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Home My WebLink About2019-04-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL OF THE 2019-20 TO 2023-24 CONSOLIDATED PL (2)O Agenda Item: 4 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS 14) CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: "41 , DATE: April 23, 2019 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE 2019-20 TO 2023-24 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE 2019-20 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND THE 2019-20 to 2023- 24 ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: Erin Lay RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the submission of the five-year Consolidated Plan with its associated priorities, the Annual Action Plan for year -one with the recommended funding therein, and the five-year Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. BACKGROUND Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives approximately $1.2 million dollars in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds must be used primarily to assist low- and moderate - income residents in the areas of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. In order to receive CDBG funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least every five years. The Con Plan contains a Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment, a Housing Market Analysis, and a Strategic Plan. It also sets the priorities for the use of CDBG funds for the upcoming five years. The current Con Plan was developed to address the five-year period of 2013-14 through 2018-19, and will expire on June 30, 2019. As part of the Con Plan process, the City must develop and submit an Annual Action Plan which outlines the specific ways that year's allocation of CDBG funds will be spent. The Annual Action Plan also contains service goals and an explanation of how the activities proposed will meet the priorities in the Con Plan. Additionally, the City must submit an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) at Page 1 Packet Pg. 59 O least every five years. The Al seeks to identify ways in which public and private actions and policies create impediments to fair housing choices, and to prescribe actions the City can undertake to address those impediments. To develop the 2019-20 to 2023-24 Con Plan, the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan, and the 2019-20 to 2023-24 Al, the City contracted with the consulting firm of Veronica Tam and Associates (Consultant). Five -Year Consolidated Plan Development As part of the development of the Con Plan Priorities, the Consultant conducted a Community Needs Assessment process to determine the needs of the low- and moderate -income community. The Community Needs Assessment process included a survey in hard -copy and on-line formats, and outreach meetings for local non-profit providers and the general public. The results of the Community Needs Assessment process were provided to the City Council in a Public Hearing on January 22, 2019. The needs identified through the Community Needs Assessment process, along with the information from the Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment and Housing Market Analysis, were used to develop the Con Plan Priorities listed below. All CDBG-funded activities undertaken from 2019-20 to 2023-24 must meet one of the established Con Plan Priorities. • Con Plan Priorities o Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing o Provide Supportive Human Services o Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure o Planning and Administration Annual Action Plan Development As part of the development of the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan, staff released a Request for Proposals for non-profit, community-based organizations to provide programs and services for the low- and moderate -income community. Over 70 community -serving non -profits were notified of the opportunity to apply for City CDBG funding. Six organizations submitted applications, requesting funding for 10 programs. Those applications were evaluated by an interdepartmental team of City staff using a 100 -point evaluation tool. All 10 programs were recommended for funding in 2019-20. Also recommended for funding is a City Disabled Access Infrastructure Program which may fund Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk and median modifications. HUD has not yet released the allocation of funds for 2019-20, but has given direction that an estimate based on the 2018-19 allocation be used for planning purposes. Using that calculation, the estimate of funds available for use in 2019-20 is $1,212,260. The list of programs and activities recommended for funding and the contingency strategy for how funding will be adjusted once the allocations are released are attached. Analysis oflmpediments to Fair Housing Choice Development The development of the Al includes a community profile, an examination of lending practices, Page 2 Packet Pg. 60 O an analysis of public policies and practices, and an evaluation of fair housing practices in the homeownership and rental housing markets. A summary of fair housing actions to be taken over the next five years is shown below. • Continue to contract with a fair housing services agency to provide a broad range of fair housing services, which include: o Fair housing complaint intake and investigation. o Fair housing outreach and education efforts and activities to promote fair housing services to residents, landlords, and housing professionals. o Fair housing outreach and education to newspapers, listing agencies, real estate associations, apartment owners/managers associations, and homeowners associations. o Monitoring of trends and patterns of fair housing complaints to target outreach and education activities. o Monitoring of lending practices, foreclosure prevention services, and homebuyer education for residents. • Expand the current fair housing provider scope of services to include: o Monitoring of rental and home sale listings. o Monitoring of local lenders' activities and outreach methods to evaluate their progress toward meeting the goal of diversifying the lenders' applicant profiles. • Provide links on the City website indicating where additional fair housing information is available and where complaints can be reported. • Amend the City Development Code to reflect changes to the State Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements. • Continue to monitor changes to state law and development trends, and where appropriate and possible, modify the City's development standards and procedures to facilitate housing development. For the past two years, the City has contracted with the Housing Rights Center to provide fair housing services. It is recommended that the contract be renewed for 2019-20. As required by HUD, the draft documents were available for public review and comment for a 30 -day period, which ended on April 8, 2019. No comments from the public were received. The five-year Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, and the five-year Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice are attached for review, by link electronically and in the City Clerk's Reading File. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as directed by City Council. FISCAL IMPACT All programs recommended for funding in the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan will utilize CDBG funds provided by HUD. The Con Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Al will not impact the General Fund. Page 3 Packet Pg. 61 O ATTACHMENTS HUD Public Hearing Notice - April 23 2019 Funding Recommendations and Contingency Strategy Consolidated Plan / Annual Action Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 4 Packet Pg. 62 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 30 -DAY PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, and the 2019-2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Santa Clarita (City) is in the development stages for the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, and the 2019-2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The Consolidated Plan outlines goals and priorities the City will follow over the next five years for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Annual Action Plan describes the actions which will be taken to meet the priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan, including funding and service goals. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice evaluates fair housing issues in the City and recommends actions the City may take to mitigate any impediments identified. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. The draft 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, the draft 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan, and the draft 2019-2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will be presented to the City Council for consideration. Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, or on-line at www.santa-clarita.com/a eg ndas. In addition, the documents to be considered will be available for public review from March 8 to April 8, 2019, during regular business hours at the City Clerk's office at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing. Further information may also be obtained by contacting Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator at 661.286.4174 or by email at elay@santa-clarita.com. Para los que hablan espanol, si usted tiene preguntas o desea mas informaci6n sobre este producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Monica Moreno, Secretaria, al 661.255.4358 o por correo electr6nico a mmoreno@santa-clarita.com. Gracias. Dated: February 22, 2019 Mary Cusick, City Clerk Administrator Published: The Signal — Friday, February 22, 2019 4.a Packet Pg. 63 4.b RECOMMENDED 2019-2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FUNDING HUD 2019-2020 Estimated Entitlement $1,212,260 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,212,260 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Administration (Estimated Max allowed $242,452) Personnel / Administration $222,452 Fair Housing Services (Housing Rights Center) $20,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $2429452 Public Services (Estimated Max allowed $181,839) Community Access Services (Senior Center) $49,000 Homeless Intake & Assessment (Bridge To Home) $35,012 Homeless Outreach (Bridge To Home) $33,595 Clinical Case Management (Family Promise) $20,000 Comprehensive Mental Health for Single Moms (SMO) $12,500 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) $10,000 Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch) $7,500 Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) $9,232 Property Rehabilitation (Senior Center) $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $1819839 Capital (No funding cap) Handyworker Program (Senior Center) $400,000 Disabled Access Infrastructure Program (City) $387,969 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $787,969 TOTAL ALLOCATED $1,212,260 TOTAL AVAILABLE $1,212,260 TOTAL UNALLOCATED $0 Packet Pg. 64 LATE RELEASE OF 2019-2020 CDBG ENTITLEMENT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS The City of Santa Clarita (City) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that notification of the amount of the 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funding allocations will be delayed and will not be available to the City during the development of the Annual Action Plan (AAP). HUD has issued HUD Notice CPD -19-01 (Notice) directing the CDBG Entitlement jurisdictions to develop their AAP using an entitlement amount equal to the entitlement for the 2018-2019 program year. In addition, the Notice directs jurisdictions to prepare a contingency strategy to guide the actual allocation of funds once the entitlement amounts are released. The City has implemented the citizen participation process for the 2019-2020 program year as required, including a publication on February 22, 2019, of the availability of the draft AAP for 30 days, beginning March 8, 2019. Any comments received will be included in the draft AAP, which is expected to come before the City Council in a Public Hearing on April 23, 2019. Also per the HUD Notice, the AAP will not be submitted to HUD until the entitlement amounts are released, but no later than 60 days after the entitlement amounts are released. PROPOSED CONTINGENCY STRATEGY Potential Funding Decrease Administration (20%funding cap) • Fully fund the Fair Housing services contract at the amount recommended • Reduce funding for other administrative costs at the amount necessary to stay within the Administration funding cap Public Services (I5%funding cap) • Fund the following programs at recommended amounts to the extent possible in the following order: o Bridge to Home — Homeless Intake & Assessment o Bridge to Home — Homeless Outreach o Family Promise — Homeless Families Support o Senior Center — Property Rehabilitation Program • If needed, decrease funding for the remaining recommended Public Service programs at an' equal percentage to stay within the Public Services funding cap Capital (no spending cap) • Fund the Senior Center — Handyworker Program at recommended amount • Allocate remaining capital funds to the Disabled Access Infrastructure Program Potential Fundins Increase Administration (20%funding cap) • Fully fund the Fair Housing services contract at the amount recommended • Increase funding for other administrative costs at the amount allowed, while remaining within the Administration funding cap 4.b Packet Pg. 65 Public Services (1 S% funding cap) • Fund the following subrecipient programs at recommended amounts: o Bridge to Home — Homeless Intake & Assessment o Bridge to Home — Homeless Outreach o Santa Clarita Senior Center — Community Access Service Increase funding of subrecipient programs below at equal percentages, but not to exceed the amount requested in their application: o Family Promise — Homeless Families Support o Single Mothers Outreach — Comprehensive Mental Health for Single Moms o Fostering Youth Independence — Case Management o Carousel Ranch — Project SCV o Carousel Ranch — Ready to Work! o Senior Center — Property Rehabilitation Program If any Public Service funds remain after all subrecipients have been funded at their requested amount, add any such remaining amount (up to the Public Services cap) to the Senior Center — Property Rehabilitation Program Capital (no spending cap) • Fund the Senior Center — Handyworker Program at the recommended amount • Increase the Disabled Access Infrastructure Program by the remaining funds 4.b Packet Pg. 66 City of Santa Clarita FY 2019 — FY 2023 Consolidated Plan (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024) and FY 2019 — FY 2020 Action Plan (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) May 2019 City of Santa Clarita 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Table of Contents Tableof Contents..........................................................................................................................................................i Listof Tables...............................................................................................................................................................iv ExecutiveSummary.....................................................................................................................................................1 ES -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)......................................................................... 1 TheProcess..................................................................................................................................................................4 PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)............................................................................. 4 PR -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I).................................................................................... 5 PR -15 Citizen Participation........................................................................................................................8 NeedsAssessment....................................................................................................................................................10 NA -05 Overview......................................................................................................................................10 NA -10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c).................................................................... 10 NA -15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) ........................................16 NA -25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2) .................................. 21 NA -30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2).....................................................22 NA -35 Public Housing — 91.205(b).......................................................................................................... 23 NA -40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c)....................................................................................27 NA -45 Non -Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205(b,d)............................................................30 NA -50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f) .......................................................32 HousingMarket Analysis..........................................................................................................................................35 MA -05 Overview.....................................................................................................................................35 MA -10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2).............................................................................35 MA -15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)...............................................................37 MA -20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a)...................................................... 39 MA -25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b)....................................................................................42 MA -30 Homeless Facilities and Services-91.210(c)..............................................................................44 MA -35 Special Needs Facilities and Services-91.210(d).......................................................................46 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA i OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) MA -40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e)................................................................................48 MA -45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f) ...................................................... 50 MA -50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion....................................................................................... 56 StrategicPlan.............................................................................................................................................................58 SP -05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................58 SP -10 Geographic Priorities-91.215(a)(1)............................................................................................58 SP -25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)......................................................................................................... 59 SP -30 Influence of Market Conditions-91.215(b)................................................................................63 SP -35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)...................................................................64 SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure —91.215(k) .................................................................................. 66 SP -50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement-91.215(c)...........................................................71 SP -55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h)................................................................................... 72 SP -60 Homelessness Strategy-91.215(d)..............................................................................................73 SP -65 Lead based paint Hazards-91.215(i)...........................................................................................75 SP -70 Anti -Poverty Strategy — 91.215(j)................................................................................................. 76 SP -80 Monitoring — 91.230..................................................................................................................... 77 ExpectedResources..................................................................................................................................................78 AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)........................................................................................... 78 AnnualGoals and Objectives...................................................................................................................................80 Projects...................................................................................................................................................82 AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)..................................................................................................................... 82 AP -38 Project Summary..........................................................................................................................83 AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)............................................................................................. 88 AffordableHousing....................................................................................................................................................89 AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)................................................................................................... 89 AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)........................................................................................................... 89 AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)............................................................ 90 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)...................................................................................92 AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)............................................................................................................ 93 Program Specific Requirements...............................................................................................................................97 Appendix A: Summary of Public Participation........................................................................................................99 AppendixB...............................................................................................................................................................125 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) List of Tables Table 1— Responsible Agencies....................................................................................................................4 Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who participated....................................................................... 6 Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts........................................................................... 6 Table 4— Citizen Participation Outreach...................................................................................................... 9 Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics................................................................................. 11 Table 6 - Total Households Table................................................................................................................12 Table 7 — Housing Problems Table.............................................................................................................. 13 Table8 — Housing Problems 2..................................................................................................................... 13 Table9 — Cost Burden > 30%...................................................................................................................... 13 Table10 — Cost Burden > 50%.................................................................................................................... 14 Table 11— Crowding Information — 1/2...................................................................................................... 14 Table 12 —Crowding Information — 2/2...................................................................................................... 14 Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI............................................................................ 16 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI.......................................................................... 17 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI.......................................................................... 17 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI........................................................................ 18 Table 17 — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI..................................................................................... 19 Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI................................................................................... 19 Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI................................................................................... 19 Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI................................................................................. 20 Table 21— Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI................................................................................ 21 Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type................................................................................................ 23 Table 23 —Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ................................................. 24 Table 24 — Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type................................................................. 25 Table 25 — Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type........................................................... 25 Table 26 - Homeless Needs Assessment..................................................................................................... 27 Table 27 — Residential Properties by Unit Number.................................................................................... 35 Table28 — Unit Size by Tenure.................................................................................................................... 36 Table29 — Cost of Housing......................................................................................................................... 38 Table30 - Rent Paid....................................................................................................................................38 Table 31— Housing Affordability................................................................................................................. 38 Table32 — Monthly Rent............................................................................................................................. 38 Table33 - Condition of Units...................................................................................................................... 40 Table34—Year Unit Built...........................................................................................................................40 Table 35 — Risk of Lead -Based Paint...........................................................................................................40 Table36 -Vacant Units............................................................................................................................... 40 Table 37 —Total Number of Units by Program Type...................................................................................42 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA iv OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 38 - Public Housing Condition........................................................................................................... 43 Table 39 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households........................................................44 Table40 - Business Activity......................................................................................................................... 50 Table41 - Labor Force.................................................................................................................................50 Table 42 — Occupations by Sector............................................................................................................... 51 Table43 -Travel Time................................................................................................................................. 51 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status........................................................................ 51 Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Age................................................................................................. 52 Table 46 — Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months................................................................................... 52 Table 47 - Geographic Priority Areas.......................................................................................................... 58 Table 48 — Priority Needs Summary............................................................................................................ 62 Table 49 — Influence of Market Conditions................................................................................................. 63 Table 50 -Anticipated Resources................................................................................................................ 64 Table 51 - Institutional Delivery Structure.................................................................................................. 66 Table 52 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary................................................................................... 67 Table53 — Goals Summary.......................................................................................................................... 69 Table 54 - Expected Resources — Priority Table.......................................................................................... 78 Table55 — Goals Summary.......................................................................................................................... 80 Table56 —Goal Descriptions...................................................................................................................... 81 Table 57 — Project Information................................................................................................................... 82 Table 58 - Geographic Distribution............................................................................................................. 88 Table 59 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement............................................89 Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type.......................................................... 89 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA v OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary ES -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Santa Clarita is located 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and is adjacent to the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountain ranges, which separate Santa Clarita from the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin to the South and from the San Joaquin Valley, Mojave Desert and the Angeles National Forest to the north. Santa Clarita incorporated as a City in 1987 and is comprised of the following communities: Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. This Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan for the City of Santa Clarita serves as the City's official application to HUD for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Plan identifies the housing and community development needs in the City and sets forth a strategic plan for addressing the identified needs. It also satisfies the minimum statutory requirements of the CDBG program. The Plan covers from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024. A companion document to this Consolidated Plan is the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice. The Al also contains detailed data and analyses regarding the demographic and housing market conditions in the City. 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The City of Santa Clarita is located 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and is adjacent to the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountain ranges, which separate Santa Clarita from the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Basin to the South and from the San Joaquin Valley, Mojave Desert and the Angeles National Forest to the north. Santa Clarita incorporated as a City in 1987 and is comprised of the following communities: Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia. This Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan for the City of Santa Clarita sets forth the following priorities: • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Provide Supportive Human Services • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Planning and Administration 3. Evaluation of past performance In implementing the City's FY 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan, the City met or exceeded most all of its five-year goals and objectives. The following is a brief summary of the City's cumulative accomplishments as of FY 2017-18. Housing: The City assisted 99 persons through its homelessness prevention program -- the Affordable Housing Program operated by Bridge to Home. An additional 213 households in the City were assisted through the Handyworker Program. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Community Services: The City utilizes CDBG funds for a number of community services for its residents. Close to 4,000 persons were served through various programs, including the Community Access Services Program, Project SCV Program, and Clinical Case Management, among others. Public Improvements: The City completed numerous public improvement projects over the last five year. In FY 2018, the City began work on the design and construction of a universally accessible playground. Project design was completed and the City will be going out for bid for the construction of the park. Section 108 Loans: The City of Santa Clarita undertook several large infrastructure improvement projects prior to the FY 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan period. Improvements were made to the east Newhall area, Scherzinger Lane, and to the Boys and Girls Club Youth Center facility. The Section 108 loans were paid off in FY 2017. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the Consolidated Plan process. To solicit public input during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City conducted two community workshops with residents and local housing and services providers. The City also administered a Housing and Community Development Needs Survey. Community Workshops: Santa Clarita held two community workshops to solicit input on needs during the development of the Consolidated Plan. The workshops were held on the following days: • Community Workshop #1: Wednesday, September 12, 2018, Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, 1:00 PM Community Workshop #2: Thursday, September 13, 2018, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, 6:00 PM Housing and Community Development Needs Survey: The Survey was made available both on-line and in hard copy form. A total of 126 responses were received. Outreach for the Community/Stakeholder workshops and the Housing and Community Needs Development Survey included: • Notices posted on City's website (English and Spanish) and social media (Facebook and Twitter). Flyers sent by U.S. Mail to CDBG Master Distribution List and other housing service providers (200 agencies) informing them of the workshops and the availability of the Survey. • Internet survey links were displayed on workshop flyers (English and Spanish). Applications for Funding: A flyer announcing CDBG funding opportunity was mailed to 83 non-profit organizations and agencies in October 2018. The City held three funding meetings on November 15, November 20, and December 7, 2018 to provide information on the CDBG program and to discuss needs in the community and eligibility for funding. Public Hearings: The City Council held a Public Hearing on January 22, 2019 to review housing and community development needs in Santa Clarita. Public notices for the hearing were published in The Signal. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30 -day public review was held from March 8, 2019 through April 8, 2019. Copies of the draft Consolidated Plan and Action Plan were made available for the public at the following locations: • City website • City Hall (23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120) The final Consolidated Plan, amendments to the Plan, and annual performance reports will be available for five years at City Hall. Residents affected by the Plan's implementation have access to the City's Plans. Santa Clarita is committed to minimizing displacement and assisting those displaced, if any, as a result of the Plan's activities. The City also currently has an Anti - Displacement Plan in place. 5. Summary of public comments A summary of the public comments received is provided in Appendix A. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments were accepted. 7. Summary The City of Santa Clarita has undertaken diligent and good faith efforts in outreaching to all segments of the community that may benefit from the CDBG program. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) The Process PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities 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 Santa Clarita Community Development Table 1 — Responsible Agencies Narrative The City's CDBG program is administered by the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information For matters concerning the City of Santa Clarita's CDBG program, please contact: Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, (661) 286-4174. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) PR -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction As part of this Consolidated Plan development, the City undertook an outreach program to consult and coordinate nonprofit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the needs of the low and moderate income community. The outreach program has been summarized in the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this Consolidated Plan. Comments received and results of the survey are summarized in Appendix A to this Consolidated Plan. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)). To outreach to various agencies and organizations, the City compiled an outreach list consisting of close to 200 agencies, including: • Nonprofit service providers that cater to the needs of low and moderate income households and persons with special needs, including persons with disabilities; • Affordable housing providers; • Housing advocates; • Housing professionals; • Public agencies (such as school districts, health services, public works); • Economic development and employment organizations; and • Community and neighborhood groups. The complete outreach list is included in Appendix A. These agencies were mailed notices of a flyer, inviting their participation in the Community Workshops and Needs Survey. Specific agencies were also contacted to obtain data in preparation of this Consolidated Plan. For example, the State Developmental Services Department and State Social Services Department were contacted to obtain data and housing resources for persons with disabilities. The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles was also contacted to obtain information on public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers available to City residents. 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 The outreach list includes homeless service agencies in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care Council (LACoC). The Continuum of Care Strategy was consulted to provide information on homelessness and resources available. Several agencies that provide housing and supportive services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attended the Community Workshops. These include Family Promise and Single Mothers Outreach. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City's HUD entitlement allocation does not include ESG funds. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City contacted about 200 agencies as part of the outreach process for this Consolidated Plan. All applicable agencies and agency types were consulted. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Agency/Group/Organization Single Mothers Outreach Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Single Parents Housing Need Assessment 1 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Families with children Service Authority Non -Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Agency attended Community Workshop on September what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or 12, 2018 and provided input on housing and supportive areas for improved coordination? services for both homeless and non -homeless single parents. Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Needs Assessment Services -Homeless Housing Need Assessment 2 What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Families with children How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Agency attended the Community Workshop on what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or September 12, 2018 and provided input on housing and areas for improved coordination? supportive services for homeless. Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City contacted about 200 agencies as part of the outreach process for this Consolidated Plan. All applicable agencies and agency types were consulted. 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 Ian? Through the outreach process, the City has identified homeless and Continuum of Care Los Angeles Homeless homeless prevention services as a priority for the CDBG program. These Service Authority services will complement the Continuum of Care Strategy for transitioning the homeless to permanent housing. Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(1)) City of Santa Clarita departments were also invited to participate in the Consolidated Plan process. Adjacent units of government were also included on the outreach list and received notification of public meetings. As a means of reducing the number of persons with incomes below the poverty line, the City also coordinated its efforts with those of other public and private organizations providing economic development and job training programs. 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NA -10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs As defined by HUD in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, housing problems include: • Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); • Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room); • Housing cost burden (including utilities) exceeding 30 percent of gross income; and • Severe housing cost burden (including utilities) exceeding 50 percent of gross income. As shown in Table 5, population is growing at a faster rate than the number of households, indicating an increasing average household size that typically signifies an increase in families with children. According to Table 6, approximately 63 percent of the City's households are comprised of families. There is a need for affordable housing in Santa Clarita. Housing problems in the City impact renter -households more significantly, with 53 percent of all renter -households experiencing at Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) least one housing problem (inadequate housing, overcrowding, cost burden of 50 percent, or cost burden of 30 percent), compared to 48 percent of owner -households. The extent of overcrowding in the City varies by tenure, income level and household type. Approximately 14 percent of overcrowded households were comprised of multiple, unrelated families living together in the same home (Table 11). This may indicate that multiple families need to pool their resources in order to afford housing in Santa Clarita. The quality of the City's housing stock, which includes age and the condition of the structure, could also present potential housing issues for low and moderate income households. Approximately 38 percent of housing in the City, regardless of tenure, is over 30 years old (built before 1980) and potentially in need of rehabilitation. Many low and moderate income households in Santa Clarita, particularly seniors and the disabled, may be unable to afford the needed repairs for their homes. Participants of the Community Workshops indicated a need for repairs and home improvements. To further dissect the housing problems, the following tables provide additional details: • Table 5 presents the population and household growth between 2000 and 2013. • Table 6 presents the number of households by special characteristics. • Table 7 presents the number of households with one or more housing problem (inadequate housing, overcrowding, cost burden of 50 percent, or cost burden of 30 percent) by income and tenure. • Table 8 summarizes the number of households with more than one or more severe housing problem by income and tenure. Severe housing problems are: inadequate housing; severe overcrowding (1.51 persons or more per room); and housing cost burden of 50 percent. • Table 9 isolates those households with housing cost burden of over 30 percent (inclusive of those with cost burden of over 50 percent) by income and tenure. • Table 10 further isolates those households with cost burden of over 50 percent. • Table 11 presents overcrowding by household type. • Table 12 is intended to show overcrowding for households with children. However, the American Community Survey provides no data for the City. Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2013 % Change Population 152,188 177,366 17% Households 52,910 58,825 11% Median Income $66,717.00 $82,607.00 24% Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2009-2013 ACS (Most Recent Year) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Number of Households Table Table 6 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100% >50- HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI Total Households 5,420 5,575 8,175 5,535 34,125 Small Family Households 1,625 2,235 3,675 2,725 19,845 Large Family Households 735 680 995 795 3,860 Household contains at least one person 1,150 1,185 1,960 1,055 5,925 62-74 years of age Substandard Household contains at least one person 935 1,089 1,029 445 1,495 age 75 or older Households with one or more children 6 1,200 1,065 1,654 1,230 3,708 years old or younger 110 55 15 260 0 Table 6 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Renter Owner 0 >30- >50- >80- 0AMI >30- >50- >80- AMI AMI 50% 80% 100% Total AMI 50% 80% 100% Total AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing - Lacking 80 110 55 15 260 0 0 0 10 10 complete plumbing or kitchen facilities Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people 180 195 215 65 655 0 65 55 0 120 per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room 360 385 425 120 1,290 30 15 270 225 540 (and none of the above problems) Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income 1,765 1,335 600 35 3,735 1,700 1,440 1,840 770 5,750 (and none of the above problems) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Table 7 - Housing Problems Table Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0 >30- >50- >80- 0-30% AMI 0AMI >30- >50- >80- >30-50% AMI 1 >50-80% AMI AMI AMI 50% 80% 100% Total AMI 50% 80% 100% Total 805 1,220 AMI AMI AMI 835 1,350 AMI AMI AMI 465 Housing cost Having 1 or more of four 239 180 540 959 Elderly 670 605 380 1,655 burden greater than 839 2,385 2,020 1,290 240 5,935 1,730 1,515 2,165 1,005 30% of income 175 585 1,475 930 3,165 270 590 1,170 1,270 3,300 (and none of the Having none of four above problems) 530 889 2,025 1,655 5,099 370 1,145 2,700 2,635 Zero/negative housing problems Income (and none Household has negative 225 0 0 0 225 180 0 0 0 180 of the above other housing problems problems) Table 7 - Housing Problems Table Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Table 8 - Housing Problems 2 Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 3. Cost Burden > 30% Renter Owner 0 >30- >50- >80- 0-30% AMI 0AMI >30- >50- >80- >30-50% AMI 1 >50-80% AMI AMI AMI 50% 80% 100% Total AMI 50% 80% 100% Total 805 1,220 AMI AMI AMI 835 1,350 AMI AMI AMI 465 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four 239 180 540 959 Elderly 670 605 380 1,655 790 839 2,385 2,020 1,290 240 5,935 1,730 1,515 2,165 1,005 6,415 housing problems Total need by income 2,500 2,555 2,440 7,495 2,004 2,103 3,229 7,336 Having none of four 530 889 2,025 1,655 5,099 370 1,145 2,700 2,635 6,850 housing problems Household has negative income, but none of the 225 0 0 0 225 180 0 0 0 180 other housing problems Table 8 - Housing Problems 2 Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 3. Cost Burden > 30% Table 9 - Cost Burden > 30% Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Renter Owner 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50-80% AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30-50% AMI 1 >50-80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 805 1,220 1,380 3,405 665 835 1,350 2,850 Large Related 425 465 175 1,065 239 180 540 959 Elderly 670 605 380 1,655 790 839 989 2,618 Other 600 265 505 1,370 310 249 350 909 Total need by income 2,500 2,555 2,440 7,495 2,004 2,103 3,229 7,336 Table 9 - Cost Burden > 30% Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 4. Cost Burden > 50% Table 10 — Cost Burden > 50% Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Renter 0.30% 0 Owner >50- >80 0.30% AMI >30.50% AMI >50.80% AMI Total 0.30% AMI >30-50% AMI >50.80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS 80% 100% Total 50% 80% 100% Small Related 790 790 280 1,860 615 725 755 2,095 Large Related 410 170 30 610 235 105 310 650 Elderly 545 405 120 1,070 610 439 595 1,644 Other 565 190 165 920 275 245 245 765 Total need by income 2,310 1,555 595 4,460 1,735 1,514 1,905 5,154 Table 10 — Cost Burden > 50% Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Table 11 — Crowding Information —112 Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Renter Owner 0.30% 0 >30- >50- >80 >30- 0. >30- >50- >80- 50% 80% Total 50% 80% 100% Total 50% 80% 100% Total AMI AMI AMI AMI M AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Children Present 520 520 575 95 11710 20 65 240 180 505 households Multiple, unrelated 4 75 40 90 209 10 14 85 55 164 family households Other, non -family households 25 0 75 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by income 549 595 690 185 2,019 30 79 325 235 669 Table 11 — Crowding Information —112 Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Table 12 — Crowding Information — 212 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS), approximately 24 percent of the City's households were single person households. The majority of single person households in the City were homeowners (61 percent), while 39 percent were renters. Furthermore, 47 percent of the single -person owner -households in the City were seniors and 40 percent of single -person renter -households were seniors. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Renter Owner 0.30% >30- >50- 0.30% >30- >50 - 50% 80% Total 50% 80% Total AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Children Present Table 12 — Crowding Information — 212 Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS), approximately 24 percent of the City's households were single person households. The majority of single person households in the City were homeowners (61 percent), while 39 percent were renters. Furthermore, 47 percent of the single -person owner -households in the City were seniors and 40 percent of single -person renter -households were seniors. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Persons with Disabilities: According to the 2012-2016 ACS, approximately ten percent of the population in both the City has one or more disabilities. Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two general categories: physical design to address mobility impairments and in-home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. Among persons living with disabilities in Santa Clarita, ambulatory disabilities were the most prevalent (51 percent), followed by independent living disabilities and cognitive disabilities (38 percent each). The North Los Angeles County Regional Center serves residents with development disabilities in the North County area. The Center served about 2,050 persons from the ZIP Codes that generally comprised the City of Santa Clarita in 2017. About 60 percent of these clients were children and about 90 percent lived at home with parents or guardians. Victims of Domestic Violence: According to the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, 26 percent of the homeless persons were victims of domestic violence, translating to about 42 homeless persons in Santa Clarita being victims of domestic violence. What are the most common housing problems? The most common housing problem in Santa Clarita is housing cost burden. Among the City's renter -households, about 82 percent of all housing problems were related to housing cost burden. Furthermore, approximately 94 percent of housing problems documented among Santa Clarita's owner -households were related to cost burden. Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Overall, housing cost burden impacted both renter- and owner -households fairly evenly. Approximately 51 percent of households affected by housing cost burden were renter - households while 49 percent were owner -households. Small households in Santa Clarita were also more likely than other household types to experience a housing cost burden. Of total households overpaying for housing, 42 percent were small households. Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)191.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance Household incomes in Santa Clarita are higher than the average for Los Angeles County overall. Specifically, the 2012-2016 ACS estimated that the City's median household income was $85,042, compared to $57,952 for the County. About nine percent of Santa Clarita households earned extremely low incomes. Single -parent households, particularly female -headed families with children, often require special consideration and assistance because of their greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. Female -headed families with children are a particularly vulnerable group because they must balance the needs of their children with work responsibilities, often while earning limited incomes. As of 2010, an estimated nine percent of Santa Clarita households were headed by single parents; the large majority of Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) SANTA CLARITA 15 which were headed by females (68 percent). Data from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that approximately 21 percent of the City's female -headed households with children had incomes below the poverty level. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: Households at risk of becoming homeless include those extremely low income households with a severe housing cost burden (spending 50 percent or more of their income on housing). According to CHAS data, 2,310 extremely low income renter -households and 1,735 extremely low income owner -households in Santa Clarita had a severe cost burden (see Table 10). Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness Extremely low income households with a severe housing cost burden are more likely to lose their homes in the event of loss of employment or other unexpected expenses. The rapid rise in housing costs is the primary reason for many households losing their housing. NA -15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction A disproportionate housing need refers to any group that has a housing need which is at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population. The following tables identify the extent of housing problems by income and race. 0%-30% of Area Median Income Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 -30% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Has one or more of Household has Housing Problems four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 4,560 450 405 White 2,480 340 205 Black / African American 64 0 15 Asian 320 25 74 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,535 69 33 Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 -30% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 30%-50% of Area Median Income Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Has one or more of Household has Housing Problems four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 4,710 859 0 White 2,455 514 0 Black / African American 95 10 0 Asian 325 80 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,769 240 0 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS "The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Has one or more of Household has Housing Problems four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 6,105 2,075 0 White 3,410 1,395 0 Black / African American 190 50 0 Asian 385 120 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 20 0 0 Pacific Islander 45 0 0 Hispanic 1,920 500 0 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS "The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 80%-100% of Area Median Income Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 -100% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Discussion Among households with incomes up to 100 percent AMI, Hispanic and Black households were the most likely to experience a housing problem. Specifically, 83 percent of Hispanic households and 80 percent of the Black households experienced at least one housing problem. Meanwhile the proportion of White households with at least one housing problem (72 percent) was slightly lower than the average for the City (76 percent). NA -20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction A disproportionate housing need refers to any group that has a housing need which is at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population. The following tables identify the extent of housing problems by income and race. 0%-30% of Area Median Income Has one or more of Household has Severe Housing Problems* four housing Has one or more of Has none of the four no/negative income, problems Housing Problems four housing housing problems but none of the housing problems problems 4,115 other housing 405 White 2,255 570 problems Black / African American Jurisdiction as a whole 3,440 2,090 Asian 0 White 1,955 1,510 0 0 Black / African American 120 44 0 Asian 245 75 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,000 455 0 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 -100% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Discussion Among households with incomes up to 100 percent AMI, Hispanic and Black households were the most likely to experience a housing problem. Specifically, 83 percent of Hispanic households and 80 percent of the Black households experienced at least one housing problem. Meanwhile the proportion of White households with at least one housing problem (72 percent) was slightly lower than the average for the City (76 percent). NA -20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction A disproportionate housing need refers to any group that has a housing need which is at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population. The following tables identify the extent of housing problems by income and race. 0%-30% of Area Median Income Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Has one or more of Household has Severe Housing Problems* four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 4,115 900 405 White 2,255 570 205 Black / African American 64 0 15 Asian 290 50 74 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Has one or more of Household has Severe Housing Problems* four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,360 j 244 j 33 Table 17 — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50% of Area Median Income Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four housing problems Household has Severe Housing Problems* four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, White problems housing problems but none of the other Black / African American 105 130 housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 3,535 2,034 0 White 1,830 1,139 0 Black / African American 95 10 0 Asian 265 145 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,309 700 0 Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS `The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no/negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 3,455 41725 0 White 1,830 2,975 0 Black / African American 105 130 0 Asian 235 270 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0 Pacific Islander 0 45 0 Hispanic 1,240 1,185 0 Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 80%-100% of Area Median Income Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 80.100% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS "The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Discussion Hispanic households were also the most likely to experience at least one severe housing problem. About 59 percent of Hispanic households in Santa Clarita had a severe housing problem. Asian households were also disproportionately affected by severe housing problems; approximately 53 percent of Asian households experienced at least one severe housing problem. The proportions of White and Black households experiencing at least one severe housing problem (between 45 and 49 percent) were slightly below the proportion for the jurisdiction as a whole (50 percent). Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Has one or more of Household has Severe Housing Problems* four housing Has none of the four no/negative income, problems housing problems but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,245 4,290 0 White 545 2,915 0 Black / African American 24 139 0 Asian 75 234 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 550 910 0 Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 80.100% AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS "The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Discussion Hispanic households were also the most likely to experience at least one severe housing problem. About 59 percent of Hispanic households in Santa Clarita had a severe housing problem. Asian households were also disproportionately affected by severe housing problems; approximately 53 percent of Asian households experienced at least one severe housing problem. The proportions of White and Black households experiencing at least one severe housing problem (between 45 and 49 percent) were slightly below the proportion for the jurisdiction as a whole (50 percent). Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) NA -25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: A disproportionate housing need refers to any group that has a housing need which is at least 10 percentage points higher than the total population. The following tables identify the extent of housing cost burden by race. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30.50% >50% No / negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 32,655 14,085 11,640 445 White 22,465 8,090 6,975 205 Black / African American 520 445 275 15 Asian 2,955 1,090 810 74 American Indian, Alaska Native 10 40 0 0 Pacific Islander 35 45 0 0 Hispanic 5795 1 3,960 1 3,280 74 Table 21- Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS Discussion: Overall, 44 percent of Santa Clarita households had a housing cost burden (spent more than 30 percent of gross household income on housing). About 20 percent of households experienced a severe housing cost burden (spent more than 50 percent of gross household income on housing). Black and Hispanic households were the most likely to experience a housing cost burden (57 percent and 55 percent, respectively), compared to 44 percent citywide. Severe housing cost burden also affected more Hispanic and Black households proportionally (at 25 percent and 22 percent), although the discrepancies among different groups are less prominent. Citywide, severe cost burden impacted 20 percent of the households. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) NA -30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Please see discussions provided under specific needs by income group presented earlier. If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? Housing needs of low and moderate income minority households have been previously identified. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? 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Improvements completed include: Modernization/bridge installation for full ADA accessibility Common area doors replaced with push button ADA accessible doors New elevators Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders As of August 2018, 194 households in Santa Clarita were receiving Housing Choice Voucher assistance through the HACoLA. Nearly 72 percent of the voucher users in the City have householders who are seniors and 57 percent include persons with disabilities. These figures are higher than the average for all voucher users in the HACoLA system, where 32 percent of households using vouchers included seniors and 21 percent included members with disabilities. The majority of Santa Clarita voucher users are White (69 percent) and Non -Hispanic (74 percent). In the HACoLA system, however, White tenants constitute 49 percent of the tenant households and 35 percent of the tenants were identified as Hispanic. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large Senior housing was identified as an affordable housing need by participants of the Community Workshops. The long wait list reflects the significant shortage of affordable housing for the population at large. Discussion See discussions above. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) NA -40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c) Introduction: Factors contributing to the rise in homelessness include a lack of housing affordable to low and moderate income persons, increases in the number of persons whose income falls below the poverty level, reductions in subsidies to the poor, drug/alcohol abuse, and the de- institutionalization of the mentally ill. The housing market conditions have also resulted in some families facing homelessness, according to homeless service providers who attended the Community Workshops. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, the City has a homeless population of 161 persons, with 101 persons being unsheltered and 60 persons being sheltered. The 2018 homeless population represented a 33 percent decrease from 2017. According to LAHSA, the annualized homeless population is estimated at 204 percent of the 2018 PIC count. Therefore, the City's annual homeless population is estimated with the same factor. No specific estimates are available for the number of persons entering and existing homelessness; a general 25 percent estimate is used. Homeless Needs Assessment Table 26 - Homeless Needs Assessment Data Source Comments: 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, LAHSA Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the # of persons Estimate Estimate the # experiencing p g Estimate the # the # Estimate the # of days Population homelessness on a given g experiencing becoming exiting persons night homelessness homeless homelessness experience each year each year each year homelessness Sheltered Unsheltered Persons in Households with Adult(s) and 4 7 22 3 3 3-6 months Child ren Persons in Households 0 0 0 0 0 3-6 months with Only Children Persons in Households 14 23 75 9 9 3-6 months with Only Adults Chronically Homeless 15 24 79 10 10 3-6 months Individuals Chronically Homeless 0 0 1 0 0 3-6 months Families Veterans 3 5 17 2 2 3-6 months Unaccompanied Child 0 0 0 0 0 3-6 months Persons with HIV 1 1 4 0 0 3-6 months Table 26 - Homeless Needs Assessment Data Source Comments: 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, LAHSA Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): No detailed information on the characteristics of the homeless population in Santa Clarita is available. The following table summarizes the homeless population based on proportions for the countywide homeless population. The 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count does not detail demographic information on homeless persons by jurisdiction. However, the following characteristics describe the homeless population in SPA 2, of which Santa Clarita is a part: • 77 percent were single adults; • 22 percent were family members; • Less than one percent were unaccompanied youth (less than 18 years of age); • 24 percent were chronically homeless individuals; • Less than one percent were chronically homeless family members; • 15 percent had substance abuse disorder; • 24 percent had serious mental health issues; • 5 percent were veterans; • 1 percent had HIV/AIDS; • 25 percent were survivors of domestic violence; and • 13 percent had a physical disability. Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) White 37 74 Black or African American 20 16 Asian 1 2 American Indian or Alaska Native 1 3 Pacific Islander 0 1 Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Hispanic 20 57 Not Hispanic 40 44 Data Source Comments: 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, LAHSA Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. Specific information by jurisdiction is not available. The 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count identified approximately 501 homeless persons in homeless families in SPA 2. The homeless population in Santa Clarita represents 2.2 percent of the SPA 2 homeless population. When applying the 2.2 percent for the proportion of SPA 2 homeless persons in families, it is estimated that Santa Clarita may have up to 11 homeless persons in families. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. As documented by the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count the majority of homeless persons in SPA 2 were White (70 percent), followed by Black (20 percent). Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/Alaska Native, and Multi-Racial/Other racial categories each accounted about ten percent of homeless persons in SPA 2. Homeless persons who identified as Hispanic/Latino represented approximately 47 percent of the homeless population in SPA 2. Of the homeless persons served by the Crisis Homeless Services and Clinical Case Management programs in 2017-18, the majority were White (63 percent). About 32 percent of those served were of Hispanic origin. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. The 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count estimated 101 unsheltered homeless and 60 sheltered homeless in Santa Clarita, potentially translating to 328 persons experiencing homelessness over the course of one year. Discussion: See discussions above. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) NA -45 Non -Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: Certain households, because of their special characteristics and needs, may require special accommodations and may have difficulty finding housing due to their special needs. Special needs groups include the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, female - headed households, large households, and homeless persons and persons at -risk of homelessness. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Seniors: According to 2010 Census data, an estimated 21 percent of households in the City had at least one individual who was 65 years of age or older. The 2012-2016 American Community Survey indicates that about 10 percent of all residents in the City were ages 65 and over. Furthermore, 2009-2013 CHAS data found that approximately 51 percent of elderly households in the City earned low and moderate incomes. Approximately 45 percent of all elderly households experienced housing problems, such as cost burden or substandard housing. Persons with Disabilities: According to the 2012-2016 ACS, approximately ten percent of the population in both the City and County has one or more disabilities. Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two general categories: physical design to address mobility impairments and in-home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. Among persons living with disabilities in Santa Clarita, ambulatory disabilities were the most prevalent (51 percent), followed by independent living disabilities and cognitive disabilities (38 percent each). Large Households: Large households are those with five or more members. The 2010 Census found 9,041 large households in Santa Clarita, representing approximately 15 percent of all households. Among the City's large households, 66 percent owned their own homes, while 34 percent were renter -households. According to the 2009-2013 CHAS data, of the City large family -households, 65 percent were low and moderate incomes. Single -Parent Households: As of 2010, an estimated nine percent of Santa Clarita households were headed by single parents; the large majority of which were headed by females (68 percent). Data from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that approximately 21 percent of the City's female -headed households with children had incomes below the poverty level. Victims of Domestic Violence: According to the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, 26 percent of the homeless persons were victims of domestic violence, translating to about 42 homeless persons in Santa Clarita. Statistics from the Los Angeles County Sherriffs Department indicated that in 2017, the Santa Clarita Valley Station responded to 46 instances of "offense against family." It should be noted, however, that domestic violence is frequently underreported. Farmworkers: Data on employment by industry and occupation from the 2012-2016 ACS indicates approximately 230 people were employed in the combined industry of agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining. Persons with Drug/Alcohol Addictions: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducts annual National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. In 2016, the survey estimated that Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 10.6 percent of the population aged 12 or older was affected by substance dependence or abuse in the past month. No City specific data is available. The 2018 Homeless Count by LAHSA indicates that 1,121 homeless persons (15 percent) in SPA 2, which includes Santa Clarita, were substance abusers. Veterans: The 2018 Homeless Count by LAHSA indicates that 376 homeless veterans are located in SPA 2 (five percent of the homeless population). What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? Seniors: Seniors are gradually becoming a more substantial segment of a community's population. Elderly households are vulnerable to housing problems and housing discrimination due to limited income, prevalence of physical or mental disabilities, limited mobility, and high health care costs. The elderly, and particularly those with disabilities, may face increased difficulty in finding housing accommodations, and may become victims of housing discrimination or fraud. Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities typically have lower incomes and limited housing choices due to mobility issues and lack of accessible housing. Housing discrimination also tends to impact persons with disabilities disproportionately. Large Households: The limited availability of affordable adequately sized units is a problem faced by lower income large households. Housing cost burdens and overcrowding typically impact large households disproportionately. Single Parent Households: Single -parent households have needs for affordable and quality child care. Despite the existence of resources, it is difficult for some families to qualify for subsidized services. Many single -parent households also need support services for parenting. Often, inadequate transportation service and high transportation costs are also concerns. Victims of Domestic Violence: There is a need for affordable housing options, ranging from emergency housing arrangements to transitional and permanent housing options. Victims of domestic violence also need access to job training and jobs, counseling, and legal assistance. Farmworkers: Farm workers would have the same needs as other persons with similar incomes. Persons with Drug/Alcohol Addictions: In general, the residents of Santa Clarita are more likely to abuse pharmaceuticals than illicit drugs. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the following needs: raise awareness about prescription drug abuse; make usage of CURES/PDMP, which can be used to identify clinicians with patterns of inappropriate prescribing and dispensing controlled substances, mandatory; and assistance with the safe disposal. Veterans: Affordable housing, job opportunities, and health care (especially mental health care) are some of the top needs for veterans. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: According to the 2016 Annual HIV Surveillance Report by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, Division of HIV and STD Programs/HIV Epidemiology, 2,426 persons were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in East Valley Health District of the San Fernando Service Planning Area (SPA 2). Discussion: See discussions above. NA -50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (� Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: The City of Santa Clarita has a range of public facility needs. The following highlight key projects that the City may consider over the next five years. Other public facility projects may be pursued pending on funding availability and/or the urgency of needs. Park Facilities ADA Improvements: Several City parks in Santa Clarita are not ADA compliant. This type of work meets a National Objective of LMC — Presumed Eligible. • Community Facilities: Improvements (including ADA improvements) are needed at various community facilities benefitting low and moderate income persons and those with special needs (such as seniors, youths, and persons with disabilities). This type of work meets a National Objective of LMC — Presumed Eligible. Cold Weather Winter Shelter: The Cold Weather Winter Shelter operated by Bridge to Home (BTH) is the only homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is currently housed in modular buildings in an industrial area. The demand for the homeless shelter and its services is out -growing the current space and a larger location is needed. The City purchased a property using non-CDBG and transferred ownership of this property to BTH. BTH also secured additional funding from the County for the construction of a new year-round permanent shelter on this property. As funding permits, the City may provide CDBG funds to assist in the construction of this shelter. The construction of homeless shelters is allowable as a LMC Presumed Eligible activity. How were these needs determined? These needs were determined through a combination of public input (primarily through the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey), comments received at the Community Workshops, and staff assessments. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: The City of Santa Clarita has a range of public improvement needs, which could be funded with CDBG. The following highlight the types of projects that the City may consider over the next five years. Other public improvements may be pursued pending on funding availability and/or the urgency of needs. • Off -Site Improvements for Affordable Housing: Off-site improvements may be needed to support the construction of affordable housing. Improvements may include Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) bus stops, necessary realignment of utilities, or additional amenities such as a community garden or childcare center. The type and amount of improvements paid for with CDBG funds will be determined based on cost and the availability of other funds. The LMC National Objective will be met by only allowing tenants that meet the HUD criteria for low and moderate household income. ADA Sidewalk Improvements: Many areas of the City do not have ADA compliant curb cuts, making it difficult for those residents with disabilities to navigate. Corners to receive curb cuts will be chosen depending on available funding. This type of work meets a National Objective of LMC — Presumed Eligible. • ADA Crosswalk Median Modifications: There are cross -walks throughout the City which could be made disabled accessible by modifying medians which encroach into the cross -walks. The modification will create a safer path of travel, especially for the disabled and elderly. Medians to be modified will be chosen depending on available funding. This type of work meets a National Objective of LMC — Presumed Eligible. • Disabled Accessibility: Existing and new public facilities such as parks and community centers may need disabled accessibility improvements and modifications. How were these needs determined? These needs were determined through a combination of public input (primarily through the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey), comments received at the Community Workshops, and staff assessments. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: Public service needs in the City include, but are not limited to, the following: • Childcare: There is a lack of affordable childcare options in the City. • Transitional and Affordable Housing: There are no transitional housing units located within Santa Clarita and the supply of affordable units is not sufficient to meet the need in the community. • Homeless Services: The City has a homeless population that requires a range of supportive services. • Services for the Disabled: Persons with disabilities have a range of needs, including employment, recreation, and counseling, among others. • Senior Services: The Senior Center's facility and services should be expanded to meet the growing need in the community. • Employment Training and Services: Resources that promote skills and open doors to employment opportunities are needed. Overall, the need for a range of public and supportive services in the City is extensive, especially for persons with special needs (such as seniors, disabled, homeless, and victims of domestic violence), as previously noted. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) How were these needs determined? These needs were determined through a combination of public input (primarily through the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey), comments received at the Community Workshops, and staff assessments. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Housing Market Analysis MA -05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: The City of Santa Clarita had about 74,294 housing units in 2018, representing a 20 -percent increase from 2010 and 42 -percent increase from the 2000 Census. The majority of the City's housing was built less than 30 years ago and units built prior to 1979 represent just 38 percent of the total housing stock. Given their age some of the pre -1980 units may require rehabilitation and improvements. According to DQNews, median home prices in the region ranged from $305,500 in Palmdale to $750,000 in Glendale during September 2018. Santa Clarita's median home price ($583,000) was comparable to the Countywide median ($595,000). MA -10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2) Introduction According to 2012-2016 ACS data, the majority of the City's housing stock is comprised of single-family homes (71 percent). About one-quarter (25 percent) of the City's housing units are multi -family homes. The vast majority (81 percent) of the City's ownership housing was comprised of larger units (i.e. with three or more bedrooms). By comparison, only 32 percent of the City's rental housing was comprised of these larger units. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1 -unit detached structure 36,290 59.2% 1 -unit, attached structure 6,954 11.3% 2-4 units 2,985 4.9% 5-19 units 6,694 10.9% 20 or more units 5,726 9.3% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 2,668 4.4% Total 61,317 100.0% Table 27 — Residential Properties by Unit Number Data 2012-2016 ACS Source: Note: ACS data is based on a five -percent survey and therefore contains large margins of errors. The Census Bureau recommends using the ACS for proportions, not for absolute values. Specifically, the total number of housing units in the 2012-2016 ACS is lower than the 2010 Census record while the City reported significant growth to the State Department of Finance. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Unit Size by Tenure Table 28 — Unit Size by Tenure Data 2012-2016 ACS Source: Note: ACS data is based on a five -percent survey and therefore contains large margins of errors. The Census Bureau recommends using the ACS for proportions, not for absolute values. Specifically, the total number of housing units in the 2012-2016 ACS is lower than the 2010 Census record while the City reported significant growth to the State Department of Finance. Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. There are six properties in Santa Clarita financed by Multi -Family Revenue Bonds, with affordable housing regulatory agreements that are monitored by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Two additional properties for lower income families (Hidaway Apartments and Whispering Oaks Apartments) were made affordable through loans from the County. The City also has several affordable properties that received tax credit bonds (Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments, Canyon Country Senior Apartments, and Three Oaks Apartments) and two HUD -funded affordable projects (Canterbury Village Senior Apartments and Valencia Villas). Fountain Glen Apartments was made affordable through the approval of conditions by the City and Orchard Arms received assistance from the Los Angeles County Housing Authority. Lastly, Whispering Oaks was developed with a loan from Los Angeles County. These properties have a total of 1,268 units for lower income family and senior households. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. There are currently 1,268 affordable units for lower-income family and senior households located in the City. Over time, affordability covenants and deed restrictions may expire, potentially resulting in the affordable units being converted to market -rate housing. Specifically, over the next five years, one project is considered at risk because they have become eligible to convert to market -rate housing - 64 -unit Canterbury Village Senior Apartments The at -risk units could also be protected through purchase by a nonprofit owner using a combination of bond funds and the four percent tax credit, or replaced through bond and tax - credit -financed new construction of either mixed -income projects or projects that are 100 percent affordable. City staff will work with the owners and the Los Angeles Community Development Commission (LACDC) to determine if there are alternatives to maintain the affordability of units at -risk. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Owners Number % Renters Number % No bedroom 44 0.1% 409 2.2% 1 bedroom 720 1.8% 4,085 21.5% 2 bedrooms 6,894 17.0% 8,491 44.6% 3 or more bedrooms 32,920 81.1% 6,036 31.7% Table 28 — Unit Size by Tenure Data 2012-2016 ACS Source: Note: ACS data is based on a five -percent survey and therefore contains large margins of errors. The Census Bureau recommends using the ACS for proportions, not for absolute values. Specifically, the total number of housing units in the 2012-2016 ACS is lower than the 2010 Census record while the City reported significant growth to the State Department of Finance. Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. There are six properties in Santa Clarita financed by Multi -Family Revenue Bonds, with affordable housing regulatory agreements that are monitored by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Two additional properties for lower income families (Hidaway Apartments and Whispering Oaks Apartments) were made affordable through loans from the County. The City also has several affordable properties that received tax credit bonds (Bouquet Canyon Senior Apartments, Canyon Country Senior Apartments, and Three Oaks Apartments) and two HUD -funded affordable projects (Canterbury Village Senior Apartments and Valencia Villas). Fountain Glen Apartments was made affordable through the approval of conditions by the City and Orchard Arms received assistance from the Los Angeles County Housing Authority. Lastly, Whispering Oaks was developed with a loan from Los Angeles County. These properties have a total of 1,268 units for lower income family and senior households. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. There are currently 1,268 affordable units for lower-income family and senior households located in the City. Over time, affordability covenants and deed restrictions may expire, potentially resulting in the affordable units being converted to market -rate housing. Specifically, over the next five years, one project is considered at risk because they have become eligible to convert to market -rate housing - 64 -unit Canterbury Village Senior Apartments The at -risk units could also be protected through purchase by a nonprofit owner using a combination of bond funds and the four percent tax credit, or replaced through bond and tax - credit -financed new construction of either mixed -income projects or projects that are 100 percent affordable. City staff will work with the owners and the Los Angeles Community Development Commission (LACDC) to determine if there are alternatives to maintain the affordability of units at -risk. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? According to the CHAS data by HUD, mismatches in terms of supply and affordability exist in the City. Approximately 5,420 households earning less than 30 percent of AMI reside in the City; however, there are only 480 dwelling units affordable to those at this income level. Similarly, the City has 5,575 households earning between 31 and 50 percent of AMI and only 2,643 housing units affordable to those at this income level. There are approximately 8,477 housing units in the City that are affordable to households earning between 51 and 80 percent AMI, more than the number of households (8,175) in Santa Clarita at this income level. However, a housing unit affordable to a particular income group does not mean the unit is actually occupied by a household in that income group. Therefore, the affordability mismatches are likely to be more severe than what is presented by the CHAS data. In addition, according to the 2010 Census, approximately 15 percent of the households in Santa Clarita were large households (comprised of five or more persons). The limited availability of affordable adequately sized rental units is a problem faced by these households. The vast majority (81 percent) of the City's ownership housing was comprised of larger units (i.e. with three or more bedrooms). By comparison, only 32 percent of the City's rental housing was comprised of these larger units. Describe the need for specific types of housing: The City has the greatest need for housing affordable to households that earn less than 50 percent of AMI. Larger rental units (i.e. with three or more bedrooms) in the City are also in short supply. Discussion See discussions above. MA -15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction One of the most important factors in evaluating a community's housing market is the cost of housing and, even more significant, whether the housing is affordable to households who live there or would like to live there. Housing problems directly relate to the cost of housing in a community. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, a correspondingly high rate of housing cost burden and overcrowding could result. The cost of homeownership in Santa Clarita has increased significantly since 2000. According to the 2012-2016 ACS, median home value in Santa Clarita was $417,400, a 92 -percent increase compared to the 2000 Census. According to DQNews, median price for homes sold in September 2018 was $583,000. Rental rates in the City vary by bedroom size, with market rents ranging from $1,857 for a studio apartment unit to $3,923 for a five -bedroom single family home (according to rental listings on Zillow.com). As of November 2018, the median market rent for all bedroom sizes was approximately $2,200. These rent levels are higher than the Fair Market Rents (FMR) established by HUD for participation in federal housing programs (Table 32). Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Cost of Housing Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2016 % Change Median Home Value 216,900 417,400 92% Median Contract Rent 863 1,515 76% Table 29 - Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2012-2016 ACS DQNews.com Rent Paid Number % Less than $500 641 3.5% $500-999 2,193 11.9% $1,000-1,499 6,221 33.6% $1,500-1,999 6,213 33.6% $2,000 or more 3,223 17.4% Table 30 - Rent Paid Data Source: 2012-2016 ACS Housing Affordability % Units affordable to Households earning Renter Owner 30% HAMFI 480 No Data 50% HAMFI 1,294 869 80% HAMFI 5,414 3,063 100% HAMFI No Data 5,747 Total 7,188 9,679 Table 31 - Housing Affordability Data 2009-2013 CHAS Source: Monthly Rent Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency no bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent $1,067 $1,284 $1,663 $2,231 $2,467 High HOME Rent $1,067 $1,163 $1,397 $1,605 $1,771 Low HOME Rent $848 $909 1 $1,091 $1,260 $1,406 Table 32 - Monthly Rent Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? According to the CHAS data by HUD, mismatches in terms of supply and affordability exist in the City. Approximately 5,420 households earning less than 30 percent of AMI reside in the City; however, there are only 480 dwelling units affordable to those at this income level. Similarly, the City has 5,575 households earning between 31 and 50 percent of AMI and only 2,643 housing units affordable to those at this income level. There are approximately 8,477 housing units in the City that are affordable to households earning between 51 and 80 percent AMI, more than the number of households (8,175) in Santa Clarita at this income level. However, a housing unit affordable to a particular income group does not mean the unit is actually occupied by a household in that income group. Therefore, the affordability mismatches are likely to be more severe than what is presented by the CHAS data. How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? With the high cost of housing in Santa Clarita, and the limited affordable housing funds available, the City would face significant challenges in providing affordable housing. Issues with cost burden would continue to impact the most vulnerable segments of the community. How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Based on a survey of rental listings on www.zillow.com, market rents in the City area vary by size. Market rents are generally higher than the Fair Market Rents for all units ranging in size from no bedrooms to five bedrooms (Table 32). Discussion See discussions above. MA -20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a) Introduction Assessing housing conditions in Santa Clarita can provide the basis for developing policies and programs to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The American Community Survey (ACS) defines a "selected condition" as owner- or renter -occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities; 3) more than one occupant per room; and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income. Based on this definition, 58 percent of renter -households but only 34 percent of owner -households had at least one selected condition. Definitions In Santa Clarita, substandard housing conditions may consist of the following: structural hazards, poor construction, inadequate maintenance, faulty wiring, plumbing, fire hazards, and inadequate sanitation. Substandard units suitable for rehabilitation are those units where the total rehabilitation costs do not exceed 25 percent of the after -rehabilitation value. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner -Occupied Number % Renter -Occupied Number % With one selected Condition 13,194 32.5% 9,299 48.9% With two selected Conditions 408 1.0% 1,712 9.0% With three selected Conditions 0 0.0% 17 0.1% With four selected Conditions 0 0.0% 0 0.0% No selected Conditions 26,976 66.5% 7,993 42.0% Total 40,578 100.0% 19,021 100.0% Table 33 - Condition of Units Data Source: 2012-2016 ACS Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner -Occupied Number % Renter -Occupied Number % 2000 or later 5,104 12.6% 2,828 14.9% 1980-1999 18,934 46.7% 9,949 52.3% 1950-1979 15,868 39.1% 5,798 30.5% Before 1950 672 1.7% 446 2.3% Total 40,578 100.0% 19,021 100.0% Table 34—Year Unit Built Data Source: 2012-2016 CHAS Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Owner -Occupied Renter -Occupied Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Total Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980. 16,540 40.8% 6,244 32.8% Housing units built before 1980 with children present 5,259 31.8% 2,577 41.3% Table 35 — Risk of Lead -Based Paint Data Source: 2012-2016 CHAS Vacant Units Table 36 - Vacant Units Note: Other vacant units in 2012-2016 ACS are assumed to be abandoned units. No information is available on number of REO properties or physical conditions of vacant units. All vacant units are assumed to be suitable for rehabilitation. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Suitable for Rehabilitation Not Suitable for Rehabilitation Total Vacant Units 1,229 NA 1,092 Abandoned Vacant Units 489 NA 489 REO Properties NA NA NA Abandoned REO Properties NA NA NA Table 36 - Vacant Units Note: Other vacant units in 2012-2016 ACS are assumed to be abandoned units. No information is available on number of REO properties or physical conditions of vacant units. All vacant units are assumed to be suitable for rehabilitation. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation Given the young age of the housing stock in the City, the number of substandard housing units is limited, though isolated substandard conditions nonetheless exist. Housing age can indicate general housing conditions within a community. Housing is subject to gradual deterioration over time. According to ACS, between 2012 and 2016, only 38 percent of Santa Clarita's housing stock was constructed prior to 1980. Approximately 43 percent of owner -occupied housing and 33 percent of renter -occupied housing in the City is over 30 years old (built before 1980). Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards Housing age is the key variable used to estimate the number of housing units with lead-based paint (LBP). Starting in 1978, the federal government prohibited the use of LBP on residential property. National studies estimate that 75 percent of all residential structures built prior to 1970 contain LBP. Housing built prior to 1940 is highly likely to contain LBP (estimated at 90 percent of housing units nationally), and in housing built between 1960 and 1979, 62 percent of units are estimated to contain LBP. Using the 75 percent national average of potential LBP hazard and applying it to the amount of units built prior to 1980 in the City, an estimated 17,088 units (75 percent of 16,540 owner - occupied units built before 1980 and 75 percent of 6,244 renter -occupied units built before 1980) may contain LBP. Furthermore, approximately 32 percent of the owner -households and 41 percent of the renter -households built before 1980, have children. Therefore, the number of units with potential LBP hazards and occupied by households with children is estimated at 5,879 units (3,945 owner -occupied units and 1,934 renter -occupied units). Discussion See discussions above. 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CL kq 2¥ > 2 § 3!\ = o / § � 2. =/c- -0}. _. g= o =. 07 < I O_.—/2O . o I c 7• ®�®h = o O � \j 2 K3 / . _ � )R7zTC� o Cr §77° 0k z 2 0 / 7 /\ Df ° � _ =2 3 S — SCD C) \ j 7 / zT a o \ (CD < / _ k o = ±(n G = - C(nZTE 7 § ° Cl / o 0Z3 \ � 0 S = E 2 k S = ° § < $ /. (D 0.) -o 7 R \ CD ZT \ \. ƒ 2 o 2.� \ / � a 2 zT =a >2 § / q \ / 07 0 07 Z3 % \ _ 307//0 07ƒ�7r 07 * $ ƒ \ Describe the supply of public housing developments: Orchard Arms has a total of 183 units. Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: The units are in good condition, and there are no substandard units or rehabilitation needs at the facility. Apartment units are already modified to serve disabled and elderly residents. No public housing units are anticipated to be lost through demolition or conversion. Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score Orchard Arms 86 Table 38 - Public Housing Condition Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: In 2012, HACoLA completed a 504 Comprehensive Evaluation Report for Orchard Arms. Improvements completed include: • Modernization/bridge installation for full ADA accessibility • Common area doors replaced with push button ADA accessible doors • New elevators Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low and moderate income families residing in public housing: HACoLA has adopted the following goals and objectives to maintain and improve the living environment of its public housing stock, including the following: • Implement public housing security improvements • Designate developments or buildings for particular resident groups (elderly, persons with disabilities) HACoLA has designated 12 public housing senior developments as housing for elderly only. Through senior designation, HACoLA addresses the specific and growing housing needs of the elderly. • Partner with community-based organizations and local colleges and universities through service learning to provide educational prevention/intervention activities • Provide Smoke -Free housing for all of our residents with specified open areas 20 feet from a HACoLA building labeled as a • "Smoking Designated Area" However, small housing developments that do not have a feasible "Smoking Designated Area", will be completely non-smoking. • Partner with other county agencies to identify and provide housing and supportive services to the homeless population. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 43 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) a t / (D � / CL / 2 3 CD \ \ CD § / / ( - - � � � ZT R 3 0 o CLCD Z3 o <CD 2 moo o O ?�2� 2 �m CDCD /0 2 / m° D -n 0 /k _\/ / Q § / 0 2 o \' /?\CL - Z3(j) \ O c � \ �. §O® 2 /I /. 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C = o zT 2=\ � o \ o ƒ CSS (/D CD0 2 c ƒC3 7a� c§/ o $ ( ( \ zTzTD o = _ CDCD CD £kCD %._ z 5,3 o § a ° 2 §RCD O2$ G° \. § / (n CD .2 CD 0_ � a� § g. \\ $ 3y Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons The City of Santa Clarita participates in the County of Los Angeles' Continuum of Care system that provides services and facilities for the homeless and is comprised of local government jurisdictions, federal agencies, non-profit service and housing providers, technical assistance organizations, and organizations from the faith community. Health Services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) aims to ensure access to high- quality, patient -centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners. The DHS provides a range of family, emergency, and specialty health services. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is another County resource that offers various programs to promote health among low-income County residents. Mental Health Services Services offered by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) include assessments, case management, crisis intervention, medication support, peer support and other rehabilitative services. The County's Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Center is located in Valencia. Employment Services The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the City of Santa Clarita in partnership with the Employment Development Department (EDD), the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Service, and College of the Canyons. WorkSource California is a network of workforce experts that leverage funding and resources across the Los Angeles region to provide job seekers and businesses with no -cost, high value employment and training services. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA -35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. Emergency Shelters Emergency shelters offer temporary overnight sleeping accommodations for generally up to a month, although some may offer longer stays up to 180 days. Emergency shelters provide a means of temporarily housing homeless persons, but also offer opportunities to provide referrals and services. Emergency shelters operating in the City of Santa Clarita include: • Bridge to Home's Santa Clarita Emergency Winter Shelter has the capacity to house 60 men and women • Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley offers crisis shelter three units with a total capacity of nine beds for victims and their children Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 45 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley provides seven units with a total capacity of 14 beds for families with children. Transitional Housing Transitional housing is distinguished from emergency shelters in that it provides shelter for an extended period of time and generally includes integration with other social services and counseling programs to assist in the transition to self-sufficiency through the attainment of a permanent income and housing. Currently, there are no known transitional or supportive housing units for either individuals or families in the City limits. Permanent Supportive Housing LA Family Housing serves as a Family Solutions Centers (FSC) through LAHSA's Family Solutions System (FSS) for SPA 2, which includes Santa Clarita Valley. The FSS, through each regional FSC, is designed to keep homeless families together and connect them to housing and services within their own local community. FSS provides system wide tracking of progress by following a homeless or at risk family from the time they enter the system, through placement in permanent, stable housing. One of the main goals of the ESS program offered by LSS is to work directly with families to obtain permanent housing in addition to obtaining employment and an increased income. MA -35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d) Introduction A variety of services and facilities targeting persons with special needs are available in Santa Clarita. Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIVIAIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs Seniors: Low income is usually a main factor affecting many seniors regarding their ability to access services. With limited incomes, seniors face the challenges of high costs for housing and health care. Many seniors also have mobility issues and therefore require supportive services such as transportation and delivered meals. Seniors also may be residing in older housing units that require rehabilitation and improvements, including ADA improvements. Persons with Disabilities: Persons with disabilities often have limited incomes, but extensive needs for a variety of services. Furthermore, as the majority (69 percent) of the City's housing stock was constructed prior to 1990 (before the passage of the American with Disabilities Act), accessible housing is also limited in supply. Persons with disabilities also need supportive services to help them gain independent living and self-sufficiency. Persons with Alcohol/Drug Addiction: Sober living homes provide a safe, supportive place to live while recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. A stable home and drug-free living environment is important for recovery. Persons with HIV/AIDS: Stable, affordable housing offers the best opportunity for persons living with HIV/AIDS to access drug therapies and treatments and supportive services that will enhance the quality of life for themselves and their families. When people are housed, they can Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 46 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) access and adhere to drug treatments and therapies and require fewer hospitalizations and less emergency room care. It has been estimated that as many as half of all people living with HIV/AIDS will need housing assistance at some point in their illness. For many of those, short- term assistance with rent, mortgage, or utility costs alone will provide the necessary support to remain healthy and in stable housing. However, those struggling with multiple diagnoses of HIV and mental illness and/or substance use may need supportive services in addition to housing assistance. Public Housing Residents: The Resident Advisory Board (RAB) provides HACoLA and its clients with a forum for sharing information about the Annual Plan. As part of the Annual Plan process, HUD requires HACoLA to set up a RAB each year, and meet with the RAB at least once. RAB members help HACoLA in developing its goals, and provide recommendations on how to improve the Section 8 and Public Housing programs. For public housing residents, the RAB is appointed by the resident council. For the FY 2018 -FY 2022 Five-year Plan for the Agency, the following strategies were identified to address needs of the public housing residents: • Employing effective maintenance and management policies to minimize the number of public housing units off-line • Reduce turnover time for vacated public housing units • Reduce time to renovate public housing units • Utilizes the Resident Advisory Board(s) to conduct fair housing presentations for residents, participants and HACoLA staff • Includes an up to date listing of all ADA units and accessible features available in public housing on the HACoLA website Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing HACoLA assists residents with direct clinical and/or case management services from the Family Resource Center. Frequent issues encountered include domestic violence, child abuse, mental illness, aging -related issues, and general crisis intervention. Special support is provided for the homeless and emancipated youth housed at the sites and the clinician is on-call to conduct emergency mental health assessments. In addition, the Assisted Living Waiver Program has been implemented at several senior/disabled sites supporting residents who would have to live in a nursing home if they were not receiving services from this program. Residential care facilities also provide supportive housing for persons with disabilities. The following types of facilities are available in Santa Clarita, including the communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia: Adult Day Care Facilities (ADCF): Facilities of any capacity that provide programs for frail elderly and developmentally disabled and/or mentally disabled adults in a day care setting. • Adult Residential Facilities (ARF): Facilities of any capacity that provide 24-hour non- medical care for adults ages 18 through 59, who are unable to provide for their own daily needs. Adults may be physically handicapped, developmentally disabled, and/or mentally disabled. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 47 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE): Facilities that provide care, supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming. They may also provide incidental medical services under special care plans. These facilities are regulated by the State Department of Social Services (DSS), Community Care Licensing Division. According to DSS licensing data, there are seven adult day care facilities, nine adult residential facilities, and 62 residential care facilities for the elderly located in the City. The adult day cares have the capacity to serve 280 persons and the adult residential facilities have the capacity to serve 114 persons. The residential care facilities for the elderly have the capacity to serve 876 persons. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) Given the limited CDBG funding, the City proposes focusing CDBG public service funds on improving supportive human services for low and moderate income persons in the following areas: Health and Mental/Health, Homeless, Senior, Disabled, Youth, and Victims of Domestic Violence. In addition, CDBG funds will be used to make ADA improvements to parks and public facilities, including the potential development of a homeless shelter. Specifically, the City purchased and gave Bridge to Home, the winter shelter provider, a piece of land adjacent to the land the agency already own for the winter shelter. The goal is to provide support to the development of a year-round shelter. Los Angeles County just awarded 2.5 million to Bridge to Home for the development. For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) Given the limited CDBG funding, the City proposes focusing CDBG public service funds on improving supportive human services for low and moderate income persons in the following areas: Health and Mental/Health, Homeless, Senior, Disabled, Youth, and Victims of Domestic Violence. In addition, CDBG funds will be used to make ADA improvements to parks and public facilities, including the potential development of a homeless shelter. Specifically, the City purchased and gave Bridge to Home, the winter shelter provider, a piece of land adjacent to the land the agency already own for the winter shelter. The goal is to provide support to the development of a year-round shelter. Los Angeles County just awarded 2.5 million to Bridge to Home for the development. MA -40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of Redevelopment in the State of California. Without redevelopment, the City lacks a steady source of funding to operate affordable housing programs. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), one of the most significant funding sources for affordable housing, is highly competitive, and alone cannot provide enough funds for Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 48 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) the development of affordable housing. Typically, the development of affordable housing requires multiple levels of public financing. Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing. Furthermore, opponents often use the CEQA process to block or delay housing development. Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides and ridgelines, oak trees, flood potential, seismic hazards, environmental issues, or other special circumstance. Hillsides, ridgelines, and floodplains must be protected from over -development in order to prevent erosion, flooding, damage from landslides, and preserve scenic views. Preservation of significant oak trees is also defined in the General Plan as a community goal because these trees are important biological resources. These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. Application processing fees in the City of Santa Clarita have been established by Resolution. Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments. Single-family residences are subject to the approval of a Development Review Permit. This process generally takes two to six weeks. Multi -family residences are subject to the approval of a Development Review Permit. Multi -family residences can also be constructed in commercial zones with the approval of a CUP. This process generally takes 2-6 weeks from initial submittal to approval. The Conditional Use Permit generally takes around four to six months. Davis -Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi -family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 49 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (q Introduction The State Employment Development Department (EDD) reported that 99,400 Santa Clarita residents in the labor force (October 2018), with an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent. Certain employment sectors, however, may have mismatches between available jobs and number of workers, potentially resulting in high unemployment rates in those sectors or commuting outside of City for employment (as shown in "Business Activity" table). In Santa Clarita, the largest mismatches were found in the Information and Professional/Scientific/Management Services sectors. In contrast, there were more manufacturing jobs in Santa Clarita than residents employed in those fields. Unemployment rates vary by age groups, and the rate was highest among young adults between 16 and 24 (27 percent), according to the ACS. Economic Development Market Analysis Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share off Workers /o Share of Jobs /o Jobs less workers /o Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 772 29 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 8,692 8,329 13 14 1 Construction 3,194 4,039 5 7 2 Education and Health Care Services 11,831 10,871 17 18 1 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 4,345 3,043 6 5 -1 Information 5,838 1,259 9 2 -6 Manufacturing 6,977 8,378 10 14 4 Other Services 2,332 2,167 3 4 0 Professional, Scientific, Management Services 6,573 3,325 10 5 -4 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 Retail Trade 7,599 8,595 11 14 3 Transportation and Warehousing 2,293 2,629 3 4 1 Wholesale Trade 3,376 2,750 5 5 0 Total 63,822 55,414 Table 40 - Business Activity Data 2009-2013 ACS (Workers), 2 Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (Jobs) Source: Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 96,179 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 86,066 Unemployment Rate 10.51 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 26.98 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.94 Table 41 - Labor Force Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 50 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 24,126 Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 3,628 Service 6,731 Sales and office 23,223 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 6,651 Production, transportation and material moving 3,769 Table 42 — Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 39,007 50% 30-59 Minutes 26,238 33% 60 or More Minutes 13,438 17% Total 781683 100% Table 43 - Travel Time Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 6,778 893 2,898 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12,440 1,338 3,650 Some college or Associate's degree 26,804 2,768 6,599 Bachelor's degree or higher 25,993 1,697 4,601 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 51 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Educational Attainment by Age Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs Age 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+ yrs Less than 9th grade 432 1,008 1,397 2,242 1,344 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,690 1,634 2,248 2,040 1,677 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 4,205 4,392 4,392 8,644 4,596 Some college, no degree 8,054 6,399 6,818 13,180 4,669 Associate's degree 1,608 2,027 2,099 5,648 1,541 Bachelor's degree 1,563 5,881 5,254 11,208 2,734 Graduate or professional degree 41 1,568 2,449 5,935 1,516 Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 20,739 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34,828 Some college or Associate's degree 46,235 Bachelor's degree 62,548 Graduate or professional degree 79,957 Table 46 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? Santa Clarita's local economy is primarily a service based economy. Within Santa Clarita, the major service employment sectors are Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations; Retail Trade; Education and Health Care Services; and Manufacturing These four sectors represent nearly one-quarter of the employment opportunities available in the City. As a whole, service sector occupations represent approximately two-thirds of employment opportunities in the City. Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: The active workforce living in the Santa Clarita area is highly educated. About 39 percent of all workers have completed college education. With an expanding population, a larger skill set will characterize the Santa Clarita Valley workforce, continuing to make the area more attractive to potential employers. Many of the City's residents are traveling to neighboring cities for work, because there are not enough jobs available in the City matching the skills of residents. To this end, the City is focused on creating a quality jobs -housing balance, attracting companies in targeted industry sectors to ensure the needs of the community and its residents are met. The City has targeted four main industry clusters for expansion: Entertainment, Aerospace, Biomedical, and Technology. The industries already have a strong base of business in the area and the Santa Clarita Valley boasts trained and qualified professionals ready to meet the needs of these unique industries. One of the City of Santa Clarita's biggest goals in pursuing the jobs/housing balance is to attract Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 52 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) more high -paying, high-quality jobs and develop new high -paying, high-quality positions. This means working with businesses and companies already based in the area to expand and bring new jobs to Santa Clarita, relocation of companies to the City, and support of business start-ups looking to launch a new company in the area. In addition to attracting businesses in the targeted industries, the area would benefit from additional business parks in the area, such as the Gate - King Industrial Park. The City of Santa Clarita should continue to work with local educational institutions, employers, real estate developers and others to review changes in Santa Clarita's workforce needs and anticipate changes occurring in employment demands. Together with these groups the City can promote job training, skill enhancement, and education meeting the needs of jobs and careers available within the Santa Clarita Valley. According to the Golden State Gateway Coalition, a transportation education and advocacy non-profit organization based in Santa Clarita, the Interstate 5 (1-5) freeway corridor in Northern Los Angeles County faces many infrastructure challenges. Among the identified needs for improvements to the 1-5 corridor are to: facilitate goods movement; jobs and economic development; accommodate growth in commerce and population; and facilitate access to basic services such as education. Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. There are more than 6,000 businesses located in Santa Clarita, including numerous sound stages and active movie ranches. Specifically, Disney's Golden Oak Ranch generates over $500 million annually in economic activity and brings more than 2,800 full -and part-time jobs to the area. As the City continues to develop its economic base, more housing and supportive facilities and services also be needed and constructed. The addition of more jobs and housing will also increase traffic congestion in the area. Improvements to the transportation system must complement employment and housing growth in the community. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? According to the ACS, a significant portion of the active workforce living in the Santa Clarita area was well educated. About 39 percent of all workers have completed a college education. However, active workers with no more than a high school education account for 31 percent of the workforce, which reflected the large number of jobs in the service and entertainment sectors. The City of Santa Clarita is focused on creating a quality jobs -housing balance, attracting companies in targeted industry sectors to ensure the needs of the community and its residents are met. The City has targeted four main industry clusters for expansion: Entertainment, Aerospace, Biomedical, and Technology. The industries already have a strong base of business in the area and the Santa Clarita Valley boasts trained and qualified professionals ready to meet the needs of these unique industries. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 53 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The City of Santa Clarita will continue to work with local educational institutions, employers, real estate developers and others to review changes in Santa Clarita's workforce needs and anticipate changes occurring in employment demands. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. A number of workforce training initiatives and programs are available to Santa Clarita residents. The following discussion provides details on the region's major programs: The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center: Made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the City of Santa Clarita in partnership with the Employment Development Department (EDD), the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services, and College of the Canyons. WorkSource California is a network of workforce experts that leverage funding and resources across the Los Angeles region to provide job seekers and businesses with no -cost, high value employment and training services. Services include: skilled employment specialists, hundreds of local job listings, training resources, and full-service technical centers with phones, fax machines, copiers, and computers with Internet access and resume building tools. College of the Canyons: College of the Canyons offers superior educational opportunities as well as higher education through the University Center. The College of the Canyons Economic Development Division also offers a variety of trainings and workshops for businesses and employees through the Employee Training Institute, Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT), Career Center and Small Business Development Center. Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation: Among its overarching goals are to support the creation of high -paying jobs for our trained workforce, stimulate economic activity that grows the regional tax base and strategically position the Santa Clarita Valley and its businesses to better compete in the global economy. SCVEDC also recently launched a Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) program, which provides no -cost, confidential one-on-one business assistance visits with local employers to ensure that local firms have access to every available resource and to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy. • Santa Clarita Business Incubator: This program provides participating startup creative and technology businesses low-cost office space, meeting rooms, customized training, mentorship program, networking program, and one-on-one consulting services in Santa Clarita's Arts and Entertainment District in Old Town Newhall. i3 Advanced Technology Incubator: This program works with entrepreneurs developing technology-based products or services to provide the workspace, capital access and mentorships necessary to launch and grow a successful business. Los Angeles County Federation of Labor: The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is the chartered Central Labor Council (CLC) of the AFL-CIO in Los Angeles County. Their mission is to promote a voice for workers through organizing themselves into unions, building strong coalitions of labor, community, faith, and responsible businesses, engaging in both organizing and political campaigns, electing Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 54 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) pro -union and pro -worker candidates and advancing public policies that support workers, families and local communities. Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC): In 2015, the LAEDC engaged and solicited input from more than 500 stakeholders in 26 public input sessions that brought together leaders from the public, private, business, government, labor, education, environmental, and community-based organizations to develop the first-ever comprehensive, collaborative, consensus Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County 2016-2020. The plan's seven core aspirational goals are to: 1. Invest in our people to provide greater opportunity 2. Strengthen our leading export -oriented industry clusters 3. Accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship 4. Be more business -friendly 5. Remove barriers to critical infrastructure development, financing and delivery 6. Increase global connectedness 7. Build more livable communities Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Yes, see discussions above and below. If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. In 2015, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) engaged and solicited input from more than 500 stakeholders in 26 public input sessions to update comprehensive, collaborative, consensus Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County. The City's housing and community development activities are designed to support and complement the seven core goals of the Strategic Plan for the County. Specifically: Prepare an Educated Workforce • Connect schools and communities by linking local community organizations, non -profits, businesses and corporate leaders with schools through formal partnerships, and implementing family education programs and after-school programs. • Fund workforce intermediaries to bring together stakeholders in targeted industry sectors to address existing and projected future workforce gaps. • Integrate workforce training activities and higher education (from entry to college/university-based to enhanced professional education) to create seamless career pathways leading to high-value jobs in target industries (e.g., aerospace engineers). • Co -locate public services such as WorkSource/OneSource centers on college campuses. • Develop, expand and upgrade the skills of the existing workforce. Create a Business Friendly Environment • Increase proactive outreach to help retain and expand businesses of all sizes, with emphasis on those that are at risk of closing, leaving or being wooed away. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 55 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Create a more supportive infrastructure. Enhance Quality of Life Ensure public safety by supporting programs that reduce crime (such as Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch, volunteer patrols, anti -gang programs and rapid response to "broken window" problems). • Promote healthy living by building more parks and expanding recreational activities, and encouraging healthy living through active lifestyles, wellness programs and locally - sourced nutritious food supplies (e.g., community gardens and farmers markets). • Remove obstacles and create incentives to encourage the construction of a large quantity and wide range of housing of all types. Discussion See discussions above. MA -50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") Housing problems impact lower and moderate income households disproportionately, compared to non -low and moderate income households. Therefore, areas with concentrations of low and moderate income households are likely to have high rates of housing problems. HUD defines a Low and Moderate Income area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is low and moderate income. However, HUD provides exceptions to communities with significantly lower than average and significantly higher than average concentrations of low and moderate income population in order to qualify more households in these communities. The City of Santa Clarita is an exception city (with lower than average concentration of low and moderate income population). For Santa Clarita, a low and moderate income area is one with 49.7 percent of low and moderate income population. A map in Appendix B identifies the low and moderate income areas in the City by census block group. Both census tracts considered as minority concentration areas are also identified as low and moderate income areas. Low and moderate income areas can be seen along Railroad Avenue as well as in Canyon Country—west of Whites Canyon Road near Soledad Canyon Road and east of Sierra Highway. Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration") A minority concentration area is defined as a Census Tract whose proportion of a non-White population is at least 20 percentage points higher than countywide average, according to HUD's Rental Assistance Determination (RAD) Minority Concentration Analysis Tool. A map in Appendix B illustrates the location of these census tracts. Only two census tracts in the City are considered minority concentration areas. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? In Santa Clarita, both minority concentrated census tracts are also areas of low and moderate income concentrations. While most of the City's affordable housing is not necessarily located Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 56 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) within these low and moderate income or minority concentration areas, many are located near these neighborhoods. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? The City has a strong network of active and dedicated nonprofit organizations and community groups that work to address the housing and community development needs in these neighborhoods and the City at large. Specifically, the Boys and Girls Club Youth Center and the Newhall Community Center are located in the City's low and moderate income areas and serve the surrounding lower and moderate income population. However, a number of other social service agencies, located in other areas of the City, also provide valuable services and assistance to lower and moderate income residents. The City is an urbanized community with easy access to broadband services throughout the City, including the low and moderate income neighborhoods. The City is served by major providers such as AT&T U -Verse, Spectrum, and DISH Network. Most affordable housing developments in California requires multiple layers of funding sources, such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and HUD funds. These programs either mandate or encourage broadband services. All affordable housing developments in the City have access to broadband services. Pursuant to California Planning and Zoning laws, the City periodically updates its General Plan. The current plan was adopted in 2011 with a 20 -year planning horizon. The General Plan includes a Safety Element. The Safety Element evaluates all risks of natural and man-made hazards throughout the entire city, including low and moderate income neighborhoods, and establishes goals, policies, and implementing actions to mitigate the risks of natural and man- made hazards. The City also conducted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) as part of the One Valley One Vision (OVOV) general plan process. The State of California requires all cities that create a new general plan document to consider its impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The City will continue to collaborate with the agencies and surrounding communities in the North Los Angeles County area to ensure services and programs are delivered in a cost- effective manner and provide assistance to those who are most in need. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 57 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Strategic Plan SP -05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview The Strategic Plan is the centerpiece of the Consolidated Plan. The Plan describes: • General priorities for assisting households; • Programs to assist those households in need; and • Five-year objectives identifying proposed accomplishments. The Strategic Plan also addresses the following areas: • Anti -poverty strategy; • Lead-based paint hazard reduction; • Reduction of barriers to affordable housing; and • Institutional Structure/Coordination among agencies. SP -10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area Not applicable. The City of Santa Clarita has not established any geographic priority areas. Table 47 - Geographic Priority Areas General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The City seeks to disburse funds strategically within the low and moderate income areas. However, no specific neighborhoods are targeted for improvements. Appendix B contains a map illustrating the low and moderate income areas in the City (defined as a block group where at least 49.7 percent of the population with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the Area Median Income). Investments in public facilities and services serving special needs populations and primarily low and moderate income persons will be made throughout the City. Housing assistance will be available to income -qualified households citywide. The City will evaluate each eligible projects and programs based on the urgency of needs, availability of other funding sources, and financial feasibility. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 58 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 59 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Priority Need Name Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Priority Level High Extremely Low Income Low Moderate Large Families Population Household Type Families with Children Elderly Elderly Frail Elderly Special Needs Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Geographic Areas Citywide Affected Associated Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Goals The City will improve, maintain, and expand its supply of affordable housing for low Description and moderate income residents. This includes activities such as housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, affordable housing construction or acquisition/ rehabilitation, and code enforcement. According to the 2012-2016 ACS, less than six percent of Santa Clarita households experienced overcrowding, including less than two percent experiencing severe overcrowding. Overcrowding was more prevalent among renters, with nearly 13 percent of renters living in overcrowded units, compared to two percent of owners. Overall, the incidence of overcrowding has continued to decline in Santa Clarita Basis for since 2000, when eight percent of total households lived in overcrowded conditions. Relative Priority According to 2009--2013 CHAS data, in Santa Clarita, housing cost burden is more prevalent among renter -households (52 percent) than owner -households (40 percent). Renter -households were also more likely to experience severe housing cost burden, with 25 percent of renters experiencing severe housing cost burden compared to 17 percent of owners. Overpayment is typically linked to household income and often occurs when housing costs increase faster than income. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 59 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 60 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Priority Need Provide Supportive Human Services Name Priority Level High Extremely Low Income Low Moderate Large Families Household Type Families with Children Elderly Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse Population veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Special Needs Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Persons with Mental Disabilities 2 Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Citywide Affected Associated Provide Supportive Human Services Goals Improve supportive human services for low and moderate income persons in the Description following areas: affordable housing; physical health and mental health; homelessness; senior services; disabled services; youth and at -risk youth services; transportation; childcare; domestic violence; substance abuse; and anti-crime. While the City has no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line and those with special Basis for needs. The City supports other governmental, private, and non-profit agencies Relative involved in providing services to low and moderate income residents and Priority coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services. The need for public and supportive services in the City is extensive, especially for persons with special needs (such as seniors, youth, disabled, homeless, and victims of domestic violence, among others). Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 60 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 61 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Priority Need Name Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Priority Level High Extremely Low Income Low Moderate Large Families Household Type Families with Children Elderly Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Population Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Special Needs Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly 3 Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Victims of Domestic Violence Non -housing Community Development Geographic Areas Citywide Affected Associated Goals Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Through various capital improvement projects, the City will improve and expand infrastructure and community facilities that benefit low and moderate income neighborhoods and residents, as well as persons with special needs (such as the Description homeless, seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities). This may include activities such as ADA improvements to government and other community facilities, construction or improvement of facilities for disabled recreation, construction of childcare or special education centers, or the improvement or establishment of emergency, temporary, or year-round shelters. Basis for A number of the City's public/community facilities, streets and sidewalks are in need Relative of improvements, renovations and accessibility related modifications. These projects Priority are necessary in order to ensure that critical services and facilities within the City remain safe and accessible to all residents of the community. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 61 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Table 48 - Priority Needs Summary Narrative (Optional) In establishing five-year priorities for assistance, the City has considered input from various sources including: the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey; demographic and empirical data analysis; interviews with staff and service providers; and direct input by residents and stakeholders during public meetings. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 62 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Priority Need Planning and Administration Name Priority Level High Extremely Low Income Low Moderate Large Families Household Type Families with Children Elderly Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse Population veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Special Needs Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly 4 Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Non -housing Community Development Geographic Areas Citywide Affected Associated Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Goals Provide Supportive Human Services Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure The City will implement the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan by delivering a variety of housing and community development programs and activities. Description The City will continue to comply with the planning and reporting requirements of the Consolidated Plan regulations and CDBG regulations, including affirmatively furthering fair housing. Annually, the City will monitor its use of CDBG funds to ensure effective and appropriate use of funds. Basis for Relative Compliance with all HUD Consolidated Plan and CDBG program regulations is a Priority requirement for participation in this program. Table 48 - Priority Needs Summary Narrative (Optional) In establishing five-year priorities for assistance, the City has considered input from various sources including: the Community Development Needs Assessment Survey; demographic and empirical data analysis; interviews with staff and service providers; and direct input by residents and stakeholders during public meetings. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 62 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based The City is not an entitlement jurisdiction for HOME funds. The City receives approximately $1 million in Rental Assistance CDBG funds annually; however, long-term tenant -based rental assistance is not an eligible CDBG (TBRA) activity. Remaining funds for housing activities are limited and are more efficiently utilized for housing rehabilitation assistance and needed public improvements and services. TBRA for Non- The City is not an entitlement jurisdiction for HOME funds. The City receives approximately $1 million in Homeless Special CDBG funds annually; however, long-term tenant -based rental assistance is not an eligible CDBG Needs activity. Remaining funds for housing activities are limited and are more efficiently utilized for housing rehabilitation assistance and needed public improvements and services. There is a substantial need for affordable housing in Santa Clarita. However, the City does not receive New Unit HOME funds and new construction of affordable units is not an eligible CDBG activity. Instead the City Production has been utilizing other funding sources for affordable housing development. CDBG funds may be used, however, to provide off-site improvements in support of affordable housing development or to assist in site acquisition. Given the age of the City's housing stock, the number of substandard housing units is Rehabilitation limited, though isolated substandard conditions do exist. The City does have a portion of its housing stock reaching or exceeding 30 years of age, and therefore require rehabilitation and repairs. 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Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served Homelessness Prevention Services Homelessness Counseling/Advocacy X X Non -Homeless Special X X Mortgage Assistance Needs Rental Assistance X Ownership Utilities Assistance Santa Clarita Government Planning Jurisdiction Law Enforcement Neighborhood X Mobile Clinics X Improvements Other Street Outreach Services X X Public Facilities Public Services Housing Authority of the Ownership County of Los Angeles PHA Public Housing Region Rental Table 51 - Institutional Delivery Structure Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The City of Santa Clarita works with a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community, including homeless persons. During the Consolidated Plan period, City staff will continue to function in a coordinating role between local non-profit collaborate advocacy groups and other County, State, and Federal organizations. The City will with regional agencies such as the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA). Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Community Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy X X Legal Assistance X X Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X X Utilities Assistance Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement X X Mobile Clinics X X Other Street Outreach Services X X Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 66 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse Child Care X Education X X Employment and Employment Training X X Healthcare X X HIV/AIDS Life Skills X X Mental Health Counseling X X Transportation X X Other Other Table 52 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City collaborates and works closely with local organizations to continually make progress in meeting specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness. Specifically, the following activities have been undertaken in recent years: Bridge To Home (BTH) - CDBG funds have been used to operate the Families to Home Program. In collaboration with other local organizations, BTH identified low income and/or homeless families, determined needs and support required, located suitable housing, provided supportive services, and subsidized their rent. CDBG funds were used to provide 3 months of rental subsidies to qualified persons and households. Bridge To Home also operates the emergency winter shelter from December 1 through March 15 each year. Homeless Case Management and Life Skills - CDBG funds were also used to fund the Homeless Case Management and Life Skills Program operated by Bridge To Home (BTH) which targeted the homeless population. The program utilized a comprehensive case management approach to address the issues which contributed to chronic homelessness. Case Management - The City is aware of the need for transitional housing to prepare individuals for stable, permanent housing. The success of transitional housing is based on counseling and services to uncover and mitigate the barriers that led to homelessness. Bridge To Home's Homeless Case Management and Life Skills Program provided case management and referrals to existing transitional housing programs. Other local supportive service agencies which also provided connections to existing transitional housing programs include the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) and the Child and Family Center. • Regional Collaboration - The City of Santa Clarita also collaborates with the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a joint powers authority (JPA) of the City of Los Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 67 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Angeles and County of Los Angeles, which is the lead authority to plan homeless services throughout the region. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above The City continues to work with a wide range of public and social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. The City also utilizes the services of North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center to provide training and resources to build the capacity of other non-profit social service organizations while cultivating connections between volunteers, groups, and businesses to best meet the needs of the community. The City's Human Services Office also conducts an annual process for competitive community benefit grants to local non-profit organizations to address quality of life issues. The grants were awarded to local non -profits to address various health and human service related issues. Many of the Human Services programs serve low and moderate income residents in the community. A Community Development staff member was part of the grants rating committee; thus, enhancing institutional structure while ensuring the highest benefit to the community. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs The City will continue to utilize the services of North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center to provide training and resources to build the capacity of other non-profit social service organizations to better serve the needs of the community. Services to local non -profits include a community facilitator program, workshops, grant research, and non-profit leader lunches. The City supports the center by providing rent-free space in the Santa Clarita Activity Center and administrative support from City staff. In addition, the City of Santa Clarita, Community Services Division has full-time staff to administer and support social service related programs and funding in response to the needs of the community. The Community Services Division is dedicated to the development and implementation of quality, value -based programs that address the needs of at -risk youth, promote volunteerism, encourage healthy lifestyles, and celebrate the community's cultural and family identity. Many of the Community Services Programs serve a significant percentage of low- and moderate -income residents. Grants provided to local non -profits using City general funds by the Community Services Division address teen issues, delinquency prevention and intervention, job training and employment, cultural arts, and family violence intervention. 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Orchard Arms is a 183 -unit apartment project serving low income elderly and disabled residents. The units are in good condition, and there are no substandard units or rehabilitation needs at the facility. Apartment units are already modified to serve disabled and elderly residents. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements HACoLA promotes residents involvement through the Resident Councils. The role of a Resident Council (RC) is to improve the quality of life and resident satisfaction in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for individuals and families living public housing. Resident Councils serve as the voice of the housing communities that elect them. They have their individual priority programs and goals depending upon the demographics, needs, and aspirations of their communities. Role of Resident Councils include: • Advisory Role: Act as an advisory board on matters such as; neighbor conflict, community safety, sounding board for public housing policy issues, and to provide feedback on legislative issues. • Partnership Role: Act as partners with HACoLA both in intention and action to develop mutual trust and respect to address issues and work together collaboratively and effectively to: (1) resolve issues (2) problem solve (3) empower communities to take action for themselves. • Social Role: Encourage community solidarity through celebrations and parties, develop networking systems both in and outside the housing communities, and provide valuable service to the community through volunteerism. • Safe Environments Role: Play a significant role in creating safe environments in their communities; while encouraging resident participation in programs such as neighborhood watch and safety programs. Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No Plan to remove the `troubled' designation HACoLA is not identified as a troubled agency. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 71 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing Lack of Affordable Housing Funds: The availability of funding for affordable housing has been severely affected by the dissolution of Redevelopment in the State of California. Without redevelopment, the City lacks a steady source of funding to operate affordable housing programs. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), one of the most significant funding sources for affordable housing, is highly competitive. Environmental Protection: State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs resulting from the environmental review process are also added to the cost of housing. Furthermore, opponents often use the CEQA process to block or delay housing development. Local Residential Development Policies and Regulations: Some portions of the City are subject to development constraints due to the presence of hillsides and ridgelines, flood potential, seismic hazards, environmental issues, or other special circumstance. Hillsides, ridgelines, and floodplains must be protected from over -development in order to prevent erosion, flooding, damage from landslides, and preserve scenic views. Preservation of significant oak trees is also defined in the General Plan as a community goal because these trees are important biological resources. These constraints affect the development of all housing, not just affordable housing. Planning and Development Fees: Development fees and taxes charged by local governments also contribute to the cost of housing. Application processing fees in the City of Santa Clarita have been established by Resolution. Permit and Processing Procedures: The processing time required to obtain approval of development permits is often cited as a contributing factor to the high cost of housing. Unnecessary delays add to the cost of construction by increasing land holding costs and interest payments. Single-family residences are subject to the approval of a Development Review Permit. This process generally takes two to six weeks. Multi -family residences are subject to the approval of a Development Review Permit. Multi -family residences can also be constructed in commercial zones with the approval of a CUP. This process generally takes 2-6 weeks from initial submittal to approval. The Conditional Use Permit generally takes around four to six months. Davis -Bacon Prevailing Wages: A prevailing wage must be paid to laborers when federal funds are used to pay labor costs for any project over $2,000 or on any multi -family project over eight units. The prevailing wage is usually higher than competitive wages, raising the cost of housing production and rehabilitation activities. Davis -Bacon also adds to housing costs by requiring documentation of the prevailing wage compliance. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The following actions will work to remove barriers to affordable housing: Keeping housing affordable by providing owner -occupied minor rehabilitation services is also an effective way to reduce barriers to affordable housing. The Handyworker Program targets low and moderate income homeowners and provides repairs to Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 72 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. Manufactured homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances and Policies will continue to be in effect in FY 2019- 2023 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable housing: o Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents from unreasonable rent increases and provides an appeal process. o Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobile home park closures. The City continues to follow the Housing Element of the General Plan. In addition, the City is updating its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report concurrent with the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. This report identifies any potential impediments to fair housing in Santa Clarita and establish a Fair Housing Action Plan that outlines steps the City will take to overcome these impediments. SP -60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. LAHSA partners with the County of Los Angeles to integrate services and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Santa Clarita is located in SPA2 and will continue to collaborate with LAHSA and other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons. LAHSA conducts the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count every two years, as part of its mission "to support, create and sustain solutions to homelessness in the City and County of Los Angeles by providing leadership, advocacy, planning and management of program funding." Volunteers throughout Los Angeles County mobilize to conduct a count of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless people. Due to Los Angeles County's size and population, the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the largest in the nation. Homeless counts are "Point -In -Time" counts over a designated period of time. Data from the count is critical to addressing the complexities of homelessness and planning how to best invest public resources, raise public awareness, identify the needs of homeless people and improve service delivery opportunities to prevent and eliminate homelessness in the region. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City uses a portion of its CDBG public service dollars to provide emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for the homeless. In addition, the City has made it a priority to fund improvements for the City's Cold Weather Shelter. The Cold Weather Winter Shelter operated by Bridge To Home is the only homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is currently housed in modular buildings in an industrial area. The demand for the homeless shelter and its services is out -growing the current space and a larger location is needed. Bridge The City has acquired a property adjacent to the current location of the Cold Weather Winter Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 73 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Shelter. This property has been transferred to Bridge to Home for the construction of a permanent year-round shelter. CDBG funds may be used over the next five years to assist in the construction. 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 has collaborated with Bridge To Home in the past to provide services for homeless persons in the jurisdiction. The agency provides a homeless case management and life -skills program which targets the chronically homeless population. Bridge To Home created a Case Management and Access Center which serves as a point -of -entry into services for homeless persons. Program participants are identified and/or referred for services by the winter shelter, community partners, local churches, and schools. Participants complete an intake and assessment process that will be used to create individualized case plans and drive weekly case management. Participants will also receive life skills training offered on a variety of topics and assistance/tools needed to overcome barriers to employment. Housing and employment are generally the most critical but health and mental health issues are also addressed. Bridge To Home partners with other local programs as appropriate and works with emergency housing, transitional housing, and low income permanent housing sources to help provide the most appropriate housing for individual clients. Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs The following projects and activities address homelessness prevention: Bridge To Home Program, a local non-profit agency will provide one-time financial assistance to residents who are at -risk of homelessness due to eviction proceedings, or move -in assistance to lower current rent to avoid eviction. Referrals are also provided to reduce the risk of future evictions. Seniors are at greater risk for homelessness than the general population. The City will continue to provide a CDBG grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide Community Access Services. This program assists individuals over 50 years of age with all aspects of housing. Each individual receives a comprehensive assessment to determine housing needs. They are then provided with a wide array of housing -related services, which help them maintain independent living in the least restrictive manner possible. • Obtaining and maintaining stable employment is the key to preventing homelessness. The City operates the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, College of the Canyons, and the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services. The WorkSource Center provides job search Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 74 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use the WorkSource Center to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers. SP -65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The City promotes lead -hazard free housing and continues to work to reduce lead -based paint (LBP) hazards to comply with 24 CFR Part 35. While the number of units considered to contain lead-based paint is relatively low, the City continues to distribute information warning people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance. Additionally, the City provides housing rehabilitation through the CDBG-funded Handyworker program. The program aids in correcting substandard conditions, which contributes to LBP hazards. All applicants eligible for services through the Handyworker program sign a Lead - Based Paint Release form certifying that they received the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. The City will also encourage landlords to correct substandard conditions to minimize LBP hazards, especially owners of units where children live. Due to the mean age of the City's housing, homes containing lead-based paint are not believed to be a significant problem. However, the City will continue to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards through the following actions and activities: • Making information available to landlords, renters, and various property management agencies regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and appropriate mitigation strategies, as part of the City's contract with the Housing Rights Center. • Providing written information through one-on-one contact with contractors, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the general public at the City's Permit Center. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Using the 75 percent national average of potential LBP hazard and applying it to the number of units built before 1980 in the City, an estimated 17,088 units (75 percent of 16,540 owner - occupied units built before 1980 and 75 percent of 6,244 renter -occupied units built before 1980) may contain LBP. Furthermore, approximately 32 percent of the owner -households and 41 percent of the renter -households have children. Therefore, the number of units with potential LBP hazards and occupied by households with children built before 1980, is estimated at 5,879 units (3,945 owner -occupied units and 1,934 renter -occupied units. Santa Clarita's lead-based paint strategy targets both the owner -occupied and renter -occupied housing units in the City that are most likely to contain lead-based paint. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City considers improving and maintaining its affordable housing stock a priority. Furthermore, the City's Community Preservation Officers provide code enforcement activities throughout the City. The City's Community Preservation officers play a key role in the lead based paint strategy described above. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 75 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -70 Anti -Poverty Strategy — 91.2150) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families While the City has no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non-profit agencies involved in providing services to low and moderate income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services. During the Consolidated Plan period, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti- poverty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. The City will allocate up to 15 percent of its CDBG funds annually to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Other special community benefit needs are also addressed through the Community Services Grant Program which provides funding to various local agencies. Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. The City addresses this issue by increasing resident's employability through training, and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City operates the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, College of the Canyons, and the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services. The WorkSource Center provides job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use the WorkSource Center to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers. During the Consolidated Plan period, the City's Economic Development Division will continue its efforts to aid in the economic growth of the City by fostering and encouraging responsible economic development opportunities that result in: A jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents; 2. An economic base through increased sales tax generation; and 3. Economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy. Specifically, four targeted industries have been identified where there is a foundation of businesses in Santa Clarita currently and where there are opportunities for growth. These industries include biomedical, aerospace, technology, and film/entertainment. These business clusters offer a variety of high -paying, high -skilled jobs, which can be accessed either through traditional educational routes or through on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan The City will allocate up to 15 percent of its CDBG funds annually to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Many of these agencies also provide assistance with securing affordable housing. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 76 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -80 Monitoring — 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements CDBG staff participates in an internal planning process to ensure that activities carried out by the City comply with HUD regulations and are consistent with the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. All City staff working on CDBG-funded projects and programs will receive on-going training and supervision by staff experienced in CDBG regulations and program administration. For CDBG-funded projects/activities, internal auditing, annual program monitoring, and project reviews are conducted by City staff to ensure consistency with the City's housing policies, General Plan, Zoning Code, and other policy and regulatory documents. The City places strong emphasis on establishing frequent contact with the various subrecipients in the Santa Clarita Valley that provide CDBG-funded services to City residents. Each subrecipient enters into a City contract which clearly defines City and HUD requirements. Reports are required from each subrecipient monthly or quarterly, and invoices are not paid without thorough staff review of submitted reports. All CDBG subrecipients are also subject to either a desk review or on-site monitoring visits, as determined by program staff, based on the HUD -required Risk Assessment process. All new programs will automatically be subject to an on-site monitoring visit. On-site monitoring visits include examination of source files and back-up documents to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and compliance with HUD regulations. Should any significant problems be discovered, further technical assistance is offered, and additional monitoring visits are scheduled. This more intensive monitoring is continued until all problems are resolved to the City's satisfaction. On- site monitoring visits will be reported in detail in the CAPER reports. When staff determined that on-site monitoring visits are not necessary, a desk monitoring for that program/activity will be conducted outlining performance and reporting standards. Desk monitoring documentation will be sent to the subrecipient and a copy will be kept in the project file. Finally, the City fully complies with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations through the submittal of all required audits, including the Single Audit. This audit requires the incorporation of the Federal Financial Assistance Schedule, which identifies amounts and sources of all Federal funds. This report is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Any necessary reconciliation of municipal financial records is undertaken by the City's Finance Division and auditors, to ensure that the financial information transmitted to HUD is correct and complete. Any errors or deficiencies in the financial management system are corrected and resolved by the City's CDBG Program staff, Finance Division, and Department Budget Officer. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 77 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction This Annual Action Plan for FY 2019 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) is the first year of implementation for the five-year Consolidated Plan. A number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the City of Santa Clarita. They include: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • General funds • HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (through the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles) • State transportation funds Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Narrative Annual Program Prior Year Total: Funds Funds Allocation: $ Income: $ Resources: $ Remainder Description $ of ConPlan Acquisition The estimated Admin and amount of Planning CDBG funds Economic available over CDBG Public - Development 1,212,260 0 0 $1,212,260 $4,800,000 the planning Federal Housing period is Public based on a Improvements consistent Public funding level. Services Table 54 - 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 The City and HUD share an interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent feasible in order to deliver high-quality, creative and efficient housing programs, neighborhood improvement programs, supportive services and economic development programs. The City will continue to pursue opportunities to obtain additional funding which can help leverage internal resources with other federal, state and local funding sources. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 78 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The Cold Weather Winter Shelter operated by Bridge to Home (BTH) is the only homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is currently housed in modular buildings in an industrial area. The demand for the homeless shelter and its services is out -growing the current space and a larger location is needed. The City purchased a property using non-CDBG and transferred ownership of this property to BTH. BTH also secured additional funding from the County for the construction of a new year-round permanent shelter on this property. As funding permits, the City may provide CDBG funds to assist in the construction of this shelter. The construction of homeless shelters is allowable as a LMC Presumed Eligible activity. Discussion See discussions above. 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Should the actual allocation (yet to be determined by HUD) differ from this estimate, the City will adjust the project funding according to the contingency plan as outlined in the staff report. Projects # Project Name 1 CDBG Program Planning and Administration and Fair Housing Services (City) 2 Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) 3 Property Rehabilitation Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 4 Homeless Families Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita) 5 Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Single Moms and Children (Single Mothers Outreach) 6 Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 7 Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch) 8 Project SCV (Carousel Ranch) 9 Homeless Outreach (Bridge to Home) 10 Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 11 Homeless Outreach and Assessment (Bridge to Home) 12 Disabled Access Concrete Program Table 57 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs For FY 2019, the City anticipates a budget of $1,212,260. Twenty percent of the allocation is reserved for administration costs and fair housing services, and 15 percent is set aside for public services. One of the greatest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of low and moderate income persons is having limited financial resources. The City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service agencies that address the special needs of the underserved, including the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, seniors, female -headed households, and disabled youth and adults. The City also proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the underserved needs. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 82 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 83 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Project Name CDBG Program Planning and Administration and Fair Housing Services Target Area Not Applicable Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Goals Supported Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Provide Supportive Human Services Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $242,452 1 Description CDBG Program Planning and Administration Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will Not applicable benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The CDBG Program will be administered from Santa Clarita City Hall and will support the CDBG Program citywide. Funds will be used for general management, monitoring and oversight of the CDBG Planned Activities program. In addition to general management activities, staff respond to citizen inquiries and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. Project Name Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $9,232 This program provides case management, assistance, and advocacy for transition -age Description foster and former foster youth who are pursuing a post -secondary education. Funding pays for a case manager hours. 2 Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 13 individuals may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Fostering Youth Independence and is available to current and former foster youth ages 16-24 citywide. Provide support and assistance to current and former foster youth by pairing them with Planned Activities young adult volunteers who help them attain resources. Case management will include assistance with setting goals and monitoring progress with monthly check ins. Project Name Property Rehabilitation Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) Target Area Not applicable 3 Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Planning and Administration Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 83 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 84 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center this program will provide grants to lower income homeowners up to $1,000 per household for minor property rehabilitation. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the An estimated 5 lower income households may benefit from this program. proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and is available to lower income households citywide. Provide grants to eligible low income homeowners to address property maintenance issues which violate the municipal code. Typical allowable repairs may also include Planned Activities repairs to broken walls, fences, gates, existing front yard sprinkler system and detached garages which create unsafe conditions. Modifications for disabled access may also be addressed. Project Name Homeless Families Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description This program will provide homeless families with case management services and emergency temporary housing through motel vouchers. Target Date 6/30/2020 4 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 11 families may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Family Promise of Santa Clarita and is available to homeless families citywide. Provide a clinical case management approach through clinical counseling to homeless families and their children who are receiving safe and secure temporary shelter in order to Planned Activities address mental health stability and needs. Intervention practices shown to be effective in the clinical counseling field such as motivational interviewing, conflict behavioral therapy, problem solving therapy and play therapy will be used. This will aid in the transition to supportive housing to assure long-term self -sustainability in permanent housing. Project Name Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Single Moms and Children (Single Mothers Outreach Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $12,500 5 Description This program will provide mental health counseling for single mothers and their children. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 100 single mothers may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to lower income single mothers citywide. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 84 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 85 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to low income Planned Activities single mothers citywide. The program will provide therapeutic counseling services and coordinated case management targeted to the unique mental health challenges single mothers experiencing a deep psychological crisis. Project Name Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $49,000 This program will provide a nutritionally balanced meal program, care management, Description housing referrals, financial benefits counseling, assistance with forms and documents, and supportive services assessments to adults over 50 years of age. Target Date 6/30/2020 6 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 465 individuals may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and is available to persons over 50 years of age citywide. Provide care management, nutritionally balanced meals, comprehensive housing needs assessments and supportive services. Eligible individuals and their families are advised Planned Activities on the least restrictive housing alternatives and the application process for subsidized housing is facilitated by staff when needed. Staff also provides advocacy services for eligible participants with governmental agencies, private and public assisted living facilities and landlords. Project Name Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $7,500 Description This program will provide vocational training to young adults with disabilities to help them 7 succeed in the workplace. Participants will meet the definition of severely disabled adults. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 8 severely disabled adults may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Carousel Ranch located in Agua Dulce and is available to severely disabled adults citywide Planned Activities Project Name Project SCV (Carousel Ranch) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services 8 Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $10,000 This program will provide scholarships to children/adults with special needs for equestrian Description therapy, a unique service in which disabled children and adults participate in specially designed horseback -riding therapy lessons to improve attention span, behavior, social Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 85 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 86 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) skills, balance, and coordination. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 12 individuals with disabilities may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Carousel Ranch located in Agua Dulce and is available to disabled individuals citywide. Provide equestrian therapy services to low and moderate income disabled children and adults to help improve vertical and horizontal balance, muscle tone and motor Planned Activities coordination. This program also yields social and psychological benefits such as decreased isolation, effective communication and improved self esteem to those who would not be able to participate in other circumstances. Project Name Homeless Outreach (Bridge to Home) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $33,595 This program will pay for a homeless outreach professional to go into the community to Description connect people experiencing homelessness and assist them in obtaining needed housing g and services. Funds will also pay for emergency needs such as food, clothing, and medications. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 100 individuals experiencing homelessness may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Bridge to Home and is available to homeless persons citywide. Planned Activities Project Name Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley senior Center) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $400,000 Description This program will provide grants to lower-income homeowners, up to $5,000 per household, for minor home repairs. Target Date 6/30/2020 10 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 60 lower income households may benefit from this program. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and is available to lower income households citywide. Provide home repairs to eligible lower income homeowners. Types of repairs may include, but are not limited to: roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air Planned Activities conditioning units and electrical systems. Exterior painting, safety issues, disabled accessibility and municipal code violations may also be addressed. All qualified applicants are notified of lead-based paint hazards and remediation is provided when necessary. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 86 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 87 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Project Name Homeless Outreach and Assessment (Bridge to Home) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $35,012 This program will provide homeless families and individuals with case management, life - Description skills training, job search assistance, and client support to help secure housing and 11 employment Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 400 homeless individuals may be assisted. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Bridge to Home and is available to homeless persons citywide. Planned Activities Project Name Disabled Access Concrete Program Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $387,969 Funds will be used to modify existing sidewalks and crosswalks to improved disabled Description accessibility. Sidewalks at street corners will be modified and new disabled access 12 ramps installed. Existing crosswalks which have medians extending into the crosswalk right-of-way will be modified to remove the obstruction. Target Date 6/30/2020 Estimate the number and type of families that will An estimated 15,339 disabled persons City-wide will benefit from this improvement benefit from the project. proposed activities Location Description This project will be undertaken City-wide Planned Activities A list of potential locations will be compiled and a Request for Bids will be released. When the contract is awarded the list of locations will be finalized. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 87 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.2200 Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The city has not established targeted neighborhoods for investment of CDBG funds. The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for FY 2019-20 are as follows: • The Handywoker Program funded with CDBG funds is available to low and moderate income persons on a citywide basis. • Supportive services are available citywide to low and moderate income residents, homeless persons, and persons with special needs. • Fair housing services are available citywide. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds N/A N/A Table 58 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The priority needs identified in the City's FY 2019 — FY 2023 Consolidated Plan form the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction during FY 2019. The established priorities are: High Priority • Improve, Maintain, and expand Affordable Housing • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Provide Supportive Human Services • Planning and Administration Discussion See discussions above. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 88 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction The City plans to utilize CDBG funds to support housing activities through the Handyworker Program which is expected to provide minor rehabilitation assistance to 50 households. The Property Rehabilitation Program, run through the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is expected to assist five households with minor property repairs. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 55 Special -Needs 0 Total 55 Table 59.One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 55 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 55 Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion See discussions above. AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The only public housing complex in Santa Clarita is Orchard Arms, which is owned and operated by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA). Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Orchard Arms is an 183 -unit apartment project serving low-income elderly and disabled residents. Elevators and covered pathways between buildings were added in the past couple of years to improve accessibility. The units are in good condition, and there are no substandard units or rehabilitation needs at the facility. Apartment units are already modified to serve Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 89 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) disabled and elderly residents. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) encourages the participation of public housing residents though Resident Councils. The role of a Resident Council (RC) is to improve the quality of life and residential satisfaction in self-help initiatives to enable residents to create a positive living environment for individuals and families living in public housing. Orchard Arms has an active Resident Council. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance The Housing Authority of the County of Loa Angeles (HACoLA) has officially achieved "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); therefore, is not designated as a "troubled" agency. Units are inspected, repaired and maintained on a regular basis. Discussion See discussions above. AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. LAHSA partners with the County of Los Angeles to integrate services and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Santa Clarita is located in the Service Planning Area 2 (SPA2) and will continue to collaborate with LAHSA and other local agencies in providing services for homeless persons. 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 The City uses CDBG funds to support various programs aimed at assisting different segments of the population at risk of homelessness. For FY 2019, the City has allocated $68,607 to Bridge To Home, an organization that administers two programs which address homeless needs and/or homelessness prevention within the City: • Homeless Outreach & Assessment- This program addresses immediate crisis points by providing food, access to medical or mental health care, shelter, transportation, and eviction prevention funds. • Homeless Outreach - This program will provide intensive, consistent homeless street outreach and directly engage and invite people experiencing homelessness into Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 90 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) services. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Cold Weather Winter Shelter operated by Bridge to Home (BTH) is the only homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. It is currently housed in modular buildings in an industrial area. The demand for the homeless shelter and its services is out -growing the current space and a larger location is needed. The City purchased a property using non-CDBG and transferred ownership of this property to BTH. BTH also secured additional funding from the County for the construction of a new year-round permanent shelter on this property. As funding permits, the City may provide CDBG funds to assist in the construction of this shelter. 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 has collaborated with Bridge to Home in the past to provide services for homeless persons in the jurisdiction. The agency provides homeless case management and life -skills which targets the chronically homeless population. Participants are identified and/or referred for services by the winter shelter, community partners, local churches, and schools. Participants complete an intake and assessment process that is used to create individualized case plans and drive weekly case management. Participants also receive life skills training offered on a variety of topics and assistance/tools needed to overcome barriers to employment. Housing and employment are generally the most critical, but health and mental health issues are also addressed. Bridge to Home partners with other local programs as appropriate and works with emergency housing, transitional housing, and low-income permanent housing sources to help provide the most appropriate housing for individual clients. 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 The following projects and activities address homelessness prevention: • Bridge to Home Program, a local non-profit agency will provide one-time financial assistance to residents who are at -risk of homelessness due to eviction proceedings. Counseling and referrals are also provided to help reduce the risk of future evictions and homelessness. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will continue to provide Community Access Services to assist individuals over 50 years of age with all aspects of housing. Each individual receives a comprehensive assessment to determine housing needs. They are then provided with a wide array of housing related services, which help them maintain independent living in the least restrictive manner possible. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 91 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Discussion See discussions above. AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200) Introduction: One of the largest barriers to affordable housing in the City is the lack of affordable units. While all segments of the low and moderate income population need more affordable housing, the greatest need is affordable units for families. The availability of funding for affordable housing has also been severely affected by the dissolution of Redevelopment in the State of California. The AB1x26 legislation and subsequent AB 1484 legislation initially prevented the City from using approximately $6 million dollars in Redevelopment low/mod housing funds. The City worked with the State to complete the processes required to recapture a portion of those funds, which became available to the City in 2014. A Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and Affordability Agreement for the development of a 30 -unit (29 rental units and one manager's unit) affordable housing project were approved by the City Council in June 2015. Construction on the project began in March 2016, was completed in July 2017, and was leased fully leased by August 2017. Other housing funds, including four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, CalHOME, and the Multifamily Housing Program are not sufficient to finance an affordable housing project alone. 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 The following actions will work to remove barriers to affordable housing: • Keeping housing affordable by providing owner -occupied minor rehabilitation services is also an effective way to reduce barriers to affordable housing. The Handyworker Program targets low and moderate income homeowners and provides repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. Manufactured homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances and Policies will continue to be in effect in FY 2019- 2023 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable housing: o Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents from unreasonable rent increases and provides an appeal process. o Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobile home park closures. The City continues to follow the Housing Element of the General Plan. • In addition, the City is updating its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report concurrent with the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. This report identifies Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 92 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) any potential impediments to fair housing in Santa Clarita and establish a Fair Housing Action Plan that outlines steps the City will take to overcome these impediments. Discussion: See discussions above. AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: Priority needs established in the FY 2019 — FY 2023 Five -Year Consolidated Plan, which forms the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2019 One -Year Action Plan, are as follows: High Priority • Improve, Maintain, and expand Affordable Housing • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Provide Supportive Human Services • Planning and Administration Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs One of the greatest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of low and moderate income persons is having limited financial resources. The City will continue to use CDBG funding to support public service agencies that address the special needs of the underserved, including the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, youth, seniors, female -headed households, and the disabled. The City also proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the underserved needs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Increasing, improving, and maintaining affordable housing is identified as a High Priority. The City will contribute to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation programs. In FY 2019, a total of $280,000 in CDBG funds will be used to fund the Handyworker and Property Rehabilitation Programs to assist low income homeowners, including seniors and disabled homeowners, to address accessibility issues and to correct code violations and unsafe conditions. These activities are expected to provide rehabilitation assistance to 65 households. The City will also continue to encourage developers, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties to develop new affordable units and will support applications for development funds through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) and the State of California. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City has a need for lead -hazard free housing and continues to work to reduce lead-based paint (LBP) hazards to comply with 24 CFR Part 35. While the number of units considered to contain lead-based paint is relatively low, the City will address the problem of LBP hazard by Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 93 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) continuing to implement a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock funded by CDBG. Having the information available to warn people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, helps to aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Santa Clarita. Additionally, the City provides housing rehabilitation through the CDBG-funded Handyworker Program. This program aids in correcting substandard conditions, which contribute to LBP hazards. All applicants eligible for services through the Handyworker Program sign a Lead -Based Paint Release form certifying that they received the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) The Truth About Lead Paint Poisoning. When a property built before 1978 is approved for grant- funded repairs that may disturb lead-based paint, an inspection test is ordered. When containment and/or abatement are necessary, the Handyworker Program is required to use a contractor certified in lead -safe work practices by the state of California. The City will also encourage land -owners to correct substandard conditions to minimize LBP hazards, especially owners of units where children live. Due to the mean age of the City's housing, homes containing lead-based paint are not believed to be a significant problem. However, the City will continue to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards through the following actions and activities: • Coordinating with a certified consultant when lead-based paint testing and clearance services are needed for grant -funded repairs. • Providing information to landlords, renters, and various property management agencies regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and appropriate mitigation strategies, as part of the City's fair housing contract. • Providing written information through one-on-one contact with contractors, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the general public at the City's Permit Center. The written publications available are: Contractors, Painters, Landlords!: The "New" Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Applies to You!, effective April 2010 EPA - Important Information about the new Environmental Protection Agency Rules - Fines and Penalties (for contractors and Renovators). Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families While the City has no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City supports other governmental, private, and non-profit agencies involved in providing services to low- and moderate -income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficient delivery of services. During FY 2019-20, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. City residents may utilize existing County job training and social service programs to increase employment marketability, household income and housing options. The City will allocate fifteen percent of CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Other special community benefit needs are also addressed through the Community Services Grant Program by providing funding to various local agencies using General Funds. Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. To help improve resident's employability through training, therefore increasing the Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 94 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) number of higher paying local jobs, referrals are made to America's Job Center of California (AJCC) (formerly known as the Santa Clarita Worksource Center) operated by College of the Canyons. Santa Clarita's AJCC provides job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers, and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use AJCC to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers. In FY 2019, the City's Economic Development Division will continue its efforts to aid in the economic growth of the City by fostering and encouraging responsible economic development opportunities that result in: 1) a jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents; 2) an economic base through increased sales tax generation; and 3) economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy. Specifically, four targeted industries have been identified where there is a foundation of businesses in Santa Clarita currently and opportunities for growth. These industries include biomedical, aerospace, technology, and film/entertainment. These business clusters offer a variety of high -paying, high - skilled jobs, which can be accessed either through traditional educational routes or through on- the-job training and apprenticeship programs. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City of Santa Clarita works with a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. In FY 2019, City staff will continue to collaborate internally, as well as with local non-profit advocacy groups and other County, State and Federal organizations. Specifically, the City will use CDBG funds to provide grants to agencies, which serve low and moderate income residents with various different needs in the community. The following non- profit organizations will receive CDBG funding in FY 2019: • Bridge to Home will provide homeless outreach, conduct homeless intakes and assessment and serve as the "gatekeeper" to homeless case management. • Carousel Ranch will assist disabled children and adults with equestrian therapy. • Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will serve lower income homeowners with necessary minor home repairs through the Handyworker and Property Rehabilitation Programs. Residents over 50 years of age will also be assisted with comprehensive care management services. • Family Promise will provide clinical case management to homeless families with children receiving temporary shelter. • Single Mothers Outreach will provide mental health counseling to single mothers. • Fostering Youth Independence will provide case management services to current and former foster youth. North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center The City also utilizes the services of North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center, a local non- profit agency. Their mission is to provide training and resources to build the capacity of other non-profit social service organizations while cultivating connections between volunteers, groups and businesses to best meet the needs of the community. The North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center programs and services include administration of the City's Court Referral Program, overseeing a citywide volunteer management database and facilitation of corporate and non-profit volunteer programs Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 95 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City of Santa Clarita's Department of Community Development manages all housing -related projects, programs, and functions. Community Development includes an administration component and is comprised of the Planning, Community Preservation, and Economic Development Divisions. The CDBG Program is managed through the Community Development Department which allows for better communication and a more coordinated effort to address the issues affecting the low and moderate income residents of the City. It also supports the development of a clear and comprehensive affordable housing strategy that is consistently reflected in all affordable housing -related documents, and a coordinated economic development strategy. Actions that the City will undertake during the next year to enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies include: • Working with the Los Angeles Homeless Service Agency (LAHSA) to provide homeless shelter and services. • Collaborating with Bridge to Home to locate and help secure a location to expand the current Winter Shelter. • Coordination with HACoLA to provide information about Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Coordinating with the County of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to provide information about lead-based paint hazards. • Funding a contract for fair housing services to provide fair housing and landlord/tenant complaint intake and mediation services to the residents of the City of Santa Clarita. • Following the City's adopted General Plan developed in collaboration with Los Angeles County. The General Plan includes results of the One Valley One Vision process, a joint effort of residents and businesses to create a single vision and guidelines for the future growth of the Valley and the preservation of natural resources. • Working with the Valley Economic Alliance and San Fernando Valley Council of Governments in an effort to address shared priorities such as transportation and air quality issues, large scale planning goals, and advocacy at regional, state, and federal levels. Discussion: See discussions above. Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA Program Specific Requirements AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: The following describes other program -specific requirements. 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 0 the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0 used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in thegrantee's strategic plan 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 0 planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0 Total Program Income 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities The City does not anticipate generating any program income during the FY 2019 planning period. Of the City's FY 2019 CDBG allocation, twenty percent (20%) is being allocated for eligible planning and administration activities, which will also include a fair housing services contract. These activities are not subject to the low and moderate income benefit requirements. Of the remaining 80 percent (80%) of the CDBG allocation, one hundred percent (100%) will be used to benefit low and moderate income persons. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 97 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 98 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Appendix A: Summary of Public Participation Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 99 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) A-1: Community Workshops Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA t7 rt cn o CCD CA o � . CCD i © � C) 0 w 100 Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA r ►c CD ■ V V 1� CL z 101 Ln CD rD Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA r ►c CD ■ V V 1� CL z 101 Community Meeting Comments Meeting #1: Wednesday September 12" 1:00 PM • Rent and living need to be made more affordable for all residents • More restrictions should be put on landlords on their tenant selection processes • More regulations on apartment complexes and the monitoring of illegal activity in areas with more crime • More options of affordable housing that are pleasant to live in and safe for people with children • Continue to offer more options of public transportation to new parts of the Valley Meeting #2: Thursday September 1'31h 6:00 PM No comments received Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 102 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) A-2: Housing and Community Development Needs Survey Survey Results Please enter your ZIP Code: Answered 120 6 Row Labels Count of Respondents 91231 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.00% 1 91321 0.86% 1 11 91321 4 White 1 91343 Black or African-American 5.17% 1 91344 5.17% 6 1 91345 116 1 91350 21 91351 22 91354 11 91355 18 91362 1 91381 4 91384 3 91387 15 91390 7 93515 1 94591 1 Grand Total Ethnic Categories (select one): Answer Choices Hispanic or Latino Non -Hispanic or Latino Responses 18.55% 81.45% Answered Skipped 23 101 124 2 120 Racial Categories (select one or more): Answer Choices Responses American Indian or Alaska Native 0.00% 0 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.86% 1 Asian 3.45% 4 White 85.34% 99 Black or African-American 5.17% 6 Other (please specify) 5.17% 6 Answered 116 Skipped 10 Do you rent or awn your home? Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 103 Answer Choices Responses Rent 30.40% 38 Own 69.60% 87 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Do you currently reside in a subsidized housing unit? Answer Choices Responses Yes 3.23% 4 No 96.77°% 120 Answered 124 Skipped 2 Age Answer Choices Responses 18-24 11.29% 14 25-34 8.87% 11 35-44 25.81°% 32 45-54 16.94°% 21 55-64 21.77°% 27 65t 8.06% 10 Answer Choices Answered 124 Yes Skipped 2 Do you have a disability? Answer Choices Responses Yes 9.60°% 12 No 90.40°% 113 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Do you have children under the age of 18 years old in your home? Answer Choices Responses Yes 40.00% 50 No 60.00°% 75 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Community Facilities: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 4 = lowest) Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 104 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Weighted Average Outdoor Park & Recreation Facilities 2.46 Libraries 2.69 Indoor Community Centers 2.88 Senior Centers 2.94 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 3.62 Answered 114 Skipped 12 Public Services: Rank the following services in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 7 = lowest) Anti -Crime Programs Graffiti Removal Youth Services Mental Health Services Senior Services Legal Services Other Suggestion (please specify below) Weighted Average 2.64 3.37 3.50 3.63 3.80 4,68 5.79 Answered 104 Skipped 22 Public Infrastructure: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Special Needs Services: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Services for Horne less Services for Domestic Violence Services for Disabled Services for Substance Abuse Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA Weighted Average 2.42 2.55 2.58 2.96 105 Weighted Average Street & Alley Improvements 2.64 Small -Scale Neighborhood Beautification Projects (Infrastructure Improvement) 2.64 Sidewalk Improvements 2.78 Accessibility Improvements 3.20 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 3.75 Answered 102 Skipped 24 Special Needs Services: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Services for Horne less Services for Domestic Violence Services for Disabled Services for Substance Abuse Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA Weighted Average 2.42 2.55 2.58 2.96 105 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.07 Answered 100 Skipped 26 Housing: Rank the following housing needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 8 = lowest) Other Suggestion (please specify below) Affordable Rental Housing Code Enforcement Homebuyer Financial Assistance Homeowners Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Rental Housing Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Rental Security Deposit Assistance Lead Testing/Abatement Weighted Average 1.26 2.91 3.21 3.77 3.79 4.20 4.71 4.71 Answered 97 Skipped 29 Special bleeds Housing: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Weighted Average Housing for Disabled 2.86 Housing for Seniors 2.66 Emergency Shelter for Homeless 3.05 Transitional Housing for Homeless 3.39 Permanent Housing for Homeless 3.69 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.$3 Answered 94 Skipped 32 Business & Jobs: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 106 Weighted Average Create Jobs 2.61 Programs to Attract New Businesses or Retain Businesses in Santa Clarita 2.68 Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs 3.09 Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses (Including Access to Capital) 3.46 Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 106 Business Corridor Beautification 3.92 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.68 Answered 92 Skipped 34 Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in accessing housing? Answer Choices Responses Yes 9.78°% 9 No 90.22°% 83 Answered 92 Skipped 34 Who do you believe discriminated against you? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Landlord/Property Manager 88.89°% 8 Mortgage lender 11.11 °% 1 Real Estate Agent 0.00% 0 Government Staff Person 0.00% 0 Insurance Broker/ Company 0.00% 0 Other (please specify) 22.22°% 2 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Where did the act of discrimination occur? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Apartment Complex 66.67°% 6 Single -Family Neighborhood 11.11% 1 Mobile Home Park 0.00°% 0 Condo/Townhome Development 2222% 2 Public or Subsidized Housing Project 01.00°% 0 When Applying for City/County Programs 11.11% 1 Other (please specify) 11.11% 1 Answered 9 Skipped 117 On what basis do you believer you were discriminated against? (Check all that apply) Answer Choices Responses Source of Income (e.g. welfare, unemployment insurance) 55.56°% 5 Race 44.44% 4 Family Status (e.g. single -parent with children, family with children or expecting a child) 22.22% 2 Other (please explain) 22.22% 2 Marital Status 11.11 °% 1 Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 107 Sexual Orientation 11.11 % 1 Age 11.11% 1 Disability/Medical Conditions (either you or someone close to you) 11.11 °% 1 Gender 0.00% 0 Color 0.00°% 0 Ancestry 0.00°% 0 Religion 0.00% 0 National Origin 0.00°% 0 Answered 9 Skipped 117 How were you discriminated against? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Not Shown Apartment 33.33°% 3 Higher Security Deposit than Industry Standard 44.44°% 4 Higher Rent than Advertised 11.11% 1 Provided Different Housing Services or Facilities 0.00% 0 Other (please specify) 33.33% 3 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Have you ever been denied: Answer Choices Responses A "Reasonable Modification" (structural changes to unit) 0.00°% ❑ A "Reasonable Accommodation" (flexibility in rules and policies) 11.11 °% 1 N/A 88.89% 8 Answered 9 Skipped 117 If YES, what was your request? Parking pass for disabled child Answered 1 Skipped 125 It you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident? Answer Choices Responses Yes 22.22°% 2 No 77.78% 7 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA IfNo--Why? Answer Choices Responses Don't Know Where to Report 14.29% Afraid of Retaliation 0.00°% Don't Believe it Makes Any 0.00°% Difference 57.14% Too Much Trouble 14.29% Other (please specify) 14.29°% 0 Answered 0.00% Skipped If YES, how did you report the incident? Went to court with landlord Answered 2 Skipped 124 If you reported the complaint, what is the status? Answer Choices Responses Unresolved 50.00°% 1 Unresolved/Pending Resolution 0.00°% 0 Resolved via Mediation 50.00°% 1 In Litigation 0.00°% 0 Other (please specify) 0.00% 0 Answered 2 Responses Skipped 124 Have you ever attended a Fair Housing Training? Answer Choices Responses Yes 5.49% 5 No 94.51% 86 Answered 91 Skipped 35 If YES, was it free or was there a fee? Answer Choices Responses Free 80.00°% 4 Required a Fee 20.00% 1 Answered 5 Skipped 121 If YES, where was the training? Answer Choices Responses Home 0.00% 0 Work 60.00% 3 Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 1 0 4 1 1 7 119 109 City of. 60.00% Answered E Skipped 121 Have you ever seen or heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement (PSA) on NI Radio/ Dnlinel Flyer? Answer Choices Responses Yes 17.58% 16 No 82.42% 75 Answered 91 Skipped 35 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 110 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — RESIDENT SURVEY Fiscal Year 2019 —2024 WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? The City of Santa Clarita receives approximately $1 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from HUD each year for housing and community development projects. In order to access these funds, the City must develop a five-year plan to assess housing and community development needs. The City wants you to have a voice in how the City invests this money. Please assist us by filling out this survey. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF (These questions are optional; however, your response will allow us to better serve the community). Please enter your ZIP Code: 1. Ethnic Categories (select one): ❑ Hispanic or Latina ❑ Not -Hispanic or Latino 2. Racial Categories (select one or more).- 11 ore):❑ American Indian or Alaska dative ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American ❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❑ White ❑ Other 3. Do you rent or own your home? ❑ Rent ❑ Own 4. Do you currently reside in a subsidized housing unit? ❑ YES ❑ NO 5. Age: ❑ 18-24 ❑ 25-34 ❑ 35-44 ❑ 45-54 6. Do you have a disability? ❑ YES ❑ NO 7. Do you have children under the age of 18 years old in your home? HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS SURVEY ❑ 55-64 ❑ 65+ ❑ YES ❑ NO (Survey Example) Public Services Rank the following services in order of order of importance to you. (1 Community Facilities: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you (1 = highest, 3 = lowest) 1 2 3 Indoor Community Centers ❑ F1 ❑ Libraries ❑ ❑ 19 Outdoor Parks & Recreation Facilities 0 ❑ ❑ In the survey example above, this person selected "Park & Recreation Facilities" as the item they would prefer to see improved the most (1 = highest) and "Libraries" as the item they would least prefer to see improved (3 = lowest). Please rank each item once. Community Facilities: Rank the following facilities in Public Services Rank the following services in order of order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) importance to you. (1 = highest, 7 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Indoor Community Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ArAi-Crime Programs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Libraries ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Graffiti Removal ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Outdoor Parks & ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mental Health ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Recreation Facilities Services Senior Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Legal Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Senior Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) Youth Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 111 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Public Infrastructure: Rank the following needs in order of Special Needs Services: Rank the following services importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) in Order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 Sidewalk Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Disabled ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Street & Alley Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Domestic ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Affordable Rental Housing Near ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Violence ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for (Disabled ❑ Small -Scale Neighborhood ❑ ❑ ❑ Transit ❑ Beautification Projects ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Homeless ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Infrastructure Improvement) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for Seniors ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accessibility Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Substance Abuse (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) Housing: Rank the following housing needs in order of importance to Special Needs Housing Rank the following = highest, 6 = you. (1 = highest, 8 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs ❑ ❑ ❑ 5 = lowest) D ❑ Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Affordable Rental Housing Near ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for (Disabled ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Transit ❑ Code Enforcement ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for Seniors ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Rental Housing Rehabilitation ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Emergency Shelter ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Financial Assistance for Homeless Homeowners Rehabilitation ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 13 0 L3 Permanent Housing for 11 11 11 Financial Assistance Homeless Homebuyer Financial ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Assistance (Other Suggestion) Rental Security Deposit ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Assistance Lead Testing/Abatement ❑ ❑ Cl ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ — ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Other Suggestion) Business & Jobs: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programs to Attract New or Retain Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Including Access to Capital) Business Corridor Beautification ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Create Jobs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 112 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) FAIR HOUSING SURVEY As part of the CABG program, the City is also required to address fair housing concerns. As part of this assessment, please provide input on your experience of fair housing issues in your neighborhood. The sole purpose of this survey is to gauge the overall experience of fair housing in the community so that the City can develop a plan of actions to further fair housing. Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination in all aspects of housing, including home sales, rentals, housing policies and financing. Each resident is entitled to equal access to housing opportunities regardless of race, color; religion, sex, national origin, disability/medical conditions, Familial status, marital status, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, source of income, or any other arbitrary reason. B. Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in housing? ❑ YES ❑ NO (If you answered "YES" please answer questions 99 - 911. If you answered "Na' please proceed to question #12) S. If you believe you have been discriminated against: a) Who do you believe discriminated against you? (check all that apply) ❑ Landlord/Property Manager ❑ Real Estate Agent ❑ Insurance Broker/ Company ❑ Mortgage lender ❑ Government Staff Person ❑ Other b) Where did the act of discrimination occur? (check all that apply) ❑ Apartment Complex ❑ Condo/Townhome Development ❑ Other ❑ Single -Family Neighborhood ❑ Public or Subsidized Housing Project ❑ Mobile Home Park ❑ When Applying for City/County Programs c) On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? (check all that apply) ❑ Race ❑ Color ❑ Religion ❑ National Origin ❑ Age ❑ Gender ❑ Ancestry ❑ Marital Status ❑ Sexual Orientation ❑ Family Status (e.g. single -parent with children, family with children or expecting a child) ❑ Source of Income (e.g. welfare, unemployment insurance) ❑ Disability/Medical Conditions (either you or someone close to you) ❑ Other (please explain): d) How were you discriminated against? (check all that apply) ❑ Not Shown Apartment ❑ Higher Rent than Advertised ❑ Higher Security Deposit than Industry Standard ❑ Provided Different Housing Services or Facilities ❑ Other 14. Reasonable modifications and reasonable accommodations allow for certain changes or flexibility in the rules, policies, or procedures set by housing providers. This allows a resident with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a housing unit. A reasonable modification is a structural change made to the premises while a reasonable accommodation is a change, exception or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice or service. For example, installing a ramp for an individual who uses a wheelchair or grab bars in the bathroom are reasonable modifications. A reasonable accommodation would include making an exception to an existing 'no pet' rule to permit a service dog. Have you ever been denied a: ❑ "Reasonable Modification" (structural changes to a unit) ❑ "Reasonable Accommodation" (flexibility in rules and policies) Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SANTA CLARITA 113 ❑ NIA a) If YES, what was your request? 11. If you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident? ❑ YES ❑ NO a) If NO —Why? ❑ Don't Know Where to Report ❑ Don't Believe it Makes Any Difference ❑ Afraid of Retaliation ❑ Too Much Trouble ❑ Other b) If YES, how did you report the incident? c) If you reported the complaint, what is the status? ❑ Unresolved ❑ Unresolved/Pending Resolution ❑ Resolved via Mediation ❑ In Litigation ❑ Other 12. Have you ever attended a Fair Housing Training? ❑ YES ❑ NO a) If YES, was it free or was there a fee? ❑ Free ❑ Required a Fee b) If YES, where was the training? ❑ Home ❑ Work ❑ City of ❑ Other 13. Have you ever seen or heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement (PSA) on TV/ Radio/ Online/ Flyer? ❑ YES ❑ NO THANK YOU! Please return surveys to: Attention_ Housing Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 This Survey is also available online at: hgps.,Ilwww.surveymonke y. comfrlSanta Ciarita207 8 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 114 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) CIUDAD DE SANTA CLARITA - ENCUESTA PARA RESIDENTES AIVO FISCAL 2019 - 2024 CUALES SON LAS NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO EN SU VECINDARIO? La Ciudad de Santa Clarita anualmente recibe aproximadamente $1 millvn de dolares de los Estados Unidos por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbana (con siglas en ingles HUD); para ayudar a mejorar nuestra comunidad. Los fondos provienen del Programa de la Concesi6n para Desarrollo Comunitarlo (con siglas en ingles CDBG), que otorgan sada ano para la vivienda y proyectos de desarrollo para la comunidad. La Ciudad desea escuchar su voz tomo la Ciudad puede invertir este dinero. Por favor ayudenos a llenar esta encuesta. DIGANOS ALGO SOBRE USTED (Estes preguntas son opcionales; sin embargo, su respuesta nos permitira atender mejor a la comunidad). Por favor anote su c6digo postal: 7. Categorlas etnicas (seleccione una ❑pci6n): 11 Hispano o Latina ❑ No -Hispano a Latino 2. Categorias raciales (seleccione una a mas opciones): ❑ Indio americano o Nativo de Alaska ❑ Asi6tico ❑ Negro o Afroamericano ❑ Nativo de Havvai u otra Isla del Pacifico ❑ Blanco ❑ Otro 3. ZPaga renta o es dueho de vivienda? ❑ Renta ❑ Duena 4. Reside on una unidad de vivienda protegida? ❑ SI ❑ NO 5. Edad: 1118-24 ❑ 25-34 1135-44 ❑ 45-54 ❑ 55-64 1165+ 6. ZTiene alguna discapacidad? ❑ SI ❑ NO 7. LTiene hijos menores de 18 ants de edad en su grupo familiar? ❑ SI ❑ NO ENCUESTA DE NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDAS Y DESARROLO (Ejemplo de encuesta) nstalaciones Coumunitarias (Ejemplo): Seleccitnar las siguientes instalaciones en su orden de preferencia. (1 = el mas alto, 3 = el mas bajo) 1 2 3 Centras Comunitarios ❑ El ❑ Bibliotecas ❑ ❑ Ill Instalaciones de Parques y Recreacidn 0 ❑ ❑ En el ejemplo de esta encuesta, esta persona eligi6 "Instalaciones de Parques y Recreation" comp el asunto que prefieren ver mejorar mas (1 = mas alto) y and "Bibliotecas:' porno el asunto que prefieren mens ver mejorar. Recuerde que debe seleccionar cads programa una vez. Instalaciones Comunitarias: Seleccionar las siguientes instalaciones en su orden de preferencia. (1 = el mas alto, 5 = el mas bajo) 1 2 3 4 Centros Comunitarios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bibliotecas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Instalaciones de Parques y ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Recreacidn Centros para Personas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mayores (otra sugerencia) ❑ Servicios para Personas Mayores Servicios para Jovenes EMEMEMEMEMEME■ Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 115 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Servicios Publiicos Seleccionar los siguientes serviclos en su orden de preferencia. (1 = 6I m6s alto, 7 = el m6s bajo) 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ❑ Programas Anti ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Crimen ❑ Remoci6n de Grafito ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 5ervicits de Salud ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mental ❑ Servicios gales ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Servicios para Personas Mayores Servicios para Jovenes EMEMEMEMEMEME■ Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 115 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Inf raest ru ctu ra del Vecindario : Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su orden de preferencia (1 = 61 mds alto, 4 = el mds bajo) orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, 1 2 3 Mejoramientos de ❑ ❑ ❑ Banquetas 2 3 Mejoramientos de Galles ❑ ❑ ❑ y Callejones ❑ ❑ Paisajes Urbanos ❑ ❑ ❑ Mejoramientos de la 2 3 Accesibilidad para ❑ ❑ ❑ Incapacitados ❑ ❑ (otra sugerencia) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ {vara sugerencia} Viviendas: Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su en su orden de preferencia. Viviendas Especiales Seleccione las orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, (1 = 61 m6s alto, 5 = el m6s bajo) 1 siguientes necesidades en su orden de 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ I ncapacitados 2 3 4 5 ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renta Razonable para Violencia Domestica ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ la Vivienda cerda del Personas sin Hagar Crecimiento de Trabajos 11 ❑ 11 11 Servicios para El El 11 11 ncapacitados 11transito ❑ Victimas de Abuso de ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Alcol y Drogadicci6n ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ {vara sugerencia} Viviendas: Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su m6s bajo) Viviendas Especiales Seleccione las orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, 8 = of m6s bajo) 1 siguientes necesidades en su orden de 3 4 5 6 Programas para Atraer Nuevos o Retener Negocios en Santa Clarita ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ preferencia. (1 = 6l mos alto, 5 = el mds bajo) ❑ ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Renta Razonable para Em bel lecim iento de Vias de Negocios ❑ Vivienda para ❑ ❑ la Vivienda cerda del 11 Crecimiento de Trabajos 11 ❑ 11 11 El El 11 11 ncapacitados 11transito ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ C6digo de Leyes ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Vivienda para Personas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 de Mayor Edad Asistencia Financiera Asilo para Personas sin para Remodelar 11 171 11 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ Hogar ❑ ❑ 11 11 (Edificios de Renta) Asistencia Financiera Viviendas Transitorias para Remodelar ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ para Personas Sin ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Casas de Familia) Hogas Asistencia Financiera ntes para Compradores de El El El 11 ❑ El El para nosPerSi Hog El El El para Personas Sin ogar 11 Casa Asistencia Financiera para Deposita de ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Seguridad para (otra sugerencia) Rentar Pruebas de Plomo! ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Reducir el Plomo (otra sugerencla) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Negocios y Trabajos: Seleccione los siguientes programas en su orden de preferencia (1 = 61 m6s alto, 6 = el m6s bajo) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programas para Atraer Nuevos o Retener Negocios en Santa Clarita ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Programas para Asistir a los Ern pre sarios de Negocios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Asistencia para Mejoraro Ampliar los Negocios (IncIuyendo acceso ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ a dinero ) Em bel lecim iento de Vias de Negocios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Crecimiento de Trabajos ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (otra sugerencia) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 116 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) ENCUESTA St7BRE DISCRIMINACION DE VIVIENCA Como parte del programa CDBG, la Ciudad tambien requiere abordar sus problemas a inquietudes por discriminaci6n on materia de vivienda. Como parte de esta evaluaci6n, favor de ofrecer su opini6n sobre su experiencia en materia de vivienda justa en su vecindario. EI unico prop6sito de este estudio es evaluar la experiencia universal de la equidad de vivienda en la comunidad para quo la Ciudad pueda desarrollar un plan de acciones para la vivienda justa. Las leyes estatales y federales de vivienda justa prohiben la discriminacibn en todos los aspectos de vivienda incluso en las ventas y alquileres de viviendas, en las political de vivienda y en el financiamiento de viviendas. Todo residente bene derecho a un acceso equitativo a las oportunidades de vivienda, independientemente de su raza, color; religi6n, g6nero, origen national, discapacidad/condici6n medica, estado familiar, estado civil, edad, herencia ancestral, orientaci6n sexual, identidad de genera, expresi6n de g6nero, fuente de ingreso o de cualquier otra raz6n arbitrana. 8. &Ha experimentado usted personalmente discriminaci6n en materia de vivienda? ❑ SI ❑ NO (SI respondi6 °SI' responda las preguntas del 90 al 911. Si respondi6 "NO' avance a la pregunta #12) S. Si considera qua ha sido objeto de discriminaci6n: a) t,Quidn cree usted que le ha discriminado? (Indique todas las opciones que correspondan) ❑ Duenol Gerente de Pro piedad ❑ Agente de Propiedades ❑ Compariia de Seguros 111 nstituc i 6 n de Pre stamos ❑ Trabajador de Gobierno ❑ Otro bj 6Dbnde ocurri6 el acto de discriminaci6n? (krdique Codas las operones que correspondan) ❑ Apertamentos ❑ Condominio/Desarrollo de viviendas adosadas ❑ Otro ❑ Vecindario de Viviendas ❑ Proyecto de vivienda publica o subsidiada ❑ Parque de casas rodantes ❑ Al solicitar programas de la ciudad/condado cj 6Por qu6 motivo cree usted que le discriminaron? (lndique todas las operones que corraspondan) ❑ Raza❑ Color ❑ Religi6n ❑ Origen Nacional ❑ Edad ❑ Genero ❑ Herencia ancestral ❑ Estado civil ❑ Orientaci6n sexual ❑ Estado famillar (por ejemplo, padre o madre soitera con hijos, familia con hijos o esperando el nacimiento de un hijo) ❑ Fuente de ingreso (par ejemplo, asistencia social, seguro por desempleo) ❑ Discapacidad/condici6n m6dica (ya sea usted o alguien cercano a usted) ❑ Otro (favor de ex plica r): 6C6mo fue la discriminaci6n? (fndique tordas las operorres que correspondan) ❑ No ie mostraron el apartamento ❑ Renta m3s que anunciada ❑ Mayor dep6sito de garantia ❑ Le proporcionaron diferentes servicios de vivienda o instalaciones ❑ Otro 14. Las modificaciones razonables y las acomodaciones razonables permiten realizar ciertos cambios o flexibilidad de las normas, politicas o procedimientos establecidos por los proveedores de vivienda. Esto permite a un residente con discapacidad tener igualdad de oportunidades para hater use y disfrutar una unidad de vivienda. Una modificaci6n razonable es un cambio estructural realizado en las instalaciones mientras que una acomodaci6n razonable es un cambio, exception o ajuste a una regla, politica, practica o servicio. Por ejemplo, instalar una rampa para un individuo que utiliza una silla de ruedas o pasamanos en el baso constituyen modfficaciones razonables. Una acomodaci6n razonable seria incluir una excepci6n a una regia existente de "no se admiten mascotas" para permitir la presencia de un perro de servicio. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 117 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Se le ha negado alguna vez: ❑ Una "modificacidn razonable" ❑ Una "acomodacibn razonable" ❑ NIA a) Si respondid SI, 6cuAl fue su solicitud? 11. Si usted cree qua ha sido discriminado, �reporty usted el incidente? ❑ SI ❑ NO a) Si respondi6 NO, 6por que? ❑ No sabe donde reporlarlo ❑ No creo que Naga diferencia alguna ❑ Temo de represalias ❑ Demasiado problema ❑ Otro b) Si respondi6 SI, 6c6mo report6 ei incidente? c) Si reporto la queja, ben qud estado de avarice se encuentra? ❑ Sin resolver ❑ Sin resolver/ pendiente de resolucidn ❑ En litigo ❑ Se resolvi6 a traves de mediaci6n ❑ Otro 12. 6Ha asistido alguna vez una instrucci6n sobre Vivienda Justa? ❑ SI ❑ NO a) Si respondi6 SI, Lfue gratis o requiri6 pago? ❑ Gratis ❑ Requiri6 pago b) Si respondi6 SI, zd6nde fue la instrucci6n? ❑ Casa ❑ Trabajo ❑ Cuidad ❑ Otro 13. 6Ha visto u oido un anuncio de servicio al publico sobre el terra de Vivienda Justa en TV/radiolen el internet? ❑ SI ❑ NO iGRACIA5! Por favor regrese encuestas a: Attention: Housing Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Esta encuesta tambi6n esta disponible en: hitps:Iles.surveymonkey.camlrlSantaCiarifa2a18 SP Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 118 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) A-3: Outreach List 0 rga ni rat inn Name Mai l Ing Add rens City Sl %ip Code AC I ION Support Group 26893 Bouquet Canyon, 0134 Santa Clarrta LA. sJ13Sl] American Association of University Women 30012 Luzon Drive Santa Clar Ra CA 91390 A.mc rican Diabetes Association 611 Wi is hire Boulevard, Suitn 9W Los Angeles CA 911011 American Cancer Society 25020 W. Avenue Stanford, Suite 170 Santa Clarrta CA 93355 mer:c an H eart Association — SCV Div is ion 8165. F1guerm Street LAS Angeles CA 90017 American fled Cross 23838 Vale nca Blvd, 1120 Santa Clarrta C4 93355 Assistance League of Santa Cla vita 24364 Main Street Santa Clarrta CA 93321 ATFAM P.O. Box 800277 Santa Clarrta CA 91380 Av--., Supported Living Scrvi0e$ 28415 Industry Drive 45112 $ant. Clarity CA 913135 Roy Snouts of America 16525 Sherman Way, 4r—B Van Nuys CA 91406 Bays and Girls Cl ub ofSC- 24909 Newhall Awnlle Santa Clarrta CA 97321 Bridge To Home 23752 Newhall Avenue Santa Clarita CA 91321 Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund P -U. Bnr 801 D134 Santa Clarrta CA 913110 California Youth Chess League 2x406 Via Nautica Valencia 1,:A 91355 Canyon The ate Guild 24242 Main Street Santa Clarrta CA 91321 Carousel Ranch, Inc. 34289 Rnckirig Hors.r- Road Aqua 0u1ce CA 913511 Child & ra,r y Center 21545 Centre Pointe Pariway Santa Clarrta CA 91350 Children's Network international 26450 Ruether Avenue, Su�te 208 Santa Clarrta CA 93350 Circle of Ho De 23033 Lyons Ave nue, Suite 3 Newhall CA 93321 City of Santa G arta 23926 Vale nca Bo u l evard, 4300 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 College ofthe Canyons Foundation 26455 RockwC°ll Canyon Road Santa Clar ita CA 97355 Domestic V iole nce Center of SCV 24911 Avenue Stanford, Su le 110 Santa Clarrta CA 93355 Family Pramise 24320 Orchard Village Rd, Sic A, 4391 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 F...dation for Child—n'. Dental Health 213111, Avenur. Stanfa rd Santa Clar it. Cfa 913134 Friends of Castaic Lake 32132 Castaic Lake Drive Casta:c CA 91384 Friends of Hart Park & Museum 241,A Newhall Ave. Santa Clar Ra CA 913M] Friends ofthe Library c/o Valencia Library 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarrta CA 91355 Friend% of Mentryville. P.U. Box SU2993 Santa Clar Ra CA 913811 Girl Smuts of Greater Los Angeles 801 S. Grand Avenue, Sete 300 Los Angeles CA 91301 Fostering Yout h l nd epe nde nce P.O. Box 801641 Santa Clarrta CA 91380 H and sC n Santa C. arta 75201 Aven u c T' boitl s. $ u ite 202 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 Help The Ch'sldmn 25030 Aven u e Tiboitts, 5 u ite L Santa Clarrta CA 91355 Henry Mayo New Memorial Health Fou ndatlon 23845 McBean Parkway Santa Clarrta CA 93355 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 23845 MCRean Parkway Santa Clarrta CA 91313,a Jack &Jill 23904 Rancho Court Valencia CA 91354 IJ n for Ac lievement 25511 Hardy Plain Stevenson Banrh CA. 91.481 Kids With the Carie 214(,4 Parvin Drivr Santa Clarrta CA 513"D Kidshape Foundation 24607 Walnut Street Santa Clarrta CA 91321 Ki -anis 0uh of Santa Ciarita 2M% Rock Canyrrn Drive Sarna Clar ita CA 9139) Kiwanis Club of Santa aarita P.O. BaK 221205 Santa Clarrta CA 93322 Latin American Civic Assneiatinn 14540 Blythe. Street 13a no roma City CA 97402 Life4uestroundalion 254W51hefrieldLane Santa Clarita CA 91350 Los Angeles Residential Community Foundation 29,390 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarrta CA 91390 Lutheran5mial Services 1821! Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clar ita (.A 91381 Michael HwIflin roundation 26470 Ruether Aven u e, Suite 101 Santa Clar rta CA 93350 New hal l Rotary Ou b P.O. Box 220492 Santa Clarrta CA 91322 Old Town Newhall Association 24336 Main Street Santa Clarrta CA 93321 Old West Masonic Lodge, 4813 P.O. Bax 220404 Santa Clarrta CA 91322 Part nem for Pote of a 62'rS Van N:lys Blvd. Van Nuys CA 91401 Placerita Ca Ryon Nat u re Center Associates 19152 Placenta Canyon Road Santa Clarrta LA 91321 Plea,santview Industries 21921 Urbandale Avenue Santa Clarrta LA 91350 Providence Holy Cross 11,(]{] Rina ldi Street Mission HiILs CA 51346 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 119 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Ragdoll Restoration Foundation 241, I, TOWN CF Nl FR OR API 2110 Valencia CA 91355 Repertory East Playhouse 24265 Main St Newhall CA 91321 Earn uel Dixon Family H"Ith Cnntcrs, Inc. 2' 711, AV,. nu,- Ma nf. rd, Sui1c A•1 134 Valencia CA 41355 Santa Cl-it. Ad uit Day Health Cam .23911 C.Ig rove Roulev. rd $ani. C,"ra:rt. CA 41321 Santa clarlta Ballet 26198 Oak AVC nic Santa C arrta CA 9I351 Santa Clarita Comm unity Devel op rte m Corporati on 26850 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Carita CA 91350 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No 2379 17765 Sierra H gnway Santa Clarrta CA 91351 Santa Cl.rit..Specia'Ulyrnnic.s 24119 V. Ilcy Strc.0 Santa I-A-it. Cil. 47321 Santa (iarita Valley Biryde Cnalirion-LA Co. Chapter 23121 Popl.r GlenCircle Sant. CA-it. CA 41354 Saugus Union Srhool District 24930 Avenue St—f. -d San. C'. rit. CA 91355 SC:UPE P.U. Box 1182 Santa C arita CSA 91936 "LV Athletic Association 21618 Open Crest Drive Santa c A'Ita CA 4135D CV Chamber of C"merce 28460 Avenue Stanford, Suite 100 Santa C a-ita CA 91355 LV (Som m irtee on Aging 229130 Market Street Sant. F: arita CA 41321 CV Concert Rand P9. R..S.5002 Santa C'a-ita CA 91385 'LV Economic Dtvelop Ment forporat ion 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, WEN 763 Santa C arrta Cil 9I355 CV Family Promise 24820 Orchard Village Rd, suite A #391 Santa C arrta CA 91355 CV Cou rw iI PTA 27226 Tri aid ad Co u rt Santa C�arrta CA 91354 "LV Family YMCA 2(,141 M.Rc n Pa.+k—y Santa( -it. CA. 413S' Y.V Food Pantry 24133 Railroad Avenue Santa C ariia LSA 91321 GV Hlstorica l Society P.U. 601(221925 Santa C%arita Cil 91922 CV Jaycees P.O. Boz 221627 Santa C arta CA 91322 'CV Lions Club p4h go. 220101 S.nt. C: A-it. CA 41322 'CV Mayors Commiti P.U. Box 8173325 Santa C. rit. CA. 4138D SW Upii mist Club P:O. Box 1446 Santa C area LA 91951 CV Pregnancy Cerner 25174 Rye Canyon Rd Santa C arrta CA 91355 CV Sate Rides P.O. Bax 3601 Santa Carrta CA 91366 "CV Sr h...& Bus i ml ss Al li.nre 21511, Centre Pointe Parkway Santa (:'a tit. CA 413SD LV Sne'ft's Statan 23740 Magic Mo u stai n Pa rkway Santa Ca•ita CA 91,355 CV Youth Orchestra 16654 Soledad Canyon Road, #346 Santa C a-ita CA 91367 CV Youth Project P.O. Bax 801982 Santa C arrta CA 91360 s ingfc Mother's outreach 23"BO Newhall Avenue, Suite ZU3 Newhall CA 41321 Society of 51. Vincent De Paul 210 N. Avenue 21 Los Angeles CA 91131 oroptimist lnternat o=ral of SLV P.D. Box 802275 Santa Ciarha CA 91360 Step Up 6411 San Fernando Mission Blvd-, #747 Granada Hills CA 41344 Strength United 2262) Market St. Santa[: arrta CA 41321 I he. Breath Cancer Resource anter, Inc. 23929 McBean PA r[way, 4211, Santa C Arita CA 4135.` The Gentle Barn rou nd ation 15825 Sierra Highway Santa Carta CA 91390 Val Verde Community RerveRts Fund Committee 30133 San Martine, Road, SteA Val Ve rde CA 41384 ,'.mesa OLraryjl-iteraey anti r 23743 W. V.lenci. Boulevard Santa C a-it. CA 413 i5 'Ja .ny Industrial ASsnciation 2S ID9 Rye Canyon Road, #199, Santa Carita (A 473R1, Va; ey Trauma Ce nTer 25115 Avenue Stanford,#B-122 Santa Carrta CA 91355 Visually Im paired Assistance Center 22900 Market Street Santa Carha CA 91321 WISH Fducatian Foundation 24343 Magic M..m.in Parkway Sant. C'a•h. CA 41355 eonta Club of SLV P.U. Box 802332 Santa C arita CA 91330 North Los AngcIC5 Cn a my Rr.gio nal Center 92971) Oa cdaln Ave., Suite l0D Chatswnrin CA 41311 North Los Angeles Co u my Regio na l Center 25360 Magic Mau mai n Pa rkway, Su rte 150 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 ells Fargo Horne Mortgage 24190 Lyons A.vc Ncwh.11 CA 41321 ells Fargo Home Mortgage 19631 Sa ed.d Canyon Road Santa CI.rrra. CA 41351 CHASE 26901 Si Crra Hwy Santa Gallia (A 91321 CHASE 23402 W Lyons Ave Newhall CA 91321 'HASt 2S8R1 Mc RC.n Pkwy Valcno. CA. 473.`,1, 'HASP 240W W Valrnci. Blvd V.Icnci. CA 47351, Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 120 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 'RASE 2(" Do Bouquet Canyon Rd Saugus LA 91350 RASE 25880 The Old Rd, Ste €-1 Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 CHASE 1G,'i20 W Soled ad Canyon Rd Canyon Country CA 913V NASF 27631 W Rou au" Canyon Rd Saugus CA 4135[) 'HASk 23910 Summerhill Ln Valencia LA 91354 RASE 28194 Newhall Raoth Rd Santa Clarita CA 91355 ree alight Fnancial Services 18209 Von Karman Ave#300 Irvine CA 92162 Bank of America - Homc Loans 24140 Valley St Ncwhall [:A. 41321 Bank of America - Nome Loans 19120 Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Country LA 91351 Bank of America - Home Loans 26595 Golden Valley Road Santa C'a Fria CA 91350 Bank vt America - Home Loans 23929 Va le ncia Blvd Valencia CA 91355 Bank of America - Home Loans 26811 N Bququct Canyon Rd Saugus CA 41350 Bank of America - Home Loans 26960 the Old Road Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 Bank of America - Home Loans 23862 Copper Hill Drive Santa Clanta CA 91354 Au gu sta ri nancial, Inc. 24018 Lyons Ave Newhall CA 91321 "Ash[aR, Inc" 7LV0 S. Douglass Rd" Annhnim CA 41806 Logic 25945 the Old Road Stevenson Ranch Cil 91381 Logix 27051 McBean Pkwy, Sulte 111 Valencia CA 91,355 Logix 26459 Boucuet Canyon Rd Santa Cmrita CA 91350 Logix 19085 Golden Va ley Rd, Suite 1.15 Canyon Cou ntry CA 91387 F lagstar Banff 257.`:2 Springfield court Valencia CA 9135;'. C itiBank 26.542 Bouquet Canyon Rd Saugus CA 91350 itiBank 23453 W- Lyons Ave Valencia CA 91355 irill—k 19700 W. Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Cou ntry CA 91,151 Quicken LOA.", Inc. I0'00 Woodward Avenue 0rtmit MI 48226 Al IV Bank PS1" BOM 951 Hurl lam PA 19044 Southland Regional Association of Realtors 20655 Sdiedad Canyon Road, Suite 33 Canyon Country CA 91351 PLI Realty Inc. 818 1/2 F" Palmdale 81yd" Pamd-aae CA 43550 Property Manag—ent Professinnals LLC 27413 Tournay Road, Suite 100 VM—ia CA 41355 EM Properties 27201 lOufncy Rd. Sl:1n2U0F Valencia CA 91355 [:V Leasing, Inc. 25115 Avenue Sta afO-G, A205 Santa C aha CA 91355 entennial Realty 7i36:3S So orad Camynn Road Su itc 110 Canyon Cou ntry CA. 41351 Keller -Davis Real Foate., Inc. 16,670 so ecad Canyon Rd" Canyon Country CA 91387 Realty Wond Legends 21413 lou`ney Road Su Te 9150 Santa Carla LA 91390 R EIMAX of Santa Cla n1a 25101 The Old Road Santa Carrta CA 91381 0ilheck Real Estate 25820 The Old Road Valencia CA 91381 Realty Fxecutiues :� sO 1 he 11 Id Road Suite 300 Santa( Arita Cil 41381 Kvllcr Williams 4061 Laurcl Canyon Boulevard Studio City CA 91354 Keller Wi 111 a m5 VI P Prope+ties 23124 Springfeld Court#1011 Valencia CA 91355 Tri pre 0 Realty 24961 The Old Road, Suite 104 Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 `ohalt Re.." Group 19040 Soindad Canyon Road, Su Rr, 210 Santa C Arita Cil 41351 Limema Rca1 Estate, Inc" 18350-A Sorcdad Canyon Road Santa Cita CA 413$7 Valley Oak P ropert a s, Inc. 26810 Tri u mph Ave. Canyon Cou n" CA 91387 Southern Oaks MortgaWRea lty 25060 Avenue Stamford, suite 255 Valencia CA 91355 Troop Real Estate 23822 Valencia Blvd., 9101 Valencia CA 91355 saver Creez Realty 25124 1 he 0 I Road, Suite 190 Santa C'A,itA CA 913gl ARES Realty, Inc. 11150 Sepulveda Blvd" Suite 200 Mission Hills CA 91345 Tartan Realty 16654 Soledad Canyon Road 4511 Santa CLsrlta CA 91387 Santa Clarita Va Rey Relocation Services 28040 Industry Drive Valencia CA 91355 American Fa mi ly f unc! ing 18168 Ca nste llatlon Read Su it0398 Santa Clanta CA 9135`i Tri star Horne Loans 28009 Smyt h O rive Valencia CA 91355 The Paseo Fl nancial Group, Inc. 27413 Toumey Road, Suite #140 Valencia CA 91355 Pacific Funding Mortgage Division 27433 Tourney Road, suite 150 Valencia CA 913.55 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 121 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) security Bancorp tmsS Free Mortgage 23504 Lyom Ave, suite 1036 28494 Westinghouse Place. suite 212 Santa F: A•ita Valencia LA CA 91321 91355 Golden It, mpi- Mortgage, Inc. 2/955 Smyth Drive., Su do LOB Santa Grit. CA 48355 mortgage 257:52 Springfield f 50 urt, 51 Valencia CA 413 i 5 berdcenman.Berrie ntCo., Inc. 2829 N. Lilenoaks Blvd, 91O4 Burbank CA Y1SD4 Euclid Management Company 25115 West Avenue Stanford, Ste. 111 Valencia CA 91355 outhern Calitornia (deal Estate Mgmt., Int. 26639 Valley Cerner Drive, Suite 108 Santa Clarrta CA 91351 -ENiL1RY 21 Newhall Valencia Rraky, Inc. 212D] loumey Rd, Str 201-W Valencia CA 91355 California Association of Realtors 525 South Virgil Alien Je Los Angeles LA 900ZO a'encia United Methodist Church 25718 McBean Paraway Valencia CA 91355 ilIage Church 24802 Alderbrook Drive Newhall CA 91321 St. Clare: of Assisi Church 21341 Camp Plenty Rd Santa Cta,iita CA 91351 Hope Vineyard Community Church 19425 - B Soledad Cyn Rd 01301 Canyon Country CA 91351 The Church on the Way 23415 Cinema Drive Valencia CA 91355 Valencia Christian Center 26860 Seco Canyon Road Santa C arrte CA 91350 Bcma n B a pti%l Fam ily Fctlowshl p PC) Box 803381 Santa[: Ar" CA 91355 North pa rk Co mmunity Church 283 RO Crl ly 1.hnsnn Pkwy. Santa(:'arit. CA 9MS.`� Bridge Housing 220230th St. San Diego CA 92104 Habitat for Humanity 17760 S Figu eros Si Gardena CA 90248 Jamboree Housing Corporation 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine CA 92614 Lo%Angc'eS Cn mmunity Design Center 4sON Wilm ingtnn Blvd Wilmingtn-1 CA 9Df44 National CORF 9066 H.av- Ave., Suite 1 D R. -h. Cucamonga CA 91 I 3 ihr ON— C. mpany 1010 ❑Id Ranch Pkwy, Suite 1 DLI Seal Beach CA 9D14O astaic um n Sch.ol District '287:37 L-Wn8stnn Rvrnun Valencia [A 9135': Newhall School District 253!5 orchard Village Road, Su ite ZOO Santa Glar iia CA 91355 u l phur Springs School District 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way. Canyon Country CA 91351 Illiam S. Harl Fl;g:n School Distract 21515 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarria CA 91350 Neighborhoon Services Department :182:0 Sierra Highway, 2nd Floor Palmdale CA 93550 Department of Environmental Services 2929 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Vail ety CA 93063 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 122 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) A-4: Outreach Material Meeting #1: Wednesday, September 12th 1:00 PM Old Town Newhall Library 24500 Main St. Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Meeting #2: Thursday, September 13th 6:00 PM Canyon Country JoAnne Darcy Library 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Focus Group Meetings Please join community members, housing professionals, and service providers to discuss the needs of the low and moderating income community and to explore the issue of fair housing in Santa Clarita. Your input will help set the priorities for the use of CDSG funding for the next five years, and identify any _ o la r� wc� wr,n ■ wrr�, ar�u EQUAL HOUSING or PonmxIrr - c;r The City of Santa Clarita will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact Patricia Gentle at (661) 255-4332. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 123 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Reunion 91: Miercoles, 12 de Septiembre 1: dd PM Biblioteca de Old Town Newhall 24500 Main St Santa C larita, CA 91321 Reunion #2: Jueves, 13 de Septiembre 6: dd PM Bib lioteca Jo Anne Darcy de Canyon Country 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa C larita, CA 91351 Reuniones del Plan Consolidado Y del Grupo de Enfoque sobre la Por favor acompaiie a los miembros dela comunidad y profesionales de la vivienda y proveedores de servicios para discutir las necesidades de la comunidad de baja y moderado recursos y explorar la cuestion de la vivienda justa en Santa Clarita. Sus sugerencias ayudaran a establecer las prioridades para el use del fmanciamiento de CDEGpara los pr6ximos cinco aft os, eidentificar cualquier imp edimento para la eleccion de vivienda iusta. WW on _ y © La Ciudad de Santa Claritaproporcionara aloj amiento razonable a petici6n. Par favor p6ngas e en contacto con Patricia Gentle a1 (661) 255-4332. Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 124 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Appendix B Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 125 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) •4 fL.._.yp.l .�:„4.f-•� 9� f � T4.i "'� -'am:� vas .r. t` r � I mal: I C - -- ax J--- .._.._ v n•] m;Nvav vu� vu min mv7•. 9:t^31m r- . 14 i amv.v SfEVEN50N RANCH vran �--i ma .a L_i vna aria v I I �lw i CITY OF SANTA CLARITA , I Minority Concentration Areas MinoaityGwrcemralion uveas •� - (,"'�] City of Santa Claraa DD—dary _ 2018 Camwt Treat "F9.05AWECESl+UD RAO Miwr'rty CI—mimn A. "i Tw,. 7018. U.S. Cantor B— TIGER lora• 2010 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA 125 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) City of Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) City of Santa Clarita 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 May 2019 Table of Contents Page SectionI: Introduction........................................................................................................ 1 A. Community Background...................................................................................................... I B. Fair Housing Legal Framework............................................................................................ I C. Purpose of Report................................................................................................................ 5 D. Organization of Report........................................................................................................ 5 E. Data Sources........................................................................................................................ 6 F. Public Participation.............................................................................................................. 7 Section II: Community Profile........................................................................................... 11 A. Demographic Profile.......................................................................................................... I I B. Household Profile.............................................................................................................. 16 C. Income Profile.................................................................................................................... 17 D. Special Needs Households.................................................................................................. 22 E. Housing Profile.................................................................................................................. 29 F. Housing Cost and Affordability......................................................................................... 34 G. Housing Problems.............................................................................................................. 37 H. Assisted Housing................................................................................................................ 38 1. Provision of Services and Accessibility to Public Transit ..................................................... 44 Section III: Lending Practices............................................................................................ 53 A. Background........................................................................................................................53 B. Overall Lending Patterns.................................................................................................... 54 C. Lending Patterns by Race/Ethnicity and Income Level ....................................................... 56 D. Lending Patterns by Census Tract Characteristics.............................................................. 58 E. Major Lenders.................................................................................................................... 59 F. Subprime Lending.............................................................................................................. 60 Section IV: Public Policies and Practices............................................................................ 62 A. Policies and Programs Affecting Housing Development..................................................... 62 B. Building, Occupancy, Health and Safety Codes................................................................. 71 C. Affordable Housing Development...................................................................................... 72 D. Policies Causing Displacement or Affecting Housing Choice of Minorities and Persons with Disabilities......................................................................................................................... 73 E. Local Housing Authority.................................................................................................... 73 F. Community Participation.................................................................................................. 74 Section V: Fair Housing Practices...................................................................................... 76 A. Fair Housing Practices in the Homeownership Market ...................................................... 76 B. Fair Housing Practices in the Rental Housing Market........................................................ 80 C. Fair Housing Services......................................................................................................... 83 D. Hate Crimes....................................................................................................................... 90 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita i Fair Housing Choice Section VI: Progress since Last AI...................................................................................... gl Section VII: Fair Housing Action Plan .,,-.,,.,-.,,.,_,_,,-.,-.,-.,,.,_,_,,-.,,.,-.,,.,_,_,,,95 SignaturePage ................................................................................................................... 9g Analysis of Impediments to City oFSanta Cla,itn U Fair Housing Choice List of Tables Table 1: Perpetrators of Discrimination........................................................................................................ 7 Table 2: Location of Discrimination............................................................................................................. 8 Table 3: Basis of Discrimination.................................................................................................................. 8 Table 4: Acts of Discrimination.................................................................................................................... 9 Table 5: Reason for Not Reporting Discrimination...................................................................................... 9 Table 6: Population Growth (2000-2018)................................................................................................... I 1 Table 7: Age Characteristics (2000-2016)..................................................................................................12 Table 8: Race and Ethnicity (2000-2016)...................................................................................................13 Table 9: English Language Ability (2012-2016)........................................................................................15 Table 10: Household Characteristics and Trends (2000-2016)...................................................................16 Table11: Income Categories......................................................................................................................17 Table 12: Median Household Income (2000-2016)....................................................................................17 Table 13: Income Distribution (2009-2013)...............................................................................................18 Table 14: Housing Assistance Needs of Low and M..................................................................................19 Table 15: Income by Race/Ethnicity (2009-2013)......................................................................................20 Table 16: Senior Profile (2012-2016)......................................................................................................... 22 Table 17: Senior Rental Housing in Santa Clarita...................................................................................... 23 Table 18: Persons with Disabilities Profile (2012-2016)............................................................................24 Table 19: Housing Stock Growth (2000-2018)........................................................................................... 30 Table 20: Housing Characteristics and Trends........................................................................................... 30 Table21: Housing Tenure.......................................................................................................................... 31 Table 22: Lead -Based Paint Estimates (2012-2016)................................................................................... 33 Table 23: Average Apartment Rents in Santa Clarita (2018).....................................................................35 Table 24: Housing Affordability Matrix — Los Angeles County (2018) ..................................................... 36 Table 25: Housing Choice Voucher Recipients..........................................................................................38 Table 26: Assisted Rental Housing in Santa Clarita...................................................................................40 Table 27: Licensed Community Residential Care Facilities by Type........................................................42 Table 28: Santa Clarita Major Employers...................................................................................................45 Table 29: Opportunity Indicators by Race/Ethnicity.................................................................................. 52 Table 30: Disposition of Home Loans (2012 and 2017)............................................................................. 55 Table 31: Demographics of Loan Applicants vs. Total Population (2017) ................................................ 57 Table 32: Lending Patterns by Race/Ethnicity (2012 and 2017)................................................................ 57 Table 33: Outcomes Based on Census Tract Income (2012 and 2017) ...................................................... 58 Table 34: Outcomes Based on Minority Population of Census Tract (2012 and 2017) ............................. 59 Table 35: Top Lenders (2012 and 2017)..................................................................................................... 60 Table 36: Reported Spread on Loans by Race/Ethnicity (2012 and 2017) .................................................61 Table 37: General Plan Land Use Designations Allowing Residential Uses .............................................. 64 Table 38: Parking Requirements.................................................................................................................67 Table 39: Planning Applications Required for Various Housing Types ..................................................... 68 Table 40: Application and Permit Processing Fees..................................................................................... 72 Table 41: Clients Serviced with Fair Housing Services.............................................................................. 84 Table 42: Race of Fair Housing Service Clients......................................................................................... 84 Table 43: Ethnicity of Fair Housing Service Clients.................................................................................. 84 Table 44: Income of Fair Housing Service Clients..................................................................................... 85 Table 45: Special Needs of Fair Housing Service Clients.......................................................................... 85 Table 46: Bases of Fair Housing Complaints............................................................................................. 86 Table47: Fair Housing Cases..................................................................................................................... 86 Table 48: Summary of Housing Issues....................................................................................................... 87 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita iii Fair Housing Choice Table 49: Basis for Discrimination of Complaints filed with DFEH (2012-2017) ..................................... 88 Table 50: Acts of Discrimination for Fair Housing Complaints Filed with DFEH (2012-2017) ............... 88 Table 51: Disposition of Fair Housing Complaints Filed with DFEH (2012-2017) ................................... 88 Table 52: Basis for Discrimination of Cases filed with HUD (2013-2017) ................................................ 89 Table 53: Hate Crimes (2013-2016)........................................................................................................... 90 List of Figures Figure 1: Minority Concentration Areas in Santa Clarita.............................................................................. 14 Figure 2: Language Spoken at Home (2012-2016)....................................................................................... 15 Figure 3: Low and Moderate Income Areas in Santa Clarita......................................................................... 21 Figure4: Age of Housing Stock.................................................................................................................... 32 Figure5: Median Home Prices.....................................................................................................................35 Figure 6: Location of Affordable Housing.................................................................................................... 41 Figure 7: Location of Community Care Facilities......................................................................................... 43 Figure 8: Public Transit and Major Employers............................................................................................. 46 Figure 9: Affordable Housing near Public Transit........................................................................................ 47 Figure 10: Distribution of Title I Schools and Low- and Moderate -Income Areas ........................................ 49 Figure 11: Distribution of Title I Schools and Areas of Minority Concentration .......................................... 50 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita iv Fair Housing Choice Section I: Introduction Equal access to housing is fundamental to each person in meeting essential needs and pursuing personal, educational, employment, or other goals. In recognition of equal housing access as a fundamental right, the federal government and the State of California have both established fair housing choice as a right protected by law. This report presents a demographic profile of the City of Santa Clarita, assesses the extent of housing needs among specific groups, and evaluates the availability of a range of housing choices for residents. This report also analyzes the conditions in the private market and public sector that may limit the range of housing choices or impede a person's access to housing. A. Community Background Located just 25 minutes from downtown Los Angeles the City of Santa Clarita incorporated on December 15, 1987 and today is the 3rd largest city in Los Angeles County. Upon incorporation, the City boundaries included approximately 40 square miles and a population of about 130,000. Since 1987, the City has processed 40 annexations, expanding its boundaries to include territory for which residents or property owners had petitioned to join the City, and it has grown to become California's 26d' largest city with a population of 176,320 in 2010 according to the US Census. More recent California Department of Finance data estimates the City's population at 216,589 as of January 1, 2018. The incorporated boundaries of the City currently total over 63.12 square miles with a land planning area greater than San Francisco. After incorporation, the City has continued to grow with the increased development of various commercial retail, office, and industrial uses, particularly along the Interstate 5 corridor. According to Census estimates, there are now approximately 62,000 dwelling units within the City and 20,000 units in the County unincorporated areas. A major challenge in future planning for the Santa Clarita Valley will be managing the anticipated growth within the north Los Angeles County region, in a manner that preserves both quality of life and the environment. This Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice helps in those efforts. B. Fair Housing Legal Framework Fair housing is a right protected by both Federal and State of California laws. Among these laws, virtually every housing unit in California is subject to fair housing practices. 1. Federal Laws The Fair Housing Act of 1968 and Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (42 U.S. Code % 3601-3619, 3631) are federal fair housing laws that prohibit discrimination in all aspects of housing, including the sale, rental, lease, or negotiation for real property. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on the following protected classes: Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 1 Fair Housing Choice • Race or color • Religion • Sex • Familial status • National origin • Disability (mental or physical) Specifically, it is unlawful to: • Refuse to sell or rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or otherwise make unavailable or deny, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. • Discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. • Make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. • Represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale, or rental when such dwelling is in fact so available. • For profit, induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility The Fair Housing Amendments Act requires owners of housing facilities to make "reasonable accommodations" (exceptions) in their rules, policies, and operations to give people with disabilities equal housing opportunities. For example, a landlord with a "no pets" policy may be required to grant an exception to this rule and allow an individual who is blind to keep a guide dog in the residence. The Fair Housing Act also requires landlords to allow tenants with disabilities to make reasonable access -related modifications to their private living space, as well as to common use spaces, at the tenant's own expense. Finally, the Act requires that new multi -family housing with four or more units be designed and built to allow access for persons with disabilities. This includes accessible common use areas, doors that are wide enough for wheelchairs, kitchens and bathrooms that allow a person using a wheelchair to maneuver, and other adaptable features within the units. HUD Final Rule on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs On March 5, 2012, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the Final Rule on "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity." It applies to all McKinney-Vento-funded homeless programs, as well as to permanent housing assisted or insured by HUD. The rule creates a new regulatory provision that generally prohibits considering a person's Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 2 Fair Housing Choice marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity (a person's internal sense of being male or female) in making homeless housing assistance available. 2. California Laws The State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) enforces California laws that provide protection and monetary relief to victims of unlawful housing practices. The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Government Code Section 12955 et seq.) prohibits discrimination and harassment in housing practices, including: • Advertising • Application and selection process • Unlawful evictions • Terms and conditions of tenancy • Privileges of occupancy • Mortgage loans and insurance • Public and private land use practices (zoning) • Unlawful restrictive covenants The following categories are protected by FEHA: • Race or color • Ancestry or national origin • Sex • Marital status • Source of income • Sexual orientation • Gender identity/expression • Genetic information • Familial status (households with children under 18 years of age) • Religion • Mental/physical disability • Medical condition • Age In addition, the FEHA contains similar reasonable accommodations and accessibility provisions as the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act. The Unruh Civil Rights Act provides protection from discrimination by all business establishments in California, including housing and accommodations, because of age, ancestry, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. While the Unruh Civil Rights Act specifically lists "sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, and medical condition" as protected classes, the California Supreme Court has held that protections under the Unruh Act are not necessarily restricted to these characteristics. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 3 Fair Housing Choice Furthermore, the Ralph Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code Section 51.7) forbids acts of violence or threats of violence because of a person's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or position in a labor dispute. Hate violence can be: verbal or written threats; physical assault or attempted assault; and graffiti, vandalism, or property damage. The Bane Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code Section 52.1) provides another layer of protection for fair housing choice by protecting all people in California from interference by force or threat of force with an individual's constitutional or statutory rights, including a right to equal access to housing. The Bane Act also includes criminal penalties for hate crimes; however, convictions under the Act are not allowed for speech alone unless that speech itself threatened violence. And, finally, California Civil Code Section 1940.3 prohibits landlords from questioning potential residents about their immigration or citizenship status. Landlords in most states are free to inquire about a potential tenant's immigration status and to reject applicants who are in the United States illegally! In addition, this law forbids local jurisdictions from passing laws that direct landlords to make inquiries about a person's citizenship or immigration status. In addition to these acts, Government Code Sections 11135, 65008, and 6558065589.8 prohibit discrimination in programs funded by the State and in any land use decisions. Specifically, recent changes to Sections 65580-65589.8 require local jurisdictions to address the provision of housing options for special needs groups. 3. Fair Housing Defined In light of the various pieces of fair housing legislation passed at the Federal and State levels, fair housing throughout this report is defined as follows: A condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing market have a like range of choice available to them regardless of their characteristics as protected under State and Federal laws. Housing Issues, Affordability, and Fair Housing HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) draws a distinction between housing affordability and fair housing. Economic factors that affect a household's housing choices are not fair housing issues per se. Only when the relationship between household income, household type, race/ethnicity, and other factors create misconceptions, biases, and differential treatments would fair housing concerns arise. Tenant/landlord disputes are also typically not related to fair housing. Most disputes between tenants and landlords result from a lack of understanding by either or both parties on their rights and responsibilities. Tenant/landlord disputes and housing discrimination cross paths when the disputes are based on factors protected by fair housing laws and result in differential treatment. ' http://www.nolo.com/legal-update/california-landlords-ask-immigration-citizenship-29214.html Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 4 Fair Housing Choice 4. Fair Housing Impediments Within the legal framework of Federal and State laws, and based on the guidance provided by HUD's Fair Housing Planning Guide, impediments to fair housing choice can be defined as: • Any actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of the characteristics protected under State and Federal laws, which restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choices; or • Any actions, omissions or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of characteristics protected under State and Federal laws. To affirmatively promote equal housing opportunity, a community must work to remove impediments to fair housing choice. Furthermore, eligibility for certain federal funds requires the compliance with federal fair housing laws. Specifically, to receive HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula grants, a jurisdiction must: • Certify its commitment to actively further fair housing choice; • Maintain fair housing records; and • Conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing. C. Purpose of Report This Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice provides an overview of laws, regulations, conditions, and other possible obstacles that may affect an individual's or household's access to housing in Santa Clarita. The Al includes: • A comprehensive review of Santa Clarita's laws, regulations, and administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and an assessment of how they affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing; and • An assessment of conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice. The scope of analysis and the format used for this Al adhere to recommendations contained in the Fair Housing Planning Guide developed by HUD. D. Organization of Report The Al is divided into seven sections: Section I: Introduction - Defines "fair housing" and explains the purpose of this report. Section II: Community Profile - Presents the demographic, housing, and income characteristics in Santa Clarita. Major employers and transportation access to job centers are identified. The relationships among these variables are discussed. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 5 Fair Housing Choice Section III: Lending Practices - Analyzes private activities that may impede fair housing in Santa Clarita. Section IV: Public Policies and Practices - Evaluates various public policies and actions that may impede fair housing choice in Santa Clarita. Section V: Fair Housing Practices - Evaluates the fair housing services available to residents and identifies fair housing complaints and violations in Santa Clarita. Section VI: Progress since Last AI - Reviews the City's progress in mitigating the impediments identified in the previous Al. Section VII: Fair Housing Action Plan — Provides conclusions and recommendations about fair housing issues in Santa Clarita. At the end of this report, a signature page includes the signature of the Mayor or his/her designee and a statement certifying that the Al represents Santa Clarita's official conclusions regarding impediments to fair housing choice and the actions necessary to address identified impediments. E. Data Sources The following data sources were used to complete this Al. Sources of specific information are identified in the text, tables, and figures. • Census data (2000-2010) and American Community SurveysZ • California Department of Finance, 2018 • City of Santa Clarita General Plan • City of Santa Clarita Zoning Code • City of Santa Clarita Housing Element • Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data regarding lending patterns in 2012 and 2017 • Dataquick housing sales activity data • City of Santa Clarita bus routes • FY 2019 - FY2023 Consolidated Plana The 2010 Census no longer provides detailed demographic or housing data through the "long form". Instead, the Census Bureau conducts a series of American Community Surveys (ACS) to collect detailed data. The ACS surveys different variables at different schedules (e.g. every year, every three years, or every five years) depending on the size of the community. Multiple sets of ACS data are required to compile the data for Santa Clarita in this report. The FY 2019 -FY 2023 Consolidated Plan utilizes 2009-2013 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data developed by HUD. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 6 Fair Housing Choice F. Public Participation This Al Report has been developed to provide an overview of laws, regulations, conditions, or other possible obstacles that may affect an individual's or a household's access to housing. As part of this effort, the report incorporates the issues and concerns of residents, housing professionals, and service providers. To assure the report responds to community needs, development of the Al includes a community outreach program consisting of two community workshops, a survey, and a public meeting before the City Council. 1. Community Workshops The City of Santa Clarita conducted two community workshops (on September 12 and September 13, 2018) to provide residents and local service agencies with the opportunity to gain awareness of fair housing laws and to share issues and concerns. Detailed information on the agencies invited can be found in Appendix A. The City publicized the workshops on the City website and via social media such as the City's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Seven residents and representatives of service providers attended the workshops. In general, housing issues in the City relate primarily to affordability and the lack of maintenance by some landlords. Housing discrimination was not identified as an issue by the workshop participants. 2. Community Needs Survey The City of Santa Clarita developed a survey to gauge the perception of fair housing needs and concerns of residents. The Survey was made available on the City's website and the City promoted the survey via social media such as Facebook and Twitter. A total of 126 Santa Clarita residents responded to the Community Needs Survey. The majority of survey respondents felt that housing discrimination was not an issue in their neighborhoods. Only 92 respondents answered questions related to fair housing. Of the 92 responses, approximately 90 percent (83 persons) had not experienced housing discrimination. Who Do You Believe Discriminated Against You? Among the persons indicating that they had experienced housing discrimination, the majority (89 percent or eight persons) indicated that a landlord or property manager had discriminated against them. While some respondents identified "Other", their responses were not related to fair housing issues. Table 1: Perpetrators of Discrimination Who NumberPercent Landlord/Property Manager 8 88.9% Other 2 22.2% Mortgage Lender 1 11.1% City/County Staff Person 0 0.0% Real Estate Agent 0 0.0% Total Respondents 9 ee Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 7 Fair Housing Choice Where Did the Act of Discrimination Occur? Among the persons indicating that they had experienced housing discrimination, 67 percent (six persons) indicated that the discrimination occurred in an apartment complex. About 22 percent (two persons) indicated that the discrimination occurred in a condominium townhome development. These results indicate that residents of multi -family housing are more likely to encounter housing discrimination issues. Table 2: Location of Discrimination Apartment Complex 6 66.70/c Condo/Townhome Development 2 22.2% Single -Family Neighborhood 1 11.1% Applying for City/County Programs 1 11.1% Other 1 11.1% Public or Subsidized Housing Project 0 0.0% Mobilehome Park 0 0.0% Total Respondents 9 -- Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. On What Basis Do You Believe You Were Discriminated Against? Of the nine people who felt they were discriminated against, the most common causes for alleged discrimination were source of income, race, and family status. Of the two people indicated "Other", one response was related to animal breed, which may be associated with reasonable accommodation. The other response was related to affordability, not housing discrimination. City of Santa Clarita 8 Table 3: Basis of Discrimination Source of Income 5 55.6% Race 4 44.4% Family Status 2 22.2% Other 2 22.2% Marital Status 1 11.1% Sexual Orientation 1 11.1% Disability/Medical Conditions 1 11.1% Gender 0 0.0% Color 0 0.0% Ancestry 0 0.0% Religion 0 0.0% National Origin 0 0.0% Total Respondents 9 -- Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice How were You Discriminated Against? Of the nine people who felt they were discriminated against, the most common acts of discrimination were being charged pay higher security deposit and not being shown an apartment. Of those responded "Other", one indicated the application was rejected despite stellar rental history. The other indicated experiencing chronic harassment. Table 4: Acts of Discrimination Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation Among those responded to the fair housing questions, only one person (11 percent) indicated that he/she had been denied "reasonable accommodation" in rules, policies or practices for their disability. The specific request was for a parking pass for a disabled child. Why Did You Not Report the Incident? Of the survey respondents who felt they were discriminated against, 22 percent reported the discrimination incident. The majority of the respondents who did not report the incident indicated that they did not believe it would make a difference (57 percent or four persons). Table 5: Reason for Not Reporting Discrimination Reason Number Higher Security Deposit than Industry Standard4 4 44.4% Not Shown Apartment 3 33.3% Other 3 33.3% Higher Rent Than Advertised 1 11.1% Provided Different Housing Services or Facilities 0 0.0% Total Respondents 1 9 °e Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation Among those responded to the fair housing questions, only one person (11 percent) indicated that he/she had been denied "reasonable accommodation" in rules, policies or practices for their disability. The specific request was for a parking pass for a disabled child. Why Did You Not Report the Incident? Of the survey respondents who felt they were discriminated against, 22 percent reported the discrimination incident. The majority of the respondents who did not report the incident indicated that they did not believe it would make a difference (57 percent or four persons). Table 5: Reason for Not Reporting Discrimination Reason Number Don't believe it makes a difference 4 57.1% Don't know where to report 1 14.3% Too much trouble 1 14.3% Other 1 14.3% Afraid of Retaliation 0 0.0% Total 7 e - Notes: 1. Categories are not mutually exclusive. 2. Survey respondents were not required to provide answers for every question; therefore, total responses will vary by question. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 9 Fair Housing Choice Have You Seen or Heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement? Overall, 91 persons responded to this question. The majority (82 percent or 75 persons) have not seen or heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement. 3. Public Review The draft Al was made available for public review on March 8, 2019. During the 30 -day public review period (March 8 through April 8, 2019), the document was made available at the following locations: Santa Clarita City Hall (23920 W. Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA) Santa Clarita City website at www.santa-clarita.com/housing Notice of the public review was published in the Signal newspaper on February 22, 2019. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 10 Fair Housing Choice Section II: Community Profile A key fair housing goal is to foster an inclusive environment, where all people have the opportunity to find adequate and suitable housing. This section provides an overview of Santa Clarita's residents and housing stock, including population, economic, and housing trends which help to identify housing needs specific to Santa Clarita. This overview will provide the context for discussing and evaluating fair housing in the following sections. A. Demographic Profile Examination of demographic characteristics provides some insight regarding the need and extent of equal access to housing in a community. Factors such as population growth, age characteristics, and race/ethnicity all help determine a community's housing needs and play a role in exploring potential impediments to fair housing choice. 1. Population Growth Santa Clarita, incorporated in 1987, is the one of the newest cities in Los Angeles County. It is also the third largest geographically (approximately 63 square miles) and in population, exceeded only by the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Although the 2012-2016 American Community Survey reports a population of approximately 180,000, the more recent California Department of Finance data estimates the City's population at 216,589 as of January 1, 2018. During the last eight years, the City experienced tremendous growth, equivalent to four times the countywide level and three times the statewide level (Table 6). Table 6: Population •wth (2000-2018 Jurisdiction 2000 2018 Growth hate (2000-2010) 2010=2C Santa Clarita 151,088 176,320 216,589 16.7% 22.8% Glendale 194,973 191,719 205,536 -1.7% 7.2% Palmdale 116,670 152,750 158,905 30.9% 4.0% Simi Valley 111,351 124,237 128,760 11.6% 3.6% Los Angeles County 9,519,330 9,818,605 10,283,729 3.1% 4.7% State of California 33,873,086 37,253,956 39,809,693 10.0% 6.9% Sources: Bureau of the Census, 2000-2010 Census; State Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 11 Fair Housing Choice 2. Age Characteristics Housing demand is affected by the age characteristics of a community, among other factors. Traditionally, young adults prefer apartments, condominiums, and smaller single-family homes that are affordable. Middle - age adults typically prefer larger homes as they begin to raise families. However, as children leave home, seniors often prefer smaller, moderate -cost condominiums and single-family homes with less extensive maintenance needs. In recent years, the escalating housing prices in Southern California have meant that many young families find it increasingly difficult to find adequately sized homes at affordable prices. Age and fair housing intersect when managers or property owners make housing decisions based on the age of residents. For example, managers and property owners may prefer to rent to mature residents, limit the number of children in their complex, or discourage older residents due to their disabilities. While a housing provider may establish reasonable occupancy limits and set reasonable rules about the behavior of tenants, those rules cannot single out children for restrictions that do not apply also to adults. Table 7 shows the age characteristics of Santa Clarita residents from 2000 to 2016. The American Community Survey data indicates that the City's population is aging. Between 2010 and 2016, the percentage of residents over 55 increased while the younger population decreased proportionally. The median age in 2016 was 37.7 years old as compared to 36.2 years old in 2010. It should be noted that the population is now aging at a steadier rate as compared to the growth between 2000 and 2010 when the median age had a notable increase from 33.4 years old to 36.2 years old over the ten-year period. Table 7: Age Characteristics (2000-2016) Sources: Bureau of the Census, 2000-2010 Census; 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 12 Fair Housing Choice 3. Race and Ethnic Characteristics Between 2010 and 2016, the racial and ethnic makeup of the City has stayed relatively the same. The City continues to become more diverse with Asian, Hispanic, and other populations growing steadily since 2010. Whites still comprise the majority of the City's population with just over 50 percent of the population, but the percentage of White population has decreased almost 20 percent since 2000 (Table S). Table 8: Race and Ethnicity (2000-2016) Sources: Bureau of the Census, 2000-2010 Census; 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) Areas of Minority Concentration A minority concentration area is defined as a Census Tract whose proportion of a non-White population is at least 20 percentage points higher than countywide average, according to HUD's Rental Assistance Determination (RAD) Minority Concentration Analysis Tool. Figure 1 illustrates the location of these census tracts. Only two census tracts in the City are considered minority concentration areas. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 13 Fair Housing Choice rl y 7 's z r r � I L--- I 8 IM K 00 > _ &� N Linguistic Isolation Reflective of the demographics in the City, 31 percent of all Santa Clarita residents speak languages other than English at home. Approximately 37 percent of these residents speak English "less than very well." Linguistic isolation is more severe among Hispanics than among Asians, with approximately 21 percent of Santa Clarita residents speaking Spanish or Spanish Creole at home compared to only six percent speaking Asian and Pacific Islander languages. Among Spanish or Spanish Creole speaking households approximately 39 percent speak English "less than very well'. Table 9: English Language Ability (2012-2016) Source: American Community Survey 2012-2016. Figure 2: Language Spoken at Home (2012-2016) Spanish or Spanish Creole Asian and Pacific Islander Other Indo-European Other 21% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Source: American Community Survey 2012-2016. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 15 Fair Housing Choice B. Household Profile Information on household characteristics aids in understanding changing housing needs. The Census defines a household as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, and unrelated individuals living together. 1. Household Composition and Size Different household types generally have different housing needs. Seniors or young adults typically comprise a majority of single -person households and tend to reside in apartment units, condominiums or smaller single-family homes. Families, meanwhile, often prefer single-family homes. Household size can be an indicator of changes in population or use of housing. An increase in household size can indicate a greater number of large families or a trend toward overcrowded housing units. A decrease in household size, on the other hand, may reflect a greater number of elderly or single -person households or a decrease in family size. Household composition and size are often two interrelated factors. Communities that have a large proportion of families with children tend to have a larger average household size. Such communities have a greater need for larger units with adequate open space and recreational opportunities for children. The 2010 Census reported 59,507 households in Santa Clarita, representing an increase of approximately 17 percent since 2000. Between 2000 and 2010, household composition in the City remained essentially unchanged, with only the proportion of "singles" households experiencing a slight proportional increase (19 percent to 20 percent). Family households remained the predominant household type, accounting for nearly 75 percent of all households. Between 2000 and 2010, the average household size decreased slightly, from 2.95 to 2.94, as did the average family size in the City, from 3.38 to 3.37. These decreases were likely due to the increase in the proportion of single households. Average household and family size in the City are slightly smaller than for Los Angeles County as a whole, which had an average household size of 2.98 and an average family size of 3.58 in 2010. While average household size information is not available from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey, the overall household composition reflects the continuing trend decreased proportion of families and increased proportion of singles. Table 10: Household Characteristics and Trends (2000-2016) Sources: Bureau of the Census, 2000-2010 Census; 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) * = The 2012-2016 ACS does not provide an Average Household Size or Average Family Size. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 16 Fair Housing Choice 2*4141 2010 21V Household,_ Number Percent Number Total Households 50,787 100.0% 50,787 100.0% 100.0% Families 38,222 75.3% 38,222 75.3% 68.5% Singles 9,482 18.7% 9,482 18.7% 23.6% Other 3,083 6.1% 3,083 6.1% 7.9% Average Household Size 2.95 2.94 Average Family Size 3.38 3.37 Sources: Bureau of the Census, 2000-2010 Census; 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) * = The 2012-2016 ACS does not provide an Average Household Size or Average Family Size. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 16 Fair Housing Choice C. Income Profile Household income is the most important factor determining a household's ability to balance housing costs with other basic life necessities. A stable income is the means by which most individuals and families finance current consumption and make provision for the future through saving and investment. The level of cash income can be used as an indicator of the standard of living for most of the population. Households with lower incomes are limited in their ability to balance housing costs with other needs and often the ability to find housing of adequate size. While economic factors that affect a household's housing choice are not a fair housing issue per se, the relationships among household income, household type, race/ethnicity, and other factors often create misconceptions and biases that raise fair housing concerns. For purposes of most housing and community development activities, HUD has established the four income categories based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). HUD income definitions differ from the State of California income definitions. Table 11 compares the HUD and State income categories. This Al report is a HUD -mandated study and therefore HUD income definitions are used. For other housing documents of the City (such as the Housing Element of the General Plan), the State income definitions may be used, depending on the housing programs and funding sources in question. Table 11: Income Categories HUD Definition 2000 ri Definition Extremely Low Income Less than 30% of AMI Extremely Low Income Less than 30% of AMI Low Income 31-50% of AMI Very Low Income 31-50% of AMI Moderate Income 51-80% of AMI Low Income 51-80% of AMI Middle/Upper Income Greater than 80% of AMI Moderate Income 81-120% of AMI Above Moderate Income I Greater than 120% of AMI Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development and California Department of Housing and Community Development, 2013. 1. Median Household Income According to the 2012-2016 ACS, Santa Clarita households had a median income of $85,042. Table 12 displays median household income in the City and Los Angeles County, as recorded by the 2000 Census and the 2012-2016 American Community Survey. Overall, median household income in the City continues to be significantly higher than the County as a whole, but increasing at a lower rate. Table 12: Median Household Income (2000-2016) Median. .. Income jurisdiction % Change 2000 ri Santa Clarita $66,717 $85,042 27.5% Los Angeles County $42,189 $57,952 37.4% Source: Bureau of the Census, 2000; American Community Survey, 2012-2016. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 17 Fair Housing Choice 2. Income Distribution HUD periodically receives "custom tabulations" of Census data from the U.S. Census Bureau that are largely not available through standard Census products. The most recent estimates are derived from the 2009-2013 ACS Five -Year Estimates. These data, known as the "CHAS" data (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy), demonstrate the extent of housing problems and housing needs, particularly for low-income households. The CHAS cross -tabulates the Census data to reveal household income in a community in relation to the AMI. As defined by CHAS, housing problems include: • Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom); • Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room); • Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30 percent of gross income; and • Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50 percent of gross income. According to the CHAS data in Table 13, approximately 19 percent of Santa Clarita households were within the low income (50 percent or less of the AMI) categories and 14 percent were within the moderate income (80 percent AMI) category. The majority of the City's households (67 percent) were within the middle/upper- income category (greater than 80 percent AMI). The proportion of middle/upper-income households in the City was significantly higher than the proportion for the County as a whole (67 percent in the City versus 50 percent in the County). Table 13: Income Distribution (2009-2013) Note: Data presented in this table is based on special tabulations from sample Census data. The number of households in each category usually deviates slightly from the 100% count due to the need to extrapolate sample data out to total households. Interpretations of this data should focus on the proportion of households in need of assistance rather than on precise numbers. Source: HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data, American Community Survey, 2009-2013 Estimates. 3. Household Income by Household Type Household income often varies by household type. As shown, in Table 14, the majority of the City's extremely low, low, and moderate income households experienced at least one housing problem (including cost burden and overcrowding). Cost burden was specifically an issue among most of these households. Proportionally, more renter -households (58 percent) also faced housing problems compared to owner - households (46 percent). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 18 Fair Housing Choice D cam-. cc + Oo H" c v� c O (o xxoxo[xoo� o _ - • . o '-,1 '71 CD 00 00 00 V W W N o O V O W o Vr 0 OWo C:) W 0 vVi O O 0 O V 00 N O N W 001-1 '.A O G\ o O C:) O O o N O "o o O o O O o O O �1.0 W W V N W00 � - N � ,�. o C bo o N N 0O o Oo \.A 4-, O O o V, O O O o \ •.• ,-A N N N Oo Oo N W O N N 00 N W G\ V� ~� �--` V V V W N W G\ N \. CT4-1 o O O o O o \.A O o O o \.A 411 N V r - W Vr 00 O 00 ,.� N V ur Vr CA O O \ ',.A\ O \ O O O ` N WO V u Ji 00 00 1-0 Vi O N V -P V N W O W O G\ W O o 101-1 "1 �, N rr W Vr 00 O '.A O O O � � � �`• o O O o o O o 4-, --A N N 00 N G\ W 00 - O\ V N WO ® \ O \ O \ O O \ O G�1 V O ~ W G1 00 00'r, \.A 00 00 p o o O O o V O v� o O 4-1 vNi o vWi p 4. Income Distribution by Race/Ethnicity Race/ethnicity is also a characteristic that is often related to housing need. Overall, middle/upper-income households comprised approximately 67 percent of all households in Santa Clarita from 2009-2013 (Table 15). However, certain racial/ethnic groups had higher proportions of low and moderate income households. At 46 percent, Hispanic households had a higher percentage of low and moderate income households than all other racial/ethnic groups. Table 15: Income by Race/Ethnicity (2009-2013) Source: HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data, American Community Survey 2009-2013 Estimates. 5. Concentrations of Low- and Moderate -Income Population HUD defines a Low and Moderate Income area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of the population is low and moderate income. However, HUD provides exceptions to communities with significantly lower than average and significantly higher than average concentrations of low and moderate income population in order to qualify more households in these communities. The City of Santa Clarita is an exception city (with lower than average concentration of low and moderate income population). For Santa Clarita, a low and moderate income area is one with 49.7 percent of low and moderate income population. Figure 3 identifies the low and moderate income areas in the City by census block group. Both census tracts considered as minority concentration areas are also identified as low and moderate income areas. Low and moderate income areas can be seen along Railroad Avenue as well as in Canyon Country—west of Whites Canyon Road near Soledad Canyon Road and east of Sierra Highway. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 20 Fair Housing Choice 9 / u - i ' z i / � • , r � S ( ;� � � § ) ! � / CD � 7 \ r -L I CL (D R / \ CD» ( §. CO) 2 S � � ! .., , � a ƒ z13 { { {)\ k _\\ƒ !»ƒ|} �n k > \ • »§>| © § § ) ! � / CD � 7 \ r -L I CL (D R / \ CD» ( §. CO) 2 S � � D. Special Needs Households Certain households, because of their special characteristics and needs, may require special accommodations and may have difficulty finding housing due to special needs. Special needs groups include seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, families with children, single -parent households, large households, homeless persons and persons at -risk of homelessness, and farm workers. 1. Seniors Seniors (persons age 65 and above) are gradually becoming a more substantial segment of a community's population. Elderly households are vulnerable to housing problems and housing discrimination due to limited income, prevalence of physical or mental disabilities, limited mobility, and high health care costs. The elderly, and particularly those with disabilities, may face increased difficulty in finding housing accommodations, and may become victims of housing discrimination or fraud. According to 2010 Census data, an estimated 21 percent of households in the City had at least one individual who was 65 years of age or older. Countywide, about 24 percent of households had at least one senior member. The 2012-2016 American Community Survey indicates that about 10 percent of all residents in the City and in countywide were ages 65 and over (Table 16). Furthermore, 2009-2013 CHAS data found that approximately 51 percent of elderly households in the City earned low and moderate incomes, while the County had a higher proportion (60 percent) (Table 16). Approximately 45 percent of all elderly households in the City and 48 percent in the County experienced housing problems, such as cost burden or substandard housing. Housing problems were significantly more likely to affect elderly renter -households than elderly owner -households in both the City and the County. Table 16: Senior Profile (2012-2016) Santa ClaritaI 10.2% I 36.4% I 50.6% I 45.3% Los Angeles County 9.9% 37.0% 59.6% 47.6% Source: 2010; American Community Survey, 2012-2016; and HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), based on 2009-2013 ACS. Resources There are 869 affordable rental units in seven rental properties in Santa Clarita that are restricted for those age 55 and older (or, in the case of Canterbury Village, funded by a HUD 202, age 62 and older), with renter qualifications not to exceed anywhere from 50 percent to 80 percent of median income. In addition to the senior housing developments above, a number of licensed residential care facilities also serve seniors in the City. Figure 7 on page 43 illustrates the location of licensed residential care facilities located in Santa Clarita. As shown, the City has 78 residential care facilities for the elderly; these facilities have the capacity to serve 1,270 persons. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 22 Fair Housing Choice Senior residents can also benefit from the various educational, recreational, and supportive programs offered at the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Senior Center on a regular basis. The Senior Center provides home - delivered meals, resource management and coordination, advocacy, and a full spectrum of direct quality services. Additionally, the Los Angeles County Community and Senior Services (CSS) department operates the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center; offering a range of nutrition and life -enhancing services Furthermore, senior households in need of rehabilitation services can benefit from the Handyworker Program offered by the City. The program is operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) and provides grants of up to $2,500 per household to complete minor repairs. Table 17: Senior Rental Housing in Santa Clarita Name of �� Address and Phone Units Units at Units at Total Finance Project at 80% 60% <50% Units Source 24857 Singing Hills Drive 221 (D) (4) Valencia Villas Santa Clarita, CA 91355 75 75 Project -Based (661- 259-3921 Section 8 S. Cal. Presbyterian Homes Canterbury 23520 Wiley Canyon Road 64 64 HUD 202 Village Santa Clarita, CA 91355 661-255-9797 26705 Bouquet Canyon Road Bouquet Santa Clarita, CA 91350 264 264 Tax Credits Canyon Seniors 661-297-346 Riverstone Residential Canyon 18701 Flying Tiger Drive Country Santa Clarita, CA 91351 180 20 200 Tax Credits Seniors 661-251-2900 Housing Authority of L.A. County Public Orchard Arms 23520 Wiley Canyon Road 182 182 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Housing Whispering 22816 Market Street Agreement Oaks Santa Clarita, CA 91321 65 13 78 with LA Apartments for 661-259-1583 County age 55 + Fountain Glen 23941 Decoro Drive Conditions of Apartments Santa Clarita, CA 91354 6 8 Approval w/City Total Units 65 444 360 871 Source: City of Santa Clarita, 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 23 Fair Housing Choice 2. Persons with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a "physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities." Fair housing choice for persons with disabilities can be compromised based on the nature of their disability. Persons with physical disabilities may face discrimination in the housing market because of the use of wheelchairs, need for home modifications to improve accessibility, or other forms of assistance. Landlords/owners sometimes fear that a unit may sustain wheelchair damage or may refuse to exempt disabled tenants with service/guide animals from a no -pet policy. A major barrier to housing for people with mental disabilities is opposition based on the stigma of mental disability. Landlords often refuse to rent to tenants with a history of mental illness. Neighbors may object when a house becomes a group home for persons with mental disabilities. While housing discrimination is not covered by the ADA, the Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination against persons with disabilities, including persons with HIV/AIDS. According to the 2012-2016 ACS, approximately ten percent of the population in both the City and County has one or more disabilities (Table 18). Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two general categories: physical design to address mobility impairments and in-home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. Among persons living with disabilities in Santa Clarita, ambulatory disabilities were the most prevalent (51 percent), followed by independent living disabilities and cognitive disabilities (38 percent each). Table• • • (2012-2016) % of Clearing Vision Cognitive Ambulatory Self -Care Independ, Area population Disability Disability Disability Disability Disability Living Disabilb Los Angeles Source: American Community Survey, 2012-2016. Persons with Developmental Disabilities As defined by the Section 4512 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, "developmental disability" means "a disability that originates before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. As defined by the Director of Developmental Services, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, this term shall include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with mental retardation, but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature." This definition also reflects the individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. The Census does not record developmental disabilities. According to the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities, an accepted estimate of the percentage of the population that can be defined as developmentally disabled is 1.5 percent. This equates to 2,705 persons in Santa Clarita with developmental Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 24 Fair Housing Choice disabilities, based on the 2012-2016 American Community Survey. The North Los Angeles County Regional Center serves residents with development disabilities in the North County area. The Center served about 2,050 persons from the ZIP Codes that generally comprised the City of Santa Clarita in 2017. About 60 percent of these clients were children and about 90 percent lived at home with parents or guardians. Resources To help meet the needs of the disabled population, the City has a number of residential care facilities that provide supportive services to persons with disabilities. According to the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, there are nine adult residential care facilities located in Santa Clarita with a total capacity of 114 persons. The location of these facilities can be found in Figure 7 on page 43. The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Sections 5115 and 5116 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code) declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings and that the use of property for the care of six or fewer disabled persons is a residential use for zoning purposes. A state -authorized, certified, or licensed family care home, foster home, or group home serving six or fewer persons with disabilities or dependent and neglected children on a 24- hour -a -day basis is considered a residential use that is permitted in all residential zones. No local agency can impose stricter zoning or building and safety standards on these homes (commonly referred to as "group" homes) of six or fewer persons with disabilities than are required of the other permitted residential uses in the zone. The Lanterman Act covers only licensed residential care facilities. The City of Santa Clarita Unified Development Code is compliant with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. In addition, the City allows community care facilities, residential health care facilities, and boarding houses in multiple zones. These residential care facilities accommodate, either primarily or exclusively, the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, requires that cities and counties provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing opportunities. While fair housing laws intend that all people have equal access to housing, the law also recognizes that people with disabilities may need extra tools to achieve equality. Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools intended to further housing opportunities for people with disabilities. For developers and providers of housing for people with disabilities who are often confronted with siting or use restrictions, reasonable accommodation provides a means of requesting from the local government flexibility in the application of land use, zoning, and building code regulations or, in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or requirements because it is necessary to achieve equal access to housing. Cities and counties are required to consider requests for accommodations related to housing for people with disabilities and provide the accommodation when it is determined to be "reasonable" based on fair housing laws and the case law interpreting the statutes. The City has adopted an administrative procedure for processing requests for reasonable accommodation, pursuant to State and Federal fair housing laws. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 25 Fair Housing Choice 3. Families with Children Families with children often face housing discrimination by landlords who fear that children will cause property damage. Some landlords may also have cultural biases against children of opposite sex sharing a bedroom. Differential treatments such as limiting the number of children in a complex or confining children to a specific location are also fair housing concerns. According to the 2012-2016 American Community Survey, approximately 37 percent of all households in Santa Clarita have children under the age of 18. Resources A variety of city programs and services are available for children and young adults in the community. The City's Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department operates two community centers: the Canyon Country Community Center and Newhall Community Center. Both of the community centers offer core programs, including: health, enrichment and education, recreation, and summer camp activities. The City also offers a free Family Education Program in connection with the College of the Canyons Foster and Kinship Care Education Program. The program offers community member a combination of education, resources, parental skill development, encouragement, and support. The City also maintains a list of daycares and preschools on its website. Households in need of additional help can access a list of family education resources found on the City's website. The City offers a Residential and Property Rehabilitation Program that can benefit families in Santa Clarita. 4. Single -Parent Households Single -parent households often require special consideration and assistance as a result of their greater need for affordable housing, as well as accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. Due to their relatively lower per -capita income and higher living expenses such as day-care, single -parent households have limited opportunities for finding affordable, decent, and safe housing. In 2010, approximately 5,188 single - parent households resided within Santa Clarita, representing nine percent of the City's households. Single -parent households, especially single mothers, may also be discriminated against in the rental housing market. At times, landlords may be concerned about the ability of such households to make regular rent payments and therefore, may require more stringent credit checks or higher security deposit for women. Of particular concern are single -parent households with lower incomes. Data from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that approximately 21 percent of the City's female -headed households with children had incomes below the poverty level. Resources Limited household income constrains the ability of single -parent households to afford adequate housing, childcare, health care, and other necessities. The City maintains a comprehensive list of family education resources on its website under Recreation and Community Services Department, including a list of child care referral services accessible to residents. Resources also list include various guidance, counseling, and support groups, special needs services, and youth leadership services. The City also offers a free Family Education Program in connection with the College of the Canyons Foster and Kinship Care Education Program. The program offers community member a combination of education, resources, parental skill development, encouragement, and support. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 26 Fair Housing Choice 5. Large Households Large households are defined as those having five or more members. These households are usually families with two or more children or families with extended family members such as in-laws or grandparents. It can also include multiple families living in one housing unit in order to save on housing costs. Large households are a special needs group because the availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units is often limited. To save for necessities such as food, clothing, and medical care, lower- and moderate -income large households may reside in smaller units, resulting in overcrowding. Furthermore, families with children, especially those who are renters, may face discrimination or differential treatment in the housing market. For example, some landlords may charge large households a higher rent or security deposit, limit the number of children in a complex, confine them to a specific location, limit the time children can play outdoors, or choose not to rent to families with children altogether, which would violate fair housing laws. The 2010 Census found 9,041 large households in Santa Clarita, representing approximately 15 percent of all households. Among the City's large households, 66 percent owned their own homes, while 34 percent were renter -households. According to the 2009-2013 CHAS data, of the City large family -households, 65 percent were low and moderate incomes. Resources The City's large households can benefit from programs and services that provide assistance to lower- and moderate -income households in general, such as the Housing Choice Voucher program, which offers rental assistance to residents. The City's Residential and Property Rehabilitation Program may also benefit large households. 6. Homeless Persons According to HUD, a person is considered homeless if they are not imprisoned and: (1) lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; (2) their primary nighttime residence is a publicly or privately operated shelter designed for temporary living arrangements, or an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals who should otherwise be institutionalized; or (3) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation. Formerly homeless persons often have a very difficult time finding housing once they have moved from transitional housing or other assistance program. Housing affordability for those who were formerly homeless is challenging from an economics standpoint, but this demographic group may also encounter fair housing issues when landlords refuse to rent to formerly homeless persons. The perception may be that they are more economically (and sometimes mentally) unstable. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, on any given day, there are an estimated 49,995 homeless people throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care; approximately 16 percent of these (or 7,876 people) are family members including children. Within the City of Santa Clarita, the homeless population is estimated at 161 persons, including 101 unsheltered and 60 sheltered. Among the unsheltered, most were living in RVs/Campers, in cars, and on street. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 27 Fair Housing Choice Resources Bridge To Home, the City's homeless shelter provider, is currently operating a year-round shelter that is funded through stop -gap funding until July 2019, at which time LASHA has committed to providing year- round operations In 2018, the City purchased a parcel of land adjacent to the Bridge to Home Shelter and gave it to Bridge to Home in anticipation of the development of a year-round shelter with expanded capacity. Bridge to Home has also received an allocation of funds from Los Angeles County for the operation of the year-round shelter when it is built. CDBG and Successor Agency funds may be used to assist in the development of the year- round shelter. Homeless persons in Santa Clarita can also access services and facilities available in LAHSA's Service Planning Area 2 (SPA -2). According to LAHSA's Homeless Inventory Count in 2018, SPA 2 has a total of 1,755 emergency shelter beds and 385 transitional housing beds. Permanent supportive housing, rapid re -housing, and other permanent housing can also accommodate 2,466 persons. 7. Farmworkers Data on employment by industry and occupation from the 2012-2016 ACS indicates approximately 230 people were employed in the combined industry of agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining. There is no way to tell from the data whether any of these people was employed as a farm worker, since this occupational category could also include agronomists, forestry experts, and similar occupations. Most of the remaining agriculture in Los Angeles County is in the Antelope Valley. Resources Since there is no population of farm workers identified as a special needs group within the City, no programs specifically targeted for this group are necessary. Farmworkers can benefit from programs and services that provide assistance to lower and moderate income households in general, such as the Housing Choice Voucher program, which offers rental assistance to residents. The Property Rehabilitation Program may also benefit these households. 8. Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with HIV/AIDS face an array of barriers to obtaining and maintaining affordable, stable housing. For persons living with HIV/AIDS, access to safe, affordable housing is as important to their general health and well-being as access to quality health care. For many, the persistent shortage of stable housing can be the primary barrier to consistent medical care and treatment. In addition, persons with HIV/AIDS may also be targets of hate crimes, which are discussed later in this document. Despite Federal and State anti- discrimination laws, many people face illegal eviction from their homes when their illness is exposed. Stigmatism associated with their illness and possible sexual orientation can add to the difficulty of obtaining and maintaining housing. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which is primarily enforced by HUD, prohibits housing discrimination against persons with disabilities, including persons with HIV/AIDS. Persons with HIV/AIDS may require a broad range of services, including counseling, medical care, in-home care, transportation, and food, in addition to stable housing. Today, persons with HIV/AIDS live longer and require longer provision of services and housing. Stable housing promotes improved health, sobriety, Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 28 Fair Housing Choice decreased drug abuse, and a return to paid employment and productive social activities resulting in an improved quality of life. Furthermore, stable housing is shown to be cost-effective for the community in that it helps to decrease risk factors that can lead to HIV and AIDS transmission. According to the 2016 Annual HIV Surveillance Report by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, Division of HIV and STD Programs/HIV Epidemiology, 2,426 persons were diagnosed in 2015 with HIV/AIDS in the East Valley Health District of the San Fernando Service Planning Area (SPA 2), which covers Santa Clarita. Resources The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program is a federally funded housing program designed to address the specific housing needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. The Los Angeles Housing Department administers the HOPWA grant for 29 agencies and four housing authorities to provide housing -related supportive services and rental assistance programs to low-income, homeless, and at -risk homeless persons living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County. HOPWA provides funding for emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. The Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) coordinates the overall response to HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County in collaboration with community-based organizations, governmental bodies, advocates and people living with HIV/AIDS. The DHSP HIV Care and Treatment Service Utilization: 2013 Year End Report, published in May 2015 identifies the following additional housing assistance programs and related services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families: • Core Medical Services: Medical outpatient services; medical specialty; oral health care; mental health, psychiatry; mental health, psychotherapy, case management, medical; hospice and skilled nursing services; early intervention services; substance abuse treatment; ADAP enrollment; and case management, home-based services. • Support services: Case management, psychological; substance abuse, residential; nutrition support; residential, transitional; medical transportation; language services; case management, transitional; and benefits specialty. E. Housing Profile A discussion of fair housing choice must be preceded by an assessment of the housing market. A diverse housing stock that includes a mix of conventional and specialized housing helps ensure that all households, regardless of their income level, age group, and familial status, have the opportunity to find suitable housing. This section provides an overview of the characteristics of the local and regional housing markets. The Census Bureau defines a housing unit as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied (or, if vacant, is intended for occupancy) as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any other individuals in the building and which have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 29 Fair Housing Choice 1. Housing Growth The City continued its trend of significant residential growth between 2010 and 2018. Palmdale is the only neighboring city that had a somewhat substantial growth in housing stock. The other surrounding communities experienced limited growth. Los Angeles County as a whole was growing at the same rate as the rest of the State. Table 19: Housing Stock Growth (2000-2018) Source: US Census 2010; State Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, 2018. 2. Housing Type A community's housing stock is primarily comprised of three different types of housing: single-family dwelling units, multi -family dwelling units, and other types of units such as mobile homes. The profile of housing types in the City has stayed relatively the same since 2000, with small shifts between single-family versus multi -family housing, despite the significant growth in the housing stock. Table 20: Housing Characteristics and Trends Single Family 38,098 72.6% 53,299 71.74% 39.90% Detached 31,784 60.6% 44,707 60.18% 40.66% Attached 6,314 12.0% 8,592 11.56% 36.08% Multi -Family 12,118 23.1% 20,995 28.26% 73.25% 2-4 Units 2,547 4.9% 3,113 4.19% 22.22% 5 + Units 9,571 18.2% 15,279 20.57% 59.64% Mobile Homes, Boat, 2,240 4.3% 2,603 3.50% 16.21% RV, Van, etc. Total 52,456 100.0% 74,294 100.00% 41.63% Sources: US Census 2000; State Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates, 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 30 Fair Housing Choice 3. Housing Tenure Tenure in the housing industry typically refers to the occupancy of a housing unit — whether the unit is owner -occupied or an occupied rental unit. Tenure preferences are primarily related to household income, composition, and ages of the household members; housing cost burden is generally more prevalent among renters than among owners. However, the high costs of homeownership in Southern California also create high levels of housing cost burden among owners. Residential mobility is also influenced by tenure, with owner -occupied housing evidencing a much lower turnover rate than rental housing. According to the 2010 Census, 71 percent of Santa Clarita's households owned their homes, while 29 percent were renters. The proportion of owner -households in the City decreased slightly over the past 20 years while the proportion of renter -households increased. In general, housing discrimination issues are more prevalent within the rental housing market since renters are more likely to be subject to conditions in the housing market that are beyond their control. Housing vacancy rates — the number of vacant units compared to the total number of units - reveal the housing supply and demand for a city. A certain number of vacant units are needed to moderate the cost of housing, allow sufficient choice for residents and provide an incentive for unit upkeep and repair. Vacancy rates are generally higher among rental properties, as rental units have greater attrition than owner -occupied units. A healthy vacancy rate is one that permits sufficient choice and mobility among a variety of housing units is considered to be two to three percent for ownership units and five to six percent for rental units. Low vacancy rates can indicate a heightened likelihood of housing discrimination as the number of house -seekers increases while the number of available units remains relatively constant. Managers and sellers are then able to choose occupants based on possible biases because the applicant pool is large. The 2010 Census estimates an overall vacancy rate for Santa Clarita of four percent in 2010, providing a healthy margin to allow for mobility. The 2012-2016 ACS estimates that 68 percent were owner -households and 32 percent were renter - households with a low overall vacancy rate of 2.8 percent (0.7 percent for -sale units and 2.6 percent rental units). Table 21: Housing Tenure Note: Overall Vacancy Rates include other vacancies in addition to owner/rental, including seasonal, other, and rented or sold but not occupied. Source: US Census 1990-2010. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 31 Fair Housing Choice 4. Housing Condition Assessing housing conditions in the City can provide the basis for developing policies and programs to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. Housing age can indicate general housing conditions within a community since housing units are subject to gradual deterioration over time. Deteriorating housing can depress neighboring property values, discourage reinvestment, and eventually impact the quality of life in a neighborhood. Most residential structures over 30 years of age will require minor repair and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years of age are more likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical system repairs. Generally, a housing unit exceeds its useful life after 70 years of age if not properly maintained. The age of the City's housing stock, Figure 4: Age of Housing Stock as defined by the year the units were built, is shown in . Santa Clarita is a 35% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- newer community; about 38 percent 30% -------------------------------------- -------- -------------------------------------- of housing units in the City are 30 25% ------------------------ ------------------------------------ years of age or older (i.e. built prior 20% ------------------ _____ to 1979). Much of the City's 15% housing growth occurred between 1960 and 1979, when approximately 33 percent of the 5% ___------------------------------ housing stock was constructed. 0% 2000 or 1990- 1980- 1960- 1940- 1939 or Significant growth continued into tater 1999 1989 1979 1959 Earlier the 1980s, when approximately 31 ■Year Built 13% 17% 31% 33% 4% 1% percent of the housing stock was Source: US American Community Survey 2012-2016. constructed. This could indicate that housing rehabilitation needs in the community will increase substantially in the upcoming decade. Given the age of the housing stock, and keeping in mind that maintenance can be economically and physically difficult for elderly homeowners, the City offers two rehabilitation grant programs for low and moderate income households to maintain their homes. Substandard Conditions The City has a Community Preservation Division consisting of five programs: Housing, Parking Enforcement, Animal Control, Graffiti Removal, and Code Enforcement. With all of the programs coordinated under one division, this allows coordination between the all the programs in identifying units that need to be upgraded and for outreach to property owners to apply for City assistance. Given the racial/ethnic composition of the City population, City programs should be equipped to handle multi-lingual services. Particularly for code enforcement services, residents may feel intimidated if Community Preservation Officers do not provide adequate explanation of the citations and where the residents may obtain assistance. The Community Preservation Division currently has staff who speak Spanish and Armenian. The City tracks staff who are multi-lingual and when needed those staff can provide translation services for the Community Preservation Officers regardless of which division they are assigned to. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 32 Fair Housing Choice Currently there are City staff with the capacity to provide verbal translation in ten languages, including Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and American Sign Language. Lead -Based Paint Hazards Housing age is the key variable used to estimate the number of housing units with lead-based paint (LBP). Starting in 1978, the federal government prohibited the use of LBP on residential property. Housing constructed prior to 1978, however, is at -risk of containing LBP. According to the 2012-2016 ACS, an estimated 23,292 units (representing 38 percent of the housing stock) in the City were constructed prior to 1980. The potential for housing to contain LBP varies depending on the age of the housing unit. National studies estimate that 75 percent of all residential structures built prior to 1970 contain LBP. Housing built prior to 1940, however, is much more likely to contain LBP (estimated at 90 percent of housing units). About 62 percent of housing units built between 1960 and 1979 are estimated to contain LBP. Table 22 estimates the number of housing units in Santa Clarita containing LBP, utilizing the assumptions outlined above. It should be noted, however, that not all units with LBP present a hazard. Properties most at risk include structures with deteriorated paint, chewable paint surfaces, friction paint surfaces, and deteriorated units with leaky roofs and plumbing. Table 22: Lead -Based Paint Estimates (2012-2016) Source: US American Community Survey 2012-2016. The Los Angeles County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) was established in 1991, as a result of the California legislature mandating that the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) develop and enact a standard of care for identifying and managing children with elevated blood lead levels. CLPPP, funded by the CDHS, is operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The Los Angeles CLPPP team includes public health nurses, health educators, epidemiology staff, and registered environmental health specialists. The team works closely together to ensure nursing and environmental case management and follow-up for lead -burdened children; to promote screening; and to carry out primary prevention, targeted outreach and education, and surveillance activities. The Los Angeles County CLPPP does not identify Santa Clarita as a high-risk area for lead poisoning. The City of Santa Clarita uses Community Development Block Grant funds to fund a housing rehabilitation program, called the Handyworker Program, which is operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. For the painting rehabilitation of buildings built before 1978, a lead-based paint spectrometry test be performed before any paint is disturbed. The brochure, "Lead Safe Renovations", produced by HUD is distributed with all applications for assistance regardless of whether the proposed scope of rehabilitation work includes painting. All applicants are required to sign and return the lead-based paint warning to verify that they have read its contents and are aware of the dangers lead-based paint presents. If lead-based paint above the HUD Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 33 Fair Housing Choice de minimis standards will be disturbed by the Handyworker Program rehabilitation work, the program requires that all work be done by workers and contractors certified by the State in lead -safe work practices, and that a clearance test is conducted after the work is complete. The cost of testing, rehabilitation work, and clearance testing is incorporated into the applicant's grant. F. Housing Cost and Affordability Many housing problems such as housing overpayment or overcrowded housing are directly related to the cost of housing in a community. If housing costs are high relative to household income, a correspondingly high prevalence of housing problems occurs. This section evaluates the affordability of the housing stock in Santa Clarita to lower and moderate income households. However, housing affordability alone is not necessarily a fair housing issue. Only when housing affordability issues interact with other factors covered under fair housing laws, such as household type, composition, and race/ethnicity do fair housing concerns arise. 1. Ownership Housing Costs compares the median sales price of single-family homes in Santa Clarita and surrounding jurisdictions in 2017 and 2018. Home prices in the region have leveled off in recent months. Median price in Santa Clarita increased less than one percent between September 2017 and September 2018. Countywide increase was 3.5 percent. However, the median price of $583,000 in the City represented a 37 percent increase from five years ago when the median price of $427,000 in July 2013. Figure 5: Median Home Prices $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $ Santa Clarita Glendale Palmdale Simi Valley LA County ❑ Sep -17 $580,000 $835,500 $295,000 $529,500 $575,000 0 Sep -18 $583,000 $750,000 $305,500 $570,000 $595,000 Source: Dataquick Services, www.corelogic.com, November 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 34 Fair Housing Choice 2. Rental Housing Costs Information on current rental rates in the City was obtained through review of listings posted on Zillow, a real estate and rental marketplace website, during November 2018. The available rental housing consisted of a spectrum of unit size and type. The majority of available units in the City were two- and three-bedroom units. Table 24 summarizes average apartment rents by unit size in 2018. The available units for rent in the City have an average rent of $2,462. Housing affordability can be inferred by comparing the cost of renting or owning a home in a community with the maximum affordable housing costs for households at different income levels. Taken together, this information can generally show who can afford what size and type of housing and indicate the type of households most likely to experience overcrowding and overpayment. While housing affordability alone is not a fair housing issue, fair housing concerns may arise when housing affordability interacts with factors covered under the fair housing laws, such as household type, composition, and race/ethnicity. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts annual household income surveys nationwide to determine a household's eligibility for federal housing assistance. Households in the lower end of each category can afford less by comparison than those at the upper end. Table 24 shows the annual household income by household size and generally, the maximum affordable housing payment based on the standard of 30 to 35 percent of household income. General cost assumptions for utilities, taxes, and property insurance are also shown. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 35 Fair Housing Choice Table 23: Average Apartment Rents in Santa Clarita (2018) Size Number Median Rent Average Rent Rent Range Advertised Studio 1 $1,857 $1,857 $1,857 One Bedroom 32 $1,715 $1,440 $1,440-2,436 Two Bedroom 75 $1,999 $1,267 $1,267-3,463 Three Bedroom 47 $2,700 $1,800 $1,800-4,600 Four Bedroom 28 $3,350 $2,595 $2,595-5,950 Five Bedroom 8 $3,923 $2,150 $2,150-5,500 Total 191 $2,200 $2,462 $1,267-5,950 Source: Zillow, Search performed November 2018. 3. Housing Affordability Housing affordability can be inferred by comparing the cost of renting or owning a home in a community with the maximum affordable housing costs for households at different income levels. Taken together, this information can generally show who can afford what size and type of housing and indicate the type of households most likely to experience overcrowding and overpayment. While housing affordability alone is not a fair housing issue, fair housing concerns may arise when housing affordability interacts with factors covered under the fair housing laws, such as household type, composition, and race/ethnicity. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts annual household income surveys nationwide to determine a household's eligibility for federal housing assistance. Households in the lower end of each category can afford less by comparison than those at the upper end. Table 24 shows the annual household income by household size and generally, the maximum affordable housing payment based on the standard of 30 to 35 percent of household income. General cost assumptions for utilities, taxes, and property insurance are also shown. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 35 Fair Housing Choice Table 24: Housing Affordability Matrix - Los Angeles County (2.01 8) Household AnnualAffordable Costs-Taxes- Income 1 _ntal i l enters Owners Extremely-Low-Income (under 30% AMI) i Insurance Affordable i _ nt . me Price 1-Person ............... $20,350 $509 $509 $125 $99 $178 $384 $53,922 2-Person -_$23,250 $581 _... $581 $144 $118 $203 $437 $60,467 ..................................................... 3-Person ....... ............................................ I $26,150 I _ ........ ..................................................... _.......................................... $654 I .................................................. $654 $.161 I $139 $229 $493 $66,548 4-Person $29,050 1 $726 ....................................................._................................................ ...................................................... .......................................................... 5-Person $31,400 $785 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Low-Income (31 to 50% AMI) $726 ................................................. $785 $199 $223 $170 $208 $254 $275 $527 $562 $70,300 $70,344 I-Person $54,250 $849 $849 $125 $99 $297 $724 $105,356 ..................................................... 2-Person -............................................. _...................................................... $62,000 _ $970 ................................................................... $970 $144 $118 $340 $826 $119,277 3-Person $69,750 $1,091 $1,091 $161 $139 $382 $930 $132,732 4-Person $77,500 $1,211 $1,211 $199 $170 $424 $1,012 $143,670 ..................................................... 5-Person ----------------------_......................................................, $83,700 $1,316 ................................................., $1,316 $223 $208 $461 $1,093 $150,710 ..................................................... Moderate-Income I-Person ...................................................................................................................................................................... (51 to 80% AMI) $54,250 $728 $849 $125 $99 $297 $603 $105,383 .....................................................- 2-Person ........ ....................................................... $62,000 $832 ......... $970 ......... $144 $118 $340 $688 $119,307 ..................................... 3-Person -_............................................._:..................................................... $69,750 - $936 $1,091 $161 $139 $382 $775 $132,766 ....... 4-Person ....................................................... $77,500 $1,040 = $1,213 ......... $199 $170 $424 $841 $143,897 5-Person $83,700 $1,123 $1,310 $223 $208 $458 $900 $149,730 Median-Income (81 to 100% AMI) I-Person 1 $48,500 1 $1,091 1 $1,273 $125 $99 $446 $966 $169,594 2-Person 3-Person............i..........$62,350........:.............1,403............1 ...............................................1..................................................... 4-Person $55,450 .....................................................1........................................................................................................... $69,300 $1,247 ...............$1,637............................$.1.6.1.............. $1,559 $1,455 $1,819 $144 $199 $118 $139 $170 $509 $573 $637 $1,103 $1,242 $1,360 $192,692 $215,323 $235,628 ..................................................... 5-Person ................................................_..................................................... $74,850 $1,684 ............................................ $1,965 $223 $208 $688 $1,461 $248,799 ................................................................................................................ Middle-Income (100 to 120% AMI) ---................................................... I-Person $58,200 $1,334 $1,556 $125 $99 $545 $1,209 $212,402 2-Person $66,500 $1,525 $1,779 $144 $118 $623 $1,381 $241,615 ......................................................................,...................................................... 3-Person $74,850 $1,715 ............................................: $2,001 $161 $139 $700 $1,554 $270,362 ....... 4-Person -----_... ......... $83,150 ........ $1,906 $2,223 ......... $199 $170 $778 $1,707 $296,782 ....................................................................................................._....................................................._ 5-Person $89,800 $2,058 ....................................... $2,401 $223 $208 $840 $1,835 $314,846 Sources and assumptions: 1. California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) income limits, 2018. Health and Safety code definitions of affordable housing costs (between 30 and 35 percent of household income depending on tenure and income level). 2. Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA), Utility Allowance 2018. 3. 20 percent of monthly affordable cost for taxes and insurance. 4. 10 percent down payment. 5. Four percent interest rate for a 30 -year fixed-rate mortgage loan. 6. Taxes and insurance apply to owner costs only; renters do not usually pay taxes or insurance. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 36 Fair Housing Choice G. Housing Problems A continuing priority of communities is enhancing or maintaining the quality of life for residents. HUD assesses housing need within a community according to several criteria: (1) the number of households that are paying too much for housing; (2) the number of households living in overcrowded units; and (3) the number of households living in substandard housing conditions. Table 14, presented earlier on page 19 summarizes the extent of households facing some kind of housing problems. CHAS data provide further details on housing cost burden and overcrowding. These conditions are discussed below. 1. Overcrowding Some households may not be able to accommodate the high cost of housing and may instead accept smaller housing or reside with other individuals or families in the same home. Potential fair housing issues emerge if non-traditional households are discouraged or denied housing due to the perception of overcrowding. In general, "overcrowding" is defined as a housing unit occupied by more than one person per room (including living and dining rooms but excluding kitchen and bathrooms). Moderate overcrowding refers to 1.0 to 1.5 persons per room and severe overcrowding occurs when a home has 1.5 or more occupants per room. Household overcrowding is reflective of various living situations: (1) a family lives in a home that is too small; (2) a family chooses to house extended family members; or (3) unrelated individuals or families are doubling up to afford housing. Not only is overcrowding a potential fair housing concern, it can strain physical facilities and the delivery of public services, reduce the quality of the physical environment, contribute to a shortage of parking, and accelerate the deterioration of homes. According to the 2012-2016 ACS, less than six percent of Santa Clarita households experienced overcrowding, including less than two percent experiencing severe overcrowding. Overcrowding was more prevalent among renters, with nearly 13 percent of renters living in overcrowded units, compared to two percent of owners. Overall, the incidence of overcrowding has continued to decline in Santa Clarita since 2000, when eight percent of total households lived in overcrowded conditions. 2. Housing Cost Burden Housing cost burden or overpayment is an important issue for Santa Clarita residents. According to the federal government, any housing condition where a household spends more than 30 percent of income on housing is considered overpayment. A cost burden of 30 to 50 percent is considered moderate overpayment; payment in excess of 50 percent of income is considered severe overpayment. Overpaying is an important housing issue because paying too much for housing leaves less money available for emergency expenditures. According to 2009--2013 CHAS data, in Santa Clarita, housing cost burden is more prevalent among renter - households (52 percent) than owner -households (40 percent). Renter -households were also more likely to experience severe housing cost burden, with 25 percent of renters experiencing severe housing cost burden compared to 17 percent of owners. Overpayment is typically linked to household income and often occurs when housing costs increase faster than income. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 37 Fair Housing Choice H. Assisted Housing A large inventory of subsidized housing, community care facilities, emergency shelters and transitional housing, as well as other treatment and recovery centers are located in Santa Clarita. This section presents the range of housing opportunities for persons with special needs and displays their general location. 1. Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a rent subsidy program that helps lower income families and seniors pay rents of private units. HCV recipients pay a minimum of 30 percent of their income for rent and the Housing Authority pays the difference up to its payment standard. The program offers lower income households the opportunity to obtain affordable, privately owned rental housing and to increase their housing choices. Voucher Recipients The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angles (HACoLA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program for Santa Clarita residents. As of August 2018, 194 Santa Clarita households were receiving HCVs. As shown in Table 25, the majority of voucher recipients indicated their race as White (69 percent) and identified ethnically as non -Hispanic (64percent). For the distribution of Voucher assistance within the City, HACoLA has established local preferences, which are later identified in Section IV (see page 73). HACoLA's Section 8 waiting list has been closed. With limited funding and a long waiting list, HACoLA is not able to estimate the length of wait. Table 25: Housing Choice Voucher Recipients Category% of Section 8 Recipients Race American Indian 3 1.0% Asian or Pacific Islander 8 4.1% Black 50 25.8% Native Hawaiian 1 0.5% White 133 68.6% Total 194 100.0% Ethnicity Hispanic 51 35.7% Non -Hispanic 143 64.3% Total 194 100.0% Household Type Elderly 139 71.6% Disabled 111 57.2% Veteran 10 5.2% Female Headed 158 81.4% Total' 194 100.0% Note: 1. Participant households can have more than one of the characteristics listed; therefore, the actual number of households listed by type totals more than 194 households. Source: Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles, August 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 38 Fair Housing Choice 2. Assisted Housing Projects Publicly subsidized affordable housing provides the largest supply of affordable housing in most communities. Apartment projects can receive housing assistance from a variety of sources to ensure that rents are affordable to lower-income households. In exchange for public assistance, owners are typically required to reserve a portion or all of the units as housing affordable to lower-income households. The length of use restrictions is dependent upon the funding program. There are currently eight affordable rental housing developments located in the City, providing 397 affordable units to lower income family households. There are also seven affordable rental housing developments for seniors, providing 871 affordable units, including one conventional public housing development with 182 units. In total there are 1,334 affordable units for lower income family, senior, and disabled households in the City. As is typical in most urban environments throughout the country, areas designated for high density housing in the City are usually adjacent to areas designated for commercial and industrial uses. Lower and moderate income households tend to live in high density areas, where the lower land costs per unit (i.e. more units on a piece of property) can result in lower development costs and associated lower housing payments. Therefore, the location of publicly assisted housing is partly the result of economic feasibility. The locations of assisted housing projects are illustrated in Figure 6. As shown, both the communities of Newhall and Canyon Country are well served by assisted housing projects. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 39 Fair Housing Choice Table 26: Assisted Rental Housing in Santa Clarita NOWTenant-IVy or I "roject Wame Earliest Affordable Type Units ., Canyon Country Villas Family 66 Multi Family 12/2032 26741 N. Isabella Parkway Revenue Bond Diamond Park Apartments Family 50 Multi Family 2032 27940 Solamint Road Revenue Bond Hidaway Apartments Family 14 LA County FHA 2024 27077 Hideaway Avenue Loan Apartments Multi Family 2303 Sara Street 7 27303 Sara Family 106 Revenue Bond 10/2031 (annexed in 2013) Sand Canyon Ranch Family 50 Multi Family 5/2033 28856 N. Silver Saddle Circle Revenue Bond Sand Canyon Villas & Townhomes Family 43 Multi Family 12/2032 28923 Prairie Lane Revenue Bond The Village Apartments Family 39 Multi Family 2036 23700 Valle Del Oro Revenue Bond Three Oaks Apartments Family 29 Tax Credits Bond Permanent 23610 Newhall Avenue Bouquet Canyon Seniors Senior 264 Tax Credits Bond 2028 26705 Bouquet Canyon Canterbury Village Senior Apts. Senior 64 HUD Section 202 7/31/2016 23520 Wiley Canyon Road Canyon Country Senior Apartments Senior 200 Tax Credits Bond TC/Bonds 18701 Flying Tiger Drive Fountain Glen Apartments Conditions of 23941 Decoro Drive Senior 8 Approval w/City Permanent Orchard Arms Los Angeles Conventional 23520 Wiley Canyon Road Senior 182 County Housing public housing (LA Authority County) Valencia Villas Project Based 24857 Singing Hills Drive Senior 75 Rental Assistance 9/2019 Whispering Oaks Apartments 22816 Market Street Senior 78 LA County Loan Permanent Source: City of Santa Clarita Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 40 Fair Housing Choice cn n I '000, 16 F e0o, AJ z AgLoDukeCa Z�Rd It n w. 0 Z 0 m b 7l7 I '000, 16 F e0o, AJ z AgLoDukeCa Z�Rd It Licensed Community Residential Care Facilities a Persons with special needs, such as the elderly and those with disabilities, must also have access to housing. Community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group environment. Restrictions that prevent this type of housing represent a fair housing concern. According to the State of California Community Care Licensing Division of the State's Department of Social Services, as of October 2018, there were 78 State -licensed community care facilities with a total capacity of 1270 beds/persons in Santa Clarita (Table 27 ). The locations of these facilities are shown in Figure 7. Senior residential care facilities are concentrated in the communities of Valencia and Newhall, while adult residential care facilities are primarily located in the northern half of the City. Table 27 : Licensed Community Residential Care Facilities by Type Source: State of California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, 2018. Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 42 Fair Housing Choice n tv m 0-40 a oo� c C)'4 tA -n eD -0 w -n ul 10 I e DWc- CmA, Rd I'm I. Provision of Services and Accessibility to Public Transit Public transit is relevant to the issue of fair housing as access to public transit is of paramount importance to households affected by low incomes and rising housing prices. Public transit should link lower-income persons, who are often transit dependent, to major employers where job opportunities exist. Access to employment via public transportation can reduce welfare usage rates and increase housing mobility, which enables residents to locate housing outside of traditionally lower- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The lack of a relationship between public transit, employment opportunities, and affordable housing may impede fair housing choice because persons who depend on public transit will have limited choices regarding places to live. In addition, elderly and disabled persons also often rely on public transit to visit doctors, go shopping, or attend activities at community facilities. Public transit that provides a link between job opportunities, public services, and affordable housing helps to ensure that transit -dependent residents have adequate opportunity to access housing, services, and jobs. 1. Public Transit City of Santa Clarita Transit The City of Santa Clarita Transit provides public transportation services to the City of Santa Clarita and nearby surrounding unincorporated areas. The agency is the only transit agency that provides local transit service to the Santa Clarita Valley. The City of Santa Clarita Transit also provides commuter services to various communities in Los Angeles County including connections with Metro. Additionally, the agency accommodates connections with Metrolink and the Antelope Valley Transit Authority at various transfer points within the city limits. The City of Santa Clarita Transit supports the needs of the disabled community by ensuring that all bus lines are accessible through wheelchair lifts, with at least two on each bus. In addition, the agency offers free fares on local routes and reduced fares on its commuter express lines to seniors 60 and over or disabled passengers with identification. The various services include: • Commuter Express Service: The Transit Commuter Bus offers service to and from major places outside of the Santa Clarita Valley, including various locations in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. • Station Link Service: Station Link service provides services from the Santa Clarita Metrolink station to major local places of employment within the Santa Clarita Valley. • Dial -A -Ride: For persons with special needs due to age or disabilities, the agency offers Dial -A -Ride paratransit services for qualified elderly or special needs customers, as well as the general public. City residents who are at least 60 years of age or have a certified disability are eligible to use Dial -A -Ride anytime during regular service hours. • Paratransit Services: Access Services Incorporated offers Paratransit services for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using regular buses or rail service. Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 44 Fair Housing Choice 2. Major Employers Santa Clarita is home to a variety of employers and Table 28Error! Reference source not found. summarizes the ten largest in and adjacent to the City. As demonstrated in Figure 8 on page 46, most of the City's top employers are located along transit routes and all but two of these top employers are located within one- quarter mile of a bus stop. Although the most prominent employer—Six Flags Magic Mountain—is located outside of City limits, it is well served by transit. Table 28: Santa Clarita Major Employers �1 Type of Business Number of Location EmployeesBusines Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway 3,200 Valencia, CA 91355 Princess Cruises Cruise Line 2,026 24305 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Healthcare 1,948 23845 McBean Parkway Hospital Santa Clarita, CA 91355 College of the Canyons Education 1,941 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 William S. Hart Union School Education 1,939 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway District Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Saugus Union School District Education 1,692 24930 Avenue Stanford Santa Clarita, CA 91355 US Postal Service Government 1,010* 24355 Creekside Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Boston Scientific Healthcare 750 25155 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia, CA 91355 Newhall School District Education 705 25375 Orchard Village RoadValencia, CA 91355 City of Santa Clarita Government 700 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Source: City of Santa Clarita Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, FY 2016-2017. * = All Post Office locations within City limits are represented in the total employee count. 3. Affordable Housing Figure 9 on page 47 illustrates the location of the City's affordable housing projects in relation to regional transit services. As shown, most affordable housing projects in the City are situated along transit routes, with all but two being located within one-quarter mile of a bus stop. These two projects are located just outside the quarter -mile radius though. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 45 Fair Housing Choice n cn rn agua 0-11c,# Can Rd a I'll CD ----------------- 1. I 0 M > n 3 Z aan C agua 0-11c,# Can Rd a I'll CD n Fl, " rla7b- Frow I;d 9. a DI" Can Rd 4. Public Schools As part of President Johnson's "War on Poverty," the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed in 1965. It is often regarded as the most far-reaching federal legislation affecting education ever passed by Congress. The act is an extensive statute that funds primary and secondary education, while emphasizing equal access to education and establishing high standards and accountability. A major component of ESEA is a series of programs typically referred to as "Title L" Title I programs distribute funding to schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low income families. To qualify as a Title I school, a school typically must have around 40 percent or more of its students coming from families who are low income. The programs also give priority to schools that are in obvious need of funds, low -achieving schools, and schools that demonstrate a commitment to improving their education standards and test scores. Public education in the Santa Clarita Valley is administered by the following school districts: • Castaic Union School District • Newhall School District • Saugus Union School District • Sulphur Springs School District • William S. Hart Union High School District Nine Title I schools are located in the Santa Clarita Valley. Figure 10 illustrates the location of schools in the City. Comparing the attendance areas of each school district's Title I school and the City's low and moderate income neighborhoods reveals that most areas are well served. Specifically, all of the low and moderate income neighborhoods within the attendance boundaries of Newhall School District and Sulphur Springs District are served by their Title I Schools. Only two census tracts in the City are considered minority concentration areas according to HUD's RAD Minority Concentration Analysis Tool. These tracts are served by one Title I school. Access to Public and Supportive Services All of the City's facilities are ADA accessible but not all are fully compliant with every requirement under ADA. Several modifications, both interior and exterior modifications, are still required at City Hall. The City will continue to pursue accessibility improvements based on need and availability of funding. Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 48 Fair Housing Choice I 1-► 3 ti � � � ti •'r 10-00— IFV Ca on Rd"•"' _r_ ti I R -t_ 3 I lY I L.w I- � I L_, Jam+.,■ 2- m a r- z 'J3n eT© 8 n ?; Q o3 �Qm o} o o �• in eo h an � wm T m m � ND o ]' To -9 n j O v 0 FZ i a Ague auk* ca I A� O 5. Disparities in Access to Opportunity HUD has developed a series of indices for the purpose of fair housing assessment to help inform communities about disparities in access to opportunity. HUD -provided index scores are based on nationally available data sources and assess residents' access to key opportunity assets in Santa Clarita. Table 29 provides index scores or values (the values range from 0 to 100) for the following opportunity indicator indices: • Low Poverty Index: The low poverty index captures poverty in a given neighborhood. The poverty rate is determined at the census tract level. The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a neighborhood. • School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school -level data on the performance of 4a, grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high - performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the score, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood. • Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the score, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. • Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3 -person single -parent family with income at 50% of the median income for renters for the region (i.e. the Core -Based Statistical Area (CBSA)). The higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. • Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3 -person single -parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CBSA. The higher the index, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood. • Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CBSA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. • Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block -group. Ash shown in Table 29, in Santa Clarita, Hispanic residents were more likely (compared to other racial/ethnic groups) to be impacted by poverty, limited access to proficient schools, lower labor participation rate and more likely to utilize public transportation. Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 51 Fair Housing Choice 0 n n M Z x z n z x z o z = x 0 z x �. "C3 In �. 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However, publicly available data on lending does not contain detailed information to make conclusive statements of discrimination, but can only point out potential areas of concerns. Furthermore, except for outreach and education efforts, a local jurisdiction's ability to influence lending practices is limited. Such practices are largely governed by national policies and regulations. A. Background 1. Legislative Protection The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in 1977 and the subsequent Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) were designed to improve access to credit for all members of the community and hold the lender industry responsible for community lending. Community Reinvestment Act and Home Mortgage Disclosurc Act The CRA is intended to encourage regulated financial institutions to help meet the credit needs of their entire communities, including lower- and moderate -income neighborhoods. Depending on the type of institution and total assets, a lender may be examined by different supervising agencies for its CRA performance. However, the CRA rating is an overall rating for an institution and does not provide insights regarding the lending performance at specific locations by the institution. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act In tandem with the CRA, the HMDA requires lending institutions to make annual public disclosures of their home mortgage lending activity. Under HMDA, lenders are required to disclose information on the disposition of home loan applications and on the race or national origin, gender, and annual income of loan applicants. HMDA data provide some insight into the lending patterns that exist in a community. However, HMDA data are only an indicator of potential problems; the data cannot be used to conclude definite redlining or discrimination practices due to the lack of detailed information on loan terms or specific reasons for denial. Conventional versus Government -Backed Financing Conventional financing involves market -rate loans provided by private lending institutions such as banks, mortgage companies, savings and loans, and thrift institutions. To assist lower and moderate income households that may have difficulty in obtaining home mortgage financing in the private market, due to income and equity issues, several government agencies offer loan products that have below market rate interests and are insured ("backed") by the agencies. Sources of government -backed financing include loans Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 53 Fair Housing Choice insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Rural Housing Services/Farm Service Agency (RHA/FSA). Often, government -backed loans are offered to the consumers through private lending institutions. Local programs such as first-time homebuyer and rehabilitation programs are not subject to HMDA reporting requirements. Financial Stability Act The Financial Stability Act of 2009 established the Making Home Affordable Program, which assists eligible homeowners who can no longer afford their home with mortgage loan modifications and other options, including short sale or deed -in -lieu of foreclosure. The program is targeted toward homeowners facing foreclosure and homeowners who are unemployed or "underwater" (i.e., homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth). Helping Families Save 'Their Domes Act The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act was passed by Congress in May 2009 and expands the Making Home Affordable Program. This Act includes provisions to make mortgage assistance and foreclosure prevention services more accessible to homeowners and increases protections for renters living in foreclosed homes. It also establishes the right of a homeowner to know who owns their mortgage and provides over two billion dollars in funds to address homelessness. Under this bill, tenants also have the right to stay in their homes after foreclosure for 90 days or through the term of their lease. Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA) enhances the criminal enforcement of federal fraud laws by strengthening the capacity of federal prosecutors and regulators to hold accountable those who have committed fraud. FERA amends the definition of a financial institution to include private mortgage brokers and non-bank lenders that are not directly regulated or insured by the federal government, making them liable under federal bank fraud criminal statutes. The law also makes it illegal to make a materially false statement or to willfully overvalue a property in order to manipulate the mortgage lending business. B. Overall Lending Patterns 1. Data and Methodology The availability of financing affects a person's ability to purchase or improve a home. Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition of loan applications by the income, gender, and race of the applicants. This applies to all loan applications for home purchases, improvements and refinancing. HMDA data are submitted by lending institutions to the FFIEC. Certain data is available to the public via the FFIEC site either in raw data format or as pre-set printed reports. The analyses of HMDA data presented in this Al were conducted using Lending Patterns'. Lending Patterns is a web -based data exploration tool that analyzes lending records to produce reports on various aspects of mortgage lending. It analyzes HMDA data to assess market share, approval rates, denial rates, low/moderate income lending, and high-cost lending, among other aspects. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 54 Fair Housing Choice Table 30 summarizes the disposition of loan applications submitted to financial institutions in 2012 and 2017 (most recent HMDA data available) for home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans in Santa Clarita. Included is information on loan applications that were approved and originated, approved but not accepted by the applicant, denied, withdrawn by the applicant, or incomplete. As indicated in Table 30, overall between 2012 and 2017 there was a decrease of almost 4,000 applicants, primarily from refinancing applications. The average loan approval among all loan types also decreased slightly from 70 percent in 2012 to approximately 66 percent in 2017. Table 30: Disposition of Home Loans (2012 and 2017) Gov't -Backed Purchase 1,399 1,288 74.0% 76.9% 16.1% 8.4% 9.9% 14.7% Conventional Purchase 2,407 3,895 78.1% 74.3% 12.5% 9.1% 9.4% 16.6% Refinance 12,510 6,805 68.6% 58.9% 14.6% 15.9% 16.8% 25.2% Home Improvement 288 814 50.7% 62.3% 36.5% 20.3% 12.8% 17.4% Total 16,604 12,802 70.10% 65.61% 14.80% 13.33% 15.10% 21.07% Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. 2. Home Purchase Loans In 2017, a total of 3,895 households applied for conventional loans to purchase homes in the City, an increase of approximately 62 percent from 2012. This substantial increase in lending activity is reflective of lending trends throughout the country. The approval rate in 2017 for conventional home purchase loans was approximately 74 percent, while nine percent of applications were denied. In 2012, 78 percent of conventional home loan applications were approved and 13 percent were denied. Potential homeowners can also choose to apply for government -backed home purchase loans when buying their homes. In a conventional loan, the lender takes on the risk of losing money in the event a borrower defaults on a mortgage. For government -backed loans, the loan is insured, either completely or partially, by the government. The government does not provide the loan itself, but instead promises to repay some or all of the money in the event a borrower defaults. This reduces the risk for the lender when making a loan. Government -backed loans generally have more lenient credit score requirements, lower down payment requirements, and are available to those with recent bankruptcies. However, these loans may also carry higher interest rates and most require homebuyers to purchase mortgage insurance. Furthermore, government - backed loans have strict limits on the amount a homebuyer can borrow for the purchase of a home. Nearly 1,300 Santa Clarita households applied for government -backed loans in 2017, almost matching the 1,399 applications in 2012. Approval rates for these loans were higher than for conventional home purchase loans. Of the Government -backed loan applications, approximately 77 percent were approved and eight percent were denied. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 55 Fair Housing Choice 3. Home Improvement Loans Reinvestment in the form of home improvement is critical to maintaining the supply of safe and adequate housing. Historically, home improvement loan applications have a higher rate of denial when compared to home purchase loans. Part of the reason is that an applicant's debt -to -income ratio may exceed underwriting guidelines when the first mortgage is considered with consumer credit balances. Another reason is that many lenders use the home improvement category to report both second mortgages and equity -based lines of credit, even if the applicant's intent is to do something other than improve the home (e.g., pay for a wedding or college). Loans that will not be used to improve the home are viewed less favorably since the owner is divesting in the property by withdrawing accumulated wealth. From a lender's point of view, the reduction in owner's equity represents a higher risk. In 2017, 814 applications for home improvement loans were submitted by Santa Clarita households. Of these applications, 62 percent were approved and 20 percent were denied. Home improvement financing in the City was much more active in 2017 than 2012, when only 288 applications for home improvement loans were filed by Santa Clarita residents. Approval rates for this type of loan were lower in 2012 at 51 percent. 4. Refinancing Homebuyers will often refinance existing home loans for a number of reasons. Refinancing can allow homebuyers to take advantage of better interest rates, consolidate multiple debts into one loan, reduce monthly payments, alter risk (i.e. by switching from variable rate to fixed rate loans), or free up cash and capital. The majority of loan applications submitted by Santa Clarita households in 2017 were for home refinancing (6,805 applications). About 59 percent of these applications were approved and 16 percent were denied. These approval rates represent a considerable decrease from 2012 when the approval rate was at 69 percent with more than 12,500 applications being initially filed. C. Lending Patterns by Race/Ethnicity and Income Level The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap (disability). It is, therefore, important to look not just at overall approval and denial rates for a jurisdiction, but also whether or not these rates vary by other factors, such as race/ethnicity. In an ideal situation, the applicant pool for mortgage lending should reflect the demographics of a community. When one racial/ethnic group is overrepresented or underrepresented in the total applicant pool, it could be an indicator of access to opportunities. Such a finding may be a sign that access to mortgage lending is not equal for all individuals. As shown in Table 31, White applicants were noticeably overrepresented in the loan applicant pool during 2017, while Hispanics were significantly underrepresented. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 56 Fair Housing Choice Table 31: Demographics of Loan Applicants vs. Total Population (2017) WEVA�Percent of ApplicantPool Percent of Total TVariation Withdrawn/Incomplete Population White 61.1% 49.6% 11.5% Black 4.4% 3.6% 0.8% Hispanic 21.0% 31.2% -10.2% Asian 11.0% 11.0% 0.0% Note: Percent of total population estimates are based on 2017 applicant data and compared to total population estimates from the 2010 Census. Source: Bureau of the Census, 2010; www.lendingpattems.com, 2018. In addition to looking at whether access to lending is equal, it is important to analyze lending outcomes for any signs of potential discrimination by race/ethnicity. Approval rates for loans tend to increase as household income increases; however, lending outcomes should not vary significantly by race/ethnicity among applicants of the same income level. Table 32 summarizes lending outcomes by race/ethnicity and income. In Santa Clarita, at the upper income level, approval rates were generally comparable among different groups. However, for lower income households, White applicants had the highest approval rates in 2017. Table 32: Lending Patterns by Race/Ethnicity (2012 and 2017) Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 57 Fair Housing Choice Approved Denie Withdrawn/Incomplete 2012 20122017r White Low (0-49% AMI) 55.4% 44.6% 27.2% 32.1% 17.4% 23.2% Moderate (50-79% AMI) 69.7% 53.4% 16.2% 22.6% 14.0% 24.0% Middle (80-119% AMI) 72.3% 65.7% 14.0% 15.0% 13.7% 19.3% Upper (>_120% AMI) 73.4% 70.5% 12.8% 10.7% 13.8% 18.8% Black Low (0-49% AMI) 75.0% 16.7% 25.0% 16.7% 0.0% 66.7% Moderate (50-79% AMI) 52.9% 40.0% 23.5% 30.0% 23.5% 30.0% Middle (80-119% AMI) 64.8% 58.9% 20.4% 26.8% 14.8% 14.3% Upper (>_120% AMI) 58.1% 66.9% 22.7% 13.0% 19.2% 20.1% Hispanic Low (0-49% AMI) 42.3% 25.0% 42.3% 47.9% 15.5% 27.1% Moderate (50-79% AMI) 62.2% 45.1% 23.5% 35.9% 14.3% 19.0% Middle (80-119% AMI) 64.3% 59.4% 18.0% 17.0% 17.8% 23.5% Upper (>_120% AMI) 68.9% 66.5% 16.8% 12.1% 14.3% 21.4% Asian Low (0-49% AMI) 70.4% 33.3% 18.5% 55.6% 11.1% 11.1% Moderate (50-79% AMI) 64.4% 54.2% 18.4% 25.0% 17.2% 20.8% Middle (80-119% AMI) 67.7% 58.9% 17.0% 18.5% 15.3% 22.6% Upper (>_120%AMI) 71.9% 68.8% 14.2% 13.0% 13.9% 18.1% Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 57 Fair Housing Choice D. Lending Patterns by Census Tract Characteristics 1. Income Level To identify potential geographic differences in mortgage lending activities, an analysis of the HMDA data was conducted by census tract. Based on the Census, HMDA defines the following income levels:4 • Low -Income Tract — Tract Median Income less than or equal to 49 percent AMI • Moderate -Income Tract — Tract Median Income between 50 and 79 percent AMI • Middle -Income Tract —Tract Median Income between 80 and 119 percent AMI • Upper -Income Tract — Tract Median Income equal to or greater than 120 percent AMI In 2012 and 2017, none of the census tracts within the City of Santa Clarita were categorized as low income by HMDA. The majority of loan applications were submitted by residents from the City's upper income tracts. Table 33 summarizes the loan approval and denial rates of census tracts by income level in 2012 and 2017. In general, in both 2012 and 2017, home loan approval rates increased and denial rates decreased as the income level of the census tract increased. Higher income households are more likely to qualify for and be approved for loans, so this trend is to be expected. Table 33: Outcomes Based on Census Tract Income (2012 and 2017) Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. 4 These income definitions are different from those used by HUD to determine Low and Moderate Income Areas. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 58 Fair Housing Choice 2. Minority Population HMDA also provides the minority population percentage within each census tract. Table 34 summarizes the home loan approval and denial rates of census tracts in the City by the proportion of minority residents during 2012 and 2017. A census tract with more than 50 percent minority population is considered "substantially minority." In general, the approval rates are comparable in neighborhoods that were considered substantially minority versus those that were not. `Fable 34: Outcomes Based on Minority Population of Census Tract (2012 and 2017) Total Applicants Approved Denied Other Tract Income Level 2012 Substantially Minority 3,214 19.4% 2,103 65.4% 586 18.2% 505 15.7% Not Substantially Minority 13,390 80.6% 9,540 66.5% 1,876 19.9% 1,974 13.7% Total 16,604 100.0% 11,643 70.1% 2,462 14.8% 2,499 15.1% 2017 Substantially Minority 4,309 38.3% 2,747 63.8% 594 12.1% 968 19.7% Not Substantially Minority 8,493 61.7% 5,652 66.5% 1,112 13.1% 1,729 20.4% Total 12,802 100.0% 8,399 65.6% 1,706 13.3% 2,697 21.0% Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. E. Major Lenders In 2017, the top ten mortgage lenders in Santa Clarita received less than 40 percent of all loan applications. The mortgage lending market was competitive; no one single lender received more than ten percent of the applications. In fact, half of the top ten lenders in 2012 no longer made the list in 2017. Table 35 summarizes the top lenders in the City as well as their underwriting outcomes in 2017. Under current banking regulations, lenders are required to hold a given interest rate for a borrower for a period of 60 days. Borrowers, however, are under no obligation to actually follow through on the loan during this time and can withdraw their application. In mortgage lending, fallout refers to a loan application that is withdrawn by the borrower before the loan is finalized. Closed applications refer to applications that are closed by the lender due to incompleteness. In instances where a loan application is incomplete, lenders are required to send written notification to the applicant and request the missing information be turned over within a designated timeframe. If this notice is given and the applicant does not comply within the specified time, the lender can close the application for incompleteness. A high rate of incomplete loans can indicate a lack of financial literacy on the part of the borrower. Several studies have correlated financial literacy with a borrower's income level. Specifically, lower income individuals were the least knowledgeable about finance.' Insufficient lender assistance during the application process can also lead to high levels of incomplete applications. 5 Collins, Michael. "Education Levels and Mortgage Application Outcomes: Evidence of Financial Literacy." University of Wisconsin -Madison, Department of Consumer Science, (2009). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 59 Fair Housing Choice With the significant residential construction activities in Santa Clarita, new housing units are being placed on the market continuously. As most developers have their preferred lenders, active lenders in the City are very different from those in the resale market (such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Chase). Overall, the top lenders had higher approval rates than all lenders citywide. Nationstar had the lowest approval rate while Quickens had the highest denial rate. Otherwise, the approval rates were generally comparable. Nationstar's low approval rate was a result of its high rates of withdrawn and incomplete applications. Often, different lenders focus on different markets/populations. In 2017 for Black applicants, the top lenders are Loandepot.com, Broker Solutions, Homebridge Financial Services, and Shore Mortgage. Five of the top ten lenders in the City were also top lenders for Hispanics. However, Asian applicants tended to rely more on larger nationwide banks such as Chase and Bank of America.. Table 35: Top Lenders (2012 and 2017) • Share 2012 3.5% 2017i 6.7% Approved i- 75.8 73.4% Denied 2012 20172012 9.2% 7.5% Withdrawn Closed 15.0% i t 19.1% Logix Federal Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank 13.5% 5.8% 67.3% 58.3% 16.8% 21.2% 15.9% 20.5% Loandepot.com --- 4.4% --- 67.9% --- 10.2% --- 21.9% Quicken Loans, Inc. 2.0% 4.2% 85.5% 68.3% 14.5% 24.9% 0.0% 6.8% Augusta Financial 4.7% 4.1% 95.3% 76.7% 3.2% 0.6% 1.5% 22.7% Skyline Financial Corp --- 3.3% --- 71.0% --- 3.4% --- 25.7% Nationstar Mortgage --- 2.9% --- 21.4% --- 18.1% --- 61.5% Excel Mortgage Servicing --- 2.6% --- 60.1% --- 23.8% --- 16.1% JP Morgan Chase Bank 6.0% 2.4% 71.4% 68.6% 25.4% 12.5% 3.2% 18.8% Shore Mortgage --- 2.3% --- 79.7% --- 13.6% --- 26.1% All Lenders 100.0% 100.0% 70.1% 62.3% 14.8% 13.3% 15.1% 24.4% Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. Note: The table identifies the top ten lenders of 2017. Some of these lenders were not top lenders in 2012 and market share data is not available. F. Subprime Lending According to the Federal Reserve, "prime" mortgages are offered to persons with excellent credit and employment history and income adequate to support the loan amount. "Subprime" loans are loans to borrowers who have less -than -perfect credit history, poor employment history, or other factors such as limited income. By providing loans to those who do not meet the critical standards for borrowers in the prime market, subprime lending can and does serve a critical role in increasing levels of homeownership. Households that are interested in buying a home but have blemishes in their credit record, insufficient credit history, or non-traditional income sources, may be otherwise unable to purchase a home. The subprime loan market offers these borrowers opportunities to obtain loans that they would be unable to realize in the prime loan market. Subprime lenders generally offer interest rates that are higher than those in the prime market and often lack the regulatory oversight required for prime lenders because they are not owned by regulated financial Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 60 Fair Housing Choice institutions. In the recent past, however, many large and well-known banks became involved in the subprime market either through acquisitions of other firms or by initiating subprime loans directly. Though the subprime market usually follows the same guiding principles as the prime market, a number of specific risk factors are associated with this market. Subprime lending can both impede and extend fair housing choice. On the one hand, subprime loans extend credit to borrowers who potentially could not otherwise finance housing. The increased access to credit by previously underserved consumers and communities contributed to record high levels of homeownership among minorities and lower income groups. On the other hand, these loans left many lower income and minority borrowers exposed to default and foreclosure risk. Since foreclosures destabilize neighborhoods and subprime borrowers are often from lower income and minority areas, mounting evidence suggests that classes protected by fair housing faced the brunt of the recent subprime and mortgage lending market collapse.' While HMDA data does not classify loans as subprime, it does track the interest rate spread on loans. An interest rate spread refers to the difference between two related interest rates. For HMDA data, spread specifically refers to the difference between the annual percentage rate (APR) for a loan and the yield on a comparable -maturity Treasury security. The frequency of loans with reported spread has increased since 2012. While just one percent of loans in 2012 had a reported spread, by 2017, close to three percent of loans reported a spread (Table 36). Since 2012, the frequency of spread has increased for all racial/ethnic groups, but most significantly for Hispanic and Asian applicants. However, the average spread was also larger for all groups except for Hispanic applicants. Table 36: Reported Spread on Loans by Race/Ethnicity (2012 and 2017) Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2018. r, Foreclosure Exposure: A Study of Racial and Income Disparities in Home Mortgage Lending in 172 American Cities. Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. September 2007. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 61 Fair Housing Choice Section IV: Public Policies and Practices Public policies established at the regional and local levels can affect housing development and therefore may have an impact on the range and location of housing choices available to residents. Fair housing laws are designed to encourage an inclusive living environment and active community participation. An assessment of public policies and practices enacted by the City of Santa Clarita can help determine potential impediments to fair housing opportunity. This section presents an overview of government regulations, policies, and practices enacted by the City that may impact fair housing choice. A. Policies and Programs Affecting Housing Development The General Plan of a jurisdiction establishes a vision for the community and provides long-range goals and policies to guide the development in achieving that vision. Two of the seven State -mandated General Plan elements — Housing and Land Use Elements — have direct impact on the local housing market in terms of the amount and range of housing choice. The Unified Development Code, which implements the Land Use Element, is another important document that influences the amount and type of housing available in a community — the availability of housing choice. 1. Housing Element Law and Compliance As one of the State -mandated elements of the local General Plan, the Housing Element is the only element with specific statutory requirements and is subject to review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance with State law. Housing Element law requires that local governments adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community. The law acknowledges that, for the private market to adequately address housing needs and demand, local governments must adopt land use plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for, and do not unduly constrain, housing development. Specifically, the Housing Element must: • Identify adequate sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels in order to meet the community's housing goals; • Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of lower- and moderate -income households; • Address, and where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing; • Conserve and improve the condition of the existing affordable housing stock; and • Promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other arbitrary factor. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 62 Fair Housing Choice Compliance Status A Housing Element found by HCD to be in compliance with State law is presumed to have adequately addressed its policy constraints. According to HCD, the City of Santa Clarita's Adopted Housing Element is in compliance with State law for the 2013-2021 planning period. With final certification status, the City of Santa Clarita is eligible to compete for many housing and community development grants administered by HCD during the 2013-2021 planning period. 2. Land Use Element The Land Use Element of a General Plan designates the general distribution, location, and extent of uses for land planned for housing, business, industry, open space, and public or community facilities. As it applies to housing, the Land Use Element establishes a range of residential land use categories, specifies densities (typically expressed as dwelling units per acre [du/ac]), and suggests the types of housing appropriate in a community. Residential development is implemented through the zoning districts and development standards specified in the jurisdiction's Unified Development Code. Residential Densities A number of factors, governmental and non-governmental, affect the supply and cost of housing in a local housing market. The governmental factor that most directly influences these market conditions is the allowable density range of residentially designated land. In general, higher densities allow developers to take advantage of economies of scale, reduce the per-unit cost of land and improvements, and reduce developments costs associated with new housing construction. Reasonable density standards ensure the opportunity for higher -density residential uses to be developed within a community, increasing the feasibility of producing affordable housing. Minimum required densities in multi -family zones ensure that land zoned for multi -family use, the supply of which is often limited, will be developed as efficiently as possible for multi- family uses. Santa Clarita's General Plan Land Use designations that allow residential uses are summarized in Table 37. In addition to the residential land use categories, the City has adopted multiple Specific Plans that contain additional residential land use categories or districts. State law requires a local government to make a finding that a density reduction, rezoning, or downzoning is consistent with its Housing Element prior to requiring or permitting a reduction of density of a parcel below the density used in determining Housing Element compliance. The legislation also allowed courts to award attorneys' fees and costs if the court determines that the density reduction or downzoning was made illegally. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 63 Fair Housing Choice Table 37: General Plan Land Use Designations Allowing Residential Uses L—an—d-D-se'Dist Type of Residential Development Non -Urban 1 (NU 1) Single-family homes in low density, rural environment. 1 du/20 acres Non -Urban 2 (NU 2) 1 du/ 10 acres Single-family homes in low density, rural environment. Non -Urban 3 (NU 3) 1 du/5 acres Single-family homes in low density, rural environment. Non -Urban 4 (NU 4) 1 du/2 acres Single-family homes in low density, rural environment. Non -Urban 5 (NU 5) 1 du/acre Single-family homes in low density, rural environment. Urban Residential I (UR 1) Single-family homes on large lots, at interface between rural and 2 du/acre urban areas. Clustering of units encouraged to preserve natural features and open space. Supportive commercial and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes in neighborhoods of medium density typical Urban Residential 2 (UR 2) 5 du/acre of suburban development patterns. Clustering of units encouraged to preserve natural features and open space. Supportive commercial and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and small-scale multi - Urban Residential 3 (UR 3) 6 — 11 du/acre family dwellings consistent with a predominantly single-family residential neighborhood. Supportive commercial and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Single-family detached and attached homes, and multi -family Urban Residential 4 (UR 4) 9 — 18 du/acre dwellings. Supportive commercial and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Multi -family dwellings including apartment and condominiums Urban Residential 5 (UR 5) 18 — 30 du/acre up to 3 stories. Supportive commercial and institutional uses allowed per zoning. Multi -family dwellings in combination with commercial and office Mixed Use Neighborhood (MXN) 6 — 18 du/acre uses along major arterial corridors, subject to Conditional Use Permit. Multi -family dwellings in combination with commercial and office Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) 11-30 du/acre uses along major arterial corridors, subject to Conditional Use Permit. Mixed Use Urban Village Multi -family dwellings within transit -oriented urban centers, in (MXUV) 19-50 du/acre combination with commercial, office, and public uses, subject to master plan approval. Housing may be approved in the context of a mixed use project, Regional Commercial (CR) 18-50 du/acre subject to discretionary review (conditional use permit or master plan) Housing may be approved in the context of a mixed use project, Community Commercial (CC) 11-30 du/acre subject to discretionary review (conditional use permit or master plan) Housing may be approved in the context of a mixed use project, Neighborhood Commercial (CN) 6-18 du/acre subject to discretionary review (conditional use permit or master plan) *Density is shown as the number of dwelling units per gross acre. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 64 Fair Housing Choice 3. Unified Development Code The Unified Development Code implements the General Plan by establishing zoning districts that correspond with General Plan land use designations. Development standards and permitted uses in each zoning district are specified to govern the density, type, and design of different land uses for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare (Government Code, Sections 65800-65863). Several aspects of the Unified Development Code that may affect a person's access to housing or limit the range of housing choices available are described below. As part of the Housing Element update, jurisdictions are required to evaluate their land use policies, zoning provisions, and development regulations, and make proactive efforts to mitigate any constraints identified. The following review is based on the current Unified Development Codes as of the writing of this Al. Definition of Family A community's Unified Development Code can potentially restrict access to housing for households failing to qualify as a "family" by the definition specified in the Unified Development Code. For instance, a landlord may refuse to rent to a "nontraditional" family based on the zoning definition of a family. A landlord may also use the definition of a family as an excuse for refusing to rent to a household based on other hidden reasons, such as household size. Even if the code provides a broad definition, deciding what constitutes a "family" should be avoided by jurisdictions to prevent confusion or give the impression of restrictiveness. California court cases' have ruled that a definition of "family' that: 1) limits the number of persons in a family; 2) specifies how members of the family are related (i.e. by blood, marriage or adoption, etc.), or 3) a group of not more than a certain number of unrelated persons as a single housekeeping unit, is invalid. Court rulings stated that defining a family does not serve any legitimate or useful objective or purpose recognized under the zoning and land planning powers of the jurisdiction, and therefore violates rights of privacy under the California Constitution. A Unified Development Code also cannot regulate residency by discrimination between biologically related and unrelated persons. Furthermore, a zoning provision cannot regulate or enforce the number of persons constituting a family. The Unified Development Code defines "family' as "one (1) or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit in a single dwelling unit. `Family' shall also mean the persons living together in a licensed `residential facility' as that term is defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 1502(a)(1), which services six (6) or fewer persons, excluding staff." The City's definition of "family" is not a potential impediment to fair housing choice because it does not arbitrarily limit the number of individuals who constitute a single housekeeping unit or require relationship by blood or marriage. Densi1y Bonus California Government Code Section 65915 provides that a local government shall grant a density bonus of at least 20 percent (five percent for condominiums) and an additional incentive, or financially equivalent incentive(s), to a developer of a housing development agreeing to provide at least: • Ten percent of the units for lower income households; City of Santa. Barbara v. Adamson (1980), City of Chula Vista. v. Pagard (1981), among others. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 65 Fair Housing Choice • Five percent of the units for very low income households; • Ten percent of the condominium units for moderate income households; • A senior citizen housing development; or • Qualified donations of land, condominium conversions, and child care facilities. The density bonus law also applies to senior housing projects and projects which include a child care facility. In addition to the density bonus stated above, the statute includes a sliding scale that requires: • An additional 2.5 percent density bonus for each additional increase of one percent very low income units above the initial five percent threshold; • A density increase of 1.5 percent for each additional one percent increase in low income units above the initial 10 percent threshold; and • A one percent density increase for each one percent increase in moderate income units above the initial 10 percent threshold. These bonuses reach a maximum density bonus of 35 percent when a project provides either 11 percent very low income units, 20 percent low income units, or 40 percent moderate income units. In addition to a density bonus, developers may also be eligible for one of the following concessions or incentives: • Reductions in site development standards and modifications of zoning and architectural design requirements, including reduced setbacks and parking standards; • Mixed used zoning that will reduce the cost of the housing, if the non-residential uses are compatible with the housing development and other development in the area; and • Other regulatory incentives or concessions that result in "identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions." The State Density Bonus law has been amended several time during the last few years to clarify specific implantation procedures, replacement requirements, etc. The City's Unified Development Code was amended in 2013 to reference the State Government Code Section 65915 for compliance with the State Density Bonus law. Parking Requirements Communities that require an especially high number of parking spaces per dwelling unit can negatively impact the feasibility of producing affordable housing or housing for special needs groups by reducing the achievable number of dwelling units per acre, increasing development costs, and thus restricting the range of housing types constructed in a community. Typically, the concern for high parking requirements is limited to multiple -family, affordable, or senior housing. The basic parking standards for the City of Santa Clarita are presented in Table 38. Reduced parking is available for certain affordable and senior housing in conjunction with density bonuses, pursuant to State law. Requiring the same number parking spaces for housing types that are typically occupied by seniors and persons with disabilities as other single- and multi -family uses could be a constraint on the construction of units intended to serve special needs populations. As shown in Table 38, Santa Clarita's parking requirements for seniors and persons with disabilities are substantially lower than parking requirements for Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 66 Fair Housing Choice other residential uses and the requirement for studio multi -family units is smaller than the requirement for larger multi -family units. As such, the City's parking requirements are not considered to be a potential impediment to fair housing choice. Table 38: Parking Requirements RequiredUnit Type Single-family 2 enclosed spaces per unit Two-family 2 enclosed spaces per unit Multi -family Studios 1 enclosed space per unit 1+ bedroom 2 enclosed spaces per unit Projects with 3+ units 1 guest space per 2 units Mobile Home Park 2 covered spaces per unit 1 guest space per 2 units Senior/disabled 0.5 space per unit + guest parking Mixed Use Same as above except allowance for shared guest spaces Specific Plans Parking may be reduced Residential services/care homes 2 spaces Second units 1 space per 2 bedrooms Residential health care 0.5 space per unit Community care 0.5 space per room Shared parking Allowed with a CUP Tandem parking Allowed in multi -family developments with Minor Use Permit Variety of Housing 012port To ensure fair housing choice in a community, the City's Unified Development Code should provide for a range of housing types, including single-family, multiple -family, second dwelling units, mobile and manufactured homes, residential care facilities, emergency shelters, supportive housing, transitional housing, single room occupancy (SRO) units, and agricultural worker housing. Table 39 provides a summary of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code as it relates to ensuring a variety of housing opportunities. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 67 Fair Housing Choice Table 39: Planning Applications Required for Various Housing Types Single- and multiple -family housing types include detached and attached single-family homes, duplexes, town homes, condominiums, and rental apartments. The City's Unified Development Code identifies a variety of zones where these uses are permitted by right. However, the Unified Development Codes implements "Pyramid or cumulative zoning" because lower -density single-family uses are allowed in zones intended for higher density multi -family uses. Pyramid or cumulative zoning schemes could potentially limit the amount of lower-cost multiple -family residential uses in a community and be a potential impediment to fair housing choice. Allowing or requiring a lower density use in a zone that can accommodate higher density uses is regulated by State law (AB 2292). A local government is required to make a finding that an action that results in a density reduction, rezoning, or downzoning is consistent with its Housing Element, particularly in relation to the jurisdiction's ability to accommodate its share of regional housing needs. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 68 Fair Housing Choice Requirements Single-family home on existing lot Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Administrative Review. Two-family home on existing lot Allowed in UR -3, UR -4 and UR -5 zones with approval of Administrative Review. Multi -family home Allowed in UR -3, UR -4 and UR -5 with Administrative Review; in CR and CC with a Conditional Use Permit. Allowed on parcels of 5,000 square feet with a primary dwelling unit. May be attached or detached. Floor area may not exceed Second units 50% of primary unit; requires 1 parking space per 2 bedrooms, located outside of setback; architecture must be compatible with primary unit, and separate entrance provided. A ministerial Administrative Permit is required. Individual manufactured housing units allowed on residential lots Manufactured housing if units are less than 10 years old, on permanent foundations, with roof eaves of at least 16 inches, roof slopes of at least 2:12, and non-metal siding. Single room occupancy Not referenced in Unified Development Code. Allowed by right in the PI and Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone. Emergency Shelters In the CC zone, a CUP is required and in the BP and I zone, a MUP is required. Transitional and supportive housing Allowed in all residential zones with approval of Administrative Review for new structures. Residential care home (residence for up to 6 Allowed within existing structure in all residential zones with no persons) review. If new construction, requires Administrative Review. Community care facility (residential facility for Allowed in UR -3. UR -4 and UR -5, and commercial zones with elderly/disabled, with meals, housekeeping and Conditional Use Permit. activities) Boarding house (dwelling with bedrooms rented Allowed in all residential zones with Administrative Review. to 5 or more persons; may include meals) Residential health care facility (convalescent Allowed in UR -3, UR -4 and UR -5 CR CC, CN and BP with a homes for elderly, sick, disabled) Conditional Use Permit. Single- and multiple -family housing types include detached and attached single-family homes, duplexes, town homes, condominiums, and rental apartments. The City's Unified Development Code identifies a variety of zones where these uses are permitted by right. However, the Unified Development Codes implements "Pyramid or cumulative zoning" because lower -density single-family uses are allowed in zones intended for higher density multi -family uses. Pyramid or cumulative zoning schemes could potentially limit the amount of lower-cost multiple -family residential uses in a community and be a potential impediment to fair housing choice. Allowing or requiring a lower density use in a zone that can accommodate higher density uses is regulated by State law (AB 2292). A local government is required to make a finding that an action that results in a density reduction, rezoning, or downzoning is consistent with its Housing Element, particularly in relation to the jurisdiction's ability to accommodate its share of regional housing needs. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 68 Fair Housing Choice Accessory Dwelling (Second) Units In recent years, the State has amended the legislation on Second Units, renaming it as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The amendments are intended to remove constraints to the development ADUs, such as parking, size, utility meter requirements, etc. ADUs are attached or detached dwelling units that provide complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation. ADUs units may be an alternative source of affordable housing for lower income households and seniors. These units typically rent for less than apartments of comparable size. California law requires local jurisdictions to adopt ordinances that establish the conditions under which ADUs are permitted. The Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC) allows ministerial consideration of second dwelling units in multiple zoning districts on lots greater than 5,000 square feet in size and with an existing primary residence. The UDC has not been updated to reflect the changes in State law. State law requires local governments to permit manufactured or mobile homes meeting federal safety and construction standards on a permanent foundation in all single-family residential zoning districts (Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code). Because these units can be a source of housing for lower income individuals, including seniors and the disabled, overly restrictive regulation of these uses can indirectly impede housing choice. The City's UDC is compliant with Section 65852.3 of the California Government Code. Emergency Shelters An emergency shelter provides housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons and is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay (Health and Safety Code Section 50801[e]). State law requires jurisdictions to identify adequate sites for housing which will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels, including emergency shelters and transitional housing (Government Code Section 65583[c][11). Changes to State law (SB 2) in 2008, require that local jurisdictions make provisions in the zoning code to permit emergency shelters by right and with a ministerial approval process in at least one zoning district where adequate capacity is available to accommodate at least one year-round shelter. Local jurisdictions may, however, establish limited and objective standards to regulate the development of emergency shelters. The City's UDC accommodates emergency shelters by right in the PI (Public/Institutional) and Homeless Shelter Overlay zones. In the CC (Community Commercial) zone, a CUP is required and in the BP (Business Park) and I (Industrial) zones, a MUP is required. Transitional and Supportive Housing State law (SB 2) also requires local jurisdictions to address the provisions for transitional and supportive housing. Transitional housing is defined as buildings configured as rental housing developments but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months (California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2[h]). Supportive housing is defined as housing Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 69 Fair Housing Choice with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by a target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community (California Health and Safety Code 50675.14 [b]). Target population means persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are "homeless," as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are "homeless youth," as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the Government Code. Pursuant to SB 2, transitional and supportive housing constitutes a residential use and therefore local governments cannot treat it differently from other types of residential uses (e.g., requiring a use permit when other residential uses of similar function do not require a use permit). Supportive and transitional housing provides additional housing options for people with disabilities, a protected class of the population. The City's UDC accommodates transitional and supportive housing consistent with the requirements of SB 2. Residential Care Facilities The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Sections 5115 and 5116 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code) declares that mentally and physically disabled persons are entitled to live in normal residential surroundings and that the use of property for the care of six or fewer disabled persons is a residential use for zoning purposes. A state -authorized, certified, or licensed family care home, foster home, or group home serving six or fewer persons with disabilities or dependent and neglected children on a 24- hour -a -day basis is considered a residential use that is permitted in all residential zones. No local agency can impose stricter zoning or building and safety standards on these homes (commonly referred to as "group" homes) of six or fewer persons with disabilities than are required of the other permitted residential uses in the zone. The Lanterman Act covers only licensed residential care facilities. The City of Santa Clarita UDC is compliant with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. The City of Santa Clarita also allows community care facilities, residential health care facilities, and boarding houses in multiple zones. These residential care facilities accommodate, either primarily or exclusively, the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 70 Fair Housing Choice B. Building, Occupancy, Health and Safety Codes 1. Building Codes Building codes, such as the California Building Standards Codes, are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. However, local codes that require substantial improvements to a building might not be warranted and deter housing construction and/or neighborhood improvement. The California Building Standards Code is published every three years by order of the California legislature. The Code applies to all jurisdictions in the State of California unless otherwise annotated. Adoption of the triennial compilation of Codes is not only a legal mandate, it also ensures the highest available level of safety for citizens and that all construction and maintenance of structures meets the highest standards of quality. The City adopted the most recent (2016) California Building Code and California Residential Code, each with multiple local amendments. The local amendments reflect non -arbitrary local conditions and do not limit use or occupancy in a manner that could impede fair housing choice by limiting housing options for persons with disabilities. 2. Occupancy Standards Disputes over occupancy standards are typical tenant/landlord and fair housing issues. Families with children and large households are often discriminated in the housing market, particularly in the rental housing market, because landlords are reluctant or flatly refuse to rent to such households. Establishing a strict occupancy standard either by the local jurisdictions or by landlords on the rental agreements may be a violation of fair housing practices. In general, no State or federal regulations govern occupancy standards. The State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) uses the "two -plus -one" rule in considering the number of persons per housing unit — two persons per bedroom plus an additional person per unit. Using this rule, a landlord cannot restrict occupancy to fewer than three persons for a one -bedroom unit or five persons for a two- bedroom unit, etc. Other issues such as lack of parking or gender of the children occupying one bedroom should not be factors considered by the landlord when renting to a household. While DFEH also uses other factors, such as the age of the occupants and size of rooms, to consider the appropriate standard, the two -plus - one rule is generally followed. Other guidelines are also used as occupancy standards — the California Fire Code and the California Housing Code. The Fire Code allows one person per 200 square feet of building floor area. The Uniform Housing Code outlined a standard of one person for every 50 square feet of bedroom space. These standards are typically more liberal than the "two -plus -one" rule. The City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code does not contain an occupancy standard or definitions of "dwelling unit" or "family" that could be interpreted as an occupancy standard that could be more restrictive than that established in the California Fire Code or DFEH guidelines. S California Building Code, adopted by the Building Standards Commission, is actually a set of uniform building, electrical, mechanical, and other codes adopted by professional associations such as the International Conference of Building Officials, and amended to include California -specific requirements. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 71 Fair Housing Choice C. Affordable Housing Development In general, many minority and special needs households are disproportionately affected by a lack of adequate and affordable housing in a region. While affordability issues are not directly fair housing issues, expanding access to housing choices for these groups cannot ignore the affordability factor. 1. Siting of Affordable Housing A total of 11340 affordable housing units are located in Santa Clarita (Table 26 on page 40). As indicated in Figure 6 (see page 41), affordable housing to accommodate a variety of household types is scattered throughout the City. 2. Development Fees Housing construction imposes certain short- and long-term costs upon local government, such as the cost of providing planning services and inspections. As a result, jurisdictions rely upon various planning and development fees to recoup costs and ensure that essential services and infrastructure are available when needed. Planning fees for the City of Santa Clarita are summarized in Table 40. The City's fees are updated annually according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Table 40: Application and Permit Processing Fees General Plan Amendment $19,277 Zone Change $21,236 Conditional Use Permit $6,795 Minor Use Permit $2,638 Development Review (Site Plan Review) $5,054 Tentative Parcel Map $14,686 Tentative Tract Map 1-24 lots $20,433 + $235 each 25+ lots lot over 25 Administrative Permit $808 Sources: City of Santa Clarita, Planning Fee Schedule, September 12, 2018. jurisdictions charge a variety of impact fees to offset the cost of providing infrastructure and public facilities that are required to serve new development. California's high residential development fees contribute to its high housing costs and prices. Like all cities, Santa Clarita abides by State law with respect to fees and exactions. All of the impact fees adopted by the City have been calculated based on detailed analysis of service needs and projections, planned facility expansions, costs of these expansions, and the nexus and proportionality of each dwelling unit with respect to needed infrastructure. The fees are required to ensure that adequate infrastructure and facilities are built in a timely manner and are available to support new development. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 72 Fair Housing Choice D. Policies Causing Displacement or Affecting Housing Choice of Minorities and Persons with Disabilities Local government policies could result in displacement or affect representation of minorities or the disabled. Policy areas that could have these effects include reasonable accommodation procedures, occupancy standards, and redevelopment. 1. Reasonable Accommodation Under State and federal law, local governments are required to "reasonably accommodate" housing for persons with disabilities when exercising planning and zoning powers. jurisdictions must grant variances and zoning changes if necessary to make new construction or rehabilitation of housing for persons with disabilities feasible but are not required to fundamentally alter their Unified Development Code. The City adopted an administrative procedure for processing requests for reasonable accommodation, pursuant to State and Federal fair housing laws. A jurisdiction's definition of a disabled person can be considered an impediment to fair housing if it is not consistent with the definition of disability provided under the Fair Housing Act. The Act defines disabled person as "those individuals with mental or physical impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities." The City's Unified Development Code does not define "disability" or "disabled person." 2. Displacement and Relocation Requirements Whenever public funds are involved and causing the displacement or relocation of residents, the City ensures the adherence of applicable relocation requirements, including the Uniformed Relocation Act requirements if federal funds (such as CDBG) are used. E. Local Housing Authority The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program in Los Angeles County. HACoLA also owns and operates 183 public housing units at the Orchard Arms senior apartments in the City. The availability and use of Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing units must also adhere to fair housing laws. For Housing Choice Vouchers, the Housing Act mandates that not less than 75 percent of new admissions must have incomes at or below 30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining balance of 25 percent may have incomes up to 50 percent of the AMI. For public housing, the Housing Act mandates that not less than 40 percent of new admissions must have incomes at or below 30 percent of the AMI. The balance of 60 percent of new admissions may have incomes up to 50 percent of the AML Since HACoLA also operates a Housing Choice Voucher program, admissions of households at or below 30 percent AMI to the voucher program during a HACoLA fiscal year that exceed the 75 percent minimum target requirement for the voucher program, can be credited against the HACo1Xs basic targeting requirement in the public housing program for the same fiscal year, subject to specific certain requirements. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 73 Fair Housing Choice Section 16(a)(3)(B) of the United States Housing Act mandates that public housing authorities adopt an admissions policy that promotes the de -concentration of poverty in public housing. HUD emphasizes that the goal of de -concentration is to foster the development of mixed -income communities within public housing. In mixed -income settings, lower income residents are provided with working -family role models and greater access to employment and information networks. This goal is accomplished through income - targeting and de -concentration policies. HACoLA also utilizes Socialserve.com, an affordable housing property listing service that encourages owner participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program, reduces the difficulty of locating housing for voucher holders, and encourages de -concentration among assisted families. HACoLA uses Socialserve.com to place a low -poverty indicator on rental search results to assist families with finding units located outside areas of poverty concentration areas. HACoLA applies the following local preferences to Housing Choice Voucher and public housing applicants on the waiting list pursuant to 24 CFR 960.206: • In accordance with California Health and Safety Code §34322.2, HACoLA gives priority to families of veterans and members of the armed forces in each of the categories below. Local preferences are weighted highest to lowest, in the following order: o Families who qualify for Set -Aside, Targeted, or Special Programs administered by the Housing Authority o Families previously assisted by the Housing Authority whose assistance was terminated due to insufficient funding o Victims of declared disasters, whether due to natural calamity (e.g. earthquake), civil disturbance, or other causes recognized by the federal government. o Families or individuals who are certified as displaced due to the action of a federal government agency or local government agencies o Families referred from law enforcement agencies, which may include victims of domestic violence, those involuntarily displaced to avoid reprisals, or those displaced due to being the victim of a hate crime o Families who live and/or work in the Housing Authority's jurisdiction F. Community Participation Adequate community involvement and representation are important to overcoming and identifying impediments to fair housing or other factors that may restrict access to housing. Decisions regarding housing development in a community are typically made by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Council members are elected officials and answer to the constituents. Planning Commissioners are residents often appointed by the Council and serve an advisory role to the elected officials. The City's Planning Commission consists of five appointees. In addition to the City Council and Planning Commission, most jurisdictions have appointed commissions, committees, and task forces to address specific issues. For example, the City of Santa Clarita has an Arts Commission; a Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and a Planning Commission. Each commission has five members appointed by the City Council. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 74 Fair Housing Choice Community participation can be limited or enhanced by actions or inaction by a public agency. A broader range of residents may feel more comfortable approaching an agency with concerns or suggestions if that agency offers sensitivity or diversity training to its staff members that typically interface with the public. In addition, if there is a mismatch between the linguistic capabilities of staff members and the native languages of local residents, non-English speaking residents may be unintentionally excluded from the decision making process. Another factor that may affect community participation is the inadequacy of an agency or public facility to accommodate residents with various disabilities. While providing fair housing education for the public and housing professionals is critical, ensuring City staff understand fair housing laws and are sensitive to the discrimination issues is equally important. The City is committed to fostering a respectful and harassment -free workplace. All new employees receive a copy of the City's Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination Policy, which the employee is asked to sign a document showing his or her understanding of the policy and commitment to complying with it. In addition, this information is covered with new employees during the orientation program. All supervisors are required to participate in training that meets the requirements of AB 1825, California's sexual harassment training law that requires employers to provide supervisory employees with interactive harassment prevention training every two years. Taking this a step further, the City requires that all employees, regardless of level or supervisor responsibility, also attend this harassment prevention training every four years. As of November 2018, the City of Santa Clarita had 73 bi-lingual staff available upon request: • Arabic (4 staff) • Armenian (1 staff) • American Sign Language (1 staff) • Assyrian (1 staff • Dutch (1 staff) • Filipino (4 staff) • French (2 staff • Italian (1 staff • Japanese (1 staff) • Spanish (57 staff) Finally, all of the City's public facilities are accessible; however, not all facilities are fully compliant with every requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City takes every effort to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities at public meetings and to ensure equal access to any public facility, program, service, or function. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 75 Fair Housing Choice Section V: Fair Housing Practices This section provides an overview of the institutional structure of the housing industry with regard to fair housing practices. In addition, this section discusses the fair housing services available to residents in the City of Santa Clarita, as well as the nature and extent of fair housing complaints received by the fair housing provider. Typically, fair housing services encompass the investigation and resolution of housing discrimination complaints, discrimination auditing/testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information. Tenant/landlord counseling services are usually offered by fair housing service providers but are not considered fair housing services. A. Fair Housing Practices in the Homeownership Market Part of the American dream involves owning a home in the neighborhood of one's choice. Not all Americans, however, have always enjoyed equal access to homeownership due to credit market distortions, "redlining," steering, and predatory lending practices. 1. The Homeownership Process The following discussions describe the process of homebuying and likely situations when a person/household may encounter housing discrimination. However, much of this process occurs in the private housing market over which local jurisdictions have little control or authority to regulate. The recourse lies in the ability of the contracted fair housing service providers in monitoring these activities, identifying the perpetrators, and taking appropriate reconciliation or legal actions. Advertising The first thing a potential buyer is likely to do when they consider buying a home is search advertisements either in magazines, newspapers, or the Internet to get a feel for what the market offers. Advertisements cannot include discriminatory references such as the use of words describing: • Current or potential residents; • Neighbors or the neighborhood in racial or ethnic terms; • Adults preferred (except for senior or active adult living); • Perfect for empty nesters; • Conveniently located by a Catholic Church; or • Ideal for married couples without kids. In November 2018, approximately 1,400 homes were listed for sale. A random survey of about five percent of the listing indicates that close to 30 percentage of advertisements included potentially discriminatory language. Of a total of 70 listings surveyed, 20 listings included references to something other than the physical description of the available home and included amenities and services. All of the potentially discriminatory advertisements were targeted specifically at families through the identification of quality school districts, nearby schools, and available family amenities. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 76 Fair Housing Choice Advertising has become a sensitive area in real estate. While real estate advertising can be published in other languages, by law an English version of the ad must also be published, and monitoring this requirement is difficult, if not impossible. Even if an agent does not intend to discriminate in an ad, it would still be considered a violation to suggest to a reader whether or not a particular group is preferred. Previous litigation has also set precedence for violations in advertisements that hold publishers, newspapers, Multiple Listing Services, real estate agents, and brokers accountable for discriminatory ads. Lem Initially, buyers must find a lender that will qualify them for a loan. This part of the process entails an application, credit check, ability to repay, amount eligible for, choosing the type and terms of the loan, etc. Applicants are requested to provide a lot of sensitive information including their gender, ethnicity, income level, age, and familial status. Most of this information is used for reporting purposes required of lenders by the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The previous section of this Al provides a detailed analysis of HMDA data for Santa Clarita. Appraisals Banks order appraisal reports to determine whether a property is worth the amount of the loan they will be giving. Generally speaking, appraisals are based on the comparable sales of properties within the neighborhood of the property being appraised. Other factors are taken into consideration, such as the age of the structure, any improvements made, location, general economic influences, etc. Real Estate Agents Real estate professionals may act as agents of discrimination. Some unintentionally, or possibly intentionally, may steer a potential buyer to particular neighborhoods by encouraging the buyer to look into certain areas; others may choose not to show the buyer all choices available. Agents may also discriminate by who they agree to represent, who they turn away, and the comments they make about their clients. The California Association of REALTORS' (CAR) has included language on many standard forms disclosing fair housing laws to those involved. Many REALTOR' Associations also host fair housing trainings/seminars to educate members on the provisions and liabilities of fair housing laws, and the Equal Opportunity Housing Symbol is also printed on all CAR forms as a reminder. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), are restrictive promises that involve voluntary agreements, which run with the land they are associated with and are listed in a recorded Declaration of Restrictions. The Statute of Frauds (Civil Code Section 1624) requires them to be in writing, because they involve real property. They must also be recorded in the County where the property is located in order to bind future owners. Owners of parcels may agree amongst themselves as to the restrictions on use, but in order to be enforceable they must be reasonable. The California Department of Real Estate reviews CC&Rs for all subdivisions of five or more lots, or condominiums of five or more units. This review is authorized by the Subdivided Lands Act and mandated by the Business Professions Code, Section 11000. The review includes a wide range of issues, including compliance with fair housing law. The review must be completed and approved before the Department of Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 77 Fair Housing Choice Real Estate will issue a final subdivision public report. This report is required before a real estate broker or anyone can sell the units, and each prospective buyer must be issued a copy of the report. If the CC&Rs are not approved, the Department of Real Estate will issue a "deficiency notice", requiring the CC&Rs be revised. CC&Rs are void if they are unlawful, impossible to perform or are in restraint on alienation (a clause that prohibits someone from selling or transferring his/her property). However, older subdivisions and condominium/townhome developments may contain illegal clauses which are enforced by the homeowners associations. Homeowners Insurance Industry Without insurance, banks and other financial institutions lend less. For example, if a company excludes older homes from coverage, lower income and minority households who can only afford to buy in older neighborhoods may be disproportionately affected. Another example includes private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI obtained by applicants from Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) protected neighborhoods is known to reduce lender risk. Redlining of lower income and minority neighborhoods can occur if otherwise qualified applicants are denied or encouraged to obtain PMI. 2. National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) The National Association of REALTORS' (NAR) has developed a Fair Housing Program to provide resources and guidance to REALTORS' in ensuring equal professional services for all people. The term REALTOR° identifies a licensed professional in real estate who is a member of the NAR; however, not all licensed real estate brokers and salespersons are members of the NAR. Code of Ethics Article 10 of the NAR Code of Ethics provides that "REALTORS' shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. REALTORS' shall not be a party to any plan or agreement to discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin." Additionally, Standard of Practice Article 10-1 states that "REALTORS' shall not volunteer information regarding the racial, religious or ethnic composition of any neighborhood and shall not engage in any activity which may result in panic selling. REALTORS' shall not print, display or circulate any statement or advertisement with respect to the selling or renting of a property that indicates any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin." Diversity Certification NAR has created a diversity certification, "At Home with Diversity: One America" to be granted to licensed real estate professionals who meet eligibility requirements and complete the NAR "At Home with Diversity" course. The certification will signal to customers that the real estate professional has been trained on working with diversity in today's real estate markets. The coursework provides valuable business planning tools to assist real estate professionals in reaching out and marketing to a diverse housing market. The NAR course focuses on diversity awareness, building cross-cultural skills, and developing a business diversity plan. "Borrower and Neighborhood Racial Characteristics and Financial Institution Financial Application Screening"; Mester, Loretta J; Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics; 9 241-243; 1994 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 78 Fair Housing Choice 3. California Department of Real Estate (DRE) The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is the licensing authority for real estate brokers and salespersons. As noted earlier, not all licensed brokers and salespersons are members of the National or California Association of REALTORS' . The DRE has adopted education requirements that include courses in ethics and in fair housing. To renew a real estate license, each licensee is required to complete 45 hours of continuing education, including three hours in each of the four mandated areas: Agency, Ethics, Trust Fund, and Fair Housing. The fair housing course contains information that will enable an agent to identify and avoid discriminatory practices when providing real estate services to clients. The law requires, as part of the 45 hours of continuing education, completion of five mandatory three-hour courses in Agency, Ethics, Trust Fund Handling and Fair Housing and Risk Management. These licensees will also be required to complete a minimum of 18 additional hours of courses related to consumer protection. The remaining hours required to fulfill the 45 hours of continuing education may be related to either consumer service or consumer protection, at the option of the licensee. 4. California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) The California Association of Realtors (CAR) is a trade association of realtors statewide. As members of organized real estate, realtors also subscribe to a strict code of ethics as noted above. CAR has recently created the position of Equal Opportunity/Cultural Diversity Coordinator. CAR holds three meetings per year for its general membership, and the meetings typically include sessions on fair housing issues. Current outreach efforts in the Southern California area are directed to underserved communities and state -licensed brokers and sales persons who are not members of the CAR. 5. REALTOR® Associations Serving Santa Clarita REALTOR' Associations are generally the first line of contact for real estate agents who need continuing education courses, legal forms, career development, and other daily work necessities. The frequency and availability of courses varies amongst these associations, and local association membership is generally determined by the location of the broker for which an agent works. Complaints involving agents or brokers may be filed with these associations. Monitoring of services by these associations is difficult as detailed statistics of the education/services the agencies provide or statistical information pertaining to the members is rarely available. The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS' (SRAR) serves the City of Santa Clarita. Currently, SRAR uses California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Complaints against members are handled by the associations as follows. First, all complaints must be in writing. Once a complaint is received, a grievance committee reviews the complaint to decide if it warrants further investigation. If further investigation is necessary, a professional standards hearing with all parties involved takes place. If the member is found guilty of a violation, the member may be expelled from the association, and the California Department of Real Estate is notified. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 79 Fair Housing Choice B. Fair Housing Practices in the Rental Housing Market 1. Rental Process Advertising Rental advertisements cannot include discriminatory references. Of a total of 34 rental listings on Zillow.com surveyed in December 2018, five advertisements were found to contain potentially discriminatory language. Three advertisements reference location to schools, which may be interpreted as a preference for families. One advertisement indicates proof of income is required. Legally, applicants only need to demonstrate their ability to pay rent. Whether the applicants intend to pay with wages/salaries, savings, inheritance, or insurance should not matter to the landlord. Requiring proof of income may be misleading as requiring proof of employment. Another advertisement explicitly states that Section 8 is not allowed. Under California's fair housing law, source of income is a protected class. It is, therefore, considered unlawful to prefer, limit, or discriminate against a specific income source for a potential applicant. In California, Section 8 is not included as a part of this protected class, however, and rental advertisements that specifically state Section 8 vouchers are not accepted are considered legal. Nevertheless, nationwide, many states and communities have adopted local ordinances to include Section 8 as a protected class, such as the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley, East Palo Alto, and Los Angeles. Responding to Ads Differential treatment of those responding to advertisements is a growing fair housing concern. In a 2011 study conducted nationally, comprehensive audit -style experiments via email correspondence were used to test for racial discrimination in the rental housing market. This study was particularly unique because it tested for two variables — discrimination based on race and social class. By responding to online rental listings using names associated with a particular racial/ethnic group and varying message content grammatically to indicate differing levels of education and/or income (i.e. social class), researchers found that, overall, Blacks continued to experience statistically significant levels of discrimination in the rental housing market. This discrimination was even more pronounced when the housing inquiry was made to look like it originated from a Black individual of a lower social class. to Viewing the Unit Viewing the unit is the most obvious place where the potential renters may encounter discrimination because landlords or managers may discriminate based on race or disability, or judge on appearance whether a potential renter is reliable or may violate any of the rules. In a follow up to the study discussed above, researchers developed an experiment to test for subtle discrimination. Subtle discrimination is defined as unequal treatment between groups that occurs but is difficult to quantify, and may not always be identifiable through common measures such as price differences. 10 Do Landlords Discriminate in the Rental Housing Market? Evidence from an Internet Field Experiment in U.S. cities. Andrew Hanson and Zackary Hawley. May 2011. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 80 Fair Housing Choice Researchers found that, in general, landlords replied faster and with longer messages to inquiries made from white names. The study also found that landlords were more likely to use descriptive language, extend invitations to view a unit, invite further correspondence, use polite language, and make a formal greeting when replying to e-mail inquiries from a white home seeker." Credit/Income Check Landlords may ask potential renters to provide credit references, lists of previous addresses and landlords, and employment history/salary. The criteria for tenant selection, if any, are typically not known to those seeking to rent. Many landlords often use credit history as an excuse when trying to exclude certain groups. Legislation provides for applicants to receive a copy of the report used to evaluate applications. The study on subtle discrimination mentioned earlier found no statistically significant evidence of discrimination in using language related to fees, asking for employment or rental history, or requesting background information. The Lease Typically, the lease or rental agreement is a standard form completed for all units within the same building. However, the enforcement of the rules contained in the lease or agreement may not be standard for all tenants. A landlord may choose to strictly enforce the rules for certain tenants based on arbitrary factors, such as race, presence of children, or disability. Lease -related language barriers can impede fair housing choice if landlords and tenants do not speak the same language. In California, applicants and tenants have the right to negotiate lease terms primarily in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Korean. If a language barrier exists, the landlord must give the tenant a written translation of the proposed lease or rental agreement in the language used in the negotiation before the tenant signs it.12 This rule applies to lease terms of one month or longer and whether the negotiations are oral or in writing. Security Deposit A security deposit is typically required. To deter "less -than -desirable" tenants, a landlord may ask for a security deposit higher than for others. Tenants may also face discriminatory treatment when vacating the units. The landlord may choose to return a smaller portion of the security deposit to some tenants, claiming excessive wear and tear. A landlord may also require that persons with disabilities pay an additional pet rent for their service animals, a monthly surcharge for pets, or a deposit, which is also a discriminatory act. During the Tenanc During tenancy, the most common forms of discrimination a tenant may face are based on familial status, race, national origin, sex, or disability. Usually this type of discrimination appears in the form of varying enforcement of rules, overly strict rules for children, excessive occupancy standards, refusal to make a reasonable accommodation for handicapped access, refusal to make necessary repairs, eviction notices, illegal " Subtle Discrimination in the Rental Housing Market: Evidence from E-mail Correspondence with Landlords. Andrew Hanson, Zackary Hawley, and Aryn Taylor. September 2011. 12 California Civil Code Section 1632(b) Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 81 Fair Housing Choice entry, rent increases, or harassment. These actions may be used as a way to force undesirable tenants to move on their own without the landlord having to make an eviction. 2. California Apartment Association The California Apartment Association has developed the California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM) program to provide a comprehensive series of courses geared towards improving the approach, attitude and professional skills of on-site property managers and other interested individuals. The CCRM program consists of 31.5 hours of training that includes fair housing and ethics along with the following nine course topics: • Preparing the Property for Market • Professional Leasing Skills and the Application Process • The Move -in Process, Rent Collection and Notices • Resident Issues and Ending the Tenancy • Professional Skills for Supervisors • Maintenance Management: Maintaining a Property • Liability and Risk Management: Protecting the Investment • Fair Housing: It's the Law • Ethics in Property Management The CAA supports the intent of all local, State, and federal fair housing laws for all residents without regard to color, race, religion, sex, marital status, mental or physical disability, age, familial status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Members of the CAA agree to abide by the provisions of their Code for Equal Housing Opportunity. 3. The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) The National Association of Residential Property Managers promotes a high standard of property management business ethics, professionalism and fair housing practices within the residential property management field. NARPM is an association of real estate professionals who are experienced in managing single-family and small residential properties. Members of the association adhere to a strict Code of Ethics to meet the needs of the community, which include the following duties: • Protect the public from fraud, misrepresentation, and unethical practices of property managers. • Adhere to the Federal Fair Housing statutes. • Protect the fiduciary relationship of the client. • Treat all tenants professionally and ethically. • Manage the property in accordance with the safety and habitability standards of the community. • Hold all funds received in compliance with state law with full disclosure to the client. NARPM offers three designations to qualified property managers and property management firms: • Residential Management Professional, RMP ° • Master Property Manager, MPM ° Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 82 Fair Housing Choice • Certified Residential Management Company, CRMC ° Various educational courses are offered as part of attaining these designations including the following fair housing and landlord/tenant law courses: • Ethnics (required for all members every four years) • Habitability Standards and Maintenance • Marketing • Tenancy • ADA Fair Housing • Lead -Based Paint Law 4. Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1945 for the exclusive purpose of promoting and protecting the interests of owners, operators and developers of manufactured home communities in California. WMA assists its members in the operations of successful manufactured home communities in today's complex business and regulatory environment. WMA has over 1,700 member parks located in all 58 counties of California. WMA offers a manager accreditation program as well as numerous continuing education opportunities. The Manufactured Home Community Manager (MCM) program is a manager accreditation program that provides information on effective community operations. WMA's industry experts give managers intensive training on law affecting the industry, maintenance standards, HCD inspections, discrimination, mediation, disaster planning, and a full range of other vital subjects. C. Fair Housing Services In general, fair housing services include the investigation and resolution of housing discrimination complaints, discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. Landlord/tenant counseling is another fair housing service that involves informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities under fair housing law and other consumer protection legislations as well as mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. This section reviews the fair housing services available in the City of Santa Clarita, the nature and extent of fair housing complaints, and results of fair housing testing/audits. In the past, the City had contracted with the Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley (FHCSFV) to provide fair housing services in the community. However, in FY 2016, the City was not able to reach an agreement with FHCSGV despite multiple attempts to complete the contracting process. In FY 2017, the City was able to retain a new fair housing contractor — the Housing Rights Center (HRC). The service records summarized in this report came represent data collected by FHCSFV from FY 2013 to FY 2015, and data collected by HRC for FY 2017. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 83 Fair Housing Choice Overall Clients Served Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, FHCSFV provided fair housing services to a total of 481 clients. The number of Santa Clarita residents served appears to have declined overtime. Table 41: Clients Serviced with Fair Housing Services Santa Clarita 1 209 1 107 1 79 1 86 1 481 I Clients Served by Race and Ethnicity Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, Whites represented the majority (79 percent) of FHCSFV/HRC clients from Santa Clarita, followed by "Other" races (10 percent) and Blacks (nine percent). The "Other" category most likely includes those who are of Hispanic origin. Often Hispanic persons identify with their ethnicity (e.g., Mexican, Puerto Rican) but generally do not identify a specific race. About 41 percent of FHCSFV/HRC clients identified themselves as ethnically Hispanic. The racial/ethnic distribution of FHCSFV/HRC clients is not consistent with the City's demographics. According to 2012-2016 American Community Survey, Hispanics made up 32 percent of Santa Clarita's population but 41 percent of the FHCSFV/HRC clients in Santa Clarita. However, this discrepancy was substantially smaller than in 2012 when 77 percent of FHCSFV's clients were Hispanics. Table 42: Race of Fair Housing Service Clients Table 43: Ethnicity of Fair Housing Service Clients Hispanic Origins 2014-15 2015-16 2017-18 Total Percent Asian 1 3 1 1 6 1.2% White 191 87 66 36 380 79.0% Black/African American 16 13 9 7 45 9.4% Other 1 4 3 42 50 10.4% Total 209 107 79 86 481 100.0% Table 43: Ethnicity of Fair Housing Service Clients Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 84 Fair Housing Choice Hispanic Origins 2013-14 11 i 117-18 Total Percent Cuban 1 -- -- -- 1 0.2% Mexican/Chicano 71 27 6 18 122 25.4% Puerto Rican -- -- -- 1 1 0.2% Other Hispanic/Latino 37 10 18 10 75 15.6% Total Hispanic in 109 37 24 29 199 41.4% Armenian -- 1 -- -- 1 0.2% Not Hispanic/Latino 100 69 55 57 281 58.4% Total Non -Hispanic 100 70 55 57 282 58.6% Total Clients 209 107 79 86 481 100.0% Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 84 Fair Housing Choice Clients Served by Income As with most jurisdictions, statistics reported for the City of Santa Clarita indicate that lower income persons, regardless of race, are the most heavily impacted by fair housing issues. Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, 87 percent of those served by the FHCSFV/HRC were lower income, with most clients falling in the low income category (60 percent). Table 44: Income of Fair Housing Service Clients Clients Served by Other Characteristics 8 I i X Extremely Low 28 21 289 Low 161 70 58 Moderate 20 15 5 Above Moderate -- 1 481 Total 209 107 IL Seniors Clients Served by Other Characteristics 8 72 129 26.8% 51 7 289 60.1% 16 7 58 12.1% 4 -- 5 1.0% 18 86 481 100.0% Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, female -headed households comprised about 12 percent of FHCSFV/HRC Santa Clarita clients, and seniors comprised about 15 percent. Also, approximately 15 percent of FHCSFV/HRC clients were persons with disabilities. Each client may represent more than one special needs group though. Table 45: Special Needs of Fair Housing Service Clients Housing Discrimination Complaints Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, 96 complaints of housing discrimination were reported by Santa Clarita residents. Most allegations were related to physical disability (43 percent), but a significant number of complaints involved mental disability (18 percent), familial status (nine percent), and gender (seven percent). It is important to note that not all allegations of discrimination evolve into actual fair housing cases. Of the 96 complaints of discrimination received between FY 2013 and FY 2017, 33 (34 percent) were deemed significant and turned into fair housing cases, but only 40 percent of the cases opened had evidence to sustain the allegation of discrimination (Table 47). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 85 Fair Housing Choice i 1 1 1Total Persons with Disabilities 29 18 14 10 71 14.8% Female -Headed Households 18 21 12 4 55 11.4% Seniors 22 20 22 10 74 15.4% Rent Stabilized 1 -- -- -- 1 0.2% Government Subsidized 3 7 5 4 19 4.0% Total Clients 86 1 481 1 100.0% Housing Discrimination Complaints Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, 96 complaints of housing discrimination were reported by Santa Clarita residents. Most allegations were related to physical disability (43 percent), but a significant number of complaints involved mental disability (18 percent), familial status (nine percent), and gender (seven percent). It is important to note that not all allegations of discrimination evolve into actual fair housing cases. Of the 96 complaints of discrimination received between FY 2013 and FY 2017, 33 (34 percent) were deemed significant and turned into fair housing cases, but only 40 percent of the cases opened had evidence to sustain the allegation of discrimination (Table 47). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 85 Fair Housing Choice Table 46: Bases of Fair Housing Complaints Table 47: Fair Housing Cases i 2014-15 it 2017-18 Total Age -- 1 1 -- 2 2.1 % 77.3% Familial Status 3 1 3 2 9 9.4% Gender 1 4 2 -- 7 39.4% Mental Disability 9 4 2 2 17 17.7% National Origin 3 3 2 -- 8 8.3% Physical Disability 12 11 14 4 41 42.7% Race -- -- 1 -- 1 1.0% Religion -- -- -- -- 0 0.0% Sexual Orientation -- 1 -- -- 1 1.0% Source of Income 1 1 -- -- 2 2.1% Arbitrary 3 1 1 -- 5 5.2% General Information -- 1 2 -- 3 3.1% 32 1 28 1 28 18 96 100.0% Table 47: Fair Housing Cases Tenant Landlord Counselling A number of Santa Clarita residents contacted the FHCSFV/HRC for assistance with landlord/tenant issues and complaints. Concerns regarding tenant/landlord issues ranged from eviction to substandard conditions and questions on how to get repairs made. From FY 2013 to FY 2017, the most common issue the FHCSFV/HRC encountered was clients seeking assistance with notices and repairs. Questions concerning eviction, rent increase, and substandard conditions were also very common (Table 48). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 86 Fair Housing Choice i 2014-15 it 2017-18 Total Allegations 32 28 28 8 96 100.0% Cases 14 6 11 2 33 36.7% Allegation Sustained 5 3 3 2 13 39.4% Inconclusive Evidence 1 -- 2 -- 3 9.1% No Evidence of Discrimination -- -- 5 -- 5 15.2% Pending 8 3 1 -- 12 36.4% ........ ......... ......... ......... ........- Successful Conciliation 2 2 5 1 10 30.3% No Enforcement Possible 2 -- 1 -- 3 9.1% Client Withdrew Allegation 1 -- 4 1 6 18.2% Pending 8 3 1 -- 12 36.4% Referred to Other Agency/Dept 1 1 -- I -- 1 2 6.1% Tenant Landlord Counselling A number of Santa Clarita residents contacted the FHCSFV/HRC for assistance with landlord/tenant issues and complaints. Concerns regarding tenant/landlord issues ranged from eviction to substandard conditions and questions on how to get repairs made. From FY 2013 to FY 2017, the most common issue the FHCSFV/HRC encountered was clients seeking assistance with notices and repairs. Questions concerning eviction, rent increase, and substandard conditions were also very common (Table 48). Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 86 Fair Housing Choice Table 48: Summary of Housiniz Issues Source: Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley Annual Reports, 20132016. Housing Rights Center, 20172018. Education and Outreach Efforts Education is one of the most important tools in ensuring that fair housing opportunities are provided, by giving citizens the knowledge to understand their rights and responsibilities, to recognize discrimination, locate resources if they need to file a complaint or need general assistance, and much more. Outreach efforts provided by the FHCSFV/HRC in Santa Clarita included informational booths held at the Santa Clarita Service Center in Newhall. During these events, residents were provided counseling, literature was distributed, and other general information and services were provided. 5. California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is to protect Californians from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence. To achieve this mission, DFEH keeps track of and investigates complaints of housing discrimination, as well as complaints in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence. Between 2012 and 2017, a total of five persons from Santa Clarita filed fair housing complaints with DFEH. The majority of these complaints involved physical disability (three complaints) and other forms of discrimination (two complaints) (Table 49). A person can file fair housing complaints on multiple bases and multiple acts of discrimination. Therefore, the enumeration of complaint bases and acts of discrimination usually exceeds the number of persons filing complaints. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 87 Fair Housing Choice I Now Eviction 20 13 5 3 41 9.6% Harassment 1 4 -- 1 6 1.4% Illegal Entry 2 -- -- 1 3 0.7% Late Fees 5 1 -- 1 7 1.6% Lease Terms 6 4 1 3 14 3.3% Notices 16 13 2 12 43 10.1% Parking 2 1 -- -- 3 0.7% Rent Increase 16 7 12 4 39 9.2% Section 8 Information 9 2 -- -- 11 2.6% Security Deposit 9 4 4 8 25 5.9% Substandard Conditions 20 2 1 14 37 8.7% Utilities 4 -- -- 1 5 1.2% Repairs 21 9 5 10 45 10.6% UT General Information 22 49 11 5 87 20.4% Others Issues 1 23 1 13 9 15 60 14.1% 122 1 50 1 78 1 426 1 100.0% Source: Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley Annual Reports, 20132016. Housing Rights Center, 20172018. Education and Outreach Efforts Education is one of the most important tools in ensuring that fair housing opportunities are provided, by giving citizens the knowledge to understand their rights and responsibilities, to recognize discrimination, locate resources if they need to file a complaint or need general assistance, and much more. Outreach efforts provided by the FHCSFV/HRC in Santa Clarita included informational booths held at the Santa Clarita Service Center in Newhall. During these events, residents were provided counseling, literature was distributed, and other general information and services were provided. 5. California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is to protect Californians from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence. To achieve this mission, DFEH keeps track of and investigates complaints of housing discrimination, as well as complaints in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence. Between 2012 and 2017, a total of five persons from Santa Clarita filed fair housing complaints with DFEH. The majority of these complaints involved physical disability (three complaints) and other forms of discrimination (two complaints) (Table 49). A person can file fair housing complaints on multiple bases and multiple acts of discrimination. Therefore, the enumeration of complaint bases and acts of discrimination usually exceeds the number of persons filing complaints. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 87 Fair Housing Choice Table 49: Basis for Discrimination of Complaints filed with DFEH (2012-2017) Physical Disability 3 Familial/Marital Status 1 Other 2 Total G Source: California Department of Fair Employment & Housing, 2018. Note: Persons can file complaints on multiple bases. A total of seven acts of discrimination were recorded during this time period. The denial of a reasonable accommodation/modification (three instances), and eviction and "other" acts of discrimination (two instances each) were the only discriminatory acts recorded (Table 50). Table 50: Acts of Discrimination for Fair Housing Complaints Filed with DFEH (20122017) Eviction 2 Denied Reasonable Accommodation/Modification 3 Other 2 Total 7 Source: California Department of Fair Employment & Housing, 2018. Note: Persons can file complaints based on multiple acts of discrimination. There were two fair housing cases in the City that were found to have no probable cause and subsequently closed. One case was closed after successful conciliation, one case was successfully mediated, and one complainant failed to cooperate (Table 51). Table 51: Disposition of Fair Housing Complaints Filed with DFEH (2012-2017) Complainant Failed to Cooperate 1 Successful Conciliation 1 No Probable Cause 2 Successful Mediation 1 Total 5 Source: California Department of Fair Employment & Housing, 2018. Investigations begin with the intake of a complaint. Complainants are first interviewed to collect facts about possible discrimination. Interviews are normally conducted by telephone. If the complaint is accepted for investigation, the DFEH drafts a formal complaint that is signed by the complainant and served. If Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 88 Fair Housing Choice jurisdictional under federal law, the complaint is also filed with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a substantially equivalent agency, DFEH's findings are usually accepted by HUD. The recipient of the complaint (usually a landlord, seller, property manager, seller, or agent) is required to answer and has the opportunity to negotiate resolution with the complainant. If the case is not resolved voluntarily, the DFEH conducts a formal investigation. If the investigative findings do not show a violation of the law, DFEH will close the case. If investigative findings show a violation of law, the DFEH schedules a formal conciliation conference. During the conciliation conference, the DFEH presents information supporting its belief that there has been a violation and explores options to resolve the complaint. If formal conciliation fails, the DFEH Housing Administrator may recommend litigation. If litigation is required, the case may be heard before the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) or in civil court. Potential remedies for cases settled by the FEHC include out-of-pocket losses, injunctive relief, access to the housing previously denied, additional damages for emotional distress, and civil penalties up to $10,000 for the first violation. Court remedies are identical to FEHC remedies with one exception; instead of civil penalties, a court may award unlimited punitive damages. 6. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) maintains a record of all housing discrimination complaints for jurisdictions, including the City of Santa Clarita. According to the HUD website, any person who feels their housing rights have been violated may submit a complaint to HUD via phone, mail or the Internet. These grievances can be filed on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, familial status and retaliation. HUD refers complaints to the California DEFH, which has 30 days to address the complaint. As a substantially equivalent agency, DFEH's findings are usually accepted by HUD. Thereafter, HUD tracks the complaint and its issues and outcomes as a "dually filed" complaint. From 2013 to the end of 2017, nine fair housing cases were recorded by HUD in Santa Clarita. It should be noted that cases were reported in the years 2013, 2016, and 2017, and not in the years 2014 and 2015. Each case may allege multiple bases of discrimination. Cases involving discrimination based on race and disability were the most common (Table 52), although incidences concerning national origin, sex, and retaliation were also reported. All nine fair housing cases were closed between 2013 and 2017, according to HUD. Three complaints were withdrawn either with or without resolution. Three cases were determined that no violations occurred. Two cases were settled or conciliated. One case was closed because the complainant refused to cooperate with the investigation. Table 52: Basis for Discrimination of Cases filed with HUD (2013-2017) Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2018. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 89 Fair Housing Choice D. Hate Crimes Hate crimes are crimes committed because of a bias against race, religion, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. In an attempt to determine the scope and nature of hate crimes, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting Program collects statistics on these incidents. To a certain degree, hate crimes are an indicator of the environmental context of discrimination. These crimes should be reported to the Police or Sheriff's department. On the other hand, a hate incident is an action or behavior that is motivated by hate but is protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of expression. Examples of hate incidents can include name calling, epithets, distribution of hate material in public places, and the display of offensive hate -motivated material on one's property. The freedom guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, such as the freedom of speech, allows hateful rhetoric as long as it does not interfere with the civil rights of others. Only when these incidents escalate can they be considered an actual crime. Hate crime statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) show that a total of 27 hate crimes were committed in Santa Clarita over a four-year period. The majority of the hate crimes committed in the City were based on race (Table 53). In Los Angeles County as a whole, race based hate crimes were also the most prevalent. Table 53: Hate Crimes (2013-2016) Basis - ReligionGender a Complaints Orientation Santa Clarita 2013 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 2014 2 1 1 4 0 0 0 8 2015 2 1 1 * 0 0 0 4 2016 6 4 0 * 0 0 0 10 Total 12 6 5 4 0 0 0 27 Los Angeles County 2013 102 48 51 19 0 0 2 222 2014 86 60 57 25 3 0 11 242 2015 143 66 66 0 0 7 282 2016 160 57 73 * 0 1 17 308 Total 491 231 247 44 3 1 37 1,054 Note: After 2014 the "Ethnicity" Category was no longer included in reports. Source: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2013-2016. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 90 Fair Housing Choice Section VI: Progress since Last AI The 2014 Santa Clarita Al identified a number of fair housing issues in Santa Clarita and outlined actions the City would take to mitigate or eliminate these barriers. This section reviews the accomplishments the City has made in carrying out these actions. Lack of Visibility of Fair Housing and the Complaint Process Actions: • Continue to contract with a fair housing services provider. • Continue current outreach efforts and activities to promote fair housing services. • Create a simple explanation, either in video or text format, as to what qualifies as housing discrimination and feature this information on the City's website and at City Hall. • Provide links on the City website where additional fair housing information is available and where complaints can be reported. Accomplishments: Until FY 2016, the City had been utilizing the services of the Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley (FHCSFV). However, the City was unsuccessful in negotiating a contract with FHCSFV for FY 2016. A new contractor — Housing Rights Center (HRC) — was procured in FY 2017. Between 2013 and 2018, 481 persons in Santa Clarita were served. The City's website contains information on housing services and resources available to residents, including affordable housing, fair housing, and tenant/landlord issues. However, the website can be expanded to include HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) and the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) offices. Develop an Affordable Housing Vision Actions: • Continue to administer the City's existing density bonus program pursuant to Government Code Section 65915. • Continue to implement the City's Mixed Use provisions as set forth in the General Plan Land Use Element, Mixed Use Zones and the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MU). • Evaluate the feasibility of adopting a program for "graduated density zoning" in the Newhall area. • Establish a proactive City land banking strategy to facilitate the development of housing affordable housing. • Evaluate the feasibility of an Inclusionary Housing program by 2017. • Encourage land divisions and specific plans resulting in parcels sizes that facilitate multifamily developments affordable to lower income households. • Continue to work with non-profit affordable housing developers. Accomplishments: The City continues to implement its General Plan and Zoning Code to facilitate housing development in the community. In fact, the City is one of the fastest growing communities in the County. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 91 Fair Housing Choice Some recent projects include the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed Use project that would offer 580 units of multi- family and single-family housing. However, no developers applied for density bonuses and the City has determined that an inclusionary housing policy as infeasible. With the dissolution of redevelopment, the City had limited resources to facilitate affordable housing. Three Oaks, a 30 -unit housing project, was the only new affordable housing project completed in the City during the past five years. The City also used CDBG funds to purchase a property that would be used to construct a permanent year-round shelter. Additional CDBG funds may be used to assist in the construction of the shelter. The City's Housing Element is due for an update by October 15, 2021. As part of that update, the City should evaluate the feasibility of using tools such as density incentives, flexible development standards, and inclusionary housing to facilitate affordable housing development. Access to Financing Actions: • Include the monitoring of lending practices, foreclosure prevention services, and homebuyer education for residents as part of the City's fair housing program scope of services. • Continue to monitor local lenders activities and outreach methods to evaluate their progress toward meeting the goal of diversifying the lenders' applicant profiles. Accomplishments: Most residential developments in the City are developed by master developers with their preferred lenders. These tend to be local lenders that are familiar with the Santa Clarita market and the City is aware of their presence and activities. Logix Federal Credit Union and Augusta Financial — two of the most active local lenders — had similar lending patterns in 2017. Since FY 2017, the City has been utilizing the services of the Housing Rights Center (HRC). Fair housing services offered by HRC include monitoring and investigating claims of discrimination during the homebuyer process. However, in general, most clients seeking assistance are in the rental housing market. Public Policies Actions: • Ongoing monitoring of the City's development trends to ensure adequate residential development capacity is available to accommodate the City's various housing needs. Accomplishments: The City continues to monitor its development trends to ensure adequate capacity to accommodate the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation. The City's Housing Element is due for an update by October 15, 2021. As part of that update, the City will comprehensively assess its capacity for future housing growth and appropriateness of its land use policies and zoning provisions. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 92 Fair Housing Choice Discriminatory Practices in the Housing Market Actions: • Continue to operate a fair housing program that includes fair housing complaints intake and investigation, as well as outreach and education. • Continue to monitor trends and patterns of fair housing complaints to target outreach and education activities. Accomplishments: The City continues to offer a fair housing program. Current contractor to provide this service is the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC has a comprehensive outreach and education program designed to raise awareness of the fair housing laws. HRC's Outreach Department develops and distributes educational literature and resources that describe ways to prevent housing injustices and the applicable laws that protect against discrimination. The materials are made available free to the public in various languages including English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Armenian, Cantonese, and Russian. The Outreach Department also presents free fair housing law workshops for landlords, tenants, nonprofit organizations and government employees. The workshops include an overview of the state and federal fair housing laws, as well as basic landlord -tenant rights and responsibilities. Depending on the audience, the presentations can be translated by staff into Armenian, Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian. Discriminatory Language in Real Estate Ads Actions: • Include monitoring of rental and home sale listings as part of the fair housing services. • Continue to provide fair housing outreach and education to newspapers, listing agencies, real estate associations, apartment owners/managers associations, and homeowners association, etc. Accomplishments: HRC monitors rental and home sale listings as part of its fair housing program and continues to reach out to housing professionals such as landlords, management and real estate agencies. As part of this Al update, a sample of rental and home sale listings was reviewed. In general, proportionally fewer rental listings had potentially discriminatory language compared to five year ago. But home sale listings had a higher rate of potentially discriminatory language. In most cases, the potentially discriminatory language infers a preference for family living. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 93 Fair Housing Choice Section VII: Fair Housing Action Plan This section builds upon the analysis in the previous sections, summarizes conclusions, and outlines the City's commitment to actions for addressing impediments to fair housing for the upcoming 2019-2023 planning period. 1. Lack of Visibility of Fair Housing and the Complaint Process The City contracts the Housing Rights Center (HRC) to provide fair housing services in the community. Outsourcing minimizes staff time and resources by employing an organization that specializes in fair housing, and brings a higher level of expertise to the residents inquiring than City staff can provide directly. However, community members may not be aware of the organization when needing a fair housing resource. According to the fair housing survey conducted in conjunction with the development of this report, the majority of the respondents have not seen or heard a Public Service Announcement regarding fair housing services. Resources and information on fair housing are available at City Hall in both Spanish and English. The City also provides contact information for HRC on its website at the following location: https://www.santa-clarita. com/city-hall/departments/community-development/community- preservation/affordable-housing/housing-services The City could expand its efforts to make residents aware of available fair housing services and how to file a complaint. Actions: • Continue to contract with a fair housing services provider to provide fair housing services to residents. • Continue current outreach efforts and activities to promote fair housing services to residents, landlords, and housing professionals, ensuring materials are available in multiple languages and distributed at community locations. • Provide links on the City website where additional fair housing information is available and where complaints can be reported. Specifically provide links to: o State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) website: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Complaints ComplaintProcess.htm o Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing discrimination Time Frame: Update website annually Responsibl. Agency: Community Development Department Funding Sources: CDBG Analysis of Impediments City of Santa Clarita 95 Fair Housing Choice 2. Access to Financing As indicated earlier on page 53 in Section III: Lending Practices, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data provide some insight into the lending patterns that exist in a community. However, HMDA data are only an indicator of potential problems; the data cannot be used to conclude definite redlining or discrimination practices due to the lack of detailed information on loan terms or specific reasons for denial. In reviewing the HMDA data, several issues in lending patterns with potential fair housing implications were identified: • Discrepancies in Lending Patterns by Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic residents represented 31 percent of the City population but 21 percent of the home mortgage applicants in 2017. In contrast, White residents represented about 50 percent of the City population and 61 percent of the mortgage loan applicants. While discrepancies among different race groups continue, the extent of the discrepancies narrowed compared to 2012. • Discrepancies in Approval Rates by Minority Concentration: The difference in approval rates between substantially minority and not substantially minority census tracts is limited. • Wide Range of Approval Rates by Top Lenders: In 2017, the approval rates varied widely among the top ten lenders, from 21 percent (Nationstar) to 80 percent (Shore Mortgage). As the top six most active lender in Santa Clarita, receiving three percent of the citywide applications, its significantly lower than average approval rate may be a concern. • Subprime Lending Discrepancies by Race/Ethnicity: Since 2012, the frequency of spread has increased for all racial/ethnic groups, but most significantly for Hispanic and Asian applicants. However, the average spread was also larger for all groups except for Hispanic applicants. Actions: • Include the monitoring of lending practices, foreclosure prevention services, and homebuyer education for residents as part of the City's fair housing program scope of services. • Continue to monitor local lenders activities and outreach methods to evaluate their progress toward meeting the goal of diversifying the lenders' applicant profiles. Time Frame: Ongoing Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; HRC Funding Sources: CDBG Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 96 Fair Housing Choice 3. Public Policies The State has amended the legislation on Second Units, remaining it as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and removing constraints to the development of ADUs. The City has not yet updated its Development Code to reflect the new requirements of new State ADU law. Actions: • Amend the Development Code to reflect changes to the State Accessory Dwelling Unit requirements. • Continue to monitor changes to State laws as well as development trends and as appropriate, modify the City's development standards and procedures to facilitate housing development. Time Frame: 2019 Responsible Agency: Community Development Department Funding Sources: Departmental budget 4. Discriminatory Practices in the Housing Market Fair housing records provided by the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley (FHCSFV), Housing Rights Center (HRC), State Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), HUD's Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) office were reviewed in preparation of this Al: • The racial/ethnic distribution of FHCSFV/HRC clients between FY 2013 and FY 2017 is not consistent with the City's demographics. According to the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS), Hispanics made up about 32 percent of the population but 41 percent of the clients who called for fair housing services. However, this discrepancy has substantially narrowed compared to 2012 when 77 percent of the fair housing clients were Hispanics. Also, overall calls for services have declined. • Among the fair housing clients, 15 percent were seniors, 15 percent had disabilities, and 11 percent were female -headed households. (These are not mutually exclusive characteristics.) • From 2013 to 2017, 33 of the 96 fair housing complaints received by FHCSFV and HRC became fair housing cases and only 13 cases were deemed to have substantial evidence to sustain the allegations (Table 49 and Table 52). Actions: • Continue to operate a fair housing program that includes fair housing complaints intake and investigation, as well as outreach and education. • Continue to monitor trends and patterns of fair housing complaints to target outreach and education activities. Time Frame: Ongoing Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; HRC Funding Sources: CDBG Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 97 Fair Housing Choice 5. Discriminatory Language in Real Estate Ads A review of advertisements for rental units and homes for sale was conducted as part of this Al preparation. Potentially discriminatory language, mostly encouraging family living, was found in both rental and home sale listings. Actions: • Include monitoring of rental and home sale listings as part of the fair housing services. • Continue to provide fair housing outreach and education to newspapers, listing agencies, real estate associations, apartment owners/managers associations, and homeowners association, etc. Time Frame: Ongoing Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; HRC Funding Sources: CDBG Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 98 Fair Housing Choice Signature Page I, , hereby certify that this Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the City of Santa Clarita represents the City's conclusions about impediments to fair housing choice, as well as actions necessary to address any identified impediments. City Manager City of Santa Clarita Date Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita 99 Fair Housing Choice Appendix A: Public Outreach Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-1 Fair Housing Choice A-1: Community Workshops Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-2 Fair Housing Choice 7 C7 .y W 4 ,7 y CL o� CD C rD C' a Co R w N C) 00 a Q -x3 eo � a o 0 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-2 Fair Housing Choice Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-3 Fair Housing Choice p�p Ln CD CD Cr = C N D N O � Ln CxJ =, = q �1 D Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-3 Fair Housing Choice p�p CD Cr = C N D N O � Ln CxJ =, = q �1 D Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-3 Fair Housing Choice CommunitV Meeting Comments Meeting #1: Wednesday September 12" 1:00 PM • Rent and living need to be made more affordable for all residents • More restrictions should be put on landlords on their tenant selection processes • More regulations on apartment complexes and the monitoring of illegal activity in areas with more crime • More options of affordable housing that are pleasant to live in and safe for people with children • Continue to offer more options of public transportation to new parts of the Valley Meeting #2: Thursday September 131h 6:0fl PM No comments received Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-4 Fair Housing Choice A-2: Housing and Community Development Needs Survey Survey Results Please enter your ZIP Code: Answered 120 6 Row Labels Count of Respondents 91231 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.00% 1 91321 0,86% 1 11 91321 4 White 1 91343 Black or African-American 5.17% 1 91344 5.17% 6 1 91345 116 1 91350 21 91351 22 91354 11 91355 18 91362 1 91381 4 91384 3 91387 15 91390 7 93515 1 94591 1 Grand Total Ethnic Categories (select one): Answer Choices Hispanic or Latino Non -Hispanic or Latino Responses 18.55% 81.45% Answered Skipped 23 101 124 2 120 Racial Categories (select one or more): Answer Choices Responses American Indian or Alaska Native 0.00% 0 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0,86% 1 Asian 3.45% 4 White 85.34% 88 Black or African-American 5.17% 6 Other (please specify) 5.17% 6 Answered 116 Skipped 10 Do you rent or own your home? Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-5 Fair Housing Choice Answer Choices Responses Rent 30.40% 38 Own 69.60% 87 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Do you currently reside in a subsidized housing unit? Answer Choices Responses Yes 3.23% 4 No 96.77°% 120 Answered 124 Skipped 2 Age Answer Choices Responses 18-24 11.29% 14 25-34 8.87% 11 35-44 25.81°% 32 45-54 16.94°% 21 55-64 21.77°% 27 65t 8.06% 10 Answer Choices Answered 124 Yes Skipped 2 Do you have a disability? Answer Choices Responses Yes 9.60°% 12 No 90.40°% 113 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Do you have children under the age of 18 years old in your home? Answer Choices Responses Yes 40.00% 50 No 60.00°% 75 Answered 125 Skipped 1 Community Facilities: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 4 = lowest) Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-6 Fair Housing Choice Weighted Average Outdoor Park & Recreation Facilities 2.46 Libraries 2.69 Indoor Community Centers 2.88 Senior Centers 2.94 Other Suggestion (please specify below} 3.62 Answered 114 Skipped 12 Public Services: Rank the following services in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 7 = lowest) Anti -Crime Programs Graffiti Removal Youth Services Mental Health Services Senior Services Legal Services Other Suggestion (please specify below) Weighted Average 2.64 3.37 3.50 3.63 3.80 4,68 5.79 Answered 104 Skipped 22 Public Infrastructure: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Special Needs Services: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Weighted Average Services for Homeless 2.42 Services for Domestic Violence 2.55 Services for Disabled 2.58 Services for Substance Abuse 2.96 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-7 Fair Housing Choice Weighted Average Street & Alley Improvements 2.64 Small -Scale Neighborhood Beautification Projects (Infrastructure Improvement) 2.64 Sidewalk Improvements 2.78 Accessibility Improvements 3.20 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 3.75 Answered 102 Skipped 24 Special Needs Services: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Weighted Average Services for Homeless 2.42 Services for Domestic Violence 2.55 Services for Disabled 2.58 Services for Substance Abuse 2.96 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-7 Fair Housing Choice Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.07 Answered 100 Skipped 26 Housing: Rank the following housing needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 8 = lowest) Other Suggestion (please specify below) Affordable Rental Housing Code Enforcement Homebuyer Financial Assistance Homeowners Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Rental Housing Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Rental Security Deposit Assistance Lead Testing/Abatement Weighted Average 1.26 2.91 3.21 3.77 3.79 4.20 4.71 4.71 Answered 97 Skipped 29 Special bleeds Housing: Rank the following needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Weighted Average Housing for Disabled 2.86 Housing for Seniors 2.66 Emergency Shelter for Homeless 3.05 Transitional Housing for Homeless 3.39 Permanent Housing for Homeless 3.69 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.83 Answered 94 Skipped 32 Business & Jobs: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-8 Fair Housing Choice Weighted Average Create Jobs 2.61 Programs to Attract New Businesses or Retain Businesses in Santa Clarita 2.68 Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs 3.09 Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses (Including Access to Capital) 3.46 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-8 Fair Housing Choice Business Corridor Beautification 3.92 Other Suggestion (please specify below) 4.68 Answered 92 Skipped 34 Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in accessing housing? Answer Choices Responses Yes 9.78°% 9 No 90.22°% 83 Answered 92 Skipped 34 Who do you believe discriminated against you? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Landlord/Property Manager 88.89°% 8 Mortgage lender 11.11 °% 1 Real Estate Agent 0.00% 0 Government Staff Person 0.00% 0 Insurance Broker/ Company 0.00% 0 Other (please specify) 22.22°% 2 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Where did the act of discrimination occur? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Apartment Complex 66.67°% 6 Single -Family Neighborhood 11.11% 1 Mobile Home Park 0.00°% 0 Condo/Townhome Development 2222% 2 Public or Subsidized Housing Project 01.00°% 0 When Applying for City/County Programs 11.11% 1 Other (please specify) 11.11% 1 Answered 9 Skipped 117 On what basis do you believer you were discriminated against? (Check all that apply) Answer Choices Responses Source of Income (e.g. welfare, unemployment insurance) 55.56°% 5 Race 44.44% 4 Family Status (e.g. single -parent with children, family with children or expecting a child) 22.22% 2 Other (please explain) 22.22% 2 Marital Status 11.11 °% 1 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-9 Fair Housing Choice Sexual Orientation 11.11 % 1 Age 11.11% 1 Disability/Medical Conditions (either you or someone close to you) 1111% 1 Gender 0.00% 0 Color 0.00°% 0 Ancestry 0.00°% 0 Religion 0.00% 0 National Origin 0.00°% 0 Answered 9 Skipped 117 How were you discriminated against? (Check all that apply.) Answer Choices Responses Not Shown Apartment 33.33°% 3 Higher Security Deposit than Industry Standard 44.44°% 4 Higher Rent than Advertised 11.11% 1 Provided Different Housing Services or Facilities 0.00% 0 Other (please specify) 33.33% 3 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Have you ever been denied: Answer Choices Responses A "Reasonable Modification" (structural changes to unit) 0.00°% ❑ A "Reasonable Accommodation" (flexibility in rules and policies) 11.11 °% 1 N/A 88.89% 8 Answered 9 Skipped 117 If YES, what was your request? Parking pass for disabled child Answered 1 Skipped 125 It you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident? Answer Choices Responses Yes 22.22°% 2 No 77.78% 7 Answered 9 Skipped 117 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-10 Fair Housing Choice IfNo--Why? Answer Choices Responses Don't Know Where to Report 14.29% 1 Afraid of Retaliation 0.00°% 0 Don't Believe it Makes Any 50.00% 1 Difference 57.14% 4 Too Much Trouble 14.29% 1 Other (please specify) 14.29°% 1 Responses Answered 7 80.00°% Skipped 119 If YES, how did you report the incident? 1 Went to court with landlord Answered Answered 2 Skipped 121 Skipped 124 If you reported the complaint, what is the status? Answer Choices Responses Unresolved 50.00°% 1 Unresolved/Pending Resolution 0.00°% 0 Resolved via Mediation 50.00% 1 In Litigation 0.00°% 0 Other (please specify) 0.00% 0 Answered 2 Responses Skipped 124 Have you ever attended a Fair Housing Training? Answer Choices Responses Yes 5.49% 5 No 94.51% 86 Answered 91 Skipped 35 If YES, was it free or was there a fee? Answer Choices Responses Free 80.00°% 4 Required a Fee 20.00% 1 Answered 5 Skipped 121 If YES, where was the training? Answer Choices Responses Home 0.00% 0 Work 60.00% 3 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-11 Fair Housing Choice City of. 60.00% Answered E Skipped 121 Have you ever seen or heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement {PSA} on NI Radio/ Dnlinel Flyer? Answer Choices Responses Yes 17.58% 16 No 82.42% 75 Answered 91 Skipped 35 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-12 Fair Housing Choice CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — RESIDENT SURVEY Fiscal Year 2019 —2024 WHAT ARE THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? The City of Santa Clarita receives approximately $1 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from HUD each year for housing and community development projects. In order to access these funds, the City must develop a five-year plan to assess housing and community development needs. The City wants you to have a voice in how the City invests this money. Please assist us by filling out this survey. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF (These questions are optional; however, your response will allow us to better serve the community). Please enter your ZIP Code: 1. Ethnic Categories (select one): ❑ Hispanic or Latina ❑ Not -Hispanic or Latino 2. Racial Categories (select one or more).- 11 ore):❑ American Indian or Alaska dative ❑ Asian ❑ Black or African American ❑ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ❑ White ❑ Other 3. Do you rent or own your home? ❑ Rent ❑ Own 4. Do you currently reside in a subsidized housing unit? ❑ YES ❑ NO 5. Age: ❑ 18-24 ❑ 25-34 ❑ 35-44 ❑ 45-54 S. Do you have a disability? ❑ YES ❑ NO 7. Do you have children under the age of 18 years old in your home? HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS SURVEY ❑ 55-64 ❑ 65+ ❑ YES ❑ NO (Survey Example) Public Services Rank the following services in order of order of importance to you. (1 Community Facilities: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you (1 = highest, 3 = lowest) 1 2 3 Indoor Community Centers ❑ F1 ❑ Libraries ❑ ❑ 19 Outdoor Parks & Recreation Facilities 0 ❑ ❑ In the survey example above, this person selected "Park & Recreation Facilities" as the item they would prefer to see improved the most (1 = highest) and "Libraries" as the item they would least prefer to see improved (3 = lowest). Please rank each item once. Community Facilities: Rank the following facilities in Public Services Rank the following services in order of order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) importance to you. (1 = highest, 7 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Indoor Community Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ArAi-Crime Programs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Libraries ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Graffiti Removal ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Outdoor Parks & ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mental Health ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Recreation Facilities Services Senior Centers ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Legal Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Senior Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) Youth Services ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-13 Fair Housing Choice Public Infrastructure: Rank the following needs in order of Special Needs Services: Rank the following services importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 5 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 Sidewalk Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Disabled ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Street & Alley Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Domestic ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Affordable Rental Housing Near ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Violence ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for (Disabled ❑ Small -Scale Neighborhood ❑ ❑ ❑ Transit ❑ Beautification Projects ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for Homeless ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ [Infrastructure Improvement] ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for Seniors ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Accessibility Improvements ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Services for ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Substance Abuse (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) Housing: Rank the following housing needs in order of importance to Special Needs Housing Rank the following = highest, 6 = you. (1 = highest, 8 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 needs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs ❑ ❑ ❑ 5 = lowest) D ❑ Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Affordable Rental Housing Near ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for (Disabled ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Transit ❑ Code Enforcement ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Housing for Seniors ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Rental Housing Rehabilitation ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Emergency Shelter ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Financial Assistance for Homeless Homeowners Rehabilitation ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 13 0 L3 Permanent Housing for 11 11 11 Financial Assistance Homeless Homebuyer Financial ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Assistance (Other Suggestion) Rental Security Deposit ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Assistance Lead Testing/Abatement ❑ ❑ Cl ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ — ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) Business & Jobs: Rank the following programs in order of importance to you. (1 = highest, 6 = lowest) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programs to Attract New or Retain Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Business Assistance Programs for Entrepreneurs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ D ❑ Business Technical Assistance to Improve or Expand Businesses ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Including Access to Capital) Business Corridor Beautification ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Create Jobs ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Other Suggestion) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-14 Fair Housing Choice FAIR HOUSING SURVEY As part of the CABG program, the City is also required to address fair housing concerns. As part of this assessment, please provide input on your experience of fair housing issues in your neighborhood. The sole purpose of this survey is to gauge the overall experience of fair housing in the community so that the City can develop a plan of actions to further fair housing. Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination in all aspects of housing, including home sales, rentals, housing policies and financing. Each resident is entitled to equal access to housing opportunities regardless of race, calor; religion, sex, national origin, disability/medical conditions, Familial status, marital status, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, source of income, or any other arbitrary reason. B. Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in housing? ❑ YES ❑ NO (If you answered "YES" please answer questions 99 - 911. If you answered "Na' please proceed to question #12) S. If you believe you have been discriminated against: a) Who do you believe discriminated against you? (check all that apply) ❑ Landlord/Property Manager ❑ Real Estate Agent ❑ Insurance Broker/ Company ❑ Mortgage lender ❑ Government Staff Person ❑ Other b) Where did the act of discrimination occur? (check all that apply) ❑ Apartment Complex ❑ Condo/Townhome Development ❑ Other ❑ Single -Family Neighborhood ❑ Public or Subsidized Housing Project ❑ Mobile Home Park ❑ When Applying for City/County Programs c) On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? (check all that apply) ❑ Race ❑ Color ❑ Religion ❑ National Origin ❑ Age ❑ Gender ❑ Ancestry ❑ Marital Status ❑ Sexual Orientation ❑ Family Status (e.g. single -parent with children, family with children or expecting a child) ❑ Source of Income (e.g. welfare, unemployment insurance) ❑ Disability/Medical Conditions (either you or someone close to you) ❑ Other (please explain): dj How were you discriminated against? (check all that apply) ❑ Not Shown Apartment ❑ Higher Rent than Advertised ❑ Higher Security Deposit than Industry Standard ❑ Provided Different Housing Services or Facilities ❑ Other 14. Reasonable modifications and reasonable accommodations allow for certain changes or flexibility in the rules, policies, or procedures set by housing providers. This allows a resident with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a housing unit. A reasonable modification is a structural change made to the premises while a reasonable accommodation is a change, exception or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice or service. For example, installing a ramp for an individual who uses a wheelchair or grab bars in the bathroom are reasonable modifications. A reasonable accommodation would include making an exception to an existing 'no pet' rule to permit a service dog. Have you ever been denied a: ❑ "Reasonable Modification" (structural changes to a unit) ❑ "Reasonable Accommodation" (flexibility in rules and policies) Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-15 Fair Housing Choice ❑ NIA a) If YES, what was your request? 11. If you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident? ❑ YES ❑ NO a) If NO —Why? ❑ Don't Know Where to Report ❑ Don't Believe it Makes Any Difference ❑ Afraid of Retaliation ❑ Too Much Trouble ❑ Other b) If YES, how did you report the incident? c) If you reported the complaint, what is the status? ❑ Unresolved ❑ UnresolvedfPending Resolution ❑ Resolved via Mediation ❑ In Litigation ❑ Other 12. Have you ever attended a Fair Housing Training? ❑ YES ❑ NO a) If YES, was it free or was there a fee? ❑ Free ❑ Required a Fee b) If YES, where was the training? ❑ Home ❑ Work ❑ City of ❑ Other 13. Have you ever seen or heard a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement (PSA) on TV/ Radio/ Online/ Flyer? ❑ YES ❑ NO THANK YOU! Please return surveys to: Attention_ Housing Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 This Survey is also available online at: hgps.,Ilwww.surveymonke y. comfrlSanta Ciarita207 8 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-16 Fair Housing Choice CIUDAD DE SANTA CLARITA — ENCUESTA PARA RESIDENTES AIVO FISCAL 2019 — 2024 CUALES SON LAS NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDA Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO EN SU VECINDARIO? La Ciudad de Santa Clarita anualmente recibe aproximadamente $1 millvn de dolares de los Estados Unidos por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbana (con siglas en ingles HUD); para ayudar a mejorar nuestra comunidad. Los fondos provienen del Programa de la Concesi6n para Desarrollo Comunitarlo (con siglas en ingles CDBG), que otorgan sada ano para la vivienda y proyectos de desarrollo para la comunidad. La Ciudad desea escuchar su voz tomo la Ciudad puede invertir este dinero. Por favor ayudenos a llenar esta encuesta. DIGANOS ALGO SOBRE USTED (Estes preguntas son opcionales; sin embargo, su respuesta nos permitira atender mejor a la comunidad). Por favor anote su c6digo postal: 7. Categorlas etnicas (seleccione una opcion): 11 Hispano o Latina ❑ No -Hispano a Latino 2. Categorias raciales (seleccione una a mas opciones): ❑ Indio americano o Nativo de Alaska ❑ Asi6tico ❑ Negro o Afroamericano ❑ Nativo de Havvai u otra Isla del Pacifico ❑ Blanco ❑ Otro 3. ZPaga renta o es dueho de vivienda? ❑ Renta ❑ Duena 4. Reside on una unidad de vivienda protegida? ❑ SI ❑ NO 5. Edad: 1118-24 ❑ 25-34 1135-44 ❑ 45-54 ❑ 55-64 1165+ 6. ZTiene alguna discapacidad? ❑ SI ❑ NO 7. LTiene hijos menores de 18 ants de edad en su grupo familiar? ❑ SI ❑ NO ENCUESTA DE NECESIDADES DE VIVIENDAS Y DESARROLO (Ejemplo de encuesta) nstalaciones Coumunitarias (Ejemplo): Seleccitnar las siguientes instalaciones en su orden de preferencia. (1 = el mas alto, 3 = el mas bajo) 1 2 3 Centras Comunitarios ❑ El ❑ Bibliotecas ❑ ❑ Ill Instalaciones de Parques y Recreacidn 0 ❑ ❑ En el ejemplo de esta encuesta, esta persona eligi6 "Instalaciones de Parques y Recreation" comp el asunto que prefieren ver mejorar mas (1 = mas alto) y and "Bibliotecas:' porno el asunto que prefieren mens ver mejorar. Recuerde que debe seleccionar cads programa una vez. Instalaciones Comunitarias: Seleccionar las siguientes instalaciones en su orden de preferencia. (1 = el mas alto, 5 = el mas bajo) 1 2 3 4 Centros Comunitarios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Bibliotecas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Instalaciones de Parques y ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Recreacidn Centros para Personas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mayores (otra sugerencia) ❑ Servicios para Personas Mayores Servicios para Jovenes EMEMEMEMEMEME■ Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-17 Fair Housing Choice Servicios Publiicos Seleccionar los siguientes serviclos en su orden de preferencia. (1 = 6I mSs alto, 7 = el m6s bajo) 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ❑ Programas Anti ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Crimen ❑ Remoci6n de Grafito ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Servicits de Salud ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Mental ❑ Servicios gales ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Servicios para Personas Mayores Servicios para Jovenes EMEMEMEMEMEME■ Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-17 Fair Housing Choice Infraestructura del Vecindario : Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su orden de preferencia (1 = 61 mds alto, 4 = el mds bajo) orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, 1 3 3 Mejoramientos de ❑ ❑ ❑ Banquetas 2 3 Mejoramientos de Galles ❑ ❑ ❑ y Callejones ❑ ❑ Paisajes Urbanos ❑ ❑ ❑ Mejoramientos de la 2 3 Accesibilidad para ❑ ❑ ❑ Incapacitados ❑ ❑ (otra sugerencia) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ {vara sugerencia} Viviendas: Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su en su orden de preferencia. Viviendas Especiales Seleccione las orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, (1 = 61 m6s alto, 5 = el m6s bajo) 1 siguientes necesidades en su orden de 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ I ncapacitados 2 3 4 5 ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Renta Razonable para Violencia Domestica ❑ Servicios para ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ la Vivienda cerda del Personas sin Hagar Crecimiento de Trabajos 11 ❑ 11 11 Servicios para El El 11 11 ncapacitados 11transito ❑ Victimas de Abuso de ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Alcol y Drogadicci6n ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ {vara sugerencia} Viviendas: Seleccione las siguientes necesidades en su m6s bajo) Viviendas Especiales Seleccione las orden de preferencia. (1 = 61 mos alto, 8 = of m6s bajo) 1 siguientes necesidades en su orden de 3 4 5 6 Programas para Atraer Nuevos o Retener Negocios en Santa Clarita ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ preferencia. {1 = 6l mos alto, 5 = el mds bajo} ❑ ❑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Renta Razonable para Em bel lecim iento de Vias de Negocios ❑ Vivienda para ❑ ❑ la Vivienda cerda del 11 Crecimiento de Trabajos 11 ❑ 11 11 El El 11 11 ncapacitados 11transito ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ C6digo de Leyes ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Vivienda para Personas ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 de Mayor Edad Asistencia Financiera Asilo para Personas sin para Remodelar 11 171 11 11 ❑ ❑ ❑ Hogar ❑ ❑ 11 11 (Edificios de Renta) Asistencia Financiera Viviendas Transitorias para Remodelar ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ para Personas Sin ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (Casas de Familia) Hogas Asistencia Financiera ntes para Compradores de El El El 11 ❑ El El para nosPerSi Hog El El El para Personas Sin ogar 11 Casa Asistencia Financiera para Deposita de ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Seguridad para (otra sugerencia) Rentar Pruebas de Plomo! ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Reducir el Plvmo (otra sugerencla) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Negocios y Trabajos: Seleccione los siguientes programas en su orden de preferencia (1 = 61 m6s alto, 6 = el m6s bajo) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Programas para Atraer Nuevos o Retener Negocios en Santa Clarita ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Programas para Asistir a los Ern pre sarios de Negocios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Asistencia para Mejoraro Ampliar los Negocios (IncIuyendo acceso ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ a dinero ) Em bel lecim iento de Vias de Negocios ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Crecimiento de Trabajos ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ (otra sugerencia) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-18 Fair Housing Choice ENCUESTA SOBRE DISCRIMINACION DE VIVIENCA Como parte del programa CDBG, la Ciudad tambien requiere abordar sus problemas a inquietudes por discriminaci6n on materia de vivienda. Como parte de esta evaluaci6n, favor de ofrecer su opini6n sobre su experiencia en materia de vivienda justa en su vecindario. EI unico prop6sito de este estudio es evaluar la experiencia universal de la equidad de vivienda en la comunidad para quo la Ciudad pueda desarrollar un plan de acciones para la vivienda justa. Las leyes estatales y federales de vivienda justa prohiben la discriminacibn en todos los aspectos de vivienda incluso en las ventas y alquileres de viviendas, en las political de vivienda y en el financiamiento de viviendas. Todo residente bene derecho a un acceso equitativo a las oportunidades de vivienda, independientemente de su raza, color; religi6n, g6nero, origen national, discapacidadlcondici6n medica, estado familiar, estado civil, edad, herencia ancestral, orientaci6n sexual, identidad de genera, expresi6n de g6nero, fuente de ingreso o de cualquier otra raz6n arbitrana. 8. &Ha experimentado usted personalmente discriminaci6n en materia de vivienda? ❑ sl ❑ NO (Si respondi6 "SI' responda las preguntas del 90 al 911. Si respondi6 "NQ" avance a la pregunta #12) S. Si considera qua ha side objeto de discriminaci6n: ay t,Quidn cree usted que le ha discriminado? (Indique todas las opciones que correspondan) ❑ Duenol Gerente de Pro piedad ❑ Agente de Propiedades ❑ Compariia de Seguros 111 nstituc i 6 n de Pre stamos ❑ Trabajador de Gobierno ❑ Otro bj 6Dbnde ocurri6 el acto de discriminaci6n? (krdique Codas las operones que correspondan) ❑ Apertamentos ❑ CondominiofDesarrollo de viviendas adosadas ❑ Otro ❑ Vecindario de Viviendas ❑ Proyecto de vivienda publica o subsidiada ❑ Parque de casas rodantes ❑ Al solicitar programas de la ciudadlcondado cj 6Por qu6 motivo cree usted que le discriminaron? (lndique todas las operones que coffespondan) ❑ Raza❑ Color ❑ Religi6n ❑ Origen Nacional ❑ Edad ❑ Genero ❑ Herencia ancestral ❑ Estado civil ❑ Orientaci6n sexual ❑ Estado famillar (por ejemplo, padre o madre soitera con hijos, familia con hijos o esperando el nacimiento de un hijo) ❑ Fuente de ingreso (par ejemplo, asistencia social, seguro por desempleo) ❑ Discapacidadlcondici6n m6dica (ya sea usted o alguien cercano a usted) ❑ Otro (favor de explicar): 6C6mo fue la discriminaci6n? (lndique tordas las operorres que oorrespondan) ❑ No ie mostraron el apartamento ❑ Renta m6s que anunciada ❑ Mayor dep6sito de garantia ❑ Le proporcionaron diferentes servicios de vivienda o instalaciones ❑ Otro 14. Las modificaciones razonables y las acomodaciones razonables permiten realizar ciertos cambios o flexibilidad de las normas, politicas o procedimientos establecidos por los proveedores de vivienda. Esto permite a un residente con discapacidad tener igualdad de oportunidades para hater use y disfrutar una unidad de vivienda. Una modificaci6n razonable es un cambio estructural realizado en las instalaciones mientras que una acomodaci6n razonable es un cambio, exception o ajuste a una regla, politica, practica o servicio. For ejemplo, instalar una rampa para un individuo que utiliza una silla de ruedas o pasamanos en el baso constituyen modfficaciones razonables. Una acomodaci6n razonable seria incluir una excepci6n a una regia existente de no se admiten mascotas" para permitir la presencia de un perro de servicio. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-19 Fair Housing Choice Se le ha negado alguna vez: ❑ Una "modificacidn razonable" ❑ Una "acomodacibn razonable" ❑ NIA a) Si respondid SI, 6cuAl fue su solicitud? 11. Si usted cree qua ha sido discriminado, �reporty usted el incidente? ❑ SI ❑ NO a) Si respondi6 NO, 6por que? ❑ No sabe donde reporlarlo ❑ No creo que Naga diferencia alguna ❑ Temo de represalias ❑ Demasiado problema ❑ Otro b) Si respondi6 SI, 6c6mo report6 ei incidente? c) Si reporto la queja, ben qud estado de avarice se encuentra? ❑ Sin resolver ❑ Sin resolver/ pendiente de resolucidn ❑ En litigo ❑ Se resolvi6 a traves de mediaci6n ❑ Otro 12. 6Ha asistido alguna vez una instrucci6n sobre Vivienda Justa? ❑ sl ❑ NO a) Si respondi6 SI, Lfue gratis o requiri6 pago? ❑ Gratis ❑ Requiri6 pago b) Si respondi6 SI, zd6nde fue la instrucci6n? ❑ Casa ❑ Trabajo ❑ Cuidad ❑ Otro 13. 6Ha visto u oido un anuncio de servicio al publico sobre el terra de Vivienda Justa en TVlradiolen el internet? ❑ SI ❑ NO iGRACIAS! Por favor regrese encuestas a: Attention: Housing Santa Clarita Community Development Department 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Esta encuesta tambi6n esta disponible en: hitps:Iles.surveymonkey.camlrlSantaCiarifa2a18 SP Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-20 Fair Housing Choice A-3: Outreach List Urganizatlan Name Mailing Add ress. CRy SI Jip Cndr ACIIUN SupaoKGroup 2(.893 Bouquet Canyon, C134 Santa Clar rta LA 91:i:r!) Ame rican A55o6at ion of University Women 30912 Luzon Drive Santa Clar rta CA 91390 American DiAlut-Mis Association 611 Wilshire Boulevard, Suit,. 400 Los Angelrs LA 9001! American Cancer Society 25020 W. Avenue Stanford, Suite 170 Santa Clarita CA 91355 American Hearl Association– SCV D.vision 816 S. Figueroa Street IAS Angel es CA 90017 Amercan fSed Cross 23836 Valencia Blvd, 1120 Santa Clar rta CA 97355 Assistaexe League of Santa C[a nta 24364 Main Street Santa Clariia CA 91321 ATFAM P.O. Box 800277 Santa Clarita CA 91360 A ---Supported Livi ng Scr n cs 2B41S Industry Drier. 45152 Santa Clar it. CIA Roy Scouts of Amrrira 16525 She rman Way, NGS Van Nuys CA 91406 Boys and Liirls Cl ub of SCV 24509 Newhall Avenue Santa Clarita CA 91321 Bridge To Home 23752 Newhall Avenue Sarna Clarita CA 91321 B re nda M eh ling Cancer F and P.O. Box 8.D]ns4 Santa Clarita CA 413815 California Youth Uwss League 25405 Via Nautica Valencia LA 97355 Canyon The atre Guild 24242 Main Street Santa Clarrta CA 91321 Carousel Ranch, Inc. 342119 Rocking Horse Road Aqua 0u1ce CA 813RU Child & ramiy Center 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita CA 97350 Children's Netwo•k lnternational 26450 Ruether Aven u e, Suite 208 Santa Clarrta CA 91359 Circle of He De 23033 Lyons Avenue. Suite 3 Newhall CA 91321 Cay of Santa Clarrta 23920 Valence Boulevard,41300 Santa Clarita CA 91355 College ofthe, Canyons Foundation 264SS Rockwell Canyon Road' Santa Clarita CA 973Sh Domestic Violence Center of SGV 24911 Avenue Stanford, Suite 110 Santa Clarita CA 91355 Family Pcomise 24320 Orchard Village Rd, Ste A, #391 Santa Clarila CA 913.55 Foundation for Children's Rental Health 2S 111, Aven., Stanfa rd Santa Claraa CA. 9735'. Friends of Castaic Lake 32132 Castaic LakC Drive Castatc CA. 91384 f rl7dS of Hart Park & Museum 241:,1 Newhall Ave Santa Clarila CA 91350 Friends of the Library c/o Valencia library 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita CA 97355 F rieaids of Ment ryviI le. P.O. Box 8112943 Santa Clarita CA 91369 Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 801 5. Grand Aven ue, Suite 300 Los Angeles C4 9]10! Fostering Yout h l nd epe ode nce P.O. Bax 801604 Santa Clarrta CA 91380 HandsOn Santa Clarila 75201 Aven u e T�ba¢ts. S u ite 202 Santa Clarita CA 91355 H e Ip The C h'.Id m n 25030 Aven u e Tlboitts, 5 u ite L Santa Clar ta CA 91355 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Fou ndatlon 23845 McBean Parkway Santa Clarita CA 91355 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 23845 McBean Parkway Sama Clarrta CA 91455 aok&Jill 23904 Rancho Court Valencia CA 91354 U niOr AC hievement 2-511 Hamy Plan+ Stevenson Ranch (A. 97381 Kids With the Cause 21564 Pa— Drive Santa Clardy CA. 8131.,0 Kidshape Foundation 24607 Walnut Street Santa Clarrta CA 91321 Kiwanis 0.b M Santa Clarity 26806 Rock Canyon Drivr. $ant. Clar it. CA 97490 Kiwanis Club of Sama Clarita P.O. Box 2212M Santa Clarity CA 91322 Latin American Cillic Assneiatinn 14.`C al Blythe. STreM Panorama City CA 914112 Lifequest Foundation 254605heffeld Lane Santa Clarita CA 91350 Los Angeles Resid ent is l Comm unity Fo u mdatiom 29890 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarrta CA 91390 Lutheran5ocial Services 18211 Soledad Canyon Road Sarna Clar rta CA 91361 Michael Hoetlin roundalion 26470 Ruether Aven u e, Surte 101 Santa Clar rta CA 91350 New hal l Rotary Crub P.O. 8ox 220492 Santa Clarrta CA 91322 Old Town Newhall Association 24336 Main Street Santa Clarita CA. 97321 Old West Masonic Lodge, 4813 P.O. Box 220404 Santa Clarrta CA 97322 Part rlers for Potential 62'x5 Van N-Jyl Blvd. Van Nuys L.A. 91401 PIacerita Ca Ryon Nat u re Cente r Assoc iates 191 S2 Place•:ta Canyon Road Sarna Clarity LA. 97321 1`1caSanlvi m. Industries 21921 Urbandale Avenue Santaelarrta (A 91350 Providence. Holy Cross 15031 kinaldi Stree.t Mission HiCs I i.A 97346 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-21 Fair Housing Choice Ragdoll Restoration Foundation 241, I, TOWN CF Nl FR OR API 2110 Valencia CA 91355 Repertory East Playhouse 24265 Main St Newhall CA 91321 Earn uel Dixon Family H"Ith Cnntcrs, Inc. 2' 711, AV,. nu,- Ma mf. rd, Sui1c A•1 134 Valencia CA 41355 Santa Cl-it. Ad uit Day Health Cam .23911 C.Ig rove Roulev. rd $ani. C,"ra:rt. CA 41321 Santa clarlta Ballet 26198 Oak AVC nic Santa C arrta CA 9I351 Santa Clarita Comm unity Devel op rte m Corporati on 26850 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Carita CA 91350 Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No 2379 17765 Sierra H gnway Santa Clarrta CA 91351 Santa Cl.rit..Specia'Ulyrnnic.s 24119 V. Ilcy STrc.0 Santa I-A-it. Cil. 47321 Santa (iarita Valley Biryde Cnalirion-LA Co. Chapter 23121 Popl.r GlenCircle Sant. CA-it. CA 41354 Saugus Union Srhool District 24930 Avenue St—f. -d Sam. C'. rit. CA 91355 SC:UPE P.U. Box 1182 Santa C arita CSA 91936 "LV Athletic Association 21618 Open Crest Drive Santa c A'Ita CA 4135D CV Chamber of C"merce 28460 Avenue Stanford, Suite 100 Santa C a-ita CA 91355 LV (Som m irtee on Aging 229130 Market Street Sant. F: arita CA 41321 CV Concert Rand P9. R..S.5002 Santa C'a-ita CA 91385 'LV Economic Dtvelop Ment forporat ion 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, WEN 763 Santa C arrta Cil 9I355 CV Family Promise 24820 Orchard Village Rd, suite A #391 Santa C arrta CA 91355 CV Cou rw iI PTA 27225 Tri aid ad Co u rt Santa C�arrta CA 91354 "LV Family YMCA 2(,141 M.Rc n Pa.+k—y Santa( -it. CA. 4135.` (-V Food Pantry 24133 Railroad Avenue Santa C aria LSA 91321 GV Hlstorlca l Society P.U. 601(221925 Santa C%arita Cil 91922 CV Jaycees P.O. Boz 221527 Santa C arta CA 91322 'CV Lions Club p4h go. 220101 S.nt. C: A-it. CA 41322 'CV Mayors Commiti P.U. Box 8173325 Santa C. rit. CA. 4138D SW Upii mist Club P:O. Box 1446 Santa C area LA 91951 CV Pregnancy Cerner 25174 Rye Canyon Rd Santa C arrta CA 91355 CV Sate Rides P.O. Bax 3601 Santa Carrta CA 91366 "CV Sr h...& Bus i ml ss Al li.nre 21511, Centre Pointe Parkway Santa (:'a tit. CA 413SD LV Sne'ft's Statan 23740 Magic Mo u stai n Pa rkway Santa Ca•ita CA 91,355 CV Youth Orchestra 15554 Soledad Canyon Road, #346 Santa C a-ita CA 91367 CV Youth Project P.O. Bax 801982 Santa C arrta CA 91360 s ingfc Mother's outreach 23"BO Newhall Avenue, Suite ZU3 Newhall CA 41321 Society of 51. Vincent De Paul 210 N. Avenue 21 Los Angeles CA 91131 oroptimist lnternat o=ral of SLV P.D. Box 802275 Santa Ciarha CA 91360 Step Up 6411 San Fernando Mission Blvd-, #747 Granada Hills CA 41344 Strength United 2262) Market St. Santa[: arrta CA 41321 I he. Breath Cancer Resource anter, Inc. 23929 McBean PA r[way, 4211, Santa C Arita CA 4135.` The Gentle Barn rou nd ation 15825 Sierra Highway Santa Carta CA 91390 Val Verde Community RerveRts Fund Committee 30133 San Martine, Road, SteA Val Ve rde CA 41384 ,'.encu OLraryjl-iteraey anti r 23743 W. V.lemci. Boulevard Santa C a-it. CA 413 i5 'Ja .ny Industrial ASsnciation 2S ID9 Rye Canyon Road, #199, Santa Clarita (A 473R1, Va; ey Trauma Ce nTer 25115 Avenue Stan1ord,#B-122 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 Visually Im paired Assistance Center 22900 Market Street Santa Carha CA 91321 WISH Fducatian Foundation 24343 Magic M..m.in Parkway Sant. C'a•h. CA 41355 eonta Club Of SLV P.U. Box 802332 Santa C arita CA 91330 North Los AngcIC5 Cn a my Rr.gio nal center 92971) Oa cdaln Ave., Suite l0D Chatswnrin CA 41311 North Los Angeles Co u my Regio na l Center 25360 Magic Mau mai n Pa rkway, Su rte 150 Santa Clarrta CA 91355 ells Fargo Horne Mortgage 241190 Lyons A.vc Ncwh.11 CA 41321 ells Fargo Home Mortgage 19631 Sa ed.d Canyon Road Santa CI.rrra. CA 41351 CHASE 26901 Si Crra Hwy Santa Gallia (A 91321 CHASE 23402 W Lyons Ave Newhall CA 91321 'HASt 21,8R2 Mc RC.n Pkwy Valcno. CA. 473.`,1, 'HASP 240W W Valrnci. Blvd V.Icnci. CA 47351, Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-22 Fair Housing Choice 'RASE 2(" Do Bouquet Canyon Rd Saugus LA 91350 RASE 25880 The Old Rd, Ste €-1 Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 CHASE 1&,'120 W Soled ad Canyon Rd Canyon Country CA 913V NASF 27631 W Rou au" Canyon Rd Saugus CA 4135[) 'HASk 23910 Summerhill Ln Valencia LA 91354 RASE 28194 Newhall Raoth Rd Santa Clarita CA 91355 ree alight Financial Services 18209 Von Karman Ave#300 Irvine CA 92162 Bank of America - Homc Loans 24140 Valley St Ncwhall [:A. 41321 Bank of America - Nome Loans 19120 Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Country LA 91351 Bank of America - Home Loans 26595 Golden Valley Road Santa Ca Fria CA 91350 Bank vt America - Home Loans 23929 Va le ncia Blvd Valencia CA 91355 Bank of America - Home Loans 26811 N Bququct Canyon Rd Saugus CA 41350 Bank of America - Home Loans 26960 the Old Road Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 Bank of America - Home Loans 23862 Copper Hill Drive Santa Clarita CA 91354 Au gu sta Fi nancial, Inc. 24018 Lyons Ave Newhall CA 91321 "Ash[aR, Inc" 7LV0 S. Douglass Rd" Annhnim CA 41806 Logic 25945 the Old Road Stevenson Ranch Cil 91381 Logix 27051 McBean Pkwy, Sulte 111 Valencia CA 91,355 Logix 26459 Boucuet Canyon Rd Santa Cmrita CA 91350 Logix 19085 Golden Va ley Rd, Suite 1.15 Canyon Cou ntry CA 91387 F lagstar Banff 257.`:2 Springfield court Valencia CA 9135;'. C itiBank 26.542 Bouquet Canyon Rd Saugus CA 91350 itiBank 23453 W- Lyons Ave Valencia CA 91355 irill—k 19700 W. Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Cou ntry CA 91,151 Quicken LOA.", Inc. I0'00 Woodward Avenue 0rtmit MI 48226 Al IV Bank PS1" BOM 951 Hurl lam PA 19044 Southland Regional Association of Realtors 20655 Shcedad Canyon Road, Suite 33 Canyon Country CA 91351 PLI Realty Inc. 818 1/2 F" Palmdale 81yd" Pamd-aae CA 43550 Property Manag—ent Professinnals LLC 27413 Tournay Road, Suite 100 VM—ia CA 41355 EM Properties 27201 lOufncy Rd. Sl:1n2U0F Valencia CA 91355 [:V Leasing, Inc. 25115 Avenue Sta afO-G, A205 Santa C aha CA 91355 entennial Realty 7i36:3S So orad Camynn Road Su itc 710 Canyon Cou ntry CA. 41351 Keller -Davis Real Foate., Inc. 16,670 so ecad Canyon Rd" Canyon Country CA 91387 Realty Wond Legends 21413 lou`ney Road Su Te 9150 Santa Carla LA 91390 REIMAX of Santa Clarita 25101 The Old Road Santa CParrta CA 91381 0ilheck Real Estate 25820 The Old Road Valencia CA 91381 Realty Fxecutiues :� sO 1 he 11 Id Road Suite 300 Santa( Arifa Cil 41381 Kvllcr Williams 4061 Laurcl Canyon Boulevard Studio City CA 91354 Keller Wi 111 a m5 VI P Prope+ties 23124 Springfeld Court#1011 Valencia CA 91355 Tri pre 0 Realty 24961 The Old Road, Suite 104 Stevenson Ranch CA 91381 `ohalt Re.." Group 19040 Soindad Canyon Road, Su Rr, 210 Santa C Arita Cil 41351 Limema Rca1 Estate, Inc" 18350-A Sorcdad Canyon Road Santa Cita CA 413$7 Valley Oak P ropert a s, Inc. 26810 Tri u mph Ave. Canyon Cou n" CA 91387 Southern Oaks MortgaWRea lty 25060 Avenue Stamford, suite 255 Valencia CA 91355 Troop Real Estate 23822 Valencia Blvd., 9101 Valencia CA 91355 saver Creez Realty 25124 1 he 0 I Road, Suite 190 Santa C'A,itA CA 913gl ARES Realty, Inc. 11150 Sepulveda Blvd" Suite 200 Mission Hills CA 91345 Tartan Realty 16654 Soledad Canyon Road 4511 Santa CLsrlta CA 91387 Santa Clarita Va Rey Relocation Services 28040 Industry Drive Valencia CA 91355 American Fa mi ly f unc! ing 18168 Ca nste llatlon Read Su it0398 Santa Clanta CA 9135`i Tri star Horne Loans 28009 Smyt h O rive Valencia CA 91355 The Paseo Fl nancial Group, Inc. 27413 Toumey Road, Suite #140 Valencia CA 91355 Pacific Funding Mortgage Division 27433 Tourney Road, suite 150 Valencia CA 913.55 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-23 Fair Housing Choice security Bancorp tmsS Free Mortgage 23504 Lyom Ave, suite 1036 28494 Westinghouse Place. suite 212 Santa F: A•ita Valencia LA CA 91321 91355 Golden It, mpi- Mo rtgage, Inc. 2/955 Smyth Drive., Su do 108 Santa Grit. CA 48355 mortgage 257:52 Springfield f 50 urt, 51 Valencia CA 413 i 5 berdcenman.Berrie ntCo., Inc. 2829 N. Lilenoaks Blvd, 91O4 Burbank CA Y1SD4 Euclid Management Company 25115 West Avenue Stanford, Ste. 111 Valencia CA 91355 outhern Calitornia (deal Estate Mgmt., Int. 261639 Valley Cerner Drive, Suite 108 Santa Clarrta CA 91351 -ENiL1RY 21 Newhall Valencia Rraky, Inc. 212D] foumey Rd, Str 201-W Valencia CA 91355 'ailfornla Association of Realtors 525 South Virgil Aven Je Los Angeles LA 900ZO a'encia United Methodist Church 25718 McBean Paraway Valencia CA 91355 ilIage Church 24802 Alderbrook Drive Newhall CA 91321 St. Clare: of Assisi Church 21341 Camp Plenty Rd Santa Cta,iita CA 91351 Hope Vineyard Community Church 19425 - B Soledad Cyn Rd 01301 Canyon Country CA 91351 The Church on the Way 23415 Cinema Drive Valencia CA 91355 Valencia Christian Center 26860 Seco Canyon Road Santa C arrte CA 91350 Bcma n B a pti%l Fam ily Fctlowshl p PC) Box 803381 Santa[: Ar" CA 91355 North pa rk Co mmunity Church 283 RO Crl ly 1.hnsnn Pkwy. Santa(:'arit. CA 9MS.`� Bridge Housing 220230th St. San Diego CA 92104 Habitat for Humanity 17760 S Figu eros Si Gardena CA 90248 Jamboree Housing Corporation 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine CA 92614 Lo%Angc'eS Cn mmunity Design Center 4sON Wilm ingtnn Blvd Wilmingtn-1 CA 90644 National CORF 9066 H.av- Ave., Suite 1 D R. -h. Cucamonga CA 91 I 3 ihr ON— C. mpany 1010 ❑Id Ranch Pkwy, Suite 1 DLI Seal Beach CA 9D14O astaic um n Sch.ol District '287:37 L-Wn8stnn Rvrnun Valencia [A 9135': Newhall School District 253!5 orchard Village Road, Su ite ZOO Santa Glar iia CA 91355 u l phur Springs School District 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way. Canyon Gauntry CA 91351 Illiam S. Harl Fl;g:n School Distract 21515 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarria CA 91350 Neighborhoon Services Department :182:0 Sierra Highway, 2nd Floor Palmdale CA 93550 Department of Environmental Services 2929 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Vail ety CA 93063 Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-24 Fair Housing Choice A-4: Outreach Material Meeting #1: Wednesday, September 12th 1:00 PM Old Town Newhall Library 24500 Main St. Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Meeting #2: Thursday, September 13th 6:00 PM Canyon Country JoAnne Darcy Library 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Focus Group Meetings Please join community members, housing professionals, and service providers to discuss the needs of the low and moderating income community and to explore the issue of fair housing in Santa Clarita. Your input will help set the priorities for the use of CDSG funding for the next five years, and identify any impediments to fair housing choice. c wr�w cWmr b A" wn uran ■ _-. UWU Cueu ® The City of Santa Clarita will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact Patricia Gentle at (661) 255-4332. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-25 Fair Housing Choice Reunion 91: Miercoles, 12 de Septiembre 1: dd PM Biblioteca de Old Town Newhall 24500 Main St Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Reunion #2: Jueves, 13 de Septiembre 6: dd PM Bib lioteca Jo Anne Darcy de Canyon Country 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Reuniones del Plan Consolidado Y del Grupo de Enfoque sobre la Por favor acompaiie a los miembros dela comunidad y profesionales de la vivienda y proveedores de servicios para discutir las necesidades de la comunidad de baja y moderado recursos y explorar la cuestion de la vivienda justa en Santa Clarita. Sus sugerencias ayudaran a establecer las prioridades para el use del fmanciamiento de CDEGpara los pr6ximos cinco aft os, eidentificar cualquier imp edimento para la eleccion de vivienda iusta. ow on _ y © La Ciudad de Santa Claritaproporcionara aloj amiento razonable a petici6n. Par favor p6ngas e en contacto con Patricia Gentle a1 (661) 255-4332. Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-26 Fair Housing Choice Analysis of Impediments to City of Santa Clarita A-27 Fair Housing Choice