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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG PROPOSED PROJ (2)PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT "pprova City Manager Item to be presented by: Raquel Garcia May 14, 1991 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposed Projects for Final Statement, Fiscal Year 1991-92. City Manager For the period of July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991, the .City of Santa Clarita, has received a total CDBG grant allocation of $714,267, as a participating grantee in the Los Angeles Urban County program. In July of 1990, the Council directed staff to notify the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission of the City's desire to be excluded from the Los Angeles Urban County, CDBG program and its' intent to apply to become an Entitlement City beginning July 1,. 1991. The City of Santa Clarita's anticipated grant allocation from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) for fiscal year 1991-92 will be $522,000. On February 12, 1991, Council approved the City's Statement of Community and Development Objectives and Citizen Participation Plan (See attachment 1 and 2), for the City.of Santa Clarita which provided parameters to be used as a basis to develop the City's Final Statement and proposed use of funds for the CDBG program for fiscal year 1991-92. City staff has completed the public participation- process. The City has received input on the City's Community Development and housing needs from community organizations which serve -the low and moderate income persons. These organizations included the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center, Migrant Education, and Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. City Staff also met with both Chambers of Commerce; City departments and the residents of East Newhall. This item is on agenda to permit all interested members of the community to comment on City's CDBG program performance for projects approved as part of a comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the East Newhall area, FY 1988-91 (see Attachment 3) and comment on the proposed CDBG activities for the forth coming year, FY 1991-92 and proposed funding levels (see Attachment 4). The recommended CDBG projects for FY 1991-92 for the City of Santa Clarita meet federal eligibility .requirements and national objectives, however, the City exceeds the 15X public services limit placed on grantees. The total CDBG funds recommended by staff for public services .is $115,000 or 22X. According, to the regulations (24 CFR, Part 570.201 (e)), the City is only allowed $78,300 or 15X. Agenda Item. The limit is _exceeded by the City as a result of the County of Los Angeles decision to discontinue funding to the SCV Senior Center as well as a continued shortfall in County funds to the SCV Service Center. Decreasing funding to these agencies would pose a financial hardship and would impact needed services provided to Santa Clarita residents. In light of this, staff recommends the Council to direct staff to write a letter requesting approval from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to allow the City to exceed the public services limit by 7$ or $36,200 for FY 1991-92. The Council should also consider the possibility of it's denial since the requirement is a federal statute. The request would be included as part of the City's final statement to HUD. RECOMMENDATION• City Council to receive public testimony on CDBG proposed projects and funding levels for FY 1991-92, approve staff's recommendation to fund $103,623 of FY 1988 91 undesignated funds as Phase II, East Newhall public improvements construction and submit MOU to County of Los Angeles, approve FY 1991-92 CDBG activities and direct staff to complete the City's Final Statement and return on May 28, 1991 for Council hearing and adoption. 1 Statement of Community Development Objectives 2 Citizen Participation Plan 3Statement of Program Performance FY 1988-91 4 Proposed Projects FY 1991-92 5 Minutes of Citizen Participation PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE 1. Mayor Opens Hearing a. States Purpose of Hearing 2. City Clerk Reports or Hearing Notice 3. Staff Report (City Manager) or (City Attorney) . or (RP Staff) 4. Proponent Argument 5. Opponent Argument 6. Three-minute Rebuttal a. Proponent 7. Mayor Closes Public Testimony S. Discussion by Council 9. Council Decision 10. Mayor Announces Decision NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSED STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES & RECOMMENDED USE OF FUNDS, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM PERFORMANCE, AND . PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES PUBLIC NOTICE IS.HEREBY GIVEN: A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to consider the City of Santa Clarita CDBG FY 1991-92 proposed statement of objectives and recommended use of funds, statement of program performance, and proposed project activities. The hearing will permit all interested members. of the .community to comment on the City's CDBG program performance for projects approved as part of a comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the East Newhall area, FY 1988-91 and comment on the proposed CDBG activities for the forthcoming year, FY 91-92 and proposed funding levels. The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, the 14th day of May, 1991, at or after 6:30 p.m. Proponents, opponents,- and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR YEAR 1991-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK . GRANT PROGRAM STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES. BACKGROUND For the period of July 1, 1988 thtough June 30, 1991, the City of Santa Clarita, has received a total CDBG grant allocation of $714.267, as a participating grantee in the Los Angeles Urban County.program. In July of 1990, the Council directed staff to notify the County of Loa Angeles, Community Development Commission of the City's desire to be excluded from the Los Angeles Urban County, CDBG program and its' intent to apply to become an Entitlement City beginning July 1, 1991. The City of Santa Clarita's anticipated grant allocation from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (BUD) for fiscal year 1991-92 will be $522,000. On February 12, 1991, Council approved the City's Statement of Community and Development Objectives and Citizen Participation Plan (See attachment 1 and 2), for the City of Santa Clarita which provided parameters to be used as a basis to develop the City's Final Statement and proposed use of funds for the CDBG program for fiscal year 1991-92. City staff has.completed the public participation process. The City has received input on the City's Community Development and housing needs from community organizations which serve the low and moderate income persons. These organizations included the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center, Migrant Education. and Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. City Staff alsometwith both Chambers of Commerce; City departments and the residents of East Newhall. This item is an agenda to permit all interested members of the community to. comment on City's:CDBG program performance for projects approved as part of a comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the -East Newhall area, FY 1988-91 (see Attachment 3) and comment on the proposed CDBG activities for the forth coming year, FY 1991-92 and proposed funding levels (see Attachment 4). CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The City of Santa Clarita's Community Development Objectives are derived from the City's draft general plan, currently in the final stages of completion and approval. For a new City like Santa Clarita, the general plan represents a blue print for the future of Santa Clarita, it is a combined vision of the future based on a solid foundation of community participation, factual information and background. The Community Development objectives are flexible and short-term covering Community Development Block Grant Program, (CDBG) Fiscal year 1991-92, and provide a vehicle for achieving the primary national objective of the Mousing and Community Development Act: •the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income." The. City of Santa Clarita's (CDBG) program is designed to achieve this primary objective from beginning to end, from the inception of the planning process supported by a strong. citizen participation program to the visible program activities undertaken with CDBG funds. The. City also requires that each activity meet one of three broad national objectives; as follows: 1. Benefit low and moderate income persons; 2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, and or 3. Meet the community development needs having a particular urgency. The following community development objectives provide the framework for the design and development of proposed program activities giving maximum priority to activities benefiting low and moderate income persons and aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. I. Quality and Maintenance of Develonment To ensure that development in the City is consistent with the overall community character and that it contributes in a positive way toward the City's image. Promote the preservation and/or rehabilitation of. older established centers, including .downtown Newhall, Canyon Country,' and Saugus, where appropriate. Enforce building and safety codes and regulations concerning the upgrade, rehabilitation, or removal of deteriorated and dilapidated buildings and sites. Encourage the upgrading of the strip of commercial development along San Fernando Road and portions of Lyons Ave. 4 1 Continue to upgrade and contruct capital improvements such as landscaping, drainage, sidewalks, alleys, street lights, landscaping as needed to enhance the quality of the targeted neighborhoods. II. Housing Distribution and Maintenance and Provision for Affordable Housing To protect and enhance the integrity of existing residential neighborhoods. Focus housing rehabilitation efforts on deteriorating residential neighborhoods located in Newhall by providing financing for housing rehabilitation programs. Provide low and moderate income family and senior citizen households with housing opportunities by promoting types of development that can accommodate such households. III. Maintenance of Existing Affordable Housine To maintain and improve the condition of the existing housing stock, particularly the affordable portion of the housing stock, where feasible. Encourage the upkeep, maintenance, and rehabilitation of existing housing in the City. Provide improvements to residential structures to improve the health and safety of the building. Promote the maintenance of existing affordable housing throughout the City, including dwellings occupied by households utilizing Section 8 programs and other governmental and/or non-profit housing assistance programs. Promote increased awareness among property owners and residents of the importance of property maintenance for long term housing quality. Continue to utilize the City's code enforcement program to bring substandard units into compliance with City codes and to improve overall housing conditions. Enforce the State's Residential Conservation Lav which denies state, income tax benefits to owners.of substandard dwelling units. Promote residential rehabilitation programs which provide financial and technical assistance to lower income property owners to enable correction of housing deficiencies which could not otherwise be undertaken. Maintain and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods. IV. Planning and Administration To administer and direct the Community Development Program in accordance with all current policies, and regulations. Develop an application for CDBG funds,ia conjunction with an approved Housing Assistance.Plan (HAP). I Provide reasonable administrative costs and charges. related to planning and execution of community development and housing activities. Provide information and resources to residents of areas in which: community development activities are to be implemented. Implement a program to effectively manage program activities and costs. Maintain an appropriate financial management system in accordance with federal and local requirements. Provide assistance for 'economic development planning activities within the City. V. Contingency Reprogram unused entitlement funds to augment existing programs or 'implement new programs. City of Santa Clarita Statement of Program Performance for FY 1988-91 CDBG Program Years A summary of the City of Santa Clarita's CDBG program performance is provided for FY 1988-91, during which a total of S714,267.was appropriated to the City of Santa Clarita, by the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission. As per Council direction, the City's CDBG projects during this period were approved as part of a Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the East Newhall area. Specific projects and the amounts expended are indicated. The City will complete all of these projects with the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission. The City will continue working with the CDC through December 31, 1991 and simultaneously apply directly to Housing and Urban Development Department for CDBG funding beginning FY 1991-92,. Community Development Block Grant Project Activities FY 1988-91 Expenditures thru Project Activity June 30. 1991_ 1. General Administration $1,861 FY 1989-90 2. General Administration $7,000 FY 1990-91 3. SCV Senior Center * $34,000 4. SCV Service Center * $45,000 5. Drainage Study $14,000 6. Drainage Improvements * $50,000 - Project provides for design and construction of drainage improvements in East Newhall Phase 1. 7. Handyworker Program * $50,000 (East Newhall) -. Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs to 35 low and moderate income persons residing in East Newhall. 8. Handyworker Program * $60,028 - Project provides minor home repairs to 25 low and moderate income persons in the City of Santa Clarita. East Newhall Neighborhood Clean Up 9. Bulky Item Trash Pick -Up * $2,755 10. Planting and replanting of trees * 0 Additional Expenditures thru Dec. 31, 199 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $271,000 $50,000 N/A N/A $10,000 Community Development Block Grant Project Activities FY 1988-91 Expenditures thru Project Activity June 30, 1991 11. Removal of Abandoned * Vehicles Program 0 12. Paint Rebate Program * 0 - Provides paint rebates up to $200 to 45 homeowners for painting the outside of their residences. TOTALS $264,644 Percentage benefiting ' low/moderate income persons minus 842 administration for CDBG * Activity benefiting low or moderate income persons s Additional Expenditures thr„ Dec. 31. 1991 $5,000 $10,000 $346,000 Community Development Block Grant Revenue Summary FY 1988-91 Estimated Revenues Entitlement Grant (from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) $522,000 Prior Year Funds (Undesignated funds from FY 1990-91. County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission has informed us that they vill not be available to City after July 1, 1991.) $103,623• TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE $522,000. Community Development Block Grant Proposed Projects FY 1991-92 1. Residential Rehabilitation Grants $64,000 Funds at least four grants to rehabilitate single-family, owner occupied homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8.income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include rehabilitation and inspections and advertising costs for program. 2. Handyworker Program $135,800 Provides funds for minor home repairs for 65 owner and renter occupied, single detached homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include labor, supplies and inspections. 3. East Newhall Drainage -Improvements $100,000 Funds provide for construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks as phase II of drainage improvements. 4. Portable Building for Provision of Child Care Services $100,000 Provides funds for a portable building on Newhall Park on Newhall Elementary School grounds for the provision of affordable child care.. Certification for eligibility of participants is required to meet 51I of participants.to be low and moderate income persons. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. The City will be responsible for hook-up, ongoing maintenance and utilities. Services will be contracted out. 5. Santa Clarita Senior Center $70,000 , Funds provide continuance of Consumer Housing Information and Senior Information Services and Health and Yellness/Consumer Education programs. 6. Grant Administration $52,200 Provides for salaries and benefits for hours worked by designated staff on CDBG projects; travel and mileage, advertising and other reimbursable administrative costs associated with the program. Funds inthe amount of $20,000 have been set aside to provide fair housing services within the City of Santa Clarita.• TOTAL Percentage benefiting low and moderate income persons minus administration for CDBG RGsjjm 162 $522,000 1001 Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk Dated: May 1, 1991 Publish Date: May 4, 1991 ATTACHMENT 1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The City of Santa Clarita's Community Development Objectives are derived from the City's draft general plan, currently in the final stages of completion and approval. For a new City like Santa Clarita, the general plan represents a blue print for the future of Santa Clarita, it is. a combined vision of the future based on a solid foundation of community participation, factual information and background. The Community Development objectives are flexible and short-term covering Community Development Block Grant Program, (CDBG) Fiscal year 1991-92, and provide a vehicle for achieving the primary national objective of the Housing and Community Development Act: °the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income." The City of Santa Clarita's (CDBG) program is designed to achieve this primary objective from beginning to end, from the inception of the planning process supported by a strong citizen participation program to the visible program activities undertaken with CDBG funds. The- City also requires. that each activity meet one of three. broad national objectives; as follows: 1. Benefit low and moderate income persons; 2. Aid;in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, and or 3. Meet the community development needs having a particular urgency. The following community development objectives provide the framework for the design and development of proposed program activities giving maximum priority to activities benefiting low and moderate income persons and aiding in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. I. Quality and Maintenance of Development To ensure that development in the City is consistent with the overall community character and that it contributes in a positive way toward the City's image. Promote the preservation and/or rehabilitation of older established centers, including downtown Newhall, Canyon Country, and Saugus, where appropriate. Enforce building and- safety codes and regulations concerning the upgrade, rehabilitation, or removal of deteriorated and dilapidated buildings and sites. Encourage the upgrading of the strip of commercial development along San Fernando Road and portions of Lyons Ave. Continue to upgrade and contruct capital improvements' such as landscaping, drainage, sidewalks, alleys, street lights, landscaping as needed to enhance the quality of the targeted neighborhoods. II. Housing Distribution and Maintenance and Provision for Affordable Housing To protect and enhance the integrity of existing residential neighborhoods. Focus housing rehabilitation efforts on deteriorating residential neighborhoods located in Newhall by providing financing for housing rehabilitation programs. Provide low and moderate income family and senior citizen households with housing opportunities by promoting types of development that can accommodate such households. III. Maintenance of Existing Affordable Housing To maintain and improve the condition of the existing housing stock, particularly the affordable portion of the housing stock, where feasible. Encourage the upkeep, maintenance, and rehabilitation of. existing housing in the City. Provide improvements to residential structures to improve the health and safety of the building. Promote the maintenance of existing affordable housing throughout the City, including dwellings occupied by households utilizing Section 8 programs and other governmental and/or non-profit housing assistance programs. Promote increased awareness among property owners and residents of the importance of property maintenance for long term housing quality. Continue to utilize the City's code enforcement program to. bring substandard units into compliance with City codes and to improve overall housing conditions. Enforce the State's Residential Conservation Law which denies state income tax benefits to owners of substandard dwelling units. Promote residential rehabilitation programs which provide financial and technical assistance to lower income property owners to enable correction of housing deficiencies which could not otherwise be undertaken. Maintain and enhance.the quality of residential neighborhoods. IV. Planning and Administration To administer and direct the Community Development Program in accordance with all current policies, and regulations. Develop an application for CDBG funds in conjunction with an approved Housing Assistance Plan (HAP). Provide reasonable administrative costs and charges related to planning and execution of community development and. housing activities. Provide information and resources to residents of areas in which community development activities are to be implemented. Implement a program to effectively manage program activities and costs. Maintain an appropriate financial management system in accordance with federal and local requirements. Provide assistance for economic development_ planning activities within the City. V. Contingency Reprogram unused entitlement funds to augment existing programs or implement new programs. ATTACHMENT 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN The City of Santa Clarita iscommittedto assuring the City is operating with the will of the public it serves and to provide a variety of.forums for expressing the ideas, values and desires of the citizens of Santa Clarita. Through the City's participation process, citizens are included in decisions before they are made, allowing citizens to actually participate in the decision-making process. The City's Community Development Block Grant program has also an identified Citizen Participation plan as required by the Community Development Act of 1987. It is completely designed to ensure full citizen participation. The plan emphasizes the need to provide citizens with adequate information and afford them the opportunity to give meaningful input. It encourages participation among persons of low and moderate income, and residents of slum and blighted areas, and allows for citizens to propose projects, as well as provides a means for the public to assess the performance of projects underway. The public participation process will include the listed integral components: Meetings The planning process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program will encourage citizen involvement through several neighborhood meetings in the communities where residents of low/moderate income areas and/or slum and blighted areas reside. Residents will have the opportunity to provide input for housing and community needs. PastCDBGprogram performance will be presented with information regarding the amount of available funds and types of eligible activities for the coming year. In addition to receiving public input from residents of the City of Santa Clarita, meetings will be held with City departments and organizations who serve low and moderate income persons. Examples of organizations include: Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Service Center, SCV Senior Center, Interfaith Council, St. Stephen's church and the Food Pantry, Migrant Education Program. A meeting with the City's two Chambers of Commerce will also be held to obtain views of the business community on the City's housing and community development needs. In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,, as amended, the City of Santa Clarita will hold two public hearings to fulfill its legal requirements. One will be held during the program planning process to receive input from citizens on housing and community development needs and past CDBG program performance. The other public hearing will be held following the development of the proposed statement to recieve citizen input on proposed projects and funding levels. The approved document will be sent to HUD as the City's adopted final statement for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Notification of Meetings To provide citizens with reasonable and timely access to meetings, public hearings, information and records relating to. the purposes and actual uses of funds the City will use the following procedures: (a) Public notice concerning the CDBG program shall be provided in the following newspapers: The -Newhall Signal, Daily News and E1 Echo. Public notice will be published at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Public notices shall be made on the following: Two public hearings 1) Housing and Community Development Needs Identification and 2) Proposed Statement. The proposed statement; including the total amount of funds available and information on how citizens can provide comments or obtain additional information on the statement. City's submission of the Final Statement to HUD' including information to citizens on the abailability of the Final Statement for review. City's submission of the Grantee Performance Report (GPR)to HUD including information to citizens on the availability of the GPR. (b) A display ad, of a size and type to draw the attention of casual newspaper readers, will be published at least 10 days prior to the meetings. The ad will clearly.state the date, time, and location of the meeting, the topics to be covered, and where reports and other written information may be obtained. (c) Flyers, of a size and type to draw the attention of passersby, will be distributed and posted in supermarkets and other bulletin boards, neighborhood organizations serving low income persons, and other gathering places in low and moderate income neighborhoods and in other areas where funds are proposed to be used. The notice will clearly state the date, time and location of the meeting, the topics to be covered, and where reports and other written information may be obtained. Where appropriate, the notices will be posted in Spanish and other non-English languages used by significant portions of the population: (d) Notices will be placed in newsletters of organizations serving low income persons. (e) Meetings will be held at times and places convenient for public attendance by low to moderate income residents. Translators will -be available for any meeting where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate. Response by City to Complaints The City recognizes that despite.making significant efforts at outreach and education there may be complaints filed regarding the operation of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program. These concerns should be addressed to the following: City Manager's Office 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 City of Santa Clarita, CA 91355 A written response will be made by the City within 15 working days.. If it should take longer to develop a response, the City shall notify the correspondent in writing within 15 days of the time period needed to provide an answer. Displacement of Residents For the 17th Program Year (July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992) the City of Santa Clarita does not intend to displace any residents with CDBG funded activities. ATTACHMENT 3 City of Santa Clarita Statement of Program Performance for FY 1988-91 CDBG Program Years A summary of the City of Santa Clarita's CDBG program performance is provided for FY 1988-91, during which a total of $714,267 was appropriated to the City of Santa Clarita, by the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission. As per Council direction, the City's CDBG projects during this period were approved as part of. a Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the East Newhall area. Specific projects and the amounts expended are indicated. The City will complete all of these projects with the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission. The City will continue working with the CDC through December 31, 1991 and simultaneously apply directly to Housing and Urban Development Department for CDBG funding beginning FY 1991-92,. AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Project Activities FY 1988-91 Expenditures thru Additional Expenditures Project Activity June 30. 1991 thru Dec. 31, 1991 1. General Administration $1,861 N/A FY 1989-90 2. General Administration $7,000 N/A FY 1990-91 3. SCV Senior Center * $34,000 Funded 4. SCV Service Center * $45,000 Funded 5. Drainage Study $14,000 Completed 6. Drainage Improvements * $50,000 (Phase I) $271,000 (Phase I) Project provides for design and construction of drainage 8. improvements in East Newhall $60,028 Completed Phase I. Phase II would provide for $103,623 (Phase II)** continuance of project and income persons in the City begin the construction of of Santa Clarita. curbs, gutters and sidewalks East Newhall Neighborhood for the area. 7. Handyworker Program * $50,000 $50,000 (East Newhall) Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs to 35 low and moderate income persons residing in East Newhall. 8. Handyvorker Program * $60,028 Completed (Other than East Newhall) Project provides minor home repairs to 25 low and moderate income persons in the City of Santa Clarita. East Newhall Neighborhood Clean Up 9. Bulky Item Trash Pick -Up * $2,755 Completed 10. Planting of trees * 0 $10,000 * Activity benefiting low or moderate persons ** Available fund increase of $103,623 to East Newhallpublic improvements construction is pending council approval. COMNUNITY.DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 1988-91 Expenditures thru Project Activity June 30, 1991 11. Removal of Abandoned * Vehicles -Program 0 12. Paint Rebate Program * 0 Provides paint rebates up to $200 to 45 homeowners for painting the outside of their residences. Continued Additional Expenditures thru Dec. 31. 1991 $5,000 $10,000 SUBTOTAL $264,644 $449,623 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $714,267 Percentage benefiting low/moderate income persons minus administration for CDBG 96Z * Activity benefiting low or moderate income persons COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REVENUE SUMMARY FY 1991-92 Estimated Revenues Entitlement Grant FY 1991-92 (from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) $522,000 Prior Year Funds FY 1988-91 TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE M $522,000 AMENDED ATTACHMENT 4 CON MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT from Department of Housing and Urban Development Proposed Projects FY 1991-92 1. Residential Rehabilitation Loans * $64,000 Funds at least four loans to rehabilitate single-family, owner occupied homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include rehabilitation and inspections and advertising costs for program. 2. Handyworker Program * $180,000 Provides funds for minor home repairs for 60 owner and renter occupied, single detached homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include labor, supplies and inspections. 3. Santa Clarita Valley Service,Center $45,000 Provides funds for operational costs of the center which provides a variety of public social services to low and moderate income residents. 4. Portable Building for.Provision.of Child Care Services * $100,000 Provides funds for a portable building on Newhall Park on Newhall Elementary School grounds for the provision of affordable child care. Certification for eligibility of participants is required to meet 51Z of participants to be low and moderate income persons. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. The City will be responsible for hook-up, ongoing maintenance and utilities. Services will be contracted out. 5. Santa Clarita Senior Center * $70,000 Funds provide continuance of Consumer Housing Information and Senior Information Services and Health and Wellness/Consumer Education programs. 6. Grant Administration Administrative Costs $32,200 Provides for salaries and benefits for hours worked by designated staff on CDBG projects; travel and mileage, advertising and other reimbursable administrative costs associated with the program. of Santa Clarita. Fair Housing Services $20,000 Provides funds for the provision of fair housing services within the City of Santa Clarita as required by federal regulations for any CDBG grantee recipient. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 1991-92 AMENDED Continued 7. Neighborhood Clean Up * $5,000 Provides funds for an annual trash pick up of large bulky items off the curbs in the East Newhall neighborhood and surrounding areas in Census Tract 9203.11, Block Group 3, 4 and 9. 8. Paint Program * $5,800 Provides paint rebates up to $200 to 45 homeowners for painting the outside of their residences. TOTAL $522,000 Percentage benefiting low and moderate income persons minus administration for CDBG_ 89Z * Activity benefiting low and moderate income persons minus CDBG administration RG:jjm 162 ' ATTACHMENT 5 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business County of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Meeting date: March 13, 1991 In attendance: Larry Margolis, Executive Director Alfredo Vasquez, Community Representative Discussion: Executive Director Larry Margolis, of the Service Center, highly supports revitalization in the East Newhall area. The agency considers any program utilized by landlords funded by CDBG funds be used to benefit the East Newhall neighborhood. The City should consider meeting with the landlords of the apartments. Needs Identified: 1) Neighborhood watch programs in conjunction with Los Angeles County Sheriff 2) Consider investigative security patrol for the community. 3) Latino youth employment program for 50 to.60 youth. 4) Consider starting a rental rehabilitation program- for apartments. General Comments: The Santa Clarita Service Center is delighted with the special emphasis placed on revitalizing East Newhall. There is great support for continuing this years programs to next year. The Service Center would like to see another Clean-up program. The Service Center would like to see the community's revitalization effort to become a model for other communities. -1- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" OrganizationlBusiness Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce Meeting date: March 20, 1991 In attendance: Bonnie Bernard, Executive Director Jeff Brown, President Jack Watkins, President Robert Keller, Vice President Discussion: The Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce believes that Canyon Country (east side of the City) is not receiving its full share of services in Canyon Country. There -is a heavy concentration of apartment houses and a range of income diversity, from the low income to the affluent.. The Chamber supports the concept of providing economic development opportunities for the small business owner throughout the Valley. Needs Identified: 1) Expansion of the Handyworker program for Canyon Country. Presently.there is a long waiting list for minor repairs of homes in this area. 2) Expansion of services to seniors. At present there is no location to serve hot meals to the seniors. There is a concern for the seniors who -need and lack meals and psychological services. This portion of the senior population is not the affluent senior community of Friendly Valley. 3) Provide economic assistance to the small business owner in the form of loans. The areas to target for small business rehabilitation are along the Soledad Canyon Road, and the Industrial Area off of Ruether Avenue. 4) The City should participate in an effort to acquire a location for major family events in the Santa Clarita Valley. These events include: fair grounds, outdoor concerts, a rodeo. Although these events exist, a frequency of major family events throughout the year is lacking. -2- General Comments: The Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce understands the need for revitalization of East Newhall, however, it feels strongly that Canyon Country is not receiving its proportion share of funds to serve its residents. -3- I v Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Meeting date: March 28, 1991 In attendance: Vicky Rudolph Needs Identified: 1) Free bus fare for seniors. 2) City funded graffiti removal program. 3) Incentive to improve the appearance of the business areas. High density painting signs on windows is unattractive. Possible solutions can include the City and Chamber co -sponsoring a business contest and enforcing the sign ordinance. 4) The need for another senior center in Canyon Country. General Comments: The Chamber would be interested in working with the City to manage programs similar.to the Handyworker program that assist low and moderate income persons. -4- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department Meeting date: April 41 1991 In attendance: Chris Trinkley, Principal Planner Needs Identified: 1) Low income housing construction. These projects are controversial except for senior low income housing. 2) Create a fund for providing low income housing. 3) Provide.housing rehabilitation program. 4) Flood protection for mobile homes. 5) Child care subsidies. 6) Assistance for schools. T) New roads, parks, flood control system. General Comments: Considerations should be given to provide full time attention to the City's housing program. -5- 0 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business Los Angeles County of Education, Migrant Education Meeting date: March 26, 1991 In attendance: Carol Ramnariane, Migrant Education Arlene Medina. -Migrant Education Alfredo Vasquez, SCV Service Center Jim Ventress, Boys and Girls Club Parents: Aurora Chavez Ailoan Zimmerman Teresa Vasquez Needs Identified: - For needs 1-14 see attached memo, dated March 26, 1991, from Los Angeles County Office of Education, Migrant Education program. 15) Affordable housing. Low income parents have problems with credit for loans. 16) Sidewalks in the East Newhall area. Children in the area are in danger because they have to walk close to parked automobiles. 17) Need for a crossing guard at Newhall Avenue. 18) Can the City do something about an ice cream truck at West Dalby and Newhall Avenue, where children leave the campus and cross over the street? General Comments: Traditionally the Migrant Education program,.a federal Government program, has served the needs of migrant parents, those parents with an agricultural, fishing, or timber occupations. Services are provided for children whose parents have seasonal or temporary work. These services crossed over into district boundaries with the aim of serving children with an interrupted school history. In two to three years these services will be phased out for the Santa Clarita Valley because of change in the area, however, although migrant education funds will not be allocated to this area, the needs will not go away. -6- Los Angeles County Office of Education Sloan E Golhodd Su pervvendent Los Angeles County Board of Education Mar, E Lewis President L'awronce J. Kaplan D.D.S.. F I C D. Vice President Frank J Alderele anw e,nrmm Ea,i V Pulhas Dmn::i l.. Towler Mi�na��ene D Wagner March 26, 1991 TO: Raquel Garcia FROM: Carol Ramnarine, Migrant Education RE: BLOCK GRANT IDEAS 1. Vouchers for babysitting in order to attend college - low income. 2. Vouchers for city bus in order to attend college classes - low income. 3. Moneys for Literacy Programs Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation. 4. After-school Tutoring Programs. 5. ESL classes for 98 languages. 6. Head start transportation. 7. School districts grade level field trips. 8. Art Education Program. 0 9. Medical care for low income for dental hygiene and physicals. 10. Role Model Program for at risk youth. 11. Intervention Program for 4th. 5th. and 6th. grade level. 12. Career Education Circuit. 13. Peer Counselors for EOPS at COC. 14. Self -Esteem Programs. 23007 W. Dalbey Dr., Valencia, CA 91355 (805) 255-7825 9300 East Imperial Highway, Downey, California 90242.2890 (213) 922-6111 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Meeting date: March 25, 1991 In attendance: Brad Berens, Executive Director Susann Nelsen, Supportive Services Director Joan Farrington Discussions The senior center is in need for increased funding for services to low income seniors. Needs Identified: 1) Increase the health and wellness program to .develop additionally support groups. 2) Provide funds to hire a bilingual qualified social worker. 3) Develop a program and employment desk to assist seniors to re-enter the job market. 4) The County of Los Angeles will not be fund Senior Center after June 30, 1991, for the current operating expenses of the CDBG,program as,well as the programs the City has funded. 5) There is a need for a senior center to serve the Val Verde community. At present there are rio socialization activities for the seniors who live in that area. General Comments: There is a need for services such as_case management, home delivered meals to be farther away from the senior center, especially in Canyon Country and Castaic area. For these programs there are no other providers in the Santa Clarita Valley. -7- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Meeting date: April 11, 1991 In attendance: 60 East Newhall Residents. Discussions: The City presented East Newhall residents with a progress report of the CDBG, in this past year. An overall summary of projects completed; Drainage Study for East Newhall, Neighborhood clean-up day and the implementation of the Handyworker program was presented. In addition, projects in the planning phases; planting and the replanting of trees in the area, removal.of abandoned vehicle programs at no cost to residents, a paint rebate program and a residential rehabilitation loan program was discussed. East Newhall residents were very glad to see.that the extent of activity in the area and wanted to see the programs continue in their neighborhood. Needs Identified: 1) The City to maintain cleaner streets in East Newhall. 2) The need for the area landlords to upkeep apartments. 3) The need for the City to consider banning vendors who go door to door from selling food in.unhealthy manner. -4). The City should consider controls for overcrowding as a priority. 5) There is a need for bus schedules to begin before B a.m. 6) There is a need for a Greyhound bus depot. 7) There is a need for sports programs which include lunch for low income youth. -8- 8) The City should consider providing shade to parkmobile activities, especially during the hot summer. 9) There is a need for the provision of childcare so mothers can find employment. 10) There is a need for a stop sign at 3rd.and Pine for the school bus. -9- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" OrganizationIBusiness City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department Meeting date: March 22, 1991 In attendance: Jeff Kolin, Director of Parks & Recreation Discussions• Utilization of CDBG dollars should provide long term continued benefits for the City. LThere are two types; l) capital projects and 2) seed money for programs. In funding new programs, the basis to identify the priority of projects should be; a) facility to provide space for programs followed by b) infrastructure improvements. It is also important to fund projects which increase property value for the City of Santa Clarita. Needs Identified: 1) Newhall Park improvements. 2) Seniors: a) building improvements for senior center, b) minor rehabilitation services for seniors whose current rehabilitation program does not qualify under current eligibility guidelines, c) building of a new senior center. 3) Child care services: a) need for a facility for child care services on a park. 4) Funding for Heritage Junction. There is an opportunity for provision of educational programs for the low and moderate income in conjunction with Heritage Junction. -10- L Community'Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 1991-92 "Determination of Community and Housing Needs" Organization/Business Public Works Department In attendance: Jim Van Winkle Needs Identified: 1) Completion of Drainage Improvements Construction to include curbs, gutters and sidewalks. 2) Alleyway Construction see attached memo dated, April 16, 1991. 3) Landscaping in the public right away. RG:jjm 91 -11- CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I N T E R O F F I C E M.E M 0 R A N D U M TO: Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant FROM: Jim Van Winkle, City Engineer DATE: April 16, 1991 SUBJECT: ALLEY CONSTRUCTION IN EAST NEWHALL (C.D.B.G.) In response to your request for information regarding additional projects that could be funded in the East Newhall area,* I had identified the construction of alley. pavement as a possible project. There are six blocks of dirt alleys in the East Newhall area that could be paved with CDBG funding. Each alley segment is 300 feet long and 20 feet wide. The estimated cost to design and construct each one of these alleys is $35,00, for a total project cost of $210,000. The locations of the dirt alleys are as follows: Location Limits Cost east of Pine Street 2nd St. - 3rd St. 35,000 east'of Arch Street 3rd St. - 4th St. $ 35,000 4th St. - 5th St. $ 35,000 6th St. - 7th St. $ 35,000 east of Race Street Park St. - 2nd St. $ 35,000 4th St. - 5th St. $ 35,000 TOTAL cc: Kit Nell $210,000 Community Development Block Grant PROJECT ACTIVITIES FY 1988-91 ADDITIONAL PROJECT ACTIVITY EXPENDITURES thru EXPENDITURES JUNE 30,1991 thru DEC. 313 1991 1. General Administration FY 1989-90 $1,861 N/A 2. General Administration FY 1990-91 $7,000 N/A 3. SCV Senior Center * $34,000 Funded 4.. SCV Service Center * $45,000 Funded 5. Drainage Study $14,000 Completed 6. Drainage Improvements * $50,000 (Phase 1) $271,000 (Phase 1) Project provides for design and construction of drainage improvements in East Newhall Phase I. Phase II would provide for $103,623 (Phase II) " continuance of project and, begin the construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks for the area. 7. Handyworker Program * $50,000 $50,000 (East Newhall) Handyworker Program provides minor home repairs to 35 low and moderate income persons residing in East Newhall. 8. Handyworker Program * $60,028 Completed (Other than East Newhall) Project provides minor home repairs to 25 low and moderate income persons in the City of Santa Clarita. EXPENDITURES thru PROJECT ACTIVITY JUNE 30,1991 9. Bulky Item Trash Pick -Up * $2,755 10. Planting of trees * 0 11. Removal of Abandoned 0 Vehicles Program 0 12.. Paint Rebate Program Provided paint rebates up to $200 to 45 homeowners for painting the outside of their residences. SUBTOTAL $264,644 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $7149267 Percentage benefiting low/moderate income persons minus administration for CDBG 96% * Activity benefiting low or moderate income persons ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES thru DECEMBER 31,1991 Completed $10,000 $5,000 $10,000 $449,623 `* AVAILABLE FUND INCREASE OF $1039 623 TO EAST NEWHALL, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION IS PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL Community Development Block Grant REVENUE SUMMARY FY 1991-92 ESTIMATED REVENUES Entitlement Grant FY 1991-92 (from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) $522,000 Prior Year Funds FY 1988-91 TOTAL REVENUES AVAILABLE $522,000 Community Development Block Grant From Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 1991-92 1. Residential Rehabilitation Loans * Funds at least four loans to rehabilitate single-family, owner occupied homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include rehabilitation, inspections and advertising costs for program. 2. Handyworker Program* Provides funds for minor home repairs for 60 owner and renter occupied, single detached homes within the City. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs include labor, supplies and inspections. 3. Santa Clarita Valley * Service Center Provides funds for operational costs to the center which provides a variety of public social services to low and moderate income residents. 4. Portable Building for Provision of Child Care Services * Provides funds for a portable building on Newhall Park on Newhall Elementary School grounds for the provision of affordable child care. Certification for eligibility of participants is required to meet 51 % of participants to be low and moderate income person. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income stratus. The City will be responsible for hook-up, ongoing maintenance and utilities. Services will be contracted out. $ 64,000 $180,000 $ 45,000 $100,000 (continued) FY 1991-92 5. Santa Clarita Senior Center * $ 70,000 Funds provide continuance of Consumer Housing and Senior Information Services and Health and Wellness Consumer Education programs. 6. Grant Administration Administration Costs $ 32,000 Provides for salaries and benefits for hours worked by designated staff on CDBG projects: travel and mileage, advertising and other reimbursable administrative costs associated with the program. Fair Housing Services $ 20,000 Provides funds for the provision of fair housing services within the City of Santa Clarita as required by federal regulations for any CDBG grantee recipient. 7. Neighborhood Clean Up * $ 5,000 Provides funds for an annual trash pick up of large bulky items off the curb in the East Newhall neighborhood and surrounding areas in Census Tract 9203.11, Block Group 3, 4 and 9. 8. Paint Program* $ 5,800 Provides paint rebates up to $200 to 29 homeowners for painting the outside of their residences. TOTAL $522,000 Percentage benefiting low and moderate Income persons 89% (minus administration for CDBG) Percentage of CDBG funds to public services 22% * Activity benefiting low and moderate Income persons minus CDBG administration