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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN & SUBSTANTIAL AMENDO Agenda Item: 1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA W AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE: May 12, 2026 SUBJECT: 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2024-25 AND 2025-26 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS DEPARTMENT: Community Development PRESENTER: Tracy Sullivan RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2024- 25 and 2025-26 Annual Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Act Programs. BACKGROUND Since 1992, the City of Santa Clarita (City) has received an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are intended to benefit low- to moderate -income individuals and families through programs that support housing, public services, and community improvements. The City also participates in the Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program and receives an annual allocation to support affordable housing development. Each year, the City develops an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that outlines how CDBG and HOME funds will be used. The AAP is guided by the City's Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), which identifies local priorities and is updated every five years. The current Con Plan, approved by the City Council in May 2024, covers the period of July 2024 through June 2029 and prioritizes the following areas: affordable housing, improvements to public infrastructure in low-income areas, services addressing homelessness and prevention, supportive human services, impacts of COVID-19 on lower -income residents, and program administration. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27, the City has been allocated $1,418,917 in CDBG Entitlement funds and $472,514 in HOME Entitlement funds. Additionally, the City is requesting to amend its 2024-25 and 2025-26 Annual Action Plans to modify its intended use of $1,444,430 in CDBG Entitlement funds through a Substantial Amendment. The City's plans for a Substantial Page 1 Packet Pg. 10 O Amendment are detailed at the end of this report. Community Needs and Application Process To ensure the AAP reflects current community needs, the City conducted its annual Community Needs Assessment (CNA) from September to November 2025. Outreach included online surveys, in -person engagement at community events, and distribution of informational fliers at public facilities. A total of 314 residents participated, and the results were provided to the City Council in February 2026, as part of a public hearing. In conjunction with the CNA, the City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in November 2025, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding for FY 2026-27. Over 200 organizations were notified of the opportunity. A total of 20 organizations submitted applications for 25 public service programs, requesting a combined total of $1,377,986 in CDBG funding. A panel of City staff evaluated all applications based on eligibility, alignment with Con Plan priorities, and community impact. Per HUD requirements, no more than 15 percent of the annual CDBG allocation may be used for public service programs. For FY 2026-27, this equates to $212,837 available for public services. Additionally, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in FY 2020-21, the City received a one- time CDBG-CV allocation to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the pandemic. Since receiving its CDBG-CV allocation, the City has funded qualifying programs which have supported a variety of successful public service programs helping low-income residents recover from the impacts of the pandemic. To qualify for CDBG-CV, programs must directly address pandemic - related needs, such as rental assistance, learning loss, and household support. The City has $807,172 in remaining CDBG-CV funds which are set to expire in September 2027. Recommended Programs and Use of Funds Based on the evaluation of applications and estimated funding levels, staff is recommending 19 programs for funding. Seven programs are recommended for funding through the City's Fiscal Year 2026-27 CDBG allocation, while the remaining twelve are recommended to be funded using CDBG-CV funds. The recommended programs support a range of services, including mental health support for single -parent households, employment training for youth with disabilities, services for individuals experiencing homelessness, and senior outreach. These services are expected to benefit primarily low-income individuals throughout the City. In accordance with HUD requirements, a minimum of 65 percent of the City's CDBG funds must be allocated to capital improvement activities. Staff recommends using this allocation in addition to the total funds available through the Substantial Amendment to fund Creekview Park Improvements, which serves low -and moderate -income residents in the surrounding area. Staff also recommends continued support for the Handyworker Program administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, which provides minor home repairs and accessibility improvements for low-income residents. Page 2 Packet Pg. 11 O The City's HOME allocation of $472,514 will be committed to a future affordable housing development, consistent with the priorities identified in the Con Plan and HUD requirements. Substantial Amendment to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Annual Action Plans Through the City's 2024-25 and 2025-26 CDBG Annual Action Plans, a total of $1,448,452 has been allocated toward Playground and Facility Improvements at the Newhall Community Center. However, the project was deemed ineligible in 2025 after initiating an Environmental Review and consultation with HUD. After necessary costs to perform a professional Environmental Review, the City has a total of $1,444,430 in funds applicable for use of funding toward an eligible capital project. In order to allocate the available funds toward another project, a Substantial Amendment is needed. A Substantial Amendment modifies the previously approved Annual Action Plans for the program year in which the project was originally approved to include any additional funding. Effectively, the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Annual Action Plans are being amended as part of the City Council action to include additional funding for the Creekview Park Improvement project. Annual Action Plan and Public Comment All proposed funding allocations are detailed in the attached 2026-27 Funding Recommendations document. As required by HUD, information regarding the proposed funding was available for public review and comment for a 30-day period ending May 8, 2026. All proposed activities will be subject to a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review prior to funding approval. The 2026-27 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 action is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Develoment (HUD), has no impact on the General Fund, and will be appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget. ATTACHMENTS 2026-27 City of Santa Clarita Community Block Grant Public Hearing Notice 2026-2027 Funding Recommendations 2026-27 Not Recommended for CDBG Funding 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (available in City Clerk's Reading File) Page 3 Packet Pg. 12 1.a NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS City of Santa Clarita — City Council Meeting Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at or after 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, 91355. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit public comment on the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Community Development Annual Action Plan (Plan) and a draft Substantial Amendment (SA) to the FY 2024-2025 Plan and FY 2025-2026 Plan. The Plan and SA are financial and programmatic documents that provide information on the number, type, and funding of programs and activities to be undertaken with federal CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City encourages citizens to participate. In FY 2026-2027, the City anticipates receiving an allocation of approximately $1.4 million in CDBG Entitlement funds and $530,000 in HOME funds. The draft SA to the FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 Plans identifies a total of $1,444,430 in CDBG Entitlement funds to be reallocated to a future capital project in FY 2026-2027. The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day public comment period beginning April 9, 2026, and ending May 8, 2026. Copies of the draft AAP are available for review on the City's website at https://santaclarita._gov/, and available in print, upon request, during normal business hours at the City Clerk's Office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The public may submit comments in the following ways: in person, by email to Administrative Analyst Julia Rodriguez at eirodri _uezgsantaclarita.gov, or by U.S. Mail to Julia Rodriguez, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 no later than May 8, 2026, by 5:00 p.m., or at the public hearing on May 12, 2026. Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at the City Clerk's Office, or online at hgps:Hsantaclarita.gov/. For additional information, please contact Administrative Analyst Julia Rodriguez at 661.286.4174, or by email at eirodriguez2santaclarita.gov. 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 Julia Rodriguez al 661.286.4174 o por correo electr6nico a eirodriuezgsantaclarita.gov. Gracias. Packet Pg. 13 1.a Dated: March 17, 2026 Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Published: The Signal — Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Packet Pg. 14 1.b FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Recommendations CDBG Funds 2026-27 AAP CDBG-CV Funds 2026-27 AAP HOME Funds 2026-27 AAP 2026-27 Entitlement Funds Prior Year Savings 2026-27 Recommended 2026-27 Funds Agency Activity ADMINISTRATION 1 City of Santa Clarita Personnel and O&M $258, 783 $30,000 2 Housing Rights Center Fair Housing Services $25,000 Administration Subtotal $283,783 $30,000 PUBLIC SERVICES 3 lChild & Family Center Domestic Violence Shelter $39,666 4 Senior Center Community Access Services $39,250 5 Family Promise Low/Mod Income Household Support $39,046 6 Single Mothers Outreach Moving to Thrive $39,046 7 Action Parent and Teen Program At Risk Youth and Family Impact Project $30,586 8 Carousel Ranch Ready to Work $13,208 9 Carousel Ranch Project SCV $12,036 10 Bridge to Home Homeless Intake Specialist $59,920 11 Fostering Youth Independence Case Management $50,200 12 Salvation Army Rent and Utility Assistance $50,000 13 YMCA Childcare Scholarships $42,000 14 Single Mothers Outreach Hope to Home $40,000 15 Family Promise Low/Mod Income Household Support $40,000 16 Finally Family Homes Oasis Resource Center $30,000 17 Avenues Supported Living Services Transportation Services $30,000 18 YMCA Youth & Government $28,000 19 Fostering Youth Independence The Study Place $27,492 20 Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Program $26,500 21 R.M. Pyles Camp Camp and Mentorship Program $3,500 Public Services Subtotal $212,837 $427,612 CAPITAL 22 1 Senior Center Handyworker Program $450,000 23 City of Santa Clarita Creekview Park Improvements $472,297 $240,533 24 City of Santa Clarita Affordable Housing $472,514 Capital Subtotal $922,297 $240,533 $472,514 GRAND TOTAL ALLOCATED $1,418,917 $240,533 $457,612 $472,514 Packet Pg. 15 Not Recommended for 2026-2027 CDBG and CDBG-CV Funding Applicant Proposed Program Requested 1 NAACP Youth Civic Education and Literacy Scholarship Program 14,000 2 God's Glorious Praise Ministries Low/Mod Income People Affected by COVID 500,000 3 Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. DEAF) SCV Deaf Equity and Access Facilitation (SCV 107,150 4 Santa Clarita Music and Dance Collaborative Innovation Show Choir 25,000 Total 646,1 SO 1.c Packet Pg. 16 City of Santa Clarita Annual Action Plan - FY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) April 2026 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 April 11, 2026, the City received notification from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the allocation amounts for FY 2026-2027 which are $1,418,917 in CDBG Entitlement Funds, and $472,514 in HOME funds. Substantial Amendment: In both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Annual Action Plans, the City allocated funds to the Newhall Community Center Improvement Project. This Project was planned to carry out repairs and improvements of the 23-year old Newhall Community Center to retain the ability to serve the low -and moderate -income community, including but not limited to playground and facility improvements. However, upon initiation of the NEPA environmental process, the activity was found to be ineligible for federal funding due to FEMA floodway regulations. The City therefore intends to reallocate these funds to the Creekview Park Improvements project. The previously allocated funding by fiscal year for the Newhall Community Center Project was as follows: 2024-2025: $748,323, with $4,021 spent on environmental review, leaving a balance of $744,302 2025-2026: $700,129 Total available for reallocation: $1,444,431 In 2026-27, the City proposes to reallocate these $1,444,431 unspent carryover funds to the Creekview Park Project or another public facilities project if there are any eligibility barriers with the Creekview project. The proposed scope of the Creekview Park project includes rehabilitation and improvements including but not limited to the playground, recreational amenities, and park facility. The City adopted its FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) in 2024 as required to receive federal CDBG funds from HUD. The Con Plan addresses the City's low- and moderate -income housing and Annual Action Plan 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) community development needs and sets forth a strategic plan of five-year goals, specific objectives, annual goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress. This is the third Action Plan of the FY 2024-2028 Con Plan for the City. It describes the resources, programs, activities, and actions the City will take during FY 2026-2027 to implement the strategic plan found in the 2024-2028 Con Plan. The FY 2024-2028 Con Plan for the City set forth the following priorities: • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Improve and Expand Public Facilities and Infrastructure in Lower Income Areas • Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention • Provide Supportive Human Services • Address the Impact of Covid-19 on Lower Income Residents Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The City plans to use 20% of the FY 2026-2027 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 Services cap of 15% of the FY 2026-2027 allocation. The Handyworker Program will be funded to Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing, and the remaining funds will be used to Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure. The City will continue to use funds provided through the CARES Act (CDBG- CV) to Provide Timely Assistance to Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The City incorporated Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes in accordance with the Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires Performance Measure Objectives and Outcomes to be associated with each activity: Activities will meet one of the following: • Decent Housing (DH) • A Suitable Living Environment (SL) • Economic Opportunity (EO) Activities will meet one of the following: • Availability/Accessibility (1) • Affordability (2) • Sustainability (3) Evaluation of past performance Annual Action Plan 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) A complete evaluation of the City's second year (FY 2025-2026) in implementing the Con Plan will be provided in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) due to HUD on September 29, 2026, 90 days after the close of the program year. For FY 2025-2026, the CDBG-funded programs assisted residents as shown below': CDBG Entitlement Program • 95 families experiencing homelessness were assisted through two homeless services programs • 13 disabled children were provided equestrian therapy • 49 foster or former -foster youth were provided case management and support to reach their higher -learning goals • 187 older adults were provided assistance with comprehensive assessments, referrals to housing resources, and assistance with forms completion • 134 single -mother families were provided with mental health services • 10 severely disabled young adults were provided job readiness and life -skills training CDBG CV Program The statistics below represent the fall accomplishments from the beginning of each CDBG-CV activity through January 31, 2026. • 35 foster or former -foster youth were provided a dedicated study space and on -site lunch so they could continue their studies post -pandemic • 15 children were provided childcare and afterschool activities in a socially -distanced environment to keep them safe as part of the post -pandemic recovery • 5 families who became homeless due to impacts of 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 is holding a Public Hearing before the Santa Clarita City Council to approve the Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Public Review of Draft Documents: A 30-day public review and comment period will be held from April 9 to May 8, 2026. The final FY 2026-2027 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 May 12, 2026, 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 Appendix A. No comment has 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 $1,418,917 in CDBG funds and $472,514 in HOME funds for FY 2026-2027. The City also has available $240,533 in prior year CDBG savings and through this Annual Plan is executing a Substantial Amendment to transfer $1,444,431 in CDBG funds from the Newhall Community Center Project to the Creekview Park Improvement Project or other eligible public facilities project. The total estimated budget available to the City for CDBG programs is $3,103,881 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The total estimated budget available to the City for HOME programs is $3,282,274 for the same time period. Annual Action Plan M OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator SANTA CLARITA Community Development HOME Administrator SANTA CLARITA Community Development Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) The City's CDBG and HOME programs are administered by the Community Preservation Division of the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information For matters concerning the City of Santa Clarita's CDBG and HOME programs, please contact: Julia Rodriguez, Administrative Analyst, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, (661) 286-4174. Annual Action Plan 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 over 200 non-profit and government agencies, and 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 works closely with public, private, and nonprofit partners regarding health, mental health, and social service provision. As part of their day-to-day operations, City staff members across the organization work with these agencies, increasing coordination through formal and informal collaborative efforts to serve City low- and moderate -income residents and refer to partner agencies when the individuals' needs exceed the City's response capacity. These efforts include working with the City's Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness (Homeless Task Force), the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG), L.A. Family Housing, and other partner agencies. The Homeless Task Force's actions are detailed in the following section. The City also provides dedicated financial support to local nonprofit agencies. In a further effort to enhance multi -organizational coordination, the City created a homeless coordinator/intern position, dedicated to facilitating the Homeless Task Force and increasing communication amongst the various local homeless service providers. Actions that the City will continue to undertake to enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies include: • Coordinating with the Los Angeles County Development Authority to provide information about Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. • Coordinating with the County of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to provide information about Lead -Based Paint (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. • Working with local service providers funded by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Agency (LAHSA) to provide homeless shelter and services. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional or local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and individuals. The lead agency for the CoC covering the Santa Clarita area Annual Action Plan I: OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities 1 Agency/Group/Organization Bridge To Home SCV Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a virtual needs/funding Agency/Group/Organization was opportunity meeting on November 14, 2024, where consulted. What are the anticipated they received an overview of the current community outcomes of the consultation or areas needs, had an opportunity to provide comments and for improved coordination? input, and were provided information on the City's CDBG program and FY 2025-2026 funding application process. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 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 Housing Need Assessment by 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 on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of seniors and other low-income residents outcomes of the consultation or areas and was provided information on the City's CDBG for improved coordination? program and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Avenues Supported Living Services Agency/Group/Organization Type Services — People with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed Non -Homeless Special Needs by Consultation? Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of residents with disabilities and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Carousel Ranch Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services — Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed Non -Homeless Special Needs by Consultation? Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of residents with disabilities and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Samuel Dixon Health Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Health Public Funded Institution/System of Care Health Agency What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless by Consultation? Homeless Needs — Families with Children Homeless Needs — Veterans Homelessness Strategy Non -Homeless Special Needs Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated healthcare needs of City residents and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services -homeless What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of those at -risk and those experiencing outcomes of the consultation or areas homelessness and was provided information on the for improved coordination? City's CDBG program and how to apply for FY 2025- 2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 7 Agency/Group/Organization St. Vincent de Paul Society Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children Services - Homeless Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless Homeless Needs — Families with children Homeless Needs — Veterans Anti -Poverty Strategy Annual Action Plan 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated healthcare needs of the City residents and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 8 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 Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of senior residents and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 10 Agency/Group/Organization College of the Canyons Foundation Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Education Foundation What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Needs — veterans Homeless Needs — unaccompanied youth Economic Development Annual Action Plan 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of students at the College and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2025 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 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 Housing Need Assessment by 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 on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of single mothers in the City and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 12 Agency/Group/Organization Circle of Hope Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency Services - Health Services - Housing Service — Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed Homeless Needs — Families with Children by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated healthcare needs of the City residents and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 14 Agency/Group/Organization Fostering Youth Independence Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Youth Services - Education Service — Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Economic Development Anti -Poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of foster and former foster youth and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 15 Agency/Group/Organization SCV Boys and Girls Club Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs Assessment by Consultation? Annual Action Plan 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of youth in the City and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 16 Agency/Group/Organization SCV Food Pantry Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment by Consultation? Non -Homeless Special Needs Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 14, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of the City's disabled residents and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 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 Housing Needs Assessment by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Annual Action Plan 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated affordable housing needs of City residents and was outcomes of the consultation or areas provided information on the City's CDBG program for improved coordination? and how to apply for FY 2025-2026funds.The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025- 2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 18 Agency/Group/Organization Salvation Army Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Children Services - Homeless Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Needs Assessment by Consultation? Homeless Needs — Chronically Homeless Homeless Needs — Families with children Homeless Needs — Veterans Anti -Poverty Strategy Briefly describe how the The agency attended a meeting held by the City on Agency/Group/Organization was November 13, 2024. The agency gave input on the consulted. What are the anticipated needs of low income residents and was provided outcomes of the consultation or areas information on the City's CDBG program and how to for improved coordination? apply for FY 2025-2026 funds. The agency was also invited to participate in the 2025-2026 Community Needs Assessment survey. 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 two meetings, and the opportunity to contact the City directly to provide input. No agencies were eliminated from the consultation process. Annual Action Plan 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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? Through the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan outreach process, Continuum of Los Angeles the City has identified homeless and special needs in the Care Housing Services community. These services will complement the Continuum of Authority Care Strategy for transitioning the homeless to permanent housing. The City's current Housing Element, which includes the estimate Housing City of Santa of housing needs from the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, Element Clarita contains over 20 programs and policies designed to address housing needs for low- and moderated -income persons. The Housing Element is currently in its 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. Annual Action Plan 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 September 22, 2025 to November 17, 2025. Notice was sent to approximately 40 local agencies requesting that they complete the survey and distribute it to their clients. City staff also participated in direct outreach with residents at several City -hosted events, as well as provided the survey link via email to over 1,000 participants of City Recreational programs. A total of 314 individuals responded to the survey. Five percent were seniors, 22 percent were renters and 66 percent were homeowners. The results of the CNA were presented to the Santa Clarita City Council in a Public Hearing on February 10, 2026. Applications for funding: The City used an open and objective process for the award of FY 2026-2027 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 2026- 2027 funding process, the City took the following actions: • Notified over 200 local -serving non-profit organizations by email of the availability of grant funds and funding opportunity meetings. • Formed a five -member inter -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 22 applications for CDBG Entitlement funds: 22 for Public Service funds and one for Capital funds. Of these, the City recommended seven of the Public Service applications and one of the Capital Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) applications for funding. Thirteen of the applications received proposed programs to address the impacts of the COVID-19. The City recommended twelve for funding with available CDBG-CV funds. 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. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If Order response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable) and reasons Non-targeted/broad No public comments There were no 1 Newspaper Ad community Not applicable. received comments received that were not accepted. Non-targeted/broad No public comments There were no 2 Press Release community Not applicable. received comments received that were not accepted. The City Council considered the results 3 Non-targeted/broad of the Community No public comments There were no Public Hearing community Needs Assessment, were received. comments received that which was conducted were not accepted. in September through November of 2025. The City Council Non-targeted/broad considered the See Appendix A for 4 Public Hearing community adoption of the FY a summary of public 2026-2027 Annual comments. Action Plan. Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 19 Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The FY 2026-2027 Action Plan is the third year of implementation for the FY 2024-2028 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 • Los Angeles County Measure A funds for Homelessness Services • Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) funds for Affordable Housing • General funds HUD allocated $1,418,917 in CDBG Entitlement funds to the City for FY 2026-2027. The City also had $240,533 in prior year unallocated funds, and $1,444,431 of funding which the City intends to transfer from the Newhall Community Center Project to the Creekview Park Improvement Project (or other public facilities project) for a total of $3,103,881 in expected resources. The City was also allocated $472,514 in HOME funds for 2026-27 and has $ 3,282,274in HOME carryover funds available. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Anticipated Resources Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Narrative of Amount Description Annual Carryover Substantial Funds Available Allocation: Funds: Amendment Remainder Reallocation: of Con Plan CDBG public - Acquisition This is the second federal Admin and Planning program year for the Economic Development current Con Plan. Housing $1,418,917 $240,533 $1,444,431 0 The City plans to use Public Improvements its 2026-27 Public Services allocation, unspent carryover, and reallocated funds HOME public - Acquisition This is the second federal Homebuyer assistance program year for the Homeowner rehab current Con Plan. No Multifamily rental new additional funds are construction $472,514 $3,282,274 0 expected beyond Multifamily rental rehab those allocated in FY New construction for 2026-2027. ownership TBRA Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 21 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 and LACAHSA 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 partially funded by CDBG 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 publicly 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. Annual Action Plan 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Order Year Year Area Indicator 1 Rehabilitation of 2024 2028 Affordable N/A Improve, Maintain, and CDBG: 60 Homeowner Owner -Occupied Housing Expand Affordable $450,000 Housing Homes Housing Rehabilitated 2 Develop New Low- 2024 2028 Affordable N/A Improve, Maintain, and HOME: 2 Rental Units Income Rental Units Housing Expand Affordable $3,282,274 Constructed Housing 3 Improve 2024 2028 Non -Housing N/A Improve and Expand CDBG: 1 Public Facility or Infrastructure or Community Public Facilities and $472,297 Infrastructure Public Facilities in Development Infrastructure (2026-27 Activity Other Low-income allocation); than Neighborhoods $1,444,431 Low/Moderate (reallocation) Income Housing Benefit 4 Removal of 2024 2028 Non -Housing N/A Improve and Expand CDBG: $0 N/A Architectural Barriers Community Public Facilities and in Public Facilities or Development Infrastructure Infrastructure Sites 5 Homeless Outreach 2024 2028 Homeless N/A Provide Services CDBG: $78,712 200 Homeless Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Annual Action Plan 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 6 Transitional Housing 2024 2028 Homeless N/A Provide Services CDBG: $78,712 20 Homeless Addressing Homelessness Person Overnight and Homelessness Shelter Prevention 7 Supportive Human 2024 2028 Non- N/A Provide Supportive Human CDBG: 522 Public Services Homeless Services $134,126 Service Activities Special Needs Other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit 8 Services to 2024 2028 Non- N/A Provide Supportive Human CDBG: $42,622 35 Public Service Disadvantaged Youth Homeless Services Activities Other Special Needs than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit 9 Services to Address 2024 2028 Non- N/A Provide Supportive Human CDBG-CV: 152 Public Covid-19 Homeless Services $427,612 Service Activities Special Needs Other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit 10 Planning and 2024 2028 Planning and N/A Planning and Administration CDBG: Planning and Administration Administration $283,783 Administration CDBG-CV: $30,000 HOME: $0 Annual Action Plan 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Rehabilitation of Owner -Occupied Homes Goal Description The City will increase, improve and maintain its supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents through the rehabilitation of owner- occu ied housing units. 2 Goal Name Develop New Low Income Rental Units Goal Description The City will increase, improve, and maintain its supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate -income residents through the construction new affordable housing units. 3 Goal Name Improve Infrastructure of Public Facilities in Low -Income Neighborhoods Goal Description Through various capital improvement projects, the City will improve and expand infrastructure and community facilities that benefit low- and moderate - income neighborhoods and residents. These may include activities such as the removal of architectural barriers at government and other community facilities, assisting in the development of facilities for seniors, and the improvement of public infrastructure in lower income areas. 4 Goal Name Remove Architectural Barriers in Public Facilities or Infrastructure Sites Goal Description Through various capital improvement projects, the City will remove architectural barriers at government and other community facilities, or at infrastructure sites. 5 Goal Name Homeless Outreach Goal Description The City will address homelessness by funding services which provide outreach to the homeless. 6 Goal Name Emergency Shelter Goal Description The City will address the needs of the homeless by funding services which provide emergency overnight housing for the homeless. 7 Goal Name Transitional Housing Goal Description The City will address the needs of the homeless by funding services which provide transitional housing. 8 Goal Name Supportive Human Services Goal Description The City will provide supportive human services for low- and moderate -income persons in a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to childcare assistance and services for disadvantaged youth. 9 Goal Name Services to Disadvantaged Youth Goal Description The City will provide supportive human services for low- and moderate -income disadvantaged youth. 10 Goal Name Services to Address Residents Impacted by Covid-19 Goal Description Using CDBG-CV funds, the City will provide services to lower income residents who have been impacted by Covid-19. Services will include those deemed most appropriate and needed at the time they are provided. 11 Goal Name Planning and Administration Goal Description The City will continue to effectively manage the CDBG, CDBG-CV, and HOME Programs Annual Action Plan 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) FY2026 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) using CDBG and HOME funds. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) # Project Name 1 CDBG Planning and Administration 2 CDBG-CV Planning and Administration 3 Fair Housing Services 4 Moving to Thrive (Single Mothers Outreach) 5 Domestic Violence Shelter Supportive Services (Child and Family Center) 6 Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 7 Ready to Work (Carousel Ranch) 8 Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise) 9 Project SCV (Carousel Ranch) 10 At Risk Youth and Family Impact (Action Parent and Teen Support) 11 Homeless Intake Specialist (Bridge to Home) 12 Rent and Utility Assistance (Salvation Army) 13 Hope to Home (Single Mothers Outreach) 14 Childcare Scholarships (YMCA) 15 The Study Place (Fostering Youth Independence) 16 COVID Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise) 17 Childcare Scholarships (Boys and Girls Club) 18 Transportation for Adults with Disabilities (Avenues Supported Living Services) 19 Oasis Resource Center for Low Income Youth (Finally Family Homes) 20 Youth and Government Scholarships (YMCA) Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 21 Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) 22 Camp and Mentorship Program (R.M. Pyles Camp) 23 Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) 24 HOME Affordable Housing Program (City) 25 Creekview Park Improvement or Other Capital Project (City) Table 7 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City will fund high priorities in FY 2026-2027. These were identified through the public outreach process and evaluation of past and present unmet needs in the community. The greatest obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the lack of funding. The groups with the greatest underserved needs identified in the Con Plan include the homeless, those at -risk of homelessness, the disabled, female -headed households, and very low-income families. The City allocates the maximum allowable funds (15 percent of the Entitlement allocation) to public services each year. Despite this limited funding, the City is serving those groups with the greatest underserved needs in FY 2026-2027. The City is a relatively new HOME Participating Jurisdiction and must bank HOME funds until an adequate level can be accumulated to pursue an affordable housing project with an affordable housing developer or Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Information in this section contains both FY 2026-2027 Entitlement Programs and FY 2020-2021 CDBG-CV Programs already authorized under an Amendment to the FY 2020-2021 Action Plane. 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: $258,783 Description CDBG Program Planning and Administration Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type N/A 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. z Funding amounts provided are based on FY 2025-26 allocations and will be updated upon the release of FY 2025-26 allocations from HUD. Annual Action Plan 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 CDBG-CV 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-CV: $30,000 Description CDBG-CV Program Planning and Administration Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type N/A of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The CDBG-CV program will be administered from Santa Clarita City Hall and will support the CDBG-CV program citywide. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 31 Planned Activities Funds will be used for general management, monitoring and oversight of the CDBG-CV program. In addition to general management activities, staff respond to citizen inquiries and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. 3 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 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type N/A 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. 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. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 32 4 Project Name Moving to Thrive (Single Mothers Outreach) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $39,046 Description This program pays for staff to provide single parents with wraparound services inclusive of providing essential goods, case management, mental health services, and skills development, and on -site childcare for client services. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 150 homeless individuals may be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Single Mothers Outreach and is available to single parents citywide. Planned Activities Staff will provide clients with comprehensive services through an integrated five components: 1). Distribution of essential goods (i.e. food, diapers, clothing); 2) Case management; 3) Mental health services; 4) skills development through workshops; and 5) on -site childcare throughout all sessions. 5 Project Name Domestic Violence Shelter Supportive Services (Child & Family Center) Target Area N/A Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 33 Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $39,666 Description This program funds the salary for a Shelter Case Manager who will provide supportive services for survivors of domestic violence fleeing from their batterers. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 100 individuals may be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Child & Family Center and is provided at a confidential location. Planned Activities Provide supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and their children who are residing in the agency's confidential 30-day emergency domestic violence shelter. Services include but are not limited to safety planning, court support and restraining order processes, linkage to housing and transitional housing, and group domestic violence educational workshops. 6 Project Name Community Access Services (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 34 Funding CDBG: $39,250 Description This program funds staff who will provide comprehensive services to seniors such as an assessment of needs, assistance with forms and documents, and advocacy. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 375 families may be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and is available to seniors citywide. Planned Activities Each client served will receive a comprehensive assessment from staff and linked thereafter to a package of services that may include but is not limited to: 1) Nutritionally balanced meals; 2) Assistance with forms and documents; 3) Housing information and referrals; 4) Financial benefits counseling and assistance; and 5) Advocacy. 7 Project Name Ready to Work: Job Training and Readiness Skills for the Disabled (Carousel Ranch) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $13,208 Description This program funds program personnel who build curriculums and provide workshops to young adults with special needs to prepare them to enter the workforce. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 35 Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 10 individuals with disabilities may be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Carousel Ranch and is available to individuals with disabilities citywide. Planned Activities Young adults with special needs, aged 15 and older, will receive classroom -based training to develop soft skills, understand workplace expectations, build a resume, and acquire interview skills. Participants will also receive one-on-one job coaching, apply for jobs, and develop independent living skills to promote self-sufficiency. 8 Project Name Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homeless Prevention Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $39,046 Description Funding will be provided for personnel and direct program costs necessary to administer this program which will provide homeless prevention and intervention services to low -and moderate -income households with children under the age of 18. Target Date 6/30/2027 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 36 Estimate the number and type An estimated 17 low -and moderate -income households will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley on site at the organization's Resource Center, the Interim House in Castaic, and their Interim Housing Units and Emergency Unit. Planned Activities Housing -focused case management and supportive services will be provided to low -and moderate - income households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services will include but are not limited to housing plans, emergency motel or rental assistance, interim housing and coordination, and linkages to external resources for stabilization. 9 Project Name Project SCV: Equestrian Therapy for Disabled Persons (Carousel Ranch) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $12,036 Description Funding will be provided for personnel who provide Equestrian Therapy to young adults with special needs in order to improve their physical health, mental health, physical fitness, and overall quality of life. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 13 Severely Disabled Adults may be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 37 Location Description This program is administered by Carousel Ranch located in Agua Dulce and is available to Severely Disabled Young Adults citywide. Planned Activities Participants will receive weekly equestrian therapy guided by staff, and work toward measurable outcomes such as improved strength, flexibility, balance, and improvement of gross motor skills. 10 Project Name At Risk Youth and Family Impact Project (Action — A Parent Teen Support Program) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG: $30,586 Description Funding will be provided for the partial salary of one Prevention Educator who will assist in the program's facilitation of prevention and intervention services for at -risk youth and families experiencing substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 200 low-income youth and family participants may be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Action — A Parent Teen Support Program and will take place at school campuses and community -based locations within City limits. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 38 Planned Activities Participants will receive direct services to mitigate substance abuse disorder and mental health challenges that include but are not limited to: 1) Therapeutic support; 2) Educational workshops; 3) Interactive webinars; 4) Individual sessions; 5) family -focused services; and 6) Support groups. 11 Project Name Homeless Intake Specialist (Bridge to Home) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $59,920 Description Funding will be provided for the partial salary of a Homeless Intake Specialist who will be responsible for the intake and needs assessment of residents in need of shelter and homeless services. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 225 homeless participants may be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered Bridge to Home and will take place at the shelter which is within City limits. Planned Activities Participants will shelter and case management services for linkages to housing navigation and basic needs. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 39 12 Project Name Rent and Utility Assistance Program (The Salvation Army) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $50,000 Description Funding will be provided for personnel and direct program costs to provide emergency rental and utility assistance to low -and moderate -income households at risk of homelessness and experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 16 low -and moderate -income households will be assisted. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Salvation Army and is available to low -and moderate -income households citywide who have been impacted by COVID-19. Planned Activities Financial assistance in the form of rental or utility payments, provided directly to the landlord or utility company, will be provided to qualifying low -and moderate -income households for up to three months. 13 Project Name Hope to Home (Single Mothers Outreach) Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 40 Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $40,000 Description Funding will be provided to support personnel and direct program costs to administer a short-term rental assistance program to single parents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 50 single mothers will be assisted through this program. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Single Mothers Outreach and is available to single parents citywide. Planned Activities Program staff will provide assessments to single parents to determine eligibility and needs. Payments for rent will be made directly to landlord. 14 project Name Childcare Scholarships (YMCA) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 41 Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $42,000 Description Funding will be used to provide childcare scholarships for low-income families in Santa Clarita who are in need of childcare due to impact of COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities A total of 9 clients will be served. Location Description This program is administered by the YMCA and is available to low-income families citywide. Planned Activities Clients utilizing the childcare scholarships will participate in YMCA's Afterschool and Summer Break programs. 15 project Name The Study Place (Fostering Youth Independence) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $27,492 Description Funding will be used to support personnel and direct program costs to administer academic support and tutoring for transition -age foster youth in Santa Clarita who have been impacted by COVID-19. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 42 Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type A total of 34 clients will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Fostering Youth Independence and is available to transition -age foster youth citywide. Planned Activities Staff will provide a dedicated space to participants for learning, tutoring, and academic assistance free of cost. Participants will have access to WiFi, laptops, lunch, and transportation to the program location. 16 project Name COVID Low/Mod Income Household Support (Family Promise) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $40,000 Description Funding will be provided for personnel and direct program costs necessary to administer this program which will provide homeless prevention and intervention services to low -and moderate -income households with children under the age of 18 who have been impacted by COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 43 Estimate the number and type An estimated 17 low -and moderate -income families will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley on site at the organization's Resource Center, the Interim House in Castaic, and their Interim Housing Units and Emergency Unit. Planned Activities Housing -focused case management and supportive services will be provided to low -and moderate - income households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services will include but are not limited to housing plans, emergency motel or rental assistance, interim housing and coordination, and linkages to external resources for stabilization. 17 Project Name Childcare Scholarships (Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $26,500 Description Funding will be used to provide scholarships to low-income families in Santa Clarita who are in need of childcare due to the impact of COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 44 Estimate the number and type An estimated 10 low -and moderate -income families will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club and is available to low -and moderate -income households citywide. Planned Activities Youth who take part in the program through the use of the childcare scholarships will have access to 8 weeks of non -school day programming and 10 months of transportation to the facility for programming. 18 Project Name Transportation for Adults with Disabilities (Avenues Supported Living Services) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $30,000 Description Funding will be used for direct program costs to administer a program that provides transportation to adults with disabilities who have been impacted by COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 11 adults with disabilities will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 45 Location Description This program is administered by Avenues Supportive Living Services and is available to adults with disabilities citywide. Planned Activities The program will consist of free transportation for adults with disabilities to and from their schools, places of work, medical appointments, and more. 19 Project Name Oasis Resource Center for Low -Income Youth (Finally Family Homes) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Provide Services Addressing Homelessness and Homeless Prevention Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $30,000 Description Funding will be used for personnel and direct program costs for a drop -in center available to low-income youth ages 18-26 who are at risk of homelessness or aging out of foster care, and who have been impacted by COVID-19. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 140 participants will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by Finally Family Homes and is available to adults with disabilities citywide. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 46 Planned Activities The program will consist of free transportation for adults with disabilities to and from their schools, places of work, medical appointments, and more. 20 Project Name Youth and Government Scholarships (YMCA) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $28,000 Description Funding will be used to provide participants with scholarships to supplement costs for youth who are low- income and who have been impacted by COVID-19, for participation in the Youth and Government program. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 20 participants will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by YMCA and is available to adults with disabilities citywide. Planned Activities The program provides youth with hands-on civic learning experiences through weekly meetings, guided instruction, and additional opportunities to explore the democratic process, learn about public policy, and take part in responsibilities of citizenship. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 47 21 Project Name Case Management (Fostering Youth Independence) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID 19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $50,200 Description Funding will be provided for the salary of one Case Manager who will provide Case Management services, and fifteen volunteer background checks in order to implement the Case Management program. Target Date 6/30/27 Estimate the number and type An estimated 40 foster youth will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The program will take place at the Fostering Youth Independence office in Valencia. Planned Activities The program will provide assessment, assistance and advocacy via Case Management services to transition -age youth to support participants in completing a post -secondary education and become successful adults. 22 Project Name Camp and Mentorship Program (R.M. Pyles Camp) Target Area N/A Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Goals Supported Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID 19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Provide Supportive Human Services Funding CDBG-CV: $3,500 Description Funding will be used to provide one participant with a scholarship to attend a 12-day camp program intended for building life skills, as well as year-round mentorship for youth. Target Date 6/30/27 Estimate the number and type One at -risk youth will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description The program will take place at the R.M. Pyles Boys Camp in the Sequoia National Forest, and follow-up mentorship will occur locally within Santa Clarita. Planned Activities The program will provide a 12-day summer camp program inclusive of structured outdoor activities intended to assist youth in developing life skills, leadership capabilities, and self confidence. The summer camp will serve as an entry point to the R.M. Pyles multi -year program model which will provide the participant with year-round mentorship. 23 Project Name Handyworker Program (Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center) Target Area N/A Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 49 Goals Supported Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Provide Supportive Human Services Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Income Residents Needs Addressed Improve, Maintain and Expand Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $450,000 Description Funding will be used for personnel and direct program costs to administer a home repair assistance program for low -and moderate -income households in Santa Clarita. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type An estimated 60 participants will be served. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description This program is administered by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and is available to low -and moderate -income residents citywide. Planned Activities Staff will provide minor home -owner repairs to low -and moderate -income residents such as roof repair, water heater repair, handicap accessibility improvements, and more. 24 Project Name HOME Affordable Housing Program (City) Target Area N/A Goals Supported Provide Decent and Affordable Housing Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 50 Needs Addressed Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing Planning and Administration Funding HOME: $3,754,788 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. Target Date 6/30/2027 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Acquire land to construct affordable housing to benefit one household Location Description To be determined Planned Activities Release NOFA, combining FY 20-21, 21-22, 22-23, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 HOME allocations, to purchase land for affordable housing development. Project Name Creekview Park Improvement Project (City) Target Area N/A 25 Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure of Public Facilities in Low -Income Neighborhoods Needs Addressed Improve and Expand Public Facilities and Infrastructure Funding $2,157,261 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 51 Description The City is executing a Substantial Amendment to reallocate $1,444,431 from a previously planned but infeasible project (Newhall Community Center Project) to a new project which serves the same goal of improving the infrastructure of public facilities in low-income neighborhoods. At this time, the City has identified the Creekview Park as a potential site which needs improvements including but not limited to the playground, recreational amenities, and park facility. The City is reviewing this site's eligibility for the use of CDBG funds and if needed, may identify a different project for the use of these funds. Target Date 6/30/27 Estimate the number and type The project will benefit households in the surrounding low -and moderate -income neighborhood. of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Creekview Park, located in Santa Clarita. Planned Activities The City will undertake construction, rehabilitation and associated improvements for the park which is located in a low-income neighborhood. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 52 AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City believes that the needs of the low- and moderate -income community exist Citywide. There is no plan to allocate FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds geographically, however, some subrecipients may locate their offices and service locations in areas most accessible to low- and moderate -income neighborhoods to be accessible to their clients living in those areas. The City has not determined the way in which HOME funds will be used to provide affordable housing and will consider whether a geographic priority is appropriate at the time a plan is formulated. 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 Citywide 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 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction The need for Affordable Housing was identified in the 2026-27 Community Needs Assessment. The City has limited resources with which to address affordable housing, however, the City will use CDBG funds to support housing rehabilitation through the Handyworker Program which is expected to provide minor rehabilitation assistance to 60 households. These funds are allocated to qualified low/mod income homeowners on a first - come, first -served basis. HOME funds will be allocated to a project in FY 2026-2027 for the development of affordable housing. Ta, Discussion Homeless Non -Homeless Special -Needs Total We 10 — One Year Goals for Affordable Housina by Suaaort Reauirem, Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total Table 11— One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ent As outlined in AP-75, many other programs funded by the City, and in collaboration with other government agencies contribute to low and moderate -income residents obtaining and maintaining stable affordable housing. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing Orchard Arms is the only public housing located in the City. It is owned by the County of Los Angeles and is managed by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). This 183-unit apartment project serves the low-income elderly. Elevators and covered pathways between buildings were added in the past couple of years to improve accessibility. The units are in good condition, and there are no substandard units or rehabilitation needs at the facility. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership LACDA encourages the participation of public housing residents through Resident Councils. The role of a Resident Council 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 To the extent of the City's knowledge, LACDA is not designated as a troubled PHA. Discussion See discussion above. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles County. LAHSA partners with the County 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 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. The City has 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 facilitates 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) Case Management, 2) Funding, 3) Housing, and 4) Prevention. The Task Force meets quarterly to coordinate action -items related to the plan's priorities including 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 2026-2027 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 • $39,046 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley for Low/Mod Income Household Support services to families who are low -and moderate -income. • $39,666 to Child & Family Center for Domestic Violence Shelter services to survivors of domestic Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) violence and their children fleeing their homes. The City continues to use CDBG-CV funds to assist those who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness due to the impacts of the pandemic. The City is funding three programs to address homelessness and special needs in FY 2026-27 with CDBG-CV funds. CDBG-CV • $59,920 to Bridge to Home to provide Homeless Intake services for entry to their homeless shelter. • $40,000 to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley to provide services to families who became homeless due to the impacts of COVID-19. • $40,000 to Single Mothers Outreach to provide rental assistance to those impacted by COVID-19. • $50,000 to Salvation Army to provide rent and utility assistance to families and individuals affected by COVID-19. • $30,000 to Finally Family Homes to operate the Oasis Resource Center for low-income youth who are at risk of homelessness or aging out of foster care and impacted by COVID 19. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The year-round homeless shelter operated by Bridge To Home (BTH) is the only homeless shelter in the Santa Clarita Valley. 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 opened its doors in the summer of 2024, which includes 69 individual shelter beds and 8 family units which accommodate a family of 4 in each unit. In FY 2026-27, the City will fund BTH to address homelessness with CDBG Entitlement and CDBG-CV 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 In FY 2026-27, the City will fund two programs for Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley: one supported by Entitlement funds and one supported by CDBG-CV funds. Collectively, these programs will 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 Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) the goal of moving participants on to permanent housing. BTH also assists the homeless make the transition to stable housing through extensive case management, referrals, and housing placement assistance. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. In addition to the homeless services provided by the Bridge To Home and Family Promise programs detailed above, in FY 2026-27, the City will fund Single Mothers Outreach and Salvation Army with CDBG- CV funds to provide short-term emergency rental assistance to households at risk of homelessness due to the impacts of COVID-19. In addition, while not direct homeless service providers, the City will fund the agencies below to address some of the critical issues that lead to homelessness: • Fostering Youth Independence will 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. • The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will 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. • Salvation Army will assist those at risk of becoming homeless through rent and utility assistance, and supportive services. They will provide housing -focused case management including assessment, counseling and access to supportive services. The case manager will provide clients with referrals for issues pertaining to mental illness, substance abuse and employability. Discussion See discussion above. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.2200) The main barriers to the development of affordable housing are high development costs and a lack of funds. Santa Clarita is a desirable city in which to live, and the high demand for market -rate housing drives land costs up. Construction costs, which were already high, have risen dramatically since the start of the pandemic. Santa Clarita also has physical constraints such as slopes, ridgelines, flood zones, and high fire zones, which can add significantly to construction costs. State law (California Environmental Quality Act, California Endangered Species Act) and federal law (National Environmental Protection Act, Federal Endangered Species Act) regulations require environmental review of proposed affordable housing developments. While environmental review is an important and necessary component of development which benefits the community, the costs of the environmental review process also increase the cost of affordable housing. One source of affordable housing funding is HOME funds. The City became a HOME Participating Jurisdiction in 2020 and receives approximately $600,000 annually. The City also receives CDBG Entitlement funds, but there are constraints on how CDBG funds may be used in an affordable housing project. CDBG may not be used for affordable housing construction, but may be used as a source for land acquisition and site improvements. The City has a limited amount of local housing funds which may be used as well. Even with these resources, the City will need to seek out other funds in order to build affordable rental units. 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 2026-2027 to help maintain existing affordable housing include: • Funding the Handyworker Program which provides owner -occupied minor rehabilitation services. The Handyworker Program targets low- and moderate -income homeowners and provides repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. • Administering Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) 6.02 and 6.04 to protect residents in mobile home parks. Mobile homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances will continue to be in effect in FY 2026-2027 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. o Funding a contract with The Housing Rights Center. Fair housing issues are affordable housing issues since violations of fair housing law disproportionally impact low- and moderate -income residents. The City has an Analysis of Impediments (AI) which identifies any potential impediments Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) to fair housing in Santa Clarita and establishes a Fair Housing Action Plan. 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 City is currently in its 6th cycle of the 2021-2029 Housing Element which was submitted and approved by the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). It was certified by HCD in August 2023. As part of the development of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the City evaluated local zoning with the intent to encourage affordable housing. The City also reassessed land use policies, development standards and procedures for facilitating housing development. During this process, the City established goals, policies, and programs for housing production and preservation for the eight -year planning period. The 2021-2029 Housing Element contains over 20 programs and policies which address the housing needs for low- and moderate -income households and remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies which serve as barriers to affordable housing. The implementing programs include, but are not limited to: • Identifying and maintaining a sufficient inventory of sites suitably zoned for housing at all income levels. • Offering incentives for projects which include affordable housing, including priority processing of subdivision maps, expedited review of development applications, and modifications of development requirements designed to reduce the projects overall cost. • Developing a formal request for proposal process to encourage affordable housing developers to submit viable affordable housing proposals. • Prioritizing affordable housing funding (as available) for the development of extremely low- income units. • Offering expedited processing for affordable housing projects. • Maintaining the existing Affordable Housing Density Bonus program. • Giving funding preference of housing subsidies to extremely low-income households in new affordable development. • Limiting code enforcement activities to those which pose an immediate threat to public health and safety. Discussion See discussion above. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction Priority needs established in the FY 2024-2028 five-year Consolidated Plan, which forms the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan, are as follows: • Improve, Maintain, and Expand Affordable Housing • Improve and Expand Facilities and Infrastructure in Lower Income Areas • Provide Services to Address Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention • Provide Supportive Human Services • Address the Impact of Covid-19 on Lower Income Residents • Planning and Administration Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Those residents with the greatest underserved needs are the homeless, those at -risk of homelessness, the disabled, female -headed households, and very low-income families. The greatest obstacle to meeting underserved needs is a lack of funding. Nevertheless, the City will use FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds to assist all of these underserved needs by funding the programs which are described in detail in section AP-38. 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 the needs of those impacted by the pandemic, which include the homeless, those at -risk of homelessness, the disabled, female -headed households, and very low-income families for those impacted by the pandemic. Because CDBG and CDBG-CV funds are not sufficient to meet underserved needs, the City also provides general fund grants to local non -profits to provide services to City residents in the areas of arts and community services. Grants awarded in FY 2025-26 included but were not limited to, a program which provides home furnishings and necessities to foster youth moving into a new home, access to computers for seniors, and a program which provides care kits to homeless individuals — all addressing underserved needs. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City will foster and maintain affordable housing by using FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds to provide a grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging for the Handyworker Program. Through this grant, a total of $450,000 in CDBG funds will assist low- and moderate -income homeowners to address accessibility issues and unsafe conditions in their homes. These activities are expected to provide rehabilitation assistance to 60 households. The City plans to release a Request for Proposals to engage an affordable housing developer with whom to partner on the development of new affordable housing. The acquisition of land will be funded with the City's HOME funds and possibly with City developer funds. CDBG funds may be used for acquisition and site Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) improvement. The City will also seek additional funding from other sources such as tax credits or State Multi - Family Housing grants. The City will also continue to encourage developers, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties to develop new affordable units and will support non -City 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, homes containing lead -based paint are not believed to be a significant problem. However, the City will continue to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards through the following actions and activities: • Make information available to landlords, renters, and various property management agencies regarding the dangers of lead -based paint and appropriate mitigation strategies, as part of the City's contract with the Housing Rights Center. • Provide written information through one-on-one contact with contractors, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the public at the City's Permit Center. • Provide homeowners who have been cited for code violations involving the disturbance of paint on a pre-1978 home with information on lead -based paint hazards as part of the citation package • In FY 2026-2027, the City will fund the Handyworker Program operated by the Senior Center. This program will assist low-income homeowners with minor interior and exterior housing repairs as well as address lead -based paint hazards in pre-1978 homes, where applicable. All occupants of pre- 1978 housing assisted by the Handyworker Program will receive the most updated version of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home pamphlet. Handyworker staff will implement lead -safe work practices for all repair work in compliance with HUD's Lead -Safe Housing Rule. • 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. A branch of Los Angeles County's America's Job Center is located in Santa Clarita and provides no -cost job training assistance, interview training, and specialized services for marginalized populations like the disabled and those exiting institutional settings. The programs are designed to increase employment marketability, household income and housing options, thereby reducing the number of families in poverty. The City will allocate fifteen percent of CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty, as detailed earlier in this Action Plan. In addition, other special community benefit needs are also addressed through the Community Services Grant Program by providing funding to various local agencies using General Funds. In FY 2026-27, the City's Economic Development division will continue in its efforts to aid the economic growth of the City. The City strives to create a quality jobs -housing balance to ensure the needs of the community and its residents are met. To this end, the City has targeted six main industry sectors for attraction Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) and expansion: Aerospace and Defense, Bioscience and Medical Devices, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, and Corporate Headquarters and Professional Services. The Economic Development division works with agencies such as the Santa Clarita Economic Development Corporation, the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, and the Valley Industrial Association to achieve these goals. Through these efforts, the Economic Development division will continue to work diligently to provide quality employment opportunities and support the overall economic health of the City and its residents. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City has developed a strong institutional structure which includes a wide spectrum of partners as outlined in SP-40 of the Con Plan and does not believe there are significant gaps in the institutional structure. These partnerships include frequent interactions across the organizations, as well as more formal collaboration efforts, including meetings organized through the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) and L.A. Family Housing. In 2018, the City created its Homeless Task Force, bringing together governmental agencies, nonprofit partners, school districts, private sector partners, and faith -based partners together to increase collaboration and work together to address homelessness. The Homeless Task Force prepares and works towards a bi- annual Action Plan, which details specific goals for the Homeless Task Force to accomplish, including increasing coordination among the agencies, increasing services provided for specific sectors, including youths and those with mental health needs, and evaluating ways to integrate with and expedite the process towards permanent housing. The Homeless Task Force is currently comprised of 30+ organizations and meets quarterly, with subcommittees focusing on specific sections of the Action Plan typically meeting monthly. In addition, the City's Recreation and Community Services Department directly provides accessible, affordable enrichment and recreation opportunities for youth and families. Specific programs address the needs of at -risk youth, promote volunteerism, encourage healthy lifestyles, and celebrate the community's cultural and family identity. Reduced -fee or no -fee options are available to low- and moderate -income residents. 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 services include coordinating volunteer opportunities for individuals and the 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 Building and Safety Divisions. The CDBG and HOME programs are managed through the Community Development Department which allows for better communication and a more coordinated effort to address the issues affecting the low- and moderate -income residents of the City. The three Divisions work together to support the development of a clear and comprehensive affordable housing Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) strategy that is consistently reflected in all affordable housing -related documents, and a coordinated economic development strategy. As noted in the preceding section, the City's Community Task Force on Homelessness is partnership of 30+ agencies and non -profits which meet monthly and whose goals are to increase coordination among the agencies, increase services provided for specific sectors, including youths and those with mental health needs, and evaluate ways to integrate with and expedite the process towards permanent housing. In FY 2026-2027, the City plans to coordinate with a number of social service agencies as subrecipients receiving CDBG funds. Actions that the City will undertake during the next year to enhance coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies include: • Continuing to collaborate with Bridge to Home to support the expanded permanent shelter. • Coordinating 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. Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction Of the City's FY 2026-2027 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 2026-2027. 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 Plan. 100.00% Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The most likely use of HOME funds will be for the acquisition of land to build affordable rental units. However, since a specific project has not yet been identified, the expected use of HOME funds may change. CDBG funds, local funds, or other grant funds may be used in the future project. HOME funds will be used in the manner allowed for in the applicable statutes and regulations, as will any other funds used for future project. Other funds will be used to leverage HOME funds to the greatest extent possible. 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 24 CFR 92.254, is as follows: Since no specific project has been determined, the City does not currently have written guidelines for the resale of recapture of HOME funds. When the future project is identified, the City will develop resale and recapture guidelines consistent with 24 CFR 92.254. 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: Since no specific project has been determined, the City does not currently have written guidelines for the resale of recapture of HOME funds. When the future project is identified, the City will develop resale and recapture guidelines consistent with 24 CFR 92.254. 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: There are no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing which has been rehabilitated. If in the future the City wants to use HOME funds in this way, they will develop refinancing guidelines consistent with 24 CFR 92.206 (b) 5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). The City does not plan to use HOME funds for a TBRA activity. If in the future the City plans to use HOME funds for a TBRA activity they will develop a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities consistent with 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). 6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIVIAIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). Not applicable 7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a). The most likely use of HOME funds will be for the acquisition of land to build affordable rental units. However, since a specific project has not yet been identified, the expected use of HOME funds may change. When a project is determined, the City will apply any preference or limitations consistent with 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) APPENDIX A Proofs of Publication - Notice of 30-Day Public Comment Period and Public Hearing — Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan Public Comments Received - List of public comments received FY 2026-27 Recommendations - FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Recommendations — Estimate - FY 2026-27 Not Recommended for CDBG Funding Outreach Documentation - Community Needs Assessment Survey - In -Person Community Outreach - Agency Outreach Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) In Person Community Outreach — Community Needs Assessment • 10/18/25 — Staff hosted a resource table at California Bakery to share survey information and housing resources • 10/21/25 — Staff at the Newhall Community Center hosted a Cafecito Con Pan meeting, for community members and informed them of the survey • 10/21/25- Staff participated in the Sulphur Springs Union School District Wellness Collaborative and shared information pertaining to the survey with community members and stakeholders • 10/24/25 — Staff attended the Newhall Community Center's Halloween Fiesta Event to share survey information • 10/25/25 Staff attended the Dia de Muertos event at the Canyon Country Community Center to share survey information • 10/28/25 — Staff attended a Youth Sports Volleyball practice to discuss the CNA with attendees • 11/1/25 — Staff participated in a Touch -a -Truck event and distributed survey information to residents and participants Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Agency Outreach — Community Needs Assessment • Housing Rights Center • Bridge to Home • Avenues Assisted Living • Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley • Carousel Ranch • Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley • Fostering Youth Independence • Salvation Army • Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center • Single Mothers Outreach • YMCA • Samuel Dixon • SCV Food Pantry • Members of the Santa Clarita Community Task Force on Homelessness (30 members) Annual Action Plan OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The Signal 25060 Avenue Stanford Suite 141 Valencia CA 91355 City of Santa Clarita (Legals) 23920 VALENCIA BLVD VALENCIA CA 91355 Proof of Publication (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Los Angeles I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the action for which the attached notice was published. I am a principal clerk of THE SIGNAL, which was adjudged a newspaper of general circulation on March 25, 1988 (Case number NYC 15880) for the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, and State of California. Attached to this Affidavit is a true and complete copy as was printed and published on the following date(s): 3/25 All in the year 2026 I certify ( or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Santa Clarita, California, this 27th day of March 2026 in Signature Proof of Publication NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DRAFT 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND DRAFT SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS City of Santa Clarita - City Council Meeting Notice is hereby given that the City of Santa Clarita (City) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at or after 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California, 91355. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit public comment on the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Community Development Annual Action Plan (Plan) and a draft Substantial Amendment (SA) to the FY 2024-2025 Plan and FY 2025-2026 Plan. The Plan and SA are financial and programmatic documents that provide information on the number, type, and funding of programs and activities to be undertaken with federal CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City encourages citizens to participate. In FY 2026-2027, the City anticipates receiving an allocation of approximately $1.4 million in CDBG Entitlement funds and $530,000 in HOME funds. The draft SA to the FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 Plans identifies a total of $1,444,430 in CDBG Entitlement funds to be reallocated to a future capital project in FY 2026-2027. The City invites public comment regarding the draft documents during the thirty (30) day public comment period beginning April 9, 2026, and ending May 8, 2026. Copies of the draft AAP are available for review 3/27/2026 on the City's website at https://santaclarita.aov/. and available in print, upon request, during normal business hours at the City Clerk's Office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The public may submit comments in the following ways: in person, by email to Administrative Analyst Julia Rodriguez at eirodriguez(@santaclarita.go v_ or by U.S. Mail to Julia Rodriguez, City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 no later than May 8, 2026, by 5:00 p.m., or at the public hearing on May 12, 2026. Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at the City Clerk's Office, or online at https://santaclarita.aov/. For additional information, please contact Administrative Analyst Julia Rodriguez at 661.286.4174, or by email at ej.rod riguez(a, santaclarita.go V. 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 informacion sobre este producto, por favor p6ngase en contacto con Julia Rodriguez al 661.286.4174 o por correo electr6nico a eirodriguez@santaclarita.go v. Gracias. Dated: March 17.2026 Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Published: The Signal - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Recommendations CDBG Funds 2026-27 AAP CDBG-CV Funds 2026-27 AAP HOME Funds 2026-27 AAP 2026-27 Entitlement Funds Prior Year Savings 2026-27 Recommended 2026-27 Funds Agency Activity ADMINISTRATION 1 City of Santa Clarita Personnel and O&M $258, 783 $30,000 2 Housing Rights Center Fair Housing Services $25,000 Administration Subtotal $283,783 $30,000 PUBLIC SERVICES 3 IChild & Family Center Domestic Violence Shelter $39,666 4 Senior Center Community Access Services $39,250 5 Family Promise Low/Mod Income Household Support $39,046 6 Single Mothers Outreach Moving to Thrive $39,046 7 Action Parent and Teen Program At Risk Youth and Family Impact Project $30,586 8 Carousel Ranch Ready to Work $13,208 9 Carousel Ranch Project SCV $12,036 10 Bridge to Home Homeless Intake Specialist $59,920 11 Fostering Youth Independence Case Management $50,200 12 Salvation Army Rent and Utility Assistance $50,000 13 YMCA Childcare Scholarships $42,000 14 Single Mothers Outreach Hope to Home $40,000 15 Family Promise Low/Mod Income Household Support $40,000 16 Finally Family Homes Oasis Resource Center $30,000 17 Avenues Supported Living Services Transportation Services $30,000 18 YMCA Youth & Government $28,000 19 Fostering Youth Independence The Study Place $27,492 20 Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Program $26,500 21 R.M. Pyles Camp Camp and Mentorship Program $3,500 Public Services Subtotal $212,837 $427,612 CAPITAL 22 1 Senior Center Handyworker Program $450,000 23 City of Santa Clarita Creekview Park Improvements $472,297 $240,533 24 City of Santa Clarita Affordable Housing $472,514 Capital Subtotal $922,297 $240,533 $472,514 GRAND TOTAL ALLOCATED $1,418,917 $240,533 $457,612 $472,514 Not Recommended for 2026-2027 CDBG and CDBG-CV Funding Applicant Proposed Program Requested 1 NAACP Youth Civic Education and Literacy Scholarship Program 14,000 2 God's Glorious Praise Ministries Low/Mod Income People Affected by COVID 500,000 3 Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. DEAF) SCV Deaf Equity and Access Facilitation (SCV 107,150 4 Santa Clarita Music and Dance Collaborative Innovation Show Choir 25,000 Total 6467150 Needs2026-27 Community -. -. Averages Area of Residence English Spanish Average Canyon Country 23.84% 40% 24.35% Newhall 10.60% 50% 11.85% Saugus 28.15% 0% 27.25% Valencia 1 31.13% 10%1 30.46% Other 1 6.29% 0%1 6.09% Age Range English Spanish Average 18-39 33.44% 50% 33.97% 40-64 59.93% 50% 59.61% 65+ 5.30% 0% 5.13% Decline to State 1 1.32% 0%1 1.28% Housing Situation English Spanish Average Renting 21.38% 60% 22.61% Homeowner 67.11% 30% 65.93% Residing in Affordable Rental Housing 0.33% 10% 0.64% Unhoused 0.33% 0%1 0.32% Staying with Family/Friends 9.87% 0%1 9.56% Other 0.99% 0%1 0.96% Affordable Housing - Extremely Important Ratings English Spanish Average Affordable Housing for Seniors 43.69% 66.67% 44.42% Affordable Family Rental Housing 37.97% 100% 39.95% Affordable Housing for the Disabled 33.80% 44.44% 34.14% Energy Efficiency Improvements 33.22% 37.50% 33.36% Homeownership Assistance 30.41% 87.50% 32.23% Affordable Housing for Large Families 30.48% 55.56% 31.28% Fair Housing Services and Advocacy 29.07% 62.50% 30.13% Lead -Based Paint Test/Abatement 27.65% 60% 28.68% Disabled Accessibility Modifications/Improvements 25.26% 71.43% 26.73% Owner Occupied Housing Repair 18.56% 33% 19.03% Rental Housing Repair 16.55% 50% 17.62% Public Services - Extremely Important Ratings English Spanish Average Neglected/Abused Children Services 59.66% 88.89% 60.59% Youth Activities 59.12% 62.50% 59.23% Anti -Crime Programs 48.81% 71.43% 49.53% Health Services 48.65% 62.50% 49.09% Mental Health Services 48.47% 37.50% 48.12% Childcare Services 47.46%1 57.14% 47.77% Domestic Violence Services 44.37% 50% 44.55% Services for Persons with Disabilities 38.44% 55.56% 38.99% Substance Abuse Services 37.07% 37.50% 37.08% Homeless Services 36.12% 50% 36.56% Transportation Services 35.37% 33.33% 35.31% Senior Activities and Services 23.99% 33.33% 24.29% Legal Aid Services 23.10% 55.56% 24.13% Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS 15.41% 40% 16.19% Public Facilities and Infrastructure - Extremely Important Ratings English Spanish Average Parks and Recreation Facilities 57.19% 44.44% 56.78% Youth, Teen and Childcare Centers 55.37% 87.50% 56.39% Community Centers 47.14% 77.78% 48.12% Libraries 47.62% 55.56% 47.87% Neighborhood Improvements 45.82% 55.56% 46.13% Health and Wellness Centers 39.12% 66.67% 40.00% Homeless Service Facilities 32.99% 50% 33.523 Senior Centers 1 28.23% 50%1 28.92% 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q1 1. Please select the area of Santa Clarita that best describes where you reside: Answered:302 Skipped:2 Canyon Country Newhall ■ Saugus Valencia Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Canyon Country 23.84% ------------ 72 Newhal I 10.60% 32 Saugus ..e...e........ 28.15% 85 Valencia 31.13% 94 Other (please specify) 6.29% 19 TOTAL 302 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Stevenson Ranch 10/17/2025 6:04 PM 2 Santa Clarita 10/17/2025 5:18 PM 3 Do not live in the City 10/17/2025 4:31 PM 4 Castaic 10/17/2025 2:22 PM 5 SC Employee 10/3/2025 1:24 PM 6 Agua Dulce 10/1/2025 2:24 PM 7 Agua Dulce 10/1/2025 7:26 AM 8 Castaic 9/25/2025 4:12 PM 9 Castaic 9/24/2025 4:28 PM 10 N/A 9/24/2025 11:39 AM 1121 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey 11 Castaic 12 Castaic 13 Sand canyon 14 Prefer to not respond 15 Stevenson Ranch 16 Santa Clarita 17 Castaic 18 Santa Clarita 19 Castaic 9/24/2025 10:05 AM 9/24/2025 8:10 AM 9/23/2025 5:32 PM 9/23/2025 5:19 PM 9/23/2025 10:41 AM 9/22/2025 3:23 PM 9/22/2025 2:49 PM 9/22/2025 2:28 PM 9/22/2025 11:39 AM 2121 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey None of the above 18-39 40-64 65+ 65+ Decline to State Q2 2. Age range Answered:302 Skipped:2 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above 0.00% 0 18-39 33.44% 101 40-64 59.93% 181 65+ 0.00% 0 65+ 5.30% 16 Decline to State 1.32% 4 TOTAL 302 3/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q3 3. What best describes your housing situation? Answered:304 Skippea: Homeowner Residing in Affordable Rental Housing Unhoused Staying with family/friends Social and Human Services Economic Development Other (please specify) 0% ANSWER CHOICES Renting Homeowner Residing in Affordable Rental Housing Unhoused Staying with family/friends Social and Human Services Economic Development Other (please specify) TOTAL 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 21.38% 65 67.11% 204 0.33% 1 0.33% 1 9.87% 30 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.99% 3 304 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Resident at action recovery and rehab. 11/5/2025 3:10 PM 2 NA 10/21/2025 12:28 PM 3 N/A 9/24/2025 11:39 AM 4/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q4 Please rate each of the following Housing related priorities based on your opinion of how important they are for the community. Affordable Family Rental Housing Affordable Housing for the Disabled Affordable Housing for Seniors Affordable Housing for 5/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment Large Families SurveyMonkey Fair Housing Services and Advocacy Owner Occupied Housing Repair Rental Housing Repair Disabled Accessibility Modification... 6/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Homeownership Assistance Energy Efficiency Improvements Lead -Base( Pain Test/Abatemen 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Not At All I... Somewhat I Extremely I... Moderately... M Important 7/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey NOT AT ALL SOMEWHAT MODERATELY IMPORTANT EXTREMELY TOTAL IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Affordable Family Rental 10.85% 14.24% 16.95% 20.00% 37.97% Housing 32 42 50 59 112 295 Affordable Housing for the 5.23% 14.98% 23.00% 23.00% 33.80% Disabled 15 43 66 66 97 287 Affordable Housing for Seniors 1.37% 10.92% 19.45% 24.57% 43.69% 4 32 57 72 128 293 Affordable Housing for Large 10.62% 21.23% 15.75% 21.92% 30.48% Families 31 62 46 64 89 292 Fair Housing Services and 10.73% 16.61% 19.03% 24.57% 29.07% Advocacy 31 48 55 71 84 289 Owner Occupied Housing 8.93% 24.05% 24.05% 24.40% 18.56% Repair 26 70 70 71 54 291 Rental Housing Repair 13.10% 21.72% 24.83% 23.79% 16.55% 38 63 72 69 48 290 Disabled Accessibility 6.14% 17.75% 19.80% 31.06% 25.26% Modifications/Improvements 18 52 58 91 74 293 Homeownership Assistance 7.43% 18.24% 14.86% 29.05% 30.41% 22 54 44 86 90 296 Energy Efficiency 8.47% 14.24% 18.64% 25.42% 33.22% Improvements 25 42 55 75 98 295 Lead -Based Paint 15.36% 22.53% 15.70% 18.77% 27.65% Test/Abatement 45 66 46 55 81 293 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Education on money -related questions to help me budget/save for housing 11/10/2025 2:58 PM 2 Me (Chad mataisz) getting proper recognition and compensation for providing my antibodies 11/5/2025 3:10 PM inside the covid 19 vaccine that saves countless lives world wide and put and end to the pandemic. All that money will help our city with all these issues but I need help to make it happen. 3 Beautification of roads and shrubbery. 10/26/2025 10:42 AM 4 Only for older homes. 10/23/2025 11:45 AM 5 Another homeless shelter instead of another park. 10/8/2025 10:07 AM 6 Concerns about landfill pollution harming us 9/24/2025 1:07 PM 7 Pest Control Services, parking 9/23/2025 5:15 PM 8 We do NOT need more housing in our city. With what is already here plus all the new 9/22/2025 11:22 AM developments, we are full. Our infrastructure will not be able to handle any additional people. 8/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q5 Please rate each of the following Public Services based on your opinion of how important they are for the community. Senior Activities and Services Youth Activities Child Care Services Transportation Services Answered:301 Skipped:3 9/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Anti -Crime Programs Health Services Homeless Services Neglected/Abuse d Children Services 10121 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Mental Health Services Services for Persons with Disabilities Domestic Violence Services Substance Abuse Services 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Legal Aid Services Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Not At All I... Somewhat I Extremely I... Moderately... M Important 12121 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey NOT AT ALL SOMEWHAT MODERATELY IMPORTANT EXTREMELY TOTAL IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Senior Activities and 1.35% 10.14% 22.30% 42.23% 23.99% Services 4 30 66 125 71 296 Youth Activities 0.00% 3.04% 7.09% 30.74% 59.12% 0 9 21 91 175 296 Child Care Services 1.69% 9.83% 14.58% 26.44% 47.46% 5 29 43 78 140 295 Transportation Services 2.72% 10.88% 21.77% 29.25% 35.37% 8 32 64 86 104 294 Anti -Crime Programs 1.69% 6.10% 13.90% 29.49% 48.81% 5 18 41 87 144 295 Health Services 0.68% 8.78% 13.51% 28.38% 48.65% 2 26 40 84 144 296 Homeless Services 4.68% 13.38% 19.40% 26.42% 36.12% 14 40 58 79 108 299 Neglected/Abused 0.34% 4.41% 10.85% 24.75% 59.66% Children Services 1 13 32 73 176 295 Mental Health Services 2.03% 5.76% 13.22% 30.51% 48.47% 6 17 39 90 143 295 Services for Persons 1.36% 9.52% 17.35% 33.33% 38.44% with Disabilities 4 28 51 98 113 294 Domestic Violence 0.68% 7.17% 15.70% 32.08% 44.37% Services 2 21 46 94 130 293 Substance Abuse 1.02% 9.86% 18.71% 33.33% 37.07% Services 3 29 55 98 109 294 Legal Aid Services 6.55% 19.31% 21.38% 29.66% 23.10% 19 56 62 86 67 290 Services for Persons 13.70% 21.92% 22.60% 26.37% 15.41% with HIV/AIDS 40 64 66 77 45 292 # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 What about services for people with cancer? 11/11/2025 8:26 AM 2 I'm not sure what 'assistance' means or 'services' means here so it's hard to answer. 11/10/2025 2:58 PM 3 Me (kovid chad mataisz) not being censored, discriminated, blocked, or oppressed for my 11/5/2025 3:10 PM amazing service providing the antibody inside the covid 19 vaccine. The payout and props from the pharmaceutical companies would be great for our city for sure. 4 Red light running consequences; Better response time by the Sheriff's dept.; More integrity in 10/17/2025 9:09 PM the City Council 5 Food Insecurity Services 10/8/2025 10:07 AM 6 All services are important and need to continue to be funded. Our homeless population is 9/22/2025 11:22 AM starting to get more and more. We need resources for them, so they aren't sleeping outside of the CVS. I also wonder how the homeless population is in Saugus and Valencia. It seems like Canyon Country and Newhall are taking the brunt of it. 13/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q6 Please rate each of the following Public Facilities and Infrastructure priorities based on your opinion of how important they are for the community. Senior Centers Youth, Teen and Childcare Centers Parks and Recreation Facilities Answered:302 Skipped:2 14/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Community Centers Libraries Health and Wellness Centers Homeless Service Facilities Neighborhood Improvements (such as str... 15/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey J 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Not At All I... Somewhat I... M Moderately... Important Extremely I... NOT AT ALL SOMEWHAT MODERATELY IMPORTANT EXTREMELY TOTAL IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Senior Centers 1.36% 10.88% 19.73% 39.80% 28.23% 4 32 58 117 83 294 Youth, Teen and Childcare Centers 0.34% 4.70% 8.72% 30.87% 55.37% 1 14 26 92 165 298 Parks and Recreation Facilities 0.67% 4.01% 6.69% 31.44% 57.19% 2 12 20 94 171 299 Community Centers 1.35% 5.72% 17.17% 28.62% 47.14% 4 17 51 85 140 297 Libraries 1.36% 6.12% 15.31% 29.59% 47.62% 4 18 45 87 140 294 Health and Wellness Centers 3.06% 8.16% 18.03% 31.63% 39.12% 9 24 53 93 115 294 Homeless Service Facilities 7.48% 14.97% 17.69% 26.87% 32.99% 22 44 52 79 97 294 Neighborhood Improvements (such as 1.67% 4.01% 11.71% 36.79% 45.82% street and sidewalk repaving, home or 5 12 35 110 137 299 business structure improvements, water and sewer system improvements, etc. # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Community arts center 11/12/2025 5:06 PM 2 Why do San Diego beach towns have little or no homeless, and we do? Copy what they do. 11/10/2025 2:58 PM 3 Food! 11/7/2025 4:51 PM 4 Maybe a street named after me... 11/5/2025 3:10 PM 5 Repaving in deep black would enhance all streets, and the overall community. 10/23/2025 11:45 AM 6 1 live golden valley/sierra hwy and side of road is never clean as a senior we walk this path or 10/17/2025 5:18 PM ride our bikes and always have weeds trash I do try to pick up and our park and ride is filthy with paper and trash isn't there anyone to clean this me and my husband would gladly pick up if you would give us the supplies when you drive on newhall ranch road it's very nice and clean one day can you please look at thank you 7 More bicycle lanes into Santa Clarita from Castaic. Safety and Energy efficient! 10/17/2025 2:22 PM 8 New food pantry/food waste facilities 10/8/2025 10:07 AM 9 Checking all the crossing lights on Newhall Ave. specially the ones crossing rail Rd. 10/8/2025 8:08 AM 10 safe bikepads in main streets 9/26/2025 10:22 AM 16/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey 11 Newhall needs more love, we often feel neglected. More beautification projects need to be 9/24/2025 10:13 AM done. 12 Right now, the libraries and senior programs at the Community Centersare overflowing with the 9/24/2025 10:13 AM groups who assist with adults with disabilities. The large influx of groups is leaving very little available seating and program resources for anyone not in these groups. There is a big need in the community for activities for adults with disabilities and their groups. 13 Food pantries are also extremely important for the community. 9/24/2025 8:46 AM 14 1 think that Child care and hospitals are Extremely Important 9/23/2025 5:23 PM 15 Hospital with another ER 9/23/2025 5:19 PM 17/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey Q7 Do you have any additional comments or suggestions? ,Answered:56 Skipped:248 # RESPONSES 1 We are missing the arts. DATE 11/12/2025 5:06 PM 2 Focus on the foundation and then the extra services. The foundations of Santa Clarita are 11/11/2025 8:26 AM crumbling. Too many people, too much traffic, school districts are falling apart. The infrastructure is falling apart. Stop building houses. Parents not parenting their children. It's a mess. Where is actual leadership? Not people with titles eager to ingratiate themselves, but actual leadership. People looking out for the good of Santa Clarita. I've been here 44 years and it's never been so bad. 3 It seems we are too soft on homelessness. Nearby Carlsbad and Oceanside have very little 11/10/2025 2:58 PM homelessness (visible anyways). Maybe unpopular opinion but do whatever they are doing. 4 That any funds that are allocated to any project are managed well, funds are accounted for, 11/8/2025 11:40 AM and regular and independent financial audits are conducted. 5 :) 11/7/2025 9:49 PM 6 You need to advertise that these funds are available, and how to get them. 11/7/2025 6:02 PM 7 Affordable Housing is important but we should do more to support couples to invest instead of 11/7/2025 5:03 PM more low income rentals that are based on an individual being below a threshold where the more dependents the more they qualify (this promotes poverty). We need more programs that give incentives to build wealth and have pride in ownership and unity with a domestic partner who shares in the responsibility. The more people partner less supply is needed than housing people individually. Please keep out transitional housing and homeless shelters, the more you cater to this population in SCV the more homeless people will migrate here. It's all too common in downtown LA and has run down neighborhoods. I am speaking from experience having the misfortune of ending up in that situation myself (I don't want that lifestyle to spread to my beautiful hometown of Santa Clarita) 8 Support food band and SC grocery 11/7/2025 4:51 PM Since I am the sole provider whose antibodies were used by pfizer, Moderna, biontech, and 11/5/2025 3:10 PM jansenns to develop the covid 19 vaccine and boosters that save so many lives world wide and put an end to the pandemic after on October 8, 2020 1 demanded nurses at Henry mayo to draw extra vials of my blood and to rush those vials to the pharma companies so they could develop the covid 19 vaccine all ready ( at that point in time they were only at the drug remdemivir in their quest to create the vaccine , they had yet to do such)...I believe that I Chad mataisz who is a life long resident of Santa clarita deserves proper public recognition and also compensation from the pharmaceutical companies involved. Thank you. 10 Please introduce programs for residents who have been long time renters in SCV the 11/4/2025 3:04 PM opportunity to be eligible for a home ownership program in SCV. 11 Less stringent requirements to reserve baseball fields. 10/28/2025 5:39 PM 12 We really appreciate everything The city of Santa Clarita does. I do wish they would stop 10/28/2025 4:21 PM building homes too many new homes and not enough roads. 13 Housing for the homeless. No homeless should be on our streets. 10/27/2025 1:01 PM 14 more youth basketball teams 10/27/2025 12:05 PM 15 More water parks, activities for low-income family for music for sports 10/24/2025 2:45 PM 16 Need another community centers for for all ages to use and more centers for youth. 10/24/2025 9:08 AM 17 More affordable activities to do in this town for teens. How many times can they go to M132 10/23/2025 1:23 PM and Magic Mountain??? Going bowling is over $80 for less than 2 hours play time, it is over $60 or $70 to go to a movie. Not everyone in this town has that kind of money. I would say that 18/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey 95% of all the 40 parks in this town are sports based. My child likes her sports but not every park needs to have a ball field and basketball hoops. And pretty much all the community centers are sports based too!! You keep allowing more homes to be built but not all families are going to want to play sports, and you can only go to swing and go down a slide so many times. I have to go to the valley or the South Bay to keep my daughter and myself entertained. 18 more affordable year around sports opportunities for the youth to keep them out of trouble. 10/23/2025 1:12 PM more affordable teen groups for kids with mental health issues and disorders. I remember going to a once a week free group where I was provided food and we would just talk about stuff how our weeks went, every week was a subject where we couldnt talk to parents about but to other teens about and it was great. 19 Your Parks And Recs registration needs to be improved. Using a system that crashes and 10/23/2025 12:40 PM choosing a time and date that is the same for multiple very popular sports and activities. Just set everyone up for failure, including those less fortunate, with limited access to computers and whose first language is not English. As many times as you have chosen a new company or a new program to use, no one has figured out the simplicity of just spacing out each programs registration for different dates and times to alleviate the system overload that happens every time. 20 Stop building new homes!! This city traffic is already horrible! Stop wasting money on things 10/23/2025 12:09 PM that don't need improvement! Add more libraries, senior and youth centers. Help our veterans! And why do things have to benefit primarily low -and moderate -income residents, the city should equally benefit all its residents!! Add more open spaces with benches and gathering areas, maybe a town plaza for the community to gather in and connect 21 More year-round youth sports. 10/23/2025 12:01 PM 22 Refacing old or damaged store fronts would enhance the community also. What comes to mind 10/23/2025 11:45 AM is the west/north corner of Soledad Canyon and Sand Canyon ... such an eye sore. 23 Traffic lights dont seem to synchronize especially during school area, and delays long. Plus to 10/23/2025 11:43 AM many homes are being constructed 24 Focus on the homeowners. The more money you throw at homeless, the more they're going to 10/19/2025 3:39 AM flock to the area. Get rid of them and prioritize the families who pay to be here and not suckle at the government's teet. 25 More dog parks, water play areas, and parks that have play structures and basketball courts. 1 10/18/2025 9:29 AM noticed a lot of bus stops don't have shade. Every bus stop should have a canopy or something for people to stand under when it's extremely hot. That might encourage more bus transportation. 26 It's not that the issues raised on this survey are not important but I am most concerned with 10/18/2025 7:23 AM the amount of dumping and trash along the SR-14 and Sierra Hwy. Streets in Newhall have pots and holes. It looks terrible and it's dangerous. Please focus on the beautification of our city. SR-14 and Sierra Hwy is a direct reflection on the city of Santa Clarita. 27 1 think it's really important that the unhoused and low income communities get the support and 10/17/2025 3:20 PM infrastructure they need. Another big help for the city would be starting after school programs or creating safe spaces for youth so they are not getting in trouble because they are bored. 28 Santa Clarita has a thriving cycling community, hundreds of people and their families use the 10/17/2025 2:22 PM existing bike infastructure for enrichment and entertainment. Any improvements to these bike paths, or extra accessibility to them will be a huge welcome. Bike lanes on streets would also be an excellent safety idea. 29 Please add a splash pad to one of the public parks! 10/17/2025 1:23 PM 30 The city should invest in splash pads for very young children (not wading pools), whether that's 10/17/2025 11:59 AM at parks or in public areas near shopping centers. Bridgeport Park, Todd Longshore Park, Summit Park, Downtown Newhall would all be good options. Here are a couple examples: 1. https://wwwsioux-city.org/government/departments-g-p/parks-recreation/splash-pads 2. https://wwwcars onnow. org/06/06/2019/mcfadden-plaza-splash-pad-now-and-running-cool- during-hot-weather 31 The Newhall by the 15 street needs more improvement Can we get it done better please for our 10/15/2025 6:22 PM kids 19/21 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey 32 CDBG grants are so restrictive and the administrative burden and requirements on reporting 10/15/2025 4:36 PM end up costing more to manage than the amounts that are distributed to organizations who receive the funding. 33 Newhall park play area is in urgently needed of upgrade, since it was built nothing has been 10/15/2025 4:26 PM done on it. It is very old and out dated. This park is very important to the Newhall community. I have seen new parks built some old completely redone, however this park has been forgotten. I feel this park and this community have been left behind by the Santa Clarita Valley, proof me wrong. 34 People need food assistance. 10/8/2025 10:07 AM 35 1 would love to see my local park (newhall park) get upgraded. I would also love to see if there 10/8/2025 8:08 AM can be a a bridge be built from the canyon crest apartments to the plaza on the across the street from there. I see a lot a people crossing the avenue on busy hours. 36 None 9/27/2025 12:39 PM 37 We need more investment in public transit. Since SCV's population is increasing, traffic and 9/25/2025 9:38 AM congestion will become an even bigger issue. 38 just don't ask for an increase in my property taxes. 9/25/2025 7:44 AM 39 No 9/25/2025 7:41 AM 40 We implore you from the deepest voices of the most impoverished families to STOP allowing 9/24/2025 4:28 PM racism and bigotry to lead the decision making of our community, and fight back this hatred coming from the highest levels of the government. 41 An everyday issue is the sheer magnitude of terrible drivers we have living in this area. 9/24/2025 1:07 PM Constantly seeing drivers running red lights, speeding, and with little regard for pedestrians. It is truly like we're living in Mad Max: Fury Road. I do not necessarily support a larger police presence really anywhere, but a brainstorm session needs to be had about what can be done to remedy this issue a bit. Other than that, we need to put an emphasis on compensation for the jewels of our city: the public libraries. Public libraries offer countless resources to the community and there needs to be an emphasis on promoting its services and singing its praises. Also it's time to have a revote on compensating city workers in general for being bilingual. In this day and age, and especially being in Southern California, you SHOULD know how to speak Spanish. Our bilingual workers are able to help a larger amount of patrons and community members and this is a SKILL that should not be ignored. LA County offers this level of compensation to its library workers and seems like this city has little regard for the diversity, assistance, and communication this skillset can bring. 42 none 9/24/2025 9:17 AM 43 Providing resources for individuals, particularly adults, with special needs is hugely beneficial. 9/24/2025 8:51 AM Services and opportunities drop off in adulthood. 44 All of these programs are invaluable assets to the community. It's important to maintain 9/24/2025 8:46 AM effective services in all areas, due to the intersectionality of issues like unaffordable housing, homelessness, and community programs. 45 Financial incentives for homeowners for energy efficiency due to rising energy prices 9/24/2025 7:25 AM 46 1 know 1.4 million is not enough for a hospital, but the community needs another hospital. 9/23/2025 5:23 PM 47 Consider trying out Metro's budget survey on when they ask residents to allocate budget to 9/23/2025 5:15 PM these different priorities. It's a fun way to collect the same data and helps people understand that there are tradeoffs with the budget. 48 More sports for kids with Disabilities more inclusion programs 9/22/2025 2:52 PM 49 We need MORE INDOOR BASKETBALL COURT facilities. For a city that collects Mello Roos 9/22/2025 2:33 PM and extra taxes, INDOOR basketball courts should be built for the youths so Leagues/Teams can run weekend Tournaments for the kids. 50 We need fewer apartments and more houses 9/22/2025 12:05 PM 51 The Santa Clarita elementary school should be turned into another recreational entertainment 9/22/2025 11:44 AM for the city of Saugus all community members specially children would benefit from it. 20121 2026-2027 Community Needs Assessment SurveyMonkey 52 Santa Clarita has two or three indoor gyms, we have a sports complex were volleyball can not 9/22/2025 11:36 AM be played at a normal level due to low ceilings. We are one of the richest cities and we need our infrastructure upgraded. 53 If you're going to use the block grant for youth sports, please make them more affordable 9/22/2025 11:32 AM 54 Our area is already overpopulated and understaffed. We need a new hospital, more services 9/22/2025 11:22 AM and LESS new home developments. We also need to prioritize help for the homeless that are SLEEPING on our streets. We pay ENTIRELY too much to have to deal with this. Crime is up. Homeless is up. Traffic is up. And what does the city do, "LET'S BUILD MORE HOMES". This is not the answer. DO BETTER. 55 Help with the increasing number of car accidents. 9/22/2025 11:17 AM 56 Crime & gang prevention programs for youth need to be a priority. Santa Clarita also needs 9/22/2025 8:45 AM more residential treatment centers and programs for those experiencing drug addiction. 21121 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q1 1. Por favor, seleccione el area que mejor describe donde vive: nswered: 10 Skipped: is None of the above Canyon Country Newhall Saugus Valencia Ctro 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above 0.00% Canyon Country 40.00% Newhall 50.00% Saugus 0.00% Valencia 10.00% Otro 0.00% TOTAL # OTRO There are no responses. DATE 0 4 5 0 1 0 10 1/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q2 2. Rango de edad Answered:10 Skipped:0 18-39 40-64 64+ Social and Human Services Economic Development 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 18-39 50.000/0 40-64 50.000/0 64+ 0.00% Social and Human Services 0.00% Economic Development 0.00% TOTAL 5 5 0 0 0 10 2/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q3 3. 6Que describe mejor su situacion de vivienda? None of the above Alquila Propiertario de vivienda Reside en una vivienda de alquiler... Sin hogar Se aloja con familiares o amigos Decline to State Owner -occupied Home Repairs Down Payment Assistance for Lower Income... Other Affordable Housing for... Otro 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 3/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above 0.00% Alquila 60.00% Propiertario de vivienda 30.00% Reside en una vivienda de alquiler econ6mica 10.00% Sin hogar 0.00% Se aloja con familiares o amigos 0.00% Decline to State 0.00% Owner -occupied Home Repairs 0.00% Down Payment Assistance for Lower Income Buyers 0.00% Other Affordable Housing for Lower Income Residents 0.00% Otro 0.00% Total Respondents: 10 # OTRO DATE There are no responses. 0 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q4 4. Califique cada uno de los siguientes programas relacionados con la vivienda segun su opinion sobre su importancia para la comunidad. Viviendas de alquiler economicas p... Viviendas economicas para personas con... Viviendas economicas para personas... Viviendas economicas para 5/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey familias... Servicios y defensa de la viviendajusta Reparacion de viviendas ocupadas por... Reparacion de viviendas de alquiler Modificaciones/ mejoras de accesibilida... 6/17 Encuesta de Evaluation de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Asistencia para la compra de vivienda im Mejoras de eficiencia energetica Analisis/elimin acion de pintura a ba... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Nada impor... M Algo import Extremada... Moderada importante 7/17 Encuesta de Evaluaci6n de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey NADA ALGO MODERADAMENTE IMPORTANTE EXTREMADAMENTE TOTAL IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE Viviendas de alquiler 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00% econ6micas para 0 0 0 0 9 familias Viviendas econ6micas 0.00% 11.11% 11.11% 33.33% 44.44% para personas con 0 1 1 3 4 discapacidad Viviendas econ6micas 0.00% 11.11% 0.00% 22.22% 66.67% para personas mayores 0 1 0 2 6 Viviendas econ6micas 0.00% 11.11% 11.11% 22.22% 55.56% para familias grandes 0 1 1 2 5 Servicios y defensa de 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 25.00% 62.50% la vivienda justa 0 0 1 2 5 f Reparaci6n de 0.00% 11.11% 11.11% 44.44% 33.33% viviendas ocupadas por 0 1 1 4 3 sus propietarios Reparaci6n de 0.00% 12.50% 12.50% 25.00% 50.00% viviendas de alquiler 0 1 1 2 4 f Modificaciones/mejoras 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% 14.29% 71.43% de accesibilidad Dara 0 0 1 1 5 7 personas con discapacidad Asistencia para la 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 87.50% compra de vivienda 0 0 0 1 7 f Mejoras de eficiencia 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 62.50% 37.50% energetica 0 0 0 5 3 f Analisis/eliminaci6n de 0.00% 10.00% 0.00% 30.00% 60.00% pintura a base de 0 1 0 3 6 1c plomo # OTRO (ESPECIFIQUE) DATE 1 no 10/6/2025 9:54 AM 8/17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q5 5. Califique cada uno de los siguientes servicios publicos segun su opinion sobre su importancia para la comunidad. Actividades y servicios para personas... Actividades y servicios para jovenes Servicios de cuidado infantil Servicios de transporte 9/17 Encuesta de Evaluation de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Programas contra la delincuencia Servicios de salud Servicios para personas sin hogar Servicios para ninos abandonados ... 10 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Servicios de salud mental Servicios para personas con discapacidad Servicios para casos de violencia... Servicios para casos de abuso de sustancias Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Servicios de asistencia legal Servicios para personas con VIH/SIDA Rent and Utility Assistance Other Homeless Services 12 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey U% 1U% 1U ro :iU% 4U% 5U ro bU ro /U% tiU% yU% 1UU% Nada impor... M Algo import... M Moderada... Importante Extremada... NADA ALGO MODERADAMENTE IMPORTANTE EXTREMADAMENTE TOTAL IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE Actividades y 0.00% 11.11% 0.00% 55.56% 33.33% servicios para 0 1 0 5 3 9 personas mayores Actividades y 0.00% 12.50% 0.00% 25.00% 62.50% servicios para 0 1 0 2 5 8 j6venes Servicios de cuidado 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% 28.57% 57.14% infantil 0 0 1 2 4 7 Servicios de 0.00% 11.11% 11.11% 44.44% 33.33% transporte 0 1 1 4 3 9 Programas contra la 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 28.57% 71.43% delincuencia 0 0 0 2 5 7 Servicios de salud 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 25.00% 62.50% 0 0 1 2 5 8 Servicios para 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 37.50% 50.00% personas sin hogar 0 0 1 3 4 8 Servicios para ninos 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 88.89% abandonados o 0 0 0 1 8 9 maltratados Servicios de salud 0.00% 12.50% 0.00% 50.00% 37.50% mental 0 1 0 4 3 8 Servicios para 0.00% 11.11% 22.22% 11.11% 55.56% personas con 0 1 2 1 5 9 discapacidad Servicios para casos 0.00% 0.00% 37.50% 12.50% 50.00% de violencia 0 0 3 1 4 8 domestica Servicios para casos 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 50.00% 37.50% de abuso de 0 0 1 4 3 8 s ustancias Servicios de 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 33.33% 55.56% asistencia legal 0 0 1 3 5 9 Servicios para 0.00% 30.00% 0.00% 30.00% 40.00% personas con 0 3 0 3 4 10 VIH/SIDA Rent and Utility 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Homeless 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q6 6. Por favor, califique cada una de las siguientes instalaciones e infraestructuras publicas segun su opinion sobre su importancia para la Centros para personas mayores Centros para jovenes, adolescentes... Parques e instalaciones recreativas comunidad. 14 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Centros comunitarios Bibliotecas publicas Centros de salud y bienestar Centros de servicios para personas sin... Mejoras en el vecindario (p. ej.,... 15 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluation de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Centros para personas mayores Centros para j6venes, adolescentes y ninos Parques e instalaciones recreativas Centros comunitarios Bibliotecas publicas Centros de salud y bienestar Centros de servicios para personas sin hogar Mejoras en el vecindario (p. ej., repavimentaci6n de calles y aceras, mejoras estructurales en viviendas o negocios, mejoras en los sistemas de agua y alcantarillado, etc.) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Nada impor... M Algo import... M Moderada... Importante Is Extremada... NADA ALGO MODERADAMENTE IMPORTANTE EXTREMADAMENTE TOTAL IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE IMPORTANTE 0.00% 10.00% 0.00% 40.00% 50.00% 0 1 0 4 5 10 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 12.50% 87.50% 0 0 0 1 7 8 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 55.56% 44.44% 0 0 0 5 4 9 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 22.22% 77.78% 0 0 0 2 7 9 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 33.33% 55.56% 0 0 1 3 5 9 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 22.22% 66.67% 0 0 1 2 6 9 0.00% 20.00% 10.00% 20.00% 50.00% 0 2 1 2 5 10 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 33.33% 55.56% 0 0 1 3 5 9 16 / 17 Encuesta de Evaluacion de Necesidades en la Comunidad 2026-2027 SurveyMonkey Q7 7. 6Tiene algun comentario o sugerencia adicional para el use que hace la Ciudad de los fondos CDBG del programa 2026-2027? # RESPONSES DATE 1 Mejorar el parque de Newhall, William S. Hart y Canyon Country para que tengan el mismo 10/9/2025 2:14 PM nivel de intraestructura que los parques nuevos de Santa Clarita con opciones en las que muchas ninos y personas puedan utilizar como soccer rapido, algun tipo de escenario para grupos de baile como folklorico, danza, o bandas de escuelas puedan ensayar o presentarse. Y alrededor de parques hacer siempre un espacio para que puedan andar en bici, correr, caminar o patinar. 2 Me gustaria ver todas las Areas limpias y verdes me refiero a calles enfrente de las casas 10/9/2025 12:52 PM ultimamente la Ciudad no estA haciendo mucho a el respecto 3 Un supermercado en Newhall nos hace falta. La communidad enfrento un cambio dificil cuando 10/8/2025 10:55 PM nos quitaron Las Tres Sierras y ahora to an remplacado con una vivienda de cinco pisos Que Va alejar aun mas la communidad latina. La renta en newhall ya esta muy alto y el sueldo minimo no Alcanza para seguir viviendo aqui. Mucha gente latina ya se mudo a Lancaster , Palmdale, o San Fernando por esta misma razon . El centro de Main Street ya no to reconozco y los negocios Latinos han cerado sus puertas por Los precios altos de rentar Los locales en Main Street. La communidad NO neccessitan mas bares de alcohol porque ya existen demasiados en Main Street 4 No 10/8/2025 11:14 AM 5 No 10/6/2025 10:30 AM 6 no 10/6/2025 9:54 AM 17 / 17