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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1982/03/25 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursda~v, March 2§, 1982 - 4 P.M. Council Conference Room - City Hall ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Campbell .Councilmen absent: Councilwoman McCandliss Staff present: City Manager Cole, Development Services Administrator Roberts REPORT ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FY1982-85 Director of Community Development Desrochers stated that with the new "Reagan Budget" in effect this year, there will be some changes in the Community Development Block Grant program. The City's allocation for next year has been cut back by 13.6% less than this year. With the possible annexation of Mont- gomery, the per capita amount would probably increase due to the fact that the funding is based on the demographics of the area. Mr. Desrochers added that HUD has now simplified their application procedures; however, when they have an audit and find programs that do not apply, then the locality becomes obli- gated to pay back the funds to HUD. Mr. Desrochers referred to his agenda statement and reviewed the eight benefit criteria required for the Block Grant projects. Housing Coordinator Gustafson discussed the operation of the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and how it is administered. Referring to charts, Mr. Gustafson reviewed the surplus funds {$160,0001 left over from previous projects which in most cases were the result of bids coming in lower than estimated. Mr. Gustafson commented that the surplus funds are proposed to be used for {1) Housing Rehabilitation 1981-82 - $60,000; {2) 1982-83 Harborside Drainage $75,000; (3) 1982-83 Services for: Meals on Wheels - $2,460; Del Rey Nutri- tion Program - $4,000; and Our House - $16,000. Director of Community Development Desrochers discussed the proposed Block Grant Program for 1982-83 and the list of the additional requests: PROPOSED BLOCK GP~ANT PROGRAM FY 1982-83 BG96 Housing Rehabilitation $275,000* BG98 Code Enforcement/Rehab. Administration 45,000 BGg9 Wheelchair Ramps 26,000 BGI04 Administration 73,000 BGI06 Local Option 37,188 BGI08 Economic Development Fund 250,000 Otay Valley Road Water Line $170,000 Master EIR 6,000 Assessment District Engineering 74,000 BGIO0 Senior Information & Referral Center 23,163 BGlll Shared Housing Program 20,000 BGll2 Harborside Area Drainage Improvements 76,000 Section 108 Loan Payback 125,649 TOTAL ENTITLEMENT GRANT AMOUNT $950,000 City Council Meeting - 2 - March 25, 1982 ADDITIONAL BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS Submitted By Project Cost San Diego Apartment Association Resident Relations Program $ 6,000 South Bay Pioneers Street improvements adjacent $ 60,000 to to their center on C Street $250,000 Engineering Dept., Chula Vista Telegraph Ca~yon Drainage Unknown Right-of-U~ Acquisition City of Chula Vista Housing Study $ 5,000 Miss Softball America Improvements to Loma Verde Park Unknown Parks & Recreation, Chula Vista Parkway Gym Weight Room $ 70,000 *Does not include anticipated $40,000 in program income. Senior Civil Engineer Harshman spoke on the Telgraph Canyon Drainage project indicating that he met recently with the Corps of Engineers. They will be submitting their final report to their authorities within the next few months. Upon completion of the design element, then the process of acquiring the rights-of-way begin. This could conceivably be done within a year. In answer to the Council's query, Housing Coordinator Gustafson stated that the public hearing on the Block Grant Program is scheduled for April 16, 1982. Ms. Sonya Ekkie, Director of Our House, explained that the $4,800 additional request being asked was strictly for their higher rent and utilities at their new location. Council discussion ensued as to the time element involved; the requirements for a public hearing; concurrence to wait until after the public hearing to make a decision on the housing rehabilitation program. MSUC (Gillow/Cox) to accept staff's report. Councilman Scott commented that the entire procedure seems to be "backward" - it is just the "tip of the iceberg" as there are budget restrictions the ~ouncil knows nothing about, and staff has made certain decisions based on the effect of the budget. Councilman Scott added that it becomes awkward to look at the Block Grant as a separate item rather than as a component of the total budget. ADJOURNMENT at 4:45 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 1982 at 7:00 P.M.