Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1974/11/12 Item 12AGENDA,ITEM N0. [ 12 ] CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF: November 12, 1974 Resolution setting time and place for public hearing for the purpose of obtaining community input relative to priorities for the expen- ITEM TITLE: diture of Title I entitlement of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and approving citizen participation process relative to block grant application INITIATED BY:City Manager n n rvront t~Tn See Attached Report ATTACHED: Resolution [X?~ Ordinance [ ] Agreement [ ] Plat [ ] See EXHIBITS [X] No. 1-2 Financial Statement: N.A. Commission-Board Recommendation: N.A. Department Head Recommendation: N.A. City Manager Recommendation: Recommend that this hearing be set for Thursday, December 5, 1974. s November 7, 1974 T0: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: John R. Thomson, City Manager SUBJECT: Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Background The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides Federal funds to urban communities in order to assis~ in community development. The new law consolidates several existing categorical programs for community development into a single program of community development block grants. The existing programs to be consolidated into the new block grant approach are as follows: Model Cities, Urban Renewal, Rehabilitation Loans, Water and Sewer, Open Space, Public Facility Loans, and Neighborhood Facilities. ' This Act, the first omnibus housing bill in six years, contains eight titles summarized as follows: Title I - Authorizes $8.4 billion over three years for a Community Development Block Grant Program. Title II - Revises the basic public housing law by replacing the Section 23 leased housing subsidy program with a new leasing program. Title III - Liberalizes the FHA mortgage insurance program. Title IV - Revises and broadens the Section 701 planning program. Title V - Changes the federal rural housing program. Title VI - Establishes mobile h ome construction and safety standards. Title VII - Extends lending and investment powers of savings and loan associations, credit unions and national banks. Title VIII - Makes miscellaneous additions to the omnibus legislation. Fundin Under Title I of the Act, which is of immediate concern because it deals with existing funding, $8.4 billion in contract authority will be distributed over --- , - Page Two - a three-year period with annual disbursement limitations fiscal year 1975, $2.95 billion in fiscal year 1976, and fiscal year 1977. Based on an objective needs formula, Vista will receive from this amount, $264,070 for fiscal for fiscal year 1976, and $956,000 for fiscal year 1977, total of $1,847,000. Eli4ible Activities of $2.5 billion in $2.95 billion in the City of Chula year 1975, $627,000 for a three-year It is the intention of Title I that all applicants for block grants propose activities to eliminate or prevent slums and blight where such conditions or needs exist, provide housing for low and moderate income persons, and improve and upgrade community facilities and services. For a description of the eligible activities, see Exhibit I. Application Requirement In order to qualify for funding, specific requirements must be met. Included in these requirements is an outline of an anticipated three-year community development plan which identifies community development needs, sets forth a comprehensive strategy for meeting those needs, and specifies both short- and long-term objectives, In addition, it is necessary to provide a community development program which includes activities to be undertaken using funds allocated for the first program year. Finally, a housing assistance plan which surveys the condition of the housing stock in the community and identifies housing needs must be submitted. The latest date for submission of the application to HUD is April 15, 1975, and the application must be submitted to CPO and the State Clearinghouse at least 45 days prior to this deadline, or by March 1, 1975. Phasing of Application Approximately two weeks ago, Mr. Daniel Pass, Senior Planner, and Mr. Larry Wittenberg, Assistant to the City Manager, attended a conference/workshop on the Housing and Community Development Act held in San Francisco. Based on information provided upon their return, it appears as though time is of the essence. Initial attempts to chart the application process on a time-frame based on the aforementioned input. indicates that we have approximately two weeks for 'plan development' activity. It is anticipated that this can be accomplished through the formation of a multi-disciplinary ad-hoc task force. ------~ - Page Three - Of prime concern at this time is assuring adequate citizen input prior to initiation of the "plan formulation' process. In an effort to meet HUD requirements, the citizen participation process, attached as Exhibit II, is proposed. Recommendation It is recommended that Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Citizen Participation Process and setting Thursday, December 5, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., as the time and date fora public hearing to receive additional input relative to the preparation of the plans requisite to securing funding under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. JRT:JEH:rI attachments -. ATTACF~~~1~~~~ 1 ~__/__ -"f~, ~ ~,A~ -. EXIIIBI'1' I ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES 1. Acquisition o£ real property which is: a. Blighted, deteriorated, undeveloped or i_nappropr:iatel.y developed; b. Appropriate for rehabilitation or conservation activities; c. Appropriate for the preservation or restoration of historic sites, the beautification of urban land, the conservation of open spaces, natural resources and scenic areas, the provision of recreational opportunities, or the guidance of urban development; and d. To be used for the provision of public works, facilities and improvements. 2. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or installation of . public works and facilities. This includes such activities as neighborhood facilities, senior centers, historic properties, utilities, streets, street lights, water and sewer facilities, pedestrian malls and walktva}•s, flood and drainage facilities, and parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities when it is determined that assistance for such activities is not available under other federal programs. Parking facilities, solid . waste disposal facilities, and fire protection services and f_aciliti.es are also eligible for funding if they are located in designated community development areas that receive concen- trated assistance. Generally, a particular activity is. eligible for funding only if it vas eligible for funding under olie of. the consolidated categorical programs; 3. Code enforcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas where such activity, combined with other public improvements and services, may be expected to stop the decline of the area; 4. Clearance, demolition, removal, and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements; 5. Removal of architectural. barriers restricting the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped person; ~. ~----~ ` ~~ 0 6. Provision of payments to housing owners for losses of rental income incurred in holding units to be utilized for the relocation of persons displaced by program activities under this title; 7. Disposal of real property acquired pursuant to No. 1 above; 8. Provision of public services including those concerned with health, child care, employment, drug abuse, education, crime prevention, economic development, welfare, and recreation if such activities are determined to he necessary to support other activities being carried out in a concentrated manner, and if assistance for such activities is applied for and denied under other federal programs. 'T'hese services need not be available in areas of concentrated community development activity so long as they serve primarily residents of such areas. It is the expectation of Congress that not more than 200 of a recipient's block grant will be used to support such services; 9. Provision of the non-federal share (matching requirement) of a federal grant-in-aid program if the grant-in-aid is used to support the community development program; 10. Payment of the cost of completing unfinished conventional urban renewal projects; 11. Provision of relocation payments and assistance for individuals, families, businesses, organizations and farm operations displaced by activities under this title; 12. Preparation of a comprehensive community development plan and development of planning and management capacity to more rationally and effectively employ block grants. Such activities would include those necessary to develop the capacity to determine needs, set long-term goals and short- term objectives, evaluate the progress of such programs in accomplishing these goals and objectives, and carry-out manage- ment, coordination, and monitoring activities necessary for effective planning implementations; and 13. Payment of reasonable administrative costs and carryint, charges related to the planning and execution of. the community develop- ment program, including the provision of information and resources to residents of areas designated i~or concentrated activities. ~~, -~ ~i~iTnC~O~n~~";~~ ~-- ____ ,' -. ,~. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS The provisions of the Community Development legislation require that the City, in order to qualify for funding assistance under the Act, provide adequate program information to those citizens likely to be affected by the resulting project activities. As part of the applica- tion process, a certification must be made indicating that a procedure of citizen participation has been developed which ensures continuing provision of citizen interaction with the local governmental entity in the development and execution of Block Grant plans and programs. ~lhile HUD will not require applicants to describe in the application how they have met the citizen participation provisions, it is mandatory that all applicants develop and make their local citizen participation plan public, documenting the ongoing activities as part of prescribed reporting provisions, including narrative of records describing the pro- cess used to inform citizens about the program, and evidence of public hearings. In order to provide the maximum amount of community input to the devel- opment phase of the initial Block Grant application, the City Council has adopted the concept which utilizes those existing organizations currently active throughout the City in community development affairs. As part of this process, technical assistance will be provided by City staff on an as-needed basis, as well as the convening of special area meetings when and where appropriate. Attached is a chart outlining a proposed Citizen Participation Process. The process follows a tentative five-week schedule which should elicit maximum citizen participation and input. The attached outline for Citizen Participation is meant to point out those main activities which are to occur in the application process. During the course of the five-week period, additional material on program details, inciuding potential projects, fund allocations, etc., will be provided to community representatives via individual mailings and/or existing organizations. Provisions will be made throughout the five-week period to ensure feedback as to individuals'/organizations' input to the Block Grant planning process. This will be accomplished through the identified public hearings, special meetings in community areas, and general meetings with other interested organizations and individuals. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROCESS PROPOSED PROCESS FIRST WEE K_ - Preparation Block Grant Information Package Nov. 15-21 - Citizen Participation process - Federal Register (rules and regulations) - Needs Assessment - Manager's Report to Council - Information package forwarded to interested organizations and individuals (City-wide basis) - Block Grant informational meetings held in community areas SECOND MEEK - Refine Citizen Participation process as per Nov. 22-28 community feedback - Provide technical assistance to individuals/ organizations seeking input to C.D.B.G. Program t (on-going activity) - Prepare evaluation of responses to Needs Assessment questionnaire - Prepare report for community distribution outlining priorities identified by Needs questionnaire THIRD WEEK Nov. 29-Dec. 5 - Solicit additional input for City Council meeting on needs and priorities set for December 5, 1974* - Individuals and organizational representative presentations to Council on CorTlnlUnlty needs and Block Grant priorities FOURTFI WEEK - Review of refined Block Grant priorities and Dec. 6-12 potential program allocations - Review of basic elements to format of application and housing plan (required by HUD) FIFTH WEEK Preparation of Community Development Block Grant dec. ~3-~9 Application with citizen review and input *The meeting of the City Council on December 5, 1974, will be held in Council Chambers, Chula Vista Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Staff Report To City Council Tentative C.D.I Fund Allocation for Programs _~~ ~~. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PRIORITY RANKING - COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT The attached material includes a Community Needs Assessment Ranking forma This is being provided to individuals and organizations through- out the City in order to identify general indicators as to community priorities based upon identified needs. !~Ihile this is part of the City's current effort to prepare a Community Development Block Grant Program, the priority assessment form is intended to cover those basic areas of total needs, not therefore restricting community input solely to those activities eligible under the Block Grant legislation. While it is the intent of the legislation to direct the Block Grant resources to principally improving the physical environment with the provision of supportive social services, it is felt that a complete perspective of community needs is important so as to evaluate the impact of other funding sources (Federal categorical programs, revenue sharing, etc.). The intent is to ensure that all resources directed to the wide spectrum of community needs are applied in a responsible and meaningful manner. After examining the attached material, you are asked to indicate those needs which you feel are of the highest priority relative to your community/City. A ranking of these needs areas will provide some indi- cation as to where general resources should be directed and specifically within the limits of eligible activities, provide insight as to priorities for Block Grant money. Please rank these individual needs statements in the order of importance, adding any additional areas which you feel were omitted. If you have suggestions as to specific projects which may be implemented relative to one of the identified need priorities, please write out a brief description using the reverse side of the form. Your input to comrunity/City needs priorities will, together with responses from other Chula Vista residents, be presented to the City Council on December 5, 1974. This will be a Public bearing specifically scheduled to evaluate and prioritize needs relative to the Community Development Block Grant Program. . For additional information or technical assistance concerning the application process or the provisions of this Community Development legislation, please contact the Community Development Task Force, 427-3300. ~/ Individual ' /~ Organization Representative Name of Organization COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMMUNITY NEEDS RANKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . $. 9. ~^. ~~"~~