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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 05-11 CC AGENDA PKTAGENDA OF A SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CIVIC CENTER 1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD NATIONAL CITY, CA TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004 1:00 p.m. ROLL CALL BUSINESS: 1. PTTRT.TC HEARING- TO CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY ON THE DRAFT FY 2004-05 ANNUAL PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS 2. RFSOT.TTTTON NO 2004-77• APPROVING THE FY 2004-05 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, Civic Center Upon request, this agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (619) 336-4228, to request a disability -related modification or accommodation. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. MEETING DATE: City of National City COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT May 11, 2004 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY ON THE DRAFT FY 2004-05 ANNUAL PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS PREPARED BY: Benjamin Martinez, DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Executive Director The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has informed the City that $1,324,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $666,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funds will be avail- able for the Consolidated Plan program year 2004-05. HUD requires all entitlement communities to hold a minimum of two (2) public hearings to solicit public input on the housing and community development needs of National City residents. Two (2) public hearings were duly noticed in the Star News and public hearings were held on December 3, 2003 and April 20, 2004 for this purpose. CDBG and HOME applicants were also given the opportunity to make their formal requests to the City Council. In addition, the 2004-05 Action Plan was prepared in accordance with HUD regulations. The plan is currently in draft form and was released for a 30-day public review period from February 28 through March 29, 2004. No public comments were received during that time. The purpose of this public hearing is to once again invite public input and for the City Council to allocate FY 2004-2005 Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds. Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement The City will receive $666,000 in HOME and $1,324,000 in CDBG funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for FY 2004-05. STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Council to hold Public Hearing and approve the draft 2004-05 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and authorize CDC staff to submit said plan to the HUD Field Office in Los Angeles for approval. This plan is due to HUD no later than May 15, 2004. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION CDBG and HOME recommendations from the Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) are listed ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No. 1. Proof of Publication (Public Hearing Notice) RECEIVED MAY 2004 , , ,£t- PROOF OF PUBLICATION' olCOrm£s ailrrw,x)r3 (2015, s;G.C.F) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of San Diego: am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid; 1 am over the age of eighteen years,' and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. t am the principle clerk of the printer of THE STAR-NESN8, a newspaper of general circulation, published ONCE WEEKLY in the city of NATIONAL CITY and :the South Say ,iudicial D'strit t, 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 1 B, 1973, Case Number 71752; that the notioe, 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: 4130 all in the year 2004, I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct, Sated at Chula Vista, California 91910 this 30th day 0 Signature ADM 2004. 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PREPARED BY: Benjamin MartinDEPARTMENT Community Development Commission Executive Director HUD requires that the City formulate a 2004-05 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 strategic plan will be accomplished in 2004-05. The 2004-05 Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with HUD regulations. The plan is currendy in draft form and was released for a 30-day public review period from February 28 through March 29, 2004. No public comments were received during this time. Additional information regarding funding of the CDBG and HOME Program is provided in the Executive Summary Re- port (Attachment No. 1). Environmental Review X N/A Financial Statement The City will receive $666,000 in HOME and $1,324,000 in CDBG funds from the Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development for FY 2004-05. STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Council approve the 2004-05 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME programs' budgets; and au- thorize CDC staff to submit said plan to the HUD Field Office in Los Angeles for approval. Upon the City Council's approval, this plan will be submitted to HUD by the May 15, 2004 deadline. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS (Listed Below) Resolution No. 2004-77 1. Executive Summary Report 2. CDBG and HOME Funding Requests and Allocation Recommendations 3. FY 2004-2005 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan (Draft) RESOLUTION 2004 — 77 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE 2004-05 ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS WHEREAS, the City of National City administers the allocation of CDBG and HOME funding for the Federal Government under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and WHEREAS, as a grantee of CDBG and HOME funds, the City of National City is required to prepare a Five -Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2000-05 and a One -Year Annual, Plan for FY 2004-05; and WHEREAS, the City desires to allocate program funds for the 2004-05 program year; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City held a public hearing on the allocation of said funds on April 20 and May 11, 2004; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to allocate these funds as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the CDBG and HOME funds as shown on the attached Exhibit "A" are approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the City Council to submit the 2004-05 Annual Plan for the expenditure of said funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PASSED and ADOPTED this 11 th day of May, 2004. ATTEST: Michael Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 7 �.�,n George H. Eiser, Ill City Attorney Nick lnzunza, Mayor 2004-2005 CDBG AND HOME ALLOCATIONS CDBG ENTITLEMENT $ Public Services (15% of Entitlement Set -Aside) $ Section 108 Loan Payment (Interest and Principal Payments) $ Available for Admi., Econ. Devp. and CIP $ HOME ENTITLEMENT 1,324,000.00 198,600.00 663,608.30 461,791.70 Tab No. 1 Tab No. 2 ADMINISTRATION Organization CDC/Ci Organization Las Palmas Little League AND PLANNING Program CDBG Administration and Plannin • PUBLIC SERVICES Program Las Palmas Little League Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 75,000.00 $ - Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 35,000.00 $ 14,000.00 City Council Allocation City Council Allocation 3 Operation Samahan Youth-2-Youth $ 60,000.00 $ 26,843.44 4 City of National City - Building and Safety Neighborhood Preservation - Graffiti Removal Program (50%) $ 54,925.00 $ 20,000.00 5 Operation S.O.Y.L. (Save our Youth's Lives) Anger Management $ 25,000.00 $ - 6 Pasacat Focus National City $ 20,000.00 $ 8,000.00 7 National Ciry Collaborative Community Mobilization Specialist $ 40,700.00 $ - 8 Occupational Training Services Granger Senior Citizens Center $ 70,000.00 $ - 9 Community Youth Athletic Center Program Development $ 75,000.00 $ 30,000.00 10 Trauma Intervention Program Svcs National City T.I.P.S. $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 11 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Swirn Program $ 21,000.00 $ 8,400.00 12 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Tiny Tots $ 18,000.00 $ 7,200.00 13 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Recreation Teen Program $ 69,000.00 $ 27,600.00 14 City of National City - Public Library Literacy Services $ 47,250.00 $ 18,900.00 15 South Bay Community Services National City Juvenile Diversion Team $ 20,220.00 $ 8,088.00 16 Interamerican College Educational Testing Center $ 25,000.00 $ - 17 Two Steps Ahead Mentor Program $ 13,985.00 $ 10,000.00 18 Neighborhood Opportunities Cooperation Financial Literacy Program $ 50,000.00 $ 19 The Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation Community Access Program $ 10,000.00 $ 20 Boys and Girls Club of National City AfterSchool Transportation Program $ 15,725.00 $ 6,290.00 Exhibit "A" Tab No. 21 PUBLIC Organization Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation SERVICES (CONTINUED) Program Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 1,000.00 $ - City Council Allocation 22 National City Little League Little Le- • e Baseball $ 13,196.39 $ 5,278.56 ■ ■ Amount Available per Public Services Cap (15% of CDBG Entitlement) $ 198,600.00 $ 198,600.00 $ 198,600.00 Totals Requests (Public Svcs.) HCDC Allocation City Council Allocation $ 693, 001.39 $ 198, 600.00 $ Deficit $ (494,401.39) $ 0.00 $ _ Tab No. 23 COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC Organization San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce DEVELOPMENT Program Diverse Eme •in• Vendor Outreach Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 10,000.00 $ _ City Council Allocation 24 City of National City - Building and Safe Neighborhood Preservation - Graffiti Removal Pro:ram (50%) $ 54,925.00 $ 37,763.34 25 City of National City - Building and Safe Nei_•hborhood Preservation - Council $ 115,200.00 $ 62,838.34 26 City of National City - Building and Safe Neighborhood Preservation - Housing Inspecti $ 246,000.00 $ 68,938.34 27 City of National City - Building and Saf- Nei•hborhood Preservation - Code Confor - $ 93,260.00 $ 60,838.34 28 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Neighborhood Preservation Pro• am $ 170,000.00 $ 42,338.34 29 Operation Samahan & US Institute o Amateur Athletics Inter•enerational Bridge Project $ 122,400.00 $ - Tab No. 30 CITY CAPITAL Organization City of National City - Public Works/Engineering IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Program Installation of Pedestrian Ramps (CIP) Amount Requested $ 150,000.00 HCDC Allocation $ - City Council Allocation 31 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements $ 100,000.00 $ - 32 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements $ 50,000.00 $ - 33 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Granger Music Hall Parking Lot Resurfacing $ 25,000.00 $ - 34 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Alley Improvements $ 140,000.00 $ - 35 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Installation of Street Lights $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 36 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Concrete Improvements along Valley Road $ 150,000.00 $ - 37 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Groundwater Pollution Monitoring at P.D. $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 38 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Replacement of Barbeque Grills for 3 Parks $ 10,000.00 $ - 39 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Fighting Equipment $ 49,075.00 $ 49,075.00 40 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Apparatus - Payment (No. 2) $ 60,115.56 $ 56,000.00 41 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Apparatus - Radios and Equipment $ 47,000.00 $ 47,000.00 42 Community Development Commission Aquatic Center- Design/Development/Constn Totals $ 250,000.00 Deoelopnent & City CIP) $ - HCDC Allocation City Council Allocation $ 1,954,97556 $ 461,791.70 Deficit $ (1,493,183.86) $ - HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) Tab City Council No. Organization Program Amount Requested HCDC Allocation Allocation 43 CDC Administration $ 63,000.00 $ 63,000.00 44 CDC - CHDO S.onsored Assist in Production of Affordable Housin• $ 481,500.00 $ 503,000.00 45 Christmas in Jul Home Repair/Rehabilitation $ 75,000.00 $ 100,000.00 46 MAAC Project Com.rehensive Housin• Counselin• $ 36,500.00 $ - 47 South Bay Community Services Rental Assistance Program $ _ 10,000.00 $ -_ Totals $ 666,000.00 $ 660000.00 Deficit $ - $ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT May 11, 2004 INTRODUCTION: As an entitlement jurisdiction, National City receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Programs. The purpose of this funding is to assist jurisdictions in their community enhancement efforts as well as addressing their affordable housing needs. In order to utilize these funds, HUD requires that the entitlement jurisdiction prepare and adopt a Five -Year Consolidated Plan and each year adopt an Annual Consolidated Plan to outline the services, programs and projects that the jurisdiction desires to fund. HUD also requires the jurisdictions to conduct public input on the use of these funds. This year, National City has been informed by HUD that it will be allocated a total of $1,324,000 in CDBG funds and $666,000 in HOME funds for the 2004-2005 program year. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the HUD regulations, the Housing & Community Development Committee conducted a workshop on March 10, 2004 to provide an opportunity for applicants requesting funding to present their proposals and to solicit comments from the public on the proposals. Per HUD regulations, the City also held a 30-day comment period for the public to review the Consolidated Plan Annual Plan and to make comments or suggest changes. This 30-day period began on February 28, 2004 and ended March 29, 2004. No comments were received during this time. Additionally, on December 3, 2003 and April 20, 2004, the City Council conducted its two (2) required Public Hearings on the Consolidated Plan Annual Plan and to receive public comments and testimony from several community organizations in regard to proposed capital projects and public service programs. A table summarizing this year's applicant requests and recommendations from the Housing & Community Development Committee is provided in Attachment No. 2 of Council Agenda Statement - Item No 2 for the City Council's consideration. Executive Summary May 11, 2004 A-200 Page 1 of 4 Attachment No. 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS: Summary of Recommended CDTIG Rudg-t for 7004-05 I. Administration and Planning $ 75,000 II. Section 108 Loan Payment $663,608.30 III. Public Services $198,000 IV. Community Economic Development and City Capital Improvement Projects $386,791.70 Total $1,324,000 I. Administration & Planning Staff is recommending a total of $75,000 for the expenses related to the general coordination, supervision, and management of the CDBG Program. This amount ($75,000) represents approximately 5.7% of the entire CDBG funding. Per HUD's CDBG regulations, the City may utilize a maximum of 20% or $264,000 on Administration & Planning. II Section 1 OR Program Payment In November 2003, the City Council approved the use of a $6 8 million of Section 108 Loan to partially fund the construction of the new Fire Station. Under the terms of this loan, an interest payment in the amount of $161,172.80 was due and paid on February 1, 2004 through the use of the City's general fund. The remainder of the payments will be made using Community Development Block Grant funds. For the next nineteen (19) years. The payment schedule for FY 2004-2005 includes two payments totaling $502,435.50 (August 2004: $336,731.50 and February 2005: $165,703). It should also be noted that under this program year, the City will be reimbursed for the payment made ($161,172.80) in February 2004. III Public Services For the Public Services category of the budget, a total of $198,600 or 15% of the CDBG grant can be utilized on public services per HUD regulations. This year, the Housing & Community Development Committee and Staff are recommending that the entire 15% be allocated in this category. The total requested funding is $693,001.39, which exceeds the HUD standard by $494,401.39. IV. Community Rcnnomic Development and City Capital Improvement Projects With the utilization of 5.7% for Administration, 15% for Public Services and the Section 108 Loan Payments, there is a total of $461,791.70 remaining for Community/Economic Development and City Capital Improvement Projects. Executive Summary May 11, 2004 A-200 Page 2 of 4 Summary of Recommended HOMR Rnrlg-t fnr 7004-05 HOME, funds are restricted to providing housing assistance for families with a total household income under 80% of the County median income. HOME funds can be used for Administration, Rehabilitation, New Construction, First-time Homebuyers, and Rental Assistance. I. Administration and Planning CDC Administration $ 63,000 $75,000 $528,000 II. CHDO Operations Christmas in Tuly III. Other New Construction and/or Eligible Projects/Programs CDC — assistance in production of new for sale housing, MAAC Project and South Bay Community Services Total $666,000 Executive Summary May 11, 2004 A-200 Page 3 of 4 I Administration (CDC) This year, the Housing & Community Development Committee and Staff are recommending that $63,000 be allocated for the administration of the HOME program including general oversight, monitoring and management of the program. HUD allows 10% (or $66,600) of the grant amount to be utilized for this purpose. II Community Horsing Development Or. ni7ation (CHDO) This year, the Housing & Community Development Committee and Staff are recommending that $75,000 be allocated in this category to fund the Christmas in July Program. HUD requires that a minimum of 15% of HOME funds (or $99,000) be used by a CHDO for the development of affordable housing. The remaining $24,000 will be allocated towards other eligible new construction for affordable housing. III Other New Constrnetion and/or Fli.'He Projects/Programs Staff is recommending that the remaining $528,000 be used to fund other eligible project/programs including the MAAC Project Housing Financial Literacy Program and South Bay Community Services Rental Assistance Program. CONCLUSION: As a result of the payments made towards the Fire Station's Section 108 Loan," this year, the City has a total of only $461,791.70 available to fund Community/Economic Development and City Capital Improvement Projects. With the total request of $1,954,975.56 in this category, the City Council must now prioritize the desired programs and projects in order to adequately allocate funding under the upcoming budget cycle. Those projects that are not funded through the CDBG program and still remain as a high priority by the City Council, may need to be funded through the City's general fund or the Community Development Commission's redevelopment funds. In the meantime, staff will continue to identify potential funding sources to insure that the City's objectives are met. Executive Summary May 11, 2004 A-200 Page 4 of 4 2004-2005 CDBG AND HOME ALLOCATIONS CDBG ENTITLEMENT $ Public Services (15% of Entitlement Set -Aside) $ Section 108 Loan Payment (Interest and Principal Payments) $ Available for Admi., Econ. Devp. and CIP $ HOME ENTITLEMENT 1,324,000.00 198,600.00 663,608.30 461,791.70 Tab No. 1 Tab No. 2 ADMINISTRATION Organization CDC/Ci Organization Las Palmas Little League AND PLANNING Program CDBG Administration and Planning PUBLIC SERVICES Program Las Palmas Little League Amount Requested $ 75,000.00 Amount Requested $ 35,000.00 HCDC Allocation $ - HCDC Allocation $ 14,000.00 City Council Allocation City Council Allocation 3 Operation Samahan Youth-2-Youth $ 60,000.00 $ 26,843.44 4 City of National City - Building and Safety Neighborhood Preservation - Graffiti Removal Program (50%) $ 54,925.00 $ 20,000.00 5 Operation S.O.Y.L. (Save our Youth's Lives) Anger Management $ 25,000.00 $ - 6 Pasacat Focus National Ciry $ 20,000.00 $ 8,000.00 7 National City Collaborative Community Mobilization Specialist $ 40,700.00 $ - 8 Occupational Training Services Granger Senior Citizens Center $ 70,000.00 $ - 9 Community Youth Athletic Center Program Development $ 75,000.00 $ 30,000.00 10 Trauma Intervention Program Svcs National City T.I.P.S. $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 11 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Swim Program $ 21,000.00 $ 8,400.00 12 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Tiny Tots $ 18,000.00 $ 7,200.00 13 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Recreation Teen Program $ 69,000.00 $ 27,600.00 14 City of National City - Public Library Literary Services $ 47,250.00 $ 18,900.00 15 South Bay Community Services National City Juvenile Diversion Team $ 20,220.00 $ 8,088.00 16 Interamerican College Educational Testing Center $ 25,000.00 $ - 17 Two Steps Ahead Mentor Program $ 13,985.00 $ 10,000.00 18 Neighborhood Opportunities Cooperation Financial Literary Program $ 50,000.00 $ 19 The Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation Community Access Program $ 10,000.00 $ - 20 Boys and Girls Club of National City AfterSchool Transportation Program $ 15,725.00 $ 6,290.00 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 Tab No. 21 PUBLIC Organization Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation SERVICES (CONTINUED) Program Amount Requested IICDC Allocation Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation $ 1,000.00 $ City Council Allocation 22 National City Little League Little Lea • ue Baseball $ 13,196.39 $ 5,278.56 ■__ ■ Amount Available per Public Services Cap ofEntitlement) CDBG $ 198,600.00 $ 198,600.00 $ 198,600.00 Requests (Public Totals Svcs.) HCDC Allocation City Council Allocation $ 693, 001.39 $ 198, 600.00 $ - Tab No. 23 COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC Organization San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Deficit $ (494,401.39) $ 0.00 DEVELOPMENT Program Amount Requested HCDC Allocation Diverse Emer• inVendor Outreach $ 10,000.00 $ $ - City Council Allocation 24 City of National City - Building and Safe Neighborhood Preservation - Graffiti Removal Program (50%) $ 54,925.00 $ 37,763.34 25 City of National City - Building and Safe Nei: boyhood Preservation - Council $ 115,200.00 $ 62,838.34 26 City of National City - Building and Safe Ne•hborhood Preservation - Housin• Ins .ecti $ 246,000.00 $ 68,938.34 27 City of National City - Building and Saf Nei•hborhood Preservation -Code Conforman $ 93,260.00 $ 60,838.34 28 City of National City - Public Works/En•ineerin: Nei_hborhood Preservation Pro•_ram $ 170,000.00 $ 42,338.34 29 Operation Samahan & US Institute o Amateur Athletics Inter•enerational Bride Pro'ect Tab No. 30 CITY CAPITAL Organization City of National City - Public Works/Engineering IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Program Installation of Pedestrian Ramps (CIP) Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 150,000.00 $ Coy (Anima Allocation 31 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements $ 100,000.00 $ 32 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements $ 50,000.00 $ - 33 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Granger Music Hall Parking Lot Resurfacing $ 25,000.00 $ - 34 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Alley Improvements $ 140,000.00 $ - 35 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Installation of Street Lights $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 36 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Concrete Improvements along Valley Road $ 150,000.00 $ - 37 City of National City - Public Works/Engineering Groundwater Pollution Monitoring at P.D. $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 38 City of National City - Parks and Recreation Replacement of Barbeque Grills for 3 Parks $ 10,000.00 $ 39 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Fighting Equipment $ 49,075.00 $ 49,075.00 40 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Apparatus - Payment (No. 2) $ 60,115.56 $ 56,000.00 41 City of National City - Fire Department Fire Apparatus - Radios and Equipment $ 47,000.00 $ 47,000.00 42 Community Development Commission A. uaric Center - Design/Development/Constn Totals $ 250,000.00 $ - Development & City CIP) HCDC Allocation City Council Allocation $ 1,954,975.56 $ 461,791.70 Deficit $ (1,493,183.86) $ - Tab No. 43 HOME INVESTMENT Organization CDC PARTNERSHIP ACT Program Administration (HOME) Amount Requested HCDC Allocation $ 63,000.00 $ 63,000.00 , Council Allocation 44 CDC - CHDO S.onsored Assist in Production of Affordable Housing $ 481,500.00 $ 503,000.00 45 Christmas in Jul Home Re.air/Rehabilitation $ 75,000.00 $ 100,000.00 46 MAAC Project Comprehensive Housin• Counselin• $ 36,500.00 $ 47 South Bay Community Services Rental Assistance Program $ 10,000.00 $ Totals $ 666,000.00 $ 666,000.00 Deficit $ - $ - - Drat Consolicatec Plan / Annual Plan For Community Development Blocs Gran CDBG Home Investment Partnership Act Funds HOME Community Development Commission of the City of National City CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN / ANNUAL PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS FY 2003/2004 ACTION PLAN 1 I. PRIORITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY — 2004/2005 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 4 Priority: Preservation and Maintenance of Existing Housing: 4 A.Five - Year Objectives: 4 B.Proposed FY 2004/2005 Activities: 4 C.Activities Completed in FY 2003/2004: 5 Priority: Housing Assistance: 7 A.Five-year Objectives: 7 B.Proposed FY 2004/2005 Activities: 7 B.Activities Completed in 2003/2004. 8 Priority: Housing Production: 9 A.Five-year Objectives: 9 B.Proposed FY 2004/2005 Activities: 9 C.Activities Completed in FY 2003/2004: 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 2003/04: 12 Priority: Expand Economic Development and Employment Opportunities' 13 A.Five-Year Objectives: 13 B.Proposed FY 2004-05 Activities. 13 C.Activities Completed in FY 2003-04• 14 Priority: Improve and Provide Public and Community Facilities, and Make Necessary Infrastructure Improvements to Serve Low and Moderate Income Persons: 16 A.Five-year Objectives: 16 B.Proposed FY 2004-05 Activities. 16 C.Activities Completed in 2003-2004: 17 Priority: Provide Needed Public and Community Services for Low and Moderate Income Persons and those with Special Needs: 18 A. Five-year Objectives: 18 B. Proposed FY 2004/2005 Activities: 19 C. Activities Completed in FY 2002-2003: 19 II. HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER SPECIAL POPULATIONS 20 A.Homeless Prevention: 20 B.Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing: 20 C.Permanent Housing: 20 III. ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY 21 IV. EVALUATE AND REDUCE LEAD -BASED PAINT HAZARDS 22 V. IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING: 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) VI. MONITORING: 25 VII. CONTINGENCY PLAN: 26 VIII. HOME ASSISTED PROGRAMS 27 IX. SUMMARY OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 28 X. OBSTACLES TO MEETING UNDERSERVED NEEDS: 29 XI. FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING 30 XII. ENHANCE COORDINATION BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES 31 XIII. PUBLIC HOUSING NARRATIVE 32 XIV. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 33 XV. HOME PROGRAM 34 TABLE I: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 2 TABLE II: 2003/2004 PROPOSED PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 35 APPENDIX A: LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS APPENDIX B: CERTIFICATIONS APPENDIX C: APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSITANCE (CDBG AND HOME) FY 2003/2004 ACTION PLAN The 2004 — 2005 Action Plan implements the last 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 2004-2005 (July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005) 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 2004-2005, National City has access to the following: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): • Home Investment Partnership Act Funds (HOME): • Redevelopment Tax Increment o Redevelopment: o Low/Moderate Income Housing Redevelopment: • Section 8 Rental Assistance: • Rehabilitation Loan Program: $1, 324,000.00 666,000.00 000,000.00 500,000.00 800,000.00 550,000.00 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 1 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City TABLE I: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Program Name Description Eligible Activities la. 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 (Acquisition, 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 • Rehabilitation Home Buyer Y Assistance • 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 Funds awarded to mobile home park Conversion Program tenant organizations to convert• (M Prop). 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- 1 market mortgage money. • New Construction • Rehabilitation • Acquisition of Properties from 20 to 150 units Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 2 of 35 Community. Development Commission of National City 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) California Housing Rehabilitation Program - Owner Component (CHRP-O) 3. Local Programs National City Community Development Commission Revolving Fund 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. Low interest loans for the rehabilitation of substandard homes owned and occupied by lower -income households. City and non -profits sponsor housing rehabilitation projects. 20 percent of Agency funds are set aside for affordable housing activities governed by state law. 4. Private Resources/Financing Programs Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) Loan applicants apply to participating lenders for the following programs: • New Construction • Rehabilitation • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • Repair of Code Violations, Accessibility Improvements, Room Additions, General Property Improvements • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • New Construction a. Community Home Buyers Program Fixed rate mortgages issued by private mortgage insurers. • Home Buyer Assistance b. Community Home Mortgage Improvement c. Fannie Neighbors Savings Association Mortgage Company Inc. (SAMCO) Mortgages, which fund the purchase and rehabilitation of a home. Low Down -Payment Mortgages for Single -Family Homes in underserved low-income and minority communities. Pooling process to fund loans for affordable ownership and rental housing projects Non-profit and for profit developers contact member institutions. • Home Buyer Assistance • Rehabilitation • Home Buyer Assistance • 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 Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program Community -based lending institution focusing on local business (per Community Reinvestment Act) Direct Subsidies to non-profit and for - profit developers and public agencies for affordable low-income ownership and rental projects. Source: Cotton/Bridges/Associates, Inc., 2000. • Financial assistance to local businesses, which will result in job creation and retention. • New Construction Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 3 of 35 Community Development. Commission of National City- I. PRIORITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY — 2004/2005 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 2004/2005 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 $15,000. This program will be coupled with the City's Housing Inspection Program managed through the Building and Safety Department. In addition, the CDC will consider a substantial rehabilitation loan to the Southscape Homeowners Association for the rehabilitation of 22 condominiums located on 16th and "Q " Avenue. 2. 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 20-25 National City Homes, rehabilitate 2 to 4 non- profit buildings or public areas and conduct year round home repairs, with the Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 4 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City assistance of HOME funds. This year, Christmas in July has requested $75,000 in HOME funds. 3. For this coming year, the City's Building and Safety Department propose to initiate the Neighborhood Preservation Program. This includes two of our existing programs: Housing Inspection Program and the Code Enforcement Program. a. National City Building and Safety Department: Neighborhood Preservation - Housing Inspection Program: The main goal of Housing Inspection Program is to preserve affordable housing and to provide a better quality of life for low-income residents. To do this, the existing housing stock must be well maintained. The goals can be met by inspecting all rental units on a regular basis and by educating the tenants and property owners on their responsibilities for maintenance of the property. In National City, due to the age of the housing stock and the dynamic of having absentee landlords, the goal is to inspect houses that are being maintained every five years, houses that have had a few violations every three years, and those houses that are poorly maintained every year. Public education is an ongoing project because of the transient nature of the population. A projected 11,000 National City residents will be served in FY 2004/05. b. National City Building and Safety: Neighborhood Preservation - Code Conformance Program: The National City Building and Safety Department implemented a Code Conformance Program to educate the public and landlords on the importance of maintaining their rental units in accordance with the State Housing Law. The main objective of Code conformance is to preserve the appearance of residential and business areas. An active Code Conformance results in a better quality of life for all residents of National City. A projected 55,000 residents will benefit from this service in FY 2004/2005. C. Activities Completed in FY 2003/2004: 1. 1 homeowner utilized the Home Improvement Loan Program. 2. No apartment units were assisted through the Rental Unit Rehabilitation program. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 5 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City; 3. National City Building and Safety Department - Housing Inspection Program: In FY 2003/04 CDBG funds were used for a full time Housing Inspector to be used in conjunction with Code Enforcement Program. A total of 11,000 National City residents were served during FY 2003/2004. 4. Through the Christmas in July program, 35 low-income homes were rehabilitated and/or modified. Elderly, disabled and/or families with children can continue to live with dignity, independently and safely. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 6 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City 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 2004/2005 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 2004-05, the City's objective is to continue to assist 1,020 households with tenant based Section 8 Housing assistance with approximately $6.8 million dollars from HUD. 2. First -Time Homebuyers Assistance Program: Due to the rising housing prices in National City, the window of opportunity for National City low-income residents to qualify for home loans decreased dramatically. For FY 2004/2005, the City proposes to target the use of these funds for specific new housing developments in our city. These resources would be available to low-income residents in purchasing any of these newly developed homes. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 7 of 35 Community Development Commission of Notional City 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. B. Activities Completed in 2003/2004: 1. Section 8 Rental Assistance: The CDC provided 1,020 families with tenant based rental assistance. 2. 13 households were assisted through the First Time Homebuyers Program. 3. Due to the rising housing prices, no low-income homeowners were able to qualify for the tax credit. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 8 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City 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 2004/2005 Activities: Activities relevant to the construction of affordable housing units include the following: 1. "D" Avenue: The CDC will work with Unidev to determine the feasibility of building new senior/family housing with new senior center on the present Kimball Senior Center adjacent to Morgan and Kimball Towers on "D" and Kimball Way 2. Public Works Yard/Hoover Avenue: Conduct feasibility study of relocating National City Public Works to Pacific Steel property located on Cleveland Avenue. The Public Works yard could then be developed with approximately 150+ housing units. 3. Fig Court/Division Street: Enter into an ERN and DDA with National Housing Fund for the construction of 55 single-family homes. 4. 30th Street Canyon: Enter into an ERN with Bay Canyon, for the construction of 46 condominiums. 5. "L" Avenue: Approve concept for the development of a 28-unit apartment complex. 6. Plaza Bonita Center Way: Conduct a feasibility study for the potential of development of the 2-acre city -owned property for development of single-family detached homes. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 9 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City C. Activities Completed in FY 2003/2004: 1. Marina Gateway Place: The CDC entered into an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with the Olson Company for the development of 30 single family units. A Disposition and Development Agreement is currently being negotiated. 2. 18th and Harding: The CDC purchased property for the development of 4 single family homes. 3. North Highland Avenue: The CDC and Urban Innovations broke ground for the construction of 16 single-family detached 2-story homes. The homes will consist of a mix of 3 bedroom (approximately 1,650 sq. ft.) and 4 bedroom (approximately 1,850 sq. ft.) units. 4. 8th and "C" Avenue: The CDC approved a concept plan for 9 single-family homes from the Alpha Project. 5. 14th and Harding: The MAAC Project submitted concept and financing plan for the construction of 4 single-family homes. 6. Ha Penny Inn: CDC is working with the San Diego Housing Corp. and completed a financial feasibility study for conversion of motel to senior housing consisting of 72 senior apartments. 7. Sheryl Lane: The CDC in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity developed three single-family homes affordable to low-income families. 8. 30th Street Canyon: Continued planning and feasibility study for a senior housing project on the 30th and "D" Avenue. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 10 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City 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. Provide and improve services at the Community Food Bank of National City and other local service providers. 3. 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 2003, 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 2004-05, it is proposed that the City contribute its share of funding in the amount of $8,000 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 11 of 35 Community Development Commission of National Gity. C. Activities Completed in FY 2003/04: 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. 2. Assisted at monthly National City Collaborative Steering Committee meetings to assess the community's needs and provide a continuum of care for all National City residents who are at risk of becoming homeless. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 12 of 35 Community Deuelopmeot. Commission of National City-.., 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 2004-05 Activities: 1. Master Planning: The City proposes to continue with it's planning of "Downtown", "Filipino Village", and "Highland Avenue Corridor." New activities include new signage, landscaping, facade improvements and formation of Business Improvement Districts. 2. Education Village: Complete phase II of the construction of Education Village. 3. National City Harbor District: a. Enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement with the Olson Company and begin construction of 30 single-family housing units. b. Enter into a Disposition and Development Agreement with the MRW Group for the development of a 150-room hotel and restaurant. c. Complete dredging and begin construction of new Marina. d. Begin construction of aquatic center to be located on Pepper Park, adjacent to future marina site. 4. Plaza Bonita: Begin construction of the new Costco on the open space adjacent to Plaza Bonita on Sweetwater Road. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 13 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City C. Activities Completed in FY 2003-04: 1. Master Planning: The City began its Master Plan "vision", which will provide a format for long and short-range focus projects. Neighborhoods were highlighted and plans to bring out their distinctive contribution to the city were initiated. Three districts were identified and received recognition by signage and banners. These include: Downtown, Filipino Village, which is Plaza Boulevard (from Highland to Euclid Avenue) and Highland Avenue Corridor (froml6th Street to 2nd Street). 2. Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure Development: The City provided assistance to low and moderate -income areas for the infrastructure development and improvement. For example streetscape improvements along National City Boulevard (7th through 12th Street) were completed. This included new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, new signage, new streetlights, and landscaping. This assisted in the revitalization of a major commercial street in the City. 3. Education Village: The City broke ground on the new Education Village located on National City Boulevard in Downtown National City. This is the first phase of the development which will consist of approximately 75,000 square feet including two education buildings and a 450 space parking structure. One building will house Southwestern Community College and San Diego State University 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, 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: The city broke ground on this new state of the art facility. The new National City Public Library will be located at 1401 National City Boulevard. 5. National City Harbor District: For FY 2003/04, the City completed the following revitalization activities: a. Marina Gateway Place comprises three sites totaling approximately nine acres within the South Bay Enterprise Zone, which gives numerous state tax advantages to businesses located within the area. Situated just west of Interstate 5 at the Bay Marina Exit, Marina Gateway Place offers excellent freeway visibility. The sites are within walking distance of the future marina, and with locations immediately adjacent to each other, provide natural synergy for future development. Several proposals were Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 14 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City approved by the commission and has entered into development agreements as follow: ✓ Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with the Olson Company for the development of 30 single-family housing units. ✓ Entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the MRW Group for the development of a 150-room hotel and restaurant. b. Demolished a 17,000 square foot building located at 823 W. 23rd Street for future development of a landscaped parking lot. c. Entered into an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Motivations Systems, Inc. for the development of a new design show room. d. Began dredging of the National City Marina continued and is near completion. e. Defined area for inclusion into the San Diego enterprise zone to help stimulate job growth and training 6. Wal*Mart: Assisted in the process of the development of the former Fedco site with a new Wal*Mart. Ensured the redevelopment was consistent with the terms of the National City Redevelopment Plan. Construction of the new store was completed in August of 2003. 7. Plaza Bonita: Entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Costco for the development of a new retail store on the 15 acres adjacent to Plaza Bonita. 8. Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program: The City opted to use Section 108 monies to fund a portion of the new National City Fire Station. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 15 of 35 Community pevebPment Commission of National City Organization Organization 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 2004-05 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 March 30, 2004 Ci Council Meetin , J Program / Project Description 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 March 30, 2004 Ci Council Meetin+J Program / Project Description Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 16 of 35 Community Development Commission of NrtionalCity C. Activities Completed in 2003-2004: 1. Capital Improvement Plan: In FY 2004/2005, the City implemented a variety of capital improvement projects, which included: Organization Community Development Commission Program / Project National City Blvd. Streetscape Description Streetscape improvements were completed from 717 to 12" Street. Improvements include; new lighting, signage, landscaping and concrete improvements. National City Engineering Pedestrian Ramps Installations of pedestrian ramps were completed through the city. National City Engineering Storm Drains Miscellaneous storm drain improvements were completed throughout the city. National City Engineering Concrete Improvements New curbs, gutters and sidewalks were installed throughout the city. 2. Community Facility Projects: Organization National City Parks and Recreation Program / Project New scoreboards Description Two new scoreboards were purchased and installed at Las Palmas and Camacho Recreation Centers. National City Fire Dept. Fire Apparatus National City Parks and Recreation Las Palmas Pool Rehabilitation With a matching State Grant of $70,000 rehabilitation of the Las Palmas Pool began. National City Engineering Granger Music Hall Completed plans for resurfacing of the Historic Granger Music Hall National City Parks and Recreation New Scoreboards Purchase and installation of new scoreboards at Las Palmas and Camacho Recreation Centers. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 17 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City-. - 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. In new projects with 10 units or more, the CDC and FHCSD will encourage the training of staff in Fair Housing administration. 3. 4. 5. Evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds services and facilities for youth in National City Evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds community and special needs services. 6. Continue to implement the housing and programs and comply with all planning and CDBG and HOME regulations. to provide and improve to provide and improve community development reporting requirements of 7. Review the implementation of the Consolidated Plan programs and objectives and update the Action Plan annually. B. Proposed FY 2004/2005 Activities: [Public and Community Services to be funded pending March 30, 2004 City Council Meetin Organization Program / Description Project C. Activities Com Organization Community Youth Athletic Center • leted in FY 2002-2003: Program / Project Program Development Description The center provides youth with athletic activities, counseling and tutoring. 1,500 youth were served this fiscal year. CYAC received CDBG funds in the amount of $30,000 used for the Director's salary. National City Public Library Literacy Services This 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 10,000 National City residents and received $45,000 of CDBG funds. MAAC Project Human Services $25,000 of CDBG funds were allocated to this program which provides employment screening and referral, energy assistance, crisis intervention, family assessment and case management services, emergency housing assistance and emergency food assistance. Operation Samahan Youth to Youth $50,000 of CDBG funds were allocated to this program which served as a teen resource center on reproductive health, a youth leadership training center and a youth drop -in center. City of National City Parks and Recreation Swim Program The swim program provided swimming lessons for National City residents, ages 4 to adults, at the community pool located at Las Palmas Park. Approximately 1,000 National City residents benefited from the swim programs. CDBG funds in the amount of$11,000 were contributed to the program. Boys and Girls Club of National City After School Transportation Program This program pro vies 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 was 27,935. CDBG funds contributed to this program was in the amount of $15,725. PASACAT Asian Pacific Arts, Co. Focus National City $15,000 were used for training of company dancers and master teacher expenses. This program expands awareness and appreciation of Philippine culture among National City school children. United Fil-Am Senior Citizens of San Diego Senior Services Senior services available include tax services, immigration preparation form completion and miscellaneous administrative services. The $3,000 were used to fund overhead expenses. Trauma Intervention Program Services T.I.P.S. Through volunteers, this program provided support to emotionally traumatized citizens immediately after tragedy strikes (accidents, natural or unexpected deaths, crimes). TIPS received $5,675 in CDBG funds. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 19 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City- II. 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 since 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 Senior Nutrition Program 2. National City Critical Hours Program 3. Fair Housing Council of San Diego 4. 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 and Victorian Heights. 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). Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 20 of 35 Commwlty �dwm<m Commis inn of National City. III. 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 21 of 35 Community. Development Commission of National City IV. 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 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 22 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City V. IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING: In the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in the San Diego Area, produced by Cotton/Bridges/Associates, January of 2004, identifies 12 impediments to fair housing and steps which will be taken to address these issues. They are as follows: Impediments to Fair Housing: 1. Language and cultural barriers (Education and Outreach). 2. Affordable Housing Shortage. 3. Failure to spend redevelopment funds on housing as mandated by CRL. 4. Inadequate supply of affordable and fair housing. 5. Economically and racially concentrated areas. 6. Transportation that does not facilitate easy access to jobs. 7. Preferential or restrictive advertising. 8. Failure to make reasonable accommodations/modifications to existing homes or to build new homes according to ADA requirements. 9. Discriminatory responses from lenders and home insurance companies. 10. Preferences for senior housing instead of housing for families with children. 11. Hate crimes. 12. Restrictive zoning practices. 13. Predatory lending in the sub -prime market. 14. Property insurance redlining. 15. Discriminatory responses to renters/buyers seeking housing in a better school district or moving to pursue a job opportunity. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 23 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City Actions to Further Fair Housing Choice: 1. Continue strong and diverse education programs, along with National Fair Housing Month events. 2. Continue to support and fund a non-profit capable of receiving, investigating, and resolving housing discrimination complaints, as well as provide other related services. 3. Conduct assessments via testing, where needed, to measure and document the presence of illegal housing practices 4. Proceed with testing/audits with emphasis on race, national origin, familial status, disability, and farm -worker housing. 5. Participate in mortgage lending and regional insurance testing project. 6. Continue to monitor and encourage the activities of area lenders for fair housing compliance and financial investment in the region. 7. Continue all programs aimed at achieving racial and ethnic balance in all public housing. 8. Continue support of proactive strategies. 9. Address Negative Impacts on Housing Choice. 10. Increase Available Affordable Housing. 11. Provide Outreach, Education, Technical Assistance and Complaint Processing. 12. Coordinate with the Private Sector. 13. Verify Documented Impediments. 14. 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 24 of 35 Community-De.elopment Commission of National C.r VI. 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. VII. CONTINGENCY PLAN: Not Applicable to FY 2004/2005. VIII. 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. IX. 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 2, 3003, 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 30, 2004, 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 2004/2005. 3. The Annual Action Plan was available for public review from February 28, 2004 through March 29, 2004. Public comments were heard on the Annual Action Plan on March 30, 2004. 4. 3`d Public Hearing: On March 30, 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 2004-05. 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. X. 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 2004-2005 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 2004-2005. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 29 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City XI. 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 Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 30 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City XII. 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 31 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City XIII. 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 32 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City XIV. 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. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 33 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City XV. HOME PROGRAM OTHER FORMS OF INVESTMENT: The CDC has established a revolving loan fund for repayments of the First Time Homebuyers program. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 34 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City TABLE II: 2003/2004 Proposed programs and projects On March 30, 2004, 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. [Public and Community Services to be funded pending March 30, 2004 City Council Meeting] Program Name Housing Programs Program Type Funding Amount Public Services Programs Community/Economic Development City/Capita! Improvement Projects Administration and Planning CDBGAdministration Program Administration $ HOME Administration Program Administration $ Source: City of National City, April 2004. Consolidated Plan Annual Plan FY 2004 / 2005 Page 35 of 35 Community Development Commission of National City NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CIVIC CENTER 1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004 1:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of National City will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be considered, at the Civic Center, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, 91950. The business to be transacted at said meeting will be for the City Council to consider the following: 1. PUBLIC HEARING- TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FY2004-2005 ANNUAL PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS AND CONSIDER PUBLIC COMMENT AND TESTIMONY. 2. RESOLUTION NO 7004-M APPROVING THE FY 2004-05 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PLAN DOCUMENT INCLUDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HQME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) PROGRAM BUDGETS Dated: April 29, 2004. ICK INZ Mayor