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Home My WebLink About1995-05-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC 1995 CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2)PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: City Item to be presented Vyto Adomaitis May 23,1995 City of Santa Clarita 1995 Consolidated Plan City Manager's Office- Community Recovery Agency The City of Santa Clarita Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has recently completed the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) , new Consolidated Plan document. The Consolidated Plan builds upon and replaces the City's previous five year Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) that was completed in December of 1993. Although the City has already been allocated $991,000 in CDBG funds for the 1995-96 Program Year, all Cities and Counties that receive funds under HUD's CDBG Program must submit a Consolidated Plan this year as a requirement to continue receiving federal funds. The Consolidated Plan takes the City's Housing Strategy and Final Statement/Proposed Use of Funds and consolidates them into one submittal. The Housing component identifies the City's housing, community development and social service needs in our community for a five year timeperiod. The Final Statement is the City's annual request for funding from HUD, and identifies the programs, projects and activities funded through CDBG which addresses community needs in one year increments. The City, in accordance with HUD regulations, has conducted three public participation meetings within the community, sent out surveys, letters, posted notices, and ensured that bi- lingual City staff were present at all meetings to gather input from the community. The valuable input received from the community has become a part of, and incorporated into, our Consolidated Plan. The City places an emphasis in coordinating services and resources among the various agencies and organizations operating within the community as we seek to improve the quality of life for City residents. Accordingly, over 40 public and private community service organizations and agencies were contacted for consultation and input into the Consolidated Plan. As the final step in the Consolidated Plan process, City staff are now ready to request approval from the City Council so that we can proceed to submit the Consolidated Plan to HUD for approval and funding of the programs and projects in CDBG for the coming year. APPROVED. For your information, the Consolidated Plan has identified the following priorities within it's Strategic Plan: 1. Rehabilitation of Low Income Owned and Rental Housing Units 2. Rehabilitation of Units for Low Income Special Needs Populations 3. Upgrade Public Infrastructure and Services in Low Income Areas 4. Encourage Very Low and Low Income Senior Housing 5. Improve Accessibility to Rental Subsidy Programs 6. Emergency Services for All Homeless Persons 7. Increase Coordination of Housing and Other Related Support Services and Facilities 8. Continue to Address Barriers to Affordable Housing 9. First Time Homebuyer Assistance 10. Housing for Low Income Families For the 1995-96 Program Year in which the City has received $991,000, the following programs and activities will be funded through CDBG consistent with previous program goals and objectives. Public Improvements Canterbury Village $ 50,000 East Newhall Park $250,000 Handyworker $180,000 West Newhall CIP $221,670 Public Services Service Center $ 31,000 Senior Center $ 48,000 SANE CAMP $ 42,000 Mobile Dental Lab $ 5,000 Health Center $ 5,000 Administration $143,330 Fair Housing $ 15,000 Total: $991,000 Staff Recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the City's Consolidated Plan 2. Direct staff to take the necessary actions to execute and submit the Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. 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 8. Discussion by Council 9. Council decision 10. Mayor announces decision CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN IS A NEWLY REQUIRED DOCUMENT BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City of Santa Clarita's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is underway with the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan seeks a unified community vision for community issues and activities and consolidates into one submission, the City's Housing Strategy and the annual Final Statement/Proposed Use of Funds for the coming year. The CDBG Program is seeking public input to provide a response to the housing, social and community needs of this community. Public input will help to establish priorities within the Consolidated Plan which will seek to address those issues identified within the public participation process. The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, the 23rd day of May, 1995, at or after 6:30 p.m. Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita, California. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to the public hearing. Se habla espanol. Para cualquier informe sobre este proyecto, o para pedir mas informes, por favor llame al (805) 286-4027 y pregunte por Vyto. Dated: April 18, 1995 Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk Publish Date: April 21, 1995 wo es.cdbgph.gmd 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan For submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development City of Santa Clarita Community Development Block Grant Program 23920 Valencia Blvd., Ste. 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 June 22, 1995 Jan Heidt, Councilmember Hamilton C. Smyth, Councilmember George Pederson, Councilmember Don Duckworth, Community Recovery -Agency Director Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services I Steve Stark, Finance Director Lynn Harris, Community Development Director Rich Henderson, City Planner Don Williams, Senior Planner Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator Sarona Becker, Administrative Analyst; CDBG Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant Laura Stotler, Assistant Planner Kristi Kimbrough, Assistant Planner Michele Hansen, Accountant Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator Laura Stotler, Assistant Planner (Project, -Tei Sarong Becker Administrative Analyst; CT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODJVCTION-GENERAL (9-1.200). ORGANIZATION . , _ . ... . COMMUNITY PROFILE -MARKET ANALYSIS (91.2 10) ........ . ........ ... 4 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS (91.2 10) ....... . .. 7 Economic and Demographic Trends in the Community ....... . 15 Income Characteristics . ..... . Areas of Racial/Ethnic Concentration ............................ Areas of Low-income Concentration .. , . , ... , Barriers of Affordable Housing ........... . . . 22 HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT (91.205) .. ....... 28 Nature and Extent of Homeless Subpopulations ........................ 43 LEAD-BASED PAINT (LBP) HAZARD REDUCTION ..... ....... . 48 PUBLIC ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTORY . . ........... 51 ASSISTED HOUSING --OTHER .......................... . . ..... . ..... . 54 Current Estimates/Five-Year Projections ................. .... 61 CONSOLIDATED PLAN- STRATEGIC,4AN (91.215) ... 63 Strategic Plan Objectives Barriers to Affordable Housing ............ ..... 70 Anti Poverty Strategy ........71 ..... . Institutional Structure .. , ... 72 ACTION PLAN ............ 75 Resources -Federal Resources 91.220 (b) (1)77 CDBG Funds -Community Development Block Grant ... .'... , . , .: 77 Other Resources 91.220 (2) .... ..... . 77 Action Plan 91.220 (c) Activities to be Undertaken ... ............... 77 CERTIFICATIONS .... , .. ....... 89 MONITORING - CONSOLIDATED PLAN ...... ....... . DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL AGENCIES/CONSULTATION LIST Appendix A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION --GENERAL INFORMATION ....... . .. . .. Appendix B HUD REQUIRED TABLES . .::. . ........... .. ....Appendix C Executive Summary .n ,_ . City of Santa Clarita 1995-20.�00 Consolidated Plan The Consolidated Plan is a new document being required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City of Santa Clarita to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to assess the housing and community development oeedsof the residents and community of Santa Clarita and to identify, coordinate, plan and implement a st{ategyfv,meet our'chmttity needs over the next five years. The Consolidated Plan replaces the current -:C S, the CommututyDevelopment Plan, and the CDBG Final Statement. Included within the Consolidated Plan is the Action Plan and Proposed Use of funds. The Action Plan is the component of the Consolidated Plan that describes the City's actions to meet the identified goals and objectives of this document in one year increments. The Consolidated Plan seeks to streamline the process of reporting and preparing housing/funding requests from HUD by combining the housing strategy and funding requests. The City 's Consolidated Plan is divided into five parts: Introduction, Housing Market Analysis, Housing Homeless and Community Development, Needs Assessment, Strategic Plan and the Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan was developed from the previous 1991-95, 1994-98 CHAS documents, the City's General Plan housing policies, 1990 Census data, housing reports/surveys, stats input, contacts with other jurisdictions, and other public data sources. Public participation is an important element in the creation of the Consolidated Plan. HUD requires that the City gather public input as a means to identify community needs and focus the direction in which the City takes to address those needs. Three public meetings were held in order to gather input from the community. In addition, over 40 public and private agencies within the City were also contacted as a means to coordinate efforts, priorities and goals within the Consolidated Plan document and are represented here in final form. On May 23, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing on the City's Consolidated Plan and also took action to adopt this new document. After this adoption, the Consolidated Plan was made available for public review and comment fora 30 day time period between May 24 and June 22, 1995. The Consolidated Plan identifies 10 community priorities for the City. Consistent with previous goals and objectives, the public participation process re -affirmed the desire to continue current efforts by the City in meeting the needs of the community. The Consolidated Plan provides continuity and consistency in utilizing the resources of the City, community and public-private agencies in meeting our housing and community development needs. Although the identified priorities are similar to the 1994-98 CHAS document, a re -prioritization of previous goals and objectives was done in order to better address the community's needs and to deal the impacts of the -the' ,r,-. .- -, -�- -. � ,_ _� - January 1994 eart�iq<uake on the Clty's housing stock. " The following are the Five Year Strategy and Annual Action Plan priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan: • l e l1 IUM, I WMWI I n I. 1 1: 1 1 I U• 1 M I:1 !' I 1 1' 1 I 1 1 • 1 1. 1 1 11 ' ! I r1. . 1. 1 1 11 • - I 1 MMIUMMMITUM1 11 ' ' 1 • 1 I "IM -MUT 1 1 1 1 1 !MFUMMMINIOTM17M.1 ,. 1 1' 1 1♦ 1 1 Ll ' e Il Following the 30 day public review and comment period, City staff prepared the final Consolidated Plan for submittal to HUD. The City invited the community to provide written comments on the draft Consolidated Plan and incorporated those comments, and the City's response to them, within the final document. A copy of the City's Consolidated Plan is available for review in the City's Community Recovery Agency, Community Development Department, Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Valencia Library. For more information regarding the preparation of the City's Consolidated Plan, please call Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator, (805) 286-4027 or for direct correspondence, City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355, attention Vyto Adomaitis. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 1 INTRODUCTION -GENERAL (91,200) The Consolidated Plan is a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to apply for funding under the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and some competitive grant programs like the McKinney Supportive Housing Program. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan (CP) is to assess the housing and community development needs of the residents and community of Santa Clarita and to identify, coordinate, plan and implement a strategy to meet our housing and community development needs over the next five years. All Cities and Counties that receive funds under.HUD's CDBG Program must submit a Consolidated Plan as a requirement to obtain funding. The Consolidated Plan, upon approval, replaces the CDBG Final Statement and Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Within the Consolidated Plan, the City must provide a community description that includes both demographics and housing conditions. A five year strategy and annual action plan are required within the Consolidated Plan. The five year strategy sets forth all the City's planned housing and community development/CDBG programs for the next five years while the action plan describes the City's activities and programs designed to address the objectives within the Consolidated Plan in one year increments. Lead Agency (91.200[b]) The lead agency responsible for the preparation of the CP is the City of Santa Clarita Community Development Block Grant Program Division, of the Community Recovery Agency. Summary of the Citizen Participation Process for the CP Consistent with Federal requirements, community participation and outreach was undertaken in the City of Santa Clarita to obtain public input to assist in formulating the City's housing and community development strategy presented within the CP. Pursuant to Federal public participation regulations, a community participation plan was implemented to obtain input from the community. Three public meetings were scheduled and noticed in accordance with HUD policy and regulations. These meetings were held in three different locations throughout the City as a means to bring the CP public participation process closer to the residents and to obtain input from the various areas within the City. To City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plat. _. _ _..._ ,. ..8 Page 2 encourage public participation, all meetings were properly noticed and published in the local paper, the SI *N i., flyers in Spanish and English were distributed and every effort was made to accommodate any special needs brought to our attention by the public. Bi -lingual City staff were present at every meeting to ensure that Spanish speaking persons understood and participated in the public participation process. The City places a strong emphasis and importance on public participation. The City held three meetings on the followings dates and locations: Monday, May 8, 1995 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor 9.00AM - 11:00 AM 2. Tuesday, May 9, 1995 Newhall Community Center 24406 San Fernando Road 7:00pm - 9:00pm 3. Wednesday, May 10, 1995 Canyon Country Park, Community Room West 17615 Soledad Cyn Road 7;00pm - 9:06pm The City held a public hearing, on the CP before the City Council on May 23, 1995, that was also noticed and published in the SIGNAL Newspaper to invite public comments on the CP. Consultation with Adjacent Jurisdictions The City of Santa Clarita consulted with the following jurisdictions during the development of the CP: Lancaster and Palmdale. Public and Private Agencies The City of Santa Clarita consulted with key City Departments in the development of the CPD including, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Community Development, and Finance. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 3 As part of the public participation process, the City contacted over 40 public-private agencies in the development of the City's CP, a list of which is provided within this document under "Appendix A." • Ja a Lei .t..&N1 RX414 R47��1w�E The Consolidated Plan (CP) consists of five parts: L INTRODUCTION (91.200) This section describes the purpose of the plan, the data used, identifies the lead agency, describes the citizen participation process, and the comments received from the public on the CP. IL. HOUSING, HOMELESS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT (91.205) III. HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS (91.210) This section describes the significant characteristics of the City of Santa Clarita's housing market, including housing supply. This section contains statistical and analytical information that provides an overall picture of the City's housing and community development needs. The housing needs section provides an estimate of housing needs projects for the next five years, focusing on very low, low and moderate income households. Other types of housing needs include the "special needs" households such as the elderly, homeless and disabled. The description of community development needs includes barriers that impede community and economic development. IV. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (91.215) This section of the CP identifies priority housing and community development needs that will be addressed over the next five years and includes the HUD required Priority Needs Table. The strategic plan contains an anti -poverty strategy, a description of what actions are necessary to eliminate or reduce barriers to affordable housing, and identification of any obstacles to addressing under -served needs. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 4 V. ACTION PLAN (91.220) One year Use of Funds- This section includes the Standard Form SF -424 and describes how each priority need identified in the Strategic Plan will be addressed in the coming program year. A listing of proposed projects and funding amounts are also included in this section. 1 The City of Santa Clarita was Incorporated December 15, 1987, It is located approximately 35 miles northwest of the Los Angeles Civic Center, Current Municipal boundaries encompass approximately 42.32 square miles of land. The topography of the City varies from the flat lands of the valley floor, to canyons which bisect the community. The steep hillsides marking the foothills of the San Gabriel and Santa Susanna mountains bordering the rim of the valley. Situated within the "V" formed by two freeways, the City is bounded on the southwest by the Golden State Freeway (Interstate I-5) and on the southeast by the Antelope Valley Freeway (State Route Hwy -14), which borders the National Forest boundary to the south and approaches to within one mile of the National Forest to the north and east: In 1990, the City of Santa Clarita was the seventh largest City, in terms of population in the County of Los Angeles. In 1980, the population for the Santa Clarita Valley was estimated at 79,015. (Source: 1980 U.S. Census) Figures are 1980 estimates for the planning area since the City was not Incorporated until late 1987. Thg,1990 Census indicated the City of Santa Clarita had a population of 110,642. This represented a population change of 31,627 or 71%between 1980 and 1990. (Source: 1990 U.S. Census) The City encompasses several distinct communities which include Newhall, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Sand Canyon and Placenta Canyon. Existing development is urban and suburban in character. The highest densities occur in the Valley floor and lower canyons with scattered development at the City's center, Development is predominately single family residential. However, scattered pockets of industrial, service, commercial and strip retail commercial uses exist along established thoroughfares. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 5 Newhall was the earliest permanent settlement in the Valley. This area was established in 1876 in conjunction with the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad. This area was a typical western town of oil, mining, and railroad workers. Newhall was also the residence of silent film star William S. Hart, whose 300 -acre ranch currently serves as a County park, museum, and tourist attraction visited annually by thousands. Commercial -land -uses are concentrated maWy�tn�old_downtown Newhalljz The:area-tss located on the•southside of Lyons AVenuelatta along San Fer<ianda Rigid. `01d _14ewhaII s' comprised of higher density residential, a mix of both single-family and multiple -family residential. This area is located east of Newhall Avenue and north of Lyons Avenue. The area south of Lyons Avenue is characterized by lower density residential. Large strands of oak trees are scattered throughout this community. Prior to the completion of the Interstate system, San Fernando Road was a principal link iu the historic circulation system. This system links the San Joaquin Valley and the Los Angeles'Basim Sam Fernando Road remains one of the few north and south traffic arteries within the City = Valencia The community of Valencia is part of the original 37;500 -acre Newhall Ranch which was a Mexican land grant currently owned by the Newhall Land and Farming Company. Named after its sister city in Spain, Valencia was dedicated in 1967 and developed as a master planned community.. Residential, commercial, and industrial developments form the basic community structure. This is supported by shopping centers, recreational facilities, schools, colleges, a hospital, golf courses, professional offices, and other support services. Paseos, a system of walkways, connect the various neighborhoods in Valencia. The community is home to the Los Angeles County Civic Center, College of the Canyons, and California Institute of the Arts. Six Flags Magic Mountain is located adjacent to Valencia, outside the city limits. Established in 1887, Saugus , named for the birthplace of founder Henry Mayo Newhall. This community also owes its existence to the Souther Pacific Railroad.. The Saugus Speedway is a popular motor racing attraction and the site of Saugus' famous Sunday Swap Meet. This property was originally designed in 1924 as a rodeo arena. The last great train robbery in the state took place behind the speedway in 1928. Located next to the Saugus Speedway is the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station, opened in October 1992, and provides commuter train service to Burbank, Glendale and downtown Los Angeles. The Metrolink Station also serves as the transit center for the Santa Clarita valley -wide fixed -route bus service. Saugus is also the location for the proposed Civic Center. City of Santa Clarita 1995-1000 Consolidated Plan Page 6 The residential areas of Saugus are located in Seco and Bouquet Canyons. Portions of Seco Canyon are also referred to as North Valencia. Townhouses are located on the heights above the junction of Seco and Bouquet Canyons. They are also located by the intersection of Seco Canyon and Copperhill Drive. Duplexes are an available housing option in Seco Canyon. Commercial uses primarily serve area residents. Saugus also contains older established industrial uses and some new commercial development along San Fernando Road. Residential development is progressing along Dry, Haskell, and Plum Canyons. However, the current recession has slowed residential development in this area for the past two years. Canyon Country With more than 30,000 residents, Canyon Country has the largest population of any community in the City, Canyon Country includes the area along Soledad Canyon Road east of Saugus and the neighborhoods of Sand Canyon and Friendly Valley. It contains a wide range of housing types. These include large -lot single -Family custom homes, single-family tract homes, multiple -family developments, and mobile home parks. This community also hosts the retirement village of Friendly Valley.. Commercial and manufacturing activities are concentrated along both sides of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway north of Soledad Canyon Road. An industrial hub is located in the Honby and Golden Triangle areas. In addition to the housing within the City, there are a large number of existing and developing residential neighborhoods. These areas are located in the unincorporated portions of the valley adjacent to the Shadow Pines developments. This area recently was annexed to the City in 1991. Placerita Canyon; a sub -community of Newhall, is a rural and oak -studded residential area northeast of downtown Newhall. Equestrian -oriented residential areas placed among oak woodlands typify most of the development in the area. A substantial amount of new home construction has occurred in recent years. Oil fields are located in the eastern portion of the canyon, west of the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR -14). East of the freeway, Placerita Canyon is predominantly undeveloped, with much of the land under ownership of the Angeles National Forest. Placerita Canyon is home to the Master's College, the Golden Oak (Disney Movie) Ranch, Gene Autry's Melody Ranch (site of the famous singing cowboy's weekly 1950's television show), and Placerita Canyon State Park and Nature Center. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 7 'U/4�s , s V r • A General Characteristics Historic factors in the development of the Santa Clarita Valley affect the location of affordable housing. The first residential areas to be developed were in the Newhall area. They were developed as single family and duplex housing for railroad and oil workers. Many of these homes date prior to 1940 and account for the oldest housing stock in the City. Throughout the years, many of these early homes have been replaced with higher density apartment buildings. For home ownership and rental units, Newhall contains the oldest housing stock and; correspondingly, the most affordable housing opportunities in the City. In 1967, the planned community of Valencia was dedicated. It has subsequently been developed by the Valencia Company following the guidelines of its Master Plan. The first Valencia single family homes were constructed in the late sixties. Although predominantly single family residential, Valencia contains a mix of housing choices. They include apartments, duplexes, town homes and stacked -flat condominiums. Housing developments in Valencia are generally controlled by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's). Active homeowner associations provide regulation of property maintenance. As a result of these controls, the housing stock in Valencia is in very good condition. Valencia is also characterized by the landscaped paseo system of walkways. These walkways connect neighborhoods to parks, schools, and local services increasing the desirability of housing in that area. Residential development in the Canyon Country and Saugus areas occurred during the same time frame as the development of Valencia. However, development in Canyon Country and Saugus resulted from the efforts of many individual developers. During the Sixties, Seventies, and early Eighties, residential developments in Canyon Country were primarily single family detached homes. Santa Clarita underwent a residential building boom during the mid to late -eighties which impacted all areas of the City. Due to the availability of affordable housing within the community, many families were attracted to the Santa Clarita Valley. This resulted in a doubling of the population between the 1980 and 1990 Census. Over 50% of the housing City of Santa 0arita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan page 8 stock in the City was built after 1980 (Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 6 and CA Dept. of Finance, January 1, 1993). With the residential development boom came the problems of increasing traffic, school, overcrowding and loss of open space. This lead to the formation of the City of Santa Clarita and the implementation of growth management measures. These measures mitigate the impacts of new housing development upon the community. Growth management measures now in place require developers to construct or pay a fee for public improvements. Roadways and parks are examples of improvements necessary to serve residents in new developments. Prior to this building boom, the majority of the multiple family units were located in the Newhall area of the City, This changed during the 1980's as Canyon Country became a favored location for development of multiple family housing. This was due in part to the zoning and availability of larger tracts of land conducive to apartment and condominium development. Thus, Canyon Country provides many affordable housing opportunities for entry-level home ownership in condominiums. It also provides a wide choice in rental apartments. Since 1992, the development of new residential units has come to almost a standstill due to the recession. The selling price of single family homes has dropped 9% between July 1992 and June 1993. However, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Association of Realtors, the values are anticipated to rise. This will happen as the Southern California economy recovers from the current recession, and from the effects of the January. 1994 Northridge Earthquake. For the quarter of January to April, the average selling price of a single family home in the City was $185,417. Market and Inventory Conditions In the City of Santa Clarita and surrounding areas there is a demand for more affordable housing along with a strong desire to live in the City because of the local amenities. In Santa Clarita, which is similar to other urbanizing areas, there is' a direct relationship between employment, housing and population. The relationship is as follows: new employment opportunities come into the area attracting new employees, thus creating a demand for housing. Overall housing costs are less expensive than in surrounding areas because of the availability of land. In October of 1989 a survey was done by the Los Angeles Times concerning Los Angeles housing prices. This survey revealed average sales in Santa Clarita were somewhat lower than the County of Los Angeles average. Homes in Santa Clarita sold for $223,653 on City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 9 average. The average sale prices for all cities in the County was $227,945. According to the Santa Clarita Valley Association of Realtors, resale data for January -July 1993 shows the average single family detached home sold for $221,674. This was down from the average selling price of $230,800 during January -July 1992. The volume of sales has also decreased with 1993 sales down 12% from 1992 levels for the first seven months of the year. The average days on market is 87 days (Source: Telephone Interview with Santa Clarita Valley Association Of Realtors, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, May 1995"CDBG Phone Interview). From January to April 1995, the average selling price of a single family home in the City was $185,417. The City of Santa Clarita had 41,133 total year-round housing units in 1990 according to 1990 Census Data. Of these units, 38,474 units are occupied and 2,659 units are vacant. The vacancy rate for rental units in the City is 11'.25% which indicates that there is no shortage of housing units in the City. Renters fill 9,342 units and owners occupy 29,132 units (source; 1993 CHAS). The majority of housing units in the City are three bedrooms or larger, accounting for 58.7% of the housing stock in the City. Among rentals, two bedroom units are the most common and account for 42% of the rental stock. AJanuary 11993 housing unit estimate from the California Department of Finance (DOF) identifies 45,306 total housing units in the City. Of the total units, 30,974 are single family units, 12,108 are multiple family units, and 2,224 units are mobilehomes. For single family units, 25,270 are attached and 5,705 are detached. For multiple family projects, 1,991 have 2 to 4 units and 10,117 have 5 or more units. There were 42:494 occupied units on January 1, 1993 and the vacancy rate was 6.21% (Source: California Department of Finance, Los Angeles County Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, 1993). Single family detached homes still account for the majority of housing units (56.2%) in the City. The proportion of these units has decreased since 1970 (Source: City of Santa Clarita Housing Element, page H-19). Mobilehomes have provided affordable housing opportunities. In 1988 the City enacted a moratorium on the removal of mobilehome parks to protect them from conversion to other uses while the City developed a mobilehome park zone ordinance. Rent stabilization was enacted for seventeen rttobilehome parks within the City to further protect this affordable housing resource. These parks have a combined space count, based on City records, of 2,160 spaces. Another mobilehome park with 460 spaces offers manufactured housing on fixed foundations with 30 year leases. These spaces are not covered by the rent control ordinance due to the length of the leases. The mobilehome parks range from 30 to 460 spaces with ten parks having fewer than 100 spaces. Most of the parks are 25 to 30 years old. Eleven of these were constructed from 1960 to 1965 (Source: City of Santa Clarita Housing Element, page H-20). City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 10 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA HOUSING UNITS, AS OF JAN. 1, 1993 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Sources California Department of Finance, Los Angeles County Population and Housing Estimates, Jan. 1,. 1993 The housing stock in the City of Santa Clarita is in good condition, Most of the housing is relatively new with over 50% of the housing units being constructed since 1980. There are isolated substandard conditions throughout the City.. Yet, deterioration of the housing stock is most notable in two Census tracts in Newhall. This area also has the oldest housing stock in the City. Definition of Substandard Condition of Housing Unit: Chapter 99 Building and Property Rehabilitation of the City adopted Uniform Building Code provides the City definition of substandard housing conditions for the purposes of this Consolidated Plan document. This definition of substandard includes any building of structure or portion thereof, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the condition listed in Section 9904 of the City adopted Uniform Building Code City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 11 to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or occupants thereof, shall be deemed and declared a substandard building. Also included are any unfinished building or structures which have been in the course of construction for an unreasonable time, in no event less than 5 years, and where the appearance and other conditions of said unfinished building or structure are such that the unfinished structure substantially detracts from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood or reduces the value of property in the immediate neighborhood, or is otherwise a nuisance, shall be deemed a substandard building. Substandard building conditions include, but are not limited to the following inadequate sanitation, structural hazards, inadequate or hazardous wiring, inadequate or faulty plumbing and/or mechanical equipment, faulty weather protection, faulty materials or construction, hazardous or unsanitary premises, hazardous buildings, inadequate exits, fire hazard, inadequate fire protection or fire -fighting equipment, improper occupancy, abandoned building, and unfinished relocated buildings or structures. Definition of Substandard Housing Suitable for Rehabilitation: Substandard housing, as defined in Chapter 99 of the City's Uniform Building Code described previously in this document, which is determined by the City Building Official to be suitable for rehabilitation to a standard level. Substandard and Substandard But Suitable for Rehabilitation The Building and Safety Division of the City of Santa Clarita indicates that approximately 10% of the housing units in the City are substandard. The City does not have a policy of regular canvassing of areas in the City to locate substandard units, but rather acts on a complaint -response basis. When complaints of substandard conditions are received, they are investigated by City Code Enforcement Officers. The most common reasons for declaring a property substandard are overgrown weeds, trash in the yards, and abandoned vehicles. These types of repairs are relatively inexpensive to remedy. Generally, property owners correct these problems quickly. A housing condition survey was conducted in July 1989 for the Santa Clarita Valley. This survey was held in conjunction with the development of the City's first General Plan adopted in June 1991. This survey reviewed units in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County City ojSanta Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 12 as well as within the City to identify the number of housing units that were in need of maintenance. It also included those units that appeared to be structurally unsound and would likely require demolition. The housing units were ranked according to a classification system consisting of three categories: Adequate Condition. No defects to structure or slight defects that may be corrected with normal maintenance. 2. Deteriorating. Intermediate defects requiring repair of housing unit to provide safe and adequate shelter. Generally, the defects are more serious than those that are correctable with normal maintenance. , Dilapidated. Serious defects making the building a safety hazard or creating an unhealthy environment for the occupants. The field survey identified relatively few units overall that met the criteria for deteriorating or dilapidated housing units. The overall good condition of the housing units within the Santa Clarita Valley is due in large part to the fact that the housing is relatively new. The majority of the substandard units identified in the survey were concentrated in Newhall (Census Tracts 9203.11 and 9203.12), within the City limits, and in Val Verde (Census Tract 9201), located in the unincorporated area. Over 110 housing units were classified as deteriorating units, and 22 units were classified as dilapidated, probably requiring demolition or major reconstruction to make them habitable (Source: City of Santa Clarita, Housing Element, pages H-15 to H-17). A housing unit is considered suitable for rehabilitation if the City Building Official says it is possible to rehabilitate the building to a standard condition. While it may be physically possible to rehabilitate a structure to meet code, this does not mean that a property owner would necessarily find that rehabilitating a property would be cost-effective. In actual practice, it is unlikely that an owner would rehabilitate a rental property if he or she could not reasonably anticipate a profit, either through rents or sale. Unit Cost The average monthly rentals for apartments ranged between $600 and $1,000 per month.. The majority of rentals is over $700. A survey of rentals for single family homes, advertised in the local newspaper; indicated that the average rents ranged between $900 and $1,500 per month, the majority being in the $1,100 to $1,200 per month range. ' Fair Market Rents (FMR) are: for studio or 0 bedroom apartments,$541 per month; a one bedroom, $657 per month; two bedrooms, $773 per month; and for three bedrooms, $966 per month. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 13 Data from the 1990 Census for contract rent showed that for renter -occupied housing units paying cash rent, the median contract rent was $759. The lower contract rent curtail was $626, and the upper rent curtail was $926 (Source: 1990 Census Summary Tape File 1 A), The following page contains the Rent Contract Table which shows contract rents, and the number of units for various amount categories. A comparison of the contract rents with the affordable rent figures shows that there are many affordable housing opportunities in the City of Santa Clarita. Based on the FMR of $541 for 0 bedroom units, there were approximately 1,385 renter -occupied units within this rental range. Based upon an affordable rent at 30% to 50% of MEI of $395 for 0 bedroom units, there were approximately 466 renter -occupied units within this rental range. While it is clear the City has affordable units, the question which cannot be answered from this data is the relationship between rent and number of bedrooms. Families require greater number of bedrooms and consequently pay higher rents with a FMR of $966 for a three bedroom unit and an affordable rent of $586. Because of the higher rents for larger units required to house families with children, the low-income families with children are frequently living in overcrowded housing. CONTRACT RENT Amount of Monthly Contract Cash Rent Number of Renter -Occupied Units Less than $449 770 Units $450 to $499 215 Units $500 to $549 400 Units $550 to $599 481 Units $600 to $649 757 Units $650 to $699 802 Units $700 to $749 986 Units $750 to $999 3,385 Units $1,000 or More 1,269 Units Source:. 1990 Census Summary Tape File I A, SCAG City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 14 There are 18 mobilehome parks in the City of Santa Clarita. Monthly rents vary from $200 to $525. As such, the mobilehome parks appear to provide lower cost housing in smaller neighborhood settings. In 1990, the City of Santa Clarita, responding to citizens, passed ordinance and zoning changes preventing the conversion of mobilehome sites to other uses. The City also passed a 6% "ceiling cap" for annual space rent increases. The City does not anticipate a loss of rental housing. The City of Santa Clarita assessment of the expected impact of conversion of rental housing to condominiums or cooperative ownership is none. This is primarily due to the lack of older multifamily units. It is estimated that 50% of approved condominiums are managed as rental property, Since City incorporation there have been no conversions of rental housing to condominiums or cooperative ownership. Unit Appropriateness The City of Santa Clarita has housing to meet various special population groups within the City. Available information indicates a large quantity of vacant 2 -bedroom or larger units available within the City. This indicates that the reason families remain in overcrowded conditions is not due to lack of available housing stock, but rather remain overcrowded for the lack of affordability. Exploration of ways to make these larger units more affordable should aid in relieving problems of overcrowding for families. The disabled population has special housing needs. Many can live in standard units with minor modifications such as ramps and electronic door openers. Unfortunately, many of the disabled live on public assistance or other fixed-income;, 'This does not provide enough money to modify existing structures to accommodate their needs. Group homes are also needed to allow for the mainstreaming of disabled persons into the community, The City has considered ways to provide increased housing access and services to the disabled through the Handyworker Program. Increased interagency action, both public and private, will continue to address this issue and provide appropriate housing for disabled individuals. Elderly housing exists in the community and the majority of senior housing complexes in the City report vacancies. One senior housing development has requested that the senior only restriction be removed for some of their units due to lack of housing demand. Unfortunately many of the elderly cannot afford to live in the senior apartments since rents are still not affordable. Opportunities are also limited for elderly residents who need long- term, 24 hour care. The City of Santa Clarita only has one convalescent hospital which provides this service and more are needed to appropriately house this growing population. It is recognized that homelessness is a national problem. There are no emergency shelters for the homeless in the City of Santa Clarita. The homeless and abused women are special needs groups who must leave the Santa Clarita Valley for either Sylmar or the Antelope City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 15 Valley to find the nearest overnight shelter.: Although shelters do not exist in the City, some residents have received shelter in the San Fernando Valley and in the Antelope Valley. These communities have more private and public social services and facilities available. Economic and Demographic Trends in the Community The City of Santa Clarita is considered a safe and desirable community in which to live and raise a family. In April 1993, the City was named the fourth safest City in the United States among populations of 100,000. In May 1995, Santa Clarita was the 5th safest city. This recognition was received from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. The Sheriffs Department has reported an increase in violent crimes since the FBIreport was released. Yet Santa Clarita remains a safe community in which, to work and live. The City has an anti -gang task force and an active graffiti abatement program. These programs are working toward increasing safety and deterring crime in the City. Four school districts serve the Santa Clarita' Valley. They are William S. Hart Union (six schools,. grades 7-12), Sulphur Springs Union (seven schools, grades K-6), Newhall Elementary (six schools, grades K-6), and Saugus Elementary (eleven schools,. grades K-6). The school districts report overcrowded conditions and some have implemented year-round schooling in an effort to deal with this problem. The school districts are projecting enrollment increases to continue for at least the next five years. The Santa Clarita Valley is experiencing the same economic difficulty as is the rest of Southern California. According' to the City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Community Profile, the largest employers in the Santa Clarita Valley are Six Flags Magic Mountain, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, and the William S. Hart Unified School District. In September 1992, the Valencia Town Center opened providing local jobs and increasing the tax -base of the City. This regional mall is anchored by J.C. Penney, Sears, and Robinsons -May department stores. Military cut-backs and the relocation of defense and aerospace industry from Southern California has had a large impact upon the City of Santa Clarita. Most notable was the closing of the Lockheed complex in Burbank. From 1988 though 1992 (based on annual averages), the state lost 120,000 aerospace jobs, 71,800 of these in Los Angeles County,. The 1993 forecast calls for continued slippage of 55,000 aerospace jobs in the state. Approximately 24,000 of these lost jobs are projected to be from Los Angeles County (Source: Defense Conversion Task Force Report -Congressman McKeon, June 1993). Finally, the City has attempted to attract more business and industry as a means to expand our employment opportunities with the attraction of businesses like the headquarters of U, S. Borax. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 16 Demographics and Racial Ethnic Concentrations General population and household data from the 1980 Census does not exist for the City, since it was not incorporated until December 15, 1987. The 1980 Census boundaries do not correspond to the boundaries of the City, therefore, only estimates of 1980 population and housing data can be made. However, this data is based upon the Santa Clarita Valley Planning Area. This area encompasses portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County as well as the City of Santa Clarita. Data from the 1990 Census on population and household (Source: 1990 Census Summary Tape File IA.) This data provides the benchmark by which all future housing and population trends will be measured. The total population of the City in April 1990 was 110,794 people based on Census information distributed by HUD. A large annexation to the City occurred in December, 1990, which brought an additional 7,131 residents into the City. The total number of families in the City is 28,925 and the total number of households is 38,474 (Source: 1990 Census Summary Tape File IA). The California Department of Finance Population and Housing Estimates released in April 1993 shows the population of the City at 122, 914 people_ Since December 1990, the Pinetree-Copperhill annexations added an estimated 10,000 residents to the City's population. ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF SANTA CLARITA BY POPULATION TABLE A RACFJETHNICrrY POPiiLATION PERCENTAGE White 95,069 80.7% Hispanic 15,582 13.2% Asian/Pacific Islander 4,654 4.0% Black 1,765 1.5% American Indian 544 0.5% Other 159 0.1% touwcc. i ny ui aama Manta, tyvu census Yopulahon and Housing Characteristics Pamphlet) City of Santa Garita J995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 17 The population of Santa Clarita is predominantly White, according to both 1980 and 1990 Census statistics. As indicated in the above table, the City's population in 1990 was 117,773, comprised of 80% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1,5% Black, and .5% Native American. Although the number of nonwhite persons increased at a faster rate compared to the white population, nonwhites accounted for just less than 20% of the City population. All races recognized by the Census are represented in the City of Santa Clarita. Persons with Hispanic background are the largest minority group in the City of Santa Clarita and represent 13.4% of the population. The Hispanic population increased by an estimated 29.8% between 1980 and 1988. This was a much slower rate compared to the other major ethnic/racial groups, and is in contrast to other parts of Los Angeles County where the Hispanic population is the fastest growing ethnic group. The trend may be due to the dramatic rise in Santa Clarita's housing costs in the last decade. This factor becomes apparent when looking at the distribution of Hispanics in the City. (Sources: City of Santa Clarita Housing Element, page H-8 and H-9) Historically, there has been a strong Hispanic population base in the Newhall area. In 1990, the population of Hispanics in each Census tract ranged from a low of 7.3% in Tract 9203,2? in Valencia, to a high of 33.2% in Tract 9203.11 in Newhall. No other raciaUethnic group in the City exists in any mass concentration. The 1990 population patterns by race are consistent with the pre-existing settlement pattern. Thus, Newhall is the location of high concentration of Hispanic households. Any short -term -.changes in this data are not anticipated. The U.S. Census Classifies persons according to race under the following categories: (1) White; (2) Black; (3) American Indian, Eskimo, and Aleut; (4) Asian/Pacific Islander; and (5) Other, The Census further identifies persons of Hispanic origin. In the 1980 Census, individuals were asked to classify themselves as to whether or not they were Hispanic. For this reason, persons categorized as White, Black, or Other may also be included in the Hispanic ethnicity classification: The 1990 Census makes a distinction between race and ethnic origin. Table A shows the 1990 population of Hispanic origin by race. Table B shows the population of Hispanic origin in the City, Mexicans are the predominant Hispanic group in the City population. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 18 POPULATION OF HISPANIC ORIGIN BY RACE TABLE B ORIGIN BY RACE POPULATION Not of Hispanic Origin: 95,871 White 89,203 Black 1,612 American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut 502 Asian/Pacific Islander 4,402 Other Race 152 Hispanic Origin: 14,771 White 7,352 Black 82 American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut 122 Asian/Pacific Islander 205 Other Race 7,009 (Source: 1990 Census SummaryTape file IA, SCAG) POPULATION OF HISPANIC ORIGIN TABLE C ORIGIN POPULATION Not of Hispanic Origin 95,871 Hispanic Origin: Mexican 10,714 Puerto Rican 366 Cuban 376 Other 3,315 (Source: 1990 Census Summary Tape File IA SCAG) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan DEMOGRAPHICS - LOW INCOME PERSONS Income Characteristics 19 The City per capita income is higher than the national per capita income. As a percentage of population, the City has few families below the poverty line. Table 9 Income and Poverty Status in 1989 of the 1990 Census Summary of Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics identifies the City per capita income in 1989 as$20,874. Nationally, the household 1989 median income was $52,795. For families the 1989 median income was $57,830. Finally, for non -family households the 1989 median income was $35,427. In the City of Santa Clarita, 605 families or 2.1 % of all families in the City, were below the poverty level. For 1989, the average poverty threshold for a family of four persons as used by the Census Bureau was $12,674 in 1989. These poverty thresholds were applied on a national basis and were not adjusted for regional, State or local variations in the cost of living. (Source: 1990 Census Summary Population and 1-16Using Characteristics) For purposes of the Consolidated Plan, affordable housing is defined as housing where the occupant is paying no more than 30% of the gross income for gross housing costs including utility costs. Household income is the single most important socio-economic indicator of households in need. Poverty thresholds for households are based on a region's median income. This definition consists of a sliding scale based on the number of persons in each household. The poverty scale recognizes that larger families will need more money to live adequately compared to smaller families or single persons. For the Los Angeles -Long Beach PMSA (Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area) the Fiscal Year 1993 Median Family Income was $43,000. Current Los Angeles -Long Beach PMSA is $45,200. For the purposes of the Consolidated Plan, the City has chosen to use the 1993 Fiscal Year data. Utilizing the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition, household income categories are defined as follows - Very Low -Income Households # 50% or less than the County median income. * The household income range is $21,150 or less. * Affordable housing rent: $529/mo. or less. Low -Income Households # 50% to 80% of the County median income. The household income range is $21-150 - $133,840. # Affordable housing rent: $5294846/mo. # Affordable housing buy: $63.450-$101,520. Moderate -Income Households # 80% to 120% of the County median income. * The households income range is $33,840 to $50,760. # Affordable housing rent: $846-$1264/mo.. * Affordable housing buy $101,520-$152,280. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 20 High -Income Households * 120% or more than the County median income. * The household income range is $50,760 or more. * Affordable housing buy: $152,280 or more. Santa Clarita is an affluent community with'a median family income of $57,830. Eighty percent of the households have an income considered moderate or better. Analysis of income levels based on race shows a similarity in income levels between White, Black and Asian/Pacific Islander households. Another exists between Hispanic and Native American households. 81% of the White and Black, 78% of the Asian/Pacific Islander, 61% of the Hispanic, and 63% of the Native American households in the City have moderate or better incomes. Conversely, 19% of the White and Black, 22% of the Asian/Pacific Islander, 34% of Hispanic, and 37% of Native American households are low or very low income. Based upon this information, there is greater need for affordable housing to serve the Hispanic and Native American households. These account for 3,850 or all households in the City. (Source: CHAS Data Book, Table 1, Parts l and 2). According to the 1980 Census for the Santa Clarita Valley, which included the area encompassing the City of Santa Clarita as well as areas which remain in the unincorporated County, a total of 2,579 households or 10,41/o of the total number of households in the area were classified as having "very low" incomes. An additional 2,359 households or 9.5% of the area's total, were identified as being "low income households". These households earned between 51 % and 80% of the regional median in 1979. In all approximately 20% of the total number of households, 4,938 households, were classified as being low or very low income in 1979. Thus, it appears that the percentage -of low and very -low income households in the Santa Clarita Valley has remained consistent at 20% of all households. This has been consistent over the last 20 years even with the number of housing units having more than tripled. Areas of Racial/Ethnic Concentration Definition of Area of Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentration: An area of 30% or higher ethnic concentration as a percentage of households by Census Tract. The City of Santa Clarita has one Census Tract which exceeds 30% race/ethnic minority concentration. This Census Tract is 9203:11 in Newhall which has a minority population concentration of 39.4%. No other Census Tracts in the City approach this level of minority concentration. The. next highest minority concentration is 25.8% in Census Tract 9200.21 in Canyon Country. In both of these areas, Hispanics are the predominant ethnic minority. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 21 (Source: Census of Population and Housing, 1990 Summary Tape File 1 Machine-readable Data File). The City is conducting a Newhall Improvement Plan and is working with business owners, property owners and residents to upgrade this area of the City. The City completed a study of the Newhall are done by Oberdorfer and Associates, which included an analysis of Hispanic property owners. The information was collected by dividing Newhall into three areas, then determining the number of Hispanic owners in each area. The first area's boundaries include Lyons Avenue south, Orchard Village west, San Fernando Road east and 16th Street north. This area is designated as Los Angeles County Assessor's map Book Number 2855. The number of properties in this area total 537. The number of property owners with Spanish surnames total 37. The percentage of total properties in the area to the number of property owners with Spanish surnames equals 6.8%. The second area's boundaries include 13th Street north, Newhall Avenue west, San Fernando Road/Race Street east, and Park Street south. This area is designated as Los Angeles County Assessor's Map Book Number 2831. The number of properties in this area total 444. The number of property owners with Spanish surnames is 65. The percentage of total properties in the area to the number of property owners with Spanish surnames equals 14.6%. The third area's boundaries include San Fernando Road west, 12th Street south, 16th Street north, and the metropolitan Water District easement east. The area is designated as Los Angeles County Assessor's Map Book Number 2834. The number of properties in this area totals 39 with no property owners with Spanish surnames. This survey of the Newhall area reveals that the Hispanic population of the area are predominantly renters, with ownership bung in the hands of other population groups. Areas of Low-income Concentration Definition of Area of Low income Concentration`: An area by Census block group where 51% or more of the households earns $40,200 per year for a family of four or less. Based upon the City's definition of area of low income concentration at 30% or greater, there are several other low income areas in the City. These low income areas include Census block groups 9203.11 BG 1 and 2 and 9203.12 BG 4 and 9 in Newhall, Census block group 9200.11 BG 6 in Saugus, Census block group 9200.23 BG 3 and 9108.01 BG 1 in Canyon Country, and Census block group 9201.01 BG2 in North Valencia. (Source: HUD, 1990 City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated plan P 22 age Census Special Tab Tape, State of California, Percent of Low and Moderate Persons by Block Group and Census Tract). There are two Census block groups in the City which are low -moderate income areas. This determination is based on the national HUD standard of 51 % or more concentration of low - moderate income persons within the block group. These two block groups are 9203.11BG 2 with 62.45% low -moderate and 9203.12 BG 9 with 100% low -moderate. (Source: File notes Newhall Study, August 1993). These Census block groups are in Newhall. The area 9203.12 BG 9 with a 100% concentration of low income has 108 residents. The primary residential structure in this area is the Santa Clarita Convalescent Hospital, a 99 -bed skilled nursing facility for the elderly. This facility accounts for the majority of these residents. This explains the 100% concentration of low income population in this area. Barriers of Affordable Housing There are governmental and non-governmental constraints to the development of affordable housing in Santa Clarita. These barriers result in higher housing costs or limit development and thereby discourage development of affordable housing. Constraints to housing production have more impact on lower income and special needs persons because they often cannot afford market -rate housing. By identifying constraints to housing development, the City will be able to develop programs to counteract their negative impacts or eliminate the, if possible, Governmental Constraints Governmental constraints can lengthen construction time, increase building costs, and thereby increase rent and sale prices, which discourage the development of affordable housing. The City's Land Use Element and Land Use Map pose a major constraint on housing because they regulate where housing can and cannot be constructed. The Land Use Element and Land Use Map were adopted in June 1991, as part of the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan. The City subsequently adopted a Unified Development Code (UDC) and Citywide Zoning Map in December 1992, which implement City land use policy. The UDC contains four sections relating to land use, as follows: General procedures; zoning; subdivisions; and grading. The UDC centralizes land use ordinances, making it easier for citizens to find and follow land use regulations. Pursuant to State law, the City's Zoning Map, UDC, and other development ordinances must be consistent with the City's General Plan. City of Santa 0arita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 23 Zoning ordinances and site improvement policies affect housing production in the City, however„ the UDC includes provisions which encourage affordable housing; specifically, the UDC allows for the following: ■ Second units of "granny flats" on single-family residential lots, subject to a minor use permit; ■ Density bonuses for developments including affordable housing units, and Joint living and working quarters. The City continues to implement General Plan goals and policies relating to affordable housing, including a strong growth management policy which requires developers to either, 1) Provide the public infrastructure and services necessary to serve their development, or, 2) pay a fee toward their development. The public improvements would have to be in place prior to occupancy of the developments to achieve "concurrency' and thereby mitigate negative impacts upon public services and infrastructure associated with new development. Further discussion of the impacts of "pay your own way development policies upon affordable housing are located under the headings of "On-site and Off-site Improvements"' and "Fees and Exactions." The City uses the 1990 Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Fire Code, National Electric Code, 1990 Mechanical Code, and Title 24 and 25 of the State Energy/Insulation Regulations in evaluating building plans. These codes help preserve public health and safety and ensure the construction of safe and decent housing. Although these codes are necessary for public safety and are not considered a constraint, they do add to the overall cost of development. R� IV •i u� • u Development standards influence the cost of housing construction. Building setbacks, minimum lot sizes, maximum densities, height limits, parking standards, minimum unit sizes, and minimum landscaping requirements limit density and increase development costs. Designing around natural features, such as slopes and oak trees, as well as roof, siding, and building width standards, also add to the cost of construction. The granting of variances and flexible standards, where appropriate, allow for design creativity to accommodate unique site characteristics and other developmental constraints. Generally, the more development constraints, the greater the cost of development. Although ordinances are intended to protect the public welfare, some standards result in decreased densities and higher housing costs for specific lots and parcels. This works City of Santa Claiita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 24 against lower income households which do not have the resources to pay for market -rate housing. A "pay your own way" development philosophy increases the cost of development. These costs are passed on to renters and homebuyers and raise the cost of the housing in the community. Conversions of rental housing units to condominiums or commercial/industrial uses may reduce the number of rental units serving lower income persons. Furthermore, renters may not be able to afford to purchase housing units after conversion. The City encourages maintenance and protection of existing housing units through various programs. Traditionally, pressure for housing conversion occurs as reuse and aging change the basic characteristics of a community. The City has experienced little pressure to convert existing rental housing or tenure types due to the City's stock of relatively new housing. Loss of mobilehome parks also results in constraints upon affordable housing. State law regulates the closure of mobilehome parks, including closure for conversion to other uses. The City has encouraged the conservation of mobilehome parks through the following: ■ UDC zoning provisions, which include a Mobilehome Park Zone, and ■ A Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance which limits the allowable increase in mobilehome space rents. It is anticipated that the eighteen mobilehome parks in the City will retain affordable space rents as a result of these ordinances. Proposed construction, including new development and remodeling, is subject to development entitlement application fees and plan check fees, as well as possible mitigation fees for impacts to schools, local transit, and parks. Fees are also imposed by the Fire Department, Sanitation District, and Water District. City fees are not expected to increase in the near future. To assist developers in projecting their total development costs, and help avoid unanticipated costs and time delays which further increase costs, the City's Community Development Department, Economic Development Division, has prepared a comprehensive list of development fees, including those of other agencies. Developers are able to "lock -in" City fees for a limited time upon request. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan 25 All applications for development are reviewed by the City's Community Development Department for compliance with the City's General Plan, Unified Development Code, and other ordinances and policies. Processing time for development entitlements is largely dependent upon the level of environmental review required and the approving authority (Director of Community Development, Planning Commission, or City Council). Permit fees and prolonged processing times discourage construction by increasing the costs associated with development. The City is working to streamline the permit process to comply with state law, facilitate development, and encourage affordable housing. Developers are encouraged to submit a "One Stop Review" application prior to formal application for larger -scale proposals. In this way; City staff can give the developer preliminary feedback on the proposal before a great deal of time and money have been expended; thereby potentially reducing the number of revisions, processing time, and overall project costs. Development of affordable housing has a lower profit margin than market -rate housing. The limited availability of federal and state subsidy funding also hinders the provision of housing for low income groups. The maximum funding amount to make units accessible to handicapped individuals is not sufficient to ensure that all units will be handicapped - accessible. The cost of installing ramps and elevators; widening doorways and bathrooms, and lowering counters for handicap access to older units is considerably greater than the cost of these modifications at the time of construction. Fees, processing time, development standards, and local planning policies do not negatively impact the construction of handicapped housing to a greater extend than they do other housing. The majority of American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are national standards which the City must implement. Renovation costs greatly add to the expense of providing housing for the disabled, a great majority of whom are low income. Non -Governmental Constraints Non-governmental. constraints (including environmental, physical, social, and economic factors) may also discourage housing construction. More specifically, availability of financing, developer profit margins, availability of.vacant land, land prices, availability of public services and infrastructure, energy costs and housing discrimination have the potential of negatively (or positively) impacting development. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Pate 26 Financing Construction loans for the development of housing have interest rates ranging from 5-9%. Rates affect market rents and purchase costs. High interest rates could slow construction activities and increase housing costs. Interest rates are presently at a low level and the cost of housing in the Santa Clarita Valley has been dropping.. The combination of lower housing costs and low interest rates has lowered monthly payments and increased the number of households who qualify for home ownership. Unfortunately, this is balanced by the high unemployment rate in the Southern California region which has lowered household income. Financing is generally available for new and existing home purchases in the Santa Clarita Valley. Redlining was not indicated when financing availability was researched through the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act or the Community Reinvestment Act sources. In California, developer return on investment, or profit margins, based on high demand market rates can be a constraint to the production of affordable housing, particularly in a slow economy such as the present. Thus, the developer profit margin can be a constraint to the provision of affordable housing and cost containment for the low or moderate income buyer or renter and may contribute to the difficulty of providing affordable housing. The City has little flat, vacant land available for residential development. The unincorporated portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, which,surrounds the City, has more flat vacant land and, is therefore, more likely to be developed in coming years. The City's planning area, which covers the entire Valley (approximately 106,839 acres), and contains over 75% of the undeveloped land and 12% developed with residential projects. The availability of vacant land for residential development is not considered to be a constraint in the Santa Clarita planning area; however, it may be considered a constraint within the City limits. The City anticipates annexing outlying areas which will provide land for additional residential development. Land prices contribute 10-30% to total housing costs. Land in some areas costs more than land in others, due to the availability of services, access, neighborhood quality, distance to business centers and commercial areas, and other physical characteristics. Land prices in the City vary, depending on location and developmental constraints. Vacant land within the City is generally more expensive than vacant land in the unincorporated area of the Santa Clarita Valley. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan- -- .— �,.,. Page 27 Some areas, are not appropriate for high-density uses and/or residential development because they pose public safety and welfare risks. Development should not be allowed in identified hazard zones, such as the Alquist-Priolo special seismic study zone, or within the floodway.. This limits development of approximately 20% of the City's Planning Area. Environmental constraints may also increase the costs associated with development, thereby decreasing the already small profit margin for the construction of affordable housing. Housing must be provided with public services such as roads, water services, sewage disposal, waste disposal, electricity, natural gas, telephone services, schools, parks, libraries, and fire and police protection services. The availability of services and infrastructure influences the extent of infrastructure development that developers have to pay in order to serve their developments. Leapfrog, or piecemeal, development results in the expensive extension of services and facilities to outlying areas and the underutilization of facilities near existing development: Affordable housing programs and projects are frequently opposed by citizens. While citizens may be in favor of having affordable units in the City, they oppose having them located in their "backyard." This NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) syndrome is common with development projects, especially those which may be perceived to have a negative impact upon surrounding property values. Citizen groups often form to oppose projects deemed "unacceptable" by local property owners and residents. The NIMBY phenomenon frequently leads to the denial of affordable housing projects due to the political pressure exerted by neighborhood opposition groups- While the NIMBY syndrome will continue, it should be recognized as a localized response and weighed in light of the overall community needs and benefits of a proposed development project. Housing Discrimination Equal access to housing can be hindered by housing discrimination. There are tenant - landlord problems relating to race or age discrimination, rent and rent increase, eviction, deposits, and other issues which make it difficult for all households to find and keep affordable housing. The City's CDBG program provides fair housing services to City residents, assisting principally low and moderate income residents if they are confronted by housing discrimination. In May 1995; there were eleven active housing discrimination cases City of Santa Clarita 7995-2000 Consolidated Plan within the City of Santa Clarita being investigated by the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley. Steering (referral of persons to specific geographical areas based upon race, age, income, etc.) And redlining (arbitrary disapproval of loans to specific geographical areas) result in mortgage or rehabilitation loan -deficient areas and thereby exacerbate the decline of these neighborhoods. No evidence has been found of current steering or redlining in the City, HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT (91.205) There is a demonstrated need for housing to serve low and very low-income families in the City of Santa Clarita. 11% of the City's households are very low-income and another 9% are other low income. Housing problems are defined as housing costs which exceed 30% of gross household income and are an indicator ofXousing affordability in the community. Table 1C on the next page shows that for all low and moderate households who rent, 47% have housing problems. The largest group of low and moderate renters with housing problems are the large related households. Also, 67% of low and moderate large related households who rent have a housing problem. The next largest rental group with a housing burden are elderly households with 54%. Of the 29,593 low and moderate households who own their units, 41% have a housing problem, Table IC on the following page identifies housing assistance needs of low and moderate income households. Very Low Income Families (0-50% MR) Table 1 C shows that 88% of the small related households and 100% of the large related households with very low incomes of 30% or less MEI who rent have a housing problem. There are 259 small and 42 large households with very low incomes of 30% or less MEI who rent, in the City. For those very low income households with 31 to 50% MEI, 95% of the small related households and 100% of the large related households have housing problems. There are 406 small and 150 large related households who rent in this category. Table H, based on available CHAS data, shows renter/owner units affordable to households with incomes below 30%, So% or 80% HAMFI (HUD -Adjusted Median Family Income) by bedroom and occupancy status. Families tend to rent larger units which have higher rents. Fifteen two-bedroom units and no three-bedroom or larger units were vacant and available for rent those with less than 50% MEI. There is a need to provide more affordable housing opportunities for very low-income families who rent. Page 29 CHAS Table IC Housing Assistance Needs of Low and Moderate Income households LIS, Department of Ilousing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development Comprehensive I lousing --Ui ndability Strategy (CHAS) Instructions for Local Jurisdictions f Name of Jumisdilion: City of Hama Clarity Source of Data, CHAS Data book`. 1990 CensusData is cun'ent as o(8/17;93 4 5 -year period F)j 94 through FY 95. Household by Renters Owners Type, Income, & Housing Problem Elderly 1 & 2 Member Ilouseholds(A) Small Related (2 to 4) (B) Large Related (5 or more) (C) --UI Other Households '(D) Total Renters (E) Elderly (F) All Other Oumers (G) Total O %UM.. : (H) Taal .Households (1) Very Low Income (0-50%MFI)• 759 665 192 392 2,008 1,174 1,156 2,336 4,338 0-30%MFI° 542 259 42 .224 1,067 531 533 1,084 2,131 % with any Housing Problems 52% 8890 10000 7590 67% 7% '7790 1 7.0 72% 9. Cost Burden> 30% 49% 889. 71°. 7590 65% 77% 73% 75ai. 70% °..Cost Burden >50% 38°. 88'. 48°0 7500 5800 4990 629. 561• 574. 31 to 50% MF1 ° 217 406 150 168 941 643 623 1,266 2,207 46 with any Housing Problems 840. 97% 100% 85'. 92% 55% 80% 67:6 78% %Cost Burden >30% 8496 93% 1004. 8000 9090 55% 8046 6t-77% %Cost Burden>50% 66'. 69% 33'. 549. 60% 1145 58% 4. 45% Other Low -Income (51-80 h MFI)• 140 673 - 269 368 1,450 716 1,365 2,11=1 3,331 %with any Housing Problems 77'-0 9590 100'0 84'0 924. 3246 7346 7290 %Cost Burden>30% 77% 9490 6100 8240 834. 30% 7090. 3' . 6740 %Cost Burden> 50% 38% 2140 1940 189. 21°0 990 .370 2- ,. 25% Moderate Income (81-95%MFI)• 38 379 95 - 272 784 337 1,418 17$5 2,539 96 with any l lousing Problem 399. 624° 710. 699. 64'. 25% 741a. bio 65% %Cost Burden >309. 3900 54% 400. 64°0 359. 25'. 70°. 6Z95 60'0 %Cost Burden>5096 09. 300 0% 7°0 40. 0°--° 26% 2'96 1640 Total Households— 1,094 4,044 1,121 2,510 8,769 3,706 .25,887 29, g 38,362 °o with any l lousing Problems 54°0 47°. 6700 37°0 470° 3300 42'. 41% 429. ° based upon HUD adjusted income limits, if applicable; "includes all income groups --including those ahove 95%of AIF] City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Pale 30 RENTER/OWNER UNITS AFFORDABLE TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES BELOW 300/'o, 50% OR 80016 HAMFI BY BEDROOM SIZE AND OCCUPANCY STATUS TABLE H Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 4 (Parts I and 2) For owners, 77% of the very low income with less than 30% MEI have housing problems. For owners with 31 to 50% MEI, the amount of housing problems varies with 55% of the elderly and 80% of all others having housing problems. There are 1,174 elderly owners and 1,156 other owners with very low income of 0 to 50% WI, Substantially fewer elderly owners in this income category have housing problems than other owners. Affordable is defined as: * For Owner -Occupied or For Sale Units, Value Less Than or Equal to 2.5 times Income, Adjusted for Unit Size: * For Occupied Rental Units,, Annual Gross Rent Less Than or Equal to 30%, Adjusted for Unit Size. * For Vacant Rental Units, Annual Contract Rent Less Than or Equal to 30%, Adjusted for Unit Size. The Adjustment Factor for Unit Size = 75% for 0-1 Bedroom, 90% for 2 Bedrooms, 104% fora or more bedrooms. RENTER OCCUPIED UNIT$ , a- VACANT UNITS FOR RENT % HAMFI 0 to 1 Bedroom 2- Bedrooms 3 or More Bedrooms 0 to i'1 ''Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 or More Bedrooms 0 to 30% 345 72 97 0 8 0 0 to 50% 446 245. 199 0 15 0 0 to 80% 1,279 1,322 345 227 232 728 OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS VACANT UNITS FOR SALE % HAMF1 0 to 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 or More Bedrooms 0 to 1 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 or More Bedrooms 0 to 30% 132 328 59 0 0 0 0 to 50% 251 806 236 0 11 0 0 to 80% 1 363 1,540 357 5 11 0 Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 4 (Parts I and 2) For owners, 77% of the very low income with less than 30% MEI have housing problems. For owners with 31 to 50% MEI, the amount of housing problems varies with 55% of the elderly and 80% of all others having housing problems. There are 1,174 elderly owners and 1,156 other owners with very low income of 0 to 50% WI, Substantially fewer elderly owners in this income category have housing problems than other owners. Affordable is defined as: * For Owner -Occupied or For Sale Units, Value Less Than or Equal to 2.5 times Income, Adjusted for Unit Size: * For Occupied Rental Units,, Annual Gross Rent Less Than or Equal to 30%, Adjusted for Unit Size. * For Vacant Rental Units, Annual Contract Rent Less Than or Equal to 30%, Adjusted for Unit Size. The Adjustment Factor for Unit Size = 75% for 0-1 Bedroom, 90% for 2 Bedrooms, 104% fora or more bedrooms. City of Santa Clarita Other Low -Income Families (51 to 80% MITI) Table 1C shows that 95% of the small related households and 100% of the large related households with other low income who rent have a housing problem. There are 673 other low income small households and 269 large related households with other low income in the City. There is a need to provide affordable housing opportunities for other low income households. Two-bedroom units are often suitable for small families and large families require three- bedroom or larger units to be considered adequately housed_ Table H shows that there are 1;322 two-bedroom and 345 three-bedroom or larger occupied rental units in the City. Table H shows 232 two-bedroom units and 128 three-bedroom or larger units vacant and available for rent which would be affordable to low income families with incomes up to 80% HAMFI. For owners in the other low income category, 32% of the elderly and 73% of the other owners have a housing problem. There are 2,081'total owners in the other low income category. Thus,. it appears that the elderly with 51 to 81% MFI have a substantially lower housing problem than other owners. Moderate Income Families Table I C shows that 621/o of the small and 7l % of the large related households who rent with moderate income have a housingproblem. There are 397 'small and 95 large related households who rent within this income category. For owners of moderate income, 25% of the elderly and 74% of the other owners have housing problems. Of the total owners of moderate income; 65% have a housing problem. Those families with incomes 31-80% MFI have the greatest need for affordable housing, especially renter households. With the young age of residents and the large number of young children living in the City, the housing of families is a growing concern. These concerns will become more important and remain a primary housing concern for the City over at least the next five years. Extent of Cost, Severe Cost, Substandard Housing, and Overcrowding Burden Most low income groups have a cost burden and pay at least 30% MEI toward housing costs. There is great cost burden for families both large and small shown in Table 1C, The most severe cost burden is on those paying over 50% MEI toward housing costs. It is evident among small very low income renter families where 88% have a severe cost burden exceeding 501/6 MR. The next severe cost burden is evident among the very low income 31 to 50% MFI elderly renters and small related renter households. About 66% of the elderly renter households and 69% of the small related renter households have a severe cost burden exceeding 50% MFI. The housing cost: burden for low-income renter families is likely to City of Santa Clarita ConsaWdted Plan continue for at least the next five years. This is because no significant changes in income or availability of subsidies is evident. INCIDENCE OF OVERCROWDED HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE AND INCOME GROUP -, FOR ALL HOUSEHOLDS AND LARGE -RELATED HOUSEHOLDS: 1990 TABLE I 'INCIDENCE BY INCOME GROUP TOTAL 0-30% 31-50% 51-80% RENTERS OWNERS ALL LARGE" ALL OWNERS OWNERS RENTERS RELATED 0THERTHAN RENTERS ELDERLY 10.8% 8.5% 21,5% 19.0% Source: CHAS Data Tables, 49.6% X81.0%0 66.7% 74.3% 3.1% 3.9% 2.2% 7.0% Table I shows that, by income group for large households, 49.6% live in overcrowded conditions, whereas for renters in general, only 10.8% live in over crowded conditions. The reason for this large disparity may be explained by the majority of the renter households that have two or fewer people. These households would not be eonsidered overcrowded in one and two-bedroom units which tend to be more affordable than the larger units needed to adequately house a large family. Nonetheless, it is evident that an overcrowding problem exists for large renter households. Large related renters with very low income show the greatest incidence of overcrowding at 81%. Overcrowding is rare among low income owners, both elderly and non -elderly. This is because the majority of owned housing has at least three bedrooms. This trend toward overcrowding of large renter households is anticipated to continue, since adequate programs and funding do not exist to correct this problem. Substandard units are not a significant problem in the City of Santa Clarita since the majority of housing stock is new and in good condition. The only significant concentration of substandard housing stock is in East Newhall. The City of Santa Clarita is presently undertaking a neighborhood improvement program to upgrade the public infrastructure in this area. Other City programs such as the Handyworker program provide for basic improvements. These improvements will correct minor. substandard conditions. As programs for rehabilitation of units expand, more avenues will be available to correct and prevent substandard conditions. There will always be a need to correct substandard units and this need is not likely to change in the next five years. However, there will be an expansion in local programs to address this need. City of Santa Clarita 1995-200,0 Consolidated_aee 33 PRE -1980 HOUSING UNITS BY AGE OF UNIT, TENURE AND INCOME GROUP BASED ON HAMFI: 1990 TARTY i Total Pre -1980 Housing Stock in the City of Santa Clarit Renter Pre -1940 1940-1959 1960-1979 235 Pre -1940 414 1940-1959 20,342 1960-1979 Total Units 97 186 3,737 Very Low Income 36 60 566 Other Low Income 54 85 1,091 Owner Pre -1940 194,0-1959 1960-1979 Total Units 138 228 16,605 Very Low Income 0 15 1,095 Other Low Income 21 9 729 Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 9 The area with the greatest incidence of substandard housing is Newhall. This is also the area with the greatest number of low income residents and affordable rents. This area is oldest developed area in the City. Some of the affordable units are those which are substandard. Table J identifies the ages of owned and rental units by income group for low and very low income. The majority of low and very low-income rental units were constructed after 1960. Of the rental units- constructed between 1960 and 1979, almost all are low and very low income. Less than half the rental units constructed between 1960 and 1979 are low income. Few owned units are low or very low-income. Of the 366 owned units built before 1960, only 12.3% are low and very low-income. For owned units built between 1960 and 1979, only 10.9% are low and very low-income. Housing Needs by Race/Ethnicity Various housing needs based on race/ethnicity are analyzed in Tables K -Table P. Income levels between renter and owner households are shown in Table K and L. Minority headed households who account for 9.4% of those with 0-30% MFI who rent which is lower than the overall household average of 12.2% for that income category. Minority households in the 31% to 50% and the 51% to 80% MEI group account for 17.8% and 262% of renter households. The percentage of low and moderate income minority households who own their homes is greater than the overall average household. 11% of minority households with incomes of 51% and 80% MFI own their homes, compared with 7% overall. Low and moderate -income Blacks have the lowest percentage of ownership with 0% of the 0-30% City of Santa Clarita MTI, 2.1% of the 31-50% MFI and 6.2% of the 51-80% MFI households showing ownership. Minority households with housing problems for renter and owner households are shown in Tables M and N. Renters in the 31-80% WI group have the greatest number of housing problems, with over 90°% having problems, compared with 62.7% of all minority low and moderate -income renter households. 100% of the low and moderate -income Black renter households have a housing affordability problem. There is a need to increase affordable housing opportunities among low-income rental households. This is especially needed in the minority low-income renter households and is anticipated to continue for at least the next five years. Among low and moderate income owners Black households have the greatest number of housing problems. However, Black households account for only 1% of the total households in the City. In general, 40.8%, of all owner households have housing problems: 53% of all minority headed owner households, 48:3% of all Black owner households and 57.8% of all Hispanic owner households have housing problems. Thus, a greater percentage of minority owners have housing problems than owners in general, INCOME DISTRIBUTION OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS BY MINORITY STATUS: 1990 TABLE K aMu o krait 1) All All Minority- BlackNon- Hispanic Households Headed' 'Hispanic Households Households Households ' Total 8,769 1,745 187 1,299 Households %with Income. 12.2% 9A% 10.7% 8.9% 0-30% % with. Income. -' 10.7% 17.8% 8.6% 19.6% 3I-50%`-" % with Income ' 16.5% 26.2% 15.0% 27.7% 5I-80% .01111TY`P' CUA C ni .l aMu o krait 1) City of Santa Clarita 199572000,Consolidamd {flan Page 35 INCOME DISTRIBUTION OF OWNER HOUSEHOLDS BY MINORITY STATUS: 1990 TABLE L Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 6 (Part 3) PERCENT OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS WITH ANY HOUSING PROBLEMS BY MINORITY STATUS AND INCOME: 1990 TABLE M % Incidence by Income Group All All Minority-', Black Non- Hispanic 0-30% Households Headed Ilispauic:'= Households 31-50% 92.5% Households ` Households 96.1% Total 29,593 3,869 290 2,447 Households. _. 47.4% 62.7% 49.2% withIneome 3.6% 3.1% 0.0% 4.6% 0-30% % with Income 4.3% 5.0% 2.1% 6.0% 31-s0% . %u with Income 7.0% 11.0%e 6.2% 10.7% 51-80% Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 6 (Part 3) PERCENT OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS WITH ANY HOUSING PROBLEMS BY MINORITY STATUS AND INCOME: 1990 TABLE M % Incidence by Income Group All Households; All Minority- r Headed Households Black Non- Hispanic- Households Hispanic Households 0-30% 67.5% 70.1% 1000/. 73.0% 31-50% 92.5% 96.8% 100% 96.1% 51-80% 91.6% 94.7% 100% 93.3% Total 47.4% 62.7% 49.2% Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 6 (Part 2) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 36 PERCENT OF OWNER HOUSEHOLDS WITH ANY HOUSING PROBLEMS BY MINORITY AND INCOME GROUP: 1990 TABLE N % incidence by Income Group All ` Households. All Minority- I., Headed I Households Black Non- Hispanic Households_ Hispanic Households Total 40.8% 53.0% 48.3% 57.8% 0-30% 76.9% 68.6% 0.0% 66A% 31-50% 67.3% 72.5% 100% 64.2% 51-80% 1 58.6% 82.8% 100% 82.4% Source: CHAS Data -Cables, -fable 6 (Part 4) Distribution of minority renter households with low incomes is shown in Table O, There are 475 low-income minority headed households. 44.2% of the low-income minority households are small households compared to 33.1% of all other low-income households. There are 369 low-income Hispanic households and 36 Black low-income households. There is a lower percentage of low-income minority elderly renter households, less than 20%, compared to 37,8% elderly for all low-income renter households. The distribution of owner households with low income is shown by minority status and family type in Table P. By family type, there are 314 low-income minority headed households. Low-income minority headed households represent 25.8% of the elderly households, 77.8% of the small households, and 100% of the large households. There are six Black low-income households and none of these are elderly, small, or large households. Hispanic low-income households number 260 and of these 31.2% are elderly, 41.9% are small households and 20.8% are large households. DISTRIBUTION OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES BELOW 51% HAMFI BY MINORITY STATUS AND FAMILY TYPE: 1990 TABLE O Source: CHAS Data "Cables, Table 7 (Part 1) Total % of Households by Family Type Elderly Small Large All Households 2,008 37.8 33.1 9.6 All Minority' -Headed Households 475 18.5 44.2 26.1 Black Non-Elispanic ' Households 36 13.9 86.1 0.0 Hispanic Households 369 15.2 39.8 30.6 Source: CHAS Data "Cables, Table 7 (Part 1) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 37 DISTRIBUTION OF OWNER HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES BELOW 51% HAMFI BY MINORITY STATUS AND FAMILY TYPE: 1990 TABLE P Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 7 (Part 3) Table Q notes the percentage of low-income renter households having housing problems. 79.2% of low-income renter households have housing problems. For low-income minority rental households, 87.6% have housing problems. There are 36 Black low-income renter households and all of these have housing problems. For Hispanic low-income renter households, 88.9% have housing problems. Over 95% of the small and large minority renter households have housing problems. The elderly low-income Hispanic renter households have the lowest percentage of housing problems at 44%. There are severe housing problems among large low income owner households. This is especially true in large minority owner households. Table R notes the percentage of owner households with low -incomes that have housing problems. All of the Black low-income owner households had housing problems. In general, low-income Hispanic owner households have a lower incidence of housing problems than other low-income owners. Elderly minority low-income owner households have a lower percentage of housing problems than low-income owner households. Total _Elderly: % of Households by Family Type Sinai] Large All Households 2,330 50.4 28.2 5.3 All Minority -Headed Households 314 25.8 459 17.2 Black Non -Hispanic Households 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 Hispanic Households 260 31.2 41.9 20.8 Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 7 (Part 3) Table Q notes the percentage of low-income renter households having housing problems. 79.2% of low-income renter households have housing problems. For low-income minority rental households, 87.6% have housing problems. There are 36 Black low-income renter households and all of these have housing problems. For Hispanic low-income renter households, 88.9% have housing problems. Over 95% of the small and large minority renter households have housing problems. The elderly low-income Hispanic renter households have the lowest percentage of housing problems at 44%. There are severe housing problems among large low income owner households. This is especially true in large minority owner households. Table R notes the percentage of owner households with low -incomes that have housing problems. All of the Black low-income owner households had housing problems. In general, low-income Hispanic owner households have a lower incidence of housing problems than other low-income owners. Elderly minority low-income owner households have a lower percentage of housing problems than low-income owner households. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 38 PERCENTAGE OF RENTER HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES BELOW 51% HAMFI HAVING ANY HOUSING PROBLEMS BY MINORITY STATUS AND FAMILY TYPE: 1990 TABLE Q ., ercent Incidence by Small', All Households 79.2°/a 61.0% 93.7% 100% All Minority -Headed, Households 87,6% 55.7% 95.2% 100% Black Non -H_ ispanic ` Households 100% 100% 100% 0% Hispanic Households 88.9% 44.6% ' 100% 100% Source:: CHAS Data Tables, Table 7 (Part 2) Section 8 Waiting List --Preferences, Length, Opening Dates The Los Angeles Community Development Commission reports that there are over 100A0 people on the waiting list to be determined eligible for Section 8. Of these people, 3,600 were determined to be eligible for assistance, while 612 were determined to have a federal preference. Federal priority is given to individuals who meet federal preference requirements, because 1) they live in substandard units, 2) they pay over 50% of their income for rent and utilities, or 3) they have been involuntarily displaced.. The Section 8 waiting list is always open and never closes. PERCENTAGE OF OWNER HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES BELOW 51016 HAMFI WITH ANY HOUSING PROBLEMS BY MINORITY STATUS AND FAMILY TYPE: 1990 Source: CHAS Data Tahles Tnhle 7 (Pan d) Percent Incidence by Family Type Total , Elderly Small Large All Households:.-' 71,7% 65.1% 80.4% 95.2% All Minority -Headed Households 71.0% 46.9% 77.8% 100% Black Non -Hispanic Households 100% 0.0% 0.0% 0,0% Hispanic Households 65.0% 46.9% 70.6% 100% Source: CHAS Data Tahles Tnhle 7 (Pan d) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 39 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) The City of Santa Clarita does not meet the current definition of a "participating jurisdiction" under the regulations of the HOME Program. Therefore, in order to be considered for HOME funds, the City must apply through the State. Current HOME program criteria exclude Santa Clarita from the application process, as the City's Housing Element has not yet been deemed in compliance with the standards of the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)_ As a result of the January 1994 earthquake, the City received emergency supplemental HOME funds to undertake a residential earthquake rehabilitation loan program. The City plans to assist approximately 75 residents with repair to their earthquake damaged homes.. City staff is learning the procedures to administer a rehabilitation loan program, and it is hoped that the experience gained in this endeavor will allow the City to compete successfully for HOME funds in the future. There is a great need for rehabilitation of existing units, which is an eligible activity under the HOME program. HOME requires that affordability periods be attached to any unit assisted with HOME funds, which would ensure that decent, safe, sanitary, and suitable units would be preserved for persons of low and moderate income. Another eligible activity under the HOME program in tenant based rental assistance (TBRA). The existence of TBRA in Santa Clarita would allow the City to assist residents on the Los Angeles County Section 8 program waiting lists, without jeopardizing their places on such lists. A locally administered TBRA program is needed and desired. The City is currently taking steps to comply with HCD.guidelines governing Housing Elements, which will allow the City to participate in the HOME program in the future: Staff has reviewed the existing Housing Element, and is in consultation with the Planning Commission and City Council in order to bring the element in to compliance. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Santa Clarita has long recognized that there is a need for first time homebuyer assistance programs. The 1994-1998 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy listed first time homebuyer assistance as a priority, and set a goal of assisting 5 households in becoming home owners. In 1994, the City began participating with the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission's Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. The MCC program is designed to assist eligible first time homebuyers by allowing them to take a credit on their federal income taxes of up to 20% of their mortgage interest payment. This allows first time homebuyers the additional assistance they need in order to qualify for a mortgage. In many instances, the existence of a MCC: means the difference between home ownership and continuing to pay rent. As of this writing three households in Santa Clarita have been City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Concnlida assisted by the MCC program, with an additional three MCC applications in progress. (Source: County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission) The City intends on continuing its association with the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission's MCC Program. The HOME Program also has provisions for providing home ownership assistance. It is hoped that future HOME program participation and funds secured by the County's MCC program will allow more renters become home owners in Santa Clarita. Needs of Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Who Do Not Require Supportive Services There are a number of housing opportunities available for seniors with moderate and better incomes in the City. Elderly owners with low and moderate incomes have fewer housing problems and a lower cost burden than other low income owners. There is a need for funds to rehabilitate or renovate units for those with physical disabilities. Such renovation would include improvements such as ramps, lowering of counters and switches, electronic door - openers, and safety equipment. The City's Handyworker Program provides such repairs and assistance to low income persons on a limited basis. Nature and Extend of Homelessness: Needs of Sheltered and Unsheltered Homeless On the evening of August 18, 1993 the Sheriffs Department of the City conducted a drive by count of the homeless population in the City of Santa Clarita. To minimize the possibility of double -counting, the count was made during one shift and covered all areas of the City. The Deputies counted 60 homeless adults and 4 children. City Code Enforcement Officers report that there are several areas where the homeless congregate: 1) Under the bridge at Soledad Canyon Road and Bouquet Canyon Road, 2) Sand Canyon Road and the Santa Clara River, 3) Santa Clara River behind Santa Clara Street, 4) in the hills behind the Metrolink Station, and 5) In the abandoned buildings at the old water treatment facility at Bouquet Canyon Road and Alamagordo Road. In some cases, particularly around the Metrolink Station, in the Santa Clara River,llehind Santa Clara Street, and under the bridge at Soledad Canyon Road and Bouquet. Canyon Road, the homeless have constructed dwellings of discarded building materials and occupy these locations on a permanent bases, without water, electricity, sewage, or other basic utilities. No other physical counts have been made since 1993, The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Area Homeless Task Force estimates that there are 40 to 50 homeless adults and 10 to 20 homeless children in Santa Clarita. These estimates are based upon numbers complied by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Area Homeless Task. Force and Hilst Ranch, a local ministry within the City. From the homeless information gathered from the Sheriffs Department, City Code Enforcement Officers, and community organizations, there appear to be several types of City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 41 homeless population in the City of Santa Clarita. One set of homeless are migrant farm workers who become stranded in Santa Clarita while on their way to temporary work destinations. It is typical to see these homeless living in vehicles and their stay in the City of Santa Clarita is short-term. The second type of homeless are permanent "residents" of the City and are those who construct dwellings with the intent to live there for extended periods. Nature and Extent of Homeless Families Data on homeless families in Santa Clarita is limited. The Food Pantry, a local social service provider, has indicated that they have given food to homeless families. However, they do not maintain counts and do not have an estimate on the number of families. At public hearings it was noted that there are several homeless families in the City. Some of these families have asked for help from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. However, no count of the families has been made. It was noted that some of the homeless families requesting help from church and community groups are migrant farm worker families. These families are temporarily stranded in the City while on the way to other work destinations. The Department of Public Social Services has noted that there are a large number of families who apply for help with housing. These families have no visible means of support and would be homeless without support of family and friends or vouchers for temporary shelter from DPSS. The Sheriffs Department did not identify family groups by number. City Code Enforcement Officers have seen homeless families, however, they are unable to estimate the number. Table I and Narrative Table 1D of the City's previous CHAS document and identifies the homeless population and subpopulations in the City of Santa Clarita and is located on the following page. Based on the CHAS data tables for group quarters which identifies the number of persons sheltered, the City of Santa Clarita had no sheltered homeless. For this reason, portions of tables requiring this information in the Consolidated Plan have been left blank. \ / } j 6 § . / i) ) _ ƒ §) § � / Mo \ Ell k§ � \\ CUL § �� ]) \j (� \ jc u� \ \ / } j 6 § . i) ) _ ƒ §) § � / Mo \ Ell k§ � \\ CUL § �� ]) \j (� \ jc u� \ } j i) ) _ ƒ §) § � / Mo \ Ell k§ � \\ CUL § £ \ \ i) ) _ ƒ §) \\ CUL )k� \ �) \ §\ a= w aw ¥ 9 06 City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Paee 43 Nature and Extent of Homeless Subpopulations From the homeless information gathered from the Sheriff's Department, City Code Enforcement Officers, and public and private community groups, there appear to be several types of homeless population in the City of Santa Clarita. One set of homeless are migrant farm workers who become stranded in Santa Clarita while on their way to temporary work destinations. It is typical to see these homeless living in vehicles and their stay in the City of Santa Clarita is short-term. The second type of homeless are permanent "residents" of the City and are those who construct dwellings with the intent to live there for extended periods. Comments received during the City's previous CHAS and Consolidated Plan hearings indicate that many of the homeless who find themselves in Santa Clarita are on their way to other destinations. They are in search of farm work in Bakersfield and in Ventura County. There are no farms in the City of Santa Clarita and therefore no need for migrant farm worker housing in the City. However, there is a need to shelter those workers in the process of traveling to other areas who find themselves stranded and temporarily homeless in Santa Clarita. These are not long-term homeless and would be helped by the availability of temporary overnight shelter for individuals and families. There is a need for overnight facilities, meals, showers, and laundry services for the homeless population. The majority of the street homeless are males, often with limited English-speaking skills. There are some homeless families with children. Facilities are needed to serve homeless individuals as well as families with children. Table 1D, Part 2 identifies subpopulations of homeless persons with service needs divided into the following groups: severe mental illness only, alcohol/other drug abuse only, severe mental illness and alcohol/other drug abuse, domestic violence/homeless youth and AIDS/related diseases. The percentage of sheltered and unsheltered subpopulations has been estimated based on national averages for severe mental illness only, alcohol/other drug abuse only, and combined severe, Mental illness and alcohol/other drug abuse. The majority of those who are technically homeless find housing with friends and relatives.. Although, this type of housing situation is not permanent. While there are no shelters in Santa Clarita the homeless belonging to these subpopulations are able to receive shelter at public and private facilities in the San Fernando and Antelope Valley. The percent who are not able to find housing for themselves either through friends, relatives, hospital, or a shelter are those considered unsheltered. It is estimated that 12% of the severely mentally ill only subpopulation is sheltered and 8% is unsheltered. 21% of the alcohol/other drug abuse only subpopulation is sheltered and 34% unsheltered.. For those who are both severely mentally ill and alcohol/other drug abusers, 8% are sheltered and 13% are unsheltered. In the case of the domestic violence, homeless youth and AID/related diseases subpopulations, the percentage of sheltered and unsheltered was estimated. These estimates City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 44 are based on the population and the number of existing shelter beds which serve the Santa Clarita area. For the AIDS/Related diseases subpopulation the percentage of unsheltered was estimated as 33% of those diagnosed with AIDS. According to AIDS Project L.A. there are limited housing opportunities for those with AIDS. However, shelters serving this population are scarce. They were unable to estimate the percentage sheltered but believed it to be low. Those persons with AIDS/other related diseases who are hospitalized or living in a hospice are not considered to be sheltered homeless. The City's previous CHAS estimated that 33% to 50% of those with AIDS/other related diseases may be unsheltered. It is estimated that 5% of the victims of domestic violence are sheltered and 2% are unsheltered. An estimated 5% of the homeless youth are sheltered and 6% unsheltered. Recent contact with the L.A. County Health Department, Epidemiology division, indicates that since 1982, a cumulative number of 118 AIDS cases are located within the City. Nature and Extent of Homelessness: Needs of Persons Threatened with Homelessness The population served by the Department of Public Social Services is a population threatened or at risk of being homeless. This population is by definition very low and low income families and individuals, The majority of these families do not receive housing subsidies, although they would qualify, since the process to receive Section 8 housing assistance takes years. The Department of Social Services provides temporary housing assistance. However, this assistance is short-term and does not solve the long-term housing needs of families. Households headed by women with children, in general;` have lower incomes than male - headed households with children. Households on fixed income with severe housing problems are also at risk. This is due to the large portion of income that goes toward rent. This limits the ability to pay for other basic needs such as food and clothing. Large and small low and very low-income families are threatened with homelessness since the necessary housing is unavailable at affordable costs. Elderly and other very low and low income renters on fixed income are also at risk of homelessness. Populations with Special Needs, Other than Homelessness: Need for Supportive Housing There are several populations in the City of Santa Clarita with special needs. These include the disabled, the elderly, the severely mentally ill,, those with drug and alcohol addictions, those with AIDS and battered women. According to the North Los Angeles County Regional Center the largest barrier people with disabilities have in finding housing is the monthly cost and move -in fees. Rehabilitation of units to accommodate wheelchairs and City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 45 other adaptive devices are also necessary for adequate housing of this population. Additional supportive housing is needed to serve the frail elderly. There is only one facility in the City with long-term for low-income elderly, Limited facilities are available in the City of Santa Clarita to serve the mentally ill. Although there are facilities for men, no facilities are available to house mentally ill women within the City.. There are no facilities for housing those with AIDS or alcohol or other drug addiction. There are no shelters for battered women in the City of Santa Clarita. There are no special living facilities for those with alcohol or other drug addiction within the City of Santa Clarita. Table IE from the City's previous CHAS on the following page identifies non -homeless special needs populations. Elderly and Frail Elderly The frail elderly population of the City shown in Table IE is derived from Census data relating to disability status and age. In general, "frail" elderly are those who have one or more limitations to activities of daily living (ADL) and may need assistance to perform routine activities. There are 6,758 elderly based on the 1990 Census and of these, 8.7%, or 588 persons, are considered to have at least one ADL limitation. Therefore, 588 persons are considered to be in the category of frail elderly. To determine the number of elderly and frail elderly requiring housing support, the City assumes that those who are low income need housing support. Since 28% of the elderly are low income, as a straight percentage 1,892 elderly and 165 frail elderly are in need of housing support. Severely Mentally DI There is no local data or state data which identifies the number of severely mentally ill in the City of Santa Clarita. Many people receive private treatment for various degrees of mental illness and this number and degree of illness is not known. The City estimates that, in general, one percent of the adult population meets a definition of severe mental illness on the basis of diagnosis, duration, and disability. There are 79,680 adults in the City. Based upon information, 796 residents are severely mentally ill. Severely mentally ill are considered to need supportive housing.` CHAS Table IE r ' U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development I. lPopulations Office of Community Planning and Development Non -Homeless SpecialNeed Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) • .Instructions for Local Jurisdictions i Name of Jurisdiction: Data Source: (Specify) Five Year Period: See Below FY: 1994 through FY:' 1998 City of Santa Clarita Current Data as of (date) September 15, 1993 Households in Need of Supportive Housing , - I. Elderly 1,892 2. Frail Elderly 165 a "' 3. Severe Mental Illness 796 4. Developmentally Disabled 353 5. Physically Disabled 1,430 6. Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction ' 796 ti 7. Persons with AIDS and Related Diseases 13 8. Other (Specify): Battered Women 40 Sources: North Los Angeles County Regional Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, 8r 18'93 Los Angeles Counts' Mental Health Services, Santa Clarita Office 818193 Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council, 8118 93 (Serves SCC Residents) hh 1990 U.S. Census -Summary Sm., Econ., & Housing Characteristics, Table 8. Disability Status �{ California Department on Aging, Planning Department 8.118193 United War, Los Angeles,. 9120/93 Independent Living Center of Sombetn California, 8 19'93 California Depamnent of Rehabilitation, blission Bills Office H: 1893 L.A. Commission of Al aults Against Women, 8 18 93 AIDS project LA 85'93 Los Angeles County I lealth Department. 8 20'93 '1 AdL4 Rehabihtal n Center, Dr, Rioux, 8 20 93 National: IDS CI aringhousz SOLllhem California I I I V :V US Ilothm City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 47 Developmentally and Physically Disabled The nationally accepted percentage of the population which can be categorized as developmentally disabled is 1-3%. This figure is published by the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC), a national organization for retarded and disabled citizens. Locally the Independent Living Center of Southern California, a private non-profit group serving the disabled notes that in California 9% of the 18-60 population has a physical or developmental disability. In Los Angeles this percentage is 10-11% of the adult population. Due to lower land costs in Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley, the percentage is even higher at approximately 12%. The higher incidence of disabled persons is due to the availability of affordable housing. Based upon the national average, there are 796 to 2,388 developmentally disabled persons in the Santa Clarita Valley. The population with some sort of disability, physical and/or developmental, is estimated at 9,560 based on 12% of the adult population. The City has estimated the physically disabled population by subtracting 1-3% for the developmentally disabled and 1% for the severely mentally ill. Thus, the City of Santa Clarita has an estimated physically disabled population of 9,177 people. The number of people with physical and developmental disabilities needing supportive housing is not known for this area. Numbers maintained on the disabled do not distinguish between those who are developmentally disabled and those who are, physically disabled. Based on estimates received from LARC Ranch, the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, the California Department of Rehabilitation Mission Hills office, Pleasant View Industries, the Independent Living Center, the J. Nolan Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and the disability status tables in the 1990 Census Summary of Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics, there are approximately 355 developmentally disabled persons and 1,430 physically disabled in Santa Clarita who need supportive housing. Persons with AIDS The National HIV/AIDS Information Service released a quarterly report on June 30, 1993 which lists California as the state having the second highest number of diagnosed AIDS cases between June 1981 and June 1993, 58,016 cases. This followed New York, with just over 60,000 cases. In California, 1 in every 250 persons is HIV positive. The estimated number of HIV positive population in the City of Santa Clarita is 444 based on a population of 110,794 residents. Those who are HIV positive are considered to be in a special need population. In previous studies, the City has estimated that, of those with HIV, 26 persons have been diagnosed with AIDS in the Santa Clarita Valley. (Source: Los Angeles Health Department) The City assumes that one-half of the persons with AIDS are in danger of becoming homeless. Therefore, 13 persons with AIDS are considered to be at risk of homelessness and have supportive housing needs. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 48 Alcohol/Other Drug Addictions According to officials at the Acton Rehabilitation Center in previous contacts made by the City, approximately l0% of the adult population, or approximately 7,960 residents in Santa Clarita, have an alcohol or drug addiction problem. Less than 1% of this group will need assistance with housing given the affluence of this community. Therefore, an estimated 796 persons will need supportive housing due to alcohol or other drug addiction. The lead-based paint hazard reduction section provides an outline of the INti actions to be undertaken to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards. In ' 1992 Congress adopted the Residential Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reductions=r Act of 1992. This law focuses on homes (rather than on response to poisoning cases), identification/reduction of point hazards (as opposed to elimination of lead-based paint only), and adds new federal requirements, including incorporating a lead-based paint hazard response in the CHAS and Consolidated Plans at state and local levels. A description of how lead-based paint hazards will be integrated into City housing policies and programs is included Background Lead poisoning is the number one environmental hazard facing American children. In 1978; LBP was banned from residential use. More than one-half of the total United States housing stock (57 million older homes) contain lead hazards, The presence of LBP in itself is not a hazard. LBP becomes a hazard only when it becomes exposed to the environment as in buildings where paint is allowed to peel. Detection There are three ways to detect LBP; X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) using a hand held analyzer, lab testing, and "wet chemical' spot testing. Typically, XRF is used first, then lab -testing for verification. "Wet chemical' kits are available in hardware stores, but are not considered very reliable. There is a widespread absences of risk-based data and estimates of lead-based paint in housing stock is based upon the 1990 Census. Following are the six lead-based paint hazards known to produce lead exposures that are known to have poisoned children: City of Santa Clarlta 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 49 ■ Deteriorated lead-based paint on any exterior or interior surface. ■ Lead-based paint on any friction surface, particularly floors and windows painted with lead-based paint. ■ Lead-based paint on any impact surface, such as door frames. ■ Lead-based paint on any accessible surface, that a young child could chew or mouth, such as a window sill. ■ Lead contaminated dust -interior household surface dust that contains lead in excess of a federal standard, as established by the EPA in April 1994. ■ Lead contaminated soil. It is believed that lead in households dust is the most common vector for childhood lead poisoning. Risk Factors There are several factors identified in the Technical Assistance Bulletin I Lead --Based Paint Hazards and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy: How to Respond to TITLE X produced by the National Center for Lead -Safe Housing which put communities at high risk. These are the following: ■ Structure Age ■ Structure Condition ■ Poverty and Property Tenure ■ Families with Young Children ■ Known Lead -Poisoning Cases Affected Housing Stock The areas of the City with the oldest housing stock, the stock most likely to contain LBP, are also the areas with the greatest incidence of substandard housing conditions. See Community Profile Table F on the following page. Housing constructed before 1940 accounts for 235 units and poses the greatest LBP hazard because 90% of these units (212 units), are assumed to have LBP, The 414 units constructed between 1940-1959 have an 80% likelihood of containing LBP (332 units). Housing constructed between 1960-1979 accounts for 20,342 units and poses a 62% risk of containing LBP. (Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 9 and Table 3-3, page 3.9, Comprehensive and Workable Plan for the City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 50 Abatement of Lead -Based Paint in Privately (honed Structures. California Department of Finance, Los Angeles County Population and Housing Estimates, January 1, 1993). ESTIMATED UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARlTA WHICH MAY CONTAIN LEAD-BASED PAINT (LBP) TABLE F Year Built Number of Units Percent with LBP - Est. Number of Units with LBP After 1980 24,315 ------ ------ 1960-1979 20,342 62%f 10% 12,613 1940-1959 1414 80%± 10% 332 Pre -1940 1 235 90%f 10% 212 Source: CHAS Data Tables, Table 9 and Table 3-3, page 3.9, Comprehensive and Workable Plan far the Abatement o/'Lead-Based Paint in Privately Owned.Structures. CA Dept. of Forane, Los Angeles County Population and Housing Estimates, Januar 1, 1993). LBP does not pose a hazard if the paint is maintained and potentially hazardous conditions are avoided through proper maintenance. The incidence of LBP is more prevalent among more expensive housing stock since it was marketed as a high-end paint. Thus, nationwide, LBP is generally found in the more affluent areas. Fortunately, these areas are generally better maintained so the risk is minimized. Strategy Santa Clarita has a need for lead -hazard free housing. The City will address the problem of LBP hazard by establishing a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and renovation of older housing stock. A public information campaign to warn people about the need to maintain buildings which may contain LBP, as well as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Santa Clarita. The City also provides rehabilitation of housing through the CDBG Handyworker program. This program aids in correcting substandard conditions which contribute to LBP hazards. The City will also encourage land owners, especially owners of units where children five, to correct substandard conditions to minimize LBP hazards. The City includes information about the hazards posed by LBP as part of the Department of Building and City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 51 Safety community outreach program which places information pamphlets in building supply stores. Monitoring Standards and Procedures The monitoring plans developed for CDBG programs will be used for the Consolidated Plan. The City will adhere to an annual monitoring plan to determine if program plans are carried out in a timely manner.. The City's Community Development Department will be the lead in implementing a monitoring plan for the Community Strategic Plan housing items and General Plan update process. These efforts will be supported by the CDBG. staff in preparing performance and update reports for the Consolidated Plan. These annual reports will report progress in meeting City goals, as identified in terms of. 1. Number of families to whom the City will provide affordable housing, and information on the number and types of households served. 2. The number of very low income, low income and moderate persons served, and the ratio and ethnic status of persons served. PUBLIC ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTOR Public Housing The only public housing complex in the City is Orchard Arms. Orchard Arms serves low- income elderly and disabled residents. Based on a May 1995 survey, Orchard Arms reports that of the 182 single -bedroom apartments in the complex, there are no vacant units available. The units at orchard Arens are in good condition and there are no substandard units or rehabilitation needs at that facility. Apartments are already modified to serve the disabled as well as the elderly.. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page .$2 No public housing units in the City of Santa Clarita are anticipated to be lost through demolition or conversion within the next five years. The City has no HUD assisted projects which are at risk of prepayment or voluntary termination of a federally assisted mortgage (Source: Los Angeles County, Community Development Commission, Owned -Housing Division). The City of Santa Clarita participates in the Section 8 -Rental Assistance Program through the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority. Section 8 is a federally funded program administeredby HUD. It enables low and very -low income persons to receive housing assistance by supplementing the rent that is affordable to the tenants (30% of income). The supplemental payment is made directly to the landlord. There are two types of Section 8 programs: 1) Section 8 -Contracts Projects built with Section 8 contracts as part of the entire funding package where the contract is unit specific.. 1. 2. Section 8 -Certificates and Vouchers These programs qualify the tenant as being eligible for rental assistance. The certificate and voucher are valuable because of their transferability.. The holder of the certificate or voucher can move to any approved unit in the area for which the certificate/voucher is qualified. The voucher differs from the certificate in that the tenant is afforded the option to pay the landlord the difference between the going rate for the -unit and the fair market value, in addition to their 30% on income contribution. The certificate holder pays the landlord the balance between that and the fair market value of the unit. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan _ _ Page 53 ACTIVE SECTION 8 CONTRACTS IN SANTA CLARITA TABLE G Type/Bedroom Area Total Active Contracts - Contraet Ren( (Average) - Tenant Rent (Average} AniaL. Pmt. (Average). Elderly/1 Bdrm Elderly/2 Bdrm Canyon Country 17 4 539 708 151 210 388 498 Family/3 Bdrm Family/2 Bdrm Family/1 Bdtm Canyon Country 111 17 25 957 776 595 232 290 171 725 486 424 Elderly/l Bdrm Newhall 4 ,. 650 206 444 Elderly/2 Bdrm Newhall 3 758 258 500 Elderly/l Brim Santa Clarita 1 675 295 380 Elderly/2 Brlrm Santa Clarity it 730 = 203 526 Family/1 Worn Santa Clarity 7 600 175 426 Familv2 Bdrm Santa Clanta 31 752 206 546 Family/3 Bdrm Saugus 7 974 167 806 Elderly/l Brim Saugus l6 647 177 470 Source: Los Angeles CDC Contract Maintenance System, run 5�22,95) Elderly Household: A family headed by a person over the age of 62, handicapped or disabled Family Households A family including two or more persons related by blood, mamage..or adoption Number of Section 8 Units by Size, Program, and Type of Unit According to the Community Development Commission of Los Angeles, the total number of Section 8 contracts in the City are 273 as of May 22, 1995.. Of these, 136 contracts are for elderly households. All of these are renter households. The CDC Contract Maintenance System on 5/22/95 listed the active Section 8 Contracts as shown in Table G. All persons assisted were of very low income, and this assistance is a tenant -based Section 8 program. This information may differ in other periods of time because households assisted by the Section 8 program have the right to relocate at any time if participants terminate their leases in accordance with their terms. No Section 8 units are anticipated to be lost from the Section 8 program. Also, based on current trends identified in the Section 8 Program, it appears that an increased number of Section 8 Certificates are being issued to City resident. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 54 Los Angeles County Housing Authority As a participant of the County of Los Angeles Housing Authority, the City has been unable to obtain certain information since records are kept county wide. The information regarding the number and type of families (elderly, small, large family) who meet federal preferences for priority entrance into assisted rental housing programs is not available for the City. The application information of current City residents on the waiting list cannot be maintained separately. According to the County of Los Angeles, virtually all recipients of Section 8 public housing assistance in the County of Los Angeles must meet federal preference requirements for admission to rental assistance programs. There are over 100,000 people waiting to be deemed eligible for Section 8. There were 3,600 people determined eligible for Section 8 and waiting to enter Section 8 housing or receive vouchers and certificates. Out of this list, 612 had federal preferences. The County of Los Angeles rental assistance programs fall short of meeting the need for affordable housing. The County of Los Angeles holds 15,000 vouchers and certificates for rental assistance. Its current waiting list averages two to five years, depending on the housing need and unit size. The City of Santa Clarita does not have its own housing authority or own any public housing. ASSISTED HOUSING -OTHER Total Number of Other Assisted Units Assisted Housing for Seniors There are two HUD subsidized privately owned Senior Housing Complexes within the City of Santa Clarita. These are Valencia Villa and Newhall Terrace which are operated in conformance with HUD guidelines. These HUD Section 8 subsidized Senior Housing Complexes rent for 30% of the tenant's income minus an allowance for utilities (except telephone). Small pets are allowed with manager approval. Each complex has its own waiting list. Both of these complexes report no vacancies in September 1993 (Source: August 1993 Affordable Housing Survey, Santa Clarita Valley, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, A Guide to Local Housing Resources for Older Persons, CHISS, updated 5/92 Telephone Survey, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, September 1993). Newhall Terrace 66 Very Low Income 24377 Newhall Avenue for Seniors and Disabled (805)259-1712 City of Santa Clarita 1995,2000 ConsolirlatedPlan . Rage 5MEEEEEENNMY�S_hwim Valencia Villa 25857 Singing Hills Drive (805) 259-3921 76 Senior Low Income Includes 7 Units for Disabled Persons There is one Senior Complex, Whispering Oaks, which is not subsidized by HUD, yet has designated Low and Very Low -Income units due to an agreement with Los Angeles County. This facility accepts residents with and without Section 8 Certificates (Source: August 1993 Affordable Housing Survey, Santa Clarita Valley, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department; A Guide to Local Housing Resources for Older Persons, CHIS S, updated 5/92; Telephone Survey, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, September 1993). Whispering Oaks Apts, 33/65 Very Low and 22816 Market Street Low Income Senior Santa Clarita, CA 91321 and Disabled Units (805)259-1583 There are several Senior complexes in the City which are not designated Low or Very Low - Income; however, these complexes have affordable rents and accept residents with Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers (Source: August 1993 Affordable Housing Survey, Santa Clarita Valley, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department; A Guide to Local Housing Resources for Older Persons, CHISS, Updated 5/92, Telephone Survey, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, September; 1993). Canyon Club 169 Senior Units 26025 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 Valley Oaks Village 248 Senior Units 24700 Valley Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805)259-5501 Canyon Villas 153 Senior Units 27850 Solamint Rd. Canyon Country, CA 91351 (805)298-1154 Braverman Apartments 66 units to open 1993 Market Street & Reservations accepted Newhall Avenue Bond Financed Subsidized Newhall, CA 91221 Senior Apartments City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 56 In July 1993 the City approved a 64 -unit Senior Housing Complex called Canterbury Village. The complex is for Very Low Income Seniors. The Canterbury Village development was approved by HUD for Section 202 funding and CDBG funding. The proposed project will serve persons age 62 or older. This project is anticipated to be constructed in 1995, and is being assisted with C1306 funds identified in the Action Plan for FY 1995-96. The Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation (LARC) received a Section 811 grant in September 1992. This grant was requested to purchase land and construct a five bedroom home in the City of Santa Clarita. This home would house up to eight developmentally disabled adults. LARC is needed to serve a specific population of more fragile adults. The cost of the project is estimated to exceed the Section' 818 grant by approximately $150,000. Twenty percent of the units in the following developments are set aside for low/moderate and low income households. Eligibility is similar to HUD criteria. Most complexes have waiting lists for smaller one bedroom units. But, two bedroom units are often available. Appendix B contains the City's Affordable Housing List (Source: August 1993 Affordable Housing Survey, Santa Clarita Valley, City of Santa Clarita Community Development Department, May 1945 review). Very Low Income Units: Diamond Park Apts. 26/256 very low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 27940 Solemint Rd. (805)298-0200 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) *Riverpark Apartments 54/528 very low units G. H. Palmer and Assoc. 27303 N. Sara Street (805) 250-0999 Canyon Country Park Sierra Apts. 78/776 very low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 18414 Jake's Way (805) 251-9602 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 57 Sand Canyon Villas & 22/21 uecy IQw units:. 6iT:-Ealmee an4Assoc. Townhomes _ :Sir 29$-6i$Q-,.. 28923 Prairie Lane t t Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Arey� .. Valencia Village Ap s ' 38/384 very low units aH P er and Assoc. 23700 San Fernando. (80 125 Santa Clarita N ` ea)" ,. _•gni' Low Income'Units: Canyon Country Villas 66/328 low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 26741 Isabella Pkwy. (805) 298-0195 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) Diamond Park Apts. 26/256 low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 27940 Solemint Rd. (805) 298-0200 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) Hideaway Apartments 14/67 low units Dangler, Inc. 27077 Hideaway Ave. (805)298-2256 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) Park Sierra Apartments 77/776 low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 18414 Jake's Way (805) 251-9602 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) *Riverpark Apartments 55/528 low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc: 27303 N. Sara Street (805) 250-0999 Canyon Country -. Sand Canyon Ranch 51/255 -low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc. 28856 N. Silver Saddle Cir. (805) 198-1114 Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) �, r Valencia Village Apts. 39/384 low units G.H. Palmer and Assoc:' 23700 San Fernando Rd. (805) 257-1125 Santa Clarita (Newhall area) M ,.e City of Santa Clarita 1995-1000 Consolidated Plan -:.. _ _ Page,58 Low and Moderate Income Units: Canyon Terrace Apts. 22640 Garzota Drive Santa Clarita (Saugus Area) Sierra Canyon Apts. 27520 N. Sierra Hwy. Santa Clarita (Canyon Country Area) Meadowridge Apts. 23645 N. Meadowridge Dr. Santa Clarita (Newhall Area) 20/130 mod units 47/232 low and mod units 36/176 low and mod units *Old Ridge Route Rd. Apts. 10 units 31727-31737 Ridge Rte. Rd. Castaic * units located outside the City limits (805) 297-3747 (805)257-1297 (805) 259-9144 (818) 334-6894 Inventory of Facilities and Services for the Homeless and Persons Threatened with Homelessness There are no overnight shelter facilities for the homeless in the City of Santa Clarita. There are also no formal day services for the homeless. The Santa Clarita Service Center and Department of Public Social Services distribute vouchers from CDC to the homeless when available. Homeless individuals and families are referred to homeless shelters in the San Fernando Valley and Palmdale, since these are the closest homeless shelters to the City of Santa Clarita. The St. Vincent de Paul Society affiliated with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church occasionally helps the homeless who request help to find overnight lodging and food. The Santa Clarita Food Pantry provides bags of food staples to families; the homeless and senior citizens. The Food Stamp Program is administered locally by the Department of Public Social Services for the Santa Clarita area. St. Stephen's Church also . provides assistance and resources to this population group. Many of the homeless who find themselves in Santa Clarita are, on their way to other destinations. They are typically in search of farm work in Bakersfield and in Ventura County. There are no farms in the City of Santa Clarita. Therefore, there is no need for migrant farm worker housing in the City. There is a need, however, to shelter those workers. These workers are in the process of traveling to other areas and find themselves stranded and temporarily homeless in Santa Clarita. These are not long-term homeless and would be helped by the availability of temporary overnight shelter for individuals and families. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan There is a need for overnight facilities, meals, showers, and laundry services for the homeless population. The majority of the street homeless are males, often with limited English-speaking skills. So it is likely that there is a need for other supportive services such as training in English as well as job skills. There are some homeless families with children indicating a need for facilities and other services to assist homeless families. Prevention of Low -Income People from Becoming Homeless The Department of Public Social Services reports that there are 1,271 families receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Of these households receiving aid, 1,068 are single parent households. For the single parent households, 701 families have no income, 127 families have earned income, and 240 families have non -earned income. For two parent households there are 19 families where both parents are incapable of working, 12 families are step-parents and 172 have some source of income. The population served by the Department of Pnblic Social Services is a population threatened or at risk of being homeless since they are, by definition, low income families and individuals. The majority of these families do not receive housing subsidies, although they would qualify, because the process to receive Section 8 housing takes years.. The Department of Social Services provides temporary housing assistance. This assistance is short-term and does not solve the long-term housing need for families. - Inventory of Supportive Housing for Non -Homeless Persons with Special Needs " According to the North Los Angeles Country Regional Center, there are eight group homes in the City of Santa Clarita. These homes provide housing for people with physical and developmental disabilities. Seven of these homes are six bed facilities, and one home has twelve beds. These homes are located in Newhall, Canyon Country, and Valencia. No group homes are identified in Saugus. According to the Regional Center, the largest barrier people with disabilities have to finding housing is the monthly cost and move -in fees. This is the case because most of the adults live on social security income (SSI) which provides a monthly income of $600. For disabled clients living in group homes, personal income is only $86 per month. This amount is not sufficient to allow for savings to pay first and last month's rent and security deposits. This $86 must also cover acquisition of basic necessities such as furniture and appliances. Due to a lack of credit history, the clients often have problems signing leases (Source: North Los Angeles County Regional Center). Disabled persons who live on SSI or other fixed income also have other housing needs relating to the physical structure. Rehabilitation of units to accommodate wheelchairs and other adaptive devices are necessary for this population. Thus, the disabled population has a need for subsidized housing as well as assistance with one-time costs associated with moving in. Programs for the rehabilitation of units including constructing of ramps or lifts, lowering counters, widening doorways, and constructing wheel -in showers is necessary. Also, providing devices such as door openers and electronic switches to operate City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 60 environmental controls needs to be pursued in order to satisfy the housing needs of the disabled. The Los Angeles Retarded Citizen's Foundation (LARC) Ranch is a facility which provides housing for developmentally disabled adults. It is located just to the north of the City of Santa Clarita. They have clients from 21 to 85 years of age who are ambulatory. Ninety- five percent of the LARC population qualify as low income residents and are subsidized by Federal SSI and State of California monies. LARC Ranch provides a residential program with living accommodations, meals, and social activities. The program operates 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. LARC also provides an Adult Development Center (ADC) which trains more severely handicapped adults in everyday living skills. In Newhall, LARC operates a program to teach job skills and procure employment for their clients. The Jay Nolan Center serves developmentally disabled adults. The center owns scattered group homes in the Santa Clarita and in the San Fernando Valley. Previous reports showed that fifty people now live at Jay Nolan and the facility is the process of placing their residents into group homes. They presently own one house in the City of Santa Clarita and three homes in the San Fernando Valley. Limited facilities are available in the City of Santa Clarita to serve the mentally ill, The Bible Tabernacle provides housing for up to 70 mentally ill men. No facilities are available to house mentally ill women within the City. The nearest facilities for women are in Lancaster or in the San Fernando Valley. These facilities do not provide housing for people with AIDS or alcohol/substance abuse problems. There are no shelters for battered women in the City of Santa Clarita. The closest shelters for battered women are in the San Fernando Valley andin Lancaster. The locations of shelters are confidential but there are 19 shelters for battered women on Los Angeles (Source: Los Angeles Assaults Against Women). The Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council operates a shelter in the Antelope Valley which can house up to 60 people at a time, including children. This facility is not equipped to house anyone who is mentally ill. The number of overnight stays per year average 396 to 416 (Source: Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council). The Center for Independent Living for,Southem California operates an emergency shelter which can house up to five disabled persons per night. This shelter is located in the San Fernando Valley. However, it does serve the Santa Clarita population. No emergency shelters for the disabled homeless are located in the City of Santa Clarita. There are no special living facilities for those with alcohol and other drug addictions within the City of Santa Clarita. The two facilities for this special needs population closest to the City is the Action Rehabilitation Center and Warm Springs in Castaic. There are no hospice facilities or facilities to serve those with AIDS in the City of Santa Clarita (Source:; Santa Clarita AIDS Foundation, AIDS Project Los Angeles). xw City of Santa Garita 199$72000 Consolidated Plan._a,. ,..�.� ti ;Pa2e61 Current Estimates/Five-Year Projections There is a demonstrated need for housing to serve low and very low-income families in the City of Santa Clarita. Based on CHAS and 1990 Census data, 11% of the City's households are very low-income and another 9% are other low income. Housing problems are defined as housing costs which exceed 30% of gross household income and are an indicator of housing affordability in the community. For all low and moderate households who rent, 47% have housing problems. The largest group of low and moderate renters with housing problems are the large related households. 67% of low and moderate large related households who rent have a housing problem. The next largest rental group with a housing burden are elderly households with 54%.. Of the 29,593 low and moderate households who own their own units, 41% have a housing problem. Efforts to rehabilitate existing housing are being undertaken in order to improve this situation. Finally, there exists a need to research the feasibility/possibility of purchasing mobile home parks located within the City, as a means to better address our affordable housing needs: 88%0 of the small related households and 100% of the large related households with very low incomes who rent have a housing problem. There are 259 small and 42 large households with very low incomes of 30% or less who rent in the City. For those very low income households with 31 to 50% MFI, 95% ofthe small related households and 100% of the large related households have housing problems. There are "406 small and 150 large related households who rent in this category: Families tend to rent larger units which have higher rents, necessitating a need to provide more affordable housing opportunities for very low-income families who rent. For owners, 77% of the very low income with less than 30% MEI have housing problems. For owners with 31 to 50% MFI; the amount of housing problems varies with 55% of the elderly and 80% of all others having housing problems. There are, 1,1764 elderly owners and 1,156 other owners with very low income of 0 to 50% MEI. Substantially fewer elderly owners in this income category have housing problems than other owners. City of SantaCiarrYa P' �• •....- -...... r, .. • _ . ... mn _ .. X344' � ii"A 3i`.a t -y a-4 S.A.xCr.:... .. General Priorities - 91.215 (A:1-5) The City of Santa Clarita has prepared a strategy for addressing housing needs during the next five years, from -1995-2000. The City's strategy describes priorities for addressing the housing needs identified in the Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment Section of this Consolidated Plan. Priority need levels for addressing the housing needs of different renter and owner populations are provided in the Priority Housing Needs portion of the Priority Needs Summary Table. The following discussion on priority housing needs includes general priorities for allocating funds geographically in Santa Clarita to address priority needs; the basis for assigning a -priority need level for each household category identified on the Priority Needs Summary Table, identification of any obstacles to meeting the undeserved housing needs; a summary of priorities and the specific objectives for addressing these needs with anticipated funding sources', and for each specific objective; a summary of proposed accomplishments for the next five years, In order to prevent the concentration of low-income persons, the City's housing programs are available Citywide and marketed to all areas. The City of Santa Clarita wants to promote a balanced and integrated community while at the same time, preserving the character of each of the four areas of the City: Saugus, Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia. Although the programs identified in this Consolidated Plan are available citywide, these programs are geared towards assisting those residents and households falling into the category of extremely low, low and moderate income households. The Priority Needs Summary Table the Priority Housing Needs section is separated into renter and owner categories. The renter category is further divided into different household categories including small family, large family and elderly, Priority need levels are listed for extremely low, low, and moderate income households for each of the housing problems identified in the Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment. These housing problems include cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard units.Priority need levels are defined by HUD as follows: City of -Santa ! varitir— , _ _ ..4 :. a, _.., .e _ , .--. y....q. -- , 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan Pate 64 * High Priority: Activities to address this need will be funded during the five years covered by this Consolidated Plan (1995-2000). * Medium Priority: If funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded. Also, actions will be undertaken to assist other groups locate other sources of funds. * Low Priority: Activities to address this need will not be funded during the five year period. The City will consider and assist other public and private agencies in filing applications for Federal assistance. * No Such Need: The City finds that there is no such need or this need is already being addressed in a satisfactory manner. No certifications of consistency will be considered. The following priorities provide a listing of how the community has identified the priority needs within the City:. 1. Rehabilitation of Low Income owned and rental housing units 2. Rehabilitation of units for low income special needs populations 3. Upgrade public infrastructure and services in low incomd areas 4. Encourage very low and low income senior housing 5. Improve accessibility to rental subsidy programs 6. Emergency services for all homeless persons 7.. Increase coordination of housing and other related support services and facilities & Continue to address barriers to affordable housing 9. First time homebuyer assistance 10. Housing for low income families ` 70OfSanlal.raritW— '..,..,- 1995-1000 Consolidated Plan Mrateeic Plan Pape 65 FlumirIMMEWTIVK111M 1 1" 1 Many of the obstacles to increasing the number of affordable housing units in Santa Clarita are discussed in the "Barriers to Affordable Housing" portion of the Housing Market Analysis section. These obstacles include unfavorable market conditions (i.e. the current economic recession, effects of the January 1994 earthquake, etc.) land use and zoning regulations, development fees and state and federal legislation. The most critical obstacle to meeting the underserved needs of the City of Santa Clarita appears to be the lack of sufficient funds. Budget cuts for the various housing programs funded by HUD, cutbacks in the County's Section 8 Program, and the lack of adequate funds at the local level, make it difficult for the City to directly construct or participate in affordable housing ventures. (4) "Summar c the priorities and specific objective- describing haw''unds that are reasonably ex=ted to be made available. will b Iced to address id atifi d needs," The City of Santa Clarita's specific objectives for affordable housing during the next five years, will be to continue to pursue the following priorities:: 1. Rehabilitation of Low Income Owned and Rental Housing Units The City will encourage, implement and provide for the rehabilitation of low and moderate income rental and housing units through the City's Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program and the Handyworker Program. As a result of the January 1994 earthquake, the City seeks to address the damages and effects of the earthquake upon these housing units located throughout the City. Coupled with the various earthquake funds obtained by the City, significant efforts to address housing rehabilitation efforts will be undertaken on a citywide basis. 2. Rehabilitation of Units for Special Needs Populations Special needs populations like the frail elderly are within the low income category and need housing assistance to meet their rehabilitation needs. A rental rehabilitation program which provides for the modification of rental units to accommodate this population is needed to better serve this population. 3. Upgrade Infrastructure and Services in Low Income Areas The construction of improvements in Newhall is an important priority for bringing this neighborhood up to community standards enjoyed elsewhere within the City. Through infrastructure upgrades, residents will see significant improvement in the maintenance and appearance of their neighborhoods. This will contribute to and stimulate the common community desire to increase neighborhood pride and ownership. Cit 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strateeic Plan Pase 66 4. Encourage Very Low and Low Income Senior Rental Housing The City will seek to encourage and facilitate the construction of very low and low income senior rental housing. Working with private developers for the construction of these units and seeking funding sources at the Federal, State and Local levels are efforts that will be undertaken to provide for the housing needs of seniors. The 1995-96 Action Plan illustrates steps to address this need. 5. Improving the Accessibility to Existing Rental Subsidy Programs (Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers). Public outreach is needed inform City residents of what services and facilities are available to them in the area of affordable housing. Presently, it takes several years for City residents to receive certificates and vouchers for housing, subsidies and an additional several months to locate a suitable housing unit. The Section 8 voucher and certificate program aid low income, renter, elderly and families; those who have�been identified as carrying the greatest housing burden. These programs utilize the City's existing housing stock, thereby reducing the vacancy rate. The City will continue working with the County of Los Angeles to improve Section 8 processing and encourage private utilization of existing housing units into the Section 8 housing pool. Finally, the City will continue to consider private developer proposals which provide housing units to very low income families and increase housing opportunities for City residents. 6. Emergency Services for All Homeless Persons The City will continue to work with community social service groups interested in providing services to the homeless population of the City. There are constraints the City faces in responding to the needs of the homeless, such as lack of sufficient funds, no identified location for a homeless facility, and lack of community support. The City will seek to work with community groups interested in providing resources and services to better address the needs of our homeless population whether or not these services are located within the City. 7. Increase Coordination of Housing and Other Related Support Services and Facilities. The City places a strong emphasis on the coordination and support of housing services to City residents, and will be taking the following measures to address this effort. First, the City will create and publish bi-lingual directory of local social service providers and attempt to enhance the communication among agencies to provide a more efficient delivery of housing and support services to residents. Next, the City will increase public awareness of available resources by providing education and outreach. The Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley will continue to provide residents with information on their housing rights and a recourse for handling housing disputes. Third, the City will facilitate the development, conservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing by encouraging and coordinating City of Santa Clarita 19M5-2000 Consolidated Plan Stratooic Plan Pa OP V public, private, non-profit, and for-profit entities involved in affordable housing related activities. Fourth, the City's community service grant program will be expended to provide funds to social service agencies as a means to broaden the level and type of services provided by the City to the community. Finally, the City will participate with the various public service agencies to share information, resources, strategies and coordination as we seek to address our housing needs. S. Barriers to Affordable Housing The City will continue, as a priority in this Consolidated Plan, to address the barriers to affordable housing through the encouragement of policies which favor the maintenance and development of affordable housing stock and supply, while maintaining and enhancing neighborhood quality. Coordination and implementation of housing policies and programs are efforts the City will continue to pursue. 9. First Time Homebuyer Assistance Many young low and moderate income families cannot afford the down payments and interest rates charged by banks required for the purchase of a home. The City Council and community have recognized that this is a need within the community and that the encouragement of programs like down payment assistance, mortgage assistance, and for sweat equity programs will be supported on a citywide basis. Accordingly, the City participates in the Mortgage Credit Certificate program which contributes efforts to this community goal. 10. Housing for Low Income Families The City will continue to work with various Federal, State, and County jurisdictions to address the housing needs of our low income families. By improving Section 8 accessibility, assisting the Department of Social Services, the City will work toward providing suitable housing facilities for low income families. In the absence of a Housing Authority, the continued dependence and reliance on the County's Section 8 program seems to be the only method to provide monthly subsidies for rent payments to low income and elderly households. During 1994-1998, only 273 Santa Clarita renters will be assisted through the Section 8 program, and an increase is needed. Also, the City will explore opportunities such as "sweat -equity" to provide increased numbers of low income housing to families in this population group. City of Santa Clarita 1995-ZIIQO LAnsolidated �Iau _ : . __K... _ . S1rat�ri -plate _-.._ Eau" sIM1111711115mi VMS) I[IMITTalwalitilln1in i i it n i t6il M IrAl i Objective: 1 Rehabilitation of Low Income Owned and Rental Housing Units Accomplishment: Increase the number of units rehabilitated through the programs offered by the City. Increase the number of units repaired through the City's Handyworker Program to 100 per year. Provide funds for rehabilitation and repair to 72 single family, owner occupied homes in the City's HOME program for disaster relief, which addresses earthquake damage within the next year. Rehabilitate an estimated 125 homes through the City's CDBG Earthquake Residential Rehabilitation Program during the next 3 years. Objective: 2 Rehabilitation of Units for Low Income Special Needs Populations Accomplishment: Provide services and programs to modify housing units for these populations. Provide information and public awareness of activities within Handyworker Program to these populations. Monitor number of units assisted through the City's Rehabilitation and Handyworker Programs. Objective: 3 Upgrade Public Infrastructure and Services in Low/Mod Income Areas` Accomplishment: Complete infrastructure improvements within low/moderate areas. Complete improvements, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage within East and West Newhall by December 1997. Construction a community park within the East Newhall area by January 1, 1996. Objective: 4 Encourage Very Low and Low Income Senior Rental Housing Accomplishment: Monitor existing numbers of senior rental units and undertake activities to increase the numbers of these units to seniors. Provide assistance from CDBG to encourage and develop units for seniors - Objective: 5 eniors. Objective:5 Improving Accessibility to Existing Rental Subsidy Programs. (Section 8 Vouchers and Certificates) Accomplishment: Increase the number of City residents in rental subsidy programs, reduce number of residents on Section 8 waiting list, expand and increase number of housing units available to this population. By monitoring the . number of units in the City on rental subsidies, adjust and modify the City's efforts in this priority. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan Page 69 Objective: 6 Emergency Services for All Homeless: Persons Accomplishment: Increase coordination of - seivice' ;` qeS ;'and' 4s°ssifitance `to homeless persons. Take incre&w&d meastae to prevent people from becoming, homgless. Assist and 'Coordinate *.Oti'orts with local commtupig S'>lttte number of homeless within the City. di Conpen surveys and niani4gr. the=homeless population, 1. rnowbur actions accordingly to address„*. hoindess population. Objective: 7 ;,tcrease Coordination of Housing and Other"Related Support Services and Facilities Accomplishment: Increase contact, coordination, and improved service delivery systems for the various programs and services provided to area residents. Establish quarterly meetings to identify trends, problems and resources among agencies. Assist agencies in applying for grant funds as a means to increase services provided to the community. Track the numbers of residents serviced in order to determine level of accomplishment in this area. Expand efforts in education, Headstart Program, assist working parents through pre-school creation/support (childcare resources). Objective: 8 Continue to Address Barriers to Affordable Housing Accomplishment: Reduce the barriers identified for affordable housing, increase services, programs and activities addressing this objective. Consider increased local efforts, policies and programs to better address the barriers to affordable housing. Explore and investigate alternatives to County and Federal subsidies. Determine whether or not a City 'Housing Authority is feasible. Increase local oversight of housing issues, increase literacy/education of low/moderate residents. Objective: 9 First Time Homebuyer Assistance Accomplishment: Increase programs and activities to provide assistance to first time homebuyers. Monitor and track the number of units purchased by this group. Expand City's involvement in programs like the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. Objective: 10 Housing for Low Income Families' Accomplishment: Increase the numbct'and utilization' of housing units within the City offered to low income families, by encouraging the .production, rehabilitation and conversion of units, resulting in a reduction of families seeking suitable and available affordable housing. Research alternatives to Section 8 housing financing. Investigate the possibility/feasibility of Single Room Occupancies (SRO). City of Santa Clarita Consistent with HUD income qualifying criteria, the low/moderate income areas of the City within Census Blocks 9203.11 BG2 and 9203.12 BG9 in the East Newhall area of the City. In addition, areas outside of this block group, meet HUD's established income criteria in 24 CFR 570.208 (a) (1) (ii). Areas with low/moderate income meet the City's first criteria in determining type and level of services provided. Based upon public input, surveys and interaction with the community, identified needs and priorities were reviewed to ensure their applicability and overall benefit to the community. Reviews of existing housing documents, policies and strategic goals were conducted to ensure proper prioritization and planning as categories of needs were established. All of the priorities listed are important and interconnected in meeting the needs of this community. r' r r r r r u' i � r r' .• r r r The most critical obstacle to meeting the underserved needs of the City of Santa Clarita appears to be the lack of sufficient funds. Budget cuts for the various housing programs funded by HUD are being considered by U.S. Congress, cutbacks in the County's Section 8 Program, and the general lack of adequate funds at our local level, it is difficult for the City to directly construct or participate in ventures with private housing developers without assistance, in the form of grants or entitlements, obtained from Federal, State, County or local sources. L4)-"Summaroz& JhCr :rr specificr� r' r i• tr. .rr r, SAWWCO'1 Kr11,7Yt77Ttl4FMMF1J i Within the City's Final Statement/Proposed Projects for 1995-96 and subsequent years, priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan will be reviewed to ensure that they are reflected in the Final Statement process. Ideally, the City's Action Plan attempts to address the needs of the Consolidated Plan in one year increments. Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (1) The City will continue to encourage affordable housing by addressing barriers in a number of ways. The City has waived certain developer fees or postponed payment of certain fee for r ' I r r r r , Ir , O, 1• r r Z-0177-TIONWRIPTITurmir1' r i �• .. r r, C 1 Consistent with HUD income qualifying criteria, the low/moderate income areas of the City within Census Blocks 9203.11 BG2 and 9203.12 BG9 in the East Newhall area of the City. In addition, areas outside of this block group, meet HUD's established income criteria in 24 CFR 570.208 (a) (1) (ii). Areas with low/moderate income meet the City's first criteria in determining type and level of services provided. Based upon public input, surveys and interaction with the community, identified needs and priorities were reviewed to ensure their applicability and overall benefit to the community. Reviews of existing housing documents, policies and strategic goals were conducted to ensure proper prioritization and planning as categories of needs were established. All of the priorities listed are important and interconnected in meeting the needs of this community. r' r r r r r u' i � r r' .• r r r The most critical obstacle to meeting the underserved needs of the City of Santa Clarita appears to be the lack of sufficient funds. Budget cuts for the various housing programs funded by HUD are being considered by U.S. Congress, cutbacks in the County's Section 8 Program, and the general lack of adequate funds at our local level, it is difficult for the City to directly construct or participate in ventures with private housing developers without assistance, in the form of grants or entitlements, obtained from Federal, State, County or local sources. L4)-"Summaroz& JhCr :rr specificr� r' r i• tr. .rr r, SAWWCO'1 Kr11,7Yt77Ttl4FMMF1J i Within the City's Final Statement/Proposed Projects for 1995-96 and subsequent years, priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan will be reviewed to ensure that they are reflected in the Final Statement process. Ideally, the City's Action Plan attempts to address the needs of the Consolidated Plan in one year increments. Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (1) The City will continue to encourage affordable housing by addressing barriers in a number of ways. The City has waived certain developer fees or postponed payment of certain fee for City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan Page 71 affordable housing projects on a case by case basis. The City's Affordable Housing Policy includes developer incentives to encourage affordable housing and addresses the issue of fee waiver and accelerated processing schedules. The City's approval of the Canterbury Village project provides for very low, low income senior housing units to the City's housing stock. Incentives described above were provided in this project. The City will continue to work with developers in considering individual housing projects for the elderly or other special needs groups as a means to better address the housing needs of this community. Density Bonus The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) incorporates provisions for density bonuses of 25% to facilitate the construction of senior, very low, low and moderate income housing units with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. These requirements are intended to work in conjunction with the applicable general and special development requirements, while at the same time providing assurance that such units will remain available and affordable to seniors, very low, low and moderate income individuals and families. Mixed Use Development and Home Occupations The City allows for mixed-use developments where residential and commercial uses exist together. Generally, commercial uses are prohibited in residential zones. As the combining of such uses can reduce transportation costs, energy consumption, air pollution, and aid in the rehabilitation of buildings and the revitalization of central city areas, the UDC incorporates provisions for joint living and working quarters for City residents. Joint living and working quarters are subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in certain zones. Home occupations in residential zones are allowed subject to a Home Occupation Permit implemented by staff level review. Mixed Use developments and home occupations provide additional housing opportunities to assist residents of all income levels. In 1989 there were 4,045 people, or 3.7% of the City's population, living in poverty (Source: 1990 Census, Summary of Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics, Table 10). Of these people, 959 were under 18 years old and 455 were 65 years and over. There were 639 below the poverty line. This accounts for 22% of all families in the City. In 1989 the per capita income was $21,073: The 1989 poverty threshold was significantly below this at $12,674 for a family of four. While the City has no control over the majority of factors affecting poverty,. it may be able to assist those living below the poverty line. The City will aid those with very low incomes through referral to appropriate agencies. The City will pursue affordable housing policies to make housing available for these people. The City will support other government, private City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan PaEe 72 and nmv pro&agt ncies'atvotve to providing -seroleC W titCI I �,%*zo0Tdina — efforts with these other groups where possible to allow for more efficiency. The City will consider development policies in light of their impact upon affordable housing. These policies have a direct impact upon the opportunities for housing, employment, recreation, and other services serving the poor. Mixed-use development, integration of social services in development, such as child care, and higher density development by transit centers are methods to use development policies to increase opportunities for the poor. Increased childcare resources, education and coordination provided to this population group need to be reviewed and expanded as a means to increase their ability to succeed in this community and receive the support needed to ensure success. Institutional Structure Development, Coordination The City of Santa Clarita has worked with a wide range of public and community social service agencies in efforts to meet and address the various needs of the community. A list -of these agencies and organizations can be found in Appendix A. Public Institutions The City of Santa Clarita has two full time staff members working within the Community Development Block Grant Program. This program implements the majority of City Housing programs, however, agencies like the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) are contracted to administer the Section 8 program. The CDC provides housing services for 61 cities and the County of Los Angeles. The City also works with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, State Housing Finance Agencies and Human Service Agencies. The Department of Public. Social Services provides the Homeless Assistance Program for homeless families, operates Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Medi -Cal, and the food stamp program for low income person in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Department of Rehabilitation and the North Los Angeles County Regional Center assists those with disabilities with training, and the Department of Mental Health assists the mentally ill with out-patient care, referrals and prescription services. Non -Profit Organizations The City works with a number of organizations including non-profit developers, social service providers, housing and counseling agencies and property managers. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center provides various housing services for seniors. Services for the disabled are provided by LARC Ranch, Industries, and Jay Nolan Community Services. The City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan Page 73 SamaxClaritsS�rt , Afsseeiatien w' ntesEic i� Santa Clarita Valley Child and Family Development Center are examples of other non-profit agencies operating in the City, which provide assistance to low income residents. Also, area public schools are an important resource to the City. Private Industry The City of Santa Clarita works with the business community including lenders, financial institutions, contractors, corporations and developers_ There are many private industries which provide housing and related services to low income, elderly, and special needs residents in the City of Santa Clarita. Examples of these private industries are the Independent Living -Center of Southern California, Southern California Presbyterian Homes and Pleasantview Industries. The City of Santa Clarita owns no public housing units and is not involved in the management of any public housing. The City has not undertaken any activities to encourage public housing residents to become owners of their public units or developed any other ownership opportunities for these residents. OMB AeorI No 03eL4rlt APPLICATION FOR 1DATE SUBMITTED Awecant leenutrr FEDERAL ASSISTANCE o6 22, 95 B -95 -Mc -0605_ _ t TYPE OF SUBMISSION: B. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Appecahon Idenrdar Agpupanon PrssashF pa,, r ❑ Conawntan ❑ a. OATS RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identdr Cpnetrupsipn ® NonConatrudwn NonLonavvctwn 06,,22/95 Legs Na,. Organ¢atgm, Und City -.- ._arta Clarita Community Devr lopment Block ,rant pr,r,•-3. Address Igwe n,y coun,y srare ano ze acce, Name and elepnono number of person 10 be canaaise an manor mvolmng 2 -'p l r • • • _ - C Santa .a-enBlvd. suite 3Q., the appicanan Iglw area cape, Santa CLar Lta CA 91355- ';yto AdomaitiG, CDBG Program Coordinator (805) 286-4027 G. EMPLOYER 1101INTIVII7111ONNUMBE 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT (enter apprcpnare,artsrm sa, 5 _ 4 1 3 3 9 L 8 L= El A Slue H Oat,,ct mbScnool C-MI Cpnuolant of taunt, Cauy Statelw "Iwn Mgnar Leammg C Mumcoal Jraiale Unwersny B. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 0 Tawnsnlp K Inaan Trbe New ❑ Cantmuabon ❑ Remslon E Intenais LEl Indwmual F Intermumgpb M Pratt, Organ¢aopn G SPaoal Dotnn N Other(Spepf,) If RpviApn anter approprptl letlen9)mbaSlall ❑ ❑ A Increase Aeara 8 necrease Award C Increaaa Curabop a. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY. C Cenease Jmauon Cther Is.e" U.S. Dept. cE Housing S, Urban 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC `4-21'3 11 -DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT, ASSISTANCE NUMBER City of Santa Ciarl 3 T-2 C^mrTlunit ,. ,?`_ooment Block dant - 12. AREA AFFECTED BY PROJECT ianss ccunrns states err 1 ._7v _ a;aa Clarita,. Los Angeles County, ... Stan Jaro 'cooing Date s ARpLGdal b proles( 20, 21, 22 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a aederal S ]GL, JQc DO a. YES THIS PREAPPLICATIOW+ APPLICATION WAS MACE AVAILAoLE -C -�E STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FCR REVIEW ON c Accecani. S 0 00 DATE 5. Slau S Q W b NO ❑ PROGRAM IS NO T COVEPED BY E O 12372 d local S 0 00 ❑ OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW e Other f Q 00 1 Pragram Income S 0 00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEST7 ❑ Yea H'Yes• attach an st'laraupn ElNOg , TOTAL S 00 1 I Q Q Q W 1E. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICAnOWPREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED a *,pea Name of Amhonzea Repreentrve b Tule c Taaohone number ,?urge Caravaiho City Manager (805) 259-2433 d. Signatuis at Aumonzea RepmentatNe _ .. a Dais Signed 06/22/95 PrevIous Edalons Not Usapls Authorized for Local Reproduction 9andard Farm ata:. RE, a.del Department of Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan System SF424 Supporting Document In reference to submission: Applicant Identifier: B -•95 -MC -060576 State Identifier: Federal Identifier: Contact parson: Vyto Adcrhaitis, CCBG Program Coordinator (405) 286-402- 17. If applicant in delinquent on any Federal debt, attach an explanation: N A City of Santa C7arita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 77 Resources -Federal Resources 91.220 (b) (1) CDBG Funds -Community Development Block Grant The City of Santa Clarita is an entitlement grant community recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds. This funding source has allowed the City to bring into the community programs which assist and benefit predominantly persons of low and moderate income. The programs offered through the City's CDBG program help to provide suitable living environments and conditions for City residents. The following programs are offered in CDBG: Fair Housing, Social Services, Senior Services, Handyworker, Mobile Dental Lab, Health/Medical Services, Infrastructure Improvements and an "at risk" youth program, SANE CAMP, The City has been eligible to receive CDBG funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development since Fiscal Year 1991-92. The City anticipates and is approved for, approximately $991,000 in CDBG funding for the 1995-96 Program Year. These funds will allow the City to expand the number of services we provide in CDBG and help to better address the housing and community development needs of this community. Other Resources 91.220 (2) The following pages are lists of programs addressing housing needs at the federal, state and local level. The various types of services offered by the programs are identified by the following categories: acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, homebuyer assistance and homeless prevention. In addition to these resources, the City has received approximately $5.5 million for CDBG emergency supplemental appropriation; of which $2,250,000 will be used for a Residential Rehabilitation Program, $750,000 for commercial assistance, $750,000 for public facilities and improvements, with the remaining balance going into Administration and Program Planning. Also, $1.5 million in State HOME funds will be used to provide rehabilitation to owner occupied single family dwellings throughout the City. Further information on these program is available in the book titled Directory of Housing Programs, Local, State, Federal, released by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development, in March 1987 and in the list of Federal Housing Programs included in the 1994 CHAS Training Manual. Both of these documents are available for review in the City's CDBG Program and the Community Development Department. See attached tables listing resources, and programs for additional information on this section. Action Plan 91.220 (c) Activities to be Undertaken See attached HUD tables for the information required in this section on pages 81-85. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 78 LIST OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS BY ACTIVITY TYPE Source Acquis Rehab New Homebuyer Renter Homeless Homeless Const Assistance Assistance Assistance Prevention FEDERAL HOME X X X X X CDBG X X X X X X X CDBG X X (Sec. 108) HOPE X HOPE 2 X HOPE 3 X X Supportive X X X Housing Disabilities (Sec 811) Supportive X X X X Housing Elderly (Sec 202) Supportive X X X Housing Program Shelter Plus X Care Program Housing X X Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Emergency X Shelter Grants Program (ESG) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 79 Source Acquis Rehab- New Homebuyer Renter Homeless Homeless Const Assistance Assistance Assistance Prevention STATE Deferred X X Payment Rehabilitatio n Loan Program (DPRLP) Special User X Housing Rehabilitatio n Program (SUHRP) Predevelop- X X X -.. ment Loan Program Rental X Housing Construction - Program (RHCP) CA Self -Help X X Housing Program (SCHHP) CA Home- X ownership Assistance Program (CHAP) Mobilehome X Park Assistance Program (MPAP) Emergency X Shelter Program (ESP) Senior X Citizens Shared Hsg Program (SCSH) City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 80 Source Acquis .,r.; Rehab ., New Homebuyer Renter Homeless Homeless Const Assistance Assistance Assistance Prevention LOCAL City General X X X X X X X Plan -Various Goals and Policies Second Units X (City Zoning Code) Density X Bonuses (City Zoning Code) Modified X Development Standards (City Zoning Code) Home Occupations (City Zoning Code) Joint Living & X ` Working Quarters (City Zoning Code) Mixed Use X Developments (City Policy) Streamlined X Approval Process (City Policy) Waiver of X Development Fees (City Policy) Tax Free X X X Bonds (City Policy) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Local Code Project Title/ Description Activity Code/ Title/Citation Funding Sources Proposed Accomplishments 1 CDBG Program Admin. Costs 21A CDBG $158,330 d b General Program Admin. HOME $ 0. 24 CFR 570.206 ESG $ 0 01 General Management and HOPWA $ 0 Oversight of CDBG Program SUBTOTAL $158,330 Includes Fair Housing Contract PHA Funding$ 0 AssistedHsg.$ 0 T T L 158,330 Prior Year Money: NO Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a) t Subrecipient: _ 2 Location(s): Citywide 2 Senior Center CDBG $ 48,0000 People Senior Supportive Services HOME $ 0 { (Seniors) 24 CFR 570.201 (e) ESG $ 0 r 02 Health, Education, Social and HOPWA $ 0 u Supportive Services to Eligible SUBTOTAL $ 48,000' Seniors of Santa Clarita PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hsg $ 0 TOTAL: $ 48,000 Prior Year Money: NO .Help. Prevent Homelessness? YES Help the Homeless? YES Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO, CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(D) ; SubrecipienF SCV Senior Center Location(s): Citywide U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Local Code Project Title/ Description Activit Code/ Funding Sources Title/Citation Proposed 3 Acmmplishmer Service Center 05 Public Services CDBG $ 31,000 HOME $ 0 0 People "(General) 03 .Counseling, Immigration;. Social 24 CFR 570.201(e) ESC $ Security and Home Rehabilitation HOPWA $ 0 Services to area residents of SUBTOTAL $ 31,000 Newhall and the. City in general PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hs .$ 0 TOTAL 31,000 Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Prior Year Money: NO Help the Homeless? YES Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1)(ii) Subrecipienk Location(s): LA County Dept. Of Community and Senior Citizen Services Newhall t" 4 Sane Camp 05D Youth Services, Gang CDBG $ 42,000 HOME $ 0 04 "At Risk" Youth Summer Prevention, Positive Role Modeling ESG $ 0 Camp 24 CFR 570.201(e) HOPWA $ 0 SUBTOTAL $ 42,000 . e PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted HsR $ 0 TOTAL: $42,666 -- 42,000Help Help Prevent Homelessness?NO Prior Year Money: Help the Homeless? NO s Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) t' Subrecipientl Location(s): L.A. County Sherrif's Dept. Citywide f r Project 1D/ Local Code U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project Title/ Activity Code/ Funding Sources Description Title/Citation P Accor 5 Mobile Dental Lab Public Services CDBG $ 5,000' HOME $ 0 05 24 CFR 570.201(e) ESG $ 0 y Emergency Dental and hygiene HOPWA $ 0 S Services, Education and Outreach OTTrT 5000 PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hsg.$ 0 t; 51000 -3 Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Prior Year Money: NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO ; 4;i CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(2) Subrecipient: Foundation for Children's Dental Health S. Location(s): Newhall Area 9 6 Samuel Dixon Health Center • CDBG $ 5,000 Public Services HOME $ 0 r 24 CFR 570.201(e) ESG H 06 Health Services; Outreach, OPWA $ 0 £i Medical Care SUBTOTAL S,IXlO PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hs $ 0 s TOTAL:s 5,000 Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Prior Year Money: NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? YES CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Subrecipient: Samuel Dixon Health Center Location(s): Citywide People (General) Project ID/ Local Code Project Title/ U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Activity Code/ Title/Citation Funding Sources 7 East Newhall Park East Newhall Park CDBG $250,000 HOME $ 0 24 CFR 570.201(x) ESC $ 0 07 Park site acquisition, Development, HOPWA $ 0 And construction SUBTOTAL $250,000 PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hsg.$ 0 TOTAL $250,000 Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO Prior Year Money: NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1); 24 CFR 570.201(a) Subrecipient Location(s): Terminus of 4th Street and Newhall Creek' 8 West Newhall Public CDBG $221,670 Improvements West Newhall C.P. HOME $ 0 24 CFR 570.201(c) ESG $ 0 08 Construction of Curbs, Gutters, HOPWA $ 0 And Sidewalks including Drainage SUBTOTAL $221,670 Improvements. PHA Funding$ 0 Assisted Hsg $ 0 Prior Year Money: NO Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(i) Subrecipient: Location(s): Area bnunded by 16th St to the North, San Fernando Rd. to the East, Newhall Ave. to the West, and Lyons Ave. to the South Construction and lease of park site for the residents of Eastern Newhall Installation of curbs, Gutter and sidewalk Improvements U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects Project ID/ Project Title/ Activity Code/ Funding Sources Local Code k Description Title/Citation 9 Handyworker Program Home Repairs CDBG $180,000 HOME $ 0 HOME $ 0 ESG $ 24 CFR 570.202(a) ESG $ 0 09 Free Home repairs to owner and 0 HOPWA $ 0 Renter occupied single detached SUBTOTAL $180,000 Homes within the City. Repairs to 0 PHA Funding$ 0 Address health, safety, and code 0 - Assisted Hs .$ 0 Violations NO TOTAL 180,000 Prior Year Money: NO Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(3) Subrecipient: SCV Senior Center Location(s): Citvwide CDBG National Objective Citation: Subrecipient: Location(s): 24 CFR 570.201(c); 24 CFR 570.208 23420 Avenida Rotella Santa Clarita, CA. 91355 Provide Repairs to 80 dwellings CDBG $ 50,000 10 Canterbury Village HOME $ 0 ESG $ 0 HOPWA $ 0 010 Provides funding for offsite Improvements for a 64 unit PHA Funding$ 0 Senior Citizens Development Assisted Hsg $ 10 1 AL: F5911(11 0 - Prior Year Money: NO Help Prevent Homelessness? NO Help the Homeless? NO Help Those with HIV or AIDS? NO CDBG National Objective Citation: Subrecipient: Location(s): 24 CFR 570.201(c); 24 CFR 570.208 23420 Avenida Rotella Santa Clarita, CA. 91355 Provide Repairs to 80 dwellings City of Santa Clarita Plan Action Plan 91.220 (d) Geographic Distribution Although the programs identified in this Consolidated Plan are available Citywide, they are geared towards assisting those residents and households falling into applicable low income levels. Consistent with HUD income qualifying criteria, the low/moderate income areas of the City within Census Blocks 9203,11 BG2 and 9203.12 BG9 are the focus of efforts to provide CDBG assistance. In addition, for areas outside of these block groups, -the City meets HUD's established income criteria in 24 CFR 570.208 (a) (1) (ii), Action Plan 91.220 (e) Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities The City will continue to work with community social service groups who provide services to the homeless. The City is not able to provide an emergency homeless shelter or homeless station at this time due to a lack of available funds, location for such a facility, and community support. The City will coordinate with groups interested in compiling information on the availability of homeless services for the homeless, even though these services are not located within the City. Prevention of Homelessness The City will continue to work with community service groups interested in providing services to the homeless. There are community constraints to the City's ability to prevent Homelessness. The City will coordinate with groups interested in compiling information on the availability of homeless services in order to better address the prevention of homelessness. Transition of Homeless to Permanent Housing The City will continue to work with community social service groups interested in providing services to this population group. The City is not able to provide transitional housing for the homeless at this time, due to a lack of currentfunding, location for such a facility, and community support. The City will coordinate efforts to provide information and resources for transitional housing for the homeless and other related services like counseling, job training, to help the homeless secure permanent housing facilities. City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 87 Persons with Special Needs There are several populations in the City of Santa Clarita with special needs. These include the disabled, the elderly, severely mentally ill, those with drug and alcohol addictions, those with AIDS, and battered women. The City seeks to support activities and programs to assist these groups and attempts to reflect this as a priority within the CDBG program. For example, through the Citys Handyworker Program, wheelchair ramps have been constructed for residents with special needs. Our goal to increase these efforts is sought by coordinating services among the social and community service agencies to better address the needs of the people within this special needs population. Action Plan 91.220 Other Actions (f) (1) General Many of the obstacles to increasing the number of affordable housing units in the City of Santa Clarita were discussed in the "Barriers to Affordable Housing" portion of the Housing Market Analysis section. These obstacles make it difficult for the City to meet all of the under served needs within the community. Our coordination with social and community service agencies will continue to address the obstacles we face in providing services to our community. Fostering Affordable Housing It is a goal of the City of Santa Clarita to provide a variety of housing types for all income levels and to assist in the development and provision of pcoportionately priced and sized housing units to meet the needs of all community residents. Those persons classified as being with low and moderate incomes, large families, handicapped, families with female heads of household,, and elderly have the greatest need. The City has the following affordable housing policies: General City of Santa Clarita Affordable Housing Policies- Based upon City's General Plan goals and organized into four parts/issue areas: 1) Encouragement of affordable housing 2) Maintenance of affordable housing 3) Meeting the needs for affordable housing 4) Provision of equal housing opportunities Affordable Housing Development Incentive Policy and Procedures- This is a formalized Standard Management Procedure, establishing guidelines for implementing affordable housing development incentives (Adopted by the City Council on March 23, 1993). City of Santa Clarita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Action Plan Page 88 Guidelines for use of Conduit Financing- This policy, adopted by the City Council in July 1993, establishes guidelines to allow for conduit financing of affordable housing developments. Mobilehome Park Closure Policy and Procedures- This City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobilehome park closures. Fostering Public Housing Improvements Within the City's Consolidated Plan are specific actions, programs and policies undertaken by the City to foster the development, management and operation of public housing improvements. The City, currently does not own or operate any public housing. Orchard Arms is the only a facility operated by the County -of Los Angeles and is within the City limits. Accordingly, the City has not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become owners of their public units or developed any other ownership opportunities for these residents. The City has assisted and facilitated private developers with the development of housing and housing improvements on a citywide basis. Further, the City has and will implement programs designed to improve and increase the available housing stock with the CDBG emergency supplemental appropriation, the HOME program for disaster relief, and the City's annual CDBG entitlement. The City's participation with the County in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) has helped first time home buyers in qualifying for new homes. CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the Housing and Community Development Plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Citizen Participation Plan -- It is following a detailed citizen participation plan which: 1. Provides for and encourages citizen participation, with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blighted areas and of areas in which funds are proposed to be used, and provides for participation of residents in the low and moderate income neighborhoods as defined by the local jurisdiction; 2. Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and records relating to the grantee's proposed use of funds, as required by the regulations of the Secretary; and relating to the actual use of funds under the Act; 3. Provides for technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by the grantee; 4. Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions at all 'stages of the community development program, including at least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities; and reviews of program performance, which hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries; and with I accommodation for the handicapped; 5. Provides for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable; and 6. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate; Citizen Participation - Prior to submission of its housing and community development plan to HUD, the jurisdiction has; 1. Met the citizen participation requirements of §91.xxx 2. Prepared its housing and community development plan and annual use of funds in accordance with §91.xxx and made its housing and community development plan submission available to the public. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, prepare an analysis of impediments and maintain records pertaining to carrying out this certification. Anti -Discrimination — The grants will be conducted and administered in compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Orders 11063, 11625, 12138, 12432 and 12892, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act (title 11) and implementing regulations. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, as required under §91.xxx and Federal implementing regulations; and that it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the relocation requirements of §91.xxx governing optional relocation assistance under section 105 (a) (11) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about; 11 (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of her or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction, 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4 (b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must previde notice, in ludtnK-l�siU 4. tl�..t YgU_g=tDfJitPr_Qr- okhe; designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4 (b) , with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, City, County, State, Zip code) Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here; The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F. Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,. a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract; grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying;' in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph (n) of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly; The jurisdiction is in compliance with restriction on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part. Legal Authority -- It possesses legal authority under State and local law to make grant submissions and to execute a community development and housing programs and the jurisdiction's governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a resolution, motion or similar action authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the grantee to submit the housing and community development plan and amendments thereto and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the grantee to act in connection with the submission of the housing and community development plan and to provide such additional information as may be required; Applicable Laws -- The jurisdiction will comply with the other provisions of the Acts covering programs covered by the HCD plan and with other applicable laws. Signature Title Date - r._� � w.. i ' .i) mac- '.i. � r� � .� I f s ;.n.�✓�. wf�.�" J Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Use of Funds - It has developed its HCD plan one-year projected use of funds so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (the projected use of funds may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); except that the aggregate use of CDBG funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and if applicable, under section 108 of the same Act, during program year(s) 19 95 1996 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that not less than 70 percent of such funds are used for activities that benefit such persons during such period; Community Development Plan -- It has developed a community development plan, for the period specified in the paragraph above, that identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective and requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Special Assessments -- it will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or in part with funds provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, or with amounts resulting from a guarantee under section 108 of the same Act by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements, unless:. Funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than under Title I of that Act; or 2. For purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of moderate income, the grantee certifies to the Secretary that it lacks sufficient funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (1) above; Lead -Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with §570.608; Excessive Force — It has adopted and is enforcing:. 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non- violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Signature Title Date optional Certification CDBG Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the final statement are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the projected use of funds includes one or more specifically identified activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. Signature Title Date City of Santa 0arita 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan Page 96 The City of Santa Clarita monitors compliance with affordable housing requirements for projects that receive Federal, State, County and local financial subsidies. The City places strong emphasis in establishing contact and coordination with the various agencies that operate within the Santa Clarita Valley. This coordination was tested during the January 1994 Earthquake and reaffirms the City's desire to ensure that this effort continues. City staff ensures that program information provided by our subrecipients reflect accurate information for HUD in the various reports and submittals throughout the program year., These agencies are encouraged to apply for various funding sources available from the Federal, State and local governments to augment the City's efforts. Any agencies not listed in our service directory will be included in the City's annual performance report which will reflect any program or project modifications. The City actively seeks to assist our public service agencies in applying for various grant opportunities, improving service delivery systems and serving as a resource to them, in order to foster and develop the partnerships we have established. Further, coordinated interdepartmental efforts including the City's Affordable Housing Committee and the Newhall Task Force, provide focus, input and direction in the oversight and implementation of the City's CDBG Program. Internal auditing, program monitoring and project reviews are. conducted to determine consistency with the City's Housing documents, General Plan, Zoning`Code and other policy and regulatorydocuments and are performed by City staff: Finally, the City fully complies with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations through the submittal of all required audits, including the Single Audit. This audit requires the incorporation of the Federal Financial Assistance Schedule, which identifies amounts and sources of all Federal funds. This report is reviewed for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable policy and regulatory regulations. Any necessary reconciliation with municipal financial records are undertaken by the City's Finance Department and auditors, to assure that the financial information transmitted to HUD is correct and complete. Any errors or deficiencies in the financial management system is corrected and resolved by the City's CDBG Program staff, Finance Department and Budget Office. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1995.96 CONSOLIDATED PLAN DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES/CONSULTATION LIST SERVICE PAGE(S) Emergency/Public Safety Services ........................................... 2 AIDS/HIV Services. .................................................... 2-3 • Alcohol/Substance Abuse Services .......................................... 3-4 • Child Abuse/Family Violence Preventlons and Victim Service ...................... 4.5 • Child Care, Youth, and Family Services ....................................... 6-7 Counseling Services .................................................... 7 Disability, Mental Health, and Crisis Intervention ................................ 7-9 Education and Schools ................................................. 9-10 Emergency Food, Shelter, and Clothing ....................................... 10-11 Employment Information ........................... .. .. .... 11-12 Financial Assistance .. ............................................ 12-13 Health Care ............... ....... .. ........................... 13-14 Housing Services ...................... ..... ........... ... ... ............ 14-15. Immigrant and Refugee Services ............................................ 15-16 Legal Services.......................................................... 16 Referral Services .................... ... .. ................. 17 Religious Organizations................................................... 17-19 Senior Services........................................................... 19-20 Veteran Services......................................................... 20-21 EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY/SERVICES For All Emergencies Dial 911 Child Protective Services (800) 540-4000 (800)242-4026 Elder Abuse Hotline (800)992.1660 Regional Poison Control Center (800)777-6476 Suicide Prevention Hotline (805)255-1800 (213) 381-5111 California Highway Patrol (805) 259-1210 - Newhall (805) 257-3610 - Castaic Santa Clarita Fire Department (805) 259-2111 Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department (805) 255-1121 Tip Lines 800-47 - Arson 800.78 - Crime 800.87 - Fraud AIDS/HIV SERVICES AIDS Project Los Angeles (213) 962-1600 (880)922.2437 (800) 553.2437 TDD National AIDS/HIV (800)342-2437 (800) 243-7889 TDD Valley Community Clinic (818) 763.8836 Page 2 Santa Clarita Building & Safety (805) 255.4935 Santa Clarita Code Enforcement (805)255.4330 Santa Clarita Planning Department (805)255-4330 Information & referral service regarding AIDS/HIV disease ` Information & referral service regarding AIDS/HIV disease Public health service clinic AIDS Santa Clarita Foundation Mr. Don Walters Co -Executive Director P.O. Box 479 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 (805)255-7709 (805) 296-6464 FAX ALCOHOL/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous 22505 Market Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259-0802 Los Angeles County Health Services (213) 624-3784 (213) 624-3784 TDD St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Reverend Lynn Jay 24901 Orchard Village Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259-7307 Page 3 Service to Individuals and their families; affected by AIDS ' Benefits, education, recreation, support groups and testing Group or individual counseling for support in alcohol related problems ' Information & referral to Public Health Services ' Meeting facility for alcohol/substance abusers for the gay and lesbian community; hospital and institutional employees " University of Phoenix 'Teacher Training" ' Job placement training programs Drug Alcohol Prevention Education Committee ' . Youth Program in the Wm. S. Hart Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation School District Mr. Mitchell Vaughn ' Prevention, Treatment and Counseling 23845 W. McBean Parkway for youths and parents involved in Santa Clarita, CA 91355 substance abuse (805)253-8082 Substance Abuse Narcotics Education (SANE) Drug prevention and education 23900 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 305 programs involving Los Angeles Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Sheriff's Dept. and LA County School (805) 255-4990 districts grades 3.8 Assessment Center (800) 234-0420 A2Z Psychological Referral Services (800) 834-6817 AI -Anon 27013 Langside Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 251-9811 Alternatives Treatment & Recovery (800) 835-3900 ' Assessment counseling and referral to a specific program Assessment counseling and referral to a specific program The Rafters 24307 Railroad Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 253.9226 Valley Presbyterian Hospital 15107 Van Owen Street Van Nuys, CA 91403 (818)782.6600 National Council an Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Mr. Al Jeffrey, Director 24416 Walnut Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254-0700 (800) 433-0416 Philips Family Wellness Center Ms. Bernadette Baker, Manager 24355 Lyons Avenue #210 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254-5327 (805) 254-6405 FAX Page 4 Programs for individuals who wish to stop their dependency on alcohol Information & referral to specific programs Programs for the departure from dependencies ' Group and Individual counseling Psychological evaluations Alcohol and drug management/recovery programs Weight loss programs CHILD ABUSE / FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council Battered Women Services (805) 945-6736 Sexual Assault Response (805) 723-7273 ChildHelp USA (800) 422-4453 Los Angeles County Department of Children Services Information and Referral (213) 351-5602 Child Abuse Hotline (800) 540-4000 (800) 272-6699 TDD Santa Clarita Child and Family Development Center (805) 252-8694 - Canyon Country (805) 259-9439 - Newhall Page 5 Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Crisis intervention Ms. Lupe Lopez Food, clothing and shelter needs 24271 San Fernando Road ' Legal aide, immigration services Santa Clartta, CA 91321 Referral service to assistanc4l!Wograms (805) 254-0070 (805) 255-8620 FAX Association to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence ' Support and Information for any type Ms. Clara Stroup of abuse (mental, physical of verbal) P. O. Box 186 No child or teens Santa Clartta, CA 91322 Counseling for victims and perpetrators (805) 259-8175 Short-term shelter Valley Divorce Center 21704 Golden Triangle Road Saugus, CA 91350 (805) 259.6525 Association to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence Emotional and material aid to victims (805) 259-8175 Referral service to other assistance required Battered Women's Hotline (805) 259-9357 Victims of Crime Resource Center (800) 842-8467 Victims - Witness Assistance Programs (805) 898-2523 Haven Hills (818) 887.6589 Rape Hotline (818) 708.1700 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) 843.5678 (800) 826-7633 TDD Youth Crisis Hotline (800) 843-5200 - California (800) 448-4663 - National CHILD CARE, YOUTH, AND FAMILY SERVICES Assistance League Day Care Nursery (805)948-1513 Page 6 Child Care Resource Center ' Referral service for licensed child care Ms. Margo Scanlon, Director facilities 2611 Bouquet Canyon Road, Unit A-8 Assistance to low income Individuals in Santa Clarita, CA 91321 filing for government commodities (805) 255.2474 Duhnoff Center for Child Development (818) 984-3604 YWCA (818) 365.9141 Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club ' After school programs for kids ages 7 - Mr. Jim Ventress 18 24909 Newhall Avenue ' Education, recreational, crafts, etc. Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254-2582 (805) 254-3278 FAX R. M. Pyles Boys Camp 27211 Henry Mayo Drive Valencia, CA 91355 (805) 257-2490 Boys Scouts of America (805) 784-4272 YMCA (805) 252-4567 - Canyon Country (805) 253-3593 - Valencia Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Inc. (818) 691.8001 4-H Youth Development Program (213) 744-4888 Girls Scouts of the USA (800) 225.4475 American Legion - Post 507 Comprehensive service or referrals for Mr. Bill Bowan, Vice Commander Veterans and their families P. O. Box 507 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259-8507 Mothers Unlimited Support group for mothers Ms. Sally Swiatek Information, baby sitting, business 15208 Lotus Garden Drive opportunities and group meetings Canyon Country, CA 91351 (805) 250-0654 Classic Group Homes P. O. Box 3175 Quartz Hills, CA 93586 (805) 722-1068 COUNSELING SERVICES Los Angeles County Mental Health Services (805) 255-7822 Southern California Indian Center, Inc. (818) 782-1191 Compassionate Friends (805) 522-7741 Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group (805) 296-5429 National SIDS Foundation (800) 221-7437 Visiting Nurse Association (805) 949.3411 Page 7 Residential group homes for boys ages 12-18, referred by probation offices ' Focus on Independent living conditions DISABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS INTERVENTION Mental Health Referral Service (310) 478-1986 (800) 843-7274 American Cancer Society (805) 253-2890 American Lung Association of Los Angeles County (213) 935-5864 Braille Institute of America (213) 663.1111 California State Department of Rehabilitation (818) 891-0129 (818) 894-7565 TDD Goodwill industries of Southern California (213) 223-1211 ext. 273 (213) 223.1211 ext. 278 TDD Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness (GLAD) (818) 785-6583 (Voice) TDD (818) 780-5906 TDD Northern Los Angeles County Regional Center (805) 257.6690 North Los Angeles County Regional Center for the Developmentally Handicapped (805)255-8920 N.L.A.C.R.C. for the Developmentally Handicapped Ms. Diana Ambrus, Area Manager 8353 Sepulveda Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91343 (818)891-0920 (818) 895-5392 FAX County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services Ms. Pat Sommers 27233 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 298-3421 programs Santa Clarita Valley Child and Family Development Center 27225 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clartta, CA 91351 (805)252-9491 (805) 252-1550 FAX Santa Clarita Valley Child and Family Development Center Ms. Liz Seipel 21704 Golden Triangle Road, #170 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (805) 259.9439 Jay Nolan Community Services Mr. Bob Fredricks, Director 25006 Kearny Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 257-0900 (805) 251.4007 FAX Heads Up, Inc. Ms. Nancy Pitchford, Executive Director 21652 Spice Court Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (805) 297.7433 Pleasantview,Industries, Inc. 27921 Urbandale Avenue Saugus, CA 91350 (805) 296-6700 Page 8 ' Administrative office ' Diagnostic evaluations ' Client program management Life-long planning services Services for disabled and low income Individuals ` Aid to families with dependent children * Medi -Cal and Foodstamp programs * AFDC child care program * Homeless government assistance ' Administrative office * Mental Health .Clinic * Outpatient counseling for infants,_ children and adults Therapeutic pre-school Programs for the developmentally handicapped and their families * Animal therapy for the disabled Horseback riding for the disabled ' Provide work services for adults who are developmentally handicapped Provide outside job placements Page 9 Assisting the Disabled with Employment (ADEPT) Programs to find employment for (818) 781.8433 disabled individuals (818) 782-3378 American Legion - Post 507 Comprehensive service or referrals Mr. Bill Bowman, Vice Commander for Veterans and their families P.O. Box 507 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259-8507 Employment Development Department San Fernando Job Service Ms. Irma A. Flint, Manager 1520 San Fernando Road San Fernando, CA 91340-3198 (818) 365-4637 (818) 361-3417 FAX Los Angeles County Mental Health Service (805) 255.7822 Los Angeles Retarded Citizens Foundation (Lark Ranch) Mr. Wayne Wright / Ms. Gloria Hillard 29890 N. Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (805) 296-8636 Los Angeles County Department of Health Service Ms. Laura Span Boniho, Director 25050 Peachland Avenue, Suite 203 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 255-7822 (805) 255-3428 FAX EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Reverend Lynn Jay 24901 Orchard Village Road Santa Clarha, CA 91355 (805) 259-7307 (805) 259.7307 Migrant Education Program Ms. Carol Ramnarine, Program Specialist 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road College of the Canyons Portable R-2 Santa Clarfta, CA 91355 (805) 255.7825 (805) 259-4144 FAX " Administration of unemployment benefits, insurance and appeals Job search workshops Vocational counseling ' Disabilities and Veterans programs ' Residential living facility for developmentally disabled adults ' Day, work & subcontracting programs ' Mental health service on an out-patient basis for the chronic/emotionally disabled Medicare, Medi -Cal treatment and prescription service ' Crisis Intervention ' Group rehabilitation " Meeting facility for alcohol/substance abusers for the gay and lesbian community; hospital & institutional employees University of Phoenix 'Teacher Training" Job placement training programs ' Physical / mental examinations students grades 1-6 ' Educational classes grades 1-6 Saturdays; Grades 7-12 weekly; Preschool and parents three times/week College of the Canyons Mr. Stuart H. Ferdman, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Coordinator 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarlta, CA 91355 (805) 259-7800 ext. 279 (805) 259.8302 FAX Castalc Union School District (805)257-0551 William S. Hart Union High School District (805) 259-0047 Newhall Elementary School District (805)286-2200 Saugus Union School District (805)297-8800 Soledad-Agua Dulce Elementary School District (805) 273.1287 Sulphur Springs Union School District (805) 252.5131 Canyon Country PublicLibrary 18536 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 251-2720 Newhall Public Library 22704 W. Ninth Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805)259-0750 Valencia Library Ms. Betsy Smith, Literary Coordinator 23710 W. Magic Mountain Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 255.6411 Golden Oak Adult School Mr. Robert Weber 21515 Redview Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (805)253-0583 EMERGENCY FOOD, SHELTER CLOTHING American Red Cross (805)259.1805 Page 10 Educational programs for displaced or career change individuals Literacy program for the public English as a second language courses (ESL) The Salvation Army (818) 361-6462 (805) 251-5680 United Way (213) 736-1354 (818) 908-5000 Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Mr. Alfredo Vasquez 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clartta, CA 91321 (805) 254-0070 (805) 255-8620 FAX Santa Clarlta Valley Food Pantry Ms. Janie Fisk, President 24133 Railroad Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 255-9078 Association to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence Ms. Clara Stroup P. O. Box 186 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 (805) 259-8175 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Assert Inc. (805)945.0959 Page 11 ' Crisis intervention " Food, clothing and shelter needs ' Legal aide, immigration services ' Referral services to assistance programs ' Non-profit/non-religious food service as a temporary service ' Support and Intervention for mental, physical or verbal abuse ' No children or teens ' Counseling for victims and perpetrators ' Short-term shelter - Assisting the Disabled with Employment (ADEPT) Assistance programs & subcontracting (818) 781.8433 of work for disabled individuals (818) 782.3378 California Conservation Corps. (800) 952.5627 Chicana Service Action Center (818) 785-6569 State of California Employment Development Regional office for administration of (805) 945-6611 unemployment benefits (805) 255.8546 Employment Development Department San Fernando Job Service Ms. Irma A. Flint, Manager 1520 San Fernando Road San Fernando, CA 91340.3198 (818) 365.4637 (818) 254-3278 FAX Lutheran Social Services Mr. Jerome Nilssen 15520 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91402 (818) 785-2114 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Reverend Lynn Jay 24901 Orchard Village Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259-7307 College of the Canyons Mr. Stuart H. Ferdman, Extended Opportunities Programs & Services Coordinator 26455 North Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259.7800 ext. 279 (805) 259-8302 FAX Career Encores (213) 934.1918 - Job Seekers (213) 939-0391 - Employers FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE State of California Employment DevelopmentDepartment (805) 945-6611 (805) 255-8541 Consumer Credit Counselor (213) 386.7601 Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (805) 298-3411 Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 (800) 325-0778 TDD Page 12 ' Administration of unemployment benefits, Insurance and appeals Job search workshops Vocational counselor Disabilities and Veteran programs " Food Pantry ' General counseling Brown bag school lunch program ' Qualify and distribute government commodities ' Meeting facility for alcohol/substance abusers for the gay and lesbian community; hospital and institutional employees ' University of Phoenix 'Teacher Training" Job placement training programs Educational programs for displaced or career change individuals ' Regional office for the administration of unemployment benefits Santa Clartta valley Service Center Ms. Lupe Lopez 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 298-3421 County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Social Services Ms. Pat Sommers 27233 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 298-3421 Employment Development Department San Fernando Job Service Ms. Irma A. Flint, Manager 1520 San Fernando Road San Fernando, CA 91340-3198 (818) 365.4637 (818) 361-3417 FAX Housing Unit Coordinator San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Mr. Neal Dupont, Executive Director 13327 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-5211 (818) 896-6647 FAX Child Care Resource Center Ms. Margo Scanlon, Director 2611 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 255-2474 HEALTH CARE Page 13 ' Crisis intervention Food, clothing and shelter needs ' Legal aide, Immigration services ' Referral services to assistance programs Services for disabled and low income Individuals Aid to families with dependent children Medi -Cal and food stamp programs AFDC childcare programs ' Homeless government assistance Administration of Unemployment benefits, Insurance and appeals ' Job search workshops ' Vocational counseling ' Disabilities and Veteran programs ' Legal services for low Income qualifiers, Legal Service legal service for consumer, education, family, government benefits, housing and immigration ' Referral service for licensed child care facilities _ Unit A-8 ' Assistancg for low Income individuals in filing for:: government commodities Los Angeles County Health Services Dept. (805) 723-4511 - Antelope Valley (805) 253-7251 - Valencia Tel Med Health Library (213) 595-3911 Optometric Society of Los Angeles County (213) 381.1357 ' Information & referral regarding health services County of Los Angeles Health Department Ms. Trudy DePaco, Nursing 23763 W. Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91455 (805) 259-2276 (805) 259-1873 FAX Migrant Education Program Ms. Carol Ramnarine, Program Specialist 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road College of the Canyons, Portable R-2 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805)255-7825 FAX: (805) 259-4144 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Ms. Pat Sommers 27233 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 298.3421 Page 14 ' Immunization services ' Man Tee and T.B. screening and care Pregnancy testing, pre -natal care, family planning and well baby check-ups ' STD testing Referrals to Olive View Hospital ' Physical/mental examinations for students grades 1.6 ' Educational classes; grades 1-6 Saturday; grades 7.12 weekly; Preschool and parents 3 times a week ' Services for disabled and low income Services individuals " Aid to families with dependent children Medi -Cal and food stamp programs ' AFDC child care programs Homeless government assistance AIDS Santa Clarita Valley Foundation Mr. Dan Walters, Co -Executive Director P. O. Box 479 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 (805) 255-7709 (805) 296-6464 FAX Granada Hills Community Hospital 10445 Balboa Boulevard Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 360-1021 Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 23845 W. McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (805) 253-8000 Newhall Community Hospital 24237 N. San Fernando Road Newhall, CA 91321 (805) 259-6300 HOUSING SERVICES Fair Housing Council of the Santa Clarita Valley Mr. Dion Wafer 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110 Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 373.1193 Services to individuals and their families affected by AIDS ' Benefits, education, recreation, support groups and testing Investigation of housing discrimination Page 15 San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services Legal services for low Income qualifiers Mr. Neal Dudouttz, Executive Director ' Services for consumer, education, 13327 Van Nuys Boulevard family, government benefits, housing Pacoima, CA 91331 and immigration law (818) 896-5211 (818) 896.6647 FAX Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Housing Assistance Section 8 Program (213) 260-2841 (213)260-2100 Los Angeles County Housing Authority (213) 260-2617 IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES Catholic Charities (818) 841.2430 Jewish Federation Council (818) 587-3200 Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Ms. Lupe Lopez 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254.0070 (805) 255.8620 FAX San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services Mr. Neal Dudouitz, Executive Director 13327 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896.5211 (818) 896.6647 FAX Migrant Education Program Ms. Carol Ramnarine, Program Specialist 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road College of the Canyons, Portable R-2 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 255.7825 (805) 259-4144 FAX ' Locating Section 8 Program Housing for the qualified Catholic Organization to assist those who are in need Crisis intervention - Food, clothing, and shelter needs Legal aide, immigration services * Referral service to assistance programs Legal services for low income qualifiers Legal services for consumers, education, family, government benefits, housing and immigration law ' Physical/mental examinations for students grades 1.6 ' Educational classes; grades 1.6 Saturday; grades 7-12 weekly, Preschool/parents three times a week Valencia Library Ms. Betsy Smith, Literary Coordinator 23710 W. Magin Mountain Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 255-6411 LEGAL SERVICES Legal Aid (213) 487-3320 (818) 896-5211 Los Angeles County Bar Association (213) 622.6700 Los Angeles County Public Defender (805) 253.7262 Tel -A -Law (310) 549-9000 Victims of Crime Resource Center (800) 842-8467 Victims - Witness Assistance Program (805) 898-2523 San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services Mr. Neal Dudouitz, Executive Director 13327 Van Nuys Blvd. Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-5211 (818) 896-6647 FAX ,Santa Clarita Valley Service Center Ms. Lupe Lopez 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254-0070 (805) 255.8620 FAX Fair Housing Council of the Santa Clarita Valley Mr. Olon Wafer 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110 Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 373-1193 Page 16 ' Literacy program for the public English as a second language courses (ESL) ' Legal services for low Income qualifiers Legal services for consumers, education, family, government benefits, housing and immigration law ' Crisis intervention Food, clothing, and shelter needs ' Legal aide, immigration services ' Referral service to assistance programs ' Investigation of housing discrimination REFERRAL SERVICES Info Line (800) 339.6993 (800) 660-4026 TDD Interface Line (805) 496.1994 Castalc Chamber of Commerce 31744 Castalc Road #201 Castalc, CA 91384 (805)295-8303 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Ms. Viki Rudolph/Ms. Caroline Lotus 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. #125 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259.4787 (805) 259-8628 FAX Child Care Resource Center Ms.,Margo Scanlon, Director 2611 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 255-2474 Page 17 Information and referral ' Information and referral ' Referral service for licensed child care facilities Unit A-8 Assistance for low income individuals in filing for government. commodities RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ms. Norma Weidewer, Parish Coordinator 23233 W. Lyons Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259.2276 (805) 259-1873 FAX St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Reverend Lynn Jay 24901 Orchard Village Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259-7307 Lutheran Social Services Mr, Jerome Nilssen 15520 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91402 (818) 785-2114 ' Religious group meeting spiritual and material,needs ' Referral'services for families who need assistance ' Support group ' St. Vincent's Depaul Society Meeting facility for alcohol/substance abusers from gay and lesbian community, hosp. and instit. employees ' University of Phoenix 'Teacher Training" ' Job placement training * Food Pantry General counseling ' Brown bag school lunch program ` . Qualify and distribute government commodities Church of Hop@ . , Ir< Meeting fog -m a Pastor Mary E. Jens'en/Mr. Hal Burgon .Own and%peratfi aRhrift stole open`to P. O. Box 2928 the general public Canyon Country, CA 91351 (805) 298-3890 St. Vincent's Depaul Society Ms. Mary Rosenast (805) 259-7914 Baha'ls of Santa Clarita Mr. Cyrus Parvinl 23112 N. Magnolia Glen Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 252-4439 (805) 296.6516 Reverend Jim Loken-Egdahl Christ Lutheran Church 25816 North Tournament Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 259-0200 Rabbi Ron Hauss Congregation Beth Shalom 23045 Lyons Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 254-2411 Reverend Jane Newstead First Presbyterian Church 24317 Newhall Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259-0555 Father Dan Fox St. Clare's Catholic Church 27341 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 252.3353 Mr. Paul Travers St. Clare's Catholic Church 27341 Camp Plenty Road Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 252.3353 Reverend Preston Price Santa Clarita United Methodist 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (805) 297.3789 Mr. Bill Lively Santa Clarita United Methodist Church 23929 W. Valencia Boulevard, Suite 411 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805) 297-3783 Page 18 ' Religious group meeting spiritual and material needs Referral services for families who need assistance Support group Religious group meeting spiritual and material needs ' Referral services for families who need assistance Support group St. Vincent's Depaul Society Page 19 Santa Clarita Presbyterian Church P. 0. Box 801507 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-1507 (805) 295-1022 Reverend Tom Glatts Seventh Day Adventist Church 24436 Valley Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805)259-5420 Dr. Howard Reeder Community of Friendly Vally United Methodist Church 19246 Avenue of the Oaks Santa Clarlta, CA 91321 (805) 251-1311 Reverend Pete Falbo United Methodist Church of Valencia 25718 North McBean Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (805)255-1301 Reverend Bob Bloom Village Church 24802 Alderbrook Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259.5845 Antelope Valley Committee on Aging (805)942.6244 California Department of Aging (916) 322.3887 (916) 323-8913 Career Encores (213) 934-191B - Job Seekers (213) 939.0391 - Employer Community and Senior Citizens Services Department (213) 738-4004 Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) (818) 908.5070 Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and Nutrition Site (805) 259-9444 (805) 255-1588 Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (213) 894-3016 Santa Clarha Valley Senior Citizen Center Mr. Brad Berens, Exec. Director Ms. Suzanne Nelson, Supportive Service Director 2290 Market Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 255.1588 Handy Worker Program Mr. Frank Pascoe, Supervisor 27225 Camp Plenty Road, Suite 8 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (805) 254-0080 (805) 255-8620 FAX American Legion - Post 507 Mr. Bill Bowman, Vice Commander P.O. Box 507 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259.8507 Pine Ridge Care Center 14122 Hubbard Avenue Sylmar, CA (818) 361-0191 Santa Clarita Convalescent Home 23801 N. San Fernando Road Newhall, CA 91321 (805) 259-3666 Capri Retirement Villa 24305 Lyons Avenue Newhall, Ca 91321 (805) 255-3100 The Northridge Regency 8700 Lindley Avenue Northridge, CA (818) 886-5181 Sterling Canyon Inn 25815 N. McBean Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 (805)253.3551 VETERANS SERVICES Veterans Administration (800) 652.1240 California State Department of Veterans Affairs (310) 573-7155 Page 20 ' Comprehensive service delivery network for senior citizens; legal and personal aid, recreation, health, nutrition and counselling ' Residence and congregate facilities Residential repair and Improvement services to senior citizens ' Comprehensive service or referrals for Veterans and their families ' Nursing home ' Convalescent home ' Home - residential care facility ' Senior living facility ' Senior apartment community E-� Los Angeles County Veterans Service Office (805) 753-6595 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (800) 827.2013 American Legion - Post 507 Mr. Bili Bowman P.O. Box 507 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (805) 259-8507 Rev. 9/93 odbgSsdireotlst Page21 Comprehensive service or referrals for Veterans and their families City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 Santa Clanta California 91.355.2196 Phone (805) 259-2489 Fax (805) 259-8125 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 1995 RECEIVED Community Recovery Agency Contact: Gail Foy 805/255-4314 CITY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SPEND NEARLY $1 MILLION IN SPECIAL FEDERAL FUNDS Once again, the City is receiving Community Development Block Grant tCDBG) funds and is seeking ideas from area residents and businesses on how to best spend this money in Santa Clarita. This year, the City is expected to receive $991,000 for CDBG and housing funds under anew Consolidated Plan required by the U,S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan, which combines the City's existing housing strategy and proposed use of funds 'for the coming year, will provide for specific needs in the community, including traditional "brick and mortar" type projects, such as infrastructure imporvements, as well as housing needs, including senior housing, Section 8 housing and social services. So that residents can provide input to the City regarding the expenditure of these funds, three meetings are being held. The first will be held on May 8, 1995 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in City Council Chambers. The second meeting is slated for May 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Center on San Fernando Road and the third meeting will be held at Canyon Country Park, on May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. "It is our goal to facilitate a true a community concensus with our community that consolidates into one submission the City's Housing Strategy and the annual CDBG entitlement, as requested by HUD," explained Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator. 4027. For more information in English or Spanish, contact Vyto Adomaitis at 805/286- MINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Consolidated Plan HOUSING AND COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY From the following list; please select the five housing activities,. services, and community needs which you consider most needed in your commuliity; then rank those five from 1 to 5 based on chat you reel are the greatest needs in your community. 1 = Greatest Need = Little Need RANK: ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES• Low Interest Mortgages Construction of Homeless Shelters Rehabilitation of Homeless Shelters Senior Housing Special Needs Housing/ Disabled (Frail, Elderly, and Persons with AIDS) Transitional Housing Rental Housing Rehabilitation Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Construction of Owner Occupied Low Income Housing Rehabilitation of Public Housing Rental Subsidies (Section 8) Supportive Services Offered with Assisted Housing (Job Placement Counseling, Child Care, Health Care) Infrastructure Improvements (Curbs; Gutters, Sidewalks) Lead Based Paint Abatement Public Facilities Public Services Expand Economic Opportunities (Person of Very Low/ Lowi Moderate income) Please prioritize each of the following housing needs in vour community, rating from 1 to 5.. I = Urgently Needed '- Badly Needed ? = Needed 4 = Not Needed 5 = Surplus Exists Now RANK: NEEDS: Senior Housing Shelters for Homeless Families Housing for Low Income Families Shelters for the Chemically Dependent or Mentally [ll Homeless Transitional Housing for Families Housing for Persons with AIDS Low or No Cost Repair Services for Seniors Mobile Home Rehabilitation Loans Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Rental Housing Rehabilitation Other, Please Specify: In vour opinion, have there been any changes, good or commu durinaOka-sumt wa.z ...b —_, __,=_„ —yes No Please Comment on the housing needs of Your community and how you feel they should best be addressed: Please tell us about Your organization and clients. Organization Name: Number of Clients Residing in the City of Santa Clarita: Ethnic/Racial Composition of Clients: Percentage of Clients who are Families with Children: Age of Clients: Income Level of Clients: Thank you for your help! Please return this survey to: Vyto Adomaitis CDBG Program Coordinator Citv of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Ste. 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Phone Number: (805) 255-4027 Fax Number. (805) 259-8125 j Nq- "'.W\s.u'P'w'd CERTIFICATION BY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Donna M. Grindey. City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the attached copy of the Proof of Publication is a complete and correct copy of the original Proof of Publication now on file in my office. Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk by Geri Miller -Davis Deputy City Clerk �dY'"�r'?�'=,�'+r��-sr�,.r°"S+xs:,�.�:Ey�j;. "`-�,3'.vg z•. ..>.�.. '^t.++�-�;•"�.'n.-'�i;".``��`r--•._, . e.. ST�.r- OF C4IZORNZA, COUNTY OE LOS ANGELES, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid, I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled mutter. I am the principal Berk of the printer of the 'rF�e S�ann_� Wd �nttn�i �En�v�pri�e. a newspaper ofgta eta`l circulation, panted and published d Q i 1 1� in the City of Clore �Q_ County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of m arcin a 5 i9 aF . Case Number NVr- 15880 that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof an the following dates, to -wit April �I all in the vear 19 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct Dated at C7Q(�T0. CJOrI�-� California, this v�,' I day of AQnl. 1.9 Si ttae !✓� mpYi e! 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Grindey, CMC City Clerk by Ge i Miller -Davis Deputy City Clerk PROOF OF PUBUCAITON (=S GC -P) d STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; r am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the end E11zrpr`-e, a newspaper of g4eral circulation, pruned and published in the Citycf County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general ch%mlation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of Ca�lldornia, under the date of ' y ` 01f6 1 a2 S 19 g Case Number NVC 158F0 t that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on -the follow��iing dates, to -wit: P*r 1 � ec all in the year 19 qS: I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct ,- Dated at CIQr1Ta. California, this ale, day of Aenl.19CL5 Si true Ree mpb a"areab vas se.muea bnw California Newspaper Service Bureau, Inc. Advertising C leanng House P.O. Box 8022 Q Monte, 91:34.2322(818) 288-CNSB pin �GErFFAI. Fit at Pv811oer „fn,.auwtar+m. This scam is for the County Clerie:ll Filing Stamp Proof of Publication of QJ MONDAY, MAY a, 1906 9:00AM-11:OOAM CiN Caunod Chambers 920 Valencia Blvd tst Floor TUESDAY, WY 9. 1M6 7:OOPM-9:OOPM Newhall Community Center 24406 San Fernando Road mas nformscicn soDrs sl Pan Consdhdado, o N ne- cessia assslema pen so - tender arias ds as ("n- .es eun pones communitarias. pas - gums pot Vyto Adomata on or numer0 ds tsletwo irdl- 1 cado on sale inlorms. Publish in The, signal and S199 ..augus Enterprise Apnl 21, What should be a priority? i What additional CDBG programs and activities should we offer? •: Should we expand the area of infrastructure improvements? 4. What are our homeless needs? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! The City of Santa Clarita is seeking public input into the preparation of the 1995-96 Consolidated Plan. We want you to attend!! Public Meetings will be held: Monday, May 8, 1995 9:00am-11:00am City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd, First Floor Tuesday, May 9, 1995 7:00pm-9:00pm Newhall Community Center 24406 San Fernando Road Weds., May 10, 1995 7:00pm-9:00pm Canyon Country Park Community Room West 17615 W. Soledad Cyn. Rd. For more information on the City's Consolidated Plan, please call Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator, at (805) 286-4027. COME AND PARTICIPATE!!! v Que tendria que ser una prioridad? <• Que programmas y actividades podria ofrecer la Municipalidad? Podriamos ampliar la zona de construction de mejoramientos? 4• Cuales son nuestras necessidades de los desalojados? QUE ES LO QUE USTED PIENSA!!! La Municipalidad quiere recibir y solicitar su ideas y participation en. el 1995-1996 Plan Consolidado, Queremos que usted venga y participe! Reuniones Publicas estan programmadas para las siguientes fechas: Lunes, 8 de Mayo 1995 9:00am-11:00am City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd, Primer Piso Martes, 9 de Mayo, 1995 7:00pm-9:00pm Centro Communitario de Newhall 24406 San Fernando Road Miercoles, 10 de Mayo, 1995 7:00pm-9:00pm Canyon Country Park Community Room West 17615 W. Soledad Cyn. Rd. Para mas information sobre el Plan Consolidado, en espanol, por favor llame a Vyto Adomaitis, CDBG Program Coordinator, (805) 286-4027. Aj VENGA Y PARTICIPE!!! City of Santa Clarita - 1995 Consolidated Plan May 8, 1995 Community Participation Meeting 9:00-11:00 AM City Council Chambers Attendees: Name Agency/Organization I Tanya Birstel Childcare Resource Center 2. AI Jeffries National Council on Alcoholism+Drugs 3.. Ron Boudreaux Sgt. LA County Sheriffs SANE Program 4. Suzann Nelsen SCV Senior Center 5. Brad Berens SCV Senior Center 6. Ellen Michiel San Fernando Valley Legal Services 7. Kathleen Sterling LA County -SCV Literary Services 8. Olon Wafer San Fernando Valley Fair Housing 9, Sarona Becker Administrative Analyst-CDBG 10. Alex Vasquez Assistant Planner- Econ Development 11. Suzanne Lauver Administrative Analyst Disaster Recovery 12. Pam Matsuoka Administrative Intem-City Manager's Office 13. Larry Bird Sect. 8. Multi -Family Property Owner 14. Vyto Adomaitis CDBG Program Coordinator- Areas/Issues brought up within the City's Consolidated Plan: I ; Tanya Birstel Childcare resources for working low/moderate income parents Seeing an increased demand for public services 2. Al Jeffries Prevention efforts, shelters for homeless, alcohol/drug problems. Would like to see increased efforts in DAPEC Program. 3. Ron Boudreaux Would like to see increased services for At Risk kids. i.e. SANE CAMP 4. Suzann Nelsen Continuation and expansion of services to. the community, seniors. 5. Brad Berens Continuation and expansion of services to seniors, increased housing opportunities, housing rehabilitation activities. 6. Ellen Michiel Local efforts to address housing needs and problems i.e. Housing Authority, other options to Sect. 8. Low/Mod housing financing. Proactive C/E efforts, SRO's, Public education and outreach. Homeless shelter, Domestic Violence Shelter, Fair Housing issues. Support for existing programs and efforts, re -prioritize, specify actions. Kathleen Sterling Literacy Services to area residents. Housing for low/mod incomes.. Local oversight of housing issues/conditions. Head Start, Proactive C/E. 8. Olon Wafer Housing for Single Mothers, Victims of Domestic Violence. Fair Housing efforts, Proactive CIE, support for City Housing Authority. Continuation/expansion of current City efforts. 9. Larry Bird Local housing oversight i.e. Housing Authority, Proactive CIE efforts. Continue and expand current level of services, programs dealing with low/moderate income housing. What do we do if Sect. 8 no longer exists'? Mitigate effects locally of Federal/County budget cuts, reductions. Meeting ended at 11:00 AM. Overall input and direction was to.continue current efforts, previously identified in the City's CHAS, and expand services to the community in our attempts improve the housing conditions and opportunities for our low/moderate income population. Re -prioritize and refocus the direction we take to address our housing needs, consider the effects of what happens at the County _ and Federal levels and what are we doing to deal with it. City of Santa Clarita• 1995 Consolidated Plan May 9, 1995 Community Participation Meeting 7:00-9:00 PM Newhall Community Center Attendees: 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. I 3 Name Agency/Organization Betty Granger Newhall School District, Principal Old Orchard Village School Larry Bird Sect. 8 Multi -Family Owner- Golden Oaks Apts. Estelle Foley Sheriffs Advisory Committee Chairwoman Lupe Lopez SCV Svc. Center Director Anne Marie United Mothers Member Vyto Adomaitis CDBG Program Coordinator ,areas/Issues brought up within the City's Consolidated Plan: Betty Granger Preschool, Augment Head Start Program, Parent Education,. Permanent/Temporary Affordable Housing; Upgrade Public Infrastructure, Emergency Services for Homeless Persons. Larry Bird Certificate Program -rental assistance Affordable Housing Fund- Block grants for housing production, Rehab, ownership including HOME, 'McKinney, shelters Homeless/HOPWA Community Opportunity Fund - Economic Development, Infrastructure, Adult outreach, Childcare Resources Lupe Lopez LBP/Asbestos Reduction, Rehab of owner/renter units, Infrastructure, Childcare Resources, Emergency Services for Homeless Persons, Shelter for Battered Women. 4. Anne Marie Childcare Resources, Parent Education, Housing for Low/Mod incomes and "persons in between" Shelter for Battered Women, Pregnancy Center for teens, (St.Judes) Group expressed support for on going efforts identified in the 10 priorities listed in the City's CHAS document, and did not feel that we should delete any of these priorities from the Consolidated Plan efforts. Also, strong support for infrastructure improvements, construction of a park in East Newhall, and the desire to have local control over housing issues here in the City, i.e. City Housing Authority. City of Santa Clarita- 1995 Consolidated Plan May 10, 1995 Community Participation Meeting 7:00-9:00 PM Canyon Country Park Attendees: Name Agency/Organization 1. Larry Bird Owner- Golden Oaks Apts. Section 8 2. Effie Bird Owner- Golden Oaks Apts. Section S 3. Vyto Adomaitis CDBG Program Coordinator Areas/Issues brought up within the City's Consolidated"Plan: Larry Bird Provide Infrastructure Improvements to Newhall (West) Support of East; Newhall Park Expand efforts to help residents access rental subsidies Rehab efforts, City should be aware of changes at Federal Level 2. Effie Bird Infrastructure Improvements for West Newhall Support of East Newhall Park Provide more services and programs through CDBG Use CDBG funds within specified time periods Group expressed continued support for the priorities previously outlined in prior CHAS documents. Strong support for the construction of infrastructure and park improvement in West -East Newhall. City should expand efforts to assist those in rental subsidy programs. U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development CPD Consolidated Plan Homeless Populations and Subpopulations Part 1: Homeless Population Total # Homeless (a+c+d) Families with Children I. # of Homeless Families 2. # of persons in Homeless Families Individuals not in Families 3. Youth (17 yrs, of age or younger) 4. Adults (18+ yrs. of age) TOTAL (lines 2+3+4) Part 2: Subpopulations Homeless Persons with Special Needs Related to: 1. Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Only 2. Alcohol/Other Drug Abuse Only 3. SMI and Alcohol/Other'Drug Abuse 4, Domestic Violence 5. AIDS Related Diseases 6. Other (Specify): Total # Homeless Unsheltered (a) No such data of Homeless Numbers Reception/ Day Centers (b) was available to Shelters within regarding their % of Total 12% 21% Emergency Shelters (c) the City due to the City. populations are Number BY Transitional Housing (d) a lack of Specific not available. SCJ SHERIFF ST41 -CN 7e155IN25A-SH-AD32A (2ir2)- o89 -e5 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SEERIFYIS DEPAATXXXT P:;GE 02 OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE DATE: May 4, 1995 FILE: FROM: RICHARD LICHTEN, SERGEANT TO: ROBERT ELSON, LIEUTENANT SANTA CLARITA VALLEY STATION SANTA CLARITA VALLEY STATION SUBJECT: BONELESS COUNT The last count was as of August 1993: Adults 60 Children 4 That count was determined as a result of us physically driving around the Santa Clarita Valley and counting homeless people. Today I spoke with two reliable sources. First, according to the Rev. Lynn Jay, director of the area homeless task force, she says the count is approximately: Adults: 40 - 50s/ Children; 10 - 20 That count was based on the number of homeless people she assists, the number of homeless people she has counted, and information sent to her from other area churches and social service agencies etc. I then spoke to Mr. Kevin O'Neal, director of the Hilst Ranch. The Hilst Ranch is a bible ministry that helps local homeles6 people. According to Mr. O'Neal, the count is: Adults 50 Children �io count available That count was based on the number of homeless people he assists, the number of homeless people he has counted, and information sent to him from other area churches and social service agencies etc. Based on this i^formation, the above figures given seem to be reliable. City of Santa Clarita-Consolidated Plan 1.995 _y. . Homeless Count wiihinl e City of Santa Clanta As of 5/10/95 As provided by SCV Area Homeless Task Force, Hilst Ranch Bible Ministry, LA County Sheriffs Dept. Adults: 50 Children: 10-20 PRIORITY NEEDS SUMMARY TABLE PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS (Households) .. _ priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, No Such Need ESTIMATED UNITS Estimated Dollars Needed to Address 0-30% 31-50% Sl -SO% Small Cost Burden > 30% H H H 1239 12,567,177 Cost Burden > 50% H H L 649 658,280 Physical Defects H H H 1261 12,790,323 Overcrowded H H H.. 1261 Inc. in phy. defects Renter Cost Burden > 30% H H M 344 3,489,192 Large Cost Burden > 50% L L L 192 1,947,456 Physical Defects H H H 461 4,675,923 Overcrowded H H H 461 Inc. in pity. defects Cost Burden > 30% M H H 555 5,629,365 Elderly Cost Burden >50% M H M 402 4,077,486 Physical Defects H H H 572 5,801,796 Overcrowded H H H 572 Inc. in phy.. defects Cost Burden >'30% H H H 1842 18,683,406 Owner Cost Burden > 50% M M M 1196 12,.131,028 Physical Defects H H H 1904 19,312,272 Overcrowded H H H ' 1904 lnc, in phy, defect, PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, No such need Estimated Dollars Needed to Address Outreach Assessment Families Indiv. Persons with Special Needs 50,000 M M M Emergency Shelters Families Indiv. Persons with Special Needs 200,000 M M M Transitional Shelters Families. Indiv. Persons with Special Needs 150,000 M M M Permanent Supportive Housing Families Indiv. Persons with.. Special Needs 150,000 M M M Permanent Housing Families Indiv. Persons with Special Needs 150,000 M M M PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Priority Need Level High, Medium, Low, NoSuch Need Estimated Dollars Needed to Address PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS Senior Centers M 500,000 Youth Centers M 500,000 Neighborhood Facilities M 500,000 Child Care Centers M 750,000 Parks and/or Recreation Facilities H 2,500,000 Health Facilities M 400,000 Parking Facilities M 500,000 Other Public Facilities INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT Solid Waste Disposal Improvements M 750,000 Flood Drain Improvements H 1,500,000 Water Improvements N Street Improvements H 5,000,000 Sidewalk Improvements H 2,500,000 Sewer Improvements M 1,500,000 Asbestos Removal M 500,000 Other Infrastructure Improvement Needs M 1,000,000 PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS Senior Services H 350,000 Handicapped Services M 250,000 Youth Services H 500,1100 Transportation Services M 300,000 Substance Abuse Services M 150,000 Employment Training M 150,000 Crime Awareness M 100,000 Fair Housing Counseling H 100,000 Tenant/Landlord Counseling H 50,000 Child Care Services M 500,000 Health Services M 200,000 Other Public Service Needs M 300,000 PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Priority Need Level High,. Medium, Low, No Such Need Estimated Dollars Needed to Address ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS 5.t-. ✓i:v._ .F�.-tiia-S. x�� Accessibility Needs M 100,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS L 200,000 Residential Historic Preservation Needs L 100,000 Non -Residential Historic Preservation Needs L 100 000 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Commercial -Industrial Rehabilitation M 500,000 Commercial -Industrial Infrastructure M 5 000 000 Other Commercial -Industrial Improvements M 1 0(X)000 cro-Business •M 1,000 000 her Businesses [Technical M 250,000 Assistance M 100,000 Other Economic Development Needs OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Energy Efficiency Improvements Lead Based Paint/Hazards M 5(H),000 Code Enforcement M 500,000 PLANNING Planning M:• 500,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS: $31,000,000