HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG FY18-19 - Amnd Citizen Participation Pln-Open Process CITY OF PALM DESERT
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AMENDED
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND OPEN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIVE YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FY 2018/2019—2022/2023 AND FY 2018/2019
ACTION PLAN
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
APPLICANT: N/A
DATE: April 27, 2017
CONTENTS: Amended Citizen Participation Plan
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Amended Citizen Participation
Plan; and
2. Open Citizen Participation process for the development of the CDBG Five Year
Consolidated Plan FY 2018/2019—2022/2023 and FY 2018/2019 Action Plan.
No further action is required at this time.
Strategic Plan Objective
Approval of Amended Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) does not tie into identified goals within
the Strategic Plan.
Executive Summary
The Amended Citizen Participation Plan has been updated to meet the Department of
Housing and Urban Development's new regulations and focus. With approval, staff will be
able to move forward to the next step(s) which is the development of the Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing/Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, Five Year Consolidated Plan (FY
2018/2019 — 2022/2023), and FY 2018/2019 Annual Action Plan.
Discussion
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made significant changes in
regulations relative to the citizen participation process primarily pertaining to the new
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing/Assessment of Fair Housing Plan, and the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As a result, the City's current Citizen Participation
Plan (CPP) required updating prior to the commencement of developing the City's new Five
Year Consolidated Plan. Additionally, the existing CPP was completely revamped, due to the
fact that extensive changes were made to the language, format, and layout.
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AMENDED CITIZEN'S PARTICIPATION PLAN
APRIL 27, 2017
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HUD has placed an emphasis on enhanced public input and consultation on both a local and
regional level with regard to the development of the new AFFH/AFH Plan, which is a change
from the previous Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Plan/Fair Housing Action
Plan, Five Year Consolidated Plan, and Annual Action Plan. To address the enhanced public
input and consultation opportunities, the City's Amended CPP includes specific sections for
consultation, public hearings, and community meetings. Notifications will also take place to
encourage public participation/input as well as consultation with various County departments,
such as the County Housing Authority, Department of Public Social Services, and other
agencies such as the Continuum of Care and private organizations (i.e., Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission, Joslyn Center).
As part of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2018/2019 through FY 2022/2023, the City is
also required to develop an AFFH/AFH Plan with a parallel time period as the Consolidated
Plan; however, the AFFH/AFH Plan must be submitted six (6) months prior to the Consolidated
Plan. Therefore, the City's AFFH/AFH Plan is due October 4, 2017. The City's consultant,
Ralph Castenada and Associates, is on-board and assisting staff in undertaking the public input
process as well as development of the AFFH/AFH Plan. Since all of these plans are due close
together in time, the public input and consultation process will be utilized to obtain input and
feedback from interested parties for all Plans during the same public hearings, community
meetings, consultation, etc.
HUD's previous Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice/Fair Housing Action Plan
focused on barriers to fair housing. The new AFFH/AFH Plan has shifted its focus to
concentrated areas of low income and/or minority groups. Additionally, this new plan requires
that HUD data sets (compiled census and other geographic and demographic data) be utilized
to address areas of concentration, and any current or future plans to address these potential
issues — unless there is available local knowledge and data that provides viable information
relative to areas of concentration.
Staff recommends approval of the Amended Citizen Participation Plan, and to open the public
input process for the development of the AFFH/AFH, Five Year Consolidated Plan, and Action
Plan.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the Citizen Participation Plan.
Submitted By: Approved:
Frank Riddle Lauri Aylaian
Director of Special Programs City Manager
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Prepared By: Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs
Amendment Approved on April 27, 2017
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN INTRODUCTION:
In May of 2003 the City of Palm Desert became an entitlement recipient of the
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program under Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974(as amended). Palm Desert's Citizen Participation
Plan (CPP)was prepared in accordance with section 104(a) 3 and has been amended
as required for the Consolidated Plan in compliance with CFR Part 91, Section 105.
Additionally, it incorporates 24 CFR Part 5 Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing in
conformance with the HUD memo released March 14, 2016. The purpose of the CPP is
to outline the procedures for citizen participation in the development and implementation
of the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, Affirmatively Furthering
Fair Housing (AFFH)/Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), and Consolidated Annual
Performance Reports (CAPER), as well as any and all substantial amendments to the
Plans and AFFH/AFH.
This amended Citizens Participation Plan will supersede any Plan(s)the City previously
adopted in order to comply with U.S. Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Guidelines.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
The City of Palm Desert will provide the opportunity for the public to participate in the
following planning evolutions:
1. Developing the 5- Year Consolidated Plan, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Plan (AFFH)/Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), and One Year Annual Action
Plan;
2. Substantially amending consolidated plans; and
3. CAPER.
Through the CPP, the City will invite participation by all citizens and interested parties in
the development, feedback, and input in the plans and processes identified.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AFFH/AFH AND CONSOLIDATED PLANS:
The requirements of the Citizen Participation Plan are designed to specifically
encourage participation by low and moderate income persons, particularly those living
in areas designated by the City as a revitalization area, slum and blight area, or areas
where CDBG funds are proposed to be used as well as by residents of predominately
low- and moderate income neighborhoods. Under this Plan, the City will take appropriate
action to encourage the participation of all its citizens, including minorities, non-English
speaking persons, and persons with disabilities.
In addition to soliciting participation from citizens, the City of Palm Desert will encourage
participation from local and regional institutions, public housing authorities (PHA's), the
Continuum of Care (CoC), and other organizations (including businesses, developers,
non-profit and philanthropic organizations, and community and faith-based
organizations) in the process of developing the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) and
the Consolidated Plan.
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In conjunction with consultation with local public housing agencies, the City will also
encourage participation from public and assisted housing development, such as resident
advisory boards, resident councils, and resident management corporations in the
procession of developing and implementing the AFH and the Consolidated Plan.
At least 30 days prior to adopting an Assessment of Fair Housing, Consolidated Plan, or
Annual Action Plan, the City will make available to citizens, public agencies, and
additional interested parties a draft of these documents. The draft plan will include
information on the amount of assistance the City expects to receive from HUD. It will
also include explanations of each program that the City plans to apply for, and the
estimated amount of such funds benefiting low and moderate income persons.
At least 15 days prior to adopting the CAPER, the City will make available to citizens,
public agencies, and other interested parties a draft of the report.
The City will provide citizens, public agencies and other interested parties an opportunity
to review and comment on the draft AFH, draft Consolidated Plan, or draft Action Plan
through the following actions:
The City will publish a Legal Notice in a daily newspaper of general circulation such as
the Desert Sun, summarizing the draft AFH, Consolidated Plan, or Action Plan. The
Notice will include a description and location(s)where a copy of the draft plans may be
obtained. The notice will also specify the deadline and location for comment submission.
Draft plans will be available on the City's website: www.citvofpalmdesert.orq. The
documents will be posted on the web site in a format available for citizens to examine or
download. Citizens will be provided with a 30 day period to comment on the plan, and
will be able to return comments by email to: friddlee.cityofpalmdesert.org or by mail to
73-510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
The City will consider any comments or opinions of citizens received in writing, by email
at friddle ancityofpalmdesert.orq, or orally at the public hearings, while preparing the final
AFH, Consolidated Plan, or Action Plan. A summary of both the accepted and rejected
comments and opinions will be attached to the AFH, Consolidated Plan, or Action Plan
submitted to HUD. The summary of received comments or opinions will also include the
City's explanation for why certain submissions were not included.
ANNUAL PROCEDURES AND PROCESS FOR AFFH/AFH, CONSOLIDATED PLAN,
ACTION PLAN, AND CAPER:
A. CONSULTATIONS AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
Consultation: Consultation with local and regional agencies is an important
element in the process of AFFH/AFH, Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and
CAPER development or amendment. These consultations help to determine
areas of need, or gaps in services provided by local governmental agencies
(including health services, social services, CoC, public housing agencies, Fair
Housing, Agency) and local private service providers. Input on housing, services
to the frail/elderly, persons with disabilities (including HIV/AIDS), substance
abuse, homelessness, and/or individuals with low to moderate income is
obtained through these consultations, which may include scheduled meetings,
phone interviews, invitations to public meetings, written communications, and
surveys as deemed appropriate.
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Surveys: The City may utilize surveys to collect additional input from residents
or agencies providing services that benefit our citizens in the community.
Encouragement of citizen participation: The City will encourage participation
from local and regional institutions, public housing authorities (PHA's), the
Continuum of Care, and other organizations (including businesses, developers,
non-profit and philanthropic organizations, and community and faith-based
organizations) in the process of developing the Assessment of Fair Housing
(AFH) and the Consolidated Plan, through such means as community meetings,
public hearings, surveys, press releases, etc.
Press Releases: Press releases are issued to provide notification of public
meetings, availability of documents, public comment periods, Substantial
Amendments and Notices of Fund Availability. Press releases may be
distributed to local community agencies and press, including but not limited to the
following:
Chamber of Commerce Local TV Stations
Radio Stations Local Newspaper
City Website: Notices and draft documents are also posted on the City's website
at htto://www.citvofpalmdesert.org/departments/special-programs/community-
development-block-qrant-cdbq
Direct Email: The City maintains an email distribution list of agencies serving low
and moderate income persons, residents requesting CDBG information, and
other interested parties. The list is used to distribute notification of CDBG activity
including but not limited to the following: Community Meeting Notices, Public
Hearings, Fund Availability Notices, and Public Comment Periods.
Anyone wishing to receive email notifications can email:
friddle at citvofpalmdesert.orq or call (760) 346-0611. Participants shall provide
the email address they wish to receive such notices at, and their name(s). If
affiliated with an agency please provide the agency name, title, and phone
number.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMUNITY MEETING FOR AFFH/AFH,
CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND ACTION PLAN:
The City of Palm Desert uses public hearings to obtain citizens views, and to
respond to proposals and questions at all stages of the program. A public
hearing kicks off the CDBG Program year annually in December, and at close of
the development process in May of each year. At the initial hearing before the
City Council, the preliminary statement of housing and community needs (Needs
Assessment) and development of proposed activities is reviewed. The final
hearing will address program performance, proposed activities, identified goals
and objectives, housing related impacts, special needs, gaps, barriers, etc.,
depending on the Plan Type being considered for approval. The City may also
conduct a community meeting in between the public hearings to encourage
public participation. A notice of each event is published in a newspaper of
general circulation (e.g., The Desert Sun). The Needs Assessment is posted on
the City's website, and is available for public review and comment. All hearings
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are duly noticed, and agendas, staff reports, and documents are available in
advance. Public Hearings and meetings are held at City Hall, which is fully
accessible to the handicapped and equipped with a sound system to ensure that
all members of the public can hear the proceedings.
The City will provide citizens with advance notice of all meetings related to
CDBG, and will make available copies of all related materials for public review as
soon as the notice is published. The Notice of Public Hearing will be published in
a newspaper of general circulation (e.g., The Desert Sun) at least ten (10)days
prior to the hearing date; however, public comment period is still 30 days. The
City Council Agenda listing the public hearing will be posted in the City's bulletin
board at the Civic Center. Notices may also be posted in public places
throughout the City, including City facilities, the Palm Desert Library, and county
facilities located within the City.
C. SUBSTANTICAL AMENDMENT PROCESS:
Substantial changes to the City's Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, and
AFFH/AFH will require the following:
All substantial amendments to the above plans will have a Notice of Public
Hearing published ten (10) days in advance of the hearing in a newspaper of
general circulation (e.g., The Desert Sun). The Notice will also state that the 30-
day citizen participation/comment period has commenced or provide the future
date of the public comment period. At the time of publishing, the amendments
will be available to the public for review. The Hearing will be held for the purpose
of allowing the general public an opportunity to discuss the proposed substantial
amendments. Staff will incorporate public input received orally and in writing into
the staff report or separate document to City Council for review and
consideration. The Council will review public input received and solicit public
comments at its hearing. Council will either approve amendments or revise
based on citizen input. The approved amendments with the date of Council
action will be sent to the City's HUD representative along with a letter explaining
the amendments signed by the City Manager.
Substantial changes to the Citizens Participation Plan and Comprehensive
Annual Performance Evaluation Report:
All substantial amendments to the Citizens Participation Plan will have a Notice
of Public Hearing (if necessary) published ten (10) days in advance of the
hearing in a newspaper of general circulation (e.g., The Desert Sun). The Notice
will also state that the 15-day citizen participation/comment period has
commenced, or provide the future date of the public comment period. At the time
of publishing, the amendments will be available to the public for review. The
Hearing will be held for the purpose of allowing the general public an opportunity
to discuss the proposed substantial amendments. Staff will incorporate public
input received orally and in writing into the staff report or separate document to
City Council for review and consideration. The Council will review public input
received and solicit public comments at its hearing. Council will either approve
amendments or revise based on citizen input.
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The Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report(CAPER) will have a
Notice of Availability for Public Review and Comment. The Notice will provide a
15-day Public Comment Period, and will be published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation (e.g., The Desert Sun). The Notice will provide
the commencement date of the comment period and the date, hours, and
location(s) of where to obtain a copy of the CAPER. At the time of publishing,
the CAPER will be available to the public for review.
ANNUAL INFORMATION TO BE MADE AVAILABLE:
Five-Year Consolidated Plan: Identifies housing and community development priority
needs within the jurisdiction. It also identifies the funding and activities required to
address priority needs over a five-year period.
Annual Action Plan/One-Year Action Plan: Identifies the housing and community
development funding and activities that the City anticipates being available during each
of the program years covered by the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Annual Plan also
serves as the consolidated application for the CDBG federal entitlement program.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report: Provides the public with the
means to gauge the progress of each activity listed in an Annual Action Plan. This
document is prepared at the end of each program year covered by a Five-Year
Consolidated Plan.
Assessment of Fair Housing: As of 3/2016, replaces the Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice (Al). Assessment is done by the Barnstable County HOME program
as the lead entity for the Consortium in which the Town of Barnstable is a participating
jurisdiction. The purpose of the AFH is to identify fair housing issues and related
contributing factors, and result in prioritizing and setting of goals for the upcoming
planning period. The County submits one AFH to HUD to cover the jurisdictions that
make up the consortium.
Per 24 CFR 91.105 the following information will be made available on an annual
basis:
1. The HUD-provided data and any other supplemental information the jurisdiction
plans to incorporate into the AFH will be made available to residents, public
agencies, and other interested parties,
2. The amount of assistance the Town of Barnstable expects to receive,
3. The range of activities that may be undertaken with such funds, and
4. The amount of funds proposed to be used for activities and the estimated benefit
to low and moderate income persons, and
5. The amount of assistance may be estimated if HUD has not announced the
formula allocation at the time of publication. Should the actual allocation exceed
the amount estimated the activity budgets for program administration shall be
increased to 20% of the actual allocation amount, public service activities may be
increased up to 15% of the actual amount received. Other eligible activities may
also be increased to match funds available.
If the actual falls short of the estimates, the program administration and public
service budgets will be reduced so as not to exceed 20% and 15% respectively.
Other activities will be reduced to match the actual amount received.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. AVAILABILITY OF COMPLETED PLANS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
The City encourages all citizens to participate in the decision making process,
but particularly those low and moderate-income residents of older neighborhoods
at which the program is targeted. In order to reach as many residents and
community groups as possible, a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing (first), a
copy of the Notice of Community Meeting (if held), and a copy of the City's
Needs Assessment outline will be sent to community organizations, public
entities, and individuals who have expressed an interest and/or participated in
the CDBG program in past years. This process will bring attention to those
interested of the development processes being undertaken each year. Interested
parties are then able to request either verbally or in writing copies of the Plans
and the CAPER, as each is made available to the public. The City publishes
notices of public comment periods and availability of materials upon completion.
See Items B, C, and D above for details related to specific Plan availability.
B. PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS:
Prior to adoption of CDBG related Plans, and thereafter, the City will make
available to any resident, public agency, and interested parties adequate
information concerning the process utilized in the development of the Plans,
program availability, funding, documents, copies of Plans, etc. Information will
be provided as soon as conveniently possible or in compliance with state and/or
federal law.
C. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
The City shall provide technical assistance to individuals, groups, non-profits,
and particularly those that represent low and moderate-income groups that
request such assistance in developing proposals for funding assistance under
the CDBG Program to such extent as determined by the City. The assistance
does not require funding assistance, unless determined otherwise by the City.
The City has designated one staff person to coordinate CDBG activities in the
City, including answering questions and assisting individuals and local groups to
participate in the program. This assistance will also be extended to the same
groups with regard to implementation of the City's Consolidated Plan.
D. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES:
The City is committed to ensuring the satisfactory execution of each
program/project as well as the overall implementation of the Consolidated Plan
goals and objectives. Upon receipt of written complaints or grievances related to
any aspect of the CDBG Program, Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, CAPER, and
substantial amendments, the City shall respond within 15 working days, where
practicable. If complaint is received via telephone, the City shall respond in kind
within the specified time period. Written response will be in such detail as to
address each issue and/or question noted in the complaint and contact
information for filing purposes. A file of citizen comments on the CDBG program
will be kept, and the information summarized for review by the City Council when
making program decisions for the next year.
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E. DEFINITION OF SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE TO AFH, CONSOLIDATE PLAN,
AND ACTION PLAN:
Once Plans have been adopted by City Council, the goals, objectives, activities,
proposed use of funding outlined within each Plan in relation to the CDBG
Program and funding are set. During the course of the program year, changes in
planned or actual activities may be initiated. HUD requires each CDBG grant
recipient to develop and make public a definition of substantial change in
accordance with 25 CFR 370.805. If changes are minor and do not alter the
overall purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity as described in the
Plan, no amendment process is necessary. However, if such changes fall within
the following definition of substantial change, the amendment process outlined in
Item D above must be followed.
The City shall amend the Consolidated Plan and/or Action Plan when a
substantial change occurs that impacts the following:
1. Change in allocation priorities or a change in method of distribution of
funds.
2. To carry out an activity not previously described within an Action Plan in
an amount more than $25,000 with the exception of No. 3 below.
3. Change in purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity, unless
the organization was already awarded funds and they are requesting
reallocation to alternate project/program at the same location and
beneficiaries. Proposed clients to be served must remain the same and
the project type must remain the same (e.g., capital improvement vs.
public service).
The following criteria will be used to determine if a substantial amendment exists:
1. Any project that is cancelled in an amount more than $25,000 unless
reallocation to the same organization but a different project/ program.
2. Requests received by the City from an organization already awarded
funds regarding the consideration to reallocate funds from the
program/project that was approved to an alternate program/project that
does not benefit the same or similar beneficiaries and funds are more
than $25,000.
3. Any proposed program/project that provides services to clientele other
than the original proposed clientele in an amount more than $25,000.
4. Reprogramming of unallocated funds in an amount more than $25,000
(this does not include transfer of funds for the same program/project from
one program year to the next)to an identified organization regardless of
program/project type.
5. Goals and programs/projects that meet a community need other than that
identified in the Consolidated Plan.
6. New programs/projects that meet a community need and is in an amount
more than $25,000.
The City shall amend the Assessment of Fair Housing when a substantial
change occurs as described in 24 CFR 5.164.
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Exceptions (Urgent Need):
An "urgent needs" activity that qualifies under 570.208(c) of Title 24 may be
undertaken if it has been included within the Action Plan, and the City certifies
that the activity is designed to meet other community development needs having
a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources
are not available.
F. ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY/DISPLACEMENT PLAN:
The City does not contemplate any activity that is likely to cause involuntary,
permanent displacement of businesses or persons. However, if unforeseen
circumstances arise that result in involuntary, permanent placement(relocation)
as a direct result of a CDBG funded activity, the City's displacement procedures
will be implemented. The procedures are consistent with state and federal
relocation and acquisition statutes. The Anti-displacement Policy shall be
included in the Consolidated and Action Plans.
G. ELIGIBILITY:
Project eligibility will be determined through the CDBG application review
process. A CDBG application will be made available to qualifying non-profit
agencies, qualifying public entities, and City departments. Completed
applications will be reviewed for eligibility according to HUD regulations related to
National Objectives, eligible activities, and identified goals and objectives stated
within the Consolidated Plan.
H. ACCESSIBILITY:
All meetings are held in facilities, which are fully accessible to the handicapped
including the hearing impaired. For meetings where it is likely that the attendees
are non-English speaking, the City will provide an interpreter upon at least ten
days prior notice to scheduled hearing to ensure that residents can understand
and participate in the proceedings. Hearing-impaired persons are provided with
a hearing devise that amplifies the proceedings taking place.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
AMENDED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN,
ASSESSMENT OF FAIR HOUSING (AFH)/
AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING PLAN (AFFH),
FISCAL YEARS 2018/2019 TO 2022/2023 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN,AND
FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019 ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held by the City of Palm Desert to
receive public input and recommendations pursuant to the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 as amended as well as to inform the City Council and community on the requirements of
the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)/Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan.
The 2018/2022 5-Year Consolidated Plan is a planning document that identifies the City's affordable
housing and community development short and long-term needs, priorities, and goals. It also
outlines the strategies and timelines for achieving the City's goals as required to receive federal
CDBG funds beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2023.
The 2018/2019 Action Plan is the City's application to HUD for CDBG funds delineating the projects
to be undertaken during the program year. The Action Plan identifies federal and other resources
expected to be used to address the priority needs and goals noted in the Consolidated Plan.
The Amended Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the policies and procedures to encourage citizen
participation, especially low and moderate-income citizens, in the planning, implementation, and
assessment of HUD-funded programs and projects.
The AFH/AFFH describes fair housing issues such as Segregation/Integration, Disparities in Access
to Opportunity, Disproportionate Housing Needs, Publicly Supported Housing, Disability and Access,
and Fair Housing Enforcement as well as a review of public and private policies, practices and
procedures affecting housing choice and recommends actions to address any identified potential
impediments. In order to continue to be eligible to receive CDBG funds from HUD the City must
adopt an AFH/AFFH Plan.
Notice is hereby given that a copy of the draft Amended Citizen Participation Plan will be available to
the public for review and comment from March 24, 2017, to April 24, 2017, at the Special Programs
Department at 73-510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260 or by emailing
friddleCa�cityofpalmdesert.orq or call (760)346-0611, ext. 331 to request a copy.
In addition, the Palm Desert City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, April 27, 2017,
at 4:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in the City Council Chamber at Palm Desert City Hall, 73-510 Fred
Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260.The purpose of the public hearing is as follows:
a. To receive public comments, suggestions or other information for consideration prior to approving
Amended Citizen Participation Plan, and to commence with the development process of the
2018/2022 Consolidated Plan, 2018/2019 Action Plan, and AFFH Plan.
b. To approve the Amended Citizen Participation Plan.
Interested citizens are invited to submit written comments and/or attend the public hearing to offer
oral comments, suggestions or other information for consideration by the Palm Desert City Council.
Written comments must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to Frankie Riddle,
Director of Special Programs, 73-510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260 or email:
friddlena.cityofpalmdesert.orq.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
Dated: March 22, 2017
Sanchez, Gloria
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PLEASE PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Notice of Public Hearing and 30-day Public Comment Period for City of Palm Desert
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Amended Citizen Participation Plan,
Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH)/Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan, Fiscal
Years 2018/2019 to 2022/2023 Five-year Consolidated Plan, and Fiscal Year 2018/2019 One-
year Plan
TWICE IN THE DESERT SUN
Friday, March 24, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and have a fabulous day.
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