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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CIVIC CENTER
1243 NATIONAL CITY BOULEVARD
NATIONAL CITY, CA
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004
10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
BUSINESS:
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting — Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 12:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room, Civic Center
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City of National City
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: April 20, 2004 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FY 2004-05 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: Benjamin Martinez,' ® DEPARTMENT Community Development Commission
Executive Director
EXPLANATION:
This public hearing is a follow up from the December 2, 2003 City Council Meeting when the Council consid-
ered public comment on the housing and community development needs of National City residents.
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 objec-
tives 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.
A draft of the 2004-05 Action Plan has been prepared in accordance with HUD regulations. These plans
are currently in draft form and was released for a 30-day public review period from February 28 through
March 30, 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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has informed the City that approxi-
mately $1,324,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $666,000 in HOME Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) funds will be available for the Consolidated Plan program year 2004-05.
Environmental Review X N/A
Financial Statement
The City will receive $663,000 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 consider public comment on the draft 2004-05 Annual Plan including proposed CDBG and HOME
program requests and continue public hearing until April 27, 2004.
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. 2004-05 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; 1 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:
4/9
all in the year 2004.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at Chula Vista, California 91910
this 9th day of April 2004.
Signature
Proof of Publication of
NC14239
Public Hearing
Attachment No. 1
2004-2005 CDBG AND HOME ALLOCATIONS
CDBG Allocation $ 1,324,000.00
Anticipated Section 108 Payment 663,608.30
Amount Available for CDBG Programs $ 660,391.70
HOME Allocation $ 666,000.00
Tab
No. Organization
1
Tab
No.
CDC/Ci
PUBLIC SERVICES
-o
CDBG Administration and Plannin •
Program
.(l.auanL ncgacraca CIA-.1./le emocatton
$ 75,000.00 $ -
Amount Requested HCDC Allocation
2
Las Palmas Little League
Las Palmas Little League
$ 35,000.00
$ 14,000.00
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 (25%)
$ 30,600.00
$ 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 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 Services
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
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
21
Chula Vista Veternas Home Support
Foundation
Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation
$ 1,000.00
$
22
National City Little League
Little League Baseball
$ 13,196.39
-
$ 5,278.56
Amount Available per Public Services Cap
(15% of CDBG Entitlement)
$ 198, 600.00
Total Public Service Requests -Allocated
$ 668,676.39
$ 198,600.00
Shortfall
$ (470,076.39)
$ 0.00
Attachment No. 2
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tab
No.
Organization
Program
Amount Requested
HCDC Allocation
23
San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
Diverse Emerging Vendor Outreach
$ 10,000.00
$ -
24
City of National City - Building and Safety
Neighborhood Preservation - Graffiti Removal
Program (75%)
$ 82,365.00
$ 62,000.00
25
City of National City - Building and Safety
Neighborhood Preservation - Council
$ 115,200.00
$ 80,000.00
26
City of National Ciry - Building and Safety
Neighborhood Preservation - Housing Inspection
$ 246,000.00
$ 86,100.00
27
City of National City - Building and Safety
Neighborhood Preservation - Code Conformance
$ 93,260.00
$ 78,000.00
28
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Neighborhood Preservation Program
$ 170,000.00
$ 59,500.00
29
Operation Samahan & US Institute of Amateur 1
Intergenerational Bridge Project
$ 122,400.00
$ -
$ 839,225.00
$ 365,600.00
CITY CIP
Total Economic Development Re, uests /Allocations
Tab
No.
Organization
Program
Amount Requested
HCDCAllocation
30
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Installation of Pedestrian Ramps
$ 150,000.00
$ 52,500.00
31
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Miscellaneous Concrete Improvements
$ 100,000.00
$ 35,000.00
32
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Improvements
$ 50,000.00
$ 18,216.70
33
Ciry of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Granger Music Hall Parking Lot Resurfacing
$ 25,000.00
$ -
34
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Alley Improvements
$ 140,000.00
$ -
35
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
Installation of Street Lights
$ 25,000.00
$ 25,000.00
36
City of National Ciry - Public Works/Engineerin
Concrete Improvements along Valley Road
$ 150,000.00
$ -
37
City of National City - Public Works/Engineerin
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 Ciry - Fire Department
Fire Fighting Equipment
$ 49,075.00
$ 49,075.00
40
City of National City - Fire Department
Fire Apparatus - Payment
$ 56,000.00
$ 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/Construction
$ 250,000.00
$ -
Total CIP Requests /Allocations
$ 1,064,075.00
$ 294,791.70
AmountAvailable for Economic Development and
CIP
$ 660,391.70
Total Requests/Allocation for Economic Development
and CIP
$ 1,978,300.00
$ 660,391.70
Shortfall
$ (1,317,908.30)
$ -
HOME REQUESTS
Tab
No.
Organization
Program
Amount Requested
HCDCAllocation
43
CDC
Administration
$ 63,000.00
$ 63,000.00
44
CDC - CHDO Sponsored
Assist in Production of Affordable Housing
$ 481,500.00
$ 503,000.00
45
Christmas in July
Home Repair/Rehabilitation
$ 75,000.00
$ 100,000.00
46
MAAC Project
Comprehensive Housing Counseling
$ 36,500.00
$ -
47
South Bay Community Services
Rental Assistance Program
$ 10,000.00
$ -
Amount Available for HOME Requests
$ 666,000.00
$ 666,000.00
Total Amount Requested/Allocated
$ 666,000.00
$ 666,000.00
Shortfall
$ -
$ -
D raf
Consolidated Plan / Annual Plan
For
Community Development Bloc{ Grant
CDBG
Dome Investment Partnership Act Funds
HOME
Community Develoyment
Commission of the
City of National City
Attachment No. 3
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
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TABLE I: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Program Name Description I 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 Cityon a
formula basis for housing nd
community developmentactivities.
• Acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Home Buyer Assistance
• Economic Development
• Homeless Assistance
• Public Services
lb. Federal Programs — Competitive
Supportive Housing Grant
Su erNOFA
( p )
Grants to improve quality of existing
shelters and transitional housing;
increase shelters and transitional
housing facilities for the homeless.
• Homeless Assistance (Acquisition,
)on,
NewoConstruction, Supportpp, RServices)
Conversion, 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
811
Grants to non-profit developers of
suSection
disabilities, tive houigfor persons with
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
Assistance
• Economic Development
• Homeless Assistance
• Public Services
2. State Programs
Emergency Shelter Program
Grants awarded to non-profit Support Services
organizations for shelter support pp
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-
market mortgage money.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisition of Properties from 20 to
150 units
Consolidated Plan Annual Plan
FY 2004 / 2005
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TABLE I (Continued)
Public and Private Resources Available for
Housing and Community Development Activities
Credit Certificate
MProgram
Income tax credits available to first-
homebuyers for the purchase of
timeortgage
new or existing single-family housing.
Local agencies (County) make
certificates available.
• Home Buyer Assistance
Low Income Housing Tax
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.
• New Construction
• Rehabilitation
• Acquisition
Credit (LIHTC)
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.
Consolidated Plan Annual Plan
FY 2004 / 2005
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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
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 Countv'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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Community Development
Commission of National City
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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Community Development
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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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 Tong 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
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Com unity 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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Community Development
Commission of National City
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
Organization
•
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 •
Organization
Program / Project
Description
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Community Development
Commission of National City
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
Program / Project
National City Blvd
Streetscape
Description
Streetscape improvements were completed from 7' to I2h
Street. Improvements include; new lighting, signage,
landscaping and concrete improvements.
Community
Development
Commission
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
Program / Project
New scoreboards
Description
Two new scoreboards were purchased and installed at Las
Palmas and Camacho Recreation Centers,
National City Parks
and Recreation
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.
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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.
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
services and facilities for youth in National City.
5. Evaluate the potential use of CDBG funds to provide
community and special needs services.
and improve
and improve
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.
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
• ietea in rY zuuL-Luus:
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.
Community Youth
Athletic Center
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
Alter School
Transportation
Program
This program provies 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 F// Am
Senior Citizens of
San Diego
Senior Services
Senior services available include tax preparation services, immigration
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.
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Commis
Community Oevdopment
sion 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).
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Com nity Development
Commission 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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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.
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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.
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Community nevelopmeni
Commission of National City
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. 3rd 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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Cmmjssj n Development
Commission of M1etional Cily
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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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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.
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FY 2004 / 2005
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Commmuly 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.
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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
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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
Program Type
Funding Amount
Housing Programs
Public Services Programs
Community/Economic
Development
City/Capital Improvement
Projects
Administration and Planning
Program Administration
$
CDBG Administration
HOME Administration
Program Administration
$
Source: City of National City, April 2004.
Consolidated Plan Annual Plan
FY 2004 / 2005
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