HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 FY 2019-20 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION, FY 2019-20 ACTION PLANAGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 16, 2019
TO: MATTHEW S. WEST, ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item 8
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION, FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 ACTION PLAN
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The Community Development Department is proposing to submit to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Program Year (PY) 2019-20 Action Plan
(Attachment A), which describes the activities that the City will undertake during the
program year. The Action Plan includes the program budget for disbursement of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City of Tustin has not yet
received formal notification from HUD regarding the 2019-20 funding allocation; however,
based on prior years' funding, the City anticipates receiving approximately $820,000 in
CDBG funding. On February 28, 2019, the Citizen Participation Committee conducted a
public hearing, received public input and testimony, and considered all public service
applications submitted. The Citizen Participation Committee has provided a
recommendation to the City Council regarding public service funding allocations for Program
Years 2019-20.
In 2007, the City Council amended its Citizen Participation Plan, to allow for a three (3) year
funding cycle for public service activities. In 2017, the City Council amended the plan back
to an annual funding cycle. Staff is now proposing to revert the public service funding to a
three (3) year funding cycle.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 19-14 approving the PY 2019-20 Action Plan and funding
allocations; authorize submission of the PY 2019-20 Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorize the Community
Development Department to enter into contracts with CDBG subrecipients for
public services, non-public services, and fair housing services; authorize the
Community Development Director to reallocate funding proportionately, if the final
funding amount is other than $820,000; and,
2) Direct staff to initiate an amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan, changing the
funding cycle from one (1) year to three (3) years for public service activities.
CDBG Program Year 2019-20
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Many activities are proposed to be entirely funded by CDBG grant funds; however, a
portion of the activities such as the Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter, and Code
Enforcement, will have a fiscal impact to the General Fund since they are not fully
funded by CDBG grant funds. If the City Council approves the three (3) year funding
cycle for public services, there would be a reduction in staff time to administer the
CDBG program.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
Administration of the CDBG program falls under Goal A of the City of Tustin's Strategic
Plan pertaining to Economic and Neighborhood Development. Goal A of the Strategic
Plan strives to enable business opportunities and job development and to enhance the
vibrancy and quality of life in all neighborhoods and areas of the community.
Neighborhood revitalization and promoting economic development are both primary
components within management of the CDBG program.
BACKGROUND:
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
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began on March 7, 2019, and ended on April 5, 2019. Notwithstanding presentations
given by the public service applicants at the Citizen Participation Committee public
hearing held on February 28, 2019 (see Meeting Minutes - Attachment B), no public
comments were received as of the printing of this staff report. 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, 2019.
Eligible Activities
Communities are permitted to develop their own programs and funding priorities, as
long as each activity meets one of the three CDBG National Objectives. These
objectives are as follows:
1. Benefit low- and moderate -income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Meet community development needs having a particular
urgency (conditions that pose serious or immediate threats
to the health or welfare of the community where other
sources of funding are not available).
The CDBG program as administered by HUD requires that at least 70 percent of the
total CDBG annual expenditures must be used for activities that benefit low- and
moderate -income persons over a one-, two-, or three-year period, and individual
activities designed to benefit low- and moderate -income persons must assist at least 51
percent of low- and moderate -income persons.
To assure that activities will meet the National Objectives, HUD established guidelines
for Eligible and Ineligible activities. Eligible activities include:
• Housing -related types of activities;
• Removal of architectural barriers to public facilities;
• Rehabilitation and preservation activities;
• Public facilities and improvements;
• Economic Development activities; and,
• Planning and program administration.
The CDBG program limits the amount of allocation for public services activities and
program administration. A maximum of fifteen (15) percent (15% x $820,000=
$123,000) of the total grant award may be allocated to public service types of activities.
A maximum of twenty (20) percent (20% x $820,000= $164,000) of the total grant award
may be expended on administrative and planning activities.
Citizen Participation Process and Public Service Activities Funding
In September 2016, the City Council approved an amendment to the Citizen Participation
Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This amendment
authorized the reorganization of the Citizen Participation Committee. Formerly, the
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Committee was comprised of members from the Tustin Community Foundation. As
amended, the Committee now consists of the following:
• The Planning Commission Chairperson or designee;
• The Community Services Commission Chairperson or designee;
• The Senior Advisory Board Chairperson or designee;
• The Audit Commission Chairperson or designee; and,
• Three (3) at -large representatives appointed by the City Council.
On November 15, 2018, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for
public service programs/projects for the 2019-20 annual funding cycle. The Community
Development Department compiled a list of public service providers and non-profit
organizations expressing interest in applying for a portion of Tustin's CDBG funds. Staff
mailed over eighty (80) "Request for Funding" applications to various private organizations
and transmitted applications to all City of Tustin departments. Fourteen (14) completed
public service applications from non-profit organizations were received with funding
requests totaling $296,600.
On February 28, 2019, the Citizen Participation Committee held a public hearing,
considered funding requests for public service programs, and recommended funding
allocations based on the annual funding cycle. The City Council is asked to review the
Citizen Participation Committee funding recommendations for public service programs. A
list of recommended public service funding allocations by the Citizen Participation
Committee is provided on the following page and included as Attachment C to this report.
The Citizen Participation Committee based their recommendations on an estimated
allocation amount of $123,000. Once the City receives the formal notification of funding
from HUD, the public service cap will be adjusted accordingly.
Staff is additionally proposing to amend the Citizen Participation Plan, by reverting back to a
three (3) year funding cycle for public service activities as opposed to a one (1) year funding
cycle. In 2007, the City Council amended its Citizen Participation Plan, to allow for a three
(3) year funding cycle for public service activities. In 2017, the City Council amended the
plan back to an annual funding cycle. Staff is now proposing to revert the public service
funding to a three (3) year funding cycle. By funding public service activities on a three (3)
multi-year basis, the City would be able to provide public service providers with a greater
assurance of CDBG funding, and the City would be able to administer the CDBG program
with increased efficiency. Under a multi-year funding cycle, public services which are funded
during year one (1), may continue to receive funds in year two (2) and year three (3), subject
to the following criteria:
1. Activities must continue to meet the priority(ies) and objective(s) for which the
activity was funded in year one (1);
2. Activities must continue to leverage funds with other sources;
3. Activities must report accomplishments correctly in the Quarterly and Annual
Performance Reports and/or other documentation as described within the current
year contract; and,
4. Activities must receive a successful assessment of project performance and
progress from City Staff.
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At the City Council's recommendation, City staff will initiate this amendment, including a
30 -day public review and comment period, and bring the amendment to the City Council
for final approval after the comment period has closed.
Non-public Services Activities/Programs
On November 15, 2018, the City published a Notice of Availability of Funding
Application (NOFA) for non-public services projects/programs in the Tustin News and
transmitted applications to all City of Tustin departments. The City staff committee, which
consists of all directors from various departments, and a representative from the City
Manager's Office, held a meeting to propose and discuss possible non-public service
CDBG projects for PY 2019-20 and make a recommendation to City Council on the
disbursement of projects for public facilities and improvement, rehabilitation and
preservation, and program administration project categories. A total of three (3) City
applications and one (1) fair housing services application was received. City staff
recommends that the City Council fund each of the non-public services and fair housing
services applications received.
A list of all of the potential funding allocations for 2019-20, including both public service
and non-public service activities, is provided below. A summary of these applications
has been provided as Attachment C to the report.
Proposed Funding Allocations
Program Year 2019-20
Public Services Activities (maximum 15% = $123,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
$25,000
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
$11,400
Community SeniorSery
$20,000
Goodwill of Orange County
$15,000
Human Options
$ 6,600
Mercy House
$ 7,500
MOMS Orange County
$ 7,500
Patriots & Paws
$10,000
Veterans Legal Institute
$10,000
YMCA of Orange County
$10,000
Public Services Subtotal
$123,000
Public Facilities and Improvements
Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter
$539,455
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal
$539,455
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement
$88,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal
$88,000
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Program Administration & Planning Activities (maximum 20% _ $164,000)
CDBG Program Administration $55,000
Fair Housing Foundation $14,545
Administration & Planning Subtotal $69,545
Grand Total for all Activities $ 820,000
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Federal laws relating to CDBG funds require cities to provide citizens with specific
information about the amount of monies expected for the program and the range of
activities that may be undertaken with those funds. Federal regulations also require a
jurisdiction to hold at least two public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on such
issues as housing, other community development needs and the use of the CDBG
monies.
The first public hearing was held on February 28, 2019, and the April 16, 2019, hearing is
the second public hearing to consider the proposed Action Plan (a component of the Five-
year Consolidated Plan and an annual application for a CDBG grant) and to authorize staff
to submit the Action Plan to HUD. After City Council approval, staff will submit the one-
year Action Plan to HUD detailing the City's specific use of the funds for PY 2019-20. The
Action Plan is due on May 16, 2019. After receiving final approval of proposed projects,
each public service/non-profit organization receiving funding will be asked to enter into
agreements with the City requiring compliance with all federal CDBG regulations relating
to program management, reporting, auditing, etc. No disbursement of monies can be
made to any agency or organization until expenses are incurred and documented to
benefit the intended program.
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 19-14 and 2019-20 Action Plan
B. Citizen Participation Committee Meeting Minutes — February 28, 2019
C. Public and Non -Public Services Application Summary
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Management Analyst II
Director of Community Development
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 19-14 and 2019-20 Action Plan
B. Citizen Participation Committee Meeting Minutes — February 28, 2019
C. Public and Non -Public Services Application Summary
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RESOLUTION NO, 19-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROGRAM YEAR
2019-20 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;
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2019, a public hearing was held by the Citizen
Participation Committee to receive public input and testimony regarding CDBG priorities;
WHEREAS, during the February 28, 2019, public hearing, citizens were furnished
with information concerning the CDBG Program, the range of eligible activities, and the
proposed use of funds;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan, on February 28, 2019,
the Citizen Participation Committee considered funding requests for public service
programs and recommended public service funding allocations for consideration by the
City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Review Committee reviewed and recommended the non-public
services projects and fair housing services funding allocations for consideration by the City
Council;
WHEREAS, the Draft 2019-20 one-year Action Plan was noticed in a newspaper of
local circulation, posted at City Hall and the Tustin Senior Center and available for public
review and comment for thirty (30) days beginning March 7, 2019, and ending April 5, 2019;
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 2019-20 one-year Action Plan;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled for the April 16, 2019, City Council
meeting;
WHEREAS, the City Council evaluated needs, priorities, goals and objectives based
on public testimony received during the public hearing.
Resolution No. 19-14
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin
resolves as follows:
Section 1: The City of Tustin's 2019-20 one-year Action Plan attached hereto as
Exhibit A, is hereby approved as presented to the Council at their hearing of April 16, 2019.
Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the proposed use of CDBG Funds
for Program Year 2019-20 in the one-year Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S.
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 carry 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 agenda packet of this City Council meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting on
the 16th day of April, 2019.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ERICA N. YASUDA
CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 19-14
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 19-14
I, ERICA N. YASUDA, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 19-14 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 16th day of April, 2019, by the
following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
ERICA N. YASUDA
CITY CLERK
TO RESOLUTION NO. 19-14
CITY OF TUSTIN 2019-20 ACTION PLAN
TUSTIN
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
HONORING OUR PAST
City of Tustin
Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan Program Year 2019-2020
Submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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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 serves 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 7, 2019, and will
end on April 5, 2019. A summary of any comments received will be provided at the close of the comment
period. 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, 2019.
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2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This Action Plan, which has been prepared for the 2019-20 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 as Appendix A to this report, and a detailed chart of all outcomes can be
seen in the Annual Goals and Objectives section of this report (AP - 20).
3. Evaluation of past performance
An evaluation of past performance in looking at the City of Tustin's 2018-19 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 2019-20 Program Year cycle.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
In preparing its Action Plan, the City of Tustin contacted over 80 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. Appendix B to this report
contains the notices of both public hearings, a notice of public review, and a full list of all agencies
contacted during preparation of the Action Plan.
Notification of the first public hearing was published in the Tustin News on February 14, 2019.
The public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan, including the Citizen Participation
Committee's evaluation and funding recommendations for public service applications, was held on
February 28, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Tustin Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, CA 92780. Public service applicants attended this hearing. Public service applicants spoke in favor
of their respective programs.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 7, 2019 and
will close on April 5, 2019. Additionally, notification of the public comment period regarding the draft
Action Plan was sent directly to over 80 agencies and organizations as listed in the attached
documentation. A summary of public comments received will be provided at the end of the comment
period.
Notification of the second public hearing was posted on April 4, 2019
The public hearing for the adoption of the City's Action Plan and public service allocations will be held on
April 16, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
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5. Summary of public comments
At the first public hearing, public service applicants spoke in favor of their respective programs, and
requested CDBG funding for the programs.
Public comments received during the review period will be summarized after the review period closes.
Public comments received during the second public hearing will be summarized at the conclusion of the
hearing.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Not applicable at this time.
7. Summary
The City of Tustin Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2019-20 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 2019-20 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 2019-20 CDBG monies.
• Homeless and Other Special Needs — A description of Program Year 2019-20 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
2019-20 Program Year.
• Certifications and Miscellaneous — HUD required certifications and assurances.
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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.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
To comment on Tustin's Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, please contact:
Adrianne DiLeva-Johnson
Community Development Department
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3138
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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 most recently in June 2017. This
amendment, adopted in June 2017, established a one-year funding cycle for public service activities, as
opposed to a three-year funding cycle. Establishing a one-year funding cycle allows the City Council to
more closely monitor CDBG allocations on an annual basis, and maintains the flexibility to make
adjustments to these allocations annually.
The Citizen Participation Plan indicates that its Citizen Participation Committee members should be active
community leaders who are aware of the needs of the community and are able to assist in obtaining
citizen input and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning public service project selection
and funding allocations for the CDBG program. The Citizen Participation Committee consists of the
following members:
• The Planning Commission Chairperson or his/her designee;
• The Community Services Commission Chairperson or his/her designee;
• The Senior Advisory Board Chairperson or his/her designee;
• The Audit Commission Chairperson or his/her designee; and,
• Three (3) at -large representatives appointed by the City Council.
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:
• 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.
• To assure that citizens are furnished with appropriate information about the Consolidated Plan
and its various component programs.
• 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 public service
activities for the 2019-20 Program Year. In addition, the City also sent the NOFA
to over 80 nonprofit organizations. The City received 14 applications requesting $296,600.
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To develop the City's 2019-20 Action Plan, two public hearings are being conducted. The first public
hearing was held by the Citizen Participation Committee on February 28, 2019. The purpose of the first
hearing was to evaluate and review public service applications, and recommend funding to the City
Council.
A second public hearing is anticipated to be held on April 16, 2019 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 Senior Center.
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 begins on March 7, 2019, and ends on April
5, 2019.
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. Additional housing -related efforts by the City of Tustin
include conveying two city -owned fourplexes to the Orange County Rescue Mission, these units were
remodeled, and they opened in 2016 as the Veteran's Outpost which now provides 26 homeless veterans
and their families with housing at the site. During 2018, Habitat for Humanity completed construction on
two affordable condominium units, designated to provide affordable housing for veterans and their
families. In its efforts to address the needs of homeless families, the City of Tustin has adopted an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement with Family Promise of Orange County, who is proposing to construct a project
consisting of seven (7) units, including a family resource center for the purpose of providing short-term
transitional housing for homeless families.
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.
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An important element of meeting this objective is to fund projects that will meet the Department's goal
of ending chronic homelessness.
The Orange County Continuum of Care system consists of six basic components:
• Advocacy on behalf of those who are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless.
• A system of outreach, assessment, and prevention for determining the needs and conditions of
an individual or family who is homeless.
• Emergency shelters with appropriate supportive services to help ensure that homeless individuals
and families receive adequate emergency shelter and referrals.
• Transitional housing to help homeless individuals and families who are not prepared to make the
transition to permanent housing and independent living.
• Permanent housing, or permanent supportive housing, to help meet the long term needs of
homeless individuals and families.
• Reducing chronic homeless in Orange County & addressing the needs of homeless families &
individuals using motels to meet their housing needs.
As part of the City of Tustin's participation in the CoC program, and in partnership with 2-1-1 Orange
County, on January 27, 2017, a Point -In -Time Homelessness count was conducted in Tustin. The count
provided data which indicated that 78 percent of Tustin's homeless population lives in Transitional
Housing or Emergency Shelters, while 22 percent reside in places not meant for human habitation.
The data collected from the Point -In -Time Count will provide direction to the City of Tustin's overall efforts
to address homelessness within the City. These efforts include: the City's participation in the Association
of California Cities - Orange County's Homelessness Task Force; the United to End Homelessness coalition
through Orange County United Way; and, collaboration between the Tustin Police Department,
CityNet, Orange County Health Care Agency (PERT Mental Health Services), Orange County Rescue
Mission, and the Tustin -based nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes, to provide resources and services to
the transient homeless in Tustin.
It should additionally be noted, that in March 2019, the City of Tustin opened a new low -barrier temporary
homeless shelter with 50 emergency shelter beds for men, women, and families with children. This facility
will be operated by Temporary Shelter, Inc., and will include a variety of wrap-around and other
supportive services to be administered at the site. This site is being established to ensure that
unsheltered homeless individuals with ties to Tustin have the opportunity to be provided with a bed and
shelter.
Homelessness efforts that are proposed to be specifically funded by the Community Development Block
Grant during the 2019-20 Program Year include: Goodwill of Orange County's Emergency Funding Grants
which are used for veterans on the verge of experiencing homelessness; Human Options Third Step
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Transitional Housing Program; Mercy House Family Care Center; and, Veteran's Legal Institute Pro Bono
Mobile Legal Clinics which are designed to serve homeless or at -risk veterans.
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
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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
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The Orange County Housing Authority provides affordable housing assistance to
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Tustin's residents. They were consulted to provide housing data and information
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs -Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The City of Tustin closely coordinates its homeless services efforts with the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Orange County Continuum of Care. This organization provided data which
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
contributed to the report.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
OCHCA provides services to both the special needs (senior) community and
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
homeless population in Tustin. The agency was consulted to provide information
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
and data on the special needs and homeless populations within the region and
City. The City of Tustin additionally partners with OCHCA to provide homeless
services to Tustin residents through the Homelessness Task Force.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Southern California Association of Governments
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
SCAG provided demographic information which contributed to housing -related
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
sections of the report.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
5
Agency/Group/Organization
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION OF LONG BEACH
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Market Analysis
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The Fair Housing Foundation provided information and statistics contributing to
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the City's report.
the consultation or areas for 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
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
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
The Orange County Rescue Mission provided information regarding the Village of
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Hope, veterans housing, and additional homelessness services offered to the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
community and region.
7
Agency/Group/Organization
City of Tustin Economic Development Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The Economic Development Department was consulted regarding Tustin's
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
current housing market and business climate.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
8
Agency/Group/Organization
2-1-1 OC
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Services -Health
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
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
2-1-1 Orange County conducted the Point in Time Count within Tustin and
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
provided data and statistics on Tustin's homeless population for inclusion in the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
report.
9
Agency/Group/Organization
Orange County United Way
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Services -housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The City of Tustin collaborates with Orange County United Way through the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
United to End Homelessness coalition. The City of Tustin utilizes OC United Way
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
as a resource to provide homeless services to Tustin residents.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Tustin Police Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The Tustin Police Department was consulted to describe its efforts in
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
fronting the Homelessness Task Force which is a collaborative effort
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
between the agency, CityNet, Orange County Health Care Agency, OC
Rescue Mission, and Operation Warm Wishes to provide services to the
unsheltered homeless in Tustin. It has been seen that the efforts of this task
force have reduced the number of unsheltered homeless in Tustin, and will
continue to do so.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Operation Warm Wishes
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
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
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
Operation Warm Wishes partners with the Tustin Police Department in the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Homelessness Task Force. The agency provides services to unsheltered
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
homeless throughout the City of Tustin, and was consulted as part of the
Task Force to determine the efforts that are being made to serve the
unsheltered homeless in Tustin.
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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
Narrative (optional)
As additional information, the City of Tustin provided its Citizen Participation Committee with a package of CDBG materials and conducted
a training 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.
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AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(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 80 agencies, groups, and organizations that provide housing and supportive 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 14, 2019.
The public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan, including the Citizen Participation Committee's evaluation and funding
recommendations for public service applications, was held on February 28, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Tustin Council Chamber located at 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Public service applicants attended this hearing. The applicants generally spoke in favor of their respective
programs, and requested CDBG funding for the programs. There were no comments from members of the public at this meeting.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 7, 2019 and closes on April 5, 2019. Additionally,
notification of the public comment period regarding the draft Action Plan was sent directly to over 80 agencies and organizations as listed in the
attached documentation. There were no public comments received during the review period for the Action Plan.
Notification of the second public hearing is anticipated to be published in the Tustin News on April 4, 2019.
The public hearing for the adoption of the City's Action Plan is anticipated to be held on April 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber
located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
Summary of
Summary of comments
URL (If
response/attendance
comments received
not accepted
applicable)
and reasons
All Tustin
No responses
No comments
1
Newspaper Ad
N/A
Residents
received.
received.
Public service
Public service
applicants spoke in
All Tustin
2
Public Hearing
applicants attended
favor of their
N/A
Residents
the meeting.
respective
programs.
All Tustin
No responses
No comments
J
Internet Outreach
N/A
www.tustinca.org
Residents
received.
received.
Public service
No additional
agencies, housing,
No responses
4
Direct Mailing
comments
and community
received.
received.
organizations
To be provided at
All Tustin
5
Public Hearing
conclusion o the
N/A
N/A
Residents
hearing
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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 General Fund monies, the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds, and
Land Contribution 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
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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
5
Expected
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
of Funds
Amount
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
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
820,000
0
0
820,000
820,000
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
5,253,445
0
0
5,253,445
5,253,445
Other
public -
Housing
Housing Authority Funding to cover
local
costs of administering the City's housing
225,000
0
0
225,000
225,000
programs.
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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. To further supplement these federal funds and to ensure the needs of the
community are met, the City of Tustin leverages General Fund and Housing Authority funds. For example, a Public Facilities Improvement project
completed within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area may be funded by CDBG, but will require supplemental General Fund monies in
order to be completed. Housing Authority funding is leveraged in order to provide affordable housing and other related housing services to Tustin
Residents.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City 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.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
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
Housing
Housing:
Other: 100 Units Preserved
Risk Rental Units
Housing
Tustin
$225,000
2
First -Time
2015
2019
Affordable
City of
Housing
Housing:
Other: 4 Individuals Assisted
Homebuyer %
Housing
Tustin
$225,000
Workforce Housing
3
Mortgage Credit
2015
2019
Affordable
City of
Housing
Housing:
Direct Financial Assistance to
Certification
Housing
Tustin
$225,000
Homebuyers: 3 Households
Assisted
4
Strategies to
2015
2019
Homeless
City of
Homeless Needs &
CDBG:
Homeless Person Overnight
Address
Tustin
Supportive Services
$578,555
Shelter: 477 Persons Assisted
Homelessness
General
Homelessness Prevention: 108
Fund:
Persons Assisted
$4,000,000
Housing
Asset Fund:
$250,000
SB 2:
$350,000
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
5
Transitional Housing
2015
2019
Affordable
City of
Homeless Needs &
CDBG:
Homeless Person Overnight
Housing
Tustin
Supportive Services
$6,600
Shelter: 52 Persons Assisted
Homeless
6
Senior Services
2015
2019
Non -Homeless
CDBG
Senior Programs
General
Public service activities other
Special Needs
Low/Mod
Senior Services
Fund:
than Low/Moderate Income
Census Tract
$64,400
Housing Benefit: 2,000 Persons
Target Area
Assisted
7
Strategy for Non-
2015
2019
Non -Housing
City of
Public Service Needs
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Housing Community
Community
Tustin
Youth Programs
$28,900
than Low/Moderate Income
Dev. Needs
Development
Housing Benefit: 365 Persons
Assisted
8
Other Youth
2015
2019
Non -Housing
CDBG
Tustin Family and
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Programs
Community
Low/Mod
Youth Center
$35,0.00
than Low/Moderate Income
Development
Census Tract
Youth Programs
General
Housing Benefit: 2000 Persons
Target Area
Fund:
Assisted
$70,500
9
Existing
2015
2019
Non -Housing
CDBG
Other Public Facility
General
Other: 0 New, 1 In Progress
Parks/Recreation
Community
Low/Mod
Needs
Fund:
Facilities
Development
Census Tract
$400,000
Target Area
10
Infrastructure
2015
2019
Non -Housing
CDBG
Main Street
General
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Improvements
Community
Low/Mod
Sidewalks
Fund:
Activities other than
Development
Census Tract
Downtown Commercial
$482,545
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Target Area
Core Plan
Benefit: 32,993 Persons
Assisted
Other: 1 Other (Project)
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Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
11
Graffiti Removal
2015
2019
Non -Housing
CDBG
Graffiti Abatement
General
Public service activities other
Community
Low/Mod
Fund:
than Low/Moderate Income
Development
Census Tract
$200,000
Housing Benefit: 32,993
Target Area
Persons Assisted
Other: 3,000 Other
12
Congregate/Home
2015
2019
Non -Homeless
CDBG
Senior Programs
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Delivered Meals
Special Needs
Low/Mod
Senior Services
$20,000
than Low/Moderate Income
Census Tract
Housing Benefit: 145 Persons
Target Area
Assisted
13
Economic
2015
2019
Non -Housing
City of
Rehabilitation
General
Other: 5 Other
Development
Community
Tustin
Other
Fund:
Development
Commercial/Industrial
$36,000
Improvement
Other Economic
Development
14
Code Enforcement
2015
2019
Non -Housing
CDBG
Code Enforcement
CDBG:
Housing Code
Community
Low/Mod
$88,000
Enforcement/Foreclosed
Development
Census Tract
Property Care: 100 Household
Target Area
Housing Unit
15
Planning Activities
2015
2019
Non -Housing
City of
Planning
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
Community
Tustin
$69,545
Development
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Goal Descriptions
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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 Federal/State
Description
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.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City of Tustin will continue to administer the City's Affordable Housing Program. Administration
of this program will ensure that 100 affordable rental housing units are retained.
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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 11,833
Description
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
and Arbor Walk, where 279 affordable housing unit covenants remain for 45 years. Tustin Legacy also contains 153 affordable Senior
rental units at Coventry Court, 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 2019-20 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 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates providing five (5) housing units (affordable ownership unit resales).
3
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 homebuyer
Description
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 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates assisting three (3) households.
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Strategies to Address Homelessness
Goal
This priority encourages activities which support the homeless, those at -risk of being homeless, and families in transition from
Description
homelessness to independent living, by providing support services, counseling, emergency shelter, and transitional
housing. Programs specifically funded by CDBG during the 2018-19 Program Year include:
• Mercy House Emergency Shelter Services Program - Mercy House Emergency Shelter will utilize CDBG funding for supplies
for their Family Care Center, whic offers low -threshold emergency shelter services along with case management services.
• Human Options Third Step Program - This transitional housing program provides low-cost housing and supportive services
to increase client self-sufficiency for abused women and children. CDBG funding will be used for staff salaries and benefits.
• Goodwill of Orange County Emergency Funding Grants - Through this program grants will be provided to veterans and their
families who are on the verge of becoming homeless. CDBG funding will be used to provide direct financial assistance to at -
risk veterans.
• Veterans Legal Institute -Veterans Legal Institute will be utilizing CDBG funding to operate their Pro Bono Mobile Legal Clinics
which serve the homeless, disabled, at -risk, or low-income veteran population.
• City of Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter - Non -Public Services funding will be allocated for the acquisition and/or
rehabilitation of a building/facilities for the purposes of providing emergency shelter for the unsheltered homeless residing
within the City of Tustin.
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.
• Continued participation in the Homeless Housing Partnership Program, which includes partnership with the Orange County
Rescue Mission's Village of Hope providing 387 beds within their transitional housing facility. The Village of Hope has
additionally provided 8 units of transitional housing specifically for veterans through partnership with the City of Tustin.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates assisting approximately 500 individuals through these strategies to address
homelessness.
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Goal Name
Transitional Housing
Goal
Within the Consolidated Plan, the City has identified the need to provide transitional housing and supportive services to Tustin
Description
residents. Programs funded by CDBG to address the transitional housing needs of Tustin residents include:
• Human Options Third Step Program - This transitional housing program provides low-cost housing and supportive services
to increase client self-sufficiency for abused women and children. CDBG funding will be used for staff salaries and benefits.
In addition to CDBG funded activities, the Orange County Rescue Mission will continue to maintain 8 units of affordable transitional
housing to assist 32 homeless veterans and their families.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates providing 52 Tustin residents with transitional housing services.
6
Goal Name
Senior Services
Goal
Area senior services are presently provided through the City's full-service senior center located in Old Town Tustin. Senior Services
Description
specifically funded by CDBG include:
0 Community SeniorSery - Community SeniorSery provides a lunch program for the elderly at a congregate meal site at the
Tustin Area Senior Center, and through home delivery to the frail elderly who cannot leave the home. Funds are utilized to
pay for meals related expenditures and raw food costs.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates serving 2,000 persons at the Tustin Area Senior Center. Accomplishments and
funding for SeniorSery will be listed within this report under the Congregate/Home Delivered Meals Strategic Plan Goal.
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Goal Name
Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs
Goal
This annual goal supports the development of services and programs to serve the children and youth of the community especially in
Description
those target areas of greatest need. CDBG funding specifically allocated to target this need includes:
• MOMS Orange County Infant Development Program - This program provides health care services to mothers and babies
living in poverty. Monthly in-home visits and health screenings are conducted through the baby's first birthday with the goal
to help babies from vulnerable families reach developmental milestones on time, while equipping mothers and fathers for
healthy parenting and family bonding.
• Patriots and Paws Provisions for Patriots Program - This program provides clients with home goods using a conservative
estimate for thrift store pricing. Clients include Tustin veterans, activity duty personnel, and reservists. By receiving assistance
through the program, clients may reallocate their resources toward employment and self-sufficiency.
• Community Health Initiative of Orange County Community Health Access Program (Tustin Expansion) - This porgram
provides counseling services for low/moderate-income families to assist with health care referrals and social service needs.
The services are provided through partnerships through Tustin Unified Schools.
During the 2019-20 program year, 365 Tustin residents are anticipated to be served through these programs.
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Goal Name
Other Youth Programs
Goal
Youth services have been identified by the community as essential to provide recreational options to area youth. Therefore, priority
Description
programs to address the need for youth services within the City of Tustin include:
• YMCA of Orange County - CDBG funds will be used for funding to provide financial assistance via scholarships to low/very
low/extremely low income Tustin residents so these students have the ability to participate in the variety of academic
enrichment programming offered by the YMCA.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin - CDBG funds will be used to support the Upward Bound Academic Enrichment Program which
provides for the literacy and academic needs of at -risk youth in the southwest area of Tustin through computerized tutoring,
homework help, and academic goal setting.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates serving 117 youths through these programs.
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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 comparatively
Description
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.
Although the Frontier Park Walking Trail and Irrigation Renovation project is ongoing, there are no new parks/recreation facilities
projects proposed for the 2019-20 Program Year.
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Goal Name
Infrastructure Improvements
Goal
The majority of the streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure in the CDBG target area, were constructed more than 40 years ago. Also,
Description
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.
Although funded during the previous 2018-19 Program Year, infrastructure improvements which are anticipated to be
continued throughout the 2019-20 Program Year include:
• Red Hill Improvements - Public improvements along the Red Hill Avenue corridor within the Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan
area, including, but not limited to: median improvements; striping to accomodate bicycle lanes; and, pedestrian
enhancements.
During the 2019-20 Program Year it is anticipated that 32,993 residents within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract
Target Area will directly benefit from the improvements.
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Goal Name
Graffiti Removal
Goal
The Tustin City Council has provided direction to City Staff to fund Graffiti removal out of the City's general fund during 2019-20 as
Description
opposed to using CDBG funding for these costs. Graffiti removal will remain ongoing throughout the 2019-20 Program Year, but will
not be funded through CDBG. During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City still anticipates assisting 32,993 individuals residing in the
CDBG Low/Mod Income Census Tract Targe Area by removing 3,000 cases of graffiti.
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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 the senior
Description
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 CDBG-funded 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 2019-20 Program Year, it is anticipated that SeniorSery will provide 145 congregate and/or home -delivered meals.
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Goal Name
Economic Development
Goal
Stimulating and retaining business within the CDBG target areas is necessary to rejuvenate dilapidated areas, stimulate private
Description
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.
CDBG funds are not allocated during the 2019-20 Program Year for Economic Development activities; however, additional 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 Economic Development Department has assumed the responsibilities of economic
development with the dissolution of the City's Redevelopment Agency. The Department provides businesses with
information about 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.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates that one (1) business will be assisted through CDBG funding, and that five (5)
additional Economic Development Programs will be administered.
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Goal Name
Code Enforcement
Goal
Property maintenance issues are of significant importance to the community as the majority of residential, commercial, and industrial
Description
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 — Provide community preservation services through the funding of a full-time Code Enforcement Officer
who will work only with the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area of the city.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates 100 Code Enforcement cases to be addressed within the CDBG Low/Moderate
Income Census Tract Target Area.
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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 2019-20
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.
During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates administration of one planning program.
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Introduction
The City of Tustin is implementing a one-year funding cycle for public services; non-public service
programs such as public facility improvements, housing/neighborhood rehabilitation and preservation;
and, program administration/planning activities. Funding requests for all projects will be reviewed
annually.
For 2019-20, the City of Tustin's CDBG grant allocation is anticipated to be approximately $820,000. This
funding amount, and the funding allocations for the projects listed below, are preliminary. The official
funding amount(s) will be provided once the City of Tustin receives formal notification from HUD. 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 are proposed to be funded with CDBG during
PY 2019-20:
Projects
#
Project Name
1
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
2
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
3
Community SeniorSery
4
Goodwill of Orange County
5
Human Options
6
Mercy House
7
MOMS Orange County
8
Patriots & Paws
9
Veterans Legal Institute
10
YMCA of Orange County
11
Fair Housing Services
12
Code Enforcement
13
CDBG Program Administration
14
Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter
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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.
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Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Other Youth Programs
Needs Addressed
Youth Programs
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
Funding to support the Upward Bound Academic Enrichment Program
which provides for the literacy and academic needs of at -risk youth in
the southwest area of Tustin through computerized tutoring,
homework help, and academic goal -setting.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
100 Tustin youth.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin 580 W. Sixth Street, Tustin, CA 92780.
Planned Activities
Providing academic support to Tustin youth through the "Upward
Bound" Academic Enrichment Program. This program helps the literacy
and academic needs of at -risk youth in thesouthwest area of Tustin
through computerized tutoring, homework help, and academic goal -
setting.
2
Project Name
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $11,400
Description
Funding for salary and benefits for a Certified Enrollment Counselor
who will work out of various sites throughout Tustin, including within
Tustin Unified schools, to provide health care and social service
referrals to families.
Target Date
6/30/2020
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Estimate the number
250 Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Various sites throughout Tustin, including within Tustin Unified schools.
Planned Activities
A Certified Enrollment Counselor will work out of various sites
throughout Tustin, including within Tustin Unified schools, to provide
health care and social service referrals to families.
3
Project Name
Community SeniorSery
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Senior Services
Congregate/Home Delivered Meals
Needs Addressed
Public Service Needs
Senior Programs
Senior Services
Funding
CDBG: $20,000
Description
Lunch program for the elderly at a congregate meal site (Tustin Area
Senior Center), and through home delivery. Funds will be utilized to pay
for meal -related expenditures, and raw food costs.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
145 elderly Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
SeniorSery will provide congregate meal service at the Tustin Senior
Center located at 200 South C Street, Tustin, CA 92780, and will provide
home -delivered meals at various households within the City.
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.
4
Project Name
Goodwill of Orange County
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategies to Address Homelessness
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Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs & Supportive Services
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
Description
Funding to be utilized to facilitate and manage emergency funding
grants which would address the immediate and critical needs of
veterans and their families, focusing on veterans on the verge of
homelessness.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
33 Tustin residents including at -risk veterans and their families.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Tierney Center for Veteran Services 1231 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA
92780.
Planned Activities
Grants will be awarded by the Orange County Goodwill to veterans and
their families with critical needs including those who are on the verge
of homelessness, unemployed, or who are at -risk of losing
employment. The funds also serve veterans who are advancing their
education and attending local colleges.
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Project Name
Human Options
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategies to Address Homelessness
Transitional Housing
Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs & Supportive Services
Funding
CDBG: $6,600
Description
Staff salary, benefit, and administrative costs for a transitional housing
program, which provides low-cost housing and supportive services to
increase client self-sufficiency for abused women and children.
Supportive services include case management, financial literacy,
employment workshops, legal advocacy, or counseling.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
20 Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description
Transitional housing units located in the City of Tustin (address
confidential). Program offices located at 5540 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA
92620.
Planned Activities
Assistance to individuals, primarily women and children, who have
experienced domestic violence. Human Options offers transitional
housing and supportive services for those who need extra time and
support with finding permanent housing and supportive services.
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Project Name
Mercy House
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategies to Address Homelessness
Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs & Supportive Services
Funding
CDBG: $7,500
Description
Mercy House Family Care Center will offer low -threshold emergency
shelter services along with case management services.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
20 Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
The Family Care Center is located at 1130 N. Citrus Street, Orange
Planned Activities
Mercy House Family Care Center will offer low -threshold emergency
shelter services along with case management services.
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Project Name
MOMS Orange County
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $7,500
Description
Funding to provide health care services for mothers and babies living in
poverty. Monthly in-home visits and health screenings are conducted
through the baby's first birthday, with the goal to help babies from
vulnerable families reach developmental milestones on time, while
equipping mothers and fathers for healthy parenting and family
bonding.
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Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
90 Tustin residents including both mothers and infants. Fathers and
and type of families
siblings additionally benefit from the services provided, but are not
that will benefit from
included in this total count.
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Various homes of Tustin residents. Program offices located at 1128 W.
Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92703.
Planned Activities
The Infant Development Program serves families with a low-cost, high -
impact model of maternal -child health coordination, monthly home
visitation, infant developmental assessment, parenting education, and
group classes including workshops for new fathers.
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Project Name
Patriots & Paws
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategy for Non -Housing Community Dev. Needs
Needs Addressed
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Funding for the Provisions for Patriots Program, which provides clients
with home goods using a conservative estimate for thrift store pricing.
Clients include Tustin veterans, active duty personnel, and reservists. By
receiving assistance through the program, clients may reallocate their
resources toward employment and self-sufficiency.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
25 Tustin veterans.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Warehouse Location: 1825 E. Via Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806.
Planned Activities
Providing a variety of goods and services to Tustin residents so that
they may be able to reallocate their own resources toward employment
and self-sufficiency.
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Project Name
Veterans Legal Institute
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategies to Address Homelessness
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Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs & Supportive Services
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Funding to provide pro bono direct legal services to homeless, disabled,
at -risk or low-income veterans including, but not limited to, veteran
benefit appeals, discharge upgrades, unlawful detainer defense, family
law, consumer law, expungements, and estate planning for terminally ill
and older adult veterans.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
25 Tustin veterans,
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Services provided through a mobile unit at strategic veteran "hotspots"
throughout Orange County. Offices located at 2100 N. Broadway, Suite
209, Santa Ana, CA 92706.
Planned Activities
Providing pro bono legal services to homeless, disabled, at -risk, or low-
income veterans.
10
project Name
YMCA of Orange County
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Other Youth Programs
Needs Addressed
Youth Programs
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Funding to provide financial assistance via scholarships to low/very-
low/extremely-low income Tustin residents.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
17 Tustin youth.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Benson Elementary School 12712 Elizabeth Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
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Planned Activities
CDBG funds will be used for funding to provide financial assistance via
scholarships to low/very low/extremely low income Tustin residents so
these students have the ability to participate in the variety of academic
enrichment programming offered by the YMCA.
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project Name
Fair Housing Services
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Planning Activities
Needs Addressed
Planning
Housing
Funding
CDBG: $14,545
Description
Providing counseling services related to housing complaints, outreach
activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
678 Tustin residents
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Fair Housing cases handled in their main offices located at: 3605 Long
Beach Blvd. #302, Long Beach, CA 90807 and 2300 E. Anaheim Avenue,
#405, Anaheim, CA 92806. 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.
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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
Provide community preservation services through the funding of a full-
time Code Enforcement Officer who will work only with the CDBG
Low/Moderate Income Target Area of the city.
Target Date
6/30/2020
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Estimate the number
32,993 Tustin residents within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census
and type of families
Tract Target Area. 100 households are anticipated to be served through
that will benefit from
code compliance.
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/Moderate Income Census
Tract Target Area.
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project Name
CDBG Program Administration
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Planning Activities
Needs Addressed
Planning
Funding
CDBG: $55,000
Description
Funding for program oversight, coordination, and compliance.
Target Date
6/30/2020
Estimate the number
Citywide benefit, approximately 82,000 persons.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities
Provide day-to-day administration of the CDBG program.
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project Name
Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Strategies to Address Homelessness
Needs Addressed
Homeless Needs & Supportive Services
Funding
CDBG: $539,455
General Fund: $250,000
Housing: $350,000
Description
Purchase and rehab a building for the purposes of providing emergency
shelter for the homeless.
Target Date
6/30/2020
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Estimate the number
50 unsheltered homeless individuals in Tustin.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Industrially -zoned area in Tustin.
Planned Activities
Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of a building/facilities for the purposes
of providing emergency shelter for the unsheltered homeless residing
within the City of Tustin.
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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 C 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
Table 8 - 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 2019-20 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
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of the City known as the Southwest Neighborhood which is also in the CDBG target area. The 2019-20
Action Plan reflects this "geographic" priority for allocating investment as indicated on the CDBG Low -and
Moderate -Income Areas and Project Locations maps.
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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 (100 units to be preserved);
first-time homebuyer/workforce housing (providing four units); and, Mortgage Credit
Certification/downpayment assistance (providing assistance to three households). Please see AP -20 for
further details on each of these housing goals. In addition, data below provides the number of homeless,
special -needs, and otherfamilies assisted with affordable housing. One-yeargoals 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 583
Non -Homeless 789
Special -Needs 308
Tota 1 1,680
Table 9 - 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 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Tota 1 300
Table 10 - 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: Westchester Park; Flanders Pointe; Chatham Village; Tustin Field I; Tustin Field II; Arbor
Walk; Cambridge Lane; Camden Place; Clarendon; Anton Legacy; and, Amalfi.
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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 February 2019, 411 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 2019-20.
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.
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
As part of the City of Tustin's participation in Orange County's Continuum of Care program, and in
partnership with 2-1-1 Orange County, on January 24, 2019, a Point -In -Time Homelessness count was
conducted in Tustin. Data from this point in time count will be provided once it is made available by 2-1-
1 Orange County.
The data collected from the Point -In -Time Count will provide direction to the CityofTustin's overall efforts
to address homelessness within the City. These efforts include: the City's participation in the Association
of California Cities - Orange County's Homelessness Task Force; the United to End Homelessness coalition
through Orange County United Way; and, collaboration between the Tustin Police Department,
CityNet, Orange County Health Care Agency (PERT Mental Health Services), Orange County Rescue
Mission, and the Tustin -based nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes, to provide resources and services to
the transient homeless in Tustin.
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 2019-20: Goodwill of Orange County's Emergency Funding Grants which are used for
veterans on the verge of experiencing homelessness; Human Options Third Step Transitional Housing
Program; Mercy House Family Care Center; and, Veteran's Legal Institute Pro Bono Mobile Legal Clinics
which are designed to serve homeless or at -risk veterans.
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 has 22 percent of its homeless population
which is unsheltered. The City of Tustin is directly assisting the unsheltered homeless population within
Tustin through the collaboration between the Tustin Police Department, CityNet, Orange County Health
Care Agency (PERT Mental Health Services), Orange County Rescue Mission, and the Tustin -
based nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes, to provide resources and services to the transient homeless in
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Tustin.
It should additionally be noted, that in March 2019, the City of Tustin anticipates opening a new low -
barrier temporary homeless shelter with 50 emergency shelter beds for men, women, and families with
children. This facility will be operated by Temporary Shelter, Inc., and will include a variety of wrap-around
and other supportive services to be administered at the site. This site is being established to ensure that
unsheltered homeless individuals with ties to Tustin have the opportunity to be provided with a bed and
shelter.
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 Accommodation
Plan, established for the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan area, as one of the strategies to address
homelessness. The Homeless Accommodation 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 387 beds 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. 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, Human Options and, Temporary
Shelter, Inc.
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. The Village of Hope has also increased their transitional
housing capacity to 387 beds, an increase of 195 beds. This emergency and transitional housing facility is
currently in operation.
Please refer to the description (see question above) of the new low -barrier homeless shelter which will
be opening in Tustin and will be an asset to homeless within the community.
With respect to both emergency shelter and transitional housing needs addressed during PY 2019-20, the
City will. allocate CDBG funds to: Family Promise of Orange County's Emergency Shelter and Transitional
Housing programs; and, Human Options Third Step Transitional Housing Program; Mercy House Family
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Care Center.
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. CDBG funding will specifically be allocated to Goodwill of
Orange County to provide emergency funding grants to veterans and their families on the verge of
homelessness. The program administered by Goodwill of Orange County has the potential to keep
veterans and their families housed, where they would otherwise become homeless without the assistance
provided by the program. An additional homeless/at-risk homeless veterans' service will be provided
through Veterans Legal Institute, in which pro bong legal services will be provided to assist these
veterans. Further 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 and
the Association of California Cities — Orange County's Homelessness Task Force. 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.
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, veterans services, family and infant care, and youth services through Boys and Girls Clubs of
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Tustin, and YMCA of Orange County.
Discussion
Through the 2019-20 Program Year, the City of Tustin will continue to support its Consolidated Plan
priority needs and performance goals regarding a strategy for homelessness through planned activities
such as the Homeless Housing Partnership Program, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and providing
administrative support for affordable housing activities.
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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 2019-20 funding year.
• Accessory dwelling units
• Deed restrictions
• Fees, extractions, and permit procedures
• Environmental constraints
• Pre -application conferences
• 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.
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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 2019-20 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
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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:
• 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.
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 D)
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
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Discussion:
Through the abovementioned actions, the underserved needs of Tustin's community will be met.
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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 2017-18 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 2019-20. 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
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%
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 also be allocated funding on a one-year funding cycle.
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Appendix A
Potential Funding Allocations for Program Year 2019-20
Potential Funding Allocations for Program Year 201.9-20
Public Services Activities (maximum 15%= $123,000)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
$25,000
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
$11,400
Community SeniorSery
$20,000
Goodwill of Orange County
$15,000
Human Options
$6,600
Mercy House
$7,500
MOMS Orange County
$7,500
Patriots and Paws
$10,000
Veterans legal Institute
$10,000
YMCA of Orange County
$1o,000
Public Services Subtotal
$123,000
Public Facilities and Improvements
Tustin Emergency Homeless Shelter $539,455
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal $539,455
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement $88,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal $88,000
Program Administration & Planning Activities (maximum 20% = $164,000)
CDBG Program Administration $55,000
Fair Housing Services $14,545
Administration & Planning Subtotal $69,545
Grand Total for all Activities 20 0
WIM M
Public Hearing Notifications
Notice of Public Review
Agencies Contacted
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF TVSTIN
Notice is hereby given that the City of Tustin, California, wlll hold a
Citizen PorticlPotlon Committee (CPC) public hearing to discuss the
City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) opplicailon to
the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for Program Yeor2019-20,
The Publia hearing wl II be hold on;
Thursday, February 28, 2019
5;30 p,m,
City of Tustin Council Chamber
300 Centennial way
Tustin, California 92780
The purpose of the public hearing Is to Inform Interested citizens
about the CDBG program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG priorities,
recelve input and recommendations from the CPC on public service
funding applications, and the City Review Committee's recommenda�
Ilan for non-public services and fair housing services, to be submitted
to the City Council for consideration, The City Council will hold a
public hearing on these applications at a later date,
The 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 provlding ade�
quote housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding
economic opportunities, specifically for low• and moderote-Income
persons, Grants are owardod to communitlos to carry out a wide
range of community development activlflos dirocted toward neigh
boyhood revitalization, economic development, public services activi.
Iles, and the provision of Improved community facilities and serve
Ices, Communities .are encouraged to obtain citizen suggestions as to
potential uses for these funds prior to submitting a formal application
to HUD,
The amount of the City of %slin's grant award for the 201920 pro,
gram year is anticipated to be $820,000, According to CDBG Program
regulations, a maximum of 15 percent of the total award ($123,000)
may be used for public service programs,
Anyone Interested in participating In the CDBG citizen participation
process may appear at the meeting For additlonal Informatloh,
please contact the Community Development Department at (714) 573-
3138.
Erica N, Yasuda
City Clerk
Published; Tustin News February 14, 2019 11232727
OFFICIAL. NOTICE
CITY OF TUSTIN
The City of Tustin Is In the process of preparing/finalizing Its
one-year Action Plan, detailing the projected use of Program
Year 2019.20 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds,
To receive CDBG funds, the U,S, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) requires jurisdictions to prepare
a'Consolidated Plan,' a flve•year planning document Intended
to Identify a community's overall need for affordable and
supportive housing, community development programs,
social services, and economic opportunities for low- and
moderate -income persons, The Plan also outlines a five-year
strategy to meet those needs and Identifies resources and
Programs that would address them, The City Council adopted
the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan on April 21, 2015,
The one-year Action Plan, a section of the Consolidated Plan,
serves as the City of Tustin's application to HUD for CDBG
funding. The City must submit on Action Plan annually for
each of the five ($) years covered by the Consolidated Plan,
The. purpose of the Action Plan Is to detall exactly how the
City will spend Its annual allocation of funds to meet
community needs identlfled In the Consolidated Plan,
2019.20 Draft Action Plan
The Draft 2019.20 one year Action Plan will be available for
public review and comment for thirty (30) days beginning
March 7, 2019, and ending April 5, 2019, Copies are available
at the Community Development Department, City of Tustin,
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California 92780 and on the City's
website at https;/(www,justinco,orq/`393/"Cp@G•Reports, The
Final 2019-20 Action Plan will be submitted to HUD once an
appropriations bill has been enacted by Congress and HUD
has notifled grantees of their actual Program Year 2019.20
allocation amounts, The 2019.20 Program Year for the CDBG
Program will begin on July 1, 2019.
A public hearing before the Tustin City Council Is tentatively
scheduled on April 16, 2019, at 7:00 p,m, in the Council
Chamber, located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California,
to review the Program Year 2019.20 Action Plan and funding
allocation for submission to HUD.
Written comments pertaining to the Draft 2019.20 Action Plan
must be submitted by April 5, 2019, at 5:00 p,m, and directed
to; Adrianne DILeva-Johnson, (714) 573.3138, City of Tustin,
300 Centenniol Way, Tustin, California 92780, acilleva,
ohnsomptusHnca.ora.
Erica N, Yasuda
City Clerk
Published: Tustin News March 7, 2019 11240706
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM YEAR 2019-20 FUNDING ALLOCATION AND
ACTION PLAN
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tustin, Cali-
fornia, will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2019, at 7;00 p.m, in the
City Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, Califor-
nia. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Program Year 2019-
20 Action Plan and funding allocation for submission to the U.S. De-
partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, established the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to return
federal funds to local communities for the purpose of developing via-
ble urban communities by providing adequate housing, suitable liv-
ing environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, specifi-
cally for low- and moderate -income persons. The City of Tustin's
CDBG grant award for the 2019-20 program year is anticipated to be
approximately $820,000.
2019-20 Action Plan
The Action Plan is a mandated annual submission requirement of
HUD for participation in the CDBG process. The Action Plan de-
scribes the activities the City will undertake during the program year
to address the priority needs of housing and community development.
The Action Plan will include a program budget for disbursement of
CDBG funds to activities that will be undertaken during the 2019-20
fiscal year.
Proposed Funding Allocation of CDBG Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20
The City Council will consider a program budget for Fiscal Year2019-
20 to fund public services, public facilities and improvements, reha-
bilitation and preservation, and program administration activities
that will be undertaken during the program year. On February 28,
2019, the Citizen Participation Committee (CPC) held a public hear-
ing and recommended that the City Council approve funding alloca-
tions for public service applications for the 2019-20 program year.
If you challenge the subject items in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence deliv-
ered to the City of Tustin at, or prior to, the public hearing.
If you require special accommodations, please contact the City Clerk
at (714) 573-3025.
Information relative to this item, including a list of proposed projects,
is on file in the Community Development Department and is availa-
ble for public review at City Hall. Anyone interested in the informa-
tion above may call the Community Development Department at
(714) 573-3138.
Erica N. Yasuda I City Clerk
Published: Tustin News, April 4, 2019 11253079
Marc Mullendore Jackie Mark
AIDS Services Foundation Alzheimer's Orange County Assistance League of Tustin
17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200 445 El Camino Real
Irvine, CA 92614 Irvine, CA 92614 Tustin, CA 92780
Megan Hartman
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of OC
1801 E, Edinger Ave., Ste 101
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Susan Knopick
Children's Bureau of So. Calif.
50 S. Anaheim Blvd,, Suite 241
Anaheim, CA 92805
Jamie Serrano
Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
580 W. 6th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Gigi Zanganeh
City Net
4508 Atlantic Avenue, #292
Long Beach, CA 90807
Natalie Adams Holly Hagler
Community Health Initiative of Orange Community SeniorSery
County 1200 N, Knollwood Circle
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 121 Anaheim, CA 92801
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Lisa W, Jenkins
Council on Aging Orange County
2 Executive Cir., #175
Irvine, CA 92614
Steve Hyland
Disability Awareness Coalition
3773 University Drive, #211
Irvine, CA 92612
Patricia Wenskunas
Crime Survivors, Inc.
PO Box 54552
Irvine, CA 92619
Easter Seal Society, Inc.
1570 E, 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Maria Massai
Child Creativity Lab
1815 E. Wilshire Ave. #906
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Gregory Scott
Community Action Partnership of
Orange County
11870 Monarch Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Margot Carlson
Community Services Program
1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Elizabeth Campbell
Dayle McIntosh Center
501 N. Brookhurst St. #102
Anaheim, CA 92801
Greg LeFever
Empowered Youth
1470 Voyager Drive
Tustin, CA 92782
David Levy Barbara Shull
Episcopal Service Alliance Fair Housing Council of Orange County Fair Housing Foundation
310 W. Broadway 1516 Brookhollow Drive, Suite A 3605 Long Beach Blvd., #302
Anaheim, CA 92805 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Long Beach, CA 90807
Anna Rubin
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Colin Henderson
Friendship Shelter, Inc.
P.O. Box 4252
Laguna Beach, CA 92652
Sheila De Forest
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Dan Rogers
Goodwill of Orange County
410 North Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Cyndee Albertson
Family Promise of Orange County
161 South Orange Street
Orange , CA 92866
Kathy Copeland
Goodwill of Orange County
410 North Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Katie Tarantino Kathy Honda Irene Rausch
Grace Harbor Church & School Human Options Human Options
12881 Newport Avenue P.O. Box 53745 P.O. Box 53745
Tustin, CA 92780 Irvine, CA 92619 Irvine, CA 92619
Maricela Rios-Faust
Judith Rose
Carol Anne Williams
Human Options
Human Options
Interval House
P.O, Box 53745
P.O, Box 53745
6615 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite
Irvine, CA 92619
Irvine, CA 92619
170
Long Beach, CA 90803
Laura Archuleta
Rebecca Ornelas
Danielle Heramio
Jamboree Housing Corp.
Learning for Life
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
17701 Cowan Ave,, Suite 200
1211 East Dyer Road
2101 N, Tustin Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
Santa Ana, CA 927Q5
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Ed Gerber
David Eiseman
Ellen Roy
Lestonnac Free Clinic
Mardian Center of Educational Therapy
Mary's Path
1215 E, Chapman Ave.
1 Osborn
18221 E. 17th Street
Orange, CA 92869
Irvine, CA 92604
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Donna Core
Allison Davenport
Michele Silva
Meals on Wheels
Mercy House Transitional Living Center
MOMS Orange County
1001 N. Tustin
P.O. Box 1905
1128 W, Santa Ana Blvd,
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Andrea Pronk-Dunn
Nancee Lee-Allen
Jackson Wright
MOMS Orange County
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NeighborWorks Orange County
1128 W, Santa Ana Blvd.
1810 E. 17th Street
128 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Orange, CA 92867
Doug Bistry
Charmaine Llnley
Catherine Burnett
0. C. Affordable Housing
Olive Crest
Olive Crest
23861 EI Toro Road, Suite 401
2130 E. 4th Street, Sutie 200
2130 E. 4th Street, Sutie 200
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Santa Ana, CA 927Q5
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Rachel Repko
Laura Miller
Olive Crest
Orange Children & Parents Together
Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter
2130 E. 4th Street, Sutie 200
1063 N. Glassel Street
1963 Wallace Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Orange, CA 92867
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Laura Fisher
Christina Hall
Laura Miller
Orange County Council
OC Food Access Coalition
OC Gateway to Housing
1211 East Dyer Road
1505 E. 17th Street, Ste. #219
1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Elaine Lintner
Penny Lambright
Bob Winandy
Orange County SPCA
Patriots and Paws
Pilgrimage Family Therapy
P.O, Box 6507
9221 Atlanta Avenue, #471
23201 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 220
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Lois McKoon
Warren Johnson
Deb Johnson
Probation Community Action
Salvation Army
Second Chance Orange County
Association
10200 Pioneer Road
2618 San Miguel #284
18627 Brookhurst Street #425
Tustin, CA 92782
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Jean Wegener
Serving People in Need Special Olympics of Southern California St. Vincent de Paul Center for
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite H 1600 Forbes Way, #200 Reconciliation
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Long Beach, CA 90810 8014 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Kim Newhouse
The Blind Children's Learning Center
18542-B Vanderlip Ave,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Lorraine Martinez
The Villa Center, Inc.
910 North French Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Tustin Area Historical Society &
Museum
395 EI Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
Carol Burby Garrett
Tustin Public Schools Foundation
150 EI Camino Real, Suite 140
Tustin, CA 92780
Lorri Galloway
The Eli Home, Inc.
1175 N. East Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
Susan Stokes
Turning Point Center for Families
3151 Airway Avenue, F -206A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tustin Chamber of Commerce
700 W. First Street, Ste #7
Tustin, CA 92780
KellyAnn Romanych
Veterans Legal Institute
2100 N. Broadway, Suite 209
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Julie Damon
The Seed Institute
27 Lemon Grove
Irvine, CA 92618
Barbara Foster
Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts
P. 0, Box 145
Tustin, CA 92781
Erin Nielsen
Tustin Community Foundation
P.O. Box 362
Tustin, CA 92781
Women Helping Women
2305 McGaw Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
Joan Loch & Dolores Marikian Sara Steffen Stephanie Enano
YMCA of Orange County YMCA of Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center
13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200 13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200 2390 E. Orangewood Ave., Suite 300
Tustin, CA 92780 Tustin, CA 92780 Orange, CA 92806
Appendix C
CIDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area
Appendix D
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Goal 1: 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 (SLAG), 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 13: 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.
Pollcy 1.5: 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 1,0 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 1.8: Allow second (attached/detached) units in single- and multi -family districts consistent with
the Tustin City Code.
Policy 1. : 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.
Poiicy2.1: Promote equal opportunity housing programs within the community.
Policy 2.2: Provide active support to provide fair housing opportunities.
Policy 23: Support programs to match elderly and low- and moderate -income individuals who want to
share housing costs in a joint living arrangement,
Policy 2,4: 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.
Policy 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.
Pollcy5.1: 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 5,2: Promote the availability of funds for the rehabilitation of single-family dwellings and
apartments.
Policy 5.3: 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.
Poli: Promote preservation of historic and architecturally significant residential properties.
Policy 5.6: Study and revise existing zoning codes, if warranted, to provide flexibility to facilitate
additions and improvements to existing historic and architecturally significant residential properties.
Policy 5.7: 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;
0 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.
FEBRUARY •,
ACTION MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE MEETING
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
City of Tustin Council Chamber
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780
5:30 p.m.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. Called to Order: 5:34 p.m.
2. Selection of Chair/Vice-Chair for Citizen Participation Committee
• Steve Kozak elected Chair
• Donna Marsh Peery elected Vice -Chair
3. Public hearing on proposed requests for Project funding for Program Year
2019-20.
a) Staff presentation.
• Given.
b) Public input. At this time members of the public may address the Committee
regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
• Public Service applicants spoke in favor of their respective programs.
• Public Service speakers included:
a KellyAnn Romanych, Veterans Legal Institute and Patriots &
Paws
o Sahara Garcia, NeighborWorks Orange County
o Jamie Serrano, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
o Georgina Maldonado, Community Health Initiative of OC
o LaShanda Maze, Community Action Partnership of OC
o Buffy Moelke, Community SeniorSery
o Patricia Corona, YMCA of Orange County
o Andrea Dunn, MOMS Orange County
o Mirna Camarena, Human Options
o Greg LeFever, Empowered Youth Lifestyle
o Jade Smith, Goodwill of Orange County
c) Citizen Participation Committee Discussion.
Recommended Action: That the Citizen Participation Committee make a
recommendation to City Council regarding Public Service programs to be
funded and their respective funding allocations for the Program Year 2019-
20.
• The Citizen Participation Committee deliberated on funding amounts and
recommended Public Service program funding as follows:
o Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin: $25,000
o Community Health Initiative of Orange County: $11,400
o Community SeniorServ: $20,000
o Goodwill of Orange County: $15,000
o Human Options: $6,600
o Mercy House: $7,500
o MOMS Orange County: $7,500
o Patriots and Paws: $10,000
o Veterans Legal Institute: $10,000
o YMCA of Orange County: $10,000
4. Adjourned: 7:18 p.m.
If you wish to address the Citizen Participation Committee on any matter,
please fill out one of the speaker cards so that your remarks can be
attributed to you. When you start to address the Committee, please state
for the record your full name and the name of any organization you
represent. All comments shall be limited to 3 minutes each.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the
City Clerk at (714) 573-3025. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to
this meeting.
If you require special accommodations or are a non-English speaking
person without a translator, please contact the Community Development
Department Secretary at (714) 573-3106.
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CITY OF
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT • - PROGRAM 0
PUBLIC SERVICES AND NON-PUBLIC SERVICES APPLICATIONS
The following table is a list of Request for Funding applications submitted to the Community Development Department. The chart includes
applications received from public service/non-profit organizations as well as non-public service applications. The FY 2019-20 funding amount is
estimated to be $820,000.
1. Boys & Girls Clubs of 100 persons Funding to support the "Upward Bound" Academic Enrichment Program which $25,000
Tustin: Upward Bound provides for the literacy and academic needs of at -risk youth in the southwest
Academic Enrichment area of Tustin through computerized tutoring, homework help, and academic
Program goal -setting.
580 W. Sixth Street, Tustin
2. Community Action 265 persons Funding to provide utility and home weatherization services to low-income $75,000
Partnership of OC: households in the City of Tustin. This project will target low-income seniors and
Utility & Weatherization offer emergency utilities assistance and home weatherization services at no -
Services cost to qualifying residents.
Homes of Tustin Residents
3. Community Health 250 persons Funding for salary and benefits for a Certified Enrollment Counselor who would $20,000
Initiative of Orange work at a yet -to -be -determined site in Tustin (currently providing services within
County: Community Tustin Unified School District schools). Proposing to potentially partner with the
Health Access Program — Tustin Family Youth Center to provide health care and social service referrals
Tustin Expansion to families visiting the Center.
Project Location To Be
Determined — Potentially
TUSD Schools or TFYC
$25,000
$0
$11,400
4. Community 20 persons Lunch program for elderly at congregate meal site (Tustin Area Senior Center) $20,000 $20,000
SeniorServ: Home (home and through home delivery. Funds will be utilized to pay for meals related
Delivered / Congregate Meal delivered) expenditures and raw food.
Program 125 persons
(congregate)
200 °C" Street, Tustin, &
Various homes of Tustin
Residents
5. Empowered Youth 8,000 Funding to provide youth preventative health and wellness education programs $20,000 $0
Life Style: Tustin Schools persons at City of Tustin Schools. Program currently implemented at 5t. Cecelia School
and Empowered Youth Life in Tustin.
Style
Proposed to run program
within TUSD schools
6. Goodwill of Orange 33 persons Funding to be utilized to facilitate and manage emergency funding grants which $15,000 $15,000
County: Emergency would address the immediate and critical needs of veterans and their families,
Funding Grants focusing on veterans on the verge of homelessness.
Goodwill of OC's Tierney
Center for Veteran Services,
1231 Warner Ave, Tustin
7. Human Options, Inc.:
20 persons
Staff salary, benefit, and administrative costs for this transitional housing
$6,600
$6,600
Third Step Program
program, which provides low-cost housing and supportive services to increase
client self-sufficiency for abused women and children. Supportive services
Suppressed Address, Tustin
include case management, financial literacy, employment workshops, legal
advocacy, or counseling.
8. Mercy House
20 persons
Funding for supplies to assist in the operation of the HomeAid Orange County
$7,500
$7,500
Transitional Living
Family Care Center which offers low -threshold emergency shelter services
Centers, Inc.: Family
along with case management services.
Care Center
1130 N. Citrus Street,
Orange, CA 92867
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9. MOMS Orange
90 persons
Funding to provide health care services for mothers and babies living in
$7,500
$7,500
County: Infant Health &
poverty. Monthly in-home visits and health screenings are conducted through
Development Program
the baby's first birthday with the goal to help babies from vulnerable families
reach developmental milestones on time, while equipping mothers and fathers
Various homes of Tustin
for healthy parenting and family bonding.
Residents
10. NeighborWorks
100 person_ s
Funding for staff salaries, benefits, and other program expenses related to the
$50,000
$0
Orange County:
Community Impact Program which offers financial, home buyer education, and
Community Impact Program
homeownership development sessions to help low- to moderate -income
and Services
individuals and families in Southern California build multi -generational wealth
through homeownership.
Various homes of Tustin
Residents
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11. Patriots & Paws:
25 persons
Funding for the Provisions for Patriots Program, which provides clients with
$10,000
$10,000
Provisions for Patriots
home goods using a conservative estimate for thrift store pricing. Clients
Program
include Tustin veterans, active duty personnel, and reservists. By receiving
assistance through the program, clients may reallocate their resources toward
1825 E. Via Burton,
employment and self-sufficiency.
Anaheim, CA 92806
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12. Second Chance
20 persons
Funding to provide job development, referrals, and other supportive/wrap-
$20,000
$0
Orange County: More
around services at Tustin's future low barrier homeless shelter.
Second Chances for
Tustin
Future Tustin homeless
shelter and other locations
throughout Tustin
13. Veterans Legal
25 persons
Funding to provide pro bono direct legal services to homeless, disabled, at -risk
$10,000
$10,000
Institute: Veterans Pro
or low-income veterans including, but not limited to, veteran benefit appeals,
Bono Mobile Legal Clinics
discharge upgrades, unlawful detainer defense, family law, consumer law,
expungements, and estate planning for terminally ill and older adult veterans.
Services provided at
strategic veteran hotspots
throughout Orange Count
14. YMCA of Orange 17 persons Funding to provide financial assistance via scholarships to low /very $10,000 $10,000
County: Financial low/extremely low income Tustin residents.
Assistance Scholarship
Program
12712 Elizabeth Way,
Tustin 111112 Coronel
Road, Santa Ana 113822
Prospect Ave., Santa Ana
15. City of Tustin: Tustin
Emergency Homeless
Shelter
Industrial zoned area in
Tustin
16. City of Tustin: Code
Enforcement
CDBG Low/Moderate
Income Census Tract
Target Area
17. City of Tustin: CDBG
Program
Administration
300 Centennial Way, Tustin
50 persons Funding for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of a building/facilities for the $539,455 $539,455
purposes of providing an emergency shelter for the unsheltered homeless
residing within the City of Tustin.
Approx. Funding for staff salaries to provide community preservation services through $88,000 $88,000
33,000 code enforcement within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area.
persons
residing in the
target area
Citywide Funding for staff salaries to oversee and administer the CDBG program, as well $55,000 $55,000
as staff salaries for those who work on applicable planning projects within the
CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area.
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18. Fair Housing 678 persons Funding to provide fair housing services to Tustin residents in accordance with $14,545 $14,545
Foundation: Fair HUD regulations. Includes counseling services related to housing complaints,
Housing Services outreach activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars for both
landlords and tenants.
3605 Long Beach BI. #302
Long Beach, CA 90807
2300 E. Anaheim Ave. #405
Anaheim, CA 92806
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Total: I $820,000