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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ACTION PLAN AMENDMENTDocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D �Y O rAAGENDA REPORT ''GBs�e MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 TO: MATTHEW S. WEST, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 9 Agenda Item Reviewed: DS City Manager _ Finance Director N/A SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUBRECIPIENTS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & 2019-20 ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT SUMMARY: The Housing and Community Development 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 viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and by expanding economic opportunities, specifically for low- and moderate -income persons. The City of Tustin's CDBG grant award for the 2021-22 program year is anticipated to be approximately $850,000 based on the prior year funding allocation provided by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pursuant to CDBG program regulations, to carry out the program, the City will need to have at least two public hearings. One hearing is conducted during the preparation of the Action Plan, and another for the adoption of the Action Plan. This is the first public hearing, with the purpose to inform interested citizens about the CDBG program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG priorities, and receive a report on the performance of the current year public service CDBG fund recipients (also known as non-profit subrecipients). Furthermore, on September 11, 2020, the City of Tustin received a special allocation of $721,854 in CDBG-CV3 funds to its Community Development Block Grant program to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020. To receive this allocation, HUD requires the City to submit an application in the form of an amendment to the 2019-20 Action Plan. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1. Hold the first required public hearing to receive public input and testimony; DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council February 16, 2021 Page 2 2. Review the current Consolidated Plan priorities and consider non-profit subrecipient's performance evaluations and approve continued funding for Year 2; and, 3. Adopt City Council Resolution No allocating CDBG-CV3 funding coronavirus. FISCAL IMPACT: . 21-08 amending the 2019-20 Action Plan by to applicable activities in response to the The 2021-22 Action Plan, and amendments to the 2019-20 Action Plan, will be implemented with CDBG funds. No impacts to the General Fund are anticipated as a result of these activities. 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 Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, created the Community Development Block Grant (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. To receive CDBG program funds, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires jurisdictions to prepare a "Consolidated Plan," a five-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 Consolidated Plan also outlines a five-year strategy to meet those needs and identifies resources and programs that would address them. The current Consolidated Plan covers 2020-2025. The City is also required to submit an Annual Action Plan for each of the five years covered in the Consolidated Plan. The City of Tustin has not yet been notified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of the City of Tustin's grant award for the 2021-22 funding year; DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council February 16, 2021 Page 3 however, based on prior year's allocations, the City of Tustin anticipates receiving approximately $850,000. CDBG Program Requirements 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 type of activities • Removal of Architectural Barriers to Public Facilities • Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities • Public Facilities and Improvements • Public Services Activities • Economic Development Activities • Planning and Program Administration, etc. The CDBG program limits the amount of allocation for public service activities and Program Administration. A maximum of 15 percent (15% x $850,000 = $127,500) of the total grant award may be allocated to public service types of activities. A maximum of 20 percent (20% x $850,000 = $170,000) of the total grant award may be expended on administrative and planning activities. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council February 16, 2021 Page 4 This is the first public hearing, and a second public hearing is tentatively scheduled in April to consider the draft 2021-22 Action Plan (a component of the Five-year Consolidated Plan and an annual application for a CDBG grant), to finalize funding allocations for program year 2021-22, and to authorize staff to submit the Action Plan to HUD. Staff is currently drafting funding allocation recommendations for non-public service projects such as Pine Tree Park Renovations, Code Enforcement, Fair Housing Services, and Program Administration. After City Council's approval, staff will submit the 2021-22 Action Plan to HUD detailing the City's specific use of the funds for Program Year 2021-22. The Action Plan is due to HUD on May 16, 2021. After receiving final approval of proposed projects, each non-profit organization receiving continued funding will be asked to enter into agreements with the City requiring compliance with all Federal CDBG regulations relating to program management, reporting, auditing, and other grant requirements. No disbursement of monies can be made to any agency or organization until expenses are incurred and documented to benefit the intended program. DISCUSSION: The City Council adopted a Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2020-2025 which identified the City's priority needs and goals (Attachment A). It is requested that City Council consider public input and determine if those priorities continue to represent the community's goals and objectives. Public Service Activities Multiyear Funding On April 16, 2019, the City Council amended the City's Citizen Participation Plan by designating a three-year funding cycle for public service activities, as opposed to one-year funding. On November 14, 2019, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for public service programs/projects for the three-year funding cycle including program years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23. The Community Development Department compiled a list of non-profit organizations expressing interest in applying for a portion of Tustin's CDBG funds. Staff mailed over 80 "Request for Funding" applications to various private organizations and transmitted applications to all City departments. The City received twelve (12) completed applications and funding requests from non-profit organizations totaling $550,302, for the three-year funding cycle. On February 26, 2020, the City's Citizen Participation Committee held a public hearing and considered the twelve (12) funding requests and each were awarded funding. Following the initial year -one allocation for FY 2020-21, the approved non-profit programs may continue to receive funding for two more program years (FY 2021-22 and 2022-23), if they meet the following criteria: a. Activities must continue to meet the priority and objective for which the activities are funded in year -one; DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council February 16, 2021 Page 5 b. Activities must continue to leverage funds with other sources; C. Activities must be in compliance with contractual obligations; d. Activities must report accomplishments correctly in the Quarterly and Annual Performance Reports and/or other documentation as described in current year contract; e. Activities must receive a successful assessment of project performance and progress from City staff. A list of non-profit subrecipients and their accomplishments is included as Attachment B to this report. It is requested that City Council determine whether each subrecipient will continue to receive funding for a second year (Program Year 2021-22). The table below summarizes Staff's recommendations for consideration. Non -Profit Agency Funding Amount Recommendation Boys & Girls Club $20,000 Continue to Fund Community Health Initiative of OC $10,000 Continue to Fund Families Forward $14,150 Continue to Fund Goodwill of OC $10,000 Continue to Fund Human Options $7,500 Continue to Fund Meals on Wheels OC $20,000 Continue to Fund Mercy House $8,000 $7,000 $7,000 $6,800 $8,750 Continue to Fund Continue to Fund Continue to Fund Continue to Fund Continue to Fund MOMS OC OC Gateway to Housing Patriots & Paws Veterans Legal Institute YMCA of OC $8,000 Continue to Fund Total $127,200 Using the first two quarters' accomplishments data, most non-profit subrecipients have accomplished, on average, approximately 50 percent or more of the stated objectives. The subrecipients still have the remaining two quarters of the fiscal year to accomplish their stated program goals. City Staff has completed monitoring interviews with each of the twelve (12) non-profit subrecipients, and can affirm that the non -profits have continued to provide the services as outlined within their CDBG contract, and are all making positive progress toward meeting each of their program goals. Non-profit subrecipient's final funding allocation for program year 2021-22 will be adjusted proportionally, based on the final funding amount received from HUD. Staff anticipates returning to the City Council in April to finalize the funding allocations for non-profit subrecipients and to present project proposals and funding recommendations for the City Council's consideration for the remaining 2021-22 CDBG funding allocation of approximately $722,800. 1=1 qr17r41M On September 11, 2020, the City of Tustin was notified of a special allocation of $721,854 in CDBG-CV3 funds to its Community Development Block Grant program to DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council February 16, 2021 Page 6 be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020. To receive this allocation, HUD requires the City to submit an amendment to the 2019-20 Program Year Action Plan by identifying the special funding allocation of $721,854 be added to City's current COVID-19 Response project. Staff's recommendation for an amendment to the City's Action Plan is as follows: Project Name: COVID-19 Response Target Area: Citywide Goals Supported: Strategies to Address Homelessness; Senior Services; Infrastructure/ Public Facilities Improvements; Economic Development Needs Addressed: Homeless Needs and Supportive Services; Senior Services; Public Services; Public Facilities; Economic Development Needs Funding: CDBG-CV: $498,862 CDBG: $534,240 CDBG-CV3: $721, 854 (Additional Special Funding Allocation) Description: Funds to be used in response to the coronavirus to provide assistance and relief to Tustin's residents and/or businesses. Planned Activities: Funds to be used for the following activities which may include, but not be limited to: • Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or installation of public works, facilities, and site or other improvements; • Rehabilitation of buildings and improvements (including interim assistance); • Provision of assistance to private, for-profit entities when appropriate to carry out an economic development project; • Provision of assistance to microenterprises; and/or • Provision of new or quantifiably increased public services i.e. homeless prevention, food distribution, and rental assistance. 19 DocuSigned by: himkLt, 01(,tun.a DocuSigned by: ( u �ti 0 In,i Q Q Ic e w� B8D6BC4F40D24E4... ED45DA2623854A5... Adrianne DiLeva Justina L. Willkom Management Analyst II Community Development Director Attachments: Attachment A: 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan Priority Needs and Goals Attachment B: Public Services (Non -Profit) Performance Evaluation Attachment C: City Council Resolution No. 21-08 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Attachment A 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan Priority Needs and Goals DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D SP -25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Table 48 — Priority Needs Summary 1 Priority Need Youth Services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Youth Programs Goals Public Services Description Providing Tustin youth with services such as after-school programs and healthcare services. Basis for The City has identified the need for adequate and affordable child care, after - Relative school programming, and healthcare services as a high priority. CDBG funds Priority should be used to serve the LMI youth who reside within Tustin. 2 Priority Need Senior Services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Elderly Elderly Frail Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 95 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 96 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Associated Senior Programs Goals Public Services Description Includes senior services and programming provided through the City's full- service Senior Center located in Old Town Tustin, and provision of additional healthcare services or other resources to promote the wellness of Tustin's senior population. Additional services funded by CDBG as a public service activity include congregate meals provided at the Senior Center as well as home - delivered meals provided to homebound Tustin seniors. Basis for Providing access to services due to the growing senior population is a high Relative priority need for the City of Tustin. Priority 3 Priority Need Homeless Needs and Supportive Services Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Strategies to Address Homelessness Goals Public Services Affordable Housing Programs Description Addressing the needs of the homeless including providing transitional and emergency housing, and allocating CDBG funds to Public Service agencies who provide additional supportive services to the at -risk and veteran homeless population. Basis for Providing assistance to the homeless including the at -risk, families and veteran Relative homeless populations is a high priority need as previously identified by the Priority Tustin City Council. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 96 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 4 Priority Need New Parks & Park Improvements Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Public Facilities Goals New Parks/Recreation Facilities Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements Description Construction of new park facilities and improvements to existing parks as a benefit to all Tustin residents Citywide. CDBG funding for improvements to existing parks would be utilized only on parks within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area. Basis for Tustin parks are heavily used by youth for sports and other recreational uses. It Relative is a high priority to ensure existing facilities are safe and well-maintained. It is Priority also a high priority to add new parks facilities to meet the growing need due to development of residential communities within the Tustin Legacy area. 5 Priority Need Southwest Park Site Acquisition Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Affected Associated Public Facilities Goals New Parks/Recreation Facilities Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 97 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 98 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Description Acquisition of a new park site in southwest Tustin (CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area) is desired. The City hasn't yet identified a parcel for purchase. Basis for Southwest Tustin, which is in the CDBG Low/Moderate Incom Census Tract Relative Target Area, would greatly benefit from additional public facilities such as a new Priority park. The current demand for use of the City's parks is high. 6 Priority Need Historic Preservation Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Economic Development Activities Goals Planning Activities Description Preservation of Tustin's residential and commercial structures within Old Town Tustin. Old Town Tustin is within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area. Basis for In 2019, the City Council authorized an update to the Tustin Historic Resources Relative Survey, which supports Historic Preservation. Further preservation efforts will Priority be explored throughout the duration of the 2020-2025 ConPlan cycle. 7 Priority Need Public Facility Needs Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 98 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 99 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Public Facilities Goals New Parks/Recreation Facilities Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements Economic Development Activities Planning Activities Description Includes general public facilities improvement needs throughout Tustin. CDBG- funded improvements would occur only on facilities within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area. Basis for Addressing public facility needs and maintaining aging facilities especially within Relative the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area will improve the Priority quality of life for residents within the area. 8 Priority Need Old Town Parklets Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Affected Associated Public Facilities Goals Economic Development Activities Description Parklets to be incorporated into the Old Town area. Basis for This is a high priority need as many of the City's goals and priorities for the next Relative five years include Economic Development. The incorporation of parklets into Old Priority Town Tustin is intended to encourage people to enjoy the Old Town street- scape, increase enjoyment, and visitation to the area as a whole. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 99 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 9 Priority Need Main Street Improvements Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Affected Associated Public Facilities Goals Description Improvements to Main Street to incorporate traffic calming measures, make the street pedestrian friendly, create a gateway into Old Town Tustin. Basis for Renovations to Main Street are intended to improve the pedestrian Relative environment, promote walkability to the area, and promote Old Town Tustin as Priority a destination. 10 priority Need Public Service Needs Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 100 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 101 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Victims of Domestic Violence Non -housing Community Development Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Youth Programs Goals Senior Programs Strategies to Address Homelessness Public Services Description Public Service needs includes services to Tustin youth, seniors, Low/Mod Income Tustin residents, and the homeless population. These services may include after- school programming, congregate or home -delivered meals, emergency and transitional housing, and low-cost healthcare services. Basis for A core provision of the CDBG program is to provide Public Services to the Tustin Relative community. Improving access to these services is a high priority of the City of Priority Tustin. 11 priority Need Anti -Crime Programs Name Priority Level Low Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 101 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 102 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Youth Programs Goals Public Services Description Anti-crime programs include crime awareness/education, and other anti-crime programs, workshops, trainings, and events for residents within the community. Basis for Although crime awareness is a high priority citywide, the CDBG Low/Moderate Relative Income Census Tract Target Area is a specific area of focus for crime prevention Priority activities given the increasing population density, and increasing need for police services. The population is a potential target for crime which could be prevented through the implementation of crime awareness programs. 12 Priority Need Graffiti Abatement Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Public Services Goals Description Graffiti abatement is a measure to help control blight throughout the City. This item has not been identified as a high priority need, only due to the nature that it is anticipated to be funded out of the City's General Fund, as opposed to utilizing CDBG funds. It is nonetheless listed as a priority need, as it may be funded by CDBG funds in the future. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 102 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 103 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Basis for Maintaining the beauty of Tustin through graffiti removal is a priority need, Relative especially focusing on graffiti removal efforts within the CDBG Low/Moderate Priority Census Tract Target Area. 13 priority Need Economic Development Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Economic Development Activities Goals Planning Activities Description Includes various Economic Development efforts and programs being administered by the Economic Development Department including but not limited to: micro -enterprise assistance, business promotion via City -events, Chamber of Commerce Partnership, Marketing Tustin Legacy, and future use of the Tustin Hangar. Basis for Economic Development activities promote a thriving city, successful businesses, Relative and a high-quality of life for its residents. To this effort, a high priority is placed Priority on Economic Development activities during the ConPlan cycle, whether funded by CDBG or General Fund allocations. 14 priority Need Marketing Cornerstone Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 103 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 104 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Geographic Citywide Areas Affected Associated Economic Development Activities Goals Description The marketing of the Cornerstone 1 & 2 areas within Tustin Legacy, including available corporate office -space within Flight at Tustin Legacy, in a concentrated effort to promote development within the area. This item is considered a low priority, as it is not being directly funded by CDBG; however, it is still considered to be an overall priority to the City of Tustin. Basis for Development of the Cornerstone 1 & 2 parcels would be establish a new anchor Relative in the Tustin Legacy area, and improve the economic development market Priority within the area as a whole. 15 priority Need Code Enforcement Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Code Enforcement Goals Description Ensuring Code compliance and eliminating slum and blight within the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target area. Basis for Property maintenance issues are of significant importance to the community as Relative the majority of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the target Priority area are at least 25 years in age. Active Code Enforcement is needed to ensure that properties are properly maintained in accordance with City standards. 16 priority Need Planning Name Priority Level High Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 104 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 105 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Planning Activities Goals Description Includes the administration of planning documents or projects which provide a Low/Mod Area (LMA) or Low/Mod Income (LMI) benefit. Also includes provision of Fair Housing services, and administration of the CDBG program. Basis for Planning projects/documents can be utilized to improve the quality of life for Relative Tustin residents. The provision of Fair Housing services is a requirement of the Priority City, and funding is also necessary to manage the CDBG program. 17 Priority Need Housing Assistance Name Priority Level Low Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 105 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Narrative (Optional) During this five-year Consolidated Plan cycle, the City of Tustin places a high priority on needs such as: Youth Services; Homeless Needs and Supportive Services; Senior Services; New Parks as well Improvements to Existing Parks; Historic Preservation; Public Facility Needs; Public Service Needs; Anti - Crime Programs; Economic Development; Code Enforcement; and, Planning. The low priority needs which have been identified, are not necessarily a low priority to the City overall; however, are a low priority to be funded directly with CDBG funding. The priority needs which have been identified as having a low priority to be funded with CDBG funding include: Southwest Park Site Acquisition; Old Town Parklets; Main Street Improvements; Graffiti Abatement; Marketing Cornerstone, and Housing Assistance. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 106 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Elderly Frail Elderly Geographic CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Areas Citywide Affected Associated Affordable Housing Programs Goals Economic Development Activities Description Providing a variety of affordable housing services to Tustin residents, including preservation of at -risk rental units, first-time homebuyer/workforce housing, new affordable housing construction, and mortgage credit certification. Basis for The City of Tustin continues to place a high priority on providing affordable Relative housing programs and services to Tustin residents to improve both the Priority availability and accessibility of rental and for -sale housing. Narrative (Optional) During this five-year Consolidated Plan cycle, the City of Tustin places a high priority on needs such as: Youth Services; Homeless Needs and Supportive Services; Senior Services; New Parks as well Improvements to Existing Parks; Historic Preservation; Public Facility Needs; Public Service Needs; Anti - Crime Programs; Economic Development; Code Enforcement; and, Planning. The low priority needs which have been identified, are not necessarily a low priority to the City overall; however, are a low priority to be funded directly with CDBG funding. The priority needs which have been identified as having a low priority to be funded with CDBG funding include: Southwest Park Site Acquisition; Old Town Parklets; Main Street Improvements; Graffiti Abatement; Marketing Cornerstone, and Housing Assistance. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 106 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D SP -45 Goals Summary — 91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding (2020-2025) Goal Outcomes (2020-2025) Order Year Year Area 1 Youth Programs 2020 2025 Non -Housing CDBG Youth Services CDBG: $150,000 Public service activities other Community Low/Mod Public Service than Low/Moderate Income Development Census Tract Needs Housing Benefit: Target Area Anti -Crime 5,000 Persons to be assisted City of Tustin Programs 2 Senior Programs 2020 2025 Non -Homeless CDBG Senior Services CDBG: $100,000 Public service activities other Special Needs Low/Mod Public Service than Low/Moderate Income Non -Housing Census Tract Needs Housing Benefit: Community Target Area 10,000 Persons to be Development City of Tustin assisted 3 Strategies to 2020 2025 Affordable City of Tustin Homeless Needs CDBG: $250,000 Homelessness Address Housing and Supportive Prevention: 5,000 Persons Homelessness Homeless Services to be assisted Public Service Needs Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 115 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding (2020-2025) Goal Outcomes (2020-2025) 4 Public Services 2020 2025 Non -Homeless CDBG Youth Services CDBG: $300,000 Public service activities other Special Needs Low/Mod Senior Services than Low/Moderate Income Non -Housing Census Tract Homeless Needs Housing Benefit: Community Target Area and Supportive 3,750 Persons to be assisted Development City of Tustin Services Public Service Needs Anti -Crime Programs Graffiti Abatement 5 Public Facilities 2020 2025 Non -Housing CDBG New Parks & CDBG: $1,500,000 Other: Community Low/Mod Park 3 Facilities to be improved Development Census Tract Improvements Target Area Public Facility City of Tustin Needs Southwest Park Site Acquisition Old Town Parklets Main Street Improvements Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 116 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding (2020-2025) Goal Outcomes (2020-2025) Order Year Year Area 6 New 2020 2025 Non -Housing CDBG New Parks & CDBG: $300,000 Other: Parks/Recreation Community Low/Mod Park 1 Facility to be constructed Facilities Development Census Tract Improvements Target Area Public Facility City of Tustin Needs Southwest Park Site Acquisition 7 Existing 2020 2025 Non -Housing CDBG New Parks & CDBG (included Other: Parks/Recreation Community Low/Mod Park with Public 3 Facilities to be improved Facilities Development Census Tract Improvements Facilities Improvements Target Area Public Facility Improvements) City of Tustin Needs $1,500,000 General Fund: $1,500,000 8 Affordable Housing 2020 2025 Affordable CDBG Homeless Needs General Fund: Other: Programs Housing Low/Mod and Supportive $1,125,000 5 Programs to be Non -Housing Census Tract Services administered annually Community Target Area Housing Development City of Tustin Assistance Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 117 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding (2020-2025) Goal Outcomes (2020-2025) Order Year Year Area 9 Economic 2020 2025 Non -Housing City of Tustin Historic CDBG: $180,000 Other: Development Community Preservation 5 Activities to be Activities Development Public Facility administered annually Needs Economic Development Housing Assistance Old Town Parklets Marketing Cornerstone 10 Code Enforcement 2020 2025 Non -Housing City of Tustin Code CDBG: $440,000 Housing Code Community Enforcement Enforcement/Foreclosed Development Property Care: 500 Household housing unit 11 Planning Activities 2020 2025 Non -Housing City of Tustin Historic CDBG: $180,000 Other: Community Preservation 3 Planning activities Development Public Facility to be administered Needs Economic Development Planning Table 53 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 118 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 1 Goal Name Youth Programs Goal Includes after-school programming and healthcare services for Tustin youth, provided by public service organizations. Description Although not directly funded by CDBG, this includes programming provided by the Tustin Family Youth Center and Kids Corner Preschool. 2 Goal Name Senior Programs Goal Includes senior services and programming provided through the City's full-service Senior Center located in Old Town Description Tustin. Additional services funded by CDBG include congregate meals provided at the Senior Center as well as home - delivered meals provided to homebound Tustin seniors. 3 Goal Name Strategies to Address Homelessness Goal Citywide efforts which support homeless assistance via the provision of CDBG funding, General Fund monies, and Description partnership with homeless service providers. This goal involves transitional housing, emergency housing, homeless prevention, services for at -risk homeless and homeless veterans. 4 Goal Name Public Services Goal Includes implementation of activities which meet a public service need, such as healthcare services, after-school Description programming for youth, congregate and home -delivered meals for seniors, as well as housing and other supportive services provided to homeless individuals who reside within Tustin. 5 Goal Name Public Facilities Goal Improvements to existing public facilities including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, storm -drains, curbs and gutters, Description and parks. Anticipating completing three (3) public facilities projects during the ConPlan cycle. 6 Goal Name New Parks/Recreation Facilities Goal Development of new parks and/or recreation facilities to serve the community. Planning to complete one (1) new facility Description within the ConPlan cycle. 7 Goal Name Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements Goal Support the improvement of existing facilities to serve the community, especially within the Low/Moderate Income Description Census Tract Target Area. Anticipated to improve three (3) existing parks facilities during the ConPlan cycle. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 119 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 8 Goal Name Affordable Housing Programs Goal Includes the implementation of programs and services by Tustin's Economic Development (Housing) Division. Anticipated Description to maintain five (5) affordable housing programs during the ConPlan Cycle. 9 Goal Name Economic Development Activities Goal Includes various Economic Development efforts and programs being administered by the Economic Development Description Department including but not limited to: micro -enterprise assistance, business promotion via City -events, Chamber of Commerce Partnership, Marketing Tustin Legacy, and future use of the Tustin Hangar. 10 Goal Name Code Enforcement Goal Ensuring Code compliance and eliminating slum and blight within the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target area. Description 11 Goal Name Planning Activities Goal Includes the administration of planning documents or projects which provide a Low/Mod Area (LMA) or Low/Mod Description Income (LMI) benefit. Also includes provision of Fair Housing services, and administration of the CDBG program. Anticipated to maintain three (3) such activities during the ConPlan cycle. Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The City of Tustin does not utilize HOME funding. Consolidated Plan TUSTIN 120 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Attachment B Public Service (Non -Profit) Performance Evaluation DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES FOR CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE SUBRECIPIENTS JULY TO DECEMBER 2020 Annual Goal for Actual Number of Agency / Program Program Description Number of Tustin Tustin Residents Additional Accomplishments Recommendation Residents Served Served Jul -Dec 2020 Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin / Program which provides for the literacy and The youth involved in the program achieved academic gain in reading and math Upward Bound academic needs of at -risk youth in the southwest relative to their time spent on the program. These achievements help grow the Academic area of Tustin through computerized tutoring, 100 52 youths' self confidence and bring them closer to their expected skill level for Continue to Fund Enrichment homework help, and academic goal -setting. their grade level. The Upward Bound program additionally assisted some students in not only meeting, but exceeding, their grade level. Program Community Health In addition to connecting a total of 1,943 individuals to healthcare and social Initiative of OC / Funding for salary and benefits for a Certified service programs, CHIOC staff conducted 7,221 case management calls Community Health Enrollment Counselor who provides health care SO 52 assisting clients to connect with medical services and navigate their benefits Continue to Fund Access Program and social service referrals to families. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Success stories from the current reportig period include that one client who had A program which will provide rapid re -housing lost her graveyard shift job due to the pandemic, was able to obtain a day shift Families Forward / services including individualized support and job at a group home which helped her increase her income and gave her more Rapid Re -Housing accountability to homeless parents working to 20 13 time to spend with her children. Another client received assistance in managing Continue to Fund Program locate housing, improve financial stability, and her severe medical issues and was able to maintain her employment and create a sustainable future for their children. permanent housing with the help of career coaches and small amounts of rental assistance. Goodwill of Funding to be utilized to facilitate and manage The program has helped veterans and their families that were on the verge of Orange County / emergency funding grants which would address financial crisis come back from the brink of homelessness with the investment Emergency the immediate and critical needs of veterans and 25 7 of approximately $400 per family. Although Goodwill of OC has only served Continue to Fund Funding Grants their families, focusing on veterans on the verge seven Tustin residents thus far this program year, they are confident that they Program of homelessness. will be able to commih all of their CDBG funding toward emergency funding for Tustin veterans before the end of the program year. A transitional housing program, which provides Human Options' clients continued to work toward self-sufficiency and healing Human Options / low-cost housing and supportive services to sup during this fiscal year. In the first of half of the fiscal year, two clients have Third Step increase client self-sufficiency y for abused women increased their income and successfully moved into permanent housing. One Transitional and children. Supportive services include case 21 27 client focused on improving her parenting skills. She found employment and Continue to Fund Housing Progan management, financial literacy, employment actively participated in the agency's financial literacy services that led to workshops, legal advocacy, or counseling. improving her money management skills directly impacting her ability to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Meals on Wheels To provide a lunch program for elderly persons 125 (Lunch Cafe 124 (Lunch Cafe 30,049 meals have been served to seniors at the Tustin Area Senior Center, OC / Lunch Cafe at a Lunch Cafe Program (congregate meal Program) Program) and through home delivered meals, as of December 31, 2020. Meals on and Home program) at the Tustin Area Senior Center, 20 (Home Delivered 9 (Home Delivered Wheels Orange County continued to provide meals to Tustin seniors on a 7- Continue to Fund Delivered Meals located at 200 South elive Street and through Meals) Meals) day per week basis, throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. home deli DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Goal for Actual Number of Agency/ Program Program Description Number of Tustin Tustin Residents Additional Accomplishments Recommendation Residents Served Served Jul -Dec 2020 Overall, programming run by Mercy House has resulted in 43 people exiting Operation of the HomeAid Orange County Family successfully to permanent housing, and another 14 to temporary housing during Mercy House / Care Center which offers low -threshold this program year. Mercy House as indicated that due to a new coordinated Family Care emergency shelter services along with case 20 5 entry system for their client intake, it is increasingly difficult to predict which Continue to Fund Center management services. cities clients being referred to the center will originate from. The annual goal for the number of Tustin residents to be served may be re-evaluated in the future based on the new system for referrals. Health care services for mothers and babies In March 2020, MOMS transitioned its services to a 100% virtual model, living in poverty. Monthly in-home visits and allowing them to continue serving low-income families in need of our services MOMS OC / Infant health screenings are conducted through the throughout Orange County and the city of Tustin. To better -serve households Development baby's first birthday with the goal to help babies 70 78 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, they have expanded our services to Continue to Fund Program from vulnerable families reach developmental include COVID-specific education and support. Families who report a positive milestones on time, while equipping mothers and COVID-19 diagnosis in their household are offered weekly sessions in addition fathers for healthy parenting and family bonding. to their monthly one-on-one session. A program providing formerly homeless Most of the families have reached a level of overall stability and growth. They OC Gateway toindividuals and families living in scattered -site have maintained steady employment, despite the economic effects of COVID- Housing / Bridge housing units within Tustin and Santa Ana with 12 30 19. Families have also maintained a monthly savings plan. Each family has ata Continue to Fund Housing Program the services and resources they need to heal minimum saved several thousand dollars. In addition the families have been from the trauma of homelessness. participating in tele -health mental health therapy sessions. Families report that they feel a sense of support and encouragement in working with the therapist. A program which provides clients with home goods using a conservative estimate for thrift Patriots & Paws / store pricing. Clients include Tustin veterans, Using City of Tustin CDBG funding, Patriots and Paws has been able to provide Provisions for active duty personnel, and reservists. By 25 12 a value of over $7,000 in gently used household goods to 12 Tustin veterans / Continue to Fund Patriots Program receiving assistance through the program, clients active duty / reservists since the beginning of the grant period. may reallocate their resources toward erriployrnent and sell -sufficiency. A program to provide pro bono direct legal Throughout the reporting period, VLI managed four open cases for Tustin Veterans Legal services to homeless, disabled, at -risk or low- residents, and opened two new cases for Tustin residents. Of these two new Institute / Pro income veterans including, but not limited to, cases, the ages of the residents ranged from 42-70 years old, with household Bono Mobile Legal veteran benefit appeals, discharge upgrades, 25 5 sizes ranging from one to three family members and addressing issues in Continue to Fund Clinics unlawful detainer defense, family law, consumer veterans benefits and torts. VLI has confirmed that they will conduct additional law, expungements, and estate planning for outreach to Tustin veterans, offering their services, to work toward their annual terminally ill and older adult veterans. goal prior to the end of the program year. The YMCA's overall programming supports a wide variety of needs for students. This support includes academic tutoring, STEM programming, various YMCA of OC / clubs (cultural, personal development, cooking), service learning projects, kids Financial Funding to provide financial assistance via in charge of the community (leadership program), healthy eating and physical Assistance scholarships to low /very low/extremely low 25 8 activity, homework help. All of these benefits wouldn't be possible without the Continue to Fund Scholarship income Tustin residents. Financial Assistance Scholarship Program which operates on a donation and Program grants -basis. In addition, attendance in after-school programming has decreased due to COVID-19, thus YMCA of OC may adjust its goal during the next program year, should the health climate remain the same. DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Attachment C City Council Resolution No. 21-08 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D RESOLUTION NO. 21-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019-20 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL 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; WHEREAS, on September 11, 2020, the City of Tustin received a special allocation to its Community Development Block Grant funds intended to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus; and WHEREAS, citizens were notified of the proposed amendment to the 2019-20 Action Plan through a legal notice published in the local newspaper; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the amendment at the meeting on February 16, 2021. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin resolves as follows: Section 1: The amendment to the City of Tustin's 2019-20 Action Plan shall be as follows: Plan Year Activity Amended Current Funding New Funding Total Funding 2019-20 COVID-19 $534,240 (CDBG) $721,854 (CDBG-CV3) $1,754,956 Response $498,862 (CDBG-CV) Section 2: The City of Tustin's amendments to the 2019-20 Action Plan are hereby approved as presented to the City Council at their hearing on February 16, 2021, and attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3: Staff is hereby directed to submit the amendments to the 2019-20 Action Plan to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D City Council Resolution 21-08 Page 2 of 3 Section 4: The City Manager of the City of Tustin or his/her designated representative, such as the Community Development Director, is authorized to execute documents, certifications, contracts or other instruments as may be required to carry out the City's Community Development Block Grant Program. Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall file a copy of said application with the minutes of this City Council meeting. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting on the 16th day of February, 2021. LETITIA CLARK MAYOR ATTEST: ERICA N. YASUDA CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 21-08 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. 21-08 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 16th day of February, 2021, by the following vote: COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: ERICA N. YASUDA CITY CLERK DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 141 i11M1_1 tO Resolution No. 21-08 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D TUSTIN HISTORY 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) I-71 — 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 ended on April 5, 2019. There were no public comments received 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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. There were no additional public comments during the hearing. The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 7, 2019 and closed 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 at the conclusion of the comment period for the Action Plan. 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 was held on April 16, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Public service applicants attended this hearing and spoke in favor of their respective programs. There were no additional public comments during the hearing. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D S. 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. There were no additional public comments received during the hearing. There were no public comments received during the 30 -day review period for the Action Plan. At the second public hearing, public service applicants spoke in favor of their respective programs, and requested CDBG funding for the programs. There were no additional public comments received during 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 4 DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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 Annual Action Plan 5 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction HUD requires that each jurisdiction encourage its citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and subsequent Action Plan. To ensure that this opportunity is provided, the City of Tustin adopted its Citizen Participation Plan in 1995 and revised it 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) R DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 was 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 ended 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) E., DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) E DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by 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 Annual Action Plan 10 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 11 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) 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 Annual Action Plan 11 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 12 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) 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 Annual Action Plan 12 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 13 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 Annual Action Plan 13 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 14 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) 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. Annual Action Plan 14 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 10 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. 11 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. Annual Action Plan 15 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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. Annual Action Plan 16 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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 closed 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 was published in the Tustin News on April 4, 2019. The public hearing for the adoption of the City's Action Plan was held on April 17, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the City 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. Annual Action Plan 17 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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 3 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 Public service Public service applicants spoke in All Tustin 5 Public Hearing applicants attended favor of their N/A Residents the meeting. respective programs. Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 18 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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 Annual Action Plan 19 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D provided in addressing each goal. 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 852,585 0 0 852,585 852,585 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. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan 20 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 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. Annual Action Plan 21 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 22 DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcomes (2020-21) Order Year Year Area (2020-21) 1 Preservation of At- 2015 2019 Affordable City of Housing Housing: Other: 100 Units to be preserved Risk Rental Units Housing Tustin $225,000 2 First -Time 2015 2019 Affordable City of Housing Housing: Other: 4 Individuals to bessisted 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 to be assisted 4 Strategies to 2015 2019 Homeless City of Homeless Needs & CDBG: Homeless Person Overnight Address Tustin Supportive Services $595,260 Shelter: 477 Persons to be Homelessness General assisted Fund: Homelessness Prevention: $4,000,000 108 Persons to be assisted Housing Asset Fund: $250,000 SB 2: $350,000 Annual Action Plan 23 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcomes (2020-21) Order Year Year Area (2020-21) 5 Transitional Housing 2015 2019 Affordable City of Homeless Needs & CDBG: Homeless Person Overnight Housing Tustin Supportive Services $7,080 Shelter: 52 Persons to be Homeless assisted 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 Target Area Persons to be 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 $30,340 than Low/Moderate Income Dev. Needs Development Housing Benefit: 365 Persons to be assisted 8 Other Youth 2015 2019 Non -Housing CDBG Tustin Family and CDBG: Public service activities other Programs Community Low/Mod Youth Center $35,960 than Low/Moderate Income Development Census Tract Youth Programs General Housing Benefit: 2000 Target Area Fund: Persons to be 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 Target Area Core Plan Housing Benefit: 32,993 Persons to be assisted Other: 1 Other (Project) Annual Action Plan 24 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcomes (2020-21) Order Year Year Area (2020-21) 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 to be assisted 3,000 incidents to be removed 12 Congregate/Home 2015 2019 Non -Homeless CDBG Senior Programs CDBG: Public service activities other Delivered Meals Special Needs Low/Mod Senior Services $20,480 than Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Housing Benefit: 145 Target Area Persons to be assisted 13 Economic 2015 2019 Non -Housing City of Rehabilitation General Other: 5 programs to be Development Community Tustin Other Fund: maintained 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: 2 activities administered Community Tustin $82,545 Development Table 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 25 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 1 Goal Name Preservation of At -Risk Rental Units Goal The City will preserve its existing affordable housing by utilizing CDBG funds, Housing Authority funds, and other 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 administerthe City's Affordable Housing Program. Administration of this program will ensure that 100 affordable rental housing units are retained. Annual Action Plan 26 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 2 Goal Name First -Time Homebuyer/ Workforce Housing Goal Based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2011 American Community Survey, there are 6,617 renter households out of a total of 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. Annual Action Plan 27 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 4 Goal Name Strategies to Address Homelessness Goal This priority encourages activities which support the homeless, those at -risk of being homeless, and families in transition 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. 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. Annual Action Plan 28 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 5 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: • 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. Annual Action Plan 29 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 7 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 forthrift 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. 8 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. Annual Action Plan 30 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 9 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. 10 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. 11 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. Annual Action Plan 31 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 12 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: • CommunitySeniorServ— CommunitySeniorServ'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. 13 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. Annual Action Plan 32 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 14 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. Annual Action Plan 33 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID:C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1F02D15934D 15 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. • Historic Resources Survey Update — CDBG funds will be allocated to assist in the creation of a document which supports historic preservation within Old Town Tustin, within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area. During the 2019-20 Program Year, the City anticipates administration of two planning programs. Annual Action Plan 34 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2015) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Projects AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) 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 j 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 Historic Resources Survey Update 15 COVID-19 Response Table 7 - Project Information Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 35 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City's aim is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of available federal, State, and local funds in an effort to create a viable community, develop new affordable housing opportunities, and maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will consider the use of funds from other sources, such as the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds, to further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is necessary or appropriate. The City will continue to allocate its CDBG funding to projects with the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area, or to directly benefit low/moderate income residents. To meet the underserved needs of the community, the City will: make efforts to coordinate with federal, State, and local agencies to provide appropriate assistance to residents; coordinate with public service providers to promote adequate services to residents; and, work to provide physical improvements to slum and blighted areas and neighborhoods with concentrations on the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 36 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D AP -38 Project Summary 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: $25,480 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 the southwest 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: $11,880 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 37 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 38 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: $40,480 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 Needs Addressed Homeless Needs & Supportive Services Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 38 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 39 Funding CDBG: $15,480 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. 5 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: $7,080 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 Location Description Transitional housing units located in the City of Tustin (address confidential). Program offices located at 5540 Trabuco Road, Irvine, CA 92620. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 39 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 40 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. 6 Project Name Mercy House Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homeless Needs & Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $7,980 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. 7 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: $7,980 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. Target Date 6/30/2020 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 40 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 41 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. 8 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: $10,480 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. 9 Project Name Veterans Legal Institute Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness Needs Addressed Homeless Needs & Supportive Services Funding CDBG: $10,480 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 41 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 42 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: $10,480 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. 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. 11 Project Name Fair Housing Services Target Area City of Tustin Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 42 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 43 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. 12 Project Name Code Enforcement Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area Goals Supported Code Enforcement Needs Addressed Code Enforcement Funding CDBG: $88,000 Description 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 Estimate the number 32,993 Tustin residents within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income and type of families Census Tract Target Area. 100 households are anticipated to be that will benefit from served through 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 43 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Ell Planned Activities Code Enforcement within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area. 13 Project Name CDBG Program Administration Target Area City of Tustin Goals Supported Planning Activities Needs Addressed Planning Funding CDBG: $8,000 Description Funding for program oversight, coordination, and compliance. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Citywide benefit, approximately 82,000 persons. Location Description City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 Planned Activities Provide day-to-day administration of the CDBG program. 14 Project Name Historic Resources Survey Update Target Area CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area Goals Supported Planning Activities Needs Addressed Planning Funding CDBG: $60,000 Description CDBG funds will be allocated to assist in the creation of a document which supports historic preservation within Old Town Tustin, within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 82,000 (Citywide benefit) Location Description Old Town Tustin located within census tract 755.05 Block Groups 1, 2, and 3. Planned Activities Furthering historic preservation within the City of Tustin, specifically within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Target Area through creation of a new Historic Resources Survey document. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Ell DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 15 Project Name COVID-19 Response Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness; Senior Services; Infrastructure/ Public Facilities Improvements; Economic Development Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services; Senior Services; Public Services; Public Facilities; Economic Development Needs Funding CDBG: $534,240 CDBG-CV:$498,862.00 CDBG-CV3: $721,854 Description Funds to be used in response to the coronavirus to provide assistance and relief to Tustin's residents and/or businesses. Target Date 06/30/2020 Estimate the number Approximately 82,000 (Citywide benefit) and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Location of fund allocation TBD Planned Activities Funds to be used for the following activities which may include, but not be limited to: • Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or installation of public works, facilities, and site or other improvements; • Rehabilitation of buildings and improvements (including interim assistance); • Provision of assistance to private, for-profit entities when appropriate to carry out an economic development project; • Provision of assistance to microenterprises; and/or • Provision of new or quantifiably increased public services i.e. homeless prevention, food distribution, and rental assistance. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 45 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 I Percentage of Funds CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area 1100 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 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 46 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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/down payment 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 other families 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 Total 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 Total 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 47 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 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. 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 - Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 49 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 is 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 50 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 bono 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 - Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 51 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D risk youth, veterans services, family and infant care, and youth services through Boys and Girls Clubs of 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 52 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 53 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 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 Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 54 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 and social service agencies' programs. Discussion: Through the abovementioned actions, the underserved needs of Tustin's community will be met. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 55 DocuSign Envelope ID: C36E5736-5449-4BA5-92D9-F1 F02D15934D 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 2019-20 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 L] 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. Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 56