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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - Community Development Block GrantCTY OF F NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report May 12, 2015 Agenda Item No. 15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director — (949) 644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Clint Whited, CDBG Consultant and James Campbell, Principal Planner PHONE: (909) 476 -6006 or cwhited @mdg- Idm.com; (949) 644 -3210 or jampbell@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Community Development Block Grant - 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment ABSTRACT: The Five -Year Consolidated Plan is part of the City's grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The plan establishes a framework of housing and community development priorities for Newport Beach, aids in identifying projects and programs that benefit low- and moderate - income residents. The City anticipates receiving approximately $1.8 million of CDBG funds for use between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2020. The One -Year Action Plan allocates funding to specific programs and projects for a given year. The Action Plan will appropriate approximately $449,937 of CDBG funds to specific programs and projects for the upcoming 2015 -2016 fiscal year. The Citizen Participation Plan outlines how the public may participate in the process of developing the Consolidated Plan, Action Plans, amendments to these plans, and the annual end -of -year assessment report to HUD called the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The Citizen Participation Plan amendment is necessary to reflect procedural changes since the plan was last updated in 2010. RECOMMENDATION: a) Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, Draft 2015- 2016 Action Plan, and Draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendment; b) Find that the activity is exempt under 24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.34 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( "NEPA "), as amended; and find the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and find the 2015 -2016 Action Plan exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3; 15 -1 c) Adopt Resolution No. 2015 -33, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach Approving the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, the 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and an Amendment to the City's Citizen Participation Plan (Staff Report Attachment CC -1); and d) Authorize the City Manager to: 1) Submit the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment to HUD; 2) Execute the FY 2015 -2016 CDBG Program Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of the City; 3) Execute all subrecipient agreements with the nonprofit organizations receiving allocations of CDBG funds in the Action Plan; 4) Authorize the Community Development Director or his /her designee to be the official representative of the City of Newport Beach to administer the program and submit required environmental documentation to HUD for CDBG projects. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund related to this item. This item provides for City Council approval of the expenditure of $449,937 in CDBG funds for the 2015 -2016 program year. DISCUSSION: Program Description The CDBG Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate - income persons. CDBG is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. CDBG funds may be used for a wide variety of programs, services and facilities improvements. This means funding for a broad array of community needs, including but not limited to: • Community and senior services • Fair housing enforcement and landlord /tenant mediation • Homeless prevention and domestic violence programs • Commercial fagade improvements • Street and sewer improvements • Disabled (ADA) accessibility improvements • Housing programs • Section 108 loan payments According to CDBG regulations, the City may spend up to 20 percent of the annual grant allocation of funds for program administration and 15 percent for community services such as senior meal delivery, domestic violence counseling or homeless prevention programs. The remaining funds may be used for projects such as commercial fagade improvements, street and sidewalk improvements, disabled accessibility improvements, Section 108 loan payments, and /or rehabilitation of existing park facilities. City of Newport Beach Past Program Activities The City has participated in the CDBG Program since July 1, 1989, receiving approximately $11.7 million during this period with annual allocations ranging from a high of $534,000 in 1995 to $323,777 in 2011. The 2015 grant allocation is $361,557. Each year, the City uses a portion of the funds reserved for program administration to comply with Fair Housing Act requirements and make fair housing enforcement and landlord /tenant mediation services available to tenants, realtors, apartment owners and managers, lending institutions, and other interested parties in Newport Beach. These services have been provided free of cost to Newport Beach residents by the Fair Housing Foundation since 2011. The Section 108 Program allows grantees of the CDBG Program to borrow Federally - guaranteed funds for community development purposes up to five times the amount of their annual CDBG grants by pledging to 15 -2 repay the loan with future CDBG grants. The loan program enables grantees to undertake substantially larger community development projects than CDBG annual grants would support. In 2002, the City received a $2,400,000 loan to partially fund the enhanced streetscape in Balboa Village. The current loan will be fully paid in 2023, with future annual grants. The Draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, Draft 2015 -2016 Action Plan and Draft Citizen Participation Plan In order to be eligible for CDBG grants, the City must submit a Five -Year Consolidated Plan and One -Year Action Plan at least 45 days prior to the beginning of the program year (Attachment CC2). The City operates on a fiscal year from July 1 st through June 30th. The purpose of the two plans are as follows: The Consolidated Plan examines housing and community development needs in Newport Beach and outlines the City's priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of CDBG funds to address these needs over the next five years. The Action Plan describes the rationale behind specific allocations for the upcoming fiscal year and details how the City's use of CDBG funds addresses the priorities in the Consolidated Plan. Staffs recommendations for the expenditure of the funding available for the next fiscal year is provided below. The City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan was last updated in 2010, and with every new Five Year Consolidated Plan, the City reviews the plan and makes necessary changes. The proposed amendments are mostly minor reflecting organization changes; however, the plan was missing an anti - displacement and relocation plan required by HUD. In summary, Federal law requires the City to minimize the burden placed on low- and moderate - income tenants, property owners, and business owners who must move either temporarily or permanently as the result of a project funded in whole or in part by the CDBG program. Community Outreach Staff conducted a community meeting on February 26, 2015 and made community surveys available to identify the community's priorities for the CDBG program. Based on this outreach and data evaluated in the preparation of the Draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, the following priorities are established within the Draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan that will serve as the basis for CDBG program funding decisions over the next five years: • Ensure equal access to housing opportunities; • Provide public services for low- income residents; • Provide public services for residents with special needs; • Prevent and eliminate homelessness; • Strengthen economic opportunity; and • Improve public facilities and infrastructure. On April 10, 2015, staff published a notice in the Daily Pilot informing the general public that the City had prepared the Draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, Draft 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and Draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendment and that such would be available for review and comment until May 12, 2015. The public was provided an opportunity to provide oral and /or written comments on all three draft plans and the proposed activities for funding in the upcoming fiscal year. To date, no public comments have been received. Additionally, the current Citizen Participation Plan requires that a public hearing be held to receive testimony from interested residents or parties regarding the Action Plan. Tonight's public hearing fulfills the requirements for the public hearing. Proposed 2015 -2016 CDBG Fund Expenditures The Draft Action Plan includes the funding recommendations for next year's funds. The 2015 grant allocation is $361,557, and the City also has an additional $88,380 of unspent CDBG funding available for next year for a total of $449,937. 15 -3 Public Service Grants: On January 24, 2015, the City published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the Daily Pilot newspaper to announce the availability of CDBG funds and solicit proposals from tax - exempt nonprofit organizations that provide eligible CDBG services or projects that benefit Newport Beach residents. The City also made the application available on the City's website and mailed notices to agencies who received funds in the current Fiscal Year and other agencies who had expressed interest. In response to the NOFA, three nonprofit organizations submitted applications for CDBG public service grants requesting a total of $35,000. In consideration of HUD limitations on the use of CDBG funds for Public Service (15 percent of the grant) as well as the level of funding available, the funding requested, past performance and proposed accomplishments, anticipated benefit to Newport Beach residents, and City priorities, staff recommends Public Service program /project funding as follows: Organization Requested Recommended Age Well Senior Services: Home Delivered Meals $20,000 $25,000 Families Forward: Housing Program $10,000 $15,000 Human Options: Community Domestic Violence Services $5,000 $5.000 Total $45,000 Program Administration: The City contracts with a consultant to administer the City's CDBG program. Additionally, the consultant monitors existing affordable housing agreements for compliance. Lastly, funds allocated to administration support fair housing services provided by the Fair Housing Foundation to meet the City's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing choice. Staff recommends that 20 percent of the grant be allocated to administrative activities, which is consistent with HUD guidelines. The estimated total is $60,311. Capital Improvements and Section 108 Loan Repayment: Staff is recommending that $125,320 be allocated to the Balboa Village Fagade Improvement Program. On April 14, 2015, Council approved the fagade improvement program and allocated $98,500 from the Balboa Parking Management District Fund. The combination of the two funding sources will result in $223,820 being available for fagade improvements in Balboa Village. Finally as noted above, since 2003 the City has allocated an annual payment to the repayment of its Section 108 loan, which is $207,306 for the next program year. This allocation is based on the current amortization schedule and will change with the refinancing of the loan approved by Council on April 28, 2015. Summary In conclusion, the Council's adoption of the three plans is necessary in order for the City to be eligible for CDBG grant funds. Staff is recommending that the $449,937 in available CDBG grant funds be allocated as follows: CDBG Program Administration $60,311 Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services $12,000 Age Well Senior Services: Home Delivered Meals $25,000 Families Forward: Housing Program $15,000 Human Options: Community Domestic Violence Services $5,000 Balboa Village Commercial Fagade Improvement Program $125,320 Section 108 Loan Repayment $207,306 Total: $449,937 15 -4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The development of required plans and allocation of CDBG program funds is an administrative activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.34 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( "NEPA" ), as amended. Staff recommends the City Council find the approval of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment are 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. Staff also recommends the City Council finds approval of the 2015 -2016 Action Plan exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. The Action Plan includes funding for a commercial fagade improvement program within Balboa Village. The program will fund cosmetic enhancements of existing buildings (e.g. minor repair to exterior materials, paint, awnings, window and door replacement, signs, etc.) and these minor improvements will involve negligible or no expansion of any existing buildings. NOTICING: In accordance with HUD requirements for a 30 -day public review and comment period, notice of the public hearing was published in the Daily Pilot on April 10, 2015. Notice was also sent to each of the applicants requesting funding and emailed to all parties that have signed up to receive notifications of the Planning Division. 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). ATTACHMENTS: Description Attachment CC1 -Resolution Attachment CC2 - 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan Attachment M - Amended Citizen Participation Plan 15 -5 Attachment CC -1 Resolution approving the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment 15 -6 RESOLUTION NO. 2015- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2015- 2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, THE 2015 -2016 ACTION PLAN, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ( "City ") participates in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's ( "HUD ") Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; WHEREAS, HUD requires the City to prepare a Five Year Consolidated Plan for the use of HUD grant programs outlining the use of the grants and the strategic vision for housing and community development in the City. The current 2010 -2015 Consolidated Plan expires on June 30, 2015; WHEREAS, HUD also requires the City to prepare an annual Action Plan for the appropriation of the CDBG annual grant. The City anticipates receiving $361,557 in grant funds for the 2015 -2016 Program Year, and the draft 2015 -2016 Action Plan appropriates these funds along with approximately $88,380 from prior program years to various projects and programs that are deemed consistent with the draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and HUD requirements; WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan process ensures that citizens within the community have an opportunity to participate in the identification of the City's housing and community development goals and policies, and the preparation of specific actions or projects proposed to address achieve the City's goals and needs through a Citizen Participation Plan; WHEREAS, the City's adopted Citizen Participation Plan was last updated in 2010, and with every new Five Year Consolidated Plan, the City reviews the plan and makes necessary amendments; WHEREAS, on January 26, 2015, a Notice of Funding Availability was published in the Daily Pilot newspaper and sent to known non - profit community organizations currently operating within the City requesting proposals from non - profit organizations to provide public services to low -and moderate - income residents within the City and to provide fair housing services to all residents of the community. Three proposals to provide public services and one proposal to provide fair housing services were received by the City; WHEREAS, the City prepared the the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan in accordance with applicable sections of 24 Code of Federal Regulation Part 91; 15 -7 WHEREAS, the development of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015- 2016 Action Plan involved a citizen participation process including a noticed Community Meeting held on February 26, 2015, and Needs Assessment survey inviting both the community and community based organizations to work in partnership with the City to identify needs and allocate CDBG funds; WHEREAS, on April 10, 2015, a public notice was published in the Daily Pilot newspaper indicating that the draft 2015 -2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2015- 2016 Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment would be available to the public for review and comment from April 10, 2015 to May 12, 2015; and WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the City Council conducted a public hearing regarding the draft 2015 -2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment and approved the documents including any amendments to respond to the comments that were presented during the hearing. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby resolves as follows: Section 1: The recitals provided above are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this resolution. Section 2: the City Council finds the development of required plans and allocation of CDBG program funds is an administrative activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.34 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( "NEPA "), as amended. Section 3: the City Council finds the approval of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment are 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. Section 4: The City Council finds approval of the 2015 -2016 Action Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. The Action Plan includes funding for a commercial fagade improvement program within Balboa Village. The program will fund cosmetic enhancements of existing buildings (e.g., minor repair to exterior materials, paint, awnings, window and door replacement, signs, etc.) and these minor improvements will involve negligible or no expansion of any existing buildings. 15 -8 Section 5: The City Council does hereby approve the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan attached as Attachment "A" of this resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. Section 6: The City Council does hereby approve the Citizen Participation Plan attached as Attachment "B" of this resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. Section 7: The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager, or his /her designee, to: 1) Submit the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment to HUD; 2) Execute the Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 CDBG Program Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of the City; 3) Execute all subrecipient agreements with the nonprofit organizations receiving allocations of CDBG funds in the Action Plan; 4) Authorize the Community Development Director, or his /her designee to be the official representative of the City to administer the program and submit required environmental documentation to HUD for CDBG projects. Section 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. Section 9: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution. ADOPTED this day of 2015. Edward D. Selich Mayor ATTEST: Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Attachments: (A) 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan; and (B) Citizen Participation Plan. 15 -9 Attachment CC -2 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and 2015 -2016 Action Plan Annual Action Plan FY 2015 -2016 Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary ......................................................................................... ............................... 2 TheProcess ...................................................................................................... ............................... 8 NeedsAssessment ......................................................................................... ............................... 25 HousingMarket Analysis .............................................................................. ............................... 80 StrategicPlan .............................................................................................. ............................... 113 2015 -2016 Action Plan ................................................................................ ............................... 144 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan Appendices ........................................ ............................... 165 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 1 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Executive Summary ES -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Newport Beach has prepared the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan as a requirement to receive Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Consolidated Plan provides the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a comprehensive assessment of the City's housing and community development needs and outlines the City's priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of CDBG funds to address these needs over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020. The City receives CDBG funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, awards grants to nonprofit, for - profit or public organizations for programs and projects in furtherance of this Plan. The CDBG program generally provide for a range of eligible activities for the benefit of low- and moderate - income Newport Beach residents, as discussed below. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program with three primary objectives against which HUD evaluates the Consolidated Plan and the City's performance under the Plan. Those primary objectives are decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate - income persons. The CDBG regulations require that each activity meet one of the following national objectives: • Benefit low- and moderate - income persons; • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or • Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (usually the result of a natural disaster). Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 2 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Projects 2015 -2016 CDBG Public Service Activities • Age Well Senior Services: Home Delivered Meals $25,000 • Human Options: Community Domestic Violence Services $5,000 • Families Forward: Housing Program $15,000 2015 -2016 CDBG Capital Activities • City of Newport Beach: Commercial Fagade Improvement Program $125,320 • Section 108 Loan Repayment $207,306 2015 -2016 Program Administration Activities • CDBG Program Administration $60,311 • Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services $12,000 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview The priority needs and goals identified in the Plan needs assessment were identified based on analysis of information including the results of the City's 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period. Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to children, families, elderly persons and persons with special needs throughout the community. In consideration of community input and available data, the six priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan: • Ensure equal access to housing opportunities • Provide public services for low- income residents • Provide public services for residents with special needs • Prevent and eliminate homelessness • Strengthen Economic Opportunity • Improve public facilities and infrastructure Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 41 Consistent with HUD's national goals for the CDBG program to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate - income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG funded activities aligned with the following six measurable Strategic Plan goals: Table 1- Strategic Plan Summary 3. Evaluation of past performance The investment of HUD resources during the 2010 -2014 program years was a catalyst for positive change in the community. Together with other federal, state and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City and its partners to accomplish the following goals within the first four years of the Consolidated Plan period: Preserve and improve the existing housing stock and ensure eaual access • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher — Maintain existing level of Section 8 vouchers and rent - restricted units within the City at risk of conversion to market rate housing through refinancing. (1,917 Housing Units) • Fair Housing Program — Ensure universal access to fair housing choice within the City. (712 People) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 4 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Goal Name Category Need(s) Addressed Goal Outcome Indicator 1. Fair Housing Services Affordable Housing Ensure equal access to 1,175 people housing opportunities 2. Public Services Non - Housing Provide public services to 700 people Community low- income residents Development 3. Special Needs Services Non - Housing Provide public services to 50 people Community low- income residents Development 4. Homelessness Prevention Homeless Prevent and eliminate 800 people Services homelessness 5. Commercial Fagade Non - Housing Strengthen economic 9 businesses Improvements Community opportunity Development 6. Public Facilities and Non - Housing Improve public facilities 8,595 people Infrastructure Community and infrastructure Improvements Development Table 1- Strategic Plan Summary 3. Evaluation of past performance The investment of HUD resources during the 2010 -2014 program years was a catalyst for positive change in the community. Together with other federal, state and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City and its partners to accomplish the following goals within the first four years of the Consolidated Plan period: Preserve and improve the existing housing stock and ensure eaual access • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher — Maintain existing level of Section 8 vouchers and rent - restricted units within the City at risk of conversion to market rate housing through refinancing. (1,917 Housing Units) • Fair Housing Program — Ensure universal access to fair housing choice within the City. (712 People) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 4 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Provide quality supportive services so elderly residents can live as independently as possible • Improve supportive services for elderly residents through: General Senior Programs, Information and Referral Services, Food and Essential Services, Senior Transportation Services. (520 People) Help persons with special needs live as independently as possible • Increase services to low- and moderate - income persons with special needs through: Battered and Abused Spousal Programs, Food and Essential Services, Referral and Case Management Services, Employment Training and Placement of Persons with Disabilities. (47 People) • Upgrade Public Facilities with ADA Improvements — Increase accessibility of persons with disabilities to public facilities. (1 Public Facility) • Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services — Increase supportive services for persons suffering from substance abuse. (22 People) Support a continuum of services in support of the City's and County's effort to end homeless and assist in improving the quality of life for persons with HIV /AIDS • Preserve the supply of emergency and transitional housing, increase supportive services for persons living with HIV /AIDS, and improve services for homeless persons and prevent those at -risk of homelessness though: Homeless Prevention Program, Transitional Housing, and Emergency Shelter to Victims of Domestic Violence, Transitional Housing and Support Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Case Management and Other Services. (612 People) Contribute to the well -being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods • Provide and improve public services to low- and moderate - income persons through: General Public Services, Employment and Other Training Programs, Food and Essential Services, Family Services, Health Services, Youth Services. (819 People) Provide access to local public facilities that contribute to communitv and neiehborhood development • Repayment Section 108 Loan /Balboa Village Improvements - Preserve community infrastructure in order to eliminate blight, blighting influences, and prevent deterioration of property. The improvements will stimulate future economic investments and create a suitable living environment. (4 Public Facilities) While the City and local partners were able to successfully implement the activities listed above during the last five (5) years, there were insufficient resources to fully address the level of need identified in the last Consolidated Plan. The amount of CDBG funds that have been allocated to the City have diminished every year curtailing the City's ability to implement activities that benefit low- and moderate - income residents. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 5 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Subsequent to the enactment of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009, HUD revised the Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 to emphasize the importance of citizen participation and consultation in the development of the Consolidated Plan. HUD strengthened the consultation process with requirements for consultation with the CoC, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low- income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and /or other persons with special needs. Together with the analytic capabilities of the eCon Plan Suite, these requirements created the conditions necessary to implement a collaborative, data - driven and place -based planning process that includes a robust level of citizen participation and consultation. In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan through surveys, community meetings and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low - and moderate - income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate - income neighborhoods. Efforts were made to encourage the participation of minorities and non - English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort. 5. Summary of public comments A community meeting /hearing to discuss the housing and community development needs in Newport Beach were held on February 26, 2015 at the Community Room in the Newport Beach Civic Center. No comments were received, however, attendees were encouraged to complete the City's 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey. A public hearing to receive comments on the draft 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and the 2015- 2016 Annual Action Plan was held before the Newport Beach City Council on May 12, 2015. The following comments were received: [INSERT PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO PUBLIC HEARING] Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 6 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and views received by the City in the development of the Consolidated Plan were accepted and taken into consideration in the development of the Consolidated Plan. 7. Summary Examination of 2007 -2011 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the 2007- 2011 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, in addition to local data, as well as consultation with citizens and stakeholders revealed seven high priority needs to be addressed through the investment of an anticipated $1.8 million of CDBG funds over the five - year period of the Consolidated Plan. The investment of CDBG funds in eligible activities shall be guided principally by the six goals of the Strategic Plan. Activities submitted for consideration in response to any solicitation or Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) process must conform with one of the six Strategic Plan strategies and the associated action- oriented, measurable goals in order to receive consideration for CDBG funds. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 7 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The Process PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 1. Describe agency /entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies /entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department /Agency CDBG Administrator Community Development Department, Planning Division Table 2 — Responsible Agencies Narrative The Planning Division of the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG program. The Planning Division contracted with LDM Associates, Inc. to prepare the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan. In the development of this Consolidated Plan, LDM Associates, Inc. developed and implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development. This information was gathered through consultation with public officials and local agencies, public outreach and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis. In the implementation of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, the Planning Division shall be responsible for all grants planning, management and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information City of Newport Beach Community Development Department, Planning Division 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 949- 644 -3309 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 8 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) PR -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction The City of Newport Beach consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low- and moderate - income residents, and /or provision of services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV /AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods: • Stakeholder surveys (web -based and paper- surveys) • Individual stakeholder consultations • Community meetings • Public hearings • Receipt of written comments To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community and economic development needs of the community. Each of the agencies, groups or organizations consulted is represented below. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan. Specific comments received from these organizations are included as Appendix A. 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 recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG program. As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City consulted closely with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services and other community- focused programs. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow -up in- person interviews where appropriate. The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five -year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of the NOFA process for CDBG funds and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG funds each year. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 9 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 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) for Orange County guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. Orange County's homeless system of care is comprised of a network of public, private, faith - based, for - profit, and nonprofit service providers who utilize several federal, state and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region's municipalities, including the City of Newport Beach, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The County's nonprofit community plays a key role in the Continuum of Care system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and single men and women. The County's nonprofit community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled and youth. The City provided a detailed questionnaire to the CoC to identify the CoC's perceived needs in the county and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless populations, specifically chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth and persons at risk of homelessness. Following the delivery and response to this questionnaire, the City followed up with the CoC to clarify existing needs and objectives and understand opportunities for collaboration and coordination during the five -year planning process. Coordination to address homelessness — including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth — is guided by the CoC and its leading organizations including 2 -1 -1 Orange County and Orange County Community Services. All service providers within the CoC have the ability to refer people with varying needs to the appropriate service provider(s) in their area. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 10 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The Orange County CoC consults with jurisdictions receiving Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds on an ongoing basis. A collaborative was formed and quarterly meetings are held with representatives of the ESG jurisdictions and the CoC. During the meetings funding priorities are determined which are consistent with the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness and the Consolidated Plans of ESG jurisdictions. An evaluation panel is selected whose primary responsibility is to determine the agencies to receive funding. In Orange County, ESG funds are directed toward emergency shelter and rapid- rehousing programs. Orange County also utilizes its CDBG funding for emergency shelter rehabilitation and homeless services to the extent that CDBG public service resources are available. The Orange County CoC's performance standards and outcome evaluation methodology is based on data collected from HMIS and Annual Performance Reports (APRs), including data such as employment income, access to mainstream resources, transition to permanent housing, remaining in permanent housing, leveraging, spending, HMIS data quality, participation in PIT Counts and the Homeless Inventory County (HIC). These data elements are reviewed annually for the purposes of ranking service providers. In recent years, the Orange County CoC began the process of reviewing additional performance criteria gathered from HMIS including, average length of stay, rate of permanent housing exits, rate of returns, net exits to permanent housing, rate of net exits and project budgets through a Performance Improvement Calculator. This information provides the CoC the extent to which each project has resulted in rapid return to permanent housing and the cost of programs. The Orange County CoC takes into account the severity of barriers. High barrier households are placed in to permanent supportive housing and lower barrier households are rapidly returned to permanent housing. The Orange County CoC will continue to use the Performance Improvement Calculator and review information quarterly provided through HMIS and budget data. The Orange County CoC established a collaborative implementation and management with the three CoCs located in Los Angeles County (City of Pasadena, City of Glendale, and Los Angeles County). The Collaborative developed and maintains a Policies and Procedures guide for the use of the HMIS system. Additionally, HMIS system administrators provide training as needed to HMIS users and provide troubleshooting assistance on an "as needed" basis. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 11 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Table 3 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency /Group /Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency /Group /Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e -mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 2 Agency /Group /Organization Oasis Senior Center Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Elderly Persons Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 3 Agency /Group /Organization Regional Center of Orange County Agency /Group /Organization Type Services- Persons with Disabilities Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e -mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 4 Agency /Group /Organization AIDS SERVICE FOUNDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY Agency /Group /Organization Type Services- Persons with HIV /AIDS What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 12 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) 5 Agency /Group /Organization New Horizon Shelters Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 6 Agency /Group /Organization 211 ORANGE COUNTY Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 7 Agency /Group /Organization Newport Beach Unified School District Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Education Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Educational Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 13 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 8 Agency /Group /Organization Fair Housing Foundation Agency /Group /Organization Type Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 9 Agency /Group /Organization OC Health Care Agency Agency /Group /Organization Type Health Agency Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 10 Agency /Group /Organization Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Agency /Group /Organization Type Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 11 Agency /Group /Organization Irvine Company Agency /Group /Organization Type Housing Business Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 12 Agency /Group /Organization VOCATIONAL VISIONS Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e -mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 14 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) 13 Agency /Group /Organization WOMEN HELPING WOMEN Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Victims of Domestic Violence Services - Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 14 Agency /Group /Organization Mariposa Women and Family Services Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Health What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 15 Agency /Group /Organization Age Well Senior Services Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Elderly Persons Services - Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 16 Agency /Group /Organization Families Forward Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Victims of Domestic Violence Services - homeless Services - Education Services - Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Public Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 15 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 16 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 17 Agency /Group /Organization HUMAN OPTIONS, INC. Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Children Services - Elderly Persons Services - Persons with Disabilities Services - Persons with HIV /AIDS Services - Victims of Domestic Violence Services - homeless Services - Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 18 Agency /Group /Organization SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED, INC. (SPIN) Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Housing Services- Victims of Domestic Violence Services - homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 19 Agency /Group /Organization YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF THE HARBOR AREA Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - Education Services - Employment Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 16 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 17 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and in the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for person improved coordination? 20 Agency /Group /Organization REBUILDING TOGETHER ORANGE COUNTY Agency /Group /Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 21 Agency /Group /Organization MERCY HOUSE TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS Agency /Group /Organization Type Services- Persons with HIV /AIDS Services - homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 22 Agency /Group /Organization ORANGE COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER Agency /Group /Organization Type Services - homeless Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 17 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 18 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 23 Agency/Group /Organization WISE PLACE Agency /Group /Organization Type Services- Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Services How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 24 Agency /Group /Organization Sea view Lutheran Plaza Agency/Group /Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Needs How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 25 Agency/Group /Organization HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY INC. Agency /Group /Organization Type Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment How was the Agency /Group /Organization consulted and what are Survey, e-mail, and mail. the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 18 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in City's CDBG program and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys. Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City's list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division at 949- 644 -3309 or online at: https:// www .newportbeachca.gov /index.aspx ?page =1871 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? Continuum of Care The Commission to End Strategic Plan goals are consistent with Ten Homelessness Year Plan 2014 -2021 Housing City of Newport Beach Strategic Plan goals are consistent with Housing Element Element policies and goals Table 4— Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(1)) To enhance coordination among the CoC, public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City invited each of these entities to provide input on the needs of the community in the development of this Consolidated Plan. The City monitors CoC policy making to ensure that local efforts correspond to changes in the regional approach to addressing the needs of homeless and low- income people. Further, the Planning Division works with subrecipients of CDBG funds to ensure a coordinated effort among service agencies in the region to address the needs of Newport Beach residents, including but not limited to chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, unaccompanied youth, and persons who were recently homeless but now live in permanent housing. To promote economic opportunities for low- income residents, the City coordinates with subrecipient social service agencies, businesses and housing developers to ensure that where there are job opportunities for low- income people in connection with HUD - assisted projects, information is disseminated through appropriate channels consistent with the objectives of Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968. Narrative (optional): Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 19 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) PR -15 Citizen Participation 1. Summary of citizen participation process /Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal- setting Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Out reach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of com ments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Minorities Newspaper ad https: / /www.newportbeachca.gov /index.a published spx ?page =1364 Persons with February 10, disabilities 2015 in the Daily Pilot Non- newspaper targeted /broa announcing the d community Community Meeting to Residents of receive input on Public and the preparation Assisted of the City's Housing 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan and the 2015 -2016 Action Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 20 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Out reach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of com ments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 2 Public Meeting Minorities Publicly- noticed No comments No comments https:/ /www.newportbeachca.gov /index.a Community were received. were received. spx ?page =1364 Persons with Meeting on disabilities February 26, 2015 at 6:30 Non- p.m. at targeted /broa Newport Beach d community Civic Center Community Residents of Room. Two Public and residents Assisted attended this Housing meeting. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 21 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Out reach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of com ments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 3 Internet Non- The 2015 -2019 57 Newport https:/ /www.newportbeachca.gov /index.a Outreach targeted /broa Consolidated Beach spx ?page =1364 d community Plan residents Community completed the Survey was survey. available online from January, 2015 to March, 2015. The City advised residents of the availability of the survey via email to stakeholders, posting on the City website and during the Community Meetings. The purpose of the survey was to allow all residents the opportunity to provide their assessment of Consol dated Plan the level of NEWPORT BEAC 22 OMB Contr No:2506 -0117 (exp.07 31/2015) need in Newport Beach for a variety of Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Out reach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of com ments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 4 Newspaper Ad Non- Newspaper ad https:/ /www.newportbeachca.gov /index.a targeted /broa published on spx ?page =1364 d community April 10, 2015 in the Daily Pilot newspaper announcing the availability of the draft 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan, and draft 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan for a 30- day public review and comment period to include a public hearing before the Newport Beach City Council on May 12, 2015. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 23 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Out reach Summary of response/ attendance Summary of comments received Summary of com ments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 5 Public Hearing Minorities Public hearing TBD TED before the Persons with Newport Beach disabilities City Council on May 12, 2015 to Non- receive targeted /broa comments on d community the draft 2015- 2019 Residents of Consolidated Public and Plan and draft Assisted 2015 -2016 Housing Annual Action Plan prior to adoption and submission to HUD. Table 5 — Citizen Participation Outreach Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 24 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Needs Assessment NA -05 Overview Needs Assessment Overview The Needs Assessment section of the Consolidated Plan examines housing, homelessness, non - homeless special needs and non - housing community development needs. The housing needs assessment section evaluates household income, tenure (renter or owner), housing cost as a function of household income, disproportionate need amongst racial and ethnic groups and public housing needs. The homeless needs assessment examines the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in Orange County to inform the City's strategy to address homelessness during the next five years. The non - homeless special needs assessment section evaluates the needs of people who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services including but not limited to elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV /AIDS, victims of human trafficking, Veterans with Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and victims of domestic violence. The non - housing community development needs assessment section discusses the need for public facilities, public infrastructure improvements and public services to benefit low- and moderate- income residents. Methodology To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings, conducted a Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and consulted with local stakeholders. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the following sources of data: • American Community Survey (2007 -20115 -year estimates) • Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (2007- 20115 -year estimates) • ESRI Economic Data • 2013 Point -In -Time Homeless Count Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey for Residents and Stakeholders Newport Beach residents and program stakeholders had the opportunity to respond to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey to rate the need in Newport Beach for housing facilities, housing services, community services, services for special needs populations, neighborhood services, community facilities, infrastructure and business and jobs services. The results of the 57 Newport Beach residents who responded to the survey are represented in Figures 1 -8 below. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 25 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need for Additional or Improved Housing Facilities 45% Need for Improved or Additional Housing Services 40% 3s% 40% 30% 25% 35% 20% 15% — 10% 5% 0% — 20% Large Fan4 Transeenaf Singfe Forruiy Emergency Housingfar Affordadfe Hausingju Housing Housing Housing Houang Diwtied Renta Housing seaars _ Omni Kr S / Not App liuble ■ Lm Need H Lim'-Mfldemte Need ■ wderdte -High Need ■ WO Mead Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 1: Need for Improved Housing Facilities Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 2: Need for Improved or Additional Housing Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 26 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need for Improved or Additional Housing Services 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% — 20% — 15% — 10% 5% — 0% FdrMousing LandbrdfTenanr Lead -Based Housing Residenoaf Asa'staoe to Energy Discnmixrban Mediaem Pant Rem wf Rehaiftatian Horarir Purde"a Effenency sermes Preservation Hone frrtonauements a Don't Kn f Not Appt"Kah7e ■ Loa- Need M La ,Moderate Need ■ w&mts gh Reed ■ Ngh Need Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 2: Need for Improved or Additional Housing Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 26 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Figure 3: Need for Additional or Improved Community Services by Type or Population 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 1045 5% 0% Need for Additional orImp roved Services for Special Needs Populations RN /AfDSGvrba 7Pagb�d /Muso•d :._ ... -: =bvs Dwr�ustic Vidavee Hwiwlrss Cc +m.s.+SsrvinsJw nlmasadi8ty a+rd Sarvloer [hddmn[a�nars x...ras Serviros Shdm+sl5elricvs Did..bd Mpmvemwrtr .dSw cu = don't Know / Not AppFc bie m Low Need La - Moderate Ned • Moderate-Kgh Need • Nigh Neal Figure 4: Need for Additional or Improved Services for Special Needs Populations Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 27 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 5: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services 45% 45% 40% 40% 35% 35% 30% 25% 30% 20% 15% 25% 10% 20% 5% 15% 0% 10% 5% 0% Ptaksand Senf(r Centers Centers raid Centers Facditks Tree Pbming Trash andfetris Gmffi'o Remoed Code Fnfxcemnt Cnm Awareness Ckanupof £quonem Removd Abandoned Ints/Ruifd }tgs w Dao't Ki / Not App fable ■ LS Need Lrn Modente Need • wderate- =_ ',s?5 ■ Ngh Need Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 5: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 6: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 28 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need far Additional or Improved Community Facilities 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% IL 20% 15% Illfff 10% 5% 0% Cfu'fd Care Youth Centers Fre Stations Cu unity Glrones Parkiry Ptaksand Senf(r Centers Centers raid Centers Facditks Recreationd £quonem Pacdirfes ■ Don't rnow / Not App GLable ■ Law Need ■ ua K4oderate Need ■ M6derate-Hgh Need ■ Hgh Need Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 6: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 28 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 7: Need for Infrastructure Improvements Figure 8: Need for Additional or Improved Business and Job Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 29 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need for Infrastructure Improvements 45% 40% 35% 34% 25% 20% 15% 14% 5% 4% DmimVe Street Lighring 5Wm &9nromemenrs Svear /Afky Warer /Sewer lmpmoements Lrnpmtemenr tmpmwnnents • [ 't Kixfw ! Not Apprable m Low Need m I Modemte Need • wdera F gh Need • Hgh Nerd Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 7: Need for Infrastructure Improvements Figure 8: Need for Additional or Improved Business and Job Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 29 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) Summary of Housing Needs According to ACS data in Table 6, the City's population grew by 13 percent during the period between the year 2000 and 2011, increasing in number from 74,500 to 84,417people. During this time period, the number of households increased by 9 percent from 35,041 to 38,048 and the median household income increased from $83,455 to $108,946. The City of Newport Beach includes 13,115 households, or 34 percent of all households, that earn less than 100 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) and 10,350 or 27 percent of all households earn less than 80 percent of AMI. Table 7 presents the number of different household types in the City for different levels of income. Small family households consist of 2 -4 family members, while large family households have more than 5 persons per household. The income levels are divided by different AMI levels corresponding with HUD income definitions as follows: • 0 -30% AMI: extremely low-income— 10 percent of all households; • 30 -50% AMI: low-income— 7 percent of all households; • 50 -80% AMI: moderate - income —10 percent of all households; and • 80- 100 %AMI: medium - income -7 percent of all households. The most common household type in Newport Beach is small family households, representing 32.3 percent of all households in the City. Nineteen (19) percent of small family households and large family households earn less than 80 percent of AMI, indicating that Newport Beach households are similarly situated economically regardless of size. Similarly, 21 percent of the households with one or more children 6 years old or younger and households containing at least one person age 62 -74 years of age earn less than 80 percent of AMI. However, the need to preserve affordable housing becomes more critical for 1,180 households with at least one person over the age of 62 earning less than 80 percent of AMI, representing 9.3 percent of all households with senior citizens. Tables 8 and 9 indicate that 6,770 of the City's 38,048 households earning less than 100 percent of AMI experience at least one housing problem. HUD defines four (4) different housing problems as: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 30 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower 3. Overcrowding / severe overcrowding: A household is considered to be overcrowded if there are more than 1.01 people per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half- rooms. A household is considered severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 people per room. 4. Cost burden / severe cost burden: A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30% of its total gross income for housing costs. A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household pays more than 50% of its total income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. Evaluation of Tables 8 and 9 indicates that for households earning 0 -100% of AMI, the highest priority housing needs include cost burden, severe cost burden. Table 12 shows that a low percentage (1.53 percent) of Newport Beach's households earning less than 100 percent of AMI is overcrowded. Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change Population 74,500 84,417 13% Households 35,041 38,048 9% Median Income $83,455.00 $108,946.00 31% Table 6 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007 -2011 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table Table 7 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 31 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 0 -30% HAMFI >30 -50% HAMFI >50 -80% HAMFI >80 -100% HAMFI >100% HAMFI Total Households * 3,835 2,840 3,675 2,765 24,930 Small Family Households * 830 405 1,170 580 9,320 Large Family Households * 50 95 70 125 1,450 Household contains at least one person 62 -74 years of age 565 605 510 530 5,495 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 835 710 670 310 2,495 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger * 100 175 250 135 1,925 * the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI Table 7 - Total Households Table Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 31 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 32 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0 -30% >30- >50- >SO- Total 0 -30% >30- >SO- >SO- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing - Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 180 30 35 10 255 25 0 0 0 25 Severely Overcrowded - W With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 45 50 4 0 99 0 0 0 0 0 Overcrowded - With 1.01 -1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 35 0 0 65 100 0 0 40 15 55 Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) 1,425 1,290 625 235 3,575 985 455 745 470 2,655 Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems) 75 245 1,065 715 2,100 135 235 165 165 700 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 32 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Table 8 — Housing Problems Table Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0 -30% 0 -30% >30- >so- >80- Total 0 -30% >30- >so- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Zero /negative Having 1 or more of Income (and four housing none of the problems 1,685 1,365 670 310 4,030 1,010 455 785 above 2,740 Having none of four problems) 360 0 0 0 360 160 0 0 0 160 Table 8 — Housing Problems Table Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Table 9— Housing Problems 2 Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 33 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0 -30% >30- >SO- >80- Total 0 -30% >30- >50- >go- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 1,685 1,365 670 310 4,030 1,010 455 785 490 2,740 Having none of four housing problems 410 395 1,415 1,320 3,540 210 625 805 650 2,290 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 360 0 0 0 360 160 0 0 0 160 Table 9— Housing Problems 2 Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 33 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3. Cost Burden > 30% Table 10 —Cost Burden > 30% Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: 4. Cost Burden > 50% Renter Owner 0 -30% AMI >30 -50% AMI >50 -80% AMI Total 0 -30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >SO- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 350 220 505 1,075 180 135 365 680 Large Related 20 75 0 95 35 20 15 70 Elderly 445 380 210 1,035 690 450 405 1,545 Other 900 930 990 2,820 245 90 135 470 Total need by income 1,715 1,605 1,705 5,025 1,150 695 920 2,765 Table 10 —Cost Burden > 30% Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: 4. Cost Burden > 50% Table 11 — Cost Burden > 50% Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 34 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0 -30% AMI >30 -50% AMI >50- 80% AMI Total 0 -30% AMI >30- 50% AMI >so- 80% AMI Total NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 300 165 160 625 170 90 295 555 Large Related 20 35 0 55 35 10 15 60 Elderly 430 355 120 905 575 285 340 1,200 Other 890 750 355 1,995 235 70 105 410 Total need by income 1,640 1,305 635 3,580 1,015 455 755 2,225 Table 11 — Cost Burden > 50% Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 34 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Source: HUD -CPD MAPS Figure 9: Extremely Low Income Households with Severe Cost Burden Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 35 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) i! q ,.iry or newporc oe tew Leg n %ol U Househohts Mob Swere Cost Burden <20% 2040% 4060% ' 6060% >80% Source: HUD -CPD MAPS Consolidated Plan i.: Figure 10: Low Income Households with Severe Cost Burden OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) M a r r' i 0 City of Newport Beach MW Le sd % of Mi Households With Severe Cost Burden iJ Q0% 2040% 4060% ' 6040% ' >80% Source: HUD -CPD MAPS Figure 11: Moderate Income Households with Severe Cost Burden 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Table 12—Crowding Information —1/2 Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 37 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0 -30% >30- >SO- >80- Total 0 -30% >30- >SO- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 65 4 4 65 138 0 0 40 15 55 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other, non - family households 20 40 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by 85 44 4 65 198 0 0 40 15 55 income Table 12—Crowding Information —1/2 Data 2007 -2011 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 37 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Table 13 — Crowding Information — 2/2 Data Source Comments: Source: 2007 -2011 ACS. Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to ACS data, there are 13,089 single person households in the City, accounting for 34 percent of the City's households. Of the single person households, 5,555 (42 percent) are homeowners and 7,534 (58 percent) are renters. According to Table 10, 3,290 households categorized as "other" experienced a cost burden. It can be said that most of these "other' households are considered single person households. In addition, according to Table 11, 2,405 households categorized as "other' experienced a severe cost burden. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence statewide by jurisdiction. In 2013, the Newport Beach Police Department responded to a total of 175 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls: • 164 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon • 11 calls involved a weapon Therefore, there were at least 175 households during the period of a year who were in need of some type of domestic violence services. In households were physical violence occurred, it is possible that at least one member of the household will need to relocate within the next five years to escape recurring violence. If 75 percent need to move, approximately 131 individuals — possibly with minor children — may require temporary housing assistance. The form of assistance needed is twofold. First, the City recognizes that it is crucial to prioritize the creation of additional rental housing opportunities for low- and moderate- income households in general because Orange County is a "high -cost area" as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the HUD Mortgagee Letter dated July 7, 2014. Second, it is important to ensure that both new and existing affordable housing opportunities are accessible to special needs populations such as victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, single heads of household, seniors and transition age youth. To address special needs populations, the City will also prioritize the provision of public services to remove barriers to accessing affordable housing. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 38 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Renter Owner 0 -30% >30- >so- Total 0 -30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with Children Present 65 120 105 290 35 55 145 235 Table 13 — Crowding Information — 2/2 Data Source Comments: Source: 2007 -2011 ACS. Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. According to ACS data, there are 13,089 single person households in the City, accounting for 34 percent of the City's households. Of the single person households, 5,555 (42 percent) are homeowners and 7,534 (58 percent) are renters. According to Table 10, 3,290 households categorized as "other" experienced a cost burden. It can be said that most of these "other' households are considered single person households. In addition, according to Table 11, 2,405 households categorized as "other' experienced a severe cost burden. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence statewide by jurisdiction. In 2013, the Newport Beach Police Department responded to a total of 175 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls: • 164 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon • 11 calls involved a weapon Therefore, there were at least 175 households during the period of a year who were in need of some type of domestic violence services. In households were physical violence occurred, it is possible that at least one member of the household will need to relocate within the next five years to escape recurring violence. If 75 percent need to move, approximately 131 individuals — possibly with minor children — may require temporary housing assistance. The form of assistance needed is twofold. First, the City recognizes that it is crucial to prioritize the creation of additional rental housing opportunities for low- and moderate- income households in general because Orange County is a "high -cost area" as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the HUD Mortgagee Letter dated July 7, 2014. Second, it is important to ensure that both new and existing affordable housing opportunities are accessible to special needs populations such as victims of domestic violence, persons with disabilities, single heads of household, seniors and transition age youth. To address special needs populations, the City will also prioritize the provision of public services to remove barriers to accessing affordable housing. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 38 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) What are the most common housing problems? The most common housing problem in the City is cost burden, which affects 20 percent of low - and moderate - income households earning less than 80 percent of AMI, including 5,025 renter households and 2,765 owner households who pay more than 30 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs. Within this group of cost burdened households, 5,805 are severely cost burdened households paying more than 50 percent of their monthly gross income for housing costs, including 3,580 renter households and 2,225 owner households. The percentages of other housing problems, including overcrowding and substandard housing lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, are insignificant. Table 12 indicates that overcrowding and severe overcrowding affects 253 low- and moderate - income Newport Beach households. Renter households make up 78 percent of the low- and moderate- income households who have more than 1.01 people per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half- rooms. Are any populations /household types more affected than others by these problems? According to Table 10, of the 7,790 low- and moderate - income households experiencing a cost burden, the two most affected groups include 2,820 "other" renter households and 1,545 elderly owner households. Large related households with five or more people are not affected by cost burden to the same extent as small family households. According to Table 12, the majority of the low- and moderate - income households impacted by overcrowded housing conditions are single family renter households who comprise 138 or 55 percent of the 253 total households affected by this housing problem. Describe the characteristics and needs of Low- income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low- income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re- housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance The leading indicators of risk for homelessness among extremely low- income individuals and families with children who are currently housed include housing cost burden and severe housing cost burden. Tables 10 and 11 indicate the number of currently housed households with housing cost burdens more than 30 percent and 50 percent, respectively, by household type, tenancy, and household income. Based on the data in Table 10, 7,790 (75 percent) of households earning 0- Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 39 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 80 percent of AMI in the City experience a cost burden. Of these households, 5,025 (65 percent) are renters and 2,765 (35 percent) are owners. The 3,320 extremely low- and low- income renters with housing cost burdens are the most at risk of homelessness. According to Table 7, 525 (5 percent) of the 10,350 households earning less than 80 percent of AMI have one or more children 6 years old or younger, with most of these households earning between 50 and 80 percent of AMI. If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: The assessment of at -risk populations is based on ACS and CHAS data in the Consolidated Plan using HUD definitions for household types and housing problems. Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness According to Table 11, there are 2,945 renter households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI that are severely cost burdened paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing costs. Of these 2,945 households: • 465 are small related households with four or fewer members • 55 are large related households with five or more members • 785 are elderly households with one or more members over the age of 62 • 1,640 are other person households These extremely low- and low- income households are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. Discussion Based on evaluation of ACS and CHAS data in Tables 6 -12 above, the highest priority housing need exists for the development of additional rental housing units affordable to low- and moderate - income households. According to Table 10, 7,790 of the households earning 0 -80 percent of AMI are cost burdened households — meaning those households who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing costs. According to Table 11, 5,805 of the cost burdened households are actually severely cost burdened households — meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing costs. Of the 5,805 severely cost burdened households, 3,580 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 2,945 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 40 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. In addressing this priority need through the implementation of an affordable rental housing development goal in the Strategic Plan, assistance should be directed to the greatest extent feasible toward the development of units affordable to the 2,945 severely cost burdened renter households who earn less than 50 percent of AM]. The development of additional affordable rental housing will also address overcrowding — the second most prevalent housing problem — by increasing the supply of housing units that are appropriately sized to accommodate small families and single person households. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 41 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction HUD requires all grantees to compare and assess the need for housing for any racial or ethnic group present in the community. A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at an income level experiences housing problems at a greater rate (10 percent or more) than the income level as a whole. For example, when evaluating 0 -30 percent of AMI households, if 50 percent of the households experience a housing problem, but 60 percent or more of a particular racial or ethnic group of households experience housing problems, that racial or ethnic group has a disproportionately greater need. The housing problems identified in Tables 14 -17 below are defined as: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower 3. Overcrowding: A household is considered to be overcrowded if there are more than 1.01 people per room. 4. Cost burden: A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30% of its total gross income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities. 0 % -30% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,305 350 415 White 1,865 270 365 Black / African American 0 0 0 Asian 190 15 35 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 235 50 10 Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30 %AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 42 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 30 % -50% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,090 540 0 White 1,805 495 0 Black/ African American 0 0 0 Asian 110 10 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 150 35 0 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50 %AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 50 % -80% of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,700 1,190 0 White 2,255 1,030 0 Black/ African American 10 20 0 Asian 200 30 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 10 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 225 95 0 Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80 %AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 43 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 80 %- 100% of Area Median Income Housing Problems _ Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,505 1,260 0 White 1,255 1,085 0 Black /African American 0 40 0 Asian 100 35 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 150 105 0 Table 17 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100 %AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 44 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The maps below illustrate the racial or ethnic composition of the City by Census Tract as reported in the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey Estimates �I V Uty of Newport Beach Wit teaena White alone (not Hirpank) .1661% 16614 rv% N 7909 3% ' 69}6657% >8857% Snurce Hnb -CPD MAPS Meenat arm, err r \•`9 S f� e \ 1 a i a / oS.n Mh \ ft / Figure 12: White Alone (not Hispanic) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 45 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) City of Newport Beach wLOOM Black or Akkan American ebm (not Hkpank( 85-726% 22 646 V% ' 4537 -741% .74 t% Source: HUD -CPD MAPS a nr. e.. ' , :r° �.r r J Figure 13: Black / African American Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 46 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) i 01 por rn ,,• Asian abne (noi Hlspaniq <341% 341 -1199% 1199 -2712% 2712 -5224% .5224% Source: HUD -CPD MAPS ''aw.a -mnen ma., t •�. ai e m�nn t � f ,'1 f Figure 14: Asian Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 47 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) ee, n .Poet w 4 [A ay rte._ City of Newport Beacli .� Atnet ican Indian l Alaska Native alone (not Hiayank) <355% 355 -15. aC% 1544-3978% 3978 -7a 01% 7401% n eyM1 n a a s Sen Mh Mlle n o�. Source: HUD -CPO MAPS Figure 15: American Indian / Alaska Native I ' r Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 48 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Figure 16: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander r r Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 49 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) VParl ;ity of Newport Be ch�'�• r., wu L.9 � 7we oe more mro< �nni Nlq,nnir) <18% 18L flti 671 - 18.24% 18744567% ' X4563% Source: Hl1D -CPD MAPS ee J f f iyeMe i Geeµ Figure 17: Two or More Races J f Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH s0 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Consolidated Plan OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Figure 18: Some Other Race 01 MTTj as] C421.11 41: rr 691 a,ns of Hispanic Ong Discussion Figure 19: Hispanic 1 �.r J Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing housing problems: • Asian with incomes 30 -100 percent of AMI • American Indian / Alaska Native households with incomes 50 -80 percent of AMI Asian households with incomes from 30 -100 percent of AMI with housing problems represent 6.5 percent of all households of similar income with housing problems. Additionally, American Indian / Alaska Native households with incomes from 50 -80 percent of AMI with housing problems represent 0.37 percent of all households of similar income with housing problems. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 52 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction Similar to the previous section, Tables 18 -21 below provide data to determine if disproportionate housing needs exist for any racial or ethnic group present in the community that experience severe housing problems, which are defined as: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household does not have a stove /oven and refrigerator. 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household does not have running water or modern toilets. 3. Severe overcrowding: A household is considered severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 people per room 4. Severe cost burden: A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household pays more than 50 percent of its total income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities. 0 % -30% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,190 465 415 White 1,750 385 365 Black / African American 0 0 0 Asian 190 15 35 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 20 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 235 50 10 Table 1g — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30 %AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 53 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 30 % -50% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,725 905 0 White 1,505 790 0 Black / African American 0 0 0 Asian 85 35 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 105 80 0 Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AM] Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,605 2,280 0 White 1,360 1,925 0 Black / African American 0 30 0 Asian 130 100 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 10 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 110 205 0 Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AM[ Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 54 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 80 %- 100% of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of four housing problems Has none of the four housing problems Household has no /negative income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 775 1,990 0 White 660 1,675 0 Black /African American 0 40 0 Asian 35 100 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 80 175 0 Table 21— Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Discussion Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of severe housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing severe housing problems: • Asian households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI • American Indian /Alaska Native households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI Asian households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI represent 8 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems. American Indian / Alaska native households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI represent 0.62 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 55 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: HUD defines cost burden as the extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceeds 30 percent of a given household's gross income. A household is considered severely cost burdened if gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceeds 50 percent of a household's gross income. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden < =30% 30 -50% >50% No / negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 21,585 5,785 7,735 480 White 18,810 4,950 6,780 395 Black/ African American 210 35 0 0 Asian 1,120 380 425 75 American Indian, Alaska Native 30 0 10 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 Hispanic 1,200 395 460 10 Table 22— Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Discussion: Based on the data, 20 percent of Newport Beach households experience a cost burden or a severe cost burden, with 15 percent of households experiencing a severe cost burden. Based on the information provided, there are no racial or ethnic groups that were found to have a disproportionately greater cost burden or severe cost burden relative to the percentage of all households experiencing a cost burden or severe cost burden. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 56 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? Based on this analysis, the following racial or ethnic groups were found to have a disproportionately greater level of housing problems relative to the percentage of all households in the given income category experiencing housing problems: • Asian with incomes 30 -100 percent of AMI • American Indian / Alaska Native households with incomes 50 -80 percent of AMI Asian households with incomes from 30 -100 percent of AMI with housing problems represent 6.5 percent of all households of similar income with housing problems. The following racial or ethnic groups had a disproportionately greater level of severe housing problems: • Asian households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI • American Indian / Alaska Native households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI Asian households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI represent 8 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems. American Indian / Alaska native households with incomes 50 -80% of AMI represent 0.62 percent of all households of similar income with severe housing problems. The following racial or ethnic groups had a disproportionately greater housing cost burden: Based on the data, there are no racial or ethnic groups that were found to have a disproportionately greater cost burden or severe cost burden relative to the percentage of all households experiencing a cost burden or severe cost burden. If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? No other housing needs for these specific racial or ethnic groups were identified through consultation with stakeholders or through citizen participation. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? Based on an evaluation of available mapping resources through HUD's CPD Maps system, none of these racial or ethnic groups are clustered in specific areas or neighborhoods within Newport Beach. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 57 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) NA -35 Public Housing— 91.205(b) Introduction Public housing and other assisted housing programs are part of the County's efforts to address the affordable housing needs of low- and moderate- income families in Newport Beach. The Orange County Department of Housing and Community Services, acting as the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), oversees public housing programs for participating jurisdictions, including Newport Beach. As a standard performing housing authority, OCHA provides affordable housing for low- income families, seniors and disabled persons. OCHA administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which provides rental assistance in all unincorporated areas of the County and in 34 participating cities. The mission of OCHA is "to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions for families with low- income, very -low income, and extremely low- income and to manage resources efficiently. OCHA promotes personal, economic and social upward mobility to provide families the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non - subsidized housing." Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher -based -based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing # of units vouchers in use 0 0 0 10,825 0 10,418 187 207 10 Table 23 - Public Housing by Program Type *includes Non - Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five -year, and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 58 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Characteristics of Residents Program Type Race Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers e Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Family b g t- t- -based -based Disable based Affairs Unification Unificatio d Supportive Program Supportiv n Program Housing Average Annual e Housing White 5,85 Income 0 0 0 16,476 0 16,470 17,239 15,594 Averagelength 0 5,528 139 182 6 of stay 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 4 Average Household size 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 3 # Homeless at admission 0 0 0 87 0 5 72 10 # of Elderly Program Participants ( >62) 0 0 0 4,926 0 4,884 38 3 # of Disabled Families 0 0 0 2,163 0 2,075 64 14 # of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 0 10,825 0 10,418 187 207 # of HIV /AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 # of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table 24 — Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) Race of Residents Program Type Race CertiFcat Mod- Public Vouchers e Reha Housin Total Projec Tenan Special Purpose Voucher b g t- t- Veterans Family Disable based based Affairs Unificatio d Supportiv n Program e Housing White 5,85 0 0 0 7 0 5,528 139 182 6 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 59 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Program Type Race Certificat Mod- Public Vouchers Total e Reha Housin Total Projec Tenan Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Family b g t- t- Veterans Family Disable based based Affairs Unificatio d Supportiv n Program e Housing Black /Africa 0 0 0 1,941 0 1,814 34 87 4 n American 0 0 0 745 0 693 39 10 2 Asian 1 0 0 0 4,12 0 8,604 153 120 6 0 0 0 8 0 4,107 4 15 2 American Indian /Alask a Native 0 0 0 64 0 60 4 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 31 0 30 1 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *includes Non - Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five -year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 — Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) Ethnicity of Residents Program Type Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher Rehab Housing Veterans Family Disabled -based -based Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing Hispanic 0 0 0 1,941 0 1,814 34 87 4 Not Hispanic 1 0 0 0 8,884 0 8,604 153 120 6 *includes Non - Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five -year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 26 — Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that is conducted by federal agencies or that receives financial assistance from a federal agency. A housing provider may not deny or refuse to sell or rent to a person with a disability and may not impose application or qualification criteria, rental fees or sales prices and rental or sales terms or conditions that are different than those required of or Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 60 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) provided to persons who are not disabled. Further, housing providers may not require persons with disabilities to live only on certain floors, or to all live in one section of the housing. Housing providers may not refuse to make repairs, and may not limit or deny someone with a disability access to recreational and other public and common use facilities, parking privileges, cleaning or janitorial services or any services which are made available to other residents. When possible, OCHA fulfills reasonable accommodation requests. These include disabled access, desire to live near family, and senior appropriate housing. To complement this, over the past five years OCHA has been awarded 50 non - elderly disabled (NED) vouchers and 510 HUD VASH vouchers to enable the Housing Authority to better serve disabled residents. OCHA takes the following steps proactively to serve the needs of disabled residents: • When requested by an individual, assist program applicants and participants to gain access to support services available within the community, but not require eligible applicant or participant to accept supportive services as a condition of continued participation in the program. • Not deny persons who qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher under this program other housing opportunities, or otherwise restrict access to OCHA programs to eligible applicants who choose not to participate. • Provide housing search assistance when requested. Lists of available units that include accessible units for persons with disabilities are provided to participants. This list is updated weekly and is available in the Lobby. Upon request, a referral list may also be obtained by email, or by fax. • In accordance with rent reasonableness requirements, approve higher rents to owners that provide accessible units with structural modifications for persons with disabilities. • Provide technical assistance, through referrals to a fair housing service provider such as the Fair Housing Foundation, to owners interested in making reasonable accommodations or units accessible to persons with disabilities. In 2012, OCHA opened its waitlist for two weeks, during which time 50,000 households submitted applications. Of these applications, 19 percent identified as having at least one person in the house with a disability. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders The most pressing need is the high demand for affordable housing throughout the county. This is documented by the long waitlists for public housing units and vouchers as noted above when 50,000 households submitted applications for vouchers. During that open enrollment period, OCHA noted that a growing number of applicants lived outside of Orange County. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 61 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) OCHA noted that housing costs are quite high in the county, especially in Newport Beach, often resulting in cost burdened households. Beyond the need for affordable housing, residents also need additional access to service programs such as: • Job training and placement • Youth employment and educational programs • Childcare services • Transportation How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large The needs experienced by OCHA residents are similar to the needs of very low- income and low - income households throughout the City of Newport Beach. Discussion In the upcoming five years, OCHA's goals include the following actions: • 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. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 62 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c) Introduction: There are four federally defined categories under which individuals and families may qualify as homeless: 1) literally homeless; 2) imminent risk of homelessness; 3) homeless under other Federal statues; and 4) fleeing /attempting to flee domestic violence. Although recent reports show that homelessness is decreasing, challenges still remain. The pool of people at risk of homelessness — including those in poverty, those living with friends and family and those paying over half their income for housing remains high. Homelessness is addressed regionally by the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoQ an umbrella organization that brings together government agencies and community -based non- profit organizations in a coordinated effort to meet the urgent needs of those who have become homeless or are in imminent danger of becoming homeless. Three key groups have leadership roles within the CoC, including The Commission to End Homelessness (lead agency and legislative body), the Orange County Community Services Department (administrative) and 2 -1 -1 Orange County, a private nonprofit (leads /coordinates network of homeless providers). In 2012, the CoC finalized the Ten -Year Plan to End Homelessness in Orange County. This plan provides the following nine goals to effectively end homelessness in Orange County: • Prevent homelessness by ensuring that no one in our community becomes homeless. • Conduct outreach to those who are homeless and at -risk of homelessness. • Improve the efficacy of the emergency shelter and access system. • Make strategic improvements in the transitional housing system. • Develop permanent housing options linked to a range of supportive services. • Ensure that people have the right resources, programs and services to remain housed. • Improve data systems to provide timely, accurate data that can be used to define the need for housing and related services and to measure outcomes. • Develop the systems and organizational structures to provide oversight and accountability. • Advocate for social policy and systemic changes necessary to succeed. The Ten -Year Plan to End Homelessness in Orange County represents a commitment by all stakeholders throughout the County to end homelessness over the next decade. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 63 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Nature and Extent of Homelessness in Orange County Compared to the National Average Every two years during the last 10 days of January, HUD requires communities across the country conduct a comprehensive count of their homeless population in order to better understand the nature and extent of homelessness. The most recent Point -in -Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) was held on January 26, 2013, providing the only population data available for the entire County on people who are literally homeless (i.e. living unsheltered on the streets, in a vehicle or other place not fit for human habitation, or in and emergency shelter or transitional housing program). Similar to other counties in California that reported 2011 and 2013 point -in -time results, Orange County's homeless population has declined as a percentage of the overall population. According to HUD's Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, Orange County's homeless rate has fallen below the national average of 0.2 percent. Increases or decreases in homelessness reported in PIT Counts may be partially attributable to methodological differences, shifts in HUD requirements and data quality improvements in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). These factors may affect the accuracy and meaning of the PIT Count compared to previous counts. 2013 Point -In -Time Count Results The PIT Count revealed that on any given night in Orange County, approximately 4,300 people are homeless and that over a course of a year, more than 12,700 people will experience homelessness. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 64 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Homeless Needs Assessment Population Estimate the # of Estimate the Estimate Estimate the Estimate the persons experiencing # the # # exiting # of days homelessness on a experiencing becomin homelessnes persons given night homelessnes g s each year experience s each year homeless homelessnes each s year Sheltere Unsheltere d d Persons in Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 3 0 0 0 0 0 Persons in Households with Only Children 1 13 0 0 0 0 Persons in Households with Only Adults 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Individuals 668 129 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Families 5 27 0 0 0 0 Veterans 269 177 0 0 0 0 Unaccompanie d Child 1 13 0 0 0 0 Persons with HIV 27 62 0 0 0 0 Table 27 - Homeless Needs Assessment Alternate Data source Name: Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report The Survey Report did not provide estimates of the number of people experiencing homelessness each year, the number Data Source becoming homeless each year, the number exiting homelessness each year and the number of days persons experience Comments: homelessness by population type. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 65 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 0.60% 0.50% 0.40% 0.30% 10.20% 0.10% 0.00% Los Angeles Orange Rhrrside San San Diego SantaSadrara Ventura Bernardino ■1011 ■2013 Source: Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report, dated July 2013. Figure 20: Changes in Homeless Rates in California Counties, 2011 -2013 Year Unsheltered Sheltered Total % of County Population Annualized Count 2009 5,724 2,609 8,333 0.28% 21,479 2011 4,272 2,667 6,939 0.23% 18,325 2013 1,678 2,573 4,251 0.14% 12,707 Table 28 - Orange County Point -in -Time Homeless Counts Indicate if the homeless population is: Has No Rural Homeless If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): A Chronically Homeless Individual is an unaccompanied homeless individual (living in an emergency shelter or in an unsheltered location) with a disabling condition that has been continuously homeless for a year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. Of those homeless individuals that were reported as chronically homeless, 129 individuals were sheltered and 668 individuals were unsheltered. Families with children include at least one household member age 18 or over and at least one household member under the age of 18. According to the PIT Count, there were 523 homeless families with at least one adult and one child, comprised of 522 families (1,536 people) living in Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 66 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) emergency or transitional shelters and one unsheltered family (three people) in need of housing assistance. Veterans are persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called up to active duty. The PIT count revealed 177 sheltered veterans and 269 unsheltered veterans, including an estimated 11 sheltered female veterans and 11 unsheltered female veterans. Unaccompanied youth are individuals under the age of 18 years old, who are presumed to be emancipated if they are unsheltered without an adult. According to the Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report, there was one interview of an unaccompanied 17 year old. Additionally, 480 homeless individuals were categorized as severely mentally ill according to the Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report, meaning that they have mental health problems that are expected to be of long, Mcontinued and indefinite duration and substantially impair their ability to live independently. Of those homeless individuals that were reported as severely mentally ill, 104 individuals were sheltered and 376 remained unsheltered. Further, the Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report revealed 89 homeless people with HIV /AIDS, including 62 individuals who were sheltered and 27 who were unsheltered. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 67 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) White 1,240 857 Black or African American 255 117 Asian 50 31 American Indian or Alaska Native 143 56 Pacific Islander 30 26 Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Hispanic 638 469 Not Hispanic 1,187 1,173 Alternate Data Source Name: Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report Data Source Data for the unsheltered homeless population is from the Orange County Homeless County & Survey Report. Data for Comments: the sheltered homeless population is from HMIS. Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. According to the PIT Count, there were 523 homeless families with at least one adult and one child, comprised of 522 families (1,536 people) living in emergency or transitional shelters and one unsheltered family (three people) in need of housing assistance. Countywide, an estimated 523 housing units that are affordable to extremely -low income households are needed to reduce the number of homeless families with children. Additionally, the PIT count revealed 177 sheltered veterans and 269 unsheltered veterans, including an estimated 11 sheltered female veterans and 11 unsheltered female veterans. Countywide, an estimated 446 housing units that are affordable to extremely -low or low- income households are needed to reduce the number of homeless veterans. Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. According to the PIT Count, an estimated 66.4 percent of unsheltered homeless individuals were identified as White in terms of race and 69.9 percent of unsheltered homeless individuals were identified as non - Hispanic in terms of ethnicity. The next largest unsheltered racial groups include Black /African American (9.1 percent) and those with multiple races (8.7 percent). None of the racial groups were disproportionately represented amongst the homeless population. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 68 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The homeless population in Orange County is generally comparable to national averages. As in Orange County, the majority of homeless people nationally identified themselves as Black or White in terms of race. There are more Hispanics in Orange County's unsheltered homeless population than nationally (28 percent versus 16 percent); however, Orange County overall is 34 percent Hispanic. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. Approximately 1,678 people or 39 percent of Orange County's homeless people were unsheltered and living in inhabitable living environments (i.e. living in the streets, vehicles or tents) and approximately 2,573 people or 61 percent of homeless people counted were sheltered. Of the 2,573 people sheltered, 796 were in emergency shelters, 749 were in transitional housing and zero were in safe haven shelters —a form of supportive housing that serves hard -to -reach homeless persons with severe mental illness who come primarily from the streets and have been unable or unwilling to participate in housing or supportive services. Orange County has not designated any safe haven programs. Discussion: As indicated earlier, the PIT Count conducted on January 26, 2013 revealed that on any given night in Orange County, approximately 4,300 people are homeless. With the understanding that it is not possible to locate and count each homeless individual in a single morning, as was the strategy for the PIT Count, an annualized count is calculated using a HUD - approved methodology to determine the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in a one -year period. It is estimated that over a course of a year, approximately 12,707 people will experience homelessness in Orange County, down from 21,479 in 2009. The formula used to develop the Orange County annualized estimate was adjusted to take into account Orange County's seasonal shelter system and high degree of complete and accurate data collected through the Orange County HMIS. The results of the PIT Count are encouraging with respect to declines in the total number of homeless identified on the day of the PIT Count and the estimated annualized count, with each figure representing a steady decline in homelessness over the last five years. The percentage of the County's population that may be homeless on a given night is half of what it was in 2009, declining from 0.28 percent to 0.14 percent. While the deployment of homeless prevention and rapid re- housing resources by the CoC and its partner agencies has made significant inroads toward achieving the goals included in the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Orange County, the following Countywide needs are identified: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 69 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • An estimated 523 housing units that are affordable to extremely -low income households are needed to address homelessness for families with children. • An estimated 2,562 housing units that are affordable to low- income households are needed to address homelessness for the 2,698 people in households without children. Included in the needs above, an estimated 446 housing units that are affordable to extremely - low or low- income households are needed to reduce the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless veterans. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 70 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -45 Non - Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction: Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV /AIDS and victims of domestic violence. In Orange County, other subpopulations with special needs include victims of human trafficking and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The City of Newport Beach will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled, physically disabled and victims of domestic violence. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Elderly and Frail Elderly: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living including eating, bathing or home management activities. Generally, elderly persons have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2007 -2011 CHAS data, of the 12,725 households containing at least one elderly person, 31 percent (3,895 households) earn less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income for Orange County. Persons with Disabilities: HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources, often related to limited employment. Additionally, persons with disabilities have high dependency on supportive services and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their unique conditions. Based on ACS data, of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population (85,654) in Newport Beach, 6,013 persons have a disability. Of these 6,013 disabled persons, 1,761 are between the ages of 18 -64 years of age. Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions: Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems and an inability to control the use of the substance. According to the Indicators of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Report for Orange, Center for Applied Research Solutions, there were 406 admissions to alcohol and other drug treatment per 100,000 people in Orange County compared to the state average of 592 admissions in 2008. There were also 838 arrests for felony and misdemeanor drug offenses and 1,055 alcohol related arrests per 100,000 people in comparison to the state's 910 drug arrests and 1,203 alcohol arrests in 2008. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 71 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) HIV /AIDS: Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is a virus that weakens one's immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of the HIV infection. Orange County's Health Care Agency Department of Disease Control and Epidemiology reported 6,215 persons living with HIV disease at the end of 2013. For persons living with HIV /AIDS, access to affordable housing, supportive services and health care is important to maintaining their well- being. Victims of Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse. In 2013, the Newport Beach Police Department responded to a total of 175 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls, 164 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon. However, 11 calls involved a weapon of which 1 involved a firearm, 2 involved a knife or cutting instrument, 1 involved other dangerous weapons and 7 involved personal weapons such as feet or hands. What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers and reviewed ACS data. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person's stability and independence. In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows. For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Orange County makes it very difficult for to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various Orange County's non - profit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 72 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV /AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: Only one in every four of the 1.1 million Americans living with HIV has their infection under control. In Orange County a total 6,549 people were identified as having HIV /AIDS. Of the 6,549 estimated persons living with HIV in Orange County, 63.9 percent were linked to HIV care compared to California's 2012 percentage of 52 percent. 54.1 percent achieved viral suppression compared to California's 40 percent in 2012. Orange County has higher linkage to care and viral suppression percentages than California and national figures. Of the 6,549 Orange County residents age 13 and older estimated to be living with HIV, 54.1 percent had achieved viral suppression. Hispanics estimated to be living with HIV in Orange County are less likely to be linked to HIV care (59.3 percent) or virally suppressed (69.9 percent) than other race /ethnicity groups. However, younger persons (13 -24 years) estimated to be living with HIV are least likely to be linked to care (32.4 percent) and are also least likely to be virally suppressed (29.8 percent). Men and women estimated to be living with HIV in Orange County are equally likely to be linked to care (70.3percent), but women are more likely to be retained in care (59.7 percent), while men are more likely to be virally suppressed (60.7 percent). Women estimated to be living in Orange County are equally likely to be linked to HIV care (66.9 percent) and to be virally suppressed (59.8 percent) than males. Discussion: Newport Beach residents with special needs include, but are not limited to the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol and other drug addictions, persons with HIV /AIDS and victims of domestic violence. In Orange County, other subpopulations with special needs include victims of human trafficking and veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Victims of Human Trafficking: Human trafficking is a crime that involves the forceful, fraudulent or coercive methods of entrapping a person, real or perceived, in an attempt to exploit them for financial gain. The exploitative nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage or commercial sex acts. As of December 2012, The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force reported a total of 213 incidents of human trafficking in Orange County as follows: • Type of Trafficking • Sex —160 • Labor -42 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 73 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Sex and Labor -3 • Other -2 • Unknown-6 • Gender • Female —197 • Male -15 • Transgender -1 • Age • Adult -153 • Minor -60 • Nationality • Foreign — 81 • United States —132 Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life- threatening event such as military combat, natural disaster, terrorist incident, serious accident, physical or sexual assault. Most survivors of trauma experience a group of symptoms for a short period of time. However, others will have stress reactions that do not subside on their own and may get worse over time. The 2013 PIT Count, reported 446 homeless veterans. Of these veterans, 40 percent were sheltered in either emergency or transitional housing, while 60 percent of these homeless veterans remained unsheltered. Challenges these special needs populations and subpopulations face include low income and high housing cost. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes basic necessities, adequate food and clothing and medical care. In the last five years, the City of Newport Beach provided CDBG public service funds for activities including those providing support services and transitional housing to victims of domestic violence, transportation services and nutritional meals program for low- income seniors. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 74 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) NA -50 Non - Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: The City's public facility priorities are to construct, expand or rehabilitate public facilities for the primary benefit of low- income persons. CDBG public facility projects that meet CDBG eligibility requirements align with the goals of the Consolidated Plan, and address a CDBG National Objective will be considered for funding in the Annual Action Plans. Within the Consolidated Plan, a goal has been established to improve public facilities used by low- and moderate - income residents and residents with special needs. Such projects may include the construction of new facilities, rehabilitation of existing facilities or expansion of existing facilities to better meet the needs of Newport Beach residents. Such facilities include, but are not limited to youth centers, community centers, senior centers, parks and recreation facilities and child care centers. The City operates a dedicated facility for youth. The Community Youth Center is located at scenic Grant Howald Park in the heart of Corona del Mar. The facility includes athletic fields, basketball courts, tennis courts along with a game room, meeting room and dance floor. The City also operates seven community centers: Balboa, West Newport, Bonita Creek, Carroll Beek, Cliff Drive, Community Youth Center (CYC), and the Mariners Vincent Jorgensen Community Center. Newport Beach operates the Oasis Senior Center facility which helps direct seniors to valuable outside resources and offers high - quality programming to enrich the lives of seniors, including but not limited to activities such as educational classes, exercise programs, art education, health promotion, transportation, counseling, support functions. How were these needs determined? The needs identified for public facilities in the City were determined through citizen participation meetings and responses from the Consolidated Plan Survey. Within the Consolidated Plan, priority is given to facilities that primarily benefit low- income beneficiaries, particularly those with critically needed renovation or demonstrated need for expansion to accommodate the needs of low- income residents. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 75 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 21: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: The sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, alleys, pedestrian crossings and street lights located within low to moderate income areas are in need of improvement to preserve neighborhood aesthetics, increase pedestrian and motorist safety, promote more efficient traffic circulation and deter crime while promoting a safe and suitable living environment. Public facilities improvements of this nature undertaken to benefit low- and moderate - income primarily residential CDBG Target Areas are consistent with the goals of the Consolidated Plan. How were these needs determined? The needs identified for public infrastructure improvements in the City were determined in consultation with the City of Newport Beach's Engineering Department. Respondents to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Survey also indicated that improvements to sidewalks, streets and alleys are a low priority need. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 76 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need for Additional or I mproved Community Facilities 45% 40% 35% 3096 25% IL 20% 15% a 10% 5% 096 Cfu'fd0ore Youth Centers Sie Stotiors Cu unrry Glrones Pmkiry Ptaksand Senor Centers Cenre raid Centers Fardiri Rerreadond £quonem PatditRs ■ Don't Knout / NOt App Gable ■ Law Need ■ uo K4oderate Need ■ M6deratE tgh Heed ■ High Need Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 21: Need for Additional or Improved Community Facilities Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: The sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, alleys, pedestrian crossings and street lights located within low to moderate income areas are in need of improvement to preserve neighborhood aesthetics, increase pedestrian and motorist safety, promote more efficient traffic circulation and deter crime while promoting a safe and suitable living environment. Public facilities improvements of this nature undertaken to benefit low- and moderate - income primarily residential CDBG Target Areas are consistent with the goals of the Consolidated Plan. How were these needs determined? The needs identified for public infrastructure improvements in the City were determined in consultation with the City of Newport Beach's Engineering Department. Respondents to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Survey also indicated that improvements to sidewalks, streets and alleys are a low priority need. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 76 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 22: Need for Infrastructure Improvements Need for Infrastructure Improvements 45% 40% 35% 35% 30% 25% 20% 25% 15% 10% 20% 5% U 0% 15% DmimVe Street Lfghring 5Wm &9nromemenrs Svear /Afky Warer /Sewer lmpmoements Lrnpmvemenr lmpmwnnents • [ 't Kixfw ! Not Apprable m Low Need m I Modemte Need • wderate-Hgh Need • Hgh Nerd Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 22: Need for Infrastructure Improvements Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 23: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 77 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% U 15% 10% 5% 0% Tree Plardrng Trushand Defris Gmffi'a Removaf Cade Enfx cement Cnme Awareness Cieanupaf Remuvd Abandoned lntVBuifdngS o Boni Knout / No[ ApplKa We ■ Lout Nees a Lm Moderate Need • Wdmte- =, . _ _. ■ Nigh Need Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 23: Need for Additional or Improved Neighborhood Services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 77 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: Public service activities are consistently ranked as a high priority by residents and other stakeholders. Pursuant to CDBG regulations, only 15 percent of the City's annual grant allocation (plus 15 percent of prior year program income) can be used for public service -type activities. The City proposes to focus funds on lower- income households in order to establish, improve, and expand existing public services, such as: mental health services, services for domestic violence victims, services for the homeless and persons with special needs, and youth and senior services. The City partners with local non - profit agencies and the regional Continuum of Care to provide homeless services to the area. The City is cognizant of the importance of the provision of homeless services and will support programs that contribute to the regional Continuum of Care's framework of service. Although substance abuse services are being adequately provided by the various public and private agencies, the City places a medium priority on substance abuse services to address the high cost of these services for the low and moderate income persons who would otherwise not be able to afford the services in addition to addressing the supportive service in the Continuum of Care homeless plan. How were these needs determined? Public service needs are based on the City's desire to ensure that high quality services are provided to residents to maintain a high quality of life and to promote the well -being of all Newport Beach residents — particularly low- and moderate- income residents. As a result of the citizen participation and consultation process and in consideration of the local nonprofits and City Departments offering services, the City considers public services benefitting low- and moderate - income residents a high priority in the Consolidated Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 78 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Need for Additional or Improved Community5ervioes by Type or Target Population Chifdcore fagaf5emces Mentaf Heafth Heofth Services P.nd -Came Youth Tratisporradm Senior Services Services Progrmns Acdwdes Serwres Ardwdes -il DCn't Knave / Not AppfKah/e ■ Low Nead V Low-Mo&rate Need ■ wdenite-Righ Need ■ Nah MM Source: City of Newport Beach Consolidated Plan Survey, 2015 Figure 24: Need for Additional or Improved Community Services by Type of Target Population Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 79 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Housing Market Analysis MA -05 Overview Housing Market Analysis Overview: This section evaluates existing housing market conditions in Newport Beach in terms of housing supply, demand, condition and cost. Newport Beach's housing stock primarily consists of single - family detached residential dwellings (45 percent) and single units in attached structures (16 percent), with 16,379 or 78 percent of the owner - occupied housing stock consisting of units with three or more bedrooms and the majority of the rental housing stock consisting of units that have two bedrooms (7,334 units or 43 percent) or one bedrooms (4,949 units or 29 percent). In the decade between 2000 and 2011, the median home price in Newport Beach increased by 48 percent from $675,800 to $1,000,001 and the median contract rent increased by 50 percent from $1,203 to $1,803 as median income increased by only 31 percent. As a result, some Newport Beach households have become cost - burdened. Data from 2007 -2011 shows that there is an insufficient number of housing units affordable to people with incomes less than 50 percent of AMI and for those between 80 and 100 percent of AMI. Of the 10,350 households earning 0 -80 percent of AMI in the City, 7,790 are cost burdened households — meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 5,805 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households — meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 5,805 severely cost burdened households, 3580 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 2,945 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. According to Table 34 there are 5,025 housing units in the City of Newport Beach affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. According to Table 7, there are 10,350 households in Newport Beach who earn less than 80 percent of AMI, resulting in an estimated need for approximately 5,325 additional housing units that are affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. In the last decade, the City has established a Task Force that along with staff continually investigates and research potential new affordable housing opportunities to add to its inventory of affordable housing stock. This includes offering incentives to developers of affordable housing, including density bonuses, fee waivers, expedited permit processing, and the use of funds from the Affordable Housing Fund. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 80 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) In light of limited monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units and the continuing recovery of the Southern California housing market after the recent recession, housing affordability will remain a significant challenge during the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 81 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a) &(b)(2) Introduction According to 2007 -2011 ACS data, 73 percent of the City's housing stock is comprised of single family housing (1 -4 units). Multifamily housing (5+ units) accounts for only 24 percent of total housing units in the City and a majority of these dwelling units are in larger multifamily structures containing more than 20 units. Mobile homes comprise the smallest portion of the housing stock in the City (2 percent). The majority of the City's ownership housing (78 percent) is comprised of larger units containing three or more bedrooms. In comparison, only 23 percent of the City's rental housing is comprised of larger units. The tables below indicate the number of residential properties in the City by property type, unit size and tenure. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1 -unit detached structure 19,651 45% 1 -unit, attached structure 7,006 16% 2 -4 units 5,263 12% 5 -19 units 3,018 7% 20 or more units 7,495 17% Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 1,081 2% Total 43,514 100% Table 29— Residential Properties by Unit Number Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Unit Size by Tenure Table 30 — Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 82 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 55 0% 895 5% 1 bedroom 534 3% 4,949 29% 2 bedrooms 3,982 19% 7,334 43% 3 or more bedrooms 16,379 78% 3,920 23% Total 20,950 1000/0 17,098 1000/0 Table 30 — Unit Size by Tenure Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 82 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Project Name Type of Public Assistance Total Affordable Units Date of Potential Conversion Newport Seacrest Section 8 & CDBG 65 Units 2016 Newport Seaside Section 8 & CDBG 25 Units 2017 Newport Seashore Section 8 15 Units 2018 Pacific Heights Section 8 7 Units 2019 Newport Harbor Section 8 & CDBG 26 Units 2020 Villa Siena Density Bonus 3 Units (ownership) 2021 Newport Harbor II Section 8 & CDBG 14 Units 2023 Villa del Este 2 Units (ownership) 2026 Sea view Lutheran Section 202 (federal grant) 100 Units 2039 Bayview Landing In -lieu Fee Funds 119 Units 2056 Seashore Village 6 Units 2045 Table 31- Affordable Housing Covenants Describe the number and targeting (income level /type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. HUD requires that the City undertake an analysis of federal, state and locally assisted housing units that may be lost from the City's affordable housing stock. The expiration of affordability restrictions on government assisted rental units is the typical reason of this potential loss. Much of the housing at -risk of conversion from affordable housing to market rate housing is predominantly reserved for lower income households. Use restrictions, as defined by State law, means any federal, state or local statute, regulation, ordinance or contract which as a condition of receipt of any housing assistance, including a rental subsidy, mortgage subsidy, or mortgage insurance, to an assisted housing development, establishes maximum limitations on tenant income as a condition of eligibility for occupancy. As of October 2013, the City monitors a total of 10 affordable housing projects in Newport Beach. The 10 projects consist of a total of 376 units restricted to low- and moderate - income households. All but two of these 10 projects received some combination of federal, state or local subsidy. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 83 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. Conversion Risk The table above provides an inventory of affordable housing developments in Newport Beach. This table provides information on the funding sources, number of units, target populations, and earliest date of conversion to market -rate housing due to expiration of affordability controls or subsidy contracts. An assessment of this information for the period ending June 30, 2020 revealed that 112 of the 376 affordable housing units are at risk of converting to market rate housing. Preservation and Replacement Options To maintain the existing affordable housing stock, the City may either attempt to preserve the existing assisted units or facilitate the development of new units. Each negotiation to preserve affordable units is unique in the sense that each project's ownership interests and economic needs will vary and City resources may be insufficient to preserve all 376 units. Depending on the circumstances of each project that includes at -risk units, different options may be used to preserve or replace the units. Preservation options typically include: 1) transfer of units to nonprofit ownership; 2) provision of rental assistance to tenants using other funding sources; and 3) purchase of extended affordability covenants. In terms of replacement, the most direct option is the development of new affordable units with long -term covenants. Replacement of the at -risk units is expected through the implementation of the Housing Element Policies, implementation of existing Affordable Housing Implementation Plans, and financial assistance through the Affordable Housing Fund. The City Council has also established an Affordable Housing Task Force that works with developers and landowners to facilitate the development of affordable units, the preservation of at -risk units, and determines the most appropriate use of in -lieu fee funds. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The City has a significant need for additional rental housing units — particularly 0, 1 and 2 bedroom units affordable to households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. According to the data discussed in the Needs Assessment, the most common housing problems in the City are cost burden and to a lesser extent, overcrowding. Overcrowding affects 254 low- and moderate - income Newport Beach households, of which 78 percent are renters who have more than 1.01 people per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half- rooms. There Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 84 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) are 2,945 renter households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI that are severely cost burdened paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing costs. Describe the need for specific types of housing: Of the 2,945 renter households who earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are severely cost burdened paying more than 50 percent of their income for housing costs: • 300 are small related households with four or fewer members 20 are large related households with five or more members • 430 are elderly households with one or more members over the age of 62 • 890 are other /single person households This breakdown by tenure, income, cost burden and household type indicates a need for additional affordable 0, 1 and 2 bedroom rental units in Newport Beach. Discussion For decades, California's housing market has been among the most expensive in the country, and the economic downturn that began toward the latter portion of the last decade has only made the situation worse. Not only is renting expensive, but purchasing a home is also largely out of reach. According to Out of Reach 2014, a report jointly released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing (SCANPH), Orange County renters must earn $31.62 per hour or $65,760 per year in order to afford a modest, two - bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent. At minimum wage, approximately 158 hours of work per week is required in order to afford a modest, two - bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent in Orange County. By comparison, the national Housing Wage for 2014 was $18.92 and the statewide housing wage was $26.04. As noted in the 2013 -2021 Housing Element, it is the City's goal to encourage the development of an adequate and diverse supply of housing that accommodates the changing housing needs of all Newport Beach residents. Over the next five years the City will strive to meet the following housing goals and priorities: • Quality residential development and preservation, conservation, and appropriate redevelopment of housing stock; • A balanced residential community, comprised of a variety of housing types, designs, and opportunities for all social and economic segments; • Housing opportunities for as many renter and owner occupied households as possible in response to the demand for housing in the City. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 85 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Preservation and increased affordability of the City's housing stock for extremely low, very low -, low, and moderate - income households; • Housing opportunities for special needs populations; • Equal housing opportunities for all residents; and • Effective and responsive housing programs and policies. Through these efforts, the City will strive to maintain a healthy community that encourages family stability and economic growth. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 86 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction One of the most important factors in evaluating a community's housing market is the cost of housing and whether the housing is affordable to households who live there or would like to live there. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, a correspondingly high prevalence of housing cost burden and overcrowding will typically occur. Tables 30 and 31 indicate the median home value and contract rent (not including utility or other associated costs). These values are self- reported by residents through the U.S. Census American Community Survey. Based on the reported housing costs, Table 33 indicates the number of units that are currently affordable to households at different levels of the HUD Area Median Income (AMI). It is important to note, that just because a unit is affordable to residents at that income level, it does not necessarily mean that a household at that income level is occupying the unit. Cost of Housing Table 32 —Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007 -2011 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2011 % Change Median Home Value 675,800 1,000,001 48% Median Contract Rent 1,203 1,803 50% Table 32 —Cost of Housing Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007 -2011 ACS (Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number ; Less than $500 759 4.4% $500 -999 1,093 6.4% $1,000 -1,499 4,164 24.4% $1,500 -1,999 4,650 27.2% $2,000 or more 6,432 37.6% Total 17,098 100.0% Table 33 - Rent Paid Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Housing Affordability Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 87 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) % Units affordable to Households earning Renter Owner 30% HAMFI 455 No Data 50% HAMFI 820 195 80% HAMFI 3,100 455 100% HAMFI No Data 594 Total 4,375 2,244 Table 34 — Housing Affordability Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Monthly Rent Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Fair Market Rent 0 0 0 0 0 High HOME Rent 0 0 0 0 0 Low HOME Rent 843 903 0 0 0 Table 35 — Monthly Rent Data Source Comments: 2007 -2011 ACS. Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? According to the 2007 -2011 CHAS and ACS data, there is insufficient affordable housing in the City. Table 32 indicates that only 5,619 of the City's 38,045 housing units (14.8 percent) are affordable to households earning 100 percent or less of HAMFI while there are 13,115 such households in Newport Beach. Approximately 3,835 households earning less than 30 percent of AMI reside in the City; however, there are only approximately 455 dwelling units affordable to those at this income level. Similarly, the City has 2,840 households earning between 31 and 50 percent of AMI and only 1,015 housing units affordable to those at this income level. The shortage of affordable units is most prevalent for households with the lowest incomes, but even households earning between 81 and 100 percent AMI will have difficulty finding housing they can afford. The City is home to 2,765 households earning between 81 and 100 percent AMI but only 594 housing units are affordable to those at this income level. Although a housing unit may be considered affordable to a particular income group, this does not necessarily mean that the unit is actually occupied by a household in that income group. Therefore, the affordability mismatches are likely to be more severe than presented by the CHAS data. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 88 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and /or rents? The data presented in Tables 30 and 31 was sourced from 2007 -2011 during a period of decline in the housing market that temporarily enhanced housing affordability in the City. As the housing market rebounds as expected during the next five years, home values and rents are generally projected to rise, which will further exacerbate housing problems such as cost burden, severe cost burden and overcrowding — particularly for low- and moderate - income households. How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? The median contract rent according to 2007 -2011 ACS data was $1,803, which is slightly more than the Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom unit. According to data in Table 28, 77 percent of rental units have two or fewer bedrooms. According to data in Table 8, 199 renter households are overcrowded or severely overcrowded, which can be attributed to high rents as well as the lack of affordable units with three or more bedrooms. To produce or preserve affordable rental housing units that carry a minimum HOME affordability period of 20 years, significant levels of subsidy are required. Taking only rents into consideration, an owner of a two - bedroom unit would forego $129,120 of operating income when renting the unit at Low HOME rent levels instead of Fair Market Rent. Discussion In the decade between 2000 and 2011, the median home price in Newport Beach increased by 48 percent from $675,800 to $1,000,001 and the median contract rent increased by 50 percent from $1,203 to $1,803 as median income increased by only 31 percent. As a result, Newport Beach households have become increasingly cost - burdened. Data from 2007 -2011 shows that there is an insufficient number of housing units affordable to people with incomes less than 50 percent of AMI. In light of scarce land and monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units and the continuing recovery of the Southern California housing market after the recent recession, housing affordability is expected to remain a significant challenge in the next five years. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 89 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a) Introduction Assessing housing conditions in the City provides the basis for developing strategies to maintain and preserve the quality of the housing stock. The ACS defines a "selected condition" as owner - or renter - occupied housing units having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen facilities; 3) more than one occupant per room; and 4) selected monthly housing costs greater than 30 percent of household income. Based on the definition of selected conditions, Table 34 shows that 42 percent of owner - occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition and 41 percent of all renter - occupied households in the City have at least one selected condition. Definitions Substandard housing is housing that does not meet the minimum standards contained in the State Housing Code (i.e., does not provide shelter, endangers health, safety or well -being of occupants). A substandard condition is one that affects the health and safety of a resident's habitability. As defined by California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Following is a list of substandard conditions: • Inadequate sanitation • Structural hazards • Any nuisance that endangers the health and safety of the occupants or the public • All substandard plumbing, wiring, and /or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in a good and safe condition • Faulty weather protection • The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code • Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official) • Lack of, or inadequate fire - resistive construction or fire - extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and /or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and /or installation and adequately maintained • Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces • Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies • Inadequate maintenance that causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 90 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Standard housing condition in the City of Newport Beach is defined as housing that meets the minimum standards contained in the State Housing Code. For the purposes of the CDBG program, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation provided that the unit is structurally sound and the cost of rehabilitation is considered economically warranted. Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner - Occupied Renter - Occupied Number % Number % With one selected Condition 8,739 42% 7,026 41% With two selected Conditions 88 0% 253 1% With three selected Conditions 0 0% 48 0% With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 12,123 58% 9,771 57% Total 20,950 100% 17,098 99% Table 36 - Condition of Units Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner - Occupied Renter - Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 2,968 14% 1,509 9% 1980 -1999 5,363 26% 3,934 23% 1950 -1979 10,794 52% 9,967 58% Before 1950 1,825 9% 1,688 10% Total 20,950 101% 17,098 1009b Table 37 —Year Unit Built Data Source: 2007 -2011 CHAS Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard Owner- Occupied Renter - Occupied Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 12,619 60% 11,655 68% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 1,135 5% 450 3% Table 38 —Risk of Lead -Based Paint Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS (Total Units) 2007 -2011 CHAS (Units with Children present) Vacant Units Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 91 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Table 39 - Vacant Units Data Source: 2005 -2009 CHAS Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation The age and condition of Newport Beach's housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air - conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Due to high household income and high housing values in Newport Beach, housing tends to be better maintained than in many other communities with similar levels of older housing stock. However, despite having sizable equity in their homes, some owner - occupied households (elderly households in particular) have limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes. According to 2007 -2011 HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, approximately 5,363 or 26 percent of the 20,950 owner- occupied housing units in Newport Beach were built between 15 and 34 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999), with another 12,619 or 60 percent of the 20,950 owner - occupied housing built 34 or more years ago (built prior to 1980). Older subdivisions in the City will demonstrate a significantly higher percentage of older housing units and a higher concentration of lower- income, senior citizens and special needs groups. The City presently has 933 mobile home spaces in ten mobile home parks. Of these mobile home parks, one ( Beach and Bay Mobile Home Park) appears to be in substantial physical decline with two others (Marina park Mobile Home Park and Seacliffe Mobile Home Park approved for closure sins 2006. The City is cognizant of the need for rehabilitation of low- and moderate - income housing units and as such, adopted Goal H5 on their 2013 Housing Element which calls for the City to work with the Orange County Housing Authority to establish a Senior /Disabled or Limited Income Repair Loan and Grant Program to underwrite all or part of the cost of necessary housing modifications and repairs. The City is currently conducting an analysis of different programs and the financial feasibility of participating in such programs. Currently, the City refers low- and moderate - income residents to Orange County for rehabilitation of mobile homes, to Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 92 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Suitable for Rehabilitation Not Suitable for Rehabilitation Total Vacant Units 0 0 0 Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0 REO Properties 0 0 0 Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0 Table 39 - Vacant Units Data Source: 2005 -2009 CHAS Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation The age and condition of Newport Beach's housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air - conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures. Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Due to high household income and high housing values in Newport Beach, housing tends to be better maintained than in many other communities with similar levels of older housing stock. However, despite having sizable equity in their homes, some owner - occupied households (elderly households in particular) have limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes. According to 2007 -2011 HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, approximately 5,363 or 26 percent of the 20,950 owner- occupied housing units in Newport Beach were built between 15 and 34 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999), with another 12,619 or 60 percent of the 20,950 owner - occupied housing built 34 or more years ago (built prior to 1980). Older subdivisions in the City will demonstrate a significantly higher percentage of older housing units and a higher concentration of lower- income, senior citizens and special needs groups. The City presently has 933 mobile home spaces in ten mobile home parks. Of these mobile home parks, one ( Beach and Bay Mobile Home Park) appears to be in substantial physical decline with two others (Marina park Mobile Home Park and Seacliffe Mobile Home Park approved for closure sins 2006. The City is cognizant of the need for rehabilitation of low- and moderate - income housing units and as such, adopted Goal H5 on their 2013 Housing Element which calls for the City to work with the Orange County Housing Authority to establish a Senior /Disabled or Limited Income Repair Loan and Grant Program to underwrite all or part of the cost of necessary housing modifications and repairs. The City is currently conducting an analysis of different programs and the financial feasibility of participating in such programs. Currently, the City refers low- and moderate - income residents to Orange County for rehabilitation of mobile homes, to Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 92 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Neighborhood Housing for first time buyer programs, and to Rebuilding Together for handyman service for low- income and senior households. Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards Any housing built before 1978 may contain lead -based paint. If ingested, lead may cause severe damage to young children including decreased growth, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, hyperactivity, nerve and brain damage. Lead attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, growth inhibition, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death. Fetuses may also experience significant adverse effects through prenatal exposure. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead because their growing bodies absorb more lead, and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. Most children do not have any symptoms, even if a blood test shows that they have an elevated blood lead level. If a child does have symptoms, the symptoms may be mistaken for the flu or other illnesses. Number of Children with Elevated Blood Levels of Lead The State of California mandates lead screening for all children who participate in publicly funded health programs. In California, screening typically occurs at ages one and two years. A blood level of 10 ltg /dL or higher was previously referred to as an "elevated blood level (EBL)." However, as it is now recognized that there is no safe level of lead, and adverse effects occur at levels below 10 pg /d L, an "elevated" blood lead level is no longer defined at a particular cut point. Therefore, categories indicating increased levels of exposure are presented here. In accordance with State of California regulations, a "case" is defined as a child having a blood lead level equal to or greater than 20 µg /d L, or persistent levels between 15 -19 µg /d L. Once a case is reported, the Orange County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is involved in the case management, as described below under the heading "Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPP)." The State records the number of children tested each year, the number of children with blood levels exceeding certain levels, and the number of reported cases. Table 38 shows the number of children tested, BLLs indicating increased exposure, and cases in the City of Newport Beach. Table 38 above provides this data for the prior 5 years. Older housing is more likely to have lead -based paint and the amount of lead pigment in the paint tends to increase with the age of the housing. The vast majority of Newport Beach's housing stock (63.8 percent) was built prior to 1979, when the use of lead -based paint was Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 93 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) outlawed, therefore the residents of the homes built prior to 1979 are at risk of lead -based paint hazards. If it is assumed that low- and moderate - income residents occupy a percentage of the City's housing units proportional to their population, then as many as 27 percent of all the pre -1980 housing units could reasonably be expected to be occupied by low- and moderate- income families. This number may be even higher, since lower- income households may be more likely to live in older housing than households with greater means. The City estimates the number of housing units occupied by low- and moderate - income families that may have lead paint hazards present to be approximately 6,624. According to Table 37, 1,585 children live in housing units built before 1980. Young children who live in housing built before 1978 could ingest lead -based paint and are thus at higher risk. Discussion As noted in the needs assessment, a large share of owner and renter households experience at least one substandard housing condition. Based on the results of the Needs Assessment, the two most prevalent conditions are cost burden and overcrowding and cost - burden — indicating that the housing stock is suitable for habitation. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 94 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b) Introduction As indicated in section NA -35, 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 in the tables below is for Newport Beach and the narrative responses address the needs for the entire county, with specific references to the City of Newport Beach. Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project Tenant Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Family Disabled -based -based Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing # of units vouchers available 9,925 879 1,669 0 # of accessible units *includes Non - Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five -year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 40— Total Number of Units by Program Type Data PIC (PIH Information Center) Source: Describe the supply of public housing developments: There are no HUD public housing developments in Newport Beach. All public housing is administered via housing choice and project -based vouchers. OCHA monitors all units to ensure they are in adequate condition. Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: There are no HUD public housing developments in Newport Beach. All public housing is administered via housing choice and project -based vouchers. OCHA monitors all units to ensure they are in adequate condition. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 95 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score Not Applicable Not A Table 41- Public Housing Condition Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: There are no public housing units in Newport Beach. OCHA uses HQS standards for the inspection of all voucher units. Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low - and moderate - income families residing in public housing: OCHA continues to work to de- concentrate households from older cities to more desirable south county cities and coastal areas. Additionally, OCHA continues to address the affordability gap and identify ways to leverage additional programs to limit the amount of cost - burdened households. Internally, OCHA maintains a goal of retaining a high Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) rating in voucher management and program operations to ensure it is effectively and efficiently serving the needs of residents. Discussion: OCHA is well - positioned to maintain and expand the supply of affordable housing units in the City of Newport Beach and throughout Orange County through its partnerships with the State of California, Orange County Department of Community Development and Housing, the City of Newport Beach and other cities throughout the county and Housing Partners. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 96 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c) Introduction Over the past two years, Orange County has implemented policy and program changes aimed at ensuring homeless persons in Orange County are rapidly housed and that local resources are invested in programs with proven impacts on reducing homelessness. The table below illustrates the number of emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing beds that exist within Orange County for different types of homeless households. Seasonal and overflow beds are not allocated by household type, so these are total number of beds for households with adults and children and households with only adults. Between 2013 and 2014, a total of 594 shelter (e.g. emergency, transitional and seasonal /overflow) beds were removed from the Homeless Inventory Count (HIC). The Homeless Count & Survey Report suggests the reasons for the removal of these shelter beds were either because the program was not restricted to homeless persons or the program closed due to a loss of funding. Despite the reduction of almost 600 total beds in the HIC between 2013 and 2014, 847 permanent supportive housing beds were added to the Homeless Inventory County. This increase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Orange County homeless service providers re- tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent housing. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Table 42 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Alternate Data Source Name: CoC Homeless Inventory Count Report (2014) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 97 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing Beds Housing Beds Year Round Voucher/ Current & Current & Under Beds Seasonal/ New New Development (Current & Overflow New) Beds Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 185 624 0 0 0 Households with Only Adults 205 0 402 0 16 Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 337 0 Veterans 0 0 0 727 0 Unaccompanied Youth 24 0 0 9 0 Table 42 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Alternate Data Source Name: CoC Homeless Inventory Count Report (2014) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 97 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Service Provider Program 211 Orange County- A 24 -hour information and referral helpline to thousands of local health and -human service programs in Orange County AIDS Services Foundation Housing Assistance for persons with HIV; Mental Health Programs; Food and Transportation Subsidies; Case Management American Family Housing Self Help Interfaith Program; Emergency Shelter; Permanent Supportive Housing Build Futures. Homeless Prevention Program for Youth (Ages 19 -24) California Hispanic Commission Transitional Housing; Family Services; Substance Abuse Recovery Programs Casa Teresa Transitional Housing for Pregnant Women (Ages 18-24) Collette'sChildren's Home FV /Emergency Housing Program Community Services'Program Youth Shelter Programs; 24 hour Emergency Services for Youth Families Forward Homeless Prevention Program; Transitional Housing Program Family Assistance Ministries Shelter; Utility Assistance; Medical and Dental Assistance; and Financial Counselling to people in SOuth Orange County Family Promise of Orange County Shelter; Homeless. Prevention Services Friendship Shelter Friendship Shelter Self- Sufficiency Program;: SHIP /ISH (Self Help Interfaith Program) Grandma's House of Hope Santa Ana Emergency Solutions Grant :.Helping Our Mentally 111 Transitional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth and Mentally III Experience Success; Inc. HIS House Transitional Housing;-Support S_ ervices .Human Options Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services Illuminations Foundation Interim Support.Shelter Program; Recuperative Care Interfaith Shelter Network Interfaith Shelter Network Interval House Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services .John Henry Foundation Permanent Housing and Support Services for Persons with Mental Illness Laura's House Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services Mercy House Family Redirection Program; Armory Emergency Shelter One Step Ministry Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter Transitional Housing; Homeless Prevention Program Orange County Housing Authority 'Housing Choice Voucher Program Orange County Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing; Homeless Prevention Program; Support Services Orangewood Children's Foundation ' Housing and Support Services for Abused and /or neglected Children Pathways of Hope Transitional Housing; Prevention Services; Food Distribution; Rapid Re- Housing Precious Life Shelter Precious Life Shelter Salvation Army Emergency Shelter; family Services; Human Trafficking Support Services Serving People In Need Homeless Prevention Programs; Street Outreach Services; Rapid -Re Housing Services Sisters of St. Joseph Of Orange Mental Health Services; Homeless Services; Violence Prevention; Health Services South County Outreach Homeless Prevention Program including Housing, Food Pantry and Computer Lab Southern California Drug and Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing; Substance Abuse Prevention Alcohol Programs Inc. Services; Support Services.. Straight Talk Inc. Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services The Eli Home Inc. Transitional Housing for abused children and their mothers; Support Services Thomas House Rapid Re- Housing Services; Homeless Prevention Program Veterans First Homeless Prevention Services; Support Services WISEPlace Emergency Shelter; Homeless Prevention Programs Women's Transitional Living Independence from Dependence Program Center YMCA Homeless Prevention Services; Case Management Service Childcare Figure 25: Homeless Service Providers and Facilities in Orange County Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 98 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons In California, the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi -Cal. These programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, child care, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing and transportation. The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CaIWORKs) program provides financial assistance and Welfare -to -Work services to California families with little to no cash. Through this program these needy families may be eligible to receive immediate short -term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care. Child care is also available through this program. CalFresh, formerly the Food Stamp Program, is a nutritional assistance program that provides Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards to people on public assistance to purchase food and other essential items. The Medi -Cal program provides health coverage for people with low income and limited ability to pay for health coverage, including the aged, blind, disabled, young adults and children, pregnant women, persons in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, and persons in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP). People receiving federally funded cash assistance programs, such as CalWORKs (a state implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program), the State Supplementation Program (SSP) (a state supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program), foster care, adoption assistance, certain refugee assistance programs, or In -Home Supportive Services (IHSS) are also eligible. HUD - Funded Activities Congress designed the CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs to serve low- income people, some of which may meet the federal poverty definition, and at least 51 percent of whom are low- and moderate - income individuals and families. At least 70 percent of all CDBG funds must be used for activities that are considered under program rules to benefit low- to moderate - income persons. Additionally, every CDBG activity must meet one of three national objectives to: benefit low- and moderate- income persons (at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries must be low- to moderate - income); address slums or blight; or meet a particularly urgent community development need. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 99 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Under the HOME program, households must earn no more than 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size, to be eligible for assistance. Furthermore, 90 percent of a HOME Participating Jurisdiction's (PJ's) annual HOME allocation that is invested in affordable rental housing must be directed to assist households earning no more than 60 percent of AML The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services. This program may also assist with the operational costs of a shelter facility and for the administration of the grant. ESG also provides short-term homeless prevention assistance to persons at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs. Orange County's ESG program is administered through the County of Orange and its continuum of care provider 2 -1 -1 Orange County (merged with O.C. Partnership in 2014). 2 -1 -1 Orange County supports, creates, and sustains solutions to homelessness in Orange County by providing leadership, advocacy, planning and management of program funding. 2 -1 -1 Orange County provides funding and guidance for a vast network of local, non - profit agencies with missions to help people leave homelessness permanently. These agencies are dedicated to providing as much assistance as possible, including emergency shelter, to help homeless persons with housing, case management, counseling, advocacy, substance abuse programs, and other specialized services. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA -35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. For many Orange County residents, the first entry into the CoC is through an emergency shelter, where individuals and families obtain emergency housing and supportive services directed to getting people off the streets and into a safe environment. The next component of the CoC is transitional housing, designed as short -term housing for up to two years, where persons move into a more stabilized housing arrangement than an emergency shelter. The final component of the CoC is permanent housing, both with and without supportive services. The ultimate goal of the CoC system is to move people toward housing alternatives where they are able to reside permanently in safe and sanitary housing. The figure above entitled "Homeless Service Providers and Facilities in Orange County" lists the different facilities and service agencies in Orange County that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 100 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d) Introduction Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless but due to various reasons are in need of services and supportive housing. The City of Newport Beach will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to various programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, mentally disabled, alcohol or substance abusers, persons with HIV /AIDS, victims of domestic violence, victims of human trafficking and veterans with PTSD or other needs. Elderly is defined under the CDBG program as a person who is 62 years of age or older. Based on 2007 -2011 CHAS data, of the 7,705 households containing at least one elderly person, 23 percent (1,740 households) earn less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income for Orange County. People with disabilities have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Based on ACS data, of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population (85,654) in Newport Beach, 6,013 persons have a disability. Of these 6,013 disabled persons, 1,761 are between the ages of 18 -64 years of age. Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems and an inability to control the use of the substance. According to the Indicators of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Report for Orange County, by the Center for Applied Research Solutions, there were 406 admissions for alcohol and other drug treatment per 100,000 people in Orange County compared to the state average of 592 admissions in 2008. HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. AIDS is the final stage of HIV. Orange County's Health Care Agency Department of Disease Control and Epidemiology reported 6,215 residents with HIV in 2013. Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2013, the Newport Beach Police Department responded to a total of 175 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls, 164 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon. Human trafficking is a crime that involves the forceful, fraudulent or coercive methods of entrapping a person, real or perceived, in an attempt to exploit them for financial gain. The Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 101 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) exploitative nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage or commercial sex acts. As of December 2012, the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force reported a total of 213 incidents of human trafficking in Orange County. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life - threatening event such as military combat, natural disaster, terrorist incident, serious accident, physical or sexual assault. Most survivors of trauma experience a variety of symptoms for a short period of time. However, others will have stress reactions that do not subside on their own and may get worse over time.lncluding the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV /AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted surveys, consulted with local service providers and reviewed ACS and CHAS data. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating a person's stability and independence. In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows. For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Orange County makes it very difficult for to maintain a stable residence. Often this segment of the population relies on support services from various Orange County nonprofit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 102 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing Inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option is available upon discharge from an institutional setting. In other states such as North Carolina and Kentucky, discharge coordination and planning is a matter of state law. In California, discharge coordination and planning is largely unregulated unless county or municipal ordinances provide rules preventing public institutions from discharging people into homelessness. One of the goals included in the Orange County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness is to support the development of community resources and housing options so that hospitals, jails, and foster care programs can more effectively assist people being discharged by providing appropriate referrals in order to facilitate smoother transition to supportive or mainstream housing. The goal calls for the CoC to explore methods to increase communication and coordination among institutions. In some cases, licensed community care facilities provide a supportive housing environment to persons with special needs in a group setting. According to the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division, the only community care beds in Newport Beach (405) are for elderly persons ages 60 or above contained within 13 facilities. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one -year goals. 91.315(e) See response below pertaining to entitlement cities. For entitlement /consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one -year goals. (91.220(2)) During the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan period, the Strategic Plan calls for the City to use CDBG funds to support public services for people with special needs services including, but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly and victims of domestic violence or other needs. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 103 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) In the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City will provide CDBG public service funds to the following activities addressing special needs populations: Elderly and Frail Elderly Age Well Senior Services: Home Delivered Meals Program (112 people) Domestic Violence Human Options: Domestic Violence Services Program (10 people) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 104 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful. Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2013 -2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Newport Beach are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand. For low- and moderate - income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is difficult due to the high cost of housing in Newport Beach and throughout the region in general. Over 20 percent of the City's 38,048 households experience a cost burden or severe cost burden, meaning that they pay more than 30 or 50 percent of their income for housing, respectively. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Newport Beach. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 105 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -45 Non - Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f) Introduction The City places a high priority on non - housing community development needs including those associated with improving public facilities, such as senior center and ADA improvements. During the implementation of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to address these needs and provide a suitable living environment for low- and moderate - income people. To expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate - income people and provide a pathway out of poverty, the Strategic Plan and the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan include public service programs that support family self- sufficiency, such as the Families Forward Housing Program. This approach fulfills several needs in the community including housing instability and ensuring that all persons have the opportunity to succeed without regard to family economic status. Economic Development Market Analysis Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers % Share of lobs % Jobs less workers % Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 484 59 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 4,362 12,014 13 19 6 Construction 1,337 2,031 4 3 -1 Education and Health Care Services 4,304 11,436 13 18 5 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 4,083 12,549 12 19 7 Information 1,483 1,284 4 2 -2 Manufacturing 2,863 5,368 8 8 0 Other Services 1,487 2,378 4 4 0 Professional, Scientific, Management Services 5,684 9,254 17 14 -3 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 Retail Trade 4,164 5,843 12 9 -3 Transportation and Warehousing 889 611 3 1 -2 Wholesale Trade 2,566 1,899 8 3 -5 Total 33,706 64,726 Table 43 - Business Activity Data 2007 -2011 ACS (Workers), 2011 Longitudinal Employer - Household Dynamics (Jobs) Source: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 106 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 46,579 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 43,760 Unemployment Rate 6.05 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16 -24 13.63 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25 -65 4.60 Table 44 - Labor Force Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 21,749 Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,098 Service 1,866 Sales and office 11,412 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 1,160 Production, transportation and material moving 742 Table 45 — Occupations by Sector Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 28,347 73% 30 -59 Minutes 7,970 20% 60 or More Minutes 2,653 7% Total 38,970 100% Table 46 - Travel Time Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 107 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force 18 -24 yrs Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 464 49 258 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2,629 331 1,232 Some college or Associate's degree 7,788 643 2,794 Bachelor's degree or higher 24,477 1,154 5,428 Table 47 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Educational Attainment by Age Table 48 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Educational Attainment- Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Age 18 -24 yrs 25 -34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+ yrs Less than 9th grade 15 32 94 80 218 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 265 98 126 341 307 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 1,261 768 1,042 2,382 2,081 Some college, no degree 3,672 1,801 1,947 4,164 3,259 Associate's degree 406 782 601 1,930 762 Bachelor's degree 11309 6,027 4,478 8,118 4,623 Graduate or professional degree 87 1 2,157 2,855 7,455 3,886 Table 48 - Educational Attainment by Age Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Educational Attainment- Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 24,036 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 49,272 Some college or Associate's degree 50,753 Bachelor's degree 67,886 Graduate or professional degree 106,947 Table 49 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Data Source: 2007 -2011 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? According to 2011 Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics (LEND) data, the major employment sectors in the City of Newport Beach include Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (12,549 jobs), Arts, Entertainment and Accommodations Trade (12,014 jobs), Education and Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 108 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Health Care Services (11,436 jobs), Professional, Scientific and Management Services (9,254 jobs) and Retail Trade (5,843 jobs). Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: A diverse group of leading employers in healthcare, management, professional services, education, research and retail in Newport Beach benefit from the ever growing opportunities and expansion that the City offers as a result of access to professional offices, industrial parks, and retail shopping centers. Recognizing that the business community needs a workforce that is prepared for a 21st century global economy the City of Newport Beach is forward thinking and consistently focusing on change and advancement, making it the ideal place to live and work. The business community in Newport Beach which includes, but is not limited to Hoag Memorial Hospital, PIMCO, Glidewell Dental, and Pacific Life relies on a highly educated workforce. The City of Newport Beach is fortunate to be located in an area that is home to 44 colleges and universities. As a result, the City has a workforce that is ready to meet the needs of the business community. Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. The City is constantly working on projects that not only benefit the residents of the area but also have an economic impact to the area. As an example, the City is currently working with Hyundai Capital to establish their offices at 4000 McArthur Boulevard. The project calls for Hyundai Corporation occupying all ten floors of the office tower. In addition, the City is working with the developers of 4311 Jamboree Road to construct a mixed used project. The project is located on a 25 acre site and would include a mixed -use residential development with up to 1,244 residential units (townhomes and apartments) and 11,500 square feet of retail space. The project will begin construction in late summer 2015. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 109 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? The majority of employees in the civilian labor force have a post- secondary education, which is beneficial because the fastest growing occupational sectors offer jobs that require higher education and training. Generally, the skills and education of the current workforce in Newport Beach correspond to the employment opportunities in the City. With the wide variety of job opportunities available in the City, Newport Beach's current workforce place a high importance on proximity to employment, with 73 percent of the workforce commuting less than 30 minutes to work each day according to Table 46. Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. The Newport Beach Valley College Community Education ( IVCEE) office located at 5500 Newport Beach Center Drive contributes to economic vitality by providing training, education, and community based programs that lead to success, employment and positive growth. This office provides services for the Community Adult Education Program, which includes the Workforce Training Program, Building Businesses Program, Writing, Computers and Social Sports Activities. IVCCE programs are available to assist low- and moderate - income people with regard to business assistance skills and vocational training along with various other forms of assistance. Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Yes If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local /regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. The City of Newport Beach was included as part of the CEDS prepared by the Orange County Workforce Investment Board ( OCWIB) for 2013 -2018. Every five years, OCWIB develops the CEDS for the region to present the current condition of the Orange County economy and its impact on residents and businesses. The analysis identifies economically vulnerable areas suitable for economic development investment by considering indicators such as unemployment, income and education as well as infrastructure, business activity and economic competitiveness relative to other markets. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 110 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) The 2013 -2018 CEDS identifies several goals to promote the expansion of economic opportunity in Orange County. The CEDS identifies geographic locations with higher unemployment and substantially lower levels of income relative to the rest of the County in order to target future economic development projects or other investments. Although the City of Newport Beach is not specifically identified as a Red -Zone (cities or census tracts with abnormally high unemployment rates or per capita income levels far below the standard), the City has adopted the goals put forth by the CEDS. The goals put forth by the CEDS are as follows: Goal 1: Advance the Lives of Red -Zone Residents Goal 2: Provide World -Class Education and Workforce Opportunities Goal 3: Plan and Develop State -of- the -Art Infrastructure Goal 4: Promote Competitive and Growing Clusters Goal 5: Improve Orange County's Economic Competitiveness in a Global Economy The 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan includes a strategy that provides for CDBG capital improvement funds for the Commercial Fagade Improvement Program. The Commercial FaSade Improvement Program will contribute to a stronger retail environment and promote economic and job opportunities for local low- and moderate income residents. Discussion Newport Beach's location at the center of Orange County and adjacent to Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside Counties makes it a highly desirable location for a wide variety of businesses. In addition, Newport Beach's infrastructure, focus on safety, and highly skilled workforce make it an ideal place for small and large companies to call home. In fact, Newport Beach is home to a variety of world class companies including but not limited to PIMCO, Glidewell Dental, Pacific Life, Jazz Semiconductor and Fletcher Jones Motor Cars. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 111 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) MA -50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration ") Based on a review of CPD Maps, there are no specific areas of the City where multiple housing problems are concentrated. All Census Tracts in the City experience cost burden to some extent. Evaluation of maps showing housing overcrowding and substandard housing did not reveal discernable concentrations, although housing overcrowding is more prevalent for extremely -low income households in the low- and moderate - income Census Tract Block Groups. Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low- income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration ") According to Figure 14, there are two Census Tracts that have a higher level of concentration of people of Asian descent. These two Census Tracts are located in the easterly part of the City with between 11.99 and 27.12 percent of the Asian population concentrated in that area. There are no neighborhoods or Census Tracts with high concentrations of low- income families in in Newport Beach. As a result, HUD considers the City as an exception community. What are the characteristics of the market in these areas /neighborhoods? Generally, Newport Beach is comprised of multi - cultural mixed income neighborhoods. In the Census Tracts that contain a higher concentration of the Asian in terms of race, the housing and economic indicators are generally consistent with the City as a whole according to CPD Maps data. Are there any community assets in these areas /neighborhoods? Each neighborhood throughout the City of Newport Beach contains its own unique community assets including open space, trails, recreational areas, schools, job centers, retail and restaurants. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? There are no readily apparent strategic opportunities to be addressed with CDBG funds specific to any of these neighborhoods. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 112 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Strategic Plan SP -05 Overview Strategic Plan Overview The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Newport Beach to establish its housing and community development priorities, objectives and strategies for the investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan (Plan) are based on analysis of information including the results of the City's 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time period. Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to children, families, elderly persons and persons with special needs throughout the community. In consideration of community input and available data, the six priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan. • Ensure equal access to housing opportunities • Provide public services for low- income residents • Provide public services for residents with special needs • Prevent and eliminate homelessness • Strengthen Economic Opportunity • Improve public facilities and infrastructure Consistent with HUD's national goals for the CDBG programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate - income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG funded activities aligned with the following nine measurable Strategic Plan goals: • Fair housing services • Public services Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 113 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Special needs services • Homelessness prevention services • Commercial facade improvements • Public facilities and infrastructure improvements Historically, the City of Newport Beach has used the CDBG programs to fund nonprofit agencies that provide direct services to City of Newport Beach residents. Over the next five years, the City will continue this emphasis and will also use these resources to support City sponsored programs and activities that support the goals and objectives of this Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 114 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1) Geographic Area No geographic priority areas identified. Table 50 - Geographic Priority Areas General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) According to data from the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates in HUD's eCon Planning Suite for the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, the City's household median income is $108,946. Evaluation of maps generated through HUD's Community Planning and Development mapping system (CPD Maps) reveals that each of the Census Tracts in the City of Newport Beach has a median household income of $80,000 or more with the exception of the western most Census Tract. The lower median income level in the area may be attributed to the large number of renter occupied units combined with the larger percentage of structures with 20 plus units. Based on evaluation of CPD Maps data, there are no areas within the City exhibiting a greater level of need for affordable housing or services for low- and moderate - income residents; therefore, no geographic priorities are established within the Consolidated Plan and allocation priorities will be driven by citywide need. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 115 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The map below shows the median household income by Census Tract in Newport Beach where all but one Census Tracts has a median income of $80,000 or more. A. IN of 1Mdien Houf� hold I... 430.000 $30.000 - $45.000 lb $45.000360,000 lb MO.0004154.474 lb 4154.474 Figure 26: Median Household Income by Census Tract Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 116 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) The map below shows the percentage change in median household income by Census Tract from 2000 to 2011 according to the 2007 -2011 ACS. Source: HUD -CPD MAPS Figure 27: Change in Median Household Income by Census Tract Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 117 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) SP -25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) Priority Needs Table 51— Priority Needs Summary 1 Priority Need Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly veterans Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Other Geographic Areas Affected Associated Fair Housing Services Goals Description HUD mandates that all recipients of federal housing and community development assistance such as CDBG take actions to affirmatively further fair housing choice within their communities. The City of Newport Beach will certify its compliance with HUD's requirement to affirmatively further fair housing choice in each Annual Action requesting an annual allocation of CDBG funds. Basis for Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by ensuring equal access to housing Relative opportunities is a high priority for HUD and the City of Newport Beach. In Priority accordance with HUD requirements, this priority will be addressed using CDBG funds. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 118 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2 Priority Need Provide public services for low- income residents Name Priority Level Low Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Geographic Areas Affected Associated Public Services Goals Description According to 2007 -2011 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates data, there are 32,930 low- and moderate - income Newport Beach residents earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Data further indicates that 6,007 residents are below the poverty level, of which: • 683 are under 18 years of age • 4,627 are between 18 and 64 years of age • 697 are 65 years of age or older Of those in poverty, 11 percent are of Hispanic or Latino origin. In terms of race: • 19.8 percent are some other race • 19.6 percent are American Indian and Alaska Native • 17.5 percent are Asian • 12.9 percent are Black/ African - American • 6.0 percent are White, of which 11.0 percent are non - Hispanic • 2.3 percent are two or more races • 0.0 percent are Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Consultation with organizations that provide a range of public services targeted to low- and moderate - income residents revealed the need for public services addressing a variety of needs including those associated with affordable childcare, affordable housing, education, arts and recreation for children, youth, and families living in Newport Beach. Basis for Consistent with the results of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Relative Survey, the provision of a wide range of public services for low- and moderate - Priority income residents is a high priority. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 119 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3 Priority Need Public services for residents with special needs Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle veterans Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV /AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected Associated Special Needs Services Goals Description Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for special needs populations revealed a high need for a range of additional services including domestic violence. Basis for Special needs services are rated as a high priority need based on the demand for Relative service reported by local service providers and responses to the 2015 -2019 Priority Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey. 4 Priority Need Prevent and eliminate homelessness Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Families with Children Chronic Homelessness Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Unaccompanied Youth Other Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 120 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 121 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Geographic Areas Affected Associated Homelessness Prevention Services Goals Description According to the results of the most recent data available from the bi- annual Point - In -Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) held on January 26, 2013, on any given night in Orange County, approximately 4,300 people are homeless, and over a course of a year, more than 12,700 people will experience homelessness. To address incidences of homelessness in Newport Beach and to prevent extremely -low income Newport Beach families from becoming homeless, the City places a high priority on programs that work to prevent homelessness or rapidly assist homeless individuals living in the community. Basis for The City of Newport Beach considers ending and preventing homelessness a high Relative priority and will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent Priority homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless. 5 Priority Need Strengthen economic opportunity Name Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Geographic Areas Affected Associated Commercial Facade Improvements Goals Description Support a stronger retail environment to promote economic and job opportunities for local low- and moderate - income residents Basis for Consistent with the results of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Relative Survey, the provision of a wide range of economic opportunities for low - and Priority moderate - income residents is a high priority. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 121 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 6 Priority Need Improve public facilities and infrastructure Name Priority Level High Population Non - housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected Associated Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goals Description A recent assessment of City public facilities prepared by the City of Newport Beach Engineering Department revealed a need for the installation of accessibility features to ensure that public buildings are accessible to all persons. Barriers to accessibility were identified at various public facilities, including but not limited to, building entrances that are not wheelchair accessible, service counters that are not wheelchair accessible, lack of ADA compliant door hardware, restrooms lacking wheelchair accessible lavatories, fixtures and ADA compliant water closets, ramps and steps lacking ADA compliant handrails, drinking fountains that are not wheelchair accessible and non -ADA compliant signage. Basis for Based on need and available resources and results of the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Relative Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the improvement of public facilities and Priority infrastructure owned and operated by the City of Newport Beach is rated as a high priority need for CDBG funds. Narrative (Optional) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 122 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based The City of Newport Beach will not receive HOME funds. Tenant -Based Rental Rental Assistance Assistance will not be offered. (TBRA) TBRA for Non- The City of Newport Beach will not receive HOME funds. Tenant -Based Rental Homeless Special Assistance for Non - Homeless Special Needs will not be offered. Needs New Unit Based on land and development costs, it is equally effective to subsidize the Production development of affordable multifamily rental units as it is to subsidize home purchase loans. The City will look at using local, state and federal funding sources to develop new housing units. Rehabilitation The City will invest other local, state or federal funding sources in addressing residential rehabilitation needs to preserve the supply of ownership housing. 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. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities ensures that all economic segments of the community have the opportunity to live in decent housing that meets local standards. Acquisition, As the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis in this document have clearly including shown, thousands of Newport Beach households are cost burdened and likely preservation eligible for newly acquired and rehabilitated affordable housing units. The City of Newport Beach will use other local, state or federal resources during the period of this Consolidated Plan to acquire or preserve housing units to create additional affordability in the community. Table 52 — Influence of Market Conditions Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 123 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction For program year 2015, the City will receive $361,557 of CDBG funds from HUD. When these amounts are combined with prior year resources available for inclusion in the 2015 Annual Action Plan, the City anticipates the availability of approximately $1.9 million of CDBG funds during the five -year period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: Allocation: Income: $ Resources: $ Available $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public- Acquisition federal Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 361,557 0 88,380 449,937 1,446,228 Table 53 - Anticipated Resources Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Depending on the financing structure of a given activity, it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 124 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 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 Matching Requirements The City of Newport Beach does not receive HOME funds as part of its entitlement allocation. The amount of matching is therefore; not applicable for the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City does not currently own any publicly owned land or property that can be used to address the needs of the Consolidated Plan. Discussion Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG programs, the City expects to utilize approximately $1.9 million of CDBG funds during the five -year period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020 to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 125 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure — 91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non - profit organizations, and public institutions. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Role Geographic Area Served Type NEWPORT BEACH Government Homelessness Jurisdiction Non - homeless special needs Ownership Planning Rental neighborhood improvements public facilities public services Fair Housing Foundation Non - profit Ownership Region organizations Planning Public Housing Rental Families Forward Non - profit Homelessness Region organizations HUMAN OPTIONS, INC. Non - profit Non- homeless special Region organizations needs South County Outreach Non - profit public services Region organizations AIDS SERVICES Non - profit Non - homeless special Region FOUNDATION organizations needs Helping Our Mentally III Non - profit Homelessness Region Experience Success, Inc. organizations Rental (HOMES) Table 54 - Institutional Delivery Structure Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 126 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The institutional delivery system in Newport Beach is high - functioning and collaborative, particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable nonprofit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Affordable housing development and preservation activities will be carried out by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department in partnership with housing developers and contractors. Public service activities will be carried out by nonprofit organizations and the Planning Division of the Community Development Department as necessary to achieve the Strategic Plan goals. The Planning Division and the Engineering Division will work together with contractors to implement public facilities and improvement projects. Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Services Available in the Community Targeted to Homeless Targeted to People with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling /Advocacy X Legal Assistance X Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X Utilities Assistance X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X Child Care X Education X Employment and Employment Training X Healthcare X HIV /AIDS X X Life Skills X Mental Health Counseling X Transportation X Other Table 55 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 127 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City of Newport Beach's CDBG public service programs implemented by local nonprofit service providers may include activities focused on the provision of services to address the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families and unaccompanied youth. Homelessness prevention and supportive services for special needs populations are included among the priority needs in this Strategic Plan and activities serving these populations may be funded as part of the Annual Action Plan each year. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above Newport Beach has established successful partnerships among public and private sector entities in Orange County providing services for the homeless and other special needs populations. Communication and cooperation between the Planning Division of the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department - Planning Division and the partner agencies and organizations that administer activities is strong. The Planning Division works closely with these organizations to improve regulatory compliance, monitoring, cooperation and partnerships among agencies and technical capacity of organizations involved in project delivery. With a wide variety of service providers available to address the needs of homeless populations and special needs populations, the single most significant gap in the service delivery system remains the lack of available funding to support these local programs. In Newport Beach, this funding is limited to 15 percent of the annual allocation of CDBG funds. The City is not a direct recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; therefore, most of the HUD funding to address homelessness is available through the County of Orange and the CoC. State funding has been drastically reduced by several years of fiscal challenges for the State of California; private sources have diminished as foundation endowments have suffered in recent years. Finally, as the City's HUD grants have steadily declined over the last 12 years, it has been difficult to accommodate increasing levels of need in the community and increases in the cost of providing services to homeless and special needs populations. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 128 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs To address the lack of resources necessary to fully support local programs in Newport Beach for special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City prioritizes services for population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and intends to invest grant resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the City and its partners will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 129 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -45 Goals Summary — 91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Fair Housing Services 2015 2019 Affordable Ensure equal access CDBG: Other: Housing to housing $60,000 1175 Other opportunities 2 Public Services 2015 2019 Non - Housing Provide public CDBG: Public service activities other Community services for low- $161,932 than Low /Moderate Income Development income residents Housing Benefit: 700 Persons Assisted 3 Special Needs 2015 2019 Non- Homeless Public services for CDBG: Public service activities other Services Special Needs residents with $25,000 than Low /Moderate Income special needs Housing Benefit: 50 Persons Assisted 4 Homelessness 2015 2019 Homeless Prevent and CDBG: Homelessness Prevention: Prevention Services eliminate $75,000 800 Persons Assisted homelessness 5 Commercial Facade 2015 2019 Non - Housing Strengthen CDBG: Facade treatment /business Improvements Community economic $175,000 building rehabilitation: Development opportunity 9 Business 6 Public Facilities and 2015 2019 Non - Housing Improve public CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Infrastructure Community facilities and $50,552 Activities other than Improvements Development infrastructure Low /Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 8595 Persons Assisted Table 56 — Goals Summary Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 130 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Fair Housing Services Goal Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti - discrimination and landlord- tenant mediation services. 2 Goal Name Public Services Goal Description Provide public services for low- and moderate - income residents including senior citizens, families and youth including but not limited to those concerned with food, essential services, transportation, health, recreation and employment. 3 Goal Name Special Needs Services Goal Description Provide special needs services including, but not limited, to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV /AIDS. 4 Goal Name Homelessness Prevention Services Goal Description Support a continuum of services in Orange County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. 5 Goal Name Commercial Facade Improvements Goal Description Support a stronger retail environment to promote economic and job opportunities for local low- and moderate - income residents. 6 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Description Provide for Americans with Disability Act (AD) improvements to Newport Beach public facilities and infrastructure to benefit disabled adults presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate - income. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 131 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Estimate the number of extremely low- income, low- income, and moderate - income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) The City does not anticipate creating any housing units for extremely low- income, low- income and moderate - income families during the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan period. The City does not anticipate using CDBG funds to acquire, or subsidize the purchase of housing units for homeownership. Any affordable housing that is made available will be done using other local, state or federal funds. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 132 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) SP -50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement — 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) The OCHA does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement. OCHA is actively seeking opportunities for additional VASH, NED and other vouchers that serve disabled residents. OCHA also takes the following steps proactively to serve the needs of disabled residents: • When requested by an individual, assist program applicants and participants to gain access to support services available within the community, but not require eligible applicant or participant to accept supportive services as a condition of continued participation in the program. • Not deny persons who qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher under this program other housing opportunities, or otherwise restrict access to OCHA programs to eligible applicants who choose not to participate. • Provide housing search assistance when requested. Lists of available units that include accessible units for persons with disabilities are provided to participants. This list is updated weekly and is available in the Lobby. Upon request, a referral list may also be obtained by email, or by fax. • In accordance with rent reasonableness requirements, approve higher rents to owners that provide accessible units with structural modifications for persons with disabilities. • Provide technical assistance, through referrals to the Fair Housing Council of Orange County, to owners interested in making reasonable accommodations or units accessible to persons with disabilities. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements OCHA supports resident councils and actively seeks input from PHA 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. OCHA also manages a Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program that it markets to all OCHA program tenants. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 133 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation Not applicable. OCHA is designated as a high performing PHA. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 134 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) SP -55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h) Barriers to Affordable Housing A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing. Barriers can include land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful. Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2013 -2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Newport Beach are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand. For low- and moderate - income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is difficult due to the high cost of housing in Newport Beach and throughout the region in general. Over 20 percent of the City's 38,048 households experience a cost burden or severe cost burden, meaning that they pay more than 30 or 50 percent of their income for housing, respectively. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Newport Beach. Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the City has established a Task Force that along with staff continually investigate and research potential new affordable housing opportunities to add to its inventory of affordable housing stock. This includes offering incentives to developers of affordable housing, including density bonuses, fee waivers, expedited permit processing, and the use of funds from the Affordable Housing Fund. In light of limited monetary resources available to create new affordable housing units and the continuing recovery of the Southern California housing market after the recent recession, housing affordability will remain a significant challenge during the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 135 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community based organizations and faith -based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Newport Beach supports the efforts of Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Orange County. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use CDBG funds to support local service providers with programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Newport Beach for low- and moderate - income residents. According to the Ten -Year Plan to End Homelessness in Orange County adopted in 2012 (Ten - Year Plan), the CoC is in the process of implementing several regional strategies that will enhance local coordination to more effectively assist people in need. To more rapidly identify and assess people experiencing homelessness, the CoC is working to create regional homeless access centers that will offer fully coordinated systems of outreach and will facilitate universal assessment, intake, referral and transportation to resources. The CoC is also developing resources of information (such as 2 -1 -1) to better serve individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. In addition, the CoC is working to implement a database using real time information from intake and assessment that is housed in the Homeless Management Information System (HIMS). Collectively these strategies will help minimize duplication of effort and better connect the most vulnerable individuals and families, chronically homeless, and people at risk of becoming homeless to appropriate resources. Since the adoption of the Ten -Year Plan in 2012, the CoC has taken initial steps toward fully coordinated systems of outreach and assessment. The merger of OC Partnerships and 2 -1 -1 OC immediately resulted in the creation of a single, comprehensive information and referral system. The CoC also completed the inventory of existing access centers in Orange County and developed a map showing the locations of each access center. The CoC also conducts informational outreach presentations concerning homelessness in Orange County throughout the community. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure 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. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 136 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Under the Ten -Year Plan, the CoC is improving the efficacy of emergency shelters and the access system until a year -round permanent emergency shelter can be established to replace various seasonal emergency shelters and the County's Armory Cold Weather Shelter program. In 2013, the CoC and County identified $4.5 million in local funds to support the development of year -round emergency shelters and multi- service centers in Orange County. Over the next five years the CoC and the County will continue to search for an appropriate location for this new shelter. For transitional housing, the Ten -Year Plan recognizes a need to maintain a level of transitional housing for the target populations that benefit most from a staged approach to housing, such as mentally ill and chronically homeless individuals. While the CoC continues to support transitional housing in special circumstances, the CoC is currently examining ways to shorten stays in emergency shelters and transitional housing so that resources may be used for rapid re- housing or placement in permanent supportive housing. 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 support of CoC efforts, this Strategic Plan provides for the use of CDBG funds to support activities implemented by local nonprofit organizations that provide services to help prevent and eliminate homelessness, including families at risk of homelessness, veterans, victims of domestic violence and emancipated foster youth. The City will also leverage CDBG funds to expand the supply of affordable housing in Newport Beach. Additional efforts are underway at the regional level to shorten the period of time that individuals and families are experience homelessness and to prevent individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again. In 2013, 2 -1 -1 OC hosted a regional workshop to analyze the resources and funding being used to operate transitional housing programs and consider how these resources could be used more in alignment with the best practices (i.e. rapid re- housing and permanent housing) for ending homelessness. Many transitional housing providers are working with the Commission to End Homelessness to evaluate strategies to lower program threshold requirements and improve outcomes including shorter shelter stays and more rapid transitions to permanent housing. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 137 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Help low- income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs An individual or family is considered to be at -risk of becoming homeless if it experiences extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and has no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence. The most effective and cost efficient means to address homelessness is to prevent episodes of homelessness from occurring in the first place. Orange County's current CoC system encourages services aimed at reducing incidences of homelessness, including: • 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 wage jobs. • 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. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 138 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards. Overall, the City has a relatively older housing stock, with 24,274 of the City's 38,048 total housing units (63.8 percent) built before 1980 according to ACS data. These units have the potential to contain lead -based paint. In these units, the best way to have reasonable assurance that lead -based paint hazards are not present is to have the painted surfaces tested. According to the standard lead paint testing costs, a typical lead -based paint screening survey costs approximately $450. To reduce lead -based paint hazards, the City of Newport Beach takes the following actions: • Monitor the lead- poisoning data maintained by the Orange County Department of Health Services (OCDHS). According to OCDHS, there were 13 incidents of Newport Beach children with blood lead levels greater than 9.5 micrograms per deciliter from 2009 -2013. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead -based paint through the use of brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood -lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through organizations such as the Fair Housing Foundation and the City's Building Department. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Over time, the actions listed above will promote greater awareness of the hazards of lead - based paint to children and will also address unsafe housing conditions in pre -1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead -based paint hazards. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City of Newport Beach does not currently implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program, however if they are to implement such a program in the future, the City will disseminate brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Any unit receiving assistance through the program that was built prior to January 1, 1978 will be tested for lead -based paint. If lead -based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 139 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -70 Anti - Poverty Strategy — 91.2150) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families Similar to other communities in Orange County and across the nation, poverty continues to be a significant challenge. According to the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates, there are 6,007 Newport Beach residents living in poverty. In an effort to meaningfully address this challenge, all nine goals of the 2015 -2019 Strategic Plan are aligned to support activities that promote the availability of affordable housing and provide essential services that directly benefit low- and moderate - income residents. In the implementation of the Plan, the City will prioritize funding for activities that most effectively address the Plan goals over the next five years. This strategy will emphasize using CDBG funds to help individuals and families rise out of poverty to long -term self- sufficiency. The implementation of CDBG activities meeting the goals established in this Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty -level families by: • Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate - income households, including the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (which makes affordable housing an integral part of every newly constructed residential project in the City; • Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness; • Supporting housing preservation programs through the County that assure low income households have a safe, decent and appropriate place to live; • Supporting public services through the nonprofits funded by CDBG that serve the community's youth, seniors, families and those with special needs; and • Promoting economic opportunity for all residents working for employers doing business with the City of Newport Beach through the City's Commercial Fagade Program. 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. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi -Cal. Together, 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. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 140 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan Newport Beach and much of Orange County is a high housing cost area. Although housing costs temporarily declined and became more affordable during the recent economic recession, rents in Newport Beach have since surpassed their pre- recession levels and are currently out of reach for many individuals and families. National funding limitations on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long application wait lists for both conventional public housing and City sponsored affordable housing limit the number of families in poverty that can benefit from these programs. The goals of the Plan are aligned to benefit low- and moderate - income residents in an effort to reduce the number of poverty -level families. The Youth Services, Senior Services and Special Needs Services goals will each fund activities targeted to families in poverty and other low- and moderate - income households with specific service needs. Providing this range of targeted services allows children, families and seniors in Newport Beach appropriate support and resources to rise from poverty and become more self- sufficient. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 141 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) SP -80 Monitoring- 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use 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 provides an annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) workshop to review the Plan goals, program requirements and available resources with potential applicants. Subsequent to the approval of the Annual Action Plan, a mandatory subrecipient workshop is 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 is provided on an as- needed basis throughout a 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 such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3 and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable. 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, an on -site monitoring is conducted once every two (2) 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 the program regulations and City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 142 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non - compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided, as noted above, as soon as compliance concerns are identified. For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes compliance with regulatory agreement requirements. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 143 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2015 -2016 Action Plan Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources- 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction For program year 2015, the City will receive $361,557 of CDBG funds from HUD. When these amounts are combined with prior year resources available for inclusion in the 2015 Annual Action Plan, the City anticipates the availability of approximately $1.9 million of CDBG funds during the five -year period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Narrative Description Annual Program Prior Year Total: Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Reminder of ConPlan CDBG public Acquisition Admin and federal Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 361,557 0 88,380 449,937 1,446,228 Table 57 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Depending on the financing structure of a given activity, it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 144 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 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 Matching Requirements The City of Newport Beach does not receive HOME funds as part of its entitlement allocation. The amount of matching is therefore; not applicable for the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan. If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City does not currently own any publicly owned land or property that can be used to address the needs of the Consolidated Plan. Discussion Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG programs, the City expects to utilize approximately $1.9 million of CDBG funds during the five -year period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2020 to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 145 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Fair Housing 2015 2019 Affordable Ensure equal access CDBG: Other: 235 Other Services Housing to housing $12,000 opportunities 2 Public Services 2015 2019 Non - Housing Provide public CDBG: Public service activities other than Community services for low- $25,000 Low /Moderate Income Housing Development income residents Benefit: 112 Persons Assisted 3 Special Needs 2015 2019 Non - Homeless Public services for CDBG: Public service activities other than Services Special Needs residents with $5,000 Low /Moderate Income Housing special needs Benefit: 10 Persons Assisted 4 Homelessness 2015 2019 Homeless Prevent and CDBG: Homelessness Prevention: 165 Prevention eliminate $15,000 Persons Assisted Services homelessness 5 Commercial 2015 2019 Non - Housing Strengthen CDBG: Facade treatment /business Facade Community economic $125,320 building rehabilitation: 6 Business Improvements Development opportunity Table 58 — Goals Summary Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 146 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Fair Housing Services Goal Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti - discrimination and landlord- tenant mediation services. 2 Goal Name Public Services Goal Description Provide public services for low- and moderate - income residents including senior citizens, families and youth including but not limited to those concerned with food, essential services, transportation, health, recreation and employment. 3 Goal Name Special Needs Services Goal Description Provide special needs services including, but not limited, to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV /AIDS. 4 Goal Name Homelessness Prevention Services Goal Description Support a continuum of services in Orange County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. 5 Goal Name Commercial Facade Improvements Goal Description Support a stronger retail environment to promote economic and job opportunities for local low- and moderate - income residents. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 147 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Projects AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan, the City of Newport Beach will invest CDBG funds in projects that develop provide fair housing services, provide services to low- and moderate - income residents including youth and seniors, provide services to residents with special needs, prevent homelessness and strengthen economic opportunities. Together, these projects will address the needs of low- and moderate - income Newport Beach residents. Projects Table 59 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non - administrative CDBG funds for program year 2015 -2016 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate - income people throughout the City. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate - income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low- income residents. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG funds through the 2015 -2016 Action Plan in projects that provide public services to low - and moderate - income people and those with special needs and projects that prevent homelessness and strengthen economic opportunities for the low- and moderate - income residents of Newport Beach. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 148 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Project Name 1 Fair Housing Services 2 Public Services 3 Special Needs Services 4 Homelessness Prevention Services 5 Commercial Facade Improvements 6 Section 108 Loan Repayment 7 1 CDBG Administration Table 59 — Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non - administrative CDBG funds for program year 2015 -2016 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate - income people throughout the City. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate - income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low- income residents. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG funds through the 2015 -2016 Action Plan in projects that provide public services to low - and moderate - income people and those with special needs and projects that prevent homelessness and strengthen economic opportunities for the low- and moderate - income residents of Newport Beach. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 148 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Fair Housing Services Target Area Goals Supported Fair Housing Services Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $12,000 Description Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti - discrimination and landlord - tenant mediation services. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 235 people will benefit from the proposed activity. Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Fair Housing Foundation: Fair Housing Services (235 people) $12,000 2 Project Name Public Services Target Area Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Provide public services for low- income residents Funding CDBG: $25,000 Description Provide public services for low- and moderate - income residents including senior citizens, families and youth including but not limited to those concerned with food, essential services, transportation, health, recreation and employment. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Approximately 112 people will benefit from the proposed activities. Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Age Well Senior Services: Home Delivered Meals (112 people) $25,000 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 149 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3 Project Name Special Needs Services Target Area Goals Supported Special Needs Services Needs Addressed Public services for residents with special needs Funding CDBG: $5,000 Description Provide special needs services including, but not limited, to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV /AIDS. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and Approximately 10 people will benefit from the proposed activities. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Human Options: Community Domestic Violence Services (10 people) $5,000 4 Project Name Homelessness Prevention Services Target Area Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention Services Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness Funding CDBG: $15,000 Description Support a continuum of services in Orange County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs and transitional housing. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and Approximately 165 people will benefit from the proposed activities. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide. Planned Activities Families Forward: Housing Program (165 people) $15,000 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 150 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) S Project Name Commercial Facade Improvements Target Area Goals Supported Commercial Facade Improvements Needs Addressed Strengthen economic opportunity Funding CDBG: $125,320 Description Support stronger retail environment to promote economic and job opportunities for local low- and moderate - income residents. Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 6 Businesses Location Description Low- and moderate - income CT /BG. Planned Activities Commercial Facade Improvements (6 Businesses) $125,320 6 Project Name Section 108 Loan Repayment Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding CDBG: $207,306 Description Section 108 Loan Repayment Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Section 108 Loan Repayment 7 Project Name CDBG Administration Target Area Goals Supported Needs Addressed Funding CDBG: $60,311 Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 151 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 152 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Description Administration services of the CDBG Program Target Date 6/30/2016 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Planned Activities Administration services of the CDBG Program Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 152 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low- income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed All CDBG funds will be directed toward activities benefitting low- and moderate - income residents citywide. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Table 60 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Not applicable. Discussion Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non - administrative CDBG funds for program year 2015 -2016 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate - income people citywide. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 153 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction Although there are two high priority affordable housing needs that have been identified in the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan, the City of Newport Beach will attempt to leverage other funding sources such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to address the priority needs associated with affordable housing needs identified below. Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing Based on evaluation of 2007 -2011 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for additional rental housing units affordable for households earning less than 50 percent of AMI. Of the households earning 0 -80 percent of AMI, 7,790 are cost burdened households — meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 5,805 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households — meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 5,805 severely cost burdened households, 3,580 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 2,945 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless. The City will continue to use its Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which makes affordable housing an integral part of every newly constructed residential project in the City, to fund future affordable housing projects. Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate - income 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. Commonly, housing over 15 years of age will exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air - conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures. Housing over 30 years of age will typically some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 154 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • 5,363 or 26 percent of the 20,950 owner - occupied housing units built between 15 and 34 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999). • 12,619 or 61 percent of the 20,950 owner - occupied housing units in Newport Beach were built 34 or more years ago (built prior to 1980). • 3,934 or 23 percent of the 17,098 renter - occupied housing units in Newport Beach were built between 15 and 34 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999). • 11,655 or 68 percent of the 17,098 renter - occupied housing units in Newport Beach were built 34 or more years ago (built prior to 1980). 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. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities ensures that all economic segments of the community have the opportunity to live in decent housing that meets local standards. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 165 Non - Homeless 0 Special -Needs 10 Total 175 Table 61 -One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Tota 1 0 Table 62 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The Strategic Plan identifies a high priority need to expand the supply of affordable housing. However, the City will use other funding sources such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which makes affordable housing an integral part of every newly constructed residential project in the City, to fund future affordable housing projects. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 155 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -60 Public Housing— 91.220(h) Introduction The Newport Beach Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD 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 in the tables below is for Newport Beach and the narrative responses address the needs for the entire county, with specific references to the City of Newport Beach. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing In the upcoming five years, OCHA's goals are • 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 to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership OCHA supports resident councils and actively seeks input from PHA 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. OCHA also manages a Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program that it markets to all Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 156 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) OCHA program tenants. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. OCHA is designated as a High Performing PHA. Discussion Newport Beach continues to support OCHA in effective administration of its limited affordable housing resources. The City also continues to work with OCHA to include the residents with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the federally- funded programs administered by the City, including any homeownership programs. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 157 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction The City will invest CDBG funds during the 2015 -2016 program year to address high priority needs identified in the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan including preventing homelessness and providing public services to homeless populations. Homelessness Prevention Services According to the results of the most recent data available from the bi- annual Point -In -Time Homeless Count (PIT Count) held on January 26, 2013, on any given night in Orange County, approximately 4,300 people are homeless, and over a course of a year, more than 12,700 people will experience homelessness. To address incidences of homelessness in Newport Beach and to prevent extremely -low income Newport Beach families from becoming homeless, the City places a high priority on programs that work to prevent homelessness or rapidly assist homeless individuals living in the community. To address this need, the City will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless. Services for Residents with Special Needs Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for special needs populations revealed a high need for a range of additional services including, but not limited to, those concerned with domestic violence, human trafficking, mental disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, substance abuse /alcoholism and HIV /AIDS. 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 To reach out to unsheltered homeless persons and assess their individual needs for the purpose of connecting them with available emergency shelter and transitional housing resources, the City of Newport Beach, through its Planning Division will provide information and referrals — primarily to 2 -1 -1 Orange County. Additionally, to reduce and end homelessness, the City of Newport Beach will provide CDBG public service funds to the following activities: • Families Forward: Housing Program (165 people) • Human Options: Community Domestic Violence Services (10 people) Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 158 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons To address the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons, the City supports the Families Forward Housing Program that provides transitional housing, counseling and case management to families at risk of homelessness. Each year, Families Forward serves approximately 165 unduplicated people. Additionally, the City supports Human Options, an organization providing emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence. The Human Options Family Healing Center is an on -site short -term transitional housing program with five self- contained apartments for abused women and their children who have successfully completed the 30 -45 day emergency shelter program and are eligible to participate in the Family Healing Center program for up to three months. Other organizations in the Continuum of Care (CoC) addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons include Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter, Orange County Rescue Mission and WISEPlace. 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 To address the needs of homeless families, families with children, veterans and their families, the City supports the Families Forward Housing Program, which provides transitional housing, counseling and case management to families at risk of homelessness. Each year, Families Forward serves approximately 165 unduplicated people through its transitional housing program. When paired with financial counseling, career coaching and other available case management services, Families Forward makes certain that families are ready to succeed in their transition to permanent housing. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 159 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) Helping low- income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The Orange County CoC Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness included a goal to establish countywide protocols and procedures to prevent people from being discharged from public and private institutions of care into homelessness that will help decrease the number of persons being discharged into homelessness. The CoC is seeking improve coordination among publicly and privately funded institutions of care and local service agencies in the County of Orange in order to decrease the number of persons being discharged into homelessness annually. Discussion The City of Newport Beach considers ending and preventing homelessness a high priority and will support CDBG public service activities that help prevent homelessness and that provide a structured path to stable housing for individuals and families who become homeless. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 160 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07 /31/2015) AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction: A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful. Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2013 -2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Newport Beach are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand. For low- and moderate - income households, finding and maintaining decent affordable housing is difficult due to the high cost of housing in Newport Beach and throughout the region in general. Over 20 percent of the City's 38,048 households experience a cost burden or severe cost burden, meaning that they pay more than 30 or 50 percent of their income for housing, respectively. Consistent with available data, responses to the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey indicate a high need for additional affordable housing in Newport Beach. 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 In the development of the 2013 -2021 Housing Element, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all appropriate and necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City will continue to use its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to fund future affordable housing projects. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 161 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Discussion: To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, the City will invest other local, state and federal funds, such as the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, which makes affordable housing an integral part of every newly constructed residential project in the City, to fund future affordable housing projects during the five -year period of the Consolidated Plan. In addition, the City will continue to work with the County and refer low- and moderate income residents for participation in their Housing Rehabilitation Program. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 162 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: In the implementation of the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, reduce the number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private social service agencies. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate - income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, and the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low- income people. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG funds through the 2015 -2016 Action Plan in projects that provide assistance to those with special needs, projects that prevent homelessness, and strengthen economic opportunities for low- and moderate - income residents. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non - administrative CDBG investments for program year 2015- 2016 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate - income people or people presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate - income. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the implementation of the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City will continue to look at alternate funding sources and programs to preserve and maintain existing affordable housing such as the County's Residential Rehabilitation Program. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards The City of Newport Beach does not currently implement a Residential Rehabilitation Program, however if they are to implement such a program in the future, the City will disseminate brochures provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to all applicants as part of the transmittal of the program application. Any unit receiving assistance through the program that was built prior to January 1, 1978 will be tested for lead -based paint. If lead -based paint is present, appropriate abatement procedures are implemented as part of the rehabilitation contract consistent with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG activities meeting the goals established in the 2015 -2019 Consolidated Plan- Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty -level families by: Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 163 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) • Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate - income households, including the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (which makes affordable housing an integral part of every newly constructed residential project in the City); • Supporting a continuum of housing and public service programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness; • Supporting housing preservation programs that ensure low income households have a safe, decent and appropriate place to live; • Supporting public services through various nonprofits funded by CDBG that serve the community's youth, seniors, families and those with special needs; and • Promoting economic opportunity for all residents working for employers doing business with the City of Newport Beach through the Commercial Fagade Improvement Program. 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. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CaIWORKs, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi -Cal. Together, 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 planned to develop institutional structure The institutional delivery system in Newport Beach is high- functioning and collaborative — particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable community -based organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Affordable housing development and preservation activities will be 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 Engineering Department will work together with contractors to implement public facility improvement projects. One of the key ways the City is developing and expanding institutional structure to meet underserved needs is by funding a wide variety of services targeted to seniors, special needs populations and individuals or families at risk of homelessness with CDBG public service grants. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 164 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate- income residents in Newport Beach. Discussion: In the implementation of the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, reduce the number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private social service agencies. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 165 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Program Specific Requirements AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City of Newport Beach will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate - income benefit for the CDBG program. 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 III] 0 0 0 0 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% Discussion: In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2015 -2016 Annual Action Plan, the City of Newport Beach will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate - income benefit for the CDBG program. Consolidated Plan NEWPORT BEACH 166 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX A Alternate / Local Data Sources Appendix A: Alternate /Local Data Sources 1 Data Source Name Orange County Homeless Count & Survey Report List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set. County of Orange / OC Community Services in conjunction with The Commission to End Homelessness Provide a brief summary of the data set. Provides data needed to complete NA -40 Homeless Needs Assessment pursuant to 24 CFR 91.205(c) What was the purpose for developing this data set? The data originated from the Homeless Point -in -Time Count, a congressionally - mandated action for all communities that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. Provide the year (and optionally month, or month and day) for when the data was collected. January 26, 2013 Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection. The sheltered portion of the count is extracted from data in the County's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), operated by OC Partnership, and includes all persons who occupied a shelter or transitional housing bed on the night of the count. The 2013 Orange County Point -in -Time Count uses a public places count with sampling methodology, which is one of only two methodologies appropriate for a jurisdiction of the size and urbanization of Orange County. Describe the total population from which the sample was taken. See NA -40 Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure, and the number of respondents or units surveyed. See NA -40 2 Data Source Name CoC Homeless Inventory Count Report (2014) List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set. O.C. Community Services / O.C. Partnership Provide a brief summary of the data set. Provides the inventory of facilities and housing targeted to homeless households. What was the purpose for developing this data set? To meet HUD requirements. How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population? What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set? Report date October 28, 2014. What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete. 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX B CDBG Low — and Moderate — Income Map L. ommunity Development BIoEk Grant (613G) Target Areas ow / Moderate Income (Portion of) Census Block Groups Map 3 Greater than 42.27 % Index Ma ,.. ' Yj - r Map 1 Map 2 / \ N Ct Map 4 r Y4, ! / 43.65% .—T.— V 1 I ` Residential Area: 53%. No. of Units:918 • _ I I I I � \\ r \ I I \TRACT'. 063501 Residential Area: 85% B`ck Group:6 49.38 No. of Units:845 \ Residential Area: 59% No. of Units:281 Residential Area: 62% No. of Units 696 TRACT: 063603 II`� Block.Group:4 Residential Area: 70% 60% No. of Units:1114 \ TRACT: 063603 Block Groupa �. 47.45% TRACT: 063603 Block Grcuor3 Residential Area: 87% No. of Units 468 Residential Area: 71% No. of Units:552 TRACT: 063500 Block Group:2 42.27% e<< 0 Kill, MAP 1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Areas Low / Moderate Income (Portion of) Census Block Groups Greater than 42.27 % COBG T.1,t A11- .5 %I1 Map_l.mxd P �2 P % •�`TRACT 063103 � < Block Group: Residential Area: 98% 42.35% No. of Units:70 in the City of Newport Beach (437 units outside jurisdiction) I Residential Area: 100% \ No. of Units:1304 Residential Area: 63% No. of Units:1440 �j TRACT: 063004 • \ \ Block ;` \\ 65.23% .23% 2 TRACT: 063010 Residential Area: 28% Block Group :2 No. of Units:627 46% \ at TRACT: 063004 I\ Block Group:3 67.94% w w II Ir��l� r rc MAP 2 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Areas Low / Moderate Income (Portion of) Census Block Groups Greater than 42.27 % CDBG Target_ALps8.5X 11 Map_2.mxd Residential Area: 87% % No. of Units:670 / TRACT: 063101 Block Group :1 51.16% i �I 1 � IResidential Area: 47% r No. of Units:1150 4y`, UN3 I 1 TRACT: 063007 1 Block Group:3 61.67% • s 92 MAP 3 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Areas Low / Moderate Income (Portion of) Census Block Groups Greater than 42.27 % COBG Torger_Ar1,, .5 %I1 Map_3.mxd Residential Area: 85% No. of Units:509 Residential Area: 97% No. of Units:918 TRACT: 063006 ,CT'062800 Block Group:1 ck Group:4�'% 44.44% 49.12% TRACT: 062801 ` Block Group:3 42.44% •I `N"1 M Residential Area: 63% No. of Units:1024 Balboa Village MAP 4 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Target Areas Low / Moderate Income (Portion of) Census Block Groups Greater than 42.27 % COBG iorget_A— ,8.5 %I1 Map 4.mxd 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX C Citizen Participation and Consultation g W PART F my NOTICE OF e COMMUNITY MEETING Five -Year Consolidated Plan (CDBG) For the City of Newport Beach Notice is hereby given that a community meeting will be held to solicit public comment from interested citizens, local public service organizations and other stakeholders as to the needs of the community. The information received will be used by the City in the development of the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan (2015 -2019) for the City's CDBG program, a Federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant received by the City each year to implement programs and projects that benefit low- and moderate income people. All interested persons are invited to attend to the following meeting: Meeting / Date / Time Location CDBG 2015 -2019 Newport Beach Civic Center Consolidated Plan Community Meeting Community Room 100 Civic Center Drive Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you have any questions regarding this community meeting, please contact Mr. Jim Campbell, Principal Planner with the Newport Beach Community Development Department at (949) 644 -3210. Resident Feedback Encouraged Regarding City Investment of Federal Grants The City of Newport Beach is revising the Five -Year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, a Federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant received by the City each year to implement programs and projects that benefit low- and moderate income people. The Community Development Department requests that residents complete a survey to provide their views on the housing, community and economic development needs of low- and moderate - income residents of the City. The results of the survey will help to shape the City's next Five -Year Consolidated Plan investment strategy. To complete the survey, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NewportlS For more information, contact Clint Whited, CDBG Consultant at (909) 476 -6006 ext. 115. Sample Tweet: Newport Beach wants your opinion on local housing, community and economic development needs for HUD funding. Complete the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Newportl5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH FIVE -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2015. 2019), ONE -YEAR ACTION PLAN (2015 -2016) AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (2015 -2019) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Newport Beach has prepared its draft Five -Year Consolidated Plan (2015 - 2019), One -Year Action Plan (2015 -2016) and Citizen Participation Plan (2015 - 2019). The publication of this notice is the beginning of the 30 -day public review period required under Federal Regulation 21 CFR 91.105 (b)(2). The public review and written comment period begins April 10, 2015 and runs through May 12, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, One -year Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan will be presented to the City Council for approval on following date: DATE: May 12, 2015 TIME: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 At this meeting, the City Council will receive public comment on the draft Five -Year Consolidated Plan (2015 - 2019), One -Year Action Plan (2015 -2016) and Citizen Participation Plan (2015 -2019) that is to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). BACKGROUND The Five -Year Consolidated Plan is part of the City's grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan establishes a framework of housing and community development priorities for Newport Beach, aides in identifying and sets the foundation for projects and programs to help local low- and moderate - income communities solve their problems, meet their needs, and achieve their goals over the next five years. The One -year Action Plan then allocates funding to specific programs and projects for a given year. The Action Plan will appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to specific programs and projects for the 2015 -2016 fiscal year. The City anticipates receiving approximately $1.8 million in federal housing and community development funds over the next 5 years. The Citizen Participation Plan is a document that details the City's policy on public review and participation in the decision - making process regarding the Consolidated Planning Process in accordance with the Consolidated Plan implementing regulation 24 CFR 91.105. PUBLIC COMMENT Copies of the latest drafts of these documents will be available for public review at the following locations: City Clerk Office 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA, 92660 (949) 644 -3005 Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA, 92658 (949) 644 -3230 Central Library 1000 Avocado Ave Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 717 -3800 The public is invited to submit written comments on the housing, community and economic development needs and proposed projects as articulated in the draft Consolidated Plan, One -Year Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. All comments relatives to the draft documents mentioned above should be submitted to the City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department no later than 4:00 p.m. May 12, 2015. Questions and written comments regarding the draft Five -Year Consolidated Plan, One -Year Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan may be addressed to James Campbell, Principal Planner, Community Development Department at 100 Civic Center Drive., Newport Beach, California 92660. You may also call (949) 644 -3210 with any questions concerning the above documents. ACCESSIBILITY TO MEETINGS AND DOCUMENTS It is the objective of the City to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, the Fair Housing Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act in all respects. If you require public documents in an accessible format, the City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. If you require a disability - related accommodation to attend or participate in a hearing or meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at (949) 644 -3005. Leilani I. Brown City Clerk Publish: April 10, 2015 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX D Affordable Housing Inventory Appendix D: Affordable Housing Inventory Project Name Type of Public Assistance Total Affordable Units Date of Potential Conversion Newport Seacrest Section 8 & CDBG 65 Units 2016 Newport Seaside Section 8 & CDBG 25 Units 2017 Newport Seashore Section 8 15 Units 2018 Pacific Heights Section 8 7 Units 2019 Newport Harbor Section 8 & CDBG 26 Units 2020 Villa Siena Density Bonus 3 Units (ownership) 2021 Newport Harbor II Section 8 & CDBG 14 Units 2023 Villa del Este 2 Units (ownership) 2026 Sea view Lutheran Section 202 (federal grant) 100 Units 2039 Bayview Landing In -lieu Fee Funds 119 Units 2056 Seashore Village 6 Units 2045 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX E Homeless Facilities and Services Appendix E: Homeless Facilities and Services In Orange County Service Provider Program 211 Orange County A 24 -hour information and referral helpline to thousands of local health and -human service programs in Orange County AIDSServices Foundation Housing Assistance for personswith HIV; Mental Health Programs; Food - and Transportation Subsidies; Case Management American Family Housing -Self Help Interfaith Program; Emergency Shelter; Permanent Supportive Housing Build Futures Homeless Prevention Program for Youth (Ages 19 -24) California Hispanic Commission Transitional Housing; Family Services; Substance Abuse Recovery Programs Casa Teresa Transitional Housing for Pregnant Women (Ages 1 8-24) Collette'sChildren's Home FV /Emergency Housing Program Community Services'Program Youth Shelter Programs; 24 hour Emergency Services for Youth Families Forward Homeless Prevention Program; Transitional Housing Program .Family Assistance. Ministries Shelter; Utility Assistance; Medical and Dental Assistance; and Financial Counselling to people in South Orange County Family Promise of Orange County Shelter; Homeless Prevention Services Friendship Shelter Friendship. Shelter Self- Sufficiency Program; SHIP /ISH (Self Help Interfaith Program) Grandma's House of Hope Santa Ana Emergency Solutions Grant Helping Our Mentally III Transitional Housing for Emancipated Foster Youth and Mentally III Experience Success; Inc. HIS House Transitional Housing; Support Services .Human Options Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services Illuminations Foundation Interim Support.Shelter Program; Recuperative Care Interfaith Shelter Network Interfaith Shelter Network Interval House Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services .John Henry Foundation Permanent Housing and Support Services for Persons with Mental Illness Laura's House Domestic Violence Shelter; Support Services Mercy House Family Redirection Program; Armory Emergency Shelter One Step Ministry Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter Transitional Housing; Homeless Prevention Program Orange County Housing Authority 'Housing Choice Voucher Program Orange County Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing; Homeless Prevention Program; Support Services Orangewood Children's Foundation 'Housing and Support Services for Abused and/or neglected Children Pathways of Hope Transitional Housing; Prevention Services; Food Distribution; Rapid Re- 'Housing Precious Life Shelter Precious Life Shelter Salvation Army Emergency Shelter; Family Services; Human Trafficking Support Services Serving People In Need Homeless Prevention Programs; Street Outreach Services; Rapid -Re Housing Services Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Mental Health Services; Homeless Services; Violence Prevention; Health Services South County Outreach Homeless Prevention Program including Housing, Food Pantry and Computer Lab Southern California Drug and Emergency Shelter; Transitional Housing; Substance Abuse Prevention Alcohol Programs Inc. Services; Support Services Straight Talk Inc. .Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Services The Eli Home Inc. Transitional Housing for abused children and their mothers; Support Services Thomas House .Rapid Re- Housing Services; Homeless Prevention Program Veterans First Homeless Prevention Services; Support Services WISEPlace Emergency Shelter; Homeless Prevention Programs Women's Transitional Living Independence from Dependence Program Center M YCA. Homeless Prevention.. Services; Case Management Services; Childcare 2015/2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 2015/2016 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016 APPENDIX F SF -424 Grant Application Action Plan Certifications ¢��tNroj4. zi �-x G�gAN OEV Ft 0 SF 424 The SF 424 is part of the CPMP Annual Action Plan. SF 424 form fields are included in this document. Grantee information is linked from the ICPMP.xls document of the CPMP tool. Complete the fillable fields (blue cells) in the table below. The other items are pre - filled with values from the Grantee Information Worksheet. Date Submitted 05 -14 -15 B- 15 -MC -06 -0546 Type of Submission Date Received by state State Identifier Application Pre - application Date Received by HUD Federal Identifier ❑ Construction ❑ Construction ® Non Construction ❑ Non Construction kpplicant Information :'it of Newport Beach LOG Code: CA62454 NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive DUNS # 060752482 Organizational Unit: Newport Beach California Community Development 2660 _Department: ICountry U.S.A. Division: Em Io er Identification Number (EIN): County: Orange 5- 600075 Pro ram Year Start Date (MM/DD): 07/1 pplicant Type: Specify Other Type if necessary: Local Government: City Program Funding U.S. Department o Housing and Urban Development Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers; Descriptive Title of Applicant Project(s); Areas Affected by Project(s) (cities, Counties, localities etc.); Estimated Funding Community Development Block Grant 14.218 Entitlement Grant DBG Project Titles FY 2015.2016 Action Plan 114.218 Description of Areas Affected by CDBG Project(s) Community Development Block Grant DBG Grant Amount $361,557 dditional HUD Grant(s) Describe Leveraged 0 Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $0 Additional State Funds Leveraged $0 Locally Leveraged Funds $0 Grantee Funds Leveraged $0 nticipated Program Income $0 Other (Describe) N/A Total Funds Leveraged for CDBG -based Project(s) $0 Home Investment Partnerships Program 14.239 HOME HOME Project Titles N/A Description of Areas Affected by HOME Project(s) HOME Grant Amount Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged SF 424 Page 1 Version 2.0 nticipated Program Income $0 Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for HOME -based Project(s) Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS 14.241 HOPWA HOPWA Project Titles NIA Description of Areas Affected by HOPWA Project(s) HOPWA Grant Amount Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for HOPWA -based Project(s) Emergency Shelter Grants Program 14.231 ESG ESG Project Titles N/A Description of Areas Affected by ESG Project(s) ESG Grant Amount Additional HUD Grant(s) Leveraged Describe Additional Federal Funds Leveraged $Additional State Funds Leveraged Locally Leveraged Funds Grantee Funds Leveraged Anticipated Program Income Other (Describe) Total Funds Leveraged for ESG -based Project(s) Congressional Districts of: 48th Is application subject to review by state Executive Order 12372 Process? Applicant Districts 48th I Project Districts 48th Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt? If "Yes" please include an additional document explaining the situation. ❑ Yes This application was made available to the state EO 12372 process for review on DATE ® No Program is not covered by EO 12372 ❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A Program has not been selected by the state for review Person to be contacted regarding this application James Campbell Principal Planner Phone: (949) 644 -3210 Fax: (949) 644 -3250 jampbell @newportbeachca.gov htto: / /www.newportbeachca.gov/ Signature of Authorized Representative: David Kiff, City Manager Date Signed: SF 424 Page 2 Version 2.0 CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti- displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti- Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti - lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature /Authorized Official Date Title Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long -term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2015 , (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate - income (not low- income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non - violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non - violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti - discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601 - 3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; Compliance with Laws — It will comply with applicable laws. Signature /Authorized Official Date Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. B. Drug -Free Workplace Certification By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Check _ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. This information with regard to the drug -free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non - Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Attachment CC -3 Amended Citizen Participation Plan Citizen Participation Plan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) _— Public Review Draft - April 10, 2015 C I T Y O F N E W P O R T B E A C H Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Dr. , Newport Beach, CA 92660 :i Draft Citizen Participation Plan April 2015 Citizen Participation Plan Citizen Participation and Consultation Plan The City of Newport Beach must develop and follow a Citizen Participation Plan to receive federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Citizen Participation Plan covers the five -year Consolidated Plan, each subsequent Annual Action Plan, each year's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and any amendments to the Consolidated Plan or its five Annual Action Plans. Developed as a stand -alone document in conformance with the requirements set forth at 24 CFR 91.105, the City's Citizen Participation Plan is as follows: Purpose of and Accessibility to the Citizen Participation Plan The City of Newport Beach is an entitlement jurisdiction receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Pursuant to the program regulations, the City is required to prepare a five -year Consolidated Plan and annual updates to guide and report on the use of CDBG funds. Annual reviews of program performance are also required. This Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the City of Newport Beach's policies and procedures for citizen participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan documents and any subsequent amendments. The Citizen Participation Plan provides an opportunity for nonprofit service agencies and the community to work in partnership with the City to identify needs and allocate CDBG funds. While this plan encourages the participation of all citizens, special assurances will be made to ensure the participation of the following: extremely low -, low -, and moderate - income persons; persons living in areas where federal funds are proposed to be used; persons living in slum and blighted areas (if any); residents of assisted housing; residents of predominantly low- and moderate - income neighborhoods; low income residents of target revitalization areas; minorities; non - English speaking persons; and persons with physical or mental disabilities. Upon request, the Community Development Department - Planning Division will make the necessary accommodations to make an accessible copy of this written Citizen Participation Plan available to persons with disabilities. 2. Definitions For purposes of the CDBG program, the following definitions will apply: Consolidated Plan Documents (CPD) - For the CDBG program, the Consolidated Plan Documents include the following: • Five -Year Consolidated Plan • Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Citizen Participation Plan • Annual Action Plan • Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Report (CAPER) City of Newport Beach 1 Citizen Participation Plan Low- and Moderate - income Households - Pursuant to HUD regulations, the primary beneficiaries of the CDBG program should be low- and moderate - income households, defined by HUD as follows: Extremely Low - Income Household - 0 -30% County Median Family Income (MFI). Low - Income - 31 -50% County MFI. Moderate - Income - 51 -80% County MFI. Low- and Moderate - Income Area / Predominately Low- and Moderate - Income Neighborhood - Generally defined as a primarily residential area comprised of census tract block group(s) in which a minimum of 51 percent of the residents have an income not exceeding 80 percent of the County median income. Slum or Blighted Area - An area meeting the definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area under State or local law, typically identified as a Redevelopment Project Area, or where there are a substantial number of deteriorating or dilapidated buildings and /or improvements throughout the area. 3. Citizen Participation Strategy The City of Newport Beach recognizes that CDBG funds are federal tax money returned to the City to be used primarily to benefit extremely low -, low -, and moderate - income persons. City staff and officials are stewards of this public money and will openly discuss all records, except those confidential records protecting a household's privacy. 4. Decision Making Bodies The City of Newport Beach has established a CDBG Advisory Committee to assist the City Council in making funding decisions relating to the CDBG, programs. The functions and makeup of this group are described below. CDBG Advisory Committee: The CDBG Advisory Committee is comprised of the City Manager, the Community Development Director and the Principal Planner. The CDBG Advisory Committee will perform in an advisory manner to the City Council concerning planning, implementing, and assessing the CDBG programs /activities related to public service, capital expenditures, and administration expenditures. In addition, the CDBG Advisory Committee will review all public service grant applications for funding and will recommend funding priorities to the City Council. This will be accomplished through the following tasks: Information dissemination during the CDBG application process, and other HUD application processes as applicable; • Preparation of funding recommendations for City Council review and final approval; and • Review of project /program progress. City of Newport Beach 2 Citizen Participation Plan City Council: After reviewing the CDBG Advisory Committee funding recommendations included in the draft Annual Action Plan and considering public testimony and comments, the City Council shall make the final funding determinations for the CDBG program. 5. Program Planning Process The City of Newport Beach will adhere to the following citizen participation process when conducting program planning and reporting for the CDBG program. a. Citizen Participation Plan i. Plan Development Plan Considerations As a part of the Citizen Participation Plan process, and prior to the adoption of the Consolidated Plan, the City will make available the information gathered and utilized to generate the City's Strategic Plan and to make program funding decisions. This information will be made available to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties. The information to be supplied will include: the amount of funding that the City expects to receive (including grant funds and program income, as applicable), the range of activities that may be undertaken, and the estimated amount of funds that will benefit persons of low- and moderate - income. The City will also provide an assessment of community development and housing needs and identify short- term and long -term community development objectives directed toward the provision of decent housing and the expansion of economic opportunities primarily for persons of low- and moderate - income. Additionally, the City must attest to its compliance with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24, as effectuated by the City's adopted Residential Anti - Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, as required under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The City's CDBG Residential Anti - Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan may be found in Section B of this document. Plan Review and Comment The draft Citizen Participation Plan shall be made available for public review for a 30 -day period. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day public review. A summary of the comments, views, and City responses shall be attached to the public hearing draft of the Citizen Participation Plan. Public Hearing City of Newport Beach 3 Citizen Participation Plan The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to accept public comments on the draft Citizen Participation Plan. After public comments are heard and considered by the City Council, it shall approve the Citizen Participation Plan. ii. Plan Amendment The City can make amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan through the following amendment process: Public Hearing The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to accept public comments on the draft amended Citizen Participation Plan. After public comments are heard and considered by the City Council, it shall approve the amended Citizen Participation Plan. b. Five -Year Consolidated Plan i. Plan Development During the development of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, the City will consult the following services /agencies to solicit their input on housing and community development needs: • Local health services providers • Social service providers including but not limited to those concerning children, elderly, disabled, homeless and persons with HIV /AIDS • The homeless Continuum of Care • State and local health agencies • Adjacent local governments • Economic development interests including businesses and chambers of commerce Community and faith -based organizations ■ Public Housing Agencies ■ Housing developers A variety of mechanisms may be utilized to solicit input from these persons, service providers, or agencies. These include telephone or personal interviews, mail surveys and consultation workshops. ii. Public Review and Comment City of Newport Beach 4 Citizen Participation Plan The draft Consolidated Plan will be made available for public review for a 30- day period. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day public review. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses shall be attached to the Consolidated Plan. iii. Public Hearings The City will conduct a public hearing /meeting to accept public input on community needs during the development stage of the draft Consolidated Plan. The City Council will also conduct one (1) public hearing to accept comments on the draft Consolidated Plan which will be provided for public review for a 30 -day period prior to the public hearing (see above). iv. Plan Amendment Substantial Change The City will formally amend its approved Five -Year Consolidated Plan whenever a decision is made to propose a substantial change in allocation priorities or method of distribution of funds. For the purpose of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, a "substantial change" will constitute a cumulative change equal to or in excess of 20% of the City's CDBG entitlement for a program year. For example, if the Five -Year Consolidated Plan's Priority Needs Summary Table indicates a "Low Priority Need" for multi - family housing rehabilitation, and during the five -year time frame, the City changes the priority level to "High" in order to implement a multi - family rehabilitation program using 20% or more of the City's annual CDBG allocation; this change would constitute a substantial change to the Five -Year Consolidated Plan and a formal amendment to the Plan is required. Changes in the allocation priorities not amounting to 20% of the entitlement will not be considered as a substantial change to the Five -Year Consolidated Plan; therefore, no formal amendment to the Plan requiring public review and comment will be warranted. City Council approval of the priority changes is still required. However, if a program or type of programs is indicated in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan as "No Such Need," the City will need to amend the Consolidated Plan in order to implement the program(s) regardless of the level of funding. A change from "No Such Need" to a Low, Medium, or High level priority is considered by HUD as a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan. v. Public Review and Comment Substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan will be made available for a 30 -day public review. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day City of Newport Beach 5 Citizen Participation Plan public review period. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses must be attached to the amendment. vi. Public Hearings The City Council will conduct one (1) public hearing /meeting to accept public input on any amendment to the Consolidated Plan. c. Annual Action Plan i. Plan Development In addition to Newport Beach residents, the City will ensure that public (including City staff) and private agencies that provide the following services will be consulted in the development of the Action Plan: • Local health services providers • Social service providers including but not limited to those concerning: children, elderly, disabled, homeless and persons with HIV /AIDS • The homeless Continuum of Care ■ State and local health agencies ■ Adjacent local governments ■ Economic development interests including businesses and chambers of commerce Community and faith -based organizations • Public Housing Agencies • Housing developers These persons /service providers /agencies will be contacted and brought into the process in the following manner: Each year, the City will send a written Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to each cooperating department and nonprofit agency advising them that the planning cycle has begun for CDBG funds, and that the City is accepting project proposals. • City staff will conduct outreach to special interest groups in Newport Beach, such as senior citizens and the disabled, and make presentations on the Action Plan to these groups where necessary. • The City will conduct an eligibility analysis on all project proposals submitted and review the eligible proposals for service provider grants. City of Newport Beach 6 Citizen Participation Plan The review for funding consideration will be conducted by the CDBG Advisory Committee. ii. Public Review and Comment The draft Action Plan incorporating the City's proposed uses of CDBG funds will be made available for public review for a 30 -day period. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day public review. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses will be attached to the Action Plan. iii. Public Hearings The CDBG Advisory Committee may hold a public meeting to discuss the eligible project proposals and funding recommendations for both public service grant and capital outlay projects, and make funding decisions. The City Council will conduct one (1) public hearing to accept comments on the draft Action Plan which will be provided for public review for a 30 -day period (see above). iv. Action Plan Amendment Substantial Change: The City will formally amend its approved Action Plan whenever a decision is made to propose a substantial change to the Plan, either by: • Carrying out an activity not previously described in the Action Plan; • Canceling an activity previously described in the Action Plan; • Increasing or decreasing the amount to be expended on a particular activity from the amount stated in the Action Plan by more than 20 percent; or • Substantially changing the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity. Changes in funding for an existing activity not amounting to more than 20 percent will not be considered as a substantial change to the Annual Action Plan; no formal amendment to the Action Plan requiring public review and comment will be warranted. However, City Council approval of the activity funding changes is still required. v. Public Review and Comment Substantial amendments to the Action Plan will be made available for a 30- day public review. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day Public review. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses must be attached to the Action Plan. City of Newport Beach 7 Citizen Participation Plan vi. Public Hearings The City Council will conduct one (1) public hearing to accept public input on any Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan. d. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Plan Development i. Public Review and Comment The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will be made available for a 15 -day public review. Written comments will be accepted during the 15 -day public review. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses must be attached to the CAPER. ii. Public Hearing The City Council will conduct one (1) public hearing to accept public input on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). e. Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice i. Plan Development The City participated in the Orange County Regional Al in 2010 and anticipates participating in future updates to the regional Al During the development of the Al, the City or its contracted third -party provider will consult the following groups /agencies to solicit their input on fair housing issues in the City: • Fair Housing Organizations • Other local governments • Advocacy groups for special needs households • Affordable housing providers • Banks and other financial institutions • Educational institutions A variety of mechanisms may be utilized to solicit input from these groups /agencies. These include telephone or personal interviews, mail surveys, and consultation workshops. ii. Public Review and Comment The draft Al will be made available for public review for a 30 -day period. Written comments will be accepted during the 30 -day public review. A summary of the comments and views, and City responses must be attached to the Al. iii. Public Hearings City of Newport Beach 8 Citizen Participation Plan The City will conduct one (1) public hearing /meeting to accept public input on fair housing issues during the development stage of the draft Al. The City Council will also conduct one (1) public hearing to accept comments on the draft Al which will be provided for public review for a 30 -day period (see above). 6. Public Notification a. Public Hearings Each program year, the City Council will convene a minimum of two (2) public hearings during regular or special meetings of the City Council to accept public comments on the CDBG Program — particularly the CPD documents. Specifically, one (1) public hearing must be conducted following a 30 -day public review period for the Annual Action Plan. This public hearing usually takes place at the last City Council meeting in April or the first City Council Meeting in May prior to the City's submission of the final Action Plan to HUD 45 days prior to the start of the program year on July 1. The second public hearing concerning the draft CAPER is usually conducted at the last City Council meeting in August or the first City Council meeting in September prior to the submittal of the final CAPER to HUD 90 days following the close of the program year (June 30). At least 30 days in advance of the adoption of the Annual Action Plan and at least 15 days in advance of the adoption of the CAPER, Staff will provide the draft document for public review and will provide the public with notice of the public review and comment period. This notice will also include the date and time of the public hearing before the City Council where public comments on the draft documents may be entered into the official City record. Public Notices of the public review, comment, and public hearing will include: Publishing one (1) notice in the Daily Pilot and /or other newspapers of general circulation in the City; and Posting notices at City Hall and on the City website. b. Public Meetings Public notices of public meetings will include: • Publishing one (1) notice in the Daily Pilot and /or other newspapers of general circulation in the City; and Positing notices at City Hall and the City website at least 10 days prior to the meeting date. c. Documents for Public Review City of Newport Beach 9 Citizen Participation Plan Notices of availability of all draft Consolidated Plan Documents (CPD) for public review and a summary of the CPD will be published in a display ad in the Daily Pilot. Additionally, Notices of Availability will be posted at City Hall and on the City's website. 7. Access to Meetings All public hearings will be conducted at the following location unless otherwise specified in the public notice: City of Newport Beach City Council Chamber 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 It is the intention of the City to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, the Fair Housing Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act in all respects. If an attendee or participant at a public hearing or public meeting needs special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate requests from persons with disabilities' in every reasonable manner2. Persons seeking special accommodations must notify the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing or meeting so that appropriate accommodations or services may be arranged. 8. Availability of Documents for Public Review The City will place draft copies of the Consolidated Plan Documents and any substantial amendments to these documents for public review at the following locations: • City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 • City of Newport Beach — Central Library 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660 • City website: www .newportbeachca.gov /index.aspx ?page =1364 1 For example, special communication systems (e.g., TTY for persons who are hearing or speech impaired, materials on tape or in Braille). 2 An individual with a disability is any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The term "physical or mental impairment" may include, but is not limited to, conditions such as visual or hearing impairment, mobility impairment, HIV infection, mental retardation, drug addiction (except current illegal use of or addiction to drugs), or mental illness. The term "major life activity" may include seeing, hearing, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for one's self, learning, speaking, or working. Persons with disability are also persons who have a record of such impairment, or are regarded as having such impairment. City of Newport Beach 10 Citizen Participation Plan The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies of the documents to citizens and groups upon request. Notices of Availability of draft documents for public review will be published as specified in the Citizen Participation Plan. The City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests to translate documents in a different language or in Braille. 9. Access to Records The City will ensure timely and reasonable access to information and records related to the development of the Consolidated Plan Documents (CPD) and the use of monies for programs funded by CDBG. Information to be made available will include budget and program performance information, meeting minutes, and comments received by the City during the development of the CPD Documents. Requests for information and records must be made to the City of Newport Beach in writing. Staff will respond to such requests within 15 working days or as soon as possible thereafter. 10. Technical Assistance Upon request, staff may provide technical assistance to groups representing extremely - low, low -, and moderate - income persons to develop funding requests for CDBG eligible activities. Technical assistance will be provided as follows: • Establish an annual project proposal submission and review cycle (NOFA) that provides information, instructions, forms and advice to interested extremely low -, low- and moderate - income citizens or representative groups so that they can have reasonable access to the funding consideration process. • Provide self - explanatory project proposal forms and instructions to all persons who request them whether by telephone or by letter. The City's funding application form is designed to be easily understood, while still addressing all key items necessary to assess the proposed project. Statistics concerning specific areas of the City may be furnished by City staff upon request. • Answer, in writing, all written questions and answer verbally all verbal inquiries received from citizens or representative groups regarding how to write or submit eligible project proposals. • Meet with groups or individuals as requested, to assist in identifying specific needs and to assist in preparing project proposal applications. • Obtain information in the form of completed project proposal forms from citizens or non - profit agencies and assemble a list of proposals available for public review. • Conduct a project eligibility analysis to determine, at an early stage, the eligibility of each project. In cases where only minor adjustments are needed to make proposals eligible or otherwise practical, City staff will advise the applicants on the options available and desired changes to the proposals. City of Newport Beach 11 Citizen Participation Plan to reduce the number of persons displaced. Further, they must clearly demonstrate that the goals and anticipated accomplishments of a project outweigh the adverse effects of displacement imposed on persons who must relocate. Displacement Assistance Consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDBG program, the City will take all reasonable steps necessary to minimize displacement of persons, even temporarily. If displacement occurs, the City will provide relocation assistance to all persons directly, involuntarily, and permanently displaced according to HUD regulations. If the City temporarily displaces a low- or moderate - income household, that household becomes eligible for certain relocation payments. The assistance applies to those persons residing in the residence at the time the application is processed and is based on the following procedures: • If the structure and its occupants are determined eligible for temporary relocation assistance, the owner- occupants and tenants are eligible for the actual reasonable cost (based on fair market rent) of temporary lodging facilities until the structure is determined habitable by the City's housing inspector. The City must approve housing and the Lessor and Lessee must sign a rent agreement before move -in. Housing must be comparable functionally to the displacement dwelling and be decent, safe, and sanitary. This does not mean that the housing must be in comparable size. The term "functionally equivalent' means that it performs the same function, has the same principal features present, and can contribute to a comparable style of living. Approved lodging accommodations include apartments and houses. The City does not reimburse `rental expenses" for living with a friend or family member. Either the City will provide the owner - occupants and tenants a direct payment for moving expenses (to and from temporary housing) and storage costs, or the City will arrange moving and storage of furniture with a moving company. If the City makes a direct payment, complete documentation and receipts are necessary to process claims when storage costs exceed the amount assumed by the direct payment. • Damage deposits, utility hookups, telephone hookups and insurance costs are not eligible for reimbursement. The City may pay the cost of relocation assistance from federal funds or funds available from other sources. 8. One - For -One Replacement Dwelling Units The City will generally avoid awarding funds for activities that may result in displacement. However, should the City fund such an activity, specific documentation is required to show the replacement of all occupied and vacant dwelling units demolished or converted to another use. The City will assure that relocation assistance is provided as described in 24 CFR 570.606(b)(2). City of Newport Beach 16 Citizen Participation Plan • Provide foreign language translation on as needed basis. ■ Accommodate special needs for disabled persons. 11. Comments and Complaints a. Comments Citizens or the City government, as well as agencies providing services to the community, are encouraged to state or submit their comments in the development of the CPD and any amendments to the CPD. Written and verbal comments received at public hearings or during the comment period, will be considered and summarized, and included as an attachment to the City's final CPD. Written comments should be addressed to: City of Newport Beach — Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 A written response will be made to all written comments within ten working days, acknowledging the letter and identifying a plan of action, if necessary. Every effort will be made to send a complete response within 15 working days to those who submit written proposals or comments. Copies of the complete final CPD and amendments to the CPD will be available to residents at the following locations: • City of Newport Beach — Community Development Department • City of Newport Beach — Central Library • City website: www .newportbeachca.gov /index.aspx ?page =1364 b. Complaints A complaint regarding the CPD planning process and CPD amendments must be made within 30 days from the date the document is published for comment. A written response will be made to all written complaints within 15 working days, acknowledging the letter and identifying a plan of action, if necessary. The City will accept written complaints provided they specify: The description of the objection, and supporting facts and data. • Provide name, address, telephone number, and a date of complaint. 12. Bilingual Opportunities Wherever a significant number of extremely low- and low- income persons speak and read a primary language other than English, translation services at all public hearings will be provided in such language if translation services are available and are City of Newport Beach 12 Citizen Participation Plan requested of the City Clerk's office in advance at least 72 hours prior to the public meeting. 13. Appeals Appeals concerning the CPD, statements, or recommendations of the staff should be made to the following persons in the following order: • Community Development Director • City Manager • City Council • Los Angeles Area Office of HUD (if concerns are not answered) B. Anti - Displacement and Relocation Plan The City's Citizen Participation Plan must include an Anti - displacement and Relocation Plan that describes how it will help persons in the unlikely event that they must be temporarily relocated or permanently displaced due to the use of CDBG funds. This may occur if the City uses CDBG funds for projects that involve the following: • Property acquisition. • Potential displacement of people from their homes and the need to relocate people (either permanently or temporarily). • The demolition or conversion of low- and moderate - income dwelling units. 1. Background Two acts apply whenever any of the above issues are present: the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Policies Act of 1970 (URA) and Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Each of these acts places different obligations on the City. The URA governs the processes and procedures which the City and the Community Development Department must follow to minimize the burden placed on low- and moderate - income tenants, property owners, and business owners who must move (either temporarily or permanently) as the result of a project funded in whole or in part by the CDBG program. The URA applies to: • Displacement that results from acquisition, demolition, or rehabilitation for HUD - assisted projects carried out by public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private developers, or others. • Real property acquisition for HUD - assisted projects (whether publicly or privately undertaken). • Creation of a permanent easement or right of way for HUD - assisted projects (whether publicly or privately undertaken). • Work on private property during the construction of a HUD - assisted project even if the activity is temporary. City of Newport Beach 13 Citizen Participation Plan 2. What is Displacement? Displacement occurs when a person moves as a direct result of federally assisted acquisition, demolition, conversion, or rehabilitation activities, because he or she is: • Required to move, or • Not offered a decent, safe, sanitary and affordable unit in the project, or • Treated "unreasonably" as part of a permanent or temporary move. • A person may also be considered displaced if the necessary notices are not given or provided in a timely manner and the person moves for any reason. 3. What is a Displaced Person? The term displaced person means any person that moves from real property or moves his or her personal property from real property permanently as a direct result of one (1) or more of the following activities: • Acquisition of or written notice of intent to acquire, or initiation of negotiations to acquire, such real property, in whole or in part, for a project. • Rehabilitation or demolition of such real property for a project. • Rehabilitation, demolition, or acquisition (or written notice of intent) of all or a part of other real property on which the person conducts a business or farm operation, for a project. • The City offers advisory and financial assistance to eligible tenants (or homeowners) who meet the above definition. 4. Persons Not Eligible for Assistance A person is not eligible for relocation assistance under the provisions of the URA if any of the following occurs: a. The person was evicted for serious or repeated violations of the terms and conditions of the lease or occupancy agreement, violation of applicable federal, state, or local law, or other good cause. However, if the person was evicted only to avoid the application of URA, then that person is considered displaced and is eligible for assistance. b. The person has no legal right to occupy the property under state or local law. c. The City determines that the person occupied the property to obtain relocation assistance and the HUD Field Office concurs in that determination. d. The person is a tenant - occupant that moved into the property after a certain date, specified in the applicable program regulation, and, before leasing and occupying the property, the City or its subgrantee provided the tenant - occupant written notice of the application for assistance, the project's impact on the person, and the fact that he or she would not qualify as a "displaced person" because of the project. City of Newport Beach 14 Citizen Participation Plan e. The person is a tenant - occupant of a substandard dwelling that is acquired or a tenant - occupant of a dwelling unit to which emergency repairs are undertaken and the HUD field office concurs that: • Such repairs or acquisition will benefit the tenant; • Bringing the unit up to a safe, decent, and sanitary condition is not feasible; • The tenant's new rent and average estimated monthly utility costs will not exceed the greater of: the old rent/utility costs or 30 percent of gross household income; and • The project will not impose any unreasonable change in the character or use of the property. f. The person is an owner - occupant of the property who moves because of an "arm's length" acquisition. g. The City or its subgrantee notifies the person that they will not displace him or her for the project. h. The person retains the right of use and occupancy of the real property for life following the acquisition. i. The City determines that the person is not displaced as a direct result of the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition for the project and the HUD field office concurs in the determination. 5. Minimizing Displacement As a general philosophy, the City will take reasonable steps to minimize displacement occurring as a result of its CDBG activities. This means that the Community Development Department will: • Consider if displacement will occur as part of funding decisions and project feasibility determinations. • Assure, whenever possible that occupants of buildings to be rehabilitated are offered an opportunity to return. • Plan substantial rehabilitation projects in "stages" to minimize displacement. • Meet all HUD notification requirements so that affected persons do not move because they have not been informed about project plans and their rights. 6. Anti - Displacement Policy: The City's policy is to minimize, to the greatest extent feasible, the displacement, whether permanently or temporarily, of persons (families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or farms) from projects funded with CDBG involving single- or multi - family rehabilitation, acquisition, commercial rehabilitation, demolition, economic development, or capital improvement activities. Projects that the City deems beneficial but that may cause displacement may be recommended and approved for funding only if the City or its subgrantee demonstrates that such displacement is necessary and vital to the project and that they take efforts City of Newport Beach 15 Citizen Participation Plan a Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City will make public and submit to the HUD field office the following information in writing: a. A description of the proposed activity. b. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low- and moderate - income units. c. A schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion d. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement units. e. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units. f. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a low- and moderate - income unit for at least ten years from the date of initial occupancy. Consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDBG program, the City will take all reasonable steps necessary to minimize displacement of persons from their homes. The City will avoid funding projects that cause displacement of persons or businesses and will avoid funding any project that involves the conversion of low- and moderate - income housing to non - residential purposes. Decent, Safe and Sanitary Dwelling The basic definition is found at 49 CFR 24.2(a)(8). The term decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling means a dwelling that meets the following standards and any other housing and occupancy codes that are applicable. It will: a. Be structurally sound, weather tight, and in good repair. b. Contain a safe electrical wiring system adequate for lighting and other devices. c. Contain a safe heating system capable of sustaining a healthful temperature for the displaced person. d. Be adequate to accommodate the displaced person. There will be a separate, well lit, ventilated bathroom that provides privacy to the user and contains a toilet, sink, and a bathtub or shower, all in good working order and properly connected to appropriate sources of water and to a sewage drainage system. There should be a kitchen area that contains a fully usable sink, properly connected to hot and cold water and to a sewage drainage system, and adequate space and utility service connections for a stove and refrigerator. e. Contain unobstructed egress to safe, open space at ground level. City of Newport Beach 17 Citizen Participation Plan For a mobility- impaired person, be free of any barriers that would preclude reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling by such person. This requirement will be satisfied if the displaced person elects to relocate to a dwelling that he or she selects and the displaced person determines that he or she has reasonable ingress, egress, and the use of the dwelling. g. Comply with lead -based paint requirements of 24 CFR Part 35. 10. Real Property Policies The City and its CDBG recipients must follow specific guidelines regarding the acquisition and use of real property funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds. 11. Use of Real Property The following standards apply to real property within the recipient's control and acquired or improved, in whole or in part, using CDBG funds. These standards will apply from the date funds are first spent for the property until five years after the project is audited and closed. A recipient may not change the use of any such property (including the beneficiaries of such use) from that for which the acquisition or improvement was made unless the recipient gives affected citizens reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, any such proposed change, and either: a. The use of such property qualifies as meeting a national objective and is not a building for the general conduct of government. b. If the recipient determines, after consultation with affected citizens, that it is appropriate to change the use of property to a use that does not qualify under the above paragraph, it may retain or dispose of the property. The City's CDBG program must be reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market value of the property less any portion attributable to expenditures of non - federal funds for the acquisition of and improvements to the property. c. Following the reimbursement of the federal program pursuant to the above paragraph of this section, the property is no longer subject to any federal requirements. 12. Real Property Acquisition All real property acquisition activities described in this section and funded in whole or in part with CDBG funds and all real property that must be acquired for an activity assisted with federal funds, regardless of the actual funding source for the acquisition, are subject to the URA (as amended). a. What is Real Property Acquisition? Real property acquisition is any acquisition by purchase, lease, donation, or otherwise, including the acquisition of such interests as rights -of -way and permanent easements. HUD Handbook 1378 and 49 CFR Part 24 currently contains such regulations. These regulations detail a standard procedure for acquiring property and methods of determining a purchase price and outline other documents that must be provided City of Newport Beach 18 Citizen Participation Plan to the City before disbursement of funds. These regulations further require the applicant to provide relocation payments and assistance to any business or residential occupant of the property whom the acquisition will displace. 13. Eligible Activities The City or its sub - grantee may acquire real property for a project using CDBG funds where the proposed use of the acquired property will be an activity that the City can demonstrate as beneficial to low- and moderate- income persons. 14. Environmental Review Process (24 CFR Part 58) HUD requires that all real property acquisition projects be reviewed before the commitment of federal funds to assess the impact of a project on the environment. The City will undertake this review process. The applicant should be aware, however, that this review process may delay the date by which CDBG funds may be available and, in case of serious adverse environmental impacts, may effectively stop a project. a. If the recipient determines, after consultation with affected citizens, that it is appropriate to change the use of property to a use that does not qualify under the above paragraph, it may retain or dispose of the property. The City's CDBG program must be reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market value of the property less any portion attributable to expenditures of non - federal funds for the acquisition of and improvements to the property. b. If the change of use occurs within five years of the project being audited and closed, income from the disposition of the real property will be returned to the City's CDBG program. c. Following the reimbursement of the federal program pursuant to the above paragraph of this section, the property is no longer subject to any federal requirements. City of Newport Beach 19 Citizen Participation Plan