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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD PY22 AAP SA1 Annual Action Plan 2022 1 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Substantial Amendment to roll all remaining PY 22 funds ($32,467.73) to PY 24 project, Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facilities Upgrades, Parking Lot Improvements- April, 2025 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2022 Annual Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert (City) has been allocated $394,525 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. 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 Annual Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously approved Program Year 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan. 3. Evaluation of past performance 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 Annual 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. The City held a public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds. Annual Action Plan 2022 2 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) As part of the Substantial Amendment, the City followed its Citizen’s Input Protocol and issued a Public Comment Period of 30 days and a Public Hearing Notice of 10 days. 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. There were no public comments received during the public review period for both public hearings. However, three (3) members of the public provided comments during the May 3, 2022, Community meeting regarding the CDBG program. Refer to Appendix A for a summary of comments. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them There were no public comments received during the public review period. The City acknowledges and responds to all comments that are submitted. 7. Summary Annual Action Plan 2022 3 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 Annual Action Plan 2022 4 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Mr. Angel Cardoz Financial Management Analyst 73-510 Fred Waring Drive 760-776-6389 Annual Action Plan 2022 5 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 Annual Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100. 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 May 3, 2022, a community workshop/public hearing was held to receive comments regarding the development of the Annual Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On May 31, 2022, the City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan on July 19, 2022 via electronic to the City’s HUD representative due not the City not having access as of date to the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). The City received access to IDIS from HUD on July 29, 2022. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan into IDIS on August 4, 2022. 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 Annual Action Plan 2022 6 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care as well. 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 2022 7 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? Housing Need Assessment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (fair housing). 2 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 subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (elderly persons). 3 Agency/Group/Organization OPERATION SAFEHOUSE, INC. Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (homeless/unaccompanied youth). 4 Agency/Group/Organization Desert Access and Mobility Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs Annual Action Plan 2022 8 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (persons with disabilities). 5 Agency/Group/Organization John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation/Healthy Family Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children 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 subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving at-risk youth). 6 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 subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving people with disabilities). Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Annual Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders. Annual Action Plan 2022 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 Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2022 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 On May 3, 2022, a community workshop/public hearing was held to receive comments regarding the development of the Annual Action Plan. The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards as well. On May 31, 2022, the City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from June 15, 2022, through July 14, 2022. On July 14, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan. The City submitted the Annual Action Plan on August 4, 2022. Please note, the City did not have access to IDIS until July 29, 2022. 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 Meeting Non- targeted/broad community 6 3 0 2 Public Meeting Non- targeted/broad community 0 0 0 Annual Action Plan 2022 11 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) 3 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community 0 0 0 Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2022 12 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction This Annual Action Plan represents an allocation from HUD in the amount of $394,525 in CDBG funds for Program Year 2022. 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 394,525 0 0 394,525 394,525 As part of the SA in April of 2025, all remaining resources ($32,467.73) were allocated to the PY 24 Public Facilities Upgrades project at the PDHA Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Annual Action Plan 2022 13 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The above sources of funding have been identified as available funds to be leveraged with, where and when possible, nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds to provide assistance to meet the goals and objectives as outlined within the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Annual Action Plan. Funded organizations will also utilize awarded funds to leverage, where and when possible, dollars available through the organization as well as other grant awards and/or donations to undertake programs/projects that may not otherwise be possible. Organizations have more flexibility to utilize funding more efficiently and effectively to provide needed support services to clients. Annual Action Plan 2022 14 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 N/A Discussion The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need. Annual Action Plan 2022 15 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: $10,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 10 Households Assisted 2 Enhance public facilities 2018 2022 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Public Facilities CDBG: $263,420 Other: 3 Other 3 Provide support for public service programs 2018 2022 Non-Homeless Special Needs Citywide Special Needs Populations CDBG: $20,000 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 135 Households Assisted 5 Increase fair housing activities 2018 2022 Citywide Fair Housing CDBG: $42,200 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 450 Households Assisted Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2022 16 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Goal Name Support efforts to combat homelessness Goal Description Support activities to prevent and end homelessness, such as funding affordable housing opportunities, and resource centers for homeless individuals 2 Goal Name Enhance public facilities Goal Description Improve City of Palm Desert public facilities and infrastructure to benefit residents in low- and moderate-income target areas or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults. 3 Goal Name Provide support for public service programs Goal Description Provide lower-income persons with appropriate health, fitness, recreational, educational, and other services to support the emotional and developmental well-being of low- and moderate-income families 5 Goal Name Increase fair housing activities Goal Description Promote fair housing choice by funding fair housing organizations to provide fair housing services, such as education, tenant-landlord mediation, and testing. Annual Action Plan 2022 17 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction The Annual Action Plan identifies funding the following activities: Public Services ($52,200) Public Facilities and Improvements ($263,420) Program Administration ($78,905) Projects # Project Name 1 Public Facilities and Improvements - City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project 2 Public Facilities and Improvements - Desert Arc 3 Public Service - Desert Access and Mobility 4 Public Facilities and Improvements 5 Public Service - Operation Safehouse 6 Program Administration 7 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County - Administration 8 Administration - CDBG Program 9 Public Facilities and Improvements: Palm Desert Housing Authority Parking Lot Upgrades 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 2022 18 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information Annual Action Plan 2022 19 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 1 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements - City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project Target Area Goals Supported Enhance public facilities Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $183,420 Description Funding public facilities and improvements at the City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project. ADA restroom upgrades, ADA-compliant parking space and trailhead grading/paving to provide ADA accessEligible Activity (Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This project will be able to assist approximately 600 low- to moderate income families - 1 facility improvement Location Description City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park 45825 Edgehill Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ($183,420) – ADA restroom upgrades, ADA-compliant parking space and trailhead grading/paving to provide ADA access 2 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements - Desert Arc Target Area Goals Supported Enhance public facilities Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Public Facilities Funding CDBG: $80,000 Description Facility Improvement Project - ADA restroom upgradeEligible Activity (Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Annual Action Plan 2022 20 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This project will be able to assit approximately 800 low- to moderate income person with special needs. Location Description 73255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities ADA restroom upgrade 3 Project Name Public Service - Desert Access and Mobility Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide support for public service programs Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely.Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities This project will assist approximately 75 low- to moderate income special needs individuals. Location Description 471 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 218, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Planned Activities Transportation services to individuals who are blind, disabled or cannot drive safely 4 Project Name Public Facilities and Improvements Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide support for public service programs Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Funding public facilities and improvements at the City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project ($146,124), Desert ARC ADA Restroom ($30,000), and The Joslyn Center ADA Restroom ($80,000) Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 03F; 03G; 03A. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Annual Action Plan 2022 21 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The agency will provide homeowner health and safety repairs to approximately 50 elderly owners and/or disabled and 65 years of age or older to their homes. Location Description 41550 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities Homeowner health and safety repairs to elderly owners and/or disabled and 65 years of age or older to their homes. 5 Project Name Public Service - Operation Safehouse Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Provide support for public service programs Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Funding CDBG: $10,000 Description Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facilityEligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Case management services for 10 homeless youth at a transitional living facility Location Description 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503 Planned Activities Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility 6 Project Name Program Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $22,200 Description Program Administration ($78,780) Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 21A. CDBG National Objective: LMCPlanning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a) Target Date 6/30/2023 Annual Action Plan 2022 22 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Provide 450 indivuduals/families with fair housing and tenant/landlord disputes. Location Description 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Planned Activities Mandated fair housing services 7 Project Name Fair Housing Council of Riverside County - Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Program administration of Fair Housing programEligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Provide 450 indivuduals/families with fair housing and tenant/landlord disputes. Location Description 4164 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 Planned Activities Provide 450 indivuduals/families with fair housing and tenant/landlord disputes. 8 Project Name Administration - CDBG Program Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Enhance public facilities Provide support for public service programs Increase fair housing activities Needs Addressed Special Needs Populations Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Fair Housing Funding CDBG: $58,905 Description Planning and Administration of CDBG grant programCDBG Citation: 570.206(a) Target Date 6/30/2023 Annual Action Plan 2022 23 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Not Applicable Location Description 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Planned Activities Planning and administration of the CDBG program 9 Project Name Public Facilities- PD Housing Authority Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Enhance public facilities Needs Addressed Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities Funding CDBG: ($32,467.73) Description Public Facilities Improvements- Parking Lot Upgrades at Public Housing Facility Target Date 5/1/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 250 Public Housing Authority residents Location Description Planned Activities Parking Lot Improvements Annual Action Plan 2022 24 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 of Palm Desert 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). 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 N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 25 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The City is not undertaking any CBDG-funded housing activities in the program year. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 10 Non-Homeless 450 Special-Needs 135 Total 595 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0 The Production of New Units 0 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 0 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 26 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 2022 27 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 as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. 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 individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were Annual Action Plan 2022 28 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 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 Annual Action Plan 2022 29 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency. Discussion N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 30 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 using CDBG funds 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 using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 31 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 & 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 2022 32 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 with nonprofit organizations, 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: N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 33 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 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. 70.00% Annual Action Plan 2022 34 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) N/A Annual Action Plan 2022 35 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)