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1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: May 10, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND FOURTH SUBSTANTIAL
AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Michael Villegas
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and fourth 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. All CDBG and HOME 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 addition to its entitlement funding, 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-CV1). In November 2020, the City was notified of another allocation of $1,396,245 in
CARES Act funds (CDBG-CV3). These funds were allocated through a Substantial Amendment
(SA) to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and approved by City Council on May 11, 2021.
In order to receive funding, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) at least
once 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. However, on June 27, 2020, the City
Council approved an SA to the Con Plan, adding a fifth priority related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
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The current Con Plan priorities are:
1. Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
2. Provide Supportive Human Services
3. Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
4. Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
5. Planning and Administration
The City is also required to submit an AAP each year that outlines the specific ways the City will
spend its funding. Each AAP contains service goals and an explanation of how the proposed
activities will meet the Con Plan priorities. If changes which meet certain criteria are made to an
AAP after adoption, those changes must be made in a SA.
2022-23 ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS
HUD has not released the amount of the 2022-23 CDBG Entitlement funding allocations. As
directed in HUD Notice CPD 22-05, the City will develop the 2022-23 AAP using an estimated
Entitlement amount equal to the Entitlement for the 2021-22 program year. In addition, a
contingency strategy has been developed to guide the actual allocation of funds once the
Entitlement amounts are released. In line with this guidance, the following funding amounts are
based on the City's current 2021-22 allocation amounts and are subject to change pending the
release of actual Entitlement allocations by HUD.
CDBG Entitlement Funds: The City estimates its 2022-23 Entitlement allocation will be
approximately $1,494,849. The City has also identified $12,476 in prior year savings.
• HOME Funds: The City estimates its 2022-23 HOME allocation will be approximately
$527,899. These funds are allocated through the 2022-23 AAP.
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 AAP
Because the $12,476 in prior year savings, and $594,534 of the 2022-23 Entitlement funds are
being allocated to existing projects, an SA to the 2020-21 AAP is required. This SA modifies the
previously approved AAP for the program year in which the project was originally approved to
include any additional funding. Effectively, the 2020-21 AAP is being amended as part of the
City Council action to include additional funding for the West Creek Inclusionary Park Project
and the Shelter Project.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
To develop the 2022-23 Plan and the SA to the 2020-21 Plan, the City contracted with the firm
of Veronica Tam and Associates. In December 2021, a Community Needs Assessment (CNA)
process was conducted to determine the current needs within each Con Plan priority area, with
the results being presented to the City Council on February 22, 2022. Outreach efforts for the
CNA included a press release issued to the local news agencies, a direct email to all current City
CDBG service providers, and a link for the survey was posted on the City's website and sent to
City staff. In total, 218 individuals responded to the survey. Also, in December 2021, a Notice of
Funding Availability was released for non-profit, community- based organizations to submit
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funding applications for programs and services for the low- and moderate -income community,
using CDBG Entitlement funds. A total of 77 organizations were notified of the opportunity to
apply for funding for the 2022-23 program year.
Nine organizations submitted applications requesting funding for 13 programs and were
evaluated by City staff. Of the 13 programs submitted, a total of 12 are recommended for
funding in 2022-23. Eight programs are recommended for funding in 2022-23, using CDBG
Entitlement funds. In addition, four programs, which are successfully providing services for the
2021-22 program year using CDBG-CV funds, are recommended for CDBG-CV funding in
2022-23.
It is also recommended that 2022-23 CDBG Entitlement funds be used to provide additional
funding to two existing 2020-21 projects, the West Creek Inclusionary Park and the Shelter
Project, and that HOME funds be allocated toward the Home Project, which will be used for land
acquisition for a future affordable housing project. Additionally, $21,708 in unused 2021-22
Entitlement funds will be allocated to the Shelter Project.
All proposed funding is detailed on the attached 2022-23 Funding Recommendations document.
As required by HUD, information regarding the proposed funding was available for public
review and comment for a 30-day period ending May 2, 2022. No comments from the public
were received. The approved final Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment must be
transmitted to HUD by July 11, 2022. In accordance with the HUD Notice issued March 25,
2022, for FY 2022, HUD will not execute a grant agreement with a grantee until HUD has
received an AAP (or an amended AAP) which incorporates the actual allocation amounts a
grantee is to receive for FY 2022. All funding is contingent upon completion of a National
Environmental Policy Act environmental review.
The 2022-23 AAP and the SA to the 2020-21 AAP 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 Hearing Notice
2022-23 Funding Recommendations
Draft Contingency Strategy
2022-23 Draft Action Plan (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
Fourth Substantial Amendment to the 2020-21 AAP (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND DRAFT
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Santa Clarita — City Council Meeting
This Notice serves to amend the Notice of Public Hearing published on March 4, 2022
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) draft 2022-2023 Annual Action
Plan (Plan).
Amended Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a
public hearing for the draft 2022-2023 Plan and a draft Substantial Amendment (SA) to
the 2020-21 Plan on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 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 2022-2023 Plan and draft SA 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 CDBG and HOME
Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Citizens are encouraged to participate and
provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing.
The allocation of CDBG Entitlement funds is anticipated to be approximately
$1,494,849. A total of $12,476.17 in unused CDBG Entitlement funds from prior years
has also been identified, for a total of $1,507,325.17 in estimated available funds which
will be allocated in the 2022-2023 Plan. The draft Amendment to the 2020-2021 Plan
identities a total of $200,000 in 2022-2023 CDBG Entitlement funds to be allocated to an
existing 2020-2021 capital project. The allocation of HOME Entitlement funds in the
draft 2023-2023 Plan is anticipated to be approximately $527,899.
The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day
public comment period, which begins April 1, 2022. 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
kdarabedyan@santa-clarita.com, or submitted in person or by U.S. Mail to Karine
Darabedyan, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Written comments must be received by May 2, 2022, 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 online at www.santa-clarita.com/agendas. Further
information may also be obtained by contacting Karine Darabedyan, Administrative
Analyst, at 661.286.4034, or by email at kdarabed anksanta-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.
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Para los que hablan espanol, si usted tiene preguntas o desea mas informaci6n sobre este
producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Karine Darabedyan, Administrative Analyst,
al 661.286.4034 o por correo electr6nico a kdarabedyan@santa-clarita.com. Gracias.
Date: March 29, 2022
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Published: The Signal, Friday, April 1, 2022
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2022-2023 CDBG / CDBG-CV / HOME FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS
DRAFT
These recommendations are estimates and subject to change based on actual HUD allocations
AGENCY
ADMINISTRATION
City of Santa Clarita
PUBLIC SERVICES
Bridge to Home
Carousel Ranch
Carousel Ranch
Fostering Youth Independence
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
h Single Mothers Outreach
The Salvation Army
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
9 Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
10 Fostering Youth Independence
11 Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club
1? YMCA
CAPITAL
Senior Center
14 City of Santa Clarita
15 City of Santa Clarita
16 City of Santa Clarita
ACTIVITY
Personnel and O&M
Administration Subtotal
Homeless Services
Project SCV (Special Children of the Valley)
Ready to Work!
Case Management
Community Access Services
Comprehensive Mental Health
Providing a Hand Up
Low/Mod Income Household Support
COVID Household Support
The Study Place
Scholarship Program
Child Care Scholarships
Public Services Subtotal
Handyworker Program
West Creek Inclusionary Park (20-21 project)
Shelter Project (20-21 project)
Affordable Housing Project
Capital Subtotal
Grand Total Allocation
Total Available
CDBG Entitlement
CDBG-CV
20-21 AAP
HOME
22-23 AAP
22-23 AAP
Prior Year Savings
280,000
20,000
52,789
280,000
20,000
52,789
46,675
10,710
10,040
29,890
49,000
25,000
10,000
34,000
36,000
19,751
26,500
42,000
215,315
124,251
405,000
200,000
394,534
12.476
475,110
999,534
12,476
475,110
1,494,849
12,476
144,251
527,899
1,494,849
12,476
144,251
527,899
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CONTINGENCY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS
THE LATE RELEASE OF 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 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 directed the City to develop the AAP using
an entitlement amount equal to the entitlement for the 2021-2022 program year. In addition, HUD has
directed the City to prepare a contingency strategy based on the information in HUD Notice CPD-22-05
(Notice) to guide the actual allocation of funds once the entitlement amounts are released.
The delay in the release of the 2022-2023 entitlement funding allocations will have no effect on the use
of prior year savings or the use of CARES Act funds in the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan. Therefore, the
proposed contingency strategies below include only the 2022-2023 entitlement funding.
PROPOSED CONTINGENCY STRATEGIES
Decrease in Funding
• Fund the following programs at recommended amounts to the extent possible in the following
order:
o Bridge to Home — Homeless Services Program
o Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley — Low/Mod Income Household Support
o Single Mother's Outreach— Comprehensive Mental Health
• If any Public Service funds remain, decrease funding for the remaining recommended Public
Service programs at an equal percentage to stay within the Public Services cap.
• Fund Senior Center — Handyworker Program at recommended amount.
• Reduce funding for Administration and Fair Housing at the amount of the overall reduction to
remain under the funding cap.
• Allocate $200,000 to the 2020-21 West Creek Park Project.
• Allocate remaining capital funds to the Shelter Project.
Increase in Funding
• Increase funding for all Public Services at an equal percentage to the amount allowed by the
Public Services cap.
• Fund Senior Center — Handyworker Program at recommended amount.
• Increase the Administration allocated to the maximum allowable 20% Administrative costs cap.
• Allocate any remaining additional capital funds to the Shelter Project.
The City has implemented the citizen participation process for the 2022-2023 program year as required,
including a publication on April 1, 2022, of the availability of the draft AAP for 30 days beginning April 1,
2022. Any comments received will be included in the draft AAP, which is expected to come before the
City Council in a Public Hearing on May 10, 2022. 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.
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City of Santa Clarita
Annual Action Plan - FY 2022-2023
(July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023)
April 2022
City of Santa Clarita
Community Development Department
Community Preservation Division
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary — 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b).............................................................. 1
The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — (91.200(b).......................................................................... 5
AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)........................................................................ 6
AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)....................................................................................... 12
Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c) (1,2)................................................................................ 15
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives — 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e).................................................. 18
Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)...........................................................................................................
20
AP-38 Projects Summary..............................................................................................................
22
AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f)...................................................................................
34
Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g).........................................................................................
35
AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) ................................................................................................
36
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i).................................................
37
AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.220(j)........................................................................
40
AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)..................................................................................................
42
Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I)(1,2,4)............................................................
47
List of Tables
Table 1— Responsible Agencies......................................................................................................
5
Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who participated.........................................................10
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts...........................................................
11
Table 4 —Citizen Participation Outreach......................................................................................
14
Table 5 — Expected Resources — Priority Table.............................................................................
16
Table6 — Goals Summary..............................................................................................................
18
Table? — Goal Descriptions...........................................................................................................
19
Table 8 — Project Information.......................................................................................................
20
Table9 — Project Summary...........................................................................................................
22
Table 10—Geographic Distribution...............................................................................................
34
Table 11— One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ..............................
35
Table 12 — One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ...........................................
35
Appendices
A. Outreach Materials, Public Comments, and Proofs of Publication
B. Contingency Strategy
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
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 Investment
Partnerships (HOME) participating jurisdiction in FY 2020-2021.
At the time the FY 2022-2023 Action Plan was developed, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) had not yet issued the specific allocation of CDBG or HOME funds. HUD issued CPD
Notice 22-05 providing guidance on how to move forward with the public comment and Action Plan
approval process without the funding allocations. Based on this guidance, the City has developed this
document using the FY 2021-2022 allocations as an estimate and included a Contingency Plan
(Attachment B) to this document explaining how the Action Plan will be adjusted when HUD releases the
actual FY 2022-2023 allocations.
The City adopted its FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) in 2019 as required to receive federal
CDBG funds from HUD. The Con 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. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the passage
of the CARES Act, the City amended the Con Plan to include an additional priority - Provide Timely
Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic - and amended the FY 2020-2021 Annual
Action Plan (Action Plan) to allocate the CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds.
This is the fourth Action Plan of the FY 2019-2023 Con Plan for the City of Santa Clarita. It describes the
resources, programs, activities, and actions the City of Santa Clarita will take during FY 2022-2023 to
implement the strategic plan found in the 2019-2023 Con Plan. The FY 2019-2023 Con Plan (as amended)
for the City of Santa Clarita set 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
Annual Action Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
• Planning and Administration
Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City plans to use 20% of the FY 2022-2023 entitlement allocation for Administration and Planning,
including funding The Fair Housing Council to provide residents with fair housing services. The City will
continue to fund Supportive Human Services to the greatest extent possible subject to the public services
cap of 15% of the FY 2022-2023 allocation. The Handyworker Program will be funded to Improve,
Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing, and the remaining funds will be used to Improve and Expand
Facilities and Infrastructure. The City will continue to use funds provided through the CARES Act (CDBG-
CV) to Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The City incorporated Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes in accordance with the Federal
Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes to
be associated with each activity:
Activities will meet one of the following:
• Decent Housing (DH)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL)
• Economic Opportunity (EO)
Activities will meet one of the following:
• Availability/Accessibility (1)
• Affordability (2)
• Sustainability (3)
Evaluation of past performance
A complete evaluation of the City's second year (FY 2021-2022) in implementing the Con Plan will be
provided in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) due to HUD on September
28, 2022, 90 days after the close of the program year. For the first two quarters of FY 2021-2022, the
CDBG-funded programs assisted residents as shown below:
CDBG Entitlement Program
• 76 families experiencing homelessness were assisted through two homeless services programs
• 12 disabled children were provided equestrian therapy
Annual Action Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
• 26 foster or former -foster youth were provided case management and support to reach their
higher -learning goals
• 165 older adults were provided assistance with comprehensive assessments, referrals to housing
resources, and assistance with forms completion
• 72 single -mother families were provided with mental health services
• 8 severely disabled young adults were provided job readiness and life -skills training
CDBG CV Program
The statistics below represent the first two quarters of FY 2020-2021 only. Prior year CDBG-CV
accomplishments were reported in the 2020-2021 CAPER.
• 10 foster or former -foster youth were provided a dedicated study space and on -site lunch so they
could continue their studies during the pandemic
• 28 children were provided childcare and afterschool activities in a socially -distanced environment
to keep them safe during the pandemic
• 9 families who became homeless due to the pandemic were provide transitional housing
• 140 seniors who were at high risk if exposed to Covid-19, were provided meals and household
essentials delivered to their homes
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 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 Action Plan.
Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30-day public review and comment period will be held from March
18, 2022 through April 19, 2022. The final FY 2022-2023 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 April 26, 2022 to review and
approve the Annual Action Plan.
Summary of public comments
Annual Action Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Public input, including any comments received during the citizen participation process, are summarized and
presented in the Appendix. No comment have been received to date.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were accepted.
Summary
The City expects to receive an estimated $1,494,849 in CDBG funds and $527,899 in HOME funds for FY
2022-2023. The City also has available $12,476.17 ($12,476) in prior year CDBG savings. The total
estimated budget available to the City is $2,035,224.17 and will be allocated for the period of July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2023.
Annual Action Plan
M
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator
SANTA CLARITA
Community Development
HOME Administrator
SANTA CLARITA
Community Development
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City's CDBG and HOME programs are administered by the Community Preservation Division of 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
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
Introduction
As part of the development of this Action Plan, the City conducted outreach with non-profit agencies,
affordable housing providers, and government agencies in order to consult with them regarding the needs
of the low- and moderate -income community. Additional information regarding outreach may be found 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 of Santa Clarita's outreach efforts include public and assisted housing agencies, as well as
governmental and private health, mental health, and other agencies serving the low- and moderate -income
residents. Notices of Funding Availability for FY 2022-2023 CDBG funds were mailed to 77 local -serving
agencies. The Los Angeles County Development Authority 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 Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional or local planning body that coordinates housing and services
funding for homeless families and individuals. The lead agency for the CoC covering the Santa Clarita area
is the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Through a variety of contracts with direct
services providers, LAHSA provides a comprehensive array of housing services, including:
• Outreach, intake and assessment
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional housing with supportive services
• Permanent & permanent supportive housing with services if needed
Bridge To Home, the largest homeless services provider in the City, is linked to LAHSA and various other
agencies through the CoC.
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.
Annual Action Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe
the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
1
Agency/Group/Organization
Bridge To Home SCV
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on January
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
27 and February 24, 2022 and was provided
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
information on the City's CDBG program. The
consultation or areas for improved
agency provided comments and input on the
coordination?
needs of low/mod foster and former foster youth.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Lead -based Paint Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
February 1, 2022 and was provided information
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the City's CDBG program. The agency
consultation or areas for improved
provided comments and input on the needs of
coordination?
low/mod foster and former foster youth.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
Child & Family Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Annual Action Plan
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Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
February 3, 2022 and was provided information
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the City's CDBG program. The agency
consultation or areas for improved
provided comments and input on the needs of
coordination?
the low- and moderate -income community.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Fostering Youth Independence
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services — Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on January
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
21 and February 3, 2022 and was provided
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
information on the City's CDBG program. The
consultation or areas for improved
agency provided comments and input on the
coordination?
needs of low/mod foster and former foster youth.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Health
Public Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Families with Children
Homeless Needs — Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
February 2, 2022, and was provided information
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the City's CDBG program, and had the
consultation or areas for improved
opportunity to provide comments and input.
coordination?
6
Agency/Group/Organization
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on January
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
21 and February 1, 2022 and provided input on
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
the needs of the homeless and at -risk of
consultation or areas for improved
homelessness community, in particular
coordination?
homeless families.
7
Agency/Group/Organization
Single Mothers Outreach
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on January
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
31 and February 3, 2022 and was provided
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
information on the City's CDBG program. The
consultation or areas for improved
agency provided comments and input on the
coordination?
needs of low- and moderate -income single
mothers and their children.
8
Agency/Group/Organization
College of the Canyons Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Regional Organization
Services- Education
Services — Homeless
Services - Veterans
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
February 3, 2022, and was provided information
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the City's CDBG program. The agency
consultation or areas for improved
provided comments and input on the needs of
coordination?
the low/mod community related to the student
constituency.
9
Agency/Group/Organization
Boys & Girls Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Children
Annual Action Plan
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
February 3, 2022, and was provided information
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the City's CDBG program. The agency
consultation or areas for improved
provided comments and input on the needs of
coordination?
the low/mod community.
10
Agency/Group/Organization
Salvation Army
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services — Homeless
Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless
Homeless Needs — Families with children
Homeless Needs — Veterans
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency was contacted by phone on January
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
20, 24, and 31, 2022 and was provided
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
information on the City's CDBG program, and
consultation or areas for improved
had the opportunity to provide comments and
coordination?
input.
Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City reached out to 77 agencies to inform them of the availability of CDBG funds. In addition, the City
conducted telephone interviews with 10 individual organizations representing the social services,
education, and healthcare sectors to solicit their input on the needs of the low- and moderate -income
community. All applicable agencies and agency types were consulted. No agencies were eliminated from
the consultation process.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals
of each Ian?
Through the FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan outreach process,
Continuum of
Los Angeles
the City has identified homeless and special needs in the
Care
Housing Services
community. These services will complement the Continuum of
Authority
Care Strategy for transitioning the homeless to permanent
housing.
The City's current Housing Element, which includes the estimate of
housing needs from the Regional Housing Needs Assessment,
Housing
City of Santa
contains over 20 programs and policies designed to address
Element
Clarita
housing needs for low- and moderated -income persons. The City
is in the process of updating its Housing Element for the 6th cycle
covering 2021-2029.
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
Refer to Appendices for a complete outreach list and proof of publications.
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AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting
The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of the FY 2022-2023 Action Plan and the
proposed use of housing and community development funds. Residents, public agencies, and other
interested parties are given the opportunity to receive information and review and submit comments on
proposed activities.
Community Needs Assessment: In preparation for the development of the FY 2022-2023 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 November 22, 2021 to December 22, 2021. Notice was sent to
77 local agencies notifying them of the meetings and requesting that they complete the survey and
distribute it to their clients. A total of 218 individuals responded to the survey. Eleven percent were seniors,
and 89 percent non -seniors. 35 percent were renters and 65 percent were homeowners. The results of the
CNA was presented to the Santa Clarita City Council in a Public Hearing on March 9, 2022.
Applications for funding: The City used an open and objective process for the award of FY 2022-2023
CDBG funding for subrecipient 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 FY
2022-2023 funding process, the following actions were taken:
• Notified 77 local -serving non-profit organizations by mail of the availability of grant funds and
funding opportunity meetings.
• 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.
The City received 13 applications for Public Service funds and one application for Capital funds. Nine of
the Public Service applications were recommended for funding using CDBG Entitlement funds. Four of the
applications which were received proposed programs which addressed the impacts of the coronavirus
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pandemic. Those four were recommended for funding with available CDBG-CV funds. The proposal
requesting Capital funds was recommended for funding as well.
The proposals recommended for funding were those which scored the highest based on addressing a
Consolidated Plan priority and a current community need, meeting a HUD National Objective, 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.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
Summary of
Summary of comments
URL (If
Order
response/attendance
comments received
not accepted
applicable)
and reasons
Non-targeted/broad
No public comments
There were no
1
Newspaper Ad
community
Not applicable.
received
comments received that
were not accepted.
Non-targeted/broad
No public comments
There were no
2
Press Release
community
Not applicable.
received
comments received that
were not accepted.
Ten different
3
organizations/agencies
There were no
Phone Interviews
Non-targeted/broad
representing social
All comments were
comments received that
community
services, education,
received.
were not accepted.
and healthcare were
consulted.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The FY 2022-2023 Action Plan is the fourth year of implementation for the FY 2019-2023 Con Plan. A
number of housing and community development resources are currently available in the City of Santa
Clarita. They include:
• Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG)
• Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV)
• 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 also has $12,476 in prior year unallocated funds to allocate to programs and projects in FY 2022-
2023.
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Anticipated Resources — the annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds are estimated.
Program
Source
Uses of Funds
Ex
ected Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative
of Funds
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Amount
Description
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of
ConPlan
CDBG
public -
Acquisition
The est. amount of
federal
Admin and Planning
CDBG funds
Economic Development
1,494,849
0
12,476
1,507,325
1,494,849
available over the
Housing
planning period is
Public Improvements
based on a
Public Services
consistent funding.
HOME
public -
Acquisition
The estimated
federal
Homebuyer assistance
amount of HOME
Homeowner rehab
funds available over
Multifamily rental new
the planning period is
construction
527,899
0
0
527,899
527,899
based on a
Multifamily rental rehab
consistent annual
New construction for
funding level.
ownership
TBRA
Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City will continue to pursue all opportunities to obtain additional funding through other federal, state
and local funding sources which can help leverage internal resources. The City intends to leverage all
available funds 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.
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 City does not own any land which would be appropriate to use in addressing the needs identified in the
plan.
Discussion
See discussions above.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information — all amounts shown are estimates
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
1
Provide Decent and
2019
2023
Affordable
Improve, Maintain,
CDBG EN:
Rental units constructed: 1
Affordable Housing
Housing
and Expand
$405,000
Household Housing Unit
Affordable Housing
HOME:
Homeowner Housing
$475,110
Rehabilitated: 64 Household
Housing Unit
2
Improve and
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Improve and
CDBG EN:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Expand Facilities
Community
Expand Facilities
$887,010
Activities other than
and Infrastructure
Development
and Infrastructure
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted
3
Provide Supportive
2019
2023
Homeless
Provide Supportive
CDBG EN:
Public service activities other
Human Services
Non -Homeless
Human Services
$215,315
than Low/Moderate Income
Special Needs
Housing Benefit: 916 Persons
CDBG-CV:
Assisted
$124,251
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Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Goal
The City will increase, improve and maintain its supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents. This
Description
includes activities such as housing rehabilitation, affordable housing construction, and code enforcement.
2
Goal Name
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Through various capital improvement projects, the City will improve and expand infrastructure and community facilities that
Description
benefit low- and moderate -income neighborhoods and residents. These may include activities such as ADA improvements
and modifications to government and other community facilities, such as child care centers, special education centers, and
homeless shelters.
3
Goal Name
Provide Supportive Human Services
Goal
Improve supportive human services for low- and moderate -income persons in the following areas of concentration service:
Description
Health and Mental/Health, Homeless, Legal, Senior, Disabled, Youth, Transportation, Childcare, Victims of Domestic
Violence, Substance Abuse, Neglected/Abused Children, HIV/AIDS, and Anti -Crime.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
This Action Plan outlines the steps that the City of Santa Clarita will use to address housing and community
development needs in the City. The plan includes a listing of activities that the City will undertake during FY
2022-2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023) using CDBG and HOME funds. The City is estimating it
will receive $1,494,849 in CDBG funds and $527,899 in HOME funds from HUD for FY 2022-2023. The
City also has available $12,476 from prior years' uncommitted funds.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
CDBG and HOME Program Planning and Administration and Fair Housing Services
2
Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence)
3
Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
4
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (Single Mothers Outreach)
5
Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center)
6
Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch)
7
Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch)
8
Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley senior Center)
9
Homeless Services (Bridge To Home)
10
Providing a Hand Up (Salvation Army)
11
West Creek Inclusionary Park Project (City Project — additional funding for FY 20-21 Activity)
12
Shelter Project (City Project — additional funding for FY 20-21 activity)
13
CV — Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
14
CV —The Study Place (Fostering Youth Independence)
15
CV — Scholarship Program (SCV Boys & Girls Club)
16
CV — YMCA Childcare Scholarships (YMCA)
17
HOME Affordable Housing
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City prioritizes funding projects and programs which address the Consolidated Plan Priorities and
community needs identified in the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey. The greatest obstacle to
meeting underserved needs is the lack of funding. The City is a new HOME entitlement and must bank the
funds until an adequate level can be accumulated to pursue an affordable housing project with a CHDO.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
Information in this section contains both FY 2022-2023 Entitlement Programs and FY 2020-2021 CDBG-CV Programs already authorized under an
Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan.
Project Name
CDBG and HOME Program Planning and Administration and Fair Housing Services
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $280,000
HOME: $52,789
Description
CDBG and HOME Program Planning and Administration
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
Not applicable.
type of families that 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.
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Planned Activities
Funds will be used for general management, monitoring and oversight of the CDBG 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.
2
Project Name
Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $29,890
Description
This program provides case management, assistance, and advocacy for transition -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.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
An estimated 24 individuals may be assisted.
type of families that 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.
Planned Activities
Provide support and assistance to current and former foster youth by pairing them 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
Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
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Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $34,000
Description
This program will provide homeless families with case management services, emergency temporary
housing through motel vouchers, and transportation costs.
Target Date
6/30/2023
3
Estimate the number and
An estimated 20 families may be assisted.
type of families that 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.
Planned Activities
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 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.
4
Project Name
Comprehensive Mental Health Services (Single Mothers Outreach)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
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Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
This program will provide mental health counseling for single mothers and their children.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
An estimated 150 single mothers may be assisted.
type of families that 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.
Planned Activities
This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to low 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.
5
Project Name
Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $49,000
Description
This program provides comprehensive assessments for adults over the age of 50. 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.
Target Date
6/30/2023
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Estimate the number and
An estimated 450 individuals may be assisted.
type of families that 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.
Planned Activities
Provide case management, comprehensive housing needs assessments, and supportive services. Eligible
individuals and their families are advised 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.
6
Project Name
Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $10,710
Description
This program will provide scholarships to children/adults with special needs for equestrian therapy, a
unique service in which disabled children and adults participate in specially designed horsebacOa� riding
therapy lessons to improve attention span, behavior, social skills, balance, and coordination.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
An estimated 12 individuals with disabilities may be assisted.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
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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 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.
7
Project Name
Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $10,040
Description
This program will provide scholarships to Severely Disable Adults to participate in a job readiness
program.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
An estimated 8 Severely Disabled Adults may be assisted.
type of families that 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)
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Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $405,000
Description
This program will provide grants to lower -income homeowners, up to $5,000 per household, for minor
home repairs.
Target Date
6/30/2023
8
Estimate the number and
An estimated 64 lower income households may benefit from this program.
type of families that will
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.
Planned Activities
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 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.
9
Project Name
Homeless Services (Bridge To Home)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
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Funding
CDBG: $46,675
Description
This program pays for staff to conduct intake and assessment for those individuals experiencing
homelessness. Those assessed will be connected with the Bridge To Home shelter services and services
from other providers.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
An estimated 250 homeless individuals may be assisted.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
This program is administered by Bridge To Home and is available to homeless persons citywide.
Planned Activities
This program pays for staff to conduct outreach and assessment for those individuals experiencing
homelessness. Those assessed will be connected with the Bridge To Home shelter services and services
from other providers.
10
Project Name
Providing a Hand Up (Salvation Army)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Target Date
6/30/2023
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Project Name
FY 2020-2021 West Creek Inclusionary Park Project — additional funds
Target Area
Goals Supported
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $200,000
Description
This project adds additional funding to the existing FY 2020-2021 West Creek Park Project which is
creating a new inclusionary play area in West Creek Park. Also included will be associated disabled
access improvements to existing bathrooms.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
20,164 individuals will benefit from this Project.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
This Project is located at West Creek Park in Santa Clarita
Planned Activities
Reconstruction of an existing park to create inclusionary accessibility.
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Project Name
FY 2020-2021 Shelter Project — additional funds
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: $407,010
Description
This project adds additional funds to assist in the construction of a year-round homeless shelter
Target Date
6/30/2021
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
An estimated 100 persons City-wide will benefit from this improvement project.
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.
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Project Name
CV — Covid Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Needs Addressed
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Funding
CDBG-CV: $36,000
Description
Target Date
6/30/2023
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Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Project Name
CV — The Study Place (Fostering Youth Independence)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Needs Addressed
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Funding
CDBG-CV: $19,751
Description
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Project Name
CV — Scholarship Program (SCV Boys & Girls Club)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Needs Addressed
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
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Funding
CDBG-CV: $26,500
Description
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Project Name
CV — Childcare Scholarships (Santa Clarita YMCA)
Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Needs Addressed
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Funding
CDBG-CV: $42,000
Description
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
Planned Activities
Project Name
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Target Area
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
Planning and Administration
Funding
HOME: $475,110
Description
This funding will be used to acquire land for affordable housing construction. The City will be actively
pursuing partner opportunities with Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for
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affordable housing development.
Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
Increase affordable housing by one unit
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
To be determined
Planned Activities
Release NOFA, combining FY 20-21, 21-22, and 22-23 HOME allocations, to purchase land for affordable
housing development.
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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 yet established targeted neighborhoods for investment of CDBG and HOME funds in FY
2022-2023. The City believes residents are best served when services are available city-wide. All public
service activities and the Handyworker Program are available city-wide. Specific activities have not yet
been identified for the HOME Project or for the FY 2022-2023 Inclusionary Park Project. As those activities
are identified the City will evaluate areas of low income and minority concentrations to determine if the
activities will be most effective in those areas.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
N/A N/A
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
In the City of Santa Clarita, areas of low-income and minority concentration tend to be smaller, pocket
areas spread out throughout the City. The City believes that making public services and the Handyworker
Program available city-wide is the best way to ensure the largest number of eligible residents are able to
access the services. As noted above, the specific activities to be undertaken in the Capital Improvement
and HOME Projects have not yet been identified. When they are, the City will evaluate the effectiveness of
targeting specific areas for those activities.
Discussion
See discussion above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
For FY 2022-2023, the City will fund the Handyworker Program to provide minor rehabilitation of owner -
occupied residences. HOME funds will be used to expand affordable housing by one unit.
One Year Goals for the
Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
0
Non -Homeless
65
Special -Needs
0
Total
65
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units 1
Rehab of Existing Units 64
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 65
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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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 of public housing
Orchard Arms is a 183-unit apartment building with units which are already modified to serve the target
population of disabled and elderly residents. The units are in good condition, and there are no substandard
units or rehabilitation needs at the facility. Elevators and covered pathways between buildings were added
in the past to improve accessibility.
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.
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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.
In July of 2018, the City of Santa Clarita adopted the Community Plan to Address Homelessness to
confront the challenges of a growing unhoused population. The City designed the plan to align local
resources, both in the non-profit and private sectors, with Los Angeles County investments. The plan
facilitated strategic planning sessions among local stakeholders and led to the creation of the Community
Task Force on Homelessness (Task Force) - a city -led committee dedicated to streamlining
communication, enhancing information sharing, and coordinating projects.
The Task Force is comprised of service providers, government agencies, faith -based organizations, and
schools - each member participates in one of the four Task Force sub -committees: 1) Affordable Housing,
2) Direct Services, 3) Increasing Income, and (to be replaced with Advocacy Committee for the new action
plan) 4) Coordination and Prevention. The Task Force meets periodically to coordinate action -items related
to the plan's priorities including developing a year-round emergency shelter, increasing affordable housing
options, enhancing mental health services, and streamlining information sharing and opportunities for
collaboration.
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 the homeless and those at -risk
of homelessness. Listed below are the agencies funded by the City in FY 2022-2023 to specifically address
homelessness. Both agencies reach out to the homeless in the community and provide services based on
an assessment of their individual needs.
CDBG Entitlement
$407,010 to Bridge To Home to assist in the construction of a permanent year-round shelter on a
parcel of land donated by the City. These funds will leverage funds already provided in the FY
2020-2021 Action Plan.
$46,675 to Bridge To Home to address homeless needs and/or homelessness prevention through
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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.
• $34,000 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley to provide 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.
CDBG-CV
• $36,000 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley to provide services to families who became
homeless due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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 $666,849 in CDBG funding in FY 2020-2021 for the construction of this
new shelter. In FY 2022-2023, the City is allocating an additional $394,534 to this project.
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
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley will be funded in FY 2022-2023 to provide a wide variety of services
to homeless families, including transitional housing which provides stability and the opportunity to address
issues related to employment, mental and physical health, and substance abuse with the goal of moving on
to permanent housing. Bridge To Home also assists the homeless make the transition to stable housing
through extensive case management, referrals, and housing placement assistance for the homeless.
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
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youth needs.
The Bridge To Home and Family Promise programs detailed above also provide services to prevent
homelessness. In addition, the agencies below, while not direct homeless service providers, do provide
services that address some of the critical issues that lead to homelessness:
• Fostering Youth Independence will be funded to provide case management, support services, life
skills training, and housing assistance to foster youth and former foster youth with the goal of
helping them obtain a post -secondary education. Foster youth have one of the highest rates of
homelessness. Supporting them in their effort to gain an education and establish stable housing
helps them avoid homelessness.
Single Mothers Outreach will be funded to provide mental health services to single mothers and
their children. Untreated mental illness is a significant factor in becoming homeless. Providing
these families with mental health services helps them avoid homelessness.
• The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will be funded 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 and avoid homelessness
Discussion
See discussions above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200)
One of the greatest barriers to affordable housing in the City is the lack of funding. 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, but the relatively
small allocation of just over $500,000 per year is insufficient to create affordable housing alone. Other
housing funds, including four percent and nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits and the
Multifamily Housing Program are very competitive and not sufficient to create affordable housing alone, but
might be combined with HOME funds in some circumstances. Creating affordable housing requires multi -
layered funding and a multi -year planning process. In FY 2022-2023, the City intends to continue to
consolidate HOME funds while investigating options for working with a non-profit affordable housing
developer or CHDO to produce affordable units in future years.
While developing new affordable housing is important, it is equally important to maintain existing affordable
housing. Activities that the City plans to undertake in FY 2022-2023 to help maintain existing affordable
housing include:
• Funding the Handyworker Program which provides owner -occupied minor rehabilitation services.
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.
• Administering Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) 6.02 and 6.04 to protect residents in mobile
home parks. Mobile 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 2022-2023 to foster and
maintain this critical resource for affordable housing:
o Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures Ordinance (SCMC 6.02 - Adopted in
1991, and most recently updated in 2017, 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 (SCMC 6.04) - Adopted in 1991, and
most recently updated in 2015, this City Ordinance establishes specific requirements for
compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobile home park closures.
• Funding a contract with The Housing Right Center. Fair housing issues are affordable housing
issues since violations of fair housing law disproportionally impact low- and moderate -income
residents. The City updated its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report
concurrent with the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. The Al 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.
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
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on residential investment
The City is in the process of developing the 2021-2029 Housing Element as an update to the 2013 Housing
Element. The City's need for affordable housing is quantified in the most recent Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RNHA). The RHNA projects the housing needs for each jurisdiction in the State in each of
four household income categories. The 2021-2029 Housing Element is still in draft form, but contains
projects, programs, and policies which ameliorate the negative effects of public policies which serve as
barriers to affordable housing including, but not limited to:
• Identifying and maintaining a sufficient inventory of sites suitably zoned for housing at all
income levels
• An Expedited Processing for Affordable Housing Projects program
• Maintaining the existing Affordable Housing Density Bonus
• Targeting one-third of housing subsidies to extremely low income households in new
affordable development
• Implementing a Flexible Development Standards program designed to encourage the
development of new affordable housing
• Limiting code enforcement activities to those which pose an immediate threat to public health
and safety
Discussion
See discussions above.
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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 2022-2023 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
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 largest barrier to meeting underserved needs of low- and
moderate -income persons is having limited financial resources. Most underserved needs are in the social
and human service area. The amount of CDBG funds which may be used to provide social service type
program is limited to 15% of the annual allocation. The City proactively seeks additional resources to better
meet these underserved needs.
Broadband Internet Access
According to U.S Census data, 92.6% of households in Santa Clarita have a broadband internet
subscription. 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 income. For households with incomes more than
$75,000, less than two percent did not have in -home broadband subscription. 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.
Broadband adoption is a measure of households with infrastructure (broadband deployment) having a fixed
connection. 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
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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." According to the maps, broadband adoption is
between above 80 percent in the most of the City. Broadband adoption is between 60 and 80 percent in
limited adjacent portions of Newhall and Valencia and a relatively small pocket of Saugus. There appears
to be no overlap between the lower rates of broadband adoption and areas of poverty.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
In FY 2022-2023, the City will contribute to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock through
rehabilitation programs. 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 64 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
Due to the mean age of the City's housing, the number of units in the City with the potential to contain lead
based paint (LBP) is relatively low. Nevertheless, the City will address the problem of LBP hazards by
continuing to implement a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards. Information about the
dangers of LBP is available on-line on the City's website and at the City's Permit Center. Having the
information available to educate residents the need for testing, clearance, and lead -safe work practices
helps to aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Santa Clarita.
Additionally, the City addresses LBP hazards as part of the CDBG funded Handyworker Program. The
Handyworker Program assists low- and moderate -income homeowner in correcting substandard conditions,
which often contribute to LBP hazards. All applicants eligible for services through the Handyworker
Program are provided a most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) The Truth
About Lead Paint Poisoning pamphlet. When a property built before 1978 is approved for grant funded
repairs that may disturb LBP 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 and to ensure a clearance test is conducted after the work is
complete.
The City will continue to evaluate and reduce LBP hazards through the following actions and activities:
• Coordinating with a certified consultant when LBP testing and clearance services are needed for
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• 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 (for contractors and renovators).
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
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.
While the City has no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist low -
and moderate -income residents through use of CDBG and CDBG-CV funds and through strategic
partnerships with other governmental and non-profit organizations.
A branch of Los Angeles County's America's Job Center is located in Santa Clarita and provides no -cost
job training assistance, interview training, and specialized services for marginalized populations like the
disabled and those exiting institutional settings. The programs are designed to increase employment
marketability, household income and housing options, thereby reducing the number of families in poverty.
The City will allocate fifteen percent of CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services
in the fight against poverty, as detailed earlier in this Action Plan. In addition, 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 2022-2023, 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
In FY 2022-2023, the City will continue to collaborate with local non-profit advocacy groups and other
County, State, and federal organizations to meet and address the various needs of the community.
Specifically, the City will use CDBG funds to provide grants to agencies which serve low- and moderate -
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income residents with various different needs in the community. The following non-profit organizations will
receive CDBG funding in FY 2022-2023 to provide the services noted:
• 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.
• Bridge To Home will provide a comprehensive array of homeless services, including case
management and access to their emergency shelter.
• 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 Program. Residents over 50 years of age will also be
assisted with comprehensive care management services.
• Family Promise will provide case management to homeless families with children. As needed, they
will provide temporary and transitional shelter.
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's Community Development Department 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 Division which allows for better
communication and a more coordinated effort to address the issues affecting the low- and moderate -
income residents of the City. The three Divisions work together to support 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:
• 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
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LBP hazards.
Using CDBG funds to contract with The Housing Rights Center to provide fair housing services and
landlord/tenant complaint and mediation services to the residents of the City of Santa Clarita.
• Working with the Los Angeles Homeless Service Agency (LAHSA) to provide homeless shelter and
services.
• Continuing to collaborate with Bridge To Home to locate and help secure funding to build a
permanent shelter.
Discussion
See discussions above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Of the City's FY 2022-2023 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.
The City does not anticipate generating any program income during FY 2022-2023.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income:
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Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low- and moderate -income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two
or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG
funds is used to benefit persons of low- and moderate -income. Specify the years covered
that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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 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.
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.
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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
housing rehabilitated with HOME funds. This is the City's third year receiving HOME funds as a
Participating Jurisdiction.
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APPENDIX A
Proofs of Publication
- Notice of Funding Availability
- Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing
Public Comments Received
- no public comments were received
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND DRAFT
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Santa Clarita — City Council Meeting
This Notice serves to amend the Notice of Public Hearing published on March 4, 2022
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) draft 2022-2023 Annual Action
Plan (Plan).
Amended Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a
public hearing for the draft 2022-2023 Plan and a draft Substantial Amendment (SA) to
the 2020-21 Plan on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 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 2022-2023 Plan and draft SA 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 CDBG and HOME
Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds. Citizens are encouraged to participate and
provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing.
The allocation of CDBG Entitlement funds is anticipated to be approximately
$1,494,849. A total of $12,476.17 in unused CDBG Entitlement funds from prior years
has also been identified, for a total of $1,507,325.17 in estimated available funds which
will be allocated in the 2022-2023 Plan. The draft Amendment to the 2020-2021 Plan
identities a total of $200,000 in 2022-2023 CDBG Entitlement funds to be allocated to an
existing 2020-2021 capital project. The allocation of HOME Entitlement funds in the
draft 2023-2023 Plan is anticipated to be approximately $527,899.
The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day
public comment period, which begins April 1, 2022. 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
kdarabedyan@santa-clarita.com, or submitted in person or by U.S. Mail to Karine
Darabedyan, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Written comments must be received by May 2, 2022, 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 online at www.santa-clarita.com/a eg ndas. Further
information may also be obtained by contacting Karine Darabedyan, Administrative
Analyst, at 661.286.4034, or by email at kdarabed, an e,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 informaci6n sobre este
producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Karine Darabedyan, Administrative Analyst,
al 661.286.4034 o por correo electr6nico a kdarabedyan@santa-clarita.com. Gracias.
Date: April 1, 2022
Mary Cusick, City Clerk Administrator
Published: Friday, April 1, 2022 — The Signal
APPENDIX 6
Contingency Plan
FOURTH SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
to the
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is an Entitlement Jurisdiction for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement
funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Annually, the City receives approximately 1.4
million dollars in Entitlement funds to provide programs and services to the low- and moderate -income residents of the City.
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act identified
additional funding for the CDBG program specifically to allow jurisdictions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
community impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic (CDBG-CV). HUD allocated a portion of the CDBG-CV funds immediately
and allocated additional CDBG-CV funds later in the year.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: The City received $855,759 in the first allocation of
CDBG-CV funds (CV1). On June 27, 2020, the City Council approved the first Substantial Amendment (Amendment) to the
FY 2020-2021 Action Plan, which included changes to the Citizen Participation Plan, the creation of a new Consolidated
Plan Priority, and the allocation of the CV1 funds for a variety of programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
Coronavirus.
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: In September 2020, the City was notified of an
additional allocation of $1,396,245 in CDBG-CV funds (CV3). On May 11, 2021, the City Council approved the second
Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan, allocating the CV3 funds to various activities.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: In 2021, the City identified $396,485.55 in FY
2020-2021 Entitlement funds savings and $461,821.49 in CV1 funds savings. The third Amendment to the 2020-2021
Action Plan, approved by the City Council on September 28, 2021, allocated an additional $396,485.55 in 2020-2021
Entitlement funds (savings from other projects) to the West Creek Inclusionary Park Project, and $461,821.49 in CDBG-CV
funds (savings from other projects) to CV Public Services, with specific Activities to be determined at a future date.
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: This fourth Amendment to the FY 2020-2021
Action Plan proposes to allocate $12,476.00 in FY 2020-2021 savings and $594,534.00 in FY 2022-2023 Entitlement funds
to two existing FY 2020-2021 Projects, as shown below. Because at the time of the fourth Amendment the actual allocations
of FY 2022-2023 funds were not known, funds for this projects may be modified based on the Contingency Plan contained in
the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan.
West Creek Park Inclusionary Project
2022-2023 CDBG Entitlement funds to assist in the creation of an inclusionary play project at the existing West Creek Park.
Current Funding: $1,470,274.55
Proposed Additional Funding: $200,000.00 (FY 2022-2023 Entitlement funds)
Total Cumulative Allocation: $1,670,274.55
Shelter Project
2022-2023 CDBG Entitlement funds to assist in the construction of a year-round homeless shelter.
Current Funding: $1,438,004.00
Proposed Additional Funding: $394,534.00 in FY 2022-2023 Entitlement funds and $12,476.00 in F 2020-2021 savings
Total Cumulative Allocation: $1,845,014.00