HomeMy Public PortalAboutAnnual Action Plan FY 2023-24Annual Action Plan
City of Fullerton
FY 2023-24
Prepared pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91
Draft Review Period: April 6, 2023 — May 5, 2023
City Council Approval: May 2, 2023
HUD Approval: Pending
For more information please contact:
Linda Cordova, Housing Consultant for the City of Fullerton
(714) 738-2858
Table of Content
(Actual page numbers vary depending upon download source
i.e., IDIS vs. Word)
Contents
Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1
PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 5
AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 6
AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c) 20
Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) 29
Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives 33
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) 36
AP -38 Project Summary 39
AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) 48
Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) 49
AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) 52
AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) 54
AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) 59
AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) 60
Program Specific Requirements 64
Appendix A — Public Participation
Appendix B — 2023-2024 CDBG budget
Appendix C - CDBG/HOME Applications and Certifications
Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
In 1995, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created the Consolidated Plan
(CP) to serve as a planning document and an application for funding under the Community Planning and
Development formula grant programs. In April 2012, HUD created new tools for the preparation of the
CP to support need -driven, place -based decision making with the purpose of encouraging public
participation and improving community and economic development outcomes. HUD's CP tools integrate
community needs and market data into new, electronic planning templates for CP preparation and
submission. All grantees, like the City of Fullerton ("City"), are required to use HUD's CP submission
templates. This requirement helps to make HUD's expectations clear and creates uniformity of CP
review across all HUD Field Offices. The templates are part of HUD's Integrated Disbursement
Information System (IDIS). The templates follow HUD regulations by grouping housing, homeless, special
needs and community development, including economic development.
The City of Fullerton's Five -Year Consolidated Plan (CP) for 2020-24 reflects a unified vision for providing
decent housing, addressing homeless issues and taking community development actions as determined
by a collaborative effort of the community. The CP sets out to meet three basic goals set by HUD: 1) to
provide decent housing; 2) to provide a suitable living environment; and 3) to expand economic
opportunities for low/moderate-income people. The CP not only sets goals, but also defines the
objectives and performance benchmarks for measuring progress. In addition to identifying the needs of
the community and the resources available to address these needs, the CP will assess and evaluate
future proposed programs and activities to ensure that the highest identified needs are being
addressed.
In addition to preparing a CP every 5 years, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP)
for each of the five years covered in the CP. This 2023-24 Annual Action Plan (the "Action Plan" or "Plan"
or "AAP") addresses the fourth year of the Five -Year CP. This AAP outlines the proposed funding
allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) programs for FY 2023-24. On February 27, 2023, HUD announced the 2023 allocations. The City
anticipates receiving $1,388,882 in CDBG funding and $546,530 in HOME funding for FY 2023-24.
The AAP has been prepared pursuant to Rule 24 CFR Part 91 and with instructions provided by HUD.
Whenever available information used in the narratives relates to 2020 statistics. If 2020 census data is
not available, then the most current information is being reported. The information, presented both
through narrative and required HUD CP tables, originates from a variety of sources including:
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• 2020 Census
• American Community Survey (ACS Data Estimates)
• Orange County 2020-24 Consolidated Plan
• City of Fullerton, Housing Element
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
• 2015-19 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) — HUD (Released 9/9/22)
• Orange County 2022 Point in Time Survey
• 2020 Fullerton Homeless Plan Committee — Strategic Plan for Addressing Homelessness
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
This CP and AAP are products of extensive public outreach, multiple public hearings and consultation
with numerous agencies, groups and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing,
the creation of job opportunities for low-income residents and/or the provision of services to children,
elderly persons, persons with disabilities and homeless persons.
The CP includes an assessment of Fullerton's current housing supply, the demand and corresponding
need for affordable housing and community development. The CP also includes the City's strategies for
addressing these needs. The specific needs identified in Fullerton's CP include the housing and shelter
needs of the homeless and special needs populations as well as the needs of the low- and moderate -
income families for decent, safe and affordable housing, social services and economic opportunities. The
City makes every effort to address the needs identified in the CP by providing funding for public services,
economic development, affordable housing and housing rehabilitation, code enforcement, and
improvements of public facilities and infrastructure.
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
In the past, the City's performance has been satisfactory and superior in some cases. However, 2019-20
through present have been very difficult years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several of the
agencies providing services were forced to close their doors temporarily and projects were put on hold
or terminated completely. Until this spring when the mask mandate was lifted, the City has seen
programs slowly reopening with safety measures in place such as social distancing, masks, and physical
barriers.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
Community Development Citizens' Committee (CDCC)
This five -member committee reviews all the yearly CDBG applications and makes recommendations to
the City Council regarding the distribution of CDBG funds. The members are appointed by each of the
five City Council members.
The committee carefully reviews each request and recommends funding to services which are needed
the most. Because CDBG funds are such a large part of the CP and AAP, the CDCC also reviews the CP
and is kept updated of the status by City staff.
Public Review
In an effort to broaden citizen participation in the development of the AAP, a public hearing was held on
January 24, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. In addition, four CDCC meetings followed for review and allocation of the
CDBG funds. These meetings were held on January 31, February 14, February 28, and March 9, 2023.
The public comment period for the draft AAP began on April 6, 2023, and ended on May 5, 2023. On
May 2, 2023, a public hearing was conducted during the meeting of the City Council where the Draft
2023-24 One -Year Action Plan was reviewed. All notices for the meetings and hearings were advertised
and/or posted.
A formal review of the Draft began on April 6, 2023, and ended May 5, 2023. A Public Notice and brief
summary were published in the Fullerton News Tribune, La Opinion (a Spanish language newspaper),
and Korea Daily (a Korean language newspaper) on March 30, 2023. In addition, hard copy drafts were
available at City Hall and at the Library, and the draft was posted on the City's website.
The Action Plan was presented to the City Council at a noticed public hearing on May 2, 2023. (Copies of
the minutes of all meetings can be found on the City website at www.cityoffullerton.com.)
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
All public comments related to the AAP will be included in the final version of this draft.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
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All comments received in response to the Action Plan draft will be accepted and will be included. No
comments will be rejected.
7. Summary
The City of Fullerton's Five -Year CP reflects a unified vision to provide decent housing and a suitable
living environment and other community development actions as determined by the City's collaborative
effort.
In order to meet the identified needs of the community and provide benefits to low/moderate-income
individuals and families over the next five years, financial assistance and the support of the community
will be directed toward the following areas:
• Development of affordable housing, including housing for special needs and veterans
• Rehabilitation of substandard housing
• Assistance to the homeless or those at -risk of becoming homeless
• Assistance to non-profit organizations that provide public services
• Support of Fair Housing Practices
• Economic Development (Job creation and retention)
• Provide for public infrastructure
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Code Enforcement
• COVID-19 (or other natural disasters)
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PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/e ntity responsible f or preparing the C onsolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
pro gram and funding source.
Agency Role
CDBG Administrator
HOME Administrator
Narrativ e (optional)
Name
FULLERTON
FULLERTON
Department/Agency
Community and Economic Develop Depart, Housing Div
C ommunity and Economic Develop Depart, Housing Div
Table 1— Resp onsible Agencies
Within the City of Fullerton's Community and Economic Devel opment Department, the Housing Manager is responsible for the preparation of
the CP/AAP and is responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME pr ograms. Currently the Housing Manager position is vacant and
the Interim Director of Community and Economic Development is responsible. The Housing Manager positi on should be filled in 2023/2024 .
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Info rmation
Linda R. Cordova
Housing Consultant for the City of Fullerton
303 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 738-2858
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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
The City of Fullerton has consulted with numerous organizations regarding input into the preparation of
the AAP. Most of the organizations consulted were related to homelessness activities, public services,
and affordable housing opportunities. The participation process also consisted of public notices, public
meetings, a 30 -day comment period, and two public hearings. These consultations included discussions
related to the following:
• Homelessness
• Persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Persons with disabilities and special needs
• Housing Rehabilitation including lead -based paint hazards
• Public assistance recipients
• Housing stock — affordable housing
• Assisted housing residents
• Fair Housing
• Capital Improvement Projects (i.e., streets, sidewalks, park improvements)
• Code Enforcement
• Economic Development
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Plan for Natural Disasters
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The City of Fullerton has consulted with numerous organizations regarding input into the preparation of
the AAP. Most of the organizations consulted were related to homelessness activities, public services,
and affordable housing opportunities. The participation process also consisted of public notices, public
meetings, a 30 -day comment period, and two public hearings. These consultations included discussions
related to the following:
• Homelessness
• Persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Persons with disabilities and special needs
• Housing Rehabilitation including lead -based paint hazards
• Public assistance recipients
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• Housing stock — affordable housing
• Assisted housing residents
• Fair Housing
• Capital Improvement Projects (i.e., streets, sidewalks, park improvements, ADA Transition Plan)
• Code Enforcement
• Economic Development
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Plan for Natural Disasters
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 City of Fullerton consults with the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) with regards to the
homeless population and works with the OC North Service Planning Area (SPA) Task Force, a County
designated area. Through this participation, the City can ensure barriers created by regional institutional
structures that address the needs of the homeless are identified and addressed through the coordinated
use of limited funds.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
In 2011, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program replaced the Emergency Shelter Grants Program
and expanded the eligible activities to include homelessness prevention and rapid re -housing
components (both previously eligible under the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re -Housing HPRP
stimulus grant).
The City of Fullerton does not receive ESG funds but supports the County's plans.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations wh o participated
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Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FULLERTON
Services -Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for impr oved
coo rdination?
Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organizatio n Type
Public Service - Youth
E
The B oys and Girls Club of Fullert on provides after -school program activities for
low/moderate-income Fullerton youth at three sites in the City . The agency
applied for and was approved 2023-24 funding.
CARE Housing Services
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultatio n?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizatio n
was consulted. What are the anticipated outco mes
of the consultatio n or areas for impro ved
coo rdinatio n?
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Care Housing Services provides a social services program at the Fullerton City
Lights SRO. The social services program includes assistance to the very -low-income
residents of the 134 -unit complex. Before moving to the SRO, many were either
homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless and se veral are afflicted with mental
health issues. The agency applied for and was approved 2023-24 funding .
3 Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Gro up/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Community SeniorServ, Inc.
Services -Elderly Persons
Public Service - Elderly
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1. Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was c onsulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
4
Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organizatio n Type
Community SeniorSery provides services to elderly individuals in Fullerton thr ough
their lunch program at the Fullerton Community Center. The Congregate Lunch
Program assists in the alleviation of p oor nutrition for the low-inc ome population.
During the COVID-19 restrictions, the senior center closed its doors to the public
and the program was revised to a Grab and Go where seniors picked up their
frozen meals and warmed them when they were ready to eat . The program has
been reinstated to in -person meals. The agency applied for 2023 funding, but no
funding was appr oved .
Easterseals Southern California
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service - Youth
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the co nsultatio n or areas for improved
coordination?
5 Agency/Gro up/O rganization
Easterseals pro vides many services to children with various disabilities . Easterseals
applied to Fullerton for funding to provide direct services to children suffering with
autism. Children would have to travel to Irvine to receive services. The agency was
contacted but did n ot participate in applying for 2023 funds.
Fair Housing Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Fair Housing Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Gro up/Organization
was consulte d. What are the anticipate d outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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The City contracts with the Fair Housing F oundation to provide fair h ousing
services to the City of Fullerton. Fair Housing F oundation applied for and was
approved 2023-24 funding to continue providing ser vices to the City.
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Agency/Group/Organizatio n
Fullerton Collaborative
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Co nsultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultatio n or areas for improved
coordination?
Services -homeless
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied y outh
Homelessness Strategy
Economic Development
Education
The Fullerton Collaborative H omeless Subcommittee is a group of local service
providers who have voluntarily joined together to better serve residents of
Fullerton who are without housing. Members include representatives from non-
profit organizations, the faith -based community, hospitals, local government,
Chamber of Commerce, and others interested in helping come up with solutions .
The agency was contacted but did not participate in applying for 2023 funding.
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Agency/Gro up/Organization Type
Global Operations & Development/Giving Children Hope
Services -Children
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Ho meless Needs - Families with children
Public Service - Nutrition
Briefly describe how the Agency/Gro up/Organization
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outco mes
of the consultation or areas fo r improved
coo rdinatio n?
Giving Children Hope administers the We've Got Your Back program for school
children that are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless by providing backpacks
filled with nutritious food each weekend during the school year. The agency was
contacted but did not participate in applying for 2023 funds.
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Agency/Gro up/Organizati on
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Hart Community Homes, Inc .
Services - Housing
Services -Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service - Job Training
Briefly describe how the Agency/Gr oup/Organizati on
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the con sultation or areas for impro ved
coo rdination?
Agency/Group/Organizatio n
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Hart provides job training that can lead to job retention in the food industry for
youth leaving the foster care system. Training includes food prep, serving, bussing
tables, agriculture, and catering support . The agency recently acquired a new
apartment complex near the Monkey Business Cafe to provide housing for the
youth. The agency applied for and was approved 2023-24 funding.
ICNA Relief USA
Services -Health
Health Agency
What se ction of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service - Medical
Briefly describe how the Agency/Gro up/Organization
was con sulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
10 Agency/Group/Organization
ICNA Relief USA Programs operates a clinic that provides free medical and dental
care for low/m oderate-income residents . The agency did not request 2023-24
funding to provide medical services.
Illumination Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizati on
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordinatio n?
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Agency/Gro up/Organization
Agency/Group/Organizatio n Type
Homeless Needs - Chronically h omeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Medical
The Illumination Foundation provides services for the most vulnerable homeless
adults and children in order to disrupt the cycle of homelessness . The City
partnered with Illumination Foundation in developing a 150 -bed Homeless
Navigation Center and Recuperative Care Facility in Fullerton and other pr ograms.
The City continues to work with Illumination Foundation in addressing homeless
needs. The agency did not apply for 2023-24 funding.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -h omeless
Services - Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Grou p/Organization
was con sulted. What are the anticipated o utco mes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Lutheran Social Services provides domestic violence victims with outreach,
screening, case -management, and social service. The agency applied for and was
approved 2023-24 funding.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Co nsultation?
Public Service Elderly
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultatio n or areas for improved
coo rdination?
13 Agency/Group/Organ ization
Meals on Wheels pr ovides home -delivered meals to frail, house bound, elderly
residents. It was noted that the number of clients has increased because of COVID.
The agency applied for and was appr oved 2023-24 funds.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
MERCY HOUSE
Services -homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Brie fly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outco mes
of the consu ltation or areas for improved
co ordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Mercy House Living Centers operates a 200 -bed emergency shelter and offers
services for the homeless. The facility is located in Anaheim but serves a wider
area including Fullerton. The agency applied for and was approved 2023-24
funding.
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
MOMS Orange County
Services -Children
Services -Health
Health Agency
Public Service - Health
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Gr oup/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas f or improved
coordination?
MOMS equips parents for healthy parenting and parent -child bonding through
one-on-one sessions during pregnancy through the first twelve months of the
baby's life.
15 Agency/Group/Organization
Orange County Fair Housing Council
Agency/Gro up/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Fair Housing Servcies
Briefly describe ho w the Agency/Group/Orga nizati on
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outc omes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
OC Fair Housing Council applied to provide required fair housing services for the
City of Fullert on. The agency was contacted but did not participate in applying for
2023 funds.
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Health
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IBriefly describe h ow the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted . What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas f or improved
co ordination?
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Agency/Group/Organizati on
Agency/Group/Organization Type
The City of Fullerton works with the Orange County Health Care Agency as it
specifically relates to the population with mental illness and substance abuse .
Mental health clinician staff ride along with the Fullerton Police Department's
Homeless Liaison Officers to assess individuals for resources and services. In
addition, mental health outreach and engagement work with our homeless
offering services . The City d oes not provide funding to this agency.
Orange C ounty Housing Authority
Housing
PHA
Services -Children
Services -homeless
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizatio n
was co nsulte d. What are the anticipated outco me s
of the consultatio n or areas fo r impro ved
coo rdinatio n?
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The City of Fullerton w orks directly with the Orange County Housing Authority
(OCHA) regarding Section 8 vouchers, family self-sufficiency, family unification,
and veteran's affairs supportive housing . The City participates in OCHA's Cities
Advisory Committee which meets on a quarterly basis . During 2021-22 the OCHA
held virtual quarterly meetings because of COVID. The City does not provide
funding to this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Orga nization Type
Pathways of Hope, aka FIES
Housing
Services - H ousing
Services -h omeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unacc ompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe ho w the Agency/Group/Organizati on
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Pathways continues to pr ovide shelter and resources for homeless families and
operates a food bank f or h omeless and at -risk residents. In addition to the food
bank, Pathways maintains homeless shelters and transitional housing apartments.
The agency has produced several homeless reports. The City continues to support
Pathways' goals. The agency applied for and was approved 2023-24 funding.
Radiant Health Centers (Previously Aids Services F oundation)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Pers ons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Co nsultatio n?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Nutrition
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the con sultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Radiant Health Centers provides services to residents living with HIV/AIDS through
the Nutrition Services Program . The objectives of the program are to prevent
hunger, provide high -quality nutritious food, enhance effectiveness of medical
treatment, and serve as a gateway to other services. The agency was c ontacted
but did not participate in applying for 2023 funds.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Gr oup/Organizati on Type
Wound Walk
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Services -homeless
Services -Health
H omeless Needs - Chronically h omeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Health Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was co nsulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Agency/Group/O rganization
A gency/Group/Organ ization Type
Wound Walk provides medical assistance to those living on the streets and
pro vides other resources when applicable. The agency was c ontacted but did not
participate in applying for 2023 funds.
YMCA of Orange County
Services -Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Service - Youth
Briefly describe how the Agen cy/Gro up/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated o utcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
co ordination?
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YMCA of Orange County provides after -sch ool enrichment program services for
low/moderate-income children in the Richman Park area . This free program
provides a safe, structured environment that includes such activities as academic
assistance, personal life skills development, and leadership development. The
agency applied for and was approved 2023-24 funding .
Agency/Gro up/Organization
Agency/Group/Organizatio n Type
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Co nsultation?
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ACCESSIBLE SPACE INC. (ASI)
Housing
Non -Homeless Special Needs
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizati on
was consulted. What are the a nticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
23
Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organizati on Typ e
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Co nsultatio n?
Accessible Space (Harbor View Terrace Apartments) provides housing for special
needs residents. The Fullerton complex provided 24 units for residents with brain
injuries. This is the first year CDBG funding was requested and approved for
$145,000 to replace the roof at Harbor View Terrace.
Action Alliance F oundation
Housing
Services -homeless
Homeless Needs - Chronically h omeless
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe ho w the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the co nsultatio n or areas for impro ved
co ordin ation?
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Action Alliance provides shelter for homeless adults who suffer from substance
abuse. Funding was not recommended in 2023-24.
Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers
Services -Health
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organizatio n
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for impro ved
coordination ?
Public Services - Health
St. Jude has opened a clinic in the Richman Park area to provide low-cost
affordable healthcare to uninsured patients. This is the first year CDBG funds were
requested. A grant of $20,000 was approved.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and pro vide rationale fo r not co nsulting
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The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in the City's CDBG and HOME
programs. Representatives from all entities are encouraged to participate during all points of the planning pr ocess .
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 and Economic Development Department, Housing Division at (714) 738-6544 .
Other local/regional/state/federal planning eff orts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Continuum of Care
Homeless Plan
Committee
Lead
Organization
County of Orange
City of Fullerton
North SPA Task
Force
City of Buena
Park
How do the goals of y our Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
The CoC goals are consistent with Fullerton's 5 -Year CP goals as it relates to homelessness.
Specifically, regional collaboration around funding and resources such as year-round shelters .
The Fullerton Homeless Plan Committee recommendations are c onsistent with the Fullerton CP goals
as it relates to homelessness. The Fullert on Homeless Plan Committee was formed to help give
direction to the City on its plan to address homelessness .
The North Spa Task Force meetings align with the Fullerton CP goals as it relates to homelessness.
The go al of the meetings is for North SPA leaders to discuss shelters and other collaborative efforts .
Public Safety
Collaborativ e
Fullerto n Plan
Housing Element
City of Fullerton
The Public Safety Collaborative goals are consistent with the Fullerton CP goals as it relates to
homelessness. The Task Force contributes funding to support local homeless outreach.
City of Fullerton
As part of the City's General Plan (The Fullerton Plan) various goals and policies have been
established that are consistent with the Fullerton CP. These include goals and policies related to
providing 1) safe housing; 2) housing ranging in cost; 3) extremely -low, very -l ow, low-, and
moderate -income housing; 4) homes for families; support for CHDO projects; 6) affordable housing
on surplus City -owned properties; 7) affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation projects; and
8) owner -occupied housing rehabilitation projects.
Fullerton Economic
Development
Element
City of Fullerton
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As part of the City's General Plan various goals and policies have been established that are consistent
with the Fullerton CP, including pursuing/using grants for job creation/retention.
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Table 3 — Oth er l ocal / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP -12 Participation — 91 .105, 91 .200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participati on process and how it impacted goal -setting
In an effort to broaden citizen participation in the development of the AAP, the City held public hearing meetings on January 24 and May 2,
2023. In addition, four meetings of the CDCC were held to review and make recommendations concerning the allocation of the City's CDBG
funds. These meetings were held on January 31, February 14, February 28, and March 9, 2023 . All meetings were streamed, televised, and
placed on the City's website.
The public comment period for the 2023-24 AAP Draft began on April 6, 2023, and ended on May 5, 2023. On May 2, 2023, a public hearing was
conducted during the regular meeting of the City Council where the Draft FY 2023-24 AAP was reviewed . All notices for the meetings and
hearings were advertised and/or posted.
The City mailed notices regarding the public meetings related to the AAP to individuals and organizations interested in housing and community
issues. This list included non-profit and social service agencies, as well as interested parties, and CDCC members. Citizens were also encouraged
to submit input and comments on the AAP Draft through mailing as well as the above -mentioned meetings .
A formal review of the Draft began on April 6, 2023 and ended May 5, 2023 . A Public Notice and brief summary were published in the Fullerton
News Tribune, La Opinion, and Korea Daily on M arch 30, 2023. In addition, notices were posted and copies of the Draft were made available.
The 2023-24 AAP was presented to the City Council at a noticed Public Hearing on May 2, 2023. (Copies of the minutes of all meetings can be
found on the City website at www. cityoffullerton. com).
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Citizen Participati on Outreach
Sort Order
1
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
n ot accepted
and reasons
Newspaper Ad
2
Public M eeting
Public Services
Agencies
October 6, 2022:
Publication in the
Fullerton Tribune
advertising that
CDBG funding would
be available and a
meeting explaining
eligibility would be
held for interested
public service
agencies .
No comments were
received.
Public Service
Agencies
October 25, 2022:
Mandatory meeting
held for public No comments were
service agencies received.
I interested in 2023-24
CDBG funding.
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N/A
N/A
URL (If
applicable)
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Sort Order
3
Mode of Outreach
Newspaper Ad
Target of Outreach
Summary of
respons e/attendance
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Korean, Spanish
Non-
targeted/broad
community
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Summary of S ummary of comments
comments recei ved not accepted
and reas ons
January 5, 2023:
Notice of Public
Hearing, funding
available, and CDCC
meetings . Notice was
printed in the
Fullerton Tribune,
Korea Daily, and La
Opinion; and posted
on the City Website.
No comments were
N/A
received .
Annual Action Plan
2023
URL (If
applicable)
23
Sort Order 1 Mode of Outreach
4
Target of Outr each
Summary of
response/attendanc e
Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Summary of
comments received
January 25, 2023: The
CDCC Public Hearing
meeting included an
overview of CDBG,
CDBG-CV, HOME and
HOME -ARP funding.
The meeting included
a review of all n on-
profit applications
and the 2021-22
CAPER .
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Curtis Gamble
spoke about
meeting with staff
from Wound Walk
and the services
they provide to the
homeless. He also
spoke ab out
implementing a
safe parking
program and
constructing tiny
houses for those
that need shelter.
He proposed that
the OCTA staff be
involved with the
referral process for
homeless residents.
Annual Actio n Plan
2023
N/A
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Sort Ord er
M ode of Outreach
5
Public M eeting
Target of Outreach I Summary of
resp onse/attendance
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Summary of
comments received
January 31, 2023:
CDCC meeting
included
presentations by
non-profit applicants
for the purpose of
receiving CDBG
funding. The
attendees included
the following
organizations: 1.
Action Alliance, 2.
Boys and Girls Club of
Fullerton, 3.
Community
SeniorSery
(MOWOC), 4. Fair
Housing Foundation,
5. Hart Community
Homes, 6. Lutheran
Social Services of
SoCal
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Summary of comments 1 URL (If
n ot accepted applicable)
and reas ons
Curtis Gamble
spoke about
distributing funding
to agencies that will
provide services to
the homeless
shelter. He also
announced that the
gymnasium at
Independence Park
will be used as a
cold weather
shelter for two
months.
Annual Action Plan
2023
N/A
25
Sort Order
6
Mod e of Outreach I Target of Outreach
Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/bro ad
community
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
c omments received
Summary of comme nts l URL (If
not accepted applicable)
and reasons
February 14, 2023:
CDCC meeting
included
presentations by
non-profit applicants
for the purp ose of
receiving CDBG
funding. The
attendees included
the following
organizations: 1.
Meals on Wheels
Fullerton (MOW), 2.
Mercy House, 3.
MOMS of Orange
County, 4. Pathways
of Hope, 5. St. Jude
Neighborhood Health
Centers, 6. YMCA of
Orange County, 7.
Greenview
Apartments. The
meeting also included
rev iew of all the City
department's
applications.
Curtis Gamble
spoke about using
funding that will
provide vari ous
services and shelter
to the homeless
community . He also
announced that the
cold weather
shelter at
Independence Park
is operating for two
months .
N/A
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Sort Order
7
M ode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Summary of
comments received
February 28, 2023:
CDCC meeting
included
presentations by one
non-profit and all City
applicants for the
purpose of receiving
CDBG funding . The
attendees included
the following
program requests: 1.
CARE Housing, 2.
Special Code
Enforcement, 3.
Street Improvements
(Sudene/Santa Fe), 4.
Valencia Park
Impro vements, 5.
Homeless Case
Management
Services, 6. Housing
Administration, 7.
Housing
RehabilitationHOME-
ARP Consultatio n
Workshop was
included.
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Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Maureen Milton
inquired about
services offered
from MOMS OC .
She also stated that
the committee
should not award
funding to Action
Alliance. Curtis
Gamble spoke
about using funding
to pr ovide various
services and shelter
to the homeless
community. He
announced that the
gymnasium at
Independence Park
is operating a cold
weather shelter for
two months.
N/A
Annual Action Plan
2023
27
Sort Order
M ode of Outreach Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
8
Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
March 9, 2023:
CDCC meeting, the
committee approved
recommendations to
be presented to the
City Council .
Curtis Gamble
spoke about using
funding that will
provide various
services and shelter
to the homeless
community . He also
spoke about
implementing a
safe parking
program and
c onstructing tiny
houses for those
that need shelter .
In addition, he
proposed that the
OCTA staff be
involved with the
referral process for
homeless residents.
He thanked the
committee for their
work with
allocating the CDBG
funding to the FY
2023-34 applicants.
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
N/A
Annual Action Plan
2023
URL (If
applicable)
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Sort Ord er
9
Mode of Outreach
Newspaper Ad
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Korean, Spanish
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Summary of
comments recei ved
March 30, 2023: A
public notice was
published
announcing the
availability of the
Draft FY 2023-24 in
the Fullerton News
Tribune, Korea Daily
and La Opinion and
posted on the City
Website. The Draft
was available for a
30 -day public review
and comment period .
The public notice also
included an
announcement of a
public hearing to be
held before the
Fullerto n City Council
on May 2, 2023.
Summary of comments
n ot accepted
and reasons
No comments were
received .
N/A
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2023
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URL (If 1
applicable)
29
Sort Order
Mod e of Outreach
Target of Outreach
10
Public Hearing
Non-
targeted/br oad
community
Summary of Summary of
response/attendance comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reaso ns
A City Council Public
Hearing was held on
May 2, 2023. A
PowerPoint
presentati on
addressing the FY
2023-24 AAP was
introduced during the
public hearing.
No comments were
received.
N/A
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
URL (If
applicable)
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Res ources — 91 .220(c)(1,2)
Intro duction
The City is anticipating that it will be eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) grant funds. Programs and activities are intended to primarily benefit very -low and low-income households and individuals, including
neighborhoods with high -concentrations of low-income residents, as well as the City as a whole .
CDBG: For fiscal year 2023-24, the City of Fullerton is anticipates receiving $1,388,882 in CDBG (an increase of $76,577 from 2022-23) in
addition, the City anticipates $150,000 in carried forward funds from the Revolving Loan Account as well as $504,541 in previously allocated
funds fo r a total of $2,043,423.
HOME: For Fiscal year 2023-24 the City anticipates receiving $546,530 in HOME funds (a decrease of $29,811 from FY 2022-23) . In addition, the
City anticipates there will be $120,000 in Program income ($90,000 in home improvement loans and $30,000 in down payment assistance loans
being paid back) and $2,363,025 in unexpended carried over devel opment funds, for a total of $3,029,555 .
Anticipated Reso urces
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Allo catio n:
$
Expected Amo unt Available Year 1
Annual Pro gram Prior Year Total:
$
Income:
$
Resources:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
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Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
CDBG public -
federal
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
Expected Amount A vailable Year 1
Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Pri or Year
Res ources:
Total:
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of C on Plan
1,388,882
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA
546,530
150,000
504,541
2,043,423
1,390,000
Narrative Description
The amount of resources available includes
reallocated CDBG funds from previous
years ($504,541), predicted revolving loan
funds ($150,000) . Primary focus will
include admin and planning, housing
rehabilitation grants & l oans, c ode
enforcement, public improvements, and
public services .
120,000
2,363,025 3,029,555 1,197,103
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The amount of resources available includes
unexpended HOME funds/program income
from previous years. Primary focus will
include multi -family rental
acquisition/rehab, home owner
rehabilitation (family and seniors), and
homeless prevention through the tenant
based rental assistance.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and l ocal funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
CDBG and HOME funds will first be provided for programs that have no other funding available . Funds will also be used as gap funding to assure
that eligible programs/projects may go forward. With the lack of other funding sources the match requirement will be met as much as possible,
but will heavily rely on previously identified match funding .
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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 of Fullerton reviewed all City and former Redevelopment Agency property. The City Council in
2020 designated three parcels as surplus and will be making them available for affordable housing. The
first property 1600 W. Commonwealth was released and staff is currently working with Meta Housing
Corporation to develop a 50 to 65 affordable units project to assist extremely -low- to low-income.
HOME funds will be provided in an amount not to exceed one million dollars. The next two sites will be
released for proposal in 2024. As part of the update to the Housing Element of The Fullerton Plan
(commonly known as the City's General Plan) an inventory of land suitable for residential development
will be created. In the last Housing Element cycle there were three surplus sites within the City that
were available for potential residential development of affordable housing.
Discussion
The City intends to apply for program year 2023-24 CDBG and HOME grant funds (see Appendix for
grant applications and certifications) and intends to utilize those funds to assist in the development of
rental and ownership units affordable to very low- and low-income households.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Info rmation
Sort
Order
1
Go al Name
Rehabilitation of
Substandard
Housing Units
2
3
Development of
Affordable Housing
Homeless
Prevention,
Emergency
Shelters
Start
Year
End
Year
2020
Categ ory
2024
2020
2024
2020
2024
Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed
Affordable
Housing
Citywide
Housing
Rehabilitation
Program
Affordable
Housing
Homeless
Citywide
Development of
Affordable Housing
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicat or
CDBG: Rental units rehabilitated: 49
$767,630 Household Housing Unit
HOME:
$3,029,555
Rental units constructed: 12
Household Housing Unit
Rental units rehabilitated: 25
Household Housing Unit
Citywide
Assistance to the
Homeless,
Homeless
Prevention
CDBG:
$100,332
HOME:
$800,000
Tenant -based rental assistance /
Rapid Rehousing: 45 Households
Assisted
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter:
150 Persons Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 631
Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
4
Provide Support to
Non -Profit
Agencies
2020
E nd
Year
2024
Category
Geographic
Area
Homeless
Non -Homeless
Special Needs
Non -Housing
Community
Devel opment
15
Job Creation and
Retention
2020
2024
Economic
Development
Opportunities
6
Fair Housing
7
Neighborhood
Revitalization
2020 2024
2020
2024
Fair H ousing
Citywide
Citywide
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG:
$208,332
Job creation and
retention
Goal Outcome Indicat or
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 1341 Pers ons Assisted
Jobs created/retained: 0 Jobs
Fair Housing
Affordable
Housing
Non -Housing
Community
Development
8
Natural Disaster
2020
2024
Natural Disaster
Go al Descriptio ns
1
Goal Name
Citywide
CDBG:
$ 20,000
Public
Infrastructure
Code Enforcement
Natural Disaster
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Rehabilitation of Substandard Housing Units
Go al
Description
Housing rehabilitation for low- and moderate -income households.
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CDBG:
$805,000
Other: 220 Other
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Care: 150 Household Housing Unit
Other: 2 Other
Other: 0 Other
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Goal Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
Goal
Description
Goal Name
Go al
Description
Go al Name
Goal
Descriptio n
Goal Name
Development of Affordable Housing
Acquisition/rehab or new construction of new affordable rental housing units.
Homeless Prevention, Emergency Shelters
Direct CDBG funding to homeless programs.
Provide Support to N on -Profit Agencies
Direct CDBG assistance to non -profits providing programs to address identified needs in the Consolidated Plan.
Job Creation and Retention
No applications were received for economic development or job creation/retention programs this fiscal year .
Fair Housing
Goal
Description
As required through CDBG, the City provides fair housing services by contracting with a fair housing agency.
7
Goal Name
Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal
Description
8
Go al Name
Capital improvement projects and neighborhood improvements are a high priority . Other is identified as (1) street
reco nstruction and 1 (park) public facility improvement project.
Natural Disaster
Goal
Description
Natural Disaster is included in the Action Plan in case of a natural disaster that needs to be addressed.
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Projects
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City has participated in the CDBG Program for over 40 years and is applying for $1,388,882 in FY
2023. Additionally, the City anticipates receiving $150,000 in loan repayments. If appropriate, funds will
be returned to the home improvement program.
The City recognizes that housing/community development needs must be met. In order to meet these
needs, the City has allocated CDBG funds in various areas of need. The allocations have provided a
mechanism to eliminate deficiencies in the existing housing stock and public improvements, while
meeting the public service needs of the community. Priorities in the City are given to infrastructure and
agencies providing needed social services. Because of the limited 15% public services allocation cap, the
City cannot fund all of the needed social programs. The City received thirteen public service applications
requesting CDBG funding. Of those, the CDCC recommended funding eleven (approved programs did
not receive full request).
In compliance with federal regulations, all CDBG funded projects meet the requirements of the Housing
and Community Development Act as amended. In order to comply with the primary objectives of the
Act, all projects meet at least one of the following objectives: 1) benefit low/moderate-income families;
2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or 3) meet other community development
needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health and welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such
needs.
The HOME Program is a flexible grant program, which provides formula and competitive grants to
participating jurisdictions and community housing development organizations (CHDOs); allowing these
entities to determine, with program regulations, the best use of these funds. All HOME funds are to
assist households at 80% of median income and below.
The City is a long-time participant in the HOME program (since 1992) and is applying for $546,530 in
HOME funds in FY 2023. This includes $54,653 to be allocated for administration (10% maximum
allowable), $81,980 (15% minimum) to be allocated for CHDO Reserves and the remaining $409,897 to
be allocated for development of affordable housing. In addition, there is approximately $180,000
available in unspent administration funds. There is an additional $1,563025 available for development
costs to be used for acquisition/rehab and new construction, and $800,000 for TBRA.
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Projects
#
Project Name
1
Public Facility Improvements
2
Fair Housing Services
3
HOME CHDO Allocation
4
Homeless Prevention Services
5
Housing Program Administration
6
Home Improvement Project
7
Residential/Acquistion/Rehabilitation Program
8
Senior Services
9
Special Needs Services
10
Youth Services
11
Code Enforcement
12
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The CDCC determined the amount of funds requested, the number of people proposed to assist, the
activity and the per person costs based on CP priorities. Due to the limited amount of funds available
(and the 15% cap for Public Services) not all non -profits who applied were recommended for funding,
and all but one of the public service agencies that were recommended for funding were recommended
to receive an amount less than the full amount of their request.
Housing rehabilitation activities through the City's Home Improvement Program will also be undertaken
with these funds for single-family/mobile home rehab instead of rental rehab due to rent restrictions. As
of FY 93, a 25% non-federal match is required when rehabilitation activities are undertaken with HOME
funds. When HOME Program funds are used in any project designated for renters, HOME rent levels are
imposed on that project. While this maintains affordable rents in rehabilitated units, it imposes a
mandated rent level for a specific "affordability period". This covenant may not be attractive to some
investors, restricting the pool of projects with long-term viability.
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Pro ject Summary Information
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Project Name
Public Facility Improvements
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Neighborhood Revitalization
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Public Infrastructure
CDBG: $675,000
Target Date
Improve City of Fullerton public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low -
and moderate -income residents by improving streets, alleys, and parks in
CDBG-eligible areas.
6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 1,275 households will benefit from the street project and
one park will be improved.
Location Description
Planned Activities
Street reconstruction of Sudene/Santa Fe (west of Raymond) (114.03);
Valencia Park (18.011, 18.012, 18.021, 110.001)
Street reconstruction of Sudene and Santa Fe (west of Raymond) and
Valencia Park improvements to include walkway and sport court
rehabilitation, ADA compliance upgrades, and other related work.
Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
Description
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
CDBG: $20,000
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair
housing education, counseling, anti -discrimination, and landlord -tenant
mediation services to be allocated to the Fair Housing Foundation.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 220 households will be assisted.
Location Description
Citywide
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Planned Activities
The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) is dedicated to eliminating
discrimination in housing and promoting equal access to housing choices for
everyone. FHF offers a comprehensive Fair Housing Program that exceeds
the HUD and CDBG requirement to affirmatively further fair housing and
includes the following: 1) discrimination complaint counseling, intake,
investigations, and resolutions; 2) education and outreach activities; 3)
general housing (landlord/tenant) counseling, mediations, and assistance;
and 4) affirmatively further fair housing activities.
Project Name
Target Area
HOME CHDO Allocation
Citywide
Goals Supported
Development of Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Development of Affordable Housing
Funding
HOME: $81,980
Description
Target Date
Fifteen percent of HOME funds must be set aside for Community Housing
Community Organization (CHDO). The City anticipates receiving $546,530 in
HOME funds for FY 2023-24 of which a minimum of 15 percent ($81,980) is
to be used on CHDO related projects. In addition to the FY 23-24 CHDO
allocation, the City has CHDO carryover and HOME entitlement allocations
of $3,420,128. This funding may be used for program/projects that include
acquisition, rehabilitation, TBRA, or new construction. The City anticipates
expending CHDO funds on acquisition/rehabilitation.
6/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Approximately 25 new affordable units will be developed.
Location has not been identified. Project may be anywhere within the City
boundaries. City -owned surplus properties will be considered.
Planned Activities
CHDO funds will be used to acquire and/or rehab single-family and/or
multi -family projects in the City of Fullerton. Staff is working with several
CHDOs to identify suitable projects with the City.
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Project Name
Homeless Prevention Services
Target Area
Goals Supported
Citywide
Homeless Prevention, Emergency Shelters
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
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Needs Addressed
Public Services
Assistance to the Homeless, Homeless Prevention
Funding
CDBG: $105,332
HOME: $800,000
Description
Support of continuum of care services in Orange County to prevent and
eliminate homelessness including, but not limited to: homelessness
prevention programs, mental health care and addiction recovery, and
emergency shelter programs and transitional housing.
Target Date
6/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 729 persons will benefit from the CDBG projects and 45
from the HOME TBRA program.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
The CDCC recommended the following allocations:
City Homeless Case Management Services —CDBG funds $45,332 for case
managers to provide homeless outreach services (100 persons)
Mercy Housing — CDBG funds $10,000 for the operation of Bridges at
Kraemer Place (150 persons)
CARE Housing — CDBG funds $15,000 to provide services to those living at
Fullerton City Lights (161 persons)
Pathways of Hope — CDBG funds $20,000 to provide navigation services to
the homeless (310 persons)
Hart Community Homes - CDBG funds $15,000 to provide job training to
youth coming out of the foster care system (8 persons)
HOME Funds for the TBRA program will provide rental assistance to 45
households.
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Project Name
Housing Program Administration
Target Area
Citywide
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Goals Supported
Rehabilitation of Substandard Housing Units
Development of Affordable Housing
Homeless Prevention, Emergency Shelters
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
Job Creation and Retention
Neighborhood Revitalization
Fair Housing
Natural Disaster
Needs Addressed
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Development of Affordable Housing
Public Services
Assistance to the Homeless, Homeless Prevention
Job creation and retention
Public Infrastructure
Fair Housing
Code Enforcement
Natural Disaster
Funding
CDBG: $242,461
HOME: $54,653
Description
Fullerton Community and Economic Development Department funds
include operation and staff costs. CDBG administration costs are capped at
20% of the CDBG annual allocation. Allowable administration total is
$277,776 (Fair Housing Services are included as administrative costs.).
Housing administration includes general management, oversight, and
coordination of CDBG funds and the Community Development Citizens'
Committee. Housing Administration also includes preparation of all CDBG
reports, legal and consulting costs, and staff costs. Fullerton Community
and Economic Development Department also administers the HOME
Program and includes operation and staff costs. The HOME allocation for FY
2023-24 is $546,530. HOME citation 92.207 allows administration costs up
to 10% of the HOME allocation ($54,653) annually and unspent funds can
be carried forward from previous years.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Not applicable.
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Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Administration CDBG Program - CDBG funding $262,461 (includes Fair
Housing Services).
Administration HOME Program - HOME funding $54,653 (FY 2023). Previous
years' remaining administration funding will be expended prior to spending
the 2023 funds.
Project Name
Home Improvement Project
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported Rehabilitation of Substandard Housing Units
Neighborhood Revitalization
Needs Addressed
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Funding
CDBG: $767,630
Description
Preservation of the quality of existing affordable housing stock occupied by
low- and moderate -income households.
Target Date
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
6/30/2025
Approximately 49 households will benefit from the proposed project.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
Home Improvement (Loans and Grants) - CDBG funding $622,630
(Anticipated Revolving Loan Fund $150,000; $472,630 entitlement funds).
Unexpected funds as of June 30, 2023 from rehab programs will be carried
over into the new program year.
Harbor Terrace Apartments - $145,000 Roof replacement
Project Name
Residential/Acquistion/Rehabilitation Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Rehabilitation of Substandard Housing Units
Development of Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Revitalization
Needs Addressed
Funding
Development of Affordable Housing
HOME: $409,897
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Description
In partnership with housing developers, the City intends to leverage HOME
funds in support of the development of new rental housing units affordable
to households earning less then 30, 60, or 80 percent of the area median
income including units reserved to residents with special needs. These
funds will be combined with the previous and current CHDO allocation and
previous HOME general funds. The $409,897 represents the new HOME
funds for 2023-24.
Target Date
6/30/2027
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
1600 W. Commonwealth will consist of 50 - 65 new affordable housing
units. A maximum of $1 million of HOME funds will be allocated to this
project.
Approximately 50 - 65 households will benefit from this project (possibly 12
HOME units) with an additional 25 households benefitting from other
affordable rental housing projects.
Location Description
e
1600 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Additional locations have not yet been determined. The City will solicit
proposals from Community Developement Organizations as necessary.
Projects may combine CHDO reserve and HOME entitlement funds.
Planned Activities
On October 19, 2021. City Council authorized the negotiations of an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Meta Corporation for property
located at 1600 W. Commonwealth. The project will be 100% affordable
providing 50 - 65 units. the city will contibute up to one million HOME for
the construction of new HOME -funded units.
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Project Name
Senior Services
Target Area I
Citywide
Goals Supported
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
Description
Provide seniors with quality supportive services, alleviate poor nutrition,
enhance the physical and mental well-being of the elderly so they can live
as independently as possible,
Target Date
6/30/2024
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Estimate the I Approximately 87 will benefit from the program.
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Meals on Wheel of Fullerton, Inc. (MOW) - Maintenace of Meals and
Supportive Services (87 seniors); CDBG funding - $15,000.
Project Name
Special Needs Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Homeless Prevention, Emergency Shelters
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
Needs Addressed
Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $10,000
Description
Provide special needs services including, but not limited to, those dealing
with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse, and HIV/Aids.
Target Date
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
6/30/2024
Approximately 60 domestic violence victims/persons will benefit from the
program in addition to their approximately 30 children.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
Lutheran Social Services - Victim Intervention will provide assistance to
victims of domestic violence through assistance for rent and utilities,
moving costs, hotel/motel vouchers, therapy, food, clothing, hygiene kits,
bus passes, counseling, case management, housing navigation, life skills
training, advocacy, and supportive services.
10
Project Name
Youth Services
Target Area
Goals Supported
Citywide
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
Needs Addressed
Funding
Public Services
CDBG: $48,000
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Description
Provide services including, but not limited to, after -school care, summer
school, and weekend nutritional programs.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 275 youth will benefit from this program.
Location Description
Planned Activities
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Citywide
Boys and Girls Club - After -School Program (250 persons). CDBG funding
$33,000
YMCA of Orange County - Richman Youth Center Achiever Program (25
persons). CDBG funding $15,000
Project Name
Code Enforcement
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Neighborhood Revitalization
Needs Addressed
Code Enforcement
Funding
Description
CDBG: $130,000
Code Enforcement activities are provided to revitalize deteriorating
neighborhoods by working in conjunction with other programs such as
capital improvement programs and housing rehabilitation.
Target Date
6/30/2024
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Special code enforcement of City -identified deteriorated neighborhoods to
improve the living situations of the residents. It is estiamted that 150
households will benefit from this program.
Location Description CDBG-eligible census tracts.
Planned Activities Special code enforcement of City -identified deteriorated neighborhoods to
improve the living situations of the residents.
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Project Name Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported
Provide Support to Non -Profit Agencies
Needs Addressed
Public Services
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Funding 1 CDBG: $30,000
Description
Rental assistance to residents paying more than 30 or 50% of their income
into housing costs.Program for seniors living in mobile homes will receive
$300,000Citywide program from renters will receive #500,000Details shown
in homeless prevention.
Target Date
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
6/30/2024
It is estimated that approximately 190 persons will benefit from this
program.
Location Description
Citywide
Planned Activities
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - $20,000 CDBG funds to provide
healthcare to residents. (100 persons)
MOMS Orange County - $15,000 CDBG funds to provide healthy parenting
and parent -child bonding through services during pregnanacy and through
the first 12 months of the babay's life. (90 persons)
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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
All CDBG funds will be directed toward activities benefitting low/moderate-income residents citywide or
within CDBG-eligible areas.
Based on the Strategic Plan included in the CP, the City will continue to allocate 100 percent of its non -
administrative CDBG and HOME funds for program year 2023-24 to projects and activities that benefit
low/moderate-income residents citywide. All programs will meet the HUD requirements/ regulations
related to the funding programs.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
Citywide
100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Programs will be open to residents citywide who fall under the low/moderate-income guidelines or fall
under an assumed category. Any funds used in a specific area are following the CDBG guidelines that
prohibit funding those projects outside of a CDBG eligible area.
Discussion
Programs will be open to residents citywide who fall under the low/moderate-income guidelines or fall
under an assumed category. Any funds used in a specific area are following the CDBG guidelines that
prohibit funding those projects outside of a CDBG eligible area.
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Affordable Housing
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Introduction
Since 1990, the City has been involved in the development/rehabilitation of over 919 affordable rental
units and 45 affordable ownership units. Since the elimination of the Redevelopment Agency Housing
Set -Aside funds, the production of affordable housing has been primarily from two funding sources
HOME Investment Partnerships funds and the 2010 Housing Bond. The City planned to seek partnership
with a CHDO in 2020-21 to increase affordable rental units. Unfortunately, it has been postponed due to
COVID, but the City is working with HUD to transfer CHDO funds to general HOME funds. If it is not
possible, the City will seek a CHDO in 2023-24. It is speculated that the number of affordable units
needed will increase in the next year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is anticipated that $2,229,555 in HOME funds, will be expended for an acquisition/rehabilitation
project (37 units). In addition, $800,000 will be used for the 2023-24 HOME TBRA program that will
assist a minimum of 45 households. Funding includes unallocated carried forward entitlement funds
previously held for development CHDO reserve, and program income.
There are approximately $500,000 remaining of the $28.9 million 2010 Housing Bond proceeds for
development. The City will entertain combining the remaining funds with HOME funds to develop an
affordable housing project in the City. The following affordable housing projects were completed in the
last few years:
1. A Community of Friends (ACoF) — developed a 36 -unit affordable apartment building named
Fullerton Heights located at 1220 E. Orangethorpe Avenue. Twenty-four (24) units are for
Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) tenants who are homeless with the remaining twelve (12)
units for low-income tenants. The 36 -unit breakdown includes 18 one -bedroom units, 12 two -
bedroom units, and 6 three -bedroom units. This project was awarded the 2019 Special Needs
Development Award. Grand Opening was held in April 2019.
2. Related California —A Fullerton Family Housing developed 55 -unit project named Citrea
Apartments located at 336 E. Santa Fe Drive. This 55 -unit project consists of 4 studios/16 one-
bedroom/18 two-bedroom/17 three -bedroom units for extremely -low, very -low-, and low-
income families/persons. City Council allocated $8.2 million in development assistance. Ribbon
Cutting ceremony was held in February 2019.
3. Jamboree Housing completed development of 46 affordable rental units named Compass Rose
Apartments in various sites throughout Richman area for families and persons within 30%-60%
range of area median income. City provided $4,500,000 plus land valued at $3,936,000 and prior
City Relocation/Demolition Assistance of $1,306,000. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held April
2019.
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4. Habitat for Humanity completed the final phase of constructing 12 affordable ownership units
on six of the City -owned sites affordable to low-income households.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
Non -Homeless
Special -Needs
Total
853
1,884
183
2,920
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 1,884
The Production of New Units 55
Rehab of Existing Units 49
Acquisition of Existing Units 25
Total 2,013
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Homeless — It is anticipated that 853 individuals will be supported by emergency or transitional shelter
through a partnership with Homeless Service Providers. This includes 310 households who will be
assisted by Pathways of Hope and 8 transitional beds available through their New Vista Shelter; 60
domestic violence victims and their children to receive emergency services from Lutheran Social
Services; 150 to be sheltered by Mercy House at Bridges at Kraemer Place; 100 homeless will receive
assistance through the City's Homeless Case Management Services; and in partnership with the North
SPA, Fullerton has committed to 30% of the development and operating costs for the Navigation Centers
developed in Buena Park and Placentia. City will have access to 30% of the beds for an approximate total
of 75 beds that were completed in 2020. Fullerton's Navigation Center was completed in 2020-21 adding
an additional 150 beds. Funds from the HOME -American Rescue Plan (HOME -ARP) will assist additonal
homelessand other vulnerable persons.
Non-Homeless/Rental Assistance - A total of 1,884 units are included in the City of Fullerton's affordable
housing portfolio. These include 707 rental units that were constructed with federal, State or local
funds, and/or development concessions (reflected above) and density bonuses (751). This also includes
completed homeownership units (58) as well as those most constructed by Habitat for Humanity (12)
throughout the Richman Park area. The City intends to continue the use of HOME funding for its Tenant
Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) that will provide much needed rental assistance for seniors and disabled
individuals living in mobile homes, as well as senior veterans throughout the City, and citywide for
renters who are paying over 30 - 50% of their income into housing. The rental assistance number also
include 356 households who receive vouchers/assistance from OCHA. There are an additional 212
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households who received Down Payment Assistance in order to purchase their homes through the City's
First Time Homebuyer Program.
Special -Needs -A total of 183 units are available to those with special -needs. This includes those living in
single room occupancy projects that provide wrap around social services (134 households) who will
receive social services; Harbor View Terrace that contains 25 units for residents with brain injuries; and
Fullerton Heights with 24 units for Mental Health Services Act tenants. Non-CDBG-funded programs
include nutrition and food services for those living with HIV (33 persons) through Radiant Health
Centers; and Council on Aging Ombudsman services for 130 seniors to ensure they are able receving
proper care in assisted living facilities.
Production of New Units —1600 W. Commonwealth /Meta Housing Corporation - The development of
50 - 65 new affordable units is currently under negotiations. A maximum of $1 million in HOME funds
will be allocated to this project. The City is will develop two additional City -owned sites for production of
new units in the future.
Rehab of Existing Units - The City anticipates completing 30 rehabilitation projects/loans for 25
households in FY 2023-2024. All properties must be owned and occupied by low/moderate-income
persons and include seniors and families. Rehabilitation of Harbor View Terrace (new roof) will be
completed in 2023-24. Twenty-four affordable households will benefit.
Acquisition of Existing Units - The City plans to develop the properties is currently owns. If funds are
available, the City will investigate the acquisition of an existing multi -family property and rehabilitate it
for low/moderate-income families. It is estimated that 25 units may be purchased and rehabilitated.
Location and CHDO partner to be determined at a later date.
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AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) administers the Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher
Program within the City of Fullerton. This assistance program is tenant -based rather than project -
based. Each tenant may take their assistance and rent any unit within the County that meets the
Section 8 Housing Quality Standards and meets the household's family size requirements. As of January
10, 2023, OCHA was providing 356 Section 8 vouchers to Fullerton residents, of which, 84 were families,
62 disabled and 210 elderly. This data includes regular Housing Choice Vouchers, Family Unification
Program (FUP), Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS), non -elderly disabled program, and Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing (VASH) program. There are no Fullerton non -elderly disabled households being
assisted at this time.
The goal of the FSS program is to identify and remove economic barriers and make each household
independent of the housing authority within a five-year period. As of January 2023, 16 households are
being assisted (2 disabled households) in the City of Fullerton. Through the FSS program, a network of
employers, social service agencies, and educational institutions is developed to provide each
participating household with job skills and social services to: 1) Increase the household's income; 2)
Make the household self-sufficient; and 3) Eliminate the household's need for rental assistance. The
participating household signs an agreement to work over a five-year period toward becoming self-
sufficient. In exchange for the household's commitment and work, the Housing Authority evaluates the
household's specific needs and determines factors that are detrimental to the family's self-sufficiency.
The FUP program helps reunite families that have been separated by court order. Children have been
taken into custody and placed in foster homes because families cannot provide adequate housing. The
program operates with the same criteria required for Section 8, but families are given a priority status to
avoid the four -five year waiting list. As of January 2023, there are 21 households (14 families, 5 disabled,
2 elderly) in the City of Fullerton.
The VASH program provides permanent housing subsidies and case management services to homeless
veterans with mental and addictive disorders through a collaboration of the Department of Housing and
Urban Development and Veteran Affairs. Of the active VASH vouchers, 32 are Fullerton residents, of
which, 9 are families, 2 disabled, and 21 elderly.
In addition, the County provides portability -in vouchers to 51 households in Fullerton and Continuum of
Care assistance to 55 households.
The City will continue to support the OCHA as they serve the needs of low-income households in
Fullerton including the programs as described above.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
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There are no public housing units owned by the City, County, State or Federal government located
within the City of Fullerton.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
There are no public housing units owned by the City, County, State or Federal government located
within the City of Fullerton.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
The City will continue to support the OCHA as they serve the needs of low-income households including
the Section 8 Voucher Program, Family Self -Sufficiency Program, Family Unification Program and the
HUD-VASH as described above.
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The County of Orange's 2022 Sheltered Point -In -Time Count took place on February 23, 2022. A total of
5,718 individuals were experiencing homelessness in Orange County on that night. The County of
Orange Continuum of Care has divided the County into three Service Planning Areas (SPA) — Fullerton is
part of the North SPA. The PIT Count of 5,718 homeless provided that there were 2,419 individuals in
North SPA and 272 homeless individuals in Fullerton.
The 2022 Unsheltered Count process canvassed the 800 square mile County jurisdiction. The established
methodology process used adequately counted all homeless individuals and ensured duplication of
numbers was avoided. The 2021 Point -in -Time Count was postponed due to Coronavirus. The 2022
count took place on February 23.
Pursuant to HUD regulations and to address the rise in homelessness the County created a System of
Care. The System of Care in Orange County is a collaboration of multiple County and local government
entities who bring all their resources together to provide customized care to the individual. It is about
care of the individual, not just achieving program benchmarks. The County of Orange has five
components to its System of Care with programs that can be customized to fit the needs of the
individual and help prevent them from becoming homeless or help them find a home. The five
components of the system are behavioral health, health care, housing, community corrections, and
public social services.
The City of Fullerton, in coordination with the greater Orange County area, has made a commitment to
addressing homelessness. In July 2019, a City Council Ad Hoc Homelessness Task Force developed a
coordinated and collaborative response to homelessness in Fullerton. The Fullerton Homeless Plan
Committee (FHPC) was comprised of residents, service providers, faith leaders, business community,
hospitals, and colleges. The culmination of the FHPC's work was the development of a Strategic Plan for
Addressing Homelessness in Fullerton. The plan's comprehensive recommendations addressed shelter,
permanent housing, prevention, diversion, public safety, outreach and regional collaboration needs. The
City reports the plan's status bi-annually at public meetings.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City continues to support through CDBG funding allocations to various non-profit organizations that
provide homeless services including Mercy House (homeless shelter), Pathways of Hope (transitional
housing, life skills training), Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (victims of domestic violence,
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at -risk of homelessness) and the Women's Transitional Living Center (victims of domestic violence, at -
risk of homeless).
The City's homeless case manager provides homeless outreach, case management and shelter referral
to homeless persons in the City. The City has exited over 535 individuals from the street according to
HUD's standards. Orange County Health Care Agency provides linkage to mental health services and
refers homeless into emergency shelters. St. Jude Medical Center assists homeless individuals who visit
the Emergency Room through their Community Care Navigators who provide case management and
linkage to services when needed to help prevent another visit. Chrysalis provides job training and
opportunities to individuals who walk-in or are connected to the emergency shelters. OC United's "Jobs
for Life" program is offered at emergency shelters as a life skills and job readiness class. The City in
partnership with Illumination Foundation and Pathways of Hope operated a Safe Parking Program for 11
months (ended 12/30/2020) to help meet the needs of homeless individuals living in their cars. All of
these partner agencies are assisting Fullerton in reducing homelessness.
The City implemented a Homeless Case Manager program that employs an outreach coordinator to
ensure the City's homeless residents are receiving individualized care. The position works with the
County's Continuum of Care, which was not occurring with City Net. The City provided CDBG-CV funds
for the construction costs of Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement). Project HOPE
opened in 2022 and provides a hub for Homeless Case Managers, Mental Health Specialists, paramedics
and social workers working together to provide whole person care.
The City also supports emergency shelter/navigation beds for Fullerton homeless individuals at Buena
Park 150 beds and Placentia 100 beds Shelters and Fullerton/Illumination Foundation 90 emergency
beds and 60 Recuperative Care beds. In addition, Bridges at Kraemer Place provides 200 -shelter beds.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-32, declaring a shelter crisis, and provided direction to
seek funding to lessen the incidence of homelessness. The City of Fullerton has a partnership with
Illumination Foundation that established a 150 -bed facility in Fullerton that not only provides navigation
center beds with wrap -around services but also provides recuperative care beds, which provides care for
homeless patients after a hospital stay or emergency room visit.
The City also supports three other emergency shelter/navigation beds for Fullerton homeless individuals
at Buena Park (150 beds), Placentia (80 beds), and the Orange County Bridges at Kraemer (200 shelter
beds).
The City currently has one transitional housing project with Pathways of Hope and is seeking out
additional opportunities.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
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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
The City has a partnership with Illumination Foundation that established a 150 -bed facility in Fullerton
that not only provides navigation center beds with wrap -around services but also provides recuperative
care beds, which provide care for homeless patients after a hospital stay or emergency room
visit. Bridges at Kramer Place operated by Mercy House is 200 -bed year-round shelter for single adults
in North Orange County. Bridges is a 24 -hour emergency homeless shelter facility in the City of Anaheim
that is ADA Accessible and serves homeless single men and single women in the North Orange County
area. The shelter's primary focus is assisting program participants with creating a housing plan, making
connections to housing resources and ending their homelessness as soon as possible. The City of
Fullerton assisted in funding the shelter and is allowed access for Fullerton homeless clients. The City
also financially supports emergency shelter/navigation beds for Fullerton homeless individuals at the
Buena Park 150 -bed navigation center and Placentia 100 -bed shelter that provides comprehensive
housing services.
The City allocated CDBG-CV and HOME funds in the amount of $910,000 to Emergency Rental Assistance
and TBRA in 2019-20 and continued using HOME funds for TBRA to keep our most vulnerable housed.
Again in 2022-23, additional HOME funding of $300,000 was allocated to the TBRA program. In 2023-24,
the City plans to allocate $800,000 for a new TBRA program. Seniors in mobile homes will receive
$300,000 and a citywide program for renters will receive $500,000.
The City in partnership with Illumination Foundation and Pathways of Hope started a Safe Parking Pilot
program. The Safe Parking Pilot Program provided Fullerton families or individuals who dwell in their
vehicles with a safe place to park and sleep at night. In addition, case managers were assigned to
program participants to connect them with supportive services and other resources via the Coordinated
Entry System (CES). The program was terminated in December 2020.
In 2018, the City entered into an agreement with City Net to provide homeless outreach and case
management services. City Net worked closely with the City's Homeless Liaison Officers (HLOs). When a
homeless individual connected with City Net, they had an opportunity to receive shelter referrals, case
management, and other resource referrals needed to assist them into some type of housing. The
Agreement with City Net terminated and the City hired two Homeless Case Managers and began the
construction of Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement) program. The Homeless
Case Manager program will be changed in 2023-24 to one full-time versus two part-time positions to
provide consistency and retain staff. Project HOPE is based on the Trauma Informed Program.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
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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 City works with non-profit agencies to assist those that are being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and
corrections programs and institutions. If clients are coming from corrections programs there is
coordination between two (2) dedicated Homeless Liaison officers in the police department, with health
care staff and those in other county agencies help maintain good lines of communication and
coordinated services.
For those receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social
services, employment, education, or youth needs, outreach workers are assigned to work in Fullerton
and are direct connections between homeless individuals and the necessary services to keep them in
their housing and or to get them off the streets. The Homeless Case Manager and/or Homeless Liaison
Officers do outreach with OC Health Care Agency clinicians, Orange County Mental Health outreach
workers, and Comprehensive Health Assessment Teams for Homeless and Crisis Assessment and
Psychiatric Emergency Response team (CAT/PERT), to assess individuals for services several times a
week.
In addition, City staff has held meetings with the above -mentioned agencies' staff to ensure
coordinating efforts are in place. In some cases, staff from the different agencies have gone out in
groups to ensure the needs of all are being identified.
The Homeless Case Manager position was created to allow the City to have a presence at all meetings
with the County, non -profits, faith -based groups and other cities. This includes attending the Continuum
of Care Housing Meetings and all other relevant meetings. The City works with all non-profit
organizations and others interested in developing solutions.
The City has numerous churches that provide assistance to keep those in -need housed and fed. This
includes rental assistance, utility assistance and food pantries. Pathways of Hope provides shelter and
resources for families at -risk of homelessness by offering a life skills training program in money
management, job search, parenting and developing better interpersonal skills. All of these services are
related directly to improving a family's economic status to bring them above poverty.
In previous years, the City Council allocated $850,000 in Federal HOME Funds to reinstitute the City's
Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) focusing on rental assistance for seniors in mobile
home parks at Rancho La Paz and Rancho Fullerton mobile home parks and Veterans citywide. The
program is a homelessness prevention program as seniors and veterans are often on a fixed income and
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are some of the most vulnerable to becoming homeless should rents increase or they experience an
unanticipated expense.
The Illumination Foundation is operating a shelter that provides a variety of services to people
experiencing homelessness. The facility is providing 60 -beds for recuperative care and 90 navigation
beds. Wrap -around services will include counseling (mental health/substance abuse), medical care, food
assistance, job training and coordinated entry into a countywide system to place people in permanent
housing.
Discussion
The City's goals to address homelessness include, preventing homelessness; providing outreach to those
who are homeless and at -risk of becoming homeless; improving the efficiency of the emergency shelter
and access system; strengthening regional collaboration; developing permanent housing options linked
to a range of supportive services; ensuring 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
need for housing and related services and measure important outcomes; developing the systems and
organizational structures to provide oversight and accountability; and advocating for social policy and
systemic changes necessary to succeed.
The Homelessness Task Force developed a Plan to coordinate a collaborative response to homelessness
in Fullerton. The comprehensive recommendations addressed shelter, permanent housing, prevention,
diversion, public safety, outreach and regional collaboration needs.
As stated above, there were several efforts made to help homeless and extremely low-, very -low- and
low-income households. The affordable housing efforts include:
• Citrea Apartments was completed at 336 E Santa Fe. The Project consists of 54 affordable rental
units that includes six (6) units affordable to extremely low-income tenants, eleven are
affordable to households at or below 40% of AMI, 22 of the units at affordable to very- low-
income tenants whose income is at 50% of AMI, and 15 of the units are affordable to low-
income households with income at or below 60% of AMI.
• In April 2019, Compass Rose Apartments developed in partnership with Jamboree Housing
Jamboree Housing Corp. held a grand opening. Compass Rose, a 46 -unit affordable rental
housing project located in the Valencia/Richman Park area is affordable to extremely low-, and
very -low- income households.
• The City has surplused three parcels to develop affordable housing. The City is in an exclusive
negotiation agreement with a developer related to 1600 W. Commonwealth to provide 100%
affordable units.
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
As the basis for a comprehensive strategy aimed at preserving and expanding housing opportunities, the
City has identified Policy Theme Areas (as described in the City's Housing Element) to provide policy
guidance for the Five -Year CP and this FY 2023-24 Action Plan. The Policy Program describes the specific
policy actions necessary to address present and future housing needs, meet the specific requirements of
State law and the housing needs as expressed by input from the community through participation in
planning workshops and public meetings.
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
• Policy: Housing Availability & Affordability - Provide programs that address the supply of housing
for all segments of the population that will help to ensure that the City's current residents and
workforce will have the opportunity to live in the City.
• Policy: Land Use, Location & Linkages - Programs that provide opportunities for the
development of job centers and key amenities adjacent to residential areas.
• Policy: Revitalization & Infill - Policies to maximize the potential of underutilized areas in the City
while ensuring compatibility and connections with surrounding areas. There are very few areas
of vacant land within the City.
• Policy: Special Needs - Programs that target universal design concepts and mixed -income
housing development to expand housing options for those with special needs.
• Policy: Government Constraints - Assure activities that grant incentives and concessions.
• Policy: Resource Efficient Design - Promote environmental and energy efficiency in both existing
and future housing stock.
• Policy: Funding & Partnership: Seek alternative sources of funding by maximizing partnerships
with other public, private and non-profit entities.
• Policy: Education and Civic Engagement - Conduct outreach to all segments of the population on
housing -related topics.
Discussion:
The City shall continue to monitor entitlement and plan check procedures for affordable housing
developments to determine if the procedures pose a potential impediment to affordable housing. Based
on the findings, the City shall develop programs and procedures to identify methods by which
extremely- low, very -low and low- income housing developments could be processed in a more
expeditious manner. The City has designated three parcels as surplus for affordable housing to be
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constructed. The City is in negotiations with Meta Housing to develop an all affordable 50 - 65 unit
rental project at 1600 W. Commonwealth. The other two properties will be developed in the future.
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
As described in the following sections, other actions the City of Fullerton has taken to address the needs
of the community include actions:
1) To address obstacles to meeting underserved needs; 2) Planned to foster and maintain affordable
housing; 3) Planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards; 4) Planned to reduce the number of poverty -
level families; 5) Planned to develop institutional structure; 6) Planned to address the impediments to
fair housing choice; and 7) Planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and
social services agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The ability to substantially meet the needs of the underserved is limited due to lack of financial
resources available to adequately address such needs. Many private non-profit organizations within the
City are working toward meeting the various needs of the homeless population. However, additional
federal and local resources are needed in order to better address this regional issue. The City will
actively pursue grants that can help meet the needs of the underserved.
The City has previously received HPRP funds to help address the homeless issue. However, these funds
were limited to assisting only a small population of the homeless community. Recipients of these funds
had to show that they would be able to be self-sufficient within a short time period. There are no longer
funds for this program. Therefore, the City will continue to support agencies in their applications for
funding and also investigate the possibility of applying for additional funding if it becomes available.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
Production of New Units — Habitat for Humanity Richman Park — The completion of a three-phase
project provided 12 affordable, ownership (single-family) units located in the Richman Park area.. The
project was completed during the COVID pandemic.
Meta Housing -1600 W. Commonwealth - Negotiations continue in the development of 50 - 65 new
rental units to be assisted with HOME funds.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
Although production of lead -based paint was stopped in 1978, it can still pose a serious health risk to
today's families. The number of units in Fullerton that could contain lead -based paint hazards is
estimated at 23,000. According to the State of California's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch,
there were 23 individual children living in Fullerton in 2019 that had elevated levels (BLLs of 4.5+) at the
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time of their blood lead test. Of the 23 children, all were between the ages of birth -6 years old. In
addition, there were no cases in the birth -6 age group with a Fullerton address that received a Public
Health Nurse (PHN) home visit or an Environmental Investigation (El) by a registered environmental
health specialist. In an effort to reduce the risk of lead poisoning, Congress mandated new regulations
that became effective on September 15, 2000. These regulations implemented several major changes in
the requirements of federal programs that fund housing. The City has a grant program to address the
lead issue. The City has carefully reviewed the regulation and has made adjustments to existing
programs to meet the mandates. The City has made every effort to confirm that its activities concerning
lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R.
The overall goal of the City regarding lead -based paint hazards reduction is to significantly reduce or
eliminate lead -based paint hazards and prevent lead poisoning in children under age seven. The long-
term strategy to sharply reduce childhood lead poisoning includes the development and integration of
comprehensive health, environmental and housing programs that can effectively address lead hazards in
the City.
The Home Improvement Program offered by the City has always included lead -based paint abatement
as an eligible rehabilitation cost. Federal CDBG and HOME funds are used for lead hazard reduction
activities, including testing and risk assessment. The City will continue to educate tenants and
homeowners in writing about the dangers of lead and will promote the available lead programs.
Homeowners are now made aware of the dangers of lead during their introduction to the City's housing
rehabilitation program.
As of October 1995, all sales and rental transactions of housing units built prior to 1978 must include
lead -based paint notification to the prospective purchaser or renter. The City supplied additional
notification to buyers that participated in the City's home ownership programs. Tenant turnover
presents a similar opportunity to evaluate and reduce lead -based paint hazards, possibly in conjunction
with certification of occupancy permit programs. Since units must be vacated prior to commencing
many lead hazard reduction activities, targeting vacant housing will eliminate costs for relocation of
residents. Approximately 30% of all rental -housing units turn over annually. Programs targeted
specifically to at -risk units at turnover could have a significant impact over time.
Due to Fullerton's aging housing stock and in compliance with California State Law, the home
improvement program will include asbestos testing. Asbestos remediation will be handled similar to the
City's lead -based paint grant program. Testing costs will be charged to Housing Administration and
remediation grants will be provided (up to $20,000 per property).
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The Anti -Poverty Strategy requires taking into account factors affecting poverty over which the
jurisdiction has control. Poverty thresholds are revised annually to allow for changes in the cost of living
as reflected in the Consumer Price Index. As reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
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Services (HHS) January 19, 2023, the federal poverty guideline for a family of four persons is $30,000.
According to the US Census Bureau (2020 census), 12.5% of all total individuals in Fullerton were below
the poverty level. Some of these households are currently assisted by General Relief (GR), Aid to
Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and the emergency assistance programs identified at work in
the County and through the homeless and at -risk network services. There are few structured programs,
usually administered at the County level, targeting households in poverty and assisting these households
in improving their long-term financial and social positions, eventually bringing them out of poverty.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Institutional structures involved in the delivery of housing assistance in the City include the City's
Community and Economic Development Department, the City's Community Development Citizens'
Committee, the Orange County Housing Authority, the County of Orange, and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, as well as a variety of profit and non-profit housing organizations.
Up until February 1, 2012, the Community and Economic Development Department, Housing Division
(Housing), and the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) worked together on affordable housing program
policy and development in the City of Fullerton. Housing administers the CDBG housing rehabilitation
and discretionary grant program moneys, and federal HOME funds. Until the Agency was dissolved in
2012, the Agency along with Housing had developed housing programs for spending the 20%
Redevelopment Set -aside Funds. Housing currently works in conjunction with Planning in regard to the
Density Bonus Program. With the dissolution of the Agency, only Housing is responsible for coordinating
all housing related activities within the City of Fullerton Departments with all federal, State and regional
agencies and with non-profit and community -based housing organizations.
The City will continue to work in partnership with the North Orange County Collaborative Task Force
and with the North SPA that includes 13 cities on various task forces and interagency committees to
identify gaps and duplication of services that will help strengthen the housing assistance delivery system
for creation of affordable housing units, permanent supportive housing units, and emergency and
transitional beds.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City works with the Orange County Housing Authority, Orange County Housing Financial Trust and
the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce to coordinate services. The majority of the members
are lenders and non-profit agencies who deal with housing. Members include representatives from the
offices of local senators, the Fair Housing Foundation, Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange
County, and other organizations active in affordable housing.
The City refers residents to the Affordable Housing Clearinghouse (AHC) which has monthly
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seminars/workshops related to the following: 1) financing housing for low-income, very -low-income,
and special needs population; 2) provide education on housing opportunities, issues and needs; and 3)
provide a forum for communication, partnerships, and innovative solutions addressing community
needs. AHC is a network of lenders, community groups, and public agencies dedicated to the creation of
quality affordable housing.
On July 2, 2019, the City Council established an ad hoc Homelessness Task Force in order to develop a
coordinated and collaborative response to homelessness in Fullerton. The Task Force, retitled the
Fullerton Homeless Plan Committee (FHPC), was comprised of residents, service providers, faith leaders,
business community, hospitals, and colleges. The culmination of the FHPC's work was the development
of a Strategic Plan for Addressing Homelessness in Fullerton. The plan's comprehensive
recommendations addressed shelter, permanent housing, prevention, diversion, public safety, outreach
and regional collaboration needs.
Staff also attends a monthly homeless meeting to network and brainstorm to identify potential services
and locations where services for the underserved population could be located to make the largest
impact in the City through the Fullerton Collaborative. The City Manager and Police Chief participate in
the North Service Planning Area (SPA) Task Force where leaders discuss shelters and other collaborative
efforts.
Finally, as stated above, the City will continue to work in partnership with the North Orange County
Public Safety Task Force cities, and the North SPA cities, service providers, mental health, behavioral
health, and health care workers as well as other stakeholders to help strengthen relationships between
public and private housing and social service agencies.
Discussion:
The City of Fullerton will continue to meet with public and assisted housing providers and private and
governmental health, mental health, and service agencies to use all available resources to their
maximum levels of effectiveness to provide for all Fullerton residents. Meetings between these parties
will occur regularly throughout the fiscal year to review, award, and monitor the progress of various
programs to discuss cooperative ventures as they present themselves. City staff meets regularly with
those organizations mentioned in this Action Plan to carry out affordable and supportive housing
programs and in order to monitor the progress of those organizations that receive City funding to
conduct their programs.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 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%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205
including the following: atypical loans, grant instruments or non -conforming loan guarantees.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
Although the City will not implement any HOME -assisted homebuyer activities in FY 2023-24, the
City in the past has implemented this type of activity. The City's Downpayment Assistance Program
(DAP) using HOME funds was implemented until 2003 and now involves only repayment of the
original DAP loans ($45,000/loan). The repayment of a DAP loan began 15 years after acquisition of
a property and consists of 15 -year repayment term ($250/month) beginning in Year 16 with zero
percent interest. In addition, the DAP loan is repayable upon the sale or transfer of the property.
The resale or recapture of funds for the City of Fullerton is based upon the resale and recapture
guidelines outlined in §92.254.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
A period of affordability is established per HOME rule §92.254(a) (4) for all homebuyer housing. As
stated above the City no longer implements the DAP program; however, the existing or outstanding
HOME -related DAP loans are still subject to the affordability requirements established per
§92.254(a) (4) which include the following:
A Period of Affordability under Resale Provisions — under resale, the City relies on §92.254(a)(5)(i) of
the HOME rule that states that the period of affordability is based upon the total amount of HOME
funds invested in the housing (meaning the total HOME funds expended for the unit determines the
applicable affordability period. Any HOME program income used to assist the project is included
when determining the period of affordability under a resale provision.
Period of Affordability under Recapture Provisions — under recapture, the City relies on a period of
affordability based upon the direct HOME subsidy provided to the HOME -assisted homebuyer that
enabled the homebuyer to purchase the unit. Any program income used to provide direct
assistance to the homebuyer is included when determining the period of affordability.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
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rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
Not applicable. In 2023-24, the City is not planning to use HOME funds to refinance any of the
existing HOME loans for multi -family projects within the City of Fullerton.
The City follows the following HOME investment and affordability period schedule:
• If under $15,000, affordability period is 5 years;
• Between $15,000 and $40,000, affordability period is 10 years; and
• Over $40,000, affordability period is 15 years. As part of the City's HOME DAP loan program, the
$45,000 loans require that the unit is to remain affordable for 15 years from the time the unit was
acquired. The City uses recapture of HOME funds as a way to ensure the affordability of units
acquired with HOME funds. Outstanding DAP loans that fail to complete their affordability period
must repay the HOME funds to the City.
Fullerton follows all HOME requirements as related to single- and multi -family housing whether it is for
sale or rental properties.
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APPENDI
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
- FULLERTON TRIBUNE
- LA OPINION
- KOREA DAILY
(TO BE INSERTED BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO HUD)
APPENDIX B
2023-2024 CDBG BUDGET
Annual Entitlement FY 2023-24 $1,388,882
Reprogrammed Funds $504,541
Housing Rehab Carryover $150,000
TOTAL CDBG AVAILABLE $2,043,423
PROGRAM NAME
PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Non -Profit Agencies
Action Alliance Foundation
Project Hope
Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
After-School/Youth Development Program
CARE Housing Services, Inc.
Fullerton City Lights Social Services
Community SeniorSery
Lunch Cafe Program
Easterseals Southern California
Autism Services Health Disparities
Giving Children Hope
We've Got Your Back Program
Hart Community Homes
Monkey Business Cafe
Lutheran Social Services of So CA
Victims Intervention Project
Meals on Wheels/Fullerton
Maintenance of Meals/Supportive Services
Mercy House Living Centers, Inc.
Bridges at Kraemer Place
MOMS Orange County
Healthy Beginnings Home Visitation Prog.
Pathways of Hope
Regional Homeless Services Coordination
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers
A Healthier Fullerton: Access to Healthcare
Wound Walk
Fullerton Street Medic Program
YMCA OF OC
Richman Center Youth Achievers/Maple
YMCA Youth Achievers Program
City Programs
Community & Economic Development
Homeless Case Management Services
Limits
Public Service (15%) Maximum: $208,332
Administration (20%) Maximum: $277,776
22-23 Request 22-23 Awarded 23-24 Request 23-24 Recommended
$ - $ $ 70,800 $
$ 50,000 $ 34,254 $ 50,000 $ 33,000
$ $ 20,000 $ 15,000
$ 25,000 $ 14,273 $ 30,000 $ -
$ 10,000 $ $ $
$ 10,000 $ - $ $
$ $ - $ 45,000 $ 15,000
$ 14,273 $ 15,000 $ 10,000
$ 25,870 $ 19,822 $ 20,000 $ 15,000
$ 15,000 $ 14,273 $ 15,000 $ 10,000
$ - $ $ 15,000 $ 10,000
$ 50,000 $ 33,303 $ 50,000 $ 20,000
$ $ $ 40,000 $ 20,000
$ 14,273 $ $
20,000
28,300
$ 15,000 $ 12,370 $ 15,000 $
55,000 $
40,000 $
84,660 $
PUUBLICSERV1CCACT1WUiESSUaIOTAL: $ 304,170 $ 198.841 $ 470,460 $
ADMINISTRATION/FAIR HOUSING
City Programs
Community & Economic Development
Housing Administration $ 253,110 $ 242,461 $ 242,461 $
Non -Profit Agencies
Fair Housing Foundation
Fair Housing Services $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $
OC Fair Housing Council
FH Education, Counseling & Enforcement $ 18,500 $ - $ - $
ADMINISTRATION SUBTOTAL- S 291,610 $ 262,461 $ 262,461 $
15,000
45,332
206 2
242,461
20,000
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS/HOUSING
lEHABILITATION
Housing Facilities
Greenview Apartments, Inc.
Harbor View Terrace Rehab Project $ $ - $145,000 $ 145,000
City Programs
Community & Economic Development
Home Improvement Program Admin $ 105,840 $ 105,840 $ 109,000 $ 109,000
Loan and Grants $ 240,000 $ 240,000 $ 350,000 $ 363,630
Loan and Grants (carryover) $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000
HOME IMPROVEMENT ADMIN/PROGRAMS
SUBTOTAL S
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767,630
OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
City Programs
Community & Economic Development
Special Code Enforcement $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ 130,000
Public Works
Street Reconstruction - Brookdale Place 425,000 $ 390,392 $ - $
Public Works
Gilbert Park Improvements 250,000 $ 250,000 $ - $
Public Works
Valencia Park Improvements $ - $ $ 350,000 $ 350,000
Public Works
Street Reconstruction - SudenelSanta Fe (west
of Raymond)
S 325,000 $ 325.000
805.000
GRAND TOTAL S 1.946 620 S 1,775,534 $ 2.291;921 $ 2.043,423
T:IHOUSING\CON PLANIFY 2023-241Action PIan\Final CDCC CDBG Recommendations
APPENDIX C
CDBG / HOME APPLICATIONS AND
CERTIFICATIONS
(TO BE INSERTED BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO HUD)