HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - CDBG ANNUAL CMTY NEEDS ASMT (2)Agenda Item: 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: March 10, 2015
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF THE CDBG ANNUAL COMMUNITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Erin Lay
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council to conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the
annual Community Needs Assessment conducted as part of the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program.
BACKGROUND
Each year the City receives approximately $1.1 million dollars in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) to assist low- and moderate -income residents in the areas of decent housing, a suitable
living environment, and expanded economic opportunities.
In order to receive and use CDBG funds, the City is required to submit a Consolidated Plan (Con
Plan) at least every five years. The Con Plan contains a Housing Market Analysis, a Strategic
Plan, and sets the priorities for the use of CDBG funds for the five year period of 2014-15
through 2018-19. The current Con Plan priorities are: supportive human services; community
facilities and infrastructure; housing; and economic opportunities.
In addition, each year the City must develop a new Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) which
outlines the specific ways the current year's allocation of funds will be spent to meet the
priorities identified in the Con Plan. The second year Action Plan for 2015-16 must be
submitted to HUD by May 15, 2015.
Also, as required by HUD, a needs assessment process is conducted annually to determine the
current needs of the community. Staff conducted the 2015-16 needs assessment process in the
form of a survey (attached).
Outreach efforts included:
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o A press release was issued to the local news agencies, including The Signal, KHTS, and
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e An email link for the on-line survey was sent to all current City CDBG service providers;
e An email link for the survey was posted on the City's website and sent to all City staff,
o }lard copies of the survey were available to the public upon request.
The survey was available from November 7, 2014, through December 15, 2014, and 325
individual participants responded. A summary of the results of the survey were compiled and are
attached to this report. The needs identified through this assessment process are used to develop
the 2015-16 Action Plan. The results also help determine funding allocations which address the
needs identified while also meeting a Con Plan priority.
No formal action is being requested of the City Council at this time. The 2015-16 Action Plan
will be presented to the City Council for consideration at the meeting on May 12, 2015.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other actions as determined by the City Council
FISCAL IMPACT
This item has no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Public Hearing
Community Needs Assessment Survey
2015-16 Community Needs Assessment Summary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
City of Santa.Clarita
As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a Housing and
Community Needs assessment is conducted annually as part of the City's Action Plan for the five-
year Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated plan outlines goals and priorities the City will follow for
the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and the Action Plan identifies how
CDBG funds will be allocated to meet the current needs of the community.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 6:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. A summary
of the 2015-2016 Housing and Community Development Needs for inclusion in the draft Annual
Action Plan will be presented to the Santa Clarita City Council. Citizens are encouraged to
participate and provide comments on this item by attending the public hearing.
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written
correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita, at or prior to, the public hearing.
Copies of the City Council meeting agendas will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting date at
the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA
91355, or on-line at www.santa-clarita.com/agendas. Further information may also be obtained by
contacting Erin Lay, Housing Program Administrator, at 661.286.4174 or by email at elavgsanta-
clarita.com.
Para los que hablan espafiol, si usted tiene preguntas o desea mas informaci6n sobre este producto,
per favor p6ngase en contacto con Grace Ferguson. Clerk, al 661.259.2489 o por correo electr6nico a
gferguson@santa-clarita.com. Gracias.
Dated: February 19, 2015
Kevin Tonoian, City Clerk
Published: The Signal — Monday, February 23, 2015
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The City of Santa Clarita receives approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and these
funds are intended to primarily benefit the lower-income residents in the community. The funding can be used for housing
supportive human services, community facilities and infrastructure, and economic development opportunities. The City
wants you to have a voice in how the money is invested. Please assist us by taking a few minutes to participate in this
survey.
As you complete the survey, please consider the following:
1) The needs of the community and how it can be improved.
2) Rate the relative need level for each of the items by checking the box that best applies.
Keep in mind that only limited funding is available, so prioritizing the level of need is important.
Thank you for your participation!
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High Need
Medium Need
Low Need
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Disabled Accessibility
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Modifications/Improvements
Ownership Housing
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Rehabilitation
Rental Housing
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Rehabilitation
Homeownership Assistance
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Affordable Rental Housing
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Rental Housing for Disabled
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Senior Rental Housing
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Rental Housing for Large
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Families
Fair Housing Services
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Lead -Based Paint
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Test/Abatement
Energy Efficient
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6. Rate the relative importance from the highest, most critical need, to no such need.
Senior Activities
High Need
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Medium Need
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Low Need
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No Need
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Youth Activities
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Child Care Services
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Transportation Services
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Anti -Crime Programs
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Health Services
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Homeless Services
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Neglected/Abused Children
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Mental Health Services
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Disabled Services
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Domestic Violence Services
O
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Substance Abuse Services
O
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HIV/AIDS Services
O
O
O
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Legal Services
O
O
O
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5. Community Facilities
and Infrastrucure
7. Rate the relative importance from
the highest, most critical need,
to no such need.
Senior Centers
High Need
O
Medium Need
O
Low Need
O
No Need
O
Youth Centers
O
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Child Care Centers
O
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Park and Recreational
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Facilities
Health Care Facilities
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Centers for the Disabled
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Homeless Shelter
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HIV/AIDS Centers
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Center for
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Community Centers
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Libraries
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Drainage Improvements
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Water/Sewer Improvement
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Street/Alley Improvement
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Street Lighting
O
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Sidewalk Improvements
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S. Rate the relative importance from the highest, most critical need, to no such need.
Start-up Business
High Need
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Medium Need
O
Low Need
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No Need
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Assistance
Small Business Loans
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Job Creation/Retention
O
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Employment Training
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Commercial/Industrial
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Rehabilitation
Fagade Improvements
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. Business Mentoring
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Attachment: Community Needs Assessment Survey (1110 : Results of the CDBG Annual Community Needs Assessment)
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