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SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
May 26, 2009
SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2009-2010 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) 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 U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The 2009-2010 allocation is $1,140,624. This amount represents
an increase of about $14,000 from the 2008-2009 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 2009-2010 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 2009-2013 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. The funding recommendations remain
consistent with prior year funding allocations. No decreases have been made to any of the
services offered through the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) or to any
other programs or activities.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other actions as directed by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The HUD CDBG allocation for 2009-2010 will be $1,140,624. In addition, staff esitmates to
have approximately $118,852 in unexpended funds and program income from previous years,
bringing the total amount available to $1,259,476. This amount will be included in the
2009-2010 staff recommended City budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Recommended Fiscal Year 2009-2010 CDBG Funding Levels
Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Appendices to the Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading
File
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.CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2,009-2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
110 p - 3 DATED PLAN
FUNDING
HUD 2008-2009 Entitlement
Program Income
Unallocated
$1,140,624
$38,852
$80,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,259,476
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Administration
Personnel / Administration $207,624
Fair Housing Council $20,500
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION
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)
Residential Rehabilitation Administration
$228,124
$48,000
$40,000
$10,000
TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $ 98,000
$332,493
$200,000
$195,000
$100,745
$30,000
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
TOTAL AVAILABLE
TOTAL ALLOCATED
UNALLOCATED FUNDS
$858,238
$1,259,476
$1,184,362
$ 75,114
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City of Santa Clarita
Annual Action Plan
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Contact:
Community Development Department, Redevelopment Division
23920 Valencia Boulevard Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 286-4141
Table of Contents
Narrative Responses
Page
General .......................................................................................... 1
ExecutiveSummary ..........................................................................
1
GeneralQuestions............................................................................
3
Managing the Process.......................................................................
5
CitizenParticipation..........................................................................
7
InstitutionalStructure.......................................................................
9
Monitoring......................................................................................10
Lead-based Paint.............................................................................11
Housing.......................................................................................
13
Specific Housing Objectives..............................................................13
Needs of Public Housing...................................................................16
Barriers to Affordable Housing...........................................................16
Home/American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)......................18
Homeless.....................................................................................
19
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements..............................................19
Emergency Shelter Grants(ESG).......................................................22
Community Development............................................................
22
Community Development.................................................................22
AntipovertyStrategy........................................................................26
Non -Homeless Special Needs Housing .........................................
27
Non -Homeless Special Needs............................................................27
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS........................................28
Specific HOPWA Objectives...............................................................29
Other Narrative...........................................................................
29
Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing.....................................29
WorstCase Needs...........................................................................30
Obstacles to Fair Housing.................................................................30
AffirmativeMarketing.......................................................................35
Leveraging Resources......................................................................35
Substantial Amendments..................................................................36
Program Specific Requirements (CDBG).............................................36
Tables
Table 1: City of Santa Clarita Proposed FY 2009-10 CDBG Projects .........
2
HUD 2A Priority Needs Summary [Housing]........................................13
HUD 1C Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs .........................
20
HUD 2B Priority Community Development Needs.................................23
HUD 3A Statement of the Specific Annual Objectives ...........................37
HUD 3B Annual Housing Completion Goals..........................................38
Appendices
A. SF 424 Form
B. Certifications
C. Citizen Participation/Public Comments
D. List of Proposed Projects
E. Proof of Publication
F. Low- and Moderate -Income Target Areas Geographic Distribution of Funds
G. Council Agenda Report and Recommended Funding Levels
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sA�oEVEL Action Plan
The CPMP First Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to
Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must respond to
each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning Regulations. The
Executive Summary narratives are optional.
Narrative Responses
bu
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified
in the plan and an evaluation of past performance.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Executive Summary:
Objectives and Outcomes
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is authorized by the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, which provides eligible
entitlement communities with annual grants that can be used to provide decent
housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities,
principally for low- and moderate -income persons. The City has been receiving
entitlement funds since fiscal year 1991-1992 and expects to receive approximately
$1,140,624 in CDBG funds in fiscal year 2009-2010.
The City of Santa Clarita has adopted its Five -Year Consolidated Plan for 2009-2013
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 first Annual Action Plan for the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan period. It
describes the resources, programs, activities, and actions the City of Santa Clarita
will use its CDBG funding towards the 2009-2010 fiscal year to implement the
strategic plan found in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The priorities for the 2009-
2013 Consolidated Plan established in consultation with residents and community
groups have been prioritized as follows:
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High Priority
• Increase, improve and maintain affordable housing for low- and moderate -
income residents.
• Improve and expand infrastructure that benefits low- and moderate -income
neighborhoods and residents.
• Administration of the City's CDBG funded projects and activities
Medium Priority
• Improve supportive human services for low -and moderate -income
persons. Including but not limited to, the following areas of concentration
service: Health, Housing, Senior, Disabled, Transportation, Victims of
Domestic Violence, Fair Housing Counseling, and Tenant/Landlord Counseling.
• Support the economic development of the City in order to provide business
and employment opportunities for low- and moderate -income residents.
The City has incorporated outcome measures for activities in accordance with the
Federal Register Notice dated March 7, 2006, which requires the following
Performance Measure Objectives/Outcomes to be associated with each activity:
General
Objective
Categories
General
Outcome
Categories
Activities will
meet one
of the
Objective/
following:
Allocation
Activities will
meet one
of
the
following:
CDBG Administration
N/A
N/A
N/A
$207,624
N/A Fair HOuSin
• Decent Housing (DH) Availability/Accessibility (1)
• A Suitable Living Environment (SL) Affordability (2)
• Economic Opportunity (EO) Sustainability (3)
Based on the City's Priorities Needs established in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan,
the projects to be funded along with the objectives and outcomes anticipated during
fiscal year 2009-2010 are shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Santa Clarita Proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 CDBG Pro'ects
Con Plan
National
Performance
Priority Project Name
Objective
Objective/
Annual Goal
Allocation
Outcome
Administration 20 Percent Ca
CDBG Administration
N/A
N/A
N/A
$207,624
N/A Fair HOuSin
LMC
SL -1
175 People
$20F500
Subtotal
I $128,124
Affordable Housing
Rehabilitation
LMH
DH -3
N/A
$30,000
Administration
Residential Rehabilitation
LMH
DH -3
35 Housing Units
$195,000
Grant
Hand worker Program
LMH
DH -3
75 Housing Units
$200,000
1
Property Rehabilitation
LMH
SL -3
10 People
$10,000
Program
Community Preservation
200 Housing Unit
Program
LMH
SL -3
Inspections in the
$100,745
RDA
Subtotal
$535,745
Supportive Human Services
Creative Homeless
LMC
SL -1
100 People
$40,000
Services
2
Senior Access Services
LMH
DH -2
400 People
$48,006
Subtotal
I $88,000
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Table 1: Santa Clarita Proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 CDBG Projects
Con Plan
National
Performance
Priority
Project Name
Objective
Objective/
Annual Goal
Allocation
Outcome
Infrastructure and Facilities
Section 108-
LMA
SL -3
Debt Service
$188,048
East Newhall
1 Public Facility)
Section 108- Scherzinger
LMA
SL -3
Debt Service
$110,934
3
Lane
1 Public Facili
Section 108-
LMA
SL -3
Debt Service
$33,511
Bos and Girls Club
1 Public Facility)
Subtotal
332 493
Grand Total
$1,184,362
Evaluation of Past Performance
According to the City's fiscal year 2007-2008 Consolidated Annual Performance
Review (CAPER), programs implemented during the last Consolidated Plan met the
identified annual needs, goals, and objectives as follows:
• Priority 1 Affordable Housing: 452 housing units were made affordable
and habitable through the City's housing programs.
• Priority 2 Public Services: 489 persons received improved access to public
services through the Creative Homeless Services and Senior Access Services
programs.
• Priority 3 Infrastructure and Facilities: Five public facility projects were
completed: East Newhall, Lower Scherzinger Lane, Boys and Girls Club, Child
and Family Center, and North Oaks Park.
Program disbursements were timely and on target with regard to program
performance.
General Questions
1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low income
families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed
during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the
percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas.
2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the
jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1)) during the next year
and the rationale for assigning the priorities.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to
meeting underserved needs.
4. Identify the federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to
address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should include
Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low -Income Housing Tax
Credits, and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds
expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the strategic plan.
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Program Year 1 Action Plan General Question response:
1. The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for fiscal year
2009-2010 are as follows:
a. Housing programs funded with CDBG funds are available to low- and
moderate -income persons on a city-wide basis.
b. Supportive services are available city-wide to low- and moderate -income
residents and persons with special needs.
c. Debt Service on the City's Section 108 Loans used for public improvement
projects were located in the City's low- and moderate -income target areas
(See Figure 1 of the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan).
d. Fair housing services are available on a city-wide basis.
e. 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.
For Asians, a block group with greater than 12.2% Asian residents is
considered concentrated. This information can be found in Figure 2 of the
2009-2013 Consolidated Plan.
For fiscal year 2009-2010, the City anticipates receiving $1,140,624 in CDBG
funds. Santa Clarita estimates allocating approximately 32 percent of its
allocation to debt service projects that provided public infrastructure
improvements within the target areas.
A map of the projects and geographic distribution of funds can be found as Figure
7 in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan.
2. The Priority Needs identified in the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan form
the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction
during the next year. The established priorities are:
• Affordable Housing: Increase, improve and maintain affordable
housing for low- and moderate -income residents (High Priority).
• Infrastructure: Improve and expand infrastructure that benefits low -
and moderate -income neighborhoods and residents (High Priority).
• Administration: Administration of the City's CDBG funded projects
and activities (High Priority).
• Supportive Human Services: Improve supportive human services
for low -and moderate -income persons, including but not limited to, the
following areas of concentration service: Health, Housing, Senior,
Disabled, Transportation, Fair Housing Counseling, and
Tenant/Landlord Counseling (Medium Priority).
• Economic Development: Support the economic development of the
City in order to provide business and employment opportunities for
low- and moderate -income residents (Medium Priority).
3. A major obstacle for meeting underserved needs is the lack of adequate
financial resources to meet the growing needs of low- and moderate -income
persons. The City will continue to use CDBG and general funding to support
public service agencies that address the special needs of the underserved,
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including the homeless, potential homeless, youth, seniors, female -headed
families, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled. The City is also
proactively seeking additional resources to meet the underserved needs.
4. Federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to address
the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan include:
Federal
Community Development Block Grant $1,140,624
Entitlement (CDBG)
Prior year funds (carryover/or unexpended $118,852
and reallocated)
State HOME Investment Partnership Grant $860,000
State
Police Grants $1,578,530
Various $112,909
Local
General Fund $836,119
Redevelopment Tax Increment $23,000,000
Measure I $9,000,000
Development Impact Fees (DIF) $14,000,000
Managing the Process
1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for administering
programs covered by the consolidated plan.
2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was developed,
and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the
process.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance coordination
between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Managing the Process response:
1. The City of Santa Clarita's Redevelopment Division within the Community
Development Department, serves as the lead in coordinating the Consolidated
Planning and submission process for the City of Santa Clarita and is
responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. This Division is also responsible for preparing the Annual
Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Review
(CAPER).
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2. Extensive efforts were undertaken by the City of Santa Clarita to solicit input
in the development of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan for 2009-2013 and
accompanying Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2009-2010. The City's
process for consultation and participation is described in detail under the
Citizen Participation Section of this document. Specifically, the City consulted
with the following agencies:
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA)
• Santa Clarita Community Development
• Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley
• Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Section 8
• County of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program (CLPPP)
• County of Los Angeles Health Department, HIV/AIDS Epidemiology
Program
• Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley
• Lutheran Social Services
• Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center)
3. The City of Santa Clarita recently restructured its departments to bring all
housing -related projects and programs under the Redevelopment Division
within 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. It also allows for the development of
a clear and comprehensive affordable housing strategy and consistent and
complimentary affordable housing related documents.
Actions that the City will undertake during the next year to enhance
coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service
agencies include:
• Working with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) to
provide homeless shelter and services.
• Collaborating with the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation
to administer the Winter Shelter Program.
• Working with the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley to
provide transitional housing.
• Coordination with the Los Angeles County Housing Authority to provide
Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers.
• Coordination with the County of Los Angeles Health Department,
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to address lead-
based paint hazards.
• Coordination with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley to
provide fair housing and landlord/tenant complaint intake and mediation
services.
• Collaboration with the County of Los Angeles on the ONE VALLEY ONE
VISION joint effort of residents and businesses in these areas to create a
single vision and guidelines for the future growth of the Valley and the
preservation of natural resources.
• Working with the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance, and San
Fernando Valley Council of Governments in an effort to address shared
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priorities
such
as
transportation and
air quality
issues, large scale
planning
goals,
and
advocacy at regional,
state, and
federal levels.
Citizen Participation
1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process.
2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the
development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non-
English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why
these comments were not accepted.
*Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP
TOOT.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Citizen Participation response:
1. 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. This includes the amount of assistance the
City anticipates receiving, and the range of activities that may be undertaken,
as well as the estimated amount that will benefit low- and moderate -income
persons. A copy of the City's Citizen Participation Plan can be found in
Appendix A of the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan.
In an
effort to fully
involve
the public in
the fiscal year 2009-2010 Annual
Action
Plan process,
the City's
actions were
as follows:
Applications for Funding: Notice of CDBG funding availability and
Consolidated Plan process was public noticed in the November/December
edition of the Old Town Newhall Gazette, and the Signal Newspaper on
November 26, 2008 and again on November 30, 2008. Since the Community
Services Division is responsible for awarding competitive grants to non-profit
organizations that serve community needs with general fund monies, there
was no formal application process specific to the Consolidated Plan.
A City Council meeting to appropriate CDBG funds was supposed to be held
on April 28, 2009, which was public noticed April 14, 2009; however with
delayed fiscal year 2009-2010 allocations from HUD, this meeting was moved
to the May 12, 2009, City Council meeting. The May 12, 2009 meeting was
public noticed on April 21, 2009 in the Signal. Copies of all notices can be
found in Appendix D.
Community/City Council Meetings: Three community meetings were held
on December 9, 2008 (one at 10:00am, one at 2:OOpm, and one at 7:OOpm).
A City Council meeting to adopt the Consolidated Plan was held May 12,
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2009. A City Council meeting to adopt the Annual Action Plan will be held
May 26, 2009.
Public notices regarding the community meetings were published in the
November/December edition of the Old Town Newhall Gazette, and the Signal
Newspaper on November 26, 2008 and again on November 30, 2008. The
City released a public service announcement on December 5, 2008 and the
local radio station played the announcement periodically throughout the week
until December 9, 2008. The Daily News also printed a brief article
announcing the three community meetings in the December 7, 2008 edition
of the paper. On April 14, 2009 the City public noticed the public hearing to
adopt the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan in the Signal, which was
supposed to be held April 28, 2009; however with delayed fiscal year 2009-
2010 allocations from HUD, this meeting was moved to May 12, 2009 at
6:OOpm in the Council Chambers. The May 12, 2009 meeting was public
noticed on April 21, 2009 in the Signal. Proof of publication for all public
hearings, meetings, and general outreach efforts can be found in Appendix D.
Access to Meetings and Information: The City of Santa Clarita allowed
adequate, timely notification of all public meetings. The public meetings
conducted at various stages of the Consolidated Plan development were
advertised in the newspaper and through other methods of public notice.
Publication of notices in the local newspaper described the purpose, priorities
and goals of the Plan, and the availability of the draft Plan for review.
Copies of the City's Draft 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan and the Draft 2009-
2010 Annual Action Plan were available at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall,
located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 304, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, and on-
line at www.santa-clarita.com/housing/CDBG from March 1, 2009 through
March 30, 2009.
City staff ensures adequate notification of public hearings related to
significant amendments and performance reviews of the Consolidated Plan.
Advance notice of public hearings is printed in newspapers of general
circulation at least ten days prior to the meeting date. Translation services
are available upon request to assist non-English speaking residents.
The final Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, amendments to the Plans,
and annual performance reports (CAPERs) will be available for five years at
City Hall. Residents affected by the Plan's implementation have access to the
City's plans. The City of Santa Clarita is committed to minimizing
displacement and assisting those displaced, if any, as a result of the Plan's
activities. In cases where other options are not available, and the
displacement of low- and moderate -income households is unavoidable, the
City will follow the relocation policies set forth in Uniform Relocation and
Property Acquisition Act (Act) located at 49 CFR, part 24 and the policies set
forth in section 104 (d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974 as applicable. The City currently has a relocation plan in place, which is
available upon request for public review.
Technical Assistance: City staff notified public meeting participants and
other community members who represent lower and moderate -income groups
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that they could receive technical assistance in order to help them understand
the program requirements and determination of eligible/ineligible activities.
2. A 30 -day public review period was held from March 1, 2009 through March
30, 2009. A public notice was published in the Signal Newspaper on February
13, 2009, notifying the public of the availability of the draft Consolidated Plan
and Action Plan. During the 30 -day public review period, community
members had the opportunity to comment on the draft Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plan.
Copies of the City's Draft 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan and the Draft 2009-
2010 Annual Action Plan were available at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall,
located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 304, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 and on-
line at www.santa-clarita.com/housing/CDBG. Community members were
encouraged to submit comments during the development of the Plan, and will
also be encouraged to submit comments on any subsequent Plan
amendments, and on the annual performance reports to the Plan. Written
and verbal comments expressed during the comment period were considered
and are summarized in Appendix B of the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan and
Appendix C of this Annual Action Plan
3. In an effort to broaden public participation in the development of the
Consolidated Plan, including outreach to minorities and non-English speaking
persons, as well as persons with disabilities, the City of Santa Clarita
maintains a Spanish-speaking staff member who is available upon request at
all public meetings for translation services. Reasonable accommodations for
those with disabilities are also available upon request.
4. The City made an effort to respond in writing within 15 working days to
written comments received during the comment period. The City will
continue to make an effort to respond in the same amount of time to future
comments. Complaints regarding the Consolidated Plan process must be
made within the 30 -day public comment period, and City staff will make an
effort to respond to complaints within 15 working days from the date of the
complaint, where practical. Complaints regarding the Plan amendments and
annual progress reports must include: 1) a description of the objection with
supporting facts and data; and 2) name, address, telephone number, and
date of complaint.
There were no comments received that were not accepted by the City.
Institutional Structure
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional
structure.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Institutional Structure response:
1. 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 2009-2010, City staff will continue to collaborate
with local non-profit advocacy groups and other County, State, and Federal
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organizations. Committee participation includes Los Angeles County Service
Planning Area (SPA) 2 and Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA).
Specifically, the Redevelopment Division will use general funds to provide six
$10,000 grants to each of the following agencies, which serve low- and
moderate -income residents: Carousel Ranch, The Los Angeles Retarded
Citizens' Foundation (LARC), Lutheran Social Services (LSS), Special
Olympics, Single Mothers Outreach (SMO), and Children's Dental Health.
The City also utilizes the services of the Santa Clarita Valley Resource Center
(SCVRC), a local non-profit agency to provide 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-one (21) fulltime staff 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 low- and moderate -income residents.
The Community Services Division provides competitive grants to local non-
profits using City general funds to address teen issues, delinquency
prevention and intervention, job training and employment, cultural arts, and
family violence intervention. In addition,
The City restructured its departments to bring all housing related projects and
programs under the purview of the Community Development Department to
allow for more coordination to address the housing issues affecting the low -
and moderate -income residents of the City. In fiscal year 2009-2010, the City
will continue to investigate ways to leverage internal resources and obtain
federal, state, and local funding to develop additional affordable housing and
bridge any identified gaps in the service delivery system.
Monitoring
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its housing
and community development projects and ensure long-term compliance with
program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Monitoring response:
1. 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
working on CDBG-funded
projects and programs
receives on-going
training
and supervision by staff
experienced in CDBG
regulations and
program
administration.
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The City places strong emphasis in establishing frequent contact with the
various sub -recipients that provide CDBG-funded public services within the
Santa Clarita Valley. Each sub -recipient enters into a City contract which
clearly defines City and HUD requirements. Reports are required from each
sub -recipient quarterly, at a minimum, and invoices are not paid without
submission of reports. Sub -recipients 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.
For CDBG funded sub -recipient 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.
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.
Lead-based Paint
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and
reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards in order
to increase the inventory of lead -safe housing available to extremely low-income,
low-income, and moderate -income families, and how the plan for the reduction of
lead-based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Lead-based Paint response:
1. The City of Santa Clarita has a need for lead -hazard free housing and
continues to work to reduce lead-based paint hazards to comply with 24 CFR
Part 35. While the number of units considered to contain lead-based paint is
relatively low, the City will address the problem of LBP hazard by establishing
a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazards during repair and
renovation of older housing stock. A public information campaign to warn
people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as well
as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will aid in mitigating LBP
hazards in the City of Santa Clarita. The City also provides rehabilitation of
housing through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation
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programs. The programs aid in correcting substandard conditions, which
contribute to LBP hazards. The City will also encourage land -owners,
especially owners of units where children live, to correct substandard
conditions to minimize LBP hazards. Due to the mean age of the City's
housing, homes containing lead-based paint are not believed to be a
significant problem. However, the City will continue to provide information
and assistance to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards through the
following actions and activities:
• All qualified applicants for services through the Handyworker,
Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program, and Property Rehabilitation
Grant Program, prior to December 2008, have been 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. A new pamphlet from the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) "Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard information for
Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools" is now used. When a
homeowner of a home built before 1978 applies to any of the City's
rehabilitation programs for work that may disturb lead-based paint, an
inspection test is ordered. When containment and/or abatement are
required, the homeowner is required to use a contractor certified by
the state of California in lead -safe work practices.
• 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 Redevelopment Division provides the public with information
on lead-based paint hazards through one-on-one contact with building
inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the general public. The
City's Building and Safety Division public service counter provides the
public with the written materials listed below.
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)
o Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for
Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools (EPA flyer required
after December 2008)
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Specific Housing Objectives
*Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve
during the next year.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
1. Housing
Needs as
identified in the
City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan are
listed in
HUD Table
2A as follows:
High
HUD Table 2A
Prioritv Needs Summary Table — Santa Clarita*
PRIORITY
HOUSING NEEDS
households
Priority Need
Level
High, Medium Low
Unmet
Need
Goals
Renter
Small Related
0-30%
High
434
10
31-50%
Medium
375
16
51-80%
High
748
16
Large Related
0-30%
Medium
193
5
31-50%
Medium
212
9
51-80%
Medium
332
9
Elderly
0-30%
Medium
554
5
31-50%
Medium
535
10
51-80%
Medium
433
5
All Other
0-30%
Medium
376
0
31-50%
Medium
223
0
51-80%
Medium
316
0
Owner
0-30%
1 High
989
218
31-50%
High
1,152
172
51-80%
High
2,530
184
Special Needs
0-80%
High
-
100
Total Goals
Total 215 Goals
445
Total 215 Renter Goals
55
Total 215 Owner Goals
390
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*Households with housing assistance needs in HUD Table 2A above are derived from 2000 CHAS data and
are based on the number of households experiencing "any housing problem". Program goals included in
this table are for: Housing Rehabilitation Programs; First -Time Homebuyer Programs; and New
Construction. Section 215 Goals are affordable housing units that fulfill the criteria of Section 215 of the
National Affordable Housing Act. For rental housing: a Section 215 unit occupied by a low- to moderate -
income household and bears a rent that is less than the Fair Market Rent or 30 percent of the adjusted
income of a family whose income does not exceed 65 percent of the area median income. For ownership
housing: a Section 215 for -sale unit is one to be purchased by a low- to moderate -income household and
the sale price does not exceed HUD mortgage limit. A Section 215 rehabilitated unit is one occupied by a
low- to moderate -income household and has a value after rehabilitation does not exceed the HUD
mortgage limit.
Projects/programs to be funded with CDBG funds during fiscal year 2009-2010
and their associated priorities and objectives are described below:
Fair Housing Program: The City's Fair Housing Program is administered
through a contract with the Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley. The
program provides a comprehensive fair housing program that includes
education, outreach, enforcement, and landlord/tenant mediation services.
Five -Year Objective:
375 Housing Units
875 People
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
75 Housing Units
175 People
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC
Geographic Distribution:
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment-
Availability/Accessibility( SL -1
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: $20,500 CDBG (out of the 20 -percent
Administration Cap)
Handyworker Program: Provide sustainability of decent housing by
providing up to $2,500 in minor home repairs to low- and moderate -income
homeowners. Eligible repairs include: roof repair and/or replacement,
electrical/plumbing/heating/air conditioning repairs (except window units),
modifications for disabled access, flooring/tile/wall repairs, repairs needed to
fix municipal code violations, and interior/exterior painting.
Five -Year Objective:
375 Housing Units
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
75 Housing Units
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH
Geographic Distributiom
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3)
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: 1 $200,000 CDBG
Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: Provide sustainability of decent
housing for low- and moderate -income homeowners by providing grants of up
to $5,000 for home repairs. Eligible repairs include: roof repair and/or
replacement, electrical/plumbing/heating/air conditioning repairs (except
window units), modifications for disabled access, flooring/tile/wall repairs,
repairs needed to fix municipal code violations, and interior/exterior painting.
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Five -Year Objective:
175 Housing Units
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
35 Housing Units
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH
Geographic Distribution:
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective Outcome:
Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3)
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: 1 $195,000 CDBG
• Property Rehabilitation Grant Program: Provide sustainability of a
suitable living environment by offering up to $1,000 for repairs that are not
eligible under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant or Handyworker Program to
low- and moderate -income homeowners. Eligible repairs include: Landscape,
walkway, and driveway repairs; wall, fence, and patio cover repairs;
outbuilding or detached garage repairs; irrigation repairs; tree -trimming,
brush clearance, or clean up; gate repairs; and rubbish removal, including
cars and old appliances.
Five -Year Objective:
40 Housing Units
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
10 Housing Units
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH
Geographic Distribution:
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability
SL -3
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: I $10,000 CDBG
• Rehabilitation Administration: Provides funds for the administration of the
City's residential rehabilitation programs.
Five -Year Objective:
N/A
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
N/A
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH
Geographic Distributiom
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
N/A
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: 1 $30,000 CDBG
• Community Preservation Program/Code Enforcement: Provide
sustainability of a suitable living environment by funding one (1) Community
Preservation Officer to provide code enforcement activities in the City's low -
and moderate -income Redevelopment Project Area.
Five -Year Objective:
1,000 Housing Units
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
200 Housing Units within the RDA
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH
Geographic Distributiom
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability
SL -3
FY 2009-2010 Allocation:
1 $100,745 CDBG
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Needs of Public Housing
1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the
needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to
encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership.
2. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is
performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will
provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such
designation during the next year.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response:
1. The needs of public housing in the City of Santa Clarita are typically met by
the Housing Authority of Los Angeles County's (HACoLA) participation in the
Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP) as outlined in its Five -Year Public
Housing Agency (PHA) Plan.
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.
2. The Housing Authority of Los Angeles County is not designated as a "troubled"
agency by HUD. According to HACoLA, the physical condition of its public
housing stock is considered to be good. The units are inspected, repaired,
and maintained on a regular basis. It is the goal of HACoLA to maintain each
home, whether the unit is a single-family residence, or in an apartment
complex.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers
to affordable housing.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response:
1. Actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers to
affordable housing include:
The City has pursued the development of additional affordable rental housing
units using Redevelopment Agency (RDA) set-aside funds. In May 2006 the
City selected two (2) developers: Southern California Housing Development
Corporation (recently renamed Community Renaissance- CORE), and The
Related Companies (Related) through a competitive Request for Proposals
(RFP). In fiscal year 2009-2010 the City will continue to work towards
acquiring 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,
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and possibly MHP or HOME, funds will be used to finance the project. While
actual construction may not occur until after fiscal year 2009-2010, staff will
continue working towards finalizing negotiations and commencing the
development.
City staff is also working with several other affordable housing developers. In
2008-2009, Meta Housing, a developer of senior housing projects, began the
entitlement process for a mixed-use, mixed -income project that will provide
approximately 24 affordable senior units inside the RDA project area. This
project will be funded with RDA set-aside funds, state tax credits, bond funds,
as well as possible Infill Infrastructure or other development grants from the
State.
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 2009-2010. The Handyworker Program and the Residential
Rehabilitation Grant Program target low- and moderate -income homeowners
and provide repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family
homes, thus preserving the affordable housing stock. In addition, the
Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will continue to serve low- and
moderate -income homeowners and maintain neighborhoods by providing tree
trimming, brush removal, and repairs to fences, walls, and outbuildings. In
fiscal year 2009-2010 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 a grant to the
Santa Clarita Committee on Aging.
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 2009-2010 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable
housing.
• Manufactured Home Rent Adjustment Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this
City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents from
unreasonable rent increases and provides an appeal process
• Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - Adopted in 1991,
this City ordinance establishes specific requirements for compensation to
mobile home park residents in the event of mobile home 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:
o Encouragement of affordable housing
o Maintenance of affordable housing
o Meeting the needs for affordable housing
o Provision of equal housing opportunities
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HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b).
2. If the participating jurisdiction (PJ) will use HOME or ADDI funds for homebuyers,
it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required in § 92.254 of the
HOME rule.
3. If the PJ will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it must state its
refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The guidelines shall describe the
conditions under which the PJ will refinance existing debt. At a minimum these
guidelines must:
a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that
this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or
a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing.
b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that disinvestments in
the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs of the project can be met;
and that the feasibility of serving the targeted population over an extended
affordability period can be demonstrated.
c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current affordable
units, create additional affordable units, or both.
d. Specify the required period of affordability, 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 strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a Federally
designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community.
f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans made or
insured by any federal program, including CDBG.
4. If the PJ is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
funds, please complete the following narratives:
a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds.
b. Describe the PJ's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and tenants
of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families assisted by public
housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the ADDI funds are used to
provide down payment assistance for such residents, tenants, and families.
c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families receiving
ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as provision of housing
counseling to homebuyers.
Program Year 1 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response:
Not applicable; the City of Santa Clarita is not a participating jurisdiction and does
not receive HOME entitlement of American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
funds.
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Specific Homeless Prevention Elements
*Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Sources of Funds- Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction
expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to
prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to
homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically
homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly -owned land or property.
Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of
funds directed toward homelessness.
2. Homelessness- In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the
specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs
identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action
steps.
3. Chronic homelessness- The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned action
steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness
by 2012. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this.
4. Homelessness Prevention- The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps
over the next year to address the individual and families with children at
imminent risk of becoming homeless.
5. Discharge Coordination Policy- Explain planned activities to implement a
cohesive, community -wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming
year, the community will move toward such a policy.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Special Needs response:
1. Sources of Funds: Private and public resources that the jurisdiction expects
to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to prevent
homelessness include: $20,000 in general funds. During fiscal year 2009-
2010 and will use general funds to support various programs aimed at
assisting different segments of the population at risk of homelessness. The
Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) to administer the Senior
Access Services Program, and Lutheran Social Services to administer the
Creative Homeless Services program. Other organizations funded with City
general funds include: Single Mothers Outreach, and the Eviction Prevention
Program operated through Lutheran Social Services, which also address the
needs of individuals and families with children at imminent risk of becoming
homeless.
a. Emergency Shelter: Winter Shelter (capacity of 40 beds), Santa Clarita
Domestic Violence (capacity of 10 beds).
b. Transitional Housing: Currently there are no units of transitional
housing for victims of domestic violence in the City of Santa Clarita;
however, there are units in surrounding areas.
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c. Permanent Housing: Both City and non -city administrated housing
programs are available to assist low- and extremely low-income residents
to obtain permanent housing and aid in the prevention of homelessness.
The existing assisted/subsidized housing programs located in the City are
listed in Section C, entitled "Affordable Housing."
2. Homelessness: The City of Santa Clarita is served by the Los Angeles
Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a joint powers authority (JPA) of the
City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles, which has the lead authority
to plan homeless services throughout the city. The City's 2009-2013
Consolidated Plan identified the following objectives as illustrated in HUD
Table IC, which will be addressed during fiscal year 2009-2010:
HUD Table 1C
Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs Objectives
Objective
Specific Objectives
Performance
Expected
Outcome/
#
expected
Measure
Units
Objective
Geographic Distributiom
Homeless Objectives
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment- Availability/
Accessibility SL -1
1
Winter Shelter Program
# of people served
200 unduplicated
SL -1
people 40 annual)
Senior Access Services
# of people served
2000 unduplicated
SL -1
2
people 400 annual)
3
Creative Homeless Services
# of people served
500 unduplicated
SL -1
people 100 annual)
Lutheran Social Services-
60 unduplicated people
4
Eviction Prevention (general
# of people served
(12 annually)
DH -2
funded
Special Needs Objectives
5
Single Mothers Outreach
# of people served
2.000 unduplicated
SL -1
(general funded
people 400 annual)
Other Objectives
*"Expected Units" Goals are based
on previous accomplishments
reported
by these agencies. These
agencies may or may not be funded
in any given year; therefore the
expected
units/goals may or may not
be applicable in future reports.
Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC
Geographic Distributiom
Citywide
Specific projects/programs to be funded with CDBG funds for fiscal year
2009-2010 and their associated priorities and objectives are described below:
Lutheran Social Services (Creative Homeless Services
Program): Provides for the availability/accessibility of a suitable living
environment by offering an array of services to homeless persons, and
those at -risk of becoming homeless.
Five -Year Objective:
500 people
homeless
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
100 people homeless
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC
Geographic Distributiom
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment- Availability/
Accessibility SL -1
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: $40,000 CDBG
The City also funds the Lutheran Social Services Eviction Prevention Program
with general fund monies, which provides case -management and direct cash
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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.
3. Chronic Homelessness Strategy: 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 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 undergo an assessment
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.
4. Homeless Prevention: The following projects address homeless prevention:
• 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. 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
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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 single
households avoid homelessness despite minimal financial resources.
Services include assistance to single parents and their children in
forms of referrals, cash aid, and support meetings that include meals
and childcare. Single Mothers Outreach's (SMO) mission is to assist,
grow, sustain, and inspire.
5. Discharge Coordination Policy: N/A. The City of Santa Clarita does not
receive/administer ESG funds.
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
(States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a
description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government.
Program Year 1 Action Plan ESG response:
Not applicable as this section pertains to state governments receiving ESG funds.
Community Development
*Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non -housing community development needs
eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community
Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), public facilities, public
improvements, public services and economic development.
2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives
(including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in
accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the
primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate -income persons.
*Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and
contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and annual
program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other
measurable terms as identified and defined by the jurisdiction.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Community Development response:
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Santa Clarita's priority non -housing community development needs eligible
for assistance by CDBG eligibility category, which are specified in the 2009-
2013 Consolidated Plan Community Development Needs Table (HUD Table
213), public facilities, public improvements, public services and economic
development are as follows:
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HUD Table 2B
Priority Community Development Needs*
Priority Need
Priority
Need
Level
Unmet
Priority
Need
Dollars to
Address
Need
5 Yr Goal
Plan/Act
Annual
Goal
Plan/Act
Percent
Goal
Complete
Acquisition of Real Property
M
0
Disposition
L
0
Clearance and Demolition
M
0
Clearance of Contaminated Sites
L
0
Code Enforcement
H
500 000
1000
200
Public Facility General
M
200 000
2
N/A
Senior Centers
M
0
Handicapped Centers
M
$0
Homeless Facilities
M
0
Youth Centers
M
0
Neighborhood Facilities
M
0
Child Care Centers
L
0
Health Facilities
M
0
Mental Health Facilities
L
0
Parks and/or Recreation
Facilities
M
$0
Parking Facilities
L
0
Tree Planting
L
0
Fire Stations/Equipment
M
0
Abused/Neglected Children
Facilities
L
$0
Asbestos Removal
L
0
Non -Residential Historic
Preservation
L
$0
Other Public Facility Needs
L
0
Infrastructure General
H
200 000
2
N/A
Water Sewer Improvements
M
0
Street Improvements
M
0
Sidewalks
M
$0
Solid Waste Disposal
Improvements
L
$0
Flood Drainage Improvements
M
$0
Other Infrastructure
H
$0
Public Services General
M
0
Senior Services
M
200 000
2 OOO
400
Handicapped Services
M
150 000
1 675
335
Legal Services
L
0
Youth Services
L
0
Child Care Services
L
0
Transportation Services
M
0
Substance Abuse Services
L
$0
Employment/Training Services
M
$0
Health Services
M
$50,000
125
25
Lead Hazard Screening
L
$0
Crime Awareness
L
0
Fair Housing Activities
H
$100,000
875
175
Tenant Landlord Counseling
M
Other Services"
M
0
Economic Development (ED)
General
M
$0
C/I Land Acquisition/Disposition
L
0
C/I Infrastructure Development
L
0
C/I Building
Acquisition/Const/Rehab
L
$0
Other C/I
L
$0
ED Assistance t0 For -Profit
M
$0
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*"Priority Need Level" is based on the Housing and Community Development Needs survey and Assessment. "Dollars
to Address Need" are estimates, which may vary from actual funding amounts during the planning period. C/I is an
abbreviation for Commercial/industrial. **Includes services for Abused and Neglected Children, the Homeless, and
Single Parents.
2. 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.
Public Facilities and Improvements: During fiscal year 2009-2010, the
following public facilities, public improvements projects will be undertaken:
• Section 108 Loan Repayment — East Newhall Project: 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 fiscal year 2009-2010
payments are made will be $700,000. The implementing agency is the
City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department.
Five -Year Objective:
Priority
Unmet
Dollars to
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
Annual
Percent
Priority Need
Need
Priority
Address
5 Yr Goal
Goal
Goal
iL
Level
Need
Need
plan/Act
Plan/Act
Complete
ED Technical Assistance
M
10
Micro -enterprise AssistanceM
$0
Other
L
0
*"Priority Need Level" is based on the Housing and Community Development Needs survey and Assessment. "Dollars
to Address Need" are estimates, which may vary from actual funding amounts during the planning period. C/I is an
abbreviation for Commercial/industrial. **Includes services for Abused and Neglected Children, the Homeless, and
Single Parents.
2. 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.
Public Facilities and Improvements: During fiscal year 2009-2010, the
following public facilities, public improvements projects will be undertaken:
• Section 108 Loan Repayment — East Newhall Project: 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 fiscal year 2009-2010
payments are made will be $700,000. The implementing agency is the
City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department.
Five -Year Objective:
5 facilities 1 annual)
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
1 facility (6,016 low- and moderate -income
people)
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA
Geographic Distribution:
CT 9203.35 BGs 2-9 (BG 2-46.5% L/M; 3-
66.1%; 4-74.3%; 5-63.1%; 6-47.3%; 7-
47.4%; 8-32.4%; 9-53.5%
Performance Measure
Suitable Living Environment-
Ob'ective/Outcome:
I Accessi bilit /Availabilit SL -1
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: 1 $188,048 CDBG
• Section 108 Loan Repayment — Lower Scherzinger Lane: 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 fiscal year 2009-2010
payments are made will be $611,000. The implementing agency is the
City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department.
Five -Year Objective: 5 facilities 1 annual)
FY 2009-2010 Objective: 1 facility
1,984 low- and moderate -income people)
National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Area (LMA)
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Geographic Distribution:
CT
9200.38
BGs
1 (38.2% L/M)
and 2
1 facility (920 low- and moderate -income
people)
(55.5%
Benefit:
L/M) as
determined by
resident
Performance Measure Suitable Living Environment-
Objective/Outcome: Accessibility/Availability (SL -1)
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: $110,934 CDBG
• Section 108 Loan Repayment - Boys and Girls Club: 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 2009-2010 payments are made will be
$189,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita,
Community Development Department.
Five -Year Objective:
5 facilities
1 annual)
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
1 facility (920 low- and moderate -income
people)
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA
Geographic Distribution:
CT 9200.36 BGs 2 (30.7% L/M), 3 (67.3%
L/M and 4 21.3%L/M
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Suitable Living Environment-
I Accessibility/Availability( SL -1
FY 2009-2010 Allocation: I $33,511 CDBG
2. Public Services: During fiscal year 2009-2010, the following public service
programs will be undertaken:
• Senior Access Services- Santa Clarita Valley Committee on
Aging (Senior Center): 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 facilities, and landlords.
Staff trainings are also conducted. The implementing agency is the
sub -recipient Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging.
Five -Year Objective:
2,000 People
FY 2009-2010 Objective:
400 Low- and Moderate -Income People
National Objective
Benefit:
Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC
Geographic Distribution:
Citywide
Performance Measure
Objective/Outcome:
Decent Housing -Affordability (DH -2)
FY 2009-2010 Allocation:
$48,000 CDBG
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Antipoverty Strategy
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the
number of poverty level families.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response:
1. 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 efficient delivery of
services.
During fiscal year 2009-2010, the City will continue to implement its strategy
to help impoverished families achieve economic independence and self-
sufficiency. The City's anti -poverty strategy utilizes existing County job
training and social service programs to increase employment marketability,
household income, and housing options. In addition, the City will allocate
$108,000 ($88,000 of CDBG funds and $20,000 of general funds) to a variety
of public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against
poverty and other needs. The Community Services Grant Program is also
focused on community benefit.
Improved employment opportunities are 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.
The City has placed medium priority level on Economic Development. In fiscal
year 2009-10, the City's Economic Development Division will continue its
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 accessed either through traditional
educational routes or through on-the-job training and apprenticeship
programs.
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Non -homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e))
*Please also refer to the Non -homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for
the period covered by the Action Plan.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 1 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
1. The 'anon -homeless special needs" category is assigned a High Priority need level
in the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. This category includes persons in
various subpopulations that are not homeless but may require housing or
supportive services, including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities
(mental, physical, developmental, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families),
persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, and victims of domestic violence.
For fiscal year 2009-2010, the City expects to fund the following programs to
address these needs:
• Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (SCVCOA)/Senior Access Services
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 process for seniors eligible
for subsidized housing. Seniors are also referred to a wide variety of
supportive services available through the Santa Clarita Senior Center. These
services include in-home meals, congregate meals, health -screening services,
exercise programs, and social programs.
• 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 "age -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 (LARC) 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 therapy lessons to improve attention span,
behavior, social skills, balance, and coordination.
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2. Additional federal, State, local public- and private -sector resources that are
likely to be available for addressing identified non -homeless special needs
include:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• State HOME funds
• General funds
• Redevelopment Tax Increment funds
• HUD Section 108 Loan funds
• HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (through the Housing
Authority of the County of Los Angeles)
• State transportation funds
• California Housing Finance Agency funds (CalHFA)
In addition, a number of new resources are anticipated to become available
from the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) and the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). These resources
will be included in future Annual Action Plans as they become available.
Opportunities for People with AIDS
*Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of
the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing
activities to be done during the next year.
2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of
persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for
persons who are homeless.
3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable
housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed
goals and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic
and action plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments
or future plans.
4. Report on annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted
during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid
homelessness; (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such
as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop
and/or operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for
achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access
to care.
5. Report on the use
of
committed leveraging
from
other public and private
resources that helped
to
address needs identified
in the
plan.
6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among
different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution
plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan.
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7. Describe any barriers (including non -regulatory) encountered, actions in response
to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement.
8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs
of persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the
administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS.
9. Please
note
any evaluations,
studies
or
other
assessments that will be conducted
on the
local
HOPWA program
during
the
next
year.
Program Year 1 Action Plan HOPWA response:
Not applicable; the City of Santa Clarita does not receive or administer HOPWA
funds.
Specific HOPWA Objectives
Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are
reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the
period covered by the Action Plan.
Program Year 1 Specific HOPWA Objectives response:
Not applicable; the City of Santa Clarita does not receive or administer HOPWA
funds.
Other
Narrative
Include any Action Plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other
section.
Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing
The City has placed high priority on preserving the existing affordable housing stock
through rehabilitation. For fiscal year 2009-2010, $500,745 in CDBG funds will be
used for the Rehabilitation and Handyworker Programs to assist low-income
homeowners, as well as seniors and disabled homeowners to correct code violations
and unsafe conditions.
The City has also placed high priority on increasing the supply of affordable housing
through new construction. The City will continue to encourage developers, non-
profits and other interested parties to develop new affordable units and will support
applications for development funds through the California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee (CTCAC) and the State of California.
• Rental Housing: Housing resources in the form of subsidized rental units
and rental assistance will be available to low- and moderate -income residents
of Santa Clarita through a variety of sources. Most existing affordable rental
units for low- and moderate -income persons are available through covenants
between various building owners and the State of California or the County of
Los Angeles. In fiscal year 2009-2010 there will be 599 rental units in 9
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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 2009, approximately 162 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: During the 2004-2008 Consolidated Plan, the
City operated FirstHOME, a first-time homebuyer program, using competitive
HOME grant funds. The City has applied for and received a 2008 allocation of
$800,000 to continue to operate this program.
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.
Worst -Case Needs
Worst case needs is defined by HUD as low-income renters with severe cost burden,
in substandard housing, or involuntarily displaced. According to the 2000 CHAS
data, there are 2,902 low-income renters in Santa Clarita. Efforts to address these
worst-case needs include: collaborating with the Housing Authority to provide rental
subsidies to low-income renters through the Section 8 Voucher Program. Other
efforts to address worst-case needs may include: assisting those in substandard
housing with housing rehabilitation through the Handyworker, Residential
Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation programs; providing referrals to case
management services through Single Mothers Outreach, the Eviction Prevention
Program, and the Senior Access Services program; and following the adopted
relocation plan as needed for involuntary displacement.
Obstacles to Fair Housing
The City contracts with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley 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,
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color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital
status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income, or other characteristics protected
by laws.
The City is currently updating its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI) and anticipates adoption in fiscal year 2009-2010. The City will incorporate the
new impediment findings and recommendations in subsequent Annual Action Plans.
The City's current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), adopted in
2004 list the following impediments to fair housing:
• The City Community Development Department, Fair Housing Council of the
San Fernando Valley (FHC), Southland Regional Association of Realtors, and
Apartment Owner's Association conduct extensive fair housing education and
outreach. However, FHC case studies document continued fair housing
violations among both small and large property managers/owners in Santa
Clarita, indicating the need for expanded fair housing training.
• Due to their specific housing needs, persons with disabilities are vulnerable to
discrimination by landlords, who may not be familiar with the reasonable
accommodation protections contained in the Fair Housing Act. Given the
continued prevalence of discrimination complaints from disabled households,
the FHC cites the need to identify accessible units in the City and to ensure
landlords make reasonable accommodations.
• Issues concerning familial status also
comprise
a significant portion of fair
housing
complaints and cases in Santa Clarita.
Additional outreach on the
rights of
families with children in rental
housing is
needed.
• The Santa Clarita Unified Development Code currently requires a conditional
use permit for community care facilities with fewer than six persons in
multi -family zoning districts, providing a disincentive for the provision of such
uses.
• While the City has utilized the density bonus ordinance to facilitate
affordable housing, current ordinance requirements for preliminary project
approvals, fiscal impact statements, and project proximities appear to conflict
with state density bonus law.
• The City's recently adopted second unit ordinance establishes reasonable
standards to facilitate the creation of second units, while ensuring
neighborhood compatibility. However, requirements that the combined
residential density maintain General Plan thresholds will significantly limit the
number of parcels eligible to add a second unit.
• The continued rise in subprime lending activity in Santa Clarita is a
concern given the higher rates associated with these loans. This is also an
area of concern since predatory lending is considered a subset of the
subprime market.
• The higher level of subprime lending activity among both African
Americans and Hispanics is a concern, particularly if these households would
normally be eligible for loans from prime lending institutions.
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• The high level of withdrawn or incomplete applications among some
major prime lenders active in Santa Clarita suggests a lack of education or
confusion about the lending process. This may indicate a need for greater
outreach and education, especially in minority and other underserved
communities that may not be familiar with the lending process.
• Analysis of the reasons for denial of home purchase loans among
Hispanics and African Americans indicates that unlike Whites and Asians,
debt -to -income ratio is not a major factor in loan denial among these groups,
further indicating the need for targeted homebuyer education.
Recommendations for Addressing Impediments
The City will continue to pursue the following recommendations of the AI during
fiscal year 2009-2010:
Education and Outreach Activities
Action 1.1: In partnership with the FHC, continue multi -faceted fair housing
outreach to Santa Clarita residents, real estate professionals, apartment
owners/managers, bankers and advocacy groups. Expand media outreach to
include the Santa Clarita Signal and the City's quarterly newsletter.
Action 1.2: Conduct focused fair housing outreach to both larger property
management companies active in the City, as well as to small property
owners/landlords. Send fair housing literature to Section 8 landlords and
managers of County bond -financed projects, and other property
managers/owners utilizing FHC's database. Invite these entities to attend a free
apartment manager training to be offered through FHC in the City, and advertise
additional training available through the Apartment Association of Greater Los
Angeles (AAGLA).
Action 1.3: Conduct training at the Housing Authority of the County of Los
Angeles (HACoLA) to educate staff involved with Section 8 and County bond -
financed projects regarding fair housing issues and requirements.
Action 1.4: Initiate discussions with HACoLA about the need for establishing
monthly office hours in Santa Clarita to improve tenant and landlord access to
Section 8. Coordinate with HACoLA in conducting focus groups with property
owners and managers to discuss the benefits of participating in the Section 8
program.
Action 1.5: Coordinate with the Southland Regional Association of Realtors on
fair housing education and outreach to the local real estate community. Make
periodic presentations to the Association to discuss current fair housing issues
and trends in the community, as well as available City housing programs.
Action 1.6: Collaborate with the Southland Regional Association of Realtors in
sponsoring a "home buyer's workshop" to educate prospective purchasers on
favorable home purchase tools.
Action 1.7: In conjunction with lenders, the FHC, and other local consumer
service agencies, provide education and outreach to Santa Clarita residents about
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the lending process. Educate residents about the lending market, including both
prime and subprime markets. Use these workshops to raise awareness about the
lending process, the dangers of predatory lending, and the resources available to
residents.
Action 1.8: Conduct targeted outreach to minority groups and the elderly in
Santa Clarita to educate them about the lending process, especially about the
risks of subprime lending. Solicit assistance from the County Community Service
Center and the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging.
Action 1.9: Continue open representation on Santa Clarita's Commissions and
Committees which address housing and related community development issues
for residents to voice their concerns. These bodies include: Newhall
Redevelopment Committee - Housing Subcommittee; Planning Commission; and
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
Enforcement Activities
Action 2.1: Continue to provide investigation and response to allegations of
illegal housing discrimination through the FHC. For cases which can not be
conciliated, refer to the Department of Fair Housing and Employment (DFEH),
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), small claims court,
or to a private attorney, as warranted.
Action 2.2: Continue to review FHC quarterly discrimination reports to assess
Santa Clarita trends and patterns over time, and tailor fair housing education and
outreach accordingly.
Action 2.3: Continue to provide general counseling and referrals over the phone
regarding tenant -landlord issues through the Santa Clarita Administrative
Services Department [as of 2009, this action falls under the Redevelopment
Division] and the FHC.
Action 2.4: Coordinate review of hate crime data on an annual basis between
the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the FHC to evaluate as a
potential fair housing issue. Continue to promote appreciation of cultural diversity
through activities of the Human Relations Forum, and provide coordinated
response to victims of hate crimes.
Monitoring Lending, Housing Providers, and Local Real Estate Practices
Action 3.1: Contract with the FHC to conduct quarterly monitoring meetings at
banks with Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) commitments. Meetings will
focus on review of home mortgage lending activity, loan programs/products for
underserved areas and populations, subprime lending, branching/acquisition
issues, first time homebuyers and fair lending policies.
Action 3.2: Continue to monitor the reasons for denial of home purchase loans
among Hispanics and African Americans. As income is not currently the primary
factor in loan denial among these groups, work through the FHC and California
Reinvestment Committee (CRC) to urge lending institutions to provide additional
education and outreach on the loan approval process, how to improve credit
ratings, and available favorable home purchase tools.
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Action 3.3: Monitor the marketing and advertising efforts of subprime lenders to
ensure they are not targeting minority or other underserved groups. Monitor
advertising and outreach to ensure that it is balanced and informative.
Action 3.4: Urge lending institutions to adopt fair housing guidelines that
ensure, among other items, that those who are eligible to receive a prime loan
based on their credit rating do so.
Action 3.5: Continue to monitor real estate advertisements in the local
newspapers for content and compliance with HUD fair housing guidelines.
Action 3.6: Include non-discriminatory and fair housing language in all City and
Redevelopment Agency affordable housing contracts and agreements.
Investigative Testing and Auditing Local Real Estate Markets
Action 4.1: Support the FHC in conducting an accessibility audit of post -March
1991 rental housing, and, as necessary, develop recommendations to bring
buildings into Fair Housing Act and California Title 24 compliance. Work with the
FHC in developing a comprehensive inventory of accessible housing in Santa
Clarita for use as a resource by interested parties.
Action 4.2: As appropriate, conduct audits to evaluate apparent patterns of
discrimination in Santa Clarita, such as issues related to familial status. To the
extent such audits reveal significant discrimination, widely publicize the results to
serve as a deterrent to other property owners and landlords.
Land Use Policies to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Action 5.1: Amend the Unified Development Code to permit community care
facilities with six or fewer occupants by right in multi -family zoning districts (RM,
RMH, RH).
Action 5.2: Ensure that CUP (or MUP) conditions placed on community care
facilities with seven or more occupants, transitional housing and emergency
shelters are focused on neighborhood compatibility and ensuring proper
management and licensing, and do not act to constrain the provision of such
facilities.
Action 5.3: Amend the City's density bonus ordinance to allow affordable
housing density bonuses "by right", eliminating current requirements for
preliminary approvals, fiscal impact statements, and project proximities to
specified services. Promote among the development community through creation
of an Affordable Housing Brochure, and through advertisement with the Building
Industry Association (BIA) [as of 2009, the City has completed this task].
Action 5.4: In conjunction with advertisement of the revised density bonus
ordinance, highlight opportunities for developers to take advantage of available
fee reductions/waivers in exchange for provision of affordable units.
Action 5.5: Review the current requirement that second units not exceed the
allowable density of the parcel in conjunction with the City's General Plan update,
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and revise as appropriate to facilitate the creation of second units while ensuring
neighborhood compatibility.
Increasing Geooraohic Choice in Housing
Action 6.1: Facilitate the provision of affordable housing throughout the
community through the following Housing Element programs:
• Newhall Infill Sites Program
• Re -designation of Key Sites to Multi -family Development
• Mixed Use Overlay Along Designated Commercial Corridors
Action 6.2: Provide Redevelopment Agency support of affordable housing
through site assembly and financial assistance.
Action 6.3: Continue to offer homebuyer assistance to low- and moderate -
income households on a citywide basis, and participate in programs offered
through outside agencies which can also assist middle income households.
Coordinate with the Southland Regional Association of Realtors in conducting a
home buyer's workshop in Santa Clarita.
Action 6.4: Continue to implement a residential rehabilitation program as a key
tool to sustaining neighborhoods.
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.
Leveraging Funds
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.
See response to General Questions section question 4 for descriptions of the source
of funds in fiscal year 2009-2010 that will meet the priority needs and objectives in
the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan, as well as the activities for which non -HUD
resources may be used.
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These figures represent the best estimate at the time of publication. In cases where
funding for the fiscal year is unknown, funding levels from the prior fiscal year are
noted.
Substantial Amendments
In June of 2009 the City will approve a substantial amendment to the fiscal year
2008-2009 Annual Action Plan pertaining to the reallocation of $5,000 of
unexpended funds from the Residential Rehabilitation Program to the Property
Rehabilitation Program. In addition, the City will be amending its fiscal year 2008-
2009 Annual Action Plan to include CDBG-R and NSP funds which will most likely be
administered in fiscal year 2009-2010.
Program Specific Requirements (CDBG)
The Listing of Proposed Projects included as Appendix D describe the activities with
respect to the estimated $1,140,624 in CDBG funds expected to be available during
fiscal year 2009-2010. Additional financial information is as follows:
1. Program Income $38,852
2. Surplus from Urban Renewal Settlements $0
3. Grant Funds Returned to the Line of Credit $0
4. Income from Float -Funded Activities $0
5. Rollover Funds $80,000
6. Urgent -Need Activities $0
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HUD Tables
The following HUD Tables illustrate the City's Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
(Table 3A) and Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals (Table 3B).
Table 3A
Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
Obi
Specific Objectives
Sources of
Performance
Expected
Actual
Outcome/*
#
Funds
Indicators
Number
Number
Objective
Rental Housing Ob"ectives
1
Section 8 Vouchers
County
# of people assisted
162
DH -2
2
Senior Access Services
CDBG
# of people assisted
400
DH -2
RDA Set-
# housing units
65 family
3
New Construction
Aside
built
20 senior
DH -1
Owner Housing Objectives
4
Fair Housing Counseling and
CDBG
# of people assisted
175
SL -1
Advocacy
Residential Rehabilitation
# of households
5
Grant Program
CDBG
assisted
35
DH -3
6
Handyworker Program
CDBG
# of households
75
DH -3
assisted
Property Rehabilitation
# of households
7
Program
CDBG
assisted
5
SL -3
First-time Homebuyer
# of households
8
Program
State HOME
assisted
511
DH -2
Community Development
Objectives
Community Preservation/
# of housing units
9
Code Enforcement
CDBG
assisted
200
SL -3
Infrastructure Objectives
10
Debt service
CDBG
# of facilities
3
SL -1
# of facilities/
11
ADA Street Improvements
CDBG
people assisted
TBD
SL -1
Public Facilities Objectives
12
Canyon Country Community
CDBG
# of facilities
1
SL -1
Center
Public Services Objectives
13
Health Services
General
# of people assisted
25
SL -1
Funds
14
Homeless Services
General
# of people assisted
112
SL -1
Funds
Handicapped/Disabled
General
15
Services
Funds
# of people assisted
325
SL -1
16
General Public Services
General
# of people assisted
400
SL -1
Funds
Economic Development
Objectives
Private funds and
General
# of businesses
17
1
EO -1
development
funds
assisted
Other Objectives
N/A
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Table 3B
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS
Grantee Name: Santa Clarita
Program Year: 2009-2010
Expected Annual
Number of Units
To Be Completed
Actual Annual
Number of Units
Completed
Resources used during the period
CDBG
HOME
ESG
HOPWA
BENEFICIARY GOALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
Homeless households
❑
❑
❑
❑
Non -homeless households
262
N
❑
❑
❑
Special needs households
20
N
❑
❑
❑
Total Sec. 215 Beneficiaries*
282
N
❑
❑
❑
RENTAL GOALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
Acquisition of existing units
❑
❑
❑
Production of new units
❑
❑
❑
Rehabilitation of existing units
❑
❑
❑
❑
Rental Assistance
162
❑
❑
❑
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental
162
❑
❑
❑
❑
HOME OWNER GOALS
Sec. 215 Only)
Acquisition of existing units
❑
❑
Production of new units
❑
❑
Rehabilitation of existing units
115
N
❑
Homebuyer Assistance
5
❑
N
❑
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Owner
20
N
N
❑
❑
COMBINED RENTAL AND OWNER
GOALS Sec. 215 Only)
Acquisition of existing units
❑
❑
❑
Production of new units
❑
❑
❑
Rehabilitation of existing units
115
N
❑
❑
❑
Rental Assistance
162
❑
❑
❑
Homebuyer Assistance
5
❑
z
❑
Combined Total Sec. 215 Goals*
282
N
N
❑
❑
OVERALL HOUSING GOALS
(Sec. 215 + Other Affordable
Housing)
Annual Rental Housing Goal
162
❑
❑
❑
❑
Annual Owner Housing Goal
120
❑
❑
Total Overall Housing Goal
282
N
N
❑
❑
First Program Year Action Plan 39 Version 2.0
Appendix A
SF 424
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
Version 02
*1. Type of Submission:
*2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
❑ Preapplication
® New
® Application
❑ Continuation
*Other (Specify)
❑ Changed/Corrected Application
❑ Revision
3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
May 15,2009 B -09 -MC -06-0576
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
*5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name: City of Santa Clarita
*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
*c. Organizational DUNS:
95-4133918
19-238-5573
d. Address:
*Street 1: 23920 Valenice Boulevard Suite 300
Street 2:
*City: Santa Clarita
County: Los Angeles
*State: CA
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip ( Postal Code 91355
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
Community Development
Redevelopment
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Ms. *First Name: Erin
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Moore -Lav
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: (661) 255-4972
Fax Number: (661) 286-4007
*Email: emoore-lay@santa-cladta.com
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C. City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
*Other (Specify)
*10 Name of Federal Agency:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14-218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
*12 Funding Opportunity Number:
*Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
City of Santa Clarita
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2009-2010 for the City's Communtiy Development Block Grant (CDBG) program consisting of the
provision of public services, housing, community devlopment, code enforcement, public improvements, and other related programs.
OMB Number. 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant: 38th *b. Program/Project: 38th
17. Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date: 07/01/2009 *b. End Date: 06/30/2010
18. Estimated Funding ($):
*a. Federal $1,140,024
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL $1,140,624
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered by E. 0. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.)
❑ Yes ® No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject
me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
❑ **1 AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
agency specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Kenneth
Middle Name: R.
*Last Name: Pulskamo
Suffix:
*Title: City Manager
*Telephone Number: (661) 255-2489
Fax Number: (661) "
* Email:
*Signature of Authorized Representative:
*Date Signed:
Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expimtion Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
'Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF -424
Public reporting burden for this m"eczion of informaiion is estimated to average 00 minutes per response, including Ume for reviewMg tnstruciions, searching
e>:isting data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and aomp'e4ing and rev*Wng the collection of informatbn. Send ccimments regarding Line
burden estimate or any othsr aspect of this ooilection of information, including suggestions for reducing this Lowden, to the Office of Management and Budget.
Paperwork Reduction Project (8348-8(143), Washington, DC 20503.
FLEAS DO NOT RiETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM: TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED
BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
This isa standard form (including the coadu asr om. sheet) requxed foe use as a. cover sheet for submission, ofpreapplicanous and applications and
related intoamaticaiunder d scredonsrw programs.. Someof the items are rKubaid and male are optional ac the diser stion of the applicant or tie Federal
agency (axon). Required frems are identified urith an asterisk oa the form andare specified In. the instructions below, ra addition to tie instructions
providedbelow, applicaors must comsmlrageecy inmuctions to determine specific requirements.
Item
Entry:hem
Entry:
1.
Type of Submission: (Requzed): Select one type of smbmisswn in
W.
Name Of Federal Agency: (Required' Enter the name of the
accordance with agency instructions.
Federal agency from whJuh assistance es being requested with
Preapplicafion
Application
this application,
ChangedfComecied Appiicatnn- If requesied by the agency, check
if #his submission is is change or correct a previously submitied
11.
Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance NumberfTitle-
Enter the Catalog of Federal Domesto Assistance numberand
ap"E don_ Unless requested by the agency, apiclicams may not
use this to submit changes afN_r the closing date.
title of the program under which assistance is requested, as
found in the program announcement; if apprrnlale_
2.
Type of Application: (Reached) Select one type of application in
T2.
Funding- Opportunity Numberrrille: (Requued):Enter the
accordance with agency instructions.
Funding. Opportunity Plumber and title of the opportunity under
New -An application that isbeing submided to an agency for Me
Ersttime.
which assistance is requested, as found in the program
announcement.
Confnuatort-An extens^on for an additional fundingtbudget period
13.
Competition Identification Numberrrtle:. Enter the
fora prc*t with a projected comp'etion date. Flus can include
renevrals.,
Com pelition Identification Number and title of the oompetifon
under which assistance is requested, if appabfe.
Relisicn - Anychange kr the Federae Government's ratan
cb?gaticn or contingent Fiability from an existing obligation, if a
revtsan, enter the appropriaie letter(s). More than one may be
selected. If "Other' is selected, please speedy in text box provided.
14..
Areas Affected By Project: List the areas or entities using
A- Increase Award B. Decrease Award
C. Increase Duration D. Decrease Dura@on
the categories (e.g_, cities, ccomties, slates, etc.) specAied in
agency instiv ctions. Use the sattnuetion sheet to enter
E. Other fs p eci- i
addhional areas, if needed.
S.
Date Received: I�.awe this f;ed: blank. This dace will be assigned byte,
15.
Descriptive Title of Applicants Project: Regrred) Easier a
Fedesaia agency.
brief descriptive file of the pretend. if appropriate, attach a
map showing project location (e.g., construction w real
property prcjessj. Far preapio adons, aback a summary
4.
Applicant Identifier: Enos€ the entity idendfa=r assigned by the Federal
agency. it airy, or applkante control number,if apprugbte,
descroon of the project
5a
FederaI Entity Identifier. Enter the number assigned to your
organization by the Federal Agency, if any.
18.
Congressional Districts Of., (Required; I8a. Enter the
app€can s Congressional District, and 18b. Enter all nuic(s)
affected by the program or pro ect. Enter in: Ste format 2
5b.
Federal Award Identilfier. For new applicatolss leave blank. Fora
ccminuadon or revision to an existing award, enter the previcusty
assigned Federal award identifier number. §f a changedicorrected
application, enter the Federal Identifier in acoardance with agency
characters &late Abbreviation -3 charactersDistrict Number,
e.g., CA-0tL for Califomia 5w' district, CAJ312 for Ca3fornia 12"
dfsWict, NC -103 for North Carolina's =4 disui.t..
insuuc6cns.
a If as congresssanai districts in a state .are affected, enter
"all` farthsh distaat number, e.g., M10 -all for all
8.
Date Received: by State: Leave thisf€eld blank.. This date vrig be
assigned by the State, if appliiesble.
congressional districts in Marr4and.
I If nationwide, i.e. all districts within all states are affected,
enter US -all -
T.
State Application Identifier. Leave this field blank chis identifier wd
be asssgned by the State, if applicable.
If the programiprojea is outside the US, enter 00-000.
S.
Applicant Information: Ener Use fallowing en accordance trth agency
5nsmucliom
a. Legal Name: (Required' f: Enter the 3agal name of applicant that will
17.
Proposed Project Start and. End Dates: (Requiredi Enter the
undertake the assstance, activity. This is the name that the organization
proposed start date and end date of the project,
has registered with the Central Ccntmelor Registry. Information on
re isterin w'Ih CCR may be obtained by Viltina the Grants.now websile_
b. EmployeriTaxpayer Number (EINfTIN): (Required}: Enter the
Employer or Taxpayer SdencifleaC)on Number;ElN or TIME) as assignedby
the Intema' Revenue Service. if )rourwganizafim is ncf vh the US, enter
44.4444444.
Y.B.
Estimated Fu ndi'ng: (Required) Enter the amount requested
or be be ccm fibuied during the fast fundinglbudgetperiod by
each contributor. Value of in-kindcontributions should be
o. Organizational DUNS: (Required) Entertheorganizato6s DUNS a
DUNS+4 number received from Dun and Bradstreet. Information on
included on appropriate »:nes., as applicable. if the action will
result in a dollar change to an existing award, indicate only the
obtaining a DUNS number may be obtained by ufsit."ng the Grants_gov
webs! .
amount of the change. For decreases, enclose the amounts in
par-nfheses.
d. Address: Enter the complete address, as follows:. Street address (rase
I requ'xed), Cihy ,Required), County Star (Required. f ccuniryis €3S),
Provoce. Country (Required); tip&ostal. Code (Required, if country is
US)-
t:g
Is A hcation Subject to Review State Under Executive
Order12372 Process? App cants should contact the State
Singe Print of Contact (SPDC) for Federal ExecuV.ve Order
12372 to determine wheiher the application is eu m the
e. Organizational Unit. Enterthe name of the primary organaational
unfl(and de artmerrt or division. if ap,licable that will undertake the
assistance activil , if
applicable.
State Intergovernmental review process 36ec.,he
apjaropriate box. If 'a.' is sefrcted, enter the date the
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on
matters, involving this application: Enterifre name (First and lastname
application was submitted to the State
require4 organizational af5lfa,ion [f affiliated with an ergan'i ation other
20.
Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?
,ban the applicant organization), telephone number (Required). fax
number, and emaA address (Requiredy of the person to contact on
(Required) Select the appropriate box. This questasn applies to
matters related to this application.
the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the
authorized representative. Categories of debt include.
delmument audit disatomances, bans and Wes.
If yes, include an explartadion on the mrdinuaticn sheet.
P.
Type of AWRoant (Required)
21.
Authorized Representative: (Requaed) To be signed and
Selectup to three applicant types) in
instructions-
acccrdance with agency
dated by the authorized representative of the applicant
organization.. Enter the name (First and last name reqused)
R. State Gcvemment
fv1. Nonprofit with W lC3IRS
tide (Required} telephone number (Required), fax number,
B. County Government
Status (Other Yuan dnstitutma
and email address (Required) of the person authoriized to sign
C. City or Totmshfp Government
of Higher Education)
for the applicant
O_ Special District Gcvemment
N. Norsproft YAM= IRS
A copyof the governing body's authorization for you to sign
E. Regional Organization
Status (Oilier than'Institagm
this application as ifreofcial representative must be on Pe in
F. US. T erritoryor Possession
of Higher Education)
the applicant's office. f,Gertain Federat agencies may require
G. Independent School Oisiriot
0.. Private Insttinlion of WVber
that this author'maaiicn be submitted as par' of the appfnation:)
S3_ PubLgStale Controlled
Educafxan
Institution of Higher Education
P. Individual
L lndianftlalive American Tribal
O, For-Pml t Organizat±m
Government (Federafy
(Otherihan Small Skusiness)
Reoognizeo)
R. Small Srrsfness
J. mdiart'Native American Triba@
Government (Other than
S. Hispantuservng inefionion
T_ Historically Black Cmgeges
Federally Recognized)
and Urmwersites(HBCUs)
K. IndianfNaiive American
U. Tnbally Controlled Colleges
Tribally Designated
and Unsversfttes (CCUs)
Organization
V_ Alaska Native and Native
L. PvMcftc.an Housing
Fl w afran Serving Initituiions
Authority
W. Non-domestic (nun -US)
.
Endty
X. Other(specify)
Appendix B
Certifications
4-�N,E.N7gF
ewe*rlll'�*`� CPMP Non -State Grantee
Certifications
9eq� us\�q Many elements of this document may be completed
electronically, however a signature must be manually applied and the
document must be submitted in paper form to the Field Office.
El
This
certification
does not apply.
®
This
certification
is applicable.
NON -STATE GOVERNMENT 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 Uniform 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 or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. 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 drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment
under the grant, the employee will -
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of 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;
S. 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 employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 2.0
Santa Clarita
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. 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;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit
Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with
its instructions; and
10. 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 3urisdiction --
The
consolidated plan is authorized
under State and local
law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses
the
legal authority to carry 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.
implementing
regulations at 24
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.
Signature/Authorized Official
Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskam
Name
City Manager
Title
23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300
Address
Santa Clarita CA 91355
City/State/Zip
661-255-2489
Telephone Number
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in
This
certification
does not apply.
plan that
This
certification
is applicable.
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.
HUD.
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:
11. 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);
12. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 2009,2_, 2_1 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a
manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit
such persons during the designated period;
13. 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:
14. 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
15. 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;
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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
activities
concerning
lead-based.paint will
comply with
the requirements of
part 35, subparts A,
B, J,
K and R,
of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskam
Name
City Manager
Title
23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300
Address
Santa Clarita CA 91355
City/State/Zip
661-255-2489
Telephone Number
Date
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® This certification does not apply.
This certification is ra pplicable.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the
action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a
particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities, which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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® This certification does not apply.
❑ This certification is applicable.
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is
using and will use HOME
funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR
§ 92.205 through
92.209 and that it is not
using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities,
as described in §
92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
� 12
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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®
Thlscertificatioe
does not apply. :..
❑
This;certification
is appluable:
HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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®
This
certification
does not'appI
This
certification
is applicable': -
ESG Certifications
I, , Chief Executive Officer of Error! Not a valid link., certify that the
local government will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds
required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I have attached to this certification a
description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for
which Emergency Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of
buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless, or when funds are used
solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other
assistance to the homeless.
4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part
576, and other applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal
opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of
persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of
1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and
implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any
individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any
project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any family
violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization
of the person or persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent
practicable and where appropriate, homeless individuals and families in
policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the
ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided
by 24 CFR 76.56.
10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and
regulations and procedures applicable with respect to the environmental review
responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related
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authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless
prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of
termination of utility services will meet the requirements that: (A) the inability of
the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden
reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the
family or termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable
prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable
period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting
homeless prevention activities from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and
implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies
and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth
facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such
discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further
understand that state and local governments are primarily responsible for the
care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to be used to assist such
persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for
participation
in a
local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and
the collection
and
reporting of client -level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan
with its certifications, which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is
authorized under state and/or local law, and that the local government possesses legal
authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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❑
This
certification
does not apply,
Z
This
certification
is applicable.
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements
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.
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 and make 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).
S. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee
shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see
paragraph three). 1
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: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the
drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place
Name
Street
City
County
state
Zip
City of Santa Clarita, City Hall
23920 Valencia
Blvd. Ste 300
Santa Clarita
Los Angeles
CA
91355
Santa Clarita Valley Committee
on Aging
22900 Market
Street
Santa Clarita
Los Angeles
CA
91321
Lutheran Social Services
27265 Luther Dr
Canyon Country
Los Angeles
CA
91351
Fair Housing Council of the San
Fernando Valley
8134 Van Nuys
Blvd Ste. 206
Panorama City
Los Angeles
CA
91402
7. Definitions of terms 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
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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:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant; and
c. 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).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use., and on file for
verification. These documents include:
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskam
Name
city manager
Title
23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300
Address
Santa Clarita CA 91355
City/State/Zip
661-255-2489
Telephone Number
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Appendix C
Citizen Participation / Public Comments
Appendix D
List of Proposed Projects
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Infrastructure (High)
Project
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments
Activity
Section 108 Loan Repayment -East Newhall
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
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 2000-01 with CDBG funds included curbs gutters, sidewalks, and drainage
improvements. Principle balance after the fiscal year 2009-2010 payments are made will be $700,000.
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Census Tract 9203.35
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
1
SL -3
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
19F
N/A
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMA- 570.208(a)(1)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility
I
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
`Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$188,048
.................................................................
$188,048
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S.
Department of Housing
OMB Approval No.
2506-0117
and
Urban Development
(Exp.
4/30/2011)
19F
N/A
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Infrastructure (High)
Project
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments
Activity
Section 108 Loan Repayment -Lower Scherzinger
Description
These funds provide debt service on a Section 108 loan in the amount of $1,150,000 to improve infrastructure in the Canyon County
area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920038. Work began in fiscal year 2003-04 and included curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage
improvements. Principle balance after the 2009-2010 payments are made will be $534,000.
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Census Tract 9200.38
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
2
SL -3
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
19F
N/A
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMA- 570.208(a)(1)
Start Date (nun/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Public Facility
I
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$110,934
................................... ...........................
:...
$110,934
...................................................................
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless [:]Persons with HIV/AIDS E] P=ons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S.
Department of Housing
OMB Approval No.
2506-0117
and
Urban Development
(Exp.
4/30/2011)
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Infrastructure (High)
Project
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments
Activity
Section 108 Loan Repayment -Boys and Girls Club
Description
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 2009-
10 payments are made will be $189,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department.
Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Census Tract 9200.36
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
)BG
Number
3
Fu
SL -3
...- .........................__......_._..................
CE
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
ES
19F
N/A
HC
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
HC
Local Government
LMA- 570.208(a)(1)
To
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Pri
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
As
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
PH
Public Facility
1
Otl
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
To
ruling Sources:
)BG
$33,511
G
.............. _... _.-_.............. _...
)ME
...- .........................__......_._..................
)PWA
..............................................................
tal Formula
or Year Funds
.......... .. ...... ..........................._..................
sisted Housing
.................................._.........._...................
A
ler Funding
....... ...........................................................
tal
$33,511
........................................................ ..........
The primary purpose of the project is to help: E] the Homeless 0 Persons with HIWAIDS El Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Ci of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing(Administration (High)
Project
CDBG Administration
Activity
CDBG
Administration
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
Funds are used for general management, monitoring, and oversight of the CDBG program. In addition to general management
activities, staff responds to citizen relationships and facilities the services of local non-profit agencies.
Objective category:
❑
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
21A
❑
Availability/Accessibility
CDBG National Objective
❑
Affordability
Start Date (irm/dd/yyyy)
❑
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd.,: Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
4
N/A
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
21A
570.206
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
N/A
Start Date (irm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
N/A
N/A
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
........................... .I..............................
$207,624
$207,624
..................................................................
The primary purpose of the project is to help: F] the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing (High)
Project
Community Preservation Officer
Activity
Community Preservation/Code
Enforcement
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
These funds pay for a Community Preservation Officer's (code enforcement officer) salary working specifically in the City's
Redevelopment Agency project area. The officer conducts inspections and refers potentially eligible homeowners to programs such as
Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation.
Objective category:
®
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
CDBG$1.005745
............................................. .._........... ...
ESG
❑
Availability/Accessibility
15
❑
Affordability
Type of Recipient
®
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Census Tract 9200.36
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
5
Funding Sources:
SL -3
CDBG$1.005745
............................................. .._........... ...
ESG
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
15
570.202(c)
HOME...................................................................
HOPWA...................................................................
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH- 570.208(a)(3)
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Assisted Housing
PHA
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units
200
............................................... ._.............
Other Funding.......................................................
Total $100,745
Local 1D
Units Upon Completion
...................................................................
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name Cityof Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Supportive Human Services (Medium)
Project
Lutheran Social Services
Activity
Creative Homeless
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
The funds will be used to provide a comprehensive package of services for the homeless population and those at -risk of becoming
homeless administered by Lutheran Social Services.
Objective category:
®
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
®
Availability/Accessibility
❑
Affordability
❑
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 27265 Luther Drive
(City, State, Zip Code): Canyon Country, CA 91351
Specific Objective
Number
SL -1
HUD Matrix Code
05
Type of Recipient
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Performance Indicator
Local ID
Project ID
6
Funding Sources:
CDBG
BSG
CDBG Citation
570.201(e)
HOME
HOPWA
CDBG National Objective
LMC- 570.208(a)(2)
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
06/30/2010
Assisted Housing
PHA
Annual Units
85
Other Funding
Total
Units Upon Completion
$40,000
........................................................ ....... P.
$40,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing/Supportive Human Services (Medium)
Project
Fair Housing Services
Activity
Fair Housing
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
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.
Objective category:
Z
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
CE
®
Availability/Accessibility
ES
❑
Affordability
HC
❑
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 8134 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 206
(City, State, Zip Code): Panorama City, CA 91402
Specific Objective
Project ID
IBG
Number
7
Fu
SL -1
................................
......._............................................... _........
CE
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
ES
21D
570.206
HC
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
HC
Sub -recipient
N/A
To
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Pri
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
As
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
PH
People
175
Otl
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
To
ruling Sources:
IBG
$205500
G
)ME
................................
......._............................................... _........
)PWA
tal Formula
......................................................
or Year Funds
.................................................................
fisted Housing
...................................4.........................44.44.
...................................................................
A
ter Funding
....................................................... _..........
tal
4444444-4
............. 6 ...........................................
$202500
...r...-..�.i.........................................................
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 7 Persons with Disabilities LJ Public Housing Needs
U.S.
Department of Housing
OMB Approval No.
2506-0117
and
Urban Development
(Exp.
4/30/2011)
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing (High)
Project
Handyworker Program
Activity
Handyworker
Description
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 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.
Objective category:
❑
Suitable Living Environment
®
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
14A
❑
Availability/Accessibility
CDBG National Objective
❑
Affordability
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
®
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 22900 Market Street
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
8
DH -3
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14A
570.202
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH- 570.208(a)(3)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units
75
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
Other Funding
....................................
Total $2003000
The primary purpose of the project is to help; ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing (High)
Project
Property Rehabilitation Program
Activity
Property Rehabilitation
Program
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
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 repair to outbuildings and detached garages.
Objective
category:
®
Suitable Living Environment
[-]Decent
Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome
category:
CDBG Citation
❑
Availability/Accessibility
HOME
❑
Affordability
HOPWA
®
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
9
Funding Sources:
SL -3
CDBG $103000
ESG
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05
570.201(c)
HOME
HOPWA
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH- 570.208(a)(3)
Total Formula
..................................................................
Prior Year Funds
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Assisted Housing...................................................................
PHA
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Housing Units
8
......._..........................................0...........
Other Funding...................................................................
Total $10,000
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
................
The primary purpose of the project is to help: 7 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑Public Housing Needs
U.S.
Department of Housing
OMB Approval No.
2506-0117
and
Urban Development
(Exp.
4/30/2011)
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing (High)
Project
Residential Rehabilitation Program
Activity
Residential Rehabilitation
Program
Description
The 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 homeowner. Repairs are structural in nature and include, but are not limited to, repair or
replacement of roofs, windows, floors, walls, doors, heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Safety, disable access,
and energy efficiency improvements are also provided as needed. Ali qualified applicants are notified about lead-based paint hazards,
and remediation is provided where necessary.
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective Project ID
Number 10
DH -3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
14A 570.202
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Local Government LMH- 570.208(a)(3)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009 06/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Housing Units 35
Local ID Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$1953000
00
..................................................................
$195,000
The primarypurpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Supportive Human Services (Medium)
Project
Senior Access Services
Activity
Senior Access
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
Funds are used for a program which assists seniors with housing issues by providing comprehensive assessments of housing needs,
referrals, and advocacy. The program is operated by the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center).
Objective category:
®
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑•
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
05A
®
Availability/Accessibility
CDBG National Objective
❑
Affordability
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
❑
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide -
(Street Address): 22900 Market Street
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
11
SL -1
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
05A
570.201(e)
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Sub -recipient
LMC- 570.208(a)(2)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
People
400
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$4 4. 8,000
..............._...................... I...-............._
$48,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Affordable Housing (High)
Project
Rehabilitation Administration Program
Activity
Rehabilitation Administration
Program_
Description
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
The program provides for administrative costs directly associated with the City's Residential Rehabilitation program.
Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address): 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Specific Objective
Project ID
Number
12
DH -3
HUD Matrix Code
CDBG Citation
14H
570.202
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
Local Government
LMH- 570.208(0(3)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
N/A
N/A
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$30,000
...................................................................
........................_.........................................
$30,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless 0 Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita
Consolidated Plan Priority Need
Project
Unprogrammed Funds
Activity
Unprogrammed
Funds
Description
Funds
OMB Approval No. 2506-0117
(Exp. 4/30/2011)
Objective category:
®
Suitable Living Environment
❑
Decent Housing
❑
Economic Opportunity
Outcome category:
®
Availability/Accessibility
❑
Affordability
❑
Sustainability
Location/Target Area:
Community -wide
(Street Address):
(City, State, Zip Code): Santa Clarita, CA 91321
FundingSources: ......
_..... .................................................
Specific Objective
Number
SL -1
Project ID
13
HUD Matrix Code
22
CDBG Citation
Type of Recipient
CDBG National Objective
LMC- 570.209(a)(2)
Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
07/01/2009
Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
06/30/2010
Performance Indicator
Annual Units
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
FundingSources: ......
_..... .................................................
CDBG ........................
_.................................
ESG
I ...... .
....................
HOME
......... _............ _.....................
HOPWA
_._..._............ ............ ......................
...............
Total Formula
�................................................
Prior Year Funds
...................... _........... _.....................
$80,000
Assisted Housing
...............
_ ..................0..................444
PHA
_4444.. ........... ....
..............4.............................4444.................
Other Funding (program
$38,852
income)
............._..........................................
Total
$11M52
The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs
Appendix E
Proof of Publication
r '
THE SIGNAL NEWSPA, R
24000 Creekside Rd
Valencia CA 91355
Proof of Publication
(2015.5 C.CT)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OP LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United Slates. and a resident
of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of
eighteen years: and I am not a party to or interested
in the notice published. I am the chief legal
advertising clerk of the publisher of the
SIGNAL NEWSPAPER
a hewspaper 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 NVC15880, 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 thereof on
the following dates, to -wit:
0-) 3
All in the year 20aft
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct
Dated at Valencia, California, this
day of � : G , 20
"4 ---Signature
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Notice for
Public Comment and
Review of the
City of Santa Clarite
Draft 2009-2013'
Consolidated Plan
and the
Draft 2009-2010 Annual
Action Plan
Notice is hereby given
that the City of Santa
Clefts .will be Inviting
public comment and re-
view of the City's draft
Five -Year Consolidated
Plan for fiscal years
2009-2013 and the draft
2009-2010 Annual Ac-
tion Plan- documents.
The 30 -day review and
commentperiod will be
from March 1, 2009' to
March 30, 2009.
The Five -Year Consoli-
dated Plan, required by
HUD, identities and on-
ontizes the greatest
needs of lower income
residents ion -our mm-
mun0y, and outlines how
to best use grant funds
to help mget those
needs.
The Annual Action Plan,
required by HUD, de-
scribes the actions the
City will take in Fiscal
Year draft 2009.2010 to
benefit persons with in-
comes at or below 80%
of L.A. Countys median
income level.
RECEIVED
FEB i 9 2009
FINANCE DIVISION
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Copies of the City's Draft
2009-2013 Consolidated
Plan and the 2009-2010
Annual Action Plan will
i be available at the City
Clerk's Office at City
I Hall, located at 23920
Valencia Blvd., Suite
t 304; Santa Clarita, CA
j 91355, or on-line at
www.santa-
ciarita.com/housing/CDB
O. Citizens wishing to
comment on the Consoli-
dated Plan and/or Annu-
al Action Plan are re-
quested to put, core-
. menta in writing to the
aftentiod of Teresa Sulli-
van, Project Technician,
23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Suite 302, Santa Clarita,
CA 91355. Comments
may be taken via a -mail
as well. E-mail Teresa
Sullivan at
tsullivan*santa- '
clarita.com.
Para los qua hablan as -
panel, con commentar-
moa adore el Plan de Ac-
tion, par favor diriga su
correspondencia a Mag
gi Sanchez, Secretaria,
en la'direccion irdicada
previamente an este no- .
tmcma. Para correspon-
dencia electronics envie
su e-mail a masan-
-chezOsanta-clarita.com.
The Signal 2/13/09
Appendix F
Low- and Moderate-Income Target Areas
Geographic Distribution of Funds
Me
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Appendix G
Council Agenda Report and
Recommended Funding Levels
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Erin Moore -Lay
DATE: May 26, 2009
SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2009-2010 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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 U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The 2009-2010 allocation is $1,140,624. This amount represents
an increase of about $14,000 from the 2008-2009 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 2009-2010 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 2009-2013 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 2009-2010 will be $1,140,624. In addition, staff esitmates to
have approximately $118,852 in unexpended funds and program income from previous years,
bringing the total amount available to $1,259,476. This amount will be included in the 2009-
2010 staff recommended City budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File
Recommended Fiscal Year 2009-2010 CDBG Funding Levels
CITY OF SANTA CLAWTA
CALIFORNIA
HUD 2008-2009 Entitlement
Program Income
Unallocated
TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING
Administration
Personnel / Administration
Fair Housing Council
❑❑ O
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)
Residential Rehabilitation Administration
FUNDING
2009-2010 ANNUAL ACTIONPLAN
2009--2-01j N LIDATED PLAN
$1,140,624
$38,852
$80,000
$1,259,476
$207,624
$20,500
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION
TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES
$332,493
$200,000
$195,000
$100,745
$30,000
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
TOTAL AVAILABLE
TOTAL ALLOCATED
UNALLOCATEDFUNDS
$228,124
$858,238
$1,259,476
$1,184,362
75,114