HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-03 - AGENDA REPORTS - COMMITMENT HUMAN SERVICES (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor Boyer and City Council L.�
FROM: Jeff Kolin, Director of Parks. an R a on
DATE: April 31 1991
SUBJECT: City Commitment to Human Services
Since 1988 the City of Santa Clarita has initiated a variety of
activities to assess needs and to provide Human Services
Programs to its citizens. Human Service programs can be
categorized into two areas: service programs (senior, youth
and child care services) and brick and mortar (infrastructure
improvements and housing and housing rehabilitation). The City
has utilized public input to determine human service needs.in
the community. As a result, the City directly provides and
sponsors a wide range of social programs. The City is
presently expending a total of 1.2 million annually for Human
Service Programs (See Attachment A). Of this amount,
approximately $640,000 (50%) has been allocated to human
services and $631,000 (508) to brick and mortar,types of
projects. This same level of funding is anticipated for next
fiscal year FY 1991-92.
The provision of Human Services is complicated by the
multiplicity of service providers and competing demands among
residents and special interest groups. An appropriate
framework for identifying needs, resolving issues, and
identifying priorities will help resolve these problems and
implement a fair and practical method for ensuring that the
City resources are used most creatively in enhancing the
community's quality of life.
The goal is to develop a framework within which the City of
Santa Clarita can define its role and set priorities for
allocation of resources in responding to Human Service problems
and -needs.
Agenda Item:
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A number of future issues will affect the City's approach to
Human Service programs and projects.
Long term funding outlook:
1. Community Development Block Grant funding .:
should continue for the next 10 years. The
level..of.that funding should remain the same
over that time period. More demands will be
placed on this funding source.
2. The United Way funds a number of community
Human Service programs, in the Santa Clarita
Valley, such as Seniors, Child Care, and Health
Service programs. The funds depend on the,
economics of the area.
3. State and Federal Funds. These funds will be
harder to.find as the economic problems of both
the State and Federal government continue.
There will be limited funds from the State, and
the funds that are available for Human Services
will go to the County first. The only funds
that we are sure of from the Federal government
will be that of CDBG funds.
4.
The grants that are funded through the General
Fund will depend on the economic condition of
the City. This budget year could be the last
for the Community Service Grant program and the
Neighborhood Grant program.
b. increasing Demand for Services:.
1.
The County will continue to look at the City to
take more responsibility for services for
individuals that are located in this
community. As the City grows larger, it will
have to provide services that have been taken
care of by the County. Every new annexation
will bring an increased demand for services.
2.
Other agencies that are located in the area
will be competing with the City for available
funding.
3.
There are a number of non profit groups in
Santa Clarita that are demanding more money
from the City and other organizations that
provide funds. There are also a number of new
groups forming and making demands, too. These
groups are looking at the City's CDBG funds as
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Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the provision
of Human Services in Santa Clarita and provide direction as to
which approach they wish staff to pursue.
Approach A:
Continue using the Community Development Block Grant
program as -the principal funding source for Human Services
and concentrate on Brick and Mortar type improvements.
Approach B:
Expand the funding of Human Services using CDBG program
funds and the General Fund to include service programs,
such as Senior Services, Child.Care, and Youth -Services in.
addition to Brick and Mortar type projects
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.Attachment
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY COMMITMENT TO HUMAN SERVICES
Services: Funding Source:
�SCV Service Center $ 45,000 (CDBG)
ySCV Senior Center 34,000 (CDBG)
\\D-ial A Ride (Elderly Program) 220;000 (Gen Fund)
Senior Recreation 6,000 (Gen Fund)
%. Community Services Grant 100,000 (Gen"Fund)
Neighborhood Grant 25,000 (Gen Fund)
SANE Program 200,000 (Gen Fund)
D.A.P.E.C. 10,000 (Gen Fund)
Subtotal 665,000
Brick and Mortars
Housing Rehab Programs 60,000 (CDBG)
- Average Loan 15,000 per Home
Minor Home Repair (Handyworker) 160,000 (CDBG)
- Average Cost per Home 2,000
Paint Rebate 91000 (CDBG)
Neighborhood Clean Up (Newhall) 31,000 (CDBG)
- Tree Planting Program
- Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program
Drainage Improvements 321,000.(CDBG)
Drainage Study 14,000 (CDBG)
Housing Stock Survey 1,000.(CDBG)
Dayworker Site (Proposed) 25,000 (Gen Fund)
Subtotal, 631,000
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Other Costs&
General Administration of CDBG 32,386 (CDBG)
Child Care Coordinator 30,120 (Gen Fund)
Subtotal 62,506
CDBG Funds FY 90-91 717,386
Projected CDBG Funds FY 91-92 522,000
Total CDBG Fund Commitment 1239`,386
General Fund FY 90-91 616,120
General Fund Costs for Services
to,Continue in FY 91-92 591,120
Total General Fund Commitment 1207,240
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City Council Study Session Notes
April 4, 1991
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The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., with a recess at 7:35
p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
Mayor Boyer stated that the Drought committee, tallies were being
taken care of, and the announcement would be later in the meeting.
Item 13 - City Manager George Caravalho introduced the report on
(7:45 p.m.) Capitol Improvements and John Medina stated the step by
step .program, giving an explanation. of the summary by
projects, project series numbers in the table of
contents. Funding source identified. Council
questioned City Hall space, compared to space in bank
building, libraries, bridge projects. The importance
of the projects was discussed. Plan states projects,
and any projects can be given more attention than
others if needed: Council discussed bridge widening at
Vista Delgado/Decoro and sever construction.
(8:15 p.m.) Drought committee was selected. Klajic and Heidt
requested that another woman be chosen for the
committee to. balance things out. McKeon objected,
stating that a person should not be chosen just because
of their gender, and that if he were female he would be
offended to be chosen for that reason. It was moved by
Heidt and second by Klajic to select five (5) community
representatives to the committee. The five consist of:
Ed Redd,- Dan Froelich, Richard Green, Holly King and
Valerie Roher. On Roll Call vote:
AYES: Heidt, Klajic; Boyer
NOES: Darcy, McKeon
Motion passed.
It was also decided that the committee chairperson
would be Community Development Director, Lynn Harris:
(8:30 p.m.) It was moved by Heidt and second by Klajic to place on
the agenda; discussion regarding the selection of
Integrated Aaste Committee members, and that there are
four positions, and 2 people running. Jill Klajic is
one of the people interested in the position. All were
in- favor. Another motion was made to support Jill
Klajic in her position. All were in favor.
It was also suggested that the staff -chairperson give
committee a lesson in the Brown Act and that the City
Clerk give a lesson on disclosure forms.
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(8:35 p.m.) Discussion- resumed regarding the Capitol Improvement
Program. Medina continued, the explanation of program.
Discussed Wiley Cyn. Bridge and funds, discussed
parking problems in Newhall in certain areas. Stressed
the importance of improvements on roads and
facilities. It was moved by McKeon and second by Darcy
to bring the Capitol improvement program to Council at
a regular scheduled Council meeting. All were in favor.
(9:05 p.m.) Recess
(9:20 p.m.) Reconvened
Item 14 Jeff Kolin, Director of Parks and Recreation presented
this item on the City commitment to human services.
The goal being to develop framework within which the
City of - Santa Clarita can define its role and set
priorities. Presented were expenditures for human
services. Which -approach would be best? Questions
arose regarding the S.A.N.E. Program and reimbursement
of funds. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager
explained that it depends on theamount of money
retrieved during a drugbust. Boyer expressed interest
in seeing stability in .the Senior Center program and
child care program. Discussion of Senior Center and
service to the seniors. How funding should, be
handled. It was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to
select Approach A. In favor: Heidt, McKeon
Opposed: Darcy, Klajic, Boyer
Motion denied.
It was moved by Darcy and second by Klajic to select
Approach B. In favors Darcy, Klajic
Opposed: Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Motion denied.
It was decided that to continue with the CDBG the way
it has been and if necessary use General funds.
Continue as previous years. Then reassess when the
budget comes around. All were in favor.
(10:07p.m.) Public Participation - Alan Cameron commented on our
flaw is the sound system and suggested that it was a
bad switch or amplifier trouble and we should have
someone check this out. He commented an the Drought
Committee and the possibility of a municipal water
company, CIP.
Councilmember Jo Anne Darcy requested .that the closed
session be adjourned to the regular meeting on April
9th, 1991 in memory of Al Seldner, who recently passed
away. A community leader and activist.
(10:20 p.m.) Adjourned.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I N T E R O F F I C E M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Jo Anne Darcy, Councilmember
FROM: George Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: March 20, 1992
SUBJECT: Senior Services.
This report is in response, to your request concerning the present
availability of funds pertaining to Senior Citizen Services. The Following
Senior programs, services and facilities have been provided by the City
during the past three years.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLS GRANT FONDS
Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and the Santa Clarita Valley
Senior Center.
FY 1990-91
Consumer
Housing and Senior Information
Jan. 1- June 30
Services,
the Health and Vellness Consumer Education
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Program.
$34,000
FY 1991-92
July 1- July 22
Consumer
Housing and Senior Information
$ 4,436
July 23 -June 30
1992 Consumer
Housing and Senior Info
$42,855
Modular Building Payoff
S22.709
FY 91-92
Sub -Total -
$65,564
GEHERAL FUNDS
TOTAL CDBG
$104,000
Senior Olympics Program $14,452
(partially revenue supported through entry fees)
Grand Parents Day $ 2,300
Santa Clarita Repertory $ 1,500
Shakespeare Performance at SCV Senior Center
Excursions $36,585
(a large percentage of participants are Senior
Citizens and the program is offset by revenue)
Oak of the Golden Dream Senior Citizens Club
ti 3 years Building rental @ no charge $ 9,360
Printing S 500
TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS $64,697 ..
Senior Services
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COMMITY SBRVICB G sur FC�?TOS
SCV Committee on Aging Supportive Services $ 4,000 _
SCV Voluntary Medication Services
Community'and Senior Citizen Services 3,000
Should you have any additional suggestions for funding, ve vould be happy
to reviev them vith the City Council during budget preparation and reviev.
Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me any .time.
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