PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
ORANGE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Date: September 11, 2024
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:
The County of Orange, in compliance with Title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The purpose of this notice is to provide the public a 15-day review period, beginning September 11, 2024, and ending September 25, 2024, to express their concerns and comments regarding the CAPER. The County of Orange is required to submit the FY 2023-24 CAPER to HUD by September 26, 2024.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER outlines the progress made in carrying out the proposed goals and objectives set forth in the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan. The CAPER also provides an analysis of program expenditures, project accomplishments, subrecipient’s performance and an assessment of what changes to policy or strategy may be in order.
The FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan identified the Urban County of Orange’s overall needs and priorities for activities including Public Facilities and Improvements, Housing Rehabilitation, Public Services and Affordable Housing for low-income individuals and families.
Comments
All interested agencies, groups, or individuals are invited to review the draft CAPER for FY 2023-24 and submit written comments for consideration. By request, copies are available at OC Housing & Community Development office, email request to: craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. Reports are also available online at OC Housing & Community Development website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. Submit written comments on the CAPER to OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Craig Fee, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The County of Orange will consider all written comments received by September 25, 2024.
Publish: September 11, 2024, in the: Orange County Register, La Opinion September 13, 2024, and Nguoi Viet September 12,2024.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES FUNDING ALLOCATION POLICY & PROCESS (FAPP)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orange County Board Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Allocation Policy & Process (FAPP)
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, November 05, 2024
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 A.M. or soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North (CAN)
Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California 92701
To view a live internet broadcast of the meeting visit https://board.ocgov.com/board-meeting-media-archive. The public may send comments for upcoming Board meetings by emailing response@ocogv.com. Comments submitted before the start of the Board meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration, please include the Board date and topic for comment.
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Allocation Policy & Process (FAPP) outlines the proposed funding process and policies for distribution of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for housing, economic development, public facilities and improvements, public services, and property rehabilitation activities that benefit low- and moderate-income households.
The percentages of available funds listed in the FAPP are shown as estimated projections. Percentages of available funds will be dedicated to eligible activities that are consistent with the priority needs that will be identified in the Orange County’s 2020-24 Consolidated Plan (CP).
Consistent with 24 CFR 91.105, Housing & Community Development (HCD) encourages citizen participation by receiving comments throughout the year and more specifically providing Public Notices and Public Hearings regarding funding for housing and community development activities.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD:
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public a 30-day review period beginning September 27, 2024, and ending October 31, 2024, to submit any concerns and/or comments. All persons either favoring or opposing the FAPP are invited to present their views in writing or before the Board of Supervisors.
Comments
All interested agencies, groups, or individuals are invited to review the draft FAPP for FY 2025-26 and submit written comments for consideration. Upon request, at HCD office, Email request to: craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. Copies are also available online at HCD’s website at https://ochcd.org/community-development. Written comments must be postmarked by October 31, 2024 and addressed to Housing & Community Development, 1501 E. St Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Mr. Craig Fee or e-mail craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. The County of Orange will consider all written comments received prior to the scheduled public hearing. For further information email or call Craig Fee at (949) 527-0599.
Published: September 27, 2024, in the: Orange County Register, La Opinion and Nguoi Viet
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
Date of Notice: June 5, 2024
Name of Responsible Entity: County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address: 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor
Telephone Number: (714) 480-2991
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 25, 2024, the County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development (OCHCD), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 17 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Title I of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), as amended, for the purpose of undertaking a project known as Placentia Baker Street (Development).
The Development is comprised of five currently vacant parcels (four lots) and is located at 300, 307, 312, 314, and 323 Baker Street, including a street dedication located between 307 W. Baker Street and 312 Baker Street, in the City of Placentia. The site would be developed as affordable housing for families and individuals exiting homelessness earning between 15% to 60% of the area mean income (AMI). The community would feature a 5-story building with 68 apartments, onsite and satellite parking for a total of 94 parking spaces distributed between podium and surface parking areas. The units would be divided into 28 one-bedroom units, 20 two-bedroom units, 19 three-bedroom units, and 1 two-bedroom manager’s unit. Onsite amenities include a courtyard with play areas, office spaces for property management, resident services, a centrally located laundry room, and a Skydeck and community restroom on the fifth floor.
The Developer, Mercy Housing California, has requested 17 OCHA PBVs under the County of Orange 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability for the Development. In addition, the proposed Development would provide 17 Mental Health Services Act units, which would be serviced by the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange, Housing & Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by the U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18-day review period beginning June 5, 2024, to June 24, 2024. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All comments received by June 24, 2024, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing & Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing at HUD, Los Angeles Area Field Office, Suite 4054, Los Angeles CA 90012. Potential objectors should contact HUD or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email at HUDLOSANGELESOPH@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing & Community Development
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the development of 15081 Jackson Apartments, a 65-unit affordable housing development in Midway City, located in unincorporated Orange County.
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administrative North
Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
American Family Housing (Developer) is proposing to develop 15081 Jackson Apartments, a 65-unit affordable rental housing development serving low-income and homeless and/or formerly homeless households located at 15081 Jackson, 15072 and 15082 Adams Street in Midway City, in unincorporated Orange County.
This notice hereby provides the public a minimum 10-day review period beginning May 30, 2024 to submit their concerns and comments. All persons are invited to present their views regarding the 15081 Jackson Apartments project in writing or before the Board of Supervisors. Please submit comments to Sherluna Vien via email at Sherluna.Vien@occr.ocgov.com or mail to OC Housing and Community Development, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, First Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attn: Sherluna Vien. Copies of the site plan are available online at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development, and at the OC Housing and Community Development office upon request to Sherluna Vien. All written comments received prior to the scheduled public hearing will be considered by Orange County. For further information email Sherluna.Vien@occr.ocgov.com or call Sherluna Vien at (714) 480-2936.
To view a live Internet broadcast of the meeting visit: https://board.ocgov.com/meetings-agendas.To send comments for the upcoming Board meeting, send an email to: response@ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of Board meetings will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration. Please include the Board meeting date and topic in your comment.
Published: May 30, 2024 in the OC Register
Date of Notice: May 28, 2024
Name of Responsible Entity County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor
City, State, Zip Code Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number (714) 480-2991
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 18, 2024, the County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development (OCHCD), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development for the release of up to $4,125,000 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding as authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and a separate request to the Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 30 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Title I of the Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), as amended, for the purpose of undertaking a project known as 15081 Jackson (Development).
The Development is located in the unincorporated area in Orange County at 15081 Jackson Street in Midway City, CA 92655. The approximately 0.75-acre site consists of three contiguous parcels with frontage on both Adams and Jackson Streets. The Orange County Assessor identifies the property site by assessor parcel numbers (APN) 107-157-036 (15081 Jackson), 107-157-060 (15072 Adams), and 107-157-061 (15082 Adams) (collectively, Project Site). Currently, the Project Site is occupied by three automotive service companies: H&N Automotive, Reliable Transmissions and Ocean Auto Body & Repair. There is a vacant residential property on the southeast portion of the proposed Project Site, along Jackson Street. The Project Site has a zoning and general plan land use designation of C2 General Business Housing Overlay District and is bordered by institutional, residential, commercial, and industrial land uses.
The Developer, American Family Housing, has requested $4,125,000 in HOME-ARP and 30 OCHA PBVs and funding under the County of Orange 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability for the Development. The proposed Development would provide 20 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) units for tenants earning 30% of the area median income (AMI), 30 units reserved for homeless tenants earning 30% of the AMI, 13 units reserved for residents earning 60% AMI (or below), and two (2) units reserved for property management staff residing onsite. Supportive services for the MHSA units would be provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) through a Full-Service Partnership. With the exception of two 2-bedroom units reserved for onsite property management staff, the proposed Development would contribute sixty-three (63) 1-bedroom affordable housing units to the County’s housing stock.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange, Housing & Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by the U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18-day review period beginning May 29, 2024, to June 17, 2024. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All comments received by June 17, 2024, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing & Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. Hud’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing, or the HUD Office of Planning and Community Development, Los Angeles Area Field Office, Suite 4054, Los Angeles CA 90012. Potential objectors should contact HUD at CPDLA@hud.gov or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email at HUDLOSANGELESOPH@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing & Community Development
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT FY 2024-25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orange County, Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing to consider the Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft for FY 2024-25. The hearing is conducted to receive public comments and to acquire adoption of the subject documents.
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North (CAN)
Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California 92701
To view a live internet broadcast of the meeting visit https://board.ocgov.com/board-meeting-media-archive. The public may send comments for upcoming Board meetings by emailing response@ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of the Board meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration, please include the Board date and topic for comment.
The FY 2024-25 (AAP) is an all-encompassing document that provides a basis and strategy for the annual use for all federal funds granted to the Urban County of Orange by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The FY 2024-25 AAP also addresses related local funding received by Housing & Community Development (i.e., 15U Housing Funds). The FY 2024-25 AAP indicates preliminary awards based on HUD allocations for FY 2023-24. These appropriations support public facilities and improvements, public services, housing rehabilitation, and affordable housing development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income households.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD: Notice is hereby further given to provide the public a 30-day review period for the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, to submit any concerns and/or comments. All persons either favoring or opposing the Annual Action Plan are invited to present their views in writing or before the Board of Supervisors.
During the 30-day review and comment period, an electronic link to the draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan is available on the Housing & Community Development’s website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. In addition, the Public Notice is posted under the Public Notice link: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/public-notices. Upon request, copies will be made available at Housing & Community Development’s office located at 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, during normal business hours: Monday through Thursday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) please call-in advance to the number below.
Written comments must be postmarked by May 20, 2024, and addressed to Housing & Community Development, 1501 E St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Mr. Craig Fee or e-mail craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. All written comments received will be considered by Orange County prior to the scheduled public hearing. For further information email or call Craig Fee at (714) 480-2996.
Craig Fee, Manager Community Development
This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers:
April 12, 2024 - Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
April 20, 2024 - OC Register
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT FY 2024-25 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orange County, Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing to consider the Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft for FY 2024-25. The hearing is conducted to receive public comments and to acquire adoption of the subject documents.
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North (CAN)
Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California 92701
To view a live internet broadcast of the meeting visit https://board.ocgov.com/board-meeting-media-archive. The public may send comments for upcoming Board meetings by emailing response@ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of the Board meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration, please include the Board date and topic for comment.
The FY 2024-25 (AAP) is an all-encompassing document that provides a basis and strategy for the annual use for all federal funds granted to the Urban County of Orange by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The FY 2024-25 AAP also addresses related local funding received by Housing & Community Development (i.e., 15U Housing Funds). The FY 2024-25 AAP indicates preliminary awards based on HUD allocations for FY 2023-24. These appropriations support public facilities and improvements, public services, housing rehabilitation, and affordable housing development activities that benefit low-and moderate-income households.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD: Notice is hereby further given to provide the public a 30-day review period for the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, to submit any concerns and/or comments. All persons either favoring or opposing the Annual Action Plan are invited to present their views in writing or before the Board of Supervisors.
During the 30-day review and comment period, an electronic link to the draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plant is available on the Housing & Community Development’s website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. In addition, the Public Notice is posted under the Public Notice link: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/public-notices. Upon request, copies will be made available at Housing & Community Development’s office located at 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, during normal business hours: Monday through Thursday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) please call-in advance to the number below.
Written comments must be postmarked by May 13, 2024, and addressed to Housing & Community Development, 1501 E St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Mr. Craig Fee or e-mail craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. All written comments received will be considered by Orange County prior to the scheduled public hearing. For further information email or call Craig Fee at (714) 480-2996.
Craig Fee, Manager
Community Development
This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers:
April 12, 2024 - OC Register and Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING COUNTY OF ORANGE DRAFT PERMENENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) PROGRAM YEARS 3 AND 4 APPLICATION INCLUDING REUSE PLAN, AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN, AND YEAR 1 BUDGET REVISION FORM
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North
Board Hearing Room, First Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92701
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:
The draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Years 3 and 4 Allocation Application including the Reuse Plan, Amendment to the Five-Year Plan, and Year 1 Budget Revision Form, are comprehensive documents that provide a strategy for the use of state funds granted to the Urban County of Orange (County) by California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) under the PLHA Program that provides grants to local governments in California for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing needs of their local communities.
The County received the Year 1 PLHA Allocation that has a State HCD internal disbursement deadline of April 30, 2024. The City of Laguna Woods is unable to utilize the Year 1 Allocation of $32,942 for its accessibility modification program. The funds are recommended to be reallocated to the County Emergency Shelter Programs, as reflected in the Year 1 Budget Revision Form.
The County will receive a Years 3 and 4 Formula Allocation as an entitlement jurisdiction and will provide a proportional share of the allocation received for the unincorporated areas of Orange County and the Urban County cities of Brea, Cypress, Dana Point, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Los Alamitos, Stanton, Villa Park and Seal Beach, provided that the Urban County cities meet the PLHA threshold requirements and continue to meet the PLHA requirements during the Five-Year Plan. The information contained in the Draft PLHA Years 3 and 4 Allocation Application including a Reuse Plan and Amendment to the Five-Year PLHA Plan represents eligible PLHA Activities chosen by the Urban County cities and the County for the unincorporated areas.
The Five-Year Plan Amendment includes removing the City of San Juan Capistrano’s funding and activities since the City applied to PLHA on its own and rounding all the activity percentages to whole numbers in Years 3 through 5, per State HCD guidance.
The activities to be allocated funding on behalf of the urban county cities and unincorporated areas focus on two eligible activities. They include: 1) assisting persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including, but not limited to, providing rapid rehousing, rental assistance, supportive/case management services that allow people to obtain and retain housing, operating and capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, and the new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional housing; and 2) accessibility modifications for seniors in their owner-occupied housing units. Both activities target households with income at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
In addition, the County will use no more than five percent of the PLHA funding for costs related to the administration of activities for which the allocation was made.
Comments
The purpose of this notice is to provide the public a minimum 15-day review period to express their concerns and comments. The public comment period begins March 24, 2024 and ends April 8, 2024. All persons either favoring or opposing the PLHA Application including the Reuse Plan, Amendment to the Five-Year Plan, and Year 1 Budget Revision Form are invited to present their views in writing or before the Board of Supervisors.
During the review and comment periods, electronic links to the draft PLHA Years 3 and 4 Allocation Application including Reuse Plan, the Amendment to the Five-Year Plan, and Year 1 Budget Revision Form are available on HCD’s website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. In addition, the Public Notice is posted under the Public Notice link: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/public-notices. Documents are available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities, and language assistance is available if requested. Upon request, copies are available at the Housing and Community Development’s office located at 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, during normal business hours: Monday thru Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Please call in advance to the number below.
Written comments must be postmarked by April 8, 2024, and addressed to the Housing and Community Development, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Sherluna Vien, or e-mail sherluna.vien@occr.ocgov.com. All written comments received will be considered by Orange County prior to the scheduled public hearing. For further information, email or call Sherluna Vien at (714) 480-2936.
Sherluna Vien
OC Housing & Community Development
Published: March 24, 2024, in the: OC Register, Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
OC Housing & Community Development has released the following Public Notices:
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: March 21, 2024
Name of Responsible Entity County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor
City, State, Zip Code Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number (714) 480-2991
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about April 9, 2024, the County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development (OCHCD), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 8 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Title I of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), as amended to undertake a project known as The Orion (Development).
The Orion affordable housing community is located on 3.85 acres of land on an H-shaped lot that is currently occupied by the former campus of the Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California. The proposed project includes the demolition of the existing Rehabilitation Institute building and the new construction of 164 units affordable to seniors aged 62 and up earning between 30-70% of the area mean income, with two managers units reserved for employees living onsite. Of the 166 total units, approximately 111 apartments would have a 1-bedroom floor plan and 55 apartments would have a 2 bedroom floor plan, with unit sizes ranging from 547 to 700 square feet. Two of the 2 bedroom units would be reserved as managers units.
USA Properties Fund, Inc. and Riverside Charitable Corporation, the developers, have requested 8 OCHA Housing Choice PBVs under the County of Orange 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability that will serve Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) eligible seniors experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness with rents set at 30% AMI.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange, Housing & Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by the U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18-day review period beginning March 21, 2024, to April 8, 2024. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All comments received by April 8, 2024, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing & Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing at HUD, Los Angeles Area Field Office 300 N. Los Angeles Street, Suite 4054, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Potential objectors should contact HUD or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email CPDLA@HUD.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing & Community Development
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: November 16, 2023
Name of Responsible Entity: County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address: 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st floor
City, State, Zip Code: Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number: (714) 480-2876
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 5, 2023,the County of Orange, Housing & Community Development will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 13 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream and/or Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) to undertake a development known as Lincoln Avenue Apartments (Development), estimated total funding (including non-HUD funding sources) is $40,663,367.
The Development is in the City of Buena Park at 7101 Lincoln Avenue, a property that will be acquired by C&C Development Co., LLC (Developer) from the City of Buena Park. The Development would involve the demolition of the existing commercial building and construction of a new affordable multi-family residential rental project It will consist of 54 affordable/supportive housing units, plus 1 on-site manager’s unit.
The Developer has requested 13 OCHA PBVs (VASH, Mainstream and/or Housing Choice PBVs) under the County of Orange 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability. These 13 PBVs will be guaranteed for 20 years and target individuals earning no more than 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange Housing & Community Development has determined that the development will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development, Attention: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18-day review period beginning November 16 to December 4, 2023. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Attn: Suzanne Harder. All comments received by December 4, 2023, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing and Community Development, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing at HUDLOSANGELESOPH@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing and Community Development
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: October 30, 2023
Name of Responsible Entity: County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address: 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor
City, State, Zip Code: Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number: (714) 480-2996
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about November 20, 2023, the County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development (OCHCD), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 62 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream and/or Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Title I of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) to undertake a development known as HB Oasis Project (Development).
The Development is located in the City of Huntington Beach at 17251 Beach Boulevard. The County acquired the project site consisting of a 64-room motel with Homekey funds and ground leased it to the Developer and it has been operating as interim housing since 2022. The project is an adaptive reuse development that includes the conversion of current motel (former Quality Inn and Suites Motel), operating as interim housing, into approximately 62 permanent supportive housing (PSH) studio units and one manager’s unit.
The Developer, American Family Housing, has requested 62 OCHA PBVs (VASH, Mainstream and/or Housing Choice PBVs). These 62 restricted apartments will be guaranteed for 20 years and target individuals earning no more than 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The OCHCD has determined that the development will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development, Attention: Suzanne Harder, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18 -day review period beginning October 30, 2023, to November 17, 2023. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All comments received by November 17, 2023, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OCHCD, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at CPDLA@hud.gov or to HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing at HUDLOSANGELESOPH@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing and Community Development
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES FUNDING ALLOCATION POLICY & PROCESS (FAPP)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Orange County Board Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Allocation Policy & Process (FAPP)
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 A.M. or soon thereafter as possible
LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North (CAN) Board Hearing Room,
First Floor 400 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California 92701
To view a live internet broadcast of the meeting visit https://board.ocgov.com/board-meeting-media-archive. The public may send comments for upcoming Board meetings by emailing response@ocogv.com. Comments submitted before the start of the Board meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration, please include the Board date and topic for comment.
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Allocation Policy & Process (FAPP) outlines the proposed funding process and policies for distribution of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for housing, economic development, public facilities and improvements, public services, and property rehabilitation activities that benefit low- and moderate-income households.
The percentages of available funds listed in the FAPP are shown as estimated projections. Percentages of available funds will be dedicated to eligible activities that are consistent with the priority needs that will be identified in the Orange County’s FY 2020-24 Consolidated Plan (CP).
Consistent with 24 CFR 91.105, Housing & Community Development (HCD) encourages citizen participation by receiving comments throughout the year and more specifically providing Public Notices and Public Hearings regarding funding for housing and community development activities.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD:
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public a 30-day review period beginning October 13 , 2023 and ending November 13, 2023 to submit any concerns and/or comments. All persons either favoring or opposing the FAPP are invited to present their views in writing or before the Board of Supervisors.
Comments
All interested agencies, groups, or individuals are invited to review the draft FAPP for FY 2024-25 and submit written comments for consideration. Upon request, at HCD office, Email request to: craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. Copies are also available online at HCD’s website at https://ochcd.org/community-development. Written comments must be postmarked by November 13, 2023 and addressed to Housing & Community Development, 1501 E. St Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Attention: Mr. Craig Fee or e-mail craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. The County of Orange will consider all written comments received prior to the scheduled public hearing. For further information email or call Craig Fee at (949) 527-0599.
Published: October 13, 2023, in the: Orange County Register, La Opinion and Nguoi Viet
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: October 12, 2023
Name of Responsible Entity: County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address: 1501 E. St. Andrew Place 1st floor
City, State, Zip Code: Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number: (714) 480-2876
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about October 31, 2023, the County of Orange, Housing & Community Development will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing for the release of 48 Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream and/or Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) as authorized under Title I of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), to undertake a development known as 1400 Bristol Apartments (Development), estimated total funding (including non-HUD funding sources) is $44,315,865.
The Development is in the City of Costa Mesa at 1400 Bristol Street, a property that will be acquired by the County of Orange and ground leased to American Family Housing (Developer) or its designee, for 55 years for operations as required under the Homekey program. The Development will consist of 76 units, plus 2 on-site manager’s units.
The Developer has requested 48 OCHA PBVs (VASH, Mainstream and/or Housing Choice PBVs). These 48 PBVs will be guaranteed for 20 years and will target individuals earning no more than 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange Housing & Community Development has determined that the development will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development, Attention: Suzanne Harder, 1501
E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public an 18-day review period beginning October 12, 2023, to October 30, 2023. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Attn: Suzanne Harder. All comments received by October 30, 2023, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing and Community Development, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing at HUDLOSANGELESOPH@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD or HUD Los Angeles Office of Public Housing via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing and Community Development
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
ORANGE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Date: September 12, 2023
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:
The County of Orange, in compliance with Title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 has prepared a draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The purpose of this notice is to provide the public a 15-day review period, beginning September 13, 2023, and ending September 27, 2023, to express their concerns and comments regarding the CAPER. The County of Orange is required to submit the FY 2022-23 CAPER to HUD by September 28, 2023.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER outlines the progress made in carrying out the proposed goals and objectives set forth in the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. The CAPER also provides an analysis of program expenditures, project accomplishments, subrecipient’s performance and an assessment of what changes to policy or strategy may be in order.
The FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan identified the Urban County of Orange’s overall needs and priorities for activities including Public Facilities and Improvements, Housing Rehabilitation, Public Services and Affordable Housing for low-income individuals and families.
Comments
All interested agencies, groups, or individuals are invited to review the draft CAPER for FY 2022-23 and submit written comments for consideration. By request, copies are available at OC Housing & Community Development office, email request to: craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. Reports are also available online at OC Housing & Community Development website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. Submit written comments on the CAPER to OC Housing & Community Development Attn: Craig Fee, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. The County of Orange will consider all written comments received by September 27, 2023.
Publish: September 12, 2023, in the: Orange County Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet.
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Notice: July 31, 2023
Name of Responsible Entity County of Orange, OC Housing & Community Development
Address: 1501 E. St. Andrew Place
City, State, Zip Code: Santa Ana, CA 92705
Telephone Number: (714) 480-2991
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Orange.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 21, 2023, County of Orange, Housing & Community Development will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development for the release of CDBG funds authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, (24 CFR 570) as amended for the project known as Collette’s Children’s Home Placentia Hope Project for the purpose of renovating existing garages to construct (1) one-bedroom and (1) two-bedroom apartment additions over the existing garage space at 1038 Cypress Street, a building currently owned and maintained by Collette’s Children’s Home, estimated funding of $350,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Orange, Housing & Community Development has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to OC Housing & Community Development, Attention: Craig Fee, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705 or by email to craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website https://www.ochcd.org/resources/environmentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Notice is hereby further given to provide the public a 15-day review period beginning July 31, 2023, to August 18, 2023. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the OC Housing & Community Development, Attention: Craig Fee, 1501 E. St. Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All comments received by August 18, 2023, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Julia Bidwell in her capacity as Director of OC Housing & Community Development, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at CPDLA@hud.gov Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Julia Bidwell, Director
OC Housing & Community Development
This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers:
July 14, 2023 - OC Register and Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS - HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Date of Notice: July 14, 2023
County of Orange
1501 E. St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 480-2996
On or about July 24, 2023, the County of Orange will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Los Angeles Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, to undertake a project known as Housing Rehabilitation for the purpose of Single- Family Housing Rehabilitation of approximately $4,000,000 in the Cities Brea, Cypress, Seal Beach, Placentia, Yorba Linda and unincorporated areas of Orange County.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements or alternative. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. Mail to OC Housing and Community Development, Attention Suzanne Harder 1501 E. St Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website https://www.ochcd.org/resoures/environmentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Office of Housing and Community Development either electronically or by U.S. Mail to OC Housing and Community Development, Attention Suzanne Harder 1501 E. St Andrew Place, 1st Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 or by email to suzanne.harder@occr.ocgov.com. All comments received by July 21, 2023, will be considered by the County of Orange prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Orange certifies to HUD that Craig Fee in his capacity as Community Development Manager of OC Housing and Community Development consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Orange to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Orange’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Orange; (b) the County of Orange has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Los Angeles Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at CPDLA@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact Los Angeles CPD via email at CPDLA@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Craig Fee, Community Development Manager
OC Housing and Community Development
This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers:
July 14, 2023 - OC Register and Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
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PUBLIC NOTICE-SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and related public comment period will be published in the Orange County Register, Nguoi Viet, and La Opinion.
For more information or if you need assistance due to limited English proficiency or disability needs, please contact Craig Fee, Community Development Manager at craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com
A Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan is required to add a Public Service emergency shelter project for the City of Laguna Beach titled “City of Laguna Beach Alternative Sleeping Location ASL” funded with Community Development Block Grant funding to the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.
INVITATION TO Comment: Notice is given to provide the public with a 30-day review and comment period from May 26 through June 27, 2023 to allow for comment on the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.
Electronic links to the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023-24 Annal Action Plan are available on the Housing & Community Development’s website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. In addition, the Public Notice is posted under the Public Notice link: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/public-notices. Upon request, copies will be made available at Housing & Community Development’s office located at 1501 E. St Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, during normal business hours: Monday thru Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) during the 30-day comment period please call-in advance to number below.
For further information email or call Craig Fee at (714) 480-2996.
Craig Fee, Manager
Community Development
This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers:
May 26 2023 - OC Register and Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
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Notice of Cancellation and Rescheduling of Public Hearing on Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. Meeting on Tuesday, June 06, 2023
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the Urban County Substantial Amendments to the 2021-2022 and 2022-23 Annual Action Plans scheduled for the May 09, 2023, at the Orange County Board of Supervisor’s meeting has been cancelled. The hearing will be rescheduled for June 06, 2023. A public notice for the June 06, 2023, hearing and related public comment period will be published in the Orange County Register, Nguoi Viet, and La Opinion and posted on the County of Orange website.
For more information or if you need assistance due to limited English proficiency or disability needs, please contact Craig Fee, Community Development Manager at craig.fee@occr.ocgov.com
NEW DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, June 06, 2023
TIME OF HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible
To view a live internet broadcast of the meeting visit https://board.ocgov.com/board-meeting-mediaarchive. The public may send comments for upcoming Board meetings by emailing response@ocgov.com. Comments submitted before the start of the Board meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board members for their consideration, please include the Board date and topic for comment.
The Substantial Amendment to the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan is required to allow the City of Placentia to utilize unspent prior Community Development Block Grant funding for their Business Facade Rehabilitation program. The Substantial Amendment 3 to the FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan is a Scope change from Senior Transportation to Accessibility Improvements to a park located adjacent to the Brea senior center funded with CDBG-CV reallocated funds.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD: Notice was previously given to provide the public with a 30-day review period from April 5 to May 8 for Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plans.
Electronic links to the draft and Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plans are available on the Housing & Community Development’s website at https://www.ochcd.org/community-development. In addition, the Public Notice is posted under the Public Notice link: https://www.ochcd.org/resources/public-notices. Upon request, copies will be made available at Housing & Community Development’s office located at 1501 E. St Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705, during normal business hours: Monday thru Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) please call-in advance to number below.
For further information email or call Craig Fee at (714) 480-2996. Craig Fee, Manager Community Development This Notice will be published and translated in the following newspapers: May 5, 2023 - OC Register and Nguoi Viet and La Opinion
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LOCATION OF HEARING: County Administration North (CAN) Board Hearing Room, First Floor 400 W. Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 92701
The County of Orange OC Community Resources has scheduled a Public Hearing to consider the Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft for FY 2023-24 and a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plans (AAP). The hearing is conducted to receive public comments and to acquire adoption of the subject documents. Meeting on Tuesday, May 09, 2023
The County of Orange OC Community Resources has the Public Hearing for the Draft Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Application including Substantial Amendment to the Five-Year Plan scheduled for the Board of Supervisor’s Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
The County of Orange OC Community Resources has the Public Hearing for a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding scheduled for the Board of Supervisor’s Meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
The County of Orange has issued Riviera Motel Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds. Visit the Environmentals page to view the project's Environmental Assessment document.
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