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RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024-25
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 5, 2024, a public hearing was held by the City Council held
the first required public hearing for the 2024-25 Action Plan preparation process. The
purpose of the hearing was to inform interested citizens about the CDBG program and
receive public input. At this hearing, the City Council also received a report on the
performance of the current non-profit subrecipients and recommended continued funding
for year two of the three-year funding cycle to all the current subrecipients for PY 2024-25;
and
WHEREAS, the 2024-25 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; and
WHEREAS, a report has been prepared transmitting to the City Council
recommended allocations for the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 16, 2024, to
receive public input and respond to questions and comments on the 2024-25 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 2024-25 one-year Action Plan is hereby approved
as presented to the Council at their hearing of April 16, 2024, and in Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the proposed use of CDBG Funds
for Program Year 2024-25 in the One Year Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan to be
submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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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: The City Clerk shall certify 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 16t" day of April, 2024.
DocuSigned by:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 24-23 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 16t" day of April, 2024, by the
following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ACTION PLAN PROGRAM YEAR 2024-2025
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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 2020-2024. 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 14, 2024, and
ended on April 12, 2024. There were no public comments received during the review period for the Action
Plan. Typically, HUD mandates that the Action Plan must be submitted no later than 45 days prior to the
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start of the Program Year, by May 17, 2024, however; pursuant to CPD Notice 23-01, the Action Plan may
not be submitted later than August 16, 2024.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This Action Plan, which has been prepared for the 2024-25 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 2023-24 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 2024-25 Program Year cycle.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
In preparing its Action Plan, the City of Tustin contacted approximately 100 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 22, 2024.
The first public hearing was held on March 5, 2024. The purpose of the public hearing was to inform
interested citizens about the CDBG program; review the current Consolidated Plan priorities, consider
non-profit subrecipient's performance evaluations, and approve continued public service funding for
Program Year 2024-25. Members of the public attended this hearing in an in -person and in a virtual
setting. Three (3) verbal comments were received during the City Council Meeting (1st Public Hearing).
The comments were all from non-profit applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They
generally commented in favor of their programs and requested that the City Council continue funding for
their programs. There was no additional input received from members of the public at the hearing.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 14, 2024,
and concluded on April 12, 2024. Additionally, notification of the public comment period regarding the
draft Action Plan was sent directly to approximately 100 agencies and organizations as listed in the
attached documentation. There were no public comments received during the review period for the
Action Plan.
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Notification of the second public hearing was published on April 4, 2024.
The second public hearing included the adoption of the 2024-25 Action Plan, and was held on April 16,
2024, at 7:00 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. Four (4) verbal
comments were received during the City Council Meeting (2nd Public Hearing). The comments were all
from non-profit applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally commented on how
important the CDBG funds are to their organization and thanked the City Council for their continued
funding for their programs. There was no additional input received from members of the public at the
hearing.
S. Summary of public comments
Three (3) verbal comments were received during the City Council Meeting (1st Public Hearing). The
comments were all from non-profit applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally
commented in favor of their programs and requested that the City Council continue funding their
programs. There was no additional input received from members of the public at the hearing.
No public comments were received during the 2024-25 Action Plan 30-day review period.
Four (4) verbal comments were received during the City Council Meeting (2nd Public Hearing). The
comments were all from non-profit applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally
commented on how important the CDBG funds are to their organization and thanked the City Council for
their continued funding for their programs. There was no additional input received from members of the
public at the hearing.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All public comments were received and accepted by the City Council.
7. Summary
The City of Tustin Action Plan for Program Year (PY) 2024-25 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.
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• 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 CDBG monies.
• Homeless and Other Special Needs — A description of Program Year 2024-25 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 2024-25 Program Year.
• Certifications and Miscellaneous — HUD required certifications and assurances.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator
TUSTIN
Community Development Department
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Tustin is the "Lead Agency" or entity responsible for overseeing the development of the Plan. The Community Development Department
is responsible for the day-to-day administration of programs developed to meet the City's goals.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
To comment on Tustin's Consolidated Plan or Action Plan, please contact:
Adrionne DiLevo, Management Analyst/1
Community Development Department
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
adileva@tustinco.org / (714) 573-3138
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
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 2024-25 Action Plan, two public hearings were conducted. The first public hearing
was held on March 5, 2024. The purpose of the public hearing was to inform interested citizens about
the CDBG program; review the current Consolidated Plan priorities, consider non-profit subrecipient's
performance evaluations, and approve continued public service funding for Program Year 2024-25. A
second public hearing was held on April 16, 2024, by the City Council. The purpose of the second hearing
was 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(I))
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.
The County and Orange County Continuum of Care conducted the 2024 PIT Count during the week of
January 22, 2024, as required biennially by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The sheltered count took place on the night of Monday, January 22, 2024, and the
unsheltered count occurred between Tuesday, January 23, 2024, through Thursday, January 25, 2024.
According to the results of the most recent data available, on any given night in Tustin, approximately 88
homeless individuals are unsheltered, and 335 homeless individuals are sheltered. 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.
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It should additionally be noted, that in March 2019, the City of Tustin opened a new low -barrier temporary
homeless shelter with 77 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 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.
This Program Year, the City of Tustin opened the House of Ruth, which provides seven (7) units of
emergency/temporary housing for families who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness and will provide
housing navigation services to the families that are housed. The House of Ruth is administered by Family
Promise of Orange County.
Homelessness efforts that are proposed to be specifically funded by the Community Development Block
Grant during the 2024-25 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; Family Promise of Orange County's House of Ruth Emergency Housing; Mary's Path
Teen Mom Shelter; and Human Options Third Step Transitional Housing Program.
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 information
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
for Tustin's report.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Orange County Continuum of Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
Services -Employment
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The City of Tustin closely coordinates its homeless services efforts with the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Orange County Continuum of Care. This organization provided data which
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
contributed to the report.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
OCHCA provides services to both the special needs (senior) community and
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
homeless population in Tustin. The agency was consulted to provide information
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
and data on the special needs and homeless populations within the region and
City. The City of Tustin additionally partners with OCHCA to provide homeless
services to Tustin residents through the Homelessness Task Force.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Southern California Association of Governments
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
SCAG provided demographic information which contributed to housing -related
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
sections of the report.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
5
Agency/Group/Organization
Fair Housing Foundation
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 of
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Hope, veterans housing, and additional homelessness services offered to the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
community and region.
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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.
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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 the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Homelessness Task Force which is a collaborative effort between the agency,
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
CityNet, Orange County Health Care Agency, OC Rescue Mission, and Operation
Warm Wishes to provide services to the unsheltered homeless in Tustin. It has
been seen that the efforts of this task force have reduced the number of
unsheltered homeless in Tustin, and will continue to do so.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Operation Warm Wishes
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
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 homeless
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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 2023-2025 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 100 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 22, 2024.
The first public hearing was held on March 5, 2024. The purpose of the public hearing was to inform interested citizens about the CDBG program;
review the current Consolidated Plan priorities, consider non-profit subrecipient's performance evaluations, and approve continued public service
funding for Program Year 2024-25. Members of the public attended this hearing in an in -person and in a virtual setting. Three (3) verbal comments
were received during the City Council Meeting (1st Public Hearing). The comments were all from non-profit applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25
funding cycle. They generally commented in favor of their programs and requested that the City Council continue funding their programs. There
was no additional input received from members of the public at the hearing.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 14, 2024, and closed on April 12, 2024. Additionally,
notification of the public comment period regarding the draft Action Plan was sent directly approximately 100 agencies and organizations as listed
in the attached documentation. There were no public comments received during the review period for the Action Plan.
Notification of the second public hearing was published on April 4, 2024.
The second public hearing included the adoption of the 2024-25 Action Plan, and was held on April 16, 2024, at 7:00 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. Four (4) verbal comments were received during the City Council Meeting (2nd Public Hearing). The comments were all from non-profit
applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally commented on how important the CDBG funds are to their organization and
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thanked the City Council for their continued funding for their programs. There was no additional input received from members of the public at the
hearing.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
Two
newspaper ads
for public
No responses
No comments received
hearings, one
All Tustin
received during
1
during the newspaper ad
N/A
newspaper ad
Residents
the newspaper ad
period.
for review of
period.
the 2024-25
Action Plan.
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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
Three (3) verbal
comments were received
during the City Council
Meeting (1st Public
Hearing). The comments
were all from non-profit
applicants of CDBG funds
for 2024-25 funding cycle.
The first public
All Tustin
They generally
2
Public Hearing
hearing was held
N/A
Residents
commented in favor of
on March 5, 2024.
their programs and
requested that the City
Council continue funding
their programs. There was
no additional input
received from members
of the public at the
hearing.
3
Internet
All Tustin
No responses
No comments received.
N/A
www.tustinca.org/cdbg
Outreach
Residents
received.
Public service
agencies,
No responses
4
Direct mailing
housing, and
No comments received.
N/A
received.
community
organizations
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Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (if applicable)
Four (4) verbal comments
were received during the
City Council Meeting (2nd
Public Hearing). The
comments were all from
non-profit applicants of
CDBG funds for 2024-25
funding cycle. They
The second public
generally commented on
All Tustin
5
Public Hearing
hearing was held
how important the CDBG
N/A
Residents
on April 16, 2024.
funds are to their
organization and thanked
the City Council for their
continued funding for
their programs. There was
no additional input
received from members
of the public at the
hearing.
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
For the program year 2024-2025, the City anticipates receiving $701,561 in CDBG funds from HUD. General fund monies will be used to address
high priority needs not covered by CDBG funding and/or leveraged to assist with projects not fully funded by CDBG. General Fund estimates to be
provided on a project -specific basis.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount
Available
Year 1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
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
701,561
0
0
701,561
0
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Program
Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount
Available
Year 1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
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
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.
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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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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
1
Youth Programs
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
Youth Services
CDBG:
Public service activities other than
Community
Low/Mod
Public Service
$18,000
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Development
Census Tract
Needs
Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted
Target Area
2
Senior Programs
2020
2024
Non -Homeless
City of Tustin
Senior Services
CDBG:
Public service activities other than
Special Needs
Public Service
$22,134
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Non -Housing
Needs
Benefit: 145 Persons Assisted
Community
Development
3
Strategies to Address
2020
2024
Affordable
City of Tustin
Homeless Needs
CDBG:
Homeless Person Overnight
Homelessness
Housing
and Supportive
$49,100
Shelter: 81 Persons Assisted
Homeless
Services
Homelessness Prevention: 525
Public Service
Persons Assisted
Needs
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Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
4
Public Services
2020
2024
Non -Homeless
City of Tustin
Youth Services
CDBG:
Public service activities other than
Special Needs
Senior Services
$105,234
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Non -Housing
Homeless Needs
Benefit: 1061 Persons Assisted
Community
and Supportive
Development
Services
Public Service
Needs
5
Public Facilities
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
New Parks & Park
CDBG:
Other: 1 Other
Community
Low/Mod
Improvements
$208,327
Development
Census Tract
Public Facility
Target Area
Needs
6
Existing
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
New Parks & Park
CDBG: $0
Other: 0 Other
Parks/Recreation
Community
Low/Mod
Improvements
Facilities
Development
Census Tract
Public Facility
Improvements
Target Area
Needs
7
Affordable Housing
2020
2024
Affordable
City of Tustin
Senior Services
CDBG:
Homeowner Housing
Programs
Housing
Homeless Needs
$150,000
Rehabilitated: 8 Household
Non -Housing
and Supportive
Housing Unit
Community
Services
Other: 3 Other
Development
Housing
Assistance
8
Economic
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
Economic
CDBG: $0
Other: 5 Other
Development
Community
Low/Mod
Development
Activities
Development
Census Tract
Target Area
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
9
Code Enforcement
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
Code
CDBG:
Housing Code
Community
Low/Mod
Enforcement
$88,000
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Development
Census Tract
Care: 100 Household Housing Unit
Target Area
10
Planning Activities
2020
2024
Non -Housing
CDBG
Historic
CDBG:
Other: 2 Other
Community
Low/Mod
Preservation
$150,000
Development
Census Tract
Planning
General
Target Area
Housing
Fund: $0
City of Tustin
Assistance
Table 6 — Goals Summary
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
Description
programming 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 2023-2025 (three-year funding cycle) include:
• 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 2024-25 Program Year, the City anticipates serving 100 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.
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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
Description
surrounding the City of Tustin. Senior Services specifically funded by CDBG for the 2023-2025 (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 2024-25 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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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 homelessness to
Description
independent living, by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing accessibility, wrap -around and other referral services. Programs
specifically funded by CDBG during the 2023-2025 (three-year funding cycle) include:
• Families Forward Housing Program - Families Forward will use CDBG funding to administer their Rapid Re -Housing Program which will
transition struggling families in Tustin from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency.
• Family Promise of OC - House of Ruth contains seven apartment -style short-term (i.e. transitional) housing units and a Community Resource
Center to support families with children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The housing units shelter homeless families with
children, including larger families that cannot be accommodated by other programs. Families housed at House of Ruth offers weekly case
management, therapy, career development, financial literacy training, credit repair assistance, housing navigation services, supplemental
food, hygiene and childcare supplies, and linkages to social services.
• Human Options - 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 Industries of OC - 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.
• Mary's Path - Will serve pregnant and parenting teen mothers from the foster care system. Teen mothers find dignity, learn self-sufficiency,
and restore hope at Mary's Path by empowering teen mothers to regain control of their lives and create families that thrive.
Strategies for support of ancillary services to support the homeless include:
• Continue to operate the Tustin Emergency Shelter which provides 77 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 2024-25 Program Year, the City anticipates assisting approximately 606 individuals through these strategies to address homelessness.
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Goal Name
Public Services
Goal
Includes implementation of activities which meet a public service need, such as healthcare services, after -school
Description
programming for youth, congregate and home -delivered meals for seniors, as well as housing and other supportive services
provided to homeless individuals who reside within Tustin. 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 2023-2025 (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; and Meals on Wheels
Orange County - Home Delivered Meal & Lunch Cafe Programs.
Subrecipients that meet a general Public Service need such as healthcare services, referrals, and resources for at -risk
homeless veterans include the following:
• MOMS Orange County— Healthy Beginnings Home Visitation 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 1,061 Tustin residents during the 2024-25 program
year.
5
Goal Name
Public Facilities
Goal
Improvements to existing public facilities including but not limited to streets, sidewalks, storm -drains, curbs and gutters,
Description
and parks. During the 2024-25 Program Year the City of Tustin will award additional CDBG funds for the public facilities
improvement to the Parklets/Old Town Improvements.
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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
Description
comparatively limited in terms of park and recreational opportunities. The higher population density within the target area
also contributes to the need for more recreational facilities. As a result, considerable attention has been focused on ways
to provide additional, 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 2024-25 Program Year the City of Tustin anticipates initiating no public facilities improvement consisting of
improvements to an existing park facility.
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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:
• Home Repair Grant Program —Strategies to preserve existing affordable housing units include:
The City of Tustin's Home Repair Grant Program is designed to increase, improve, and preserve affordable housing using federal
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Program provides grants for eligible home repairs to low- and moderate -
income homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, the repair, replacement, and/or installation of major systems
including plumbing, heating, electrical, windows, roof, paint, and handicap accessibility.
• 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."
• Administration of 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 2024-25 Program Year, the City of Tustin anticipates administering three (3) affordable housing activities.
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Goal Name
Economic Development Activities
Goal
Includes various Economic Development efforts and programs being administered by the Economic Development
Description
Department including but not limited to: micro -enterprise assistance, business promotion via City -events, Chamber of
Commerce Partnership, Marketing Tustin Legacy, and future use of the Tustin Hangar.
9
Goal Name
Code Enforcement
Goal
Property maintenance issues are of significant importance to the community as the majority of residential, commercial,
Description
and industrial structures in the target area are around 45 years in age having been built in the late 1960's and
1970's. Absentee property owners contributed to delayed property maintenance in many cases. Active Code Enforcement
is needed to ensure that properties are properly maintained in accordance with City standards. Programs addressing code
enforcement include:
• Code Enforcement— 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 2024-25 Program Year, the City anticipates 100 Code Enforcement cases to be addressed within the CDBG
Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area.
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Goal Name
Planning Activities
Goal
Planning services are needed to administer the CDBG program, to prepare planning documents, and to facilitate fair housing
Description
assistance - these services are necessary to support other Consolidated Plan priorities. Planning and administration
programs include:
• Fair Housing Activities— Tustin has distinct and independent policies and programs that affect housing
development. From time to time the City will review these policies and programs and evaluate if modifications
maybe 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 Program Year, the City of Tustin anticipates Administering two (2) Planning Activities.
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable
housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b):
The City of Tustin's current 2024-2029 Housing Element provides an "Assisted Housing Inventory" listing affordable housing units available to
special -needs groups and families. According to this inventory, the City of Tustin maintains 1,193 affordable housing units for extremely low, low,
and moderate -income families.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
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
Families Forward
3
Family Promise
4
Goodwill of Orange County
5
Human Options
6
Mary's Path
7
Meals on Wheels Orange County
8
MOMS Orange County
9
Patriots & Paws
10
Home Repair Grant Program
11
Parklets/Old Town Improvements
12
Code Enforcement
13
CDBG Program Administration
14
Fair Housing Services
15
Emergency Response Funding
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The City's aim is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of available federal, State, and local
funds in an effort to create a viable community, develop new affordable housing opportunities, and
maintain and preserve existing housing. To ensure the financial feasibility of a project, the City will
consider the use of funds from other sources, such as the City's Housing Authority set -aside funds, to
further affordable housing and community development goals whenever a match, grant, or loan is
necessary or appropriate. The City will continue to allocate its CDBG funding to projects with the CDBG
Low/Moderate Census Tract Target Area, or to directly benefit low/moderate income residents.
To meet the underserved needs of the community, the City will: make efforts to coordinate with federal,
State, and local agencies to provide appropriate assistance to residents; coordinate with public service
providers to promote adequate services to residents; and, work to provide physical improvements to slum
and blighted areas and neighborhoods with concentrations on the CDBG Low/Moderate Census Tract
Target Area.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1
Project Name
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Youth Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Youth Services
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $18,000
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
6/30/2025
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
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: $18,000
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Description
Families Forward Housing Program- Rapid Re -housing: A 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
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
45 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.
3
Project Name
Family Promise
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: $8,000
Description
Funding for both the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing
Programs which includes salaries of the Case Managers/Social Workers,
a van driver, payroll taxes, and expenses and food for the families
served.
Target Date
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
480 Tustin residents per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
1941 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780
Planned Activities
Serve Tustin residents through both the emergency shelter and
transitional housing programs.
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Project Name
Goodwill of Orange County
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: $8,000
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
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
30 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
6/30/2025
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Estimate the number
6 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
Mary's Path
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Youth Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Youth Services
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $8,000
Description
Mary's Path's overarching goal and purpose is to ensure that teen moms
from the foster system who have suffered adverse traumatic
experiences such as sex trafficking, homelessness, poverty, and
domestic violence are safe and stable in their housing.
Target Date
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
45 teen moms/babies per year.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
18221 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705.
Planned Activities
Mary's Path's overarching goal and purpose is to ensure that teen moms
from the foster system who have suffered adverse traumatic
experiences such as sex trafficking, homelessness, poverty, and
domestic violence are safe and stable in their housing. Mary's Path
equips these teens with the skills and resources that they need to
successfully transition to independent living as healthy, happy, and
productive members of their communities.
Project Name
Meals on Wheels Orange County
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Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Senior Programs
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Senior Services
Public Service Needs
Funding
CDBG: $22,134
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
6/30/2025
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.
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: $8,000
Description
Infant Development Program: 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.
Target Date
6/30/2025
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Estimate the number
185 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: $8,000
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
6/30/2025
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
Home Repair Grant Program
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Affordable Housing Programs
Needs Addressed
Housing Assistance
Funding
CDBG: $150,000
Description
The Program utilizes CDBG funds to provide eligible households with
grants to address municipal code violations, repair, replace, and/or
install major systems of the home. Upon approval of a property owner's
application for funding, the City shall provide grant funding to pay for
pre -determined and agreed upon rehabilitation work.
Target Date
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
8 low-income households.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
The Program utilizes CDBG funds to provide eligible households with
grants to address municipal code violations, repair, replace, and/or
install major systems of the home. Upon approval of a property owner's
application for funding, the City shall provide grant funding to pay for
pre -determined and agreed upon rehabilitation work.
11
Project Name
Parklets/Old Town Improvements
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Public Facilities
Needs Addressed
Public Facility Needs
Funding
CDBG: $41,096,875
Description
The public improvements will take place throughout Old Town,
Downtown Commercial Core Plan area.
Target Date
6/30/2025
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Estimate the number
1 Project. Citywide benefit to all Tustin residents, approximately 79,000
and type of families
benefitting.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Downtown Commercial Core Plan area.
Planned Activities
This project includes improvements to parklets, intersections,
underground electrical, retractable bollards, bike striping
improvements, public parking signs, and pavement improvements.
12
Project Name
Code Enforcement
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
Goals Supported
Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed
Code Enforcement
Funding
CDBG: $88,000
Description
Provide community preservation services through the funding of a full-
time Code Enforcement Officer who will work only with the CDBG
Low/Moderate Income Target Area of the city.
Target Date
6/30/2025
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.
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project Name
CDBG Program Administration
Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Planning Activities
Needs Addressed
Planning
Funding
CDBG: $134,000
Description
Funding for program oversight, coordination, and compliance.
Target Date
6/30/2025
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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.
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project Name
Fair Housing Services
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
Goals Supported
Planning Activities
Needs Addressed
Planning
Funding
CDBG: $16,000
Description
Providing counseling services related to housing complaints, outreach
activities, legal services, and fair housing education seminars.
Target Date
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
Approximately 600 Tustin residents will be reached through the variety
and type of families
of services provided by Fair Housing Foundation including counseling,
that will benefit from
outreach events, workshops, and informational materials distribution.
the proposed activities
Location Description
Fair Housing cases handled in their main office at: 3605 Long Beach
Blvd. #302, Long Beach, CA 90807. Fair Housing workshops and events
are 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.
15
project Name
Emergency Response Funding
Target Area
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
City of Tustin
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Goals Supported
Youth Programs
Senior Programs
Strategies to Address Homelessness
Public Services
Public Facilities
Existing Parks/Recreation Facilities Improvements
Affordable Housing Programs
Economic Development Activities
Code Enforcement
Planning Activities
Needs Addressed
Youth Services
Senior Services
Homeless Needs and Supportive Services
New Parks & Park Improvements
Southwest Park Site Acquisition
Historic Preservation
Public Facility Needs
Old Town Parklets
Main Street Improvements
Public Service Needs
Anti -Crime Programs
Graffiti Abatement
Economic Development
Marketing Cornerstone
Code Enforcement
Planning
Housing Assistance
Funding
N/A
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
6/30/2025
Estimate the number
Citywide benefit — to be determined if emergency response is
and type of families
warranted.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
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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 Target
Area.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
CDBG Low/Mod Census Tract Target Area
100
City of Tustin
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 2024-25 funds have been
allocated based on meeting the national objectives of the CDBG program, including programs benefiting
Low- and Moderate -income persons or possibly preventing slum and blight.
Based on Consolidated Plan priorities, the City will focus public services and improvements in the portion
of the City known as the CDBG target area. The 2024-25 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.
The City of Tustin's is launching a new affordable housing program during the 2024-25 program year with
the Home Repair Grant Program. This program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Orange
County, is designed to increase, improve, and preserve affordable housing using federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Program provides grants for eligible home repairs to low -
and moderate -income homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as defined by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Eligible activities include, but are not limited to,
the repair, replacement, and/or installation of major systems including plumbing, heating, electrical,
windows, roof, paint, and handicap accessibility.
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 358
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 358
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
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is provided at: Tustin Gardens; Coventry Court; and, Heritage Place. Affordable housing for other families
is provided at: Kenyon Pointe; Westchester Park; Flanders Pointe; Anton Legacy; Tustin Grove; Ambrose
Lane; Chatam Village; Amalfi; 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 117 families, 59 disabled, and 169 elderly
receiving Section 8 voucher assistance, and 77 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 2024-25.
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
To address the regional needs of homeless individuals and families, the City of Tustin participates in the
Continuum of Care (CoQ 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.
Orange County's PIT Count, branded as Everyone Counts OC, provides a critical opportunity for the County
to establish a baseline for its efforts in building a System of Care that is both comprehensive and
responsive to meeting the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the county.
The County and Orange County Continuum of Care conducted the 2024 PIT Count during the week of
January 22, 2024, as required biennially by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The sheltered count took place on the night of Monday, January 22, 2024, and the unsheltered
count occurred between Tuesday, January 23, 2024, through Thursday, January 25, 2024.
According to the results of the most recent data available, on any given night in Tustin, approximately 88
homeless individuals are unsheltered, and 335 homeless individuals are sheltered. 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.
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 2024-25: Goodwill of Orange County, Human Options, Families Forward Transitional,
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Family Promise of OC, and Mary's Path.
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 approximately 25 percent of its homeless
population which is unsheltered. The City of Tustin is directly assisting the unsheltered homeless
population within Tustin through the collaboration between the Tustin Police Department,
CityNet, Orange County Health Care Agency (PERT Mental Health Services), Orange County Rescue
Mission, and the Tustin -based nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes, to provide resources and services to
the transient homeless in Tustin.
It should additionally be noted, that in March 2019, the City of Tustin opened a new low -barrier temporary
homeless shelter with 77 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 helps with 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
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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 opening of a new project by Home Aid Orange County in partnership with Family Promise
of Orange County. This project, entitled "House of Ruth" involved 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 2024-25, the
City will allocate CDBG funds to: Family Promise of Orange County's House of Ruth Emergency/Temporary
Housing Program; Families Forward Transitional Housing Program; and Human Options Third Step
Transitional Housing Program.
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. One additional homeless/at-risk homeless veterans' services will be provided
through 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
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the Association of California Cities — Orange County's Homelessness Task Force. Through this process the
City is able to keep current with the region's homeless shelter and service needs. Additionally, through its
partnership with the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), Tustin renter households have access to
OCHA's Family Self -Sufficiency Program. Preference for this program is given to families with children
who are homeless or who are in danger of becoming homeless (those paying over 50 percent of household
income for rent). In addition to providing housing assistance, this program provides a variety of support
services designed to assist participants become economically independent including job training and
employment for program participants.
Tustin has allocated the maximum allowable amount of its CDBG funds to public service programs. While
some of the organizations funded do not directly serve the homeless, many of their activities may help
prevent homelessness. These activities include counseling programs for victims of domestic violence, at -
risk youth, meals for seniors, veterans' services, family and infant care, healthcare services, and youth
services through Boys and Girls Clubs of Tustin, MOMS Orange County, and Meals on Wheels Orange
County.
Discussion
Through the 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 further efforts to reduce
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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 2024-25 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 2024-25. 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
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period
of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit
of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify
the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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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 2024-25 (year -two of the three-year funding cycle). Public service
allocations for PY 2025-2026 will be included within the subsequent Action Plan. Funding for 2025-26
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 OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TUSTIN Notice is hereby given
that the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, will conduct a public hearing on
March 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin,
California. Program: Community Development Block Grant Pursuant to CDBG
program regulations, to carry out the program, the City will need to have at least two
(2) 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 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) program, obtain citizens' views on CDBG priorities, and to
provide a report on the performance of the nine (9) current year public service CDBG
fund subrecipients (also known as non-profit subrecipients). In 2023, the City Council
approved a three (3) multi -year funding cycle (2023-2026) for public service activities
under the City's CDBG program. Subrecipients offering public service
programs/activities may continue to receive funding for year two (2024-25) of the
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 funding for the
2024-25 funding cycle. The City of Tustin's CDBG funding allocation by the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024-25 program year
is anticipated to be approximately $750,000 based on the previous year (2023-24)
funding allocation. According to CDBG program regulations, a maximum of fifteen
(15) percent of the total award may be used for public service programs/activities. The
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF TUSTIN
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, will
conduct a public hearing on March 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. In the City Council Chamber,
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
Program: Community Development Block Grant
Pursuant to CDBG program regulations, to carry out the program, the City will need to
have at least two (2) 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 Community
Development Block Grant {CDBG) program, obtalncltlzens'v€ewson CDBG priorities,
and to provide a report on the performance of the nine (9) current year publlc service
CDBG fund subreclplents (also known as non-proflt subreciplents).
In 2023, the City Council approved a three (3) multl-year funding cycle (2023-2D26) for
publlc service activities under the Clty's CDBG program. Subreclplentsof€ering public
service programs/activities may continue to receive funding for year two (2024-25)
of the three-year funding cycle, If they meet criteria established by the City Councll.
At the meeting, the City Council will evaluate the performance of the subreciplent's
previously approved public service activities prior to the continuation of funding for
the 2024-25 funding cycle.
The City of Tustin's CDBG funding allocatlon by the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024-25 program year is anticipated to be
approximately $750,000 based on the previous year (2023-24) funding allocation_
According to CDBG program regulations, a maximum of fifteen (15) percent of the
total award may be used for publlcservlce prosrams/activltles. Thefunding a]location
for public service activities will he adlusted proportionately to the final HUD grant
award received.
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Information relative to this Item Is avallable on the City's webslte at: www.tustinca.
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Identify the need and the requested modification or accommodation. The City's ADA
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CITYOFT€DSTIN
The City of Tustin Is In the process of preparing and finalizing Its one-year Action Plan,
detailing the prolected use of Program Year 2024-25 Community Development Black
Grant (CDBG) funds.
To receive CDBG funds,the U_5. ❑epartmentof Housing and Urban Development (HU D)
requires lurlsdlctlons to prepare a "Consolidated Plan," a five-year planning document
Intended to Idenflfy a community's overall need for affordable and supportive housing,
community development programs, social services, and economic opportunities for
low- and moderate -Income persons. The Plan also outlines a five-year strategy to meet
those needs and Identlfles resources and programs that would address them. The City
Councll adopted the 2020 -2025 Consolidated Plan on Apr1I 21, 2020.
The one-year Action Plan, a section of the Consolidated Plan, serves as the City of
Tustin's application to HUD for CDBG funding. The City must submit an Action Plan
annually for each of the five (5) years covered by the Consolidated Plan. The purpose
of the Action Plan Is to detall exactly haw the City will spend Its annual aliocatlon of
funds to meet community needs identified In the Consolidated Plan.
2024-25 DraftActlon Plan
The Draft 2024-25 one-year Action P€an wlll be aval lable far publ Ic review and comment
for thirty (30) days beginning March 14, 2024, and ending April 1.2, 2024. The document
is available for review on the Clty's webslte of https://www.tustlnca.org/393/CDBG-
Reports . If you require alternative accommodations to review this documera, please
call 714-573-3139 or a -mall adlleva fustlnca.org . The Flnoi 2024-25 Action Plan will
be submitted to HU❑ by May 16, 2024, and the 2024-25 Program Year for the CDBG
program will begin on July 1, 2024.
A public hearing before the Tustin City Council is tentatively scheduled on Aprll 16,
2024, at 7:00 P.m. In the Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA
92780, to review the Program Year 2024-25 Action Plan and funding allocaflon for
submission to HUD.
Written comments pertaining to the Draft 2024-25 Action Plan must be submitted
by April 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. and directed to: Adrlanne D1Leva, City of Tustin, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California 927130, adlleva@fustinco.org , 714-573-3139.
Erica N. Yasuda
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CITYOFTUSTIN
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 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. In the City Council Chamber,
300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The purpose of the meeting Is to review the
Program Year 2024-25 Action Plan and funding allocations for submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and receive pub[Ic Input.
The Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, established the Community
Development 131ock Grant (CDBG) program to return Federal funds to local
communitles for the purpose of developing vlable urban communities by providing
adequate housing, suitable living environment, and by expanding economic
opportunities, specifically for law -and moderate -Income persons. The City of Tustln's
CDBG grant award for the 2024-25 program year Is anticlpated to be approximately
S750,000.
2024-25 Action Plan
The Action Plan Is mandated annual submission requirement of H U D forparticlpatlon
In the CDBG process. The Action Plan describes the activltles the City will undertake
during the program year to address the priority needs of housing and community
development. The Actlon Plan will Include a program budget for disbursement of
CDBG funds to activities that will be undertaken during the 2024-25 flscal year.
A draft of the 2024-25 Action Plan document was made avallab le for public review on
March 14, 2024, on the Clty's webslte at www.tustlnca.org/CDBG . Written comments
pertalnIng to the draft 2024-25 Action Plan must be submitted by Aprl1 12, 2024, at 5:00
p.m. and directed to: Adrlanne ❑1Leva, (714) 573-3138, City of Tustin, 300 Centennial
Way, Tustin, Callfornla 92780 or adlleva@tustlnco.org .
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCE:
Community members may participate and provide five public comments, Via Zoom,
during City Council meetings. To loln the meeting, visit https://zoom.usnoln and enter
the fol lowing Meeting I D 940 9640 1921 and Passcode 600222.
If you challenge the sublect Item In court, you may be limited to raising only those
Issues you or someone else raised at the Pubic hearing described In this notice, or In
written correspondence delivered to the City of Tustin, at, or prior to the public hearing_
Informatlon relative to this Item is available on the C1ty's webslte at: www.tustlnca.
Drg/171/cdbg . Anyone interested In the Information above, may also a -mall or cal[ the
Community Development Department, at adlleva@tustlnco.org or (714) 573-3138.
For Indlvlduals with Disabilities: The City is dedicated to ensuring accessibility
to the meetings for those lndlvlduals with d)sabllltles, so the Clty has established a
process to request a reasonable modification or accommodation consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you would like to request a modification or
accommodatlon due to a disability, please call (714) 573-3025 as soon as is feasible and
identify the need and the requested modification or accommodation. The Clty's ADA
Coordinator or her deslunee will receive the request and communicate In response to
the request.
Erica N. Yasucta
City Clerk
The Tustin News
Published: 4/4/24
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Agencies Receiving Notification
Brenda J. Rodriguez
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
23201 Lake Center Drive, Suite 203
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Jeanne Behling
Assistance League of Tustin
445 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
Antonio Reyes
Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
580 W. 6th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Matt Bates
City Net
4508 Atlantic Avenue, #292
Long Beach, CA 90807
Erika Vargas
Community Health Initiative of Orange
County
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 121
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Patricia Wenskunas
Crime Survivors, Inc.
P.O. Box 54552
Irvine, CA 92619
Violet Rodriguez
Fair Housing Council of Orange County
2021 E. 4th Street, Suite 122
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Madelynn Hirneise
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Paul Bonfanti
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Sandra Boodman
AIDS Services Foundation
17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J
Irvine, CA 92614
Keith Mataya
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of OC
1801 E. Edinger Ave., Ste 101
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tracey Hill
Child Creativity Lab
1901 Carnegie Ave, Suite 1A
Santa Ana, CA 92705
LaShanda Maze
Community Action Partnership of
Orange County
11870 Monarch Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Darin Tokunaga
Community Health Initiative of Orange
County
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 121
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Brittany Zazueta
Dayle McIntosh Center
501 N. Brookhurst St. #102
Anaheim, CA 92801
Stella Verdeja
Fair Housing Foundation
3605 Long Beach Blvd., #302
Long Beach, CA 90807
Nishtha Mohendra
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Natalie Rodolfo
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Katarina Stanley
Alzheimer's Orange County
2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
Jamie Serrano
Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
580 W. 6th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Wendy Swanson
Children's Bureau of So. Calif.
515 Cabrillo Park, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Georgina Maldonado
Community Health Initiative of Orange
County
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 121
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Jamie Cansler
Council on Aging Orange County
2 Executive Cir., Suite 175
Irvine, CA 92614
Greg LeFever
Empowered Youth
1470 Voyager Drive
Tustin, CA 92782
Liz Castro
Fair Housing Foundation
3605 Long Beach Blvd., #302
Long Beach, CA 90807
Rosalinda Bermudez
Families Forward
8 Thomas
Irvine, CA 92618
Bryan Lake
Family Promise of Orange County
310 W. Broadway Avenue, Suite 205
Anaheim, CA 92805
Jocelyn Fermin Samantha Church Bryan Lake
Family Promise of Orange County Family Promise of Orange County Family Promise of Orange County
310 W. Broadway Avenue, Suite 205 310 W. Broadway Avenue, Suite 205 310 W. Broadway Avenue, Suite 205
Anaheim, CA 92805 Anaheim, CA 92805 Anaheim, CA 92805
Yvette Visconte
Families Together of Orange County
621 W. First Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Kristiana Gingras
Goodwill of Orange County
410 North Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Michael Speck
Habitat for Humanity Orange County
2210 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Stirling Hunter
Human Options
P.O. Box 53745
Irvine, CA 92619
Julia Moreno
Human Options
P.O. Box 53745
Irvine, CA 92619
Laura Archuleta
Jamboree Housing Corp.
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
Edward Gerber
Lestonnac Free Clinic
1215 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
Patrice Wong
Mary's Path
18221 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Alejandro Lupercio
Meals on Wheels Orange County
12000 N. Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
Rick Adams
Jade Smith
Goodwill of Orange County
Goodwill of Orange County - Tierney
410 North Fairview Street
Center for Veterans Services
Santa Ana, CA 92703
1231 Warner Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
Danielle Dizdul
Harry Huley
Grace Harbor Church & School
Grace Harbor Church & School
12881 Newport Avenue
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
Tustin, CA 92780
Sara Behmerwohld
Maricela Rios -Faust
Human Options
Human Options
P.O. Box 53745
P.O. Box 53745
Irvine, CA 92619
Irvine, CA 92619
April Hunter
Heidi Echeverria
Human Options
Human Options
P.O. Box 53745
P.O. Box 53745
Irvine, CA 92619
Irvine, CA 92619
Dorothy White Thyda Duong
Hurtt Family Health Clinic Interval House
14642 Newport Ave, Ste 300 P.O. Box 3356
Tustin, CA 92780 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Scott Murphy
Shelbie Knox
Learning for Life
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
2 Irvine Park Road
2101 N. Tustin Avenue
Orange, CA 92869
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Rose Marie Kacic Jill Dominguez
Mardan Center of Educational Therapy Mary's Path
1 Osborn Street 18221 E. 17th Street
Irvine, CA 92604 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Holly Hagler
Meals on Wheels Orange County
1200 N. Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
Kaitlin Noyes
Mercy House Transitional Living Center
P.O. Box 1905
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Niralee Patel
Meals on Wheels Orange County
1200 N. Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
Allison Davenport
Mercy House Transitional Living Center
P.O. Box 1905
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dave Lugo Andrea Pronk-Dunn John Paul Bryan
MOMS Orange County MOMS Orange County MOMS Orange County
1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd. 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd. 1128 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92703 Santa Ana, CA 92703 Santa Ana, CA 92703
Amy Durham Brenda Magana Lillian Zheng
National Alliance on Mental Illness NeighborWorks Orange County New San Cai
24822 Jeronimo Lane 128 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 200 100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700
Lake Forest, CA 92630 Orange, CA 92867 Santa Monica, CA 90401
OC Food Access Coalition
1901 E. 4th St., Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Elaine Lintner
Orange County SPCA
P.O. Box 6507
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
Rida Hamida
Sabil USA
14712 Bentley Circle, Unit B
Tustin, CA 92780
Skyler Schulze
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange
County
8014 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Sheila Teevans
South County Outreach
7 Watney, Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618
Sonja Grewal
The Eli Home, Inc.
1175 N. East Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
Laura Henkels
The Priority Center
1940 E. Deere Ave, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tony Wong
Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts
P. O. Box 145
Tustin, CA 92781
Erin Nielsen
Tustin Community Foundation
P.O. Box 362
Tustin, CA 92781
Rina Liang-Cucci
Olive Crest
2130 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Penny Lambright
Patriots and Paws
9221 Atlanta Avenue, #471
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Ben Hurst
Salvation Army
10200 Pioneer Road
Tustin, CA 92782
Stephanie Smolkin
Serving People in Need
151 Kalmus Drive, Suite H-2
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Jennifer Lucero
Special Olympics of Southern California
2428 N. Grand Ave., Suite G
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Evelyn Ramirez -Shultz
The Priority Center
1940 E. Deere Ave, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Lorraine Martinez
The Villa Center, Inc.
910 North French Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Donna Peery
Tustin Area Historical Society &
Museum
P. O. Box 185
Tustin, CA 92781
Carol Burby Garrett
Tustin Public Schools Foundation
150 El Camino Real, Suite 140
Tustin, CA 92780
Scott Murphy
Orange County Council
2 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
Bob Winandy
Pilgrimage Counseling
23201 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 220
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Debbie Gordon
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange
County
8014 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
LaVal Brewer
South County Outreach
7 Watney, Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618
Brigid Noonan
St. Vincent de Paul Center for
Reconciliation
1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 109
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sarah Schmidt
The Priority Center
1940 E. Deere Ave, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hannah Williams
Turning Point Center for Families
3151 Airway Avenue, F-206A
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tustin Chamber of Commerce
17390 17th Street, Suite C
Tustin, CA 92780
Aden Jorden
Unlimted Possibilities
1251 E. Dyer Road, Suite 150
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Kristine Ceballos Robin Williams Antoinette Balta
Vast Homes, Inc. Veterans Legal Institute Veterans Legal Institute
1050 Lakes Drive, Ste 225 1231 Warner Avenue 1231 Warner Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790 Tustin, CA 92780 Tustin, CA 92780
Tiare Escobedo
Waymakers
1221 E. Dyer Road, Suite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Katherine Fuentes
WeeCare, Inc.
12130 Millenium Dr., Office 03-127
Los Angeles, CA 90094
Elizabeth Medina
YMCA of Orange County
13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92780
Jessa Santangelo
WeeCare, Inc.
12130 Millenium Dr., Office 03-127
Los Angeles, CA 90094
Dorian Cassell
YMCA of Orange County
13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92780
Judy Ahumada
WeeCare, Inc.
12130 Millenium Dr., Office 03-127
Los Angeles, CA 90094
Beth MacAller
YMCA of Orange County
13821 Newport Ave., Suite 200
Tustin, CA 92780
Summary of Public Comments Received on 2024-25 Action Plan
Summary of Public Comments Received:
In preparing its Action Plan, the City of Tustin contacted approximately 100 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 22, 2024.
The first public hearing was held on March 5, 2024. The purpose of the public hearing was to inform
interested citizens about the CDBG program; review the current Consolidated Plan priorities, consider
non-profit subrecipient's performance evaluations, and approve continued public service funding for
Program Year 2024-25. The public services, along with the non-public services and fair housing services
applications, will be forwarded to the City Council for their final consideration. Members of the public
attended this hearing in an in -person and in a virtual setting. Three (3) verbal comments were received
during the City Council Meeting (1" Public Hearing). The comments were all from non-profit applicants of
CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally commented in favor of their programs and
requested that the City Council continue funding for their programs. There was no additional input
received from members of the public at the hearing.
The formal public comment period on the complete draft Action Plan commenced on March 14, 2024,
and concluded on April 12, 2024. Additionally, notification of the public comment period regarding the
draft Action Plan was sent directly to approximately 100 agencies and organizations as listed in the
attached documentation. A summary of public comments will be provided at the conclusion of the review
period.
Notification of the second public hearing was published on April 4, 2024.
The second public hearing included the adoption of the 2024-25 Action Plan, and was held on April 16,
2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Tustin Council Chamber located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
Members of the public were invited to attend this hearing in an in -person and in a virtual setting. Members
of the public attended this hearing in an in -person and in a virtual setting. Four (4) verbal comments were
received during the City Council Meeting (2"d Public Hearing). The comments were all from non-profit
applicants of CDBG funds for 2024-25 funding cycle. They generally commented on how important the
CDBG funds are to their organization and thanked the City Council for their continued funding for their
programs. There was no additional input received from members of the public at the hearing.
Appendix A
2024-25 Proposed Funding Allocations
Final Funding Allocations for Program Year 2024-25
Public Services Activities (maximum 15%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin
$18,000
Families Forward
$18,000
Family Promise of OC
$8,000
Goodwill of Orange County
$8,000
Human Options
$7,100
Mary's Path
$8,000
Meals on Wheels Orange County
$22,134
MOMS Orange County
$8,000
Patriots and Paws
$8,000
Public Services Subtotal $105,234
Public Facilities and Improvements
Parklets/Old Town Improvements $208,327
Public Facilities and Improvements Subtotal $208,327
Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities
Code Enforcement $88,000
Residential Rehabilitation Program $150,000
Rehabilitation and Preservation Subtotal $238,000
Program Administration & Planning Activities (maximum 20%)
CDBG Program Administration $134,000
Fair Housing Services $16,000
Administration & Planning Subtotal $150,000
Grand Total for all Activities 701 561
Appendix B
City Council Resolution No 24-23
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACTION PLAN FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024-25
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 5, 2024, a public hearing was held by the City Council held
the first required public hearing for the 2024-25 Action Plan preparation process. The
purpose of the hearing was to inform interested citizens about the CDBG program and
receive public input. At this hearing, the City Council also received a report on the
performance of the current non-profit subrecipients and recommended continued funding
for year two of the three-year funding cycle to all the current subrecipients for PY 2024-25;
and
WHEREAS, the 2024-25 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; and
WHEREAS, a report has been prepared transmitting to the City Council
recommended allocations for the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 16, 2024, to
receive public input and respond to questions and comments on the 2024-25 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 2024-25 one-year Action Plan is hereby approved
as presented to the Council at their hearing of April 16, 2024, and in Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
Section 2: Staff is hereby directed to include the proposed use of CDBG Funds
for Program Year 2024-25 in the One Year Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan to be
submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution 24-23
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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: The City Clerk shall certify 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 16t" day of April, 2024.
DocuSigned by:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the
City of Tustin is five; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 24-23 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 161h day of April, 2024, by the
following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
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Appendix C
CDBG Low/Moderate Income Census Tract Target Area
Appendix D
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the need for a variety of housing types to
meet the diverse socio-economic needs of all community residents.
Policy 1.1: Promote the construction of additional dwelling units to accommodate Tustin's share of
regional housing needs identified by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), in
accordance with adopted land use policies.
Policy 1.2: Pursue smart grown principles by supporting the construction of higher density housing,
affordable housing, and mixed use development (the vertical and horizontal integration of commercial
and residential uses) in proximity to transit, services, shopping, schools, senior centers and recreational
facilities, where possible.
Policy 1.3: Consider site scoring, income targeting, and other selection criteria for competitive funding
sources for affordable housing, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, when allocating Agency
resources for affordable housing to maximize leverage of local funds.
Policy 1.4: Continue to implement best practices for developer selection, project underwriting and due
diligence for affordable housing developments that receive financial and other assistance to ensure
long-term viability of affordable housing and to ensure the maximized leverage of local resources.
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.
Policy 1.11: Encourage the availability of affordable housing for special needs households, including
large, low-income families. Special needs households include the elderly, large families, female -headed
households, households with a disabled person, and the homeless.
Policy 1.12: Encourage incentives to assist in the development of affordable housing such as 1) reducing
permit processing time and waiving or reducing applicable permit fees; 2) on -site density bonuses when
appropriate; 3) tax-exempt financing including continuing to make use of the City's membership in the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority to provide opportunities for developer
assistance in pre -development and development financing of affordable housing programs;
4) flexibility in zoning or development standards; and 5) other financial incentives using Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency housing set -aside funds and a variety of special State and Federal
grant and housing programs.
Policy 1.13: Encourage the design and occupancy of housing for senior citizens and the
disabled. Promote the construction or rehabilitation and adoption of dwelling units accessible to seniors
and/or the disabled.
Policy 1.14: Provide continued support for the County Homeless Assistance Program and other
homeless assistance programs within Tustin and in adjacent cities, including the continued use of the
City's membership in California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue private activity
mortgage bonds in support of these programs.
Policy 1.15: Encourage the provision of grants and technical assistance to various organizations and
agencies that provide assistance to persons with special needs such as the homeless, disabled, low-
income, and elderly persons.
Policy 1.16: Participate in federal and state housing assistance and rehabilitation programs aimed at
assisting households in need.
Policy 1.17: Utilize design criteria in evaluating projects to ensure compatibility with surrounding
developments, while taking into consideration ways to minimize housing costs.
Policy 1.18: Promote and encourage non-profit and for -profit private sector interests to use available
federal and state programs for new or rehabilitated affordable housing.
Policy 1.19: Support state -enabling legislation for employers to contribute to the cost of housing for
their employees.
Goal 2: Ensure equal housing opportunities for all existing and future City residents regardless of race,
religion, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status or household composition.
Policy2.1: Promote equal opportunity housing programs within the community.
Policy2.2: 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.
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
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.
Policy 5A 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.
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;
• Continue to provide housing referral services; and,
• Preserve existing assisted housing stock.
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
❑ Preapplication
® Application
Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
® New
Continuation * Other (Specify):
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* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
B-24-MC-06-0583
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
B-24-MC-06-0583
B-24-MC-06-0583
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: City of Tustin
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. UEI:
NYYLC6QTCZN7
95-6000804
d. Address:
* Street1: 300 Centennial Way
Street2:
* City: Tustin
County/Parish: Orange
* State: CA: California
Province:
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* Zip / Postal Code: 22780-3715
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Department Name:
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Planning Division
Community Development Dept.
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Prefix: Ms . * First Name:
Middle Name: M,
* Last Name: DiLeva
lAdrianne
Suffix:
Title: Management Analyst II
Organizational Affiliation:
City of Tustin
* Telephone Number: 714-573-3188
Fax Number: 714-573-3113
*Email: adileva@tustinca.org
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* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14-218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment .
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
CDBG program for PY 2024-25. Funds will be used to provide a variety of public services, public
facility improvements, code enforcement, and program admin (including fair housing services).
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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* a. Applicant ca-48 * b. Program/Project CA-48
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Ad&Attdchrfidfit9KIete Att_ ctzrt7c�rit i d Aktachrstent .
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* a. Start Date: 07/O1/2024 * b. End Date: 06/30/2025
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* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
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® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
Yes No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
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® ** I AGREE
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Prefix: IMs . * First Name: IJustina
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* Last Name: willkom
Suffix:
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1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
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2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives,
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
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awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
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engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
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time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain,
8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (1) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and Q) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13, Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-623); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C, §§469a-1 et seq).
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No, A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19, Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance plan
required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community
Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701 u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
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SPECIFIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CERTIFICATIONS
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable
urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for
persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of
slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG fiends, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) 2022-2024 [a period specified by the
grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit
persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the
amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG fiends
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity
with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-
3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR
Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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OPTIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CERTIFICATION
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
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