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2021-05-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG ACTION PLAN FY 2021 22 (2)
Agenda Item: 12 P CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:1 DATE: May 11, 2021 SUBJECT: 2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE SECOND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: Michael Villegas RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and the second Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs. BACKGROUND Each year, the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives approximately $1.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City also receives approximately $500,000 in Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds annually from HUD. In March 2020, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City received an initial allocation of $855,759 in CDBG funds to be used for activities which prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (CDBG-CVI). In November 2020, the City was notified of another allocation of $1,396,245 in CARES Act funds (CDBG-CV3). All CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funds allocated must be used primarily to assist low- and moderate -income residents in the areas of decent and affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. In order to receive CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least every five years. The current Con Plan addresses the five- year period of 2019-20 to 2023-24 and was adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2019. On June 27, 2020, the City Council approved a Substantial Amendment to the Con Plan, adding a fifth priority related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current Con Plan priorities are: Page 1 Packet Pg. 135 • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Provide Supportive Human Services • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic • Planning and Administration The City is also required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Plan), which outlines the specific ways the CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV funds will be spent. Each Plan contains service goals and an explanation of how the activities proposed will meet the priorities in the Con Plan. If changes are made to a Plan after adoption, those changes must be made in a Substantial Amendment. • CDBG Entitlement Funds: The City was notified that its 2021-22 Entitlement allocation would be $1,473,141, which is $18,651 more than in 2020-21. In addition, staff has identified savings and unallocated Entitlement program funds from prior years totaling $187,283. These funds are allocated through the 2021-22 Plan. • HOME Funds: The City has been allocated $527,899 in HOME funds for 2021-22. These funds are allocated through the 2021-22 Plan. • CDBG-CV Funds: In November 2020, the City was notified of an allocation of $1,396,245 in CDBG-CV3 funds. These funds must be allocated through a Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Plan. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS To develop the 2021-22 Plan and the Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Plan, the City contracted with the firm of Veronica Tam and Associates. In December 2020, a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) process was conducted to determine the current needs within each Con Plan priority area. The results of the CNA were presented to the City Council in a Public Hearing on February 9, 2021. In December 2020, a Notice of Funding Availability was released for non-profit, community - based organizations to provide programs and services for the low- and moderate -income community, using CDBG Entitlement funds. A total of 90 organizations were notified of the opportunity to apply for funding for the 2021-22 program year. Nine organizations submitted applications, requesting funding for 14 programs. The applications were evaluated by City staff, and 12 programs are recommended for funding in 2021-22, using both CDBG Entitlement and CDBG-CV funds. In addition, two programs, which are successfully providing services in 2020-21 using CDBG-CV1 funds, are recommended for CDBG-CV3 funding in 2021-22. The balance of the CDBG-CV3 funds are recommended to be allocated to future projects, as needs related to the pandemic become apparent. It is also recommended that 2021-22 CDBG Entitlement funds be used for a project to increase permanent shelter beds for the homeless community and that the HOME funds be allocated toward land acquisition for a future affordable housing project. Page 2 Packet Pg. 136 All proposed funding is shown on the attached 2021-22 Funding Recommendations document. As required by HUD, information regarding the proposed funding was available for public review and comment for a 30-day period, which ended on April 30, 2021. No comments from the public were received. The approved final Plan and Substantial Amendment must be transmitted to HUD by May 15, 2021. All funding is contingent upon completion of a National Environmental Policy Act environmental review. The 2021-22 Plan and the Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Plan can be found in the City Clerk's Reading File. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT There are no fiscal impacts to the General Fund associated with this item. ATTACHMENTS Public Notice 2021-2022 Funding Recommendations 2021-22 Annual Action Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 3 Packet Pg. 137 12.a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DRAFT 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, THE DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AND THE DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN City of Santa Clarita — City Council Meeting Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a public hearing for the draft 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (Plan), a draft Substantial Amendment (Amendment) to the 2021-2022 Plan, and a draft Amendment to the 2020-2021 Plan on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at or after 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, 91355. The draft 2021- 2022 Plan and draft Amendment to the 2020-2021 Plan are financial and programmatic documents that provide information on the number, type, and funding of programs and activities to be undertaken with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Citizens are encouraged to participate and provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing. Information on options for socially -distanced attendance will be available on the agenda which is published 72 hours prior to the meeting. The allocation of CDBG Entitlement funds in the draft 2021-2022 Plan is anticipated to be $1,473,141. The allocation of HOME Entitlement funds in the draft 2021-2022 Plan is anticipated to be $527,899. The draft Amendment to the 2021-2022 Plan includes $187,283 in unused funds from prior years. The Amendment to the 2020-2021 Plan identifies a total of up to $1,396,245 in unused funds from the CARES Act. The City also invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day public comment period, which begins March 30, 2021. The draft documents will be available for review on the City's website at www.santa-clarita.com/housing, and during normal business hours at the office of the City Clerk, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Comments may be emailed to elay@santa-clarita.com, or submitted in person or by U.S. Mail to Erin Lay, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Written comments must be received by April 30, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. 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/agendas. Further information may also be obtained by contacting Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator, at 661.286.4174, or by email at ela &7 santa-clarita.com. 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 hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Para los que hablan espanol, si usted tiene preguntas o desea mas informati6n sobre este producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Vanessa Diaz, Clerk, al 661.255.4353 o por correo electr6nico a vdiaz@santa-clarita.com. Gracias. Packet Pg. 138 12.a Dated: March 15, 2021 Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Publish Date: The Signal, Tuesday, March 17, 2021 Packet Pg. 139 L `1_ w a 4 a A • s • r a o ev a 00 � � LL. w �✓� �°� O N t!t a r C81 M Ln ah O Ch Ct d d d d `h Al C1 Ch V)� Z N N tndOOMC11 N N C1 CT1 O 1p hj O CJ 06 We k LL hti li N N °�` 1* P n )r) "4 Cn 0) w M ��! v U" > co u V d O 0000 00 00 000 ull. N N N N G Q% 00 00 00 00 6L C) W LAJ N N O OOOOOd�n u1 dCh Ct FI H d I+ 00 a0 01 H O N O O O Ot O '4 j N O 00 NOdddO�U N Q) H Z O Ct CT1 dp IZ3:1 C7 Lt� CJ Lf cry Lri 6 1 tC O' N N� N1 ni W N 01 H t 1 t N * rY O tp fti rr Vv t4 +rti ). t4 tr N Lr) � C1 0 '�1• t� N CT Cf Q 0 Jui °® W I- U QJ d ® Q O ,U7 = in N i3 H J 5 Q J M J ��• Q Z .N ui 0 ^ ai 0 Qa Qa uA rts v H o = .0 U �Q. ui n d c s L �asaam a d4- C-a z r0 Ry > y " Q v7 Z> J o O C Z 0 N � 0 V Q) a N 00 Ln Z m r �y��. (J 0 Ln � E a a� � U � cu ,U a rs O � Qy Ct M s W 0 0 0 s o� t 0-0-crZ6. (Yu)u ZZQ u u U U C C Q1 Q) � � s C C U Ql cl Q 0 v C7 <t cn w0 s s L, Q v, vU�_,� �-EU �v_,v w V C CS C7 4- m E +� C O _� E. 7r 7 CC C CC 0 C �+ Z '- C 0 O C CC C7 C U aaU 1 Uria u ~ N uii v v o= a v w CZ < � a N W vn O 2 E .E J C� O "0 C::2 y,:E C E O cJ m L.L �O U to U ii to iir co m � to W LL toil U V 0 City of Santa Clarita Annual Action Plan - FY 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) May 2021 City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department Community Preservation Division 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary..............................................................................................................................................1 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)...................................................................................1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)............................................................................................... 4 AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)............................................................................................... 5 AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)............................................................................................................13 ExpectedResources...........................................................................................................................................15 AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2).....................................................................................................15 Annual Goals and Objectives.............................................................................................................................18 Projects ............................. AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d) AP-38 Project Summary 20 20 21 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)........................................................................................................ 26 AffordableHousing.............................................................................................................................................27 AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g).............................................................................................................. 27 AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h).................................................................................................................... 28 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)........................................................................ 28 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200)................................................................................................ 30 AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)....................................................................................................................... 31 Program Specific Requirements........................................................................................................................ 35 Appendix A: Public Participation....................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix B: SF 424 and Certifications.............................................................................................................. 41 Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The Community Development Block (CDBG) program is authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which provides eligible entitlement communities with annual grants. The annual grants must be used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate - income persons. The City of Santa Clarita (City) has been receiving entitlement funds since Fiscal Year (FY) 1991- 1992 and became a HOME entitlement jurisdiction in FY 2020. The City expects to receive an estimated $1,473,141 in CDBG funds and $527,899 in HOME funds for FY 2021-2022. The City adopted its FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan in 2019 as required to receive federal CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan addresses the City's low- and moderate -income housing and community development needs and sets forth a strategic plan of five-year goals, specific objectives, annual goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress. This is the third Annual Action Plan for FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan for the City. It describes the resources, programs, activities, and actions the City will take during FY 2021-22 to implement the strategic plan found in the 2019- 2023 Consolidated Plan. The FY 2019-2023 Con Plan for the City sets forth the following priorities: • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Provide Supportive Human Services • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic • Planning and Administration 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The City incorporated outcome measures for activities in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires the following Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity: General Objective Categories Activities will meet one of the following: • Decent Housing (DH) • A Suitable Living Environment (SL) • Economic Opportunity (EO) Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) General Outcome Categories Activities will meet one of the following: • Availability/Accessibility (1) • Affordability (2) • Sustainability (3) Based on the City's priority needs established in the FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan, the projects to be funded along with the objectives and outcomes anticipated during FY 2021-2022, help to meet the goals set forth in the five-year plan. 3. Evaluation of past performance A complete evaluation of the City's second year (FY 2020-2021) in implementing the Consolidated Plan will be provided in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) due to HUD on September 28, 2021, 90 days after the close of the program year. For the two quarters of FY 2021-2022, the CDBG-funded programs assisted: • 102 homeless persons through homeless services programs • 19 disabled persons with therapy services and disabled persons with employment services • 5 persons assisted with domestic violence case management • 19 youth with case management and supportive services • 67 adults over the age of 50 with case management and supportive services • 11 households with rehabilitation assistance under the Handyworker Program • 91 single mothers assisted with case management, group therapy, and other supportive services 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Citizen participation is an important component of the Annual Action Plan processes. To solicit public input during the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City is providing the required 30-day public review and comment period of the draft Action Plan, and will hold a Public Hearing before the Santa Clarita City Council to approve the plan. Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30-day public review and comment period was held from March 30, 2021 through April 30, 2021. The final FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan will be available for five years at Santa Clarita City Hall and available for viewing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) page of the City's website. Public Hearing: A Public Hearing before the City Council will be held on May 11, 2021 to review and approve the Annual Action Plan. 5. Summary of public comments Public input, including any comments received during the citizen participation process, will be summarized and presented in the Appendix. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments received were accepted. Annual Action Plan 2021 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 7. Summary The City expects to receive an estimated $1,473,141 in CDBG funds and $527,899 in HOME funds for FY 2021-2022. The City also has available $187,283 in prior year CDBG savings. The total budget available to the City is $2,188,323 and will be allocated for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Administration (Total $347,472) • CDBG and HOME Personnel/Program Administration — CDBG ($269,682) and HOME ($52,790) • Fair Housing Services - $25,000 Public Services ($216,295) • Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) - $24,890 • Property Rehabilitation Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) - $5,000 • Homeless Families Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita) - $45,000 • Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Single Moms and Children (Single Mothers Outreach) - $25,000 • Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) - $49,000 • Project SCV (Carousel Ranch) - $10,710 • Homeless Intake and Assessment (Bridge To Home) - $46,675 • Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch) - $10,200 Capital ($1,624,556) • Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) - $400,000 • Shelter Project (City) - $562,164, plus $187,283 from previous year for a total of $749,447 • Affordable Housing Development - $475,109 (HOME) The 20 percent of CDBG annual allocation dedicated to planning and administration activities is not subject to the requirement of benefiting low- and moderate -income persons. Of the remaining 80 percent of CDBG funds, 100 percent will benefit low- and moderate -income persons. Annual Action Plan 2021 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator SANTA CLARITA Community Development HOME Administrator SANTA CLARITA Community Development Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative The City's CDBG and HOME programs are 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 and HOME programs, please contact: Michael Villegas, Community Preservation Manager, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, (661) 255-4960. Annual Action Plan 2021 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) 1. Introduction As part of the development of this Action Plan, the City conducted outreach to consult and coordinate with non-profit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government agencies regarding the needs of the low- and moderate - income community. Some outreach activities are listed below and have been summarized in the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this Action 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)) The City reached out to over 90 agencies and organizations. These agencies were mailed Notices of Funding Availability. The Los Angeles County Development Authority was also contacted to obtain information on public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers available to City residents. The complete outreach list and letter are included in the Appendices. The City of Santa Clarita General Plan contains a Safety Element describes natural and man-made hazards that may affect existing and future residents, and provides guidelines for protecting public health and safety. It identifies present conditions and public concerns, and establishes policies and standards designed to minimize risks from hazards to acceptable levels. In addition, the Safety Element informs citizens about hazardous conditions in specific areas, and assists policy makers in making land use and development decisions. In implementing the guidelines and actions in the Safety Element, the City coordinates with various public agencies, including the County Fire Department, County Sheriff's Department, County Flood Control District, and County Department of Public Works. The City is due to update its Safety Element again by 2021 along with the Housing Element update. 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 City conducted three Funding Opportunity Meetings on December 11, 14, and 16, 2020. Several agencies that provide housing and supportive services for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attended the meetings. These included: • Bridge To Home • Family Promise • Child and Family Center • Salvation Army • Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center • One Eighty Ministries Annual Action Plan 2021 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 for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City's entitlement allocation does not include ESG funds. 2. 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Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting The City provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development of the five-year Consolidated Plan, as well as the Annual Action Plan and the proposed use of housing and community development funds. Residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, including those most affected, are given the opportunity to receive information and review and submit comments on proposed activities. The information provided includes the amount of assistance the City anticipates receiving and the range of activities which may be undertaken, as well as the estimated amount that will benefit low- and moderate -income persons. Community Needs Assessment: In preparation for the development of the Annual Action Plan, the City undertook a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) process. The CNA was conducted using an on-line survey tool, which was available from October 9, 2019 to November 6, 2019. Notice was sent to 90 local agencies notifying them of the meetings and requesting that they complete the survey and distribute it to their clients. A total of 315 individuals responded to the survey. The results of the CNA was presented to the Santa Clarita City Council in a Public Hearing on February 9, 2021. Applications for funding: The City used an open and objective process for the award of 2021-2022 CDBG funding for sub -recipient grants. For the HOME funds, the City will utilize a separate NOFA process once a sufficient amount of HOME funds are available through multiple years of allocation. For the 2021-2022 funding process, the following actions were taken: • Notified 90 local -serving non-profit organizations by mail of the availability of grant funds and funding opportunity meetings. • Conducted three technical assistance meetings on December 11, 14, and 16, 2020, to answer questions and distribute funding application packages to interested and eligible applicants. • Formed a five -member intra-departmental committee who evaluated, scored, and ranked the proposals submitted. • Reviewed and scored Risk Assessment Questionnaires to determine the level of risk per CFR 200.331(b)(c). • Checked debarment status through the System for Award Management (SAM) website. • Completed a CDBG Activity Type and Eligibility Determination form for all funding requests, ensuring that the proposed program/activities were eligible, met a HUD National Objective, addressed a Consolidated Plan priority, and met a current community need. Eleven of the 13 applications for Public Service proposals were recommended for CDBG funding. The proposals recommended scored the highest based on meeting a Consolidated Plan priority, addressing a HUD National Objective as well as a current need in the community, having clear and adequate goals and objectives, and serving residents of the City. Those proposals demonstrated the proposers' ability to meet the participant eligibility criteria and CDBG Program and reporting compliance. One Capital application (Handyworker) was also recommended for funding. Annual Action Plan 2021 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Target of Outreach Summary of Summary Summary of URL (If Order Outreach response/ of comments applicable) attendance comments not accepted received and reasons There were Public Non-targeted/broad no comments 1 Hearing community Not applicable. received that N/A were not accepted. There were Newspaper Non-targeted/broad no comments 2 Ad community Not applicable. received that N/A were not accepted. There were Press Non-targeted/broad no comments 3 Release community Not applicable. received that N/A were not accepted. Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2021 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction This Annual Action Plan for FY 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) is the third 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) • HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) • General funds • HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (through the Los Angeles County Development Authority) • State transportation funds The City of Santa Clarita (City) proposes to use $187,283 in prior year savings to fund construction to increase the number of year-round homeless shelter beds. The increase to the shelter budget does not constitute a substantial amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 2021 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Anticipated Resources Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount Source Uses of Available Narrative Program of Funds Annual Program g Prior Year Total: Remainder Description Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: of Con Plan Acquisition The estimated Admin and amount of Planning CDBG funds Economic available over CDBG Public - Development $1,473,141 0 $187,283 $1,660,424 $2,230,000 the planning Federal Housing period is Public based n a Improvements consistent Public funding level. Services Acquisition Homebuyer assistance The estimated Homeowner amount of rehab HOME funds Multifamily available over HOME Public - rental new $527,899 0 $0 $527,899 $1,056,000 the planning Federal construction period is Multifamily based on a rental rehab consistent New funding level. construction for ownership TBRA Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 im OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The year-round homeless 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 funds 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. During FY 2020, the City has committed $666,849 to assist in the development of shelter beds, which may include funding the construction of this shelter. For FY 2021, the City is allocating $749,447 (562,164 from FY 2021 allocation and $187,283 in reallocated funds from FY 2020). The construction of homeless shelters is allowable as a LMC Presumed Eligible activity. Discussion See discussions above. 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The plan includes a listing of activities that the City will undertake during FY 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) using CDBG and HOME funds. The City is receiving $1,473,141 in CDBG funds and $527,899 in HOME funds from HUD for FY 2021-2022. The City also has available $187,283 from prior years' uncommitted funds. Projects # Project Name 1 CDBG and HOME 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 Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley) 5 Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Single Moms and Children (Single Mothers Outreach) 6 Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 7 Project SCV (Carousel Ranch) 8 Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch) 9 Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 10 Homeless Intake and Assessment (Bridge To Home) 11 Shelter Project 12 HOME Affordable Housing Table 8 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs For FY 2021, the City has an allocation of $1,473,141 in CDBG and $527,899 in HOME funds. Twenty percent of the CDBG allocation and 10 percent of the HOME allocation are reserved for administration costs and fair housing services, 15 percent of the CDBG allocation is set aside for public services, and the balance of the HOME funds is allocated for affordable housing development through to be identified later through a separate NOFA process. 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Project Name CDBG and HOME 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: $294,682 HOME: $52,790 1 Description CDBG and HOME Program Planning and Administration Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that Not applicable will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The CDBG and HOME programs will be administered from Santa Clarita City Hall and will support the CDBG and HOME programs citywide. Funds will be used for general management, monitoring and oversight of the CDBG Planned Activities and HOME programs, and the provision of fair housing services. 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: $24,890 This program provides case management, assistance, and advocacy for transition - Description age foster and former foster youth, aged 16-25 who are pursuing a post -secondary education. Funding pays for a case manager hours and for the Department of Justice fingerprint clearances for volunteer adult allies. 2 Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 24 individuals may be assisted. will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Fostering Youth Independence and is available to current and former foster youth aged 16-25 citywide. Provide support and assistance to current and former foster youth by pairing them Planned Activities with adult volunteers who help them obtain resources and complete educational goals. 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) 3 Target Area Not applicable Annual Action Plan 2021 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $5,000 Administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center this program will provide Description grants to lower income homeowners up to $1,500 per household for minor property rehabilitation. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the An estimated 3 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. This program provides assistance with property repairs, including labor and materials, to low/mod income homeowners to address unsafe conditions and municipal code Planned Activities violations. This program addresses items not covered in a home repair program, including but not limited to, fences and walls, garages, trees and landscaping, and driveways and walkways. Project Name Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $45,000 Description This program will provide homeless families with case management services, emergency temporary housing through motel vouchers, and transportation costs. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number 4 and type of families that An estimated 20 families may be assisted. will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley 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 address mental health stability and needs. Intervention practices Planned Activities 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 Mental Health Services (Single Mothers Outreach) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration 5 Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description This program will provide mental health counseling for single mothers and their children. Target Date 6/30/2022 Annual Action Plan 2021 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 150 single mothers may be assisted. will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to lower income single mothers citywide. This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to low Planned Activities income 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 provides comprehensive assessments for adults over the age of 50. Description Individuals are evaluated for their needs in housing, nutrition, legal assistance, financial management, and forms and document completion. Individuals assessed are provided direct services or referred to other agencies 6 Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 450 individuals may be assisted. will 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 case management, comprehensive housing needs assessments, and supportive services. Eligible individuals and their families are advised on the least Planned Activities 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 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $10,710 This program will provide scholarships to children/adults with special needs for Description equestrian therapy, a unique service in which disabled children and adults participate 7 in specially designed horseback -riding therapy lessons to improve attention span, behavior, social skills, balance, and coordination. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 12 individuals with disabilities may be assisted. will 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. Planned Activities Provide equestrian therapy services to low- and moderate -income disabled children and adults to help improve vertical and horizontal balance, muscle tone and motor Annual Action Plan 2021 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 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: $10,020 Description This program will provide scholarships to Severely Disable Adults to participate in a job readiness program. 8 Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 8 Severely Disabled Adults may be assisted. will 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 Provide job readiness skills, job search assistance, and on -going support to ensure the participants are successful. 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 6/30/2022 g Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the An estimated 64 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 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. Project Name Homeless Intake Specialist (Bridge To Home) Target Area Not applicable 10 Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $46,675 Annual Action Plan 2021 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) This program pays for staff to conduct intake and assessment for those individuals Description experiencing homelessness. Those assessed will be connected with the Bridge To Home shelter services and services from other providers. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 250 homeless individuals may be assisted. will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Bridge To Home and is available to homeless ersons citywide. This program pays for staff to conduct outreach and assessment for those individuals Planned Activities experiencing homelessness. Those assessed will be connected with the Bridge To Home shelter services and services from other providers. Project Name Shelter Construction Project 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: $749,447 Description This project is to assist in the construction of a year-round homeless shelter 11 Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that An estimated 100 persons City-wide will benefit from this improvement project. will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This project will be undertaken City-wide Planned Activities City staff will work with local homeless services providers to determine how best to invest these funds for the maximum benefit to the homeless population. 12 Project Name HOME Affordable Housing Target Area Not applicable Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Planning and Administration Funding CDBG: $475,109 This funding will be used to acquire land for affordable housing construction. The Description City will be actively pursuing partner opportunities with Community Housing Development Organizations CHDOs for affordable housing development. Target Date 6/30/2022 Estimate the number and type of families that Increase affordable housing by one unit will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description To be determined Planned Activities Release NOFA, combining FY 2020 HOME allocation, to purchase land for affordable housing development. Annual Action Plan 2021 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(� 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 and HOME funds. The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for FY 2021-2022 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. • The Shelter Project will help to create year-round shelter beds that will be available to homeless persons citywide. • HOME funds will used to acquire land for affordable housing development, the location of which has yet to be established. • Fair housing services are available citywide. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds N/A N/A Table 9 - 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 2021-2022. The established priorities are: High Priority • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure • Provide Supportive Human Services • Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic • Planning and Administration Discussion See discussions above. Annual Action Plan 2021 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing - 91.220(g) Introduction The City plans to utilize CDBG and HOME funds to support housing activities: • Handyworker Program - minor rehabilitation assistance to 64 households • Property Rehabilitation Program - assist three households with minor property repairs • HOME Affordable Housing — expand affordable housing by one unit One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non -Homeless 68 Special -Needs 0 Total 68 Table 10 - 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 1 Rehab of Existing Units 67 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 68 Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion See discussions above. Annual Action Plan 2021 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 Los Angeles County Development Authority. 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 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 disabled and elderly residents. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership The Los Angeles County Development Authority 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 Los Angeles County Development Authority 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. Annual Action Plan 2021 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 2021-2022, the City has allocated $46,675 to Bridge To Home to address homeless needs and/or homelessness prevention through the Intake Specialist program. This program addresses immediate crisis points by providing food, access to medical or mental health care, shelter, transportation, and eviction prevention funds. The City has also allocated $45,000 to assist Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley. Family Promise provides case management to homeless families by providing temporary housing through faith -based organizations, motel vouchers, or placement in their transitional housing. They are then able to provide further assistance with transportation costs and referrals to other resources to assist the families in need. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The year-round homeless 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. In prior years, the City purchased a property using non-CDBG funds and transferred ownership of this property to BTH. BTH also secured additional funding from the County for the construction of a new permanent shelter on this property. The City allocated CDBG funding in FY 2020-2021 for the construction of this new shelter, however, the COVID-19 Pandemic has delayed the entitlement process for the permanent shelter. The City has allocated funds in FY 2021-2022 and expects the project to move forward. 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 training that targets the chronically homeless population. Participants are identified and/or referred for services through the homeless 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. The City has used CDBG funds to assist Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley in serving homeless households. Case management is provided and homeless families are provided temporary housing in the community rooms at faith -based organizations, through motel vouchers, or in their transitional house. Transportation costs and referrals to other resources are provided as well. Annual Action Plan 2021 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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. • Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley will provide case management to families at -risk of homelessness by providing them temporary housing. Referrals to other resources and associated transportation costs are provided to help keep the families away from the risk of becoming homeless. 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. Discussion See discussions above. AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220Q) 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. 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. In FY 2020-2021, the City became a HOME Participating Jurisdiction for the first time. The dependable annual allocation of funds through HOME will provide additional funds for affordable housing development. 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 Annual Action Plan 2021 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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 implement the Housing Element of the General Plan and is in the process of updating the Housing Element for the 2022-2030 planning period. • In addition, the City updated 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. Discussion: See discussions above. AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: Priority needs established in the FY 2019-2023 five-year Consolidated Plan, which forms the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2021-2022 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 • Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic • 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. Income appears to be a factor in the absence of internet subscriptions at home. Among households earning less than $20,000 annually, 25 percent had no broadband subscription. The percentage of in -home subscription increases with Annual Action Plan 2021 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) income. For households with incomes more than $75,000, less than two percent did not have in -home broadband subscription. However, according to 2014-2018 ACS estimates, approximately 93 percent of Santa Clarita population has broadband internet subscriptions. Today, internet access is widely available in urban communities such as Santa Clarita. Many people, especially among the younger age groups, have already discarded land -line services. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has an interactive mapping tool (the California Broadband Mapping Tool) that depicts the served and underserved areas of broadband deployment. The term "served" depends on the internet speed standards and has varying thresholds at the state and federal level. The State's "served" speed standard is 6 megabits per second (Mbps) downstream/1 Mbps upstream while current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards are 25 Mbps up/3 Mbps down. According to the California Broadband Mapping Tool, most of the City's fixed broadband services meets the State's minimum service standards and is being "served." The mapping tool also depicts "broadband adoption", or the percentage of fixed residential internet access connections per total households with broadband deployment. Broadband adoption is a measure of households with infrastructure (broadband deployment) having a fixed connection. According to the maps, broadband adoption is between 60 and 80 percent in Saugus, Valencia, and Canyon County and above 80 percent in the rest of the City. There are no apparent correlations between adoption rate and concentration of poverty rates according to the mapping tool. 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 2021, a total of $405,000 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 67 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 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 above the de-minimus level, 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: Annual Action Plan 2021 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) • 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 2021-2022, 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. In FY 2021-2022, 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, five targeted industries have been identified where there is a foundation of businesses in Santa Clarita currently and opportunities for growth. These industries include Biomedical and Medical Devices, Aerospace and Defense, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital and Entertainment, and Information Technology. 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 works with a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. In FY 2021, 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 2021: • Bridge To Home will 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 and provide a job -skills program to severely disabled adults. • 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 Annual Action Plan 2021 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) assisted with comprehensive care management services. • Family Promise will provide case management to homeless families with children. As needed, they will provide temporary shelter and assistance with transportation costs. • 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. The North Los Angeles County Volunteer Center programs and services include administration of the City's Court Referral Program. 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 and HOME programs are 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 funding to build a permanent shelter. • Coordination with the Los Angeles County Development Authority 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. Discussion: See discussions above. Annual Action Plan 2021 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 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(I)(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 tanned 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 0 The City does not anticipate generating any program income during the FY 2021 planning period. Of the City's FY 2021 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. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: At this point the City does not plan to limit to a specific segment of the low-income population or give preference based on location of employment or current residency. The City will observe all the nondiscrimination requirements in 24 CFR 92.350. 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows: The City will use the HOME funds to acquire land for the construction of an affordable rental project. Therefore, no resale or recapture applies. As the City did in the Three Oaks Project, the City expects to execute a Disposition Annual Action Plan 2021 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) and Development Agreement with a non-profit developer for the long-term ownership and management of the affordable rental project, including the requirement that the project be affordable in perpetuity. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: The City will use the HOME funds to acquire land for the construction of an affordable rental project. Therefore, no resale or recapture applies. As the City did in the Three Oaks Project, the City expects to execute a Disposition and Development Agreement with a non-profit developer for the long-term ownership and management of the affordable rental project, including the requirement that the project be affordable in perpetuity. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: Not applicable. The City is not planning on using HOME funds to refinancing exist debt by multi -family rehabilitated with HOME funds. This is the City's second year receiving HOME funds as a Participating Jurisdiction. Annual Action Plan 2021 36 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Appendix A: Public Participation Public Comments: Annual Action Plan 2021 37 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 1, I tE@ S,IG h �u9'tbau� a�� �aa.a�.b�'tu:atftaAflt d'MM7'O tMpG 9Vp" ppyySLLd ���'E,W. t 4Jwt� of Lu, 4xi �yl i"�;5 AMEp �;ry���y�yyy� LIU&Ft'Xfi N ANNUAL KA" ,mid .:, vt 1[w I.;, . nol �iv, <i,,"=k w : ( t y eat arA t�9ro �0f i nt I:a�Y . 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"l t. f e rkMocaIi rnevjt furds W the draft 20 ......a 2W22 Man is aantudpatr 1b4T &fit. TN a9dtd 1 P a dr fM 1 Tb � �ti d Ar��+�drerur ffT PG u irw JV'd i „ Vu 0 %I / 4kwd 'tua fink a T 0tRC1k 'lprk't t' i „d� 2021 M80 I(IORtMeS R UAW 0 to h a96 245 In unused fui tu'ua"rp idw dARES Act Annual Action Plan 2021 +i &ra0, r b figs Na)„ aule patucww 'da s o rtrara£Cna vor tp6 wwwITIU, p,A 53 ra Par � a4 Vditfm* Gmelas, 02f Tile SIMIal, oafs f'f, dfl 38 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Meeting Sign -in Sheets: 2021-22 CDBG NOFA Meeting Attendance Zoom Meetings Held 12111, 14, &16, 2020 Name Agency Mtg Attendance, [Sate Appllcadw � I�q nested �Yes,?Tst� Roche Vermaak Family Promise Dec. 11 Yes Liz Elwein Family Promise Dec. 14 Dup. Agency Marcelo Bedy Child and Family Center Dec. 11 Yes Carolyn Olsen Fostering Youth Independence Dec. 11 Yes Charlene Cuterie The Gentle Barn Dec. 11 No (to date) Ricky Mackenchilvers Pleasantview Industries Dec. 11 No (to date) Janine Fairall Boys and Girls Club Dec. 14 Yes Lilly Hernandez Boys and Girls Club Dec. 14 Dup. Agency Mike Foley Bridge To Home Dec. 14 No (to date) Chris Najarro Bridge To Home Dec. 14 No (to date) Liz Seipel Salvation army Dec. 14 No (to date) Nikki Cervantes Senior Center Dec. 14 Yes, late (1/4/21) SuzAnn Nelsen Senior Center Dec. 14 Yes Yorleni Sapp Single Mothers Outreach Dec. 14 Yes Stephanie Montoya Single Mothers Outreach Dec. 14 Dup. agency Amy Daniels WISH Education Foundation Dec. 14 No (to date) Mark Smith One Eighty Ministries Dec. 14 No (to date) Barbara Terrell Assistance League of Santa Clarita Dec. 14 No (to date) Laura Bloom Salvation Army Dec. 16 Yes Rebecca Kelly -Garcia SC YMCA Dec. 16 Yes Emily Bush Providence Holy Cross Dec. 16 Annual Action Plan 2021 39 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 2021-22 CDBG NOFA Meeting Attendance Zoom Meetings Held 12111, 14, &16, 2020 Name Agency Mtg Attendance: AppricatIon late Ikegpetted Denise Redmond Carousel Ranch Dec. 16 Yes Affordable Housing Peggy Edwards Community Task Force Dec. 16 Yes No Karli Klar College of the Canyons Dec. 16 Yes Adele Macpherson Salvation Army Dec. 16 No Lauren Widger SCV Ballet Dec. 16 Annual Action Plan 2021 40 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Appendix B: Certifications and SF424 Annual Action Plan 2021 41 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) Substantial Amendments On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act identified additional funding for both the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to allow jurisdictions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) distribution plan for the additional funding included multiple phases that would allow for quick access to funding necessary to address the immediate crisis resulting from the rising pandemic, as well as phases that would support post -pandemic community recovery. In June 2020, the City processed the first Substantial Amendment to the FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan to receive and allocate the CDBG-CV1 funds. In November 2020, HUD announced the availability of CDBG-CV3 funds. The City has been allocated $1,396,245 in CDBG-CV3 funds. This document constitutes the City of Santa Clarita's second Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020- 21 Annual Action Plan to allocate the CDBG-CV-3 funds to assist in ensuring a timely response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ireiruj IIII Ac°tiii iiiri IIiV)IIII iiri 11)ctIIbeiiir, Iy 2019 tII[ it tji III[ m lll� °� iiir°iiir�iIlly lilt Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) Introduction The FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan was amended in June 2020 to incorporate the CDBG-CV1 funding in the initial phase of HUD's CARES Act resource distribution plan. The City is proposing this second Substantial Amendment to allocate the CDBG-CV3 funds. AP-12 Participation - 91.115, 91.300(c) Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation This draft Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is available for comment from all interested members of the public from March 30 to April 30, 2021. The draft Substantial Amendment and the public notice document are available for review on the City of Santa Clarita website at: www.santa-clarita.com/housing Please submit written comments to mvilleg as Santa-clarita.com. Comments may also be mailed to: Michael Villegas Community Preservation Manager 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 90802 Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA E-1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.320(c) (1,2) Introduction This amendment covers the CDBG-CV-3 allocation of $1,396,245. Combined with CDBG-CV-1 allocation of $855,759, the total budget for addressing pandemic -related needs is $2,252,004. Anticipated Resources The anticipated resources for the CDBG-CV3 program is based on the award letter received in November 2020. See table of anticipated resources below. o� Acquisition and Two Awards„ PlanningAdmin • Economic,. , Development Housing and Public $1,396,245 $1,396,245 November Improvements 2020 Public - - AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives — 91.320(c)(3) &(e) Goals Summary Information The figures below represent estimates of allocation goals and objectives for the additional funding provided under the CARES Act. These figures are determined by the funding recipients' priority needs. 4 COVID-19 2019 2023 COVID-19 N/A Homeless Public service Pandemic Pandemic Prevention activities other Response Response CDBG-CV: than Public Low/Moderate Services $855,759 (CV1) Income Housing Public $1,396,245 (CV3) Benefit: Facilities and 3,000 Persons Infrastructure Assisted Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA E-2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) II , 38 IC°° iiro jest St,uaumwry Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Program Planning and Administration Target Area Not Applicable Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Needs Addressed Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure Planning and Administration Provide Supportive Human Services COVID-19 Pandemic Response Funding CDBG: $216,295 HOME: $52,790 CDBG-CV1: $105,759 CDBG-CV3: $279,249 Description Program Planning and Administration Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of Not applicable families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The CDBG, HOME, and CDBG-CV Programs will be administered from Santa Clarita City Hall. Planned Activities Funds will be used for general management, monitoring and oversight of the programs, and the provision of fair housing services. In addition to general management activities, staff respond to citizen inquiries and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. 15 Project Name COVID-19 Response - Supportive Human Services Target Area Not Applicable Goals Supported Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Needs Addressed COVID-19 Pandemic Response Funding CDBG-CV1: $600,000 CDBG-CV3: $1,116,996 Description Provide a variety of public services to aid in the urgent needs of the most vulnerable segments of Santa Clarita residents. Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the 3,000 Persons Assisted proposed activities Location Description Citywide Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA E-3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Activities may include: • COVID-19 Testing — grants to pay for materials and staffing for coronavirus testing. • Food Services Grants — possible programs include but are not limited to Planned Activities grants to assist food banks, home -delivered meal programs, and homeless food services. • Non -Profit Services Grants — possible programs include, but are not limited to grants for childcare programs, re -opening expenses, distance learning support, and to address the increased need for existing services due to coronavirus Consolidated Plan SANTA CLARITA E-4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)