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MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2022
TO: MATTHEW S. WEST, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE YEAR ACTION
PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022-23
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, creating suitable living environments, and by expanding economic
opportunities, specifically for low and moderate-income persons. To participate in the
CDBG program, the City is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan that identifies
needs for affordable and supportive housing, community development, public services,
and economic opportunities. The Consolidated Plan is required every five years, and
was most recently adopted by the City Council on April 21 , 2020. Annually, the City is
also required to prepare a one-year Action Plan that implements the goals and
objectives contained in the Consolidated Plan. The proposed 2022-23 Action Plan set
forth in Resolution No. 22-13 (Attachment A) fulfills this annual requirement.
On March 1 , 2022, the Tustin City Council held a public hearing for the 2022-23 Action
Plan preparation process. The purpose of the hearing was to inform interested citizens
about the CDBG program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG priorities, and receive a
report on the performance of the current public service CDBG fund recipients (also
known as non-profit subrecipients). During this meeting, the City Council recommended
continued funding to all existing non-profit subrecipients.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-13:
1 . Approving the Program Year (PY) 2022-23 Action Plan and funding allocations
totaling approximately $800,000; authorize submission of the PY 2022-23 Action
Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
2. Authorizing the Community Development Department to enter into contracts with
CDBG subrecipients for public services, non-public services, and fair housing
services; and,
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3. Directing staff to continue with a three-year funding cycle for public service
activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed 2022-23 Action Plan will be implemented with CDBG funds. The City has
not yet received notification from HUD on it's CDBG allocation for Program Year 2022-
23, but the City anticipates receiving approximately $800,000 based on prior year's
allocation. No impacts to the General Fund are anticipated.
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 of the CDBG program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan
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 , 2020, covers Program Years 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 5-year Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2020-2025 serves the following
functions:
1. A planning document for the City of Tustin;
2. An application for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs;
3. An action plan that provides a strategy for carrying out goals and priorities
(also serve as the City's annual application); and,
4. A basis for assessing performance.
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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 17, 2022, and ends on April 15, 2022. No public comments have been
received on the annual Action Plan, as of the printing of this staff report. If comments
are received after the publication of this report, they will be summarized during the
public hearing. 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, 2022.
Eligible Activities
Communities are permitted to develop their own programs and funding priorities, as
long as each activity meets one of the three CDBG National Objectives. These
objectives are as follows:
1 . Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Meet community development needs having a particular
urgency (conditions that pose serious or immediate threats
to the health or welfare of the community where other
sources of funding are not available).
The CDBG program, as administered by HUD, requires that at least 70 percent of the
total CDBG annual expenditures be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-
income persons over a one-, two-, or three-year period, and individual activities
designed to benefit low- and moderate-income persons must assist at least 51 percent
of low- and moderate-income persons.
To assure that activities will meet the National Objectives, HUD established guidelines
for Eligible and Ineligible activities. Eligible activities include:
• Housing-related types of activities;
• Removal of architectural barriers to public facilities;
• Rehabilitation and preservation activities;
• Public facilities and improvements;
• Economic Development activities; and,
• Planning and program administration.
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The CDBG program limits the amount of allocation for public services activities and
program administration. A maximum of fifteen (15) percent (15% x $800,000 =
$120,000) of the total grant award may be allocated to public service activities. A
maximum of twenty (20) percent (20% x $800,000 = $160,000) of the total grant award
may be expended on administrative and planning activities.
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 and subsequently
advertised the availability of funding with the purpose of attracting eligible recipients.
Outreach to the non-profit community during the release of the Notice of Funding
Availability included the following:
• On November 14, 2019, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
in the Tustin News for public service programs/projects for the three-year funding
cycle which included program years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23.
• The NOFA was mailed directly to over 80 non-profits on the City's CDBG Interest
List. The CDBG Interest List is maintained by staff and frequently updated
throughout the program year as non-profits contact City Staff with inquiries on the
program.
• The NOFA, application materials, and complete instructions on how to apply for
funding, were published on the CDBG-dedicated webpage on the City's website.
This focused webpage is updated throughout the year as new CDBG information or
reports become available.
• The NOFA was additionally posted in multiple prominent public locations including
the e-notice board outside of City Hall, at the Senior Center, and at the Tustin
Library.
• Future outreach efforts planned during the next NOFA release (tentatively
scheduled in November 2022) would include enhanced website spotlight features,
and social media outreach.
As a result of the 2019 NOFA, a total of twelve (12) non-profit subrecipients met the
eligibility requirements and were awarded funding for the three-year (2020 — 2023) funding
cycle. The approved public service programs would continue to receive funding for a third
year (PY 2022-23), if the following criteria is met:
a. Activities must continue to meet the priority and objective for which the
activities are funded in year-one;
b. Activities must continue to leverage funds with other sources;
C. Activities must be in compliance with contractual obligations;
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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.
On March 1 , 2022, the Tustin City Council held a public hearing to inform interested
citizens about the CDBG program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG priorities, and to
receive a report on the performance of the current non-profit subrecipients. During this
meeting, the City Council recommended the continuation of funding to all existing public
service non-profit subrecipients based on available funding. The funding amounts listed
below may be increased or decreased proportionately among the eleven organizations,
based on Tustin's final 2022-23 HUD grant allocation:
PROGRAM YEAR 2022-23 (Year Three of the Funding Cycle)
Public Services Activities
1. Boys and Girls Club $19,600
2. Community Health Initiative of Orange County $ 9,600
3. Families Forward $20,350
4. Goodwill of Orange County $ 9,600
5. Human Options $ 7,100
6. Meals on Wheels Orange County $19,600
7. Mercy House $ 7,600
8. MOMS Orange County $ 6,600
9. Patriots & Paws $ 6,400
10. Veterans Legal Institute $ 8,350
11. YMCA of Orange County $ 7,600
Public Services Allocation Total: $122,400
After receiving final City Council approval of funding allocation, each public service/non-
profit organization, will be asked to enter into agreements with the City requiring
compliance with all Federal CDBG regulations relating to program management, reporting,
auditing, etc. The disbursement of monies may only be made to any agency or
organization until expenses are incurred and documented to benefit the intended program
which meets HUD's requirements.
During the March 1, 2022, public hearing, the City Council also provided comments
regarding the existing three-year funding cycle for non-profits, and expressed a desire to
explore changing it to annual one-year funding, to allow for additional participation by the
non-profit community.
City Staff has evaluated the options for funding allocations, and recommends that the City
Council continue with implementing a three-year funding cycle for public service
programming, as it allows many benefits to the public service organizations, which are
comprised of mostly non-profits, as follows:
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• It provides the organizations with long term assurances for funding, which allows
them to program staff and resources.
• Tustin has a small number of non-profit organizations serving our residents. While
staff has expanded outreach, over the years, the same organizations have applied
for the funding allocation.
• With the limited funds available and/or granted to the non-profits (approximately
$7,000 - $10,000 each), many organizations choose not to dedicate staff time to
apply for funding, as the CDBG program requires an extensive federal contract,
reporting requirements, and record keeping.
• Subrecipients have expressed their desire to stay with the three-year cycle, as this
would make their efforts worthwhile.
The three-year funding cycle also allows for program administration efficiencies, since the
recipients must be trained to administer and report program's beneficiaries, meeting strict
HUD requirements. City staff provides initial training during year one of the funding cycle,
and annual refresher training with interim check-ins during the program year. As such,
staff recommends that the City Council continue the three-year funding cycle for public
services activities.
Non-Public Services Activities/Programs
On November 18, 2021, a Notice of Funding Availability for fair housing services and other
non-public service projects was published in the Tustin News newspaper. Two (2)
applications were received for fair housing services, from the Fair Housing Foundation and
the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, and three (3) non-public services (City of
Tustin) applications were received. Staff reviewed the two Fair Housing service
applications, and based on proposed levels of service, outreach, qualifications,
successful performance evaluations, and prior long-term working relationships, staff
recommends continuing to contract with the Fair Housing Foundation to provide fair
housing services to Tustin residents. The Fair Housing Foundation has provided direct
client assistance to 102 Tustin residents, and has provided additional tenant and
landlord services to 103 Tustin residents. This includes hosting 29 training sessions and
28 virtual workshops within the City of Tustin. A complete list of the proposed public and
non-public service funding allocations is provided as Attachment B to this report.
The following is a list of recommendations for non-public service projects and funding
allocations. Proposed activities include improvements to Pine Tree Park, which will
consist of ADA improvements, restroom renovations, new landscaping/irrigation, and
improvements to the picnic area and play structure. Additionally proposed, are Code
Enforcement activities in which Code Officers working within the Low/Moderate Income
Target Area of the City will provide case management and community preservation
services. These allocations may also be adjusted pending the final funding amount from
HUD:
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PROGRAM YEAR 2022-23
Non-Public Services Activities
1. Public Facilities and Improvements
a. Pine Tree Park Improvements $ 437,455
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal: $ 491,748
2. Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
a. Code Enforcement $ 88,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal: $ 88,000
3. Program Administration and Planning Activities
a. Fair Housing Foundation $ 14,545
b. CDBG Program Administration $140,000
Administration & Planning Subtotal: $154,545
Non-Public Services Allocation Total: $680,000
Citizen Participation Process
Federal laws relating to CDBG funds require cities to provide citizens with specific
information about the amount of monies expected for the program and the range of
activities that may be undertaken with those funds. Federal regulations also require a
jurisdiction to hold at least two public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on such
issues as housing, other community development needs, and the use of the CDBG
monies. As such, one public hearing was held by the City Council on March 1, 2022, in
which the public was provided an opportunity to address the Council regarding Tustin's
CDBG program. At this hearing, the City Council also received a report on the
performance of the current non-profit subrecipients, and recommended continued funding
to all of the current subrecipients.
This is the second public hearing, at which the City Council is asked to consider the draft
2022-23 Action Plan (a component of the Five-year Consolidated Plan and an annual
application for a CDBG grant), and to authorize staff to submit the Action Plan to HUD.
After City Council approval, staff will submit the 2022-23 Action Plan to HUD detailing the
City's specific use of the funds for Program Year 2022-23. The Action Plan is due to HUD
on May 16, 2022.
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 22-13 including the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan
B. 2022-23 Proposed Funding Allocations for Public and Non-Public Services
Activities
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Attachment A
Resolution No. 22-13
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACTION PLAN
FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022-23 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR
SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, Federal assistance may be provided for the support of community development
activities which are directed toward certain specific objectives as set forth in the Act as the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, on March 1 , 2022, a public hearing was held by the City Council to
inform interested citizens about the CDBG program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG
priorities, and receive a report on the performance of the current public service
subrecipients; and
WHEREAS, during the March 1 , 2022, public hearing, the City Council
recommended continued funding to all existing public service subrecipients; and
WHEREAS, the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan was noticed in a newspaper of local
circulation and posted at City Hall and available for public review for a period of thirty (30)
days-land
WHEREAS, a report has been prepared transmitting to the City Council
recommended priority needs, goals, and objectives including public testimony received
during the hearing or comments received during the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 19, 2022, to
receive public input and respond to questions and comments on the 2022-23 one-year
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council evaluated needs, priorities, goals and objectives based
on public testimony received during the public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Tustin
resolves as follows:
Section 1 : The City of Tustin's 2022-23 one-year Action Plan is hereby approved
as presented to the Council at their hearing of April 19, 2022, and in Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
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Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the proposed use of CDBG Funds
for Program Year 2022-23 in the One Year Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan to be
submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Section 3: The Director of Community Development is authorized to make minor
modifications and execute such documents, certifications, contracts, or other instruments
as may be required to carry out the City's Community Development Block Grant Program.
Section 4: Staff is directed to continue the three-year funding cycle for public
services activities consistent with Resolution No. 19-47.
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 19th day of April, 2022.
AUSTIN LUMBARD
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ERICA N. YASUDA
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 22-13
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. 22-13 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 19th day of April, 2022, by the
following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
ERICA N. YASUDA, CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
to Resolution No. 22-13
City of Tustin 2022-23 Action Plan
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HISTORY
BUILDING OUR FUTURE
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City of Tustin
Community Development Block Grant
Action Plan Program Year 2022-2023
Submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
City of Tustin Annual Action Plan 1
2022-2023
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The federal Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, created the CDBG program to return
federal funds to local communities for the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing
adequate housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities,
specifically for low- and moderate-income persons. Grants are awarded to communities to carry out a
wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic
development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services.
For participation in the CDBG program, the federal government requires that local jurisdictions prepare a
5-year Consolidated Plan document and state within its plan, the jurisdiction's goals and priorities. The
City's current Consolidated Plan, adopted on April 21, 2020, covers Program Years 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 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 17, 2022, and
ended on April 15, 2022. Any public comments received, will be summarized at the end of the review
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, 2022.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
City of Tustin Annual Action Plan 2
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This Action Plan, which has been prepared for the 2022-23 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 current 2021-22 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 2022-23 Program Year cycle.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
In preparing its Action Plan,the City of Tustin contacted approximately 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 18, 2022.
The first public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan, included a performance
evaluation of current public service subrecipients, was held on March 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the
City of Tustin Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Members of the
public attended this hearing in an in-person and in a virtual setting. There was one comment
received during the public hearing, generally inquiring if the Veteran's Outpost housing community
would qualify for future CDBG funding.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 17, 2022 and
will close on April 15, 2022. Additionally, notification of the public comment period regarding the draft
Action Plan was sent directly approximately 80 agencies and organizations as listed in the attached
documentation. Comments received during the public comment period will be summarized when the
review period is closed.
Notification of the second public hearing is anticipated to be published on April 7, 2022.
The public hearing for the adoption of the City's Action Plan and public service allocations is
anticipated to be held on April 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber located at 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Members of the public are invited to attend the hearing in-
person and in a virtual setting. Comments received during the public hearing will be summarized at the
conclusion of the hearing.
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S. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
At the first public hearing, there was one comment received, generally inquiring if the Veteran's Outpost
housing community would qualify for future CDBG funding.
Comments received during the public comment period will be summarized when the review period is
closed.
Comments received during the public hearing will be summarized at the conclusion of the hearing.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All public comments anticipated to be received and accepted by the City Council.
7. Summary
The City of Tustin Action Plan for Program Year(PY)2022-23 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 2022-23 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 2022-23 CDBG monies.
• Homeless and Other Special Needs—A description of Program Year 2022-23 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 2022-23 Program Year.
• Certifications and Miscellaneous—HUD required certifications and assurances.
City of Tustin Annual Action Plan 4
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies —91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator TUSTIN Community Development
Department
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Tustin is the "Lead Agency" or entity responsible for overseeing the development of the Plan.
The Community Development Department is responsible for the day-to-day administration of programs
developed to meet the City's goals.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
To comment on Tustin's Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, please contact:
Adrianne DiLeva, Management Analyst//
Community Development Department
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714)573-3138
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P-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 the opportunity is provided, the City of Tustin
maintains a Citizen Participation Plan. In April 2019, the City of Tustin amended its Citizen Participation
Plan through outlining funding for public service activities on a three-year funding cycle. By funding public
service activities on a three(3) multi-year basis,the City would be able to provide public service providers
with a greater assurance of CDBG funding, and the City would be able to administer the CDBG program
with increased efficiency. Under a multi-year funding cycle, public services which are funded during year
one (1), may continue to receive funds in year two (2) and year three (3), subject to the following criteria:
1. Activities must continue to meet the priority(ies) and objective(s) for which the activity was
funded in year one (1);
2. Activities must continue to leverage funds with other sources;
3. Activities must report accomplishments correctly in the Quarterly and Annual Performance
Reports and/or other documentation as described within the current year contract; and,
4. Activities must receive a successful assessment of project performance and progress from City
Staff.
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.
To develop the City's 2022-23 Action Plan, two public hearings were conducted. The first public hearing
was held by the City Council on March 1, 2022. The purpose of the first hearing was review the priority
goals and objectives which were outlined in the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, and to evaluate the
performance of the approved public service activities for continuation of funding in Year Two. A
second public hearing is anticipated to be held on April 19, 2022 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.
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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, in February 2021 the Tustin City Council
approved a project by Home Aid of Orange County in conjunction with Family Promise of Orange County,
to construct a facility with (7) units, including a family resource center,for the purpose of providing short-
term transitional housing for families with children who are experiencing homelessness.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
To address the regional needs of homeless individuals and families, the City of Tustin participates in the
Continuum of Care (CoC) program sponsored through the County of Orange. The purpose of the
Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs is to fund projects that will fill gaps in locally developed
Continuum of Care systems to assist homeless persons to move to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
An important element of meeting this objective is to fund projects that will meet the Department's goal
of ending chronic homelessness.
As part of the City of Tustin's participation in the CoC program, and in partnership with 2-1-1 Orange
County, in February 2022, a Point-In-Time Homelessness count was conducted in Tustin. The statistics
from the count will be included in future reports once they are made available in June 2022. Information
from the statistics will be used to ensure residents have access to fair housing resources and
services. Additional 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
is operated by Temporary Shelter, Inc., and will include a variety of wrap-around and other supportive
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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 2022-23 Program Year include: Goodwill of Orange County's Emergency Funding Grants
which are used for veterans on the verge of experiencing homelessness; Families Forward Rapid Re-
Housing program; 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 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 receive ESG funds.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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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
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? information for Tustin's report.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Continuum of Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The City of Tustin closely coordinates its homeless services efforts with the
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Orange County Continuum of Care.This organization provided data which
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? contributed to the report.
3 Agency/Group/Organization ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization OCHCA provides services to both the special needs(senior)community and
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of homeless population in Tustin.The agency was consulted to provide
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? information and data on the special needs and homeless populations within the
region and City.The City of Tustin additionally partners with OCHCA to provide
homeless services to Tustin residents through the Homelessness Task Force.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Southern California Association of Governments
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Other government-Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization SCAG provided demographic information which contributed to housing-related
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of sections of the report.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Foundation
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 As the City of Tustin's current Fair Housing services provider,the Fair Housing
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of Foundation provided information and statistics contributing to the City's report.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Rescue Mission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization The Orange County Rescue Mission provided information regarding the Village
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of 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 Division
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 ORANGE COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization 2-1-1 Orange County conducted the Point in Time Count within Tustin and
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of provided data and statistics on Tustin's homeless population for inclusion in the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? report.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County United Way
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-homeless
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.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Tustin Police Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
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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 Tustin Police Department was consulted to describe its efforts in fronting
was consulted.What are the anticipated outcomes of the Homelessness Task Force which is a collaborative effort between the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 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 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 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.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not Applicable
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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,during the time 2020-2023 public service subrecipients were being selected. The
City also provides maps and tables to assist citizens in understanding the CDBG overall goals and objectives. The City,with the help of HUD,posts
its Executive Summary on the HUD web page as a tool for interested citizens to understand the type of projects funded by the CDBG program.
Information related to the CDBG program is available on the City's Webpage. The City prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report(CAPER)at the end of the program year utilizing the IDIS program,which is also available for review on the City's Webpage.
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AP-12 Participation—91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation.Summarize citizen participation
process and how it impacted goal-setting
In preparing its Action Plan,the City of Tustin contacted approximately 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 18,2022.
The first public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan,included a performance evaluation of current public service subrecipients,was
held on March 1,2022,at 6:30 p.m.in the City of Tustin Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way,Tustin,CA 92780.Members of the public
attended this hearing in an in-person and in a virtual setting.There was one comment received during the public hearing,generally inquiring if the
Veteran's Outpost housing community would qualify for future CDBG funding.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 17,2022 and will close on April 15,2022.Additionally,
notification of the public comment period regarding the draft Action Plan was sent directly approximately 80 agencies and organizations as listed
in the attached documentation.Comments received during the public comment period will be summarized when the review period is closed.
Notification of the second public hearing is anticipated to be published on April 7,2022.
The public hearing for the adoption of the City's Action Plan and public service allocations is anticipated to be held on April 19,2022,at 7:00 p.m.
at the City Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way,Tustin,CA 92780.Members of the public are invited to attend the hearing in-person
and in a virtual setting.Comments received during the public hearing will be summarized at the conclusion of the hearing.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If applicable)
response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
Two newspaper
Comments received Comments received
ads for public
during the review during the review
hearings,one
All Tustin period will be period will be
1 newspaper ad for N/A
Residents summarized at the summarized at the
review of the
conclusion of the conclusion of the
2022-23 Action
Plan review period. review period.
A
At the first public t the first public
hearing,there was hearing,there was
one comment
one comment
received,generally
received,generally
All Tustin inquiring if the
2 Public Hearing inquiring if the N/A
Residents Veteran's Outpost
Veteran's Outpost
housing community housing community
would qualify for would qualify for
future CDBG
future CDBG funding.
funding.
3 Internet Outreach
All Tustin No responses No comments N/A www.tustinca.org/cdbg-
Residents received. received. 171
Public service
agencies,housing, No responses No comments
4 Direct mailing N/A
and community received. received.
organizations
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
There are several potential sources of funding that might enable the City of Tustin to address housing and community development priority needs
and the specific objectives identified in the Strategic Plan component of the City of Tustin's Consolidated Plan;however,as a result of the lower
levels of State and federal funding than in prior years, actual financial resources currently available to the City are somewhat limited. The
dissolution of the City's Redevelopment Agency has further impacted available funding for priority needs. Nonetheless,throughout the fiscal year,
the City will pursue additional funding opportunities.
The City's aim is to leverage,to the maximum extent feasible,the use of available federal,State,and local funds in an effort to create a viable
community,develop new affordable housing opportunities,and maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a
project,the City will consider the use of funds from other sources,such as General Fund monies,the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds,and
Land Contribution funds,to further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant,or loan is necessary or
appropriate.Within Section SP-45(Goals Summary)of the Consolidated Plan,the City's estimates for CDBG funding and General Fund monies are
provided.
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Asa result of the Coronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic,additional funding sources(CDBG-CV funding)have been made available to grantees,and will
be leveraged to assist the City in preventing,preparing for,or responding to COVID-19 for activities funded during the 2019&2020 program years.
If additional CDBG-CV funds are awarded during the 2022-23 program year,they will also be leveraged accordingly.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: 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 800,000 0 0 800,000 800,000
General public- Economic General Fund monies will be used to
Fund local Development address high priority needs not covered
Housing by CDBG funding and/or leveraged to
Public assist with projects not fully-funded by
Improvements CDBG.General Fund estimates to be
Public Services 1,000,000 0 0 1,000,000 3,000,000 provided on a project-specific basis.
Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources(private,state and local funds),including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
CDBG funding will be used to provide services to low/mod income persons,the special needs community,economic development,and address
slum and blight within the CDBG low/mod census tract target area.CDBG funds are leveraged with the City's general funds to accomplish projects
such as park improvements,street improvements,or other public facilities work.General fund estimates will be provided on a project-specific
basis.CDBG funds will also be leveraged with the City's CDBG-CV funding(as necessary)to prevent,prepare for,or respond to COVID-19.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City of Tustin maintains affordable units which are available to the low/moderate income
population, including housing for veterans.
Discussion
No further discussion regarding anticipated resources at this time.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Order Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Year Year
1 Youth Programs 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod Youth Services CDBG: 117 Persons Assisted
Community Census Tract Public Service $27,200
Development Target Area Needs
2 Senior Programs 2020 2024 Non-Homeless City of Tustin Senior Services CDBG: 145 Persons Assisted
Special Needs Public Service $19,600
Non-Housing Needs
Community
Development
3 Strategies to Address 2020 2024 Affordable City of Tustin Homeless Needs CDBG: Homeless Person
Homelessness Housing and Supportive $53,000 Overnight Shelter:350
Homeless Services Persons Assisted
Public Service Homelessness
Needs Prevention:50
Persons Assisted
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Year Year
4 Public Services 2020 2024 Non-Homeless City of Tustin Youth Services CDBG: 650 Persons Assisted
Special Needs Senior Services $122,400
Non-Housing Homeless Needs
Community and Supportive
Development Services
Public Service
Needs
5 Public Facilities 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod New Parks&Park CDBG: 1 Facility maintained
Community Census Tract Improvements $437,455
Development Target Area Public Facility
Needs
6 Existing Parks/Recreation 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod New Parks&Park CDBG: 1 Facility maintained
Facilities Improvements Community Census Tract Improvements $437,455
Development Target Area Public Facility
Needs
7 Affordable Housing 2020 2024 Affordable City of Tustin Senior Services CDBG:$0 3 Programs
Programs Housing Homeless Needs administered
Non-Housing and Supportive
Community Services
Development Housing Assistance
8 Economic Development 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod Economic CDBG:$0 5 Programs
Activities Community Census Tract Development administered
Development Target Area
9 Code Enforcement 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod Code Enforcement CDBG: 100 Household
Community Census Tract $88,000 Housing Unit
Development Target Area
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Year Year
10 Planning Activities 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG Low/Mod Historic CDBG: 2 Activities maintained
Community Census Tract Preservation $154,545
Development Target Area Planning
City of Tustin Housing Assistance
Table 6—Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Youth Programs
Goal Youth services have been identified by the community as essential to provide recreational,educational,and after-school programming
Description options to Tustin youth.Therefore,programs to address the need for youth services within the City of Tustin which are being funded
by CDBG for the 2020-2023(three-year funding cycle)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 2022-23 Program Year,the City anticipates serving 117 Tustin Youth through these programs.Above and beyond the Tustin
youth served by these programs,the Tustin Family Youth center and Kids Corner Preschool programs will continue to serve the Tustin
community as supported through the City of Tustin's General Fund.
2 Goal Name Senior Programs
Goal The Tustin Area Senior Center is a full-service facility which provides a variety of services to senior population within and surrounding
Description the City of Tustin.Senior Services specifically funded by CDBG for the 2020-2023(three-year funding cycle)include:
• Meals on Wheels Orange County- Meals on Wheels Orange County provides a lunch cafe 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 2022-23 Program Year,Meals on Wheels Orange County anticipates serving 20 Tustin seniors through the Home Delivered
Meals Program,and 125 Tustin Seniors through the Lunch Cafe Program.Above and beyond these services,the City anticipates serving
approximately 2,000 persons through food-services and additional programming at the Tustin Area Senior Center.
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3 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 emergency shelter and transitional housing accessibility,wrap-around and other
referral services. Programs specifically funded by CDBG during the 2020-2023(three-year funding cycle)include:
• Families Forward Housing Program-Rapid Re-Housing-Families Forward will use CDBG fundingto administer their Rapid Re-
Housing Program which will transition struggling families in Tustin from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency.
• Mercy House Family Care Center-Mercy House Emergency Shelter will utilize CDBG funding for supplies for their Family Care
Center,which 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 operate the Tustin Emergency Shelter which provides 57 low-threshold emergency shelter beds for Tustin's
homeless population.
• 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 262 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 2022-23 Program Year,the City anticipates assisting approximately 400 individuals through these strategies to address
homelessness.
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4 Goal Name Public Services
Goal Includes implementation of activities which meet a public service need, such as healthcare services,after-school programming for
Description youth, congregate and home-delivered meals for seniors, as well as housing and other supportive services provided to homeless
individuals who reside within Tustin.One hundred percent of CDBG funding which is made available for public services, has been
allocated to non-profit subrecipients serving Tustin residents.
Public Service activities to be funded by CDBG for the 2020-2023(three-year funding cycle)include:Boys&Girls Clubs of Tustin-Upward
Bound Academic Enrichment Program;Families Forward-Families Forward Rapid Re-Housing Program;Goodwill of Orange County-
Emergency Funding Grants;Human Options-Third Step Program;Meals on Wheels Orange County-Home Delivered Meal&Lunch
Cafe Programs;Mercy House-Family Care Center;Veterans Legal Institute-Veterans Pro Bono Legal Clinics;YMCA of Orange County
-Financial Assistance Scholarship Program.
Subrecipients that meet a general Public Service need such as healthcare services,referrals,and resourcesfor at-risk homeless veterans
include the following:
• Community Health Initiative of Orange County Community Health Access Program-Funding for salary and benefits for a
Certified Enrollment Counselor who provides health care and social service referrals to families visiting the Tustin Family Youth
Center.
• MOMS Orange County Infant Development Program-This program provides health care services to mothers and babies living
in poverty.Monthly in-home visits and health screenings are conducted through the baby's first birthday with the goal to help
babies from vulnerable families reach developmental milestones on time,while equipping mothers and fathers for healthy
parenting and family bonding.
• Patriots and Paws Provisions for Patriots Program-This program provides clients with home goods using a conservative
estimate for thrift store pricing.Clients include Tustin veterans,activity duty personnel,and reservists.By receiving assistance
through the program,clients may reallocate their resources toward employment and self-sufficiency.
A detailed description of all other activities is provided within the specific goal which in which the activity is addressed;however,overall
these activities are anticipated to serve approximately 650 Tustin residents during the 2022-23 program year.
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5 Goal Name Public Facilities
Goal Improvements to existing public facilities including but not limited to streets,sidewalks,storm-drains,curbs and gutters,and parks.
Description During the 2022-23 Program Year the City of Tustin anticipates initiating one (1) public facilities improvement consisting of
improvements to an existing park facility(Pine Tree Park)which is located within the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target
Area.The project involves ADA improvements, restroom fixture replacements, picnic shelter replacement, irrigation upgrades, site
furniture replacement,and adding play equipment to the existing play structure.
6 Goal Name Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements
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,and to provide
improvements to existing facilities,to provide increased and improved youth,adult,and senior services and facilities to supplement
those which are heavily used at this time.
During the 2022-23 Program Year the City of Tustin anticipates initiating one (1) public facilities improvement consisting of
improvements to an existing park facility.
Pine Tree Park Improvements Project-Pine Tree Park is a heavily utilized park with green walking paths,and is located within the
CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area.The project involves ADA improvements,restroom fixture replacements,picnic
shelter replacement,irrigation upgrades,site furniture replacement,and adding play equipment to the existing play structure.
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7 Goal Name Affordable Housing Programs
Goal The City of Tustin's Economic Development/Tustin Housing Authority and the Community Development Department will continue to
Description maintain a variety of affordable housing efforts for Tustin residents.These activities include the following:
• Preservation of at-risk rental units-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;and,Continue the provision of services by the Fair Housing Foundation
to ensure equal housing opportunities within the City.
• First-Time Homebuyer/Workforce Housing-Strategies to assist first-time homebuyers include:
The City will provide referrals or direct assistance to Low-and Moderate-income households to help them identify and/or apply for
homebuyer down payment 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."
• Section 8 Housing-The City of Tustin Housing Division will continue to monitor Section 8 Housing vouchers administered by
the County of Orange.There are currently 495 Tustin residents receiving such assistance through the County.
As stated,during the 2022-23 Program Year,the City of Tustin anticipates administering three(3)affordable housing activities.
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8 Goal Name Economic Development Activities
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 2022-23 Program Year for Economic Development activities;however,a variety of Economic
Development activities will still continue throughout the 2022-23 Program Year.
Includesvarious Economic Development efforts and programs being administered bythe Economic Development Department including
but not limited to:business promotion via City-events,Chamber of Commerce Partnership,Marketing Tustin Legacy,and future use of
the Tustin Hangar.
During the 2022-23 Program Year,the City of Tustin anticipates administering five(5)Economic Development programs to serve the
community.
9 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 2022-23 Program Year,the City anticipates 100 Code Enforcement cases to be addressed within the CDBG Low/Moderate
Income Census Tract Target Area.
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10 Goal Name Planning Activities
Goal Planning services are needed toad minister 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 2022-23
reporting period will include:Fair Housing Community Education—Conduct fair housing community education presentations,
publish and distribute fair housing newsletters,speak at public meetings,and hold training programs for consumers and
housing industry professionals.Fair Housing Enforcement—Respond to housing discrimination complaints,including
investigation and portfolio testing,to evaluate the merits of a fair housing claim,and if appropriate,conciliation and/or
prosecution of meritorious housing discrimination cases.Tenant Legal Assistance—Provide legal assistance in court actions
within the region,which involve important housing rights such as eviction,housing discrimination,substandard conditions,
or retaliation for exercising a lawful right.Housing Dispute Evaluation&Resolution—Assist in evaluating housing
issues/complaints.Mediation Program—Resolve disputes through certified mediators to assist housing providers/consumers
to reach agreements about the disputes without litigation.
• Planning and Administration—CDBG funds will be allocated for City staff administration of the CDBG program. Funds may
also be used to undertake specific plans with impact to the Low-and Moderate-income target area.
During the 2022-23 Program Year,the City of Tustin anticipates Administering two(2)Planning Activities.
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Projects
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Introduction
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.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Boys &Girls Clubs of Tustin
2 Community Health Initiative of Orange County
3 Families Forward
4 Goodwill of Orange County
5 Human Options
6 Meals on Wheels Orange County
7 Mercy House
8 MOMS Orange County
9 Patriots & Paws
10 Veterans Legal Institute
11 YMCA of Orange County
12 Pine Tree Park Improvements
13 Code Enforcement
14 CDBG Program Administration
15 Fair Housing Services
16 Emergency Response Funding
Table 7-Project Information
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City's aim is to leverage,to the maximum extent feasible,the use of available federal, State, and local
funds in an effort to create a viable community, develop new affordable housing opportunities, and
maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will
consider the use of funds from other sources, such as the City's Housing Authority set-aside funds, to
further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is
necessary or appropriate. The City will continue to allocate its CDBG funding to projects with the CDBG
Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area, or to directly benefit low/moderate income residents.
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1 Project Name Boys &Girls Clubs of Tustin
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported Youth Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed Youth Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $19,600
Description "Upward Bound Academic Enrichment Program", a program of
services to provide and teach: academic, social, and character
development needs of at-risk youth in the southwest area of the City
of Tustin.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 100 Tustin youth per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Boys &Girls Clubs of Tustin located at 580 W. Sixth Street, Tustin, CA
92780.
Planned Activities 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.
2 Project Name Community Health Initiative of Orange County
Target Area City of Tustin
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $9,600
Description Community Health Access Program consisting of a Certified Enrollment
Counselor who provides health-care and social service referrals to
families. Services are being provided virtually due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Target Date 6/30/2023
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Estimate the number 80 Tustin residents per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Activities carried out at the Tustin Family Youth Center located at
14722 Newport Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780.
Planned Activities Funding for salary and benefits for a Certified Enrollment Counselor
who provides health care and social service referrals to families visiting
the Tustin Family Youth Center.
3 Project Name Families Forward
Target Area City of Tustin
Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $20,350
Description Families Forward Housing Program- Rapid Re-housing program which
will provide rapid re-housing services including individualized support
and accountability to homeless parents working to locate housing,
improve financial stability, and create a sustainable future for their
children.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 30 Tustin residents per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Program and services to be administered out of the Families Forward
offices at 8 Thomas Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618
Planned Activities Funding for staff salaries to administer a rapid re-housing program
which will provide rapid re-housing services including individualized
support and accountability to homeless parents working
to locate housing, improve financial stability, and create a sustainable
future for their children.
4 Project Name Goodwill of Orange County
Target Area City of Tustin
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Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $9,600
Description 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 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 25 at-risk Tustin Veterans per year
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Program administered out of the Tierney Center for Veteran Services
located at 1231 Warner Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities 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.
5 Project Name Human Options
Target Area City of Tustin
Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $7,100
Description Third Step Program 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, and counseling.
Target Date 6/30/2023
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Estimate the number 21 Tustin Residents per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Transitional housing units located at confidential addresses
throughout Tustin. Program office address: P.O. Box 53745 1 Irvine, CA
92619.
Planned Activities 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.
6 Project Name Meals on Wheels Orange County
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported Senior Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed Senior Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $19,600
Description To provide a lunch program for elderly persons at a Lunch Cafe
Program (congregate meal program) at the Tustin Area Senior Center,
located at 200 South C Street and through home delivery.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 20 Tustin seniors (Home Delivered Meal Program) & 125 Tustin seniors
and type of families (Lunch Cafe Program) per year.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Lunch Cafe Program administered out of the Tustin Area Senior Center
located at 200 S. C Street,Tustin, CA 92780. Home Delivered Meal
Program meals are delivered directly to the homes of Tustin seniors.
Planned Activities Lunch Cafe 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.
7 Project Name Mercy House
Target Area City of Tustin
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Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $7,600
Description The Family Care Center provides 56-beds of emergency shelter to
homeless individual in families with minor children. Shelter occupancy
is available from 5 pm to 9 am daily, 365 a year. Family Housing
Navigation and Case Management services are provided weekly as well
as linkages to benefits, health services, and other supportive services
provided to assist families to reach their housing goals. We anticipate
during the course of the contract year,that 300 unduplicated
individuals will receive shelter and services; 20 of which will have ties
to the City of Tustin. Funds will be used for program supplies such as
cleaning supplies, dinners, snacks/paper goods. Due to COVID-19 the
shelter is operating at 50 beds.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 20 Tustin residents per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Family Care Center located at 1130 N. Citrus Street, Orange, CA 92867
Planned Activities Mercy House Family Care Center will offer low-threshold emergency
shelter services along with case management services.
8 Project Name MOMS Orange County
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $6,600
Description Infant Development Program 6zz Health Care services for mothers and
babies living in poverty. Monthly in-home visits and health screenings
are conducted from birth through 13 months with the goal to help
babies from vulnerable families reach developmental milestones on
time, while equipping mothers and fathers for healthy parenting and
family bonding.
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Estimate the number 70 Tustin mothers and/or babies per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Activities carried out within the homes of families throughout Tustin
via home-visitation services.
Planned Activities 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.
9 Project Name Patriots & Paws
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $6,400
Description 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 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 25 Tustin veterans per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Program administered out of the donation site located at 1825 E. Via
Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806. Deliveries made to various homes of
Tustin residents.
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Planned Activities 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.
10 project Name Veterans Legal Institute
Target Area City of Tustin
Goals Supported Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Needs Addressed Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Funding CDBG: $8,350
Description Veterans Pro Bono Mobile Legal Clinics which provides funding to
provide pro bono legal services for homeless, disabled, at-risk, or low-
income veterans.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 25 Tustin veterans per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Services provided at strategic veteran hotspots throughout Orange
County. Veterans Legal Institute offices located at 1231 Warner
Avenue Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities 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.
11 project Name YMCA of Orange County
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported Youth Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed Youth Services
Public Service Needs
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Funding CDBG: $7,600
Description Financial Assistance Scholarship Program which provides financial
assistance via scholarships to low/very low/extremely low income
Tustin residents.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number 25 Tustin youth per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description School sites located at 12712 Elizabeth Way, 11112 Coronel Road, and
13822 Prospect Avenue. Program offices are located at 13821
Newport Avenue, Ste. 200,Tustin, CA 92780.
Planned Activities Funding to provide financial assistance via scholarships to low/very-
low/extremely-low income Tustin residents so that they may
participate in after-school enrichment programming.
12 Project Name Pine Tree Park Improvements
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported Public Facilities
Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements
Needs Addressed New Parks & Park Improvements
Public Facility Needs
Funding CDBG: $437,455
Description Public facilities improvements to Pine Tree Park, which is located
within the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number Citywide benefit to all Tustin residents, approximately 79,000
and type of families benefitting.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Pine Tree Park located at 1402 Bryan Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities The improvements are proposed to include ADA improvements,
restroom fixture replacements, picnic shelter replacement, irrigation
upgrades, site furniture replacement, and the addition of new play
equipment to the existing play structure.
Project Name Code Enforcement
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13 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 6/30/2023
Estimate the number Estimated that 100 code cases will be completed annually.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide benefit; however, CDBG funds only used for Code
Enforcement activities within the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract
Target Area.
Planned Activities 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.
14 project Name CDBG Program Administration
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported Planning Activities
Needs Addressed Planning
Funding CDBG: $140,000
Description Funding for program oversight, coordination, and compliance.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number Citywide benefit, approximately 79,000 Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Program administration occurs out of Tustin City Hall located at 300
Centennial Way,Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities Funding for program oversight, coordination, and compliance.
Project Name Fair Housing Services
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City of Tustin
Goals Supported Planning Activities
Needs Addressed Planning
Funding CDBG: $14,545
Description Providing counseling services related to housing complaints, outreach
activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number Approximately 600 Tustin residents will be reached through the
and type of families variety of services provided by Fair Housing Foundation including
that will benefit from counseling, outreach events, workshops, and informational materials
the proposed activities distribution.
Location Description Fair Housing cases handled in their main office at: 3605 Long Beach
Blvd. #302, Long Beach, CA 90807. Fair Housing workshops and events
are held virtually and at the Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street,Tustin,
CA 92780.
Planned Activities The program provides education, counseling and enforcement services
predominately to but not limited to low-and moderate income
individuals and households. CDBG funds are used towards operation
costs and salary and benefits of staff members that provide fair
housing education and counseling.
16 project Name Emergency Response Funding
Target Area CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported Youth Programs
Senior Programs
Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Public Facilities
Affordable Housing Programs
Economic Development Activities
Planning Activities
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Needs Addressed Youth Services
Senior Services
Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
Public Service Needs
Economic Development
Planning
Housing Assistance
Funding Not yet funded
Description Project to remain open and to be funded if an urgent community
development need should arise for the City of Tustin including but not
limited to: displacement, relocation, acquisition, and replacement of
housing; or, support for infectious disease response.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the number Citywide benefit, approximately 79,000 Tustin residents.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Citywide benefit- project location to be determined if emergency
response is warranted.
Planned Activities Project to remain open and to be funded if an urgent community
development need should arise for the City of Tustin including but not
limited to: displacement, relocation, acquisition, and replacement of
housing; or, support for infectious disease response.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Tustin does not contain a "Target Area" as defined by HUD; however, the City has identified
the census tracts/block groups which contain 51% or higher low/mod income residents. This area is
generally within the southwest area of the City. Funding for all CDBG activities within the City of Tustin
will benefit the Low/Mod income population. Public Service activities must serve a majority of Low/Mod
income residents, and Public Facilities projects must fall within the CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Area.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area 100
Table 8-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City of Tustin's rationale for prioritizing CDBG funds to be expended to directly benefit the low/mod
income population or within those census tracts/block groups which have been identified as low/mod
income tracts has not changed from that provided within the Consolidated Plan (Strategic Plan, Section
10).
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 2022-23 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 within the CDBG target area. The 2022-23 Action Plan reflects this "geographic" priority for
allocating investment as indicated on the CDBG Low-and Moderate-Income Areas and Project Locations
maps.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Tustin has set one-year Action Plan goals with regard to the provision of affordable housing in
the following areas: preservation of at-risk affordable housing rental units (100 units to be preserved);
first-time homebuyer/workforce housing(providing four units); and, Mortgage Credit Certification/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-year goals are also listed regarding rental assistance
and production of new units. Due to the dissolution of the State's Redevelopment Agencies, the City is
not providing rehabilitation of existing units or acquisition of existing units at this time, but is hopeful that
these efforts will continue once funding becomes available.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 300
Non-Homeless 750
Special-Needs 300
Total 1,350
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 current Housing Element provides an "Assisted Housing Inventory" listing affordable
housing units available to special-needs groups and families.Affordable housing for special-needs families
is provided at:Tustin Gardens; Coventry Court; and, Heritage Place.Affordable housing for other families
is provided at: Kenyon Pointe; Westchester Park; Flanders Pointe; Tustin Grove; Ambrose Lane; Chatam
Village;Tustin Field I;Tustin Field II;Arbor Walk; Cambridge Lane; Camden Place; and, Clarendon.
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Tustin does not own or operate any public housing projects. However, the City will continue
to support and encourage efforts of the Orange County Housing Authority to coordinate between private
housing and social service agencies. Currently, there are 355 families receiving Section 8 voucher
assistance, and 55 Tustin veterans receiving Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) assistance
through the Orange County Housing Authority.
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 2022-23.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
No further discussion at this time.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities —91.220(i)
Introduction
As part of the City of Tustin's participation in Orange County's Continuum of Care program, and in
partnership with 2-1-1 Orange County, on January 24, 2019, a Point-In-Time (PIT) Homelessness count
was conducted in Tustin. Data from this point in time count indicated that on the evening of the Point in
Time Count there were 359 homeless individuals counted within the City of Tustin. Of the 359 counted,
95 individuals (26%)were unsheltered, and 264 individuals (73%)were sheltered. A recent PIT count was
conducted in February 2022, and the results of that count will be available for future reporting after June
2022.
The data collected from the PIT 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 Meals on Wheels Orange County 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 2022-23: 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; Families Forward Transitional/Rapid Re-Housing
Program; 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 26 percent of its homeless population
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which is unsheltered. The City of Tustin is directly assisting the unsheltered homeless population within
Tustin through the collaboration between the Tustin Police Department, CityNet, Orange County Health
Care Agency (PERT Mental Health Services), Orange County Rescue Mission, and the Tustin-
based nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes, to provide resources and services to the transient homeless in
Tustin.
It should additionally be noted, that in March 2019, the City of Tustin opened a new low-barrier
temporary homeless shelter with 57 emergency shelter beds for men,women, and families with children.
This facility is operated by Temporary Shelter, Inc., and includes a variety of wrap-around and other
supportive services which are 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 up to 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 up 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 is in
operation in Tustin which provides assistance to homeless within the community.
Additional efforts to provide additional transitional housing units within the City of Tustin can be seen
with the recent approval of a new project by Home Aid Orange County in partnership with Family Promise
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of Orange County. This project, entitled "House of Ruth" involves construction of a new seven (7) unit
facility and family resource center to provide housing and related support to families with children who
are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk.
With respect to both emergency shelter and transitional housing needs addressed during PY 2022-23,the
City will allocate CDBG funds to: Families Forward Transitional Housing Program; Human Options Third
Step Transitional Housing Program; and, Mercy House Family 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.Two additional homeless/at-risk homeless veterans' services will be provided
through Veterans Legal Institute, in which pro bono legal services will be provided to assist these
veterans.;and Patriots & Paws which assists low-income/at-risk veterans with furnishing their homes and
apartments. 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
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services designed to assist participants become economically independent including job training and
employment for program participants.
Tustin has allocated the maximum allowable amount of its CDBG funds to public service programs. While
some of the organizations funded do not directly serve the homeless, many of their activities may help
prevent homelessness. These activities include counseling programs for victims of domestic violence, at-
risk youth, meals for seniors, veterans services, family and infant care, healthcare services, and youth
services through Boys and Girls Clubs of Tustin, MOMS Orange County, Meals on Wheels Orange
County, Community Health Initiative of Orange County, and YMCA of Orange County.
Discussion
Through the 2022-23 Program Year, the City of Tustin will continue to support its Consolidated Plan
priority needs and performance goals regarding a strategy for homelessness through planned activities
such as the Homeless Housing Partnership Program, Section 8 Rental Assistance, and providing
administrative support for affordable housing activities.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j)
Introduction:
Barriers or impediments to affordable housing are caused when the incentive to develop this housing is
removed due to excessive development costs or the lack of community commitment. Some development
costs are motivated by economic conditions and other issues that affected the real estate market,and are
outside the control of local government. In addition, the development of affordable housing is affected
by both the economic market conditions and the housing policies of federal,state and local governments,
and the "Not In My Back Yard" (NIMBY) phenomenon.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
As stated in the Consolidated Plan,the City has adopted indirect assistance programs to address negative
impacts created by barriers to affordable housing. The programs listed below are identified as the means
by which the City of Tustin will address barriers to affordable housing during the 2022-23 PY.
• Accessory dwelling units
• Deed restrictions
• Fees, extractions, and permit procedures
• Environmental constraints
• Pre-application conferences
• Permit processing and coordination
• Section 8 Rental Assistance
• Housing referral program
• Density Bonus program
• Mixed Use zoning
Discussion:
Tustin's Consolidated Plan Section MA-40 further discusses the barriers to affordable housing and
elaborates on constraints such as zoning, housing development fees, the development review process,
infrastructure constraints, Davis-Bacon Wage Compliance,floodplain insurance,and other existing needs.
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AP-85 Other Actions —91.220(k)
Introduction:
The five-year Consolidated Plan contains a housing and homeless needs assessment which describes
estimated housing needs for Low- and Moderate-income residents, special needs populations, and the
homeless. During the 2022-23 PY, 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
In Orange County, lead poisoning is addressed by the Orange County Health Care Agency Public Health
Services' Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides services
to the community to increase awareness of lead hazards, and provides resources to parents, medical
providers, homeowners, contractors, and workers.
According to 2011 — 2015 ACS data, approximately 13,600 housing units within the City of Tustin were
constructed before 1980 and have the potential to contain lead-based paint. With the potential for lead-
based paint hazards, the City will utilize a Lead Hazards Review Worksheet which
demonstrates compliance with HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule found within 24 CFR Part 35, and will work
with contractors to identify and address lead-based paint hazards in federally-funded housing
rehabilitation projects. Where disturbed paint is observed, or if paint will be disturbed as part of the
rehabilitation activities, the City will provide interim controls where lead-based paint is found. In order to
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further efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City will continue to seek partnerships with
organizations such as the Orange County Public Health Care Agency Public Services.
To additionally address the potential threat of lead-based paint within homes in Tustin, the City will
implement into its housing policies over the next five years the following:
• Include lead-based paint hazard reduction as an eligible rehabilitation activity through the City's
CDBG grant program.
• Review existing regulations, housing and rehabilitation codes to assure lead- based paint hazard
reduction is incorporated.
• Require testing and hazard reduction in conjunction with rehabilitation.
• Require inspections for lead at appropriate times when housing is otherwise being inspected or
evaluated.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City continues to support and implement the goals, policies, and programs, as noted in the City's
Housing Element of the General Plan and the Consolidated Plan. These documents are designed to
provide for adequate, safe, and affordable housing to all segments of the population. The goals outlined
in these documents include:
• 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 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 Cities Advisory Committee
meetings. Tustin will also continue to fund the Fair Housing Foundation which provides fair housing and
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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.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements —91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
A description of all CDBG funds expected to be available during the 2022-23 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 2021-22. The City has no urban renewal settlements, grant funds
returned to the line of credit or income from float-funded activities.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive period
of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit
of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.Specify
the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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The City of Tustin is implementing a one-year funding cycle for non-public service programs such as public
facility improvements, housing/neighborhood rehabilitation and preservation, and program
administration/planning activities. Funding requests for these types of projects will be reviewed
annually. Public Service programs will be allocated on a three-year funding cycle. This Action Plan covers
activities to be funded during PY 2022-23 (year-three of the three-year funding cycle). Public service
allocations for PY 2023-24 will be included within the subsequent Action Plan. Funding for 2022-23 public
service activities will be based on the prior year funding levels, adjusted to account for variations in CDBG
grant allocations from HUD.
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
CITY OF TUSTIN
The City of Tustin is in the process of preparing and finalizing its one-year Action Plan,de-
tailing the proiected use of Program Year 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant
FILE NO. CDBG Action Plan 2022-23 (CDBG)funds,
To receive CDBG funds,the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)re-
quires iurisdictions to prepare a"Consolidated Plan,"a five-year planning document intended
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION to identify a community's overall need for affordable and supportive housing,community de-
velopment programs, social services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-
income persons. The Plan also outlines a five-year strategy to meet those needs and identi-
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SS. fies resources and programs that would address them. The City Council adopted the 2020-
2025 Consolidated Plan on April 21,2020.
The one-year Action Plan,a section of the Consolidated Plan,serves as the City of Tustin's
County of Orange application to HUD for CDBG funding. The City must submit an Action Plan annually for
each of the five(5)years covered by the Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the Action Plan is
to detail exactly how the City will spend its annual allocation of funds to meet community
needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
2022-23 Draft Action Plan
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the The Draft 2022-23 one-year Action Plan will be available for public review and comment for
County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and thirty(30)days beginning March 17,2022,and ending April 15,2022. The document is availa-
ble for review on City's website at https://www.tustinco.org/393/CDBG-Reports. If you re-
not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I quire alternative accommodations to review this document, please call 714-573-3138 or e-mail
am the principal clerk of the Tustin News, a newspaper adileva@tustinco.org. The Final 2022-23 Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by May 16,
p p2022 and the 2022.23 Program Yearforthe CDBG program will begin on July 1,2022.
that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general A public hearing before the Tustin City Council is tentatively scheduled on April 19,2022,at
circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, 6:30 p.m.in the Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way,Tustin,CA 92780,to review
State of California, on August 24, 1928, Case No.A-601 in the Program Year 2022.23 Action Planandfunding allocation for submission to HUD.
and for the City of Tustin, County of Orange, State of Written comments pertaining to the Draft 2022-23 Action Plan must be submitted by April 15,
2022, at 5:00 p.m. and directed to: Adrianne DiLevo, City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way,
California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true Tustin,California 92780, adileva@tustinco.org,714-573-3138.
printed copy, has been published in each regular and Erica N.Yasuda
entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement City clerk
thereof on the following dates, to wit: Publish: Tustin News March 17,2022 11523379
03/17/2022
1 certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true
and correct:
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on
Date: March 17, 2022.
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CITY OF TUSTIN
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tustin,California,will conduct a
public hearing on April 19,2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 300 Centennial
Way,Tustin,California.This notice of public hearing amends the start time of City Council
meetings,and supersedes the prior notice of public hearing published in the Tustin News on
April 7,2022.The purpose of the meeting is to review the Program Year 2022-23 Action Plan
and funding allocations for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)and receive public input.
The public ran attend the meeting in person and provide comments in person,observe the meeting online,
provide live commentsria 2vom,arld providewritten comrrn via electrunicmeans.
Tv watch the meeting, the public may ubSen/e the meeting vid the Cll Granicus service at:
ht[ps:/lwww_tustinca.org/282lMeetings•Aaendas or on local Cox Channel 852.
Community members may provide live public comments in person or via Zoom during City Council meetings. For
Zoam Imtructlons and to obtain the Meeting ID and Passcwde, please go to
https:iLr .tustinra.ora1262/Meetings-Agendas andselectthe agenda under"Upcoming Events.'
To comment In writing on one or more items,you may send your comments to Cit✓QeFk@tustini or by
accessing the Ws"Spe,AUp'comment system as fo ici
1. lareceed to4he 5peakttp comment eyetem:
a. To 5ytbtmit an e-comment on an upcarping meeting agenda priorto commencement at the meeting,go
to htlos/Itustin.eranicusideas.mm/meetines?smoe=upcomine and select the agenda item,
It. To submit an e-comment an an upcoming meeting agenda during the meeting, go to
http5aflostin.Kmnicusideas.00mlmeetioes7smpe=past and select the agenda item.
2. Follow the links to type and submit your commends}pn onevr more items-.
a. The items maybe on the agenda riot em the agenda.
b. Yourcomments will be forwarded electronically and immediatelytothe members ofthe City Council.
c. Comments related to a particular agenda iters will only be considered prEor to the close of public
comments on that item.
d. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda may he submdtted only until the"Public Comment°
portion of the agenda Is concluded.
The Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, established the Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG)program to return federal funds to local communities for
the purpose of developing viable urban communities by providing adequate housing,suitable
living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, specifically for low- and
moderate-income persons. The City of Tustin's CDBG grant award for the 2022-23 program
year is anticipated to be approximately$800,000.
At the hearing,the City Council will consider the following item:
2022-23 Action Plan
The Action Plan is a mandated annual submission requirement of HUD for participation in
the CDBG process. The Action Plan describes the activities the City will undertake during
the program year to address the priority needs of housing and community development. The
Action Plan will include a program budget for disbursement of CDBG funds to activities that
will be undertaken during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
A draft of the 2022-23 Action Plan document is available for public review on the City's
website at www.tustinco.orq/171/CDBG.Written comments pertaining to the 2022-23 Action
Plan must be submitted by April 15,2022,at 5:00 p.m.and directed to: Adrianne DiLeva,
(714) 573-3138, City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California 92780 or
adileva@tustinco.org.
If you challenge the subiect items in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Tustin at,or prior to,the public hearing.
If you require special accommodations,please contact the City Clerk at(714)573-3025.
Information relative to this item, including a list of proposed proiects, is on file in the
Community Development Department and is available for public review at City Hall.
Anyone interested in the information above may call the Community Development
Department at(714)573-3138.
Erica N.Yasuda
City Clerk
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TUSTIN, CITY OF- LEGAL ADS PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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TUSTIN, CA 92780-3767 Legal No. 0011518916
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITYOFTUSTIN
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tustin, California,will conduct a
public hearing on March 1,2022,at 6:30 p.m, in the City Council Chamber, 300 Centennial
FILE NO. CDBG 1st CC Meeting Pub. 2-18-22 Way,Tustin,California.
The public can attend the meeting in person and provide comments in person,observe the
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION tronicmeansne, provide live comments via Zoom, and provide written comments via elec-
To watch the meeting,the public may observe the meeting via the City's Granicus service at:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, https://www.tustinco.org/282/Meetings-Agendas or on local Cox Channel 851 .
$$. Community members may provide live public comments in person or via Zoom during City
Council meetings. For Zoom instructions and to obtain the Meeting ID and Passcode,please
County of Orange go to https://www.tustinco.org/282/Meetings-Agendas and select the agenda under"Upcom-
ing Events."
To comment in writing on one or more items,you may send your comments to CityClerk@tus
tinco.org,or by accessing the City's"SpeakUp"comment system as follows:
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the 1. Proceed to the SpeakUp comment system:
a. To submit an e-comment on an upcoming meeting agenda prior to commencement of
County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and the meeting,go to https://Lustin.granicusideas.com/meetings?scope=upcoming and
select the agenda item.
not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I b. To submit ane-comment on anupcomingmeeting agenda during the meeting,goto
am the principal clerk of the Tustin News, a newspaper https://tustin.granicusideas.com/meetings?Scope=past and select the agenda item.
that has been adjudged to be a newspaper of general 2. Follow the links to type and submit your comment(s)on one or more items:
a. The items may be on the agenda or not on the agenda.
circulation by the Superior Court Of the County Of Orange, b. Your comments will be forwarded electronically and immediately to the membersof
State of California, on August 24, 1928, Case No.A-601 in the city council.
g c. Comments related too particular agenda item wil I only be considered prior to the
and for the City of Tustin, County of Orange, State of close of public comments on that item.
d. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda maybe submitted only until the
California; that the notice, of which the annexed is a true "Public Comment"portion of the agenda is concluded.
printed copy, has been published in each regular and Program:Community Development Block Grant
entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement Pursuant to CDBG program regulations,to carry out the program,the City will need to have
thereof on the following dates, to wit: 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
02/18/2022 CDBG priorities,and to provide a report on the performance of the eleven (11)current year
public service CDBG fund subrecipients(also known as non-profit subrecipients).
In 2020,the City Council approved a three(3) multi-year funding cycle(2020-2023) for public
service activities under the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Subrecipients offering public service programs/activities may continue to receive funding for
year three (2022-23) of a three-year funding cycle, if they meet criteria established by the
City Council. At the meeting, the City Council will evaluate the performance of the
subrecipient's previously approved public service activities prior to the continuation of fund-
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury under the ing for the 2022-2023 funding cycle.
laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true The City of Tustin's CDBG funding allocation by the Federal Department of Housing and Ur-
and correct: ban Development (HUD) for the 2022-23 program year is anticipated to be approximately
$800,000 based on the previous year (2021-22) funding allocation. According to CDBG pro-
gram regulations,a maximum of fifteen(15)percent of the total award may be used for Pub-
lic service programs/activities. The funding allocation for public service activities will be
Executed at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on adiusted proportionately to the final HUD grant award received.
Date: February 18, 2022. If you require special accommodations, please contact the City Clerk at(714)573-3025. If you
challenge the subiect item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice,or in written correspond-
ence delivered to the City of Tustin,at,or prior to the publichearing. Information relative to
1 this item is available on the City's website at www.tustinca.org/171/cdbg, Anyone interested
t in the information above,may also e-mail or call the Community Development Department,
at adileva@tustinca.org or(714)573-3138.
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Agencies Receiving Notification
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Brenda J. Rodriguez Marc Mullendore Jackie Mark
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse AIDS Services Foundation Alzheimer's Orange County
23861 EI Toro Road, Suite 401 17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200
Lake Forest, CA 92630 Irvine, CA 92614 Irvine, CA 92614
Megan Hartman Jamie Serrano
Assistance League of Tustin Big Brothers & Big Sisters of OC Boys &Girls Club of Tustin
445 EI Camino Real 1801 E. Edinger Ave., Ste 101 580 W. 6th Street
Tustin, CA 92780 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Tustin, CA 92780
Maria Massai Wendy Swanson
Child Abuse Prevention Center Child Creativity Lab Children's Bureau of So. Calif.
7281 Garden Grove Blvd. #D 1815 E. Wilshire Ave. #906 515 Cabrillo Park, Suite 100
Garden Grove, CA 92841 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Brad Fieldhouse Gregory Scott Georgina Maldonado
City Net Community Action Partnership of Community Health Initiative of Orange
4508 Atlantic Avenue,#292 Orange County County
Long Beach, CA 90807 11870 Monarch Street 1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 121
Garden Grove, CA 92841 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Holly Hagler Margot Carlson Lisa W.Jenkins
Meals on Wheels Orange County Community Services Program Council on Aging Orange County
1200 N. Knollwood Circle 1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 120 2 Executive Cir.,#175
Anaheim, CA 92801 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Irvine, CA 92614
Patricia Wenskunas Elizabeth Campbell Greg LeFever
Crime Survivors, Inc. Dayle McIntosh Center Empowered Youth
PO Box 54552 501 N. Brookhurst St.#102 1470 Voyager Drive
Irvine, CA 92619 Anaheim, CA 92801 Tustin, CA 92782
Stella Verdeja Bryan J.C. Sualog
Fair Housing Council of Orange County Fair Housing Foundation Families Forward
2021 E. 4th Street, Suite 122 3605 Long Beach Blvd.,#302 8 Thomas
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Long Beach, CA 90807 Irvine, CA 92618
Cyndee Albertson Colin Henderson Jade Smith
Family Promise of Orange County Friendship Shelter, Inc. Goodwill of Orange County
P.O. Box 6225 P.O. Box 4252 410 North Fairview Street
Orange, CA 92863 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 Santa Ana, CA 92703
Rick Adams Katie Tarantino Paula Garcia-Arsenault
Goodwill of Orange County Grace Harbor Church & School Habitat for Humanity Orange County
410 North Fairview Street 12881 Newport Avenue 2200 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703 Tustin, CA 92780 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Gary McKinney Mirna Camarena Stirling Hunter
Hardrock Management Corporation Human Options Human Options
130 S. Prospect Avenue P.O. Box 53745 P.O. Box 53745
Tustin, CA 92780 Irvine, CA 92619 Irvine, CA 92619
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April Hunter Becky Carter Carol Anne Williams
Human Options Hurtt Family Health Clinic Interval House
P.O. Box 53745 14642 Newport Ave, Ste 300 6615 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite
Irvine, CA 92619 Tustin, CA 92780 170
Long Beach, CA 90803
Laura Archuleta Rebecca Ornelas Danielle Heramio
Jamboree Housing Corp. Learning for Life Legal Aid Society of Orange County
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 1211 East Dyer Road 2101 N.Tustin Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Ed Gerber David Eiseman Jill Dominguez
Lestonnac Free Clinic Mardan Center of Educational Therapy Mary's Path
1215 E. Chapman Ave. 1 Osborn 18221 E. 17th Street
Orange, CA 92869 Irvine, CA 92604 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Donna Core Allison Davenport Dave Lugo
Meals on Wheels Mercy House Transitional Living Center MOMS Orange County
1001 N.Tustin P.O. Box 1905 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92707 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Santa Ana, CA 92703
Andrea Pronk-Dunn Nancee Lee-Allen Jackson Wright
MOMS Orange County National Alliance on Mental Illness NeighborWorks Orange County
1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd. 1810 17th Street 128 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92703 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Orange, CA 92867
Lillian Zheng Doug Bistry Charmaine Linley
New San Cai O. C. Affordable Housing Olive Crest
100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700 23861 EI Toro Road, Suite 401 2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Catherine Burnett Rachel Repko Laura Fisher
Olive Crest Olive Crest Orange County Council
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200 2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200 1211 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Laura Miller Elaine Lintner
OC Food Access Coalition OC Gateway to Housing Orange County SPCA
1901 E. 4th St., Suite 100 1300 Bristol Street N., Ste#100 P.O. Box 6507
Santa Ana, CA 92705 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Penny Lambright Bob Winandy Lois McKoon
Patriots and Paws Pilgrimage Family Therapy Probation Community Action
9221 Atlanta Avenue,#471 23201 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 220 Association
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 18627 Brookhurst Street#425
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Warren Johnson Deb Johnson Brana Vlasic
Salvation Army Second Chance Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange
10200 Pioneer Road 290 Paularino Avenue County
Tustin, CA 92782 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 8014 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
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Jean Wegener
Serving People in Need Special Olympics of Southern California St. Vincent de Paul Center for
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite H 1600 Forbes Way, #200 Reconciliation
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Long Beach, CA 90810 1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 109
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Lorri Galloway Julie Damon Lorraine Martinez
The Eli Home, Inc. The Seed Institute The Villa Center, Inc.
1175 N. East Street 27 Lemon Grove 910 North French Street
Anaheim, CA 92805 Irvine, CA 92618 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Susan Stokes Barbara Foster
Turning Point Center for Families Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Tustin Area Historical Society&
3151 Airway Avenue, F-206A P. O. Box 145 Museum
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tustin, CA 92781 395 EI Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
Erin Nielsen
Tustin Chamber of Commerce Tustin Community Foundation Tustin Public Schools Foundation
17390 17th Street, Suite C P.O. Box 362 150 EI Camino Real, Suite 140
Tustin, CA 92780 Tustin, CA 92781 Tustin, CA 92780
Kristine Ceballos KellyAnn Romanych
Vast Homes, Inc. Veterans Legal Institute Women Helping Women
1050 Lakes Drive, Ste 225 1231 Warner Avenue 2305 McGaw Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790 Tustin, CA 92780 Irvine, CA 92614
Dorian Cassell Elizabeth Medina
YMCA of Orange County YMCA of Orange County
13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200 13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92780 Tustin, CA 92780
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Summary of Public Comments Received on 2022-23 Action Plan
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Summary of Public Comments Received:
The first public hearing for the preparation of the City's Action Plan, included a performance evaluation
of current public service subrecipients, and was held on March 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the City of
Tustin Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780. Members of the public
attended this hearing in an in-person and in a virtual setting. There was one comment received
during the public hearing, generally inquiring if the Veteran's Outpost housing community would
qualify for future CDBG funding.
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Appendix A
2022-23 Proposed Funding Allocations
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Potential Funding Allocations for Program Year 2022-23
Public Services Activities
Boys&Girls Clubs of Tustin $19,600
Community Health Initiative of Orange County $9,600
Families Forward $20,350
Goodwill of Orange County $9,600
Human Options $7,100
Meals on Wheels Orange County $19,600
Mercy House $7,600
MOMS Orange County $6,600
Patriots and Paws $6,400
Veterans Legal Institute $8,350
YMCA of Orange County $7,600
Public Services Subtotal $122,400
Public Facilities and Improvements
Pine Tree Park Improvements $437,455
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal $437,455
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement $88,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal $88,000
Program Administration&Planning Activities
CDBG Program Administration $140,000
Fair Housing Services $14,545
Administration&Planning Subtotal $154,545
Grand Total for all Activities 802 400
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Appendix B
City Council Resolution No 22-13
(To be added once adopted)
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CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area
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Anti Poverty Strategy
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Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the need for a variety of housing types to
meet the diverse socio-economic needs of all community residents.
Policy 1.1: Promote the construction of additional dwelling units to accommodate Tustin's share of
regional housing needs identified by the Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG), in
accordance with adopted land use policies.
Policy 1.2: Pursue smart grown principles by supporting the construction of higher density housing,
affordable housing, and mixed use development (the vertical and horizontal integration of commercial 1
and residential uses) in proximity to transit, services, shopping, schools, senior centers and recreational
facilities, where possible.
Policy 1.3: Consider site scoring, income targeting, and other selection criteria for competitive funding
sources for affordable housing, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits,when allocating Agency
resources for affordable housing to maximize leverage of local funds.
Policy 1.4: Continue to implement best practices for developer selection, project underwriting and due
diligence for affordable housing developments that receive financial and other assistance to ensure
long-term viability of affordable housing and to ensure the maximized leverage of local resources.
Policy 1.5: Preserve affordable housing units where possible,through actions such as the maintenance
of a mobile home park zone, restrictions on R-3 zone uses, facilitating resident access to funding sources
for preservation low income housing and of assisted housing.
Policy 1.6 Promote the dispersion and integration of housing for low-and very-low income families
throughout the community as opposed to within any particular geographic area, neighborhood, or
project.
Policy 1.7: Encourage the County of Orange to exercise its responsibilities for housing accommodations
for low-and very-low income families within Tustin's sphere of influence.
Policy 1.8: Allow second (attached/detached) units in single-and multi-family districts consistent with
the Tustin City Code.
Policy 1.9: Utilize Planned Community Districts and Specific Plans to authorize and promote a variety of
lot sizes and housing types.
Policy 1.10: Promote cluster housing consistent with General Plan land use density standards to
reduce the cost of housing construction.
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Policy 1.11: Encourage the availability of affordable housing for special needs households, including
large, low-income families. Special needs households include the elderly, large families,female-headed
households, households with a disabled person, and the homeless.
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Policy 1.12: Encourage incentives to assist in the development of affordable housing such as 1) reducing
permit processing time and waiving or reducing applicable permit fees; 2) on-site density bonuses when
appropriate; 3) tax-exempt financing including continuing to make use of the City's membership in the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority to provide opportunities for developer
assistance in pre-development and development financing of affordable housing programs;
4) flexibility in zoning or development standards; and 5) other financial incentives using Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency housing set-aside funds and a variety of special State and Federal
grant and housing programs.
Policy 1.13: Encourage the design and occupancy of housing for senior citizens and the
disabled. Promote the construction or rehabilitation and adoption of dwelling units accessible to seniors
and/or the disabled.
Policy 1.14: Provide continued support for the County Homeless Assistance Program and other
homeless assistance programs within Tustin and in adjacent cities, including the continued use of the
City's membership in California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue private activity
mortgage bonds in support of these programs.
Policy 1.15: Encourage the provision of grants and technical assistance to various organizations and
agencies that provide assistance to persons with special needs such as the homeless, disabled, low-
income, and elderly persons.
Policy 1.16: Participate in federal and state housing assistance and rehabilitation programs aimed at
assisting households in need.
Policy 1.17: Utilize design criteria in evaluating projects to ensure compatibility with surrounding
developments, while taking into consideration ways to minimize housing costs.
Policy 1.18: Promote and encourage non-profit and for-profit private sector interests to use available
federal and state programs for new or rehabilitated affordable housing.
Policy 1.19: Support state-enabling legislation for employers to contribute to the cost of housing for
their employees.
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Goal 2: Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents regardless of race,
religion, ethnicity,sex, age, marital status or household composition.
Policy2.1: Promote equal opportunity housing programs within the community.
Policy 2.2: Provide active support to provide fair housing opportunities.
Policy 2.3: Support programs to match elderly and low-and moderate-income individuals who want to
share housing costs in a joint living arrangement.
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Policy 2A Support public and private efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination in housing.
Policy 2.5: Minimize displacement of lower income and special needs households, whenever possible,
to ensure that displacement is carried out in an equitable manner.
Goal 3: Increase the percentage of ownership housing to ensure a reasonable balance of rental and
owner-occupied housing within the City.
Policy 3.1: Encourage new housing construction for homeownership in a mixture of price ranges.
Policy 3.2: Examine existing City home purchasing assistance programs for low-and moderate-income
households, including down-payment assistance, and mortgage revenue bond financing,and
recommend program modifications to make them more effective in the current housing market.
Policy 3.3: Encourage rental unit conversion and alternative forms of homeownership, such as shared
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equity ownership and limited equity cooperatives where feasible.
Policy 3A Examine existing condominium conversion standards to promote renovation of existing units
through rental conversion.
Goal 5:Conserve, maintain, rehabilitate and/or replace existing housing in neighborhoods which are
safe, healthful and attractive, in accordance with adopted Land Use Policy. Improve the residential
character of the City with an emphasis on revitalizing neighborhoods showing signs of
deterioration. Promote conservation of the City's sound housing stock, rehabilitation of deteriorated
units where they may exist Citywide,and elimination of dilapidated units that endanger the health,
safety and well being of occupants.
Policy5.1: Through available financial incentives, encourage owners of rental housing units which are
determined to be substandard, in need of repair and a hazard to the health and safety of the occupants
to remove and replace or rehabilitate the structures.
Policy 5.2: Promote the availability of funds for the rehabilitation of single-family dwellings and
apartments.
Policy 5.3: Periodically evaluate housing conditions and, when appropriate, address any increase in
deteriorated housing conditions.
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Policy 5.4: Continue to enforce health, safety, and zoning codes to eliminate conditions which are
detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of residents.
Policy 5.5: Promote preservation of historic and architecturally significant residential properties.
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Policy 5.6: Study and revise existing zoning codes, if warranted,to provide flexibility to facilitate
additions and improvements to existing historic and architecturally significant residential properties.
Policy 5.7: Review existing guidelines for single-and multi-family rehabilitation programs, including
income targeting and neighborhood location, to achieve maximum neighborhood revitalization,
particularly, to achieve maximum neighborhood revitalization.
From the above Housing Goals and Policies, the City has developed a number of programs to implement
the strategies including:
• Maintenance of the City's Mobile Home Park Zone;
• Provide incentives for condominium conversion including incentives and assistance for purchase
of the units by low- and moderate-income households;
• Protect tenant rights by encouraging the continuation of contracts with organizations that
provide fair housing services;
• Require the appropriate deed restrictions to ensure affordability of units;
• Continue to enforce building and housing codes and notify property owners of deficiencies;
• Continue to utilize pre-application processing;
• Allocate CDBG funds in target areas for rehabilitation;
• Contract with Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) for federally assisted housing including
Section 8 programs;
• Utilize Housing Set-Aside Funds to provide housing accommodations for low-and moderate-
income households;
• Encourage the construction of housing units that provide the opportunity to expand habitable
area for families;
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• Preserve existing assisted housing stock.
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Attachment B
2022-23 Proposed Funding Allocations for Public and
Non-Public Services Activities
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Potential Funding Allocations for Program Year 2022-23
Public Services Activities
Boys&Girls Clubs of Tustin $19,600
Community Health Initiative of Orange County $9,600
Families Forward $20,350
Goodwill of Orange County $9,600
Human Options $7,100
Meals on Wheels Orange County $19,600
Mercy House $7,600
MOMS Orange County $6,600
Patriots and Paws $6,400
Veterans Legal Institute $8,350
YMCA of Orange County $7,600
Public Services Subtotal $122,400
Public Facilities and Improvements
Pine Tree Park Improvements $437,455
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal $437,455
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement $88,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal $88,000
Program Administration&Planning Activities
CDBG Program Administration $140,000
Fair Housing Services $14,545
Administration&Planning Subtotal $154,545
Grand Total for all Activities 802 400