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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG ACTION PLAN GRANT (2)Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: Paul Brotzman DATE: April 22, 2008 SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN DEPARTMENT: Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan and the funding recommendations contained therein, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. BACKGROUND Each year the City receives CDBG Entitlement funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2008-2009 allocation is $1,126,631. This amount represents a decrease of $45,732 from the 2007-2008 funding allocation. HUD requires that CDBG funds be used primarily to benefit low- and moderate -income individuals in any or all of the following areas: decent housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. In order to receive the 2008-2009 CDBG entitlement funds, HUD requires the submission of an Annual Action Plan 45 days prior to. the start of the City's fiscal year. The plan shows how the City will meet the goals and priorities contained in the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan. The plan also contains funding recommendations, a description of the programs and projects to be undertaken in the coming year, and service goals. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The HUD CDBG allocation for 2008-2009 will be $1,126,631. In addition, staff estimates to have approximately $70,000 in unexpended funds and program income from previous years, bringing the total amount available to $1,196,631. This amount will be included in the 2008-2009 staff recommended City budget. Y ATTACHMENTS Recommended Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Funding Levels Draft 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFOKNJA HUD 2008-2009 Entitlement 07-08 Carry -Over (through 06/30/0) Property Rehab Carry -Over TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING FUNDING 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CONSOLIDATED PL $1,126,631 $50,000 $20,000 $1,196,631 I PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES I Administration Personnel Other Administration Fair Housing Council Public Services Senior Access Program (Senior Center) Lutheran Social Services (Homeless Services) Property Rehabilitation (City) Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) Handyworker Program (Senior Center) Residential Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (City) Community Preservation Officer (City) Temp Staff $188,000 $15,265 $20,500 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $223,765 $48,000 $40,000 $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $ 93,000 $346,159 $200,000 $195,000 $106,651 $30,000 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL AVAILABLE TOTAL PROGRAMMED BALANCE UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS $877,810 $1,196,631 $1,194,575 $ 2,056 2008---2009 ANNUA . AC ION PLAN For Submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development City of Santa C|arita . Community Development Department , C D B G 22920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa C arita California 91355 . A� »� �\ \> s } \ \ \ < ; \ $ \ \ ! y« For Submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development City of Santa C|arita . Community Development Department , C D B G 22920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa C arita California 91355 . 4 i Y City of SANTA CITY COUNCIL Bob Kellar, Mayor Frank Ferry, Mayor Pro -Tem Laurene Weste, Councilmember Marsha -McLean, Councilmember TimBen Boydston, Councilmember MANA GEMENT Kenneth R. Pulskamp, City Manager Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager Paul D. Brotzman, Director of Community Development Lisa M. Hardy, AICP, Planning Manager 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECT STAFF Erin Moore -Lay, Housing Program Administrator Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician Susan Cromsigt, Financial Analyst April 2008 City of SANTA CLARITA 23920 Valencia Boulevard • Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • PAX: (661) 259-8125 May 15, 2008 unumsanta-clarita.com Ms. Patricia Brown, CPD Representative United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 611 West 6th Street, 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Dear Ms. Brown: Subject: Submission of Application for Federal Assistance B -08 -MC -060576 - $1,126,631 and Fiscal Year 2008-2008 CDBG Annual Action Plan Enclosed are one original and two copies of the City of Santa Clarita's Application for Federal Assistance and CDBG Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2008-2009. This represents the fifth and final Annual Action Plan submission for the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan. If you have any questions regarding this submission, please feel free to contact me or Erin Moore - Lay at 661.255.4972 or by email at emoore-layQsanta-clarita.com. S Director ommunity Development LMH:EMH:TLS:kmwb SIMS/Grants/HUD/Consolid/2008-2009/Action Plan/HUD Submission Cover Letter Enclosures cc: Kenneth R. Pulskamp, City Manager Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager Lisa M. Hardy, AICP, Planning Manager Erin Moore -Lay, Housing Program Administrator Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician AT 441 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑O O 2008-2009 ANNUAL AmONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE EXECUTIVE SUMMMARY......................................................... ............................... INTRODUCTION AND FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN ................................ 1. Resources Available for Program Implementation................................................................ 2. Allocation, Priorities and Geographic Distribution....:............................................................ .3. Relation to Strategic Plan Priorities.......................................................................................... 4. Monitoring......................................................................................................................................... 5. Homeless and other Special Needs Strategy........................................................................ 6. Meeting Underserved Needs....................................................................................................... 7. Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing and Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing................................................................................. 8. Public Housing................................................................................. ............................................... 9. Evaluate and Reduce Lead -Based Paint Hazard.* .................................................................. 10. Reduce Number of Poverty -Level Families............................................................................. 11. Institutional Structure...................................................:.............................................................. 12. Analysis of Impediments to Affordable Housing................................................................... 13. Affirmative Marketing............................................................................. ..................................... 14. Citizen Participation..................................................................................................................... CERIFICATIONS LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment #1 - Activities to be Delivered At #2 - Homeless Advisory Task Force - Gaps and Priorities Attachment #3 - Public Participation Activities and Source Documents Attachment #4 - City Council Agenda Report FUNDING APPENDICES Appendix A - Copy of CFR 24 Part 91.220 - 230 Appendix B - CDBG Citizen Participation Plan 1` 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN 2 6 6 13 18 22 23 25 27 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 APPLICATION FOR Version 7/03 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier May 15, 2008 B-08-060576 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3. DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application Pre -application , Construction Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier Non -Construction v Non -Construction 5. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit: City of Santa Clarita Department: Community Development Organizational DUNS: Division: 19-238-5573 Planning Address: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters involving this application (give area code) Street: 23920 Valencia Boulevard Prefix: First Name: Ms. Erin City: Santa Clarita Middle Name County: Last Name Los Angeles Moore -Lay State: California Zip Code 91355 Suffix: Country: Email: USA emoore-lay@santa-clarita.com 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN): Phone Number (give area code) Fax Number (give area code) ffJEIE_®ME� g❑0® 661.255.4972 661.286.4007 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT: (See back of form for Application Types) V New F'I Continuation ( Revision C. Municipal If Revision, enter appropriate letter(s) in box(es) (See back of form for description of letters.)F]❑ ther (specify) Other (specify) 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: Department of Housing and Urban Development 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: 1❑®—��® LE (Name of Program): City of Santa Clarita Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): City of Santa Clarita 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date: Ending Date: a. Applicant b. Project July 1, 2008 June 30, 2009 Howard "Buck" McKeon 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal $THIS 00 PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE Yes. 1,126,631 a. AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON DATE: b. No.PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E. 0. 12372 PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE b. Applicant c. State $ d. Local e. Other $ UUOR FOR REVIEW f. Program Income $ UU17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? n Yes If "Yes" attach an explanation. rJ No g. TOTAL $ ou 1,126,631 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATIONIPREAPPLICATION 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. Authorized Representative Vefix r First Name Middle Name Kenneth R. Last Name Suffix Pulskamp Title c. Telephone Number p (give area code) Manager 661.255.2489 gnature of o.iz ersntative . Date Signed rICv1Uut, CUIIIUII UJIdu1C Authorized for Local Reoroduction j V Standard Form 424 (Rev.9-2003) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑O 0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN The City of Santa Clarita is located approximately 35 miles northwest of the City of Los Angeles and is home to over 177,000 residents. The City was created in 1987 by residents and businesses who wanted to protect the community and its natural resources. The City of Santa Clarita is made up of four distinct communities; Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Newhall. The City is surrounded by pristine hills and intersected by the last natural river in Southern California, the Santa Clara and its tributaries. Santa Clarita is the fourth largest City within the County of Los Angeles in terms of population and is growing at a rate of approximately 3% per year. The annexations of the Northpark, California Canyons, and Stonecrest neighborhoods brought the city to 52 square miles in size. The population of the City of Santa Clarita is anticipated to reach 197,000 by 2010. The population of the entire Santa Clarita Valley is projected to climb to 300,000 by 2010. The City of Santa Clarita has adopted a 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan as a requirement to receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan addresses the City's low- and moderate -income housing and community development needs and sets forth a strategic plan of five-year goals, specific objectives, annual goals, and benchmarks for measuring progress. This is the last Annual Action Plan for the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan and describes resources, programs, activities, and actions Santa Clarita will use its CDBG funding on in the upcoming 2008-2009 fiscal year to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan priorities of: 1) improving and expanding infrastructure (high priority); 2) increasing, improving, and maintaining affordable housing (high priority); and 3) improving supportive services for low- and moderate -income residents (medium priority). PROGRAM PERFORMANCE All programs implemented since fiscal year 2004-2005 have met the identified needs revealed in the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan. Accordingly, over 6,000 persons have received improved access to various public services and over 500 housing units have been made more affordable and habitable due to the efforts of these programs. Program disbursements have been timely and are on target with regard to program performance. Each program's past performance is detailed below. Infrastructure The City of Santa Clarita incurred $3,500,000 in debt service to fund three major infrastructure projects in low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The first project involved the construction of a multi -use community building located on a local school site in an area with one of the highest concentrations of low- and moderate -income families. The community center, also known as the Boys & Girls Club, offers quality programs in education and career development, the arts, character and leadership development, sports, recreation and fitness,. and health and life skills. Section .108 debt service payments will continue through 2017 for this project. 2 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Another Section 108 loan was incurred for the East Newhall Infrastructure Project which included the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage in one of Santa Clarita's underserved neighborhoods. The infrastructure improvements created a safer and cleaner environment and resulted in increased neighborhood pride and improved private property maintenance. This debt will be fully repaid in 2014. The third section 108 loan received was for the Scherzinger Lane Infrastructure Project. Similar to the East Newhall Project, loan proceeds for this project were used to fund new curbs, gutters, drainage, and sidewalks. The improvements proved to have a positive effect on, this low- and moderate -income neighborhood in that private developers invested in a new housing development and street lighting project on Scherzinger Lane. Loan payments will proceed until 2017. Affordable Housing Over the years since the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan was submitted, the City's CDBG Entitlement allocation has decreased by almost 15% limiting the amount of funds available for lower priority needs. This has forced the City to re-examine the ways in which CDBG funds are used for all priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. In addition to the limitations imposed by the decrease in funding, the needs in the higher Consolidated Plan priority areas, maintaining and enhancing residential neighborhoods above all, has become more pressing. In particular, the Newhall Redevelopment Agency (RDA) project area has continued to deteriorate with an increasing number of code violations and an increase in the general amount of slum and blighted conditions. Starting in fiscal year 2007-2008, a redirection of funds from public services to affordable housing was necessary. To that end, the City funded the employment of a Community Preservation Officer in an effort to sustain decent affordable housing in the Newhall RDA. That funding allocation will continue in 2008-2009. The Community Preservation Officer provides code enforcement activities in the City's Newhall Redevelopment Project Area. In fiscal year 2008-2009, the City will also continue to fund three (3) other programs in an effort to increase, improve, and maintain affordable housing: the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program, the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program, and the Handyworker Program. All of these programs target low- and moderate -income homeowners needing larger, more costly repairs than they can generally afford. ■ Residential Rehabilitation Program - provides grants up to $5,000 per household for higher cost types of repairs such as heating units and roof replacement which require the services of licensed tradespersons. To date, a total of thirty-eight (38) housing units received Residential Rehabilitation grants in fiscal year 2007-2008, and another forty-five (45) units are slated for improvements in fiscal year 2008-2009. • The Property Rehabilitation Grant Program - provides grants up to $1,000 per household for property repairs such as walls, fences and gates, brush clean up, tree trimmings, and repairs to outbuildings and detached garages. To date, a total of eight (8) housing units received Property Rehabilitation grants in fiscal year 2007- 2008, and another five (5) units are slated for improvements in fiscal year 2008- 2009. 3 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA El O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN The Handyworker Program - provides grants up to $2,500 per household and concentrates on handyman type repairs which can be completed primarily by Handyworker staff at the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center). Typical repairs may include, but are not limited to, roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating, .and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disabled access, and energy -efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. To date, a total of one hundred (100) households have been assisted in fiscal year 2007-2008 . by the Handyworker Program and another one hundred (100) households are anticipated to be provided services in fiscal year 2008-2009. Supportive Human Services The third priority in the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan involves funding supportive human services in the City of Santa Clarita. To this end, the City has supported services offered by the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging, and Lutheran Social Services. The Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley provides a Counseling and Advocacy program aimed at tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers. Through the program, tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers can receive free counseling and education on fair housing requirements. The program also provides investigation, mediation, and litigation services on fair housing complaints. Hundreds of persons have been' assisted with these services since the inception of the program. Another program funded with CDBG funds is the Senior Access -Services Program through the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) which provides a wide array of housing related services to thousands of seniors. Program staff conducts comprehensive housing needs assessments for each participant, provide advocacy, form completion, referral to other senior service programs, health care, legal, and recreational services. Lutheran Social Services implements a Creative Homeless Services Program using CDBG funds which provides a comprehensive package of services for the homeless population. Services have included case management, housing assistance, transportation, employment assistance, and referrals to mental and physical health care, substance abuse services, and legal services. For fiscal year. 2008-2009, the City of Santa Clarita will implement the following programs listed in Table 1 on the next page. 4 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Tabled Fiscal year 2008-2009 Programs and Performance Goals By Consolidated Plan Priority 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN 1 Identified in 5 Year, + • 1 2008 2009 Goal f Pro ram �a t? Outcome,, 108 Debt Service - East Sustainability of Suitable Newhall Project N/A Living Environment 108 Debt Service - Lower N/A Sustainability of Suitable INFRASTRUCTURE Scherzinger Lane Living Environment 108 Debt Service - Boys and Sustainability of Suitable N/A Allocation: $346,159 Girls Club Living Environment Residential Rehabilitation Sustainability of Decent Grant Program 40 Housing Units Housing Sustainability of Decent Handyworker Program 100 Housing Units Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING Property Rehabilitation Grant Sustainability of Suitable 5 People Program Living Environment Community Preservation Sustainability of Suitable Allocation: $506,651 Program 300 Housing Units Living Environment Availability/Accessibility Fair Housing Counseling and N/A of Suitable Living Advocacy Environment SUPPORTIVE HUMAN SERVICES Affordability of Decent Senior Access Services 450 People Housing Availability/Accessibility Creative Homeless Services 100 People of Suitable Living Allocation: $108,500 Environment 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Community Development Block Grants 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan Priorities Priorities were established in consultation with residents and community groups as part of the City's 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan process. All activities planned address one or more of the Consolidated Plan Priorities, which are listed below. In addition, priority 3 has twelve areas of concentration. HIGH PRIORITIES Infrastructure — improve and expand infrastructure which benefits low- and moderate - income residents Affordable Housing — increase, improve, and maintain affordable housing for low- and moderate -income resident MEDIUM PRIORITIES Supportive Services — improve supportive human services for low- and moderate - income residents in the following areas: Supportive Services — Areas of Concentration ■ Health Services • Housing Services Senior Services • Disabled Services • Youth Services ■ Fair Housing Counseling ■ Tenant/Landlord Counseling Transportation Services ■ Substance Abuse Services ■ Employment and Training ■ Crime Awareness ■ Childcare Services 5B 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA - INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN The City of Santa Clarita annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The general purpose of these. funds is to address the community development and housing needs of low- and moderate -income . residents of the City.. The goals of the City's programs covered by the City's Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan are to extend and strengthen partnerships among the City's departments and private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, to enable them to provide decent housing; to establish and maintain a suitable living environment; and to expand economic opportunities for all residents, particularly for low- and moderate - income persons. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City of Santa Clarita's Annual Action Plan is a multi-purpose document. The Plan is the official application process for the City to receive yearly entitlement funds. It serves as a public document that describes and budgets the activities to be implemented in each fiscal year, and it provides a participatory process through which our citizens are given an opportunity to determine, give input, and be informed about the projected use of Community Development Block Grant funds. More importantly, it is the tool that verifies and assists in the implementation of the goals, objectives, and priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan to meet the City's housing and community development needs. FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN In 2004, the City prepared a. Consolidated Plan which covers .the five-year period from 2004 through 2008. This is the fifth and final Annual Action Plan for the current Consolidated Plan. This Action Plan discusses the projects and programs that the City plans to assist during the year, in order to address the current Consolidated Plan priorities, and illustrates how Community Development Block Grant funds will be applied to achieve the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan. 1. Resources Available for Program Implementation During fiscal year 2008-2009, the City will focus its resources and efforts on a variety of activities. Specific funding sources will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular project or program. The City's goal. is to leverage federal and local funds to maximize the number of households that can be assisted. The City's fiscal year 2008-2009 funding levels for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs are shown in,Table 2 on the next page. Specific activities proposed for funding are described in Section 2: Allocation, Priorities, and Geographic Distribution. 6 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF ,SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 Table 2 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN City of Santa Clarita 2008-2009 CDBG Resources CDBG 2008-2009 Entitlement $1,126,631 Program Income $0 Carryover Funds $701000 TOTAL $1,196,631 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds As an entitlement grantee, the City has been eligible to receive Community Development Block (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since fiscal year 1991-1992. This funding source has allowed the City to fund capital improvement projects and community programs, which assist and predominantly benefit persons of low- and moderate -income. In fiscal year 2008-2009, the City anticipates $1,196,631 in total CDBG funds. This amount is comprised of $1,126,631 in fiscal year 2008-2009 CDBG entitlement funds and $70,000 in uncommitted funds carried forward to fiscal year 2008-2009. The City does not have any income from float -funded activities, unallocated proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees, grant funds returned to the line of credit, nor surplus from,urban renewal settlements. CDBG funds will be used for public services, affordable housing programs, repayment of three, Section 108 Loan Guarantees, and administration of the CDBG program. The City is not currently funding any "urgent need activities." Leveraging of Other Resources The City and HUD share an interest in leveraging HUD resources to the maximum extent feasible in order to deliver high-quality, creative, and efficient housing, economic development, and neighborhood improvement programs. In fact, HUD regulations require cities to describe other federal;, state, city or private sources,, which are expected to be available during the program year. Table 3 on the next page describes each potential source in fiscal year 2008-2009.that will meet the priority needs and objectives in the City's Fiscal 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan, as well as the activities for which non -HUD resources may be used and the projected level of funding. These figures represent the best estimate at the time of publication. In cases where funding for fiscal year 2008-2009 are unknown, funding levels from fiscal year 2007-2008 are noted. 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN El 0 Table 3 City of Santa Clarita Other Proiected Resources for Fiscal Year 2uuu-2uu9 Department of Labor — Through a grant from the Department of Workforce Investment Act Grant Labor's (DOL) Workforce Investment Act, the Supportive City operates a One -Stop Career Center called Services/ the Santa Clarita WorkSource California Center. Employment and Training Services include referrals and self-directed resources to jobseekers (adult and dislocated workers), and assistance to businesses. Funding Amount: $180,854 Bureau of Justice Assistance Funds will be provided to the Sheriff's Supportive Services/Youth Department to address law enforcement issues Crime Awareness related to graffiti and gangs through 2008. Fundina Amount: $45.545 Los Angeles Housing Authority Section 8 and Conventional Subsidized Housing Affordable Housing Funding Amount: Unknown City of Santa Clarita — Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds - Article 3 Infrastructure Funding Amount: $40,000 The, Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles will continue to manage the Section 8 and Conventional Housing Programs for low - and moderate -income residents in the City and the surrounding unincorporated County areas. There are approximately 324 Section 8 vouchers currently being used in the City of Santa Clarita and surrounding areas. In addition, there are over 550 conventional subsidized housing units for families, and 975 subsidized units for seniors. Funds will be used in fiscal year 2008-2009 for pedestrian improvements at Newhall Avenue and 16th street. This intersection is located in the redevelopment project area which is primarily low- and moderate -income. 8 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ Q 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN G�. 's 1�i'�.t��} .e�v�'v`�#'it' t� Y 3�.��sg�D A✓� � £<�y,��{: ?,. 'q; L� Yu- tion and Eli able Actiuitiesi 0'-"i_� Pro ram,Fu;nds_,� ;PriorityK21.Descri City of Santa Clarita - General Funds The City anticipates spending g general funds & and Quimby Developer fees to complete the Quimby Developer Fees reconstruction and improvements to a park - based aquatic facility. This aquatic facility is Infrastructure located in census tract 920335, a tract with one of the highest percentage of low- and moderate -income income households in Santa Clarita. Funding Amount: $500,000 City of Santa Clarita - General Funds Funds will be used on the construction of Lost Canyon Trailhead that will begin in 2008. This is a semi -regional trailhead to a passive park Infrastructure within walking distance from census tracts 92037, 920037, and 910807 consisting of a high percentage of low- and moderate -income Funding Amount: $225,000 households. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds Funds will be used for sign improvements at Creekview and North Oaks Park. Creekview Park is a neighborhood pocket park without a parking lot and is adjacent to the redevelopment project area in census tract Infrastructure 920335 with 48.7% low- and moderate - income. North Oaks Park is adjacent to census tracts 920029 (block group 3) with 47% low - and moderate -income households and 920036 with 34.1% low- and moderate income Funding Amount: $14,000 ( households. State of California, Supplemental Law The City anticipates receiving $300,000 to fund Supportive Enforcement Services Fun—Citizens' two Career Offenders Burglary Robbery Services/Youth, O Option for Public Safety COPS p y ( ) Apprehension (COBRA) detectives. Programs Crime Awareness Funding Amount: $300,000 focus on juvenile crime. State of California, Supplemental Law The City received $20,000 to fund the Enforcement Services Fund — Supportive operations of a Community Interaction Team Citizens' Option for Public Safety Services/Youth, (CIT) at the Sheriff's Department. The program (COPS) Crime Awareness will focus on curfew monitoring for adolescents, Funding Amount: $20,000 alcohol stings, and other quality of life issues. 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN -1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Program,/Funds,y,_uPriorityyr MADescription,and El�grible Activities State of California — Office of Traffic Funds from fiscal year 2007-2008 will be Safety Grant Supportive carried over to fiscal year 2008-2009. A total Services/Youth, of $27,800 is anticipated to be available to Funding Amount: $27,800 Crime Awareness fund police patrols targeting DUI infractions (carryover from fiscal year 2007-2008) and teen education on drunk driving. County of Los Angeles — The funding from this grant provides services Tobacco Grant that educate teens and their parents about the dangers of tobacco, drug, and alcohol abuse. Supportive The primary method of delivery is the City's Services/Health, glue Ribbon Task Force, a collaborative of the Youth City, local schools, law enforcement, and community-based organizations. Remaining Funding Amount: $50,000 funding of $50,000 is available to be used .in (carryover from fiscal year 2007-2008) fiscal year 2008-2009. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds Supportive The City's general fund provides $150,000 to Services/Senior, the Santa Clarita Committee on Aging to Disabled Health provide senior transportation services offered Funding Amount: $150,000 through the Santa Clarita Senior Center. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds Supportive The City's general fund provides $150,000 to Services/Senior, the Santa Clarita Committee on Aging to Disabled Health provide senior recreation programs offered Funding Amount: $150,000 through the Santa Clarita Senior Center. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds These funds were allocated for a pilot program & Supportive providing transportation services to senior and Transit Funds . Services/Senior, disabled citizens which was launched in 2007 - Disabled 2008. The FREEdom for Seniors Program provides over 7,000 free rides per month and Funding Amount: $50,000 is up for review in August 2008. Todd Longshore Trust, Fund and This program provides scholarships for low - Private Citizen Donations — and moderate -income youth to participate in City sports, recreation, and enrichment SCORE Program Supportive programs they otherwise could not afford. Services/Health, $4,000 each year will be allotted by the Todd Youth Longshore Trust Fund., Donations from other families using City programs will be available Funding Amount: $4,000 plus private as well. In fiscal year 2008-2009, 20-30 youth donations, amounts unknown. will receive full or partial scholarships. 10 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑O 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 11 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN City of Santa Clarita — General Funds The.City uses general funds to underwrite part of the costs for lifeguards for adaptive swim Supportive programs which are provided to disabled youth ' Services/Disabled and adults. The total value of the lifeguard hours donated in fiscal year 2007-2008 was Funding Amount: $4,200 $4,200 and is estimated to be same for fiscal (total value of lifeguard hours donated) year 2008-2009. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds The City provides use of the Aquatics Center pool to non-profit Special Olympics for swim Supportive practice and competitions. The total value of Services/Disabled the donated facility time in fiscal year 2007- 2008 was approximately $3,100 and is Funding Amount: $2,000 estimated to be $2,000 for fiscal year 2008 - (total value of donated facility time) 2009. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds The City provides reduced fees for seniors on Supportive monthly lap swim passes at all aquatic Services/Seniors facilities, In fiscal year 2007-2008 .the total Funding Amount: $400 value of the discount was $225 and is (total value of discounted fees) anticipated to be $400 fiscal year 2008-2009. .City of Santa Clarita — General Funds Supportive City general funds are used to provide grants (Community. Services Grant Program) Services/Health, to local organizations in the area of Arts and Youth Community benefits, A total of $150,000 in Funding Amount: $150,000 funding is being allotted for this service. City of Santa Clarita — General Funds Through the City's Community Services and Single -Ride Santa Clarita Transit Transit Divisions, up to a total of 100 single - Tickets Program ride bus passes per year are provided to local non-profit organizations, at their request, who Supportive then issue the single -ride passes to low- and Services/ moderate -income eligible individuals who meet Transportation the criteria and are in need of transportation when no other resources are available. Approximately 500 side -ride bus passes were distributed in 2007-2008 and another 500 are Funding Amount: Undetermined anticipated to be distributed in 2008-2009. City,of Santa Clarita — General Funds City general funds are used to provide grants (Supportive Services, Health and Supportive to local non-profit organizations providing low - Housing Grants) Services/Health and moderate -income residents of the and Housing communit with various supportive pportive services. Funding Amount: $60,000 11 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN In addition to the available resources already listed, many non-profit agencies in the Santa Clarita Valley provide services that address the priorities outlined in the fiscal year 2004- 2008 Consolidated Plan. These agencies receive significant funding through private foundations, donations, and fund-raising. The non-profit agencies which receive fiscal year 2008-2009 CDBG funds are listed in the introduction of this Annual Action Plan. Other non- profit agencies that receive funding from other sources but which also serve low and moderate -income residents in the Santa Clarita community are listed below: Table 3A City of Santa Clarita Other Non -Profits Serving LMI, LMF, or LMH �' 1�.a .,+irk w Program�� �Y Priorities�� T.�a. a,veY._� •. assn _S �. 4`;k„...a.ds.. uv'H `' Assistance League Supportive Services/Children Betty Ferguson Foundation Supportive Services/Youth Boys & Girls Club Supportive Services/Youth Carousel Ranch Supportive Services, Youth Child & Family Center Supportive Services/Health, Youth Child Care Resource Center Family and Youth Services Community Development Corporation Supportive Services/Families and Individuals Domestic Violence Center Supportive Services/Health, Housing, Crime Awareness Foundation for Children's Dental Health Supportive Ser4vices/Youth Goodwill Industries Supportive Services/Disabled, Employment and Training Head Start Supportive Services/Youth, Childcare Heads Up Therapeutic Supportive Services/Youth LETMESAIL Supportive Services/Health, Youth i Lutheran Social Services Supportive Homeless Services Optimists International Supportive Services/Youth Pleasantview Industries Supportive Services/Disabled, Employment and Training Pyles Boys Camp Supportive Services/Youth Ragdoll Restoration Supportive Services/Youth Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Supportive Services/Health SCV Special Olympics: Youth and Adult Athletic Services/Disabled SCV Youth Project Supportive Services/Youth Single Mothers Outreach Family and Youth Services The Gentle Barn Supportive Services, Youth The Salvation Army Supportive Services/Families and Individuals , University Corporation Supportive Services/Health, Youth 12, 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 Rental Assistance Programs 2008-2009-ANATUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Housing resources in the form of rental assistance will be available to low- and moderate - income residents of Santa Clarita through a variety of sources. Most affordable rental units for low- and moderate -income persons are available through covenants between various building owners and the Sate of California or the County of Los Angeles. In fiscal year 2008-2009 there will be 599 rental units in 9 apartment buildings available at reduced rents to families. These units are affordable at moderate, low, and very low rates through affordable housing agreements. Section 8 housing also continues to operate in the City of Santa Clarita and is administrated through the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission. As of February 2008, approximately 324 Section 8 vouchers are currently being used within the City of Santa Clarita and surrounding areas. This information has been provided by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles. Low- and moderate -income housing specifically for seniors is also available in and around the City. Los Angeles County owns and operates a, conventional public housing project called Orchard Arms, which provides housing for low- and moderate -income seniors and the disabled. Three large-scale low- and moderate -income senior housing projects completed through a partnership between the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging and private real estate developers offer over 600 units at low- and moderate -income rates. In fiscal year 2005-2006 an additional eight (8) units were added when an affordability agreement was negotiated between the City and the newly -constructed Fountain Glen Seniors building. In total there are 975 rental units in eight (8) apartment buildings available at reduced rates for seniors. Home Purchase Programs For the last four years of the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan, the City has operated FirstHOME, a first-time homebuyer program, using competitive HOME grant funds. Despite having a very successful program, the City was not chosen for funding in 2008-2009. Therefore, the FirstHOME Program will not be operated in 2008-2009. The City continues to be on the list of approved jurisdictions for the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, which provides a federal tax credit to reduce the amount of taxes paid, allowing the homebuyer to qualify for a larger first mortgage while still maintaining affordability. 2. Allocation, Priorities and Geographic Distribution C®BG Funded Activities Administration CDBG General Program Administration City of Santa Clarita. 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $223,765 HUD Objective and Outcome: N/A 13 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA El O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Funds are used for general management, monitoring, and oversight of the CDBG program. In addition to general management activities, staff responds to citizen inquiries, provides service referrals, develops interagency relationships and facilitates the services of local. non- profit agencies. The implementing agency is the City's Community Development Department. CDBG administrative funds -are also to be sub -granted to the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley for outreach, counseling, and education for tenants and landlords regarding fair housing requirements. Rehabilitation and Preservation Programs Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $195,000 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of Decent Housing This program provides assistance in the form of grants (up to $5,000) to low- and moderate -income home owners. The funds are used to repair the primary residence of the home owner. Repairs include, but are not limited to, repair or replacement of roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disabled access, and energy efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified about lead-based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Property Rehabilitation Grant Program City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $5,000 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of a Suitable Living Environment The funds will be used to provide grants of up to $1,000 per household to do property repairs not allowable under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program or the Handyworker Program. Low- and moderate -income owners must reside in a legally habitable structure on the property as their primary residence. Examples of work allowed includes: repair or replacement of fences, walls, or gates; repair or replacement of detached patio covers, gazebos, and other outbuildings; tree trimming and brush clearance; repair or replacement of walkways, driveways, and planters; refuse removal; and other repairs as needed to address code enforcement violations. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Handyworker Program Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) 22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Funding Amount: $200,000 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of Decent Housing This program provides grants of up to $2,500 per household to do minor home repairs for low- and moderate -income homeowners. Repairs are structural in nature and include, but 14 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑� O are, not limited to, repair or replacement of,roofs, windows, floors, walls, ,doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disabled access, and energy -efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified about lead- based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. The implementing agency is the subrecipient Santa Clarita _Valley Committee on Aging.. Community Preservation Program City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding: $106,651 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of a Suitable Living Environment These funds pay for one (1) Community Preservation Officer's salary, which will target violations in the City's Redevelopment Agency project area. Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayment Section 108 Loan Repayment - East Newhall Project City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $197,419 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of a Suitable Living Environment These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,000,000 taken to improve infrastructure in the east Newhall area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920335. Work completed in fiscal year 2000-2001 with CDBG funds included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $700,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Section 108 Loan Repayment — Lower Scherzinger Lane City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd„ Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $114,241 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of a Suitable Living Environment These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan in the amount of $1,150,000 to improve infrastructure in the Canyon Country area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920038. Work began in fiscal year 2003-2004 and included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $611,000. The implementing agency is . the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Section 108 Loan Repayment — Boys and Girls Club City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $34,499 1 HUD Objective and Outcome: Sustainability of a Suitable Living Environment 15 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA mo*A 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan taken to provide partial funding for a youth center in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Santa Clarita — census block 920036. The project was leveraged with funds from the Wm S. Hart School District, City General Funds and CDBG Entitlement funds, and provides computer labs, meeting rooms, and after- school activity space for low- and moderate -income youth. Actual CDBG costs, $350,000, were incurred in fiscal year 2003-2004. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $189,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Public Services Senior Access Services Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) 22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Funding Amount: $48,000 HUD Objective and Outcome: Affordability of Decent Housing Funds are used for a program which assists seniors with housing issues. Comprehensive housing needs assessments are conducted on each participant, and the need for housing. assistance or other supportive services is determined. Seniors and their families are advised on the least restrictive housing alternatives, referrals are provided, and the application process for subsidized housing is facilitated by staff when needed. Staff also provides advocacy services for seniors with other governmental agencies, private and public assisted living 1 facilities, and landlords. Staff trainings are also conducted. The implementing agency is the subrecipient Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging. Creative Homeless Services Lutheran Social Services 6425 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Funding Amount: $40,000 HUD Objective and Outcome: Availability/Accessibility of a Suitable Living Environment The funds will be used to provide a comprehensive package of services for the homeless population. Services will include case management, housing assistance, transportation, employment assistance, and referrals to mental and physical health care, substance abuse services, and legal services. The implementing agency is the subrecipient Lutheran Social Services. Unprogrammed Funds Unprogrammed Funds City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Funding Amount: $0 HUD Objective and Outcome: N/A This activity represents the amount of CDBG contingency funds that will be used in the event any adopted CDBG activity over expends its allocation or the City substantially amends its fiscal year 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan. 16 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF ,SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 Geographic Distribution 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN All CDBG-funded programs in the fiscal year 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan are. geared toward assisting low- and moderate -income individuals, families, and households. The four maps on the following pages show concentrations of low- and moderate -income households, minority concentrations, and the geographic distribution of CDBG-funded area -wide benefit capital projects. Santa Clarita is an exception City. The threshold for area -wide benefit national objective is 29.6% low- and moderate -income households. Map A - Low- and Moderate -Income Income Areas Map B - CDBG Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Map C - CDBG Geographic Distribution of Minority Concentrations - Hispanic Map D - CDBG Geographic Distribution of Minority Concentrations - Asian Distribution of Services Distributing services based on the geographic concentrations of low- and moderate -income households can be an effective way to target those populations. The City has used the high concentrations of low- and moderate -income households to target the locations of three Capital projects for which debt service is now being paid. All three of these projects directly benefit the low- and moderate -income areas in which they are located. In addition, the use of $106,651 in CDBG entitlement capital funds will be used to pay for one (1) Community Preservation Officer's salary (formerly Code Enforcement Officer) primarily serving in the Newhall Redevelopment Agency (RDA) project area. A state designated RDA project area is automatically, eligible for the expenditure of CBDG funds on an area -wide basis. All other Public Service and Capital programs and projects will serve residents based on the limited clientele definition of low- and moderate -income. Family/household size and income information will be collected to verify eligibility for the services provided. Minority Concentrations A minority concentration is defined as a block group which is at or above. the County -wide average percentage for that particular racial/ethnic group. Santa Clarita has two racial/ethnic groups, Hispanic and Asian, which fit this criterion. A Hispanic concentration is defined as any block group with greater than 44.6% Hispanic residents. 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N(.. r N IkNv, LO N NN Q, Of Of r' M r O r Mr N O N N N O M O V M N p N M N N OI O) N a % gr M N O Cl) a N 0) r a ONE N O N N M O N r W _ n O 0 N r r of 2 N W �1 ..4 , N ari r z r _O �t N N N aTs CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 3. Relation to Strategic Plan Priorities 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN As reported in the 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan, the City intended to submit a new Consolidated Plan one year early for the five-year period beginning July 1, 2008. However, after careful consideration, it has been determined that conducting a thorough and complete Consolidated Plan process will require additional time. Therefore, the Annual Action Plan for 2008-2009 will be the final Action Plan for the existing Consolidated Plan. A new Consolidated Plan will be submitted to HUD in the spring of 2009 for the five-year period beginning July 1, 2009. The City has also determined that the $10,000 in 2007-2008 funds which were set aside for the development of a new Con Plan will not be sufficient to cover all of the costs associated with the accurate completion of this project. Therefore, $10,000 of 2008-2009 City general funds has been committed in bringing the total committed to the preparation of a new Consolidated Plan to $20,000. The Santa Clarita 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan identifies priority needs to be addressed through CDBG funding. Each of these priorities includes a series of implementing programs and five-year objectives. To illustrate that the activities planned in the one-year Action Plan are consistent with this five -Year strategy, Tables 4 and 4A depict the relationship between planned activities and the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan priorities. Goal totals in table 4A on the next page represent goals. beginning fiscal year 2004-2005 through the end of fiscal year 2008-2009. It should also be noted that actual accomplishments, total goals, and percentages for the 2007-2008 fiscal year are as of March 2008 and will likely be greater by the end of the fiscal year. Changes in performance will be reflected in the 2007-2008 fiscal year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Table 4 Obiectives and Outcomes Numberina Svstem ax ]` Ob ectiveN ° ssk� Outco e'Cate4orrtma`io h ti N�4 g��a '_`101111 ftp �. �#'x 101111c%M2 CategoryA a labili �' A cess�bil�t��°' " pffo�dabil� r �'' 1 21 Decent Housing DH -1 DH -2 DH -3 Suitable Living SL -1 SL -2 SL -3 Environment Economic EO -1 EO -2 EO -3 Opportunity 18 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA El 0 2 008-2 009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Table 4A Statement of Specific Annual Obiectives 19 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN ..cl ' Ic ..- Indicators DHS 1xAvailability/Accessib'ility of DecentiHousmg Bail DH -1 NO PROGRAMS FIT THIS CATEGORY sDH 2 A ot ability of Decent .A SENIOR ACCESS 2004 366 1,000 273% SERVICES 2005 1,500 827 55% Address the need for 2006 1,000 875 88% DH — 2.1 affordable decent housing by offering various free housing services to the senior population. CDBG Total Number of Persons Assisted 2007 400 275 69% 2008 450 TBD TBD Goal 3,716 2977 80% t�,h, t : . Sustainabiliy of,DecenFiousrng s,�.*f-.` 2004 5 20 400% RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT 2005 22 36 164% PROGRAM Total Number of 2006 25 19 76% DH — 3.1 Provide sustainability of CDBG Housing Units 2007 45 38 84% decent housing for low- and moderate -income home Assisted owners by providing grants for home repairs. 2008 40 TBD TBD Goal 137 113 82% HANDYWORKER 2004 110 100 91% PROGRAM 2005 110 99 90% Provide sustainability of 2006 95 110 116% DH — 3.2 decent housing by offering minor home repairs for low- and moderate -income CDBG Total Number of Units Assisted homeowners. Seniors and 2007 100 75 75% the disabled are given 2008 100 TBD TBD priority. Goal 515 384 75% 19 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN E SL-1`Availability/Accessibiltty of S�wtable,LroI Environment CREATIVE HOMELESS 2004 Not Funded Not Funded Not Funded SERVICES 2005 100 85 85% Provide availability of a 2006 75 100 134% SL — 1.1 suitable living environment by offering an array of services to homeless persons, and those at -risk of becoming CDBG Total Number of Persons Assisted 2007 100 96 96% homeless. 2008 100 TBD TBD Goal 375 281 75% 2004 200 91 46% FAIR HOUSING 2005 210 173 82% COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY 2006 210 87 41% SL — 1.2 Provide availability of a suitable living environment by paying for outreach, counseling, and education for CDBG Total Number of Persons Assisted 2007 N/A* N/A* N/A* tenants and landlords regarding fair housing 2008 N/A* N/A* N/A* requirements. Goal 620 361 58% y,;e "'•A Mw.SY''l r n . ^ _ SL2EAffordability of.,Suitable Livmg Environment k Sy C. ffir`PS°k 4 L *."t, 1 4 i % S.3'a°M1YY r y, SL -2 NO PROGRAMS FIT THIS CATEGORY 20 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLA R [TA CALIFORNIA .1 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN SL 3 Sustamabihty of zSuitab e Living Environment_ 2004 Not Funded Not Funded Not Funded PROPERTY 2005 Not Funded Not Funded Not Funded REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM 2006 Not'. Funded Not Funded Not Funded SL — 3.1 Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment by offering property repairs CDBG Total Number of People Assisted 2007 75 8 10% under $1,000 to low- and moderate -income homeowners. 2008 5 TBD TBD Goal 80 8 10% 2004 80 90 113% COMMUNITY 2005 166 247 149% PRESERVATION PROGRAM 2006 35 163 466% Provide sustainability of a Total Number of SL — 3.2 suitable living environment by CDBG Housing Units funding 1 Community Assisted 2007 200 222 111% Preservation Officer to provide code enforcement activities in the City's Redevelopment 2008 300 TBD TBD Project Areas. Goal 781 722 92% 2004 N/A N/A N/A SECTION 108 DEBT SERVICE — 2005 N/A N/A N/A EAST NEWHALL PROJECT 2006 N/A. N/A N/A SL — 3.3 Improve the sustainability of a suitable living environment by CDBG N/A improving infrastructure in the 2007 N/A N/A N/A east Newhall area (e.g., curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements). 2008 N/A N/A N/A Goal N/A NIA N/A 2004 N/A N/A N/A SECTION 108 DEBT SERVICE — 2005 N/A N/A N/A SCHERZINGER LANE 2006 N/A N/A N/A SL — 3.4 Improve the sustainability of a suitable living environment by CDBG N/A improving infrastructure (e.g. 2007 N/A N/A N/A curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements) on Scherzinger Lane. 2008 N/A N/A N/A Goal N/A N/A N/A 21 2008-2009ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN * The Fair Housing Counseling and Advocacy Program is funded with CDBG Administration funds, therefore performance data is not required. 4. Monitoring CDBG staff participates in an internal planning process to ensure that activities carried out by the City comply with HUD regulations and are consistent with the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. All City staff involved in administering CDBG-funded activities are trained and monitored for compliance with HUD regulations. The City places strong emphasis in establishing frequent contact with the various subrecipients that provide CDBG-funded Public Services within the Santa Clarita Valley. Each subrecipient enters into a City contract which clearly spells out all City and HUD requirements. Reports are required from each subrecipient quarterly at a minimum and invoices are not paid without submission of reports. Subrecipients are also subject to at least one on-site monitoring visit per year, in which source documents and back-up documents are examined for thoroughness, accuracy and compliance with HUD regulations. Should any significant problems be discovered, additional technical assistance is offered and additional monitoring visits are scheduled. This more intensive monitoring is continued until all problems are resolved to the City's satisfaction. 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. For CDBG funded subrecipient contracts, internal auditing, program monitoring, and project reviews are conducted by City staff to ensure consistency with the City's Housing policies, General Plan, Zoning Code, and other policy and regulatory documents. 22 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN 2004 N/A N/A N/A SECTION 108 DEBT SERVICE — 2005 N/A N/A N/A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 2006 N/A N/A N/A Improve the sustainability of a SL — 3.5 suitable living environment by CDBG NIA providing debt service on a 2007 N/A N/A N/A Section 108 loan taken to 2008 N/A N/A N/A provide partial funding for the Boys and Girls Club youth center. Goal N/A N/A NIA t EO 1 Availability/Accessibility of?EconomictOpportunity EO — 1 NO PROGRAMS FIT THIS CATEGORY 'r''k�Y� * EO° 2 Affodabil t of Economic O ortunifn=t� _..�� rte. Y. f?p .Y N�.Wv EO — 2 NO PROGRAMS FIT THIS CATEGORY EO — 3 NO PROGRAMS FIT THIS CATEGORY * The Fair Housing Counseling and Advocacy Program is funded with CDBG Administration funds, therefore performance data is not required. 4. Monitoring CDBG staff participates in an internal planning process to ensure that activities carried out by the City comply with HUD regulations and are consistent with the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. All City staff involved in administering CDBG-funded activities are trained and monitored for compliance with HUD regulations. The City places strong emphasis in establishing frequent contact with the various subrecipients that provide CDBG-funded Public Services within the Santa Clarita Valley. Each subrecipient enters into a City contract which clearly spells out all City and HUD requirements. Reports are required from each subrecipient quarterly at a minimum and invoices are not paid without submission of reports. Subrecipients are also subject to at least one on-site monitoring visit per year, in which source documents and back-up documents are examined for thoroughness, accuracy and compliance with HUD regulations. Should any significant problems be discovered, additional technical assistance is offered and additional monitoring visits are scheduled. This more intensive monitoring is continued until all problems are resolved to the City's satisfaction. 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. For CDBG funded subrecipient contracts, internal auditing, program monitoring, and project reviews are conducted by City staff to ensure consistency with the City's Housing policies, General Plan, Zoning Code, and other policy and regulatory documents. 22 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 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 policies and regulations. Any necessary reconciliation of municipal financial records is undertaken by the City's Finance Division and auditors, to ensure that the financial information transmitted to HUD is correct and complete. Any errors or deficiencies in the financial management system are corrected and resolved by the City's CDBG program staff, Finance Division, and Budget Officer. S. Homeless and Other Special Needs Strategy Preventing Homelessness In fiscal year 2008-2009 the City will use City general funds to support several programs aimed at assisting different segments of- the population at risk of homelessness. The Eviction Prevention Program is operated by Lutheran Social Services, a local non-profit agency. This program will provide case -management, direct cash rent assistance, as well as rent deposit and first month's rent assistance to residents who are at risk of homelessness due to eviction proceedings. Case -management and referrals are also provided to reduce the risk of future evictions. Seniors are at greater risk for homelessness than the general population. The City will continue to provide a CDBG grant to the Santa-Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide Senior Access Services. This program assists seniors with all aspects of housing. Each senior receives a comprehensive assessment to determine housing needs. They are then provided with a wide array of housing -related services, which help them maintain independent living in the least restrictive manner possible. Obtaining and maintaining stable employment is key to preventing homelessness. Through a Department of Labor (DOL) grant, the City operates a One -Stop Career Center called the Work Source California Center (WCC). The WCC provides supportive services, pre- employment services, and case management., Low- and moderate -income clients enrolled in this program may receive rent assistance and other supportive services while training or participating in job -search activities. Through a City general fund grant to Single Mothers Outreach (SMO), the City supports case management services designed to help female -headed households avoid homelessness despite minimal financial resources. Services include case management, housing and roommate referrals, food pantry, household goods and furniture, assistance applying for public assistance, and cash aid. Addressing Chronic Homelessness Lutheran Social Services will also be funded through a CDBG grant to provide a Creative Homeless Services Program which targets the chronically homeless population. This program utilizes a comprehensive case management approach to address the issues which contribute to chronic homelessness. Outreach for the program will be conducted through 23 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA &-OOA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN o❑ 0 churches, schools, faith -based organizations and other non -profits. In addition, newspapers and other media outlets will be utilized to reach the homeless population. Following enrollment into the Creative Homeless Services (CHS) Program each individual will be assessed to identify their specific circumstances and needs for services. Employment history, physical and mental health, history of domestic violence, and substance abuse issues will all be assessed. A self-sufficiency plan will be developed identifying appropriate interventions and services with the goal of achieving permanent housing and self- sufficiency. Three key components of the CHS Program are counseling, career development services, and housing. The chronically homeless, who have accepted homelessness as a way of life, will be provided with intensive counseling to help develop a willingness to change and accept the services which will allow them to become self-sufficient. Career development services begin with skills assessment and move through job search skills, personal hygiene and interpersonal skills. Bus passes and gas vouchers will be given to those who need them. Lutheran Social Services will work with emergency housing, transitional housing, and low-income permanent housing sources to provide the most appropriate housing for each client at each stage of the program. Transition to Permanent Housing and Independent Living As noted earlier in this section, SMO will be funded with City general funds in fiscal year 2008-2009 to provide the types of supportive services needed to help families make a successful transition to permanent housing and independent living. Case management services will be available as long as needed for single mothers and their families who wish to be served by SMO. Lutheran Social Services will be funded with City general funds in fiscal year 2008-2009 to provide an Eviction Prevention Program. This program provides a case -manager to evaluate the needs of families facing eviction due to a shortage of funds. Assistance is provided in the form of one-time rent assistance and through assistance in obtaining housing which meets the family's needs and is affordable based on the family's income. This assistance in transitioning to more affordable housing creates a more stable living environment and reduces dependency on other social services. Non -Homeless Special Need Populations There are several populations in the City of Santa Clarita with special needs. These include the disabled, elderly, severely mentally ill, substance abusers, those with AIDS, and battered women. The City supports the following activities and programs designed to assist these groups. CDBG funds will assist the elderly population in fiscal year 2008-2009 through a grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (SCVCOA) for a program called Senior Access Services. The program provides support to the frail and elderly to prevent premature institutionalization or homelessness. Each senior receives a comprehensive assessment to determine the areas and level of need. Advocacy is provided to make sure seniors are able to access appropriate housing resources. Supportive service staff facilitates the application 24 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFOPNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN b tr0 process for seniors eligible for subsidized housing. variety of supportive services available through the services include. in-home meals, congregate meals, programs, and. social programs. Seniors are also referred to a wide Santa Clarita Senior Center. These health -screening services, exercise Through the Handyworker Program, also managed by the SCVCOA, CDBG funds will continue to assist the elderly and disabled by providing home repairs to keep the senior's home safe and habitable, as well as wheelchair ramps, grab bars and other assistive devices. This service allows the elderly to 'gage -in-place" and avoids premature institutionalization by maintaining their homes in good repair. The disabled will also be served through a variety of programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities. The Special Olympics and the Los Angeles Retarded Citizens Foundation will be funded with City general funds for athlete transportation and recreational activities, respectively. Carousel Ranch will also be funded with City general funds to provide a unique service in which the severely disabled participate in specially designed horseback riding lessons to improve attention span, behavior, social skills, balance, and coordination. 6. Meeting Underserved (deeds In fiscal year 2002-2003, the City of Santa Clarita participated in a year long process with the Homeless Advisory Task Force (HATF), a local advocacy organization, to identify under- served needs for the homeless and at -risk -of -homelessness population. The results of this process were presented to the City Council and the public, and the information continues to inform decision-making for fiscal year 2008-2009. 7. Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing and Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing The City has little control over the cost of housing in Santa Clarita, which is the single biggest barrier to affordable housing. All Southern California communities are experiencing a severe housing shortage, coupled with a steep increase in housing prices, which makes it difficult to maintain or increase the supply of affordable housing. Nonetheless, it is a goal of the City ,of Santa Clarita to assist in the development and provision of a variety of housing types and sizes for all income levels to meet the needs of all community residents. Beginning in fiscal year 2005-2006 and continuing through fiscal year 2008-2009, the City is pursuing the development of additional affordable rental housing units using Redevelopment Agency (RDA) set-aside funds. In May 2006 the City chose two developers to work together with the City to develop affordable units: Southern California Housing Development Corporation (recently renamed Community Renaissance - CORE), and The Related Companies (Related). Ideally, this future affordable housing project will contain units that are affordable to low- and very -low income households. In fiscal year 2008-2009 the City plans to acquire 4.5 acres of land in the RDA project area for the development of an 80-90 unit, 100% affordable, mixed-use rental housing project. It is anticipated that RDA low- and moderate -income housing funds, tax credits, and possibly MHP funds or HELP funds will be used to finance the project. While actual 25 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2 008-2 009 ANNUAL A CTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN El 0 construction may not occur until after fiscal year 2008-2009, significant City staff time will continue to be invested in the development of this project. City staff is also working with several other affordable housing developers. In 2008- 2009, Meta Housing, a developer of senior housing projects, will begin the entitlement process for a mixed-use, mixed -income project that will provide 24 affordable senior apartments inside the RDA project area. That project will be funded with RDA set-aside funds, state tax credits, Bond funds, as well as local City funds. In addition, the City is negotiating with several ,other non-profit affordable housing developers on several projects which will rehabilitate existing multi -family rental projects and convert them to 100% affordable family apartments. A number of programs which provide, residential rehabilitation services designed to maintain the supply of affordable housing will be funded by CDBG in fiscal year 2008- 2009. The Handyworker Program and the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program target low- and moderate -income home owners and provide repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. In addition, the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program (formerly named Neighborhood Revitalization) will continue to serve low- and moderate -income home owners and maintain neighborhoods by providing tree trimming, brush removal, and repairs to fences, walls, and outbuildings. In fiscal year 2008-2009 the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program and the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will continue to be managed directly by City staff, while the Handyworker program is operated through the Senior Center. The synergy created by having the same staff handle the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program as well as the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will result in a more efficient and effective program which will better serve the low- and moderate -income community. Manufactured homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances and Policies will be in effect in fiscal year 2008-2009 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable housing. Manufactured Horne Rent Adjustment Ordinance - This City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents, from unreasonable rent increases. Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - This City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home park residents in the event of mobilehome park closures. In addition, the City has a number of housing policies (listed below) which encourage the development of new affordable housing. General City of Santa Clarita Affordable Housing Policies - Based upon the 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 26 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA IBJ 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Affordable Housing Development Incentive Policy and Procedures - This is a formalized Standard Management Procedure, establishing guidelines for implementing affordable housing development incentives. Guidelines for Use of Conduit Financing - This policy establishes guidelines to allow for conduit financing of affordable housing developments. 8. Public Housing The City does not own or operate any public housing. Orchard Arms, with 182 affordable units, is the only facility owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles that 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 city-wide basis. Further, the City has and will implement programs designed to improve and increase the available affordable housing stock as stated earlier in this narrative. The housing authority for Santa Clarita is the Los Angeles County Housing Authority and is not designated as troubled. 9. Evaluate and Reduce Lead -Based Paint Hazard The City continues to work 'to reduce lead-based paint hazards and will comply with 24 CFR . Part 35. Due to the mean age of the City's housing, homes containing lead-based paint are not believed to be a significant problem. However, in the coming year, the City will continue to provide information and assistance to 'evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards through the following activities: All qualified applicants for services through the, Handyworker program, the City Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program, and the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program, are provided with the HUD pamphlet, "Protect Your Family from Lead in . Your Home" outlining the dangers of lead-based paint and steps for safe mitigation. For homes built before 1978 lead-based paint hazard evaluation and mitigation are included as part of the services provided. As part of the City's contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley, information is provided to landlords, renters, and various property management agencies regarding the dangers of lead-based paint and appropriate mitigation strategies. • The City's Planning Division provides the public with information on lead-based paint hazards through one-on-one contact with building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and at the public service counter. The City's Planning Division public service counter also provides the public with the written materials listed below. 27 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN o Lead Paint Safety/A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work (Pamphlet - HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control). o Attention! (Flyer - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) o Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home - (English and Spanish Pamphlet /U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).. o The Lead -Based Paint Pre -Renovation Education Rule (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 10. Reduce Number of Poverty Level Families While -the City has no control over the majority of the factors affecting poverty, it may be able to assist those living below. the poverty line. The City supports other government, private, and non-profit agencies involved in providing services to low- and moderate -income residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to allow for more efficiency. There are many underlying issues that can affect an individual's ability to achieve self- sufficiency through employment. Health care and housing are identified in the City's Consolidated Plan as medium priorities in the area of Supportive Services. Assisting individuals in obtaining stable housing and improving their physical and mental health through adequate health care can have a profound effect on their ability to obtain and retain employment. In fiscal year 2008-2009 the City has allocated significant resources to address these issues for City residents. Improved employment opportunities are also important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. The City addresses this issue in two ways: increasing resident's employability through training, and increasing the number of higher paying local jobs. The City operates the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in conjunction with Goodwill Southern California and the Employment Development Department. The Center provides, job search services such as workshops, computer classes, phones, fax, computers with internet access, job leads, newspapers and a resource library for Job Seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use the Center to recruit and advertise their job openings. Over 6,000 residents will have received services through the WorkSource Center in fiscal year 2007-2008. Another 6,500 to 7,000 are anticipated to receive services through the WorkSource Center in fiscal year 2008-2009. The City's Economic Development Division will continue it efforts `to aid in the economic growth of the City by fostering and encouraging .responsible economic development opportunities, that result in 1) a jobs/housing balance established through quality employment opportunities for residents, 2) an economic base through increased sales tax generation, and 3) economic wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy. Specifically, four targeted industries have been identified where there is a foundation of businesses in Santa Clarita currently and opportunities to grow the industry including biomedical, aerospace, technology, and film/entertainment. These business clusters offer a wide variety of high -paying high -skilled jobs which can be 28 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA . 2 008-2 009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN accessed either through traditional educational routes or through on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs. In fiscal year 2008-2009 the Economic Development Division will have a full-time staff of nine (9) and a budget of over $2.4 million dollars. 11. Institutional Structure The City of Santa Clarita works with.a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. In fiscal year 2008- 2009, City staff will continue to function in a coordinating role between local non-profit advocacy groups and other County, State, and Federal organizations. Committee participation includes Los Angeles.County Service Planning Area (SPA) and Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA). The City facilitates the services of the Santa Clarita Valley Resource Center (SCVRC), a local non-profit agency. SCVRC provides training and resources to build the capacity of other non-profit social service organizations to better serve the needs of the community. Services to local non -profits include a community facilitator program, workshops, grant research, and non-profit leader lunches. The City supports the SCVRC by providing rent-free space in the Santa Clarita Activity Center and administrative support from City staff. In addition, the City of Santa Clarita, Community Services Division has twenty (21) full- time staff and a fiscal year 2008-2009 operating budget of approximately $3.5 million dollars. The Community Services Division's purpose is to administer and support social service related programs and funding in response to the needs of the community. The Community Services Division is dedicated to the development and implementation of quality, value -based programs that address the needs - of at -risk youth, promote volunteerism, encourage healthy lifestyles, and celebrate the community's cultural and family identity. Many of the Community Services Programs serve a significant percentage of low- and, moderate -income residents. Grants provided to local non -profits using City general funds by the Community Services Division address teen issues, delinquency prevention and intervention, job training and employment, cultural arts, and family violence intervention. During fiscal year 2005-2006 the City restructured it's departments to bring all housing - related projects and programs under the purview of the Community Development Department. This restructure allows for better communication between Departments and Divisions, and a more coordinated effort to address the housing issues affecting the low- and moderate -income residents of the City. In fiscal year 2008-2009 the City will continue to investigate ways to leverage internal resources and obtain federal, state, and local funding to develop additional affordable housing. 12. Analysis of.Irnpediments (AI) to Fair Housing The City continues to contract with the Fair Housing Council to actively support and promote freedom of residents through education, advocacy; and litigation. This helps to ensure that all persons have the opportunity to secure safe and decent housing that they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual 29 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN i orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income, or other characteristics protected by laws. 13. Affirmative Marketing Section 3 requires that employment and other economic development opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible, and consistent with existing federal, State, and local laws and regulations, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities to low- and very -low income persons. The City includes a set of forms in all competitive bid packages for federally funded contracts above $25,000. These forms consist of a listing of federal equal opportunity / affirmative action requirements, requirements for contracting with. Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterprise and Labor Surplus Area Firms, a certification regarding performance of previous contracts or 'subcontracts subject to the equal opportunity clause and the filing of required reports, and a certification regarding non- segregated facilities. 14. Citizen Participation In fiscal year 2006-2007, the City updated its Citizen Participation Plan (attached as Appendix B) in compliance with 24 CFR 91.105, and follows this Plan in carrying out all activities associated with its federal entitlement. The City provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development of the Five Year Consolidated Plan, as well as the Annual Action Plan and the proposed use of housing and community development funds. Residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, including those most affected, are given the opportunity to receive information, review and submit comments on proposed activities, including the amount of assistance the City anticipates receiving, and the range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount that will benefit low- and moderate -income persons. In an effort to fully involve the public in the 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan process, the City has held a number of meetings as documented in Table 5 on the next page. Attendees were provided with a power point presentation on Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the eligible uses of CDBG funds, and the Department of Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) definition of low- and moderate -income families and households. All comments recorded below relate to the needs of low- and moderate - income households and families. 30 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ' ❑❑ D 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Table 5 Public Meetings and Comment Period x Type of Meeteng f� x Meeton`gk� Noticed dv^?-t' No ofd F Da�, to and Time G � When ands How people iin € y 1 ey.gx �:.. 4_4f, d.... �,.Attendances�� Healthcare Friday, Providers January 18, 2008 Meeting Agenda 26 people Roundtable Meeting 10:00 a.m. Community Needs Thursday, Mail -out to 128 private Assessment February 7, 2008 citizens and community 21 people Meeting 3:00 p.m. based organizations 01/16/2008 Community Needs Monday, Legal notice placed in Assessment February 18, 2008 the Signal on 0 people Meeting 7:00 p.m. 02/03/2008 Wednesday, Visions In Progress February 20, 2008 Meeting Agenda 19 people 4:00 p.m. 30 -Day March 12 - April 12 Legal notice placed in Public Comment 2008 the Signal 02/27/2008 N/A Period Verbal comments received included: Infrastructure • Community Center in Canyon Country Area • Availability and extension of Transit Services into older areas ■ Repair Damage in low/mod areas of Cedar Creek and Rio Vista • Create Driveway Access to Homeless Shelter ■ Install Bus Shelters in Low/ Mod, High Transit Usage Areas ■ Roads/Connections between Communities ■ Walkable Community Parks o More amenities/All purpose Rooms Housing ■ Transitional Housing with supporting programs ■ Workforce Housing ■ Sliding Scale Rents ■ Affordable Housing for Veterans ■ Affordable Housing for Seniors • Affordable Housing for Disabled (with accessibility) • Affordable Housing for Very Low Income with Bigger cuts for fixed Income • Search and Referral Program/Advocacy • Move -In Assistance • Youth Aging Out of Foster Care • Permanent Homeless Shelter Single Mothers/Pregnant Women in school o Limited Time Subsidies, Sliding Scale Housing 31 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Public Services ■ Use of Emergency Rooms for Urgent Health Care ■ Free medical Clinics (i.e. Samuel Dixon) o Healthy Kids Program, Shots ■ Dental Care for Children and Adults ■ Easily Accessible and .Affordable Health Care ■ Pharmaceuticals • Preventative Mental -Health Care for Children and Adults o Assessments, Counseling, Referrals, Case Management ■ Substance Abuse Counseling ■ Bi -lingual Services • Healthy Living Education ■ Vision Care ■ High School Drop -Out Prevention Counseling • Preparing for Motherhood/New Life Skills/Adaptation (During Pregnancy) ■ Housing Counseling Programs o Leverage with other sources ■ Supportive Housing Services o Money Management, Life Skills, Substance Abuse Counseling, Child Care, and After School Enrichment Programs • More Consistent Sources/Pantries ■ Reasonably Priced Recreational Activities for Teens/Families ■ Internet/Computer Accessibility ■ Job Skills No comments were received by mail, email, or otherwise, for any of the public meetings listed above nor during the 30 day public comment period. 32 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which. means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Unifonn Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and 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, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace -- It will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: I.- 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 - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available ding 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 grunt 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 giant, the employee will - (a) Abide by the terns of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his 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 provide notice, including position title, to every grant. officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted einployee 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. 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 employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any 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 fields 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 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying 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. Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to cavy out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan =- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR"Part 135. •l- enneth R. Pulskamp, C/Py Manager Date City of Santa Clarita l APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction' imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. B. Drug -Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement; the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces. under grants, for grantees other than individuals; need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office andmake the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the perforrnance of the giant, the grantee shall inform the . agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Blvd., #300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Check — if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the'drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F 7. Definitions of terns in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding 'of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). SPECIFIC CDBG CERTIFICATIONS The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long- term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan 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 Action Plan 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); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loads during program year 2007-2008, (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 mamZer that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds 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. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. 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; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24' CFR §570.608; Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Kc5rineth R. Pulskarrip, ; Manager Dat City of Santa Clarita CITY OF SANTA CLAPITA CALIFORNIA 110 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACT[ONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT #1 Activities to be Delivered 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ O ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: CDBG Program Administration Costs Agency Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: Proclram Administration CDBG Funding Amount: $223,765 Funds are used for general management, monitoring, and oversight of the CDBG program. In addition to general management activities, staff responds to citizen inquiries, provides service referrals, develops interagency relationships and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. Consolidated Plan Priorities: N/A Objective Category: N/A Outcome Category: N/A Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: N/A Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation Type of Recipient: Start Date / End Date: 1 21A 24 CFR 570.206 Local Government Subrecipient Public 570.500 (c) 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA Accomplishment Type: Compliance .with Regulations Units upon Completion Annual Goal N/A N/A 9 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Funding Sources CDBG $223,765 HOME -- HOPWA - ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $223,765 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: CDBG Program Administration Costs Agency Name and Address: Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402 Program Description: Program Administration CDBG Funding Amount: $20,500 A portion of CDBG administrative funds are to be sub - granted to the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley for outreach, counseling, and education for tenants and landlords regarding fair housing requirements. Consolidated Plan Priorities: N/A Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ❑Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: N/A Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation Type of Recipient: Start Date / End Date: 1 21A 24 CFR 570.206 Local Government Subrecipient Public 570.500 (c) 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 Accomplishment Type: Compliance with Regulations Units upon Completion J Annual Goal N/A N/A Funding Sources CDBG $20,500 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $20,500 I 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Rehabilitation and Preservation Agency Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: Residential Rehabilitation Grant Prociram CDBG Funding Amount: $195,000 This program provides assistance in the form of grants (up to $5,000) to low- and moderate -income home owners. The funds are used to repair the primary residence of the home owner. Repairs include, but are not limited to, repair or replacement of roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disabled access, and energy efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified about lead-based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. Consolidated Plan Priorities: High - Affordable Housing Objective Category: ❑Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: LMH-24CFR 570.208 (a)(3) Project ID: 2 HUD Matrix Code: 14A- Rehabilitation of Single Unit�Residential Eligible Activity Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 Type of Recipient: Local Government Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs N 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA El El 0 Accomplishment Type: Annual Goal • Housing units 40 Units upon Completion 40 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATEDPLAN Funding Sources CDBG $195,000 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $195,000 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA1 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Agency Name and Address: Program Description: Rehabilitation and Preservation Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) 22900 Market Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Handvworker Program CDBG Funding Amount: $200,000 This program provides grants of up to $2,500 per household to do minor home repairs for low- and moderate -income homeowners. Repairs include, but are not limited to, repair or replacement of roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disabled access, and energy - efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified about lead-based paint hazards, and remediation is provided where necessary. Consolidated Plan Priorities: High - Affordable Housing Objective Category: ❑Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: LMH-24CFR 570.208 (a)(3) Project ID: 2 HUD Matrix Code: 14A- Rehabilitation of Single Unit Residential Eligible Activity Citation: 24 CFR 570.202 Type of Recipient: Local Government Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA Accomplishment Type: • Housing units Units upon Completion l 0 Annual Goal 100 100 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Funding Sources CDBG $200,000 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $200,000 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN N 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Rehabilitation and Preservation Agency Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: Property Rehabilitation Grant Program CDBG Funding Amount: $5,000 The funds will be used to provide grants of up to $1,000 per household for property repairs not allowable under the Handyworker or Residential Rehabilitation Programs. Typical work includes walls, fences and gates, brush clean up and tree trimming, and repair to outbuildings and detached garages. Consolidated Plan Priorities: High - Affordable Housing Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ❑Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: LMC-24CFR 570.208 (a)(1) Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation: Type of Recipient: 2 05 - Public Services General 24 CFR 570.202 Local Government Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA Accomplishment Type: • People Units upon Completion 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ Dr Annual Goal G 5 Funding Sources CDBG $5,000 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $5,000 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ O ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Rehabilitation and Preservation Agency Name and Address: _City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: Community Preservation Program (Previously titled Code Enforcement) CDBG Funding Amount: $106,651 These funds pay for a Community Preservation Officer's salary working specifically in the City's Redevelopment Agency project area. The Community 'Preservation Officer conducts inspections and refers potentially eligible homeowners to programs such, as Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation. Consolidated Plan Priorities: High - Affordable Housing Objective Category: ®suitable Living Environment ❑Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability . Service Area: Newhall Redevelopment Agency Project Area National Objective Citation: LMA - 24 CFR 570.208 (a)(1) Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation: Type of Recipient: Start Date / End Date: 2 15 - Code Enforcement 24 CFR 570.202 (c) Local Government Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA Accomplishment Type: • Housing units Units upon Completion 0 Annual Goal 300 360 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Funding Sources CDBG $106,651 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $106,651 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments Agency Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: 108 Debt Service - East Newhall Proiect Service Area: East Newhall CDBG Funding Amount: $197,419 These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,000,000 taken to improve infrastructure in the east Newhall area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920335. Work completed in fiscal year 2000-2001 with CDBG funds included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $700,000. 108 Debt Service - Lower Scherzinger Lane Service Area: Canyon Country CDBG Funding Amount: $114,241 These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan in the amount of $1,150,000 to improve infrastructure in the Canyon Country area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920038. Work began in fiscal year 2003-2004 and included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $611,000. 108 Debt Service - Boys and Girls Club Service Area: Canyon Country CDBG Funding Amount: $34,499 These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan taken to provide partial funding for a youth center in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Santa Clarita - census block 9200.36. The project was leveraged with funds from the Wm S. Hart School District, City General Funds and CDBG Entitlement funds, and provides computer labs, meeting rooms, and after-school activity space for low - and moderate -income youth. Actual CDBG costs, $350,000, were incurred in fiscal year 2003-2004. Principle balance after the 2008-2009 payments are made will be $189,000. 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ 0 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Consolidated Plan Priorities: High - Infrastructure Objective Category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation: N/A 3 19F - Repayment of Section 108 Loan Principle (and Interest) i 24 CFR 570.206 Type of Recipient: Local Government Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs Accomplishment Type: • Compliance with Regulations Units upon Completion Annual Goal N/A N/A Funding Sources CDBG $346,159 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $346,159 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLANTA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Public Services Agency Name and Address: Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) 22900 Market Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Program Description: Senior Access Services CDBG Funding Amount: $48,000 Funds are used for a program which assists seniors with housing issues: providing comprehensive assessments of housing needs, referrals, and advocacy. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Medium - Supportive Services / Housing Objective Category: ❑Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective Citation: LMC - 24 CFR 570.208(x)(2) Project ID: HUD Matrix Code: Eligible Activity Citation: Type of Recipient: Start Date / End Date: lH 05A - Senior Services 24CFR 570.201(e) Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS [I Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs Accomplishment Type: • People Units upon Completion Annual Goal a0s] 450 Funding Sources CDBG $48,000 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $48,000 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Public Services Agency Name and Address: Lutheran Social Services 27265 Luther Drive, Santa Clarita CA 91351 Program Description: Creative Homeless Services CDBG Funding Amount: $40,000 The funds will be used to provide a comprehensive package of case management services for the homeless population. Consolidated Plan Priorities: Medium - Supportive Services / Housing Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ❑Decent Housing ❑Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Service Area: Community -wide National Objective. Citation: LMC - 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2) Project ID: 4 HUD Matrix Code: 05 - Public Services (General) Eligible Activity Citation: 24CFR 570.201(e) Type of Recipient: Subrecipients: Public 570.500 (c) Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ® The Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs Accomplishment Type: People Units upon Completion Annual Goal 100 100 Funding Sources CDBG $40,000 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $40,000 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA LLA R[TA 2 008-2 009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ O ACTIVITIES TO BE DELIVERED Program/Project Name: Unprogrammed Funds Agency Name and Address: City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Program Description: CDBG funds held in contingency in the event any Fiscal Year 2008-2009 activity has a cost overrun or that the City substantially amends its Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan. Consolidated Plan Priorities: N/A Objective Category: N/A Outcome Category: N/A Service Area: N/A National Objective Citation:. N/A Project ID: 5 HUD Matrix Code: 22 Eligible Activity Citation N/A Type of Recipient: Local Government Start Date / End Date: 7/01/08 to 6/30/09 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ The Homeless ❑ Persons with-HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs Accomplishment Type: • Compliance with Regulations Units upon Completion Annual Goal N/A N/A Funding Sources CDBG $0 HOME -- HOPWA -- ESG -- TOTAL FUNDING $0 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 2008-2009 ANNUAL AcTIoNPLA N n 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN O ATTACHMENT #2 Homeless Advisory Task Force - Gaps and Priorities 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN HOMELESS ADVISORY TASK FORCE Gaps and Priorities - Fall 2002 Residential Component 1. Transitional Shelter L Families ii. Singles 2. Transitional Housing i. Families ii. Special Needs iii. Single Youth iv. Single Adults 3. Permanent Supportive Housing i. Substance Abuse Recovery ii. Permanently Disabled (physical and mental) 4. Motel Vouchers for Special Needs Population Non -Residential Component 1. Mental Health (non -medicated, counseling, behavior modification) 2. Health Care - Not emergency, Not primary 3. Domestic Violence 4. Street Outreach 5. Public Assistance - General Relief 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF .SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ❑❑ 0 ATTACHMENT #3 Community Needs Assessment Meeting Notice, Recipient Mailing List, Meeting Attendance Sheets, and Proof of Publication for 30 Day Public Comment Period 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CYNTHIA D. BANKS Director 10:00 a m 10:05 a.m. 1 COMMUNITY AND SENIOR SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY 3175 W I -ST SIXrI-I SIREET • LOS ANG[.LES, CA 90020-1708 . (213) 738-2600 (213) 385-3893 FAX "To Enrich Lives Through Effective And Caring Service" BOARD OF WPERVISORS GLORIA MOLINA YVONNE BRATHWAITE BURKE zEv YAROSI,\VSKY DON f<NABE IMICIIAEL n. ANTON0VIC1-I HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS' ROUNDTABLE MEETING 10:00 a.m. 7 12:00 Noon Friday, January 2008 Valencia Library 23743 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, California AGENDA WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS ..................Lupe Lopez, Director; LACO Santa Clarita Valley Service Center RESOURCE AGENCY PRESENTATIONS SECOND ANNUAL_ COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Presenter: Ms. Susie Cordova, Resource Coordinator; City of Santa Clarita Summary: Ms. Cordova, planning coordinator for this event, will provide an update report on the development activities for our second annual Community Health Fair, scheduled to be held on May 3, 2008. 10:15 a.m. 2. NEWS FROM THE VOLUNTEER RESOURCE CENTER OF SANTA CLARITA Presenter: Sharalyn Hamilton, Executive Directive Volunteer resource center of Santa Clarita Summary: Ms. Hamilton will provide brief Roundtable members on the programs and services offered by the Volunteer Center of the Santa Clarita Valley. SANTA CL ARITA VAI -LEY SE:RVI(:'G (WIR'I'ER 24271 San Rernmido Road, !Newhall CII 91321-2907 Telephone: 661.254.0070 Telefax: 661.255.8620 dealthcare Providers Roundtable January 18, 2008 Page 2 REGIONAL HUMAN SERVICE ISSU 10:25 a.m. 3. AN UPDATE ON SINGLE MOTHERS OUTREACH Presenter: Ms. DaAnne Smith, Executive Director, Single Mothers Outreach Summary: M's. Smith comes with news on the restructuring of her agency, Single Mothers Outreach, and will discuss efforts to continue services to single parent households in the Santa Clarita Valley. 10:40 a.m. 4. NEED FOR IMPROVED COORDINATION OF CHARITABLE SERVICES IN THE SANTA CLARITA REGION Presenter: Ms. Angela Bennett, CEO, SCV Pregnancy Center Summary: Ms. Bennett presents a need for better coordinated charitable services in the region. In our current economic situation, charitable dollars are becoming scarcer and need for many non- public funded services and increasing. Ms. Bennett as well as other roundtable members brings this issue forth, for Roundtable discussion and ideas for resolution or action. 11:00'a.m. 5, A CONTINUANCE OF COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON SANTA CLARTIA VALLEY HOUSING NEEDS Presenter: Ms. Erin Moore -Lay, Housing Program Administrator, City of Santa - Clarita Summary: Asa continuance of discussions received in October, where the City of Santa Clarita requested comment on housing needs of the region, Ms. Moore -Lay returns to review the current state of housing in our valley and the City of Santa Clarita's future plans for development. Ms. Moore -Lay will also continue to receive comments from our members on this important matter. 11:50 a.m. G. OTHER MATTERS Items from Roundtable Members • Date and Agenda for Next Meeting 12:00 noon. ADJOURNMENT ltable AGN: JAN08 8 L ... rJj �� J •�,� .,�s nv� Sly Ja hjj � Ol T IT r4 c) oo I 'k c� i 3 J �� `\`� rii •nl �~ �, �-�.:.� � --"ill tiT .rte J V _J C� •y�� �•.I a Fc� m V V"1 i= �� Epi: :� � r � C-ji �'I �)i v� � �I • :� r �l rI City of' SANTA CLARITA 23920 Valencia 130u1evarc1 o Suice 300 • Santa Clarica, California 91355-2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • PAX: (661) 259-8125 unuw.still tn-clarim. com January 16, 2008 Dear Community Agency Director: Subject: 2008-2009 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Each year the City of Santa Clarita receives fronds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the form of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). While we do not yet know our allocation for 2008-2009, the City usually receives over one million dollars per year in CDBG fitnd.s. These funds are used across our community to provide infrastructure development/improvement as well as services to low- and moderate -income residents of our community. We are in the process of developing the CDBG Action Plan for the 2008-2009 fiscal year and would like to ask for your input on community needs.- Please eeds. Please plan to attend a Community Needs Assessment meeting on: Thursday, February 7, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. City Hall- Orchard Rooms, 151 Floor 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 City staff will provide a brief presentation on CDBG programs and you will be asked to provide comments on the needs of low- and moderate residents of our community. Your participation will provide a unique and valuable perspective which will help the City use the funds most effectively. . 7 If you have any questions, or to confirm your attendance, please contact me at 661.255.4368 or by email at tsullivan@santa-clarita.com. Sincerely, 1 Terasa Sull an Project Tec lnician EM:TLS:lamwb grants/IIUCI/eonsolicl/2005-2009/Neecls Meeting cc: Lisa M. Hardy, AICD, Planning Manager Erin Moore -Lay, Housing Program Administrator & yr Pee! Ira r r: E -rein /I i Ill Eruct on Slt�r.T Use �.1.c1y� TEMPLATE 5it50� `Feec:i Flap, Easy Peel Fsat«re 6 Cary Quashen —TION 93 Bouquet Canyon, C134 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Heather Warrick American Cancer Society 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, J117 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Elenore HLill ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Santa Clarita P.O. Box 220145 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Judy Cox Betty Ferguson Foundation 28065 North Avenue Stanford Santa Clarita, CA. 91355 Jim Ventress Boys and Girls Club of SCV P.O. Box 220.639 a Clarita, CA 91322-0639 Robert Hussey California Narcotics Officers Association 28245 Avenue Crocker, #230 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Tim Bei Boydston Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Carol Gelsinger Child & Family Center Foundation P O .Box 801330 . Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Sydney Tucker Dept, Children/Faini.ly Services; L.A. CoLinty 28490, Avenue Stanford, Ste 100 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Karen Morris Alfred Marin Foundation P.O. Box 905 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-9005 Diane Hill American Red Cross 23152 1/2 W. Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355-1752 Judy Belty ATEAM P.O. Box 800277 Santa. Clarita, CA 91380-0277 Kitty Conant American Assoc. of University Women 30012 Luzon Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91390 Donriicus L. Cook Broad Spectrum CDC 330 E. Manchester Blvd., Suite B Inglewood, CA 90301 Lori Shepard Avenues Supported Living Services 28415 Industry Drive, #502 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Judy Belue 'fenille Leigh Boys & Girls Club of SCV Boy Sr.;outs of America Foundation 16525 Sherman Way, #C8 P. O. Box 221507 Van Nuys, CA 91406 Santa Clarita, CA 91322-1507 Kieran Wong Brenda Mchling Cancer Fund 23841 Foxwood Court Santa. Clarita, CA 91354 Jay Stallings Califonzia Youth Chess L eagiie 25864 'Tournament Road, Suite G Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Denise Torrey Carousel Ranch 34289 Rocking Horse Road Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Stacy Miller Child Care Resource Center 16650 Sherman Way, 11200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 Steven Lavine California Institute of the Arts 24700 McBean Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2397 Sue Hernandez Canterbury Village 23420 Avenida R_otella. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Liz Seipel Child & Family Center. P.O.Box 801330 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-1330 Congregation Beth Shalom 21430 R.edview Drive Santa. Clarita, CA 91350 Catherine Urias . Paula Ponipa-Craven Dorriestic Violence Center of SCV Easter Seals - So. Cal. P. O. Box 220037 16946 Sherman Vijay - #100 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Van Nuys, .CA 91406 Mary Gregory 'Erika'Watson James Cliffe Faniily Day Care Association of the Foundation for Children's Dental Eden Ministries SCV Health Box 2121 P.O. Box 802232 27943 Seco Canyon Road #210 Santa Clarita, CA 91386 Santa Clarita, CA 91.380-2232 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 f_ :!*<<i i r faI ry� I l.((a ��ata L' �r._r�s...e for Easy Peal Fe'.- re. "9EIU�'' -rsfUse AveV TEMPLATE 19 Clay Friedman Donna Chipperfield Alan Mootnick - ' ends of Ca.staie Lake Friends of Hart Park & Museum Gibbon Conservation Center ,. Box 6 P.O. Box 220418 P.O. Box 800249 Castaic, CA 91384 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 Santa Clarita, CA 91380 Gail Davis Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council 21.515 SoIcc] ad Canyon Road, #118 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Jan Burns Hart District Regional Occupational Program 21515 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita., CA 91350 Diana. Vose Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Fdn 23845 McBean Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Norma Jean Vescovo Independent Living Center 1/4407 Gilmore Street, Suite 101 .Nuys, CA 91401 Andrew Pattantyus Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita Evening P. 0• Box 221205 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 Joe Feinstein Live Again Recovery Homes, Inc. P.O. Box 680 Lake Hughes, CA 92532 Barbara McLue Good«,ill Industries of Southern California 26887 Bouquet Canyon Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Nancy Pitchford Heads Up Therapeutic Equestrian Center 30757 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CSA 91390 Michael Jantzen Human Shelter Research Institute 27800 McBean Parkway, Suite #319 Santa Clarita, CA 91354 Patte Dee International Family Film Festival P.O. Box 801507 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-1507 Janie Choate Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita Noon 28806 Rock Canyon Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91390 Kathleen Sturkey Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation 29890 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91350 - Paul Leitzell Grace Baptist ChLirch 22833 Copper Hill Drive Santa Clarita; CA 91350 Cris Embleton Healing the Children 23649 Via Andorra Santa Clarita, CA 91.355 Nancy Grunbolc I.D.E.A.S. 26330 Friendly Valley Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91321-2108 Jo -Ann Anderson Job's Daughters 26321 Green Terrace Drive Santa Clarita; CA 91321 Lupe Lopez LA County Co nmunity&3enior SvcS/SCV Scrvzce Ctr 24271 San Fernando Road . Santa Clarita. CA 91321 Claire O'Garro Lutheran Social Services of Southern California 27265 Luther Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Andy Gallardo R• Jeal.l.ne Geiclel-Neal Erin Coyle Michael Hoefflin Foundation Miller, Gcidel & Associates Independent Living Center 28405 Sand Canyon Road, Suite A 25253 Everett Drive 14151 Haynes St. Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Santa.Clarita, CA -91321 Van Nuys, CA 9 140 1. John Lewis Nat'l Council Alcoholism & Drug Dependency 20655 Solcda.d Canyon RA ill S.mita Clarita, CA 91351 Kelly Dorafshar Ncw Leash on Life Animal Rescue 16742 Placcrita Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Rev. Jeff Johnson New Life Assembly of God. 27053 Honby Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91351 _ _ �ncipal Pres] dent Wench Laney Newhall Elen.zentary School Newhall Rotary Club Hunger Defense Fund 24607 N. Walnut P.O. Box 220492 26450 Ruther Avenue, 208 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Santa Cla.r]ta, CA 91322 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 L.E?bels E:_79 j:771�C �� f ccci I'a(yc L= Cat' Lan feel EcaLtuC: j' l"sc �r,very�'i"E!`dIPL.":fi [6Ci� L Stcve Calver Kathy Kramer David McEachern r ',aeric Safety Group Children's Hunger FuAd PFLAG-SCV . Box 800553 659 Sun-imer Tree Court P.O. Box 55776 Santa Clarita,.CA 91380 Simi Valley, CA 93065 Santa Clarita, CA 91385-0776 Ronald Kraus Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates 19152 Placerita Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Chris Linn Renewed Families P.O. Box 220412 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 Sylvia Cortez Salvation Arnny 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Diana Bruno Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley F" � 4 Van Nuys Blvd #206 . Nuys, CA 91402 Larry Lousberg Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No 2379 17766 Sierra Hwy Santa Clarita,. CA 91351 Wendy Langhans Santa Monica Mountains Consciwancy/MRCA 24255 The Old Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Gloria Lock SCV Art Center for Arts Education 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Unit 80 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Brad Berens SCV Comrnittee 6n Aging 22900 Market Street . Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Gent' Hov,,ard Pleasantview Industries 27921 Urbandale Avenue Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Craig Duswalt Repertory East Playhouse 24266 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Scan McEnulty R. M, Pyles Boys Camp 27211 Henry Mayo Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Lisa Baker Resources for Challenged Children (RFCC) P.O. Box 1405 Santa Clarita, CA 91386 Cheryl Laymon Linda Alexander-Lieblang Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Care 30257 San Martinez Road 22903 Soleda.d Can}ron Road Val Verde, CA 91384 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Corinne Glover Santa Clarita Ballet Company 26798 Oak Avenue Santa Clarita; CA 91351 Deborah Baur Santa Clarita Master Chorale P.O, Box 500459 Santa Clarita, CA 91380 Jan Bandich Saugus Union School District 24930 Avenue Stanford Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Nlarsha McLean SCV Canyons Preservation Committee..... 24519 Breckenridge Place Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Maureen Spindt LETMESAIL 24405 Shad.eland Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Tire Davis Santa. Clarita Community Development Corporation 24901 Orchard Village Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 'Jim Blazer Santa Clarita Symphony P. O. Box 55601 Santa Clarita, CA 91385 Lynne Plannbeck SCOPE P.O. Box 1182 Santa Clarita, CA 91386 Larry Mankin SCV Chamber of COnnlnnerG0 28460 Avenue Stanford #100 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Laurie Ender SCV Council PTA 27226 Trinidad Court . Santa Clarita, CA 91`354 _ae Kim -Zulu Belinda Crawford Carol Rock SCV Family YMCA SCV Food Pantry SCV Historical Society, 26147 McBean Parkway 24133 Railroad Aveue P.O. Box 221925 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 . f'r.>.c,l E..abai_/T y t i See tlt Use l,v�ry" 1"LI'�@L�TG'.;i60U l el 1Lfec c4 �a�j r for Cash Fccl reature Debbie Holbrook SCV Lions Club F Jaycees . P.O. Box 20101 Box 221627 Santa Clarita, CA 91322-1627 Santa Clarita CA 91322 Dee Gadbury SCV Newhall Optimist Club P.O. Box 1446 Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Penny Upton SCV Safe Rides P,O, Box 3001 Santa Clarita, CA 91386 Laurra McCullough SCV Special Olympics 24779 Valley Street Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Angela Bennett SCV Pregnancy Center 24359 Walnut Street, Suite A Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Susan Armstrong SCV Scholarship Foundation P. 0. Box 220236 Santa Clarita, CA 91322 Sally Angel SCV Youth Orchestra College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road .Santa Clarita, CA 91355 `UiGG(R� 1I Carlene Rechenrnacher SCV Mental IIealth Ce.7ter/LA County 25050 Peachland Avenue, Ste 203 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Laura Piening SCV Resource Center P. O. Box 802890 Santa Clarita, CA 91380-2890 Ann Kerman SCV School & Business Alliance 21515 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa. Clarita, CA 91350 Wade Trimmer SCV Youth Project P.O. Box 801982 Santa Clarita, CA 9 13 80-1982 Community Advisory Ctee Gay Emans DaAnne Sinith Sheriffs Department - SCV Station Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club Single Mothers Outreach 23740 Magic. Mountain Pkwy.. 28109 Oaklar Drive P.O. Box 801.566 Clarita, CA 91355 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Santa Clarita, CA 913,0 .1.5677 Alice Moreland Sloan Canyon Preschool 28355 Sloan Canyon Road Castaic, CA 91384 Geriarm King St. Francis Psychotherapy & Counseling Center 25050 Avenue Kearny, Suite 101 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Carolyn -Nelson Soropti.mist Intl. of SCV P.O. Box 802275 Santa Clarita, CA 91380 Johnny Scarpitta Color nay Future 27023 McBean Parkway, #101 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Lisa Marie Boiko Southern Califoi-nia Children's Musical Theatre 25773 Perlman Place, F Stevenson Ranch, CA 91.381 Diane M. Briones The Compassionate Friends 19544 Babington Street Santa Clarita, CA 9 135 11 Sue Neiberger Jay'Keiner Theatre Arts for Children Hillary Tholon The Gentle Barn Foundation Foundation 17040 Forrest Street 26910 Sierra Highway, D-8 11318 24623 Walnut Street Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 George Selph Olga Joseau Kathy Norris Val Verde Community Benefits UNIDAS ValleyIndustrial Association �� 23317 Oalcrun Lane Funding Ctee 30133 San Martinez Road, Suite A 25709 Rye Canyon Road, it 105 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Val Verde, CA 91384 Santa Clarita, CA 9135.5 ,aciss John Taylor Luis Arturo Quczada Valley Trauma Center Visually Impaired Assistance Center Voluntary Mediation Services 25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite B122 22900 Market Street 24271 San Fernando Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Santa Clarita., CA 9132.1 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Ea�y Pe�fl "'FiLiels ) L LLIIT�� � Fe e, 1 I'a [arm. for Easy Pec-) FeE cm F,7 o 0 0, U s e Av e rye T E Rf,'P AT E �-, I G 2, Janis Ashley Brenda McCullough Gloria Mercado-Fortine "lian-i S. Hart Muscum Work Training Program Zonta Club of SCV .51 San Fernando Road 22923 Rainti-ce Lane P. O. Box 802332 Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Santa Clarita, CA 91380 . Judy Davidson Theresa Nitescu ASE Enrichni ent Transition Specialist Noi-tlicast Valley Health Corporation P.O. Box 2323 in S. Hail Union High School Dist. 1172 North Maclay Santa Clarita, CA 91386-2323 21515 Centre Pointe Parkway San Fernando, CA 91340 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Alana Franco Chris Porazzo Christ Lutheran Preschool 29256 Poppy Meadow Street 25816 Tournament Road Santa Clarita, CA 91387 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 0 0 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING (2008-2009 Conzrnurrity Development Block Granit Action Plan Thursday, February 7, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. City Hall - Orchard Rooms AGENDA DA Introductions Brief Staff Presentation Con-maunityy Agency Input 0 CITY STAFF: Erol Moore -Lay, Housing Program Adn-ririistrator Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician SIMS/Grants/1-IUD/CONSOLID/2008-2009/Action Plan/Feb 2008 Nceds Mtg Agenda c AN QZ Co ka 9-j cl In I -C r- 06 C\ r-14 r -.q T-1 14 3 J 3 G l ) V� J I{} 10 C ^ �- 14 C r1 r -i *-1 riri ri N hl N N N N T.HE SIGNAL NEWSPAPER S,PAI Eli 24000 Creeksrr[C Rd Valencia CA 91355 Proof of Publication (20I5.5 CC.P) STATE Or CAL[;~ORNIA, COLNTY OF LOS ANOBLES 1 am a citizen of the United S(atcs, and a rcside.ot Of the county aforesaid; 1 aru over the age of eighteen years; and 1 am riot a party to or intc=ted in the notice published. I am the chief legal -advertising clerk of the publisher of the, SIGNAL [NEWSPAPER a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published Daily in the City of 'Santa Clatrita County of Los Angeles, and which newspuper has been adjudged a newspaper of gertcral circulation by dic - Superior Court of the Counts of Los Angeles, State of California, under the dato of ATat'dh 25i 1988 Case Number NVC15880, that the notice, of Winch the anaexcd is a printed copy, hzi beta published in each regular and entire issue of said t+^WsPaper and not in any supplement thomf on allowing dates, to -wit, A] I in the year 20 CS I certify (or declare) under pertalty of pcdw dtst tht: foregoing is true and cornet Datcd at Valencli, Cu[ifbMia, this A 1,� t�� day of 20 V atvro 1 T n PUBt 1C NonC,E Notice is leraby given of e "bliq naetlr'io to be held to o -taln public in- put for tr a clty,a '2ppg- 2009 A nua Actlon Plan. TI a Annual Ac- ton Plan is the docu- ment whi :h guidas the cioj'a use of Communitt}� Develop. )ant 8iock T r�fl�G# #v(C raives COS& funde fro, I the Depart - meet of Hi Bing and Ur- ban Deval Pmant to im- prove the lives of low - and mod rata -income realdente t eJthe ares$ of decant her ng, a suite bfe living 3nvrronment, and incma. ed aconomi� apportuntti, .s. LQCal age icies which serve low- and modem ate -Income residents,. and the Or; 10rel public, $re encou sg ed to at- tend a rn( ,iing to be held on F,hruary ta, 1007, at , oln at City HAIL, Cell' ,ry RaQm, 23920 Val( ncia Boule- vard, Santa Narita. For more in, rmatfon re, ya0dintheAIty's 20e- 7 neIcltoPan, 1easal Erin lulwra ay Houa- Ino Prom .Adriminintra- torat (BIR Para m9a I lf0rm9010n cobra of Plar do AcclQn, a si necea4f asietencia PARA Wanda l9s reun- 'Q09a cornun 9 fan A, pp! 9unta Por M ga Sen- e- Ctlaz, {t36T) 2 ni3l,3p, Pubfishecf in rho $Ignal Febntary 2,W '008 I, 1 L J 60, ff . f l Visions In Progress Youth Advisory CoinniNee 1Mlissioia Statenient• The foci,rs of Visions i -n Pr ogi-ess (1JIP) is to actively advise the City and c0771171.1177r6) oil activities, issires, and decisions relafina to the teens in the Saila Clarity Dalley: Visions in Progress 071P) Agenda Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4;00-6:00 p.m: City Hall, Century Room Facilitator: Chair; Zachary Davis I. Call to Order 11. Introductions. III. Executive Board Update: ® Mayor Meeting Recap ® Candidate I'oitiun Recap p. o . AMGBN Tour.. ' .. Upcoming Presentations IV Guest Speaker; Glenn Bogna -Skate Park Update= V Guest Speaker; Terasa Sullivan - Comiiiuniiy Needs Assessment for Coiilm'Unity Development Block Grants. VI' . ;: New Business.' a*:,:. ` Evening of Reinetllbrance, Wednesday, April 16 b... hiriergeilcy Expo VII Old Bu Mess ,.'.: a. Teen Speak Out b: Siiiii Valley, Tuesday; April 15 V'III:.: Public Conliients aiid Feedback' IX Abhouncem ]. t :.. X Adloiiiii Important Reminders :. Members' Be sure to read your meeting notes before the meeting, New Members: Please join us for a brief orientation after adjournment.. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. Members and Guests: Please join us for refreshments and networking after . ----- the meeting. Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 5, 4:00 p.m., Century Room youth advisor/ connnittee .. :' S:IPRICommunity Servkc IYOUTHIVIPI/igendasl200812.20.doc `,-3 " 7T•arT":�FLT i. - m^Ce�^^•,�eV'"'Y♦Q�7+:1,..'e.'^.^".^"n?.:v.l!�'!..Y.�-�?'.^,y:^.___.....-_"e."�^-!^•-w.^;::":"^ � .�S..iS,e C5�6 Visions in Progress (VIP) Meeting Wednesday, February 6, 2008 d:00-6:00 p.m. Newhall Community Center Facilitator: Zachary Davis, Chair SUMMARY DOTES Attendees: Zach Alterman, Omar Awan, Ashley Cha, Mathew Cha, Rachel Coy:, Zachary Davis, Juliet DeAmicis, Sebastian De La Torre, Andrea Galeana, Adam Galway, Megan Grossman, Elston IIe, Scan Herron, Christopher .Johnson, Sophie Johnson, Dalton Long, Kelsey Muir, Matt Muir, Michelangelo Nicholas, Nora Pasin, Anish Sawant, Nerek Vanetsyan, Curtis Van Grinsven, Mathew Van Grinsven I. Call to Order I.I. Introductions III. ]Executive Board Update Community Center Recap ® Found out what is occurring in the community. ® Many liked the change of venue, Josh Parr's presentation. ® Opportunity to represent a youth leadership committee and the City of Santa Clarita. Upcoming, Presentations ® Mayor Presentation: - Appointed by a City Council majority vote. - Runs City Council meetings. - Serves as a spokesperson, and promotes communications and understanding between elected and appointed officials. Assists the City Council in setting goals. Serves as a promoter and defender of the coniniunity. m City Manager Ken Pulskamp, Wednesday, March 5. Q Glenn Bogna, next meeting: Update on status of the skatepark. 0 March 5, representative for Volunteer Resource Center to speak about teen volunteering. 0 Wednesday, March 19, meeting. at the Transit Maintenance Facility: Will take bus from City Hall. Other W Youth in Government: Ends with conversation with Mayor, instead of mock City Council.. 1 3 ® Responsibility: - Also rests in the hands of the citizens, -- Must be taken seriously, - Clean up after yourselves, - Keep the City beautiful and clean. -- . Will improve quality of life, Q &A: - Traffic problem in Santa Clarita: a. Attributed to ever-increasing families in Santa Clarita. b. Some encourage growth, some despise growth. C. Impacts stem from increasing growth. d. Power only vested in the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita, e. Developers required to spend on amenities if built in City, f. Developers chose to build outside City limits, and later annex into the City. g. Twenty-seven annexations since City's conception. - Copper Hill: a. Not yet annexed, boundaries not yet crossed, - Public Transit System: a. Transportation growing every year, b. Three Metrolink stations, only City in system to have flu-ee. c. Plan to move Metrolink station site in Canyon Country. d. Design and discussion over high speed trains in state, e, I-5. Coalition, add HOV and truck lane. f, Los Lomas plan for giant housing development, g. Twenty million yards of grading. la. Entire Cross -Valley Connector only took eight million yards. i. City opposes development. j, Would add 70,000 more vehicle trips a day, k, Via Princessa will go over Golden Valley, through the Whitaker-Burmite property, and attach to Wiley Canyon. 1. Date for finishing Cross -Valley Connector over River. m. Start construction June/July of this year. n. Eighteen -month project. o. $250 million project. p; $7 million left to complete. q, $80 million from private donors. r. $30 million from federal govermnen.t. s. $30-40 million from state. Budget cuts affect on City: a. City does a good job of establishing and maintaining a budget. b. First budget meeting in ten days for the 2008-09 budget. c, Discuss priorities. d. On last meeting, City Council will establish budget. e. City expenses are below City revenue, VII. Public Comments and Feedback Discussion went very well, but speakers were slightly distracting. Little disappointed that the Mayor was not very familiar with VIP. Members should Know what VIP stands for, what it is meant to Clo. ® rive City Council members rotate for the Mayoral position. m New Members enjoyed opportunity to speak to the mayor VIII. Announcements IX'.. Adjourn /n1 Cc 11,11ir, Scrvicesl Youth 111MA-/inmes000N12-G 1 City of SANTA CLAR:ITA 23920 Valencia Boulevard ® Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • PAX: (661) 259-8125 touw. san to-clari ta. rom March 12, 2008 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF IUD FUNIS The Community Development Department of the City of Santa Clarita has prepared the draft Action Plan for the Use of HUD Funds for fiscal year 2008-2009. In accordance with the Final Rule, the City is notifying adjacent jurisdictions of the availability of the draft Action Plan for review. The document is available for review during normal business hours at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The document is also posted on the City's website and can be viewed at www.santa-clarita.com/housin;. Written comments on the draft Action Plan may be submitted to the Community Development Department on or before April 12, 2008. A public hearing to receive public comments and to adopt a final Action Plan is scheduled to be held before the Santa Clarita City Council at 6:00 p.m. on April 22; 2008, in the City Hall Council Chambers. Once approved for submission, the Action Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Los Angeles Area Office. If you wish to receive a copy of the draft 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan or have any further questions, please contact me or Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician at 661.255.4368 or, by email at tsullivan a santa-clarita.com Sincerely, 7 i Kenneth R. Pu11�11p City Manager EM:TLS : kmwb S:MS\Grants\HUD\CONSOLID\2005-2009\Action Plan\Notice to Surrounding CitieSAOe cc: Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager Paul D. Brotzman, Director of Community Development Lisa M. Hardy, AICD, Planning Manager Erin Moore -Lay, Housing Program Administrator Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician The attached notification will be sent to the following: City of Los Angeles City of Burbank City of Glendale City of Filmore City of Santa Paula City of Palmdale City of Lancaster City of San Fernando County of Los Angeles TILE SIGNAL NEWSPAPER 24000 Creekside Rd Valencia CA 91355 Proof of Publication (2015.5 C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States, and a resident Of the County aforesaid; 1 am over the age 'of eighteen years; and I atn not a party to or interested in the notice published. I am the chicf legal advertising clerk of the publisher of the SIGNAL NE.WSPAPDR a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published Daily in the City of Santa Clarita 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 March 25,.1988 Case Number NVCI5880, . that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereaf on the following dates, to -wit: All in the year 20 0 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjtuy't11at the foregoing is true and correct Dated at Valencia, California, this day of _200r6 ............ ature pt Notice for Public Comment and Review of the City of Santa Clarltd.' 2008.2009 Annual;.:;';; CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2008-2009 ANNUAL, ACTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ATTACHMENT #4 City Council Agenda Report 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT Abenda Item: / CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Iteii to be presented by: April 22, 2008 Paul Brotzman SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan and the funding recorrunendations contained therein, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. BACKGROUND Each year the City receives CDBG Entitlement funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2008-2009 allocation.is $1,126,631. This amount represents a decrease of $45,732 from the 2007-2008 funding allocation. HUD requires that CDBG funds be used primarily to benefit low- and moderate -income individuals in any or all of the following areas: decent housing; a suitable living environment; and expanded economic opportunities. In order to receive the 2008-2009 CDBG entitlement funds, HUD requires the submission of an Annual Action Plan 45 days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year. The plan shows how the City will meet the goals and priorities contained in the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan. The plan also contains funding recommendations, a description of the programs and projects to be undertaken in the coming year, and service goals. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as directed by the. City .Council. FISCAL IMPACT The HUD CDBG allocation for 2008-2009 will be $1,126,631. In addition., staff estimates to have approximately $70,000 in unexpended funds and program income from previous years, bringing the total amount available to $1;196,631. This amount will be included in the 2008-2009 staff recommended City budget. /ATTACHMENTS Recommended Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Funding Levels Draft 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File CITY OF SANTA CLAR[TA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN fqLTFOR1 ❑ 0 .2 0 0 4-20 N O IDATEDD PLAN FUNDING HUD 2008-2009 Entitlement $1,126,631 07-08 Carry -Over (06/07) $50,000 Property Rehab Carry -Over (07/08) $20,000 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,196,631 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Administration Personnel $188,000 Other Administration $15,265 Fair Housing Council $20,500 Public Services Senior Access Program (Senior Center) Lutheran Social Services (Homeless Services) Property Rehabilitation (City) Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) Handyworker Program (Senior Center) .Residential Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (City) Community Preservation Officer (City) Temp Staff TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $223,765 $48,000 $40,000 $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $ 93,000 $346,159 $200,000 $195,000 $106,651 $30,000 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $877,810 TOTAL AVAILABLE TOTAL PROGRAMMED BALANCE UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS. $1,196,631 $1,194,575 $ 2,056 WELCOME TO YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING "GOOD GOVERNMENT REQUIRES THE INFORMED PARTICIPATION' OF EVERY CITIZEN" Your participation at a City Council meeting is sincerely appreciated. Citizen interest and participation helps to guide elected representatives and to acquaint citizens with the issues of our growing community. four courtesj; is requested to help our meeting run smoothly. if you mill be kind enough to folloiv these simple rules we can make the best possible use of your time and ours. e PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PUBLIC DISPLAYS OR OUTBURSTS SUCH AS UNSOLICITED APPLAUSE, COMMENTS OR CHEERING. o ANY DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT SUBSTANTIALLY INTERFERE WITH THE ABILITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO CARRY OUT ITS MEETING, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND OFFENDERS WILL BE REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE MEETING. o PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES. YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT m The City of Santa Clarita is a general law City with the Council -Manager form of government. ® The City Council is the legislative and policy -malting body of the City and the City Manager is the chief executive officer responsible for the administration of City affairs. • The City Council is composed of five members, elected at large to serve four-year staggered terms. Municipal Elections are held in April of even -numbered years. The regular meeting of your City Council is a vital part of the democratic process in the conduct of.the City's affairs. These meetings are open to the public and conducted by your elected representatives who are responsible, as a body, for the operation of Santa Clarita's City government. The Council appreciates your interest and urges citizen participation in government matters. O Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall; 23920 Valencia Boulevard, at 6:00 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS The Santa Clarita City Council has established a policy for the preparation.of the agenda, minutes, and handling of communications addressed to the Council. In addition, rules have been adopted covering Council meeting procedures, including time limitations for public comment, Proceedings of' the Council are governed under "Robert's Rules of Order" on all matters pertaining to parliamentary taw, but no action of the Council shall be invalidated or legality thereof affected by the failure to strictly follow such rules. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION You are invited to address the Council during the Public Participation portion of the agenda on any matter related to City business except matters set for consideration at this meeting, which will be heard as part of that item. To do so, fill out a Speaker's card and present it to the City Clerk before the meeting or before the item is announced. Public Participation is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. When addressing the Council, please state your name and city only and not your specific street address before you begin your comments. The Council will take no action other than referring the issue to staff. LIVE MEDIA BROADCASTING City Council meetings are cable cast live on Time Warner SCVTV, Channel 20 and streamed live at santa-clarita.com. The meetings are normally re -aired on the following Monday at 9:00 a.m. on SCVTV, Channel 20. City Council Bob Kellar, Mayor Frank Ferry, Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Ender, Councilmember Marsha McLean; Councilmember Laurene Weste, Councilmember Citic Str¢ `t f Ken Pulskamp, City Manager Ken. Striplin, Assistant City Manager Robert Neti4)rnan, Director, Public Works Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager, Director, Administrative Services Rick Gould, Director, Parks, Recreation, Community Services Paul Brotzrnan, Director, Community Development Sharon Dawson, City Clerk Carl Newton, City Attorney Gail Ortiz, Communications Division Manager Anthony La Berge, Chief of Police L.A. County Sheriff's Department E. Matt Gil, Assistant Fire Chief L.A. County Fire Department CITE' OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 22, 2008 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 St Floor Santa.Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business Public Participation Process During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should. prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. 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(28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) INVOCATION - McLean CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE AWAIZDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY None PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three (3) minutes, The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) COMMIT'T'EE REPO RTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that.may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will.be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to. inquire whether there are any changes to the Agenda or if any member of the Council or the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar, 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 25, 2008 - special and regular City Council meetings RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 25, 2008 . NEW BUSINESS SCRDA 1. PRESENTATION OF STREETSCAPE DESIGN FOR MAIN STREET IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL - The Downtown Newhall Specific Plan calls for enhanced landscaping and amenities to transform Main Street in Old Town Newhall, The presentation will show two conceptual designs that each have proposed landscape themes, sidewalk amenities, lighting, and other design features. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a presentation of the streetscape design options for Main Street, and provide staff with direction to complete design of the pro j ect. 3 ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. 1. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive fui-ther reading. 2. WAIVER OF ATTORNEY/CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY PRIVILEGE - During the March 25, 2008, City Council Meeting, the City Council passed a motion to agendize a discussion regarding waiving the attorney/client privilege of confidentiality as it relates to a confidential memorandum,froni the City Attorney's Office to the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve waiving attorney/client privilege of confidentiality as it relates to a confidential memorandum from the City Attorney's Office regarding "Business Entity Reporting on Statements of Economic Interest." M 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECURRING APPLICATION OF RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE CHIP SEAL GRANT PROGRAM BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 - The Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Chip .Seal Grant Program is administered through the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Cities compete yearly for approximately $2,500,000 to fund portions of projects Lip to $ 150,000 maximum per project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City's Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Chip Seal Grant application each year, for the next five years, as part of the Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program; direct staff to submit the'completed grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 4. CENTRAL PARK EXPANSION PHASE III, PROJECT P4009 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - This design contract is for architectural design services needed for the City's Central Park Expansion Phase III project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a design contract to Meyer and Associates for architectural design services for the Central Park Expansion Phase III, Project P4009, in the amount of $2,134,985, plus a 5 percent contingency in the amount of $106,749, for a total of $2,241,734; decrease Expenditure Account P4009723-5161.001 by $2,200,000 and authorize the appropriation of $2,423,012 from the Park Improvement (Quimby) fund balance into Account P4009305-5161.001; authorize a one-time increase of $50,000 for project management services to MNS Engineers, Inc. existing professional services contract, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 5. 2005-06 COMMUNITY MEDIAN LANDSCAPE, SAN FERNANDO ROAD PROJECT B0002 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The 2005-06 Community Median Landscape project enhanced the aesthetics of the area along San Fernando Road from Oak Ridge Drive to Drayton Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and accept the completion of the 2005-06 Community Median Landscape San Fernando Road Project 130002; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the remaining 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed; and authorize an increase of $1.85,000 to the contract with MNS Engineers for additional design costs for Phase I1. 6. APPROVE OVERREAD STREET NAME SIGN PURCHASE PROJECT 00029 - The purchase of 115 reflective overhead street name signs will complete the third phase of this project aimed at improving the quality and reflectivity of the City's street signage. RECOMMENDED AC'T'ION: Approve the purchase of 115 reflective overhead mast arm street name signs from Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $89,022, plus a 10 percent contingency of $8,902, for a total of $97,924. Funds for this project have been budgeted in Accounts C0029230-5161.001 and 52044390-5161.001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AUXILIARY SIGN ARMS FOR OVERHEAD STREET NAME SIGN PROJECT C0029 -The purchase of the auxiliary sign arms will allow mounting of the new City street name signs at intersections throughout the City for phase three of this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase of 8.8 auxiliary sign arms to Lingo Industrial Electronics in the amount of $43,526, plus a 10 percent contingency of $4,352, for a total of $47,878. Funds for this project have been budgeted in Accounts 00029230-5161.001 and 52044390-5161.001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 8. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE EAST AND WESTSIDE OF SECO CANYON ROAD AT CORAL "WAY - Staff is recommending the installation of an exclusive left -turn pocket for northbound Seco Canyon Road at Coral Way. Removal of on -street parking along a portion of Seco Canyon Road is required to make room for this turn pocket. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Adopt a resolution establishing no -stopping anytime zones along both sides of Seco Canyon Road at Coral Way. 6 9. AWARD CONTRACT FOR BATTERY BACKUP SIGNALIZED RAILROAD INTERSECTIONS - This program is intended to install battery backup systems at railroad intersections to provide reliable emergency power to traffic signals in the event of power failures or interruptions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract for the purchase of battery backup systems to JTB Supply Company in the amount of $109,894, plus a contingency amount of $10,000; and authorize the City Manager- or designee to execute all documents, subject to. City Attorney approval. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN'- In order to receive the 2008-2009 CDBG entitlement funds, HUD requires the submission of an Annual Action Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan and the funding recommendations contained therein, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 11.12.070 OF TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.12 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PROPERTY OR NOTICES" - Second reading of an ordinance regarding penalties for interference with City property or notices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 11.12.070 OF TITLE 11, CHAPTER 11.12 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CITY PROPERTY OR NOTICES". 7 12. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33333.2 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE- During the 2002-2003 Fiscal Year, every Redevelopment Agency was required to make an Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) payment to the County Auditor. In an effort to offset the financial burden caused by the ERAF payment, state legislation passed in 2003 (S13 1045) and 2004 (SB 1096) authorized redevelopment agencies to amend their redevelopment plans by ordinance to extend by up to one year, the time limit on the effectiveness of their redevelopment plans and the time limit to repay indebtedness or receive property taxes pursuant to Section 33670 for each ERAF payment made in 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06. The City can, take advantage of S13 1045 and amend its Redevelopment Plan to extend by one year the Redevelopment Plan's effectiveness to' July 8;'2028.and the last day to `repay indebtedness and'collect tax revenues to July 8, 2043. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled; "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33333.2 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE" 13. AWARD CONTRACT FOR BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION DAY CAMPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION PROGRAMS- AWARD CONTRACT TO GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION DAY CAMPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS - Award a contract to Global Transportation Services for bus services for use by Recreation Day Camps and Community Services programs, The contract will provide transportation services for the various day camps and excursions as well as activities scheduled by Community Services. . RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract to Global Transportation Services for bus services for use by Recreation Day Camps and Community Services programs, in the amount of $93,300, plus a contingency of $9,330 for a total annual amount not to exceed $102,330; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two annual renewal options not to exceed $102,330 each, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute renewals, in accordance with the terms provided herein, subject to City Attorney approval. 1.4. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12, 13, & 14 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 12, 13, & 14. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. HASLEY HILLS/VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER (VCC) ANNEXATION, MASTER CASE 07-206 — CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 07-003, PREZONE 07-002, AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION 08-005, SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 07-001 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) - Request for authorization to submit an application for annexation for Hasley Hills/Valencia Commerce Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 07-003, adopt a Resolution of Application authorizing staff to submit an application to the Local Agency Fon-nation Commission to amend the Sphere of Influence and annex approximately 1,430 acres of land located at the northwest corner of I-5 and SR -126 and approve the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; and introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 07-002 (MASTER CASE 07-206) FOR THE HASLEY HILLS/VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER ANNEXATION AREA GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF INTERSTATE 5 AND STATE ROUTE '126, ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. ADJOURNMENT - In memory of Dianna Lucille Frimmel and Maria Guadalupe Gomez FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 5:30 pain. in the Century Room, l st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd,, Santa Clarita CA, The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERT'IFICArTI®N I, Sharon. L. Dawson, City. Clerk, do hereby, certify that. I am the. duly appointed and qualif ed City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on April 17, 2008, between the hours 'of 9 a.m, and 5 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 10 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ❑ p 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 0 FUNDING HUD 2008-2009 Entitlement $1,126,631 07-08 Carry -Over (06/07) $50,000 Property Rehab Carry -Over (07/08) $20,000 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,196,631 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Administration Personnel $188,000 Other Administration $15,265 Fair Housing Council $20,500 Public Services Senior Access Program (Senior Center) Lutheran Social Services (Homeless Services) Property Rehabilitation (City) Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) Handyworker Program (Senior Center) Residential Rehabilitation Grants and Loans (City) Community Preservation Officer (City) Temp Staff TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $48,000 $40,000 $5,000 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $346,159 $200,000 $195,000 $106,651 $30,000 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL AVAILABLE TOTAL PROGRAMMED BALANCE UNPROGRAMMED FUNDS $223,765 $ 93,000 $877,810 $1,196,631 $1,194,575 $ 2,056 CIT of SANTA CLARITA 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA n 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 0 APPENDIX A Copy of CFR 24 Part 91.220 230 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN § 91.220 (2) A jurisdiction that elects to carry out a neighborhood revitalization strategy that Includes the economic empowerment of low-income residents with respect to one or more of their areas may submit this strategy as part of its community development plan. If HUD approves such a strategy, the ju- risdiction can obtain greater Flexibility In the use of the CDBG funds -In the re- vitalization area(s). The additional flexibility that the jurisdiction would be entitled to for this purpose will be described In 24 CFR part 570, subpart C, at a future date. The criteria for ap- proval of the strategy will not be es- tablished by regulation, but jurisdic- tions will be notified of these criteria. (f). Barriers to affordable housing. The consolidated plan must describe the ju- risdiction's strategy to remove or ame- llorate negative effects of public poll cies that serve as barrierstoaffordable housing, as identified In accordance with 991.210(d),except that, 3f a State requires a unit of general local govern- ment to submit a regulatory barrier as- sessment that s-sessment-that is substantially equiva- lent to the Information required under this. paragraph (0, as determined by. HUD, the unit of general local govern- ment may submit its assessment sub- mitted to the State to HUD and shall. be considered to have complied with this requirement. - (g) Lead-based paint hazards. The con- solidated plan must outline the actions - proposed or being taken to evaluate and reduce lead-based 'paint hazards, and describe how the lead-based paint hazard- reduction willbe integrated Into housing policies and programs.' (h) Anti -poverty strategy. The consoli- dated plan must describe the jurisdic- tion's goals, programs, and policies for reducing the number of poverty level families and how the jurisdiction's goals, programs, and policies for pro- ducing and preserving affordable hous- ing, set forth in the housing component of the consolidated plan, will be coordi- nated with other programs and services for which the jurisdiction is respon sable and the extent to which they will reduce (or assist in reducing) the num- ber of poverty level families, taking Into consideration factors over which the jurisdiction has control, 24 CFR Subtitle A (4-1-05 Edition) (1) Institutional structure. (1) The con- solidated plan must explain the insti- tutional structure, including private Industry, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions, through which the jurisdiction will carry out its housing and community development plan, as- sessing the strengths and gaps In that delivery system. (2) The jurisdiction shall describe the organizationalrelationship between the jurisdiction and the public housing agency, including the appointing au- thority for the commissioners or board of the housing agency; relationships re- garding hiring, contracting and pro- curement; provisionofservices funded by the jurisdiction; and review by the jurisdiction- of proposed development sites, of the comprehensive plan of the public housing agency, and of any pro- posed demolition or disposition of pub- lic housing developments. (3) The plan must describewhatthe jurisdiction will do to overcome gaps in the institutional structure for car- rying out its strategy for addressing its priority needs. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD, or otherwise is performing poor- ly, the jurisdiction shall describe any actions it is taking to assist the public housings agency in addressingthese problems. 0), Coordination.. The consolidated plan must describe the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination be- tween public and assisted housing pro- viders and private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies. With respect to the public en- tities involved, the plan must describe the means of cooperation and coordina- tion among the State and any units of general local government In the metro- politan area In the implementation of its consolidated plan, - (k) Public housing resident initiatives. The consolidated plan must describe the jurisdiction's activities to encour- age public housing residents to become more involved in management and par- ticipate in homeownership. §91.220 Actionplan, The action plan must include the fol- lowing: (a) Form application. Standard Form 424; 564 Office of the Secretary, HUD (b) Resources. (I) Federal resources. The consolidated plan must describe the Federal resources expected to be available to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the strategic plan, in accordance with §91.215. These resources include grant funds and program income. (2) Other resources; The consolidated plan must Indicate resources from pri- vate and non -Federal public sources that are reasonably expected to be. made available to address theneeds Identified In the plan. The plan must explain how Federal funds will leverage those additional resources, includinga description of how matching require- ments of the HUD programs will be sat- . isfied. Where the jurisdiction deems it, appropriate, it may indicate publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction thatmay. be used. to carry out thepurposesstated In §91.11 (c) Activities to be undertaken. A de- scription of the activities the jurisdic-., tion will undertake during the next year to address priority needsinterms- of local objectives that were identified In §91.215. This description of activities shall estimate the number and type of - families that will benefit from the pro- - posed activities, the specific local ob- jectives and priority needs (identified in accordance with § 91.215) that will be addressed by the activities using, for- mula grant funds and program income the jurisdiction expects to receive dur-. Ing the program year, proposed accom- plishments, and 'atarget date for com- pletion of the activity. This Informa- tion is to be presented in the form of a' table prescribed by HUD;...' (d) Geographic distribution. A descrip- tion of the geographic areas of the ju- risdiction (Including areas of.minority; concentration) In which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year, giving the rationale for the prior- ities for allocating Investment geo- graphically; (e) Homeless and other special needs ac- tivitles. Activities it plans to undertake. during the next year to address emer- gency shelter and transitional housing, needs of homeless Individuals and fami- lies (Including subpopulations), to pre- vent low-income individuals and fami- lies with. children (especially those with Incomes below 90 percent of me - § 91.220 dlan) from becoming homeless, to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and Independent living, and to address the special needs of persons who are not homeless identi- fied in accordance with §91.215(d); (f) Other actions—(1) General. Actions It plans to take during the next year to address obstacles to meeting under- served needs, foster and maintain af- fordable housing, remove barriers to af- fordable housing, evaluate and reduce lead-based 'paint hazards, reduce the number, of poverty level families, de- velop institutional structure, and en- hance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies- and foster public housing im- provements and -resident initiatives (see §91.215 (a). (b), (f), (g) (h), (1), 0)-, and (k)),.: (2) Public housing:. Appropriate ref- erence to the annual revisions of the actionplan prepared for the. Com- prehensive Grant program. If the pub- lic housing agency. is designated. as ''troubled" by HUD, or otherwise Is performing` poorly, the jurisdiction's plan, if any, to assist the public hous- ing agency In addressing these. prob- lems; and: (g) Program -specific, requirements -(1) CDBG. (i) A jurisdiction must describe activities planned with respect to all CDBG funds expected to be. available during theprogramayear. (including program income that will have been re- ceived before the start of the next pro- - gram year);, that an amount generally not to exceed ten percent of suchtotal available CDBG funds may be excluded from the funds for which eligible activities are described if It has been identified for the contingency of cost overruns. (it) CDBC funds expected to be avail- able during the program year includes the following:. - = (A) Any program- income that will have been received before-thestart of the next program year and that has not yet been programmed; (B) Surplus. from urban renewal set- tlements; (C) Grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan; and 565 §91.225 24 CFR Subtitle A (4-1-05 Edition) (D) Income from float -funded activities. The full amount of income expected to be generated by a float -funded activity must be shown, whether or not some or all of the Income is expected to be re- ceived in a future program year. To as- sure that citizens understand the risks inherent in undertaking. float -funded activities, the recipient must specify the total amount of program Income expected to be received and the months) and year(s) that it expects the float -funded activity to generate such program income. (iii) An "urgent needs" activity (one that is. expected to qualify under §570.208(c) of this title) may, be in- cluded only if the jurisdiction Identi- fies the activity in the action plan and certifiesthat the activity is designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency be- cause existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other fi- nancial resources are not available.. (iv) This information about activities shall be in sufficient detail, including location, to allow citizens to determine the degree to which they are affected. (2) HOME. (f) For HOME funds, a par- ticipating jurisdiction shall describe other forms of investment that are not described in §92.205(b) of this title. is (if) If the participating Jurisdiction Intends to use HOME funds for home- buyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required in § 92.254 of this subtitle; (Ili) If the participating jurisdiction Intends to use HOME funds torefi- nance existing debt secured by multi- family housing that is being rehabili- tated with HOME funds; it must state its refinancing guidelines "required under 24 CFR 92.206(b). The guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the participating jurisdictions will refinance existing debt. At min- imum, the guidelines must:, (A) Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and en- sure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of reha- bilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation - and refi- nancing (B) Require a review of management practicesto demonstrate that dis- investment in the property has not oc- curred; that the long term needs of the project can be met; and that the feasi- bility of serving the targeted popu- lation over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated. (C) State whether the new invest- ment Is being made to maintain cur- rent affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both. (D) Specify the required period of af- fordability, whether it is the minimum 15 years or longer. (E) Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction - wide or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified In a neighborhood revitalization strat- egy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a Fed- erally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. (F) State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily- loans made or insured by any Federal pro- gram, including CDBG, (iv) If the participating jurisdiction will receive funding under the Amer- ican Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) (see 24 CFR part 92, subpart M), it must include: -- (A) A description of the planned use of the ADDI funds; '(B) A plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and: tenants: of public and manufactured housing and to other families assisted by public housing _agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI Funds areused to provide downpayment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families; and - - (C) A description of the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of Faml- Iles receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, (Approved by the OMce of Management and Budget under control number 2506-0117) (60 FR 1896, Jan. 5, 1995; 60 FR -4861, Jan. Z5, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 48750, Sept. 16. 1996; 69 FR 16765, Mar, 30, 2004).: §91.225. Certifications. (a). General. The Following certifi- cations, satisfactory to HUD, must be Included in the annual submission to HUD, (See definition of "certification' in §91,5.) - (1) Afflrmatively furthering fair hous- ing. Each jurisdiction is required to § 91.225 (D) Income from float -funded activities. The full amount of income expected to be generated by a float -funded activity must be shown, whether or not some or all of the Income is expected to be re- ceived in a future program year. To as- sure that citizens understand the risks inherent in undertaking float -funded activities, the recipient must specify the total amount of program income expected to be received and the month(s) and year(s) that it expects the float -funded activity to generate such program income.. (iii) An "urgent needs" activity (one that. is -expected to; qualify under §570.208(c) of this title) may be in- cluded only if the jurisdiction identi- fies the activity in the action' plan and certifies that the activity is designed to meet.other community, development needs having -a particular urgency be- cause existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other fl- nancial resources are not available.`:. (iv) This Information about activities shall- be in sufficient detail, including location, to allow citizens to determine the degree to which they are affected; (2) HOME. (i) For HOME funds, apar- ticipating jurisdiction shalldescribe other forms of investment that are not described in §92.205(b) of this title. , (ii) If the participating jurisdiction intends to use HOME funds for home- buyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture,. as: required In § 92.254 of this subtitle. (ill)' If the participating jurisdiction intends to use HOME funds- torefi- nance existing debt secured by multi- family housing that is being rehabili- tated with HOME funds, it must state its refinancing-. guidelines, required under 24 CFR 92.206(b).. The guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the participating jurisdictions will refinance existing debt. At min- imum, the guidelines must; (A) Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and en- sure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of reha- bilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refi- nancing (B) Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that dis- 24 CFR Subtitle A (4-1-05 Edition) Investment in the property has not oc- curred; that the long term needs of the project can be met; and that the feasi- bility of serving the targeted popu- lation over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated. (C) State whether the new Invest- ment is being made to maintain cur- rent affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both. (D) Specify the required period of af- fordability, whether it is. the minimum 15 years or longer.. (E) Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction - wide or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified in a neighborhood revitalization strat- egy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2)': or aFed- erally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. . (F) State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or insured byany .Federal pro- gram, including CDBC.: - (iv) If the participating jurisdiction will receive funding under the Amer- ican Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) (see 24 CFR part 92, subpart M); it must Include: (A), A description of the planneduse of the ADDI funds; (B) A plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents andtenantsof public and manufactured housing and to other families assisted- _by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI funds areused to provide downpayment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families; and (C).A description of the actions to*be taken to ensure the suitability of fami- lies -receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 2506-0117) [60 FR 1896, Jan. 5, 1995;-G0 FR 4861, Jan. 25, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 48750, Sept. 16, 1996; 69 FR 16765, Mar. 30, 20041 '. §91.225 Certifications.. (a) General. The following certifi- cations, satisfactory to HUD, must be Included in the annual submission to HUD. (See definition of "certification" in §91.5.) ' (1) Affirmatively furthering fair hous- .Ing, Each jurisdiction is required to 566 Office of the Secretary, HUD § 91.225 submit a certification that it will af- firmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take ap- propriate actions to overcome the ef- fects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and ac- tions in this regard. (2) Anti -displacement and relocation plan. Each jurisdiction is required to submit a certification that it has in af- fect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assist- ance plan in connection with any activ- ity assisted with funding. under the CDBG or HOME programs. (3) Drug-free workplace.. The jurisdic- tion must submit a certificationwith regard to drug-free workplacerequired by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.." (4) Anti -lobbying The jurisdiction must submit a certification with: re- gard tocompliancewith-restrictions on lobbying required by 24- CFR part 87, togetherwithdisclosure forms,. if 're- quired by that part (5) Authority of Jurisdiction. The juris- diction must submit - a certification that the consolidated plan is author- lzed'under State and local law (as 'ap- plicable) and p-plicable)and that the jurisdiction pos sesses the legal authority, to carry out the programs for which It is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. (6) Consistency with plan The -juris- diction must submit a: certification that the housing activities to be under- taken with CDBG, HOME, ESC, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Where the'HOPWA funds are to be received by city that Is the most populous unit of general local government In an EMSA, it must obtain and keep on filecertifications of consistency from the authorized public officials for each other locality in the EMSA in which housing assistance is provided, (7) Acquisition and relocation. The ju- risdiction must submit a certification that it will comply with the acquisi- tion and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601), and Implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24. (8) Section 3. The jurisdiction must submit a certification that it will com- ply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regu- lations at 24 CFR part 135. (b) Community Development Block Grant program. For jurisdictions that seek funding ander CDBG, the fol- lowing certifications are required: (1) Citizen participation. Each jurisdic- tion must certify that it is in full com- pliance and following a detailed citiz6n participation plan that satisfies the re- quirements of § 91.105. (2)_ Community development plan. A certification that this consolidated housing and community:. development plan identifies community develop- ment -and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term commu- nity development objectives that have been developed in accordance' with the primary objective of the. statute'au- thorizingthe CDBG program;. as de- scribed in 24 CFR 570.2, and require- ments of this part and 24 CFR part 570, (3) Following a plan. A certification that the jurisdiction is following cut - rent consolidated plan (or Comprehen- sive. Housing.. Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. (4). Use of funds.. A certification that the jurisdiction has compliedwiththe following criteria: (1) With respect to activities expected to he assisted. with CDBG funds, the Action Plan has been developed so as to give the maximum feasible priority to activities that will benefit low- and moderate -Income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of'slums or blight. The plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities- that are cer- tified to be designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because. existing conditions posea serious and Imme- diate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs; (it) The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including section 108 guaranteed loans, during a period specified by the juris- diction, consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years, 567 § 91.225 shall principally benefit low- and mod- erate -Income families in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the des- ignated period (see 24 CFR 570.3 for def- inition of "CDBG funds''); and (iii) The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public Improvements assisted with. CDBG funds,. including Section 108 loan guar- anteed funds, by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate -in- come, Including any fee charged ;or as- sessment made as a condition of`ob- taimrig access to such public improve- ments. However, if CDBG fundsare used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capita, costs of public improvements (assisted In part with CDBGfunds) financed from other revenue sources, an."assess- ment or ssess-mentor charge may be made against the property with respect to the public other than CDBG funds. In- addition, :, with respect to properties owned and erty with respect to -the public Im- provements financed by a source other - than CDBG funds' if.. the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG fundsto: cover the assessment. (5)'. Excessive force. A certification that the jurisdiction has adopted and is enforcing:. (1) A policy prohibiting the use of ex- cessive force by law enforcement agen- cies within its Jurisdiction -against any individuals' engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 1 11 (it) A policy of enforcing applicable. State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or -exit from, a fa- cility or location that is the subject "of such non-violentcivil rights" dem- onstrations within its jurisdiction. (6) Compliance with anti -discrimination laws. The jurisdiction must submit' a certification that the grant will be con- ducted and administered in conformity. with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and imple- menting regulations. 24 CFR Subtitle A (4-1-05 Edition) (7) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The jurisdiction must sub- mit a certification that its activities concerning lead-based paint will com- ply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this title, (8) Compliance with laws. A certifi- cation that the jurisdiction will com- ply with applicable laws. (c) Emergency Shelter Grant program. For jurisdictions that seek funding under the Emergency Shelter Grant program, the following certifications (1). In the case of assistance involving iajor rehabilitation or conversion, the ipllcant will maintain anybuilding it which assistanceis used under the SG program as a shelter for homeless idividuals"and families for not less ran a 10 -year p erlod, (2)` In the case of assistance involving :habilitation less than thatcovered rider paragraph (d)(1). of this section, a A less than a (3) In the case 111111 LCLL LV C311i11Vy IIICIII, 1 C41 LI3, Vl V� abuse, or education) or maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities andfur- nishings,. the:. applicant.: wilL provide services or shelter to homeless individ- uals and families for the period during which .the ESC assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site -or structure as long as the same general population Is served;. (4) Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure thatthe building involved is safe and sanitary; (5) It will assist homeless Individuals In obtaining`. appropriate supportive services, including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other serv- icesessential . for achieving,- inde- pendentliving,. and other Federal, State„ local, and privateassistance available for such individuals; - (6) It will obtain matching amounts required under 5 576.71 of this title: (7) It will develop and implement pro- cedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual 568 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA gooON 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTIONPuN CALITORNIA n 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 0 APPENDIX B CDBG Citizen Participation Plan 2008-2009A CTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2007-2008 ANNUAL A CTION PLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN City of Santa Clarita Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation flan INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita is required by law to have a detailed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) (24 CFR 95.105) and ensure that it is made available for viewing by the community. This plan must contain the City's policies and procedures for community involvement in the Consolidated Plan process, as well as the planned use of CDBG and HOME funds. Encouraging Community Participation The law requires that our CDBG Citizen Participation Plan not, only provide for, but also encourage community participation, while emphasizing the involvement of low- and moderate -income people, especially those living in low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The U.S. Department. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expects the City of Santa Clarita to take whatever actions are appropriate to encourage the participation of minorities, people who do not speak English, and those with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105 (2)(ii). The Role of Low- and moderate -income People The law declares that the primary purpose of the programs covered"by the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan is to improve communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and growing economic opportunities - all principally for low- and moderate - income people (24 CFR 570.2). The amount of federal CDBG and HOME funds that the City of Santa Clarita receives each year is based primarily,on the severity of both poverty and substandard housing conditions within the City. Because of this, it is important that community participation genuinely involve the low-income residents who experience these conditions. It is imperativethat the community's involvement take place during all stages of the process. This includes: 1. Identifying needs, and setting priorities among those needs. 2. Deciding how much money should be allocated to each high-priority need. 3. Choosing types of programs to meet the identified high-priority needs, as well as overseeing the way in which the programs are carried out. 2008-2009 ACHONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2007-2008 ANNUAL A CTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN 11 El 0 The Various Stages of the Consolidated Plan Process The policies and procedures in this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan relate to several stages of action and federally required reports mentioned in law or regulation. In general, these stages and reports include: 1. Consolidated Plan (CP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan covering three to five years. The Consolidated Plan contains a housing and homeless needs assessment, a housing market analysis, a Strategic Plan and an Annual Action Plan. • Annual Action Plan (AAP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan covering one program year. The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan and reflects the needs identified therein. It contains a description of the planned use of funds for the upcoming. year, including types of activities, location, and numbers of persons served. 2. Substantial Amendment (SA) - During the year, it may become necessary to change the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan, or to change the use of the money already budgeted in an Annual Action Plan. In that case, a formal Substantial Amendment will be proposed, considered, and acted upon. 3. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) - After the program year is complete, a proposed and final Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report is developed. The Annual Performance Report contains documentation of the funds spent and the number of people assisted with those funds. The Program Year The "program year" chosen by the City of Santa Clarita is July 1 through June 30. PUBLIC NOTICE Items Covered by the Public Notice 'Requirement Advanced public notice will be given once a federally required standard document is available or when a public meeting is scheduled. For example, the Proposed Annual Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, any proposed Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, the Annual Performance Report, and all public meetings related to the use of CDBG and HOME funds. In addition, there will be advanced public notice of all public meetings relating to the funds or the planning process covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. Adequate Public /Notice Adequate public notice will be given with enough lead-time for the community to take informed action. The amount of assigned lead-time can vary depending on the event but will be a minimum of 14 days before the event. Public notices will be worded in such a way that 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN residents will 91.105)(e)(2) ❑❑ O have a clear understanding of the event that is being announced (24 CFR Public notices may take any or all of the forms listed below. Forms of Public Notice 1. The community will find public notices printed in the Signal, which is the adjudicated local newspaper and a newspaper of local circulation. Depending on the type of event, notice may be in the form of legal notices in the legal section of the newspaper, or as display advertisements in a non -legal section of the newspaper. 2. Notice will be given to neighborhood organizations, public housing resident groups and religious organizations in neighborhoods, and agencies providing services to low- and moderate -income residents. 3. Notice will be sent to any person or organization requesting to be on a related mailing list. 4. Depending on the type of event, public service announcements and press releases may be released to local radio and television stations. COMMUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION As required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely access to information and records relating to the data or content of any of the documents in the Consolidated Plan process. This includes the proposed, actual, and past use of funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. Regarding the past use of funds, the law requires reasonable community access to records about any uses of these funds during the previous five years (24 CFR 91.105)(h). In addition, as required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely information on local meetings that relate to the proposed or actual use of funds. Examples of such meetings are Public Input meetings, Community Advisory Committee meetings, Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, etc. Standard Documents Standard documents include the Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan, the Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan, Proposed and Final Substantial Amendments, and the Proposed and Final Annual Performance Report. Availability of Standard Documents In the spirit. of encouraging the community's participation, copies of standard documents will be provided free of cost within two working days of a request. When requested these materials will be available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105(g). Documents will also be available at City Hall or on the City's web site at www.santa-clarita.com/housing. Supporting documents related to the standard documents will be available at a nominal cost within two days of request. 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA 00 0 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING CDBG AND HOME FUNDING Public meetings are required by law in order to convey the City's responses to community proposals and questions, as well as obtain the communities' views in regards to the use of funds and the development of standard documents. The law requires public meetings during least two different stages of the process. They must include at least one meeting about the community's needs during the development of the Consolidated Plan or Annual. Action Plan (24 CFR 91.105)(e)(1). More information about these specific meetings can be found in the sections of this Citizen Participation Plan relating to each of the "Stages." Access to Public Meetings Public meetings will be held only after there has been adequate notice, as described in the Public Notice part of this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. This includes either a legal notice in the legal section of the newspaper, and/or a display advertisement in the non -legal section of the newspaper. Notices will be at least fourteen (14) days before the public meeting. Meetings will be held at a time that is convenient to most people who might benefit from the use of funds, and in a place accessible by bus or otherwise convenient in access (24 CFR 91.105)(e)(3). Public Meetings and Populations with Unique Needs All public meetings will be held at locations accessible to persons with disabilities. Special provisions will be made for people with disabilities when requests are made at least five working days before a meeting. Translators will be provided to people who do not speak English, when requests are made at least five working days before a hearing (24 CFR 91.105(e)(4). The Conduct of Public Meetings To ensure that public meetings are beneficial to the community, each resident choosing to speak will be allowed a minimum of three minutes to make a verbal presentation. THE STAGES IN THE PROCESS The law providing the funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan calls for improved accountability of jurisdictions to the community. In that spirit, and in compliance with the terms of the law, the City of Santa Clarita will use the following procedures: The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan The Consolidated Plan is a three to five year document that outlines the needs of the community as they relate to CDBG and HOME funds. The Annual Action Plan is part of the Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a one-year document that explains how CDBG, HOME and other related funds will be spent to meet the community needs outlined in the 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2 00 7-2 008 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CALIFORNIA 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN El O Consolidated Plan. A new Annual Action Plan is developed each year. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan follow the same steps in the public participation process. Each must be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year (24 CFR 91.115). Identifying Needs Due to the diverse needs of low- and moderate -income people, priorities must be set in order to decide which of the identified needs require more attention and resources than others. This is the fundamental reason the Consolidated Plan process exists. The laws and regulations require a public meeting each year, in order to obtain the communities opinions about needs and what priority those needs should have. In order to encourage the community's involvement, public meetings will be held in different neighborhoods to determine the specific needs and priorities identified by low- and moderate -income people. The public will be provided with an estimate of expected CDBG and HOME funding for the upcoming year and a description of the range of activities that can be funded with these resources (24 CFR 91.105)(b)(1). Notice will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The Proposed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan The Proposed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan will be made available for comment no earlier than 30 days after the last public meeting, to allow sufficient time for the comments from the public meetings to be integrated into the Plan. Notice of the availability of the Proposed Plans will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The community is invited to comment on the Proposed Plans and their comments are included as part of the Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan. The Proposed Plans will be available to the public for at least 30 days prior to adoption by the Mayor and City Council so that low- and moderate -income people will have a reasonable opportunity to examine them and submit comments (24 CFR)(b)(4). The Final Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan In preparing a Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan, careful consideration will be given to all comments and views expressed by the community. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period. The Final Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will each have a section that presents a summary of all comments and explanations as to why any comments were not accepted (24 CFR 91.105). Technical Assistance Based on the strategic plan identified in the Consolidated Plan, funds may be used for projects managed by the City, or managed by designated subrecipients. In some instances a Request for Proposals may be released for a portion of funds to provide services to low - and moderate -income residents. When a Request for Proposals is released, City staff will 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN hold at least one technical assistance meeting to assist potential applicants in completing their proposals. City staff will also be available by telephone and appointment to provide technical assistance for the application process (24 CFR 91.105)(i). Substantial Amendments Because the. needs of the community are not static, and in order for the City to be responsive to emerging needs, the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan may need to be amended on occasion. The Consolidated Plan regulations consider certain amendments to be "Substantial Amendments" requiring a public comment period and additional community participation. The City of Santa Clarita defines Substantial Amendment as: • Changes in the use of CDBG or HOME funds from one eligible activity to another. • Budget increases or decreases in excess of 15% of the original plan, or over $25,000. • Changes in the allocation priorities ora change in the method of distribution of funds. • Any new activity not previously included in the Annual Action Plan. • Any change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of a program or project that will result in significant change in services available to the people that the program or project is intended to serve. Proposed Substantial Amendment The public will be informed of a Proposed Substantial Amendment, according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. Copies of the Proposed Substantial Amendment will be made available to the Public, and input will be received during a.30 -day comment period. Final Substantial Amendment In finalizing the Substantial Amendment, the City will consider any written or verbal comments received during the comment period (24 CFR 91.105)(c)(2). The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Every year the City of Santa Clarita must send HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) within 90 days of the close of the program year. In general, the CAPER must describe how funds were used and the extent to which these funds were used for activities that benefited low- and moderate -income people. The CAPER will contain at least as much detail as was required by HUD for Grantee Performance Reports. The CAPER will have an accounting for each activity in any Action Plan; until an activity is officially closed out with HUD by the City. The community will be notified of the release of the Proposed CAPER, using the methods described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The CAPER is available for community comments for 15 days before it is submitted to HUD. A summary of all public comments will be included with the CAPER submission to HUD. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period (24 CFR 91.105)(d)(2). 2008-2009 ACTIONPLAN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CALIFORNIA ❑❑ O 2007-2008 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN 2004-2008 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANTI -DISPLACEMENT The City of Santa Clarita intends to minimize displacement of persons in the implementation of CDBG and HOME Programs (24 CFR 91.105)(b)(1). If displacement becomes necessary in order to accomplish program objectives, persons displaced will be assisted, according to the HUD regulations at 24 CFR 92.353, and HUD Handbook 1378, Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. COMPLAINTS Complaints should be submitted in writing to the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355. A timely, substantive, written response will be provided to. every written complaint within 15 working days (24 CFR 91.105)(j). CHANGING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN This Citizen Participation Plan can be changed only after the community has been notified of an intent to modify it and only after the community has had a reasonable chance to review and comment on proposed substantial changes to it. 2008-2009 ACTION PLAN