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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - CMTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approv Item to be presented PUBLIC HEARING Raquel Garcia DATE: April 27, 1993 SUBJECT: Community Development ,Block Grant, Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and Proposed Application for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, FY -93/94 DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services BACKGROUND The City of Santa Clarita participates in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement city. Each year the City receives an entitlement amount based on a ratio that compares the population of the City, the extent of poverty in the City and the extent of housing overcrowding to all metropolitan areas in the nation. HUD has notified the City that its 1993/94 entitlement will be $717,543. The purpose of this public hearing is for Council to receive public testimony on the City's housing and community needs and CDBG proposed use of funds. The City's final statement is due to HUD by June 1, 1993. In FY -93/94 the City proposes to request participation in the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program in conjunction with the City's submission of its application for entitlement annual grant. This program is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG program. The proposed use of the loan guarantee is to establish a financing mechanism in the event the City desires to purchase the Anawalt property for a neighborhood park/recreational facility. An annual repayment of $130,000 of CDBG funds will be used to repay the loan. In order for the City to be eligible for Section 108 Loan Guarantee, the City must obtain written documentation that demonstrates its efforts to obtain financing for proposed project from private lenders, and that it was declined. City staff is currently determining the feasibility of meeting this federal requirement. In the event that is not possible, the City will be unable to apply for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program and will reprogram funds to other proposed activities. Federal regulations place restrictions on the percentage of CDBG funds which may be used for various activities. Administrative expenses are limited to 20% of the City's total entitlement, public service programs may not exceed 15% of the total grant, and at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. The proposed use of funds, as recommended by City staff, have been apportioned by category as follows: Administration $121,982 Public Services 79,000 Capital Projects 516.561 TOTAL FUNDS $717,543 Continued To: g2 17% 11% 72% 100% Agenda Item:_, The City's proposed statement was developed over several months with extensive citizen participation. City staff held three community meetings, met with City departments and held a meeting with community organizations that serve and have knowledge of the needs of the low and moderate income residents of Santa Clarita. As a result of citizen participation, 49 community development and housing needs were identified by the public. The City also received written requests for CDBG funding from the Church of Hope, Los Angeles Retarded Citizen's Foundation, Jay Nolan Community Services and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley. The City's Statement of Community Development Objectives and Citizen Participation Plan have been amended through the City's final statement amendment process. These plans were updated to meet required provisions of the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. No citizen comments were received. After careful consideration by City staff of all needs identified and the ability of each need to meet CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program eligibility criteria, fulfill the community development objectives, reflect consistency with the City's adopted General Plan and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) priorities, and Community Strategic Plan, the 1993/94 proposed CDBG budget allocation follows: Public Service Senior Center $ 48,000 Service Center 31,000 Capital Projects Public Facilities/Improvements $165,561 Handyworker Program 150,000 Major Rehabilitation Loan Program 41,000 Homeownership Assistance Program 30,000 Section 108 Loan Repayment 130,000 Administration General Administration $ 91,107 Fair Housing Services 15,780 Program Planning 15,095 TOTAL $717,543 RECOMMENDATION City Council to open public hearing and receive public testimony on the City's housing and community development needs and CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee proposed projects; continue the public hearing, adopt amended Statement of Community Development Objectives and Citizen Participation Plan, and direct staff to prepare the City's final statement and return on May 11, 1993, for approval and adoption. ATTACHMENTS CDBG Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and Proposed Application for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (available in City Clerk's reading file). RG:mat prXcouncillcdbgstatmnt NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS AND PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita on April 27, 1993 and May 11, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd, 1 st floor, Santa Clarita. The purpose of the public hearing is to secure citizen views on housing and community development needs in Santa Clarita. Citizens will also be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed use of the Community Development Block Grant funds and Section 108 Loan Guarantee program for fiscal year 1993- 94. The City's allocation of CDBG funds will be approximately $717,543. The City will consider using these funds in the following ways: ■ Program Administration including Fair Housing as allowed by $106,887 Section 570.206. ■ Program Planning and Capacity Building as allowed by $15,095 Section 570.205. ■ Grants for minor home repairs for housing rehabilitation for $150,000 City-wide low and moderate income households. Services will be provided through the Handyworker Program as allowed under Section 570.202. ■ Operational funding for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center as $48,000 allowed by Section 570.201(e). ■ Operational funding for the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center. as $31,000 allowed by Section 570.201(e). ■ Public Facilities/Improvements in the Newhall area as allowed $165,561 by Section 570.201(c). ■ Major Rehabilitation loan program City-wide for low and moderate $41,000 income households as allowed by Section 570.202(b). ■ Homeownership Assistance Program for low and moderate income $30,000 households within the City as allowed by Section 570.201(n). ■ Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayment for acquisition and $130,000 rehabilitation of real property for a neighborhood park/recreational facility in the East Newhall area, as allowed by Section 570.201(a) (c) and 570.703 (a) (b) (f). Notice of Public Hearing Page 2. During the past year, CDBG funds have been used for public improvements in East Newhall, Social Services at the Senior Center and Service Center, housing rehabilitation and an ESL/Literacy Program. Individuals or organizations wishing to comment on these or other specific projects, including housing and community development needs before the public hearing may contact the City of Santa Clarita's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 255-4394. Additional information regarding planned and past activities is available from the department. Dated: April 14, 1993 Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk V CDBG Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds "If � Proposed Application for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program FY 1993-94 DRAFT • CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1993-94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED STATEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita participates in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an entitlement City. Each year the City receives an entitlement amount based on a ratio that compares the population of the City, the extent of poverty in the City and the extent of housing overcrowding to all metropolitan areas in the nation. HUD has notified the City of Santa Clarita that its 1993-94 entitlement will be $717,543. The City's final statement is due to HUD at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the program year or June 1, 1993. The CDBG Program was adopted by Congress 19 years ago to provide local governments with a funding source to meet the community development needs of their low and moderate income community. Of proposed activities, 70 -percent of CDBG funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income. All projects paid for in whole or in part with CDBG funds must carry out one of the three national objectives: 1) benefit low and moderate income families; 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight or; 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. If a project does 10 not meet eligibility criteria, it is not eligible for this source of funding. Federal regulations place restrictions on the percentage of CDBG funds which may be used for various activities. Administrative expenses are limited to 20% of the City's total entitlement, public service programs may not exceed 15% of the total grant and at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. The proposed use of funds, as recommended by City staff, have been apportioned by category as follows: Administration: $121,982 17% Public Service: 79,000 11% Capital Projects: 516,561 72% TOTAL FUNDS $717,543 100% In general, programs are considered to benefit low and moderate income persons if they meet any of the following four criteria, provided they do not benefit moderate income persons to the exclusion of low income persons. 0 9 City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Section 108 Proposed Statement 1. Area Benefit - activities which are available to all residents of an area that is primarily residential in nature, and where at least 51% of the residents are low and moderate income persons. 2. Limited Clientele - activities which are limited to a specific group of people, of which 51% can be shown to be of low and moderate income. Examples of specific groups are: abused children; battered spouses; elderly, handicapped, homeless or illiterate persons; and migrant farm workers. 3. Housing - the acquisition, rehabilitation or construction of new housing which will be occupied by low and moderate income households. Rental housing assisted with CDBG funds must be occupied by low and moderate income households at affordable rents. 4. Job Creation or Retention - activities designed to create or retain permanent jobs where at least 51% of the jobs, computed on a full-time equivalent basis, involve the employment of low and moderate income persons. In FY 93-94, the City proposes to request participation in the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, in conjunction with the City's submission of its Final Statement application for its annual entitlement grant. This program is available to Entitlement cities and is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG program. The Section 108 provides communities with an efficient source of financing for housing rehabilitation, economic development and large scale physical development projects. For purposes of determining eligibility, the CDBG rules and requirements apply. As with the CDBG program, all projects and activities must either principally benefit low - moderate persons, or aid in the elimination or prevention of slums or blight, or meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. The City pledges its future CDBG funds as repayment of the loan. The City can borrow up to five times.the latest CDBG grant. 2 • City of Santa, Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement II. STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES In keeping with the primary objective the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), which is: "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..." and the City's commitment to thecitizen participation process, the City of Santa Clarita actively solicited information from the public regarding the community development and housing needs of the City, particularly the needs of low and moderate income residents. A tremendous amount of feedback was received. The public participation process used to develop the proposed statement for use of funds for the CDBG\Section 108 Loan Guarantee program is thoroughly described in the Citizen Participation portion of this statement. For the 1993-94 program year, the City of Santa Clarita proposes to pursue the broad long range community and housing objectives of the City's CDBG\Section 108 Loan Guarantee Community Development Plan (Attachment 1). This plan is consistent with the vision, policies, goals and programs of the City's General Plan and amendments thereto, the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) report on affordable housing and the City's Community Strategic Plan. Working within this framework, the City proposes to pursue those community development objectives also identified as priority areas in the City's Community Strategic Plan. The areas proposed constitute short-term community objectives for the City's CDBG/Section 108 Loan Guarantee program., CDBG funding is identified as a possible mechanism to assist in carrying out eligible activities in these areas by 1994. These areas include 1) maintaining the existing level of services and facilities to senior citizens, 2) preservation of old Newhall and 3) provision of affordable housing. Within these areas the identified needs are: Senior Citizen's Needs Seniors age 65 and over comprise 6.3% of the City's population. The seniors needs are varied and include access to affordable housing, informational services such as consumer education, recreation, transportation and medical. 3 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Section 108 Proposed Statement • 2. Preservation of Old Newhall The preservation and improvement of overall living conditions in the target area East of Newhall Avenue, Census Tract 9203.11; Bg 1, 2, 3, 4 (1980 Census) was identified as a high priority. Continued efforts of the CDBG program focus on activities which will upgrade and revitalize the area and arrest further deterioration. In FY 1992-93, these included infrastructure improvements, housing assistance programs, and provision of needed social services directly to eligible households. Also recommended as part of the Community Strategic Plan item is to provide ongoing planning for the preservation of the character and enhancement of Old Newhall, and increased code enforcement efforts in the area. 3. Affordable Housing The City's CHAS is a five year need based plan of action for affordable housing aimed at meeting the needs of the community's low and moderate residents which include elderly, single head of households, large. families and other special need groups. In the CHAS, proposed five-year priorities to meet affordable housing needs. of the community are: minor home repairs, participation and support for Section 8 rental assistance programs, public facilities funding, residential rehabilitation loans, address barriers to affordable housing, tax free bonds„ home buyer opportunities program, rental rehabilitation, redevelopment agency and preservation of mobile parks. III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION In accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's Citizen Participation Plan (Attachment 2), the City met with City departments and representatives of fourteen (14) social service agencies who work with and have knowledge of the needs of low and moderate Income persons. These organizations are identified in Attachment 3, which also contains minutes from agency and community meetings and written comments from the public. The City also held two neighborhood community meetings in areas where low and moderate income persons reside (Boys & Girls Club and Service Center, both in Newhall). Citizen involvement at the community meetings was encouraged by an active public information campaign. Flyers which advertised the meetings were printed in English and Spanish and passed out.door-to-door in the East Newhall neighborhood. 4 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement* C, J Flyers were also posted at grocery stores, the Canyon Country Library and mailed to several organizations, including the Senior Center, the Child and Family Development Center, the Migrant Education Program and the Boys &Girls Club. Additionally, press releases were published. Please refer to Attachment 4. During the citizen participation process, 49 needs were identified by the community. These needs are divided into five broad categories of eligible activities as follows: . 1. Program Planning & Administration 2. Acquisition of Real Property 3. Public Facilities and Improvements 4. Housing/Rehabilitation 5. Public Services A complete list of needs identified by the community are contained in Attachment 5. The needs which were identified as the highest priority by the community are designated with an asterisk in the left-hand column. The City also received four written comments or requests for CDBG funding from the following agencies: Jay Nolan Community Services, Church of Hope, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), and .Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation. In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City will hold a public hearing before the City Council on April 13, 1993 to receive input from citizens on housing and community development needs and past CDBG program performance. Comments received will be incorporated into the City's Final Statement. The City of Santa Clarita will publish a notice regarding the public hearing and the Proposed Statement of the Projected Use of Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds in the Newhall Signal, a daily newspaper of general circulation used by the City for the publishing of all legal notices. The Proposed Statement and Projected Use of Community Development Block Grant funds and Section 108 Loan Guarantee will also be available for review at the City Clerk's office, the Canyon Country, Newhall and the Valencia Libraries. 61 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement Citizens can provide comments or obtain additional information on the Proposed Statement by contacting the: City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Suzanne Lauver (805) 286-4068 Raquel Garcia (805) 255-4394 Displacement of Persons For the CDBG program year July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994 the City of Santa Clarita does not intend to displace any residents with CDBG funded activities. • PROPOSED ACTIVITIES The City of Santa Clarita has developed its proposed statement and projected use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant program to respond to the identified community development and housing needs of the City and the national objectives of the CDBG\Section 108 Loan Guarantee program. The proposed activities for FY 1993-94 are: 1. Handyworker Program $150,000 Provides funds for free minor home repairs to owner and renter occupied, single detached homes within the City. One-third of the services will be provided in the East Newhall area, Census Tract 9203.11, Bg's 1, 2, 3, 4 and the remaining two-thirds will be provided in other areas of the City. Repairs will be provided on a first-come, first served basis with repairs addressing health and safety hazards as the highest priority followed by code violations and finally, repairs which address cosmetic needs. Applicants must meet Federal Section 8 income guidelines for low/moderate income status. Costs will be limited to $2,000 per job, including labor, supplies and inspections. 0 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement A. Response to City Goals This project responds directly to the City's identified goal of meeting the community's low and moderate income housing needs. Minor home repair grants will be provided to qualified low/moderate income households. B. Response to National Goals This program responds directly to the national goal of -benefitting low and moderate income households. Each applicant is qualified through a process involving documentation of household income making .this a direct benefit activity. The project also responds to the national goal of preventing or eliminating slums or blight by improving dilapidated structures. Itis expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts, nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: To be determined Location: City-wide with one-third services targeted in CT. 9203.11 Bg 1, 2, 3 and 4 • Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(a)1570.208(a)(2)(1)(B) 2. Public Infrastructure Improvements $165,561 u East Newhall Alley Improvements, Phase II, A $15,000 This project consists of the initial work for the construction of improvements for the existing unimproved alleyways. This phase will consist of the project plan development (design and survey) to allow for the implementation of the improvements. The project service area northern boundary is Market Street, Pine Street on the west with an eastern boundary of Race Street. 7 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement PROPOSED ACTIVITIES (Cont.) A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, Community Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Affordability Strategy Goal for public facilities funding in low and moderate Income areas in need of neighborhood revitalization. B. Response to National Objectives These project activities meet the national objective of benefitting low and moderate income families, aids in providing a suitable living environment and promotes the development of viable urban communities. It is considered an area benefit activity because these improvements are available to all residents living in this primarily residential area which has been determined by 1980 Census block group data as an area having at least 516/6 of the residents to be of low and moderate income. It is expected that these projects will cause no negative • environmental impacts nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Location: The service area is bounded on the north by Market Street, Pine Street on the west and Race Street to the east. CT. 9203.11, Bg 3. Eligibility determined by 1980 Census. Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a)(1) • 2. Public Infrastructure Improvements (Cont.) $165,561 II. East Newhall Drainage, Curbs, Gutter and $150,561 Sidewalk Improvements, Phase III (1) Drainage Study This project consists of a drainage study. The drainage study will evaluate drainage deficiencies and needs and will provide specific recommendations for required improvements. The associated cost of the drainage study is estimated at $20,000. 91 0 \J City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBGISectlon 108 Proposed Statement PROPOSED ACTIVITIES (Cont.) (2) Drainage, Curbs, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvements Based on the recommendations of the drainage study, the needed public improvements will be implemented. These improvements may include a drainage system, curb, gutter and sidewalks. These funds in the amount of $130,561 will be used to implement the first phase of the needed improvements. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, Community Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Affordability Strategy Goal for public facilities funding in low and moderate income areas in need of neighborhood revitalization. B. _ Response to National Objectives These project activities meet the national objective of benefitting low and moderate income families, aids in providing a suitable living environment and promotes the development of viable urban communities. It is considered an area benefit activity because these improvements are available to all residents living in this primarily residential area which has been determined by 1980 Census block group data as an area having at least 51% of the residents to be of low and moderate income. It is expected that these projects will cause no negative environmental impacts nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Location: The service area of the project is bounded by 16th Street to the north, 2nd Avenue on the south, Newhall Avenue to the west and San Fernando Road on the east. CT. 9203.11, Bg 1, 2, 3 and 4. Eligibility determined by available 1980 Census data. Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a)(1) • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement PA PROPOSED ACTIVITIES (Cont.) 3. Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center $48,000 Provides funds for consumer and health education services and other social services. Supportive services will be available to eligible seniors of Santa Clarita and will include consumer housing information and other supportive services. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's goal of meeting the needs of Senior Citizens. The Senior Center provides assistance to low and moderate income Seniors who are at risk of being institutionalized. The supportive services offered by the Senior Center will help Seniors remain in their homes longer than otherwise possible and will assist them with locating alternative livingarrangements when other housing options become necessary. B. This project responds directly to the national goal of benefitting low and moderate income persons primarily senior citizens. It is expected there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency:. SCV Senior Center Location: 22900 Market Street Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(e)/570.208(a)(2)(1)(D) 4. Santa Clarita Valley Service Center $31,000 Provides funds for a portion of the personnel and operational costs to implement services provided by the Human Relations Program of the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Citizen Services. Activities include counseling services which address home rehabilitation, social security, immigration issues and paralegal services. Food, clothing, forms processing and translation services will also be provided to low and moderate income persons. 10 City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement A. - Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's goal of the preservation and improvement of overall living conditions in East Newhall target area by meeting the social service needs of the community. B. Response to National Goals This project responds to the national goal of benefiting low and moderate persons. The Service Center serves clients in the surrounding area, making this a.direct benefit activity. It is anticipated there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency: SCV Service Center Location: 24271 San Fernando Road Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(e)/570.208(a)(1)(ii) 5. Program Administration $1.06,887 These funds will be used to pay for staff time, mileage, supplies and other expenses related to the execution of program activities. Program administration also includes a contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley. In order to receive the CDBG\Section 108 Loan Guarantee entitlement allocation, the City must conform with Public Law 90-284 which concerns the provision of fair housing and prohibits any person from discriminating in the sale or rental of housing, the financing of housing, or the provision of brokerage services, including otherwise making unavailable or denying a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or familial status. The City must also administer programs and activities in a manner which affirmatively further fair housing. To ensure compliance with these provisions, the City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley for the provision of fair housing services to the citizens of Santa Clarita. The Fair Housing program is budgeted for $15,780 for FY 1993-94. 5. Program Administration (Cont.) Implementing Agency: Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services. Location: N/A Eligibility/National Objective: 570.206 11 0 • City of Santa'Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement 6. Program Planning and Capacity Building Homeless Needs Study $ 2,500 $15,095' This planning activity involves the City's contribution to conduct an evaluation of the needs of the City's homeless. Available information on the City's homeless and their needs is still limited. The homeless study will be .implemented through a. collective effort which will involve the City and interested non-profit entities in the community. This planning activity meets the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Goal to work with non-profit service providers in the area to develop an action strategy to meet the City's homeless needs. Implementing Agency: Location: City-wide Eligibility: 570.205 To be determined II. Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Study $12,595 This project will allow the City to conduct an analysis to determine the impediments to fair housing choice in its Housing and Community Development program and activities. The term "fair housing choice" means the ability of persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status of similar income levels to have available to them the same housing choices. As a recipient of CDBG.funds, this analysis is a HUD requirement for the City and will be conducted City-wide. Implementing Agency: To be determined Location: City-wide Eligibility: 570.205 7. Major Rehabilitation Loan Program $41,000 Low interest loans will be made to homeowners for needed home rehabilitation. The program will focus on senior citizens; the disabled and targeted revitalization areas CT 9203.11 Bg 1, 2, 3, 4 - (1980 Census data). 12 City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's identified goal of meeting the community's low and moderate income housing needs. All CDBG assisted loans will be made to low and moderate income homeowners. B. Response to National Goals This program responds to the national goals of.benefitting low and moderate income persons and preventing or eliminating slums or blight by improving dilapidated structures. It is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts, nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: To be determined Location: City-wide with a targeted area of CT. 9203.11 Bg 1, 2, 3, 4 Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(b)/570.208 (a)(3) • 8. Homeownership Assistance Program $30,000 Provides direct assistance to facilitate and expand homeownership among persons of low and moderate income. Eligible categories of assistance include: 1) subsidized interest rates and mortgage principal amounts for low and moderate income homebuyers; 2) financing the acquisition, by low and moderate income homebuyers, of housing that is occupied by the homebuyers; 3) acquire guarantees for mortgage financing obtained by low and moderate income homebuyers from private lenders; 4) provide up to fifty percent of any down payment required from a low or moderate income homebuyer, or 5) pay reasonable closing costs incurred by a low or moderate income homebuyer. Specific activities to be funded will be identified during program design. Program will be available to low and moderate income persons located within the City. Ll 13 n u City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement A. Response to City Goals This project responds directly to the City's identified goal of meeting the Community's low and moderate income housing needs. Homeownership assistance will be provided to qualified low and moderate income households. B. Response to National Goals This program responds directly to the national goal of benefitting low and moderate income households. Each applicant will be qualified through a process involving documentation of household income, making this a direct benefit activity. it is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts, nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: To be determined Location: City-wide Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(n)/570.208(a)(3) • 9. Section 108 Loan Repayment $130,000 11 This activity provides for debt service resulting in the City's proposed participation in Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. The City will apply for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program in conjunction with its submission of the City's Proposed Statement and Projected Use of Funds. 14 • CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement Section 108 is the loan guarantee provision of the Community Development Block Grant Program. It provides communities with an efficient source of financing for housing rehabilitation, economic development, and large scale physical development projects. For the purpose of determining eligibility, the CDBG rules and regulations apply. The proposed use of Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program will be to acquire real property and rehabilitate publicly owned real property in order to provide a neighborhood parktrecreational facility in the area of East Newhall. The City will also use these funds to construct and install necessary public improvements and facilities related to the use of the real property acquired and rehabilitated. The proposed project will serve the predominately low and moderate income residential community residing with 1/2 mile radius of the park. The service area is located in tracts 9203.11 and 9203.12. The project is eligible under Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The City of Santa Clarita proposes to request $1,385,000 loan award from the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. The City will repay loan over 20 years with CDBG funds of $130,000. Attachment 6 provides a detailed repayment schedule for Section 108 Loan • Guarantee Program. The proposed project is expected to generate $5,000 per year in program revenue from recreational programs at the neighborhood park. If HUD requests additional security above the pledge of City's CDBG grant, the City proposes to secure loan with the land value of the property. n u The following is the proposed use of Section 108 Loan Guarantee of $1,385,000: Land acquisition/improvements $1,100,000 Underwriter's discount on bonds 27,700 Cost of insurance on bonds 125,000 Debt service reserve 132,300 Total Section 108 Loan Guarantee Amount $1,385,000 15 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FY 93-94 , CDBG1Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement The City's proposed participation in the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program will provide an alternative source of financing for the proposed project. The project would not be economically feasible without financial assistance, since there are no available resources toward any capital projects which can be financed through the City's general fund budget. A prerequisite for submission of the Section 108 Loan Guarantee requires the City to obtain written, documentation of the City's effort to seek other financing for the proposed activity and not being able to proceed with proposed activity without Section 108 Loan funding. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's identified General Plan goals of improving the overall quality of life for the target area of East Newhall and provides for needed recreational opportunities for all age groups. and economic backgrounds by exploring and pursuing alternative funding sources for the acquisition of land and recreation facilities in targeted neighborhoods. The proposed project is integral to the revitalization in this area. • B. Response to National Goals • This program responds to the national goal of benefitting low and moderate income persons as an area benefit activity. It is expected there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Finance Departments. Location: CTs 9203.11 and 9203.12. Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(a)(c), 570.703 (a)(b)(c)(f)(g))k)1570.208 (a)(1). 16 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG\Section 108 Proposed Statement SUMMARY BUDGET The City of Santa Clarita projected use of funds and estimated percentage of low/moderate benefit is summarized below in the recommended FY 1993-94 CDBG program budget. $ 165,561 100% Proposed $ 41,000 Est. % Low/Mod. Proiect Funding Benefit Administration $ 106,887 N/A Program Planning $ 15,095 N/A Handyworker Program $ 150,000 100% SCV Senior Center $ 48,000 100% • SCV Service Center $ 31,000 100% Public Facilities/ Improvements $ 165,561 100% Major Rehabilitation $ 41,000 100% Loan Program Section 108 Loan $ 130,000 100% Guarantee Repayment Homeownership Assistance $ 30,000 .100% Program . TOTAL $ 717,543 n • 17 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement IV. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE The City's CDBG Program has been in a transition between sponsoring agencies. As a new City, Santa Clarita began its CDBG Program in FY 1989-90 as a participating city in the Los Angeles Urban County CDBG Program. The City of Santa Clarita's 3 -year grant amount (FY 1988-90) under the County Program was $714,267. CDBG funds were used for several projects including a drainage study, improvements with construction currently underway, a neighborhood clean-up of bulky debris, residential rehabilitation activities and public social services. Three of the activities remained open at the end of FY 92-93 and funds for those projects will be transferred to the City's entitlement grant during 1993-94. Open activities included the sidewalk, curb, and gutter Improvements (Phase II) in East Newhall, the Abandoned Vehicle Program and the Paint -Up Rebate .Program. In fiscal year 1991-92, ,the City of Santa Clarita became an entitlement city under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Programs which were implemented include the Handyworker Program, social service programs provided by the Senior Center and the Service Center and an ESL/Literacy Program. The Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program is in the design phase and should be implemented in 1993-94. A child care facility originally included as a project in the CDBG program was able to secure funding from sources other than the City, therefore, the purchase of the child care portable building budgeted in 1991-92 will not be funded with CDBG funds. The City will follow its adopted final statement amendment process to reprogram funds originally allocated for child care services. It is anticipated that those funds ($100,000) will be reallocated to a Homebuyers Assistance Program. V. EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Utilizing the City's commitment to the citizen participation process as one of the key elements in the development of the City's Statement of Community Development objectives and proposed use of funds provides the City with an opportunity to understand and identify the housing and community needs of the low and moderate income persons of the City. The recommended proposed use of funds for the City's anticipated FY 1993-94 allocation encompasses and supports the City's vision as presented by the City's General Plan, Community Strategic Plan and the City's affordable housing goals described in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). The proposed activities continue the work already begun through CDBG funded activities to revitalize the neighborhood east and west of Newhall Avenue and continue to improve and upgrade overall living conditions of the target area to arrest further deterioration. f[7 • City of Santa Clarita FY 93-94 CDBG1Sectlon 108 Proposed Statement The focus of specific projects include continued funding toward the provision of needed social services, housing assistance programs including minor home repairs and counseling services for victims of housing discrimination and unfair tenant and landlord practices directly to eligible households, development of Rehabilitation Loan Program, Homebuyer's Assistance Program and the continued construction phases for street curbs, gutter and alley improvements for the target area. Additionally, two planning studies are proposed, which would assess the needs of the homeless population in Santa Clarita and evaluate the impediments to fair housing choice. The City's projected use of funds also ensures that CDBG activities are achievable within the year to meet HUD performance goals and allows the City to complete the transition from Los Angeles County, Community Development Commission to HUD. SCL:tan COBGlpmst mtsd M L-A FABLAW:I jI=INIF CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The Community Development Objectives of the City of Santa Clarita are derived from the City's General Plan and Amendments thereto. The City's Community Strategic Plan "Share the Vision" and the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) are two other important City strategic planning documents, which provide parameters for attaining the City's short-term and long-term Community Development Objectives of most importance. Similar to the City's General Plan, citizen participation is integral to the development of these action orientated strategies. 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 City's Strategic Plan is an expression by the community of the direction the City should pursue and identified challenges it faces. The City's CHAS provides its five-year priorities and annual action plan to carry out its identified affordable housing goals to meet the needs of its very low, low, and moderate income persons. •The City's Statement of Community Development Objectives apply to CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program application. They 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 CDBG Program for the City of Santa Clarita 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; 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. DRAFT The first national objective is of such primary importance that at least 70% of all CDBG funds expended must meet the first objective of benefitting low and moderate income families. The • City's Community Development Objectives provide the framework for the design and development of eligible proposed program activities, giving maximum priority to activities that benefit low and moderate income persons and aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. Eligible activities will be considered and recommended for funding through the CDBG Program and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, if they are consistent with the short-term and long- term Community Development Objectives. I. SHORT-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES a. Evaluate and analyze existing senior citizen programs to maintain the existing level of services and facilities to senior citizens. b. Preserve and improve the overall living conditions, character and enhancement of Old Newhall. Continue ongoing planning efforts emphasizing public involvement and input for the revitalization of this target area to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. c. Initiate and implement Affordable Housing programs, as identified in the City's CHAS Annual Plan for FY 93-94. These initial efforts include minor home repairs, housing rehabilitation and home buyer opportunity programs. • d. Assist in providing identified needed social services and affordable recreational opportunities to low and moderate income persons, as part of the preservation and improvement of overall living conditions in target areas lacking such services. e. Utilize CDBG Program and Section 108 Loan Guarantee as a funding and financing mechanism for related planning and execution of eligible community development and housing activities which principally meet the needs of low and moderate income persons in identified target areas. f. Administer the CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Programs in accordance with all local and federal policies, rules and regulations. g. Give preference to projects and activities which.cause no negative environmental impacts, displacement, or relocation of low -moderate Income persons. h. Develop the City's Final Statement for CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program consistent with an approved Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy and Citizen Participation Plan. DRAFT 0 II. LONG-TERM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES • A. Plan and implement eligible activities and programs consistent with vision, goals, policy programs and implementation measures of the City's General Plan and Amendments thereto, City's Community Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy priorities. Applicable Community and Housing Objectives include: 1. Increase affordable housing to provide the City's fair share of low -moderate income households, who are also large families, handicapped, female head of households, elderly and other special needs through development and implementation of activities and programs such as: a. Participation of Section 8 programs b. Tax free bonds c. Density bonuses d. Homebuyers Assistance programs e. Rental rehabilitation f. Public facilities/infrastructure funding g. Self-help projects, such as Habitat for Humanity h. Emergency housing i. Infill transitional housing programs i. Address barriers to affordable housing k. Redevelopment agency I. Preservation of mobile home parks • 2. Rehabilitate existing affordable housing through residential rehabilitation loans, and Handyworker programs (emergency and minor home repair grants) to bring substandard units into compliance.with City codes and improve overall housing conditions and maintain and enhance the quality of neighborhoods. C: 3. Assist in the preservation of existing affordable housing units at potential risk of conversion through City's monitoring and prevention program which includes applying for state and federal funds to assist in conversion prevention. 4. Provide for equal housing opportunities through fair housing education and out -reach programs, fair housing assessments to impediments to fair housing choice, extensive public participation and input to development of housing policies, strategies and programs. 5. To extent feasible, require the incorporation of energy conservation features of new affordable housing development and encourage the installation of conversation of devices through City's rehabilitation programs. 3 DRAFT • 6. Revitalize, preserve and maintain the scale and character of Old Newhall by incorporating financing of eligible activities which are consistent with the identification and adoption of a comprehensive revitalization program for the Old Newhall area, which includes the East Newhall residential area, including areas east of Newhall Avenue and portions of the San Fernando Road and aging Lyons Avenue corridor of retail and service users. 7. Provide needed recreational opportunities for all age groups and economic backgrounds by exploring and pursuing alternative funding sources for the acquisition of land and improvements essential to the development of new park and recreation facilities in targeted neighborhoods. 8. Enhance the level and quality of community services and facilities and improve availability in targeted neighborhoods lacking such services. 9. Provide for the mobility of City residents to access local services and employment, particularly for those who may experience mobility difficulties, including the elderly, disabled and low income residents. B. Utilize CDBG, Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program and other federal housing resources as a financing vehicle to achieve the primary national objectives of the Housing Community Development Act: the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, • principally for persons of low and moderate income. C. Effectively administer the CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Loan Program and other federal housing programs in accordance with all federal and local policies, rules and regulations. 0D8CWefemnLcb/ I L 4 DRAFT 0 ATTACHMENT 2 9 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 49 SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN The City of Santa Clarita is committed to 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 and Section 108 Loan Guarantee programs have also identified'a Citizen Participation Plan as required by the Community Development Act. It is completely designed to ensure full citizen participation in the development of the City's Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and application for Section 108 funds. The plan emphasizes the need to provide citizens with adequate information and afford them the -opportunity for timely citizen examination, appraisal and comment on the City's Final Statement. It encourages participation among persons of low and moderate income, residents of slum and blighted areas and other areas in which CDBG and Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds are proposed to be used, 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) and Section 108 Loan Guarantee programs 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. Past CDBG program performance will be presented with information regarding the amount of available funds for the coming year, range of activities that may be undertaken with funds, the estimated amount of those funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low and moderate income persons, including program income anticipated to be generated by these activities, and if applicable, proposed activities likely to result in displacement. In addition to receiving public input from City departments and residents of the City of Santa Clarita, meetings will be held with community organizations who serve low and moderate income persons. DRAFT •Examples of organizations include: Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Service Center, SCV Senior Center, Interfaith Council, St. Stephen's church and the Food Pantry and Migrant Education Program. The City's two Chambers of Commerce will be invited to attend 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 at least one public hearing to obtain views of the citizens on the City's housing and community development needs and to fulfill HUD's public participation requirements for the final statement process. If the City is applying for Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds, the City will hold at minimum two public hearings., The City's Final Statement and application for Section 108 Loan Guarantee will require Council approval. Once approved, the document will be sent to HUD as the City's adopted Final Statement for the Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program application. 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 published in a newspaper of general • circulation within the City. A public notice shall be made on the following: Public hearings to obtain citizen input on housing and community development needs for the proposed statement and projected use of funds. The public notice will be published at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Information will be made available on the total amount of funds available and information on how citizens can provide comments or obtain additional information on the statement or the City's past performance. 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. The City's submission of the adopted Final Statement to HUD including information to citizens on the availability of the Final Statement for review. The notice will be published ten days prior to its submission to HUD. The City's submission of the Grantee Performance Report (GPR) to HUD including information to citizens on the availability of the GPR. The notice will be published following the adoption of the report. DRAFT 2 . The City's submission of the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) to HUD including a notice informing citizens of their opportunity to provide input on the City's affordable housing needs during the public participation process and the availability of the draft reports for review and comment. The notice will be published ten days prior to the public hearing and following the adoption of the report. (b) A display ad, of a size and type to draw the attention of casual newspaper readers, may be published in conjunction with other forms of publicity described in this plan to inform residents of their invitation to participate in meetings and the public hearing(s). 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 providing information about scheduled community meetings, will be posted at neighborhood organizations serving low income persons, and other gathering places in low and moderate income neighborhood. and in other areas where funds are proposed to be used. Flyers of a size and type to draw the attention of passersby will indicate the date, time, location of the meeting, topics to be covered, and contact person at the City where residents can obtain additional information. (d) Press releases will be sent to newspaper of general circulation within the City informing residents of meetings and public hearings. (e) Meetings will be held at times and places convenient for public attendance by low to moderate • income residents and with accommodations for the handicapped. Translators will be available for any meeting where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate. To increase citizen participation by potential and actual beneficiaries, neighborhood meetings will be held prior to public hearings. Bilingual information announcing the meetings and hearings will be distributed in areas of actual beneficiaries. Technical Assistance to Community Groups The City will provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request assistance in developing and submitting proposals. The City's assistance does not include the provision of funds to such groups. Public Participation and Amendments to Final Statements The City of Santa Clarita will provide affected citizens with an opportunity to comment on proposed activities not previously included in the City's adopted Final Statement and activities which are proposed to be deleted or substantially changed in terms of purpose, scope, location, and/or beneficiaries. The City will follow its approved Final Statement amendment policy and criteria used by the City to determine what constitutes a substantial change. 0 DRAFT 3 0 Response by City to Citizen Complaints and Grievances The City recognizes that despite making significant efforts at outreach and education, there may be complaints and grievances filed regarding the operation'of the City's CDBG and Section 108 ` Loan Guaranteed Program. These concerns should be addressed to the following: The City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department CDBG Program 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 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. • RG:tan CWGItidZenglan DRAFT • 4 0 ATTACHMENT 3 LIST OF AGENCY PARTICIPATION MINUTES FROM COMMUNITY MEETINGS WRITTENCOMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 0 CDBG FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 Community meeting with Social Service agencies Meeting date: February 9, 1993 In attendance - National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley - Handyworker Program - L.A. County Department of Social Services - Lutheran Social Services Drug, Alcohol & Prevention Education Committee . - Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Santa Clarita Child & Family Development Center San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services The Church of Hope - Childcare Resource Center - St. Judes Center for Women - L.A. County Community Services Center Top three needs indentified not ordered) 1. Affordable housing (consisting of) a. Section 8 and housing projects with supportive services b. In-home assisted living 2. Homeless issues (addressed in two phases) • a. Phase I - Assessment study b. Phase II - Subsides/Assistance to homeless as recommended in study 3. Affordable childrens services (consisting of) a. Recreation/tutoring to youth b. Affordable quality childcare (toddler and school aged) c. parenting/family services All needs indentified by Social Service aaencies Section S housing certificates Drug and alcohol services Employment training JTPA, (year round) including youth - Rent control - Homeless services/subsidy - Comprehensive homeless study to assess needs in Santa Clarita Valley - Housing projects with supportive services (drug free, etc.) - Incentives to property owners to convert to low income housing - Affordable childcare services such as recreation/tutoring to youth; affordable quality childcare for toddlers and school aged; parenting/family services - In-home assisted living - Non-profit partnerships such as a computerized central clearing house of all services provided Evening -hour public transportation (after 6:00 p.m.) pra&dn'woms1 M-pex I] Page 2 CDBG FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 Community Meeting with Residents at Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club Meeting Date: February 11, 1993 In Attendance Seven (7) Residents Los Angeles County Department and Placerita Jr. High School Representative, Barney Bartelle. All Needs Identified 1. Drainage study for area west of Newhall Avenue. The area west of Newhall Avenue continues to need drainage improvements, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. It was suggested to fund a drainage study to include Lyons Avenue to 16th Street/Walnut, and implement it while the CDBG program completes its work in the East Newhall area. The residents are. aware .that the area beyond 14th Street is ineligible for . CDBG funds. 2.: Affordable housing (consisting of): a. Emergency shelter for special groups, such as transients, homeless, and teenage minors, which includes supportive services. b. City Housing Authority. City Council to consider creating a housing authority to provide rental subsidies and other Section 8 and housing programs for low -moderate income persons. c. Minor home repairs. There is currently a one-year waiting list. The need is growing for all low income persons. d. Major home rehabilitation for low and moderate income persons. 3. Child care services for low income persons. This is a basic need for the City. bgmeamg.rg 11 CDBG FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 Community meeting with residents at Santa Clarita Valley Service Center. Meeting Date: February 24, 1993 In Attendance Approximately 11 Residents Too Three Needs Identified (ordered) 1. Public improvements to protect homes from damage of Newhall creek. ,.2. Paved alleyways in East Newhall. 3. Provide transportation of 6-12 year olds from Newhall to Boys & Girls Club. All Needs Identified by Residents ■ Provide transportation of 6-12 year olds from Newhall to Boys & Girls Club. Children from Peachland and Old Orchard areas are not being served. Consider a bus route down Newhall Avenue. ■ Paved alleyways in East Newhall. ■ Minor home repairs. ■ Major home repairs. ■ Rental subsidies ■ Land for construction of new affordable housing. ■ "Sweat -equity" home building program, such as Habitat for Humanity. ■ Public improvements to protect homes from flood damage of Newhall creek. ■ Bilingual community newsletterwhich can inform Newhall residents of events, meetings, etc.. Cmmtymtg.rg 0 0 0 RECEIVED , FEB `' 6 1993 SC CITY CBDG PUBLIC HEARING U - FEBRUARY 9, 1993) 'ji Good afternoon. 1 am Hal Burgan from the Church of Hope in Canyon Country. Also.with me today is Pastor Mary Jensen, representing our congregation. As a new Lutheran Church in the community, we are very interested in fully participating in the government processes of the City of Santa Clarita through forums such as this. We note in your latest revision to the City's CHAS (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) document that there is an acknowledgment of a need to address homelessness in our community, as highlighted by a recent public survey of community organizations. In that"Housing Needs" survey, "Housing for Low Income Families" and "Shelters for Homeless Families" were neck and neck as the two highest priorities out of a total of ten categories identified. It is in this context that we'd like to share with you some of our observations, concerns, plans and recommendations in regard to the needs of homeless people in our area, as well as people who are on the verge of homelessness. 4) SC CITY CBDG PUBLIC HEARING (FEBRUARY 9 1993) PAGE 2 By means of observations and contacts by our church staff and through contacts made by concerned members of the Church of Hope, we estimate that there are in excess of 100 homeless people in the Canyon Country area. Some are living in vehicles; others are finding various places outdoors to live and sleep. We have attempted in some small ways to be of help. We are very interested in the City of Santa Clarita reports published on the whole issue of affordable housing and homelessness, and proposals on how to allocate Community Block Development Grant monies towards addressing these needs. • In the future, as a church, we are planning to work on developing a walk-in emergency center for homeless people to help with immediate needs. Later, we have aspirations to develop Hope House, a transitional shelter for homeless people with supportive services, including a counseling and educational center. As a Lutheran congregation, we have direct contacts and strong working relationships with Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, as well as California Lutheran Homes. Two representatives from these groups are with us today, Mr. Jerome Nilssen and Dr. Andrew Jensen. n U SC CITY CBDG PUBLIC HEARING (FEBRUARY S. 19931 PAGE 3 0 At this time we would like to make a recommendation in regards to the homelessness needs we have observed in Canyon Country. We believe an initial step in planning and implementing any strategy/ programs targeting the homeless and near homeless in the SCV should begin with a needs assessment. It. is our understanding that current demographic data doesn't exist, and consequently, the City has had to be guided by 1980 data. A needs assessment program could address such questions as: What are the dimensions of the homelessness and near -homelessness groups in our community? What can be done in the area of homelessness prevention? What immediate needs can be served for people already homeless? What kinds of referrals, networking, counseling and education can/should be provided for both groups? What long-range goals/programs are necessary to enable people to be in affordable housing? 11 9 40 SC CITY CBDG PUBLIC HEARING (FEBRUARY 9. 19931 PAGE 4 While the specific numbers of this group are bound to be fluid, such an assessment. would highlight the specific services which could be provided by a partnership between the City and other groups, such as The Church of Hope and Lutheran Social Services. We would be most willing to work with City Staff and other community organizations in developing such a needs assessment pilot program. Thank you. for inviting us to participate in this public forum and allowing us to share our concerns, .ideas, and recommendations for consideration in the development of the 1993-94 CBDG Program. You will see us represented again at City meetings regarding housing issues, as we develop the plans earlier outlined. The Church of Hope is a congregation with a commitment to the people and needs of our community. In this regard we want to work in full cooperation and partnership with the City of Santa Clarita. 3HB040M3.WP FROM : PHOFE NO. : Pe2 dC'os Angeles AdarM Citizens' T7ounkiion LAR.G Rmc" • 28080 NORTH BOUQUET CYiIYON NOW • "UGU9, CALW9BNN 81300 900.388.8030 March 15, 1993 Proposal For The*Community Development Block Grant This proposal is regarding a Rousing Vrban Development (H.U.D.) project being sponsored by the Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation (LARC). First, a brief history of LARC and its purpose is being a non- profit organization. LARC was created in 1959, by a group of - parents with developmentally disabled offspring. The parents wanted to create a home for their developmentally- disabled children without the "institutionalized" atmosphere which was prevalent at the time. They raised the funds to purchase 65 acres of property Off of Bouquet Canyon Road, near the Bouquet National Forest. They built a 100 bed facility to house the residents and workshops and recreational facilities for training and leisure time. Today. LARC is home for 96 developmentally disabled adults. He have two day programs to train program participants in everyday living skills and in job training so that program participants can find gainful employment within the community. Our job training program has been extremely successful, with 45 program participants working in jobs in the Santa Clarit■ Valley. LARC is also one of the largest employers in the Santa Clarita Valley, providing employment . for 100 residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas. LARC has certain residents who are more fragile and require more care than our existing LARC facility can provide. For this reason, we began looking for funding to build an eight bed home away from our main facility within the Santa Clarita city limits, so that these residents could he closer to the community. we applied for a H.U.D. Capital Advance Program grant to construct a new 5 bedroom home in the Santa Clarita Valley. H.U.D. approved our grant request and authorised 5361,400 in building funds to purchase a residential lot and to construct a 5 bedroom 3,500 to 4,000 square foot home on the lot. Our first step was to find a suitable site to build on. He visited many potential sites and narrowed our choices to two sites; one was off.of Rlamagordo Road in Saugus, and the. other was on Apple Street in Ve'whall. One thing became quite clear in our search for a suitable building site; land in the Santa Clarita Valley is very expensive) One of our prospective lots is on the market for $139,000 and the lot off of Alamagordo is so small that we will have to.purchase two adjacent lots at $90,000 each in order to have enough roam to build a 3,500 square foot home, Our N.V.D. consultant estimates that the cost of building a home modified to meet the needs of disabled adults will he approximately. $100 per square foot, not including the cost of the lot. This indicates that Tm-ftl k S dq tL fidd q"deily Dwar 0 FROM : PHME NO. : ae3 oC'os Angeles NetarM Citizens' Toudation LA.R.C. Rma 2"2* MRT14 UOUOVET GM+OR ROTO • "UOM C+ mpm� 01160 OM -296-8030 building costs alone will be from $350,000 to $400,000. Assuming that our lot (or lots) will cost between $139,000 and $180400, *we can expect a funding shortfall of from $127,600 to b218,600_ This shortfall will be from the construction of the home only. It. does not include the monies we will need to furnish the home. This funding shortfall is the reason that LARC-is asking the Citi of Santa Clarita to consider our project through the Community Development Block Grant Program. We believe that it is a much needed project that will fulfill certain needs of the City of Santa Clarita. The project will qualify as low income housing, yet the home will blend into the community like any other custom built home- H.U.D. guidelines require that the home be built in the same architectural style an. the surrounding neighborhood. The care .of the eight residents will generate more jobs for our community, as well as generate business for local vendors providing services and Products for our home. The B.U.D. grant also provides monies for 20 years to maintain the home. Once the home is built; it will not be a drain an community resources. 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"Zaa./a: a sm y d, ut►v—aar An w' • Jay Nolan Community Services RECEIVED FEB 0 4 1993 PARKS 6 RECREATION DEPT: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES • EMPLOYMENT/VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES • FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 25006 Avenue Kearny, Valencia, Califomia 91355 • (818) 367.1829 • (805) 257-0900 • FAX (805) 257.4007 City of Santa Clarita Suzanne Lauver Community Development 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 City of Santa Clarita; February 3, 1993 Dear Ms. Lauver, Block Grant California 91355 Jay Nolan Community Services currently provides supports to people with developmental disabilities throughout .the Santa Clarita .-Valley: Helping to create desirable futures for the people we care about so that they can live valued lives in the community is our goal. Where people live (housing issues) and connections with their community are two important outcomes for all people, including people with developmental disabilities. In the past, people with developmental disabilities were relegated to congregate, isolated group living arrangements along with their so-called peers (other people with developmental disabilities). Over the years, there has been a gradual movement .toward implementing the concept of normalization. This concept provides for the opportunities that people with:developmental disabilities should be afforded the same range of choices and experiences that their non -disabled peers receive. Ensuring that people have affordable, decent and safe housing has been a real challenge not only for our agency, but for lots of people in our community. It would be our hope that CDBG could help create. conditions where people with developmental disabilities would have available the same opportunities and options as other members of the community who are poor and marginalized. CDBGr should ensure that all projects funded, support all people who are in need in the community , not just some people. Diversity should be a gift not a challenge to overcome. CDBG should provide opportunities to increase our community's capacity to embrace and celebrate each other's uniqueness. It is not our intent. to create segregated and isolated housing targeted for people with developmental disabilities, but to integrate people throughout the communityinto scattered site • housing where people can develop and facilitate natural friendships and relationships with their neighbors and their community. Programs for The De Iopmeaully Haadimpped, Inc. Our agency would be very interested. in participating in the • discussions surrounding housing needs for all people, this is not a disability issue. However, we are unable to attend your public forum on February 9th as we had previously scheduled a full-day inservice on housing (making a house a home). However, we would be very interested in meeting with you and discussing ways that Jay Nolan Community Services can work cooperatively with your office in order to ensure that all people are afforded the opportunity for. appropriate housing and support options. Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. je 'cerely, frey L. Strully cutive Director • 0 I a 0 0 RECEIVED N 0 V 2 4 1992 F I'S taATQL�A P CITY OF SANTA CLARITA r v COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- O PROGRAM POM4 Funding Application Fiscal Year 1993-94 Frank Rudd Memorial Video Library NCADD National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley, Inc. 14557 Friar Street 24416 Walnut Street Van Nuys, Ca. 91411 Newhall, Ca. 91321 (818) 997-0414 (805) 254-0700 John McGarry President Board of Directors Al Jeffries Executive Director C� IN'IRODUMON This proposal requests funding from the City of Santa Clarita's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the fiscal year 1993.94 to be used as a portion of initial seed money for a project designed to provide a substance abuse lending library for the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley. The project will be known as the Frank Rudd Memorial Video Library and will be located in the Newhall Office of the National Council On Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) located at 24416 Walnut Street. The primary purpose of the library will be to provide information and education about substance abuse and related issues to all segments of the community. Particular attention will be given to networking with school systems and other organizations that affect young people. One of our major goals is to decrease the incidence and prevalence of alcohol and other drug use among high risk youth. The use of alcohol and other drugs by children and youth is a serious national problem. Alcohol and other drug use by the youth of our nation is often accompanied by academic failure. a high rate of school dropout; early sexual activity with increased probabilities of teenage pregnancy or AIDS; mental/emotional disorders; high adolescent mortality rates from drinking driving, violence and crime; and a poor prognosis for a productive adult life (Penkower L. et. al., 1991; Dryfoos, J., 1990). The earlier the use of drugs the greater the risk of drug disorders (Robins & Przybeck, 1985). One crucial strategy that prevents, delays or . interrupts substance abuse is to have an accurately and well informed community. Any prevention or early intervention strategy is more effective if it focuses on reducing risk factors and enhancing resiliency factors in the individual and in the environment in which the individual functions (e.g. the parents and extended family, the school, the peer group, and the immediate neighborhood). Although the youth population will be a primary consideration our focus will also be directed toward other groups up to and including senior citizens who sometimes fund themselves in a dangerous cycle of addiction with prescription medications. Whenever possible our information will be available in Spanish. It is our opinion that Santa Clarita is in a unique position to reap the benefits of preventive efforts because of the early stage of growth it is now experiencing. We are eager for our organization to grow with and be increasingly responsive to the needs of the community. ,The Frank Rudd Memorial Video library will also be a growing entity with long term possibilities not only for it's own growth potential but in the positive impact it can make on the populous of Santa Clarita. We will demonstrate within the body of this proposal the existing resources we have already earmarked for the library, our intentions for the funding we are requesting from the CDBG and our plans for continued development and expansion through other contributors. We are aware of the policy to direct these funds toward projects that enhance the "livability" of the community. A community that utilizes an educated and effective approach toward preventing substance abuse is safer, healthier and more livable. • Frank Rudd Memorial Video library W92 1 • THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM Historical Background This organization opened its first offices in October of 1944. It was originally known as the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism, Inc.. Its founder and first president was Marty Mann, the first woman to achieve lasting sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous. After four years of A.A. experience she attended the first session of the Yale Summer School of Alcohol Studies, now the Rutger's School. This event inspired her to direct her. efforts toward providing information and education about alcoholism to the general population. It was her hope that public perspectives toward alcoholics and the disease of alcoholism would change. Since this time the National Council on Alcoholism is well represented throughout the country. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys In July of 1970 the former Alcoholism Council of Greater Los Angeles was given funding by United Way to open a satellite .office. The San Fernando Valley was chosen as a location, and one part-time employee was hired to find office space and recruit a Board of Directors and other volunteers. The first location was to be the United Way Building on Lennox Avenue in Van Nuys. These humble beginnings were met with such 'enthusiasm that the first meeting held in October 1970 was attended by over two hundred people. The founder of the National Council on Alcoholism, Marty Mann, appeared as the keynote speaker. From its inception in 1970 until 1972 The NCA of the San Fernando Valley. continued to operate with one part-time employee assisted by forty volunteers. In the last twenty years we experienced tremendous growth, and we became known as The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Our expansion necessitated several moves to new offices. We now occupy a site on Friar Street in Van Nuys. We have a multi- disciplinary staff of eighteen individuals whose work is complemented by the efforts of volunteers. In 1984 we opened a full service facility in Newhall to make our programs available to the Santa Clarita Valley. The services we provide continue to expand as we grow. Through our efforts over a million people have been served so far. The NCADD-SFV/SCV has maintained a long-standing tradition of providing education, information and referrals to our communities while maintaining a sensitivity and responsiveness to the ever-changing issues of the times. 0 Frank Rudd Memorial video Library 11/92 0 NCADD-SFVISCV Present Day Services Prevention Services Information and Education ■ Public Awareness Seminars ■ Speakers Bureau ■ Civic and Professional Croup Presentations Advocacy ■ San Fernando Valley Alcohol Policy Coalition ■ develop ■ host ■ chair ■ Alcohol Policy Coalition at California State University Northridge • Referrals ■ Detoxification ■ Hospitals ■ Residential Programs . ■ Outpatient Programs Recovery Services ■ Confidential Assessments ■ Teenage Alcohol Program ■ Adult Program Court Referral Services ■ First Offender DUI (AB 541) ■ Second Offender DUI (SB 38) ■ Multiple Offender DUI (SB 1365) ■ A.A. Monitoring Additional Services ■ 12 Step Croup Host ■ Volunteer Training ■ Alcohol and Drug Free Events ■ Drop In Center Special Populations ■ T.D.D. For Hearing Impaired ■ Information .available in Spanish ■ Consulting: Substance Abuse and Disabilities 0 Frank Rudd Memorial Video library 1 V92 PROJECT' DESCRIPTION The NCADD-SFV/SCV will establish the Frank Rudd Memorial Video library. The library will be located in the already existing full service office that we have had for the last ten years on Walnut Street in Newhall. The library will provide reliable information about substance abuse,- prevention and other related issues. This library will also include videos which can be used by the Spanish speaking population estimated to be 19.5% in the Santa Clarita area. A committee comprised of a group of four of our board members who have demonstrated a dedication to the task had been formed. This committee will continue to locate additional sources to provide a consistent ongoing growth plan to promote continued expansion and insure the up-to-date quality of the information. The staff of the NCADD will also be contributing their efforts to this worthwhile project. A panel of three experts in the field of chemical dependency will review all existing material, evaluate donated material and select purchases. Each individual has an impressive background and their combined expertise will very effectively safeguard the integrity of the information through the selection of videos offered. ■ AL JEFFRIES is the Executive Director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. He has over fourteen years of experience in the field of chemical dependency as an administrator, therapist and instructor.. He has worked in information and referral, inpatient treatment and drinker driver programs. He is a member of the Ventura County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, sits on the State Board of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, is a member of the Los Angeles Master Plan Committee and is a statewide consultant on the issues of disabilities and substance abuse. ■ IRWIN JACOBS, MFCC is a Rehabilitation Counselor with the Alcohol and Drug Program Administration for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. He is a coordinator of the 28 -day residential treatment program at the Acton Rehabilitation Center. He has taught in the Pacific Oaks College Chemical Dependency Certificate Program and is currently an adjunct faculty member in the Social Science Department at Antelope Valley Community College. He also maintains a private practice and has been providing relapse prevention counseling in groups and in individual counseling for more than seven years. ■ MIGUEL MARQUEZ has been the coordinator of both the Diversion Program and the Spanish Services Programs at Tarzana Treatment Center in the West San Fernando Valley and in the Long Beach Area for the last four years. His areas of special expertise not only encompass prevention, intervention and bi-lingual services, he also is an AIDS educator and is well versed on issues of family violence due to his association with the Domestic Violence Council of Los Angeles. He sits on the Board of the Odyssey Foundation which maintains a half -way house for women in early recovery from alcoholism. • Frank Rudd Memorial Video Vbrary 11'92 The initial inventory of the video library will include from 85 to 100 videos. The lending policy will require lenders to register their name and other pertinent information. Each video will be lent free of charge for a period of three days. We will reserve the right to charge late fees for tapes kept for a longer period. As a result of the preliminary review process described earlier age group recommendations will be made. Any tape with subject matter of a nature that may require a sensitive follow up discussion will be clearly marked. Although this library will be composed solely of educational videos at its inception it will be a resource unique to the community which it serves. Video tapes are the best form of communicating educational information to the greatest numbers of people with varied backgrounds. There is one comprehensive library of alcoholism materials in the Southern California area, the Norris library at the University of Southern California. There are no significant resources of this kind in the San Fernando Valley or the Santa Clarita Valley. The University of California at Los Angeles and California State University at Northridge have some materials but their collections are limited. A survey of a few of the probable users of the video library has been taken. The enthusiastic response has been overwhelming. There is an educated awareness in place within the •community that indicates these materials would be put to good use. We have included letters of support. COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL OBJECTIVES It is a requirement that the recipients of this funding place an emphasis on benefiting low to moderate income families. Access to The Frank Rudd Memorial Video library will be available to all segments of the community. We have planned our lending policy, a three day lend of each video free of charge, to encourage use regardless of access to funds. Our location is within walking distance to East Newhall, an area identified as low income. In our networking and promotional efforts we will place heavy emphasis on contacting organizations and churches in low income areas. 0 Frank Rudd Memorial Video Library 11/92 • NCADD - SFV/SCV FRANK RUDD MEMORIAL VIDEO LIBRARY BUDGET 1. Personnel A. Salaries a. Set-up (40 hours @8.90 per hour) b. Salary (1 hour per day @8.90 for 1 Yr.) B. Employee Benefits @20% 2. Non -Personnel A. Tapes a. Tapes b. Tapes (50 depreciated tapes) B. Mileage C. Office Supplies D. Postage E. Printing F. Rent (One square foot in Newhall) G. Shelves H. Telephone ' Time and Materials donated by NCADD - SFV/SCV 3 Donated $356.00 $2,314.00 $534.00 $3,000.00 Total $356.00 $2;314.00 $534.00 $4,335.00 $3,000.00 $25.00 $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $190.00 $250.00 $50.00 1 E 0 ADDITIONAL DONATIONS These donations are not reflected in the commentary or the budget of the proposal. Donated by: Donation made: Barbara Teller Research and Vice President, Board of Directors Crantwriting H.T.H. and Associates WBE Services Encino, California The Estate of Frank Rudd Numerous presented by Jan Barros Rudd Educational Videos F. M. S. Films 2 Educational Carpenteria, California Videos directed presented by John C. Frederick toward young people 0 Frank Rudd Memorial Video library 1 V'92 SULPHUR SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT IL 17866 Sierra Highway Serving Grades Offices Canyon Country, CA 91351 K•6 Administrative 0 805/252.5131 FAX 805/252.8814 October 29, 1992 Mr. Al Jeffries, Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 Dear Mr. Jeffries: I am writing this letter in support of your proposal to develop a substance abuse video lending library in the Santa Clarita Valley. We have valued the prevention •and education efforts of the NCADD and feel that this video project would be a welcomed and used addition to your services. 0 The video lending library would be a valuable resource to the schools and other organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley as we work to prevent abuse. The need in our valley for a variety of services and approaches is growing every day. Sincerely, Marc Winger, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent SULPHUR SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL LEONA COX COMMUNITY SCHOOL MRCHELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL MINT CANYON SOLEDAD/HONUY VALLEY VIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOL PINETREE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Of TnisteCt Butt FL Fox • Lester M. Freeman • Irene L Massey . Gloria E Mercado • jam S. Pederson Superinftdmt Scat Brown, EdD. October 27, 1992 Mr. Al Jeffries Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys, California 91411 Dear Mr. Jeffries: I am pleased to write this letter of support for your proposal to develop an alcohol and other drug video lending library in the Santa Clarita Valley. We have lone been aware of the valuable prevention and education services provided • by the NCADD and this appears to be an obvious extension of these services. As in all communities the Santa Clarita Valley has felt the devastating affects of substance abuse upon it's citizens. This video library would be a significant resource for schools, churches, service clubs, and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate -substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education support services in the Santa Clarita Valley is clear. Castaic Union School District supports your proposal to provide these services. Sincerely, Scott Brown, Ed. C. W. Frost. S.C.V. NCADD Susan Leeds -Horwitz. CUSD Coordinator of Special Programs 31616 North Ridge Faun • Castaic, ctiL¢a,va 9UN • DLWja office • S&257�0551 61%eosrm-s7t7 -- William S. Hart Union High School District October 27, 1992 Mr. Al Jeffries Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys; CA 91411 Dear Mr. Jeffries: The William S. Hart Union High School District supports your proposal • to develop an alcohol and other drug video lending library in the Santa Clarita Valley. The National Council has provided many valuable prevention and education services; this is an obvious extension of assistance. • As in all communities, the Santa CMta Valley has felt the devastating effects of substance abuse upon its citizens. This video library would be a substantial resource for schools, churches, service and civic groups, and parent organizations who want to give current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. We appreciate the possibility of additional substance abuse prevention and educational services in our valley. Thank you for making the extra effort to expand service. Robertson, Ed.D. iator, Special Programs 21515 Redview Drive, Santa Clarita, California 91350 805 259.0033 FAX 805 254-8653 BOYS &GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY P.O. Box 780, Santa Clarita, CA 91322-0780 a (805) 254 -CLUB Fax (805) 254-3278 October 30, 1992 Mr. AI Jeffries Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 `Dear Mr. Jeffries: am pleased to write this letter of support for your proposal to develop an alcohol and other drug video lending library in the Santa Clarita • Valley. We have long been aware of the valuable prevention and education services provided by the NCAAD and this appears to be an obvious extension of these services. As in all communities, the Santa Clarita Valley has felt the devastating affects of substance abuse upon it's citizens. This video library would be a significant resource for schools, churches, service clubs, and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education services in the Santa Clarita Valley is clear and we support your proposal to provide these services. cxecuiive uirecior • JV/mb "A Positive Place For Kids" BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Dr. Hamilton C. Smyth Educational Consultant Vita President Sheldon Allen Attorney at Law Secretary Lynda Chadwick Valencia Company Treasurer Robert Manley Valencia National Bank Past President Tom Velos Apualine Corporation Members Rev. Bill Anderson Oak Creek Presbyterian Church Jerry Bethke Jerry Bethke a Associates Louis Brathwaite Eiaania's Designs Rafael Capiro Attorney at Law Larry Comp Basfer Healthcare Gary Condie Certified Public Accountant Tim Crisman Crisman Commercial Services Art Donnelly The Donnelly Company K Craig Doyle RTKLAssociates Bryan Haaerllan Carpetsria, Inc. Ron Mom Slkand Engineering Associates Jeffrey S. Klein Los Angeles Times Glen Rollins RR Gsbls Realty Gary L Saenger Right Assoc/aces Joseph R. Sehlllaci Six Flags Magic Mountain Jack Shine/Robin Ackerman American Beauty Homes Kathy Wiener Country Oaks Escrow Connie Worden Environmental Consultants Alan Wright Architect FsecuMve Director Jim Ventreu aA Umteo Way Agency McBean October 29, 1992 Mr.. Al Jeffries Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley 14557 Friar St. Van Nuys, CA 91411 Dear. Mr. Jeffries, (805) 253-8082 .I am pleased to write this.letter of support for your proposal to develop an alcohol and other drug.video lending.library in the Santa Clarita Valley. We have long been aware of the.valuable prevention and education services provided by the NCAAD through your 5 years of support •and participation with DAPEC, and this appears to be an obvious extension of your services. As in all communities, the Santa Clarita.Valley has felt the devastating effects of substance abuse upon it's citizens. This.video.library would be a significant resource for schools, churches, service clubs and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education services in the Santa Clarita.Valley is clear.and.we support your proposal to provide these services. Sincerely, ughn,Mitchal ughn, Director Youth Intervention Program DAPEC 0 ... Committed to your good health Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation 23845 West McBean Parkway Valencia California 91355 Telephone (805) 253.8082 October 28, 1992 Mr. Al Jeffries, Executive Director National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando Valley 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 Dear Mr. Jeffries: On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation, I am pleased to write this letter of support for your proposal to develop a lending library of educational materials on alcohol and drug abuse for the Santa • Clarita Valley. We have long been aware of the valuable prevention and education services provided by the NCADD, and this appears to be an obvious extension of those services. As in all communities, the Santa Clarita Valley has felt the devastating affects of substance abuse upon its citizens., This video library would be a significant resource for.schools, churches,.service clubs and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education services in the Santa Clarita Valley is clear, and we support your proposal to provide these services. Sincerely, Qsa . Foust President LAF:km Ref:P04838 dtl0/27 ff Henry Mayo 23845 West McBean October 29, 1992 Al Jeffries Executive Director National Council on and Drug Dependence 14557 Friar Street Van Nuys, California Dear Mr. Jeffries, ... Committed to your good health Newhall Memorial Health Foundation Parkway. Valencia California 91355 Telephone (805) 253-8082 Alcoholism 91411 I would like to offer my support for your proposal to develop a substance abuse lending library in the Santa Clarita Valley. As someone who is involved in community education in the Santa Clarita Valley I can attest to the need for such a resource. I have had the opportunity to learn of the valuable prevention and education services provided by.the NCADD and this appears to be an obvious extension of these services. As in all communities, the Santa Clarita Valley has the felt the effects of substance abuse upon it's residents. This video library would be a significant resource for schools, churches, service organizations and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education services in the Santa Clarita Valley is clear and I support your proposal to provide these services. Sincerely, Karen Turchan, Ph.D. Director of Education 0 AVRC TEL No.8052690427 Nov 9.92 16:36 No.004 P.02 COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES /DEPAR'T'MENT OF HEALTH, SERVICES ANTELOPE VALLEY REHABILITATION CENTERS P.O. BOX 25 • ACTON, CALIFORNIA 93510 • AREA CODE (505) 280.0042 KURT M. FREEMAN 04RECTOR REMASILITATION CENTER$ November 9, 1992 Mr. Al Jeffries Executive Director National Council on and Drug Dependence of the San Fernando 14457 Friar Street Van Nuys, California Pear Mr.- Jeffries: Alcoholism Valley 91411 CSNTSRS JOHN F. WENOERT. ADMINISTRATOR ACTON REHABILITATION CENTMI 30000 N. AMASTRE CNYN. RD. SOA Is ACTON. CALIFORNIA 6031Q P00) 290.ODU DAVID M. ►OTTER, ADMINISTRATOR WARM SFRINOS RENASILITAAON CENTER 34M N. LA14 MVOMLO NOA11 SOX 37 CABTAIC, CALIFORNIA $1310 WAIS nza I am pleased to write this letter of support for your proposal to deveJop an alcohol. and other drug video, lending library in the Santa Clarita Valley. We have long been aware of the. valuable prevention and education services provided by the NCADD and 'this appears to be an obvious extension of these service. As in all communities, the Santa Clarita Valley has felt the devastating effects of substance abuse upon it's citizens. This video library would be n significant resource for schools, churches, service clubs and civic groups who wish to provide current and accurate substance abuse education information to their members. The need for additional substance abuse prevention and education services in the Santa Clarita Valley i clear and we support your proposal to provide these services. Sincerely, Kurt M. Freeman Executive. Director KF/ms . v ATTACHMENT 4 • PUBLIC INFORMATION USED TO SOLICIT PARTICIPATION 0 *of Santa Clarita 1] 0 23920 Valencia Blvd. Phone Suite 300 (805) 259.2489 City of Santa Clarita Fax Califomia 91355 (805) 259.8125 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 1993 Contact: Gail Foy 805/255-4314 CITY TO HOST MEETING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT FUNDS The City of Santa Clarita will host a public meeting to discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, which includes federal funds earmarked to be spent in Santa Clarita for specific projects. Scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 1993 at 7 p.m., the meeting will convene at the Boys and Girls Club, which is located at Newhall Park, 24909 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. The focus of the meeting will be to obtain the views of citizens regarding -Santa Clarita's housing and community development needs, according to Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant. In an effort to determine the community and housing needs.for CDBG expenditures for fiscal year 1993-1994, this overall citizen participation process will be conducted. Further, a bilingual representative will be present. The City of Santa Clarita has funded minor home repairs for residents free of charge through the CDBG program. Additionally, an English as a Second Language program and in conjunction with a literacy program is scheduled to begin in February. For more information regarding CDBG funding and meetings, contact CDBG Analyst Suzanne Lauver at 805/286-4068. • { Block grant spending to be topic of meeting SANTA CLARITA — Residents who want to tell city Mr "° officials how they think the cityy should spend fed eral funds for the community can attend a public -_ meeting Feb. 11 at the Boys and Girls Club. The 7 p.m. meeting will help Santa Clarita determine how it sbould spend its 1993.federal Come munity Development Black G funds A bilingual translator will available to help translate -Span speakers The city has used block grant moneyto pay for such items as free minor, home repairs for residents and a literacy program for non- English speakers The Boys and Girls Club is at, Newhall Park, 24909 Newhall Ave. Information is available by calling Suzanne Lauver at 2864058. — Daly N�.. N 0 YOU'RE INVITED... TO A COMMUNITY MEETING ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR THE 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1993. * AT 7:00 P.M. BOYS do Gk RLS CLUB 24909 NEWHALL AVENUE IAT NEWHALL PARK) THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA IS BEGINNING TO PLAN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993/94. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO ASSIST US IN DETERMINING PROGRAM PRIORITIES BY GIVING US YOUR OPINION ON SANTA CLARITA'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND MAKE THEIR VIEWS KNOWN. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COOS) 2S9 -CITY. COME TO YOUR. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WHEN: Wednesday, February 24, 1993 at 7:00 p.m WHERE: Santa Clarita Valley Community Service Center 24271 San Fernando Road, Newhall Conference Room (between Market Street and San Fernando Road) WHY: The City of Santa Clarita is participating in s Federal program (Community Development Block Grant) which provides funds for improving communities. The City is very interested in working with you to address your concerns in Fast Newhall. Your involvement is very important to the City. Help us develop and prioritize needed programs and projects. Tell us about future events for your neighborhood. With your help we can make your neighborhood a better place to live. Formoreinformation, please contact Suzanne Lauver at 805 286-4068. PLEASE COME A VENGA A SU JUNTA DE SU COMUNIDAD CUANDO: Miercoles, 24 de Febrero, 1993 a las 7:00 p.m. DONDE: El Centro de Servicios a la Comunidad del Valle de Santa Clarita 24271 San Fernando Road Newhall PORQUE: La Ciudad de Santa Clanta esta ofceciendo fondos federales para mejorar sus -hogares y comunidad. Nos interesan sus necesidades. Tienen que venir, iES MUY IMPORTANTE! Para hablar de los problemas en su comunidad y dar su quejas de las viviendas, Galles, callejones y sus lutes. iVENGAN! SIN FALTA Para mas informaci6n por favor !lame Raquel. Garcia al 805 255-4394. POR FAVOR VENGA A I -A JUNTA. CITY OF SANTA CLAEITA FINAL STATEMENT AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 119 1993 7:00 P.M. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB I.' Welcome Introduction II.. What is a Final Statement and Proposed Use of Funds? A. Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program III. What are our Community Development and Housing Needs? . A. Have they changed? B. Are.there urgent needs? IV. What are the Priorities? V. The Next.Steps? . Rg;rg.184 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA' FINAL STATEMENT AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993 7:00 P.M. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SERVICE CENTER I. Welcome Introduction II. What is a Final Statement and Proposed Use of Funds? A. Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program III. What are our Community Development -and Housing Needs? • A. Have they changed? . B. Are there urgent needs? IV. What are the Priorities? V. The Next Steps? • Rg;rg.184 r I' • CIUDAD DE SANTA CLARITA APLICACION PARA FONDOS FEDERALES (CDBG) JUNTA DEL PUBLICO JUEVES, 11 DE FEBRERO.'1993 7:00 P.M. I. Bienvenidos. 11. C Que es la aplicaci6n para tondos federales del programa para el desamollo de la comunidad? Ill. Cuales son las necesidades de la comunidad? �+ Han . cambiado?" Hay aigunas mos urgentes que otras? IV. (,+Cuales son las prioridades? V. dQue es Io siguiente? RG.mat "-sed. o n u FUNNis[ ULTIMLI r LIST OF NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) • FY 1993-94 Housing and Community Development Needs Identified Program Planning and Administration • General management, oversight & coordination • Homeless study/assessment • Development of City Housing Authority • Fair Housing Impediments Study • Fair Housing Counseling Services • Drainage study for area west of Newhall Avenue Acquisition of Real Property • Acquisition of land for new affordable housing Public Facilities and Improvements • East Newhall curbs/sidewalks • East Newhall overhead street lighting • East Newhall paved alleyways • East Newhall greenbefts in the following areas: wash area east of Race. north of Market Street railroad right-of-way • Child care facility at transit station • Acquisition of property adjacent to Senior Center for expansion • Emergency homeless shelter ' Flood improvements at Newhall Creek • Park facilities in East Newhall Housing/Rehabilitation • Homebuyers Assistance Program • Paint Rebate Program • Affordable housing with supportive services • Section 8 rental subsidies • Incentives to property owners to convert to low -income -housing • Minor home repair (Handyworker Program) • Major Home Rehabilitation Loan Program • "Sweat -equity" or "self-help" housing construction • Construction building costs of $218,600 for Los Angeles Retarded Citizen's Foundation. E, Public Services • East Newhall bulky -item trash pickup • Graffiti removal in East Newhall • Removal of abandoned vehicles • Children's dental care services • National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Video Library ($5,000) • Homeless subsidy/assistance ' Affordable tutoring for youth • Affordable children's recreational activities ' Affordable child care for toddlers and school age children ' Parenting/family services • Substance abuse services • Employment training • Year-round JTPA Program including youth ` In-home assisted living ' . Transportation services for 6-12 yr. olds from Newhall to Boys & Girls Club • Transportation route on Newhall Avenue • Transportation services in Peachland & Old Orchard areas • Centralized referral system for social services • Transportation services during evening hours (after 6:00 p.m.) • Establishment of a clearing house to facilitate development of social programs for the • residents of Santa Clarita. Suggestions Which Were Not Eligible for CDBG Funding Rent control Bilingual City Newsletter Infrastructure improvements at Arlen Dr. & Apple St. (Newhall) CT. 9203.12 Bg 5 hS9=tdv.Sd 'Designated as highest pdoriry by community • 2 0 ATTACHMENT 6 i SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 5130,000 .... s.ss.s..........z....... a ...... ss .... = ...... s S O U R C E S A N D U S E S O F F U N 0 S ..s..:.x................ .. ....... ..x.=... ..... n. DELIVERY DATE: 7/ 1/93 Sources of Funds Par Amount of Bonds ................... $1,385,000.00 *Premium /-Discount ................... 60.00 Bond Proceeds S ........................................... 1,385,000.00 ................... $1,385,000.00 Uses of Funds e.......==... Underwriters Discount (% or 5)..........( 2.000000X)... 27,700.00 Cost of Issuance...... ................................... 125,000.00 Debt Service Reserve .................................... 132,275.00 Net Construction Furl Amount ............................ 1,100,000.00 Contingency .........:................................... 25.00 $1,385,000.00 • FIELDMAN, ROLAPP 6 ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04-021993 a 09:50:56 FILENAME: STA CLA KEY: NSNG 0 t'. r_ APR 02 '93 09:42 FIELUMAN ROLAPP PA • CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 5130,000 •cx ccv... =ZZazz ... DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE eaa ecseeevszeeeoo:.az DATE .......................................................................... PRINCIPAL COUPON INTEREST PERIOD TOTAL FISCAL TOTAL 1/ 1/94 47,782.50 47,782.50 7/ 1/94 35,000.00 6.900000 47,782.50 82,782.50 130,565.00 1/ 1/95 46,575.00 46,575.00 7/ 1/95 35,000.00 6.900000 46,575.00 81,575.00 128,150.00 1/ 1/96 45,367.50 45,367.50 7/ 1/96 40,000.00 6.900000 45,367.50 85,367.50 130;735.00 1/ 1/97 7/ 1/97 40,000.00 6.900000 43,987.50 43,987.50 43,987.50 83,987.50 127,975.00 1/ 1/98 42,607.50 42,607.50 7/ 1/98 45,000.00 6.900000 42,607.50 87,607.50 130,215.00 1/ 1/99 41,055.00 41,055.00 7/ 1/99 50,000.00 6.900000 41,055.00 91,055.00 132,110.00 • 1/ 1/ 0 39,330.00 39,330.00 7/ 1/ 0 50,000.00 6.900000 39,330.00 89,330.00 128,660.00 1/ 1/ 1 37,605.00 37,605.00 7/ 1/ 1 55,000.00 6.900000 37,605.00 92,605.00 -130,210.00 1/ 1/ 2 35,707.50 35,707.50 . 7/ 1/ 2 60,000.00 6.900000 35,707.50 95,707.50 131,415.00 i/ 1/ 3 33,637.50 33,637.50 7/ 1/ 3 65,000.00 6.900000 33,637.50 98,637.50 132,275.00 1/ 1/ 4 7/ 1/ 4 65,000.00 6.900000 31,395.00 31,395.00 31,395.00 96,395.00 127,790.00 1/ 1/ 5 29,152.50 29,152.50 7/ 1/ 5 70,000.00 6.900000 29,152.50 99,152.50 128,305.00 1/ 1/ 6 26,737.50 26,737.50 7/ 1/ 6 75,000.00 6.900000 26,737.50 101,737.50 128,475.00 1/ 1/ 7 24,150.00 24,150.00 7/ 1/ 7 80,000.00 6.900000 24,150.00 104,150.00 128,300;00 1/ 1/ 8 21,390.00 21,390.00 7/ 1/ 8 85,000.00 6.900000 21,390.00 '106,390.00 127,780.00 1/ 1/ 9 18,457.50 18,457.50 7/ 1/ 9 95,000.00 6.900000 18,457.50 113,457.50 131,915.00 1/ 1/10 1s; 180.00 15,180.00 7/ 1/10 100,000.00 6.900000 15,180.00 115,180.00 130,360.00 1/ 1/11 11,73D.00 11,730.00 7/ 1/11 105,000.00 6.900000 11,730.00 116,730.00 128,460.00 1/ 1/12 8,107.50 8,107.50 7/1/12 115,000.00 6.900000 8,107.50 123,107.50 131,215.00 1/ 1/13 4,140.00 4,140.00 7/ 1/13 120,000.00 .............. 6.900000 4,140.00 124,140.00 126,280.00 1,385,000.00 ........................... 1,208,190.00 2,593,190.00 ACCRUED .. 1,385,000.00 1,208,190.00 2,593,190.00. :eeza:s:sea:ss s=zvsaaazaee:: v:sexvszeasaza FIELDMAN, ROLAPP 8 ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04.021993 8 09:47:24 FILENAME: STA CLA KEY: HSNG 0 E 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 5130,000 xxxsssssxxexsexssxsxx DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE saxxaxxxsxxr_ zecxsv Dated 7/ 1/93 with Detivery of 7/ 1/93 Bond Years 17,510.000 Average Coupon 6.900000 Average Life. 12.642599 N I C % T 6.900000 % Using 100.0000000 I C X 7.157814 X From Delivery Date FIELDMAN, ROLAPP d ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA RUNDATE: 04.02-1993 2 09:47:26 FILENAME: STA CLA KEY: RSNG r.Y 1