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1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: TAA,/�
DATE: April 25, 2023
SUBJECT: 2023-24 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Tracy Sullivan
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) receives an annual allocation of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The City also receives an annual allocation of Home Investment Partnerships Act
(HOME) Entitlement funds 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 Act, the City received an initial allocation of $855,759 in CDBG funds to be
used for activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (CDBG-CV). In
November 2020, the City was notified of an additional allocation of $1,396,245 in funds,
bringing the total amount of CDBG-CV funds to $2,252,004. These funds were allocated through
a Substantial Amendment (SA) to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan and approved by City
Council on May 11, 2021.
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 Annual Action Plan (AAP) each year that outlines the
specific ways the City will spend its funding. Each AAP contains service goals and explains how
the proposed activities will meet the Con Plan priorities. If changes that meet certain criteria are
made to an AAP after adoption, those changes must be made in an SA.
2023-24 ENTITLEMENT ALLOCATIONS
HUD informed the City of its CDBG allocation for FY 2023-24, which totals $1,504,349. The
City also identified $370,474 in prior year savings, which can be added to the AAP. Finally, the
City's 2023-24 HOME entitlement allocation is $634,974.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
To develop the 2023-24 AAP, the City contracted with the Veronica Tam and Associates firm. In
December 2022, a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) process was conducted to determine
the current needs within each Con Plan priority area. The results were presented to the City
Council on February 28, 2023. 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, a social
media campaign, posting of flyers at community centers and libraries, direct distribution to a
targeted community, and a link for the survey was posted on the City's website and sent to City
staff. In total, 310 individuals responded to the survey. Also, in December 2022, a Notice of
Funding Availability was released for non-profit, community -based organizations to submit
funding applications for programs and services for the low- and moderate -income community
using CDBG Entitlement funds. A total of 200 organizations were notified of the opportunity to
apply for funding for the 2023-24 program year.
For the 2023-24 program year, 13 organizations submitted applications requesting funding for 18
programs. A panel of City staff evaluated these applications. Of the 18 programs, a total of 15
are recommended for funding. Nine programs are recommended for funding using CDBG
Entitlement funds, and six programs are recommended for funding using CDBG-CV funds.
The City is required to allocate 65% of its CDBG grant award to capital projects/programs. Of
the 15 programs recommended for funding, two meet the criteria for capital programs. The City
is also recommending capital funding for park improvements that remove architectural barriers
and create greater inclusivity for qualifying populations including severely disabled adults and
the elderly. These improvements will be similar to the improvements recently made at Canyon
Country Park and West Creek Park under the CDBG program. The park that is anticipated to be
included as part of this Annual Action Plan is Valencia Glen Park.
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The HOME entitlement allocation will be committed to the Home Project, which will be used for
potential land acquisition for a future affordable housing project or other partnership
opportunities.
All proposed funding is detailed in the attached 2023-24 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 April 25, 2023. The approved final Annual
Action Plan must be transmitted to HUD by May 17, 2023. All funding is contingent upon
completing a National Environmental Policy Act environmental review.
The 2023-24 AAP can be found in the City Clerk's Reading File.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding to support the recommended actions is provided by HUD, has no impact on the
City's General Fund, and will be appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 23-24 Annual Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice
CDGB, CDBG-CV and Home Funding Rec 23-24
23-24 Draft Action Plan (available in Clerk's Reading File)
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1.a
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
City of Santa Clarita — City Council Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a public hearing
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) draft 2023-2024 Annual Action
Plan (Plan) on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 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 2023-2024 Plan contains 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 $1,504,349. A total of $370,474.54 in
unused CDBG Entitlement funds from prior years has also been identified, for a total of
$1,874,823.54 in available funds which will be allocated in the 2023-2024 Plan. The
allocation of HOME Entitlement funds in the 2023-2024 Plan is $634,974.
The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day
public comment period, which is from March 27, 2023 — April 25, 2023. 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 klee@santa-clarita.com, or submitted in person or by U.S.
Mail to Kasey Lee, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA
91355. Written comments must be received by April 25, 2023, 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 Kasey Lee, Administrative Analyst, at
661.286.4174, or by email at kleeksanta-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 Dori Carillo al 661.255.4358 o por correo
electr6nico a dcarrillo@santa-clarita.com. Gracias.
Date: March 14, 2023
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Published: The Signal, March 14, 2023
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1.b
2023-2024 CDBG, CDBG-CV, and HOME Funding Allocation Recommendations
Agency Activity
ADMINISTRATION
City of Santa Clarita Personnel and O&M
Administration Subtotal
PUBLIC SERVICES
1 Bridge to Home
Homeless Intake Specialist
2 Carousel Ranch
Project SCV
3 Carousel Ranch
Ready to Work
4 Family Promise
Household Support
5 Fostering Youth Independence
Case Management
6 Senior Center
Community Access Services
7 Single Mothers Outreach
Mental Health Services
8 Avenues Supporting Livinig
Rent&Utility Disabled Adults
9 Boys & Girls Club
Scholarship Program
10 Family Promise
COVID Households Support
11 Fostering Youth Independence
The Study Place
12 YMCA
Childcare Scholarships
13 Salvation Army
Rent and Utility Assistance
Public Services Subtotal
CAPITAL
14 Senior Center
Handyworker Program
15 Senior Center
Code Enforcement Rehab
16 City of Santa Clarita
Park Improvements
17 City of Santa Clarita
Affordable Housing
Capital Subtotal
GRAND TOTAL ALLOCATED
CDBG FUNDS
CDBG-CV FUNDS
HOME FUNDS
2023-2024 AAP
20-21 AAP
23-24 Entitlement
23-24 Entitlement Funds
Prior Year Savings
$300,870
$30,000
$300, 870
$30,000
$54,672
$10,710
$10,445
$35,000
$35,825
$49,000
$30,000
$30,000
$26,500
$35,000
$18,288
$42,000
$30,705
$225,652
$182,493
$400,000
$50,000
$527,827
$370,474
$634, 9 74
$977,827
$370,474
$634,974
$1,504,3491
$370,4741
$212,4931
$634, 974
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City of Santa Clarita
Annual Action Plan - FY 2023-2024
(July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024)
April 2023
City of Santa Clarita
Community Development Department
Community Preservation Division
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
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. On February 27, 2023, HUD released the CDBG and
HOME funding for FY 2023-2024. The City has been allocated $1,504,349 in CDBG funds, and $634,974 in
HOME funds.
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 fifth and last 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 2023-2024 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
• Planning and Administration
Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City plans to use 20% of the FY 2023-2024 entitlement allocation for Administration and Planning,
including funding a contract with the Housing Rights Center 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
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Services cap of 15% of the FY 2023-2024 allocation. The Handyworker Program and the Property
Rehabilitation 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 fourth year (FY 2022-23) in implementing the Con Plan will be provided
in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) due to HUD on September 28, 2023,
90 days after the close of the program year. For the first two quarters of FY 2022-2023, the CDBG-funded
programs assisted residents as shown below:
CDBG Entitlement Program
• 91 families experiencing homelessness were assisted through two homeless services programs
• 12 disabled children were provided equestrian therapy
• 29 foster or former -foster youth were provided case management and support to reach their
higher -learning goals
• 155 older adults were provided assistance with comprehensive assessments, referrals to housing
resources, and assistance with forms completion
• 141 single -mother families were provided with mental health services
• 9 severely disabled young adults were provided job readiness and life -skills training
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CDBG CV Program
The statistics below represent the fall accomplishments from the beginning of each CDBG-CV activity
through December 31,2022.
• 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
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
27 to April 25, 2023. The final FY 2023-2024 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 was held on April 25, 2023 to review and approve
the Annual Action Plan.
Summary of public comments
Public input, including any comments received during the citizen participation process, are summarized and
presented in the Appendix. No comments 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 was allocated $1,504,349 in CDBG funds and $634,974 in HOME funds for FY 2023-2024. The City
also has available $370,474 in prior year CDBG savings. The total estimated budget available to the City for
CDBG programs is $1,874,823 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
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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: Tracy
Sullivan, Community Preservation Manager, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department,
23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, (661) 255-4932.
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
Introduction
The City conducted outreach with non-profit agencies, affordable housing providers, and government
agencies as part of the development of this Action Plan. The City reached out to 200 non-profit and
government agencies consulted with them regarding the needs of the low- and moderate -income community.
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 2023-2024 CDBG funds were mailed to 200 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. As of March 2023, there were 256 Section
8 Voucher Program participants residing in the City of Santa Clarita.
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, veteranSs,
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
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.
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Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe
the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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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 attended meetings held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13 and 15, 2022. The agency gave
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
input on the needs of those experiencing
consultation or areas for improved
homelessness and was provided information on
coordination?
the City's CDBG program and how to apply for
FY 2023-2024 funds.
2
Agency/Group/Organization
Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging
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 attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of seniors and other low income
consultation or areas for improved
residents and was provided information on the
coordination?
City's CDBG program and how to apply for FY
2023-2024 funds.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Include Everyone SCV
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services — People with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of residents with disabilities and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Carousel Ranch
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services — Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of residents with disabilities and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
Art Tree Community Arts Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other — Arts
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of children and was provided
consultation or areas for improved
information on the City's CDBG program and
coordination?
how to apply for FY 2023-2024 funds.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Health
Public Funded Institution/System of Care
Health Agency
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 attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the healthcare needs of City residents and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
7
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
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of those at -risk and those
consultation or areas for improved
experiencing homelessness and was provided
coordination?
information on the City's CDBG program and
how to apply for FY 2023-2024 funds.
Annual Action Plan
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
8
Agency/Group/Organization
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Health Agency
Services - Health
Services - Housing
Service — Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Veterans
Homeless Needs — Families with Children
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the healthcare needs of the City residents and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
9
Agency/Group/Organization
Human Good
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services- Elderly Persons
Services — Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of senior residents and was
consultation or areas for improved
provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
Annual Action Plan
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10
Agency/Group/Organization
College of the Canyons Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Education
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — veterans
Homeless Needs — unaccompanied youth
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of students at the College and was
consultation or areas for improved
provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
11
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 attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of single mothers in the City and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
Annual Action Plan
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12
Agency/Group/Organization
Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Health Agency
Services - Health
Services - Housing
Service — Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Veterans
Homeless Needs — Families with Children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the healthcare needs of the City residents and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
13
Agency/Group/Organization
Community Gardens of Santa Clarita Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other - Recreation
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of the residents participating in the
consultation or areas for improved
community garden and was provided information
coordination?
on the City's CDBG program and how to apply
for FY 2023-2024 funds.
14
Agency/Group/Organization
Fostering Youth Independence
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Youth
Services - Education
Service — Persons with Disabilities
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Economic Development
Anti -Poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of foster and former foster youth
consultation or areas for improved
and was provided information on the City's
coordination?
CDBG program and how to apply for FY 2023-
2024 funds.
15
Agency/Group/Organization
Boy Scouts of America
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 19, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of youth in the City and was
consultation or areas for improved
provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
16
Agency/Group/Organization
Avenues for Supported Living
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services — Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Homelessness Strategy
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Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 15, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of the City's disabled residents and
consultation or areas for improved
was provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
17
Agency/Group/Organization
Finally Family Homes
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services — Housing
Services - Education
Services — Homeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the affordable housing needs of City residents
consultation or areas for improved
and was provided information on the City's
coordination?
CDBG program and how to apply for FY 2023-
2024 funds.
18
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
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Briefly describe how the
The agency attended a meeting held by the City
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
on December 13, 2022. The agency gave input
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
on the needs of low income residents and was
consultation or areas for improved
provided information on the City's CDBG
coordination?
program and how to apply for FY 2023-2024
funds.
Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
All applicable agencies and agency types were consulted. The City reached out to 200 agencies to inform
them of the opportunity to provide input and the availability of CDBG funds. Each agency had the opportunity
to attend one of three meetings, and the opportunity to contact the City of Santa Clarita directly to provide
input No agencies were eliminated from the consultation process.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals
of each plan?
Los Angeles
Through the FY 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan outreach process,
Continuum of
Housing Services
the City has identified homeless and special needs in the
Care
Authority
community. These services will complement the Continuum of
Care Strategy for transitioning the homeless to permanent housing.
The City's current Housing Element draft, which includes the
estimate of housing needs from the Regional Housing Needs
Housing
City of Santa
Assessment, contains over 20 programs and policies designed to
Element
Clarita
address 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 Action Plan, the
City undertook a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) process. The CNA was conducted using an on-line
survey tool, which was available from October 23, 2022 to December 2, 2022. Notice was sent to
approximately 50 local agencies requesting that they complete the survey and distribute it to their clients. A
total of 310 individuals responded to the survey. Twelve percent were seniors, 27 percent were renters and
73 percent were homeowners. The results of the CNA were presented to the Santa Clarita City Council in a
Public Hearing on February 28, 2023.
Applications for funding: The City used an open and objective process for the award of FY 2023-2024
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 2023-
2024 funding process, the following actions were taken:
• Notified over 200 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 18 applications for CDBG Entitlement funds: 16 for Public Service funds and two for Capital
funds. Seven of the Public Service applications and two of the applications for Capital funds were
recommended for funding. Five of the applications which were received proposed programs which addressed
the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Those five were recommended for funding with available CDBG-
CV funds.
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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.
re
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.
The City Council
considered the results
3
Non-targeted/broad
of the Community
All comments were
There were no
Pubic Hearing
community
Needs Assessment,
received.
comments received that
which was conducted
were not accepted.
in November and
December, 2022
The City Council
Non-targeted/broad
considered the
4
Public Hearing
adoption of the FY
community
2023-2024 Annual
Action Plan.
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The FY 2023-2024 Action Plan is the fifth 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)
• HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (through the Los Angeles County Development
Authority)
• State transportation funds
• General funds
HUD allocated $1,504,349 in CDBG Entitlement funds to the City for FY 2023-2024. The City also had
$370,474 in prior year unallocated funds, for a total of $1,874,823 in expected resources. The City was
also allocated $634,974 in HOME funds.
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Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative
of Funds
Amount
Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation:
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of Con
Plan
CDBG
public -
Acquisition
This is the last
federal
Admin and Planning
program year for the
Economic Development
current Con Plan. No
Housing
$1,504,349
0
$370,474
$1,874,823
0
additional funds are
Public Improvements
expected beyond
Public Services
those allocated in FY
2023-2024.
HOME
public -
Acquisition
This is the last
federal
Homebuyer assistance
program year for the
Homeowner rehab
current Con Plan. No
Multifamily rental new
additional funds are
construction
$634,974
0
0
$634,974
0
expected beyond
Multifamily rental rehab
those allocated in FY
New construction for
2023-2024.
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 use CDBG funds to leverage funds from other sources, including:
• Other grant and private funds used by the CDBG subrecipients to operate the same programs for
which they received CDBG funds.
• HOME funds may be used with CDBG funds in the development of affordable housing.
• City general funds which are allocated to public facilities improvements which are already receiving
CDBG funding.
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. The City will continue to pursue all other opportunities to obtain
additional funding through other federal, state and local funding sources which can help leverage internal
resources.
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:
CDBG EN: Household Housing
Affordable Housing
Housing
and Expand
$450,000
Units- Homeowner Housing
Affordable Housing
HOME:
Rehabilitated: 65 Household
$634,974
Housing Units Assisted
2
Improve and
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Improve and Expand
CDBG EN:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Expand Facilities
Community
Facilities and
$923,301
Activities Other than Low/Moderate
and Infrastructure
Development
Infrastructure
Income Housing Benefit: 3,177
Households Assisted
3
Provide Supportive
2019
2023
Homeless
Provide Supportive
CDBG EN:
Public Service Activities Other than
Human Services
Non -Homeless
Human Services
$225,652
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Special Needs
Benefit: 874 Persons Assisted
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Goal Descriptions
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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.
4
Goal Name
Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Goal
Provide a variety of Public Services to aid in the urgent needs of the most vulnerable segments of Santa Clarita residents.
Description
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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
2023-2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) using CDBG and HOME funds. The City was allocated
$1,504,349 in CDBG funds and $634,974 in HOME funds from HUD for FY 2023-2024. The City also has
available $370,474 in CDBG funds from prior year savings.
#
Project Name
1
CDBG Planning and Administration (City)
2
Fair Housing Services (The Housing Rights Center)
3
Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence)
4
Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
5
Mental Health Services (Single Mothers Outreach)
6
Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch)
7
Ready to Work! (Carousel Ranch)
8
Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
9
Intake Specialist (Bridge To Home)
10
Property Rehabilitation Program (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
11
Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
12
Park Improvement Project (City)
13
HOME Affordable Housing Program (City)
Table 7 — Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City prioritizes the high Con Plan priorities when allocating funds 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 Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO).
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Project Summary Information
Information in this section contains both FY 2023-2024 Entitlement Programs and FY 2020-2021 CDBG-CV Programs already authorized under an
Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plan.
Project Name
CDBG Planning and Administration
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $275,870
Description
CDBG Program Planning and Administration
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
N/A
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
The CDBG program 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
Fair Housing Services
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
CDBG administrative funds will be used for a contract with The Housing Rights Center to provide fair
housing services to the residents of Santa Clarita
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
N/A
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
This program is administered by The Housing Rights Center and is available to residents City-wide.
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Planned Activities
This program will provide fair housing information to renters and homeowners, landlords, lenders, and
developers. Fair housing complaints will be investigated and litigation will be undertaken when
appropriate. Fair housing testing will also be conducted.
3
Project Name
Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Funding
CDBG: $35,825
Description
CDBG will fund services for current and former foster youth to ensure the complete a post -secondary
education and achieve stability.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
An estimated 32 youth will 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 residents City-wide.
Planned Activities
This program will provide assessment, case management, and advocacy for foster youth pursuing post-
secondary education.
4
Project Name
Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley)
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Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Funding
CDBG: $35,000
Description
This program provides homeless and those at -risk of homelessness with case management, meals,
shelter, and short-term rental assistance.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
An estimated 20 individuals may be assisted.
Location Description
This program is administered by Bridge To Home and is available to individuals citywide.
Planned Activities
Provide case management, meals, emergency housing, and short-term rental assistance to individuals
who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness.
5
Project Name
Mental Health Services (Single Mothers Outreach)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
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Funding
CDBG: $30,000
Description
This program provides mental health services to single mothers and their children.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
An estimated 100 families may be assisted.
Location Description
This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to individuals citywide.
Planned Activities
Single Mothers and their children will be assessed and provided with individual and group counseling and
coordinated case management. Basic need supplies, connection to housing services, and access to
activities that build sustainability will also be provided
6
Project Name
Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Planning and Administration
Funding
CDBG: $10,710
Description
This program will provide equestrian therapy scholarship for disabled children and adults.
Target Date
6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
An estimated 12 individuals with disabilities 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 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
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Funding
CDBG: $10,445
Description
This program will provide scholarships to Severely Disable Adults to participate in a job readiness
program.
Target Date
6/30/2024
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Estimate the number and
An estimated 10 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 classes in job readiness skills, as well as job search assistance, and on -going support to ensure
the participants are successful.
8
Project Name
Intake Specialist (Bridge To Home)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Funding
CDBG: $54,672
Description
This program pays for staff to conduct intake and assessment for those individuals experiencing
homelessness.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
An estimated 250 homeless individuals may be assisted.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
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Location Description
This program is administered by Bridge To Home and is available to homeless persons citywide.
Planned Activities
The Intake Specialist will conduct outreach and initial assessment for those individuals experiencing
homelessness. Those assessed will be connected with the Bridge To Home shelter services and services
from other providers.
9
Project Name
Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Supportive Human Services
Needs Addressed
Provide Supportive Human Services
Funding
CDBG: $49,000
Description
This program provides Comprehensive Assessments to adults 50 years -of -age and older to assess their
housing and social service needs.
Target Date
6/30/2024
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 Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and is available to age -eligible
individuals citywide.
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Planned Activities
Provide adults 50 years of age or older with comprehensive assessment to determine their needs for meals,
assistance completing forms and documents, housing referral, financial counseling and advocacy. Services will be
provided or appropriate referrals to other agencies will be made.
10
Project Name
Property Rehabilitation Program (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $50,000
Description
This program provides rehabilitation services to help low income homeowners maintain the safety and
habitability of their homes.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
An estimated five low/mod homeowners may be assisted.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
This program is administered by Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and is available to homeowners
citywide.
Planned Activities
Minor housing rehabilitation services for low/mod income, owner -occupied households to address Santa Clarita
Municipal Code violations
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Project Name
Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging)
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Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $400,000
Description
This program provides rehabilitation services to help low income homeowners maintain the safety and
habitability of their homes.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
An estimated 60 low/mod homeowners may be assisted.
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Location Description
This program is administered by Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and is available to homeowners
citywide.
Planned Activities
The program will assess the needs of the low income homeowner and provide minor housing rehabilitation services
which may include plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, and other minor repairs. Program staff or contractors will
complete the needed repairs.
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Project Name
Park Improvement Project (City)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
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Needs Addressed
Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure
Funding
$923,301
Description
Funds will be used to improve parks in areas with at least 49.7% low/mod households, or for ADA improvements.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
An estimated 3,177 households will benefit
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
The program will provide park improvements.
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Project Name
HOME Affordable Housing Program (City)
Target Area
N/A
Goals Supported
Provide Decent and Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing
Planning and Administration
Funding
HOME: $634,974
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
affordable housing development.
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Target Date
6/30/2023
Estimate the number and
Acquire land to construct affordable housing to benefit one household
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, 22-23, and 23-24 HOME allocations, to purchase land for
affordable housing development.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed
All Public Service activities as well as the Property Rehabilitation and Handyworker Programs are available
city-wide.
Specific activities have not yet been identified for the HOME 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 9 — 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, the Property
Rehabilitation Program, 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, a HOME Project has
not yet been identified. When it is, 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
The need for affordable housing was identified as part of the Community Needs Assessment conducted in
November and December 2022. The need for housing for all income levels is quantified in the most recent
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RNHA) conducted by the State of California. The RHNA projects
the housing needs for each jurisdiction in the State in each of four household income categories.
The City has limited resources to address permanent affordable housing. HOME funds may be used in
future years to assist in the development of affordable housing units. In FY 2023-2024, the City will use
CDBG to fund the Handyworker Program to provide minor rehabilitation of 60 owner -occupied residences
and will assist five homeowners through the Property Rehabilitation Program.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 65
Special -Needs 0
Total 65
Table 10 — 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
0
Rehab of Existing Units
65
Acquisition of Existing Units
0
Total
65
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Discussion
See discussion above.
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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
through 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 discussion above.
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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 June 2022, the City of Santa Clarita updated the Community Plan to Address Homelessness. This
document lays out concrete policies 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) Advocacy and
Coordination of Resources, 2) Prevention, 3) Direct Services, and 4) Housing. 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 Entitlement 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 using Entitlement funds in
FY 2023-2024 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
• $54,672 to Bridge To Home to address homeless needs and/or homelessness prevention through
the Intake Specialist program. This program addresses immediate crisis points by providing food,
access to medical or mental health care, shelter, transportation, and eviction prevention funds.
• $35,000 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley to provide case management to homeless
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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.
The City continues to use CDBG-CV funds to who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness due to the
impacts of the pandemic. Two programs which address homelessness and special needs are being
funding in FY 2023-24 using CDBG-CV funds.
CDBG-CV
• $35,000 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley to provide services to families who became
homeless due to the impacts of COVID-19.
• $30,000 to Avenues for Supported Living to provide rent and utility assistance to severely disabled
adults affected by the pandemic.
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. In prior years, the City
purchased an adjacent piece of property using non-CDBG funds and transferred ownership of this property
to BTH. This new land provided enough space for BTH to construct an expanded permanent year-round
shelter. BTH also secured additional funding from the County for the construction. The new shelter is
expected to open its doors in Fall 2023. In FY 2023-24 the City will fund BTH to address homelessness
using CDBG Entitlement funds.
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 for two programs in FY 2023-24, one using
Entitlement funds and one using CDBG-CV funds, 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. BTH will also
be funded to assist homeless individuals using CDBG Entitlement funds.
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
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institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care
and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from
public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or
youth needs.
Avenues for Supported Living will be funded in FY 2023-24 using CDBG-CV funds to provide short-term
emergency rental assistance to households at risk of homelessness due to the impacts of the Pandemic.
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 discussion above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200)
In FY 2020-2021, the City became a HOME Participating Jurisdiction for the first time. In FY 2023-2024,
the City was allocated $634,974 in HOME funds. The dependable annual allocation of funds through
HOME will provide additional funds for affordable housing development, but the relatively small annual
allocation means that the City will need to wait several years to accumulate sufficient HOME funds which
may be used in combination with other affordable housing funds to develop affordable housing units.
One of the greatest barriers to affordable housing in the City is the lack of funding. 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 could be combined
with HOME funds in some circumstances. Creating affordable housing requires multi -layered funding and
a multi -year planning process.
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 2023-2024 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.
• Funding the Property Rehabilitation Program to provide assistance to low- and moderate -income
homeowners to address municipal code violations.
• 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 2023-2024 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
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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
on residential investment
The need for affordable housing was identified as part of the Community Needs Assessment conducted in
November and December 2022. The need for affordable housing is quantified in the most recent Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RNHA) conducted by the State of California. The RHNA projects the housing
needs for each jurisdiction in the State in each of four household income categories.
The City is in the process of developing the 2021-2029 Housing Element as an update to the 2013 Housing
Element. 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 discussion above.
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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 2023-2024 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
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 programs to address underserved needs is limited to 15% of the
annual allocation and few other funding sources are available. This is the greatest obstacles to meeting
underserved needs. The City will continue to use CDBG Entitlement 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.
CDBG-CV funds do not have the same 15% limit for social service type programs. The City has used, and
plans to continue to use up to 80% of the CDBG-CV funds to address underserved needs for those
impacted by the pandemic.
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
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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
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. As it was in FY 2021-2022, broadband adoption in FY
2023-2024 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 2023-2024, the City will contribute to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock through
rehabilitation programs. A total of $400,000 in CDBG funds will be used to fund the Handyworker Program
to assist low income homeowners, including seniors and disabled homeowners, to address accessibility
issues and unsafe conditions. These activities are expected to provide rehabilitation assistance to 60
households. The City will also fund the Property Rehabilitation to assist low income homeowners who have
code violations on their property. This program is expected to assist five 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. Providing information to educate residents the need for testing,
clearance, and lead -safe work practices as part of the Handyworker Program and Property Rehabilitation
Program 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 and
Property Rehabilitation Program. Both programs can assist low- and moderate -income homeowner in
correcting substandard conditions, which often contribute to LBP hazards. All applicants eligible for
services through both programs 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, both programs are required to use a
contractor certified in lead safe work practices by the state of California and to ensure a clearance test is
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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
grant funded repairs.
• Providing information directing them to a website through one on one contact with contractors,
building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the general public at the City's Permit Center.
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. 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.
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.
In FY 2023-2024, 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, six 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, Information Technology, and Corporate Headquarters. 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 2023-2024, 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 -
income residents with various different needs in the community. The following non-profit organizations will
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receive CDBG Entitlement funding in FY 2023-2024 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 be funded to provide outreach services to the homeless in the community.
• Carousel Ranch will be funded for two programs. One to assist disabled children and adults with
equestrian therapy and one to provide a job -skills program to severely disabled adults.
• Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will serve lower income homeowners in two different programs:
necessary minor home repairs through the Handyworker Program and addressing code
enforcement violations through the Property Rehabilitation Program.
• Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will also assist residents over 50 years of age with
comprehensive assessments, assistance with forms and applying for services, and referrals for
housing, financial counseling, and advocacy.
• Family Promise will provide case management to homeless families with children. As needed, they
will provide temporary and transitional shelter.
The City will also provide five CDBG-CV grants in FY 2023-24 as shown below:
• Fostering Youth Independence to provide a safe study place for foster youth.
• Santa Clarita Boys & Girls Club and the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA will provide childcare
scholarships to families impacted by the pandemic.
• Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley will provide emergency assistance to families at -risk of
homelessness due to the pandemic.
• Avenues for Supported Living will be funded to provide rent and utility assistance to low income
severely disabled adults who would otherwise face homelessness due to the pandemic.
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
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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
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
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction
Of the City's FY 2023-2024 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 2023-2024.
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
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.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
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
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of
low- and moderate -income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may
be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit
persons of low- and moderate -income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action
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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.
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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