HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Agenda StatementCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: February 19, 2013
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Applicant Presentations for 2013-2014 Community Development Block Grant Program Funding
PREPARED BY: Carlos Aguirre, Community Dev. Spec. II ' DEPARTMENT: H., sin• and G
PHONE: (619) 336-4391 APPROVED BY:
EXPLANATION:
The City of National City solicited requests for funding from community agencies and City Departments for project
and program funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2014 under the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. The applications for funding were made available on
November 27, 2012. It is estimated the City will receive $715,000 in CDBG and $230,000 in HOME funds for
FY2014. The City's Housing and Grants Division received 24 applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 CDBG
funding. On February 19th, CDBG applicants will be provided the opportunity to present on their funding request
to the City Council. Applicants will have up to 3 minutes per application to present their proposal(s) to the City
Council. The City Council will make funding recommendations on these projects applications immediately after
the first public hearing on March 19th. After a 30-day public comment period, selected activities will be made part
of the Annual Action Plan submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Attached are
the annual action plan timeline, the City's 2010-15 Consolidated Plan strategic goals and objectives, and the list of
CDBG applicants. Please note that the HOME Program did not receive applications for affordable housing
projects. Staff recommends that HOME funds, including any program income, be appropriated to the City's
Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program which will fund the rehabilitation of 3 to 4 housing units.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO. n/a
Not applicable to this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not applicable to this report.
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:1?
APPROVED:
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
File this report.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1: FY 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan Development Timeline
Attachment No. 2: 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan Goals and Objectives
Attachment No. 3: CDBG Applicants for 2013-2014 CDBG Funding
Attachment 1
FY 2013-14 Annual Action Plan Timeline
CDBG and HOME Programs
November 27, 2012
FY 2013-14 CDBG/HOME Grant Funding Applications
Available for Distribution
City Hall Clerk's Office,
Finance Department Counter, and
City of National City Website
December 11, 2012
(Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Technical Assistance
Workshop for Grant Applicants
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. MLK Center - South Mtg. Room
January - March 2013
Drafting of FY 2013-14 Action Plan
January 15, 2013
(Tuesday):
CDBG/ HOME Application Submission Deadline
Due by 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerks Office
February 5, 2013
(Tuesday):
Distribution of CDBG/HOME Grant Application Binders to
the City Council
February 19, 2013
(Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Program Applicant Presentations
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
March 19, 2013
(Tuesday):
City Council Public Hearing No. 1-
Applicant Grant Funding Recommendations
(Decision Making Meeting)
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
March 27-April 25, 2013
Mandatory 30-Day Public Review
FY 2013-14 Action Plan
May 7, 2013
(Tuesday):
City Council Final Public Hearing No. 2 -
Approval of the FY 2013-14 Action Plan
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
May 14, 2013
(Tuesday):
Submission of the
FY 2013-14 Action Plan to HUD
Attachment No. 2
FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2010-2015
STRATEGIC HOUSING (H) PLAN
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Priority H-1
Conserve and improve affordable housing
Summary: In order to maintain quality structures and living spaces in National City, the City prioritizes single-
family and multi -family rehabilitation programs to provide assistance for repairs and rehabilitation, especially for
affordable housing stock.
Objective 1: Minor Home Rehabilitation
Provide funding for minor rehabilitation of 50 units.
Objective 2: Ownership Housing Rehabilitation Program
Provide funding (loans and rebates) to rehabilitate/repair 15 single-family housing units.
Objective 3: Rental Unit Rehabilitation Program
Provide loans to owners of rental housing to rehabilitate/repair 12 units, in return for a deed restriction to
maintain units affordable.
Objective 4: Housing Inspection Program
Provide funding to assist 150 housing units with housing inspections that will provide technical assistance to
property owners with regards to code enforcement and violations.
Objective 5: Lead -Based Paint Hazard Reduction
Continue to educate residents on health dangers of lead; require testing and lead hazard reduction in
conjunction with rehabilitation.
Priority H-2
Provide first-time homebuyer opportunities
Summary: Develop program that will provide financial assistance through loans and/or grants to help first-time
homebuyers.
Objective 1: Provide homeownership assistance to 33 households.
Priority H-3
Support new affordable housing construction
Summary: City will work with for -profit and non-profit housing developers to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct
new affordable housing units.
Objective 1: Support the rehabilitation and/or construction of 50 affordable housing units.
Priority H-4
Promote equal housing opportunity
Summary: Contract with the Fair Housing Council of San Diego to perform investigation, reporting, monitoring,
tenant counseling, and landlord training on fair housing law_
Objective 1: Provide assistance to fair housing counseling and enforcement organizations. Annually evaluate
services provided. Seek to assist 250 households.
Objective 2: Actively advertise the services provided to National City residents in public locations.
Objective 3: Continue to comply with the fair housing planning requirements of CDBG & HOME programs.
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Attachment No. 2
Priority H-5
Preserve assisted housing at risk of converting to market rate
Summary: Two projects with 260 federally assisted units are at risk of converting to market rate. City will
implement the following objectives to conserve affordable housing stock at risk of conversion.
Objective 1: Monitor units at -risk of converting to market rate.
Objective 2: Establish contact with agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing units.
Objective 3: Work with tenants and provide them with information of other affordable housing opportunities.
Objective 4: Assist tenants of at -risk housing to obtain priority status for Section-8 if conversion to market rate.
Priority H-6
Support housing and services for homeless and persons at -risk of homelessness
Summary: National City if a part of the San Diego Continuum of Care System and addresses homeless issues
in the community through the continuum of care model. The National City Housing Authority and CDBG funds
can also be used to provide supportive services to the homeless and those at -risk of becoming homeless.
Objective 1: Continue to support and participate in the San Diego Continuum of Care System.
Objective 2: Coordinate with Emergency Food and Shelter Programs to bring funds into the region.
Objective 3: Assist 300 persons by providing assistance to agencies and organizations that provide services to
the homeless and/or persons at -risk of homelessness. Identified funding source: Homelessness Prevention and
Rapid Re -Housing Program (HPRP)
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Attachment No. 2
FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2010-2015
STRATEGIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD) PLAN
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Priority CD-7
Provide for new and improve existing community facilities
Summary: CDBG funds may be used to improve and expand parks and recreation facilities, to assist in the
construction, expansion, and/or rehabilitation of other non -City owned community facilities serving the City's
low- and moderate -income population and people with special needs. CDBG funds may also be used for new
fire facilities and equipment if needed. In the past, CDBG funds leveraged a Section 108 loan for these
purposes. The City's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies capital project needs; some of these
projects have been identified as priorities for the Consolidate Plan 5-year period, including improvements to be
made with regard to ADA compliance.
Objective 1: Pursue 3 improvement projects to parks, recreational, and community facilities annually, for a total
of 15 projects during the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
Objective 2: Continue to prioritize repayment of the Section 108 loan, allocating CDBG funds and program
income.
Priority CD-8
Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate -income areas
Summary: Street and sidewalk improvements are needed in low- and moderate -income areas to support
continued investment. In addition, flood control projects have been identified as priorities.
Objective 1: Pursue 2 flood control and 15 street improvement projects.
Priority CD-9
Provide for needed community and supportive services
Summary: The public outreach process identified homeless and emergency food services, senior services,
childcare, and especially youth services, and crime awareness/prevention as priority services.
Objective 1: Pursue public services for lower -income and special needs populations as identified on a yearly
basis. Assist 8,350 persons or households over the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
Priority CD-10
Provide for necessary planning activities
Summary: To ensure the effective use of limited CDBG and HOME funds, the City must allocate money
towards planning and monitoring. Preparation of annual updates allows the City to address the community's
changing needs. Continued outreach to low- and moderate -income households should be conducted as part of
the CDBG program's required public participation process.
Objective 1: Annually review implementation of Consolidated Plan and update Action Plan as necessary.
Objective 2: Conduct monitoring of CDBG and HOME funded activities.
Objective 3: Ensure understanding of changing community needs through coordination with the Neighborhood
Councils.
Objective 4: Support efforts to increase volunteerism in the community in order to assist in the removal of blight
and increase community engagement.
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Attachment 3
FY 2013-2014 National City CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funding
#
Applicant Name
Program Name
Activity
Allocation
Minimum
Allocation
CDBG Public Services
CDBG Public Service
$246,586
$231,586
1
City of National City, Community Services
Department
At Risk Youth After School Teen Program -
"Supreme Teens"
$20,000
$20,000
2
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Community Health Educators/Promoters
$20,000
$10,000
3
Council of Philippine American Organizations
of San Diego County, Inc.
FilAm Community Mental Health Educational
Outreach
$15,000
$12,000
4
Meals -on -Wheels Greater San Diego
Home -Delivered Meals to Seniors
$8,000
$6,000
5
City of National City, Community Services
Department
Learn to Swim
$32,856
$32,856
6
City of National City, Public Library
Literacy Services
$52,000
$52,000
7
South Bay Community Services
National City Police Department Support
Services: Domestic Violence Response Team
$20,000
$20,000
8
Young Audiences of San Diego
National City Theatre Youth Ensemble
$10,000
$10,000
9
PASACAT, Inc. (Philippine Performing Arts
Company)
Philippines through Dance and Music
$14,500
$14,500
10
City of National City, Fire Department
Public Access Defibrillator Program
$16,893
$16,893
11
City of National City, Community Services
Department
Tiny Tots
$29,337
$29,337
12
Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego
County, Inc.
Trauma Intervention Program
$8,000
$8,000
CDBG Code Enforcement
$145,000
$121,000
13
City of National City, Neighborhood Services
Department
Housing Inspection Program
$145,000
$121,000
CDBG Economic Development
$50,000
$50,000
14
Southwestern Community College District, San
Diego Small Business Development Center
National City Small Business Assistance
Program
$50,000
$50,000
CDBG Interim Assistance
$121,127
$113,745
15
City of National City, Neighborhood Services
Department
Neighborhood Preservation
$121,127
$113,745
CDBG Public Facility Improvements
$321,870
$272,160
16
City of National City, Community Services
Department
George H. Waters Nutrition Program
$75,000
$75,000
17
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
Outdoor Classroom and Garden Paths
$46,870
$26,760
18
Operation Samahan Inc.
Samahan-Kimball School Based Health Center
$200,000
$170,400
CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements
$697,010
$550,150
19
City of National City, Development Services
Department
Concrete and ADA Improvements
$300,000
$200,000
20
City of National City, Development Services
Department
Drainage Improvements
$300,000
$300,000
21
La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc.
La Maestra Parking Lot Renovation Project
$33,010
$26,150
22
City of National City, Development Services
Department
Traffic Safety Enhancements - Emergency
Vehicle Preemption
$64,000
$24,000
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Attachment 3
FY 2013-2014 National City CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funding
#
Applicant Name
Program Name
Activity
Allocation
Minimum
Allocation
CDBG Rehabilitation
$10,000
$10,000
23
GRID Alternatives
Solar Affordable Housing Program
$10,000
$10,000
CDBG Section 108 Loan
$247,161
$247,161
n/a
City of National City, Fire Department
Fire Station 34-Section 108 Loan Payment
FY13-14
$247,161
$247,161
CDBG Planning/Administration
$200,000
$143,000
24
City of National City, Community Services
Department
Neighborhood Councils Program
$72,000
$15,000
n/a
City of National City, Housing & Grants
CDBG Program Administration
$93,000
$93,000
n/a
Fair Housing Council of San Diego
Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord Education
$35,000
$35,000
Total CDBG Program Funds Pending Allocation:
$2,038,754
$1,738,802
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