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FY 2014-2015 National City CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funding
HUD FY2014 CDBG Entitlement:
$774, 566
HUD FY2014 HOME Entitlement:
$273,357
CDBG Previous Year Reallocation: $72,646
HOME Previous Year Reallocation: $0
CDBG Program Income: $15,944
HOME Program Income: $321,738
Total CDBG Available: $863,156
Total HOME Available: $595,095
Tab
Applicant Name
Program Name
Activity
Allocation
Community Development Block Grant
Public Services 2014 entitlement (15(1/0) allocation of $116,185
$116,185
1
City of National City, Public Library
Literacy Services
$44,370
2
City of National City, Community Services
Department
At Risk Youth After School Teen Program -
"Supreme Teens"
$27,500
3
City of National City, Community Services
Department
Tiny Tots
$29,337
4
South Bay Community Services
National City Police Department Support Services:
Domestic Violence Response Team
$14,978
Non -Public Services 2014 entitlement allocation (65%) of $503,468, $15,944 in program income,
and $72,646 in reallocated funds. Amount available: $592,058
$592,058
5
City of National City, Housing, Grants, and
Asset Management
Housing Inspection Program
$48,239
6
City of National City, Fire Department
Fire Station 34 Section 108 Loan Payment Fiscal
Year 2014 - 2015
$543,819
Planning/Administration 2014 entitlement (20%) allocation of $154,913
$154,913
7
City of National City, Housing, Grants, and
Asset Management
CDBG Program Administration
$119,913
8
CSA San Diego County
Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord Education
$35,000
Total CDBG Program Funds Pending Allocation:
$863,156
HOME Investment Partnerships Program 2014 entitlement allocation of $273,357
and $321,738 in program income. Amount available: $595,095
22
City of National City, Housing, Grants, and
Asset Management
National City Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation
Program
$372,953
23
South Bay Community Services
National City Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Program (TBRA)
$162,633
24
City of National City, Housing, Grants, and
Asset Management
HOME Program Administration
$59,509
Total HOME Program Funds Pending Allocation:
$595,095
Attachement No. 2
FY14-15 Annual Action Plan Timeline for CDBG and HOME Programs
Summary of the Funding Timeline
November 19, 2013 (Tuesday):
November 26, 2013 (Tuesday):
December 10, 2013 (Tuesday):
January - March 2014
January 14, 2014 (Tuesday):
February 11, 2014 (Tuesday):
February 18, 2014 (Tuesday):
March 4, 2014 (Tuesday):
March 18, 2014 (Tuesday):
March 25 to April 23, 2014
May 6, 2014 (Tuesday):
May 15, 2014 (Thursday):
City Council Presentation on the
HUD Consolidated Plan Priorities and Annual Action Plan Process 6:00 pm
FY 2014-15 CDBG/HOME Grant Funding Applications Available for Distribution
City Hall Clerk's Office, MLK Jr. Center Suite B, and City of National City Website
CDBG/HOME Technical Assistance Workshop for Grant Applicants
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. City Hall Large Conference Room (2nd Floor)
Drafting of FY 2014-15 Action Plan
CDBG/ HOME Application Submission Deadline
Due by 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerks Office or at the MLK Center, Suite B
CDBG/HOME Grant Applications to the City Council
CDBG/HOME Program Applicant Public Service Presentations
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
CDBG/HOME Program Applicant Non -Public Service and HOME Presentations
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Public Hearing No. 1- Applicant Grant Funding Recommendations
(Decision Making Meeting)6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Mandatory 30-Day Public Review FY 2014-15 Action Plan
City Council Final Public Hearing No. 2 - Approval of FY 2014-15 Action Plan
6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
Submission of the
FY 2014-15 Action Plan to HUD
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Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Draft Annual Action Plan
March 25, 2014
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Attachment No. 3
Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary 1
General Questions 5
1. Geographic Areas 5
2. Basis for Allocating Investments 11
3. Addressing Obstacles to Meet Underserved Needs 12
4. Available Resources to Meet Priority Needs 12
Managing the Process 16
1. Lead Agency 16
2. Plan Development Process 16
3. Actions to Enhance Coordination between Agencies 17
Citizen Participation 18
1. Citizen Participation Process 18
2. Comments Received 19
3. Efforts to Broaden Public Participation 19
4. Comments Not Accepted 19
Institutional Structure 20
1. Institutional Structure 20
Monitoring 22
1. Monitoring 22
Lead -based Paint 26
1. Actions to Evaluate and Reduce Lead -Based Paint Hazards 26
Specific Housing Objectives 27
1. Housing Priorities and Specific Objectives 27
2. Federal, State, and Local Public and Private Sector Resources 30
Needs of Public Housing 30
1. Public Housing Needs 30
2. Status of Public Housing Agency 30
Barriers to Affordable Housing 30
1. Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing 31
HOME/American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) 31
1. Other Forms of Investments 32
2. Guidelines for Recapture 32
3. Guidelines for Refinancing 35
4. Use of ADDI Funds 35
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements 35
1. Sources of Funds 36
2. Homelessness 36
3. Chronic Homelessness 37
4. Homelessness Prevention 38
5. Discharge Coordination Policy 39
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) 39
Community Development 40
1. Community Development Priority Needs 40
2. Specific Long -Term and Short -Term Community Development Objectives 41
Antipoverty Strategy 45
1. Antipoverty Strategy 45
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Non -homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e)) 46
1. Non -Homeless Special Needs Priorities and Objectives 46
2. Use of Federal, State, and Local Resources 47
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS 47
Specific HOPWA Objectives 48
Appendices
Appendix A: Projects Workbook
Appendix B: Proof of Publication
Appendix C: Certifications
List of Tables
Table ES-1:
Table ES-2:
Table ES-3:
Table 1:
Table 2:
Table 3:
Table 4:
Table 5:
Table 6:
Table 7:
Table 8:
Quantified Objectives for the Use of CDBG and HOME funds over
the Five -Year Consolidated Plan Period 2
Program Year 3 (FY2013-2014) Action Plan Programs, Activities
and Funding Allocations 3
National Objectives and Performance Outcomes 4
Low- and Moderate -Income Block Groups and Census Tracts 6
Service Area/Census Tracts and CDBG/HOME Allocations 10
Programs for Primary Underserved Population Groups 13
Federal, State, County, and Local Resources 15
Annual Action Plan Public Participation Process 19
Consolidated Plan Five -Year Housing Priorities and Objectives 28
National City HOME Match Reduction- 2012 and 2013 36
Consolidated Plan Five -Year Community Development Priorities
and Objectives 42
List of Figures
Figure 1: Low- and Moderate- Income Areas 7
Figure 2: Minority Concentration 9
Figure 3: City of National City Organizational Chart 21
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Narrative Responses
GENERAL
Executive Summary
This fifth year Action Plan describes the eligible programs, projects, and activities the
City of National City (City) will undertake during the program year (Fiscal Year 2014-
2015) and their relationship to the priority housing and community development
needs identified in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. The City of National City
receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) program funds as a direct entitlement from the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning
and Development (CPD) for eligible programs, projects, and activities. The CDBG and
HOME programs are primarily designed to assist low- and moderate -income
households by providing affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating
employment opportunities through economic development projects and activities.
This Action Plan delineates the City of National City's uses of CPD program funds for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 as allocated by HUD. The City will fund the CDBG and HOME
activities incorporated in this Action Plan with a new estimated appropriation of
$774,566 in CDBG and $269,428 in HOME funds. In addition, the City will allocate
$15,944 in CDBG and $321,738 in HOME Program income to FY 2014-15 activities.
Furthermore, the City will reprogram $72,646 of CDBG funds remaining from
recently completed projects. Program income and funds reallocated from previous
years toward FY2014-15 activities will be used in accordance with all applicable HUD
regulations.
All projects and programs funded in this fifth year of National City's 2010-2015
Consolidated Plan will: 1) provide decent affordable housing, or 2) create suitable
living environments. A total of $618,825 will be devoted to housing activities,
including housing rehabilitation and tenant based rental assistance; $543,819 will be
used to service debit on the Section 108 loan used to fund the construction of Fire
Station 34; and $116,185 will be allocated for public service initiatives.
The total amount of CDBG funds that are available for FY2014-2015 activities is
$863,156. The total amount of HOME funds that are available for FY2014-15 housing
projects and programs is $595,095. All of the activities funded will improve the
availability and accessibility of housing and services for low/moderate income
persons, improve the affordability of housing and/or enhance the sustainability of our
communities.
National City's quantified objectives for 2010 to 2015, as identified in the 2010-2015
Consolidated Plan, are summarized on Table ES-1 on below.
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Table ES-1: Quantified Objectives for the Use of CDBG and HOME
funds over the Five -Year Consolidated Plan Period
SPECIFIC HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
OBJECTIVES TO BE FUNDED WITH CDBG FUNDS (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
NEEDS CATEGORY
FIVE YEAR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Homeless
Provide assistance to 300 persons through assistance to
agencies and organizations that provide services to the
homeless and persons at risk of homelessness, and through
participation in the San Diego Continuum of Care System.
Identified funding sources to meet this objective include
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re -housing Program (HPRP)
funds.
Youth
Assist 5,100 youth through the provision of public services.
Low -Income and any Special
Needs Group
Assist 3,000 persons or households through the provision of
public services for lower -income and special needs populations
as identified on a yearly basis.
SPECIFIC HOUSING OBJECTIVES
TO BE FUNDED WITH CDBG AND HOME FUNDS
NEEDS CATEGORY
FIVE YEAR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Low Income Homeowners
and Renters
Provide funding for minor rehabilitation of 50 housing units.
Low- and Moderate -Income
Homeowners
Provide funding to rehabilitate/repair 15 single-family housing
units.
Low- and Moderate Income
Renters
Provide funding to rehabilitate 12 multi -family housing units.
Low- and Moderate -Income
Households
Assist 150 housing units with technical assistance regarding
code enforcement and violations.
Low- and Moderate -Income
Households
Provide homeownership assistance to 33 households.
Low- and Moderate -Income
Households
Provide fair housing services to 250 persons.
Low- and Moderate -Income
Households
Support the rehabilitation and/or construction of 50 affordable
housing units.
SPECIFIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
TO BE FUNDED WITH CDBG AND HOME FUNDS
NEEDS CATEGORY
FIVE YEAR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Low- and Moderate -Income
Households
Pursue 15 improvement projects to parks, recreational, and
community facilities.
Low- and Moderate Income
Households;
Disabled
Pursue 17 improvement projects to infrastructure: 2 flood
control and 15 street improvements.
The programs and activities for this fifth program year are consistent with the
objectives of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Table ES-2 provides a summary of
National City's FY 2014-2015 Action Plan programs and activities and their relative
objectives and outcomes. (See the description of National Objectives and
Performance Outcomes at the end of this summary.)
Table ES-2: Program Year 4 (FY2014-2015) Action Plan Programs,
Activities and Funding Allocations
HUD FY2014 CDBG Entitlement:
$774,566
HUD FY2014 HOME Entitlement:
$273,357
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CDBG Previous Year Reallocation:
$112,623
HOME Previous Year Reallocation: $0
CDBG Program Income:
$15,944
HOME Program Income:
$321,738
Total CDBG Available for FY2014: Total HOME Available for FY2014:
$863,156 $595,095
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Activity/Recipient
OBJECTIVE-
OUTCOME
PROPOSE TO
ACCOMPLISH
Funds
Allocated
CDBG Public Services $116,185
1
Literacy Services- City of National
City, Public Library
SL -1
150 Persons
$
44,370
2
At Risk Youth After School Teen
Program - "Supreme Teens" -City
of National City, Community
Services Department
SL -1
75 Persons
$
27,500
3
Tiny Tots - City of National City,
Community Services Department
SL -1
30 Persons
$
29,337
4
National City Police Department
Support Services: Domestic
Violence Response Team - South
Bay Community Services
SL -1
75 Persons
$
14,978
CDBG Non -Public Services $592,058
5
Housing Inspection Program -
City of National City,
Neighborhood Services
Department
SL - 1
140 Persons
$
48,239
6
Fire Station 34-Section 108 Loan
Payment FY13-14 - City of
National City, Fire Department
SL - 2
Section 108
Loan Payment
$
543,819
CDBG
Planning/Administration $147,964
7
CDBG Program Administration -
City of National City, Housing &
Grants
SL - 1
N/A
$
119,913
8
Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord
Education - Center for Social
Advocacy San Diego County
SL - 1
N/A
$
35,000
HOME Program $306,790
9
National City Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program - City of
National City Housing and Grants
DH - 2
4-6 Housing
Untis
$
372,953
10
National City Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Program
(TBRA) -South Bay Community
DH - 2
12-16
households
$
162,633
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Services
Program Administration - City of
SL - 1
N/A
$
11
National City, Housing and Grants
59,509
The national objectives and related performance outcomes used to measure specific
annual objectives are described in Table ES-3 below.
Table ES-3: National Objectives and Performance Outcomes
Performance Criteria
National Objectives
Suitable Living
Environment
Decent
Housing
Economic
Opportunity
Availability/Accessibility
SL-1
DH-1
EO-1
Affordability
SL-2
DH-2
EO-2
Sustainability
SL-3
DH-3
EO-3
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General Questions
1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low-income
families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will be directed
during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should estimate the
percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target areas.
2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the
jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215[a][1]) during the next year
and the rationale for assigning the priorities.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles to
meeting underserved needs.
4. Identify the federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available to
address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should include
Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low -Income Housing Tax
Credits, and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds
expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the strategic plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan General Questions response:
1. Geographic Areas
National City encompasses 9.2 square miles, with an estimated population of 59,384
people, according to a 2011 estimate by the United State Census Bureau. The City is
bordered by the City of San Diego to the north and east, the City of Chula Vista to
the south, the unincorporated areas of Lincoln Acres and Bonita to the south and
southeast, and the San Diego Bay to the west. In National City, affordable housing
and community development improvements are needed citywide to create a decent
living environment for residents and community members.
As shown in Table 1 and Figure 1, on the page 6 and 7 respectively, the majority of
the City is comprised of Census tracts and Census block groups that qualify as low -
and moderate -income per U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) guidelines. Low- and moderate -income areas are those with more than 51
percent of the population earning less than 80 percent of the Area Median Income
(AMI). These areas are eligible for funding through the CPD programs.
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Table 1: Low- and Moderate -Income Block Groups and Census Tracts
Census
Tract
Block
Group
Low/Moderate Income
Persons
Total
Persons
Low/Moderate
Income
003202
2
130
158
82.3
003204
1
42
117
35.9
003204
2
724
1647
44.0
003207
1
227
422
53.8
011400
1
400
493
81.1
011400
2
978
1223
80.0
011500
1
141
177
79.7
011601
1
1214
1565
77.6
011601
2
1120
1523
73.5
011601
3
2742
3036
90.3
011602
1
1333
1945
68.5
011602
2
951
1119
85.0
011700
1
1215
2287
53.1
011700
2
1208
1639
73.7
011700
3
1123
1392
80.7
011700
4
887
956
92.8
011801
1
743
1028
72.3
011801
2
811
1043
77.8
011801
3
927
1184
78.3
011801
4
425
690
61.6
011802
1
3384
4410
76.7
011802
2
1630
2065
78.9
011901
1
1105
1440
76.7
011902
1
438
1114
39.3
011902
2
762
1474
51.7
011902
3
569
1101
51.7
011902
4
311
986
31.5
012001
1
1536
2286
67.2
012002
1
552
909
60.7
012002
2
1782
2339
76.2
012003
1
482
906
53.2
012003
2
1045
2040
51.2
012101
1
254
623
40.8
012101
2
972
1576
61.7
012102
1
1676
2715
61.7
012102
2
280
548
51.1
012200
1
196
252
77.8
012500
2
445
618
72.0
Note: Block groups below low- or moderate -income threshold (51 percent of households) are
depicted in grey.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development National Data Set, 2009.
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Navel Station
San Diego
San Diego Bay ,
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Figure 1:
Low- and Moderate -Income Areas
Low- and Moderate -Income Areas
Base Map
Less than 51.1% (not a low- and moderate -income area)
51.1% - 75.0% low- and moderate -income population
75.1% and greater low- and moderate -income population
National City Boundary
Freeway
Major Roads
Roads
San Diego Trolley Line/Station
San Diego Bay
Water Courses
Mites
0.25 0.5 1
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2009.
San
1 Diego
'1‘ Bay
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Areas of Minority Concentration
Areas with concentrations of minority residents may have different needs,
particularly in areas where recent immigrants tend to reside. In this Consolidated
Plan, a concentration is defined as a Census block group with a proportion of a
particular race/ethnic group greater than that of the countywide average for that
group. A high concentration is defined as a Census block group with at least twice
the county average for that particular group. Nearly all of National City, with the
exception of one small area, has a minority concentration (Figure 2, on the following
page). The Hispanic population is the most significant racial/ethnic group (62 percent
of the population), followed by the Asian/Pacific Islander population (19 percent).
In compliance with fair housing regulations, the City does not craft housing policies
and programs based on race. National City provides housing programs to help meet
the needs of low- and moderate -income households regardless of race.
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San Diego
San Diego Bay
Source: Census 2000 Summary File 1,
Hispanic or Latino By Race - Total population
I Miles
0.25 0.5 1
Figure 2:
Minority Concentration
Legend
Minority Concentration
Minority Concentration is defined as Census Block Groups that have
a greater minority population than San Diego County at large (45%)
Base Map
National City Boundary
Freeway
Major Road
Local Road
4-1-4:0— San Diego Trolley Line/Station
San Diego Bay
Water Courses
National City Southern Boundary Inset Map
Not to scale
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The geographic distribution of funding for National City's proposed projects is as
follows.
• Housing assistance programs funded with CDBG and HOME funds are
generally available on a citywide basis (subject to program guidelines) to low -
and moderate -income residents and persons with special needs. These
programs include homeownership assistance, rehabilitation of owner -occupied
and rental housing, and affordable rental housing development (Table 2).
• Economic development assistance is generally available throughout the entire
City based on the number of jobs created or retained and income level of
applicants receiving assistance. Certain economic development activities, such
as commercial rehabilitation, may also be funded if the businesses are located
in eligible low- and moderate -income Census tracts.
The geographic distribution of specific FY 2014-2015 CDBG and HOME -funded
activities is depicted in Table 2.
Table 2: Service Area/ Census Tracts and CDBG/ HOME
Allocations
Activity/Recipient
Service
Area/
Census
Track
Funds
Allocated
% of
Funds
Total CDBG Available for $863,156
FY2013:
CDBG Public Services
$116,185
Literacy Services- City of National
City, Public Library
Citywide
$ 44,370
5.14%
At Risk Youth After School Teen
Program - "Supreme Teens" -City
of National City, Community
Services Department
Citywide
$ 27,500
3.19%
Tiny Tots - City of National City,
Community Services Department
Citywide
$ 29,337
3.40%
National City Police Department
Support Services: Domestic
Violence Response Team - South
Bay Community Services
Citywide
$ 14,978
1.74%
CDBG Non -Public Services
$592,058
Housing Inspection Program -
City of National City,
Neighborhood Services
Department
Citywide
$ 48,239
5.59%
Fire Station 34-Section 108 Loan
Payment FY13-14 - City of
National City, Fire Department
Citywide
$ 543,819
63.00%
CDBG Planning/Administration
$147,964
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CDBG Program Administration -
City of National City, Housing &
Grants
Citywide
$ 119,913
13.89%
Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord
Education - Center for Social
Advocacy San Diego County
Citywide
$ 35,000
4.05%
Total HOME Available for $591,166
FY2013:
HOME Program $306,790
National City Owner -Occupied
Rehabilitation Program - City of
National City Housing and Grants
Citywide
$ 372,953
63.09%
National City Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program (TBRA) -
South Bay Community Services
Citywide
$ 162,633
27.51%
Program Administration - City of
National City, Housing and Grants
Citywide
$ 59,509
10.07%
2. Basis for Allocating Investments
The priority needs and objectives identified in the City's 2010-2015 Consolidated
Plan provide the basis for the allocation of CDBG and HOME program funds for FY
2013-2014. The priority housing needs, priority homeless needs, priority special
needs populations, and priority non -housing community development needs
identified in the Consolidated Plan were established under the guidance of national
objectives and performance outcomes as described by HUD.
In addition, relative priorities and target funding proportions were established
through the identification of needs obtained through public outreach efforts in
compliance with the City's adopted Public Participation Plan. The City considered a
variety of criteria in establishing priorities, including urgency of needs, cost
efficiency, eligibility of activities/programs, availability of other funding sources to
address specific needs, funding program limitations, capacity and authority for
implementing actions, and consistency with citywide goals, policies, and efforts. The
priorities established in the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan are:
Housing Priorities
■ Conserve and improve affordable housing.
■ Provide first-time homebuyer opportunities.
■ Support new affordable housing construction.
■ Promote equal housing opportunity.
■ Preserve assisted housing at risk of converting to market rate.
■ Support housing and services for homeless and persons at risk of
homelessness.
Community Development Priorities
■ Provide for new and improve existing community facilities.
■ Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate -income
areas.
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• Provide for needed community and supportive services for moderate- and
low-income persons and those with special needs.
• Provide for necessary planning activities.
3. Addressing Obstacles to Meet Underserved
Needs
National City's most underserved groups are primarily low-income families, youth,
and the homeless. The primary obstacle to meeting the needs of these population
groups is the general lack of funding resources available to the public and private
agencies providing services to meet the needs.
For FY 2014-2015, the City is committed to allocate the maximum allowable level
CDBG and HOME funds to provide services and programs to meet the needs of the
underserved populations. In addition, the City will continue to leverage its resources
to the greatest extent possible and continue to seek additional resources to meet
priority needs of the community.
Table 3 includes a list of specific programs that will be funded with HUD funds
during FY 2014-2015 to meet the needs of the primary underserved population
groups in National City.
Table 3: Programs for Primary Underserved Population
Groups
Program/Agency
FY2014-
2015
AAP Goal
FY 2014-2015
CDBG/HOME
Funds AM
Low- and Moderate Income Persons/Families
National City Police Department Support
Services: Domestic Violence Response Team
- South Bay Community Services
75 Persons
$14,978
Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord Education
- Center for Social Advocacy San Diego
County
N/A
$35,000
National City Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation
Program - City of National City Housing and
Grants
4-6 Housing
Untis
$ 372,953
Literacy Services - City of National City,
Public Library
150 Persons
$
44,370
Youth
At Risk Youth After School Teen Program -
"Supreme Teens"- City of National City,
Community Services Department
75 Persons
$
27,500
Tiny Tots - City of National City, Community
Services Department
30 Persons
$
29,337
4. Available Resources to Meet Priority Needs
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Given the City's large number of low- and moderate -income residents, the need for
programs far exceeds the funding capacity of the CDBG and HOME programs. To
help leverage CDBG and HOME funds in the provision of housing and community
development activities, the City relies on a variety of funding resources. Major
sources of funding available to the City for implementing its housing and community
development activities include:
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): CDBG funding is awarded to the
City on a formula basis for housing and community development activities. The City's
allocated entitlement for FY 2014-2015 is $774,566.
HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME): HOME is a flexible grant program
awarded to the City on a formula basis for expanding affordable housing
opportunities. The City's allocated entitlement for FY 2014-2015 is $273,357.
Other funding sources are available to the City but not addressed in this planning
document. Community development, housing, and economic development goals can
be met with supplemental funds that are provided by the state and federal
government to leverage with federal funds from such programs as those below.
2011 Tax Allocation Bond: The City of National City issued approximately $39
million of bonds which are to be paid off with future tax increment funds generated
from the City's Redevelopment Project Area. The 2011 Bonds were issued to fund
redevelopment projects, including low and moderate income housing projects, within
the City's Redevelopment Project Area. Included among the many projects
anticipated to be funded through the bond proceeds are the implementation of the
Downtown Specific Plan through mixed -use development, the improvement of 8th St.
from Interstate 5 to J Avenue including streetscape and public art, infrastructure
improvements off of State Highway 54 on National City Boulevard and D and F
Avenues to improve the economic viability of the National City Swap Meet and
Harbor Drive -In sites, enhancements and improvements for Paradise Creek from
Highland to Wilson Avenue, expansion of the Paradise Creek Education Park, and the
construction of an affordable housing project.
National City Redevelopment Agency as the Successor Agency to the
Community Development Commission of the City of National City - With the
dissolution of the National City redevelopment agency in January 2012 through the
implementation of 2011 California State Legislation- AB X1 26, the City of National
City will only receive tax increment for the payment of bond debt on redevelopment
projects and other enforceable obligations (projects) of the Redevelopment Agency.
The City will receive approximately $14 million of these funds in FY 2014-2015 to
make payment on current bond debts and provide for the completion of pending
redevelopment projects.
Section 8: The Section 8 Rental Voucher Program is authorized by the U.S. Housing
Act of 1937, and is overseen by HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing. The
National City Housing Authority administers the local Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Rental Assistance Program, providing rental assistance payments to owners
of private market -rate units on behalf of low-income tenants.
SuperNOFA Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program: Grants
awarded to San Diego County to implement a broad range of activities which benefit
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homeless persons. For 2013, the County (including service providers) submitted an
application for SuperNOFA funds in the amount of $16,750,014.
Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): The HOPWA program
also provides means for development. There is funding available for the housing, and
related support -service needs, of low-income persons living with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The
City of San Diego receives HOPWA funding on behalf of San Diego County, as the
largest jurisdiction in the County. The City of San Diego receives approximately $2.7
million annually in HOPWA funding.
The City has estimated the potential amounts of the funding sources discussed above
that are reasonably anticipated to be available to meet the needs identified in the
2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. Table 4 provides a detailed summary of the estimated
funding resources available to National City in FY 2014-2015 to leverage CDBG and
HOME funds in the provision of housing and community development activities. In
addition to CDBG and HOME funds, there are $43,151,995 in other resources that
will be leveraged toward housing and community development activities in National
City.
Table 4: Federal, State, County, and Local Resources
Projected
Resources
Federal
Resources
a.
Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program (U.S.
Dept. of HUD)
$ 852,445
b.
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Entitlement Program (U.S.
Dept. of HUD)
$ 306,790
c.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
$ 1,800,000
d.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (U.S. Dept. of HUD)
$ 9,524,600
Subtotal of Federal Resources
$ 12,483,835
State
Resources
a.
State Redevelopment Funds to Recognized Obligations
$ 14,970,000
b.
Safe Routes to School Grant
$ 2,405,000
c.
Transnet Highway Fund- Proposition A
$ 838,600
d.
Proposition 84 Storm Water A Avenue Green Street
$ 2,500,000
e.
Community Based Transportation Planning - CALTRANS
$ 300,000
f.
Gas Tax Fund for Capital Improvements
$ 1,200,000
h.
National City Library Wings Grant
$ 1,012,000
Subtotal of State Resources
$ 23,225,600
County
Resources
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County of San Diego Senior Nutrition Program
380,500
Subtotal of County Resources
380,500
Local
Resources
a.
City General Funds — Community Services
$ 1,068,864
b.
City General Funds — Neighborhood Services
$ 512,547
c.
City General Funds -Capital Improvement Fund
$ 2,483,124
d.
Bicycle Transportation Grant- SANDAG
$ 355,500
e.
Active Transportation Grant- SANDAG
$ 1,100,000
f.
Smart Growth Initiative - SANDAG
$2,000,000
h.
Library Capital Outlay Fund
$ 335,000
City General Funds -National City Nutrition Center
$ 366,260
Subtotal of Local Resources
$ 8,221,295
Total Other Funding Sources in FY 2014-2015 (CDBG and HOME funds excluded)
$ 43,151,995
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Managing the Process
1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for administering
programs covered by the consolidated plan.
2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was developed,
and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the
process.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance coordination
between public and private housing, health, and social service agencies.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Managing the Process response:
1. Lead Agency
There are many organizations that play key roles in implementing the City's Five -
Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. The City of National City serves as
the lead agency coordinating these organizations and the consolidated planning and
application submission process.
The City of National City's Housing, Grants, and Asset Management Department
oversee the programs funded by the Consolidated Plan and prepares the City's
Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and
Review (CAPER). The National City Finance Department is responsible for the
accounting of the CDBG and HOME funds. The Housing, Grants, and Asset
Management Department is responsible for administering the programs funded by
CDBG and HOME funds and will oversee the City's Housing Authority, which
administers the Section 8 program for the City.
2. Plan Development Process
An integral part of the development of both the Consolidated Plan and the Annual
Action Plan is public participation. The Consolidated Plan was developed through an
extensive participatory process. To gauge the nature and extent of needs to help the
City prioritize the uses of limited CDBG and HOME funds for the five-year period, the
City used a number of research methods:
• Analysis of demographic and housing market characteristics and their impacts
on housing and community development needs using statistical and empirical
data;
■ Housing and Community Development Needs Survey completed by residents;
■ A community workshop; and
■ Interviews with agencies and social service providers.
The City maintains a contact list of interested parties; Notices of Funding Availability
are sent to these parties. Applicants for funding are provided with technical
assistance training that ensures not only eligibility and compliance with HUD
regulations but it also provides applicants with support in creating a competitive
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application. In addition, public notices are published local newspapers announcing
the CDBG/HOME application funding process. For FY 2014-2015, the City received
applications from 11 nonprofit agencies.
Table 5 on page 18 illustrates the public participation opportunities provided during
the development of the FY 2014-2015 Action Plan.
FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan Public Participation Plan
Process
November 19, 2013
(Tuesday):
City Council Presentation on the HUD Consolidated
Plan Priorities and Annual Action Plan Process 6:00
pm
November 26, 2013
(Tuesday):
FY 2014-15 CDBG/HOME Grant Funding
Applications Available for Distribution City Hall
Clerk's Office, MLK Jr. Center Suite B, and City of
National City Website
December 10, 2013
(Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Technical Assistance Workshop for
Grant Applicants 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. City Hall
Large Conference Room (2nd Floor)
January - March 2014
Drafting of FY 2014-15 Action Plan
January 14, 2014 (Tuesday):
CDBG/ HOME Application Submission Deadline Due
by 2:00 p.m. at the City Clerk Office or at the MLK
Center, Suite B
February 11, 2014
(Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Grant Applications to the City Council
February 18, 2014
(Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Program Applicant Public Service
Presentations 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council
Chambers
March 4, 2014 (Tuesday):
CDBG/HOME Program Applicant Non -Public Service
and HOME Presentations 6:00 p.m. City Hall
Council Chambers
March 18, 2014 (Tuesday):
City Council Public Hearing No. 1- Applicant Grant
Funding Recommendations (Decision Making
Meeting)6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers
March 25 to April 23, 2014
Mandatory 30-Day Public Review FY 2014-15
Action Plan
May 6, 2014 (Tuesday):
City Council Final Public Hearing No. 2 - Approval
of FY 2014-15 Action Plan 6:00 p.m. City Hall
Council Chambers
May 15, 2014 (Thursday):
Submission of the FY 2014-15 Action Plan to HUD
3. Actions to Enhance Coordination between
Agencies
During FY 2014-2015, the City will take the following actions to enhance coordination
between agencies:
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• As appropriate, City staff participates in boards, commissions, task forces,
and committees formed for various purposes. For example, National City is
represented or participates in the following:
o San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing
o Regional Task Force on the Homeless, Inc.
o San Diego Association of Governments Technical Committee
o Community Reinvestment Task Force
o San Diego Housing Federation
o CDBG/HOME Coordinators Quarterly Meeting
• Target available CDBG funding to those areas and populations exhibiting the
greatest need.
• Encourage social service providers to work with developers and CHDOs to
provide service -enriched housing. Services may include healthcare referrals,
financial counseling, and/or case management.
• Assist county, state, federal, educational, and private organizations involved
in economic development and job training in targeting their efforts toward
those areas of National City exhibiting the greatest need.
Citizen Participation
1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process.
2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the
development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and non-
English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why
these comments were not accepted.
*Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP
Tool.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Citizen Participation response:
1. Citizen Participation Process
National City encourages its residents to become involved in the development of the
plans and documents that outline the housing and community development needs,
goals, objectives, and funded activities for the community. As required by HUD, the
City follows a Public Participation Plan in the planning and evaluation of programs in
the Annual Action Plan. The Public Participation Plan establishes the City Council as
the primary responsible body for CDBG and HOME project and plan review. The
intent of the Public Participation Plan is to receive more direct public feedback and
participation in the Annual Action Plan process.
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In accordance with the Public Participation Plan, the City of National City utilized the
strategy and timeline depicted in Table 5 to solicit meaningful input for preparing the
FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan.
2. Comments Received
3. Efforts to Broaden Public Participation
To broaden public participation, the City advertised public notices for the City Council
public hearings in the San Diego Union Tribune. The application for CDBG/HOME
funding was circulated to various community groups and agencies/service providers.
The draft FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan was posted on the City's website and
made available at City Hall at the office of the City Clerk. Notice of the 30-day public
review for the Action Plan was made available in the San Diego Union Tribune.
Translation services were also available upon request in relation to documents and
public meetings. Persons with disabilities are able to request special
accommodations at all public meetings. Copies of the FY 2014-2015 Annual Action
Plan public notices and proof of publications (affidavits) are included in Appendix B.
4. Comments Not Accepted
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Institutional Structure
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop institutional
structure.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Institutional Structure response:
1. Institutional Structure
National City strives to foster and maintain relationships with other agencies to
establish an institutional structure that maximizes its resources. As such, many
organizations play a key role in implementing the City's Consolidated Plan strategy
and the component Annual Action Plan (public agencies, non-profit organizations,
and private industry). The City's Housing, Grants, and Asset Management
Department has oversight responsibility for the coordination of these agencies.
City of National City
The City of National City Housing, Grants, and Asset Management Department is
responsible for administration and compliance of CDBG and HOME programs and
grant management. The City's Finance Department is responsible for the accounting
and financial processes related to the CDBG and HOME programs. The Finance
Department closely oversees CDBG and HOME related financial responsibilities, and
has implemented policies and procedures to accurately monitor, transact, and draw
down from the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
To enhance the coordination of the CDBG/HOME grant administrative activities, the
City recently underwent restructuring of the organization. In addition, resources are
allocated to training and consulting services that may assist with internal efficiencies.
Staff participates in HOME and CDBG Administration Certification, Environmental
Review, and IDIS trainings that assist in the development of better planning, record
keeping, monitoring and reporting functions.
National City Housing Authority
The National City Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher
Program for eligible low-income households and seniors who either live or work in
National City. The Housing Authority conducts interviews and evaluations and
inspects all assisted units to ensure that they are in decent, safe, and sanitary
condition at initial lease -up and during the annual recertification process. To ensure
consistency between program implementation, the City Manager oversees the
Housing Authority and the Section 8 program via the Housing, Grants, and Asset
Management Department.
To enhance the coordination of the CDBG/HOME grant administrative activities, the
City recently underwent restructuring of the organization. Figure 3 on the following
page provides an overview of National City's organization.
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National City Neighborhood Council Program
The Neighborhood Council Program was developed in an effort to improve
community communication and to bring community services directly to National City
residents. Historically, National City residents indicated that they feel disconnected
from City Hall. By holding monthly Neighborhood Council meetings and special
events, the Neighborhood Council Program has created a path for resident
participation and a forum for civic training. Furthermore, this program helps to instill
civic pride into National City neighborhoods.
Through the Neighborhood Councils, residents plan events to beautify their
neighborhoods and seek ways in which they themselves can assist in reducing
neighborhood crime. This unique program also helps residents to increase awareness
of their surroundings and better identify those areas that are in need of service. The
program supports volunteerism and community engagement. Most importantly, the
Neighborhood Councils help unify neighborhoods and further enhance the image of
National City.
County of San Diego and Other Regional Organizations
The City collaborates with the County of San Diego, Regional Task Force on the
Homeless, CSA San Diego, and other agencies and organizations for the provision of
housing and community development programs and activities.
Non -Profit Organizations
Non-profit organizations play a vital role in implementing the Consolidated Plan.
Non-profit organizations form a network of resources that address a wide variety of
housing and community development needs. These organizations provide a valuable
link between the population in need of assistance and the pool of resources available.
The City works with a number of qualified service providers that cater to the needs of
low- and moderate -income persons and persons with special needs.
Monitoring
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its housing
and community development projects and ensure long-term compliance with
program requirements and comprehensive planning requirements.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Monitoring response:
1. Monitoring
The City's Housing, Grants, and Asset Management Department monitors the
programmatic, financial, and regulatory performance of all entitlement grant
activities carried out in furtherance of the Consolidated Plan and each annual funding
plan, including the FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan, to ensure long-term
compliance with the requirements of the programs involved. The primary objectives
of the Housing, Grants, and Asset Management Department monitoring procedures
are to:
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• Ensure that sub -recipients comply with all pertinent regulations governing
their administration.
• Ensure that sub -recipients achieve their performance objectives within their
program year and budget.
• Assess capabilities and/or any potential needs for training or technical
assistance these areas.
Below is a description of the methodology the Housing, Grants, and Asset
Management Department has put into place to track housing and community
development projects.
Sub -recipient Compliance/Monitoring Plan
CDBG and HOME Program Sub -recipient Orientation
During the grant application process, sub -recipients are invited to attend an
orientation seminar designed to provide technical assistance in developing successful
grant applications. In addition, regulatory CDBG and HOME program requirements
are discussed. Staff also provides one-on-one consultation with the CDBG and HOME
program applicants to assist in application development.
Sub -recipient Pre -Award Screening
Prior to the funding award, all sub -recipients receive pre -contract review to assess
the capacity of the agency's administrative and fiscal management systems to
successfully complete the proposed activities. This requirement pertains to all sub -
recipients, regardless of whether they are involved in a general competitive
application process or in a more selective request for proposal process.
Post -Award Monitoring
After funding approval, sub -recipients are required to attend a Grant Administration
Workshop designed to cover the necessary reporting and reimbursement
requirements. Ongoing, informal "desktop" monitoring and technical assistance is
provided on a continual basis for all programs, as monthly billings are reviewed and
processed. On -site monitoring visits will be conducted on an annual basis, based
upon completed risk assessments of the contracted agencies. Additional on -site
technical assistance visits will be performed on an as -needed basis.
During FY 2014-2015, the Grants and Housing Department's goal is to conduct the
following formal on -site monitoring visits for CDBG and HOME program activities:
• CDBG program: Approximately 3 sub -recipient on -site monitoring visits,
based on risk assessment of funded agencies. All projects receive desk
monitoring including compliance with CDBG regulations and cash
management.
• HOME program: All HOME projects currently in progress are monitored.
Projects completed receive on -site visits every 3 years and a compliance desk
review every year which includes reviewing tenant certifications, financial
reports, and residual receipt payments.
It is in the City's best interest that sub -recipients administer their programs as
efficiently as possible. To ensure sub -recipient compliance, the City may assist its
partners by contracting with outside professionals/consultants to monitor agencies,
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or to accompany staff while conducting comprehensive business audits/monitoring.
Public facility and infrastructure projects with overlay statutory requirements such as
Davis -Bacon, Uniform Relocation Act, environmental review, etc. will be
implemented, administered, and monitored for compliance with the appropriate
statutes and regulations. Projects administered by City departments will be
monitored through City auditing procedures.
City Departments receiving CDBG or HOME allocations for projects will be required to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with final approval by the Housing and
Grants Division Manager stating the project goals, timeline, and budget. The
Memorandum will also affirm the corresponding Department's commitment to spend
the allocation in a timely and compliant manner. City Departments will be required
to submit quarterly progress reports corresponding to the initial timeline submitted
with documentation showing that the project funded is moving forward as planned. If
there are two consecutive quarters without documented progress, the project will be
subject to closer monitoring review on a monthly basis for one quarter. If the project
does not resume progress during the monitoring period or within a quarter following
the monitoring of the project, the City Council will be provided with notification and
staff may suggest further action(s) including the reallocation of funds to other
projects.
Grantee Compliance/Monitoring Plan
HOME Assisted Projects Monitoring
The City monitors all HOME -assisted rental housing projects once a year. The City
requests information regarding tenant qualification, rents charged and financial and
asset management as part of the monitoring program. Once the information is
requested, a thorough analysis is completed by City staff to ensure that there is full
compliance with HOME regulations and the affordability restrictions outlined by
agreement. Once the initial documentation review is conducted, the City conducts an
onsite monitoring visit, whereby primary documentation is requested to assess
tenant qualifications in HOME -restricted units, check financial records to corroborate
with all agreements, and conduct a physical inspection of all HOME assisted units by
a certified housing inspector to ensure housing quality and compliance with lead -
based paint regulations.
The City also requires that owner -occupancy be verified on all HOME- or CDBG-
assisted homeownership units once per year. The City sends out a request for
certification of owner occupancy, which is confirmed through of their two most recent
utility bills. If there is no response to the verification request, the City will send a
representative to check occupancy at the address, and may request further
documentation if necessary.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Each fiscal year, the City prepares a CAPER to illustrate how the City utilized CDBG,
HOME, and other available resources during the previous fiscal year. In addition, the
CAPER assesses the actual program accomplishments and compares these to the
goals and objectives identified in the City's corresponding Annual Action Plan and
Five -Year Consolidated Plan.
Quarterly IDIS Draw Downs
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The City has an internal program goal of completing, at minimum, four Requests for
Reimbursement (draw downs) for CDBG. The draw downs for the CDBG Program are
electronically submitted via HUD's computer -based Integrated Disbursement and
Information system (IDIS). CDBG Program accomplishments are reported to HUD via
IDIS on a quarterly basis.
HOME activities are reported as they are set up (funded) and as they are completed.
Packaging a residential development using HOME funds may require multi -year
funding; therefore, quarterly draw downs may not always occur.
Compliance with Outreach to Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
The City of National City strongly encourages the involvement of minority and
women owned businesses in contracting and material procurement activities related
to HOME, CDBG, and other federally -funded rehabilitation and new construction
projects. The City involves a diversity of contractors through a varied and
documented outreach effort which serves to promote a level playing field and provide
opportunities. To that end, general contractors will be instructed to consult the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Database from the Unified Certification
Program of the State of California and the Public Agency Consortium -San Diego
database to identify subcontractors and suppliers desirous of working on federally
funded public works projects. In addition, both for public works contracting and
residential projects not meeting the various thresholds that would require the
payment of Davis -Bacon Prevailing Wages, contractors will be directed to use a
variety of on-line resources that provide access to databases of contractors located
in the City of National City to meet the Cities' desire to involve the local contracting
community in publicly funded projects. Other steps that will be encouraged include
placing solicitations in local newspapers and trade papers and contacting various
minority and women's business associations.
The City will require reasonable documentation from the prime bidders that the
identified contractors were actually solicited for their interest in bidding on the
projects, including specific contact information and the response to the solicitation.
In addition, the prime bidders will be required to have documentation available, on
request, for review detailing all firms that submitted bids in various trade categories
and why a particular firm was selected. On projects of $200,000 or more of total
contract value, the prime bidders and first tier subcontractors will be requested to,
when economically feasible, divide larger trade portions into smaller tasks to permit
maximum participation by small minority and women -owned businesses and
disadvantaged business enterprises.
Compliance with the National City Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
The City requires that all HUD -assisted projects comply with the City of National City
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) Plan that was approved by the City
Council in March 2008. The AFHM Policy provides the policies and procedures to be
followed by Sub -recipients, developers, owners, and sponsors participating in the
development or management of HUD -assisted projects with five or more units to
ensure the affirmative steps and actions are taken to provide information and
otherwise attract eligible persons in the housing market area to the available housing
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial status, or
disability.
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Lead -based Paint
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and
reduce the number of housing units containing lead -based paint hazards in order
to increase the inventory of lead -safe housing available to extremely low-income,
low-income, and moderate -income families, and how the plan for the reduction of
lead -based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Lead -based Paint response:
1. Actions to Evaluate and Reduce Lead -Based
Paint Hazards
National City is identified as a high risk for lead poisoning due to a high percentage
of housing built prior to 1970, a large percentage of children who are younger than
six years old (when lead poisoning is most prevalent) and a high percentage of
children under six living in poverty.
In response to the lead -based paint legislation, National City designed a lead -based
paint hazard program to inform National City residents of lead hazards and instruct
households on measures they can do to limit the impacts of lead -based paint.
Specifically, National City has received both a Lead Hazard Control Grant (LHCG) and
a Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant from HUD for lead sampling/testing,
stabilization, and abatement activities. The LHCG and Healthy Homes performance
periods have ended; however, the City has implemented a lead hazard control grant
component to owner occupied housing rehabilitation program.
The City of National City designs its various housing programs to comply with 24 CFR
Part 35. The City has also developed lead guidelines for all housing programs. The
guidelines include specific requirements for the First -Time Homebuyer Program and
the Housing Rehabilitation Programs. Specifically, the City will inform residents
applying for loans or grants about the hazards of lead -based paint. The City will not
participate in down payment or closing cost assistance on any house containing lead
paint unless appropriately disclosed, mitigated and/or abated as a condition of the
sale and prior to occupancy of the unit. City Housing Rehabilitation Programs will
allow for the abatement of lead -based paint as an eligible activity for loan assistance.
Code enforcement and building inspectors will also continue to identify lead -based
paint hazards as part of their ongoing activities and investigations.
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HOUSING
Specific Housing Objectives
*Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve
during the next year.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
1. Housing Priorities and Specific Objectives
The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan identifies the following housing priorities:
• Conserve and improve affordable housing.
• Provide first-time homebuyer opportunities.
• Support new affordable housing construction.
• Promote equal housing opportunity.
• Preserve assisted housing at risk of converting to market rate.
The intended outcomes of the Consolidated Plan include conservation and
improvement of existing affordable housing, increased development of affordable
housing, first-time homebuyer opportunities for low- and moderate -income
households, and the promotion of equal housing opportunities. In an effort to
accomplish the desired outcomes, the Consolidated Plan sets objectives that are
carried out over the course of five years, as outlined in Table 6.
Table 6: Consolidated Plan Five -Year Housing Priorities and Objectives
Priority 1: Conserve and Improve Affordable Housing
• Provide funding for minor rehabilitation of 50 housing units.
• Provide funding to rehabilitate/repair 12 housing units.
• Provide funding to assist 750 housing units with housing inspections.
• Continue to educate residents on health dangers of lead, and encourage screening of
children for elevated blood -lead levels by providing educational materials as part of
the City's various housing rehabilitation programs.
• Require testing and lead hazard reduction in conjunction with rehabilitation.
• Provide educational materials on lead hazards to tenants and landlords as part of City
inspections.
Priority 2: Provide First -Time Homebuyer Opportunities
• Provide homeownership assistance to 25 households.
Priority 3: Support New Affordable Housing Construction
• Support the rehabilitation and/or construction of 50 affordable housing.
Priority 4: Promote Equal Housing Opportunity
• Support fair housing services through assistance to fair housing counseling and
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enforcement organizations. Annually evaluate the services provided by the
organizations to ensure that adequate and appropriate services are provided, and
revise contracts as appropriate.
• Actively advertise the services provided to National City residents in public locations
such as City Hall and community centers.
• Continue to comply with the fair housing planning requirements of CDBG and HOME
programs, including actions to address any impediments to fair housing.
Priority 5: Preserve Assisted Housing at Risk of Converting to Market Rate
• Monitor units at risk of converting to market rate (Granger Apartments, Inter City
Manor, and Plaza Manor).
• Establish contact with public and nonprofit agencies interested in purchasing and/or
managing units to inform them of the status of the three at -risk projects. Where
feasible, provide technical assistance to these organizations with respect to financing.
• California law requires property owners to give a 12-month notice of their intent to opt
out of low-income use restrictions. The City will work with tenants of at -risk units and
provide them with information regarding Section 8 rent subsidies and other affordable
housing opportunities in the City.
• National City administers its own Section 8 voucher and certificate programs. The City
will assist tenants of at -risk housing units to obtain priority status if there is a
conversion to market rate and if tenants' income and housing costs meet eligibility
requirements.
In FY 2014-2015, the City will pursue the following housing objectives, consistent
with the associated FY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.
FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan Housing Objectives:
1. Conserve and Improve Affordable Housing: The City will pursue the
following activities:
City of National City: Owner -Occupied Rehabilitation Program
The primary purpose of program is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary
housing throughout National City. The program revitalizes aging single-family
properties in the City of National City and assists low income homeowners
with financing to rehabilitate their property. Households must have an annual
gross income that does not exceed 80% of the area median income for San
Diego County.
• Proposed Accomplishment: 3-5 Residential Units
• 2014-2015 Funding: $372,953 HOME Funds
City of National City: Housing Inspection Program
The Program will address housing quality issues related to violations of the
Housing and Safety Code. These issues threaten occupant life safety,
structural integrity, sustainability of the housing stock and economic viability
of surrounding parcels and neighborhoods.
• Proposed Accomplishment: 140 Housing Units
• 2014-2015 Funding: $48,239 CDBG Funds
2. Promote Equal Housing Opportunity: The City will pursue the following
activities:
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CSA San Diego County; Fair Housing and Tenant -Landlord Education
The City contracts with the CSA San Diego County to perform investigation,
reporting, monitoring, tenant counseling, and landlord training on fair housing
law.
• Proposed Accomplishment:
o Support fair housing services through assistance to fair housing
counseling and enforcement organizations. Annually evaluate the
services provided by the organizations to ensure that adequate and
appropriate services are provided, and revise contracts as
appropriate.
o Actively advertise the services provided to National City residents
in public locations such as City Hall and community centers.
o Continue to comply with the fair housing planning requirements of
CDBG and HOME programs, including actions to address any
impediments to fair housing.
• 2014-2015 Funding: $35,000 CDBG Funds
3. Preserve Assisted Housing at Risk of Converting to Market Rate: The
City will pursue the following activities:
Preservation of At -Risk Housing
As of March 2013, there are 3 projects in National City with 735 assisted
housing units at risk of converting to market rate. The City will implement the
following objectives on an ongoing basis to conserve the affordable housing
stock at risk of conversion.
Proposed Accomplishment:
• Monitor At -Risk Units Annually - Monitor the three federally assisted
housing projects that are at risk of converting to market rate.
• Work with Potential Purchasers - Establish contact with public and
nonprofit agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing units to
inform them of the status of the three at -risk projects. Where
feasible, provide technical assistance to these organizations with
respect to financing.
• Tenant Education - California Government Code Section 65863.10(b)1
requires property owners give a 12-month notice of their intent to opt
out of low income use restrictions. The City will work with tenants of
at -risk units and provide them with information regarding Section 8
rent subsidies and other affordable housing opportunities in the City.
• Identify funding sources to preserve affordability or construct
replacement units.
• Assist Tenants of Assisted Units to Obtain Priority Status on Section 8
Waiting List - CDC administers its own Section 8 voucher and
certificate programs. The City will assist tenants of at -risk housing
units to obtain priority status if there is a conversion to market rate
and if tenants' income and housing costs meet eligibility requirements
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• 2014-2015 Funding: Not one of the CDBG or HOME programs
2. Federal, State, and Local Public and Private
Sector Resources
National City has access to a variety of federal, state, and local resources to achieve
its housing goals. Specific funding sources will be utilized based on the opportunities
and constraints of each project or program. Major sources of funding available to the
City for implementing housing and community development activities are described
under response 4 of the General Questions Section of this document.
Needs of Public Housing
1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the
needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to
encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership.
2. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is
performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will
provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such
designation during the next year.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response:
1. Public Housing Needs
The National City Public Housing Authority is a Section 8-only agency and
administers and operates its own rental assistance program. National City has no
authority to develop or maintain public housing. There is no public housing in the
City.
2. Status of Public Housing Agency
The National City Housing Authority is not identified by HUD as a "troubled" agency.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers
to affordable housing.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response:
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1. Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing
The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan describes various governmental and non-
governmental factors that may result as barriers to affordable housing.
Governmental Barriers include:
■ Land Use Regulations
■ Permit and Processing Costs
■ Article 34
• Prevailing Wages
Non -Governmental Barriers include:
■ Availability of Financing
■ Cost of Land
■ Cost of Constructions
In an effort to remove barriers to affordable housing, National City implements a
Housing Element that is consistent with California law and takes actions to reduce
costs or provide off -setting financial incentives to assist in the production of safe,
high -quality, affordable housing. In addition to continual monitoring of barriers to
affordable housing through the Housing Element, National City will also implement
the following actions to remove barriers to affordable housing:
■ Periodically review and modify City polices and regulations to respond to state
and federal laws, changing market conditions, and development trends.
• Continue to implement the Housing Element, including implementation
programs directed at reducing barriers to affordable housing development.
■ Continue to provide rehabilitation assistance, homeownership assistance, and
rental assistance through the Section 8 program, and to assist in the
construction of affordable housing to expand affordable housing opportunities
in National City.
HOME/American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b).
2. If the participating jurisdiction (PJ) will use HOME or ADDI funds for
homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required
in § 92.254 of the HOME rule.
3. If the PJ will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamily housing that is that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it
must state its refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The
guidelines shall describe the conditions under which the PJ will refinance
existing debt. At a minimum these guidelines must:
a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure
that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of
rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and
refinancing.
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b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that
disinvestments in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs
of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving the targeted
population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated.
c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current
affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both.
d. Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15
years or longer
e. Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction -wide
or limited to a specific geographic area, such as neighborhood identified in
a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a
Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community.
f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans
made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG.
4. If the PH is going to receive American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI)
funds, please complete the following narratives:
a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds.
b. Describe the PJ's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and
tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families
assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the
ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such
residents, tenants, and families.
c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families
receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as
provision of housing counseling to homebuyers
Program Year 5 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response:
1. Other Forms of Investments
National City intends to use HOME funds to support owner -occupied rehabilitation,
rental rehabilitation, and new construction through collaboration with non-profit
developers, specifically Community Housing Development Organizations. No other
forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b) are anticipated for FY 2013-2014.
2. Guidelines for Recapture
Recapture Provisions in accordance with 24 CFR § 92.254(a)(5)(ii)
To ensure HOME affordability requirements are met, the City of National City includes
recapture provisions in all homebuyer loans. The recapture approach permits the
original homebuyer to sell the property to any willing buyer during the period of
affordability on the unit while the City is able to recapture all or a portion of the
HOME assistance provided to the original homebuyer. The City did not provide any
additional funding for the first time homebuyer program for FY 2013-14 Annual
Action Plan. The currently funded program will recapture funds in accordance with §
92.254(a)(5)(ii) of the HOME Final Rule. The City is obligated to recapture the direct
HOME subsidy to the unit in accordance with the four acceptable options which
include: (1) recapturing the entire amount of direct home subsidy, (2) reduction
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during the affordability period, (3) owner investment returned first, or (4) shared net
proceeds.
National City First Time Home Buyer Program
In the Fifth Year Action Plan the First Time Home Buyer Program was not funded for
Program Year 2014-2015. The First Time Home Buyer Program was appropriated
$200,000 in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. The City has opted to recapture the entire
amount of the direct HOME subsidy provided to the homebuyer from net proceeds at
sale or upon transfer (as defined below) of the assisted housing unit. If the property
is not sold in 30 years from the effective date of the loan, any unpaid principal
amount of HOME assistance becomes due. Since net proceeds available at the time
of sale may be insufficient to recapture the direct HOME subsidy, the City's recapture
amount is limited to the net proceeds available from the sale of the housing unit. The
City is not required to repay the difference between the total direct HOME subsidy
and the amount the City is able to recapture from net proceeds.
The program also includes a provision to share any appreciation on the property
within the first ten years. Regardless of the amount of appreciation to be shared,
any unpaid principal amount will be due from net proceeds. The reason for designing
the program with the shared appreciation provision, defined in the following
recapture provision as "Equity," was to address concerns for the disproportionately
high amount of renter -occupied single family units in the City. The shared
appreciation provision would effectively add stability to the neighborhood by
incentivizing the homeowner to remain in the home for the ten years. Any "Equity"
collected above the initial direct HOME subsidy would not be considered recaptured
funds. Instead, any "Equity" collected above the principal amount would be
considered program income.
The City has included the following recapture provision in the deed of trust executed
by the Borrower and publicly recorded at when at the close of escrow on the subject
property:
Transfer of the Property or a Beneficial Interest in Borrower. If there
is a "transfer", the principal amount of the Note, together with a share of the
"Equity" (if any), as hereafter defined, shall be immediately due and payable
to the Beneficiary. A "transfer" means (i) all or any part of the Property or
any interest in the Property is sold, conveyed or transferred; (ii) Borrower is
not a natural person and a beneficial interest in Borrower is sold, conveyed or
transferred; (iii) all or any part of the Property is refinanced, except as
otherwise allowed by law; (iv) Borrower does not occupy the Property as his,
her, or their primary residence; (v) the leasing of all or any part of the
Property; (vi) any material breach of this Deed of Trust, the Note or the
Home Agreement; or (vii) the filing of bankruptcy by the Borrower. The
Equity in the Property shall be calculated and shared between the Borrower
and the Beneficiary on the following basis:
If, for example, the Property is sold in the first year of the term of the Note
secured by this Deed of Trust, Borrower shall receive fifty percent (50%) of
the Equity in the Property and the Beneficiary shall receive fifty percent
(50%) of the Equity. "Equity" is defined as the dollar amount that constitutes
the difference between the sales price of the Property (or in the event of a
sale of the Property for an amount other than its fair market value or where
there is no price established for the Property (i.e., rental or refinancing the
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Property, Borrower's failure to occupy the Property, material breach of the
Note, HOME Agreement or this Deed of Trust; or the filing of bankruptcy by
the Borrower, the fair market value of the Property determined by an
appraiser chosen by the Beneficiary in its sole discretion) and the sum of the
following amounts:
(a) The principal on the First Note and the Deed of Trust (including
all principal paid down on the First Note and Deed of Trust),
along with any interest and fees due thereon; and
(b) The principal on the Note and this Deed of Trust, along with any
interest and fees due thereof; and
(c) All costs of sale, including costs of brokers' commissions,
escrow fees, title costs and fees, recording costs, etc.; and
(d) Current year taxes, including all real estate taxes calculated to
the date of sale; and
(e) The Borrower's down payment not including the loan from the
Beneficiary to Borrower; and
(f) The costs of any improvements to the Property, provided such
improvements were approved by the Beneficiary prior to
construction and provided that such improvements have been
documented to the satisfaction of the Beneficiary.
The amount of the Borrower's share in the Equity of the Property shall
increase by five percent (5%) per year, measured on the anniversary of the
date this Deed of Trust is recorded against the Property. Correspondingly,
the Beneficiary's share in the equity of the Property shall decrease by five
percent (5%) per annum. For the sake of example, if the Property is sold
more than five (5) but less than six (6) years after the date this Deed of Trust
is recorded against the Property, the Beneficiary would have a twenty five
percent (25%) share in the equity and the Borrower would have a seventy
five percent (75%) share in the Equity of the Property.
In the event that no Equity exists at the time of transfer or sale, the balance
of the Note will be due and payable as provided herein and in the Note. In
the event that a negative Equity situation exists, i.e., the proceeds from the
sale of the Property are less than the balance of the Note, all net proceeds
from the transfer or sale shall be paid to Beneficiary in full satisfaction of the
Note. When the HOME recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary
or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net
proceeds are insufficient to repay the home investment due, the participating
jurisdiction can only recapture the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds are
the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds) and
any closing costs.
HOME Match
Federal match requirements apply to the City's HOME funds. The HOME program
requires that for every HOME dollar spent, the City must provide a 25 percent match
with non-federal dollars. HUD allows the City to use various resources to meet this
match requirement. The HOME match obligation may be met with any of the
following eligible sources:
• Cash or cash equivalents from a non-federal source
• Value of donated land or real property
• A percentage of the proceeds of single- or multi -family housing bonds issued
by state, state instrumentality, or local government
• Value of donated materials, equipment, labor, and professional services
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■ Sweat equity
According to HOME program guidelines, no more than 25 percent of the City's match
liability for any one year can be met through loans to housing projects, but amounts
in excess of that may be banked as match credit for future years.
Section 92.222 of the HOME regulations provides that HUD may grant a match
reduction to local participating jurisdictions in fiscal distress (50 percent match
reduction) and severe fiscal distress (100 percent match reduction) for the fiscal year
in which the finding is made and the subsequent fiscal year. The HUD Match
Reduction listing for 2013 indicates a 100 percent match reduction for National City
(Table 8). The regulations allow for the City to claim a 100% for Program Year 2013
(FY 2013-2014).
Table 7: National City HOME Match Reduction 2014 and 2015
Match Reductions
ST
Participating
Jurisdiction
Families
in Poverty
2009
2009
Income
Growth
Fiscal
Presidential
(> 12.4%)
(<$16,190)
(<4.1%)
Distress
Disaster
CA
National City
18.9
$15,840
100%
3. Guidelines for Refinancing
Not applicable. The City of National City will not utilize HOME funds to refinance debt
services for multi -family housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds.
4. Use of ADDI Funds
Not applicable. The City of National City is not a recipient of ADDI funds and the
ADDI program has been discontinued by HUD.
HOMELESS
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements
*Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Sources of Funds —Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction
expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to
prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to
homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically
homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly -owned land or property.
Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of
funds directed toward homelessness.
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2. Homelessness —In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the
specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs
identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action
steps.
3. Chronic homelessness —The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned action
steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic homelessness
by 2014. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this.
4. Homelessness Prevention —The jurisdiction must describe its planned action steps
over the next year to address the individual and families with children at
imminent risk of becoming homeless.
5. Discharge Coordination Policy —Explain planned activities to implement a
cohesive, community -wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the coming
year, the community will move toward such a policy.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Special Needs response:
1. Sources of Funds
The City of National City does not receive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, or Section 8
SRO Program funds. However, in accordance with the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan
objective to help prevent homelessness and protect at -risk populations, National City
will assist homeless and/or persons -at risk of becoming homeless through continued
support and participation in the San Diego County Continuum of Care System for
coordinating and providing assistance to persons at risk of becoming homeless. The
City has an internal Homeless Committee, composed of representatives form various
City departments, to effectively evaluate homeless needs and services, and
implement the Continuum of Care.
The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan identifies the following homeless priority and
objectives:
■ Support housing and services for homeless and persons at -risk of
homelessness.
o Continue to support and participate in the San Diego Continuum of Care
System for the delivery of services to the homeless populations.
c Coordinate with Emergency Food and Shelter Programs to bring funds into
the region and address the needs of the homeless and at -risk populations,
including the chronic homeless population.
c Provide assistance to agencies and organizations that provide services to
the homeless and/or persons at -risk of homelessness. Assist 300 persons
over the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
2. Homelessness
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The Action Plan for FY 2014-2015 will address homeless needs and objectives
through continued participation in the San Diego Continuum of Care and coordination
of service providers and resources for the homeless through efforts of the CDBG-
funded Homeless Assistance Program, and through collaboration on with non-profit
homeless service providers.
National City continues to participate and support the San Diego Continuum of Care
Strategy as the primary delivery system of comprehensive and coordinated housing
and services for the homeless. The County's regional Continuum of Care system
provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, plus services,
to address the needs of homeless persons and enable transition to independent
living.
To better serve the homeless community, National City also formed a Homeless
Committee, represented by staff from various City departments, including Public
Works, Parks, Police, Human Resources, and Community Services. By bringing
employees of the various departments together, the City is able to effectively
evaluate the needs of the homeless from different perspectives.
In 2009, the Homeless Committee created a set of goals and objectives. The City has
been trying to attract more resources and complement any efforts to address the
problem of homelessness. The Homeless Committee has effectively collaborated to
communicate problems and provide solutions that can provide the best avenues for
dealing with such a complex problem. The Homeless Committee is proactively
looking for resources to ensure a high rate of success for the continuum of care
model that has been implemented.
Potential obstacles to completing these steps are lack of funding to provide support
programs aimed at addressing homeless needs, and lack of staffing to participate in
activities, programs, and organizations to implement regional strategies for
addressing homelessness
3. Chronic Homelessness
In 2004, National City participated in the regional planning effort coordinated by the
County of San Diego to address chronic homeless. The effort culminated in the
adoption of the Ten -Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in the San Diego region.
The City will continue to collaborate with the county and neighboring jurisdictions to
end chronic homelessness in the region. However, a major barrier to achieving this
end is the lack of adequate funding to address the extensive and long-term needs of
the chronic homeless.
The City's planned action steps to eliminate chronic homelessness include:
• Apply for additional grant funding that will expand the PERT, and transitional
housing programs that serve National City.
• Work with the San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless to further
identify needs of the chronic homeless population in National City.
• Partner with homeless service agencies to provide information on the
availability of housing, medical, and social services during the clearing of
homeless camps in parks and open spaces.
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• Hold at least one health and human services event per year that will target
and provide the chronic homeless with hygiene products, medical and dental
check-ups, referrals to medical and social services providers, and other
resources.
4. Homelessness Prevention
More than 50 agencies provide supportive services for the homeless and persons at
risk of becoming homeless in the region. In addition to the Community Food Bank of
National City - Project Hunger/Project Independence, the following agencies also
provide supportive services to National City residents.
• National City Family Resource Centers have been instrumental in assisting
families in need with a wide range of services.
• MAAC Project has several human services programs that include housing,
nutrition, and job training.
• South Bay Community Services is a social service provider that includes
transitional housing, emergency shelter, mental health services, general
health services, and job counseling/training.
Access to services offered by these agencies allows individuals to strengthen or
stabilize the financial situation, preventing homelessness.
Because homeless shelter facilities are limited in National City, the City primarily
refers homeless people to shelters in downtown San Diego. Organizations and
agencies that provide housing assistance services to National City are:
Emergency Shelter
• Home Start Inc.
o Hotel Motel Vouchers
• South Bay Community Services
o Hotel Motel Vouchers
Transitional Housing
• South Bay Community Services
o Casa De Transicion (73 beds, target population is households with
children)
o FOCUS (144 beds, target populations is households with children)
o Trolley Trestle (20 beds, target populations are youth males and females)
o Victorian Heights (32 beds, target populations are households with
children and victims of domestic violence)
o Casa Nueva Vida I (54 beds, target population is households with
children)
o Casa Nueva Vida II (12 units where families can stay up to 18 months)
o Casa Nuestra (8 beds, target population are single males and females)
The City will continue to collaborate with agencies, organization, and neighboring
jurisdictions, including the County, to address the needs of individuals and families
with children at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
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5. Discharge Coordination Policy
The City of National City does not receive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, or Section 8
SRO Program funds and therefore does not have a Discharge Coordination Policy.
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
(States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a
description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government.
Program Year 5 Action Plan ESG response:
This section applies to states only; no response is required.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Community Development
*Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non -housing community development needs
eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community
Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), public facilities, public
improvements, public services and economic development.
2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives
(including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in
accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the
primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate -income persons.
*Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number
and contain proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and
annual program year numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other
measurable terms as identified and defined by the jurisdiction.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Community Development response:
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1. Community Development Priority Needs
The 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan identifies the non -housing community
development priorities in compliance with the CDBG eligibility requirements.
■ Provide for new and improve existing community facilities.
■ Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate -income
areas.
■ Provide for needed community and supportive services
• Provide for necessary planning activities
The overall priority community development need for the FY 2010-2015 Consolidated
Plan is to foster a suitable living environment for low- and moderate -income
households. In an effort to meet the overall priority, the Consolidated Plan sets
objectives that are carried out over the course of five years and shown on Table 9 of
the following page.
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Table 8: Consolidated Plan Five -Year Community Development Priorities
and Objectives
Priority 1: Provide for New and Improve Existing Community Facilities
■ Pursue three improvement projects to parks, recreational, and community
facilities annually, for a total of 15 projects during the five-year Consolidated
Plan period.
• Continue to prioritize repayment of the Section 108 loan. CDBG funds and
program income will be allocated for payment of the Section 108 loan.
Priority 2: Provide for Needed Infrastructure Improvements in Low- and
Moderate -Income Areas
• Pursue three to four improvement projects to infrastructure annually, for a
total of two flood control and 15 street improvement projects during the five-
year Consolidated Plan period.
Priority 3: Provide for Needed Community and Supportive Services
• Pursue public services for lower -income and special needs populations as
identified on a yearly basis. Assist a total of 8,350 persons or households over
the five-year Consolidated Plan period.
Priority 4: Provide for Necessary Planning Activities
• Annually review implementation of the Consolidated Plan and update the
Action Plan and other components as necessary, but at least once per year.
■ Conduct monitoring of CDBG and HOME funded activities.
■ Ensure understanding of changing community needs through coordination
with the Neighborhood Councils.
• Support efforts to increase volunteerism in the community in order to assist
in the removal of blight and increase community engagement.
2. Specific Long -Term and Short -Term Community
Development Objectives
National City has established the following priority and related objectives for the
2010-2015 Consolidated Plan period to address priority community development
needs in the City:
Priority: Suitable Living Environment: Availability/Accessibility
• Improve and/or maintain public facilities and improvements for low- and
moderate- income and/or special needs persons (10 projects).
■ Improve and/or maintain parks and recreational facilities for low- and
moderate- income and/or special needs persons (5 projects).
■ Improve the quality of flood control infrastructure for low- and moderate -
income areas (2 projects).
• Improve the quality of street infrastructure for low- and moderate -income
areas (15 projects).
• Continue to prioritize repayment of the City's Section 108 loan.
• Provide for necessary planning and administration activities associated with
CDBG and HOME program administration.
■ Support public services to assist 8,850 low- and moderate -income and special
needs persons.
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For FY 2014-2015, the City has established the following community development
objectives, consistent with the associated FY 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan:
FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan Community Development Objectives:
1. Provide for New and Improve Existing Community Facilities: The City
will pursue the following activities:
City of National City: Payments on the Section 108 Loan used for the
construction of Fire Station #34
The City of National City obtained a loan under Section 108 for the
construction of a new main Fire Station. HUD's guarantee of the promissory
note under Section 108, pledges Community Development Block Grants as
security for HUD's guarantee.
■ Proposed Accomplishment: Complete Section 108 Payments for
FY13-14
■ 2014-2015 Funding: $543,819 CDBG Funds
City of National City, Community Services Department: George H.
Waters Nutrition Program
The Project would replace the current 22 year old walk-in refrigerator. The
funds requested would be used to purchase a new energy efficient walk-in
refrigerator, labor and installation.
■ Proposed Accomplishment: 1 Facility Improvement Project
■ 2013-2014 Funding: $75,000 CDBG Funds
■ 2014-2015 Funding: No CDBG or HOME Funds.
2. Provide for Needed Facilities and Improvements in Low- and
Moderate -Income Areas: The City will pursue the following activities:
City of National City, Development Services Department: Drainage
Improvements
The purpose of the Project is to enhance and make public facilities accessible
in accord with the latest California Building Codes, for low and moderate
income people, including all persons with disabilities.
■ Proposed Accomplishment: 1 Facility Improvement Project
■ 2013-2014 Funding: $50,347 CDBG Funds
■ 2014-2015 Funding: No CDBG or HOME Funds
3. Provide for Needed Community and Supportive Services: The City will
pursue the following activities:
City of National City, Community Services Department: At -Risk Youth
After -School Teen Program "Supreme Teens"
The program provides a variety of positive youth development programs and
recreational activities that stimulate and generate interest in healthy leisure
pursuits. A safe, well supervised, interactive environment free of gang activity
with positive adult role models is provided at the teen center.
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• Proposed Accomplishment: 75 Persons
• 2014-2015 Funding: $27,500 CDBG Funds
City of National City Community, Services Department: Tiny Tots
Toddlers prepare for elementary school by enhancing their overall social,
physical and intellectual development in a classroom setting.
• Proposed Accomplishment: 30 Persons
• 2014-2015 Funding: $29,337 CDBG Funds
City of National City, Public Library: Literacy Services
The Program provides assistance to adults and families who want to improve
their basic English language reading and writing, math and computer skills.
• Proposed Accomplishment: 150 Persons
• 2014-2015 Funding: $44,370 CDBG Funds
South Bay Community Services, National City Police Department
Support Services: Domestic Violence Response Team
Domestic Violence Response Team will provide 24/7 response to 911 police
calls for domestic violence. Bilingual on -call Advocates, many stationed at the
National City Police Department, provide a variety of services. These services
include conducting crisis intervention, safety planning, assessments on shelter
and counseling and coordinate the services of other community agencies as
needed.
• Proposed Accomplishment: 75 Persons
• 2014-2015 Funding: $14,978 CDBG Funds
4. Provide for Necessary Planning Activities: The City will pursue the
following activities:
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. City staff should be abreast of current CDBG and HOME program
requirements and future program development by attending trainings and
meetings with related agencies. Up to 20 percent of CDBG funds and up to 10
percent of HOME funds can be used to support the general administration of
the CDBG and HOME programs.
• Proposed Accomplishment:
o Annually review implementation of the Consolidated Plan and
update the Action Plan and other components as necessary, but at
least once per year.
o Conduct monitoring of CDBG and HOME funded activities.
o Ensure understanding of changing community needs through
coordination with the Neighborhood Councils.
o 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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■ 2014-2015 Funding: $119,913 CDBG Funds; $59,509 HOME Funds
Refer to Number 1: Community Development Priority Needs above for specific
actions and objectives for FY 2014-2015. These objectives are based on the
assumption that consistent levels of funding will be available to the City. Should
funding levels be reduced in the future, the ability of the City to meet these
objectives may be compromised.
FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan Economic Development Objectives:
The City intends to utilize the City's General Fund as resources for economic
development activities including business technical assistance and participation in the
San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone Program. Established in 2006, the One Zone is a
regional economic development 15-year business tax credit program incorporating
portions of the City of San Diego, significant portions of the City of Chula Vista and
the City of National City. The Program provided 1393 hiring credit vouchers in
National City in 2012. Of the 1393 vouchers issued, 307 vouchers were provided
form newly hired positions while helping sustain 1086 existing jobs.
The San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone is a designated area within these cities
where businesses receive substantial tax breaks and other incentives. Because San
Diego's economy is regional in nature, collaborating with other local cities and the
state to expand business incentives increases San Diego County's ability to compete
with other regions, create new jobs and increase investment in our region.
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Antipoverty Strategy
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the
number of poverty level families.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response:
1. Antipoverty Strategy
There are many causes of poverty, including low income -earning capability, low
educational attainments and job skills, discrimination, and/or personal limitations
(e.g., developmental and physical disabilities, mental illness, drug/alcohol
dependency, etc.). The two leading causes of poverty, however, are low-income
earning capability and low educational attainment or job skills. These top causes can
be addressed through programs that combine education and training with job search
preparation for individuals.
During FY 2014-2015, the City will seek to reduce the number of people living in
poverty (extremely low-income households earning less than 30 percent of the AMI)
by continuing to implement its anti -poverty strategy which includes providing a
number of programs, including housing assistance, supportive services, economic
development assistance as described in earlier sections of this annual action plan
(see Housing, Homeless, and Community Development section of this plan). In
addition, the City's anti -poverty strategy includes policies and programs that aim to
improve coordination and collaboration among City departments and non-profit
agencies that provide health and social services, employment training, legal
assistance, and other support services for low-income persons. On this endeavor to
reduce poverty, the City is pursuing the following programs:
Redevelopment/Job Creation and Retention
• National City Redevelopment Project Area
• National City Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee
• Supporting existing and the formation of new business improvement districts
in support of job retention and creation
Employment Training
• Regional Occupational Program
• San Diego Workforce Partnership
• Local Employment Development Department (EDD)
• Crisis House
• National City Higher Education Center
• Education Village - A collaboration with Southwestern Community College
District
A number of state and county programs are also available to help alleviate poverty
for National City residents.
State Programs
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The State of California's welfare reform plan, known as Cal WORKS, was established
in 1998. New regulations place a lifetime limit of 60 months for receipt of cash
assistance and a limit of 18 to 24 months of consecutive assistance. Persons
receiving assistance must be involved in a work activity for a minimum of 32 per
hours per week or more for a household with two adults.
The Cal WORKS program, coordinated by the County, is designed to move welfare
recipients from dependency to self sufficiency through employment, and to divert
potential recipients from dependency. This program's goal is to identify sufficient
employment opportunities with sustainable income levels for people transitioning off
welfare. Job related education and training are provided through the County, private
industry, and educational institutions.
County Programs
The Cal WORKS program discussed above is coordinated by the County's Health and
Human Services Agency. This program provides a flexible interrelated regional
training system developed in collaboration with training and education providers
based on current market demands and employers.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) in San Diego County is a key
collaborator in the provision of job search readiness assistance and identification of
local labor market trends, partnering with the Health and Human Services Agency
(HHSA) and the San Diego Workforce Partnership. EDD implements and maintains
CalJobs to provide job identification assistance throughout the County and provides
voluntary job search preparation workshops. EDD also provides employer tax credits
and works with welfare recipients who have social and physical barriers.
The GAIN Remediation: Adult Deliverers (G.R.A.D. Consortium), organized in
1986, works with the HHSA and the San Diego Workforce Partnership to provide
quality and consistent remedial/vocational education and job placement activities to
GAIN participants countywide. This consortium includes Adult Education/ROP
providers and community college continuing education providers.
NON -HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
Non -homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e))
*Please also refer to the Non -homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for
the period covered by the Action Plan.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that
are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs
for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
1. Non -Homeless Special Needs Priorities and
Objectives
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National City will assist special needs populations through the provision of housing
programs, community services, and improvements to facilities (including ADA
improvements). These priorities and specific objectives are outlined in the Specific
Housing Objectives Section and the Priority Community Development Needs Section
of this FY 2014-2015 Annual Action Plan.
2. Use of Federal, State, and Local Resources
The City proposes to use CDBG funds to provide supportive services for low- and
moderate -income and other special needs populations as funding is available.
Housing needs for persons with HIV/AIDS will be addressed through the HOPWA
program, for which the City of San Diego is the recipient on behalf of the County.
It is expected that National City and a variety of human service and housing
agencies will pursue funding from private, local, state, and federal resources to assist
with their delivery of services for those with special needs. The resources that can
reasonably be expected to be available to assist persons with special needs include
federal (CDBG and HOME), state grants, and local public and private sector
resources. It is anticipated that these resources will be used to support the housing
and case management services of those in need. Further discussion on these funding
resources is provided in Section 2: Federal, State, and Local Public and Private
Sector Resources of the Housing Section of this Annual Action Plan.
In addition, Table 4 on page 15 provides a detailed summary of the estimated
funding resources that are reasonably anticipated to assist the City in addressing the
Housing and Community Development needs identified in this Annual Action Plan.
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
*Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of
the program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing
activities to be done during the next year.
2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of
persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for
persons who are homeless.
3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable
housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed
goals and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic
and action plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments
or future plans.
4. Report on annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted
during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid
homelessness; (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such
as community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop
and/or operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for
achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access
to care.
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5. Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private
resources that helped to address needs identified in the plan.
6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among
different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution
plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan.
7. Describe any barriers (including non -regulatory) encountered, actions in response
to barriers, and recommendations for program improvement.
8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs
of persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the
administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS.
9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted
on the local HOPWA program during the next year.
Program Year 5 Action Plan HOPWA response:
No response is required; the City does not receive HOPWA funding.
Specific HOPWA Objectives
Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are
reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the
period covered by the Action Plan.
Program Year 5 Specific HOPWA Objectives response:
No response is required; the City does not receive HOPWA funding.
Other Narrative
See Appendices A-C.
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cALIFORNrA
NATIONAL CITY
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INCORPORATED
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
DRAFT FY 2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION PLAN
Notice is hereby given by the City of National City that the draft Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year (FY)
2014-2015 has been prepared. The Annual Action Plan outlines how the City plans to spend $863,156 in
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $565,095 in HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program funds on activities that address the community development and housing needs of the
City. In accordance with the federal regulations at 24 CFR, Part 91, the City of National City is required to
prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan for its Housing and Community Development Programs to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Public Participation Plan is a description of National City's policies and procedures for public
involvement in the development of the Five -Year Consolidated Plan and its component Annual Action
Plans, amendments to these plans, and the public review process for the Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In order to obtain the views of residents, public agencies, and other interested parties, the City of National
City has placed a copy of the draft Annual Action Plan for FY2014-2015 and the public participation plan at
the Office of the City Clerk, 1243 National City Blvd., First Floor, National City, during normal hours of
operation beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The documents will also be available on the City's website
at www.nationalcityca.gov through the Housing, Grants, and Asset Management Department. CDBG and
HOME Program webpage. The information will be available for public review for 30 days. Public comment
on the draft Annual Action Plan for FY 2014-2015 can be directed by mail to the City of National City
Housing, Granst, and Asset Management Department, 140 E. 12th Street, National City Blvd. Suite B,
National City, CA 91950, by email to housing@nationalcityca.gov, or by fax to (619) 336-4219.
Notice is hereby also given that the City of National City will hold the last of two public hearings for the
Annual Action Plan and the public hearing for the Public Participation Plan will be on Tuesday, May 6,
2014 at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, on the second floor of City Hall, 1243 National City Blvd., to
review written comments and obtain final testimony on the proposed use of funds for FY2014-2015. The
final FY2014-2015 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD for review and acceptance on or before
May 15, 2014.
For more information regarding this process, please contact the Housing and Grants Division at (619) 336-
4391. Hearing impaired persons please use the CAL Relay Service Number 711. City facilities are
wheelchair accessible. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk 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. Para que le interpreten la informacion
en espafiol, llame al (619) 336-4391.
Leslie Deese, City Manager
City of National City
Published in the San Diego Union Tribune
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Attachment No. 5
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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P;riorityy H-6
Preserve assisted housing at risk of converting to market rate •
Sunman!: 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 ii-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.
Qjective 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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FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATE[ PAN 2010-2015
STRATEGIC COMMON TV DEVELOPMENT (CD) PLAN
PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES
Priority CD-7
Provide ffw new area: improve existing community facilities
Sumrrnaryj 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 CIS-8
Pxovide for needed infrastructure imprro.' rvnents 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
L 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 I: 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.
®C�jectiye : Conduct monitoring of CDBG and HOME funded activities.
Objective 3: Ensure understanding of changing community needs through coordination with the Neighborhood
Councils.
Obiective 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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