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NATIONAL CITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CIVIC CENTER
1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2003
AT 3:30 P.M.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC HEARING: TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FY 2003-04 ANNUAL
PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS AND CONSIDER
PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five -Minute Time Limit)
Note: Pursuant to State Law, items requiring Council action must be brought
back on a subsequent Council agenda unless they are of a demonstrated
emergency or urgent nature.
ADJOURNMENT
Next City Council Meeting (Adjourned) — Thursday, March 20, 2003 — 3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, Civic Center.
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City of National City
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: March 19, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FY 2003-04 ANNUAL PLAN
DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS AND CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT
AND TESTIMONY
PREPARED BY: Paul Desrochers, EPARTMENT Community Development Commission
Executive Director
EXPLANATION:
This public hearing is continued from the December 17, 2002 City Council Meeting when the Council considered public com-
ment on the housing and community development needs of National City residents.
HUD requires that the City formulate a 2003-04 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan or "Action Plan" to explain what activities the
City will undertake during the next year to address priority needs in terms of local objectives that have been identified in the
2000-2005 Consolidated Plan (five- year plan). In other words, HUD wants to know what activities of the new five-year stra-
tegic plan will be accomplished in 2003-04.
A draft of the 2003-04 Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with HUD regulations. These plans are currently in
draft form and have been released for a 30-day public review period from February 28 through March 1, 2003. No public
comments were received.
Each year the City completes a process to solicit and approve programs and projects eligible for federal funding. The Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has informed the City that approximately $1,354,000 in Community Devel-
opment Block Grant (CDBG) and $630,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds will be available for the Con-
solidated Plan program year 2003-04.
Environmental Review X_N/A
Financial Statement
The City will receive $699,000 in HOME and $1,425,000 in CDBG funds from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development for FY 2002-03.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Council consider public comment on the draft 2002-03 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME
program requests and continue public hearing until April 1, 2003.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CDBG and HOME recommendations from the Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) are
listed in Attachment No. 2 of this report.
ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No.
1. Proof of Publication
2. HCDC Recommendations - CDBG and HOME
3. 2002-03 Annual Action Plan (DRAFT)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION This space is for the County Clerk's filing stamp.
(2015.5 C.C.P)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of San Diego:
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of
eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in
the above -entitled matter. I am the principle clerk
of the printer of THE STAR -NEWS, a newspaper
of general circulation, published ONCE WEEKLY
in the city of NATIONAL CITY and the South Bay
Judicial District, county of San Diego, which
newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the Superior Court of the
County of San Diego, State of California, under
the date of January 18, 1973, Case Number
71752; that the notice, of which the annexed is a
printed copy (set in type not smaller than non-
pareil), has been published in each regular and
entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit:
3/7
all in the year 2003.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at Chula Vista, California 91910
this 7th day of March 2003.
Signature
Proof of Publication of
NC14037
Public Hearing (CDBG & HOME)
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
2003-04 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FUNDING
ALLOCATION FOR
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND
HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT
(HOME) PROGRAMS
The City Council of the
City of National City will
hold a PUBLIC HEARING
on Tuesday, March 19,
2003 at 3:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers,
1243 National City Boule-
vard, National City, Cali-
fornia.
The purpose of the pub-
lic hearing is to invite pub-
lic comment on the hous-
ing and community devel-
opment needs of lower in-
come households in Na-
tional City. A brief over-
view of the CDBG and
HOME programs will also
be presented at the public
hearing. Approximately
$2,000,000 is available
this year from HUD for
housing and community
development projects.
Further information on
the above Consolidated
Plan activities can be ob-
tained at the Community
Development Commission
office, 140 E. 12th Street,
Suite B, National City, CA
d1950, or by contacting
Angelica Macias at (619)
336-4255.
• Paul Desrochers
Executive Director
NC14037 3/7/03
cuu.,-Guu•r Lau aria riurvit rcequests and hLDC Funding Reccomendations
Tab
No.
Organization
Program
Amount
Requested
HCDC
Recommend.
1
7
CDC/Ci
ale&irs3.ialaab.:,._,u'ssa.ect:';'A?I:-6t.aw�sir..:33�nE'i'iLef:4ia
Boys and Girls Club of National City
CDBG Administration and Plannin •
�
Afterschool Transportation Program
$ 75,000 00
t•'•`W":,`�-c'ac:a.. �_`=€`�63i.rLi'8z.i.t�t
$ 15,725.00
$ 75,000 00
•'3' .d'.�te?.3:+,1&
$ 15,725.00
20
City of National City - Parks and Recreatior
Swim Program
$ 21,000.00
$ 11,000.00
19
City of National City - Parks and Recreatior
Tiny Tots
$ 18,000.00
$ 18,000.00
17
City of National City - Public Library
Literacy Services
$ 47,250.00
$ 47,250.00
2
City of National City - Building and Safety
Graffiti Removal (25%)
$ 31,328.00
$ 31,328.00
21
Trauma Intervention Program Services
T.I.P.S.
$ 8,000.00
$ 8,000.00
31
National School District
Adult Crossing Guards at Las Palmas and
Olivewood Schools
$ 5,000.00
$ -
18
Paradise Creek Education Park, Inc.
Little Salt Marsh Schoolhouse
$ 19,000.00
$ 5,000.00
26
Critical Hours Program
National City Critical Hours Program
$ 25,000.00
$ 12,500.00
13
Operation Samahan
Youth-2-Youth
$ 59,153.00
$ -
8
Community Youth Athletic Center
Program Development
$ 60,000.00
$ 26,447.00
5
PASACAT Asian Pacific Arts, Co.
Focus National City
$ 15,000.00
$ -
14
United Fil-Am Senior Citizens of San Diego
Senior Services in National City
$ 5,000.00
$ 5,000.00
28
MAAC Project
Human Services
$ 25,000.00
$ 10,000.00
4
New Beginnings Church
2 Steps Ahead
$ 7,400.00
$ 7,400.00
10
San Diego Inner-city Junior Golf
Foundation
Inner-city Juvenile Crime Prevention
$ 19,926.00
$ 5,000.00
6
The Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation
Community Access Program
$ 6,800.00
$ -
27
Young Life
Young Life Summer and Winter Camps
$ 30 000.00
$ -
3
Southwest Center for Asian Pacific
American Law
Legal Services and Education
$ 50,000.00
$ -
29
San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
Diverse Emerging Vendor Outreach Progra
$ 10,000.00
$ -
16
Labor's Community Service Agency
National City Home Security
Program/Value in Home Security
$ 45,000.00
$ -
23
Urban Corps of San Diego
National City Community Project
$ 75,000.00
$ -
11
Lutheran Social Services of Southern
California
Shared Housing
$ 8,660.00
$ -
24
Save our Youth's Lives
Save our Youth's Lives
$ 97,000.00
$ -
30
South County Economic Development
Council
South County Partnership in Community
Development and Business Assistance
$ 15,000.00
$ -
15
AABCA, Inc.
Illegal Garage Conversions Informational
Program
$ 15,000.00
$ -
22
Occupational Training Services
Resident Services at Park Villa
$ 75,000.00
$ -
25
South Bay Community Services
Rental Assistance Program
$ 5,000.00
$ -
12 Interamerican
College
Operation Self-sufficiency
$ 20,000.00
$ -
9
Moved to Tab No. 65
Requested and Funded
$ 202,650.00
$ 202,650.00
57 City of National City - Parks and Recreatior New Bleachers
45
46
42
32
53
41
33
34
47
44
City of National City - Fire Department
City of National City - Fire Department
CDC -Senior Nutrition Center
City of National City - Building and Safety
City of National City - Parks and Recreatior
National City Living History Farm Preserve
City of National City - Building and Safety
City of National City - Building and Safety
City of National City - Engineering/Public 'A
Community Development Commission
Fire Equipment
Fire Apparatus
Dining Room Interior Improvements
Graffiti Removal (75%)
Las Palmas Pool Rehabilitation
New Bathroom/Lavatory
Housing Inspection Program
Code Enforcement Pilot Program Matching
Installation of Pedestrian Ramps
National City Boulevard Streetscape (7th tc
$ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
$ 59,800.00
$ 56,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 93,987.00
$ 70,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 36,300.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 150,000.00
$ 1,000,000.00
55 City of National City - Parks and Recreatior New Public Address System at Kimball BoH $ 10,000.00
35 Community Development Commission Historic Kimball House Renovation
$ 150,000.00
52 City of National City - Engineering/Public N Granger Music Hall Parking Lot Resurfacin. $ 20,000.00
48 City of National City - Engineering/Public
39 Community Food Bank of National City
59 CDC/City
38 Operation Samahan
58 CDC/City
56 City of National City - Parks and Recreatio
54
ity of National City - Parks and Recreatio
43 PASACAT Asian Pacific Arts, Co.
37 MAAC Project
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements $ 50,000.00
lllr LuW11LLy ruuu MOM ul IVtlu lldl Lay
New Location
$ 500,000.00
National City Villages Master Planning Imp $ 250,000.00
Capital Improvements
National City Villages Master Planning
Scoreboard at Camacho Center
Fencing at Kimball and Las Palmas Park
National City Festival of Lights
MAAC Project Office Renovation
$ 80,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$ 17,000.00
$ 125,000.00
49 City of National City - Engineering/Public N Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements $ 100,000.00
51 City of National City - Engineering/Public N Alley Improvements
50 City of National City - Engineering/Public 1.11 Street Widening at Las Palmas Park
36 The Diversity Group
40 San Diego Capital Collaborative
C(IIpIuyulelll dlullly dnu rldl.emeuL
Center
San Diego Reinvestment Task Force
Recuested and Funded
$ 125,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 19,926.00
$ 50,000.00
62 CDC
61
63
60
65
64
CDC - CHDO Sponsored
Christmas in July
CDC
MAAC Project
The Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation
First Time Homebuyers Program
Assist in Production of Affordable Housing
Home Repair/Rehabilitation
Administration
Housing Counseling & Financial Literacy Pr
Residential Home Project
$1,148,350
$ 59,800.00
$ 56,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 70,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 36,300.00
$ 50,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 631,250.00
$ 10,000.00
$
$ 20,000.00
$
$
$
$
$ 50,000.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 1,148,350.00
$ 250,000.00
$ 242,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 63,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 100,000.00
Requested and Funded $670,160
$ 250,000.00
$ 242,000.00
$ 75,000.00
$ 63,000.00
$ 40,160.00
$ 670,160.00
ATTACHMENT #3
Draft
HUD Consolidated Plan
Action Plan
City of National City
FY 2003-2004
Preserving History .
Shaping the Future
Comriiunity Development
Commission of National City
140 E. 12th Street, Suite B
National City, CA 91950
Phone Number: (619) 336-4250
Fax Number: (619) 336-4286
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. FY 2003/2004 ACTION PLAN 3
A. Housing and Community Development Resources: 3
II. PRIORITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - 2003/2004
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 6
Priority: Preservation and Maintenance of Existing Housing' 6
A. Five - Year Objectives: 6
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities: 6
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/2003. 7
Priority: Housing Assistance: 8
A. Five-year Objectives' 8
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities: 8
C. Activities Completed in 2002/2003: 9
Priority: Housing Production: 10
A. Five-year Objectives' 10
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities: 10
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/2003. 10
Priority: Support Services for the Homeless and Near Homeless' 11
A. Five -Year Objectives: 11
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities: 11
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/03. 12
Priority: Expand Economic Development and Employment Opportunities' 13
A. Five -Year Objectives: 13
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities: 13
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002-03: 15
Priority: Improve and Provide Public and Community Facilities, and Make Necessary
Infrastructure Improvements to Serve Low and Moderate Income Persons: 17
A. Five-year Objectives' 17
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities: 17
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN' 17
2. COMMUNITY FACILITY PROJECTS: 17
C. Activities Completed in 2002-2003: 17
Priority: Provide Needed Public and Community Services for Low and Moderate Income
Persons and those with Special Needs: 19
A. Five-year Objectives' 19
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities: 20
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002-2003. 20
HUD Consolidated Plan - Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 1
III. HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS 22
A. Homeless Prevention: 22
B. Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing: 22
C. Permanent Housing- 22
IV. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY 23
V. EVALUATE AND REDUCE LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARDS 24
VI. IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING• 25
VII. MONITORING: 26
VIII. CONTINGENCY PLAN: 27
IX. HOME ASSISTED PROGRAMS 28
A. RESALE PROVISIONS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES 28
B. OTHER FORMS OF INVESTMENT 28
C. MINORITY/WOMEN'S BUSINESS OUTREACH 28
X. SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 29
XI. OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS• 30
XII. FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING 31
XIII.ENHANCE COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND
SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 32
XIV. PUBLIC HOUSING NARRATIVE 33
XV. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 34
XVI. HOME PROGRAM 35
TABLE I: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR 4
TABLE II: 2003/2004 PROPOSED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 36
HUD Consolidated Plan — Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 2
I. FY 2003/2004 ACTION PLAN
The 2003 — 2004 Action Plan implements the fourth year of the Five -Year
Consolidated Plan. This Plan outlines the action steps that National City will take
to address community development and housing needs in the City. The Plan
includes a listing of all proposed projects/program activities and funding (TABLE
II and APPENDIX A) that the City will undertake during Fiscal Year 2003-2004
(July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) utilizing Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funds and the
Section 108 Loan Program.
A. Housing and Community Development Resources:
National City has access to a variety of federal, state and local resources to
achieve its housing and community development priorities. Table I
summarizes the major sources of funding available to carry out housing and
community development activities in National City. Specific funding sources
will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each particular
project or program.
The City's goal is to leverage federal and local funds to maximize the number
of households that can be assisted. Specifically, in FY 2003-2004, National
City has access to the following:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG):
• Home Investment Partnership Act Funds (HOME):
• Redevelopment Tax Increment
• Redevelopment:
• Low/Moderate Income Housing Redevelopment:
• Section 8 Rental Assistance:
• Rehabilitation Loan Program:
$1,351,000.00
$ 630,000.00
$5,200,000.00
$1,300,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$ 500,000.00
HUD Consolidated Plan — Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 3
TABLE I: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Program Name
Description
Eligible Activities
1a. Federal Programs - Formula/Entitlement
HOME
Flexible grant program awarded to the
City as part of a county consortium on
a formula basis for housing activities.
• New Construction
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Home Buyer Assistance
• Rental Assistance
Community Development
Block Grant
Grants awarded to the City on a
formula basis for housing and
community development activities.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Home Buyer Assistance
• Economic Development
• Homeless Assistance
• Public Services
lb. Federal Programs — Competitive
Supportive Housing Grant
(SuperNOFA)
Grants to improve quality of existing
shelters and transitional housing;
increase shelters and transitional
housing facilities for the homeless.
• Homeless Assistance uisition,
New Construction, Rehabilitation,
Conversion, Support Services)
Section 8
Rental Assistance
Program
Rental assistance payments to owners
of private market rate units on behalf
of very low-income tenants
(administered by the County).
• Rental Assistance
Section 202
Grants to non-profit developers of
supportive housing for the elderly.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
•New Construction
• Rental Assistance
• Support Services
Section 811
Grants to non-profit developers of
supportive housing for persons with
disabilities, including group homes,
independent living facilities and
intermediate care facilities.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• New Construction
• Rental Assistance
Section 108 Loan
Provides loan guarantee to CDBG
entitlement jurisdictions for pursuing
large capital improvement or other
projects. The jurisdiction must pledge
its future CDBG allocations for
repayment of the loan. Maximum loan
amount can be up to five times the
entitlement jurisdiction's most recently
approved allocation. Maximum loan
term is 20 years.
Acquisition
• Rehabilitationsistanae Buyer
Home
• Economic Development
• Homeless Assistance
• Public Services
2. State Programs
Emergency Shelter Program
Grants awarded to non-profit
organizations for shelter support
services.
Support Services
Mobile Home Park
Conversion Program
(M Prop).
Funds awarded to mobile home park
tenant organizations to convert
mobile -home parks to resident
ownership.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
California Housing Finance
Agency (CHFA) Multiple
Rental Housing Programs.
Below market rate financing offered to
builders and developers of multiple-
family and elderly rental housing.
Tax-exempt bonds provide below-
market mortgage money.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisition of Properties from 20 to
150 units
HUD Consolidated Plan — Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 4
TABLE I (Continued)
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Mortgage Credit Certificate
Program
Income tax credits available to first -
time homebuyers for the purchase of
new or existing single-family housing.
Local agencies (County) make
certificates available.
• Home Buyer Assistance
Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC)
Tax credits available to individuals and
corporations that invest in low-income
rental housing. Tax credits sold to
corporations and people with high tax
liability, and proceeds are used to
create housing.
• NewNeConstructiona
• tion
• Acquisition
California Housing
Rehabilitation Program -
Owner Component (CHRP-
0)
Low interest loans for the rehabilitation
of substandard homes owned and
occupied by lower -income
households. City and non -profits
sponsor housing rehabilitation
projects.
. Rehabilitation
• Repair of Code Violations,
Accessibility Improvements, Room
Additions, General Property
Improvements
3. Local Programs
National City Community
Development Commission
Revolving Fund
20 percent of Agency funds are set
aside for affordable housing activities
governed by state law.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• New Construction
4. Private Resources/Financing Programs
Federal National Mortgage
Association (Fannie Mae)
Loan applicants apply to participating
lenders for the following programs:
a. Community Home Buyers
Program
Fixed rate mortgages issued by
private mortgage insurers.
• Home Buyer Assistance
b. Community Home
Mortgage Improvement
Mortgages, which fund the purchase
and rehabilitation of a home.
• Home Buyer Assistance
• Rehabilitation
c. Fannie Neighbors
Low Down -Payment Mortgages for
Single -Family Homes in underserved
low-income and minority communities.
• Home Buyer Assistance
Savings Association
Mortgage Company Inc.
(SAMCO)
Pooling process to fund loans for
affordable ownership and rental
housing projects. Non-profit and for
profit developers contact member
institutions.
• New Construction of single family
and multiple family rentals,
cooperatives, self help housing,
homeless shelters, and group
homes for the disabled.
California Community
Reinvestment Corporation
(CCRC)
Non-profit mortgage banking
consortium designed to provide long-
term debt financing for affordable
multi -family rental housing. Non-profit
and for profit developers contact
member banks.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisition
Neighborhood National Bank
Community -based lending institution
focusing on local business (per
Community Reinvestment Act)
• Financial assistance to local
businesses, which will result in job
creation and retention.
Federal Home Loan Bank
Affordable Housing Program
Direct Subsidies to non-profit and for -
profit developers and public agencies
for affordable low-income ownership
and rental projects.
• New Construction
Source: Cotton/Bridges/Associates, Inc., 2000.
HUD Consolidated Plan —Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 5
II. PRIORITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY —
2003/2004 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Priority: Preservation and Maintenance of Existing Housing:
Supporting Rationale: Given the City's aging housing supply, conservation of the
housing stock is necessary to avoid a degree of physical decline that would require
larger rehabilitation efforts in the future to restore quality and value. It is also
important to preserve the affordable housing units in the City to maintain adequate
housing opportunities for all residents.
A. Five - Year Objectives:
• Provide rehabilitation assistance to 200 owner households of lower
and moderate income.
• Provide assistance to rehabilitate 50 rental units.
• Support the rehabilitation/repair of 75 low-income homes through the
Christmas in July Program.
• Pursue 100 percent enforcement of Property Conservation and
Community Appearance Code and on -site management requirements
for apartment complexes of nine or more units.
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities:
1. Home Improvements Loan Program: The CDC provides two home
improvement loan programs to owner households: one loan program for
low-income households at a 3.0 percent interest rate and one loan
program for moderate income families at a 6.0 percent interest rate, both
at a maximum loan amount of $25,000. In addition, there is a Deferred
Loan Program of up to $4,500 at 3.0 percent interest where the loan is
deferred until the end of the mortgage or when the property is sold. The
programs are made possible through Redevelopment Set -Aside funds
with a total amount of $400,000. It is projected that 35 households will
benefit from the program in FY 2003/2004.
2. Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program: The CDC offers favorable
rehabilitation loans (usually at 6.0 percent interest for a 15-year term) for
rental owners to make necessary improvements. The proposed funding
source is Redevelopment Set -Aside funds in the amount of $100,000. It
is projected that 5 households will benefit from this program for fiscal
year 2003/2004.
HUD Consolidated Plan —Action Plan 2002-2003
City of National City
Page 6
3. Community Housing Development Organizations/"Christmas in July"
Volunteer Program: The CDC helps sponsor the non-profit volunteer
program each year through HOME funds to assist senior citizen
households and individuals who have a developmental and/or physical
disability. This program assists lower income households in making
necessary repairs to their homes. It is projected that this program will
assist 15 to 20 National City Homes, rehabilitate 2 to 4 non-profit
buildings or public areas and conduct year round home repairs, with the
assistance of HOME funds. This year, Christmas in July has requested
$75,000 in HOME funds.
4. National City Building and Safety Department - Housing Inspection
Program: This program was implemented under National City's Building
and Safety Department to reduce blight conditions and improve the
quality of life of residents by identifying all single family and duplex rental
units and ensuring that they are in compliance with the State Housing
Law. A projected 4,800 total units will be served in FY 2003/04.
5. Code Enforcement Pilot Program: The National City Building and Safety
Department implemented a Code Enforcement Pilot Program to educate
the public and landlords on the importance of maintaining their rental
units in accordance with the State Housing Law. Funds were utilized in
target neighborhoods for various improvements such as installing
streetlights, repairing and improving curbs and alleyways. This program
leveraged $50,000 of CDBG funds with matching state grant funds in the
amount of $300,000.
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/2003:
1. 9 homeowners utilized the Home Improvement Loan Program.
2. No apartment units were assisted through the Rental Unit
Rehabilitation program.
3. National City Building and Safety Department - Housing Inspection
Program: In FY 2002/03 CDBG funds were used for a full time
Housing Inspector to be used in conjunction with Code Enforcement
Program.
4. The Christmas in July program assisted 21 low-income households
through rehabilitation of their home.
HUD Consolidated Plan — Action Plan 2003-2004
City of National City
Page 7
Priority: Housing Assistance:
Supporting Rationale: In order to maintain a diverse and fiscally sound community, it is
important to provide a variety of residential opportunities and assist renters and owners
that are overpaying for housing.
A. Five-year Objectives:
1. Conserve 614 units at -risk of losing affordability controls.
2. Retain 1,044 project -based Section 8 units.
3. Assist 1,044 households with tenant based Section 8 assistance.
4. Provide assistance to 150 households under the First -Time
Homebuyers Assistance Program.
5. Assist 50 households with Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities:
1. Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: The Section 8 rental assistance
program extends rental subsidies to very low-income families and persons that
spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. The subsidy represents
the difference between the excess of 30 percent of the monthly income and
the actual rent. The CDC provides the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Program. HUD has implemented this program making Section 8 participants
responsible for paying at least 30 percent of their adjusted income toward
rental payments. For 2003-04, the City's objective is to continue to assist
1,044 households with tenant based Section 8 Housing assistance with
approximately $5.4 million dollars from HUD.
2. First -Time Homebuvers Assistance Program: This program provides financial
assistance through loans and/or grants to help buyers with down payments,
closing costs, mortgage insurance premiums, and a silent second trust deed
loan program. Under the silent second program, the loan amount is "silent",
meaning that there are no payments on the second mortgage until the loan
comes due. The silent second can provide a loan of 15 percent of the
purchase price, up to $15,000 depending on household income. Requiring
payment of the loan when the home is sold, transferred, or refinanced, or at
the end of 30 years ensures continued affordability. HOME funds will be used
for low-income households (80 percent or less than the County median) and
Redevelopment Set -Aside funds will be used for moderate -income households
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(80 to 120 percent of the County median). For 2003-2004, the proposed
funding for this program is $250,000 from HOME funds, and $200,000 form
Redevelopment Set -Aside funds and it is projected that 15 households will be
assisted.
3. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program: The Mortgage Credit Certificate
Program will continue to be available to residents of National City. This
program provides first time homebuyers with a direct credit toward federal
income tax that can increase the homebuyer's purchasing power due to a
reduced federal income tax burden. Availability of the certificates locally
requires obtaining allocations from the State Mortgage Bond Allocation
Committee, which is in turn limited by federal law in the amount if MCC's and
bonds that it may allocate. However, most National City homebuyers do not
qualify for the tax credit due to their low level of income.
C. Activities Completed in 2002/2003:
1. Section 8 Rental Assistance: The CDC provided 1,044 families with tenant
based rental assistance.
2. 13 households were assisted through the First Time Homebuyers Program.
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Priority: Housing Production:
Supporting Rationale: The San Diego region is anticipated to continue experiencing
substantial economic and population growth. It is important that the City of National
City help to provide new housing opportunities for all income levels to provide a
balanced community.
A. Five-year Objectives:
1. Acquire, rehabilitate and/or construct 225 affordable housing units.
B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities:
Construction of Affordable Housing Units include the following:
1. Fig Court: Construction of in -fill single-family homes for sale to low and
moderate income households;
2. Sheryl Lane: The CDC in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity will develop
three single-family homes affordable to low-income families.
3. 30th Street Canyon: Continue planning and feasibility study for a senior
housing project on the 30th and "D" Avenue.
4. North Highland Avenue: Urban Innovations, will construct 16 single-family
detached 2-story homes on the Highland Avenue site. The homes will consist
a mix of 3 bedroom (approximately 1,650 sq. ft.) and 4 bedroom
(approximately 1,850 sq. ft.) units.
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/2003:
1. Townsquare Row Homes (9th and "A"): Six live/work housing units were
developed in downtown National City in partnership with Wakeland Housing
Development Corporation. Two of the six housing units were sold to
moderate -income households.
2. Claremont Avenue: Three single-family homes were developed as affordable
housing for moderate -income families.
3.16th Street and Euclid Avenue: ("16th and Euclid"): One single-family home
was developed and sold to a moderate -income family;
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Priority: Support Services for the Homeless and Near Homeless:
Supporting Rationale: While both the census and the Regional Task Force on the
Homeless indicate that there is only a small homeless population in National City, the
City recognizes that extremely low-income households are at -risk of becoming
homeless. Homeless families and individuals generally need services and facilities
including emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to
reintegrate them with their families or enable them to live independently.
A. Five -Year Objectives:
1. Contribute all received FEMA funds to the County's FEMA
Homeless Program.
2. Amended the zoning ordinance to allow emergency shelters and
transitional housing.
3. Provide and improve services at the Community Food Bank of
National City and other local service providers.
4. Evaluate the needs of homeless persons and provide and improve
services related to the homeless population and those at -risk of
becoming homeless.
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities:
1. Contribute a proposed amount of CDBG funds to be determined by
County's FEMA Homeless Program: In December 2002, the County's
FEMA Homeless Program determined a proportionate amount of funding
from each City to provide shelter for the county's homeless population. For
2003-04, it is proposed that the City contribute its share of funding in the
amount of $5,000 to assist the homeless population in the San Diego
County including National City.
2. Provide a continuum of care services to the residents in National City
targeting the homeless population and those who are at risk of becoming
homeless: The CDC will continue to evaluate the needs of homeless
persons to provide and improve services related to the homeless
population and those at -risk of becoming homeless. This will include
working in a coordinated effort with public service agencies. For example,
South Bay Community Services and National City Collaborative to address
those needs.
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C. Activities Completed in FY 2002/03:
1. CDC funding in the amount of $8,420 was contributed to the County's
FEMA Homeless Program. These funds assisted the county in providing
shelter for the homeless throughout the County including National City.
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Priority: Expand Economic Development and Employment Opportunities:
Supporting Rationale: National City works actively with the business community to
maintain a strong economic base. The following programs are intended to address the
needs of the business community while creating employment opportunities for persons
living in National City.
A. Five Year Objectives:
1. Assist in the replacement and construction of infrastructure in
commercial and industrial areas.
2. Consider pursuing Section 108 loans to expand economic
development activities.
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities:
1. City Master Planning: The Master Plan "vision" will provide a format for
long and short range focus projects. Neighborhoods will be highlighted to
bring out their distinctive contribution to the city. Some neighborhoods,
or districts will receive recognition by signage and banners, others by a
combination of street improvements and or formation of Business
Assessment Districts. Redevelopment activities may also include the
acquisition of property, facade loan and grant program and the
construction of public fine arts projects.
2. Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure Development: The City will provide
assistance in low and moderate -income areas for the infrastructure
development and improvement. For example, it is proposed that
streetscape along National City Boulevard be continued from 7th through
12th Street. This includes revitalization as it is a major commercial street
in the City. The City also anticipates purchasing parkland for a blighted
neighborhood.
3. National City's Education Village: Envrionmental remediation of the site
will continue into FY 2003-04. Construction will begin by August of
2003. First phase of the development will consists of approximately
75,000 square feet consisting of two education buildings and a 450
space parking structure. One building will house Southwestern
Community College and San Diego State Uuniversity classrooms, office
and retail space. The other building will house classrooms and office
space for the San Diego County Office of Education. The retail space
will be approximately 10,000 s.f. and consist of a convenience store,
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bookstore and various eateries. The southern portion of the project
along Plaza Boulevard will be developed as a surface parking lot for
approximately 80 vehicles.
4. New Library: Begin construction of the new National City Public library
at 1401 National City Boulevard.
5. Continue Master Plan Study for the redevelopment of the Downtown
area.
6. National City Harbor District: For FY 2003/04, the CDC plans to undergo
the following revitalization activities:
a. Complete the development and design guidelines for the Harbor
District Master Plan;
b. Complete Bay Marina Drive (formerly 24th Street) road widening
project enhancing the gateway entrance into the Harbor District;
c. Demolish and perform remediation on 2501 Cleveland Avenue
reducing blight and protecting Health and human safety;
d. Re -vegetate the North fill bank of Paradise Marsh, part of the
Sweetwater Marsh Wildlife Refuge;
e. Seek a developer for a commercial/tourist development for the
CDC owned property located at 2501 and 2510 Cleveland Avenue;
f. Seek a developer for commercial uses for the CDC -owned property
at 720 W. 23rd Street;
g.
Implement Disposition and Development Agreement for the
development of a new 5,000 square foot manufacturing building at
2131 Harrison Avenue.
h. Remove 17,000 square foot building located at 823 W. 23rd Street
and replace it with a landscaped parking lot.
i. Install new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and landscaping in
accordance with new development.
j•
Begin dredging of the National City Marina.
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k. Enter into Owner participation Agreements with Reliance Metal
Center.
I. Remediate and market 720 and 830 W. 23rd Street, 835 and 839
Bay Marina Drive and 2300 Cleveland Avenue for Commercial
development
m. Define area for inclusion into the San Diego enterprise zone to help
stimulate job growth and training
7. Walmart: Assist in the process of the development of the former Fedco
site with a new Walmart; ensure the redevelopment is consistent with the
terms of the National City Redevelopment Plan.
8. Plaza Bonita: Development of a "Big -Box" retailer on the 15 acres
adjacent to Plaza Bonita.
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002-03:
1. City Master Planning: In December of 2002 the CDC retained the
services of Dr. Rebecca Morales, an urban and regional advisor on
economic and design issues, to assist the City in creating a master
plan, including specific planning of sub -areas.
2. Education Village: The CDC completed the purchase and demolition
of the properties along National City Boulevard (7th Street to Plaza
Boulevard) in addition to the environmental remediation in preparation
for the construction of Education Village.
3. New Library Site: Transferred property at 1401 National City
Boulevard to the City of National City for the new Public Library site.
The City of National City also secured matching grant funds from the
State of California for the construction of the new library.
4. New Walmart: The former Fedco Store was demolished and site
grading was completed to prepare for the construction of a new
Walmart.
5. Plaza Bonita — Open Space: Approval of Disposition and
Development Agreement with Diamond Development Corporation for
the development of a "big -box" retailer on 15 acres adjacent to Plaza
Bonita and for the expansion of the Shopping Center
6. Downtown revitalization:
The National City Chamber of Commerce began construction of their
new Office BuildingNisitor Center.
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7 Civic Center Drive/National City Boulevard Streetscape: This project
began construction in 2000/01, it included the beautification of a major
entranceway to the, City Civic Center Drive (from 12th Street to 14th
Street.
8. Harbor District: The CDC completed the first phase of the Master
Plan for the Central Harbor District. Activities includes the following:
a. An Exclusive Right to Negotiate (ERN) was entered into for the
Completed the development and design guidelines for the Harbor
District Master Plan.
b. Obtained a $750,000 grant from the Integrated Waste Management
Board for the remediatation of the north fill bank of Paradise Marsh.
c. Demolished 2501 Cleveland Avenue reducing blight and protecting
Health and human safety;
d. Issued a Request for Proposal to seek a developer for a
commercial/tourist development of the 10-acre CDC owned
property, know as Marina Gateway Place. A total of 10 Statements
of Qualifications were submitted for the development of the
development site.
e. Implemented a Disposition and Development Agreement with
Motivational Systems, Inc. for the development of a new 30,000
square foot manufacturing building at 2131 Harrison Avenue. This
development included the removal of a 17,000 square foot building
located at 823 W. 23rd Street and replacing it with a landscaped
parking lot, Installation of new curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
landscaping.
f. Dredging of the National City Marina began.
g. Entered into Owner participation Agreements with Reliance Metal
Center.
h. Defined area for inclusion into the San Diego enterprise zone to
help stimulate job growth and training.
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Priority: Improve and Provide Public and Community Facilities, and Make
Necessary Infrastructure Improvements to Serve Low and Moderate Income
Persons:
Supporting Rationale: The provision of a suitable living environment is a goal of the
CDBG program. Adequate community facilities and infrastructure must be available to
serve all residents of the City, including those of low and moderate income.
A. Five-year Objectives:
1. Complete and implement a yearly Capital Improvement Plan to
address infrastructure, ADA improvements and parks and
recreational facility needs and funding.
2. Identify and prioritize community facility projects for funding.
B. Proposed FY 2003-04 Activities:
1. Capital Improvement Plan:
The City will implement a variety of capital improvements projects
during FY 2003/04, which include:
[Capital Improvement Projects to be funded pending April 1, 2003
City Council Meeting]
2. Community Facility Projects:
The City is projected to assist in the construction or make
improvements to the following public facilities with CDBG funding:
[Capital Improvement Projects to be funded pending April 1, 2003 City
Council Meeting]
C. Activities Completed in 2002-2003:
a. Civic Center Drive/National City Boulevard Streetscape was
completed. The project included new ornamental lighting, re -
pavement of the road and sidewalks and new landscaping.
b. The Fire Department purchased fire equipment which includes:
fire hoses, safety gear, wearing apparatus, rescue equipment,
self-contained breathing apparatus, repair tools and components
and related equipment.
c. Building and Safety's Graffiti Removal program made 6,300
service calls to remove graffiti from public and private facilities.
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d. HUD approved an extension to a Section 108 Loan for the
construction/renovation of a new Fire Station.
e. The National City Parks and Recreation Department purchased
playground equipment.
f. Installation of pedestrian ramps throughout the city.
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Priority: Provide Needed Public and Community Services for Low and Moderate
Income Persons and those with Special Needs:
Supporting Rationale: Public assistance is typically required to deliver community and
supportive services for low and moderate -income households and persons with special
needs. These populations tend to have less income at their disposal, may be unaware
of services responding to their special circumstances, and may have difficulty with
enrollment or eligibility procedures.
National City will continue its efforts to fund public service programs offered by the City
and other non-profit public service organizations to meet the social service needs of low
and moderate income families and individuals. Those served by these programs
include abused children, elderly, youth (particularly at -risk youth), battered spouses,
and disabled persons.
A. Five-year Objectives:
1. Continue to implement actions to address fair housing issues
through the CDBG and HOME- funded activities.
2. Continue to ensure open, fair housing practices and sufficient
resources are made available to assure informed housing
consumers and suppliers. Annually evaluate the services provided
by the fair housing counseling and enforcement organizations to
ensure adequate and appropriate services are provided, and revise
contracts as appropriate.
3. In new projects with 10 units or more, the CDC and FHCSD will
encourage the training of staff in Fair Housing administration.
4. Evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds to provide and improve
services and facilities for youth in National City.
5. Evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds to provide and improve
community and special needs services.
6. Continue to implement the housing and community development
programs and comply with all planning and reporting requirements
of CDBG and HOME regulations.
7. Review the implementation of the Consolidated Plan programs and
objectives and update the Action Plan annually.
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B. Proposed FY 2003/2004 Activities:
[Capital Improvement Projects to be funded pending April 1, 2003 City
Council Meeting]
C. Activities Completed in FY 2002-2003:
1. Boys and Girls Club of National City After School Transportation Program:
The City will support the Boys and Girls Club of National City by providing
bus service to the Club. Activities available include computer time,
educational games, reading, spelling bees and math flash card contest.
The projected total youth served by the Transportation program is 27,935.
CDBG funds contributed to this program was in the amount of $15,725.
2. CDC Nutrition Program: This program helps frail and low-income elderly
residents to maintain independent living through the provision of nutritious
meals, social interaction and daily contact. Included in the project is a
congregate site, a satellite site and a home delivered meals program.
Approximately 260 seniors attend the congregate site from Monday thru
Friday. Approximately 100 seniors are served through the home delivered
meals program and an additional 70 breakfasts are served to homebound
meal recipients. Over 100,000 meals were served this year. CDBG funds
in the amount of $27,150 were contributed to this program.
3. National City Building and Safety Department Graffiti Removal Program:
The Building and Safety Department hired a full-time employee dedicated
to removing graffiti on public and private property in low and moderate -
income portions of the City. This program aids in the reduction of blight
throughout National City and made approximately 6,300 service calls to
remove graffiti. The Graffiti removal program provides outreach by
posting a Graffiti removal hotline in newsletters that are distributed to
public agencies. CDBG funds in the amount of $53,500 were contributed
to the program.
4. National City Parks and Recreation Department -Swim Program: The
Parks and Recreation Department swim program provided swimming
lessons for National City residents, ages 4 to adults, at the community
pool located at Las Palmas Park. Approximately 900 National City
residents benefited from the swim programs. CDBG funds in the amount
of $21,000 were contributed to the program.
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5. National City Parks and Recreation Department -Tiny Tots Program: The
Tiny Tots program held at El Toyon Recreation Center consists of three
ten -week sessions that meet twice a week. The goal of the program is to
prepare four year olds for elementary school. This program provided
service to approximately 120 youth with the assistance of CDBG funds in
the amount of $18,000.
6. National City Public Library Literacy Services: The Library Literacy
Service Program offered the following: a) an Individual English Language
Adult Tutoring Program; b) a Community Computer Center; and c) a
Family Literacy Program (PATerns) which develops lifelong learning skills
in families with preschool children. This program served approximately
7,750 National City residents and received $45,000 of CDBG funds.
7. National City Collaborative - National City Critical Hours Program: This
program included a collaboration with the South Bay Community Services
organization whose mission is to reinforce the family's role in the
community. This is addressed through services and activities that
included counseling, after -school programs, a continuum of shelter
options for youth and families, drug and alcohol abuse recovery programs,
and family violence prevention. This program served approximately 700
youth and received $25,500 from CDBG funds.
8. Community Youth Athletic Center (CYAC): The center provides youth
with athletic activities, counseling and tutoring. As a requirement to
remain in the program, an acceptable Grade Point Average must be
maintained. 1,500 youth were served this fiscal year. CYAC received
CDBG funds in the amount of $40,000.
9. National City Trauma Intervention Program Service: Through volunteers,
this program provided support to emotionally traumatized citizens
immediately after tragedy strikes (accidents, natural or unexpected
deaths, crimes). TIPS received $7,000 in CDBG funds.
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III. HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless produced a report on August 1999
stating that there are approximately 100 homeless individuals in National City. It
is projected that in 2001, the numbers have increased. The CDC will address the
issues of homelessness and at those at risk of homelessness by a continual care
service approach.
A. Homeless Prevention:
Non-profit and public service providers help mitigate homelessness by
serving both the homeless and at -risk populations. The following programs
help to prevent homelessness:
1. National City Community Food Bank
2. National City Senior Nutrition Program
3. National City Critical Hours Program
4. Fair Housing Council of San Diego
5. Southwestern Center for Asian Pacific American Law
6. Section 8 Rental Assistance: Morgan and Kimball Tower
B. Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing:
1. Shelter Opportunities through Critical Hours Program.
2. CDC Contribution of funds in the amount of $5,000 to the County of San
Diego's Cold Weather Shelter Voucher Program.
3. Shelter and case management services to families who are homeless
through South Bay Community Services' Casa Nueva Vida.
C. Permanent Housing:
1. Section 8 Rental Assistance —Tenant Based and Project Based (1,044
units).
2. Morgan and Kimball Towers (380 units).
3. Park Villa Apartments (268 units).
4. Paseo Del Sol (132 units).
5. Summer Crest Apartments (372 units).
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IV. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY
The City will address poverty issues through economic development and job
training programs. The following programs will be supported:
1. Cal WORKS;
2. GAIN Remediation: Adult Deliverers (G.R.A.D. Consortium);
3. National City Redevelopment Project;
4. National City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee;
5. Regional Occupational Program;
6. San Diego Workforce Partnership;
7. National City Higher Education Center and expanded Education Village
project; and,
8. Assisted Housing apartment rental complexes providing social programs to
assist low to moderate income families in computer training, health issues
and providing linkages to job training programs.
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V. EVALUATE AND REDUCE LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARDS
National studies estimate that 75 percent of all residential properties built prior to
1978 contain lead based paint. In National City approximately 59 percent of the
total housing stock potentially contains lead based paint.
The City continues to work in a coordinated effort with the Metropolitan Area
Advisory Committee (MAAC) and the Environmental Health Coalition by
providing $6,000 from Low -Moderate Housing Funds to provide training to the
staff for the protection and/or removal of lead based paint. The training is
provided to the staff in a coordinated effort to households who will be utilizing the
Home Improvement Loan Program, Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program and the
Mobile Home Rehabilitation Program. In addition, the City's Building and Safety
Department personnel will be trained in identifying lead based paint hazards and
will utilize the training to correct deficiencies in rental units under the Code
Enforcement Pilot Program
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VI. IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING:
In the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in the San Diego
Area, produced by the Fair Housing Council of San Diego, October 2000,
identifies 7 Action Steps to further fair housing services (p. 84). They are as
follows:
1. Diverse fair housing public outreach and education programs for housing
consumers.
2. Educational and technical training assistance for housing industry
professionals.
3. Discrimination complaint intake services which provide for intake,
investigation, conciliation and enforcement referrals for bona fide complaints.
4. To conduct periodic audits to measure the levels of fair housing compliance
within the rental, sales, property insurance and mortgage lending
marketplaces in the jurisdiction.
5. The particular "protected class groups" which are most affected, as shown by
local audits or records, by any non-compliance with fair housing laws should
be documented. Fair housing records should be maintained.
6. Fair housing laws change as they are interpreted by judges or as new laws
and regulations are enacted. Therefore, all persons who are in a decision -
making capacity or who interact or have responsibilities where fair housing
issues are concerned should receive basic fair housing training and periodic
updates.
7. The CDC will contract with The Fair Housing Council of San Diego for the
completion of the first 6 Action Steps. The CDC staff will continue to
participate in the activities identified in number 7 that relate to their positions.
8. All Staff that are involved in programs, projects and plans, that have relevance
or lend support to the achievement of fair housing goals will continue to
participate in the following activities as it pertains to their positions:
• Preservation and maintenance of existing housing;
• Home Improvement Loan Programs;
• Conservation of affordable units at risk of converting to market rate;
• First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program;
• Acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of affordable housing; and,
• Attendance at Fair Housing Resource Board Meetings.
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VII. MONITORING:
1. Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be
the most effective tool in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications.
National City will implement a monitoring plan for sub -grantees using the HUD
suggested format. This includes in-house review of progress reports and
expenditures and on -site visits of sub -recipients to ensure compliance with
federal regulations. The monitoring system encourages uniform reporting on a
quarterly basis to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Technical
assistance will be provided where necessary.
2. Project and financial data on CDBG-funded activities is maintained using the
HUD software -- Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS). Use of
this system will allow HUD staff easy access to local data for review and
progress evaluation. The IDIS will be updated quarterly, in order to gauge
progress on the Annual Plan and to make changes or revisions as necessary.
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VIII. CONTINGENCY PLAN:
Not Applicable to FY 2002/2003.
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IX. HOME ASSISTED PROGRAMS
A. RESALE PROVISIONS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES
The guidelines for resale/recapture that ensures the affordability of units
acquired with home funds will be enforced by the CDC Staff that oversee the
First Time Home Buyers Program by ensuring the appropriate documentation
referring to this is in the Contract Agreement between the CDC and sub -
recipients.
B. OTHER FORMS OF INVESTMENT
Not applicable at this time.
C. MINORITY/WOMEN'S BUSINESS OUTREACH
CDC staff is currently working on creating a Disadvantaged Business
Assistance Program unique to the City of National City. This program will
encourage sub -recipients to contract with minority/women owned businesses
that will include increased outreach efforts. These outreach efforts will include
public or private construction firms, appraisal firms, management firms,
financial institutions, investment banking firms, underwriters, accountants &
providers of legal services.
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X. SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The City of National City encourages and solicits participation of its residents and
other local agencies/governments in the process of identifying housing and
community development needs in National City and prioritizing the expenditure of
the CDBG and HOME Program funds. The Citizen Participation Plan adopted by
the City establishes the citizen participation standards for purposes of the CDBG
program.
To encourage citizen participation, the City of National City Community
Development Commission took the following actions in accordance with HUD's
guidelines and the City's Citizen Participation Plan:
1. 1st Public Hearing: On December 17, 2002, a public hearing was held
before the City Council to obtain input on the housing and community
development needs from residents and service providers.
2 2nd Public Hearing: On March 19, 2003, a public hearing was held to
review the Draft Annual Action Plan and solicit input on the allocation of
CDBG and HOME Program funds for fiscal year 2003/2004.
3. The Annual Action Plan was available for public review from February 28,
2003 through March 3, 2002. Public comments were heard on the Annual
Action Plan on April 1, 2003.
4. 3`d Public Hearing: On April 1, 2003, a public hearing was held to adopt
the Annual Action Plan and the proposed funds budgeted for
projects/programs for CDBG and HOME for FY 2003-04.
5. CDC Staff met monthly with the Housing and Community Development
Committee (HCDC) to review the proposed projects and programs, hear
presentations from applicants and make recommendations for project
funding. The HCDC's recommendations were submitted to the City
Council for consideration.
6. The CDC provided citizens with advance notice of all public hearings that
related to the CDBG and HOME program. The CDC provided and made
available copies of all related materials including the Annual Action Plan
for public review. Notices of all public hearings were published in the Star
News at least ten days prior the hearing date. The Public hearings were
held at the City Hall, which is fully accessible to the persons with
disabilities and equipped with a sound system. No oral or written
comments were received.
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XI. OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS:
The obstacles to meeting underserved needs that have been identified in the
City's 2000 — 2005 Consolidated plan are as follows: Barriers to affordable
housing, fair housing needs and community development needs. The City's
2003-2004 Annual Action plan addresses those needs through the 'Priority'
Needs statement and projects/programs that will be funded through CDBG and
HOME Programs for FY 2003-2004.
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XII. FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The City of National City continually seeks conventional and creative methods to
address the shortage of affordable housing. Examples of this are as follows:
The construction of affordable homes through the "Smart Growth" approach of
live -work housing units; Working with Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDOs) and City Departments for the construction of new homes
as well as preservation of existing housing. In addition, the Community
Development Commission (CDC) promotes and provides opportunities for
homeownership to low and moderate -income families through the First Time
Homebuyers Program. Low -interest Rehabilitation loans are available for owner
occupied housing units or rental housing units. These activities are further
explained in the following sections of the FY 2003-03 Annual Action Plan:
1. Priority: Preservation of Existing Housing
2. Priority: Housing Assistance
3. Priority: Housing Production
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XIII. ENHANCE COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING
AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
The CDC continues to encourage public and social service programs to
collaborate in order to provide comprehensive services to renter households. For
example, the City's Building and Safety Department will be collaborating with
other public and social service agencies within National City to identify distressed
housing stock areas to provide a comprehensive approach to Code Enforcement
of rental units.
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XIV. PUBLIC HOUSING NARRATIVE
Based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income
guidelines, and 1990 Census Data, 65% of the households in National City are
low and moderate -income. National City is an older community with virtually all
of its residential land already developed. There are approximately 15,482
housing units in National City. Owners occupy 35.5% of the housing units and
64.5% of the housing units are occupied by renters. Therefore, it is very
important that the City maintain its affordable housing stock.
The CDC monitors the Section 8 project based housing rental properties to
provide assistance or intervention when necessary to continue to provide
affordable housing to low-income families and seniors. Affordable housing units
located in National City consist of the following: Senior housing developments
include Telecu South, Morgan and Kimball Towers, and Plaza Manor. Low-
income housing rental complexes include Plaza Manor, Granger Apartments,
Inter City Manor, Park Villa Apartments and Q Avenue, now renamed Paseo del
Sol Apartments.
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XV. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM INCOME: Not applicable.
SURPLUS FROM URBAN RENEWAL SETTLEMENTS: Not applicable.
GRANT FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LINE OF CREDIT: Not applicable.
INCOME FROM FLOAT FUNDED ACTIVITIES: Not applicable.
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XVI. HOME PROGRAM
OTHER FORMS OF INVESTMENT: The CDC has established a revolving loan
fund for repayments of the First Time Homebuyers program.
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TABLE II: 2003/2004 Proposed programs and projects
(THE PROPOSED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS ARE PENDING THE APRIL 1, 2003
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING)
On April 1, 2003, the City Council allocated CDBG and HOME funds to the following
programs and projects that are outlined in Table II. Appendix "A" outlines the approved
programs and projects in the HUD 2020 format.
Program Name
Program Type
Funding Amount
Housing Programs
Public Services Programs
Community/Economic Development Programs
Program Name
Program Type
Funding Amount
Requested
City Capital Improvement Projects
Administration and Planning
CDBG Administration
HOME Administration
Source: City of National City, April 2003.
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