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Sarona Becker
January 10, 1995
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Supplemental
Appropriation -Final Statement
Community Recovery Agency
On December 13, 1994, the City Council held a public hearing on the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Emergency Supplemental Appropriation. The purpose of
this .hearing was to review the proposed activities to be undertaken utilizing this funding
source, and to review the respective proposed funding allocations attached to each activity.
At the public hearing, the Council reviewed the proposed statement, a culmination of input
from citizens and City staff, and technical assistance from U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) staff. The Council made no changes to the proposed statement
on December 13. The item now needs the final approval of the Council before it is sent to
HUD for authorization. Once HUD has reviewed an approved the Final Statement, the City
will be able to undertake the identified activities.
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
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.
APPROVED AAendalkm:�
The proposed work program for the expenditure of earthquake rehabilitation/reconstruction
funds should be clarified. At the January 10, 1995 meeting, the Council will be considering
approval of a technical services contract for the development of specific housing programs,
activities, and guidelines with a community based task committee providing direct input to
the Council. Only after final Council approval of such programs and guidelines will actual
approval to expend other earthquake rehabilitation/reconstruction monies be sought.
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:
Earthquake 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
proj ects.
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 Building
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:
Receive public testimony on the City's CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation
Final Statement, approve the document, and direct staff to submit the document to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval; and
2. Increase estimated revenues account number 12-3562 in the amount of $4,627,000; and
3. Appropriate the CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation as follows:
Activity
Account Number
Allocation
Housing Rehabilitation
12-5701-227
$70,000
and Reconstruction
Program Development
Single and Multi Family
12-5702-227
$2,250,000
Residential Rehabilitation
and Reconstruction Grants
and Loans
Housing Program
12-5703-227
$230,000
Implementation
Commercial and Industrial
12-5704-227
$10,000
Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction Program
Development
Commercial and Industrial
12-5705-227
$740,000
Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction Grant and
Loan Reserve Funds
Citywide Hazard
12-5706-227
$450,000
Mitigation/Circulation
System Improvements
Citywide Right of Way
12-5707-227
$200,000
Safety Improvements
Hazard Mitigation of
12-5708-227
$100,000
Public Drainage Systems
Evaluation of Earthquake
12-5709-227
$100,000
Damage to landslides
Located Near Whites
Canyon Road and Wiley
Canyon Road
Economic Assessment of
12-5710-227
$25,000
Disaster Impacts to the
City
Program Administration
12-5711-227
$452,000
ATTACHMENT
The full text of the CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation Final Statement is
available in the City Clerk's reader file.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
1994 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
DRAFT FINAL 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% 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
$750,000
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
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rehabilitation, planning and capacity building, and road repair.
IL STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG),
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
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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
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.
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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 held 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. There were no comments made by members of the
public, however, the Council askes several questions of staff regarding the
appropriateness of potential projects. The City of Santa Clarita published 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.
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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) 286-4068
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 MOOD
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.
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
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2.
3.
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)
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.
S. 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)
Housing Program Implementation
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 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.
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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 mm
The project provides funds for the work associated 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 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.
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C. Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency
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. Many of the City's rights of way were damaged as a
direct result of the earthquake and subsequent repair to initial damage. The project
will repair curbs, sidewalks, and other City facilities located within the right of way..
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
Location: Citywide
Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a)(1)
6. Hazard Mitigation of Public Drainage System $10[)!100
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.
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
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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
Location: Citywide
Eligibility/National Objective: 570.201(c)/570.208(a) (1)
Commercial & Industrial Earthquake Rehabilitation Grants and Loans $740,000
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.
A. Response to City Goals
This project responds to the Economic Development/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.
B. 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 and Census Tracts 9203.11 and 9203.12
Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(a)/570.208(a) (1)
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9.
10.
Commercial & Industrial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program Development
$ 10,000
This project consists of research and planning for programs designed to assist
the Santa Clarita business community with unmet needs resulting from the
earthquake. The project will be undertaken in order to determine the manner
in which the Commercial & Industrial Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Grant and
Loan activity will be implemented.
A. Response to City Goals
This project responds to the Economic Development/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.
B. 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 and Census Tracts 9203.11 and 9203.12
Eligibility/National Objective: 570.202(a)/570.208(a) (1)
Program Administration
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)
Evaluation of Earthquake Damage to the Landslides Located Near Whites Canyon
Road and Wiley Canyon Road. $1001000
This planning activity involves the City's contribution to conduct an evaluation of the
effects of the earthquake on two landslides which were identified prior to the
earthquake. The current status regarding the stability of those landslides is unknown.
The landslide study will be implemented through an effort which will involve City
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staff.
Implementing Agency: Community Recovery Agency in conjunction with Community
Development Department.
Location: Whites Canyon Road at Nadal Street and Wiley Canyon Road at
Eligibility/National Objective: 570.205/570.208(d) (4)
11. 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(d)(4)
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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.
Prop Projw
Proposed Funding
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
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.
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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.
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ATTACHMENT 1
CDSG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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
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.
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 S 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
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
east of Newhall Avenue and portions of the San Fernando Road and aging Lyons
Avenue corridor of retail and service users.
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.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
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:
Meetines
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 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. The City will hold at minimum
two public hearings.
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 otherwritten 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.
(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 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.
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.
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ATTACHMENT 3
PUBLIC INFORMATION USED TO SOLICIT PARTICIPATION
ATTACHMENT 4
LIST OF NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY COMMUNITY
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 and grants*
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
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