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MEETING DATE: 12/12/06
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE 2005/2006 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND
SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE NEEDS AND FUNDING PRIORITIES
OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG); THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT
PROGRAM (HOME); AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG)
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COM~NITY DEVELOPMENT
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INTERIM CITY MANAGER Ii
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
The City of Chula Vista receives three Federal entitlement grants from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG). These funds are to be used for housing and community development projects the
benefit lower income persons. Annually, the City is awarded approximately $3,000,000
in these combined federal grant funds.
This item will address the following:
1. Past and Current Performance: This item will report on the City's past and current
administration performance under these grant programs as well as present a
funding timeline for the coming fiscal year (2007/2008); and,
2. Citizen Participation: This item complies with HUD Regulations by holding a public
hearing to solicit and consider public input on housing and community development
needs of lower income persons in Chula Vista.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council (1) Conduct the Public Hearing; and (2) Accept
report.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The CDBG, HOME and ESG Grants are used to benefit lower income persons by
providing affordable housing opportunities and community development projects and
programs. The City is awarded approximately $3,000,000 yearly in combined grant
funds; however, due to recent budget cuts at the Federal level the City is anticipating up
to a 15% reduction from last year.
Public HearinCl:
Federal Citizen Participation Regulations governing the grant programs require that the
City hold a minimum of two public hearings at different stages in the annual plan
process. This public hearing represents the first public hearing for this fiscal year, and is
being held to solicit input on low income housing and community development needs.
Another will be scheduled in February 2007 to solicit input on funding allocations.
Funding applications for the three grant programs are currently available to all interested
organizations and city departments. Staff will review all applications to determine
eligibility during the months of December and January. Staff will then return to Council
in February to determine application funding levels.
Past And Current Performance Evaluation:
The City's overall grant management performance is assessed based primarily on the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted by the City to
HUD at the conclusion of each fiscal year. In addition, consideration is also given to on
site monitoring conducted by HUD Staff.
. 2005/2006 CAPER: Staff submitted the 2005/2006 CAPER to HUD on September
28, 2006. The CAPER provided HUD with all the required financial and beneficiary
information for the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant programs. In summary, the
CAPER demonstrated that the City:
. Expended the grant funds in a timely manner;
. Funded only eligible projects, per HUD standards;
. Provided detailed accomplishment data for all grant-funded projects;
. Maintained its administration and public services expenditures within the
mandated caps; and
. Included a narrative describing how the City carried out its housing and
community development strategies, projects, and activities during the fiscal
year.
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. 2005 Monitoring: In August of 2005, HUD conducted an extensive audit of the
City's overall grant management. The audit consisteq of documentation review as
well as City staff interviews with the Department of Community Development, Finance
and Office of Budget and Analysis. The HUD audit concluded that in past years, the
management of the grant programs was inadequate. A total of sixteen (16) findings
and six (6) concerns were identified. As a result of the negative findings, HUD
required that the City take corrective action and restructure the administration of the
grant programs. The City was also required to repay grant funds to HUD for funding
ineligible activities in past years. More importantly, HUD denied the City any
opportunity of submitting a $9.5 million Section 108 Loan Application to be used for
essential capital proiects.
In December of 2005, staff presented HUD with a Management Plan, which
addressed the actions the City would undertake to rectify prior year concerns while
managing the current grant programs in full compliance with federal regulations. In
February of 2006, HUD Staff recognized the improvement in the management of the
grant programs and allowed the City to initiate the Section 108 Loan Application
process.
HUD has recently notified staff that considerable progress has been made in the
management of the programs. The City is performing at or above the required level
and has been cleared off all audit findinqs and concerns. Furthermore, the Section
108 Loan in the amount of $9.5 million has been approved.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
No expenditure or allocation of City funds is required; therefore, there is no fiscal impact.
Prepared by: Angelica Davis, Community Development Specialist II, Community Development Department
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This information corresponds to
Council Item No. 15 ofthe Agenda
CllY OF
CHUIA VISTA
Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Fiscal Year 2005-2006
Contact:
Community Deveiopment Department
Housing Division
276 Fourth Avenue. Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-5036
email: adavis@cLchula-vista.ca.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. General Assessment:..................................,......................................................................... 1
A. Assessment of Five Year Goals and Objectives: ............................................................... 1
1.Housing Needs ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.Priority Homeless Needs ......... ............... ...... .............. ...... ..........,.. ..... ..... ,............" ............. 6
3.Priority Non-Housing Community Development Needs................................................. 7
B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing ......................................................................................18
C. Affordable Housing:.......................................................,.................................................... 19
D. Continuum of Care Strategy: .......................................,....................................................20
E. Other Actions... ......... ........ ....... ........... ....... ......... ........... ........................... ........ .................. 22
F. Leveraging Resources: ............ ......... ......... ......... ..... .......... .............. ...... ................ ..... ........ 26
G. Summary of Citizen Comments:...................................................................,.................... 26
H. Self Evaluation: .................................................................................................................... 26
II. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Specific Requirements ..................... 28
A. Use of CDBG Funds in Relation to Consolidated Plan Priorities. Needs, Goals, and
Objectives: ........,.....................................................................................................,.........., 28
B. Efforts in Implementing the Planned Actions: ................................................................. 28
C. Compliance with National Objectives:............................................................................28
D. Displacement and Relocation Activities: ........................................................................28
E. Funding Changes: .. ............... ........... ....... ....., ..... ......... ............. .....,.,.., ........... ....... ..... ........ 28
F. Certifications of Consistency: ..... ..... ....................... .........,.. .......,.., ................ ............ ........ 29
G. Assessment of Efforts Made in Carrying Out Planned Actions...................................... 29
H. Economic Development Activities to Create/Retain Jobs: .......................................... 29
I. CDBG Funds Used to Benefit Limited/Low to Moderate Income Clientele: ............... 29
J. Program Income: ................................................................................................................30
K. Neighborhood Revitalization Program:............................................................................ 30
III. HOME Program Specific Narrative....................................................................................31
A. Distribution of HOME Funds Among Identified Needs in Con Plan............................... 31
B. HOME Program Match Report (HUD 4107-A): .................................................................31
C. Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business: ....................... 31
D. Summary of Results of On-site Inspections of HOME Rental Units: ................................ 31
E. Assessment of Effectiveness of Affirmative Marketing Plans: ........................................ 31
F. Program Income..... ............ ...... ................. ......... ..... ...... ........................ .............. ...... .........32
G. American DownPayment Initiative (ADDI) ...................................................................... 32
IV. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Specific Narrative ........................................33
A. Homeless Service Activities & Accomplishments............................................................ 33
B. Summary of One-Year Accomplishments ....................................................................... 33
C. Geographic Allocation of ESG Resources....................................................................... 33
D. Matching Resources... ...........,...,.. ........, ........ ....... ......,...."..,........ ......... ...... ,.. 33
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)
Tables:
Table I: Shelters for the Homeless Serving San Diego - South Bay...... ............ ............ ....21
Table II: HOME Program Funding Categorles.......................................................,......31
Table III: ESG Funding Cap Compliance......, ................. ,........,......" ..... ,...... ............,..33
Appendices:
Appendix A -IDIS Reports (CDBG)
. PR03 - Activity Summary for Grantee
. PR06 - Summary of Consolidated Plan Projects for Report Year)
. PR09 - Program Income Details
. PR23 - Summary of Accomplishments
. PR26 - CDBG Financiai Summary
Appendix B - IDIS Reports (HOME)
. PR22 - Status of HOME Activities
. PR25 - Status of CHDO Funds
. PR27 - Summary of HOME Grants
. PR33 - HOME Matching Liability
Appendix C - IDIS Reports (ESG)
. PR 19 - ESG Financial Summary
. PR20 - ESG Grantee Activity Summary
Appendix D -HUD Forms:
. Form HUD 40107 HOME Program Annual Performance Report
. Form HUD 40107-A HOME Match Report
Appendix E - Public Notice/Proof of Publication
. Notice of Public Review Period
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I. GENERAL ASSESSMENT:
This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2005-06
marks the first year of City of Chula Vista's progress in carrying out priorities and
specific objectives identified in the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan's strategic plan and
subsequent action plan. The report contains eight basic elements: (1) Assessment of
Five-Year Goals and Objectives; (2) Affirmatively Further Fair Housing; (3) Affordable
Housing; (4) Continuum of Care Strategy; (5) Other Actions; (6) Leveraging of
Resources; (7) Summary of Citizen Comments; and (8) Self-Evaluation.
A. ASSESSMENT OF FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
For fiscal year 2005-06, the City of Chula Vista received the following
entitlement funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD):
. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of
$2,261,525;
. HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds in the amount of $1,027,072
including $34,958 in American Dream Down-payment initiative (ADDI)
funds;
. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds in the amount of $87,011.
In addition, $333,910.73 of reprogrammed CDBG funds reallocated from
ineiigible activities were reallocated to FY 2005-06 activities through substantial
amendment in December 2005.
The City also utilized funding from the Redevelopment Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund for rehabilitation activities and construction of new
affordable housing. The funding source for the Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund is the State mandated 20% set-aside portion of the
Redevelopment Agency's tax increment funds that must be used to assist low
and moderate-income households.
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
1. Housing Needs
This section describes Chula Vista's strategies for addressing housing needs, which are
identified as High priority in the City's 2005-2010 Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution: Housing assistance can be generally described as available
throughout the entire City. Homeownership, preservation of at-risk affordable housing,
rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, and mixed income rentai housing acquisition and
development activities may occur throughout the City.
Priority Housina Needs: Preservation & Maintenance of Existina Housina
Priority 1: Maintain and preserve the City's aging housing stock
Targeted Groups: Low to moderate income persons (31 to 80 percent of the median)
Five-Year 1,500 Housing Units (300 housing units per year)
Objectives:
Performance Number of Households/Housing Units assisted as a proportion of the total low
Measure: to moderate income households with housing problems in the City that were
built Drior to 1970
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 555: Code Enforcement Program ($262,253): Code Enforcement is a
complaint-driven program, which targets private residential (single-family detached
and attached) and commercial properties located within low to moderate-income
census tracts (targeted areas). CDBG funds are used to pay the salaries of the four
Code Enforcement Officers, who are assigned to the targeted areas. The officers'
focus is on compiaints received in the targeted areas. This program is differentiated
from the City's usuai code enforcement activities by its dedication offour of the City's
11 Code Enforcement Offices to the program. General funds are used to fund all other
code enforcement personnei and activities.
The Code Enforcement program works in collaboration with the City's revolving loan
program (CHIP) that provides loans to low and moderate-income households to
correct many of the violations found by code enforcement officers in the targeted
areas. Residents are informed of the CHIP program at the time of inspection.
I Annual Goal
I Accomplishment
150 Units
1,282 Units in Low Moderate income Areas
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 556: Housing Inspection Program ($163,000): The Housing Inspection
Program is the City's proactive approach to prevent the decline of the affordabie
rental housing stock for low and very low-income residents. This program is in response
to serious heaith and safety violations occurring in multi-family housing units. Under this
program, two City housing inspectors are assigned to make routine scheduled
inspections of rental dwellings containing three or more units located within designated
target areas. This program ensures that all rental-housing units meet minimum standards
of habitability as set forth in State law. CDBG funds will be used to pay for the salaries of
these two inspectors assigned specifically low to moderate-income eligible target
tracts.
The Housing Inspection Program works in collaboration with the City's Affordable
Housing Financial Assistance Loan Program (AHFA). This program is offered to owners to
correct the vioiation and is part of the City's ongoing effort to retain affordable rental
housing for Chula Vista's very low and low-income households. An affordability clause is
placed on the loan, which requires the units to remain affordable for a minimum of fifty
(50) years. This program is funded through Redevelopment Low-Moderate Set-Aside
Funds.
Together, the Code Enforcement Program, the Housing Inspection Program, and the
two loan programs (CHIP and AHFA) improve quality of life and provide our residents
with a safe, healthy environment.
150 Units
555 Units
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
Priority Housina Needs: Housina Assistance
Priority 2: Provide Affordable Housing Opportunities to low and moderate income
households
Targeted Groups: High Priority is assigned to very low and low income family rental units.
Medium Priority is assigned to low and moderate income family for-sale
units
Five-Year Objectives: 250 Households (50 households annualiy)
Performance Number of households assisted as a proportion of the total number of low
Measure: to moderate income households In the City.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 566: City of Chula Vista-Community Development - HOME-American
Dream Down payment Initiative ($34,958): Funds were intended to be used to assist first
time homebuyers in conjunction with its existing first time homebuyer programs. Due to
the rising home prices in Chula Vista, low/moderate income households have been
unable to qualify for home loans; therefore, have not been able to take advantage of
the City's First Time Homebuyer Program. As a result, staff is in the process of
redesigning the program to enable low- income households to take advantage of the
ro ram.
Annual Goal
Accomplishment
3 Households
No Households were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 577: City Of Chula Vista - Administration of a Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program ($60,000)
Funds were aliocated to administer a short-term rental assistance program. This includes
pro ram eli ibill ,ins ections and tenant selection.
Annual Goal 40 Households
Accomplishment No households were assisted; program will initiate
Janua 2007
. IDIS Activity 578: City Of Chula Vista - Administration of a First Time Home Buyer
Program ($50,000)
Funds were aliocated to redesign and administer a first time homebuyer program, which
is funded with HOME funds. Activities inciude housin counselln and ioan rocessin .
Annual Goal 4 Households
Accomplishment No households were assisted; program will initiate
Janua 2007
. IDIS Activity 579: City Of Chula Vista - Administration of the Community Housing
Improvement Program ($50,000)
Funds were aliocated for the delivery of the CHIP program. Activities include loan
p
rocessina and work soecifications.
Annuai Goal 10 Households
Accomplishment Nohouseholds were assisted; program initiated in
AUQust of 2006.
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
Priority Housing Needs: Housina Production
Priority 3: Assist non-profit corporations to develop affordable housing for very low and
low income households
Targeted High Priority is assigned to small (2-4 persons per household) and iarge (5+
Groups: persons per household) families that are very low and low income. Medium
Priority is assiqned to extremely low and low income elderly persons
Five-Year 20 Housing Units (5 housing units annually)
Objectives:
Performance Units Constructed as a proportion of Regional Housing Needs allocation for
Measure: the appropriate level income group.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 567: City of Chula Vista-Community Development - CHDO Set-Aside
Assistance in Production of Affordable Housing ($154,200): Funds are to be used for infill
affordable housing units consistent with the City's General Urban Core Specific Area
Plan, The City will be issuing a Request for Proposals for use of the CHDO Set Aside
Funds. It is ro'ected that a roximatel 10 multi-famil units will be develo ed.
Annual Goal 10 Households
Accom iishment No Households were assisted durin FY 2005-06
Performance Measurement Outcome/Objective Statement: In FY 2005-06 no units were
rehabilitated for the purpose of providing Affordable Decent Housing (DH-2). 1,872 Housing
Units were inspected by the Code enforcement Program for the purpose of Sustaining
Decent Affordable Housing (DH-3),
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
2. Priority Homeless Needs
This section describes Chula Vista's strategies for addressing homeless needs, which are
identified as Medium priorities in the City's 2005-2010 Five Year Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution: Homeless programs can be generally described as availabie
throughout the entire City.
PriorItY: Homeless Needs
Priority 1: Continue to support programs offering transitionai housing opportunities
for homeless families and individuals
Target Groups: Medium Priority is assigned to extremely low income families and
individuals
Five-Year 100 homeless persons (20 homeless persons annually)
Objectives:
Performance Number of homeless persons assisted as a proportion of the estimated
Measure: number of homeless In Chula Vista.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 571 and 581: South Bay Community Services - Emergency Shelter Grant-
2005 ($82,611.00): South Bay Community Services provides emergency shelter services
in two locations in Chula Vista. These services aim at homeless families, most of them
victims of domestic violence. They aim to deveiop a comprehensive strength-based
family assessment, after which together they develop a treatment plan so the clients
can work to re-establish seif -sufficiency and end their homelessness. Funds are used for
operating costs including childcare, bus vouchers and motel vouchers.
. 75 Households
82 Households were assisted durin FY 2005-06
In addition, the following public service agencies serving homeless needs were also
funded with CDBG in FY 2005-06 and are reflected in other areas of the CAPER:
. IDIS Activity 536: Thursday's Meal ($6,000): Served over 9,333 clients hot meals.
Clients are chronically homeless; the numbers of people served are duplicative
and the statistical ethnicity is visual and not based on data intake.
. IDIS Activity 525: Regional Task Force on the Homeless ($1,000): Provided Chuia
Vista low/moderate income persons with information and referral services and
distributed homeless and affordable housing resource guides.
. IDIS Activity 535: Lutheran Social Services- Project Hand ($8,000): 1,596 Chuia Vista
residents were assisted with emergency food, clothing, transportation, shelter and
transitional housing. .
Performance Measurement Outcome Statement: In FY 2005-06 three (3) homeless service
providers were funded for the purpose of providing Availability/Accessibility to a Suitable
Living Environment (SL-T); benefiting over /0,929 people.
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
3. Priority Non-Housing Community Development Needs
This section describes the City of Chula Vista's strategies for addressing non-housing
community development needs, which are identified as Medium priorities in the City's 2005-
2010 Five Year Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution: Community facilities, infrastructure, and accessibiiity improvement
activities are focused in low and moderate-income target areas. Community services and
economic development activities can be generally described as available throughout the
entire City.
Priority: Non-housin~ Community Development Needs- Infrastructure
Priority 1 - Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in lower and moderate
Infrastructure: income target areas
Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to addressing the need for street Improvement,
sidewaik improvements and street lighting. Medium Priority is assigned to
addressina the need for flood prevention/drainaae improvements
Five-Year 10 public facilities
Objectives:
Performance Number of public facilities improved as a proportion of the number of low
Measure: to moderate income households located in the projects census tracts.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 558: Emerson Street Drainage Improvements ($267,500): This project
involves the installation of drainage improvements along Emerson Street from Elm
Avenue to approximately 800 feet west of Third Avenue and from the existing 5' wide
by 3.25' deep rectangular concrete channel west of Fourth Avenue and south of
Emerson Street to an existing 42" CMP pipe south of Weisser Way. Right-of-way is
required to construct the downstream portion of the project. Some of the adjacent
property owners wiil benefit from the project's implementation, and construction will
not occur unless those property owners dedicate easements for the drainage system.
Those property owners that will not benefit directly from the improvements will be
com ensated for rl ht-of-wa ,if necessa .
Annuai Goal 6,172 Peo Ie
Accomplishment This project is still underway.
. IDIS Activity 559: Park Lighting Improvements - Hilltop ($160,000): This project will provide
lighting for a walking trail pathway and the parking lot. The added lighting will
enhance securi and visibili of the area.
Annuai Goal 4,832 Peo ie
Accomplishment Project is still underwa
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 560: Annual ADA Curb Ramps ($254,402): This is an annual program. This
project provides for the construction of concrete wheelchair ramps throughout the
City. Existing pedestrian facilities lack wheelchair ramps, which limits the mobility of
physically challenged residents. The construction of wheelchair ramps will increase the
mobility of these residents. Curb cuts are a requirement of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
Annual Goal Peo Ie in Low Moderate Income Census Tracts
Accom lishment This roject is still underwa .
. IDIS Activity 561: Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project ($125,000): This is an annual
program. This project invoives the removal and replacement of deteriorated curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, and driveway aprons. Some existing street improvements at various
locations in the City are deteriorated and In need of rehabilitation. Curbs are broken
and do not have gutters. Sidewaiks are broken and/or uplifted and driveway aprons
are broken and/or spalled. The lack of gutters creates drainage problems which can
damage adjacent pavement. Uplifted sidewalks and driveways are potential safety
hazards.
Annual Goal
Accom lishment
8,050 Peo Ie in Low/Mod Income Census Tracts
8,050 Peo ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 562: 3"' Ave, St, Improvements - Orange to Main ($50,000): This project
provides for the ultimate street improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk, as
well as pavement rehabilitation. This section of Third Avenue is highly traveled by both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic and is sub-standard both in terms of street section and
missin sidewalks.
Annuai Goal 5,976 Persons
Accom lishment This ro'ect is still underwa .
. IDIS Activity 563: Audible Pedestrian Signal Modifications ($25,000): Installation of
audible pedestrian signal crossing at various signalized intersections within the City.
Audible signal will enhance the safety of pedestrians crossing the streets with sight
disabili .
Annuai Goal 40 Si nals
Accom lishment Pro'ect is 90% com lete.
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
Priority: Non-Housin! Community Development Needs - Public Facilities
Priority 2- Continue to improve the quality of existing community facilities to serve the
Public Facilities: needs of lower and moderate income households
Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to addressing the needs for community facilities
serving youth, park and recreational facilities, and neighborhood facilities.
Medium Priority is assigned to address the needs for community facilities
providing health care, and those serving children requiring child care,
seniors, and the disabled.
Five-Year Obj.: 10 public facilities
Performance Number of public facilities Improved as a proportion of the number of low
Measure: to moderate income households located in the projects census tracts.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
. IDIS Activity 557: Otay Recreation Center ($220,000): Funding will provide an additional
2000 square feet of classroom space at the Otay Recereation Center, The additional
classroom s ace will also have dividable walls to allow for multiple uses.
Annual Goal 300 Peo Ie
Accom lishment Desl n for roject has been com leted.
. IDIS Activity 573: Fire Fighting Equipment ($168,437): Funds are requested for the
urchase of fire equipment includin fire rotective ap arel, hoses and ladders.
Annual Goal 1 Public Facili
Accomplishment Equipment was purchased for 4 fire stations
servicin low/moderate tracts
Performance Measurement Outcome Stafement:
In FY 2005-06 7 public facility and 7 infrastructure program was funded for the purpose of
providing A vaiiability / Accessibility to a Suitable Living Environment (SL-l); benefiting 38,337
people.
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
Priority: Non-Housin/ Community Development Needs - Public Services
Priority 3 - Continue to fund public services at the federally mandated 15% cap
Public Services:
Targeted Groups: Medium Priority is assigned to addressing the support service needs of all
lower and moderate (0 to 80 percent) special needs households (persons
with AIDS, elderly, disabled, female-headed households, and large family
households).
Five-Year Assist 12,500 people with public services
Objectives: 3,500 youth
3,500 elderly
3,500 disabled
2,000 other sDecial needs arOUDS as needed
Performance Number of People assisted as a proportion of the number of people in
Measure: need for each special needs category.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2005-06:
a. Youth Services
. Youth Services: The "Network' provide area youth with the services, support, and
opportunities they need to lead healthy and productive lives. The collaborative
includes South Bay Community Services which wili provide staff support services for the
Teen Center Job Development program; the Boys and Girls Club which will provide
camp scholarships; the Chula Vista Community Collaborative, which will provide child
care for low income families attending classes; South Bay YMCA, which will also provide
low-cost child care services in addition to day camp services; and the Otay
Recreational Center; which will provide personnel and supplies for educational and
enrichment activities for youth.
Individual agencies funded, along with their accomplishments are as follows:
. IDIS Activity 542: South Bay Community Services ($30,000): Provided staff support
services for the Teen Center Job Development program. 190 People were served
durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal
Accom lishment
ie
Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 543: Boys and Girls Club ($13,000): Provided camp scholarships. 100
Peo Ie were served durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 150 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 100 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
FY 2005-06
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CAPER
FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 546: Otay Recreation Center ($6,600): Provided personnel and supplies
f d t' I d . h t t'.t' 78 P I d d' FY 200506
or e uca lona an ennc men ac IVI les eop e were serve unna -
Annual Goal 50 People
Accomplishment 78 People were assisted durina FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 547: South Bay Family YMCA ($29,000): Provided low-cost child care
services in addition to da cam services 247 People were served durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 200 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 247 were assisted durin FY 2005-06
b. Senior Services
. IDIS Activity 548: Meals on Wheels ($12,705): This agency provided 173 home
delivered hot meals to low income seniors in Chula Vista.
Annual Goal 150 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 173 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 549: Elder Law & Advocacy ($12,000): This agency provided legal
counseling. representation in administration law matters. document
review jpreparation. negotiation. and arbitration legal services to low income seniors
in Chula Vista. 650 Peo Ie were served durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 600 People
Accom lishment 650 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 550: City of Chula Vista Recreation ($4,460): The Recreation
Department provides the Project CARE and Life Options programs. Vial of Life
ro ram and served 64 eo Ie durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 55 People
Accom lishment 64 People were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 551: Lutheran Social Services - Senior Svcs. ($6,500): This program
provides services that match low income seniors with individuais looking for housing
at a reduced cost. 11 Pea Ie were served durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 10 Pea Ie
Accomplishment 11 Pea Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 552: St. Charles Nutrition Center ($3,500): This agency provides home
delivered hot meals to low income seniors in Chula Vista. 134 People were served
durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goai 125 Pea Ie
Accomplishment 134 Pea Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 554: South Bay Adult Day Health Care Center ($10,400): Provides
transportation to and from the South Bay Adult Day Health Care Center. 45 People
were served durin FY 2005-06
Annual Goal 40 Persons
Accomplishment 45 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
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. IDIS Activity 534: Lutheran Social Services - Caring Neighbor ($19,000): The program
provides minor home repairs for low-income seniors to revitalize the homes and
neighborhoods where they reside. Repairs/rehabs include installation of grab bars.
wheelchair ramps, locks. security doors and lights. smoke detectors, new electricai
fuses. fence re airs and weed abatement.
Annual Goal 20 Housin Units
Accom lishment 134 Housin Units were re aired in FY 2005-06
c. Disabled Services
.
. IDIS Activity 529: Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation Community
Access/Therapeutics ($11,000): The Community Access Program provides one-to-
one supervision. hands-on care. and door-to-door wheelchair-accessible
transportation to individuals with severe disabilities with leisure/recreational activities
provided by the Chula Vista Recreation Department's Therapeutics Program. Funds
will be used for direct service delivery as well as staff trainings and operating
ex enses such as rintin . recreation su lies and e ui ment.
Annual Goal 30 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 31 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 531: Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation: Mechanical Bed
Lifts ($3,500): Funds will be used to purchase two battery operated height adjustable
sling lifters to supplement three. which were previously provided by the State. The lifts
prevent injury to the nurses and safely allow the movement of bedridden veterans to
their wheelchairs for trans ort.
Annual Goal
Accom IIshment
d. Homeless Services
. IDIS Activity 536: South Bay Community Services - Thursday's Meal ($6,000): This
program provides homeless and needy families with hot and nourishing meals. Funds
will be used for the urchase of food, drinks. a er oods. and stora e facilities.
Annuai Goal 9.000 Peo Ie
Accom IIshment 9.333 Peo ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 535: Lutheran Social Services - Project Hand, formerly Community and
Family Services Emergency Assistance of Chula Vista ($8,000): This program provides
emergency services in the form of food. clothing, transportation and prescription
vouchers to those In need. Funds will be used specifically for the provision of direct
services. 0 eratin ex enses as well as sala for a Pro ram Mana er.
Annual Goal 400 Pea Ie
Accom IIshment 1.596 Peo ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
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e. Battered and Abused Spouses
.
. IDIS Activity 541: YMCA Family Stress Center ($16,000): Provided Safe Path Group
Facilitators to provide family violence prevention. 320 People were served during FY
2005-06
Annual Goal 100 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 117 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
f. General Public Services
. IDIS Activity 530: Chula Vista Community Collaborative - Child Care Coordinator
($30,000): This program provides training to chiidcare providers to improve the quality
of care. assist in the licensing process. provide advocacy training and coordinate the
annuai Day of the Child Event. Funding will be used for the salary of a full time
Childcare Coordinator osition in addition to operatin expenses.
Annual Goal 4.000 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 4.704 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 535: Lutheran Social Services Project Hand ($8,000): This program
provides emergency services in the form of food. clothing. transportation and
prescription vouchers to those in need. Funds will be used specifically for the
provision of direct services. operating expenses as well as salary for a Program
Mana er.
Annual Goal 400 Peo ie
Accom lishment 1.596 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 537: Sweetwater Education Foundation - Compact for Success ($5,000):
The Compact for Success program is an admission-guarantee for Sweetwater District
students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average to San Diego State University and
graduation from college within four years. Funds will be used to assist Chula Vista
students who require financial assistance in order to complete their education at San
Die 0 State University.
Annual Goal 5 Peo Ie
Accomplishment 5 People were assisted durin FY 2005-06
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. IDIS Activity 538: YMCA Family Stress Counseling Services-Kinship Support Services
($25,000): This program serves children placed with relatives for safety and well being
and also provides services to the relative caregivers to maximize the possibilities of
the child's permanent placement within the family rather than in a stranger foster
care. Funds will a for rent and associated ex enses for the center site.
Annual Goal 125 Peo Ie
Accom IIshment 320 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 527: City of Chula Vista-Public Library - Chula Vista Literacy Team Center
($8,000): CDBG funds will be pooled with matching funds to support a position for a
bilingual computer lab assistant who will supervise and maintain the Computer
Learnin Lab durin eak usa e hours.
Annual Goal 200 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 218 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 532: Dress for Success - Professional Women's Group ($5,000): This
program provides employment retention services through all the programs and
services of the DSSD Professional Women's Group to low-income women to assist
them In maintaining their employment; thereby reducing the chance of going back
to government subsidy. Funds will pay for a portion of the salaries and overhead
ex enses.
Annual Goal 135 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 255 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. IDIS Activity 533: Family Health Centers of San Diego - KidCare Express Mobile
Medical Unit II ($25.000): This program will provide free medical care for children who
do not have insurance. This raises student achievement by increasing attendance,
and decreasing the use of hospital emergency rooms for illnesses or Injuries which are
not life threaten in . Funds will po for salaries that su ort the free services.
Annual Goal 1 ,000 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 1,027 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. (DIS Activity 540: South 8ay Community Services ($16,000): Provided bilingual,
culturally appropriate continuum of services to families of the community, which
include prevention, intervention, residential services and support. 497 People were
served durin FY 05-06.
Annual Goal
Accom lishment
325 Peo Ie
497 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
. (DIS Activity 541: YMCA Family Stress Counseling Services ($16,000): Provided
bilingual, culturally appropriate continuum of services to families of the community,
which include prevention, Intervention, residential services and support. 117 People
were served durin FY 2005-06.
Annual Goal
Accom IIshment
100 Peo Ie
117 Peo Ie were assisted durin FY 2005-06
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Performance Measurement Outcome Statement: In FY 2005-06 22,761 public service
agencies were funded for the purpose of providing Avaiiabiiify/Accessibiiify to a Suitable
Living Environment (SL -I),' benefiting 22,739 peopie,
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.
PrioritY: Non-Housina Community Development Needs - Economic Development
Priority 5 - Continue to provide proactive business assistance programs to
Economic Development: encourage job creation through business attraction, retention,
and expansion
Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to business attraction, retention and
expansion
Five-Year Objectives: 20 jobs (5 jobs annually)
Number of jobs created or retained made available to low and
Performance Measure: moderate income people as a proportion of currently
unemploved persons.
. IDIS Activity 564: Southwestern College - Micro enterprise Technical Assistance
($8,000): This program will provide Chula Vista small business that have been
identified as potential growth companies, with detaiied research reports using GIS for
the purpose of helping them grow their business through: 1) identification of new
markets; 2) Data analvsis of current market.
Annual Goal 5 Businesses
Accomplishment Accomplishment data will be reported in the 2006-
2007 CAPER
Performance Measurement Outcome Statement: In FY 2005-06 Southwestern College was
funded for the purpose of providing Availability/Accessibility to Economic Opportunity (EO-
7); funds will be carried forward for FY 2006-2007 to assist Micro-enterprises.
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Priority: Non-Housing Community Development Needs- Planning & Administration
CDBG'
. IDIS Activity 523: CDBG Administration ($410,305): Funds will be used for the
management and administration of the City of Chula Vista's CDBG program,
including: planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and fiscal
mana ement.
Annual Goal N/ A
Accom lishment N/ A
. IDIS Activity 525: Regional Task Force on the Homeless - Regional Task Force on
Homeless ($1,000): The Regional Task Force on the Homeless collects, analyzes and
disseminates information on homelessness, and facilitates regional solutions through
planning, coordination and advocacy. The Force provides information and referral
services to homeless service agencies, individuals and local government jurisdictions.
'11 b d f i I' ff
Fundswl e use for pro essiona and c erlcal sta costs.
Annual Goal N/A
Accomplishment N/A
. IDIS Activity 524: Fair Housing Services- Fair Housing Council of San Diego ($39,000):
The Fair Housing Council of San Diego provides fair housing services to Chula Vista
residents on behalf of the City. Services include mediation services for tenants and
landiords in order to ensure equal opportunity in housing, and increase awareness of
f . h . I
air ouslng aws.
Annual Goal N/A
Accomplishment N/A
HOME
. IDIS Activity 565: HOME Program Administration ($99,211): Funds will be used forthe
management and administration of the City of Chula Vista's HOME program,
including: planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and fiscal
mana ement.
Annual Goal N/ A
Accomplishment N/ A
ESG:
. IDIS Activity 570: Emergency Shelter Grant Administration ($4,385): The program will
manage and administer Chula Vista's ESG program, including pianning, regulatory
compliance, contract administration, and fiscal manaqement.
I Annual Goal N/A
I Accomplishment N/ A
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B. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Assessment of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice:
In FY 2003-04, the City participated in a regional effort to update the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. This regional AI involved all 19 jurisdictions In
San Diego County. The Draft AI was available for a 3D-day pubiic review beginning
September 13,2004 through October 12,2004. The 2004 AI identified the following
impediments:
. Many fair housing violations tend to be committed by small "mom and pop"
rental operations. These property owners/managers are often not members of
the San Diego County Apartments Association. Outreaching to this group Is
difficult.
. .Hispanics and Blacks continue to be under-represented in the homebuyer
market; there are large disparities in ioan approval rates. Many of the reasons for
application denial relate to credit history and financial management factors.
. Jurisdictions shouid collaborate to provide education and outreach on Credit
History and Financial Management.
. Discrimination against peopie with disabiiities has become an increasing fair
housing concern.
. Limited regional coordination efforts.
. Fair housing service providers report accomplishments and statistical data in
different formats based on the requirements of each jurisdiction. Ethnicities and
income data are also tracked differently across jurisdictions. Inconsistent
reporting makes tracking trends difficult.
. Fair housing services vary across the region based on the agency providing the
services and the work scopes of each sub-recipient contract. Differing levels of
funding may also be an explanation accounting for variances in services.
. As many individual homeowners enter the business of being a landlord by renting
out their homes, many may not be aware of current laws.
. Educationai and outreach literature regarding fair housing issues, rights, and
services on websites or at public counters is limited.
. Housing choices for persons with disabilities are limited.
. Discrimination against people with disabiiities has become an increasing fair
housing concern.
. Lead-based paint hazards often disproportionately affect minorities and famiiies
with children.
. While education and outreach efforts are a clear priority of all agencies involved,
a review of sub-recipient contracts, Action Pians, CAPER reports, and annual
accomplishment reports indicates a lack of quantifiabie goals, objectives, and
accomplishments to gauge success or progress.
. Sales audits and lending audits are rarely performed.
. While tenant/landlord disputes are not fair housing issues in general. providing
dispute resolution services may prevent certain situations from escalating to
discrimination issues.
. Various land use policies, zoning provisions, and development reguiations may
affect the range of housing choice avaiiable.
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Report on Accomplishments to Eliminate Impediments to Fair Housing Choice:
On an annual and continuing basis, the City contracts with a non-profit agency
(currently the Fair Housing Council of San Diego) for the provision of basic fair
housing and landlord/tenant services which will inciude, but not be iimited to:
.
Diverse community outreach and public education services (ongoing)
Intake, investigation and resolution (through enforcement referrais) of bona fide
housing discrimination complaints (ongoing)
Maintenance of records of all activities undertaken to address and remove the
impediments identified under the Regional AI (ongoing)
Through ongoing linkages with enforcement entities and regional/national
advocacy groups, foster and support of the generai coordination of federal.
state and local fair housing laws in the jurisdiction.
.
.
.
In FY 2005-06, 62 Chula Vista residents received fair housing and iandlord/tenant
services from the Fair Housing Council of San Diego, the majority of which were low-
income renters. 19 of the cases received in-house counseling, 1 was conciliated, 39
were referred, and 3 were referred to DFEH. 16 percent of the complainants were
African American, 32 percent were Hispanic, and 26 percent were Caucasian,
C. Affordable Housing:
Very low income renters and owners are typically considered to have the worst case
needs in the City, thus providing affordable housing opportunities to them has been
a main goai of the City. During this CAPER period, the City has an affordable
housing project that was completed and one that is currently underway. Brisa Del
Mar (Main Plaza) was completed during FY 2005-2006 and serves low income
families, This project has HOME funds and Redevelopment Agency funds.
Underway is the Seniors on Broadway affordable housing project that (MAAC) is also
HOME funded and is currently under construction. The project is scheduied to be
completed in FY 2006-2007.
During Program Year 2005-06, Chula Vista used a combination of HOME and
redevelopment set-aside funds to provide continued implementation of affordable
housing/homeownership programs and rehabilitation programs.
In Program Year 2005-06, 23 households were provided with rehabilitation services
through the CHIP program using Redeveiopment set-aside funds.
In addition, the Housing Authority provided affordable housing rental assistance
through the Section 8 Program, which is used to help those very iow-income renters
with the greatest need gain access to affordable housing units.
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D. Continuum of Care Strategy:
Table I summarizes the activities and programs funded with ESG and CDBG funds to
assist the homeless from a continuum of care approach. These activities benefit
Chula Vista residents, which include emergency shelter, transitional housing, social
services (Le" job counseling/training), mental health services, and general health
services.
South Bay Community Services (SRCS)-
SBCS is the primary social service agency that provides homeless sheiter and services
within Chula Vista. SBCS operates four transitional living programs In Chula Vista and
participates in the FEMA and County of San Diego Hotel/Motel Voucher Program. in
addition, SBCS participates in the San Diego Regional Continuum of Care Council
(CoC), which is comprised of representatives from local government jurisdictions,
federal agencies, non-profit service organizations, and housing providers, Annually,
the CoC participates in funding allocations in response to HUD's Super NOFA which
brought an estimated $4 million In grants to support the regions homeless programs.
During this CAPER period, the City certified consistency with the Consolidated Plan
for a Shelter Plus Care application submitted by Volunteers of America under HUD's
2005 Super NOFA.
ContinUIJm of Care
The City participates in the South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition which is
comprised of local social service agencies that serve homeless persons in the South
San Diego County including Chula Vista. The group meets on a monthly basis. The
agencies indicate that a growing need exists for limited-term shelter or transitional
facilities for homeless individuals and families. The coalition is currently working on
creating a 'whlte paper" which Is an analysis of the immediate housing needs to
address the homeless needs of the South Bay region which consists of the City of San
Diego, Chula Vista, and National City.
Refer to Table I attached for homeless shelters serving San Diego in the South Bay
area
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Table 1- Shelters for the Homeless Serving San Diego - South Bay
Bed
Agencies Program Name Target Population Special Needs Spaces City
Seasonal Emergency Shelter
Ecumenical ISN Rot'! Shelter South Bay General PopulatJon General Homeless 12 Regional
Council of SD (mid-October -March)
County
Transitional Shelter
MAAC Project Nostros Adult Men Only Substance Abuse 13 Chula Vista
SBCS Coso Nuestro Shelter Homeless Youth General Homeless B Chute Vista
SBCS Coso Nueva Vida Shelter Families w/Chlldren General Homeless .45 Chula Vista
SBCS Caso Segura Families wjChiJdren VIctims of Domestic 40 Chule Vista
VIolence
SBCS Transitional Housing Program Families w/Chlldren General Homeless 40 Chule Vista
Win/er Hotel/Motel Vouchers (November through April)
MAAC Project Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Chlldren At-Risk w/dlsablllty N/A Various
SBCS Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Chlldren At-Risk w/dlsabllity N/A Various
Total Beds 158
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless
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Definitions'
Seasonal Emergency Shelter- A program which provides shelter and support services during
a limited portion of late fall and Winter months
Transitional Housing- Temporary housing and support services to return people to
independent living as soon as possible, and not longer than 24 months
Homeless Prevention Programs and Services
For the last few years, the City has allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to SBCS for youth and family support services and housing services. Located in Chula
Vista, SBCS offers assistance to persons who are "near homeless" through coordination of
available services and financiai resources and counseling in such matters as financiai
management and family support.
For FY 2005-06, Chula Vista continued to support services geared toward the homeless
population including:
. Thursday's Meals was provided $6,000 of CDBG funds and they served over 9,333 hot
meals.
. Lutheran Social Services Project Hand was provided $8,000 to provide emergency
services in the form of food, clothing, transportation and prescription vouchers to those
in need. Funds will be used specifically for the provision of direct services, operating
expenses as well as salary for a Program Manager.
. SBCS was awarded $82,661 through the Emergency Shelter Grant program, to support
the operation of the Casa Nueva Vida which provides services in Chula Vista. These
services aim at homeless families, most of them victims of domestic violence. They aim
to develop a comprehensive strength-based family assessment, after which together
they develop a treatment plan so the clients can work to re-establish self-sufficiency and
end their homelessness. Funds are used for operating costs including child care, bus
vouchers and motel vouchers.
. The Regional Task Force on the Homeless was given $1,000 to help support homeless
research, distribution of homeless information, and homeless referral services.
E. Other Actions
1. Actions Taken to Address Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs:
The City is continuing in its effort to remove obstacles to meeting under-served needs
throughout the community. Chula Vista has made a commitment to budget CDBG
funds at the maximum allowable for public service activities to offer citizens much
needed programs and services in the area of literacy, job training, youth activities,
senior services, violence prevention, meal delivery, and health care assistance for
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low-income families. In addition, the City has hired additional staff to administer
CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs aimed at meeting the needs of low to moderate-
income residents throughout the City.
For FY 2005-06, Chula Vista allocated S344,928, close to the maximum allowable for
public service activities.
2. Foster and Maintain Affordable Housing:
The City has developed and utilizes an Affordable Housing Agreement for all new
housing developments occurring in Chula Vista. This agreement stipulates that 10
percent of the totai dwelling units In a new development must be set-aside for low
and moderate income households. This inclusionary housing requirement is strongly
supported by the City Council and has made it possibie for affordable units to be co-
mingled with market-rate units.
The City also maintains housing through the Community Housing improvement
Program (CHIP). The purpose of this program is to assist low income households
rehabilitate their existing home. Both single-family and mobile homes are eligible to
receive assistance.
Currently, the City of Chula Vista has three affordable housing projects in progress: 1)
San Miguel Ranch-Mar Brisa with 115 for sale condo units that are availabie to low
and moderate income househoids; 2) Main Plaza (Brisa del Mar) with 106 affordable
rental units that are currently leased-up; and 3) MAAC project that is under
construction. 41 low-income rental units will be made available to seniors, In
addition, the final for sale units at Rolling Hills Ranch (Sedona) were sold and were
available to first time low income homebuyers.
3. Eliminate Barriers to Affordable Housing:
The City has participated In the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program since
1991. This program is offered to first-time home buyers purchasing homes in Chula
Vista. The purpose of this program is to assist low and moderate income households
purchase their first home. The main benefit of the MCC program is in the form of a
tax credit in the amount of 20 percent of the mortgage interest paid annually,
The City also encourages developers to set-aside 10% of newly developed units for
affordable housing purposes. The City also strongly supports the County of San
Diego's effort at supplying pubiic housing such as Dorothy Street and L Street. As
part of the Housing Eiement. the City works closely with developers in negotiating
affordable housing agreements which require a 10% unit set-aside for low and
moderate income housing. Five percent for households at or below 80% of median
income and 5% for moderate income households. Projects that meet this criteria are
Rolling Hills Ranch (116 senior and 30 famiiy units) and Otay Ranch (242 units). Both of
these projects are located on the Eastern portion of the city. Low and Moderate
Income Housing Funds have been targeted for these projects; however HOME funds
could also be used.
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4. Overcome Gaps in the Institutional Structure and Enhance Coordination:
To assure the effective use of funds and efficiency in the delivery of seNices, the
City's institutional structure consists of many departments working together to
provide seNices to City residents. In particular, the Redeveiopment Agency and the
Community Development Department work ciosely together to provide housing,
community, infrastructure, and economic development activities.
The City also collaborates with many organizations, such as public seNice agencies,
Homeless Shelters, and Community Housing Development Corporations (CHDO's)
which playa role in implementing the City's five-year strategy. The coordination of
these organizations rests within the Community Development Department of the City
5. Improve Public Housing Residential Initiatives:
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) operates four
conventional public housing deveiopments in Chula Vista, with a total of 120 units.
They are all managed by Terrantino Property Management and were recently
upgraded to meet ADA and Section 504 compliance. These public housing units
include:
. Dorothy Street Manor - 22 low income family units
. Melrose Manor - 24 low income family units
. Town Centre Manor - 59 low income senior/disabled units
. L Street Manor - 16 low income family units
The Housing Authority has formed a Public Housing Resident Association in order to
increase resident awareness and involvement in the enhancement of their housing
environment and operations. There were no needs that required funding from the
City during FY 2005-06, and the agency is not designated as troubied; thus, no
additional funding was given to the agency.
6. Evaluate and Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards
The City of Chula Vista has a two-tiered approach to the evaluation and elimination
of lead-based paint hazards where the probiem has been determined to be most
prevalent. The County of San Diego's lead-based paint hazard evaluation program,
known as the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), involves
outreach, screening, case management, and public education. The overall lead
poisoning program is administered through the County of San Diego, Department of
Health SeNices (DHS).
The City also has in piace a loan/grant program to assist homeowners alleviate lead-
based paint hazards through the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP);
however, the City utilizes Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds for this purpose.
As part of the City's effort to revise its First-time Homebuyers Program and Residential
Rehabilitation Program, lead-based paint hazard evaluation and remediation will be
incorporated into these programs as follows:
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Owners will be provided with information regarding: 1) Sources of LBP, 2) Hazards
and Symptoms, 3) Blood Lead Level Screening, 4) Precautions, 5) Maintenance and
Treatment of LBP Hazards, 6) Tenant and Homebuyer Responsibilities
Prior to rehabilitation loan/ grant approval. the homeowner will read and sign a copy
of information received. In addition, the City's Building and Safety Department will
check for signs of LBP when inspecting for code violations and physical condition of
the properties being assisted, and abatement will occur based on federal guidelines
pertaining to the amount of assistance given.
The City intends to apply for the next round of Lead Hazard Protection grant funds
that are available. The Environmental Health Coaiition is supportive of the City's
interest in obtaining grant funds.
7. Reducing the Number of Persons Living Below the Poverty Level
The City is developing an economic development strategy to expand economic
and employment opportunities for low to moderate income residents in order to help
alleviate poverty. In addition, the City supports a range of programs that to address
poverty including:
. Technical assistance to develop the job training and skills
. Public assistance payments
. Social Services such as legal assistance, child care, health care, transportation,
housing, education, and services for the elderly and disabled who are on fixed
Incomes.
. Programs that serve the peopie who are homeless and/or are at-risk of
homeiessness
8. Ensuring Compliance with Program and Comprehensive Planning Requirements:
Monitoring for the City of Chula Vista is directed toward programmatic, financial and
regulatory performance. The primary objects are to ensure that all sub-recipients:
. Comply with pertinent regulations governing their administrative, financial.
programmatic operations;
. Achieve their performance objectives within schedule and budget; and,
. Assess capabilities and/or any potential needs for training or technical assistance
in these areas.
Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be the
most effective tooi in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications. As
such, the City of Chula Vista monitors and evaluates its sub-recipients, CHDO's, and
CBDO's as part of the pre-award assessment. Evaluation of the nature of the
activity, proposed plan for carrying out the activity, the organization's capacity to
do the work, and the possibility of potential confiicts of interest are within the pre-
award assessment.
After awards have been made Quarterly Progress reports are required of each sub-
recipient, which must be current prior to approval of any request for reimbursement
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of expenditures. In addition to the Quarteriy Progress reports, annual on-site visits are
conducted to ensure compiiance with federal regulations. Agreements made with
sub-grantees encourage uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on
beneficiaries. Technical assistance is provided throughout the year, in addition to
the City's annual Subrecipient training.
F. Leveraging Resources:
Chula Vista makes every effort to leverage resources in the production of affordable
housing. With regard to CDBG funds, the majority of leveraging occurs in the capitai
improvement budget and with Redevelopment funds. The availability of alternative
resources to be utilized with CDBG includes Development Impact Fees, Park
Acquisition and Development Fees, Gas Tax, State Department of Transportation
funds, and the General Fund. Additionally, in the production of affordable housing,
the Chula Vista Housing Authority leverages funds through the issuance of bonds.
Chula Vista also leverages its resources through bond financing and by using Low
and Moderate Income Housing Funds. Through this leveraging of resources, the city
is able to produce additional units. Matching requirements are satisfied through
carry over of non-HOME resources that serve as qualifying match. A HOME Match
report is provided in Appendix D.
G. Summary of Citizen Comments:
All documents pertaining to the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan that have been
submitted for HUD review and approval have been made available to the public,
including information generated through the Integrated Disbursement and
Information System (IDIS), Action Plans and CAPERs. No public comments were
received on any of these documents to date.
For FY 2005-06, availability of the CAPER for public review and comment was
published on August 25, 2006 in the Star News. The public Review and Comment
period started on August 26, 2006 and ended September 12,2006 and was available
at the Community Development Department and the Chula Vista City Clerk's Office.
H. Self Evaluation:
Overall the City of Chula Vista has made an impact to the community through the
use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. As demonstrated throughout this report, funds
continue to be budgeted at the maximum allowable for social service programs.
The City has aiso budgeted CDBG funds for capital improvement and' economic
development programs. Other projects that have an impact on the community
which continually receive funding include graffiti eradication (General Funded),
senior rehabilitation activities, community development activities, homeless services,
and fair housing activities. City continues to be a regional leader in the provision of
affordabie housing.
Funding locai based organizations that assist local residents has been a high priority
with the Chula Vista City Council and this priority continues to be supported by the
community.
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In conclusion, the City of Chula Vista was successful in fulfilling the goals and
objectives outlined in the 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan In its first year of
implementation. As the City continues to increase in population, the necessary
resources will continue to be targeted for social service programs, capital
improvement projects, economic development projects, community projects, and
planning and administration. The funding sources for these programs will come from
a variety of sources outside of CDBG and HOME. These funds inciude the
Redevelopment Agency 20% set-aside funds and the Generai Fund.
Prior Year IssLJes'
During FY 2005/06 the City returned funds to HUD for funding ineligible activities
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II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Use of CDBG Funds in Relation to Consolidated Plan Priorities, Needs, Goals, and
Objectives:
Refer to Section 1- General Assessment/ A. Assessment of Five-Year Goals
B. Efforts in Implementing the Planned Actions:
For further information on planned actions, refer to Section i-General Assessment and
Subsection H - Self-Evaluation.
C. Compliance with National Objectives:
Under HUD regulations, CDBG-funded activities must meet at least one of the following
three nationai objectives:
. Activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons
. Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
. Activities designed to meet community development needs having a particular
urgency
In Program Year 2005 all of the CDBG-funded activities complied with the national
objective requirements under the benefits to low- and moderate-income people
criteria. Assistance to public service agencies were qualified under Limited Ciientele;
all others are qualified under either Low/Mod Area, Low/Mod Housing, or Low/Mod
Jobs. All of these activities were tracked without using the presumed benefit criteria,
with the exception of the family vioience programs.
D. Displacement and Relocation Activities:
The City has not undertaken any activities that involve acquisition, rehabilitation, or
demolition of occupied property during FY 2005-06. Thus, no displacement or
relocation activities took place.
E. Funding Changes:
On June 23, 2005, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requested that
modifications to the Action Plan be made. In addition, the City made an amendment
to the Action Plan on December 6, 2005 which included a reallocation f $333,91 0.73 to
an existing capital improvement project and identified three new activities as follows:
o Administration of First Time Home Buyer Program
o Administration of Community Housing Improvement Program
o New Activity: Administration of Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
A public comment period on the amendment was conducted from October 25, 2005
thru November 24, 2005. Copies of the draft amendment were made available for
public review at the Community Deveiopment Department. In addition, a public
meeting was held for Tuesday, December 6, 2005. The public was also encouraged to
review the Plan Amendment and provide written comments. Council subsequently
approved the funding changes at this public hearing. These notification and public
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hearing processes were in accordance to the substantial amendment process
outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan.
F. Certifications of Consistency:
The City of Chula Vista provided ()ne certification of consistency during FY 2005-06 as
follows:
o South Bay Community Services: Transitional Housing Services
G. Assessment of Efforts Made In Carrying Out Planned Actions
Chula Vista receives CDBG and HOME entitlement funds as highlighted in the Public
and Private Resources A vailable for Housing and Community Development Activities.
In addition, Chula Vista benefits from the Section 8 voucher program administered
by the County of San Diego Department of Housing and Community Development.
Other resources highlighted include ESG and MCC. Chula Vista participates in the
MCC program and sixty-eight (68) certificates were issued in FY 2005-06. in addition
the City receives Emergency Shelter Grant funds (ESG). In FY 2005-2006, the City
received $82,661.
H. Economic Development Activities to Creote/Retoin Jobs:
Unfortunateiy, during fiscal year 2005-06, the City was not able to accomplish much
in the area of economic development. For the past year to year and a half, the City
has faced departmentai/organizational challenges such a having a vacancy for
the position of ED Manger for the last year in addition to the loss of other key staff
members. These departmental changes have significantly impacted the Economic
Development Department. During the beginning of September 2004, a new
manager and principal CD Specialist have been hired and an Economic
Development team has been formed. The City has partnered with Southwestern
College and the South County Economic Development Council to provide
economic development activities.
I. CDBG Funds Used to Benefit Limited/Low to Moderate Income Clientele:
For FY 2005-06, Chula Vista provided a number of CDBG funded activities that
benefited Low Mod Clientele. For the Public Services programs, organizations are
required to submit quarterly reporting forms highlighting the specific activities
undertaken to assist LMC households. Additionally, all capital improvement projects
are located in eligible census tracts that benefit LMC residents in each area served.
Chula Vista's eligible census tracts range from 55 percent to 79 percent low/mod.
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J. Program Income:
For FY 2005-06 Chula Vista received $8,377.04 in program income from loan payoffs
from the rehabilitation program, which will be reallocated in December of 2006.
. No program income was returned to a revolving fund
. No fioat funded activities occurred
. Program income was not received by sale of property
. No other loan repayments occurred
. No loan write-offs or adjustments occurred
. No parcels of CDBG acquired property were available for sale
. No lump sum draw down payments were received
K. Neighborhood Revitalization Program:
Chula Vista began implementation of the Castle Park Neighborhood Revitalization
Program (NRP) in 2003. The first community meeting was held on October 9, 2003 at
the South Chula Vista Library and was sponsored by Community Development and
the Engineering Department to provide an overview of the NRP and to discuss the
process for forming Assessment Districts, which will be required in order to construct
the much needed improvements of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc. within the
neighborhood. The first phase of proposed Assessment Districts will include Tobias
Drive, Dixon Drive and First Avenue between Naples and Oxford, Glenhaven Way
and Oxford Street between Third Avenue and Alpine Avenue. The City has
completed the preliminary design of the proposed Oxford and Dixon assessment
districts. Construction began in early 2005 and was completed in March of 2006.
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III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE
A. Distribution of HOME Funds Among Identified Needs in Con Plan
For FY 2005-06 Chula Vista received $1,050,915 in HOME funds, which were distributed
as follows. Previous years CHDO set-aside funds were committed in FY 2005-06.
Table II: HOME Program Fundina Cateaories
Category Amount
Administration $99.211
CHDO Set-Aside $154.200
Production of Affordable Housing $738,703
ADDI First-time Homebuyer Program $34,958
TOTAL . $1 ,027,072
.
B. HOME Program Match Report (HUD 4107-A):
For FY 2005-06, according to the C04PR33 IDiS report, Chula Vista's match iiabllity
totals $2,537.50. The City currentiy maintains an excess of $9 million in total match
contributions available.
C. Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business:
When HOME funds are provided for financial assistance, the non-profit or for-profit
developer must advertise that the project is federally-funded and encourages MBE's
to apply for contract services.
D. Summary of Results of On-site Inspections of HOME Rental Units:
For FY 2005-06, Chula Vista did not visit any of the HOME-funded rental housing
properties; however, the City did conduct file monitoring and hired a Housing
Manager that will be responsible for ensuring compliance. A contract is now in
place with Affordable Housing Services to conduct on-site monitoring of HOME-
assisted units.
E. Assessment of Effectiveness of Affirmative Marketing Plans:
When HOME funds are provided for financial assistance the non-profit or for-profit
developer is required to provide Chula Vista with their affirmative marketing plan.
Minority Home Ownership: In the past, a difference in rates of homeownership
between minority and white households was significant. In response to the statistics
and their implications, increasing minority homeownership became a priority for the
City Of Chula Vista, Effective marketing strategies ensured that the minority
population of the City was informed of the home ownership opportunities within the
City. Within the iast five years, 75-80% of the City's First-Time Homebuyer and Home
improvement Loan Programs have been minorities. With the continuation of the
marketing strategies in place, the City anticipates continuation of the overwhelming
participation among minorities. Marketing strategies includes advertising in the local
newspapers, placement of housing opportunities in the City's website as well as
communication via the City's partnering social service agencies. Applying the
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demographics of the city to potential applicant demographics, It is estimated that
approximately 50 percent of the applications received will be from Hispanic
residents, 4 percent from African American residents, and 11 percent from Asian
residents; thereby potentially befitting a significant portion of the minority population.
F. Program Income
For FY 2005-06 Chula Vista did not receive HOME program income from loan payoffs.
G. American DownPayment Initiative (ADDI)
A total of $34,958 of ADDI funds was allocated in conjunction with the City's existing
First Time Homebuyer Program. ADDi funds assist lower Income families meet the
initial down payment and closing costs, which is the most significant obstacle to
home ownership among lower income families. The City provides an average of
$7,500 in assistance to help approximately 4 new home buyers; however, due to the
current housing market, the city is redesigning the home buyer program. Once the
program has be redesigned, funds will be utilized for this purpose. Accomplishments
will be provided in the 2006-2007 CAPER.
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IV. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Specific Narrative
.
A. Homeless Service Activities & Accomplishments
The City has allocated $82,661 of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds to South Bay
South Bay Community Services to provide emergency shelter services in Chula Vista.
These services aim at homeless families, most of them victims of domestic violence.
They aim to develop a comprehensive strength-based family assessment after which
together they develop a treatment plan so the clients can work to re-establish self-
sufficiency and end their homelessness. Funds are used for operating costs including
child care, bus vouchers and motel vouchers.
B. Summary of One-Year Accomplishments
. South Bay Community Services - Casa Nueva Vida ($82,661): South Bay
Community Services rovides sheiter and su ortive services for runaway youth.
Annual Goal 75 Peo Ie
Accom lishment 204 Peo Ie were served durin FY 2005-06
C. Geographic Allocation of ESG Resources
During FY 2005-06, the activities funded by the ESG program were used to serve
homeless or at risk of becoming homeless youth In the community.
Table III: ESG Funding Cap Compliance
Budget Category (CAP) SBCS Budget
($82,661 )
Essentiai Services $13,964.00
Operating Costs $68,697.00
Administration of the Grant $4,350.00
otal $87,011.00
D. Matching Resources
The City ESG Grant is small; therefore, it Is matched in excess ofthe required minimum
amount (100%). An approximate ratio of 2: 1 is achieved for the activities supported
by Private Party Donations ($96.910), Fees ($15.345), and other contributions
($66,701 ).
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