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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSED (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manage pproval Item to > e presented by: to Becker PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 13, 1994 SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Supplemental Appropriation -Proposed Statement DEPARTMENT: Community Recovery Agency BACKGROUND In response to the January earthquake, the U. S. Congress enacted the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-211). This Act was passed to provide financial assistance to recovery efforts associated with the devastation caused by the earthquake and the continuing recovery needs which resulted from the 1993 Midwest floods. The Act appropriated $500 million to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for distribution to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs of affected areas. $175 million in CDBG funds were made available for use in Southern California. Of this amount, the City of Santa Clarita's CDBG program received an Emergency Supplemental Appropriation of $4,627,000 to be used for earthquake recovery activities. The Emergency Supplemental Appropriation monies are restricted to fund earthquake recovery related activities which are. not reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the Small Business Administration (SBA). Although HUD has issued several waivers of the regulations which govern CDBG entitlements, activities funded by this source must first be determined to be CDBG eligible. ANALYSIS Before the City is able to undertake any activities utilizing this funding source, there are several requirements which must be met. HUD has required the City to follow all procedures associated with the processing of a "Final Statement', the document which outlines how the City will use these funds. The City is required to hold a public meeting, providing an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions on appropriate uses of these funds. Two such meetings were held. In addition to receiving this input, scores of calls regarding possible uses for this funding source were received by CDBG staff; several articles have appeared in local newspapers, including opinions expressed in public forum sections of the papers; and Continued To., Agenda Item:. numerous comments regarding this appropriation were received by Community Recovery Agency staff at public participation meetings held during the months of June and July. City staff compiled a list of all suggestions received, and reviewed each suggestion very carefully. Each proposed activity was researched to determine whether or not it was eligible to receive funding from the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. A wide range of activities were suggested, however staff needed to eliminate several activities which were explicitly ineligible. The Emergency Supplemental Appropriation, like the annual CDBG entitlement, restricts the percentage of funds which may be used for various activities. Administrative expenses are limited to 20% of the total appropriation, and City staff is recommending that less than 15% be allocated towards administration. The annual CDBG entitlement has an additional restriction, which states that at least 70% of the funds must benefit low and moderate income persons. For the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation, HUD waived this requirement because the damage to the community and to housing was extensive, and without regard to income. This means that this funding source may be used Citywide, unlike the annual CDBG programs which target certain areas. After careful consideration by City staff of all needs identified and the ability of each need to meet CDBG eligibility criteria, to fulfill the community development objectives, to reflect consistency with the City's General Plan and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy priorities, and the Community Strategic Plan, the proposed CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation budget allocation is as follows: Earthouake Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program Development. This project will provide funds for the development and planning of housing programs designed to assist earthquake victims. Proposed Allocation: $70,000. Single and Multi Family Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Grants and Loans. This project provides funds for the implementation of single and multi family residential rehabilitation activities pursuant to the particular programs that may be approved by the City Council as a result of the above described program development projects. Proposed Allocation: $2,250,000. Housing Program Implementation. This program provides funds to implement a variety of programs to assist earthquake victims who were displaced as a result of the disaster, specifically those persons who currently receive housing benefits which are due to expire in July. This program shall be approved by the City Council as a result of the above described program development projects. Proposed Allocation: $230,000. Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program Development. This project will provide funds for the development and planning of commercial and industrial earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance. Proposed Allocation: $10,000. Commercial, and Industrial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Grant and Loan Reserve Funds. This project provides funds for the implementation of commercial and industrial rehabilitation activities pursuant to the particular programs that may be approved by the City Council as a result of the above described program development projects. Proposed Allocation: $740,000. Public Facilities and Improvements Citywide Hazard Mitigation/Circulation System Improvements. This project provides funds associated with the non -FEMA reimbursable repair and/or improvements to existing City roads damaged as a result of the earthquake. Proposed Allocation: $450,000. Citywide Right of Way Safety Improvements. This project provides funds to make safety improvements along City right of way areas, including the implementation of safety measures along the Metrolink tracks in the downtown Newhall area. Proposed Allocation: $200,000. Hazard Mitigation of Public Drainage Systems. This project will provide matching funds to a $677,000 Federal grant for the repair and improvements to the City's drainage system in the Four Oaks/Langside area of the City. Proposed Allocation: $100,000. Planning and Capacity Buil in Evaluation of Earthquake Damage to Landslides Located Near Whites Canyon Road and Wiley Canyon Road. This project provides funds for a thorough investigation of the effects of the earthquake on these known landslides. Proposed Allocation: $100,000. Economic Assessment of Disaster Impacts to the City. This project provides funds for an analysis of the economic costs of the earthquake to Santa Clarita. Proposed Allocation: $ 25,000. Administration Program Administration. This category provides funds for general administration related to the execution of program activities. Currently, only the funding of presently on board staff, operating costs, and a portion of the Newhall earthquake revitalization specialist are planned from these funds. Any new expenditure on reappropriation of these funds will require City Council approval. Proposed Allocation: $452,000. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing and receive public testimony on the City's housing and community development needs resulting from the January emergency; continue the public hearing; and direct staff to prepare the City's Final Statement and return on January 9, 1995, for City Council approval and adoption. ATTACHMENT The full text of the CDBG 1994 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation Proposed Statement is available in the City Clerk's reader file. Public Hearing'Procedure 1. Mayor opens hearing *States purpose of hearing 2. City Clerk reports on hearing notice 3. Staff report 4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes) 5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes) 6. Five-minute rebuttal (Proponent) *Proponent 7. Mayor closes public testimony S. Discussion by Council 9. Council decision 10. Mayor announces decision NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita on December 13, 1994, at 6:30 p.m in the City Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 1st Floor. The purpose of the public hearing is to secure citizen views on housing and community development needs in Santa Clarita as a result of the January disaster. Citizens will also be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed use of the Emergency Supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Appropriations. The City's allocation of Emergency Supplemental CDBG funds will be $4,627,000.00. The City will consider using these funds in the following ways: Single and Multi Family Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Grants and Loans as allowed by Section 570.202 (a) $2,250,000 Commercial and Industrial Earthquake Rehabilitation Grants and Loans as allowed by Section 570.202(a) $750,000 Program Administration as allowed by Section 570.206 $452,000 Citywide Hazard Mitigation/Circulation System Improvements as allowed by Section 570.201 (c) $450,000 Housing Program Implementation as allowed by Section 570.206 $230,000 Right of Way Safety Improvements as allowed by Section 570.201 (c) $200,000 Evaluation of Earthquake Damage to Landslides Located Near Whites Canyon Road and Wiley Canyon Road as allowed by Section 570.205 (a) $100,000 Hazard Mitigation of Public Drainage Systems as allowed by Section 570.201 (g) $100,000 Housing Program Development as allowed by Section 570.205 (a) $ 70,000 Economic Assessment of Disaster Impacts as allowed by Section 570.205(a) $ 25,000 Emergency Supplemental CDBG funds are restricted to activities which are not reimbursable by FEMA or not available through SBA. Further, Emergency Supplemental CDBG funds are restricted to emergency related activities. Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter' at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Recovery Agency (CRA), Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita, CA. Individuals or organizations wishing to comment on these or other specific projects including housing and community development needs before the meetings may contact the City of Santa Clarita CRA at 255-4347. Additional information regarding CDBG activities is available from the CRA. Dated:. November 14, 1994 Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk Publish Date: November 22, 1994 cdbg\suppfnst.nut L CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1994 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION PROPOSED STATEMENT INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita participates as an Entitlement City in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Each year, the City receives an entitlement amount based upon 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. In response to the January earthquake, the U. S. Congress enacted the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-211).. This Act was passed to provide financial assistance to recovery efforts associated with the devastation caused by the earthquake and the continuing recovery needs resulting from the 1993 Midwest floods. The Act appropriated $175 million to HUD for distribution to CDBG programs in earthquake affected areas throughout Southern California. Of this amount, the City's CDBG program received an Emergency Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $4,627,000, to be used for CDBG eligible earthquake repair and recovery 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 appropriation, and public service programs may not exceed 25`7a of the total appropriation. The annual CDBG entitlement has a further restriction, requiring that at least 70% of the funds be used to benefit low and moderate income persons. For the purpose of this Emergency Supplemental Appropriation, this requirement has been waived, allowing the City the flexibility to assist citizens who reside in all areas of the City. There are no further maximum limits with respect to the apportionment of this entitlement. The proposed use of funds, as recommended by City staff, have been apportioned by CDBG eligible category as follows: Housing Rehabilitation $2,250,000 48.6% Public Facilities & Improvements $750,000 16.2% Commercial & Industrial Rehabilitation $75,000 16.2% Administration $682,000 14.7% Program Planning $195,000 4.2% TOTAL FUNDS $4,627,000 100% The purpose of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation is to assist Santa Clarita with unmet community development needs as a result of the January disaster. This assistance will address many areas, including housing, commercial and industrial rehabilitation, planning and capacity building, and road repair. II. STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program 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.." The City has a strong commitment to the citizen participation process and has actively solicited information from the public regarding the community development and housing needs of the City in light of the January disaster. A tremendous amount of feedback regarding this funding source was received by City staff. The public participation process used to develop the proposed statement for use of funds for the CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation is thoroughly described in the Citizen Participation portion of this statement. 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 both short-term and long term community objectives for the City's CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. This funding source has been identified as the mechanism to assist in carrying out eligible activities in these areas during the 1994-95 program year and beyond. These activities include the following: 1. The provision of assistance to residents in rehabilitating single and multi family dwelling units which were damaged by the earthquake. 2. The use of CDBG monies to repair roads and City right of way ares to ensure safety and to mitigate future disaster impacts. 3 The provision of help to the commercial and industrial community in Santa Clarita. 4. The evaluation of the impacts of this disaster on Santa Clarita in order to plan for future disasters and to reduce the incidence of injury and property damage resulting from such a disaster. Within these areas, the public participation process identified certain needs, which are as follows: 1, Residential Rehabilitation and Preservation of Existing Housing Stock The preservation and improvement of overall living conditions Citywide was identified as a high priority. Continuing efforts of the CDBG program focus on activities which will upgrade and revitalize certain areas to arrest further deterioration caused by blighting conditions. Additional, focused efforts need to be undertaken to address specifically earthquake damage. The public Page 2 participation process identified assistance to residences for rehabilitation and reconstruction as the highest priority. The Community Strategic Plan identifies the preservation of the character and enhancement of all areas of the City as a priority item. This concurs with the rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing stock. 2. Circulation System and Right of Way Improvements The City was deeply affected by the closure of two important north/south roadways, the Interstate 5 and Highway 14. These routes are the primary links between Santa Clarita and Los Angeles to the south, and with Kern County to the north. Interstate 5 is a major commerce route in the state, being used by large trucks to transport goods and supplies to the region. When these freeways were closed after the emergency, huge volumes of traffic were forced on to City streets. These streets were not designed to support this amount of traffic, and suffered severe damage. The public participation process identified the desire to repair affected roadways from earthquake damage and subsequent overuse. Additionally, citizens were concerned about the virtual isolation of Santa Clarita in the time following the earthquake. Of the four routes leading into Los Angeles, two were closed for repair. There is a need to improve our existing circulation system as a hazard mitigation measure. 3. Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation The public participation process further identified the need to assist the owners of commercial and industrial businesses with their earthquake repair. Many businesses that suffered major damage are small, local businesses which have served this community for many years. It was felt that businesses should be assisted as a means to prevent them from closing or leaving the area.. The business climate in Santa Clarita is an active and crucial part of the local economy. The declining state of the economy provides further incentive for Santa Clarita to aid its earthquake damaged businesses. 4. Research and Planning for Hazard Mitigation Another element that was identified as a priority for the City was the ability to research the affects of the disaster as a methodology to prepare for the next one. Several landslides shifted as a result of the earthquake, and their stability is unknown. The economic impacts to the City are also unknown. The public participation process uncovered a need to address these areas in order to better plan for future activities undertaken by the City. Page 3 III. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION In accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's Public Participation Plan (Attachment 2), City CDBG staff met with members of the other City departments and members of the community at three meetings to specifically address the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation, and the proposed use of funds. The community meetings were held in the afternoon and the evening to accommodate the needs of participants with varying schedules. Citizen involvement was encouraged through the use of public notices in the local paper, press releases in the local media, and phone calls to community leaders and members. Spanish speaking City staff members were present at all meetings to assist the Spanish speaking segment of our population. During the citizen participation process, 22 needs were identified by the community. These needs are divided into five broad categories of eligible activities as follows: 1. Housing Rehabilitation 2. Public Facilities and Improvements 3. Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation 4. Program Administration 5. Planning and Capacity Building A complete list of needs identified by the community are contained in Attachment 4. The needs which were identified as the highest priority by the community are designated with an asterisk. The City received no written comments or requests specifically on the topic of the CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation; however, numerous telephone calls were received by staff from citizens with ideas on the use of funds. Additionally, the public forum sections of the local paper contained letters expressing considerable interest and concern regarding this appropriation. In addition, the City's Community Recovery Agency (CRA) conducted a series of public meetings in order to address CRA involvement in solving earthquake recovery needs. At many of these meetings, the CDBG Supplemental Appropriation was addressed, and comments were received and recorded regarding the possible use of this funding source. 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 December 13, 1994 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 Final Statement of the Projected Use of the 1994 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation in the Newhall Signal, a daily newspaper of general circulation used by the City for the publishing of all legal notices. This document will also be available for review at the City Clerk's office, the Canyon Country, Newhall and the Valencia Libraries. Page 4 Citizens can provide comments or obtain additional information on the Final Statement by contacting the: City of Santa Clarita Community Recovery Agency CDBG Division 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Sarona Becker (805) 2864068 Displacement of Persons For the CDBG program year from July 1,1994 through June 30, 1995 the City of Santa Clarita does not intend to displace any residents with any of these 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 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation to respond to the identified recovery needs of the City and the national objectives of the CDBG program. The proposed activities under the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation are as follows: 1. Single and Multi Family Residential Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Grants and Loans $2,250,000 Provides funds for earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction grants and loans for owner and renter occupied homes within the City. Although it is important to target areas which have more blighting conditions than others, this program will be implemented Citywide. Grants and loans will be provided to citizens after an application process has been completed, ensuring that the funds will be used to address earthquake repairs. Persons needing immediate assistance to address health and safety hazards will be given the highest priority, but not to the exclusion of other applicants. A. Response to City Goals This project responds directly to the City's identified Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy goal of rehabilitation of low income owned and rental housing units. The Emergency Supplemental Appropriation provides the City with the flexibility of expanding its efforts to further this goal in all areas of the City, without regard to Census Tract. Page 5 B. Response to National Goals This program responds directly to the national goal of aiding in the prevention and elimination of slums or blight. The improvement of earthquake damaged and dilapidated structures is an investment in the preservation of the community, as it will eliminate any blighting influences caused by the earthquake in the residential community. It is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts, nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency Location: Citywide Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(a)/570.208(b)(iv) and 570.208(c) 2. Housing Program Development $70,000 This project consists of research and planning for housing programs designed to assist displaced earthquake victims. This activity will research the housing needs of the community which have changed or been a direct result of the emergency. The project will explore housing issues such as addressing the needs of earthquake victims who have been assisted by governmental agencies, and research programs to ensure that they do not become homeless when their housing benefits expire. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, Community Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Affordability Strategy Goals of coordination of services relating to affordable housing, housing for low income families, and homelessness prevention. B. Response to National Objectives These project activities meet the national objective of housing activities, as it researches the availability of a suitable living environments and promotes assistance of low income persons who may have special needs. It is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency Location: Citywide Eligibility/National Objective: 570.205(a)(3)/570.208(d)(4) 3. Housing Program Implementation $230,000 This project consists of the implementation of a variety of housing programs to address the continuing needs of earthquake victims who were displaced as a result of the disaster. This activity will implement the findings of the Page 6 housing program development study, by providing additional assistance to earthquake victims who are still unable to return to their homes. This activity will also undertake programs to ensure that this segment of Santa Clarita's population does not become homeless when their current housing benefits expire. 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 This project activity meets the national objective of housing activities, as it will implement a program designed to maintain suitable living environments. It further promotes assistance of low income persons who may have special needs. Although this activity will be designed to benefit residents Citywide, it is likely that is will be considered a limited clientele activity, as the persons who are assisted with government housing programs fall in to the low to moderate income category. It is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency Location: Citywide Eligibility/National Objective: 570.206/570.208(d)(4) 4. Citywide Hazard Mitigation/Circulation System Improvements $450,000 The project provides funds for the workassociated with the repair and improvements to existing City roads and right of way areas. Many of the City's streets and roadways were damaged as a direct result of the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, while others were overburdened with overflow traffic from the Interstate 5 and Highway 14 closures. Both circumstances necessitated extensive road repair citywide. The project will repair streets, improve circulation, alleviate unsafe conditions, and serve as a citywide hazard mitigation project. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, General Plan Circulation Element, Community Strategic Plan, and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy goals for public facilities funding in areas which require neighborhood revitalization. B. The activity meets the national objective of benefitting low and Page 7 moderate income families, aids in the provision of a suitable living environment, and promotes the development of viable urban communities. Although the 70% low to moderate benefit requirement has been waived, this activity will be considered an area benefit activity, becausethe improvements will be available to all residents living in the area. It is expected there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement, or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency and City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department Location: Citywide Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a)(1) 5. Citywide Right of Way Safety Improvements $200,000 The project provides funds for the work associated with the repair and improvements to existing City rights of way and adjoining areas. Many of the City's rights of way were damaged as a direct result of the earthquake and subsequent repair to initial damage. Additionally, the increased amount of Metrolink traffic has raised concerns regarding safety issues along the railroad tacks. The project will repair curbs, sidewalks, and other City facilities located within the right of way and adjoining areas, and provide for the implementation of safety measures along the railroad tracks in the downtown Newhall area. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, General Plan Circulation Element, Community Strategic Plan, and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy goals for public facilities funding in areas which require neighborhood revitalization. B. Response to National Goals The activity meets the national objective of benefitting low and moderate income families, aids in the provision of a suitable living environment, and promotes the development of viable urban communities. Although the 70% low to moderate benefit requirement has been waived, this activity will be considered an area benefit activity, because the improvements will be available to all residents living in the area. It is expected there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency and City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department Location: Census Tracts 9203.11, 9203.12, and 9203.24 Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a) (1) Page 8 6. Hazard Mitigation of Public Drainage System $100,000 The project provides funds for the work associated with the repair and improvements to the City's drainage system. Several elements to the City's drainage system suffered earthquake damage, resulting in the decreasing effectiveness of the system. The project will provide for the repair of these elements, and will provide matching funds to a $677,000 Federal grant for drainage repairs in the Four Oaks/Langside area of the City. A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the City's General Plan Housing Element, General Plan Circulation Element, Community Strategic Plan, and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy goals for public facilities funding in areas which require neighborhood revitalization. B. Response to National Goals The activity meets the national objective of benefitting low and moderate income families, aids in the provision of a suitable living environment, and promotes the development of viable urban communities. Although the 70% low to moderate benefit requirement has been waived, this activity will be considered an area benefit activity, because the improvements will be available to all residents living in the area. It is expected there will be no negative environmental impacts, displacement or relocation from this project. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency and City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department Location: Citywide, with a portion concentrated in Census Tracts 9200.22, 9200.23, 9200.24 Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a) (1) 7. Commercial & Industrial Earthquake Rehabilitation Grants and Loans $750,000 Provides funds for earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction grants and loans for commercial and industrial businesses within the City. Although it is important to target areas which have more blighting conditions than others, this program will be implemented Citywide. Grants and loans will be provided to business owners after an application process has been completed, ensuring that the funds will be used to address earthquake repairs. Commercial and industrial rehabilitation does not include costs of equipment or furnishings, installation of luxury items, or other personal property which is not an integral structural fixture. A portion of this project includes a needs assessment to be undertaken to determine the earthquake revitalization needs of the downtown Newhall commercial area. Page 9 A. Response to City Goals This project responds to the Economic Develop ment/Community Revitalization Element goals of the City's General Plan by serving economic growth through pursuing strategies to assist with the provision of financing of basic, community, and public safety infrastructure, promoting revitalization for the City's long term economic stability, and identifying revitalization needs areas. Response to National Goals This activity meets the national objective of prevention of slums and blight, as the assistance will address conditions which contributed to the deterioration of the area. It also serves as a low and moderate area benefit, as the assistance will be provided to commercial businesses which serve a low to moderate income residential neighborhood. It is expected that this project will cause no negative environmental impacts, nor will any displacement or relocation occur. C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency Location: Citywide with a portion concentrated in Census Tracts 9203.11 and 9203.12 Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(a)/570.208(a)(1) 8. Program Administration $452,000 These funds will be used to pay for staff time, mileage, supplies and other expenses related to the execution of program activities. "Program administration may include contracts for professional services to undertake the tasks associated with the activities identified in this statement. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency Location: N/A Eligibility/National Objective: 570.206/570.280(d) (4) 9. Evaluation of Earthquake Damage to the Landslides Located Near Whites Canyon Road and Wiley Canyon Road $100,000 This activity involves the City's contribution to conduct an evaluation of the effects of the earthquake on two previously identified landslides. The current status regarding the stability of those landslides is unknown. The landslide study will be implemented through an effort which will involve City staff. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency and City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department. Location: Whites Canyon Road at Nadal Street and Wiley Canyon Road south of Wabuska Street Eligibility/National Objective: 570.205/570.208(d) (4) Page 10 10. Economic Assessment of Disaster Impacts to the City $25,000 This project will allow the City to conduct an analysis to determine the economic impacts on the City that resulted from the earthquake, The impacts to commercial income following the earthquake is unknown. This activity will measure and describe the costs of the earthquake to Santa Clarita in both direct and indirect terms. The analysis will enable the City to be definitive regarding damage and costs as upstream governmental assistance and Community Recovery Agency Assistance is pursued. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency -Economic Development Division Location: City-wide Eligibility: 570.205/570.208(4)(4) Summary Budget The City of Santa Clarita proposed use of funds and estimated percentage of low/moderate benefit is summarized below in the recommended. CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation program budget. Proposed Project Proposed Fundine Administration $682,000 Program Planning $195,000 Public Facilities/ Improvements $750,000 Residential Rehabilitation $2,250,000 Loan and Grant Program' Commercial Rehabilitation $750,000 Loan and Grant Program TOTAL $4,627,000 IV. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE 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). This allowed the City to participate in the CDBG program directly through HUD, eliminating the need for the City to contract with Los Angeles County. Programs which have been implemented utilizing previous CDBG entitlements include the Handyworker Program, a variety of social service programs provided by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and the Santa Clarita Valley Service Center, Fair Housing counseling services, neighborhood clean up of bulky debris, programs for at risk Page 11 youth, an ESL/Literacy Program, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements to the East Newhall area of the City. The ,Homeownership Assistance activity is in the design phase and should be implemented in 1994-1995. 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 which resulted from the January earthquake. The recommended proposed use of funds for the City's Emergency Supplemental Appropriation 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 are designed to assist the continuing recovery needs of Santa Clarita. The activities carried out under this appropriation, combined with the work already begun through CDBG activities, will continue to revitalize neighborhoods, assist with the development of our community, provide decent housing and suitable living environments, and expand economic development activities throughout Santa Clarita. The focus of specific projects include funding toward the provision of needed residential, commercial, and industrial rehabilitation programs, housing assistance programs, public ° facilities and improvements, and planning and capacity building. Additionally, three planning studies are proposed, which would assess the earthquake damage and impacts citywide, and also provide for a study to determine Santa Clarita's continuing earthquake recovery housing needs. The City's projected use of funds ensures that CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation activities are eligible, achievable, and able to meet HUD performance goals. This document will simultaneously serve as an outline of the programs that Santa Clarita will undertake to address the earthquake recovery needs as identified by the citizens. Page 12 ATTACHMENT 1 CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN Page 13 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION 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 Plans, "Share the Vision" and "Share the Vision II", 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 both the annual CDBG entitlement and the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation funding sources. 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. 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 Page 14 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 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation 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 the CDBG Program 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 Program 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 the CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation consistent with an approved Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy and Citizen Participation Plan. Page 15 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 L Infill transitional housing programs L Address barriers to affordable housing k. Redevelopment agency 1. 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. 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. 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 Page 16 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. S. 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 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 Program and other federal housing programs in accordance with all federal and local policies, rules and regulations. Page 17 ATTACHMENT 2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN Page 18 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION 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 program has 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) Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. 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 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) 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 accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of Santa Clarita will hold of 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. The City will hold at minimum two public hearings. Page 19 The City's Final Statement 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 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. 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 CPR. The notice will be published following the adoption of the report. 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. Page 20 (c) Flyers providing information about scheduled community meetings, may 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. Public Particioation 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. 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 Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. These concerns should be addressed to the following: The City of Santa Clarita Community Recovery Agency 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 City of Santa Clarita, CA 91355 A written response will be made by the City within 15 working days. If it should take longer to develop a response, the City shall notify the correspondent in writing within 15 days of the time period needed to provide an answer. Page 21 ATTACHMENT 3 PUBLIC INFORMATION USED TO SOLICIT PARTICIPATION Page 22 City of Santa Clarita George Pederson Mayor JoAnne Darcy Mayor Pro Tam Carl Boyer Councilmember Jan Heidt Councilmember Hamilton C. Smyth Councilmember 23920 Valencia Blvd.. Phone -- Suite 300 (805) 259-2489 Santa Clarita Fax California 91355-2196 (805)259-8125 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 1994 Contact: Gail Foy 805/255-4314 CITY TO HOST MEETINGS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The City of Santa Clarita will host two public meetings to discuss Emergency Supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds totaling $4,627,000, provided by the federal government to help Santa Clarita recover from the January earthquake. The meetings will be held on Monday, August 8, 1994 at 5 p.m, in the East Community Room of Canyon Country Park, located at 17615 Soledad Canyon Road, and on Tuesday, August 9, 1994, at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Orchard Rooms, located on the first floor of City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd. The focus of the meetings is to receive input from the residents of Santa Clarita regarding the City's community development needs as a result of the earthquake. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to provide input on housing priorities the City should consider in preparing the annual Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). The two meetings are part of an overall participation process being conducted to determine the community needs for CDBG expenditures, which will include projects city-wide. '"The emergency CDBG appropriation provides the City with a unique opportunity to address earthquake -related priorities which have not been reimbursable by FEMA or available through the SBA, " said Don Duckworth, City Recovery Agency Manager. For more information on the emergency supplemental CDBG appropriation, the 1994-1994 CHAS, or the upcoming meetings, call Sarona Becker in the Community Recovery Division at 805/255-4068. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER tity Gets $4.6 -Million Quake Grant By DOUGLAS ALGER 4_ 1 Northridge earthquake. SPECIAL TO. THE TIMES SANTA CLARITA—The city has received a federal grant of more than $4.6 million to help vdth earthquake recovery and wants to know how to spend it. Public meetings have been scheduled for 5 p.m. today at Canyon Country Park and 2 p.m ;Tuesday in City Hall for Santa Clarita residents to offer sugges- tions. .`The grant is the fourth largest made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to municipalities hammered by the C The federal Emergency Supple- mental Community Development Block Grant can be used for con- struction projects involving roads, housing and community programs. It is designed to pay for quake -re- lated projects not covered by other government programs, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration. "The emergency CDBG appro- priation provides the city with a unique opportunity to address (ad- ditional] earthquake -related prior- ities;" said Don Duckworth, city recovery agency manager. FEMA provides assistance to homeowners and renters and, through its public assistance pro- gram, funds repairs of schools, sewers, hospitals and community offices, such as Santa Clarita's damaged City Hall. The SBA offers low-interest loans to residents and merchants. HUD provided recovery grants of $99 million to Los Angeles, $7.9 million to Los Angeles County and $5.5 million to Simi Valley. The Jan. 17 temblor caused an estimated $244.4 million in damage to the Santa Clarita Valley. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FINAL STATEMENT AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1994 2:00 P.M. ORCHARD ROOMS -CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR I. Welcome and Introduction. II. The Final Statement and Proposed Use of Funds -an explanation. III. How Santa Clarita obtained these funds and the restrictions associated with their use. IV. Assessment of community needs as a result of the January disaster. A. What is needed -have these needs changed drastically since the preparation of the last Final Statement? B. Are there urgent needs to be identified? V. Prioritization of needs. VI. The next steps. A. Preparation of proposed statement. B. Review and adoption of statement by Council. L cdbg\suppmeetagn CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FINAL STATEMENT AND PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1994 5:00 P.M. CANYON COUNTRY PARK -EAST COMMUNITY ROOM I. Welcome and Introduction. H. The Final Statement and, Proposed Use of Funds -an explanation. III. How Santa Clarita obtained these funds and the restrictions associated with their use. IV. Assessment of community needs as a result of the January disaster. A. What is needed -have these needs changed drastically since the preparation of the last Final Statement? B. Are there urgent needs to be identified? V. Prioritization of needs. VI. The next steps. A. Preparation of proposed statement. B. Review and adoption of statement by Council. cdbg\suppmeeGagn equipment ble to public Ems„ SANTA =n<CLARITA — Residents may videotape events and programs for replay on the two local access cable television chan- nta Clarita under a rkw deo cameras and related it are available for use ublic access program. Su- -o, the program director, ie limited instruction in 1 the equipment. tided program, including editing and production, ailable after a studio is 3 in Newhall in Decem- tore information about Ti, call (805) 259-6909. — Daily News nits surveyed avelopment CLARITA — Residents ete a survey that recom- evelopment projects to Is who are preparing a ilding projects following dge Earthquake. page surveyis available ty's Community Recov- at City Hall, 23920 Va- . Surveys must be sub- Ilan Businessmen's Com- eet at 6:3o a.m- at Coco's '3710 Valencia Blvd., Va. atlon: 254.0691. itizen lunches will be 30 a.m. at the Santa Clad. dor Center, 22900 Market noon at the Orchard Arms Ind 12:15 p.m. in the Ma - 1,.19310 Avenue of the y Valley. Donation: $1.75. for Orchard: 254.0787; le: 251.4081. Woodcarvers Class will -m. at Sierra Vista Junior 19424 Stillmore St., Can. nfonoation: 251.4064. t singers will rehearse at 4700 Valley St., Newhall. n,: call 259.6109 or 259. Alcoholics Anonymous 3t at 7:30 p.m. in meeting fenry Mayo Newhall Me. :at, 23845 W. McBean Bncia., Information: 253. 1 Hillbillies Square 6 Club will meet at 7:30 Vista Junior High School 'Dom. Information! 252. a84. ;DAY Zen lunches will ba mitted by Aug. 19. The redevelopment agency is ex- pected to spend $1.1 billion on projects over the next 30 years. Each project must he approved by the City Council. For more infor- mation, call (805) 255-4355. — Daily News Flag football sign-ups to begin SANTA CLARITA — Registra- tion for the city-wide flag football season will begin this week with the deadline for sign-ups scheduled Aug. 12. Registration fees are $50 for each child or $ 100 per family. The leagues are open to all youngsters born between 1981 and 1989. Parents can register their chil- dren by mail or in person at the Santa Clarita City Hall Parks and Recreation Department,. 23920 Va- lencia Blvd. For more information, call (805) 286-4038. — Daily News City sets meetings on block grants VALENCIA The city of San- ta Clarita will hold two public meetings to discuss community block grant funding provided by the federal government to help San- ta Clarita recover from the Northridge Earthquake. The meetings are scheduled for Monday at 5 p.m. in the East Com- munity Room of Canyon Country Park and Aug. 9 at 2 p.m, in the City Hall Orchard Room on the first floor of City Hall The focus of the meetings is to receive input from residents regard- ing the city's community develop- ment needs as a result of the quake. For more information, call (805) 255-4068, — Daily News Victim identified in crash on freeway ACTON — Authorities released Monday the name of a 30 -year-old Palmdale woman who died the day before when her car plunged off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14) near Acton. the California Highway Pa- trol reported. Debbie Duran was pronounced dead at the scene, reports show. She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, Thomas Duran, 35, who suffered minor injuries along with their two children, Steven, 6, and Brian, 10, reports show. CHP officers said Debbie Duran was wearing only her automated shoulder belt, but not her lap belt, and was thrown from the vehicle. Officers believe she would have not been thrown had sheworn her lap belt. Officers said Thomas Duran lost control of his southbound car before it went off the freeway. — Deily Newa CALENDAR Q ,*4 � - laaL� with human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome will meet at 7 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, parking lot modu- lar building, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Information: 255-7709. An Alanon meeting for significant others of alcoholics will meet at 7:30 p.m. in meeting room one at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 23845 W. McBean Parkway, Valencia. Information: 253-8989. �1! 111'®1►'L�l;�t.'9 166 Sante 2r'-" Edinonnr the Dae. me.. m publishes sa+an Dara a vest News belnery or lar cu Wrr.r aervibe. B91e E249 per ..k. Bundy only end holidayt.l st.25, plus stare Gams tar. 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Forum will consider block -grant spending CANYON COUNTRY — Resi- dents can recommend how the city should spend $4.6 million in feder- al Community Development Block Grant funds provided for earth- quake relici during a forum sched- uledfor Monday. The city is required to conduct the forum before deciding how to -- spend the grant money. The forum begins at 5 p.m. in the east community room of Canyon Country Park, 17615 Soledad Can- yon Road. For more information, phone (805) 255-4068. —Deily News r. — Daily N&w& City sets meetings on black grants VALENCIA _"fie city of San- ta Clarita will hold two public rdaetings to discuss com ded un ty block grant funding p the federal government to help San- ta Clarita recover from the Northridge Earthquake. They at 5 .m. in the East cheduled for Monday at 5 p. Com- munity Room Qf Canyon Country Park an(' Aug. 9. at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Orchard Room on the first floor of City Hall. The focus of the meetings is to receive input from residents regard- ing the city's community develop- ment needs as a result of the quake. For more information, call (805) 2554068. _ Daily Naw& IV ----- ,--,I P#orum to addressg_gxitA quake-relief funds SANTA CLARITA -City Off cials have scheduled a public forum today for residents to comment on how the city should spend $4.6 mil- lion in federal earthquake-relief funds. The emergency funding is pro- vided through the Community De- velopment Block Grant program. The money can be spent on earth- quake-related projects across Santa Clarita. Today's meeting will be held in the Orchard Rooms of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., beginning at 2 p.kn. For more information, call (805) 255-4068. _oaib Now$ ATTACHMENT 4 LIST OF NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY Page 23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IDENTIFIED Program Planning and Administration General management, oversight, and coordination of projects Assessment of Economic Impacts of Earthquake* Evaluation of landslides at Wiley Canyon and Whites Canyon Roads* Evaluation of housing needs as a result of disaster* Public Facilities and Improvements Citywide street improvements* Citywide bridge repair* Relocation of overhead utilities to underground Improvements to public drainage system* Installation of curbs and gutters near Hart High School Address safety issues along railroad tracks and other right of way areas* Circulation system improvements* Hazard Mitigation projects* Housing and Rehabilitation Housing rehabilitation assistance for single and multi family units* Housing programs other than rehabilitation or repair for earthquake victims* Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation Rehabilitation loans* Commercial earthquake recovery needs assessment* Suggestions Which Were Not Eligible to Receive CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation Funding Complete San Fernando Road Designate a unified design theme for Newhall Preserve Canyon Country Metrolink Station Concentrate on distressed areas of Canyon Country Formation of a business district Neighborhood Policing Purchase of Community Center * Items identified as highest priority by community. cdbg\finalstm.sup Page 24