SERVICES Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Planning Activities Needs Addressed Planning Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 39 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 40 Funding CDBG: $14,545 Description Providing counseling services related to housing complaints, outreach activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 225 Tustin Families families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Fair Housing cases handled in their main office at: 3605 Long Beach Blvd. #302, Long Beach, CA 90807. Fair Housing workshops and events are typically held at the Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780. Planned Activities Providing counseling services related to housing complaints, outreach activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars. 3 Project Name OLD TOWN STUDY Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Goals Supported Economic Development Planning Activities Needs Addressed Planning Downtown Commercial Core Plan Funding CDBG: $79,335 Description Development of a master plan "Downtown Commercial Core Plan" to provide a comprehensive planned vision to encourage economic growth and coordinated development in Old Town Tustin. Target Date 6/30/2017 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 40 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 41 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 3,500 Tustin residents Location Description Old Town Tustin Planned Activities Community outreach, staff research, and implementation of a Plan for development of the area. 4 Project Name BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - UPWARD BOUND Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Other Youth Programs Needs Addressed Youth Programs Funding CDBG: $12,500 Description UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH SERVICES REGARDING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, FITNESS ,AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF AT -RISK YOUTH. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 100 unduplicated Tustin residents Location Description Boys and Girls Club of Tustin, 580 W. 6th Street, Tustin, CA 92780 Planned Activities ,Administer the "Upward Bound" program to provide for the literacy and academic needs of at -risk youth in the southwest area of Tustin. 5 Project Name COMMUNITY SENIORSERV Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Senior Services Congregate/Home Delivered Meals Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 41 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 42 Needs Addressed Senior Programs Senior Services Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description CONGREGATE LUNCH PROGRAM & HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM: PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS AND FRAIL ELDERLY BY PROVIDING MEALS; FUNDING USED TO PAY FOR FOOD AND MEALS RELATED COSTS. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 330 unduplicated Tustin residents families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Senior5ery will provide meals at the Tustin Senior Center located at 200 South C Street, Tustin, CA 92780 Planned Activities Providing a congregate lunch meal program at the Tustin Area Senior Center, as well as providing home -delivered meals to seniors who cannot leave the home. 6 Project Name GRAFFITI REMOVAL - CDBG AREAS ONLY Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Goals Supported Graffiti Removal Needs Addressed Graffiti Abatement Funding CDBG: $29,538 Description PROVIDE GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES IN TUSTIN CDBG TARGET AREAS. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 32,993 Tustin residents families that will benefit from the proposed activities Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 42 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 43 Location Description CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Planned Activities Graffiti removal with CDBG funding to be used solely within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area. 7 Project Name MERCY HOUSE - EMERGENCY SHELTER Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness Transitional Housing Needs Addressed Public Service Needs Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Mercy House Cold Weather Shelter Armory Program will provide emergency shelter to homeless individuals. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 20 homeless individuals from the City of Tustin Location Description Mercy House Emergency Shelter will carry out the homeless support services located at 612 E. Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Planned Activities Provide emergency shelter services to Orange County's homeless population. 8 Project Name OLIVE CREST Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness Transitional Housing Needs Addressed Youth Programs Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 43 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 44 Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description PROVIDE SHELTER, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO YOUTH (15-24 YEARS OLD) WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR STAFF SALARY, WAGES AND BENEFITS. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 24 Tustin youth families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Transitional housing is provided at various locations throughout Tustin and the Olive Crest offices are located at 2130 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Planned Activities Supportive services provided to youth transitioning out of the foster care system including housing, education, employment assistance, transportation, etc. 9 Project Name TFYC COORDINATOR Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs Other Youth Programs Needs Addressed Tustin Family and Youth Center Youth Programs Funding CDBG: $20,033 Description PROVIDE FOR A RECREATION COORDINATOR FOR THE TUSTIN FAMILY YOUTH CENTER WHERE THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED ARE LOW & MODERATE INCOME TUSTIN RESIDENTS. Target Date 6/30/2017 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 44 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 45 Estimate the number and type of 2000 Tustin youth families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Tustin Family Youth Center, 14772 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 Planned Activities The Tustin Family Youth Center provides a full range of social, educational, and recreational programs for families and youth. It also serves as a resource and referral center for families in need and at -risk youth. 10 project Name KIDS CORNER PRESCHOOL Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs Other Youth Programs Needs Addressed Tustin Family and Youth Center Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description PROVIDE FOR A COORDINATOR TO RUN A PRESCHOOL WHERE CHILDREN WILL CREATIVELY EXPLORE AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN ART, CRAFTS,MUSIC, ETC. FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR STAFF SALARY & BENEFITS. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 50 Tustin youth families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Tustin Family Youth Center (Kids Corner Preschool), 14772 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780 Planned Activities Kids Corner Preschool provides a free recreational preschool for 4 -year old children. The program's main objective is to ensure kindergarten readiness and strenghthen self-image and feelings of competence. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 45 11 Project Name OLD TOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Goals Supported Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Old Town Parklets Main Street Funding CDBG: $356,527 Description Street improvements in support of the overall vision for the Old Town/Downtown Commercial Core Plan area to promote the area as the historic, economic, and cultural heart of the City in such a way that enhances its strong business environment and bolsters the City's high quality of life. Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 3,500 residents within the Old Town area Location Description Old Town Tustin/Downtown Commercial Core Plan Area located within census tract 755.05 Block Groups 1, 2, and 3 Planned Activities Street improvements throughout Old Town Tustin to potentially include, parklets, bollards, Main Street design, etc. 12 Project Name CODE ENFORCEMENT Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Goals Supported Code Enforcement Needs Addressed Code Enforcement Funding CDBG: $88,000 Description FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR ONE FULL-TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S SALARY & BENEFITS (OR EQUIVALENT). CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS ASSIGNED TO CDBG TARGET AREAS. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 46 Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 47 Target Date 6/30/2017 Estimate the number and type of 32,993 will benefit within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area. families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Code Enforcement activities being funded by CDBG will take place strictly within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area. Planned Activities Code Enforcement within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 47 AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and minority concentration)where assistance will be directed The City of Tustin does not contain a "Target Area" as defined by HUD; however, the City has identified the census tracts/block groups which contain 51% or higher low/mod income residents. This area is generally within the southwest area of the City. Funding for all CDBG activities within the City of Tustin will benefit the Low/Mod income population. Public Service activities must ensure that they serve a majority of Low/Mod income residents, and Public Facilities projects must fall within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Area. Please refer to the Appendix A to view a map of the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area,as well as a map of CDBG Funded project locations. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area 100 City of Tustin Table 10-Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Tustin's rationale for prioritizing CDBG funds to be expended to directly benefit the low/mod income population or within those census tracts/block groups which have been identified as low/mod income tracts includes that: • This area has been identified as having a population at least 51% or higher of low/moderate income residents. The housing stock in this area is primarily 30 years old or older, which indicates it may be in need of rehabilitation. • Needs within this area include affordable housing,child care, improved access to public facilities and services,and infrastructure street/sidewalk improvements. • Opportunities for improvement in this area include providing increased access to services for youth and children, increased access to public facilities such as parks, and improving the conditions of sidewalks and streets. Discussion Tustin is a relatively small jurisdiction with limited areas which meet the federal criteria of slum and blight or concentrations of Low- and Moderate-income persons. Nevertheless, PY 2016-17 funds have been allocated on the basis of meeting the national objectives of the CDBG program, including programs benefiting Low-and Moderate-income persons or possibly preventing slum and blight. Based on Consolidated Plan priorities, the City will focus public services and improvements in the portion of the City known as the Southwest Neighborhood which is also in the CDBG target area. The 2016-17 Action Plan reflects this "geographic" priority for allocating investment as indicated on the CDBG Low-and Moderate-Income Areas and Project Locations maps. Annual Action Plan 48 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) Introduction The City of Tustin has set one-year Action Plan goals with regard to the provision of affordable housing in the following areas: preservation of at-risk affordable housing rental units; multi-family rental new construction/acquisition and rehabilitation; first-time homebuyer and/or foreclosure negotiated purchase; new housing construction; and, downpayment assistance. In addition, data below provides the number of homeless, special-needs, and other families assisted with affordable housing. One-year goals are also listed regarding rental assistance and production of new units. Due to the dissolution of the State's Redevelopment Agencies, the City is not providing rehabilitation of existing units or acquisition of existing units at this time, but is hopeful that these efforts will continue once funding becomes available. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 278 Non-Homeless 789 Special-Needs 308 Total 1,566 Table 11-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 300 The Production of New Units 36 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 336 Table 12-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The City of Tustin's 2013 Housing Element provides an "Assisted Housing Inventory" listing affordable housing units available to special-needs groups and families. Affordable housing for special-needs families is provided at: Tustin Gardens; Coventry Court; and, Heritage Place. Affordable housing for other families is provided at: Kenyon Pointe; Westchester Park; Flanders Pointe;Tustin Grove; Ambrose Lane; Chatam Village; Tustin Field I; Tustin Field Il; Arbor Walk; Cambridge Lane; Camden Place; Clarendon;Anton Legacy;and,Amalfi. Annual Action Plan 49 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The City of Tustin does not maintain public housing units; however,the City supports the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) housing choice voucher program. As of January 28, 2015, 525 Tustin households received rental assistance administered by OCHA. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City does not own or operate public housing, and no public housing developments are proposed for Program Year 2016-17. 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. Discussion No further discussion at this time. Annual Action Plan 50 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) Introduction Data maintained by the Tustin Police Department, indicates that homelessness is not a major issue within Tustin; nevertheless, it is recognized that homelessness is a regional issue for which the City of Tustin must provide a "fair share" of services to address the needs of the region's homeless. To this end, the City of Tustin participates in the County of Orange's annual Continuum of Care (CoC) application process. With regard to activities which address other special-needs groups who are not homeless, the City's Senior Center is supportive in providing assistance to the elderly and frail elderly. These services include transportation services, case management, information and referrals, shared housing program, senior activities, health and fitness,and other recreational activities. The City allocates CDBG funds to assist the Community SeniorSery to provide meal service to the elderly and frail elderly (home-bound elderly). The City will continue to refer persons with special needs, such as persons with disabilities (mental, physical, and developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug dependencies,and persons with HIV/AIDS to appropriate agencies. The following organizations will utilize CDBG funding to provide homeless services and special needs services for PY 2016-17: Mercy House through their Cold Weather Shelter Armory Program; Olive Crest through their Transitional Housing Placement Program;and, Community SeniorSery through their Senior Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Program. 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 Available statistics currently indicate that the City of Tustin does not have a significant population nor subpopulation of homeless persons or homeless families with children. The City anticipates that homeless persons and homeless persons with children will be assisted on an as needed basis by making appropriate referrals to organizations or agencies that provide shelter, food and other services for homeless persons and homeless families with children. However, the City of Tustin recognizes that homelessness is a regional issue which needs to be addressed by all jurisdictions regardless of individual circumstances. The City identifies the Homeless Assistance Plan, established for the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan area, as one of the strategies to address the homelessness issue. The Homeless Assistance Plan provides assistance for supportive housing and supportive services to help homeless persons and families transition from homelessness to living as independently as possible. The plan includes 192 transitional housing units at the Village of Hope facility to assist in the movement of homeless individuals and families to permanent housing within 24 months, and supportive services designed to address the special needs of homeless persons. Recently,the Tustin Planning Commission authorized the Village of Hope to increase their transitional housing bed capacity to 387 beds, an increase of 195 beds. Other homeless service providers operating in the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan area are the Orange County Social Services Tustin Family Campus, Salvation Army, Orange Coast Interfaith, Families Forward,and Human Options. Annual Action Plan 51 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) The City has developed a strategy that will continue to refer homeless persons and homeless families with children to service agencies and organizations.Through financial contributions,the City will support agencies which provide shelter and other services to the homeless. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City of Tustin and Orange County Rescue Mission executed a ground lease to support the Rescue Mission's construction/rehabilitation of a 5.1 acre site to establish a 192-unit emergency and transitional housing project at the former MCAS Tustin. Recently, the Tustin Planning Commission authorized the Village of Hope to increase their transitional housing capacity to 387 beds,an increase of 195 beds.This emergency and transitional housing facility is currently in operation. With respect to PY 2016-17, the City will allocate CDBG funds to Mercy House Armory, an emergency shelter program for homeless individuals, and Olive Crest, a transitional housing program for young adults in the foster care system. In addition, the Orange County Rescue Mission is anticipated to establish 8 new transitional housing units specifically for veterans and their families. 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 The City recognized that the homeless are often in need of low rent or subsidized housing in order to make the transition to independent living. The Orange County Housing Authority will continue to assist homeless persons on the Section 8 waiting list. Additional efforts to help the homeless also are provided by local nonprofits and churches. 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. As stated above, the City of Tustin participates in the County of Orange Continuum of Care process. Through this process the City is able to keep current with the region's homeless shelter and service needs. Additionally, through its partnership with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), Tustin renter households have access to OCHA's Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Preference for this program is given to families with children who are homeless or who are in danger of becoming homeless (those paying over 50 percent of household income for rent). In addition to providing housing assistance, this program provides a variety of support services designed to assist participants become economically independent including job training and employment for program participants. Annual Action Plan 52 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Tustin has allocated the maximum allowable amount of its CDBG funds to public service programs. While some of the organizations funded do not directly serve the homeless, many of their activities may help prevent homelessness. These activities include counseling programs for victims of domestic violence,at-risk youth, and youth services through the Tustin Family and Youth Center. Discussion Through the 2016-17 Program Year, the City of Tustin will continue to support its Conolidated Plan priority needs and performance goal regarding a strategy for homelessnes through planned activities such as the Homeless Housing Partnership Program, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and providing administrative support for affordable housing activities. Annual Action Plan 53 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j) Introduction Barriers or impediments to affordable housing are caused when the incentive to develop this housing is removed due to excessive development costs or the lack of community commitment. Some development costs are motivated by economic conditions and other issues that affected the real estate market, and are outside the control of local government. In addition, the development of affordable housing is affected by both the economic market conditions and the housing policies of federal, state and local governments,and the"Not In My Back Yard" (NIMBY) phenomenon. 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 As stated in the Consolidated Plan, the City has adopted indirect assistance programs to address negative impacts created by barriers to affordable housing. The programs listed below are identified as the means by which the City of Tustin will address barriers to affordable housing during the 2016-17 funding year. • Second units • Deed restrictions • Fees,extractions,and permit procedures • Environmental constraints • Pre-application conferences • Shared housing • Permit processing and coordination • Section 8 Rental Assistance • Housing referral program • Density Bonus program • Mixed Use zoning Discussion Tustin's Consolidated Plan Section MA-40 further discusses the barriers to affordable housing and elaborates on constraints such as zoning, housing development fees, the development review process, infrastructure constraints, Davis-Bacon Wage Compliance, floodplain insurance, and other existing needs.An overview of these points includes: Zoning Ordinances Development standards include zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances and building code requirements. The most far-reaching constraints are those contained in the City's zoning ordinance, which is the most traditional tool used by a local jurisdiction to regulate the use of private land. Zoning regulates the use, density, floor area, setbacks, parking, placement and mix of residential, commercial, Annual Action Plan 54 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) and industrial projects. Zoning can also regulate the intensity of residential land use through minimum lot size requirements. Housing Development Fees Various fees and assessments are charged by the City and other outside agencies (e.g., school districts, sewer/sanitation agencies) to cover costs of processing permits and providing services and facilities, such as utilities, schools and infrastructure. Almost all of these fees are assessed based on the concept of cost recovery through a pro rata share system, based on the magnitude of the project's impact or the extent of the benefit which will be derived. Tustin is highly urbanized with most of its necessary infrastructure, such as streets, sewer and water facilities already in place. Nonetheless, site improvements can significantly add to the cost of producing housing. Cost-effective site planning or use of housing set-aside funds for those projects within the redevelopment project areas can minimize site improvement costs. Development Review Process The evaluation and review process required by City procedures contributes to the cost of housing in that holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately manifested in the unit's selling price. State Law establishes maximum time limits for project approvals and City policies provide for the minimum processing time necessary to comply with legal requirements and review procedures. Infrastructure Constraints All development within the City is scrutinized for its impacts on the community in transportation, sewer, parks, recreation and pedestrian use. The cost of new or improved infrastructure is often paid by the developer,who shifts the cost to the project,thus increasing the housing costs. Davis-Bacon Wage Compliance A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used for any project over $2,000 or any multi-family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages. Davis-Bacon requires extensive paperwork that adds to housing costs to document the prevailing wages in order to comply with monitoring requirements. Floodplain Insurance When federal funds are used to rehabilitate homes or build new homes located in a floodplain zone,the developer or homeowner is required to obtain flood insurance. This requirement can be costly and impact low-income homeowners,especially where minor rehabilitation is involved. Annual Action Plan SS 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Existing Needs Existing needs as discussed within the Needs Assessment Section of the Consolidated Plan include housing problems such as substandard housing lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, overcrowding,cost burdened families, and families with a disproportionately greater need. Annual Action Plan 56 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) Introduction The five-year Consolidated Plan contains a housing and homeless needs assessment which describes estimated housing needs for Low- and Moderate-income residents, special needs populations, and the homeless. During the 2016-17 funding year, the City of Tustin will undertake the following additional actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs including the following goals: foster and maintain affordable housing; remove barriers to affordable housing; develop institutional structure; enhance coordination between public and private housing and social services agencies; foster public housing improvements and resident incentives; and, use available federal, state, and local financial resources to underserved needs. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs To meet the needs of the City's underserved population, efforts will be made to: • Coordinate with federal,State, and local agencies to provide appropriate assistance to residents. • Coordinate with public service providers to promote adequate services to residents. • Work to provide physical improvements to slum and blighted areas and neighborhoods with concentrations of Low-and Moderate-income areas. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will continue to use available federal, State, and local resources to foster and maintain affordable housing through housing rehabilitation programs for multi- and single-family dwelling units and provide and/or maintain homeownership opportunities through various homebuyer assistance programs. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City's Consolidated Plan notes that there does not appear to be a large number of housing units in the City that are at risk of lead-based paint hazard; however,to comply with Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, the City has incorporated the following policies into its housing programs: • Review existing building, housing, and rehabilitation codes to assure lead-based paint hazard reduction is incorporated. • Require testing and hazard reduction in conjunction with rehabilitation. • Require inspections for lead at appropriate times when housing is otherwise being inspected or evaluated. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City continues to support and implement the goals, policies, and programs, as noted in the City's Housing Element of the General Plan and the Consolidated Plan. These documents are designed to provide for adequate,safe,and affordable housing to all segments of the population. The goals outlined in these documents include: Annual Action Plan 57 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) • Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the City's need for a variety of housing types to meet diverse socio-economic needs. • Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents. • Ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing. • Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing. • Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate,and/or replace existing housing in neighborhoods that are safe, healthful,and attractive, in accordance with the adopted Land Use policy. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City of Tustin does not have a formally adopted Anti-Poverty Strategy. However, the City's Housing Element includes several goals, policies and programs designed to provide adequate,safe and affordable housing for all segments of the population. Five of the six goals within the Housing Element deal with ensuring that housing is affordable to all segments of the City's population. The City has adopted corresponding policies and programs to implement the strategies. Attached to this report (Appendix B) are the City of Tustin's Anti-Poverty Goals and Policies. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to be involved in "network-building" activities with governmental, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations. Activities include attending quarterly Orange County Housing Authority Advisory Committee meetings. Tustin will also continue to fund the Fair Housing Foundation which provides fair housing and advocacy services for the region. Additionally, the City will continue to encourage and participate in efforts to work collectively and cooperatively with other Orange County jurisdictions. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City of Tustin does not own or operate any public housing; however, the City will continue to support and encourage efforts of the Orange County Housing Authority to coordinate private housing resources and social service agencies' programs. Discussion Through the abovementioned actions,the underserved needs of Tustin's community will be met. Annual Action Plan 58 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements— 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction A description of all CDBG funds expected to be available during the 2016-17 program year is provided in Section AP-35 (Projects) of the Action Plan. No program income has been received from the previous program year; none is anticipated for 2016-17. The City has no urban renewal settlements, grant funds returned to the line of credit or income from float-funded activities. 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 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1.The amount of urgent need activities 0 2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit-A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00% Annual Action Plan 59 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Discussion The City of Tustin is implementing a one-year funding cycle for non-public service programs such as public facility improvements, housing/neighborhood rehabilitation and preservation, and program administration/planning activities. Funding requests for these types of projects will be reviewed annually. Public Service programs will be allocated on a three-year funding cycle. This Action Plan covers activities to be funded during PY 2016-17 (Year three of the three-year funding cycle). Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the next three-year funding cycle (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20) are anticipated to be released by the City of Tustin in November 2016. Annual Action Pian 60 2016 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2015) Appendix A CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area Map CDBG Funded Project Location Map ,A� 41P �j V Old Town S Town Sheet Community SeniorSery Improvements Program AdminietreSon Boys&Girls Club / f Tustin Family Youth Center Program&Kids Comer Preechool •�� w'♦% S,fill`.?„ � !/ �/ , ♦♦. .��, i � J`L✓��"i,��.---e�.,,� `,%� Programs not shown on map: Fair Housing Services Mercy House 1 Olive crest `� `♦�r' ,' ,"��}`,+ Code Enforcement Graffiti Removal a, TUSTM LICiEIO / CITY ..__�.�.�.... MAP Appendix B Anti-Poverty Goals and Policies Goal is Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the need for a variety of housing types to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of all community residents. Policy 1.1: Promote the construction of additional dwelling units to accommodate Tustin's share of regional housing needs identified by the Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG),in accordance with adopted land use policies. Policy 1.2: Pursue smart grown principles by supporting the construction of higher density housing, affordable housing,and mixed use development(the vertical and horizontal integration of commercial and residential uses) in proximity to transit,services,shopping,schools,senior centers and recreational facilities,where possible. Policy 1.3: Consider site scoring, income targeting,and other selection criteria for competitive funding sources for affordable housing,such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits,when allocating Agency resources for affordable housing to maximize leverage of local funds. Policy 1.4: Continue to implement best practices for developer selection, project underwriting and due diligence for affordable housing developments that receive financial and other assistance to ensure long-term viability of affordable housing and to ensure the maximized leverage of local resources. Policyl.5: Preserve affordable housing units,where possible,through actions such as the maintenance of a mobile home park zone, restrictions on R-3 zone uses,facilitating resident access to funding sources for preservation low income housing and of assisted housing. Policy 1.6 Promote the dispersion and integration of housing for low-and very-low income families throughout the community as opposed to within any particular geographic area,neighborhood,or project. Policy 1.7: Encourage the County of Orange to exercise its responsibilities for housing accommodations for low-and very-low income families within Tustin's sphere of influence. Policy 1.a: Allow second(attached/detached) units in single-and multi-family districts consistent with the Tustin City Code. Policy 1.9: Utilize Planned Community Districts and Specific Plans to authorize and promote a variety of lot sizes and housing types. Policy 1.10. Promote cluster housing consistent with General Plan land use density standards to reduce the cost of housing construction. Policy 1.11: Encourage the availability of affordable housing for special needs households, including large,low-income families. Special needs households include the elderly, large families,female-headed households, households with a disabled person,and the homeless. Policy 1.12: Encourage incentives to assist in the development of affordable housing such as 1) reducing permit processing time and waiving or reducing applicable permit fees;2)on-site density bonuses when appropriate; 3)tax-exempt financing including continuing to make use of the City's membership in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to provide opportunities for developer assistance in pre-development and development financing of affordable housing programs; 4)flexibility in zoning or development standards;and 5)other financial incentives using Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency housing set-aside funds and a variety of special State and Federal grant and housing programs. Policy 1.13: Encourage the design and occupancy of housing for senior citizens and the disabled. Promote the construction or rehabilitation and adoption of dwelling units accessible to seniors and/or the disabled. Policy 1.14: Provide continued support for the County Homeless Assistance Program and other homeless assistance programs within Tustin and in adjacent cities,including the continued use of the City's membership in California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue private activity mortgage bonds in support of these programs. Policy 1.15: Encourage the provision of grants and technical assistance to various organizations and agencies that provide assistance to persons with special needs such as the homeless,disabled,low- income,and elderly persons. Policy 1.16: Participate in federal and state housing assistance and rehabilitation programs aimed at assisting households in need. Policy 1.17: Utilize design criteria in evaluating projects to ensure compatibility with surrounding developments,while taking into consideration ways to minimize housing costs. Policy 1.18: Promote and encourage non-profit and for-profit private sector interests to use available federal and state programs for new or rehabilitated affordable housing. Policy 1.19: Support state-enabling legislation for employers to contribute to the cost of housing for their employees. Goal 2:Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents regardless of race, religion,ethnicity,sex,age,marital status or household composition. PolicyZl: Promote equal opportunity housing programs within the community. Policy 2.2: Provide active support to provide fair housing opportunities. Policy 2.3: Support programs to match elderly and low-and moderate-income individuals who want to share housing costs in a joint living arrangement. Policy2.4: Support public and private efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination in housing. Policy 2.5: Minimize displacement of lower income and special needs households,whenever possible, to ensure that displacement is carried out in an equitable manner. Goal 3: Increase the percentage of ownership housing to ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing within the City. Policy 3.1: Encourage new housing construction for homeownership in a mixture of price ranges: Policy 3.2: Examine existing City home purchasing assistance programs for low-and moderate-income households,including down-payment assistance,and mortgage revenue bond financing,and recommend program modifications to make them more effective in the current housing market. Po►►cy 3.3: Encourage rental unit conversion and alternative forms of homeownership, such as shared equity ownership and limited equity cooperatives where feasible. Policy 3.4: Examine existing condominium conversion standards to promote renovation of existing units through rental conversion. Goal 5:Conserve,maintain,rehabilitate and/or replace existing housing in neighborhoods which are safe,healthful and attractive,in accordance with adopted land Use Policy. Improve the residential character of the City with an emphasis on revitalizing neighborhoods showing signs of deterioration. Promote conservation of the City's sound housing stock,rehabilitation of deteriorated units where they may exist Citywide,and elimination of dilapidated units that endanger the health, safety and well being of occupants. Pol/cy5.1: Through available financial incentives,encourage owners of rental housing units which are determined to be substandard,in need of repair and a hazard to the health and safety of the occupants to remove and replace or rehabilitate the structures. Policy S.2:Promote the availability of funds for the rehabilitation of single-family dwellings and apartments. Policy S.3: Periodically evaluate housing conditions and,when appropriate,address any increase in deteriorated housing conditions. Policy 5.4: Continue to enforce health,safety,and zoning codes to eliminate conditions which are detrimental to the health,safety and general welfare of residents. Policy 5.5: Promote preservation of historic and architecturally significant residential properties. Pollcy5.6: Study and revise existing zoning codes,if warranted,to provide flexibility to facilitate additions and improvements to existing historic and architecturally significant residential properties. Policy5.7:Review existing guidelines for single-and multi-family rehabilitation programs,including income targeting and neighborhood location,to achieve maximum neighborhood revitalization, particularly,to achieve maximum neighborhood revitalization. From the above Housing Goals and Policies,the City has developed a number of programs to implement the strategies including: • Maintenance of the City's Mobile Home Park Zone; • Provide incentives for condominium conversion including incentives and assistance for purchase of the units by low-and moderate-income households; • Protect tenant rights by encouraging the continuation of contracts with organizations that provide fair housing services; • Require the appropriate deed restrictions to ensure affordability of units; • Continue to enforce building and housing codes and notify property owners of deficiencies; • Continue to utilize pre-application processing; • Allocate CDBG funds in target areas for rehabilitation; • Contract with Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA)for federally assisted housing including Section 8 programs; • Utilize Housing Set-Aside Funds to provide housing accommodations for low-and moderate- income households; • Encourage the construction of housing units that provide the opportunity to expand habitable area for families; • Continue to provide housing referral services; and, • Preserve existing assisted housing stock.