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`q44:09 City Council Staff Report
September 23, 2025
Agenda Item No. 21
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager - 949-644-3001,
sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Lauren Wooding Whitlinger, Real Property Administrator - 949-644-
3236, Iwooding@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024-25,
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
ABSTRACT:
After the close of each fiscal year, the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City of Newport Beach prepare and submit
a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CAPER is a report on the
projects and expenditures of the annual CDBG funding issued to program subrecipients.
It also describes the City's progress towards meeting the goals established in the
2024-25 Annual Action Plan that was approved by the City Council on April 23, 2024. The
report must be submitted to HUD by the end of September 2025. The Program Year
2024-25 CAPER was prepared and made available for the HUD -required 15-day public
review and comment period, which began on September 6, 2025, and concludes with the
public hearing before the City Council on September 23, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Program Year 2024-25 CAPER;
b) Find this activity exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity
is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical
change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
c) Approve the Program Year 2024-25 CAPER; and
d) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to submit the Program Year 2024-25
CAPER to HUD.
DISCUSSION:
On September 6, 2025, the City published a notice in the Daily Pilot informing the general
public that the Draft 2024-25 CAPER (Attachment A) would be available for review and
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comment from September 6, 2025, to September 23, 2025. The attached CAPER is
substantially complete in form and expenditures; it may include minor changes to match
the City's records before it is submitted to HUD. No changes will be made to the final
amounts drawn for public services or administration or beneficiaries as those amounts
are subject to, and comply with, statutory caps.
The public was informed of the opportunity to provide oral and/or written comments on
the CAPER. To date, no public comments have been received; any public comments
received at the public hearing will be included in the final report submitted to HUD.
Additionally, the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan requires that a public hearing be held
to receive comments from interested parties regarding the CAPER. This public hearing
addresses the CDBG citizen participation requirements as laid out in the City's adopted
CDBG Citizen Participation Plan.
The program year 2024-25 CDBG allocation from HUD was $375,580. The City
anticipated receiving $305,773 in program income but received $318,142. The City also
had $384,818 of unallocated CDBG funds from prior years. Table 1 below shows the
annual CDBG budget and expenditures.
Table 1
FY2024-25 CAPER
Program Categories
Budget
Expenditures
Public Service Activities
$53,967
$29,118
Homelessness Prevention
$48,237
$48,237
Capital Improvement Program
$672,648*
$236,497
Program Administration & Fair Housing
$136,270
$102,774
Total
1$911,062
1$416,626
`Note: The 'Capital Improvement Program' funding for public facilities projects will carry forward and be
drawn in the 2025-26 program year, as needed. Any unspent program funds will be carried forward into the
new fiscal year and allocated to eligible CDBG activities. Funding for the San Miguel Park project totaled
$442,880 in FY 2024-25, and $657,648 across FY2023-24 and FY2024-25.
The accomplishments for this year include, but are not limited to, a mobile meals program
serving 44 senior residents, fair housing services for residents, a motel voucher program
for homeless individuals serving 16 residents, and a homeless prevention program that
assisted 27 residents with food pantry services, vouchers, and more.
A more detailed explanation of accomplishments can be found in the attached draft
2024-25 CAPER.
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Additionally, close-out payments in the amount of $17,105.87 for administrative costs
related to the Be Well OC Mobile Response Program, which operated during Fiscal Year
2023-24, were paid from unspent CDBG-CV funds in program year 2024-25. The
City Council decided not to extend the Be Well OC Mobile contract beyond August 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item is a report on accomplishments for the past year; there is no fiscal impact related
to this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
In accordance with HUD requirements for a 15-day public review and comment period, a
notice of this public hearing was published in the Daily Pilot on September 6, 2025.
Further, the agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in
advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A — Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
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Attachment A
Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
for the 2024-25 Program Year
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Table of Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes.......................................................................................................
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted........................................................
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)............................................................................
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b).......................................................................................
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)...................
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(1)..............................................................................
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(1)-(k); 91.320(i)-(1)......................................................................
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c).............................................................................................................
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PUBLICNOTICE..............................................................................................................................
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SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.........................................................................................
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IDISREPORTS.................................................................................................................................
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.
91.520(a)
The City of Newport Beach has prepared the 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) which describes the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during
the fifth and final program year of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period. This CAPER
encompasses July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, also referred to as Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY2024-25)
or Program Year 2024-2025 (PY2024-25).
As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City receives CDBG funds from HUD on a formula basis each
year. In turn, the City implements projects and awards grants to nonprofit, for -profit, and/or public
organizations for activities in furtherance of the adopted Consolidated Plan. The City of Newport
Beach's CDBG program generally includes a range of eligible activities that benefit low- and
moderate -income residents.
The City's 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan goals include:
• Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
• Provide public services for low- and moderate -income residents
• Improve public facilities and infrastructure
• Address material barriers to accessibility
• Economic development
• Prevent and eliminate homelessness
For the PY2024-25, the City received $375,580 in annual CDBG funds from HUD, $318,141.70 in
program income, and $384,818 in unallocated prior year CDBG funds, for a total of $1,078,539.70.
Investment of CDBG funds was a catalyst for positive change in the community. Together with
other federal, state, and local investments, the 2024-2025 CDBG allocation allowed the City to:
• Provide fair housing services for 135 residents
• Provide homelessness prevention and assistance services to 16 residents through the Motel
Voucher Program
• Provide homelessness prevention and assistance services to 27 residents through the
Families Forward Program
• Provide home delivered meals to 44 senior residents
Table 1 provides a summary of the five-year and one-year accomplishments for the period ending
June 30, 2025, arranged by each of the Strategic Plan Goals included in the 2020-2024 Strategic
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Plan of the Consolidated Plan.
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Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable,
why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts,
outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the
grantee's program year goals.
Table 1- Accomplishments — Program Year & Strategic Plan through June 30, 2025
5-Year Strategic Plan
2024-2025 Program Year No. 5
Percent
Percent
2024-2025
Unit of
Goal
Category
Amount
Indicator
Measure
Expected
Actual
Complete
Expected
Actual
Complete
Fair Housing
Affordable
CDBG:
Services
Housing
$12,000
Other
Other
625
760
121.60%
125
135
108%
Homelessness
Homeless
CDBG: $0
Homelessness
Persons
120
120
100%
0
0
Prevention
Prevention
Assisted
-
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
Public Facilities
Non -Housing
than
Project
1
0
0%
16
0
0%
and
Community
CDBG:
Low/Moderate
Infrastructure
$672 648
Development
Income Housing
Improvements
Benefit
Other
Other
3
3
100%
0
0
-
CDBG:
Public service
$102,203
activities other
500
631
126%
178
87
48.88%
Non -Housing
than
Persons
Public Services
Community
Low/Moderate
Assisted
Development
CDBG-CV:
Income Housing%
1000
1987
198/%
0
0
-
$0
Benefit
CDBG: $0
Non -Housing
15
2
13%
0
0
-
Economic
Economic
Business
CDBG-CV:
20
30
150%/%
0
0
-
Development
Development
Community
Assisted
$0
Development
CDBG:
Planning and
$124,210
Planning
Other
Other
5
5
%
100/
1
1
%
100/
CDBG-CV:
Administration
$0
City of Newport Beach
2023-2024
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Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and
specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority
activities identified.
During the program year, the City and local nonprofit organizations made progress on several
FY2024-25 activities. All CDBG funded activities address specific high priority objectives
identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
CDBG funds available through the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan were allocated to delivering
services to LMI and special needs Newport Beach residents. These included fair housing
services and public services for seniors, homeless persons, and those at risk of homelessness.
In addition, the City allocated funds to public facilities and infrastructure projects.
Projects funded during PY2024 included the following:
• Meals on Wheels provided home delivered meals to 44 LMI homebound senior
residents
• Fair Housing Foundation provided fair housing services, including compliant
investigation, resources, and landlord/tenant mediation, to 135 LMI residents
• Families Forward assisted 27 homeless and at -risk residents with homelessness
prevention and assistance services
• The Newport Beach Police Department assisted 16 residents through the Motel
Voucher Program, providing a safe place to sleep and other resources
• Work on the San Miguel Park project continued through FY2024-25, and will be closed
out in the upcoming program year
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
Table 2 — Assistance to Racial and Ethnic Population by Source of Funds
Race/Ethnicity
CDBG
White
143
Black or African American
3
Asian
10
American Indian/Alaskan Native/Black or African American
0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
Total
156
Hispanic
30
Non -Hispanic
126
*Note: The data in this table is supplied by HUD's database and reports. The figures in this
table represent the sum of the reported number of people, families, households, or housing
units reported during the fiscal year, without regard to the number of people in each family,
household or housing unit. In addition, the data in this table reflects 100 percent completed
activities only.
Narrative
Table 2 above provides race and ethnicity data for persons assisted with CDBG funds. During PY2024-
25, the City of Newport Beach was successful in collecting race and ethnicity data for 186 persons,
156 of whom are represented in Table 2 above. Table 2 does not include data on persons who
identified as "other" or "multi -race" which included an additional 30 persons. Of these 186 persons
assisted with CDBG funds, approximately 16 percent were Hispanic.
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.52O(a)
Identify the resources made available
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Resources Made
Amount Expended
Source of Funds
Source
Available
During Program Year
CDBG
public - federal
1,078,539.70*
269,433.79
Other
public - federal
0
*This includes $375,580 in 2024-2025 formula grant, $318,141.70 in program income, and $384,818 in unallocated prior
year CDBG funds.
Narrative
For the PY2024-25, the City received $375,580 in annual CDBG funds from HUD, $318,141.70 in
program income, and $384,818 in prior year unallocated CDBG funds for a total of $1,078,539.70.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments
Table 4 - Geographic Distribution and Location of Investments
Planned Percentage of
Actual Percentage of
Narrative
Target Area
Allocation
Allocation
Description
Citywide
100%
100%
Citywide Area
Narrative
During PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds in a manner consistent with the National
Objectives of the CDBG program. One hundred percent of the CDBG funds expended were for
activities that benefit low- to moderate -income persons citywide. The percentage includes
Administration and Planning activities.
The City's investments in Fair Housing Services, Public Services, and Homelessness Prevention
Services projects are based on a citywide geography because individuals in need of these services
may live anywhere within the jurisdiction, particularly services for special needs populations such
as individuals recovering from substance abuse.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds),
including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly
owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs
identified in the plan.
During PY2024-25, the City used CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local, and private
resources secured by each nonprofit organization providing public services. In addition, the City
consistently explored and sought to leverage other sources of funding including but not limited to
those listed below and as outlined in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
State Resources
• State Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN)
• CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CaIHFA Single and Multi -Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
Local Resources
• Orange County Housing & Finance Agency (OCHFA) Funding
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA) Funding
• Orange County Continuum of Care Program
• Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Programs
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
• Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way Funding
• Private Contributions
During PY2024-25, the City's nonprofit public service partners used CDBG funds in conjunction with
several million dollars of other federal, state, and local funds to implement their programs.
Matching Requirements
The City of Newport Beach does not receive HOME funds and therefore is not required to meet match
requirements. As an entitlement jurisdiction, Newport Beach receives CDBG funds and the CDBG
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program does not require matching funds.
Publicly Owned Land or Property
The City does not own any publicly owned land or property that used CDBG funds to address needs
identified in the 5-year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan or the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number
and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate -
income, and middle -income persons served.
During PY2024-25, the City of Newport Beach used its CDBG allocation to provide vouchers through
the Motel Voucher Program. In addition, the City continued to use non-CDBG funds to accomplish
other affordable housing goals. Information about these accomplishments can be found in the
narratives below.
Table 5 - Number of Households
One -Year
Actual
Goal
Number of homeless households to be provided
0
0
affordable housing units
Number of non -homeless households to be provided
0
0
affordable housing units
Number of special -needs households to be provided
0
0
affordable housing units
Total
0
0
Table 6 - Number of Households Supported
One -Year
Actual
Goal
Number of households supported through rental
0
0
assistance
Number of households supported through the
0
0
production of new units
Number of households supported through the rehab of
15
0
existing units
Number of households supported through the
0
0
acquisition of existing units
Total
15
0
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Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
Goals established in the FY2024-25 Annual Action Plan relating to providing affordable housing
included providing homeless and fair housing services. The City of Newport Beach has limited
CDBG funds and therefore does not use CDBG to produce affordable housing units. Instead, the
City's CDBG Program focuses on alleviating financial burden and homelessness for LMI households
and homeless households through a variety of services.
In PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds to the Newport Beach Police Department's Motel
Voucher Program and to Families Forward Housing Program. Each program serves homeless
community members in the City of Newport Beach.
• Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services. CDBG funds were used to assist 135 people
with fair housing services, including intake and investigation of complaints, education and
outreach, and landlord/tenant counseling and mediation.
• Families Forward: Housing Program. CDBG funds were used to assist 27 people with
homelessness prevention, stability support, food pantry assistance, and more.
o In an effort to identify more Newport Beach families that needed prevention and
stabilization services, Families Forward significantly increased the amount of
outreach to Newport Beach. This included building on our already existing outreach
efforts and several new approaches. For example, they sent a letter to any family
or individual from Newport Beach who received food pantry services since July. This
letter invited them to call or come into their offices to meet with a Family Navigator,
who would assess their financial need and determine if they were in need of and
eligible for any other form of financial assistance.
• Newport Beach: City Motel Voucher Program. CDBG funds were used to assist 16 homeless
persons through the City's Police Department Motel Voucher Program.
During PY2024-25, the City continued to use non-CDBG funding sources, such as the local
Affordable Housing fund, to address the following goals:
• Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing. Based on 2016-2020 ACS and CHAS data, there
is a limited supply of housing units affordable to lower -income households. Data shows a
particular need for increased rental housing units affordable to households earning 0 to 80
percent of the area median income (AMI). In all, nearly 77 percent of LMI households in
the City of Newport Beach are cost -burdened, spending 30 percent or more of their income
on housing. The City continues to use its Affordable Housing Trust Fund and other available
options under the State Density Bonus law to expand the supply of affordable housing
stock.
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• Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing. As the City's housing stock ages, a growing
percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to remain safe and habitable. The
situation is of concern for LMI homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to
properly maintain their homes. The age and condition of Newport Beach's housing stock is
an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Preservation of the physical and
functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate -income
households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing
units that are already affordable to low- and moderate -income households in the
community.
In addition to the above, the City reported the following non-CDBG funded accomplishments from
January 1 to June 30, 2025. There were 25 street exits from homelessness, with the outcomes
below:
• Two exits into independent living
• Two exits into permanent housing
• Four exits reunified with family and friends
• 23 exits into shelters
• One exit into a skilled nursing home
• One exit into a sobering facility
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The City of Newport Beach will continue to use non-CDBG funding sources, such as the Local Housing
Trust Fund, to expand and preserve the affordable housing stock.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income persons
served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the
eligibility of the activity.
Table 7 — Number of Persons Served
Number of Persons Served
CDBG Actual
Extremely Low-income
116
Low-income
47
Moderate -income
30
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Total 193
Narrative Information
The City of Newport Beach continues to prioritize the promotion of affordable housing for its
residents through its Local Housing Fund and through State Density Bonus Law. While the 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan indicated that CDBG funds will not be used for affordable housing, the City
recognizes the importance of affordable housing opportunities and continues to prioritize the
promotion of affordable housing through the Local Housing Fund and the State Density Bonus law.
In addition, the City continued to provide CDBG funds in FY2024-25 to support fair housing services
and homelessness prevention services.
The City continues to work to expand the supply of affordable housing through implementation of
Density Bonuses. Approved projects through the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan cycle are
summarized below:
• In 2017, the Newport Crossings Mixed -Use project, a 350-dwelling unit mixed -use
development, was submitted within the Airport Area under the Residential Overlay
of the Newport Place Planned Community. In exchange for providing 78 units
affordable to low-income households, the developer requested a density bonus of
91 units (35 percent bonus), an incentive to allow for flexibility with unit mix, and
a development waiver of building height. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
was certified, and the project was approved by the Planning Commission on
February 21, 2019. The City entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement with
the developer on November 9, 2023. The project is currently in plan check review
for building permit issuance.
• In December 2019, an application was submitted for a new mixed -use development
located at 2510 West Coast Highway that includes the development of 36 dwelling
units, 3 of which would be restricted for very low-income households. In exchange
for providing the very low-income units, the developer has requested a density
bonus of 9 units (35 percent bonus) and development waiver of building height.
The project was approved by the Planning Commission in February of 2021 and the
City Council in July of 2021. The project is currently in plan check review for building
permit issuance.
• In December of 2014, an application for the Newport Airport Village was filed,
requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment, Planned Community
Development Plan (PCDP), and a Development Agreement that would allow for the
future redevelopment of the 16.46-acre property with up to 444 dwelling units (329
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base units and 115 density bonus units) and 297,572 square feet of retail, office,
and other airport supporting uses. Approvals were granted by City Council on
September 22, 2020. The property owner is actively seeking a builder to implement
and construct the project.
• In April of 2020, an application was submitted for Residences at 4400 Von Karman,
requesting the rezoning of nonresidential property to mixed -use land uses, including
up to 260 residential units plus an allowance for density bonus units up to a total of
312 units (13 Very -Low Income units). The project was approved by the City Council in
February 2021.
• In June of 2021, an application was submitted for a new 193-unit apartment complex
located at 1300 Bristol Street. The project consists of 77 base units (including 24 very -
low -income units), 77 transfer of development units, and a density bonus of 39 units.
The project was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on February
17, 2022, and approved by the City Council on March 22, 2022.
• In November of 2022, an application was submitted for a new 282-unit apartment
complex located at 1600 Dove Street. The project consists of 188 base units (including
28 very -low-income units), and a density bonus of 94 units. The project was
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 23, 2024, and was
approved by the City Council in August 2024.
• In December 2022, an application was submitted for a new 229-unit apartment
complex located at 1400 Bristol Street. The project consists of 153 base units (including
23 low-income units), and a density bonus of 76 units. The project was recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission on December 7, 2023, and approved by the
City Council on April 23, 2024.
• In February 2023, an application was submitted for a new 78-uit condominium
complex located at 1401 Quail Street. The project consists of 52 base units (including
16 low-income units), and a density bonus of 26 units. The project was recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission on December 21, 2023, and approved by the
City Council on April 23, 2024.
• In November 2023, entitlements to refine and implement a portion of the Newport
Airport Village project were submitted for 4540, 4570, 4600, 4630 Campus Drive and
4647 MacArthur Boulevard. The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the
project on April 18, 2024.
As a result of the City's former Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, the City collected approximately $4.2
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million in the Affordable Housing Fund. The fees were paid by developers of residential housing in -
lieu of providing affordable units. The purpose of the Affordable Housing Fund is to construct,
rehabilitate or subsidize affordable housing or assist other governmental entities, private
organizations, or individuals to provide or preserve affordable housing. On April 29, 2015, the City
published a Request for Proposals for the use of the Affordable Housing Fund toward affordable
housing development or programming. The following projects were recommended for funding from
an evaluation panel and the City's Affordable Housing Task Force.
• Newport Shores Project: An agreement with Community Development Partners granting
$1,975,000 to assist with the acquisition, rehabilitation, and conversion of an existing 12- unit
apartment building located at 6001 Coast Boulevard for affordable housing. This project
opened as of March 2018.
• Senior Home Repair Program: The City granted up to $600,000 to Habitat for Humanity
Orange County for the purpose of establishing a critical home repair program for lower -
income seniors. This program is active, has approved fifteen project applications,
completed fourteen projects, and is continuing to accept applications.
• Seaview Lutheran Plaza Rehabilitation: The City Council approved an agreement granting
$800,000 to Seaview Lutheran Plaza to rehabilitate 100 apartment bathrooms to include ADA
toilets, removal of tubs, installation of new showers with safety grab bars, new flooring, and
paint. The project was completed during the 2017-2018 Program Year.
• Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter: The City of Costa Mesa, in partnership with the City of
Newport Beach, opened a bridge shelter in May 2021. With 72 beds, the facility provides
temporary shelter and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in
Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, with the goal of assisting those individuals to find
permanent supportive housing in the area. The shelter is operated by a case management
provider that helps clients locate appropriate permanent housing, assists with job
searches, and other on -site services. The City contributed $1.4 million to the initial
construction costs and will spend $1 million per year to support ongoing operational
costs. The shelter has assisted dozens of homeless individuals and 14 people have been
housed from Newport Beach. The facility has been expanded and Newport Beach has 5
additional dedicated beds, at a cost of $1.25 million per year for operations. Newport
Beach will also have access to 5 additional beds, based on availability, at a daily rate of
$155.
• Travelodge motel at 1400 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa: City of Newport Beach will be
participating in a major regional project to create permanent supportive housing for those
experiencing homelessness and at risk of becoming homeless. The project is a partnership
between the County of Orange, the cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa and
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developer American Family Housing, funded largely by a State grant. California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced an award of $29
million in Homekey grant funds toward the $45 million total project cost. Newport Beach
will contribute $3 million in the form of a 55-year, three percent interest loan. American
Family Housing will convert an aging Travelodge motel into a residential community of 78
affordable apartment homes. Construction is expected to take one year, and the
apartments will be leased by the end of 2025.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending
homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
During PY2024-25, the City of Newport Beach continued to support the efforts of the Orange
County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations working to address homelessness
throughout the County. The Orange County CoC uses the Coordinated Entry System (CES) to help
individuals move through the system at a faster pace, thereby reducing the amount of time
between outreach, intake, and service provision.
The City of Newport Beach also continued to implement its own outreach methods throughout
the jurisdiction. The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) has four designated homeless
liaison officers who work directly with people experiencing homelessness in the City. City staff and
its partners also provide resource information and make referrals to 2-1-1 Orange County (2110C).
Offered by Orange County United Way, 2110C is a key service that connects residents with
thousands of local health and human service resources. Persons and households in need can call
2-1-1 and/or text their zip code to 898211 to be connected to United Way's resource database.
During PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds to activities aimed at reducing and ending
homelessness. Through their Housing Program, Families Forward assisted 27 persons through
prevention and stabilization support. The NBPD additionally assisted 16 persons through the
Motel Voucher Program. This program provides financial assistance for homeless persons to stay
in a motel, and also helps with food, clothing, and security deposits. The purpose of the City's
Motel Voucher Program is to bridge the gap between unsheltered homelessness and permanent
housing.
The Orange County Point -in -Time (PIT) Count collects data on the number of homeless persons
across the jurisdiction every two years. The 2024 PIT Count revealed a total of 71 unsheltered
homeless persons in the City of Newport Beach. Compared with 2022 data, there has been an
approximately 26 percent decrease in unsheltered homelessness in the City.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
During FY2024-25, the City continued to work with City Net, a nonprofit organization that assists with
community outreach and case management services. Working collaboratively with City Net, homeless
individuals are connected to emergency housing and other pertinent services. As discussed
previously, the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) also has four dedicated homeless liaison
officers who assist with outreach and connect homeless individuals to the appropriate shelter and
transitional housing resources as needed. Understanding that each individual and household has
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different needs, City staff works on a case -by -case basis to provide shelter and other needed services.
United Way County's 2-1-1 Orange County (211OC) also continues to assist with connecting homeless
individuals to the appropriate local resources, including emergency shelters. Persons and households
in need can call 2-1-1 and/or text their zip code to 898211 to be connected to United Way's resource
database.
The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned
with supportive services that ensure that housing stability can be maintained. However, because the
demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region's supply, the CoC continues to rely on its
emergency and transitional housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Orange
County's homeless population. Homeless Shelter Directory, a nonprofit organization, also provides a
directory of homeless resources in the City of Newport Beach.
In Spring 2021, the City of Newport Beach partnered with the City of Costa Mesa to open the Costa
Mesa Bridge Shelter. With 72 beds, the facility provides temporary shelter and support services to
individuals experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, with the goal of assisting
those individuals to find permanent supportive housing in the area. The shelter is operated by a case
management provider that helps clients locate appropriate permanent housing, assists with job
searches, and other on -site services. The City contributed $1.4 million to the initial construction costs
and will spend $1 million per year to support ongoing operational costs.
During the winter season, the Orange County Cold Weather Armory Emergency Shelter Program
provides shelter and services for homeless persons at the National Guard Armories. Individuals
receive a shelter bed, meals, warm showers, and warm clothing as is available. Orange County service
providers are additionally on site to provide other needed services. Other local and regional
organizations working to address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless
persons include:
• Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter —transitional shelter and supportive services
• Orange County Rescue Mission —transitional and emergency housing
• WISEPlace — shelter, case management, counseling, employment assistance, health and
wellness services, addiction recovery, and more.
• Human Options — shelter for women victims of domestic abuse
• Serving People in Need (SPIN) — offers guided assistance to permanent housing placement
The Orange County CoC recognizes the need to maintain a level of transitional housing. Currently, the
CoC is examining methods to shorten stays in emergency shelters and transitional housing so that
resources may be used for both rapid re -housing and placement in permanent supportive housing.
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During PY2024-25, the City of Newport Beach allocated CDBG funds to activities aimed at reducing
and ending homelessness. Through their Housing Program, Families Forward assisted 27 persons
through prevention and stabilization support. The NBPD additionally assisted 16 persons through the
Motel Voucher Program. This program provides financial assistance for homeless persons to stay in a
motel, and also helps with food, clothing, and security deposits. The purpose of the City's Motel
Voucher Program is to bridge the gap between unsheltered homelessness and permanent housing.
The City keeps a Homeless Data Dashboard on the City website, featuring statistics about annual and
current homelessness in the jurisdiction. Between July 2024 to June 30, 2025, there were 11
successful street exits in the City. All successful exits were to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after 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); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing,
health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
Guided by the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, CDBG activities funded by the City of Newport Beach
during PY2024-25 included public services aimed at alleviating financial instability/poverty, ensuring
fair housing conditions, and preventing and eliminating homelessness. Altogether, these services and
programs help prevent low-income individuals and families from becoming homeless, including those
who are extremely low-income and/or have additional special needs. During PY2024-25, the following
services were provided through the City's CDBG program:
• The City's Motel Voucher Program assisted 16 individuals by providing financial assistance for
motel vouchers, food, and security deposit assistance. The provision of motel vouchers can
prevent LMI individuals and families from street homelessness by securing a transitional, safe
place to sleep while a stable housing situation is sought.
• Families Forward assisted 27 individuals through their Housing Program which provides a
transition from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency for homeless families. Services include
transitional housing, counseling, food, career coaching, life skills, education, and acquisition
of permanent housing. Individualized self-sufficiency plans are developed with case managers,
and progress is monitored on a regular basis at monthly case management meetings.
Depending on financial capacity, families will pay 0 to 30 percent of their income in rent.
Transitional housing ranges from 1 to 24 months. Case managers conduct pre- and post -
program surveys to document this data.
• Fair housing services were provided to 135 individuals, which included counseling and
landlord -tenant mediation. These housing services can prevent individuals from being evicted
and therefore aid in the prevention of homelessness.
• Meals on Wheels of Orange County provided meals to 44 LMI seniors. Low-income seniors are
vulnerable to becoming homeless due to limited income. Providing meals to this population
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with special needs allows them to save money on food expenses, while improving access to
better nutrition.
In addition to the above, the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoQ encourages services aimed at
reducing incidences of homelessness for those receiving public assistance and those likely to become
homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care. Some of these
services include:
• Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance: Short-term financial assistance to prevent
eviction and utility shut off.
• Credit Counseling: Financial counseling and advocacy to assist households to repair credit
history.
• Legal/Mediation Services: Tenant -landlord legal/mediation services to prevent eviction.
• Food Banks and Pantries: Direct provision of food, toiletries, and other necessities.
• Transportation Assistance: Direct provision of bus vouchers and other forms of
transportation assistance.
• Clothing Assistance: Direct provision of clothing for needy families and individuals.
• Prescription/Medical/Dental Services: Direct provision of prescription, medical, and
dental services.
• Workforce Development: Direct provision of job training services designed to develop and
enhance employment skills, as well as to help clients secure and retain living wagejobs.
• Information & Referral Services: Direct provision of 24-hour/7-days-a-week call center
services to provide health and human service information to at -risk populations.
• Recuperative care for homeless individuals who become ill or injured.
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
During PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds to Families Forward's Housing Program. The
Housing Program provides transitional housing, counseling, career coaching, life skills, and case
management services to homeless families. In addition, the Housing Program places an emphasis
on self-sufficiency and stability. Clients work with a case manager to develop a self-sufficiency
plan. Depending on financial capacity, families may pay 0 to 30 percent of their income toward
rent. Transitional housing offered through the Housing Program ranges from 1 to 24 months.
During PY2024-25, 27 Newport Beach residents were assisted through the CDBG allocation.
In addition, the City is currently working to solidify an agreement with Trellis International, a local
nonprofit organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
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Through volunteer projects managed by Trellis' Community Impact Team (CIT), participants
develop and refine skills needed to re-enter the job market and remain both stably employed and
housed. Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) are available to Newport Beach residents through the
Orange County Housing Authority.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.22O(h); 91.32O(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Newport Beach is within the service area of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) for the
purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing. The data presented below is for Newport Beach and the
narrative responses address the needs of the entire County, with specific references to the City of
Newport Beach.
As of July 30, 2025, OCHA administered 88 Housing Choice Vouchers utilized by Newport Beach
residents, including 21 for families, 5 for households with disabled members, and 62 for elderly
households.
The City of Newport Beach does not own public housing. During the current five-year planning period,
OCHA's goals include:
• Apply for additional housing assistance funding and programs that may become available.
• Explore the use of Project -Based Housing Choice Vouchers or other housing funds to
promote the construction or acquisition activities that will result in additional units or
developments that will serve special needs populations.
• Ensure consistent quality of assisted housing services by maintaining high performer
status in Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) scores.
• Promote Family Self -Sufficiency incentives and homeownership opportunities for Housing
Choice Voucher participants in partnership with local programs and related service
providers.
• Expand assisted housing choices by conducting outreach efforts to increase the number
of property owners and their participation in housing assistance programs.
• Identify and utilize technology to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency in
delivery of housing assistance services.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management
and participate in homeownership
OCHA supports resident councils and actively seeks input from public housing authority residents
on the management and implementation of OCHA policies and procedures.
Housing prices in Orange County are so high that homeownership opportunities are limited for
OCHA residents. On a limited basis, OCHA has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to provide two
affordable homeownership units, but these types of efforts are limited due to financial constraint.
OCHA also manages a Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program that it markets to all
OCHA program tenants.
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Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
Not applicable.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken 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. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
Housing and development costs in the City of Newport Beach remain expensive, as is the case
across much of the State of California and the surrounding jurisdictions. This is reflected in the
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and in the City's 2021-2029 Housing Element. Currently, the demand
for affordable housing exceeds the supply of affordable housing. Due to insufficient resources to
help meet demand, increasing the affordable housing supply to meet these needs remains
difficult.
On March 9, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-18 adding City Council Policy K-4
(Reducing the Barriers to the Creation of Housing). Council Policy K-4 recognizes that the City has
several major constraints on existing lands that severely limit or totally restrict the City's ability to
accommodate growth to the extent identified in the 6t" Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation
("RHNA"). As a result, the City continuously searches out new and flexible land use and zoning
strategies. Council Policy K-4 contains three distinct housing -related recommendations:
1. Production of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Sets forth directives to further encourage
and incentivize the development of ADUs beyond the minimum State law requirements as
an important strategy to accommodate future growth in combination with other strategies
to meet the RHNA allocation. To implement this policy, the City has completed the
following: 1) developed a fee waiver program for new ADU development; 2) contracted
design services to develop pre -approved ADU plans that property owners can utilize at no -
cost to construct ADUs and to expediate the approval process; 3) created a user-friendly
website dedicated to inform property owners on the benefits of ADU development, clear
instructions and a comprehensive guidebook, incentives for ADU development, and
development standards (www.newportbeachca.gov/adu); and 4) formed an ADU Planning
Commission Ad -Hoc Committee and held community meetings to development more
flexible development standards to encourage ADU development. On February 14, 2023, the
City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-2 updating Newport Beach Municipal Code
Section 20.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units) for consistency with 2022 updates to State
ADU law and to incorporate the recommendations of the Ad -Hoc Committee.
2. Planning Commission Review and Recommendations for Mixed -Use Designations:
Despite the mixed -use housing opportunities that were created in the 2006 Comprehensive
General Plan Update, a majority of these sites remain underutilized with single, non-
residential uses, such as retail or office. The City's existing development standards related
to mixed -use development may create constraints to the redevelopment of these
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properties. Therefore, this policy directs staff and the Planning Commission to annually
review the established mixed -use zones in the City and recommend code changes or policy
ideas to the City Council that reduce regulatory barriers and incentivize mixed -use
residential development. To implement this policy, the City has adopted Housing Policy
Action 4H (Review Mixed -Use Zones) as part the 6` Cycle Housing Element update. The City
has been focused on implementing the rezoning program (Policy Actions 1A through 1G) to
accommodate new residential development projects on the Housing Opportunity Sites.
Once these are completed, focus will shift to other Housing Policy Actions, including 4H.
Utilizing the REAP 2.0 program through Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) in coordination with the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG). Project
is expected to begin in 2025 with recommendations anticipated mid-2026.
3. Mixed -Use Resorts: Mixed -use resorts provide an opportunity to revitalize older resort
hotels by incorporating accessory residential units. The policy affirms the City Council's
direction to interpret ambiguities in code provisions to allow for limited residential units as
an accessory use to the principal use of a hotel and to pursue any needed amendments to
accommodate such uses. To implement this policy, the City Council upheld Director's
Determination No. DD2021-001 on August 24, 2021, finding that accessory residential is an
allowed use within resort hotels. On May 12, 2022, the Planning Commission approved the
Ritz -Carlton Residences located at 900 Newport Center Drive and involved the conversion
of 159 hotel rooms into hotel branded residences. The project was conditioned to require
the payment of $100,000 per unit fee as the means determined appropriate by the
Community Development Director to address potential impacts to public services, public
safety, public access, and affordable housing. Of the $100,000 per unit fee, $65,000 per unit
would be reserved for a future affordable housing project.
To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the
City will continue to invest Affordable Housing Fund resources to incentivize the development of
affordable housing during the current Consolidated Plan cycle. In addition, the City will continue
to work with the County and refer LMI residents for participation in their Housing Rehabilitation
Program.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of LMI and special needs populations
include a lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, and the high cost of housing
that is not affordable to LMI residents.
To address these obstacles in PY2024-25, the City invested CDBG funds through the 2024-2025
Annual Action Plan in projects that provide public services and prevent homelessness. The
following activities were funded with CDBG during PY2024-25:
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• The City's Motel Voucher Program assisted 16 individuals by providing financial assistance for
motel vouchers, food, and security deposit assistance. The provision of motel vouchers can
prevent LMI individuals and families from street homelessness by securing a transitional, safe
place to sleep while a stable housing situation is sought.
• Families Forward assisted 27 individuals through their Housing Program which provides a
transition from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency for homeless families. Services include
transitional housing, counseling, food, career coaching, life skills, education, and acquisition
of permanent housing. Individualized self-sufficiency plans are developed with case managers,
and progress is monitored on a regular basis at monthly case management meetings.
Depending on financial capacity, families will pay 0 to 30 percent of their income in rent.
Transitional housing ranges from 1 to 24 months. Case managers conduct pre- and post -
program surveys to document this data.
• Fair housing services were provided to 135 individuals, which included counseling and
landlord -tenant mediation. These housing services can prevent individuals from being evicted
and therefore aid in the prevention of homelessness.
• Meals on Wheels of Orange County provided meals to 44 LMI seniors. Low-income seniors are
vulnerable to becoming homeless due to limited income. Providing meals to this special needs
population allows them to save money on food expenses.
Actions taken to reduce lead -based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Newport Beach disseminated U.S. EPA brochures with education about lead -based
paint (LBP) hazards. All units that received assistance and were built prior to January 1, 1978, were
tested for LBP. If and when LBP was detected, appropriate abatement procedures were followed
in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty -level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Newport Beach's CDBG program is largely focused on reducing the number of poverty -
level families through the funding of public services. During PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds
to several public services for LMI seniors, youth, families, and homeless persons/households.
Accomplishments included:
• The City's Motel Voucher Program assisted 16 individuals by providing financial assistance for
motel vouchers, food, and security deposit assistance. The provision of motel vouchers can
prevent LMI individuals and families from street homelessness by securing a transitional, safe
place to sleep while a stable housing situation is sought.
• Families Forward assisted 27 individuals through their Housing Program which provides a
transition from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency for homeless families. Services include
transitional housing, counseling, food, career coaching, life skills, education, and acquisition
of permanent housing. Individualized self-sufficiency plans are developed with case managers,
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and progress is monitored on a regular basis at monthly case management meetings.
Depending on financial capacity, families will pay 0 to 30 percent of their income in rent.
Transitional housing ranges from 1 to 24 months. Case managers conduct pre- and post -
program surveys to document this data.
• Fair housing services were provided to 135 individuals through the Fair Housing Foundation,
which included counseling and landlord -tenant mediation. These housing services can prevent
individuals from being evicted and therefore aid in the prevention of homelessness.
• Meals on Wheels of Orange County provided meals to 44 LMI seniors. Low-income seniors are
vulnerable to becoming homeless due to limited income. Providing meals to this special needs
population allows them to save money on food expenses.
During PY2024-25, the City had also planned to fund the Boys and Girls Club's workforce development
program for youth aged 16 to 24 who are aging out of the Boys and Girls Club program. However, the
administrative burden of the CDBG funds was prohibitive to getting any funding reimbursement
requests.
In addition to the above, the City continues to seek new funding opportunities and new partnership
opportunities while supporting the following local initiatives:
• Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and
moderate -income households, including investment of the City's Housing Trust Fund
resources and using the State Density Bonus law to incentivize the development of
additional affordable housing units;
• Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate
homelessness; and
• Supporting housing preservation programs that ensure low-income households have a
safe, decent and appropriate place to live.
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to
reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned
Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide a pathway out of poverty for families who are ready to
pursue employment and educational opportunities. Moreover, in California, some primary
programs that assist families experiencing poverty are CaIWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps)
and Medi-Cal. These programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance,
subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing,
nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from
substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The institutional delivery system in Newport Beach is high -functioning and collaborative. The
relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector is comprised of a network of capable
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community -based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Affordable
housing development and preservation activities are carried out by the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department in partnership with other agencies. Public service activities will
be carried out by nonprofit organizations to achieve the Strategic Plan goals. The Planning Division
and the Public Works Department will work together with contractors to implement public facility
improvement projects in subsequent program years implementing the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
Strategic Plan.
One of the keyways the City is developing and expanding institutional structure to meet underserved
needs is by funding a wide variety of services targeted to seniors, and individuals or families at risk of
homelessness with CDBG public service grants.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies during
PY2024-25, the City invested CDBG funds in public service agencies/providers and continued to form
relationships with these agencies and more.
In the implementation of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, the City invested CDBG resources in the
following public service agencies/projects:
• Meals on Wheels
• City Motel Voucher Program
• Fair Housing Foundation
• Families Forward
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions
analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
The City partnered with 15 other Orange County jurisdictions to conduct a regional Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) report for the 5-year program period of 2015-2019. An
updated 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing was published during
PY2024-25.
In PY2024-25, the City allocated CDBG funds to the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) for the provision of
fair housing education, counseling, and landlord -tenant mediation services. FHF assisted 135 persons
in the City of Newport Beach with their CDBG allocation.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of
the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved,
including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
To ensure that CDBG funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the
City provides technical assistance to all subrecipients at the beginning of each program year and
monitors subrecipients throughout the program year.
Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the City made technical assistance
available to prospective applicants for CDBG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) upon request
to review the Strategic Plan goals, program requirements and available resources with potential
applicants. After the approval of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, a mandatory subrecipient
workshop was held to review program regulations in detail, to provide useful forms and resources
for documenting compliance, and to review the City's compliance procedures and requirements.
Additionally, individualized technical assistance was provided on an as -needed basis throughout
the program year.
Activity Monitoring
All activities are monitored, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to
determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective and conformance with a Plan goal.
This review also examines the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of
the intended beneficiaries and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements.
Subrecipients are required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity,
and any findings noted in the audit are reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications are then
considered for funding. Once funded, desk monitoring includes ongoing review of required
quarterly performance reports.
For CDBG public service activities, on -site monitoring is conducted at least once every two years,
or more frequently as needed, to ensure compliance. These reviews include both a fiscal and
programmatic review of the subrecipient's activities. The reviews determine if the subrecipient is
complying with program regulations and the City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include
overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program
delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and progress
toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided
delineating the results of the review, along with any findings of non- compliance and the required
corrective action(s). Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective
actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided as soon
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as compliance concerns are identified. For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes
compliance with regulatory agreement requirements.
Technical Assistance was provided at the beginning of the program year in a congregate workshop
setting as well as 1:1 technical assistance as needed during the program year.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment
on performance reports.
In accordance with the City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan, a public notice was published in
the Daily Pilot on September 6, 2025, notifying the public of the availability of the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for a 15-day public review and comment period
beginning September 6, 2025, and ending September 23, 2025. A copy of the public notices is
included in Appendix A.
The draft CAPER was available on the City website and at the following locations:
Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA, 92660
(949) 644-3200
City Clerk's Office
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-3005
Central Library
1000 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 717-3800
City Website
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/CDBGreports
A public hearing was conducted before the City Council on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to solicit
comments from residents and interested parties. A summary of any written or oral comments
received during the public hearing are included in Appendix B of the CAPER document.
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CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives and
indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
Not applicable. The City did not make any amendments to its 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
grants?
The City does not receive Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grants.
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
Not applicable.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX "A"
PUBLIC NOTICE
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►A
C
APPENDIX "B"
SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
COMMENTS
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SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMENTS
In compliance with the City's approved Citizen Participation Plan and implementing regulation 24
CFR 91.105, a public notice was published on (see attached proof of publication) to solicit public
comments from interested citizens regarding the draft 2024-2025 CAPER. The draft CAPER was
made available to the public for a period of 15 days in order to provide an opportunity for the
public to review the document.
Insert written or verbal comments received.
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To Be Inserted in Final CAPER
APPENDIX "C11
IDIS REPORTS
PR01 - HUD Grants and Program Income
PR03 - CDBG Activity Summary
PR06 - Summary of Consolidated Plan Projects
PR23 - Summary of Accomplishments
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary
PR26 — CDBG-CV Financial Summary
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