HC Resolution No. 19-03 Approving the FY 2018-2019 CDBG program CAPERRESOLUTION NO.1L9-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING THE FY 2018-19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER)
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides that funds
be made available for the CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino is required to submit a FY 2018-19 CAPER (Exhibit
1) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and
approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino makes the certifications required by 24 CFR Sections
91.225 and 570.303 as contained in the FY 2018-19 CDBG Annual Action Plan; now, therefore:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Housing Commission of the City of Cupertino
hereby approves the FY 2018-19 CAPER; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the
FY 2018-19 CAPER approved by the Housing Commission of the City of Cupertino to HUD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Housing Commission of the City of
Cupertino this 26t', day of September 2019 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the Housing Commission
AYES: Chair Daruwalla, Vice Chair Bose, Gandikota, Kapil
NOES: none
ABSENT: Cunningham
ABSTAIN: none
ATTEST:
Kerri Heusler
Housing Manager
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APPROVED:
Nina Daruwalla
Chair, Housing Commission-�
City of Cupertino
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Table of Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes................................................................................................... 5
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.
91.520(a)...............................................................................................................................
5
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted
with the consolidated plan 91.520(g)................................................................................... 5
Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds addresses the priorities and specific objectives
identifiedin the plan.............................................................................................................. 6
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted ................................................. 8
Describe the families assisted. 91.520(a).............................................................................. 8
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)....................................................................... 9
Identify the resources made available ..................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments ...... Error! Bookmark not
defined.
Leveraging............................................................................................................................. 9
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources .................................................. 9
Other Federal Grant Programs.............................................................................................. 9
County of Santa Clara and Local Housing and Community Development Sources...........
10
Below Market -Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund(AHF)...........................................
10
General Fund Human Service Grants (HSG) Program.......................................................
10
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)..................................................................................
12
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing ..........................
12
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes..........................................................
12
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans .................................
12
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c).............
14
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and
ending homelessness...........................................................................................................
14
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individualneeds...................................................................................................................
14
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons....
14
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families.................................................................
14
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 ....................................................
14
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.3200)........................................................................17
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing.........................................................
17
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership.................................................................
17
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs.......................................................
17
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.2200)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)................................................................18
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing 91.220 0); 91.320(i)...........................................................
18
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.3200)..
18
Actions taken to reduce lead -based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.3200) ............................
19
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty -level families. 91.220(k); 91.3200).........
19
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Actions taken to develop institutional structure..91.220(k); 91.3200) ...............................
19
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.3200)................................................................................
20
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) ...........................
20
CAS-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230....................................... 0000 o—co....00—o—o—oc—.....o—
22
Describe the.standards and procedures used to monitor activities ......................................
22
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d).................................................................
22
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance reports .................................... %.............................................
22
CRC-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)o>va°oa0000e00000a0000e<ea0000eoeoaoaoa000 !�r y<00000aoa00000ea000a<,o,00vo,eoa 000000a000aoe
23
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes lri the jurisdiction's program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would changets programs as a result of its
experiences....................................................
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brow
Af
(BEDI) grants?
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments
............ ........................ 23
velo-ament Initiative
..
...................
.... 23
roes during the last year. 23
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List of Tables
Table 1 — Accomplishments — Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date ..............................5
Table 2 — Table of Assistance to Racial and Etnic Populations by Source of Funds................8
Table 3 — Resources Made Available......................................................................9
Table 4 — Identify the Geographic Distribtion and Location of Investments .........................9
Table 5 — Number of Households......................................................................... 12
Table 6 — Number of Households Supported.............................................................12
Table 7 — Number of Persons Served.....................................................................13
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its
Below is a description of the progress the City of Cupertino has made in achi-ey,-,
action. In fiscal year (FY) 2018/19, the City achieved its annual goals met the
Plan. It should be noted that in FY 2016/17, the City decided to change th6"iffif diffig"
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profit service partner, to Below Market Rate Affordable Housing Funds
-(B1VIR AH
funds being utilized for fair housing services, the City continued HO Ho
2017/2018. During the application process f6i FY 2018/2019, they fair
housing servi
Project Sentinel is based in Santa Clara and has provided the i ino ivift
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Project Senintel includes fair housing and rental mediation services. ntra�6
will be discussed later in the report. Project S6titinothaO,'met orexceed �I&afmuial
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accomplishments are no longer reported in ID S 01\
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Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes fofl' hch d`iu,'-qM' me
4,
explain, if applicable,.�why progress was. tIfi 'd' towar&-fin- eting' d 61
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Categories, priority levels, funding sour6, 5-,and.,am
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actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage complete,(
,n plan. 91.520(a)
he goals outlined- in its str,
five (5) year goals outlined
source of ECHO Housing;
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using ., o, provide fair housil
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rentalmediation services.
funded )AAMeCity's BN
goals for FY 201'-8/2019 b
ubmittedWith the cons,
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conift,i, ctives,"NWutcome indicators, units
of the>grantee's programyear goals.
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Village
Affordable
Affordable
VHousehold
Rental units
12
38
317
Housing
Housing
5
Housing Unit
rehabilitated
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Together
Affordable
Affordable
CDBG:
= w
Household
Homeowner
35
34
97%
Housing
Housing,
$64,000
Housing Unit
Housing
Rehabilitated
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Fair Housing
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$0
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
45
10
22.2%
CARE
Public service
activities other
Homelessness
Homeless
CDBG:
than
Persons
500
417
83.4%
$35,000
Assisted
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit
Public service
Non -Homeless
activities other
Special Needs
Strengthen
CDBG:
than
Persons
Neighborhoods
Non -Housing
$20,431.15
Low/Moderate
Assisted
105
186
177%
Community
Development
Income Housing
Benefit
Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific obje
plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
The City Council adopted the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan on April 7, 2015. Overall, the City has performed
major goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan. In total, the City's CDBG program assisted one hundred forty -
access needed services. Of these persons, one hundred (100) were extremely -low income, and forty-seven (47
As illustrated in Table 1, the City has effectively utilized the CDBG funding to target the provision of service,,
provision of services to at -risk low-income individuals and families. Unfortunately, the City has not been effe,
units for low-income and special needs households. The major barrier to accomplishing this goal has been the
Cupertino and the lack of available land. However, in FY 18/19, the City utilized CDBG funds to provide funs
five units of affordable rental housing units at Vista Village Apartments. These units provide affordable rental
extremely -low-, very -low, and low-income households.
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Additionally, the City has increased its efforts to promote development of affordable housing throughout the
Santa Clara County HOME Consortium in 2015. HOME funds can be used to fund eligible affordable housinj
construction, and rehabilitation. Starting in FY 2015-16, developers of affordable housing projects were eligib
through an annual RFP process. Applications are submitted to the Santa Clara County Office of Supportiv(
HOME funds to help subsidize affordable housing projects within the City If theCity receives HOME fund,,
the HOME Consortium, the required twenty-five percent (25%) matching funds will be provided from the City
the BMR AHF has an available balance of approximately $6,000,000.
The Veranda, which was developed by Charities Housing and
HOME Consortium. The property provides. eighteen (18) units
City provided a twenty-five (25%) match as part of total contril
It should also be noted that the City utilizes a performan
V-
objectives. The performance measurement system lists `o,
objectives for each goal statement. Goals include providi
population and providing housing that is affordable for a
fin July 2019" res
,t
-income senior ho
if 43% ($W2,00(
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L $500,000 in f
and one,(1) prc
�fiFthe developer.
t systeen;to monitor its `pro gress at mee
g
enes; eradicators as well as one-year go
supply ofresidential units for all ecor.
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
Table 2 - Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
CDBG
White
83
Black or African American
8
Asian
49
American Indian/Alaska Native/White
2
Other multi -racial
5
Total
147
Hispanic
22
Not Hispanic
125
In total, the City's CDBG program served one hundred and forty-seven (147) individuals. Of
those individuals, approximately fifty-six percent (56%) were White; five percent (5.4%) were
African American; thirty-three percent (33.3%) were Asian; and five percent (4.8%) were either
American Indian/American Native, American Indian/Alaska Native/White or Other, Multi -racial.
Approximately, fifteen percent (14.9%) were Hispanic.
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CIS-I5 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
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$369,541.00
$352,267.12
Narrative
Please see above.
Table 4 m Identifv the ge®ffranhic dis$rIl&nutn®n and fl®caction of investments
Target Area r
Planned Percentage
ActuaIl Percentage
Narratnve
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N/A
N/A
N/A
The funds were
q
distributed citywide.
Narrative
Not applicable. The City has not established specif c target areas to focus the investment of
CDBG funds.gays" T
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Leveraging �1110 1
�Ar
' . - Ng -
Explain how federal funIl is lleverd additio I resources (private, state and local funds),
including a dogrIlption ,6" -him re�uIlr�Iln�nts were satisfied, as weH as how any
lffi
publicly 9,* nod lapd ®r propibf$y ll®cated M-$hnn $h iunrisdic$i®n that were used to address
the needs .identified Iln the iflano
The City f
City's goa
out with C
For instance,
charitable foi
ages all nor
verage all fi
%inds'from
Other Federal Grant
non-
6wkng developers to leverage funding resources. It is the
ith lother resources. All the public service projects carried
involved the leveraging of other funding sources.
s funded by the City receive monies from the United Way,
tions, and/or other federal funding.
In addition to the entitlement dollars listed above, the federal government has several other
funding programs for community development and affordable housing activities. These include:
the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Section 202, Section 811, the Affordable
Housing Program (AHP) through the Federal Home Loan Bank, and others. It should be noted
that, in most cases, the City would not be the applicant for these funding sources as many of
these programs offer assistance to affordable housing developers rather than local jurisdictions.
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County of Santa Clara and Local Housing and Community Development Sources
There are a variety of countywide and local resources that support housing and community
development programs. Some of these programs offer assistance to local affordable housing
developers and community organizations while others provide assistance directly to individuals.
These resources are discussed below.
Below Market -Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF)
The BMR AHF receives its revenue from the payment of housing mitigation fees from non-
residential (office, commercial, retail, research and development (R&D), hotel and industrial)
and residential development. The non-residential housing mitigation fee jobs/housing nexus
study acknowledges housing needs created by the development of office, commercial, retail,
hotel, R&D and industrial development. A fee is applied to new square footage of non-residential
development in the City. The fees collected are deposited in the City's BMR AHF and are to be
used for the provision of affordable housing.
A portion of the BMR AHF funds will be targeted to benefit extremely low-income households
and persons with specials needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the
disabled, including persons with development disabilities).
In FY 2018/19, the City allocated $43,000 in BMR AHF to local non profit organizations that
provide fair housing services, BMR program administration, landlord/tenant rental mediation,
and an affordable rental housing renovation project. Additionally, the City allocated $80,000 in
BMR AHF Capital Housing Projects for the rehabilitation of Greenwood Court. The four units at
Greenwood Court were converted from a transitional housing program to permanent affordable
housing for extremely low- and very low-income households. The funds were utilized to repair
and renovate the property.
General Fund Human Service Grants (HSG) Program
In FY 2018/19, the City Council allocated $83,600 from the General Fund to public and human
service agencies within the City of Cupertino. The monies were utilized to fund a long-term care
ombudsman, client services for victims of domestic violence, and legal assistance to seniors.
As mentioned previously, the City joined the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium in 2015.
HOME funds can be used to fund eligible affordable housing projects for acquisition,
construction, and rehabilitation. Starting in FY 2015-16, developers of affordable housing
projects were eligible to competitively apply througli an annual RFP process. Applications are
submitted to the County OSH for the HOME funds to help subsidize affordable housing projects
within the City. If the City receives HOME funds from its participation in the HOME
Consortium, the required twenty-five percent (25%) matching funds will be provided from the
City's BMR AHF. Currently, the BMR AHF had an available balance of approximately
$6,000,000. As mentioned previously, the Veranda, which was developed by Charities Housing,
applied for and received $500,000 in HOME funds from the HOME Consortium. The property
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provided (eighteen) 18 units low-income senior housing and one (1) property manager unit. The
City provided a twenty-five percent (25%) match for the project.
It should be noted that the City does not own any vacant land that is suitable for development.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the
number and types of families served, the number of extremely -low income, low-income,
moderate -income, and middle -income persons served.
Table 5 - Number of Households
One -Year Goal
Actual
Number of homeless households to
0
0
be provided affordable housing
units
Number of non -homeless
12
12
households to be provided
affordable housing units
Number of special -needs
0
0
households to be provided
affordable housing units
Total
12
12
Table 6 - Number of Households Supported
One -Year Goal
Actual
Number of households supported
0
0
through rental assistance
Number of households supported
0
0
through the production of new units
Number of households supported
12
12
through the rehab of existing units
Number of households supported
0
0
through the acquisition of existing
units
Total
12
12
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting
these goals.
The City's annual goals were met in FY 2018/2019. Rebuilding Together assisted seven
homeowners with the rehabilitation of their homes. WNICS completed rehabilitation repairs on
five affordable housing rental units which are occupied by extremely -low, very -low, and low-
income households.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
As discussed above, the City met its annual goals. The City will continue to address the needs
highlighted in its 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and does not foresee any changes to its Annual
Action Plan. As mention above, although fair housing activities are no longer funded with
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CDBG dollars, the City continues to fund a fair housing service provider with its BMR AHF
funds. The fair housing service provider mets it annual fair housing goals.
Include the number of extremely flow -income, low-income, and moderate -income persons
served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to
determine the eligibility of the activity.
Extremely Low-income
100
0
All,
Very Low-income
19
0
Low-income
28
0
Moderate -income
0
0
a
Above Moderate
0,
O.
-income
s
Total
0
Narrative Information
In total, one hundred and forty seven (1.47) per
funded services. Of the individuals/houselolds
income, forty-seven were low-income3#� A
ugh theity's CDBG
(100) were extremely -low
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c)
Evaluate the jurisdiction's progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and
ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs.
Through the assistance of Santa Clara County Measure A funds, six (6) units are reserved at The
Veranda as permanent supportive housing units for homeless seniors, aged sixty-two (62) or
older, with disabling conditions. The Veranda is one of the first developments to take advantage
of Measure A funding.
In 2017, the City provided $3,672,000 in BMR AHF to The Veranda, a low-income senior
development. Of the nineteen (19) units at The Veranda (there is one manager's unit at the
property), six (6) have been set aside as Measure A units designed to serve extremely low-
income formerly homeless individuals. Through the City's participation in the Santa Clara
County HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consortium, The Veranda secured
$500,000 in HOME funds. The City also provided an additional $1,000,000 in funds through the
Housing Trust Silicon Valley for a total contribution of $5,172,000.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons.
The City supports efforts to end homelessness. The City allows zoning for emergency shelters.
This has allowed the Faith in Action Silicon Valley Rotating Shelter Program to set-up overnight
shelter beds in churches throughout the City. As part of the 2014- 2022 Housing Element update,
the City updated its zoning code to comply with SB No. 2 regarding emergency shelters.
In FY 2018-19, the City provided $25,000 to Maitri through the General Fund Human Service
Grant's (HSG) Program. Maitri provides transitional housing for adult women and children who
are victims of domestic violence. The majority of the household served by Maitri are homeless.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become
homeless after 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); and, receiving assistance from public or
private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or
youth needs
In FY 18/19, the City of Cupertino provided $35,000 in CDBG funds to WVCS to administer its
Community Access to Resources and Education (CARE) program. The main focus of CARE is
to bring services and resources closer to at -risk populations, coordinate assistance internally and
externally, and help navigate hospital, social services, and legal systems. It is designed to enable
access to critical basic needs services and help clients navigate the maze of benefits, from
Medicare and Social Security to affordable housing options, health care, and specialized care.
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The one stop benefit assistance service helps provide assistance with applications to benefits
including Ca1W®RKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, Free/Reduced lunch, and Healthy Kids. The
supportive services also help clients build financial stability by proving monthly budget relief
through access to the food pantry, and discounts on their utility bill and emergency financial
assistance for unforeseen emergencies. This range of supportive services and case management
helps at -risk individuals and households maintain stability and prevents homelessness due to a
financial crisis.
Additionally, in FY 18/19, the City provided General Fund HSG and/or BMR AHF to the
following organizations: A�
® Senior Adult Legal (SALA) — Received $10,600 fron thetHSG. SALA provided free
legal services to.fifty-two (52) Cupertino residents age sixty (60) or older. Eight six
percent (86%) were seen at a SALA appointment at the Cupertino Senior Center and the
rest were served through a SALA site in another city or the agency's Central Office in
San Jose. All clients were presumed low/moderate income (51% to 80% AMI) by HUD
because they are elderly (age 60 or older). In addition, 42% were age 75 or older, a
demographic placing them at risk of abuse, isolation, or institutionalization.
® Maitri — Received $25,000 from the Human Services Grant. The Anjah Transitional
House (TH) served 33 women and children for 5,171 bednights and provided adult
residents with 321 individual case management sessions. The TH provided residents with
a safe, longer -term housing option (up to nine months), as well as culturally appropriate
and customized support that helped them gam the self-confidence and skills needed to
rebuild their lives
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Catholic Chanties $8,000 from the Human _$Lets ces µCrrad °Catholic Charities provided
needed advocacy of elders living in long-term care facilities. In total, 513 unduplicated
residents were contacted during the fiscal year.
sHellping homllgspersons (�pll`�h r®nicaflyomelless individuals and famillies,e�n"
Mt
familnes nchilldnneternd thWn1end unaccompaniedmake thea
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tr`allnsIltIlIlIL t® peIl°nnn�nen hounsing ant mdepen' Pt living, including shortening the period of
time that nndividuaals and fanui>Ines 40prnennce homelessness, facilitating access for homeless
individual s " es to" ffordablle Iln®unsing units, and preventing individuals and
families �°.e recently hdhnn elless fr®yan becoming homeless again
As mentioned above; the CAM
ity provided $35,000 in CDBG funds to WVCS to administer its
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Community Access to`Re'sources -and Education (CARE) program. The program provides case
management and shortterm rental assistance to support homeless families transitioning to
permanent housing. Additionally, the program allocates Red Cross emergency rental grants and
emergency utility payments to assist low-income individuals and families on the verge of
homeless maintain their housing.
In FY 2018/2019, the City provided $40,000 in General Fund HSG to West Valley Community
Services for the Haven to Home program. The goal of the Haven to Home (HTH) is to help
currently un-housed Cupertino individuals and families secure permanent housing, maintain
employment, enhance income opportunities and financial stability. The supportive services
critical to the success of this program are intensive case management, housing search, landlord
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mediation, benefits clinic, and financial coaching. HTH aims to end homelessness and prevent
homelessness by coordinating multilevel services and leveraging further resources in the
community in order to build long-term stability and self-sufficiency for participants. Through
this funding in FY 2018/2019, WVCS served 50 homeless individuals and families whose last
address was in Cupertino.
In total in FY 2018/2019, the City allocated approximately $55,431.15 in CDBG and $83,600.00
in HSG money to provide a variety of support services for low-income Cupertino households.
Services provided include the provision of food, clothing, legal assistance, emergency rental
assistance, and a variety of other services.
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CR-30 m Public Houusnng 91.220(h)9 91.320a)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
Not applicable. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara (HACSC) owns and
manages four public housing units, which are all.located in the City of Santa Clara. There is no
public housing in Cupertino.
Actions taken to encourage public.h®using residents to become more invollved"mi
management and participate in homeo mership
While the majority of their units have been converted to affordable housing, stock, HACSC is
proactive in incorporating resident input into the agencyspohcy making process. An equitable
and transparent policy -making process that includes!,th opinions of residents is achieved through
the involvement of two tenant commissioners, ones. 1 a senior c t zen; on the HACSC board.
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Actions taken to provide assistance to troulbIled HAS
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Not applicable.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-U)
Actions taken 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. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i)
As part of the City's FY 2019-20 Work Program, the City is working on an update to the Below
Market Rate (BMR) Linkage Fees. As part of this update, the City is conducting an economic
feasibility analysis to review fees associated with development and potential policy updates to
the BMR Program.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
As mentioned in the Consolidated Plan, the City's highest need is for affordable units for low-
income and special needs households. One of the primary impediments to creating the affordable
units is the high cost of land in Cupertino and rising construction costs. In order to fund 100%
affordable developments, the City adopted a housing mitigation program in 1993. Originally, the
program required all new residential developments to dedicate 10% of its housing as affordable.
In 2002, the City updated the Housing Element and raised the requirement to 15%. For smaller
developments with less than seven units, developers can build one BMR unit or pay an in -lieu
fee. This in -lieu fee allows the City to accumulate funds to use for affordable developments. In
the past ten years, the City has accumulated over five million dollars in fees. These fees have
been used to fund the Stevens Creek Village 40-unit development for single -persons and small
households; Vista Village, a 24-unit development aimed at housing small and medium size
families; and Senior Housing Solutions' purchase of a home for use as senior congregate care.
To ensure that the mitigation fees continue to be adequate to mitigate the impacts of new
development on affordable housing needs, the City completed a nexus study update in 2015. The
purpose of the nexus study update was to allow the City to consider appropriate mitigation fee
charges and possible affordable percentage requirements. The City Council adopted the updated
residential and non-residential housing mitigation fees on May 5, 2015. The fees went into effect
on July 6, 2015. The City's fee schedule is updated annually in July.
The City has increased its efforts to promote development of affordable housing throughout the
City. The City joined the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium in 2015. HOME funds can be
used to fund eligible affordable housing projects for acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation.
Starting in FY 2015-16, developers of affordable housing projects were eligible to competitively
apply through an annual RFP process. Applications are submitted to the County OSH for the
HOME funds to help subsidize affordable housing projects within the City.
The Veranda, which was developed by Charities Housing, applied for and received $500,000 in
HOME funds from the HOME Consortium for FY 18/19. The property provided 18 units of low-
income senior housing and one property manager unit (for a total of 19 units). The property opened
in July 2019. The City provided a twenty-five (250r0') match as part of total contribution of 43%
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($5,172,000.00) of the development costs for this project.
Actions taken to reduce lead -based paint hazards. 91.220(]k)9 91.320(j)
The number of units with potential lead -based paint hazards in the City is likely less than 500.
Lower income households will occupy some percentage of these units, but how many is not
known. In addition to working with the County Health Department to identify and assist any
children with elevated blood lead levels, the City will, as part of its efforts to address the
rehabilitation needs of its housing stock, provide assistance to persons seeking to mitigate
lead hazards in the home.,
Currently, City staff has a policy to test any property being assisted with CDBG funds for the
presence of lead based paint if the property was constructed pnorto 1978. If the property tests
positive for the presence of lead based. paint, then.the City assists with the abatement the paint.
In all cases, the property owners and tenants are notified of the presence of the lead based paint.
The City also assists the contractor with findin: infractors trained on how to deal with lead
based paint or receiving training themselves
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Actions taken t® reduce the nua�nle, -,,of poverty fl�v�fl=��aunBu�s 91o22®(I�), 9fl 32®(j)
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As mentioned earlier, the City funds . VCS'.Wommunity Access to Resources and Education
(CARE) program to provide those living bet& the poverty level with food, clothing and
emergency rental' assistance These are basib-necessities that thoseyli ing at or below thepoverty
level cannot afford duet' limifaincomes W CS WVCS alsoprovdes �ob,search assistance and basic.
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computer classes in an attempt to reduce the number of perso..enshving below the poverty level.
Additionally, the City makes it a high priority to provide affordable rental units to extremely -low
income households
Actions t l en t®`d lei®� nnstIltnutIl® naIl stru�c�uu�°e 911a220(k)9 91a320a)
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The City�continues to participate with other local jurisdictions in sharing information and
resources regarding CDBG arid -other housing programs. Meetings take place on a quarterly
basis. Additionally; when projects are funded by multiple jurisdictions, the jurisdictions "involved
cooperate in an effort to reduce`duplication of work and reduce project monitoring costs.
City staff will continue the follow=ng collaborative efforts to improve institutional structure:
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® Joint jurisdiction Ike" §t for Proposals and project review committees;
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® Coordination on project management.for projects funded by multiple jurisdictions
® HOME Consortium between member jurisdictions for affordable housing projects
The City is also represented at the Santa Clara County Association of Planning Officers
(SCCAPO) and Silicon Valley Leadership Group's Housing Action Coalition (HAC) meetings.
These meetings are especially important in fostering regional approaches to providing affordable
housing.
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Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City benefits from a strong jurisdiction and region -wide network of housing and community
development partners, such as Regional Housing Working Group and the CoC. To improve
intergovernmental and private sector cooperation, the City participated with other local
jurisdictions and developers in sharing information and resources.
In addition to the actions listed above, the City continues to partner with nonprofit agencies to
host a yearly Housing Fair to provide residents with access to developers, BMR managers, and
housing agencies and programs. The City also leveraged its BMR AHF to assist nonprofit
affordable housing developers, including assisting Charities Housing with the financing of The
Veranda, a 100% affordable senior housing development, by providing a 25% match requirement
to the County's HOME Consortium funds in FY 2018/2019.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the
jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a)
On January 12, 2012, the City Council adopted a new Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair
Housing Choice and the recommended policies and actions to respond to the fair housing
impediments identified in the document. The document states that the primary impediments to
fair housing choice are access to affordable housing and knowledge of fair housing services. The
City has implemented the following in response to the impediments identified in the Al:
• Facilitate access to below market rate (BMR) units. The City will continue to assist
affordable housing developers and market rate developers in advertising the availability of
BMR and affordable units via a link on the City's website and the United Way's 2-1-1
program, phone referrals, and other media outlets. The City will also facilitate
communications between special needs service providers and affordable housing developers,
to ensure that home seekers with special needs have fair access to available units.
• City staff continues to contract with a fair housing provider to conduct outreach and
education regarding fair housing for home seekers, landlords, property manager, real estate
agents, and lenders.
• In addition to outreach, the fair housing provider will conduct fair housing testing in local
apartment complexes.
• The City will periodically review the Zoning Ordinance to ensure regulations are consistent
with fair housing laws and do not constrain housing production. If particular zoning
requirements impede fair housing or production, the City will amend the regulations.
• The City will continue to support the HACSC to ensure adequate outreach to minority,
limited English proficiency, and special needs populations regarding the availability of public
housing and Section 8 vouchers.
• The City will continue to plan for higher residential and employment densities where
appropriate to maximize linkages between employers and affordable housing.
• The City will continue to work with local transit agencies to facilitate safe and efficient
routes for the various forms of public transit.
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The City is in the process of updating the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice.
The updated AI and AFFH will be completed in February 2020.
Project Sentinel received $43,000 from the City's BMR AHF for support of fair housing, tenant
and landlord counseling, and dispute resolution services rental mediaition activities. As noted
earlier in the report, the fair housing services activities were previously funded with CDBG
funds. In FY 2018/19, the City elected to fund the fair housing activities as part of its contract
with Project Sentinel: To combat illegal housing discrimination and ensure civil rights
protection, Project Sentinel provides comprehensive fair housing services of complaint
investigation, consultation, information and referral, and community outreach and education.
Fair housing investigations that reveal evidence of illegal discrimination are addressed through
education, conciliation, and referral to HUD or DFEH filings, or litigation. Investigative work
efforts include paired testing, surveys, witness interviews, and document review.
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CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in
furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the
programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning
requirements
The City continues to actively monitor all subrecipients and projects ensuring compliance with
program and comprehensive planning requirements. Monitoring involves review of quarterly
reports, invoices with backup material, and review of agency audit reports. Annual on -site
monitoring is carried out for all CDBG subrecipients and consists of reviewing client files,
financial records, policies, procedures and compliance with federal requirements as detailed in
the subrecipient contracts.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to
comment on performance reports.
A draft CAPER was made available on the City website (www.cupertino.org/housing) and at
City Hall for the required 15-day public comment period (August 23 — September 11, 2019). An
advertisement was placed in the Cupertino Courier, a newspaper of general circulation on August
23, 2019, advertising the availability of the CAPER for public review and comment. If citizens
could not physically come into City Hall to review the report, a report could be mailed or e-
mailed to the citizen free of charge. The City also makes available a TDD phone number for the
hearing impaired. The City also conducted a public hearing at the Cupertino Housing
Commission meeting held on September 12, 2019 allowing the public an opportunity to
comment on the CAPER.
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CR-45 m CDB G 91a520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction's program objectives
and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its 'programs as a result of its
experiences.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brow nfnepds Economic Development nt Initiative (BEDI)
grants?
Not ay "
Not al
.e last. year.
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APPENDIX A
LEGAL AD AND PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
REPORT FY 2018/2019
To be inserted when available
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APPENDIX B
PUBLIC COMMENT
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EYAULATION
REPORT FY 2018/2019
To date, no public comments have been received on the FY 2018/2019 Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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