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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD PY20 AAP SA4 Annual Action Plan 2020 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Substantial Amendment April 2025 to allocate all remaining resources ($180,000) from CV funding to Desert Arc for an eligible public facility upgrade. Previous SA: This Action Plan Amendment increases funding for two existing activities by reprogramming CDBG funds from Program Year (PY) 2020 and unprogrammed funds from PY 2018. The substantial amendment includes a -$62 adjustment per HUD.3-29-23 - The purpose of this Substantial Amendment #2 to the City of Palm Desert's FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is to reallocate $142,490 from Palma Village Sidewalk Improvement project to Palma Village Park Improvement project. The Palma Village Sidewalk Improvement project has been cancelled. The City Council approved this on 1/26/2023.Proposed Substantial Amendment 3 (Draft July 2024) to the City of Palm Desert's FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan is to reallocate resources to new newly identified activities that have appropriate PPE tieback due to a lapse and ultimate close out in previously approved projects. Council will consider this Amendment for approval at their first meeting in September of 2024. Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction In order to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds, the City of Palm Desert (City) is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan outlines eligible activities selected to fund with CDBG funds in Program Year 2020. The Action Plan represents the third year of the Program Year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan (Consolidated Plan). The City will receive $409,923 in CDBG funds in Program Year 2020. The Action Plan utilizes the statutory waivers provided in the CARES Act as well. 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. The Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while aligning with the following goals of the previously-approved Consolidated Plan: support efforts to combat homelessness; enhance public facilities; provide support for public service programs; and increase fair housing activities. 3. Evaluation of past performance Annual Action Plan 2020 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. A performance evaluation is annually performed through HUD’s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation (CDBG-CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2014, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020. On May 28, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and subsequently approved the Action Plan, as presented. Annual Action Plan 2020 3 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment at their 1st meeting in September of 2024. As part of the 4th Substantial Amendment process, the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment in April, 2025. 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. The City did not receive any public comments. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City did not receive any public comments. 7. Summary This Action Plan identifies CDBG-eligible activities selected by the City to fund this program year. These activities align with the goals and outcomes identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also, these activities are administered by both the City as the grantee and nonprofit organizations as subrecipients. This Action Plan enables the City to examine high-priority community needs; to propose activities that effectively utilize resources to address those needs; and to improve the quality of life for low and moderate-income persons. Annual Action Plan 2020 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency Lead Agency PALM DESERT CDBG Administrator City Manager's Office / City of Palm Desert HOPWA Administrator HOME Administrator HOPWA-C Administrator Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Mr. Christopher Gerry Annual Action Plan 2020 5 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-6335 cgerry@cityofpalmdesert.org Annual Action Plan 2020 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100. The City's utilized the statutory waivers provided in the CARES Act as well. 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(l)) On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation (CDBG-CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2014, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020. On May 28, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing and subsequently approved the Action Plan. Annual Action Plan 2020 7 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). For years, the City contributed funds to CVAG for the operation of Roy's Desert Resource Center, which permanently closed in July 2017. Since then, CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. The City recently made another financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall. The City previously budgeted General Fund revenue for its own homelessness program as well. City and County staff have since developed a program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialist and a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. The agreement commences on July 1, 2019, and ends December 31, 2020. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. 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 Annual Action Plan 2020 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Fair Housing Services Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds. 3 Agency/Group/Organization DESERT ARC Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The agency was invited to multiple meetings and submitted an application for CDBG funds. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2020 9 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care County of Riverside Public services that assist homeless persons Americans with Disabilities Act U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division Public facilities and improvements projects overlap with ADA goals Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2020 10 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City followed its approved Citizen Participation Plan to conduct public hearings and community outreach while developing the Action Plan. The City utilized the statutory waivers in the CARES Act as well. On January 9, 2020, the City commenced its citizen participation process by holding a public hearing before the City Council to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on and community needs. Concurrently, the City began soliciting proposals to potentially fund nonprofit organizations for public services and public facilities and improvements. The City also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the CDBG Program and technical assistance on February 6, 2020. On March 13, 2020, the City’s Outside Agency Funding Committee (Committee) convened to review and discuss CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. The City held a public comment period from March 20, 2020, through April 22, 2020. On April 16, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to accept public comment and consider the Action Plan. However, City staff revised its recommendation to open and close the public hearing without further action because of the CARES Act allocation (CDBG-CV) and statutory waivers. Since the statutory waivers remove the 15% public services cap, the City solicited proposals again to potentially fund nonprofit organizations to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. On May 14, 2020, the City Council considered the concept of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program as a result of the coronavirus. The City Council approved policy guidelines that allowed staff to begin taking administrative steps to create the program expediously. On May 20, 2020, the Committee convened again to review and discuss the revised CDBG funding recommendations. The Committee recommended approval of the revised CDBG funding recommendations, as presented. While the statutory waivers allow for a five-day public comment period, the City held its from May 22, 2020, through May 31, 2020. Annual Action Plan 2020 11 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The City ensures that all public hearings are held at times and locations convenient to the public and with accommodations for persons with disabilities. Upon request, in advance of meetings, the City will attempt to make accommodations for those individuals in need of special assistance. The City also provides technical assistance workshops as requested by the nonprofit organizations participating in the CDBG program. As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 3rd Substantial Amendment at their 1st meeting in September of 2024. As part of the 4th Substantial Amendment process the City followed it's Citizen Participation Plan and issued a Public Notice opening a 30 day public comment period followed by a public hearing. The Council will take action on the proposed 4th Substantial in April, 2025. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community 30 0 0 2 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community 30 0 0 3 Public Meeting Nonprofit Agencies 0 0 0 4 Public Meeting Non- targeted/broad community 8 0 0 Annual Action Plan 2020 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 5 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community 0 0 0 6 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community 0 0 0 7 Newspaper Ad Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish None received- SA3 None received- SA3 None received- SA3 8 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community None received- SA3 None received- SA3 None received- SA3 9 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community None received- SA3 None received- SA3 None received- SA3 Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2020 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City will receive $409,861 in CDBG funds in Program Year 2020. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 409,861.00 0.00 0.00 409,861.00 800,000.00 As part of the 4th SA, the City will allocate all remaining CV resources ($180,000) to Desert Arc Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Annual Action Plan 2020 14 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The City receives a small allocation of CDBG funds annually relative to other HUD entitlement communities. As a result, there are minimal funds formally leveraged, but it’s worth noting that each nonprofit organization funded contributes additional resources to implement their activities. The City does not require subrecipients to match funds. Annual Action Plan 2020 15 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet community needs. Activities will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. Discussion The City anticipates budgeting $81,738 for program administration; $208,123 for public services; and $228,490 for public facilities and improvements. Annual Action Plan 2020 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Support efforts to combat homelessness 2018 2022 Homeless Citywide Homelessness CDBG: $28,023.00 Homelessness Prevention: 8 Persons Assisted 2 Enhance public facilities 2018 2022 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities CDBG: $120,000.00 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 2405 Persons Assisted 3 Provide support for public service programs 2018 2022 Non-Homeless Special Needs Citywide Homelessness Fair Housing CDBG: $140,000.00 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 731 Persons Assisted 5 Increase fair housing activities 2018 2022 Citywide Fair Housing CDBG: $40,100.00 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 475 Households Assisted Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2020 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Goal Name Support efforts to combat homelessness Goal Description 2 Goal Name Enhance public facilities Goal Description 3 Goal Name Provide support for public service programs Goal Description The City is funding two public services agency to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus. 5 Goal Name Increase fair housing activities Goal Description Annual Action Plan 2020 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The City will fund CDBG-eligible activities, including public services, public facilities and improvements, and program administration. The cap for program administration is based upon the Program Year 2020 CDBG allocation of $409,861. Projects # Project Name 1 Program Administration 2 Public Services 3 Public Facilities and Improvements Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance. Annual Action Plan 2020 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 2020 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Project Name Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Support efforts to combat homelessness Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Homelessness Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $81,800.00 Description Program Administration ($81,800) Target Date 6/30/2021 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities N/A Location Description City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities Grant Administration - $81,800 2 Project Name Public Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide support for public service programs Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $905,808.00 Description Target Date 6/30/2021 Annual Action Plan 2020 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($28,023): 40 households Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($40,100): 475 persons The Josyln Center ($80,000): 250 persons Desert Arc ($60,000): 481 persons Location Description Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($28,023): 74501 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($40,100): 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 The Josyln Center ($80,000): 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Desert Arc ($60,000): 73225 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Annual Action Plan 2020 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Emergency Rental Assistance Program ($28,023): The City will select a subrecipient to manage an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for low and moderate-income persons impacted by the coronavirus. These CDBG funds complement additional CDBG-CV funding as part of a Program Year 2019 Action Plan Amendment. Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($40,100): The subrecipient provides fair housing services throughout Riverside County, which is a requirement as a recipient of HUD funds. The Josyln Center ($80,000): The subrecipient provides numerous services for seniors, including social and health/wellness programs. Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction due to cancelled fundraisers, losses in class and activity fees, declining renewal and new memberships, and other reasons. The agency continues to facilitate essential services such as home delivered meals, food pantry activities and counseling services. The agency requests funds to sustain the Joslyn Wellness Center, which provides counseling and other wellness-related activities for seniors. The agency requests funds mostly to sustain staffing and other activity costs. (CARES ACT) Desert Arc ($60,000): The agency enhances the quality of life and creates opportunities for people with disabilities. Because of the coronavirus, the agency has faced a substantial financial reduction due to cancelled fundraisers, reduced revenue-generating programs and other reasons. The agency is developing a re-opening plan that includes a phased approach to get clients back onsite. Implementing the plan is costly, and includes conducting staff training, purchasing personal protective equipment, and other costs. The agency requests funds to sustain staffing levels and implement activities relating to the re- opening plan. (CARES ACT) 3 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Enhance public facilities Needs Addressed Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $757,490.00 Description Target Date 6/30/2021 Annual Action Plan 2020 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements ($316,000 proposed increase of $175k as part of SA3): 2,405 persons City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements ($142,490): 2,405 persons Joslyn Center ADA Improvements ($69,000 proposed as part of SA3): 500 persons Desert Arc HVAC Upgrades ($180,000 proposed as part of SA4): 500 persons) Location Description City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements ($316,000 proposed increase of $175k as part of SA3): 2,405 persons City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements ($142,490): 2,405 persons Joslyn Center ADA Improvements ($69,000 proposed as part of SA3): 500 persons Desert Arc HVAC Upgrades ($180,000 proposed as part of SA4): 500 persons) Annual Action Plan 2020 24 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Park Improvements: The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north), Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and Portola Avenue (east). The City requests funds to construct improvements at Palma Village Park. City staff anticipates conducting a neighborhood meeting to identify the types of improvements desired by the residents as well. City of Palm Desert - Palma Village Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements: The City has a CDBG-eligible census tract bound by Fred Waring Drive (north), Highway 111 (south), San Pablo Avenue (west) and Portola Avenue (east). The City requests funds to construct improvements in areas missing sidewalks within the neighborhood. Neighborhood sidewalk connectivity complements the project located off San Pablo Avenue as well. Joslyn Center- ADA Restroom Improvements 2024: As part of the 3rd Substantial Amendment the City proposes to allocate CV resources to the Senior Center for rehab of their restrooms. The Joslyn Center acts as a testing site, displacement center, and cooling center during crisis. Desert Arc- HVAC Improvements 2025: as part of the 4th Substantial Amendment, the City proposes to allocate all remaining CV funds to Desert Arc for Upgrades to their HVAC system. Desert Arc acted as a resource during COVID. Annual Action Plan 2020 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate-income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). Program Year 2020 CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate-income clientele (or presumed benefit). Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Citywide 100 Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate-income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’s consideration in subsequent program years. Discussion Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2020 26 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The Palm Desert Housing Authority (Authority) owns and operates approximately 1,114 multi-family housing units, and an additional approximately 564 units that are owned and operated by third parties. There are an additional 303 ownership units for very low, low and moderate income households under the Authority’s affordable housing portfolio. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 1,981 Special-Needs 0 Total 1,981 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 1,981 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 1,981 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion Not applicable Annual Action Plan 2020 27 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Discussion Not applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing. Annual Action Plan 2020 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness. 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 operates a Homelessness Assistance Program that began July 1, 2019. The City contracted with the Riverside University Health System (i.e., County of Riverside) to provide two full-time staff members to provide continual outreach and case management for homeless persons in Palm Desert. In Program Year 2019, the City funded Path of Life Ministries with CDBG funds to assist with bridge/temporary housing to complement the City's Homelessness Assistance Program. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support. The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that Annual Action Plan 2020 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including: The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed. Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly-funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from Annual Action Plan 2020 30 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency. Discussion Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2020 31 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2020 32 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered 20% Set-aside funds. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards The City’s Building and Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self sufficiency including employment and training, Annual Action Plan 2020 33 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) housing options, and safety net programs. Actions planned to develop institutional structure The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including the County of Riverside, nonprofit organization, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at risk groups of individuals and families. Discussion: Not applicable. Annual Action Plan 2020 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: Activities planned with CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the project tables. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(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 62 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 62 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. 70.00% Not Applicable.