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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG ACTION PLAN AND FUNDING (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 5 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by May 8, 2012 Erin Lay SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2012-2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan (Annual Plan) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations contained therein. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to approval of the City Attorney. BACKGROUND The City of Santa Clarita (City) receives CDBG Entitlement funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2012-2013 CDBG entitlement allocation is $1,083,757. This amount represents an increase of $59,994 from the 2011-2012 allocation. HUD requires 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. As required by HUD, the City conducted a strategic planning process and developed a five-year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for 2009-2013. The Con Plan sets forth priority areas in which CDBG funds can be expended. The 2009-2013 Con Plan identified affordable housing, infrastructure, and administration as high priorities; and economic development and supportive human services as medium priorities. During the 2009-2013 Con Plan period, high priority needs must be funded, and medium priority needs may be funded. HUD also requires the development of the Annual Plan which identifies how the City will use its CDBG entitlement funds to meet the 2009-2013 Con Plan priorities. The Annual Plan is developed through a needs assessment process, which includes extensive consultation with the public. This year the needs assessment process included: • An online Community Needs Assessment Survey that generated 243 responses; • Two assessment meetings held with nonprofit organizations; • Internal meetings held with over 300 City employees; and • A community meeting held for the general public. The following outreach was conducted announcing opportunities for the public to provide input on the current needs in the community: • A press release was issued to KHTS, local radio station; • An article was placed in The Signal, local_ newspaper; • Current CDBG grantees were notified of the online survey and encouraged to share the information with clients; and • The City's Transit division posted a notice on their webpage, and an email alert went out to local transit passengers. In September 2010, as a result of HUD's program monitoring, it was suggested a more enhanced and objective process be used for the award of CDBG funds. In response to that suggestion, staff continued to redesign and implement a competitive process for CDBG sub -recipient grants. For the 2012-2013 funding process, the following took place: • 90 local -serving nonprofits were notified by mail of the availability of grant funds, and two technical assistance meetings were held to answer questions and distribute application packages; • Twelve CDBG funding requests were submitted from 10 organizations; • A CDBG Activity and Eligibility form was completed for all funding requests, ensuring that prior to further consideration and scoring by the evaluation committee, the proposed program/activity was eligible, met a HUD National Objective, and addressed one of the medium or high Con Plan priorities; • The nonprofit grant proposals were evaluated, scored, and ranked by a five -member intra -departmental committee using an objective, 100 -point scoring system; and • Two new City -operated activities were proposed and reviewed by staff. The Annual Plan contains funding recommendations, service goals, and a description of the programs and activities to be undertaken in the coming year. All recommended activities address primary objectives, meet a Con Plan priority, and were identified as needs through the annual needs assessment process. The total CDBG entitlement funding available is $1,174,002, which includes $90,245 from prior year savings. CDBG Program funding allocations must be dedicated in one of the following areas: 2 i Public Services (a maximum 15 percent CDBG funds or $162,564). There are 11 programs proposed to be funded, of which nine are grants to various nonprofit community organizations. The remaining two programs are the Youth Sports Program and Property Rehabilitation Program (City -operated). • Capital (a minimum of 65 percent of CDBG funds or $704,442). There are five programs proposed to be funded, of which, two are rehabilitation programs, including a $200,000 grant to the Senior Center for the Handyworker Program. Funding is also allocated towards debt, service payments along with funding for one Community Preservation Officer in a CDBG income qualified area. In addition, as part of the City Council approved Economic Growth Program in March 2012, $90,000 is proposed to be allocated for the development of a Business Incubator. • Administration (a maximum of 20 percent of CDBG funds or $216,751). There is $214,398 proposed to be allocated to Program Administration, which also includes a $20,000 Fair Housing contract, a HUD requirement. The total proposed CDBG Program allocation is $1,171,925, leaving $2,077 in unallocated CDBG Program funds. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The 2012-2013 CDBG budget will not impact the General Fund. All programs recommended for funding will utilize CDBG funds provided by HUD. ATTACHMENTS Draft Recommended Fiscal Year 2012-2013 CDBG Funding Allocations Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File 3 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FUNDING 2012-2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CONSOLID A TED PL N HUD 2012-2013 Entitlement $1,083,757 Prior Year Unallocated 90,245 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,174,002 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Administration (Max 20% of Entitlement Allocation) Personnel / Administration $194,398 Fair Housing Council $20,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION Public Services (Max 15% of Entitlement Allocation Community Access Services Program (Senior Center) $40,080 Creative Homeless Services Program (Lutheran Social Services) $33,400 Housing Retention Program (Lutheran Social Services) $16,700 Youth Sports Program (City) $15,000 Technology Center (Single Mothers Outreach) $10,000 Families to Home Program (Bridge To Home) $10,000 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) $8,350 Lifestyle Enrichment Program (Bridges to Ability) $8,350 Healthy Smiles Program (Children's Dental Health) $8,350 Athlete Transportation Program (Special Olympics) $7,100 Property Rehabilitation Program (City) $5,000 Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) Handyworker Program (Senior Center) Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program (City) Residential Rehabilitation Administration (City) Community Preservation Officer (City) Business Incubator (City) $214,398 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $162,330 $265,756 $200,000 $100,000 $32,911 $106,530 $90,000 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL AVAILABLE TOTAL ALLOCATED UNALLOCATEDFUNDS $795,197 $1,174,002 $1,171,925 $ 2,077 �r 2012-2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN For Submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG City of Santa ClaritaP�MENroF Community Development Departmentw�" �IhII y°NZ 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 * * ° Santa Clarita, CA 91355 zoG9 IIIIIII Q��= 4N DE'J City of Santa Clarita Annual Action Plan Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Contact: Community Development Department, Redevelopment Division 23920 Valencia Boulevard Suite 302 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 286-4141 Table of Contents Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 and Certifications Narrative Responses Page General .......................................................................................... 1 ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................... 1 GeneralQuestions............................................................................ 3 Managingthe Process....................................................................... 5 Citizen Participation.......................................................................... 6 Institutional Structure....................................................................... 9 Monitoring......................................................................................10 Lead-based Paint.............................................................................11 Housing....................................................................................... 12 Specific Housing Objectives..............................................................12 Needs of Public Housing...................................................................15 Barriers to Affordable Housing............................................................15 Home/American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) ......................16 Homeless..................................................................................... 17 Specific Homeless Prevention Elements 17 Emergency Shelter Grants(ESG).......................................................21 CommunityDevelopment............................................................ 21 Community Development.................................................................21 AntipovertyStrategy........................................................................26 Non -Homeless Special Needs Housing ......................................... 27 Non -Homeless Special Needs............................................................27 Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS........................................29 Specific HOPWA Objectives...............................................................30 OtherNarrative........................................................................... 30 Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housing.....................................30 WorstCase Needs...........................................................................31 Obstacles to Fair Housing.................................................................31 Affirmative Marketing.......................................................................32 Leveraging Resources......................................................................32 Substantial Amendments..................................................................33 Program Specific Requirements (CDBG).............................................33 Table 3C's Consolidated Plan Listing of Proposed Projects (1-22) Tables Table 1: City of Santa Clarita Proposed 2012-2013 CDBG Projects.......... 2 HUD 2A Priority Needs Summary [Housing]........................................12 HUD 1C Summary of Specific Homeless/Special Needs .........................19 HUD 2B Priority Community Development Needs.................................22 Appendices A. Recommended Fiscal Year 2012-2013 CDBG Funding Allocations B. City of Santa Clarita CDBG Citizen Participation Plan C. Priority Needs Results and Community Needs Assessment Survey D. Proof of Publications and Citizen Participation E. City Council Agenda Report F. Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Maps (Figure 1 and Figure 7 of the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan) Low- to Moderate -Income Designated Areas (Figure 1) Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (Figure 7) OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 04/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 version 02 * 1. Type of Submission *2. Type of Application *If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ❑ Preapplication ❑✓ New 0 Application ❑ Continuation * Other (Specify) ❑ Changed/Corrected Application ❑ Revision *3. Date Received: 4. Application Identifier: May 15, 2012 B -12 -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]: 23920 Valencia Boulevard Street 2: Suite 300 *City: Santa Clarita County: Los Anaeles *State: W-\ 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: Armine NMd le N a ne: *Last Name: Chaparyan Suffix: Title: Redevelopment Manager Organizational Affiliation: "Telephone Number: 661.286.4195 Fax Number: 661.286.4007 *Email: acha ar an santa-claritarj OMB Number: 4040-0004 C..n t flnn M 4 nn 1l1!on 1n 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: Select One - Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: - Select One - *Other (specify): *10. Name of Federal. Agency: U.S. 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 Ciarita * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Annual Action Plan for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the City's CDBG Program consisting of the provision of public services, community development, code enforcement, public improvements, and other related projects. Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. OMB Number: 4040-0004 Exoiration Date 04/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: *a. Applicant 38th *b. Program/Project: 38th Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. 17. Proposed Project: *a. Start Date: July 1, 2012 *b. End Date: June 30, 2013 18. Estimated Funding *a. Federal $1,083,757.00 *b. Applicant *c. State *d. Local *e. Other $90,245.00 *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL $1,174,002.00 *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.O. 12372 *20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) ❑ Yes ❑✓ No 1. *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) ❑✓ **I 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 Midd le N ane: R. *Last Name: Pulskamp Suffix: *Title: City Manager *Telephone Number: 661.259.2489 Fax Number: 661 .259.8125 *Email: kpulskamp4santa-clarita.com FSignature of Authorized Representative: Date Signed: q11Q�P1 ra r oFyoGs 1111 CPM.P Non -State Grantee �Gllllli��_�� �eq� �LaQ Cert�fications 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. 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 6 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; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted 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 Jurisdiction -- 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. 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 CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 2 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 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) 2012, 2_, 2_, (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; CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 Date Mr. Kenneth Pulskam Name City Manager Title 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 300 Address Santa Clarita CA 91355 City/State/Zip 66.255.2489 Telephone Number CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 6 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 7 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ESG Certifications I, , Chief Executive Officer of , 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 CPMP Non -State Grantee Certification-: 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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, neednot 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). 5. 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). 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 Zi City of Santa Clarita, City Hall 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91355 Bridges to Ability P.O. Box 81715 Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91380 Bridge To Home P.O. Box 802978 Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91380 Carousel Ranch, Inc. 34289 Rockin horse Road Agua Dulce Los Angeles CA 91390 Lutheran Social Services 27265 Luther Drive Santa Clarita Los An eles CA 91351 Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley 8134 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 206 Panorama City Los Angeles CA 91402 The Foundation for Children's Dental Health 27943 Seco Canyon Rd # 527 Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91350 Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging 22900 Market Street Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91321 Single Mothers Outreach 26881 uether Avenue Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91351 Special Olympics Southern California 24779 Valley Street Santa Clarita Los Angeles CA 91321 CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 10 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 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 be 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 Mr. Kenneth R. Pulskam Name city manager Title 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 Address Santa Clarita CA 91355 City/State/Zi p 661.255.2489` Telephone Number Date CPMP Non -State Grantee Certifications 11 Version 2.0 ro oI�£ nl,�ypGs II II CPMP State Grantee Certifications t9 oEvve 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. STATE CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The State will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the state, 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; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted 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 State G. antee Certifications 1 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the state's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 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 State -- The submission of the consolidated plan is authorized under State law and the State possesses the legal authority. to carry out the programs under the consolidated plan for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 2 ',i_-rsion 2.0 Santa Clarita Specific CDBG Certifications The State certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR §9.1.115 and each unit of general local government that receives assistance from the State is or will be following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR §570.486. Consultation with Local Governments -- It has or will comply with the following: 1. .It has consulted with affected units of local government in the nonentitlement area of the State in determining the method of distribution of funding; 2. It engages in or will engage in planning for community development activities; 3. It provides or will provide technical assistance to units of local government in connection with community development programs; and 4. It will not refuse to distribute funds to any unit of general local government on the basis of the particular eligible activity selected by the unit of general local government to meet its community development needs, except that a State is not prevented from establishing priorities in distributing funding on the basis of the activities selected. Local Needs Identification -- It will require each unit of general local government to be funded to identify its community development and housing needs, including the needs of low-income and moderate -income families, and the activities to be undertaken to meet these needs. 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 have been developed in accordance with the primary objectives of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. (See 24 CFR 570.2 and 24 CFR part 570) Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority - With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate.income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit - The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2_, 2_, 2_, (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; Special Assessments - The state will require units of general local government that receive CDBG funds to certify to the following: 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 CPMP State Grantee Certifications 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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. It 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 will require units of general local government that receive CDBG funds to certify that they have adopted and are enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. Signature/Authorized Official Name Title Address - City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Specific HOME Certifications The State certifies that: Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it intends to provide tenant -based rental assistance: The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the State's consolidated plan. 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, the State or its recipients 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; II Signature/Authorized Official Date Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number CPMP State Grantee Certifications 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HOPWA Certifications The State 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 the program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan: 1. For at least 10 years in the case of any building or structure purchased, leased, rehabilitated, renovated, or converted with HOPWA assistance, 2. For at feast 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/Zi p Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 6 Version '<=.0 Santa Clarita ESG Certifications The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that: 1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) which provide that the funding of homeless prevention activities for families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services meet the following standards: (A) that the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a sudden reduction in income; (B) that the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or termination of the services to the family; (C) that there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) that the assistance must not supplant funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source. 2. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.25(b)(2) concerning the submission by nonprofit organizations applying for funding of a certification of approval of the proposed project(s) from the unit of local government in which the proposed project is located. 3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency Shelter Grant funds 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, concerning the population to be served. 4. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55. 5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assistance to the homeless. 6. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other applicable Federal law concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 7. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a project assisted with these funds. 9. (9) 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 under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program and that the address or location of any family violence shelter project assisted with ESG funds will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or persons responsible for the operation of the shelter. 10. The requirement of that recipients involve, to the maximum extent practicable, homeless individuals and families in constructing, renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as provided by 24 CFR 576.56(b)(2). 11. The new requirement of the McKinney 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. I certify that the State will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act CPMP State Grantee Certifications 7 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita of 1988. I certify that the State will comply with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures applicable under 24 CFR 576.57(e) with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and related authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58 as applicable to activities of nonprofit organizations funded directly by the State. The State also agrees to assume the Department's responsibility and authority as set forth in 24 CFR 576.57(e) for acting on the environmental certifications and requests for the release of funds submitted to the State by local government recipients. I certify that the State will ensure the provision of the matching funds required by 24 CFR 576.51 and 42 USC 11375, including a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds, as provided by the State, units of general local government or nonprofit organizations. I further certify that the submission of a complete and approved Consolidated Plan with its relevant certifications, which is treated as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under State law, and that the State possesses legal authority to fund the carrying out of grant activities by units of general local government and nonprofit organizations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Signature/Authorized Official F Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number Date CPMP State Grantee Certifications 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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). 5. 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). 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 Zi 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 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, CPMP State Grantee Certifications 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita including: i. All "direct charge" employees; ii. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and iiia 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 Name Title Address City/State/Zip Telephone Number CPMP State Grantee Certifications 10 Ve-sion 2.0 8:��.��� * Fourth Program Year '0 ��IIIII��� ���Nol�4 Action Plan The CPMP Fourth 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. 16 Narrative Responses Executive Summar The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes identified in the elan and an evaluation of past performance. Program Year 4 Action Plan Executive Summari The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Community Development Act of 1974, whchpr with annual grants. The annual grants can, used t, environments, and expanded economic opportuniti income persons. The City of Santa Clarita (Ci haE fiscal year 1991-1992 and expects to receive app,rc program year 2012-2013. 2am its authorized by the Housing eligible entitlement communities )rovide decent housing, suitable living principally for low- and moderate- een receiving entitlement funds since mately $1,083,757 in CDBG funds in The City adopted its Five -Year Consolidated Plan in 2009 for 2009-2013 as required to receive federal CDBG funds from the ;U.SDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated aaan" addes ressthe City's low- and moderate -income housing and community development needs, arad sets forth a strategic plan of five-year goals, specific objectives, annual goals, andbenchmarks for measuring progress. This is the fo irth�Annu I Adtion Plan for the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan period. It describes the re ource rograms, activities, and actions the City of Santa Clarita will take in the 2D12-2013 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: High Priority ■ Icrease, improve and maintain affordable housing for low- and moderate -income resiadents. ■ 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 in the ,following areas of concentration service: health; housing; senior; disabled; youth; Fourth Program Year Action Plan 1 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita transportation; victims of domestic violence; fair housing counseling; tenant/landlord counseling; and crime awareness. ■ 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 Categorhes Activities will meet one of the following: Activities will meet one of the fol'lo inci: ■ Decent Housing (DH) ■ Availability/Accessibil�y (1)° ■ A Suitable Living Environment (SL) ■ Affordability (2) ■ Economic Opportunity (EO) ■ Sustainability (3)A. Based on the City's Priorities Needs established in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan, the P", projects to be funded along with the objectives and outcomes projects during fiscal year 2012-2013 are shown in Table.1 below. See Table 3C's for listings of and vidual projects. Also see Recommended Fiscal Year 2012-2013 CDBG Funding All:ocatloris (Appendix A). Table 1: Santa Clarita Pro osed Fiscal Year :tQX2-20613 CDBG Pro"ects � �" � `_�,.� _ performance ". Con Plan P riority Bi Projectldarne National Obje we Objective/ llnnual G al,, ` Allocation Outcome �w,r,,: .- Administration (High) CDBG Administration N/A N/A N/A 194,398 N/A Fair Housing Services N/A _ N A N/A $20,000 Subtotal $214,398 Affordable Housing (High) Hand worker Program LMH DH -3 65 Hosing Units $200,000 Residential Rehabilitation ` _;t_ LMH DH -3 25 Housink g Units $100,000 Grant Program Cit As Rehabilitation Prograns. LMH DH -3 N/A $32,911 Administration Gt 1 200 Housing Unit Inspections in the Community Preservation, Program (City) LMA SL -3 former $106,530 Redevelopment - Project Area RDA VA. �4 � Subtotal $439,441 .elH9k N . Supportivuman Servrces (Medium) Comt'nunit Access Services LMC SL -1 350 People $40,080 Creativ Homeless LMC SL -1 75 People $33,400 ' Services Pro ram AHousin Retention Program LMC DH -2 20 People $16,700 ,Youth Sports Program Cit LMA SL -1 75 People $15,000 ;Families to Home Program LMC DH -2 3 Families $10,000 '9�6'ject SCV - Equestrian Therapy for the Disabled LMC SL -3 10 People $8,350 2 Lifestyle Enrichment LMC SL -3 50 People $8,350 Activities for the Disabled Healthy Smiles Program LMC SL -1 275 People $8,350 Special Olympics LMC SL -3 200 People $7,100 Transportation Program Property Rehabilitation LMC SL -3 4 People $5,000 Grant Program Cit Subtotal $152,330 Fourth Program Year Action Plan 2 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Table 1: Santa Clarita ProDosed Fiscal Year 2012-2013 CDBG Proiects Infrastructure (High) Economic Development (Medium) 4 Business Incubator (City) LMJ EO -1 ( 2Jobs , _ 1 $90, Technoloav Center Proqram LMC EO -1 50`Ped'ple 1 $10, *The Property Rehabilitation Program is a housing -related program; however, to the public service cap. program subjects it General Questions 1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (in lluding areas of low income families and/or racial/minority concentration) in whichrassistan.ce will be directed during the next year. Where appropriate, the jion shoulurisdictd estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas. 2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geog phically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1))du it ng the next year and the rationale for assigning the priorities. 3. Describe actions that will take Aplace dur,[Ng the next year to address obstacles_ to meeting underserved eds. 4. Identify the federal, state; and Focal resources expected to be made available to address the needs identifie'dln the plan. Federal resources should include Section 8 funds made available todthe��uri lection Low -Income Housing Tax Credits, and competitive McKinney Veo Bless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to address Driority needed sD c obiectives identified in the strategic Dlan. ProK11q!.!_ ram Year 4 Action Plan General questions response: The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for fiscal year 2012- 2013 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 is paid for Section 108 loan -funded public improvement projects which are located in the City's low- and moderate -income target areas (See Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Map (Figure 7)). d. Fair housing services are available on a city-wide basis. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 3 Version 2.0 Section 108- East Newhall LMA SL -3 Debt Service 1 Public Facility) $135,541 Section 108- LMA SL -3 Debt Service $99 977 3 Scherzin er Lane 1 Public Facility) Section 108- Bovs and Girls Club LMA SL -3 Debt Service 11 Public Facilitvl $30,238 Economic Development (Medium) 4 Business Incubator (City) LMJ EO -1 ( 2Jobs , _ 1 $90, Technoloav Center Proqram LMC EO -1 50`Ped'ple 1 $10, *The Property Rehabilitation Program is a housing -related program; however, to the public service cap. program subjects it General Questions 1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (in lluding areas of low income families and/or racial/minority concentration) in whichrassistan.ce will be directed during the next year. Where appropriate, the jion shoulurisdictd estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas. 2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geog phically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a)(1))du it ng the next year and the rationale for assigning the priorities. 3. Describe actions that will take Aplace dur,[Ng the next year to address obstacles_ to meeting underserved eds. 4. Identify the federal, state; and Focal resources expected to be made available to address the needs identifie'dln the plan. Federal resources should include Section 8 funds made available todthe��uri lection Low -Income Housing Tax Credits, and competitive McKinney Veo Bless Assistance Act funds expected to be available to address Driority needed sD c obiectives identified in the strategic Dlan. ProK11q!.!_ ram Year 4 Action Plan General questions response: The geographic distribution of Santa Clarita's proposed projects for fiscal year 2012- 2013 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 is paid for Section 108 loan -funded public improvement projects which are located in the City's low- and moderate -income target areas (See Geographic Distribution of Funds for Area -Wide Projects Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Map (Figure 7)). d. Fair housing services are available on a city-wide basis. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 3 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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. Based on data from the 2000 Census, 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 2012-2013, the City anticipates receiving $1,083,757 in CDBG funds. Santa Clarita estimates allocating just under 25% percent of its alldcation to debt service projects that provided public infrastructure improvements within the target low - and moderate -income areas. A map of the projects and geographic distribution of funds cant the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan in the maps section of this Ann y`'dasFiglre7in on Plan. 2. The Priority Needs identified in the City's 2009-2013,1Pbnsolidated Plan form the basis for allocating investments geographically within te jurisdiction during the next year. The established priorities are: High Priority ■ Affordable Housing: Increase, iml low- and moderate -income resident: ■ Infrastructure: Improve and eXp�, moderate -income neighborhoo'ds an VEN ■ Administration: Administration o activities. Medium Priority n affordable housing for infrastructure that benefits low- and Aiden s. City's CDBG funded projects and Supportive Human Services: Improve supportive human services for low - and moderate-inc me persons in the following areas of concentration service: health; housing, senior; disabled; youth; transportation; victims of domestic violence; 'ftr$~ ousing co�un eling; tenant/landlord counseling; and crime awareness. Economic &evello6offient: Support the economic development of the City in **AA.-� order% oprov de business and employment opportunities for low- and moderates ncome residents. 3. One of thekgr&dtest challenges in meeting the underserved needs of lower-income persons is having limited financial resources. The City will continue to use CDBG V fundis°gtlo support public service agencies that address the special needs of the undderserved including the homeless; those at risk of homelessness; youth; seniors; All female -headed households; victims of domestic violence; and the disabled. The City C. proactively seeks additional resources to better meet the underserved needs. 4. Federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available during the 2012- 20 3 program year to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan may include: Federal Community Development Block Grant $1,083,757 Entitlement (CDBG) Prior year funds (carryover/or unexpended $90,245 and reallocated) State HOME Investment Partnership Grant $700,000 Fourth Program Year Action Plan 4 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita State COPS/JAG Grants (Community Services) $175,850 Various Grants (Community Services) $27,600 Local City General Fund $30,430 Redevelopment Funds N/A (Low/Mod Housing Set -Aside) $0 Managing the Process 1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for admin covered by the consolidated plan. 4 2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan way agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participatedin the 3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to ephace between public and private housing, health, and socia lservicegenc Program Year 4 Action Plan Managing the ng programs sloped, and the Iss. rdination 1. The City of Santa Clarita's Red ev6 opmentMaNiv ision within the Community Development Department, serves s as they agencyin coordinating the Consolidated Planning and submission process for the City of Santa Clarita and is responsible for administering the CDB progra This Division is also responsible for preparing the Annual Action Plan and CsoJidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Review (CAPER). 2. Extensive efforts were udaken bey 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 T�e�City's oc' ss for consultation and participation is described .TAin detail under the Citizen Pa ticipation Section of this document. Specifically, the City consultedwith th, following agencies: • Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA); ■ tCity ofSanta Clarita Community Development Department; m, oce Center of the Santa Clarita Valley; g}• Los Angeles County Housing Authority, Section 8; ■ 'county of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Pr vention Program (CLPPP); Cr minty of Los Angeles Health Department, HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Program; ■ Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley; ■ Lutheran Social Services; and ■ Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center). 3. The City of Santa Clarita's Redevelopment Division manages all housing -related projects, programs, and functions, and is structured under the Community Development Department. This Department also encompasses the Planning and Community Preservation Divisions which allows for better communication between Departments and Divisions, and a more coordinated effort to address the issues affecting the low- and moderate -income residents of the City. It also enables the Fourth Program Year Action Plan 5 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita development of a clear and comprehensive affordable housing strategy that is consistently reflected in all 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 Bridge To Home (formerly the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation) to help site the Winter Shelter; ■ Coordination with the Los Angeles County Housing Authopity to provide information about Section 8 Rental Assistance Vouchers; ■ Coordinating with the County of Los Angeles Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to pro I& information about lead-based paint hazards; ■ Funding a contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley to provide fair housing and landlord/tenant coWplaint in a a and mediation services to the residents of the City of Santa Clarita; . ■ Following the City's newly, adopted General Plande, eloped in collaboration with Los Angeles County. The General Plan, includes:nesults of the One Valley One Vision process, a joint effort of resixdents an businesses to create a single vision and guidelines for the3"Tulture growth of the Valley and the preservation of natural resources; and • Working with the San Fernando. 70,51te�y� Economic Alliance and San Fernando v Valley Council of Governments in an effort tg address shared priorities such as transportation and airquality issues, large scale planning goals, and advocacy at regional, state, and federal levels. Citizen Participation 1. Provide a summary of the.citzen participation process. 2. Provide a summary of citizen co mems or views on the plan. 3. Provide a summary of efforts rriade to broaden public participation in the development of the consolidated&I-, including outreach to minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well aersons with disabilities. 4. Provide/a, written explar%ation of comments not accepted and the reasons why these comments werda of accepted. nts and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP Tool. ProgramVVear 4 Action Plan Citizen Participation response: 1 NT,he City provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development of A' -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 and 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 B. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 6 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita In an effort to fully and more comprehensively involve the public in the fiscal year 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan process, the City's actions were as follows: ■ An on-line Community Needs Assessment Survey was created that generated 243 responses (Appendix C); ■ Internal needs meetings were conducted with 16 organizational divisions, approximately 300 City employees; ■ Two assessment meetings were held for local non-profit organizations; and ■ A community meeting was held for the public. Applications for Funding: During the CDBG audit of the City's 2008-2009 program year, HUD suggested that a more open and objective process should be_,used for the award of CDBG funds. In response to that suggestion, Redevelo ment staff continued to re -design and implement a competitive process f®CDBG sub- _ecipient grants. For the 2012-2013 funding process, the following act dns were taken: ■ 90 local -serving non -profits were notified by mail of the availability of grant funds, and two technical assistance meetings were held onDecember 5 and December 6, 2011, to answer questions and distrb�ute application packages; wa ■ The grant proposals were evaluated, scored, and rah,:kb'd, by a five -member intra -departmental committee; ■ Two new City activities were proposed andreiewedby staff; and AW ■ A CDBG Activity Type and Eligibility Determination form was completed for all funding requests, ensuring that prior to further ions deration and scoring by the evaluation committee, the proposed program/activity was eligible, met a HUD National Objective, andaddressed one of the medium or high Consolidated Plan priorities. A total of 12 applications were received fay proposed programs/activities. The programs/activities recommended for CBD'funding scored the highest based on meeting a high or medium Consolidated Plan Priority; addressing a HUD National Objective and the current needs of lower-income residents in our community; having clear and adequate goals aild objectOves; and serving residents of the City. Community andcity Council Meetings: A community meeting was held on January 25, 2.012 at "x:0 pp m; A public notice regarding the community meeting was published inthe�Sign'''I� Newspaper on January 15, 2012. General outreach efforts, proof o publliickions -for all public meetings, along with a listing of any public commefs�receed,from the community can be found in Appendix D. TKe' ' ®,raft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan will be considered for approval and submission toHUD by the City Council on May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The City Council Agenda Report can be found in Appendix E. Access to Meetings and Information: The City of Santa .Clarita allowed adequate, tmely notification of all public meetings. The public meeting notices were published in the newspaper and posted on the City's website. Publication of notices in the local newspaper described the purpose, priorities and goals of the Plan, and the availability of the Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan for review. Copies of the City's Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan were available for review at the Community Development Department at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, from March 16, 2012 through April 16, 2012. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 7 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita City staff also ensures adequate notification of public hearings related to significant amendments and performance reviews of the Consolidated Plan. Advanced notices of public hearings are 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 Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, Substantial Amendments to the Plans, and CAPER'S 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- an moderate -income households is unavoidable, the City will follow the relocation policies seforth in Uniform Relocation and Property Acquisition Act (Act) located,pi 49 CFR, part 24 and the policies set forth in section 104 (d) of the Housing and Co _,unity Development Act of 1974 as applicable. The City currently has an anti displacement plan in place, which is available upon request for public review. ... 2. A 30 -day public review period was held from March 16, 2011#through April 16, 2012. A public notice was published in the Signal Newsprper o ", March 9, 2012, notifying the public of the availability of the Draft 20,620-`2011',�Annua"Action Plan. During the 30 -day public review period, community members hadthte- opportunity to comment on the Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan docum"ent. Copies of the City's Draft 2012-1-113 Annuah Action Plan were available in- the Community Development Department at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302, Santa Clarita; , CA X91355 and on-line at www.santa- clarita.com/housing/CDBG. Community members were encouraged to submit comments during the delopment 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. If any writtewdr verbal comments were expressed during the comment period, tAey were considered and would be summarized in Appendix D of this Annual Action Rla 1, 3. In an effortt 'broad public participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan ant�a ll related documents, the City has Spanish-speaking staff members, who may, bva lable�upon request, for translation at public meetings. Reasonable accommodations for-�those with disabilities are also available upon request. ;For the preparation of the Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan, an on-line Co munity eeds Assessment Survey was created and posted on the City's website for appro.�xrmately two months, generating 243 responses. See Appendix C for priority needs results. The following outreach was conducted announcing the availability of the on-line survey: A press release was issued to KHTS, the City's HomeTown Station; ■ An article was placed in The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, the City's local newspaper; Current CDBG sub -recipients were notified of the on-line survey and encouraged to share the information with clients; and The City's Transit Division posted a notice on their webpage and an email alert went out to local transit passengers. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 8 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita This additional outreach effort successfully broadened public participation not only for non-English speaking residents but also for those with disabilities and the elderly who may have difficulty with transportation and not able to attend a public meeting. 4. The City responds in writing within 15 working days to written comments received during the comment period. The City will continue to respond in the same amount of time to future comments. Complaints regarding the Annual Action Plan Process must be made within the 30 -day public comment period, and City staff will respond to complaints within 15 working days from the date of the complaint.: Complaints regarding the Plan amendments and annual progress reports must ,,i;nclude: 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; therefore, none that were not: acceptedby the City. Institutional Structure _N0_1_ 1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to devei pi'nstitutional structure. Program Year 4 Action Plan Institutional 1. The City of Santa Clarita works withawide range of public and community social OW service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. In fiscal XWN .year 2012-2013, City staff will continue to collaborate internally, as well as with local non-profit advocacy groups and other County,,State, and Federal. organizations. Specifically, the Redevelopment Division wi'lf-use CDBG funds to provide grants to the following agencies, whic�serve lower-income residents with special needs: Bridges to Ability at $8,350, Carousel Ranch_: at $8,350, and Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley at $7,100. 4he Foundations Children's Dental Health will receive an $8,350 grant to operate a "ea lthy miles program for preschoolers. Single Mothers Outreach will receive a -ran in the amount of $10,000 to assist single parent families. Andgridge T Home to provide temporary rental assistance to homeless families throughthe Families to Home Program will be funded at $10,000. Co suniptivl Sery ces Division of the City of Santa Ciarita . Thome ,Community Services Division is comprised of the Arts and Events Office and the 11 Human;Services Office. The Arts and Events Office promotes, supports, and develops arts programming and regional and community events for the benefit of local citizens, while utilizing these programs to encourage economic development and to rism to the Santa Clarita Valley. The purpose of the Human Services Office is to create a safe, healthy, and thriving community by leveraging resources and VVWX facilitating community participation. Human Services leads and promotes col aborative and innovative programs and services that educate, engage, enhance, and empower the community. The Human Services Offices also conducts an annual process for competitive community benefit grants to local non-profit organizations. A Redevelopment staff member is part of the grants rating committee; thus, enhancing institutional structure while ensuring the highest benefit to the community. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 9 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita In addition, in 2012-2013, the Community Services Division will -receive $15,000 in CDBG funds for a youth sports program that allows alternative opportunities for youth to have consistent recreational activities to participate in at a lower cost. HandsOn Santa Clarita The City also utilizes the services of HandsOn Santa Clarita (HOSC) (formerly named Santa Clarita Valley Resource Center or SCVRC), a local non-profit agency. Their mission is to provide training and resources to build the capacity of other non-profit social service organizations while cultivating connections between .volunteers, groups, and businesses to best meet the needs of the community. H.OSC programs and services include administration of the City's Court Referral Program,; overseeing a city-wide volunteer management database; and facilitation of carpo aze and non- profit volunteer programs. Monitoring 1. Describe actions. that will take place during the next year to`,.monitoritshousing and community development projects and ensure long-term corn ce with program reauirements and comprehensive Dlanninq reauirements Program Year 4 Action Plan Monitoring respon 1. CDBG staff participates in an internalplanni = g_ process to ensure that activities carried out by the City comply with F` fJD"regulations and are consistent with the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. 411 City, staff working on CDBG-funded projects and programs receives ongoing training and supervision by staff experienced in CDBG regulations and p =ogram ,administration. For CDBG-funded projects/activities, internal auditing, program monitoring, and project reviews are conducted by City staff to ensure consistency with the City's Housing policies, Genera't`e Plan, Zoning Code, and other policy and regulatory documents. The City places sir- g ernphsis in establishing frequent contact with the various sub-recipientsthe�a.nta Clarita Valley that provide CDBG-funded services to. City residents. Each sub -recipient enters into a City contract which clearly defines City and HUr�equ.ireents��. Reports are required from each sub -recipient monthly, a�rta querly,�-or intermittently as services are provided, and invoices are not paid without submission of reports. All CDBG sub recipients are also subject to either a desk review or on-site monitoring visits, as ;determined by program staff, based on past performance. All new `£ programs will automatically be subject to an on-site monitoring visit. On-site o mnitoring visits include examination of source files and back-up documents to enre thoroughness, accuracy and compliance with HUD regulations. Should any significant problems be discovered, further 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. On-site monitoring visits will be reported in detail in the 2012-2013 CAPER. When determined by staff that on-site monitoring visits are not necessary, a desk monitoring for that program/activity will be conducted outlining performance and reporting standards. Desk monitoring documentation will be sent to the sub -recipient and a copy will be, kept in the project file. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 10 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 107 ff, Finance Division, and Department 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 increase the inventory of lead -safe housing available to extremely low-income, low-•income'and moderate -income families, and how the plan for the reduct on _o . ead-based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards. Program Year 4 Action Plan Lead-based Paint 1. The City has a need for lead -hazard free hd: ing a'nd .contiinues. to work to reduce lead-based paint (LBP) hazards to comply with 2 MCFR Part 35. While the number of units considered to contain lead-based pamtis)relotively low, the City will continue to address the problem of LBP hazard by coinuing to implement a program for evaluating and reducing lead hazard during pabA ir and renovation of older housing stock. A public information campaign o warn people about the need to maintain buildings, which may contain LBP, as wel'i as other programs to encourage home maintenance, will aid in mitigating LBP hazards in the City of Santa Clarita. hl - Additionally, the City provides housing rehabilitation through the CDBG-funded XF Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, and Property Rehabilitation programs. The programs aid in correcting substandard conditions, which contribute to LBP hazards. All qualified app lcants fo.ry services through the Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitatio and Property Rehabilitation Grant Programs, sign a Lead -Based Paint Release form certifying that they received the most updated version of Environm ,al Pro.. ti" Agency (EPA) The Lead -Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right, V1lhen 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 est is',r e hen containment and/or abatement are necessary, the homeowner is r'redt use a contractor certified by the state of California in lead -safe work praeticeS. � The City will also encourage land -owners to correct substandard conditions to m` nimize LBP hazards, especially owners of units where children live. 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: ■ 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. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 11 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ■ The City's Permit Center provides information on lead-based paint hazards through one-on-one contact with building inspectors, code enforcement officers, and the general public; and the written publications are available titled: o Contractors, Painters, Landlords!: The "New" Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Applies to You!, effective April 2010; and o EPA - Important Information about the new Environmental Protection Agency Rules - Fines and Penalties (for contractors and Renovators). 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 WA reasonably expected to be available will be used to address i fied needs for the period covered by this Action Plan. Program Year 4 Action Plan Specific Objective 1. Housing Needs as identified in the Ci:�09-20 Consolidated Plan are listed in HUD Table 2A as follows: f, HUD Table 2A.3 Prioritv Needs Summarable - Santa clarita* �}°"r12rt«R' �fi�1"DS "W1PRIORITYW�a__1B ° . rv, .�� .households°�Hi Ml SmalLRelate Large,Related Renter & Elderly All Other prarityHOUSINGNEEIDStUrtme,> �'V�" •4„ h;Medwm, Low�ux 'UM F ,Goals . 0-30% High 434 10 31-50% Medium375 16 51-80% High 748 16 0-30% Medium 193 5 31-50% Medium 212 9 51-80% Medium 332 9 0-30% Medium 554 5 31-50% Medium 535 10 51-80% Medium 433 5 0-30% Medium 376 0 31-50% Medium 223 0 51-80% Medium 316 0 Owner 0-30% High 989 218 31-50% High 1,152 172 51-80% High 2,530 184 Special Needs 0-80% High - 100 Total Goals 161 % 010 0113 s Total 215 Goals 445 Total 215 Renter Goals 55 Total 215 Owner Goals 390 Fourth Program Year Action Plan 12 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita *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 Rentor 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. 2. Projects/programs to be funded with CDBG funds during fiscal year 2012-2013 and their associated priorities and objectives are described below: Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley - Fair Housing Program: The City's Fair Housing Program is administered through a contractwit the Fair dousing Qt,Council of San Fernando Valley. The program provides a comprehensive fair housing program that includes education; outreach; enforcement; ad landlord/tenant mediation services. Five -Year Objective: N/A JAK FY 2012-2013 Objective: N/A AOPW, National Objective Benefit: N/A Geographic Distribution: Cit wide _�� Performance Measure Objective/Outcome:/A Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FY 2012-2013 Allocation $20,000' CDBG (out of the 20 -percent ,_,,�dmintration Cap) Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) - Handyworker Program: Provide sustaihability of decent housing by offering grants up to $2,500 in minor home repairs to low=- and moderate -income homeowners. Eligible repairs may include roof repaland/or replacement; electrical/plumbing/heating/air conditioning . . xw repairs (except wlndow�nits)�,modifications for disabled access; flooring/tile/wall repairs` repairs needed to-lcor ect municipal code violations; and exterior painting. Adz Five -Year Objective: 375 Housing Units F,,Y�2012 2013 ,Objective: 65 Housing Units I4tO nWIjjective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH Geo ,ra hic Distribution: Citywide Perfo mance Measure sb'ective/Outcome: Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FW2,012-2013 Allocation: $200,000 CDBG N, Residential - Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program: Provide sustainability of decent housing for low- and moderate -income homeowners by offering grants up to $5,000 for home repairs. Eligible repairs may 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 correct municipal code violations; and exterior painting. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 13 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 175 Housing Units FY 2012-2013 Objective: 25 Housing Units National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/ Outcome: Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $100,000 CDBG City - Property Rehabilitation Grant Program: Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment by offering grants up to $1,000 for repairs that are not eligible under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant or Handyworker Progm to low- and moderate -income homeowners. Includes eligible repairs to wa,l_kways,driveways; walls; fences; gates; patio covers; outbuildings or detached garages, tWation repairs; and tree -trimming. Five -Year Objective: 20 People All - FY 2012-2013 Objective: 4 People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Mode $te Imo` ortise Clientele LMC } Geographic Distribution: Citywide, Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitable giving Environment -Sustainability SL ,3# FY 2012-2013 Allocation; $S,OOO�CD�B�G W 1.. City - Rehabilitation Administration: ProWde funds for the direct administration of the City's Residential and Property Rehabilitd ,ion Grant Programs. Five -Year Objective: kl% A; FY 2012-2013 Objective: N%A National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Housing LMH Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performa ce Measure 0b'ectivSibtcome Decent Housing -Sustainability (DH -3) FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $32,911 CDBG ■ City Co sustainity Preservation ate- 1ity. Preservation Program/Code Enforcement: Provide Z 'ate spitable living environment by funding one Community 'rho provide code enforcement activities within the City's low- and downtown Newhall area (former Redevelopment Project Area Fi Year Objective: 1,000 Housing Units FY`2012-2013 Objective: 200 Housing Units within the former RDA National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $106,530 CDBG Fourth Program Year Action Plan 14 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Needs of Public Housin 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 durina the next year. Program Year 4 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) part cipation in the Comprehensive Grant Program (CGP) as outlined rn its Five -Year Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan. The City does not own or operate any publichousing�11�Orchard Arms, with 182 affordable units, is the only facility owned and -per ated by the County of Los Angeles that is within the City limits. Accordingly the City ha.s not undertaken efforts to encourage public housing residents to become owners of their public units or developed any other ownership opportuItie or tMa residents. 2. The Housing Authority of Los Angeles County ha's officially achieved "High Performer" status under HUD's Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP); therefore, is not designated as a "troubled" agency. The units are inspected, repaired, and maintained on a regular basis. Accords g Ito HACoLA, the physical condition of its public housing stock is considered to be good. It is the goal of HACoLA to maintain each home, whether the -unit is a single-family residence, or in an apartment complex. High Perfo mer sta us mallow HACoLA to apply for additional programs and funding, allowing for an�inoeased level of service for families in Los Angeles County. Barriers to AffordableHousin 1. -Describe the actions-tfiiat will takeplace during the next year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Year4 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response: O.ne�of the lbrgest barriers to affordable housing in the City is the lack of affordable its. While all segments of the lower-income population need more affordable housing, the greatest need is for affordable units for families. The City is seeking to increase the number of affordable housing units for families in several ways. The following actions will take place during the next year to remove barriers to affordable housing. Since 2009, the City had been diligently working toward the future development of an affordable rental housing project. Between 2009 and 2011 former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set -Aside funds, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds, and CDBG funds were invested in the acquisition of two properties for the future development of the affordable housing project. CDBG Funds were not allocated in the Fourth Program Year Action Plan 15 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 2011-2012 program year. However, activity took place toward the development effort: The Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) was prepared, and it was anticipated that the Developer would submit an application for tax credits and HOME funds in early 2012. Due to the recent dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, this project has been delayed. The City is working with the developers toidentify identify other sources of funding to move the project forward. Keeping housing affordable by providing owner -occupied minor rehabilitation services is also an effective way to reduce barriers to affordable housing: A number of programs which provide minor residential rehabilitation services will bye funded by CDBG in fiscal year 2012-2013. The Handyworker Program and,, to Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program target low- and moderate -income homeowners and provide repairs to condominiums, mobile homes, and single-family home thus preserving the affordable housing stock. In addition, the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will conti5iA to serve low- and moderate -income homeowners and maintain neighborhoods by providing eligible �_ exterior property repairs. In fiscal year 2012-2013 the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program and the Property Rehabilitation Grant Program will continue to be managed directly by City staff, while the Hand)rworker program is operated through a grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on ADM g. Manufactured homes represent a large percentage of the City's affordable housing stock. The following Ordinances and Po ci�will beip effect in fiscal year 2012-2013 to foster and maintain this critical resource for affordable housing: o Manufactured Home Ren AWustment Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this Al City Ordinance protects manufactured home park residents from unreasonable rent increases andprovides an appeal process. o Manufactured Home Parks - Change in Use Ordinance - Adopted in 1991, this City ordinanc41xe establishes specific requirements for compensation to mobile home par residents in the event of mobile home park closures. In addition, the C.ty follows t e Housing Element of the General Plan, which is comprised of four gen aPaffordable housing areas: o En o%ragement of affordable housing; va V oa,aMainterrancWof affordable housing; o : MeetinXit e needs for affordable housing; and o Provisof equal housing opportunities. HOME/ Arrae,rican®ream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) 1.. Describe # er forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b).. 2. Ife 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 PI 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: Fourth Program Year Action Plan 16 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 it 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 jurisdlption-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) o'r a Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community. F'. f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamilyloans made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG. 4. If the PI is going to receive American Dream Down Payment Tnitiat"ve (ADDI) funds, please complete the following narratives: Wq 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 n to other families assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes 61f ens1tring that the ADDI funds are used to provide down paymentASistance for such residents, tenants, and families. c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure he suitability of families receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as provision of housing counseling to homebuyers. Program Year 4 Action Plan HO- E/ADDI response: Not applicable. The City o = Santa Glarita is not a participating jurisdiction and does not RT� receive HOME entitlement 01 American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) funds. Specific aHome ess P L6Vention Elements *Please also refer -to the Wrn, eless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Sources of. -'ands -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, othegpecial 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. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 17 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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, ff community -wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming yearthe community will move toward such a policy. , Program Year 4 Action Plan Special Needs response: 1. Sources of Funds: Private and public resources that the juri± available during the fiscal year 2012-2013 to address homeless homelessness include $2,311,484 in County Emergen City will also use CDBG funds to support various pE different segments of the population at risk of hon Services administers a Housing Retention Poffl%(fo which will be funded with $16,700 in CD'B'G funds a individuals and families with children at imminentAk 64 diction expects to be needs and to prevent er(ESG) funds. The asimed at assisting !ss Lutheran Social ly Eviction Prevention), ddresses the needs of ming homeless. In addition, other efforts that addressthe ne -'s of homelessness are as follows: a. Emergency Shelters: Santa ,larita Winter Shelter (capacity of 40 beds) currently operated on a property sit. donated by the City; year round shelters are available in surrounding areas. Santa Clarita Domestic Violence Center (capacity of 10 beds), b. Transitional Housing�Currently there are no units of transitional housing in the City of Santa Clarita; hot ever, there are units in surrounding areas. c. Permanent Ho sang: BotCi y and non -city administrated housing programs are available M assist . lomi and extremely low-income residents to obtain permanent housing and a'id in the prevention of homelessness. 2. Homelessness Lutheran Social Services will receive $33,400 in CDBG funds to operate alieCreatiueHomeless Services Program. The City will also allocate a $1A;000 C®BG gra`n-t for Bridge To Home to provide rental subsidies for up to three _n ortths to homeless families through the Families to Home Program. The Losng:eles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), a Joint Powers Authority (rJP), is eche lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and coordinates funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to homeless persons in oAngeles County. LAHSA partners with the County of Los Angeles to integrate seces and housing opportunities to ensure a wide distribution of service and NQ housing options throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care. The City of Santa Clarita is located in SPA2 and will continue to collaborate with LAHSA and other local agencies in providing services for homeless. persons. The City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan identified the following objectives as illustrated in HUD Table 1C, which will continue to be addressed during fiscal year 2012-2013: Fourth Program Year Action Plan 18 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita HUD Table 1C Summary of Soecific Homeless /Special Needs Obiectives Objective � Specific Ob�ecives�� t._t Performance ' '� � Expected `Outcome/ - �# . �. .. Measure - Units,.. O.b ective FY fft14-26fA Allocation: Homeless Objectives 1 Winter Shelter Program # of people served 200 unduplicated people 40-50 annual) SL -1 2 Lutheran Social Services # of people served 500 unduplicated people SL -1 Creative Homeless Services 75-100 annual) 3 Lutheran Social Services # of people served 120 unduplicated people DH -2 Housing Retention Program 15-25 annually) � 4 Bridge To Home (New) # of families served 3 unduplicated fam""lies ` DH -2 Families to Home Program 3 annually Special Needs Objectives 5 Single Mothers Outreach # of people served 2,000 unduplic ted p-ople u to 400 a q%p EO -1 Other Objectives *"Expected Units" Goals are based on previous accomplishments reported byt�fese1�agecs. NThese agencies may or may not be funded in any given year; therefore the expected units/goals mayor M, ,I&Vllfiqtbe applicable in future reports. Specific projects/programs to be funded With CDBG funds for fiscal year 2012-2013 and their associated priorities and objectives a're describwedbelow: ■ Lutheran Social Services-��Creative � iomeless Services Program: Provide for the availability/aecessibility°,of a suitable living environment by offering an array of services> to homeless persons, and those at -risk of becoming homeless. . Five -Year Objective: 42'5 people homeless FY 2012-20131$,b'ective: 75 people homeless National Objective Benef t:: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geo ra hlc Distribu ioneI Citywide Performance easur ` a Vi Objective/utcam Suitable Living Environment- Availability/ Accessibility SL -1 FY fft14-26fA Allocation: $33,400 CDBG ■ .�;uthetan Social Services — Housing Retention Program (formerly Evii ion evention): Provide affordability of decent housing with case - management and 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 evictign proceedings. r Five -Year Objective: 120 People at -risk of homelessness FY 2012-2013 Objective: 20 People at -risk of homelessness National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/ Outcome: Decent Housing - Affordability (DH -2) FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $16,700 CDBG ■ Bridge To Home Families to Home Program: decent housing with temporary rental subsidies up homeless families. Provide affordability of to three months for Fourth Program Year Action Plan 19 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 3 Families homeless FY 2012-2013 Objective: 3 Families homeless National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure, Objective/Outcome: Decent Housing - Affordability (DH -2) FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $10,000 CDBG 3. Chronic Homelessness Strategy: Lutheran Social Services will also be funded through a CDBG grant to provide a Creative Homeless Servicers rqgram which targets the chronically homeless population. This program utilizesa co prehensive case management approach to address the issues which co ributeto. chronic homelessness. Outreach for the program will be conduct through churches; schools; faith -based organizations; and other non -profits. Ing-adON dition, newspapers and other media outlets will be used to reach the homeless population. Following enrollment into the Creative Homeless Services (CHS)�Pr$og,ram, each individual will undergo an assessment to identify their specific circum Latices and needs for services. Employment history; physical and mental hgalth; history of domestic violence; and substance abuse issues will all be assessed. I self-sufficiency plan will be developed identifying appropriate interventions and services with the goal of achieving permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Th.ree�'key components of the CHS Program are counseling, career development ervices, and housing. The chronically homeless, who have accepted homel7es nessK,,as a``'way of life, will be provided with intensive counseling to help developwillingness to change and accept the services which will allow them to become self =Sufficient Career development services begin with skills assessment and move through jodNearch skills, personal hygiene, and interpersonal skills. Bus passes and gasv'vou hers 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 individual clients at.each stage of the program. N 4. Homeless Prevent'aon The following projects address homelessness prevention: ■ The HousingNAetettion Program (formerly Eviction Prevention) is operated by Luther n: Social Services, a local non-profit agency. This program will provide V case -management, one-time direct cash rent assistance to residents who are at^ risk f homelessness due to eviction proceedings, or moving assistance to lower current rent to avoid eviction. Referrals are also provided to reduce the -,risk of.future evictions. ■Seniorsare at greater risk for homelessness than the general population. The Citywill continue to provide a CDBG grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Ccm-mittee on Aging to provide Community Access Services (formerly 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. The City operates the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center in conjunction with Goodwill Southern California; the Employment Development Department; College of the Canyons; and the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services. The WorkSource Center provides job search services such as workshops; computer classes; phones; fax; computers with Fourth Program Year Action Plan 20 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita internet access; job leads; newspapers; and a resource library for job seekers aged 18 and above. Employers use the WorkSource Center to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers. Through a CDBG grant to Single Mothers Outreach (SMO), the City will support a Technology Center Program designed to develop technology and computer skills. The Technology Center will help single mothers increase their knowledge and skills in operating and understanding computer programs. Services will include home-based computer training and internee access, as well as instruction on Microsoft Office Suite programs; thus, helping single mothers make the transition from unemployable to self-sustaining wage- earner. Full-time employment is crucial for single mother and their children at imminent risk of becoming homeless. 5. Discharge Coordination Policy: The City of Santa Clartes not have a formalized Discharge Coordination Policy in place' at this time: However, Lutheran Social Services acts as the liaison and referral a( :° for bot the City and Los Angeles County when the need for discharge coordination arises. In ''2012-2013, the City will strategize and identify changes to be.made in t 's area. Emergency Shelter Grants ESG (States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to Stater�eci�pients, and a description of how the allocation will be made available to amts cif local government. Program Year 4 Action Plan ESG response: This section is not applicable to the City of S�� a Cla Community Developm *Please also refer to the Community Development TabJein the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Identify the jurisdiction, Fprio noththousing community development needs eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibilit. ca gory specified in the Community Development Needs Table (formerly fable 2B public facilities, public improvements, public services and economic development. 2. Identify�specflong teem and short-term community development objectives (including econo�rnic development activities that create jobs), developed in accordance with the stattitor oats described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the primary objective of the CDBG program to Prov de decent housing and a suitable living environment and expand o or'`ic oppgptunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons. *Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and contain pr p sed 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 identifi a'land defined by the jurisdiction. Program Year 4 Action Plan Community Development response: 1. Santa Clarita's priority non -housing community development needs eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category are specified in table on the following page. The 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan Community Development Needs Table (HUD Table 213) outlines the priority need level in the areas of public facilities; public improvements; public services; and economic development. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 21 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita (Formerly Table 2B) Communitv Development Needs* � , priority Pr �or� Need ,� Need t9nmel� � Annual Address 5 Yr Goal Priority � foal. Need Plan/Act Plan/'Aet Percent Goal Complete" Acquisition of Real Property M 0 1 N/A 100% Disposition L 0 Clearance and Demolition M 0 Clearance of Contaminated Sites L 0 Code Enforcement H $106,530 1000 200 Public Facility General M 0 2 1I0A 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, 1 Fire Station s/Eq u pment M '0 Abused/Neglected Children Facilities L 0 Asbestos Removal L 0 " Non -Residential Historic Preservation LWA Other Public FacilityNeeds L �a$0 '= Infrastructure General H 0 2 N/A Water/Sewer Improvements M '0 Street Improvements M '0 Sidewalks M " 0 Solid Waste Disposal Improvements L 0 Flood Drainage Improvements 0 Other Infrastructure `H: 0 Public Services General M ":r_ A 0 Senior Services M V ff $ 40 080 2,000 350 Handicapped Services M $23,800 1,625 260 Legal Services N .L: . _ 0 Youth Services -Lf Child Care Services `. WT L 0 Transportation Services M 0 Substance Abuse Service`s, Em to ment/Trainir,{ Services —4:ZQW M 0 Health Services . M $8,350 125 200 Lead Hazard Scre"� L 0 Crime Awarene"ss N L 0 Fair Housrn Activities , Tenant Landlord @ounselin' H M $20,000 875 150 Other Serv'icest * M $68,400 2250 203 Economic Devel'o ment ED M 0 C/I Land Ac uisition/Dis osition L 0 C/I Infrastructure Development L 0 C/I Building Acquisition/Const/Rehab L 0 Other C/I L 0 ED Assistance to For -Profit M 0 ED Technical Assistance M $90,000 2 Micro -enterprise Assistance M 0 6 Other L $0 *"Priority Need Level" is hased on the Housing and Communitv Develonment Needs survev and Assessment. "Dollars to Address Need" are estimates, which may vary from actual funding amounts during the planning period. C/I is an abbreviation ft Commercial/Industrial. **Includes services for Abused and Neglected Children, the Homeless, and Single Parents. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 22 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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. Economic Development: During fiscal year 2012-2013, the following economic development activities will take place, be completed, or continue: City of Santa Clarita, Economic Development Division - Business Incubator: Provide availability/accessibility to economic opportunities with ehcreation of a Business Incubator, anticipated to house six to eight businesses. The operation of the Business Incubator will be a collaborative effort with e City College of the Canyons, and the Small Business Development Center to stimulate business and employment opportunities for lower-income residents in the City:., Five -Year Objective: 2 Jobs Created FY 2012-2013 Objective: 2 Jobs Created National Objective Benefit: Low- aen" 'dModerate Income Jobs LMJ Geographic Distribution: Cit .,Qrde Performance Measure Ob'ective/Outcome: Econom ic,,Vfto_..�oarturi ty- :.,Auala slit/Accessibilit EO-1 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: X90„ OQO CoBG SCVTV — Outreach for Small Busit>I sses: 17DBG*`funding provided in 2011-2012 .t for this activity will continue and be completed in 2012-2013. This activity provides production of local television advertiseme is t six small businesses that will assist in attracting new customers, providing outreach and new economic opportunities to low- and moderate-incoraiai „ micro -enterprise business owners in the City's former Redevelopment Project Area�(�RDA)._. `'o new funding is being allocated in 2012-2013. CDBG-Recovery. In 20;0-2010, the City was awarded $303,635 in Community DevelopmentBlock Grant -Recovery (CDBG-R) funds. The funds were allocated to implement a BuiIding Improvement Grant (BIG) program. The BIG Program provides financial�assistarace in the form of grants for fagade improvements up to $55,000 to local coW. er=c� ,l or -profit businesses in the former Redevelopment Project Area. App ved fagade improvements will not only bring buildings up to City code and inn p ove the Gook of the area, but will also promote redevelopment, economic 0I': evelofinent, and job creation. City staff has invested many hours in ensuring the success on. the BIG Program. Construction is completed on two projects. Contracts on the otr three projects will be executed in spring 2012 and construction will be ,completed by late summer 2012. All funds will be expended by September 2012. Also see Page 31). Public Facilities and Improvements: During fiscal year 2012-2013, the following public facilities, public improvements projects will be undertaken: Fourth Program Year Action Plan 23 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 2012-2013 payments are made will be $310,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Five -Year Objective: Section 108 Loan 1 annual debtsvc mt FY 2012-2013 Objective: r - 1 facility (6,016 low- and moderate -income % people) National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate-IncQ4e Area (JI�.MA Geographic Distribution: CT 920335 BGs 2-9 (BC72-46.5% -11 IM 3- l`�� , 66.1%; 4-74.3%; 53.10/06-47.3% 7- 47.4%' 8-32.4%• 9-583 5,K Performance Measure Suitable Living§Environment-Sustainability Objective/Outcome: SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $135,541 CDB6.k .' h . Section 108 Loan Repayment - Louuer Scherzinger Lane: These funds provide debt service on a Section 108*6an art the mount of $1,150,000 to improve infrastructure in the Canyon Coun area of Santa Clarita, census tract 920038. Work began in fiscal �e 203 2004 and included curbs; gutters; sidewalks; and drainage improvements. Principle balance after the fiscal year 2012-2013 payments are made will be $380,000. The implementing agency is Ad the City of Santa Clarita, Communityy Development Department. Five -Year Objective: Section 108 Loan 1 annual debt svc mt FY 2012-2013 010jective: 1 facility % (1,984 low- and moderate -income people) National Orb" fictive Benefit Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA GeographicDst�ib ution CT 920038 BGs 1 (38.2% L/M) and 2 l`�� , (55.5% L/M) as determined by resident survey. Perform nce Rbasure Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability O�b'ectiue%`outcome: SL -3 FY'012=201�3�Allocation: $99,977 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 entero one of the poorest neighborhoods in Santa Clarita - census tract 920036. The project was leveraged with funds from the Wm S. Hart School District, City general funds, and CDBG Entitlement funds, and provides computer Fabs, meeting rooms, and after-school activity space for low- and moderate - income youth. Actual CDBG costs of $350,000 were incurred in fiscal year 2003- 2004. Principle balance after the 2012-2013 payments are made will be $120,000. The implementing agency is the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 24 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: Section 108 Loan 1 annual debt svc mt FY 2012-2013 Objective: 1 facility (920 low- and moderate -income people) National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Area LMA Geographic Distribution: CT 920036 BGs 2 (30.7% L/M), 3 (67.3% L/M), and 4 21.30/oL/M Performance Measure Objective/ Outcome: Suitable Living Environment -Sustainability SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $30,238 CDBG Public Services: During fiscal year 2012-2013, the following- public service programs will be undertaken: AW Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Access Services (formerly Senior Access availability/accessibility of a suitable living enviro comprehensive housing needs, and supportive seniors and their families are advised on the least referrals are provided, and the application pro( facilitated by staff when needed. Staff alsotiprovT- participants for persons over 50 with government assisted living facilities, and landlords. Consu conducted and financial and beefttscounse implementing agency is the sub recipie'6. Sa Aging. a Center.) -Community Services): Provide with care management, s, assessments. Eligible MVF ivehous ng alternatives, subsidized housing is cacy services for eligible icies, private and public ducation seminars are ling are also available. The a Clarita Valley Committee on Five -Year Objective: 2000�Peo le FY 2012-2013 Objective: 35QLow- and Moderate -Income People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution:, Citywide Performance Meas re Ob'ective /,,Outcome. `. Suitable Living Environment- Availabilit /Accessibilit SL -1 FY 2012-2'013 Allaca�tion: $33,400 CDBG ■ Single }_�,v ethers Outreach — Technology Center Program: Provide accessib,i ity of economic opportunities through the funding of a CRenter Program. Funds provided will help single mothers develop and computer skills to become more employable. Services will include computer training and internet access, as well as instruction on =fice Suite programs. Fi QW Objective: 2,250 People FY 2012-2013 Objective: 50 Low- and Moderate -Income People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Economic Opportunity- Availability/Accessibility( E0-1 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $10,000 CDBG Foundation for Children's Dental Health - Healthy Smiles program: Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment through the operation of "Healthy Smiles", a fluoride varnish treatment program for preschoolers. The Fourth Program Year Action Plan 25 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita program is also intended to educate and empower parents to teach their children good oral health practices. 275 preschoolers will be treated twice annually. Five -Year Objective: 1,125 People FY 2012-2013 Objective: 275 Low- and Moderate -Income People National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment- Sustainability SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $8,350 CDBG Ar City of Santa Clarita, Community Services Division — YoUth Sports Program: Provide availability/accessibility of a suitablerng environment by funding a youth sports program that allows alternative opportunities for youth to have consistent recreational activities to participate in at a lower cost. Five -Year Objective: 75 People WRkh, FY 2012-2013 Objective: 75 Low- and M& rat7eI=ncome People National Objective Benefit: Low- an I Npdera e7 ome Area LMA Geographic Distribution: Cit wide Performance Measure Ob'ective/Outcome: SUa I,e Liv,i g,,gnv ronment- Availae�lit, J`A c ssiNlit SL -1 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: 4015;000 m Antipoverty Strategy 1. Describe the actions that will take place duri_%91 next year to reduce the number of poverty level families. Program Year 4 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response: 1. While the City hasono 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 governmentaliprivate and non-profit agencies involved in providing services to low - and moderate-in'ome residents and coordinates efforts with these groups where possible to al(owfo�more efficient delivery of services. Du ling,fiscal year 2Y012-2013, the City will continue to implement its strategy to help poverzished families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. The City's anti-pove"rty strategy utilizes existing County job training and social service D: ., o increase employment marketability, household income, and housing options. The City will allocate over $100,000 of CDBG funds to public service agencies that offer supportive services in the fight against poverty. Other special co,_m nunity benefit needs are also addressed through the Community Services Grant Program which provides funding to various local agencies. Improved employment opportunities are important in reducing the number of people living in poverty. The. City addresses this issue by 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; the Employment Development Department; College of the Canyons; and the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services. The WorkSource Center Fourth Program Year Action Plan 26 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 WorkSource Center to recruit and advertise job openings as well as for job fairs, bringing together top local companies and job seekers. In fiscal year 2012-2013, 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) eco,no ft is wealth by attracting external monies to the local economy. Specifically, four ntafgeteindustries have been identified where there is a foundation of businesses in Santa. Clarita currently and opportunities for growth. These industrie `X include biomedical; aerospace; technology; and film/entertainment. These business clusters offer a variety of high -paying, high -skilled jobs, which can be accessed either through traditional educational routes or through on -the -fob Q._, ng and apprenticeship programs. As part of the Santa Clarita Economic Grow for Progress created in 2009 also continues encourage quality job creation in Santa C bolster retail spending; and attract external c In addition, the CDBG funds allocated to tl creation of a Business Incubator%i%,,2012- strategy by providing business anmplc residents in the City. ,9,ram lee 21 -Point Business Plan NA A enhance local business partnerships; ta; eyelop, marketing programs to arssto the community K City's Economic Division toward the L3 will also aid in the anti -poverty fent opportunities for lower-income Non -homeless SpeCaNeeds (91:220 (c) and (e)) *Please also refer to the Non homelesskSpecial Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook. 1. Describe the pri iees an specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for the period covered by the Action Plan. 2. Describ, how Federal�5 -ate, and local public and private sector resources that are reaso;na°b_ly expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the period covered bykt'his Action Plan. Ora Year 4 orction Plan Specific Objectives response: 1 The "non -homeless special needs" category includes persons in various sub- polations 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 2012-2013, the City expects to fund the following programs to address these needs: ■ Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (SCVCOA)/Community Access Services Program (formerly Senior Access Services) provides support to the frail and elderly to prevent premature institutionalization or homelessness. Each senior Fourth Program Year Action Plan 27 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 rampsgrab bars and other assistive devices, where necessary. This service allows the elderly to "age - in -place" and avoids premature institutionalization by maintAlning good repair of their homes.11 The disabled will also be served through a variety of programs designed to provide social and recreational opportunities with V146G,41r nt to each of the three organizations listed: ■ Bridges to Ability - Lifestyle Enrich ment.Prroogram'`�rovide sustainability of a suitable living environment to 'Severely Disabled, Adults' for lifestyle enrichment, activities which include social, recreationalfiand edu�cationaI programs. Five -Year Objective:,, 2:5 eo ,1e FY 2012-2013 Objective:,4V 50V(�o le National Objective Benefff, Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: N ,Cit wide Performance Measure Objective/ Outcome:I(SL-3 ul°ble Living Environment- Sustainability FY 2012-2013,,Allocation: $8,350 CDBG ■ Carousel Ranch — Special Children of the Valley: Provide sustainability of a suitable living�.enr�onment ,b�funding equestrian therapy services to lower- income disable children and adults, improving vertical and horizontal balance; muscle t6ne, a� motor coordination. This program also yields social and psychologicalbenefts such as decreased isolation, effective communication, and imp,roVed self=esteem to those who would not otherwise be able to participate duet IPt166f fundi g or sponsorship. Fiv&ypar Objective: 60 people FY 2012-2013 Objective: 10 people YNatponal Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC GVo ra hic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Suitable Living Environment- Sustainability Objective/Outcome: SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $8,350 CDBG ■ Special Olympics Southern California — Athlete Transportation Program: Provide sustainability of a suitable living environment with transportation of disabled athletes to year-round sports competitions. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 28 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Five -Year Objective: 1200 people FY 2012-2013 Objective: 200 people National Objective Benefit: Low- and Moderate -Income Clientele LMC Geographic Distribution: Citywide Performance Measure Objective/Outcome: Suitable Living Environment- Sustainability SL -3 FY 2012-2013 Allocation: $7,100 CDBG 2. Federal, State, local public -sector, and private -sector resources that are.... likely to be available for addressing identified non -homeless special needs include:, ■ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; ■ City General funds; ■ HUD Section 108 Loan funds; ■ HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (through tie Hoag§rng Authority of the County of Los Angeles); ■ California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) funds and ° ■ State HOME Investment Partnership Grant Funds , Housing Opportunities for People with *Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls 1. Provide a Brief description of the organizatio,he area of service, the name of the .Y program contacts, and a broad overview of>the range/te of housing activities to be done during the next year. 2. Report on the actions taken during the yea 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 meetnga),its specific objective of providing affordable housing, including a comparison ofactual outputs and outcomes to proposed goals and progress V. made on the other planed actionsndicated in the strategic and action plans. The evaluation can address any related, program adjustments or future plans. 4. Report on annual H'OW PA output goals for the number of households assisted during the year in: (1) short terrn;rerit mortgage and utility payments to avoid homelessness; (2) rentalsistancee programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such as community residences and SRU ;dwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or operate these facilities. Incl u'de an assessment of client outcomes for achieving housing stability, reduced risks oPhomelessnes nd 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. 7. Describe any barriers (including non -regulatory) encountered, actions in response to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 29 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita 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 4 Action Plan HOPWA response: This section is not applicable to the City of Santa Clarita Specific HOPWA Objectives Fostering and Maintaining Affordable Housgng Increasing, improving, and maintaining affordablhousing is identified as a High Priority in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The City will contribute to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock throug rehabilitation programs. For fiscal year 2012-2013, over $300,000 in CDBG funds will be used for the Rehabilitation and Handyworker Programs to assist low-income homeoWnes, inch udTii! . seniors and disabled homeowners, to correct code violations and unsafe conditions: The City will also continue to%e° courage developers, non -profits and other interested parties to develop new 'affforda'ble,units and will support applications for development funds through the California Ta, %Zredit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) and the State of California. The follow:ig aids mtncreasing, improving, and/or maintaining affordable housing: Rental Housing: Housing resources in the form of non -age -restricted, subsidized ter_ rental uni and rental assistance will be available to low- and moderate -income sidents 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 2012-2013 there will still be 599 rental units in nine 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 administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles. As of January 2012 the City of Santa Clarita - Section 8 Voucher Participant Statistics are: Fourth Program Year Action Plan 30 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita ■ 196 Section 8 vouchers currently being used; ■ An additional 331 people are on the waiting list; ■ The average household size is 2; and ■ The average income is $15,232. The waiting list to register for a Section 8 voucher is currently closed and may not open again until the wait time is no more than two years. The Housing Authority estimates the current wait time is seven years for registrants in the jurisdiction. Low- and moderate -income housing specifically for seniors is also available in and around the City. Los Angeles County owns and operates a co x =entional public housing project called Orchard Arms, which provides housing for low- and; moderate - income seniors and the disabled. Three large-scale low- and m Berate -income senior housing projects completed through a partnership between the Santa Claritiah�Valley Committee on Aging and private real estate developers offer' `6,14%nits at low- and moderate -income rates. An additional 343 units are available in five other buildings. In total there are 957 rental units in eight apartment bualdings available at reduced rates for seniors." ■ Home Purchase Programs: The City operatesa°successful first-time homebuyer program called FirstHOME (Program). In 20rlthe City applied for additional HOME funds and was awarded $700,000 to continue the hrogr An interest list opened in early spring will be on the City's website° and available to the public for several months. Informational meetings are a ticipated totake place in the summer 2012. The City also continues to be on the.tist 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 qua fy for a larger first mortgage while still maintaining affordabilityNH Worst Case Needs Worst case needs is definWA ed bD allow -income renters with severe cost burden, in substandard housing, orixluntarily displaced. According to the 2000 CHAS data, there are 2,902 low-income ;enter5anta Clarita. Efforts to address these worst case needs include: collaboratigwile Los Angeles County Housing Authority to provide rental subsidies to low�ncome renters through the Section 8 Voucher Program; assisting those in substandard housing :with;>. ho sing rehabilitation through the Handyworker, Residential Rehabilitation, ankasProperty Rehabilitation Programs; and following the adopted anti- displaceme,t*.plan �meeded for involuntary displacement. Obsiacles to Fair blousing The 'it '11, ntracts with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley (Council) to acti N." support and promote freedom of residents through education, advocacy, and litigation:. This helps to ensure that all persons have the opportunity to secure, safe and decent housing that they desire and can afford, without regard to their race; color; religion; gender; sexual orientation; national origin; familial status; marital status; disability; ancestry; age; source of income; or other characteristics protected by laws. The City, along with BBC Research& Consulting, updated its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) in fiscal year 2009-2010. The Impediments to Fair Housing Choice were identified using a variety of data sources including key informant interviews; public survey; review and analysis of data on fair housing complaints; legal cases; mortgage lending data; foreclosure data and sub -prime lending data; as well as a review of land use Fourth Program Year Action Plan 31 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita and housing policy for the county and participating jurisdictions. See Appendix F for a full listing of Impediments. 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. In all cases where the requirement ,Or Section 3 compliance is triggered by the size of the project, the City will ensure t _effq;rts are made to direct opportunities to low- and very -low income persons ,and to business concerns that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. r The City's Purchasing Division includes a set of forms in all competi'tive`'"bid packages for federally funded contracts. These forms consist of a listing ;sof federal equal opportunity/affirmative action requirements; requirements fol r ntractin 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 e. ification regarding non- segregated facilities. (Leveraging Resources The City and HUD share an interest in IeveragingkRUD 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#�p,nvate sources, which are expected to be available during the program year. See response to question 4 in the�General Questions section for descriptions of the source of funds in fiscal year 2012-2013 tha§=will meet the priority needs and objectives in the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated la �,, as well asAthe activities for which non -HUD resources may be used. In September 2009, the City was awarded $303,635 in Community Development Block Grant-RecoverYi:DBGC�R) funds. CDBG-R funds are being used for a Building Improvement V Grant (BIG) prograentbat provide financial grant assistance up to $55,000 to local commercials usinesses in tl a former Redevelopment Project Area for fagade improvements. Improvements ma yconsist of painting; signage; rehabilitation; and other efforts to enhance aesthetics ands bring buildings up to City code. The BIG Program also promotes re evelopment,economic development, and job creation. A total of five BIG projects are anticipated to beeompleted by late summer 2012 and all funds expended by September 2012. In 2010-20x11 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds were leveraged with CDBG funds to acquire property for the future development of affordable housing in the City's former Redevelopment Project Area. Due to the recent dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, further activity on the development of the affordable housing project has been delayed. The City is working with the developers to identify other sources of funding to move the project forward. Fourth Program Year Action Plan 32 Version 2.0 Santa Clarita Substantial Amendments No Substantial Amendments are anticipated at this time. If required, Substantial Amendments will be prepared and the City's Citizen Participation Plan process followed. Program Specific Requirements (CDBG) The individual Table 3C's - Listing of Proposed Project, following this narrative, describe the activities with respect to the estimated $1,083,757 in CDBG funds expected to be available during fiscal year 2012-2013. Additional financial information is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Program Income Surplus from Urban Renewal Settlements Grant Funds Returned to the Line of Credit Income from Float -Funded Activities Rollover Funds Urgent -Need Activities Fourth Program Year Action Plan 33 Version 2.0 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Administration (High) Project Title CDBG Administration OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description Funds are used for general management, monitoring, and oversight of the CDBG Program. In addition to general management activities, staff repsonds to citizen inquiries, and facilitates the services of local non-profit agencies. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID N/A 1 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21A 570.206(a) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: 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 Priority Need Administration (High) Project Title Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley - Fair Housing Services OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description 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: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 8134 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 206 City, State, Zip Code: Panorama City, CA 91402 Objective Number Project ID N/A 2 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 21D 570.206(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ............................... CDBG 20,000 ............................... ESG HOME ................................ HOPWA ................................ Total Formula ............................... Prior Year Funds ................................ Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding ....... Total $20,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 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 Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Project Title Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging (Senior Center) - Community Access Services Description Funds will be used for a program which assists lower-income persons aged 50 and older with a variety of services by providing care management, comprehensive housing needs, and supportive services assessments. Consumer education seminars are conducted and finanacial and benefits counseling are also avaialble. 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: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 22900 Market Street City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 3 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 350 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ................................ CDBG $40,080 ................................ ESG ................................ HOME ................................ HOPWA ................................ Total Formula ................................ Prior Year Funds ................................ Assisted Housing ................................ PHA ................................ Other Funding ................................ Total $40,080 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 Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Lutheran Social Services - Creative Homeless Services OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description The funds will be used to provide a comprehensive package of services for the homeless population and those at -risk of becoming homeless. 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: Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 4 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 75 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ............................... CDBG $33,400 ............................... ESG ............................... HOME ............................... HOPWA ............................... Total Formula ............................... Prior Year Funds ............................... Assisted Housing ............................... PHA ............................... Other Funding ............................... Total $33,400 The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 Persons with Disabilities ❑ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title Lutheran Social Services - Housing Retention Description The funds will be used to provide case -management and direct cash assistance, as well as lease deposit and first month's rent assistance to residents who are at risk of homelessness due to evicition proceedings. 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: Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Objective Number Project ID DH -2 5 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 57.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 20 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: 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. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supporitve Services (Medium) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Youth Sports Program Description Through the City of Santa Clarita Community Services Division, funds will be used to provide alternative opportunities for youth to have consistent recreational activities through a youth sports program Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tracts 920335; 920332; 920322; and 920312 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -1 6 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 75 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ............................... CDBG $15,000 ............................... ESG ............................... HOME ............................... HOPWA ............................... Total Formula ............................... Prior Year Funds ............................... Assisted Housing ............................... PHA ............................... Other Funding ........ ......... I............. Total $15,000 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 Priority Need Economic Development (Medium) Project Title Single Mothers Outreach - Technology Center Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will help single mothers develop technology and computer skills to become more employable. Services will include instruction on Microsoft Office Suite Programs, Home-based training, and free internet access. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 26881 Ruether Avenue City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Objective Number Project ID EO -1 7 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05H 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 . Performance Indicator Annual Units People 50 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $10,000 ................................................................... $10,000 ............ .................................................... 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title Bridge To Home - Families to Home OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description Funds will provide homeless families with up to three months of rental subsidies through a super landlord program. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ® Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 27121 Candington Court City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Objective Number Project ID DH -2 8 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Families 3 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $10,000 $10,000 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: 0 the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 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 Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Carousel Ranch - Project SCV (Special Children of the Valley) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description The funds will be used to provide a unique service in which disabled children paritcipate in specially designed horseback riding therapy lessons to improve attention span; behavior; social skills; balance; and coordiantaion, who would otherwise not be able to participate due to lack of funding or sponsorship. ]Eligible participants must reside in the City of Santa Clarita. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 34289 Rocking Horse Road City, State, Zip Code: Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 9 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05B 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 10 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ................................ CDBG $8,350 ................................ ESG ................................ HOME ................................ HOPWA ................................ Total Formula ................................ Prior Year Funds ................................ Assisted Housing ................................ PHA ................................ Other Funding ................................ Total $8,350 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. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Bridges to Ability - Lifestyle Enrichment Program Description Provides lifestyle enrichment activities whcih include social, recreational, and educational programs for "Severely Disabled Adults". Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: P.O. Box 81715 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91380 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 10 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05B 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC-570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Peo le 50 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 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 Priority Need Supportive Services (Medium) Project Title The Foundation for Children's Dental Health - Healthy Smiles Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will be used to operate "Healthy Smiles", a flouride varnish treatment program for preschoolers. The program is also intended to educate and empower parents to teach their children good oral health practices. 275 prescholers will be treated twice annually. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability E Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 27943 Seco Canyon Road, Unit 527 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 11 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05M 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 275 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $8.350 $8,350 ................................................................... 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 Priority Need Supportive Human Services (Medium) Project Title Special Olympics Santa Clarita - Transportation Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will be used to provide trasportation services for "Severely Disabled Adults" to year-round sports competitions. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 24779 Valley Street City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 12 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05B 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMC-570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 200 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $7,100 $7,100 ................................................................... 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Property Rehabilitation- Grant Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description Funds will be used to provide grants up to $1,000 per household for property repairs not allowable under the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program or Handyworker Program. Typical work includes walkways; driveways; walls; fences; gates; patio covers; and detached garages. Objective category: ® Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 13 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 05 570.201(e) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMC -570.208(a)(2) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People 4 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ........................... CDBG $5,000 ........................... ESG ........................... HOME ........................... HOPWA ........................... Total Formula ........................... Prior Year Funds ........................... Assisted Housing ........................... PHA ........................... Other Funding ........................... Total $5,000 ....................... 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 OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Infrastructure (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (Boys and Girls Club) Description Funds will 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 Tract 920036. The project was leveraged with funds from the Wm. S. Hart Union School District, City general funds, and CDBG Entitlement funds, and provides computer labs, meeting rooms, and after-school activity space for lower-income youth. Actual CDBG costs of $350,000 were incurred in fiscal year 2003-2004. Principal balance after the 2012-2013 payments are made will be $120,000. 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 920036 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 14 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units People I Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: 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. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Priority Need Infrastructure (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (East Newhall) Description Funds will 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. Principal balance after the 2012-2013 payments are made will be $310,000. 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 920335 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 15 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG $135,541 ..................................... ESG ......................................... HOME ......................................... HOPWA ......................................... Total Formula ......................................... Prior Year Funds ............I............................ Assisted Housing ......................................... PHA ......................................... Other Funding ......................................... Total $135,541 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 Priority Need Infrastructure (High) OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Section 108 Loan Guarantee Repayments (Lower Scherzinger Lane) Description Funds will provide debt service on a Section 108 loan of $2,150,000 taken 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. Principal balance after the 2012-2013 payments are made will be $380,000. 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 920338 Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 16 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) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG $103,765 ................................... ESG ................................... HOME ................................... HOPWA ................................... Total Formula ................................... Prior Year Funds ................................... Assisted Housing ................................... PHA ................................... Other Funding ................................... Total $103,765 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging - Handyworker Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description This Program will program will provide grant up to $2,500 per household for minor home repairs for low- to moderate -income homeowners. Repairs/replacements may include, but are not limited to, roofs; windows; floors; walls; doors; heating and air conditioning units and electrical systems. Safety related issues and disabled accessibility are also provided as needed. All qualified applicants are notified of 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: 22900 Market Street City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 17 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202(b)(2) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Sub -recipient LMH -570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housing Units 65 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $200,000 ................................................................... $200,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Description This program provides assistance in the form of grants up to $5,000 to low- and moderate -income homeowners. Repairs/replacements may include, but are not limited to, roofs; windows; floors; walls; doors; heating and air conditioning units, and electrical systems. Exterior painting, safety issues, disabled accessibility, and municipal code violations may also be addressed. All qualified applicants are notified of 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 Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 18 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14A 570.202(b)(2) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Governament LMH -570.208(a)(3 Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housing Units 570.202(b)(9) Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ................................... CDBG $100,000 ................................... ESG .................................... HOME ................................... HOPWA ................................... Total Formula ................................... Prior Year Funds ................................... Assisted Housing ................................... PHA ................................... Other Funding ................................... Total $100,000 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Rehabilitation Administration OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description Funds will provide administrative costs directly assocaited with the City's Residential and Property Rehabilitaion Grant Programs. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ® Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID DH -3 19 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 14H 570.202(b)(9) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMH -570.208(a)(3) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units N/A N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: ............................... CDBG $32,911 .............................. ESG .............................. HOME .............................. HOPWA ................ Total Formula ............................... Prior Year Funds ...................... Assisted Housing ....................... PHA ................... Other Funding ..................... Total $32,911 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 Priority Need Affordable Housing (High) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Community Preservation Officer OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014 Description Funds will pay for a Community Preservation Officer's salary working specifically in the Newhall area (former Redevelopment 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: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ® Sustainability Location/ arget Area Census Tracts 920312 BG's 1 and 3; 920313 BG 2; 920314 BG's 1-2; 920332 BG 1; and 920335 BG's 1-9. Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID SL -3 20 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 15 570.202(c) Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMA -570.208(a)(1) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Housing Units 200 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: CDBG ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing. PHA Other Funding Total $106,530 ................................................................... $106,530 ................................................................... The primary purpose of the project is to help: LJ the Homeless LJ Persons with HIV/AIDS LJ Persons with Disabilities LJ Public Housing Needs U.S. Department of Housing OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 and Urban Development Exp. 8/31/2014) Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction's Name City of Santa Clarita Priority Need Economic Opportunity (Medium) Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Business Incubator Description Funds will be used for the creation of a Business Incubator, anticipated to house six to eight businesses. The operation of the Business Incubator will be a collaborative effort with the City of Santa Clarita Economic Development Division, College of the Canyons, and the Small Business Development Center to stimulate business and economic opportunities for lower-income residents in the City. Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑Decent Housing ® Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ® Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID EO -1 21 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 17D 570.203 Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government LMJ-570.208(a)(4) Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 Performance Indicator Annual Units Jobs 1 2 Local ID Units Upon Completion Funding Sources: 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 Priority Need N/A Project Title City of Santa Clarita - Unprogrammed Funds Description Contingency for cost over -runs. OMB Approval No. 2506-0117 Exp. 8/31/2014) Objective category: ❑ Suitable Living Environment ❑ Decent Housing ❑ Economic Opportunity Outcome category: ❑ Availability/Accessibility ❑ Affordability ❑ Sustainability Location/Target Area Community -wide Street Address: 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 City, State, Zip Code: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Objective Number Project ID N/A 22 HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation 22 N/A Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective Local Government N/A Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Completion Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2012 06/30/2013 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 $2,077 $2,077 The primary purpose of the project is to help; ❑ the Homeless ❑ Persons with HIV/AIDS ❑ Persons with Disabilities 0 Public Housing Needs APPENDIX A CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 2 012-2 013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2009-20 0N LID T D PLAN FUNDING HUD 2012-2013 Entitlement $1,083,757 Prior Year Unallocated 90,245 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING $1,174,002 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Administration (Max 20% of Entitlement Allocation) Personnel / Administration $194,398 Fair Housing Council $20,000 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $214,398 Public Services (Max 15% of Entitlement Allocation Community Access Services Program (Senior Center) $40,080 Creative Homeless Services Program (Lutheran Social Services) $33,400 Housing Retention Program (Lutheran Social Services) $16,700 Youth Sports Program (City) $15,000 Technology Center (Single Mothers Outreach) $10,000 Families to Home Program (Bridge To Home) $10,000 Project Special Children of the Valley (Carousel Ranch) $8,350 Lifestyle Enrichment Program (Bridges to Ability) $8,350 Healthy Smiles Program (Children's Dental Health) $8,350 Athlete Transportation Program (Special Olympics) $7,100 Property Rehabilitation Program (City) $5,000 Capital Section 108 Debt Service (City) Handy -worker Program (Senior Center) Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program (City) Residential Rehabilitation Administration (City) Community Preservation Officer (City) Business Incubator (City) TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICES $162,330 $265,756 $200,000 $100,000 $32,911 $106,530 $90,0.00 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL AVAILABLE TOTAL ALLOCATED UNALLOCATED FUNDS $795,197 $1,174,002 $1,171,925 $ 2,077 APPENDIX B CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN INTRODUCTION The City of Santa Clarita is required by law to have a detailed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) (24 CFR 95.105) and ensure that it is made available for viewing by the community. This plan must contain the City's policies and procedures for community involvement in the Consolidated Plan process, as well as the planned use of CDBG and HOME funds. Encouraging'Community Partici ation The law requires that our CDBG Citizen Participation Plan not only provide for, but also encourage community participation, while emphasizing the involvement of low and moderate -income people, especially those living in low and moderate -income neighborhoods. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expects the City of Santa Clarita to take whatever actions are appropriate to encourage the participation of minorities, people who do not speak English, and those with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105 (2)(ii). The Role of Low and Moderate Income People The law declares that the primary purpose of the programs covered by the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan is to improve communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and growing economic opportunities - all principally for low and moderate income people (24 CFR 570.2). The amount of federal CDBG and HOME funds that the City of Santa Clarita receives each year is based primarily on the severity of both poverty and substandard housing conditions within the City. Because of this, it is important that community participation genuinely involve the low-income residents who experience these conditions. It is imperative that the community's involvement take place during all stages of the process. This includes: 1. Identifying needs, and setting priorities among those needs. 2. Deciding how much money should be allocated to each high-priority need. 3. Choosing types of programs to meet the identified high-priority needs, as well as overseeing the way in which the programs are carried out. The Various Stages of the Consolidated Plan Process The policies and procedures in this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan relate to several stages of action and federally required reports mentioned in law or regulation. In general, these stages and reports include: 1. Consolidated Plan (CP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan covering three to five years. The Consolidated Plan contains a housing and homeless needs assessment, a housing market analysis, and a Strategic Plan and an Annual Action Plan. Annual Action Plan (AAP) - Development of a Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan covering one program year. The Annual Action Plan is a part of the Consolidated Plan and reflects the needs identified therein. It contains a description of the planned use of funds for the upcoming year, including types of activities, location, and numbers of persons served. 2. Substantial Amendment (SA) - During the year, it may become necessary to change the priorities established in the Consolidated Plan, or to change the use of the money already budgeted in an Annual Action Plan. In that case, a formal Substantial Amendment will be proposed, considered, and acted upon. 3. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) - After the program year is complete, a proposed and final Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report is developed. The Annual Performance Report contains documentation of the funds spent and the number of people assisted with those funds. The Program Year The "program year" chosen by the City of Santa Clarita is July 1 through June 30. PUBLIC NOTICE Items Covered by the Public Notice Requirement Advanced public notice will be given once a federally required standard document is available or when a public meeting is scheduled. For example, the Proposed Annual Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, any proposed Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan or Consolidated Plan, the Annual Performance Report, and all public meetings related to the use of CDBG and HOME funds. In addition, there will be advanced public notice of all public meetings relating to the funds or the planning process covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. 2 Adequate Public Notice Adequate public notice will be given with enough lead-time for the community to take informed action. The amount of assigned lead-time can vary depending on the event but will be a minimum of 14 days before the event. Public notices will be worded in such a way that residents will have a clear understanding of the event that is being announced (24 CFR 91.105 (e)(2). Public notices may take any or all of the forms listed below. Forms of Public Notice The community will find public notices printed in the Signal, which is the adjudicated local newspaper and a newspaper of local circulation. Depending on the type of event, notice may be in the form of legal notices in the legal section of the newspaper, or as display advertisements in a non -legal section of the newspaper. 2. Notice will be given to neighborhood organizations, public housing resident groups and religious organizations in neighborhoods, and agencies providing services to low and moderate income residents. 3. Notice will be sent to any person or organization requesting to be. on a related mailing list. 4. Depending on the type of event, public service announcements and press releases may be released to local radio and television stations. COMMUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION As required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely access to information and records relating to the data or content of any of the documents in the Consolidated Plan process. This includes the proposed, actual, and past use of funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan. Regarding the past use of funds, the law requires reasonable community access to records about any uses of these funds during the previous five years (24 CFR 91.105 (h). In addition, as required by law, the City of Santa Clarita will provide the community with reasonable and timely information on local meetings that relate to the proposed or actual use of funds. Examples of such meetings are Public Input meetings, Community Advisory Committee meetings, Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, etc. Standard Documents Standard documents include the Proposed and Final Consolidated Plan, the Proposed and Final Annual Action Plan, Proposed and Final Substantial Amendments, and the Proposed and Final Annual Performance Report. Availabilitu of Standard Documents 3 In the spirit of encouraging the community's participation, copies of standard documents will be provided free of cost within two working days of a request. When requested these materials will be available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities (24 CFR 91.105(g). Documents will also be available at City Hall or on the City's web site at www.santa-clarita.com. Supporting documents related to the standard documents will be available at a nominal cost within two days of request. PUBLIC MEETINGS REGARDING CDBG AND HOME FUNDING Public meetings are required by law in order to convey the City's responses to community proposals and questions, as well as obtain the communities'views in regards to the use of funds and the development of standard documents. The law requires public meetings during at least two different stages of the process. They must include at least one meeting about the community's needs during the development of the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan (24 CFR 91.105(e)(1). More information about these specific meetings are in the sections of this Citizen Participation Plan relating to each of the "Stages." Access to Public Meetings Public meetings will be held only after there has been adequate notice, as described in the Public Notice part of this CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. This includes either a legal notice in the legal section of the newspaper, and/or a display advertisement in the non- legal section of the newspaper. Notices will be at least 14 days before the public meeting. Meetings will be held at a time that is, convenient to most people who might benefit from the use of funds, and in a place accessible by bus or otherwise convenient in access (24 CFR 91.105 (e)(3). Public Meetings and Populations with Unique Needs All public meetings will be held at locations accessible to persons with disabilities. Special provisions will be made for people with disabilities when requests are made at least five working days before a meeting. Translators will be provided to people who do not speak English, when requests are made at least five working days before a hearing (24 CFR 91.105(e)(4). The Conduct of Public Meetings To ensure that public meetings are beneficial to the community, each resident choosing to speak will be allowed a minimum of three minutes to make a verbal presentation. THE STAGES IN THE PROCESS The law providing the funds covered by this Citizen Participation Plan calls for improved accountability of jurisdictions to the community. In that spirit, and in compliance with the terms of the law, the City of Santa Clarita will use the following procedures: M The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan The Consolidated Plan is a three to five year document that outlines the needs of the community as they relate to CDBG and HOME funds. The Annual Action Plan is part of the Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a one-year document that explains how CDBG, HOME and other related funds will be spent to meet the community needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan. A new Annual Action Plan is developed each year. Both the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan follow the same steps in the public participation process. Each must be submitted to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the program year (24 CFR 91.115). Identifying Needs Due to the diverse needs of low and moderate income people, priorities must be set in order to decide which of the identified needs require more attention and resources than others. This is the fundamental reason the Consolidated Plan process exists. The laws and regulations require a public meeting each year, in order to obtain the communities opinions about needs and what priority those needs should have. In order to encourage the community's involvement, public meetings will be held in different neighborhoods to determine the specific needs and priorities identified by low/mod income people. The public will be provided with an estimate of expected CDBG and HOME funding for the upcoming year and a description of the range of activities that can be funded with these resources (24 CFR 91.105(b)(1). Notice will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The Proposed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan The Proposed Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan will be made available for comment no earlier than 30 days after the last public meeting, to allow sufficient time for the comments from the public meetings to be integrated into the Plan. Notice of the availability of the Proposed Plans will be made according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The community is invited to comment on the Proposed Plans and their comments are included as part of the Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan. The Proposed Plans will be available to the public for at least 30 days prior to adoption by the Mayor and City Council so that low and moderate income people will have a reasonable opportunity to examine them and submit comments (24 CFR (b)(4). The Final Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan In preparing a Final Consolidated Plan or Final Annual Action Plan, careful consideration will be given to all comments and views expressed by the community. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period. The Final Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will each have a section that presents a summary of all comments and explanations as to why any comments were not accepted (24 CFR 91.105). 5 Technical Assistance Based on the strategic plan identified in the Consolidated Plan, funds may be used for projects managed by the City, or managed by designated subrecipients. In some instances a Request for Proposals may be released for a portion of funds to provide services to low and moderate income residents. When a Request for Proposals is released, City staff will hold at least one technical assistance meeting to assist potential applicants in completing their proposals. City staff will also be available by telephone and appointment to provide technical assistance for the application process (24 CFR 91.105 (i). Substantial Amendments Because the needs of the community are not static, and in order for the City to be responsive to emerging needs, the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan may need to be amended on occasion. The Consolidated Plan regulations consider certain amendments to be "Substantial Amendments" requiring a public comment period and additional community participation. The City of Santa Clarita defines Substantial Amendment as: • Changes in the use of CDBG or HOME funds from one eligible activity to another. • Budget increases or decreases in excess of 15% of the original plan, or over $25,000. • Changes in the allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds. • Any new activity not previously included in the Annual Action Plan. • Any change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of a program or project that will result in significant change in services available to the people that the program or project is intended to serve. Proposed Substantial Amendment The public will be informed of a Proposed Substantial Amendment, according to the procedures described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. Copies of the Proposed Substantial Amendment will be made available to the Public, and input will be received during a 30 -day comment period. Final Substantial Amendment In finalizing the Substantial Amendment, the City will consider any written or verbal comments received during the comment period (24 CFR 91.105 (c)(2). The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Every year the City of Santa Clarita must send HUD a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation -Report (CAPER) within 90 days of the close of the program year. In general, the CAPER must describe how funds were used and the extent to which these funds were used for activities that benefited low and moderate -income people. The CAPER will contain at least as much detail as was required by HUD for Grantee Performance Reports. The CAPER will have an accounting for each activity in any Action 0 Plan, until an activity is officially closed out with HUD by the City. The community will be notified of the release of the Proposed CAPER, using the methods described in the Public Notice section of this Citizen Participation Plan. The CAPER is available for community comments for 15 days before it is submitted to HUD. A summary of all public comments will be included with the CAPER submission to HUD. This is whether the comments are given as verbal testimony at a public meeting, or submitted in writing during the review and comment period (24 CFR 91.105 (d)(2). Anti -Displacement The City of Santa Clarita intends to minimize displacement of persons in the implementation of CDBG and HOME Programs (24 CFR 91.105 (b)(1). If displacement becomes necessary in order to accomplish program objectives, persons displaced will be assisted, according to the HUD regulations at 24 CFR 92.353, and HUD Handbook 1378, Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real Property Acquisition.. Complaints Complaints should be submitted in writing to the City of Santa Clarita, Community Development Department, 23920 Valencia- Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. A timely, substantive, written response will be provided to every written complaint within 15 working days (24 CFR 91.105 0). Changing the Citizen Participation Plan This Citizen Participation Plan can be changed only after the community has been notified of an intent to modify it and only after the community has had a reasonable chance to review and comment on proposed substantial changes to it. S: fin/grants/HUD/consolid/2004/2003-2004/ActionPlan/ CitPartPlan 7 2012-2013 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN EXPANDED NEEDS ASSESSMENT RESULTS On -Line Survey Results (in rank order within each priority) Affordable Housing • Senior affordable rental housing • Family affordable rental housing • Housing repair grants • Supportive housing for the disabled • Foreclosure prevention • Rental assistance (temporary) Infrastructure • New community centers • Educational facilities for the disabled • Homeless Shelter • Sidewalk/bus stop improvements Supportive Human Services • Nutrition services • Senior services • After-school youth programs • Low cost child care • Dental services • Disabled job training Economic Development • JobNocational training • Job-readiness/job-keeping skills training • Business start-up loans • Business management training APPENDIX C In -Person Meeting Results (in rank order within each priority) Affordable Housing • Affordable rental housing (family, disabled, veteran) • Down payment assistance • Housing repair grants • Rental Assistance (temporary) • Transitional housing • Senior affordable rental housing Infrastructure • Senior Center in Canyon Country • Community center in Canyon Country • Sidewalk/bus stop improvements • Homeless Shelter Supportive Human Services • Senior services • Substance abuse education/rehabilitation • After-school youth programs • Low cost child care • Nutrition services • Disabled services Economic Development • Job training (vocational, on-the-job, targeted, apprenticeships) • Job search assistance • Business training/coaching • Small business grants/loans S: ICDIGrantslHUDICONSOL1DI2012-20131Outreach and Funding ProcesslRank comparison.doc Are you a resident, business -owner, or stakeholder in Santa Clarita? Your opinion matters! Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are federal funds the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are intended to benefit lower-income individuals within our community. In order for the City to receive CDBG funds, a strategic planning document, called the Consolidated Plan, must be developed and followed. The City's current Consolidated Plan covers a five-year period (2009- 2013) and outlines the priorities for the use of CDBG funds. The City's Consolidated Plan priorities for 2009-2013 are: Affordable Housing Infrastructure Supportive Services Economic Development In addition, each year the City conducts a community needs assessment to determine how to use CDBG funds to meet the Consolidated Plan priorities. Through an annual selection process, the City then redistributes a portion of CDBG funds to local non-profit organizations that assist lower-income individuals. Listed under each priority in this survey are just some of the needs related to the priorities mentioned. Needs change over time so please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the current needs of the lower-income residents in the Santa Clarita community. Your opinion is important! How do you think federal funds should be distributed to assist the lower-income residents in our community! Take the survey now and let us know! * indicates a question must be completed before proceeding) * 1. Please rate the listings below as they relate to the needs of the lower-income residents of Santa Clarita in the area of Affordable Housing. (Choose 5 or more) You may also provide your own suggestion(s). Temporary Rental Highly Needed O Needed O Somewhat Needed O Not Needed .O No Opinion O Assistance. Foreclosure Prevention O O O O O Assistance Affordable Family Rental O O O O O Housing Affordable Senior Rental O O O O O Housing Development of New O O O O O Affordable Housing Affordable Homeownership O O O O O Assistance Housing Repair O O O O O Supportive Housing for the O O O 0 O Disabled Access to Housing O O O O O Information/Agencies Supportive Group Homes O O O O O I would also suggest... (please specify) J�F- , Page 2 Page 3 • Needs Assessment Infrastructure Priority *2. Please rate the listings below as they relate to the needs of the lower-income residents of Santa Clarita in the area of Infrastructure. (Choose 5 or more) You may also provide your own suggestion(s). Highly Needed Community Centers O Needed O Somewhat Needed O Not Needed No Opinion O O Parks Facilities O O O O O Recreational Facilities O O O O O Bus Stop Shelters O O O O O Disabled Access at O O O O O Playgrounds Sidewalk Improvements O O O O O Disabled Access Curb Cuts O O O O O Homeless Shelter O O O O O Educational Facilities for O O O O O Disabled Adults would also suggest... (please specify) Page 3 *3. Please rate the listings below as they relate to the needs of the lower-income residents of Santa Clarita in the area of Supportive Services. (Choose 5 or more) You may also provide your own suggestion(s). Highly Needed Eviction Prevention Programs O Needed O Somewhat Needed O Not Needed O No Opinion O Low Cost Child Care O O O O O After School Programs for At- O O O O O Risk Youth Homeless Services O O O O O Mental Health Counseling O O O O O Medical Services O O O O O Senior Services O O O O O Food Services (such as Food O O O O O Pantries or Meals on Wheels Programs) Dental Care for Children and O O O O O Adults Social/Recreational/Educational O O O O O Programs for the Disabled Special Needs Care (Infant, Pre- O O O O O School, and After School) Family Planning Services O O O O O Life Skills Training O O O O O Training and Job Opportunities O O O O O for the Disabled Narcotics Education Programs O O O O O 1 would also suggest... (please specify) Page 4 *4. Please rate the listings below as they relate to the needs of the lower-income residents in Santa Clarita in the area of Economic Development. (Choose 5 or more) You may also provide your own suggestion(s). Small Business Rental Highly Needed O Needed O Somewhat Needed O Not Needed O No Opinion O Assistance Facility Improvement O O O O O Assistance Advertising Subsidies for O O O O O Small Businesses Business Start -Up Loans O O O O O Business Expansion Loans O O O O O Job Training O O O O O Business Management O O O O O Training Employee Readiness/Job- O O O O O Keeping Skills Training Vocational Training O O O O O 1 would also suggest... (please specify) -J Page 5 Page 6 Community --• Assessment Overall * 5. Rank the current Consolidated Plan priorities in order of importance and need for the lower-income residents in Santa Clarita. Also provide your own suggestion(s). Highest Priority Affordable Housing O Medium Priority O Low Priority Lowest Priority O O Supportive Services O O O O Infrastructure O O O O Economic Development O O O O Future priorities should be... (please specify) Page 6 * 6. What is your gender? OMale OFemale * 7. What is your age range? O1 am under the age of 18 O18-25 years of age O26-40 years of age O41-55 years of age O56-75 years of age OOver 75 years of age ODecline to State * 8. What best describes your involvement in the Santa Clarita community? (check all that apply) EI1 am a resident of Santa Clarita I am employed in Santa Clarita. I am a business owner in Santa Clarita. EI1 am involved with a non-profit organization that serves Santa Clarita residents. EIOther (please specify) 9. Where do you live in Santa Clarita? ZIP: 10. Where is your place of work, non-profit organization, or business located in Santa Clarita? (If applicable) ZIP: Page 7 * 11. What best describes your family size? O1 am a single -person household. O1 am a single -parent household with 1-2 children under 18. O1 am single -parent household with 3 or more children under 18. O1 am a family of 2 adults with no children under 18. O1 am a family of 3 or more adults with no children under 18. O1 am a family of 2 adults with 1-2 children under 18. O1 am family of 2 adults with 3 or more children under 18. OOther (please specify) * 12. Do you or a family -member have a physical disability or other special needs? O Yes ONo * 13. Does your family have a female head -of -household? OYes O No 14. What is your average annual household income? (include all sources: earnings from work, disability, social securtity, etc. for all household members) O$0 to $15,000 O$15,001 to $30,000 O$30,001 to $45,000 O$45,001 to $60,000 O$60,001 to $75,000 O$75,001 to $100,000 OOver $100,000 ODecline to State Page 8 15. Have you or someone you know personally benefited from CDBG funds? O Yes O No OI'm not sure 16. Has your business or non-profit ever been awarded a CDBG grant through the City of Santa Clarita? O Yes ONo ONot Applicable Page 9 17. CDBG funds are typically distributed through eligible programs and local non-profit organizations that assist lower-income residents of Santa Clarita. 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X NEWSPAPER a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published Daily in the city of Santa CIarita County of Los Angeles, anti which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles'Statc� of California, under the date of, March 25, 1089 Case number NVC15880, that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed ccpy;,Itas been published in each regular and entire issue of. said newspaper and not in ar&' supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit.- All o-wit:All in the year 201 I certify (or declare) tinder penalty of perjury' that the foregoing is true and correct Dated at Valencia, California, this day of iLiZC 20 !n Signature qw-RA" Madm for Publle Qbtnment and R$vtear Pernod cwiwe Vx-soya oft Annual Ac*m Plan m & cn. a Clarlta (04) Vol) be +nvit- lrq public comment and review of the City's 2012.2p13 mete Annual Action Pian (AAP) docu- ment. The dap revlaw and comment Peilod will be here March IC 2012 to April 113,2012- The H,2012The Draft AAP, required by the U.S. Deparbnant oof� Housing SO tJftn De+relopmam (HUD), as- salbes the cellons ft City will take In Flow Yeer.2012-2013 to bena- NI parsons with h=mee at or below 60% of LA. CounW4 meftn Irwome level. Copies of the Ova Draft AAP w49 be wmAabla at M commvn4 Develop. mem Depattmem at City Hall, located al: 231120 Valenola elvd., suit 302. Sonia Clar". CA 31355. Ciitzens wishing to clamp their corn- merttiii in miling -on tha Dred AAP are requested w vend them to T areae Sullivan, Prolan Teunnl- 6an, 23V0 Valw da Blvd.. Sulia 202, 3attra Cladta, CA MSS.or by amati at iaulrivan�ean AmffILM, Pari 145 rue hawm Ns - Pinot On corrvnentar- oe wtwe of Plan de d0n, pot tMr riga surreepor>dertcla a Mao. gl BMehnz, secreterls, an is direction Inmcada pr9vian" en a®to Po- tlda. Para cormWn- aencta alBdrOniCa arrvie su a -mall a Jnr C�onme- Ia.21111 The .3lpnal March e, 2012, APPENDIX D ne�aerhvanrdrr,� City of SANTA CLARITA 23920 Valencia Boulevard • Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • FAX: (661) 259-8125 March 12, 2012 WWW.santa-clarita.com CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF HUD FUNDS The Community Development Department of the City of Santa Clarita (City) has prepared the draft Action Plan for the Use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for fiscal year 2012-2013. In accordance with the Final Rule, the City is notifying adjacent jurisdictions of the availability of the draft Annual Action Plan for review. The document is available for review during normal business hours at City Hall 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The document is also posted on the City's website and can be viewed atwww.santa-clarita.com/housiniz. Written comments on the draft Action Plan may be submitted to the Community Development Department on or before April 16, 2012. A public hearing to receive public comments and to adopt a final Annual Action Plan is scheduled to be held before the Santa Clarita City Council at 6:00 p.m. on May 8, 2012, in the City Hall Council Chambers.. Once approved for submission, the Annual Action Plan will be submitted to the HUD Los. Angeles Area Office. If you wish to receive a copy of the draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan or have any further questions, please contact me or Project Technician, Terasa Sullivan at 661.255.4368 or by email at tsullivanna,santa-clarita.com Sincerely, Arming 6hapar n Redevelopment Manager EL:TLS:lp S:CD\Grants\HUD\CONSOLID\2012-2013\Action Plan\Notice to Surrounding Cities.doc cc: Robert Newman; Acting Director of Community Development Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator Terasa Sullivan, Project Technician The attached notification will be sent to the following: City of Los Angeles City of Burbank City of Glendale City of Filmore City of Santa Paula City of Ventura City of Palmdale City of Lancaster City of San Fernando County of Los Angeles A4 SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 -THE SIGNAL Santa Clarita Valley When the addiction hits homes By Natalie Everett Iyn Williams, had advice for McKeddie new seems One Friday night during drugs. The couple tracked is easing, bre it's still there. Signal Stan wnt" parents: Get all the help you headed to recovery. But her second round of rehab, down his truck on the free- They have a hard time be- an Cram "'y" you can. "you don't seem to per as McKeddie said she was go- way ani managed to get her beving their daughter when At fust, the f ilv ofMm_ For McKeddicadad,Lloyd excited" about their pmg- 4 to a counseling session to pull ever and stop, she says she'll be home at 10 dy McKeddie didn't discuss Williams, the experience was mas after they've relapsed and ended up our late, d nelap, It ended up being a week- p.m. her problem with other rel- abort emotional exhaustion. many limes, Williams ung with her old cmwthat endlong ordeal, with her par- "Every day, it's a little less an. Cor f of the stigma "It gets to the point where aid. abused dnugs. ones uymg m hand non -oar- worrying," Marilyn Wil- U.C. to heroin addiction you're just waiting Cor the MCKeddie's parents took Ear)y Saturday morning, code medication m calm her Hams aid. and the grate parents have phone call." Williams said, ha torehab twice Mf re. She N1cKeddie tookall d. money down because she was so "With time,it'8 go away," Unit it's somehowtheir faun. 'the'Where do you want the had been sober 193 days as of out or her Indices wallet and desperate Pore fix. Lloyd Williams sad."Time McKeddie's mom, Mari- body sent?' cel" Thusday. look his tar m go fid more Forherpanans, the anxiety hems all." (1 was boredom. And once we did (heroin), we liked the way it felt." Robbie Kresklan, 18, a former heron addict who is now in recovery Kraskian Continued tram At Crime: "You either get clean or you die,"the now be, 19- yem=old of Valencia said. Kraskian entered the world of drugs at age 13, when he and friends began drinking alcohol and smoking man- juona. "It was boredom" he said. "And once we dud i4 we liked the way it felt" His drug use progressed as he sorted taking Prescnp- tion pins lila OxyContin and opiates he'd find] in medicine Cabinets. "I had problems at Mme," he aid. "I didn't like the way I felt, so I wanted to feel dif- 1C.M11 At up e 16, he smoked oiher- oin for the first time alar a friend at Hart High School offered him do drug. "So 1 triad r6' he mid. "It's cheaper and more effecti.e. I started doing that and it m - placed my pill habit" Facia death comes with cvw hit of heroin, Koski - an aid. At fust, you don't think it's going to happen to you," he aid "Then you almost don't Zen cine. That's hew far it rakes you." He decided to ci C when his mom fowl drug pampherreUa in his room. "I knew I needed to qu14" he said. "I didn't like where I _a headed" QuMshen recalls seeing Kraskian as a A ..g -out ad- dict in need of help. After e back -and -forth with sobriety, last year, Ac- tion sem In. to Bakersfield to enter a long -teen romdon- tid treatment program that took hum our of the Santa Chaim Valley and away from his drug triggers. As of Thursday, Kraskian was five month and 22 days sober. He passed Itis General Fido- calicnal Development (GED) test in November and has cen te- led with his firmly. lla Crelysharedlusdrug batdm during Santa Clanim's "Heroin Kills" symposium and has taken part in junior high and high school aaem- blies as a way to connect with teens. Kmsk-remoras ma sober living community in BCA fold, where he's able to hold ding -free relationships, with k1lownrrnemgaddicis. 'l feel ertmzing today," Kraskian said. "I dont have to wake up and use to feel nanoel. I wake up and feel —1" eonw /The signal After his battle with ad- diction, Robbie Kraskian joined the city's effort to fight heroin abuse. McKeddie Continued from Al began using prescription drugs for legitimatereasons teenager s a Soo, she was addicted to those and looking forward to trying heroin MCKddic is what Quash - en calls an "accidental drug addict" — who started with prescription pills bre was soon abusing Crash Continued from At "Coll is improving, but he has a long way to go, as we don't know how much damage he has at this time," Kim Doherty said. "He is no longer on life support" For the time being, Colt Doherty is now, breathing on his own, but he's still in critical condition, Kim Doherty said. "I want to really thank his friends, the families, the Sheriff's Department and the hospital for all of their support." Kim Do- herty said. Colt Doherty was driv- ing his Ford Mustang southbound on Sand Can- yon Road when the ca slammed into a tree near Alamo Canyon Road on Tuesday. Passenger Dakota De- mott, 19, of Lost Springs Road in Canyon Country, was killed in that crash. "Our family is devastat- ed by the loss of Dakota," Kim Doherty said. "Dako- ta and Colt were the best of The educational system (could do more), for sure. They dabble on it for a couple of days, but they could go deeper." Ken Castillo, 19, a former hemin addict who is nen in recovery Castillo Continued from Al used to wean people — incld- 4-wboms— off heroin Eli's mom is still entangled e in drug us in the Santa Clad- ta Valley, asituation that Castil- lo introduced her to. "I brought down a8 my friends;' he said in an imervim While he was wing, he would just stare into the minor and my, "Dude, I'm en ugly person." one or Q,asna s ,n- epeal- edadages is that drug addicts arc good people who make Ind decisions. But Castillo said he still feels tike a bad person Itis baby's motherused 1, talk about getting sober, but he'd al- ways talk her ore of it. He lives with waters every day. Many former addictsagree that schols and pecans ren hal p keep kids from trying drugs. "The educational system mould do more), for sae;' Cas till, said. "They dabble on it for couple of days, but they could go dceper than that" those and then, later, illicit drugs like heroin 1 knew 1 would get into heroin;' MdCeddic aid. "I wanted it„ Marry addicts sum r from alienation and feelings of lit- tle self -wend. "We're the leftovers," McKeddie mid. "You might Junk it's a social, for thing, but it didn't end up like that. Youdon't moue the sem.. of it." McKeddie said that what- ever concerns a person has friends, and it will be very difficultnot to have Dako- ta in our lives. Our provers go out to the Demott fam- ily:" Funeral services for Do- kom Demoil have been scheduled for 10:30 a. Wednesday at Saint Clare Catholic Church in Co.- - Country, Dakota Dc- Mott 'S uncle Brett Demote Aid. "I met with Colt's fi m- ily, and Dakota's mom spoke with Colt's family," Brett Demott said. "They am very optimistic about his memory. We hope — as Dakota would have — that he makes a full recov- ery," he said. At the time of his death, Dakota Demott was work- ing at a Canyon Country sporting goods store on Soledad Canyon Road. "He did work here;' said a Big 5 Sporting Goods Store official who wished to remain atmnym, Dakota Demott was also a College of the Canyons student, Brett Demott said. 'Dakota was a very fnmi- ly-oriented and an outgoing person — he loved life and people;' said Dakota De- DISTRESS SALE Receive a free list with pictures of Bank Foreclosures and other Must Sell properties. www.ScvDistressHotlist.com or FREE RECORDED MESSAGE 24/7 1-800-281-6340 ID# 2542 — not being smart or pretty trough, for example — go away during the high "You find this fix and e , A that matte, any - :Of Aid. m"When I'm on it, I'll do anything to get A:' McKd- die said. "Stealing, holding people up" McKdr ie has bean in and out of rehab for two yews. This time is different, she said. "Thus time it, for myself," McKeddie said. mons rather, Mark Demott. An investigation into the lash is ongoing, and while sheriff's officials have been forthcoming with informa- tion, they have asked the victim's families not to dis- Coss details, Brctl Dearmt said. Dakota Demote had been considering a Navy Seabee or Navy Seal, Brett Demott said. "As an many of his friends would mv, Dakota s always thinking out- side of the box," Mark De- mott said. "If someone said 'that can't be done; Dako- ta would try and do it im - way." Some residents along Sand Canyon Road came to the aid of the two vic- tims after the crash, Mark Demott said. Saint Clare Catholic Church is located on the 19600 block of Calla Way. Dakota Demonsin- ferment will be at Eter- nal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall, Brett Demott said. Both Doherty and De- mott were Canyon High School graduates. rbowanetha- signal.com the-signaicom Your Online Source For Local News and Sports. F� R 0 0 0 0 0 ea w b oIZZJ o ti0 N q 'J o � N s Cr n Iz J City of SANTA GLARITA 23920 Valencia Boulevard • Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • FAX: (661) 259-8125 www. santa-clarita. com November 21, 2011 Dear Non -Profit Organization:. Subject: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding/Needs Meetings for 2012-13 Each year the City of Santa Clarita (City) receives approximately $1.1 million in CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are used to benefit lower-income residents of the Santa Clarita Valley through activities and programs operated directly by the City, and through sub -contracts with local non-profit organizations in the community. The City would like to invite you to attend one of two informational meetings to evaluate the needs of the City's lower-income residents, and provide you with information on how your organization may potentially request CDBG funds for 2012-13. If you would like to apply for and be considered for CDBG funding, you or a representative of your organization must attend one of the meetings below. Monday, December 5, 2011 — 10:00 a.m. . or Tuesday, December 6, 2011 — 3:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at: City Hall —Century Room, 1 s'Floor 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91354 . Seating is limited so your RSVP is required. To .12SVP call the Redevelopment Division at a6 1.286.4141. In addition to the opportunity for questions, the meeting will include important information on: ® The current CDBG Consolidated Plan Priorities; Criteria for eligible programs and activities: 3 CDBG reporting requirements. and Contract requirements. November 21, 2011 CDBG Funding/Needs Page 2 If you are interested in requesting CDBG funds for 2012-13, a representative from your organization must attend one of the informational meetings. This includes all current and past CDBG funded recipients. CDBG Funding Request Forms will be available at the end of each meeting. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 661.255.4368 or by email at tsullivangsanta-clarita. com. 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Q o o00 U tC _> a) (nU O m CO y-0 a) L) c a) M w •m O y N L, a) 'U C c C O ' y 3 � O :3N U C (n N C N > O' O U 6 O U Q a) LL to 0` a a) C U (>'j m (n U O U O C '- CC �' m U N 6 �nll (a CL m O U C m 06 O L CL L a) - m U m CCI 0 (L 'C N m E '� O .� a) N .in E C O L L jn N U U J 7 O CL O 5 j, C 0 Z w L a) 7 7 0 E m m7 W C �' 'a) m C 7 O LL 2 (a O CL m (n U (n L U) 0 >- 0 a) %a m O C7 J L a) c fl` U U U U U U U U U U U O t t m m m co O (n (n (n (n (n (n (n (n U) (n U) cn (n P F- H > > > > > N M APPENDIX E Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: Erin Lay DATE: May 8, 2012 SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2012-2013 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS DEPARTMENT: Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve the Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan (AAP) 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 The City of Santa Clarita (City) annually receives CDBG Entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2012-2013 CDBG entitlement allocation is $1,083,757. This amount represents an increase of $59,994 from the 2011-2012 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 addition, the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan identifies the areas of affordable housing, infrastructure, and administration as high priorities for funding. Supportive human services and economic development are identified as medium priorities for funding. In order to receive the 2012-2013 CDBG entitlement funds, HUD requires the submission of an AAP forty five (45) days prior to the start of the City's fiscal year. The AAP identifies how the City will use the 2012-2013 CDBG entitlement funds to meet the goals and priorities contained in the 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The AAP also contains funding recommendations, a description of the programs and projects to be undertaken in the coming year, and service goals. See the attached recommended funding levels for a complete listing of recommendations. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other actions as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The 2012-2013 CDBG budget will not impact the general fund. ATTACHMENTS Draft 2012-2013 Recommended CDBG Funding Allocations Draft 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan available in the City Clerk's Reading File Table 3C - Listing of Projects available in the City Clerk's Reading File Appendices & Maps available in the City Clerk's Reading File APPENDIX F Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Plan Summary of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Section Il through IV presented the research and public outreach processes as part ofthe City's Al. The sections examined data from a variety of sources including key informant interviews; public survey; review and analysis of data on fair housing complaints, legal cases, mortgage lending data, foreclosure data and subprime lending data; as well as a review of land use and housing policy for the county and participating jurisdictions. The following impediments to fair housing choice were identified through this research: Impediment 1—Limited information about fair housing resources. There is currently a lack of information available to City residents about fair housing. The City's website does not currently contain information about housing discrimination, nor does it provide any information about the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council. As such, City residents may simply not be aware of their rights as tenants and homeowners, and they may not know whom to contact if they experience housing discrimination. Impediment 2—Insufficient affordable housing. There are currently unmet affordable housing needs for the City's lowest income residents. Very few renters are able to afford large rental units in the City, which can lead to overcrowding, particularly for large families. Additionally, renters have difficulty entering into the for sale market. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority currently has one facility in the City and very few Section 8 vouchers are being used in the City, relative to the City's population. As such, this provides very little affordability relief to residents. The City has been successful in accumulating affordable and subsidized rental units through other mechanisms, however. Although not owned or operated by the City, a number of complexes have affordable units available to residents. There are currently 560 units available in complexes throughout the City! Additionally, 807 affordable senior housing units are located within the City, in addition to 150 units of affordable senior housing just outside the City's borders with access to the City's seniors. BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 3 The City is not alone in having unmet needs at the lowest end of its income spectrum. However, this should not deter the City from addressing the gap and continuing in what have already been successful efforts to continue in its production of affordable units. Impediment 3— NIMBYism and Opportunistic Residents. An interview with a local affordable housing developer revealed two forms of NIMBYism within the City: Some residents are concerned that the development of affordable housing will adversely affect their home values. Other residents, aware of the difficulty of assembling enough parcels for affordable development, are charging more than market value for the sale of their property. In both cases, the lack of cooperation of the public in developing affordable housing makes development difficult. Recommended Fair Housing Action Plan Action Item 1—Raise the.visibility of fair housing and the complaint process. The City currently outsources its fair housing activities to the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council. Although outsourcing minimizes staff time and resources by employing an organization that specializes in fair housing, City residents may not be aware of the organization when needing a fair housing resource. Resident surveys indicated that the Los Angeles County Housing Authority or HUD are the resources many residents would use when experiencing discrimination. Resident surveys also indicated that the Internet is a widely used and accessible tool to many residents seeking information. The only information linked from the City's fair housing page is the current Al. The City needs to provide information and resources for residents about fair housing issues. The City should consider the following additions to their website: ■ Have resources available in Spanish and English. ■ Have a simple explanation, either in video or text format, as to what qualifies as housing discrimination. ■ Provide links that residents could click on for more information and with contact information if residents believe they have been discriminated against. We recommend, at a minimum, providing links to: > San Fernando Fair Housing Council: http://www.fairhousingcouncil.org/. Currently, the website is under construction. However, City staff should urge the Council to improve their website so that local residents can become familiar with the organization. > State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/DFEfVdefault/ 2 http://www.santa-cIarita.com/cityhalI/cd/housing/housing4.asp BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 4 HUD's fair housing information page at http://www.hud.gov/offices/fbeo/FHLaws/index.cfm and HUD's webpage that contains information and a form to file a fair housing complaint (http://www.hud.gov/complaints/housediscrim.cfm). Action Item 2. Develop an Affordable Housing Vision Unless a city envisions where affordable housing could be placed prior to adopting residential zoning districts, optimal locations for affordable housing development and current zoning may not be in tune. Other communities with similar zoning mechanisms, such as Ventura, California, had already planned the location and quantity of its affordable housing prior to adopting its form controls. Thus, zoning was selected with affordable housing in mind. Unless the City went through a similar process, current zoning may not be in place and changes to zoning code may not be approved, as approval processes provide an opportunity for resident opposition. The City has successfully worked with Los Angeles County to develop the One City One Vision General Plan, which provides cohesive zoning and land -use designations for both City and County land currently located within the Santa Clarita area. The City should continue interacting with the County and other county -wide entities, such as the Los Angeles County Housing Authority, to develop opportunities for future affordable housing production. Twenty-five parcels of land were identified as suitable for future residential development as part of the General Plan's Housing Element. The City and County should focus on these parcels to develop a strategic affordable housing plan by examining ownership of the parcels and begin a plan to either acquire land or work with current owners or interested developers in developing affordable housing and mixed-use developments. Also, the City should establish goals for reaching deeper levels of affordability (e.g., number of affordable units created each year, proportion of for sale units that are affordable). The City should also continue working with its redevelopment agency, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, to implement its 5 -Year Implementation Plan, and 10 -Year Affordable Housing Plan for the Newhall Project Area. Because Santa Clarita's planning and zoning mechanisms are relatively new and innovative, with little precedence in how they foster affordable housing development, a comprehensive affordable housing vision is imperative. Since each plan mentioned above has a different objective (long-range planning, downtown redevelopment), it is important to consider them in aggregate with regards to their impact on the City's affordable housing stock. When considered in aggregate, the City's vision will include a comprehensive plan to increasing affordable housing by building new or preserving homes in the older portions of town downtown via revitalization or by capturing affordable units via new growth. BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 5 Action Item Number 3. Continue to make affordable housing a priority. The City will have to make a concerted effort to ensure that affordability is injected into its desirable, expensive housing market. The following outlines a number of potential policies and tools the City could adopt to help finance affordable housing development, particularly by decreasing land costs for developers. Many of these suggestions are provided in the City's Housing Element. The policies highlighted here are those that BBC most strongly supports and believes will have the greatest impact in affordable housing creation. In general, the City should prioritize which policies they think are feasible, both economically and politically, and actively employ those tools. Point system for evaluation projects. Miami, Florida and Lawrence, Kansas, which have both adopted form -based zoning, have developed a point system for project evaluation. For every criteria met by a project, additional bonuses are received. Thus, the more aggressive the project is in creating public benefits, the more economic benefits developers receive to cut costs or increase revenue potential. In Lawrence, Kansas, points are earned for the following: ■ Moderately priced dwelling units (i.e., affordable workforce housing) ■ Mix of housing types ■ Proximity to transit and/or a major intersection ■ Redevelopment of an existing center with existing infrastructure ■ Green roof or rooftop garden ■ LEED certified structures ■ Protection of sensitive land features By meeting some or all of these criteria, developers earn density bonuses, increased building coverage maximums, increased building height allowanced, reduced parking requirements and increased impervious surface maximums. Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO). Inclusionary zoning is currently employed by a number of high cost California communities, such as Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento and San Francisco. Inclusionary zoning could work well in the City, primarily because multifamily products all over the City are priced high enough to justify buying an affordable unit. Additionally, in many communities, developers buy out of inclusionary zoning requirements with a cash in lieu payment. Revenue generated from cash in lieu could be used to aid in land assembly in its downtown redevelopment project as well as to support affordable housing creation. Land bank. Land banking is a program whereby land is acquired by a division of government or nonprofit with the purpose of developing affordable/workforce housing or engaging in revitalization activities. After a holding period, the land is sold to a nonprofit or private developer, often at a price lower than market, who agrees to specified land use conditions (e.g., creation of affordable/workforce housing). BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 6 Land bank programs can serve dual purposes. While some programs are created solely for the acquisition of land for future affordable housing development, others have broader long-term community planning goals. In distressed communities, land banking programs allow cities to acquire vacant and underperforming parcels to be catalysts for redevelopment, and to benefit from increased tax revenues from the properties. In communities with rapidly rising land costs, land banking programs promise a long-term savings to taxpayers; for example, when public buildings need to be constructed, they can be built at less than the current market cost due to the earlier acquisition of the property by the land bank. The City should consider establishing a land bank to which private property may be donated (with potential tax benefits) and public property may be purchased and held for future affordable housing development. The City can also purchase appropriate parcels to add to the land bank as they become available. The City should explore partnerships with the school district, municipalities, utility companies and other public landowners to donate the land for affordable housing in exchange for a certain proportion of the units that have first right of refusal to public sector employees (e.g., teachers). The City's Housing Element also suggested graduated density zoning, particularly in redevelopment areas, as well as small lot subdivisions, which could provide increased affordability. Action Item 4. Continue to focus on existing units as a source of affordable housing. The City has historically coupled its affordable housing efforts with its redevelopment efforts. Old Town Newhall is at the center of the City's redevelopment efforts. The Newhall Project Area offers 270 acres of mixed -used development where the City would most likely approve high density development. However, because the City has concentrated its redevelopment efforts, an incentive exists for local business and homeowners to charge higher than market rates for the sale of their properties because of increased demand. This makes land acquisition difficult and expensive for local developers. This is not an uncommon challenge for communities in their efforts for redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization. To offset these redevelopment challenges, the City should focus on rehabilitating existing affordable housing and commercial units downtown. This would help decentralize efforts at creating affordable housing while also maintaining its current affordable units in parts of town that capitalize on urban amenities, such as public transportation, grocery stores and health services. A variety of tools can be used to assist in this process, which are included as part of the City's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan. The City's homeowner rehabilitation programs can be used to keep existing low-income owners, such as senior citizens, in their homes. Marketing of these programs to City residents should continue. The City should continue to investigate rental rehabilitation programs, as well as other programs, such as tenant based rental assistance (TB RA) programs to provide low-income renters with greater housing options in Santa Clarita's,existing housing stock. Action Item 5. Educate HOAs about fair housing laws. The Fair Housing Council currently does a sufficient job working with HOAs and the real estate community to educate their professionals on fair housing issues to avoid inadvertent discriminatory activities due to HOA rules and BBC RESEARCH & CONSULTING SECTION V, PAGE 7 regulations. However, it is strongly recommended that the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley expand its education and outreach efforts to provide training for City Planning Division staff who review development applications, and City Engineering Division staff who review Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R's) submitted as part of the tract map approval process. With additional training and expertise, City staff could offer counsel to HOAs as they consider issues of fair housing, such as accessibility. Action Item 6. Continue to work collaboratively with the County to strategize about the provision of homeless shelter and services. The City does not currently have a permanent homeless shelter. However, the City does collaborate with the County to provide a temporary shelter, which rotates every 3 years between City- and County -owned properties. It would be ideal to find a permanent location for the City's homeless shelter to alleviate moving costs, as well as to provide continuity of housing and services for the City's homeless. However, finding a permanent location for a homeless shelter is costly, and it has been difficult for the City to find a local non-profit organization to collaborate with to provide a shelter facility. The City and County have had success in informing service providers of the location of the new facility each year, as well as continuing to offer services in the location of the previous facility. Collaboration needs to continue to ensure both housing and services are provided for the City's homeless and those at -risk of homelessness. Collaboration includes ensuring changes in the facility's location, as well as services are well marketed and publicized to the City's service providers who have contact with the City's homeless. 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