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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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- CHULA VISTA
DECEMBER 4, 2007, Item~
ITEM TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE 2006/2007
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICIT
PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FUNDING PRIORITIES OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG), THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
ACT PROGRAM (HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT (ESG)
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
REDEVELOPMENT MA
CITY MANAGER
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 that benefit lower income persons. Annually, the City is awarded approximately
$3,000,000 in these combined federal grant funds ($2.1 million in CDBG, $900.000 in
HOME and $90,000 in ESG).
The public hearing is intended to review the funding priorities for the City established
through the 2005-20 I 0 Consolidated Plan and to consider public input on housing and
community development needs of lower income persons in Chula Vista. This item will also
report on the City's administration performance under the grant programs as well as present
a funding timeline for the coming fiscal year (2008/2009).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This item does not include a site specific project; therefore is not subject to National
Environmental Protection Act review or California Environmental Quality Act.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staffrecommends that the City Council conduct the Public Hearing and provide direction
to staff on any changes in funding priorities.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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 $3,100,000 annually in combined grant
funds. However, due to recent budget cuts at the Federal level the City may receive a 5%
reduction from last year, which would total approximately $2,900,000. Of this amount,
$2,000,000 represents CDBG funds. In September 2006, HUD approved a $9.5 million
Section 108 Loan. Beginning with FY 2008-2009, the City's debt service obligation will
be $800,000 off the top of the CDBG annual entitlement, leaving approximately $1.2
million for administration, projects and programs.
Annual Process:
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 review last year's performance, and to solicit input on low income housing
and community development needs and funding priorities. The existing City
Consolidated Plan identifies nine funding priorities divided into two categories: Housing
and Non- Housing and are further detailed in Attachment 1 of this report.
. Housing:
o Production of Affordable Housing
o Affordable Housing Opportunities (First Time Homebuyers, Rental Assistance)
o Maintain/Preserve Affordable Housing (Rehabilitation)
. Non-Housing:
o Infrastructure Improvements
o Public Facilities
o Public Services
o Accessibility/ADA Improvements
o Economic Development
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 January and February. Staff will then return to Council in
March to present draft allocations to projects.
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Performance Evaluation:
The City's overall grant management performance is assessed primarily on the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) which was submitted to
HUD at the conclusion of the 2006/2007 fiscal year. The CAPER provided HUD with all
the required financial and performance information for the CDBG, HOME and ESG
grant programs. It also includes a narrative describing how the City carried out its
housing and community development strategies, projects, and activities during the fiscal
year. A copy of the narrative is included with tbis report as Attachment "A". The
remaining HUD reports are on file in the Community Development Department due to
their large size.
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; and,
. Maintained its administration and public services expenditures witbin the mandated
caps.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
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 I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to tbis decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
No expenditure or allocation of City funds is required; therefore, there is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I: Funding Priority Needs
Attachment 2: CAPER Narrative
Prepared by: Angelica Davis, Community Development Specialist II,
Community Development Department
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City Funding Priority Needs
The City has selected the following priority needs on which to focus the City's resources in the next
five years. These priorities were established taking the following two concerns into consideration: [1]
those categories of low and moderate income households most in need of housing and community
development; and [2] which activities will best meet the needs of those identified households. The
following helps to define the level of priority for each need in the community:
. HIGH represents a commitment to address the need in the Five Year Strategic Plan.
. MEDIUM if funds are available, activities to address this need may be funded during the Five
Year Plan and the City will take other actions to assist in the location of other sources of funds.
. LOW indicates the City will not fund activities but will consider certification of consistency for
other entity's applications for federal assistance.
. NO SUCH NEED indicates there is no need or that this need has already been substantially
addressed.
Activity
Priority Rating
I
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Production of Affordable Housin
Affordable Housing Opportunities .
First Time Homebu ers Rental Assistance .
Maintain/Preserve Affordable Housing.
(Rehabilitation)
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. Hi h Priori
For Low and Ve Low Income
. For Low and Very Low Income
. For Moderate Income
. For Small and Large Families which
are Very Low and Low Income.
Medium Priority . For extremely low and low income
elderl ersons
. . .
. High Priority
. Medium
.
Infrastructure Improvements
. High Priority
. To street improvement, sidewalk
improvements and street lighting.
Public Facilities
. Medium Priority . To flood prevention/drainage
im rovements
. High Priority . To facilities serving youth, park
and recreational facilities, and
neighborhood facilities.
Public Services
. Medium Priority . To facilities providing health care,
and those serving children
requiring child care, seniors, and
the disabled.
. Medium Priority . To 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 .
. High Priority . To accessibility needs of the
physically disabled
Accessibility / ADA Improvements
Economic Development
. High Priority . To business attraction, retention
and ex ansion
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Attachment No. 1
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CllY OF
(HUlA VISTA
Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Submitted September 28, 2007
Contact:
Community Development Department
Housing Division
276 Fourth Avenue. Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-5036
email: adavis@cLchula-vista.ca.us
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Attachment No.2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL ASSESSMENT: ........................ ............ ......... ..... .................. ....................... ... ......... 1
A. ASSESSMENT OF FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: .................................................... 1
B. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:......................................................................................1
1 Housing Objectives ...................... ... ............ ......... ..... ... .................................................. 5
2. Homeless Objectives...................................................................................................... 7
3. Non-Housing Community Development Needs......................................................... 8
C. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing .................................................................................... 15
D. Affordable Housing: ...........................................................................,.............................. 17
E. Continuum of Care Strategy: .......................................................................................... 18
F. Other Actions ............................................................................................................,....... 21
G. Leveraging Resources: ..................................................................................................... 25
H. Summary of Citizen Comments:...................................................................................... 25
I. Self Evaluation: ...............,........... ......... ......... ...... .... ... ....... .................. ........................ ....... 25
II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ......... 27
A. Use of CDBG Funds in Relation to Consolidated Plan Priorities. Needs. Goals. and
Objectives: ................................,....................................................................................... 27
B. Efforts in Implementing the Planned Actions: ............................................................... 27
C. Compliance with Nationai Objectives:.......................................................................... 27
D. Displacement and Relocation Activities: ...................................................................... 27
E. Funding Changes: ............................................................................................................27
F. Certifications of Consistency: ..........................................................................................27
G. Assessment of Efforts Made In Carrying Out Planned Actions.................................... 28
H. Economic Development Activities to Create/Retain Jobs: ........................................ 28
I. CDBG Funds Used to Benefit Limited/Low to Moderate Income Clientele: ............. 28
J. Program Income: ....................... ... ............................ ... ..................... ... .... ................ ......... 28
III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE .......................................................................... 29
A. Distribution of HOME Funds ............................................................................................. 29
C. Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business: ..................... 29
D. Summary of Results of On-site inspections of HOME Rental Units: .............................. 29
E. Assessment of Effectiveness of Affirmative Marketing Plans: ...................................... 29
F. Program Income ............................. ..... .... .... ............ ,.. ..... ..... .......... ....... ........................... 30
G. American Downpayment initiative (ADDi).................................................................... 30
IV. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG) SPECIFIC NARRATiVE......................... 31
A. Homeless SeNice Activities & Accomplishments.......................................................... 31
B. Summary of One-Year Accomplishments ..................................................................... 31
C. Geographic Allocation of ESG Resources..................................................................... 31
D. Matching Resources......................................................................................................... 31
E. Discharge Coordination Policy ....................................................................................... 31
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CCont.)
Tables:
TABLE I: Five Year Goalsand Objectives Performance Measurement ................................. 3
Table ii- Shelters for the Homeless Serving San Diego - South Bay....................................... 19
Table III: HOME Program Funding Categories......................................................................... 29
Table iV: ESG Funding Cap Compliance................................................................................. 31
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I. GENERAL ASSESSMENT:
This Consoiidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY
2006-07 marks the second 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 pian. The report contains nine basic
elements: (A) Assessment of Five-Year Goals and Objectives; (B) Performance
Measurements; (C) Affirmatively Further Fair Housing; (D) Affordable Housing;
(E) Continuum of Care Strategy; (F) Other Actions; (G) Leveraging of
Resources; (H) Summary of Citizen Comments; and (I) Self-Evaluation.
A. ASSESSMENT OF FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
For fiscal year 2006-07, 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 $2,042,661
. HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds in the amount of
$954,765 including $17,444 in American Dream Down-payment
Initiative (ADDI) funds;
. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds in the amount of $86,993.
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.
B. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
The City of Chula Vista funded the projects listed in Table 1 as a means
to achieve the specific priorities and objectives established in the
Consolidated Plan for 2005-2010 as well as the annual goals for FY
2006/07. These activities were intended and ultimately benefited
primarily low-income and moderate-income residents within the City,
and addressed affordable housing, homeless, and non-housing
community development needs. These activities met three objectives
and three outcomes, detailed below:
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CAPER
FY 2006-07
City of Chula Vista
. Objectives: 1) create suitable
decent affordable housing;
opportunities.
living environments; 2) provide
and, 3) create economic
. Outcomes: 1) availability or improved accessibility of infrastructure,
public facilities, housing, or shelter to low/moderate-income
people, including persons with disabilities; 2) new or improved
afford ability through creation or maintenance of affordable
housing; and 3) sustainability resulting from improved communities
or neighborhoods, making them livable or viable by providing
benefit to low/moderate-income persons, or by providing services
that sustain communities or neighborhoods.
The outcomes and objectives that were achieved in 2006/2007 are
included with each of the planned activities (Table 1 below and
Appendix A - Listing of CPMP Project Tables). The outcomes and
objectives are identified using the numbering system which ties to
the Community Planning and Development Performance
Measurement System developed by HUD as follows:
Decent Housin
Suitable livin Environment
Economic Opportunity
vailability / Aft d b"l"t
"b"l"ty or a II y
ccessl II
DH-l DH-2
SL-l SL-2
EO-l EO-2
Sustainability
DH-3
SL-3
EO-3
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CAPER
FY 2006-07
City of Chula Vista
Tenant Based Rental
Assistance
American Dream
DownPa ment
Community Preservation
2006-31
DH-2
HOME
Number of new Housing Units
created
Number of Households receiving
rental assistance
Number of Households receiving
down a ment assistance.
Number of Units Inspected
N/a
2006-28
HOME
100
combined
o
Boys and Girls Club 2006-24 CDBG 1
Bay Boulevard Park 2006-20 CDBG 10 N/A
Eucalyptus Park 2006-21 CDBG Number of Improved Public combined
SL-l Facilities N/A
Memorial Park 2006-22 CDBG N/A
Norman Park 2006-23 CDBG N/A
City of Chula Vista
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CAPEl<
FY 2006-07
Outcome/Objective
Specific Objective
Action
Plan
Activity #
Outcome/
Objective
Code
Source
of Funds
Performance Measure
(Indicator)
5-Year
Goals *
2005
Acmp.
2006
Acmp.
2007
Prop.
. - ..<<
CDBG Program Admin. 2006-01 CDBG
HOME Program Admin. 2006-27 HOME
ESG Program Admin. 2006-32 N/A ESG
Fair Housing Council 2006-02 CDBG
Reg. Task Force on Homeless 2006-03 CDBG
* Reflects change In HUD procedure to count all persons In the census tract Improved.
N/ A - Administration Activities
City of Chula Vista
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CAPER
FY 2006-07
1. Housing Objectives
This section describes Chula Vista's strategies for addressing housing needs, which
are identified as a 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
rental housing acquisition and development activities may occur throughout the
City.
Priority 1: Production of Affordable Housina
Priority: Assist non-profit corporations to develop affordable housing for very low and
low income households
Targeted High Priority is assigned to smail (2-4 persons per household) and large (5+
Groups: persons per household) families that are very low and low income. Medium
Priority is assianed to extremely low and low Income elderlv oersons
Five-Year 20 Housing Units (5 housing units annuaily)
Objectives:
Performance Units Constructed as a proportion of Regional Housing Needs ailocation for
Measure: the appropriate levei income group.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2006:
. Production of Affordable Housing - $263,722 of HOME Funds
Funds were allocated with prior year HOME funds to assist in the production
207 affordable housing project entitied "The Landings". Construction to begin
in 2007-08.
During 2006/2007 construction continued on the HOME funded Seniors on
Broadway project. Completion expected in2007/2oo8.
Priority 2: Housing Assistance
Priority: 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 annually)
Performance Number of households assisted as a proportion of the total number of low
Measure: to moderate-income households in the City.
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City of Chula Vista
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2006-07:
. Tenant Based Rental Assistance - $440,000 of HOME Funds.
The City established the short-term (2 year) tenant-based rental assistance
program for Chula Vista residents. Assistance priority was given to residents
displaced from their primary residence.
Accomplishment: 16 Households
. 696-700: City - Community Development - Down Payment Assistance -
$17 A44 of 2006 and $17 A44 of 2005 HOME Funds
This was the third year since the introduction of ADDI funds to the HOME
program. This program offered downpayment assistance to low-income, first
time homebuyers for purchase of single family homes. The funds were used in
combination with prior year funds.
Accomplishment: 11 Households
Priority 3: Preservation & Maintenance of Existing Housing
Priority: 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 probiems in the City that were
built prior to 1970
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2006-07:
. 657: City - Planning & Building - Code Enforcement Program - $150,000 of
CDBG Funds.
Code Enforcement, a complaint-driven program, which targeted private
residential (single-family detached and attached) properties located within
low to moderate-income census tracts (targeted areas). CDBG funds were
used to pay the salaries of the four Code Enforcement Officers, who were
assigned to the targeted areas.
Accomplishment: 425 Units
City of Chula Vista
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CAPER
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2. Homeless Objectives
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
available throughout the entire City.
Priority 1: Homeless Needs
Priority: Continue to support programs offering transitional 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 2006-07:
. 647: South Bay Community Services - Thursday's Meal - $10,000 of CDBG
Funds
Provided homeless and needy families with hot and nourishing meals, to help
homeless and/or low income families stretch their food resources, so they may
concentrate more on developing self-sufficient lifestyles without having to
struggle so hard for their daily food.
Accomplishment: 309 People
. 664-665: South Bay Community Services - Coso Nueva Vida I - ESG06 -
$82,644 of ESG Funds
ESG funds will be used for short term housing for homeless families (with
chiidren), most of whom are victims of domestic violence. In addition to
housing, families, together with staff, develOp a treatment plan so the client
can work to re-establish self-sufficiency and end their homelessness. Services
include mentai health counseling, trauma related services, assistance in
finding housing and substance abuse services.
Accomplishment: 244 Households
. 642: Lutheran Social Services - Project Hand -$8,000 of CDBG Funds
Provided food, commodities, shelter referrals and other emergency
assistance services to low income clients who reside in Chula Vista.
Accomplishment: 1121 People
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CAPER
FY 2006-07
City of Chula Vista
3. 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 accessibility
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 1: Public Services
Priority:Public Continue to fund public services at the federally mandated 15% cap
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 Special Needs
2,000 General Public Services
3,500 Youth Services
3,500 Elderly
Performance Number of People assisted as a proportion of the number of peopie in
Measure: need for each special needs category.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2006-07:
a. Special Needs Services
. 638: Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation - Rehab Unit Equipment -
$3,500 of CDBG Funds.
Partial funding for purchase of essential rehabilitation equipment supplies for
the Intermediate Care Facility of the Chula Vista Veterans Home.
Accomplishment: 350 People
b. General Public Services
. 637: Chula Vista Community Collaborative - Child Care Coordinator - $42,000
of CDBG Funds
Provide training to childcare providers to improve the quality of care, assist in
the licensing process, provide advocacy training and coordinate the annual
Day of the Child Event.
Accomplishment: 850 People
City of Chula Vista
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. 645: South Bay Community Services - Family Violence Treatment - $34,000 of
CDBG Funds
Provided therapeutic, counseling and crisis service to adult and child victims
and perpetrators of family violence through strengths-based assessments;
treatment planning; age-appropriate group and individual counseling for
children; victim support groups; crisis intervention and SAFE Program for Chuia
Vista children and members of their families who are dealing with issues
pertaining to interfamilial child sexual molestation.
Accomplishment: 841 People
. 648: YMCA - Family Stress Counseling Svcs. - Kinship Support Services -
$25,000 of CDBG Funds
Provided case management, assistance with guardianship and permanency
planning, school readiness and academic support, caregiver support
groups/parent education and other services designed to assist relative
caregivers and maintain the placement of the children in their care.
Accomplishment: 395 People
c. Youth Services
. 639: City-Parks and Recreation - WizKids - $12,299 of CDBG Funds
Provided at-risk youth with services and support to maintain anti-drug, anti-
crime, healthy and productive lives.
Accomplishment: 75 Youth
. 640: Family Health Centers of San Diego - KidCare Express III Mobile Medical
Unit - $27,000 of CDBG Funds
Provided primary healthcare services to low income medically underserved
children and families in Chula Vista by removing financial. transportation, and
linguistic barriers, KidCare makes sure that Chuia Vista families get the
healthcare they need.
Accomplishment: 941 Youth
. 646: South Bay Community Services - Prevention & Diversion Project - $96,600
of CDBG Funds
Through the assistance of sub-contracts, SBCS provided at-risk youth with
services and support and opportunities they need to lead heaithy and
productive lives. Provided services before, during and after school.
Accomplishment: 1263 Youth
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b. Elderly Services
. 636: Adult Protective Services - South Bay Adult Day Health Care - $11,000 of
CDBG Funds
Funding provided or contracted for transportation seNices to and from the
South Bay Adult Day Health Care Center for disabied seniors,
Accomplishment: 42 Elderly Persons
. 641: Lutheran Social Services - Caring Neighbor - $20,000 of CDBG Funds
Provided health and safety related minor home installations and repairs,
portable wheelchair ramps, transportation and weed abatement to seniors
and adults with disabilities who reside in Chula Vista,
Accomplishment: 79 Elderly Persons
. 643: Meals-on-Wheels - Meals-on-Wheels Chula Vista - $12,000 of CDBG
Funds
Provided two meals a day, seven days a week, including special diets, to iow
and moderate income seniors, age 60 and over, in their homes in Chula Vista,
Accomplishment: 477 Elderly Persons
Priority 2: Economic Development
Priority: Continue to provide proactive business assistance programs to
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 peopie as a proportion of currentiy
unemploved persons,
. In FY 2006-07 No Economic Deveiopment Activities were undertaken with HUD
funds in response to a request from HUD.
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Priority 3: Public Facilities
Priority: Continue to improve the quality of existing community facilities to serve the
needs of lower and moderate income househoids
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 2006-07:
. 656: Boys and Girls Club - Lauderbach - Capital Improvements - $22,600 of
CDBG Funds
This project includes the installation of security lighting and surveillance
equipment. This project has experienced delays due to volunteer and Davis
Bacon issues. The project should be completed in 2007-2008.
. 652: City - Public Works Dept. - "F" Street and Bay Blvd. Park - $20,500 of
CDBG Funds
Project included adding a new Pipe Arm gate in the entrance and new
lighting for added security, new signage, and a new bike rack.
. 653: City - Public Works Dept. - Eucalyptus Park - $80,000 of CDBG Funds
Funds will be used for bleachers, trash receptacles, park security lights and will
be completed in 2007/2008.
. 654: City - Public Works Dept. - Memorial Park - $10,500 of CDBG Funds
Funds were used for the replacement of wrought iron fencing, repair of
concrete, expansion of trash enclosure and upgrade tot-lot fencing to bring
up to ADA codes.
. 655: City - Public Works Dept. - Norman Park - $10,000 of CDBG Funds
Funds were used for the purchase of new horseshoe pits and to rebulid
and lor expand trash enclosure to encourage recycling programs and allow
green waste disposal.
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Priority 4: Infrastructure
Priority: Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in lower and moderate
income target areas
Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to addressing the need for street improvement,
sidewalk improvements and street iighting. Medium Priority is assigned to
addressina the need for flood orevention/drainaae improvements
Five-Year 10 pubiic 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 2006-07:
. 649: City - General Services - ADA Annual Program (STL318) - $209,130 of
CDBG Funds
This project provided for the construction of ADA compiiant curb ramps in the
low/moderate income areas of the City. In 2006/07 the design of the new
ramp was completed. Construction to be completed in 07/08.
. 651: City - General Services - Sidewalk Annual Program (STL320) - $125,000 of
CDBG Funds
Funds were used for the design and construction of new sidewalks.
Construction to continue until 2007/2008.
. 658: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council - Safe and Accessible
Sidewalks - $100,000 of CDBG Funds
This project wili provide improvements designed to remove material and
architecturai barriers that restrict the mobiiity and accessibility of elderly or
disabled persons by instaliing ADA curb-cuts. Design and construction to be
completed in 2007/2008,
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Priority 5: Plannin ] and Administration
Priority: Continue to manage and administer the CDBG, HOME and E5G programs
in compliance with HUD regulations and within the federaliy mandated
caps (CDBG: 20%, HOME: 10% and ESG: 5%)
Targeted Groups: n/a
Five-Year n/a
Objectives:
Performance n/a
Measure:
. 633: City - Community Development - CDBG Program Administration -
5370,532 of CDBG Funds
Administration funds were utilized for staff costs associated with the
mandgement and administration of Chula Vista's CDBG program, including
planning, regulatory compiiance, contract administration, and fiscal
management.
. 659: City - Community Development - HOME Program Administration -
$93,000 of HOME Funds
Administration funds were utiiized for staff costs associated with the
management and administration of Chula Vista's HOME program, including
planning, regulatory compiiance, contract administration, and fiscal
management.
. 666: City - Community Development - ESG-06 Program Administration -
$4,349 of E5G Funds
Administration funds wili be utilized for staff costs associated with the
management and administration of Chula Vista's ESG program, including
planning, regulatory compiiance, contract administration, and fiscal
management.
. 634: Fair Housing Council of San Diego - Fair Housing & Tenant Education -
$37,000 of CDBG Funds
Provided outreach and education regarding fair housing legal rights and
responsibilities, provided technical training to industry professionals, and
maintained programs and procedures under which citizens of the City may
register complaints concerning their allegations of unlawful housing
discrimination and seek enforcement assistance.
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. 635: Regional Task Force on the Homeless, Inc. - Regional Task Force on the
Homeless - $1,000 of CDBG Funds
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless is a partnership of public agencies,
private groups and homeless advocates, that develops policies and provides
technical assistance with regard to needs of the homeless and availability of
facilities and services for this population.
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C. 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 A[ involved ali 19
jurisdictions in San Diego County. The Draft AI was avaiiabie for a 3D-day
public review beginning September 13,2004 through October 12,2004. The
2004 AI identified the foliowing impediments:
. Many fair housing violations tend to be committed by sma[1 "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 loan approval rates. Many of the
reasons for appiication denial rei ate to credit history and financial
management factors.
. Jurisdictions should coliaborate to provide education and outreach on
Credit History and Financial Management.
. Discrimination against people 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 leveis 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 pubiic counters is limited.
. Housing choices for persons with disabilities are iimited.
. Discrimination against people with disabilities has become an increasing
fair housing concern.
. Lead-based paint hazards often disproportionateiy affect minorities and
famiiies with children.
. Whiie education and outreach efforts are a clear priority of a[1 agencies
involved, a review of sub-recipient contracts, Action Plans, CAPER reports,
and annual accompiishment reports indicates a lack of quantifiable
goals, objectives, and accomplishments to gauge success or progress.
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. Sales audits and lending audits are rarely performed.
. While tenant/iandlord 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 regulations
may affect the range of housing choice available.
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 include, but not be
limited to:
. Diverse community outreach and public education services (ongoing)
. Intake, investigation and resolution (through enforcement referrals) 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 general
coordination of federal, state and local fair housing laws in the jurisdiction.
In FY 2006-07, 62 Chula Vista residents received fair housing and
landlord/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 the remaining were Caucasian.
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D. 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
has been a main goal of the City. During Program Year 2006-07, Chula Vista
used a combination of HOME and redevelopment set-aside funds to provide
continued implementation of affordable housing/homeownership programs
and rehabilitation programs.
During FY 2006-2007, an open Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) process
was made available for disbursement of HOME affordable housing
development funds. The open NOFA process encourages multi-family
projects. We received two proposals in 2006-2007: 1) Briar Patch; and, 2) the
Landings Projects. One two was approved by Council and recommended
funding for the Landings.
New Construction: During this CAPER period the following projects were
undertaken:
1) MAAC Project - Seniors on Broadway ($3,511,195 of HOME funds):
Construction continued on the affordable housing project which consists
of 41 very iow income units. The project is scheduled to be completed in
FY 2007-2008.
2) The Landings ($920,000 of HOME funds): This project includes 92
affordabie units (11 Home funded).
Rental Assistance:
Rental assistance was used to help those very low-income renters with the
greatest need. The City provided affordable housing rental assistance
through the Section 8 Program (administered by the County) and by the
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) funded through HOME funds
and administered by City staff. During program year 2006/2007 the following
number of persons were served:
1) TBRA: 16 households
2) Section 8 Program: 2,625
First Time Homehuyer Programs'
The City redesigned the First Time Homebuyer Program to adequately assist
buyers in today's housing market. A contract with a non-profit Housing
agency was executed and will serve more people.
1). ADDI: A total of 11 families were assisted with down payment assistance.
Rehahilitatlon Programs'
In Program Year 2006-07, 8 households were provided with rehabilitation
services through the CHIP program using Redevelopment set-aside funds.
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E. Continuum of Care Strategy:
Table II 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,
transltlonai housing, social services (I.e" job counseling/training), mental
health services, and general health services.
SOllth Ray Commlmlty Services (SRCS)-
SBCS Is the primary social service agency that provides homeless shelter and
services within Chule 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.
Contlnullm of Care
The City participates in the South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition which is
comprised of local sociai 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 Iimited-
term shelter or transitional facilities for homeless individuals and families. The
created a "white 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. it has been
presented to he City's Public Safety Committee for review and will be
presented to the City Council on 2007-2008.
Refer to Table II attached for homeless shelters serving San Diego in the South
Bay area.
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Table 11- Shelters for the Homeless Servina San Diego - South Bay
Bed
Agencies Program Name Target Populaflon Special Needs Spaces City
Seasonal Emergency Sheffer
Ecumenical ISN Rot'l Shelter South Bay General Population General Homeless 12 Regional
Council of SO (mid-October -March)
County
Transitional Shelter
MAAC Project Nostros Adult Men Only Substance Abuse 13 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Nuestro Shelter Homeless Youth General Homeless 8 Chulo Vista
SBCS Casa Nueva Vida Shelter Families w/Children General Homeless 45 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Segura Families wjChildren Victims of Domestic 40 Chula Vista
Violence
SBCS Transitional Housing Program Families w/Chlldren General Homeless 40 Chula Vista
WInter Hotel/Motel Vouchers (November through April)
MAAC Project Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Children At-Risk w/disabiiity N/A VarIous
SBCS Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Children At-Risk w/disabiilty N/A Various
Total Beds 158
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless
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Homeless Prevention Programs and Services
For the last few years, the City has allocated Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to South Bay Community Services (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 financial resources and counseling in such matters as financial
management and family support.
For FY 2006-07, Chula Vista continued to support services geared toward the
homeless population including:
. Thursday's Meals was provided $10,000 of CDBG funds and they served over
309 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 $82,664 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 and essential 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. The RTFH operates a unique (HUD mandated) Homeless Management
Information Systems that allows services agencies to track homeless client
information through a central database.
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F. 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 aliowable 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 low-Income
families. In addition, the City has hired additional staff to administer CDBG,
HOME, and ESG programs aimed at meeting the needs of iow to moderate-
Income residents throughout the City.
For FY 2006-07, Chula Vista aliocated 8344,928, close to the maximum
aliowabie 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 total 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 possible for affordable units to be co-mingled with market-
rate units In all areas of the City.
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 the MAAC Seniors on Broadway project is
under construction. 41 low-income rental units wili be made available to
seniors. In addition, the City has entered into an agreement with a
developer to construct the" Landings" Project which consists of 92 affordable
units (11 HOME funded).
3. Eliminate Barriers to Affordable Housing:
The City has participated in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program
since 1991. This program is offered to flrsHime 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. During 2006/07 a total of 12
Certificates were Issued. No Certificates were reissued.
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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 services,
the City's institutional structure consists of many departments working
together to provide services to City residents. In particular, the
Redevelopment Agency and the Community Development Department
work closely together to provide housing, community, infrastructure, and
economic development activities.
The City also collaborates with many organizations, such as public service
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.
The City also relies on the Regional Coordinators Meetings. These meetings
are attended by all jurisdictions in the County of San Diego and Imperial
County as well as a minimum of one HUD representative. Items discussed
include changing and new regulations applicable to the CDBG, HOME and
ESG grant programs.
5. Improve Public Housing Residential Initiatives:
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) operates four
conventional public housing developments in Chula Vista, with a totai 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 Pubiic 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 2006-07, and the agency is not
designated as troubled; thus, no additional funding was given to the
agency.
6. Evaluate and Reduce Lead-Based Paint Hazards
The City of Chuia Vista has a two-tiered approach to the evaluation and
elimination of lead-based paint hazards where the problem has been
determined to be most prevaient. The County of San Diego's lead-based
paint hazard evaluation program, known as the Childhood Lead Poisoning
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Prevention Program (CLPPP), involves outreach, screening, case
management, and pubiic education. The overaillead poisoning program is
administered through the County of San Diego, Department of Health
Services (DHS).
The City also has in place a loan/grant program to assist homeowners
alleviate lead-based paint hazards through the Community Housing
Improvement Program (CHIP); however, the City utiiizes Low and Moderate
Income Housing Funds for this purpose,
As part of the City's First-time Homebuyers Program and Residential
Rehabilitation Program, lead-based paint hazard evaluation and
remediation is incorporated into these programs as foilows:
Owners are 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 rehabiiitation loan/grant approval, the homeowner read and sign a
copy of information received. In addition, the City's Building and Safety
Department checks for signs of LBP when inspecting for code violations and
physical condition of the properties being assisted, and abatement should
occur based on federal guideiines pertaining to the amount of assistance
given.
The City is interested in applying for the next round of Lead Hazard Protection
grant funds that are available. The Environmental Health Coalition 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 continuously exploring options to expand economic and
empioyment opportunities for low to moderate income residents in order to
help aileviate poverty. In addition, the City supports a range of programs
that to address poverty including:
. Technical assistance to develop the job training and skiils
. 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 people who are homeless and/or are at-risk of
homelessness
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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 tool 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 possibiiity of
potential conflicts 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 of expenditures, In addition to the Quarterly Progress
reports, annual monitoring is conducted to ensure compliance 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,
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G. Leveraging Resources:
With regard to CDBG funds, the majority of leveraging occurs in the capital
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. Chula Vista makes every effort
to leverage resources 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 inciusionary housing 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.
H. Summary of Citizen Comments:
For FY 2006-07, availability of the CAPER for public review and comment was
published on August 24, 2007 in the Star News. The public Review and
Comment period started on August 25,2007 and ended September 25, 2007.
and was available at the Community Development Department. No
comments were received.
I. 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 sociai service programs. The City has aiso budgeted CDBG
funds for capita improvement projects. Other projects that have an impact
on the community which continually receive funding include graffiti
eradication (General Fund), senior rehabilitation activities, community
development activities, homeless services, and fair housing activities. City
continues to be a regional leader in the provision of affordable housing.
Funding local based organizations that assist local residents has been a high
priority with the Chuia Vista City Council and this priority continues to be
supported by the community.
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In January of 2007, the City received HUD's Year Review Letter for the 2005
Program. The letter contained the City's overall performance in the following
categories:
1) Continuum of Care: Acceptable Performance
2) Decent Housing: Improvement Needed
3) Economic Opportunity: Improvement Needed
4) Suitable Living Environment: Acceptable Performance
5) Program Requirements: improvement Needed
In response to the above correspondence, the City has taken the necessary
steps to address those categories which were rated with "Improvement
needed". Most notabie is the CDSG Ciean-up, which was completed in its
entirety within the last year. The City also included a more detailed
description of the City's housing activities.
In April 2007 the HUD Office of Inspector General conducted an extensive
audit of the HOME Program. The audit objective was to determine if the
City's: internal controls and financial management practices were
adequate; if the funded activities were eligible and provided adequate
documentation to support its eligibility; matching funds were eligible and
supported; and, monitoring and housings standards were adequate. The
final audit report concluded that the City administered the HOME program in
accordance with all HUD requirements.
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's population increases, the necessary resources will continue to
be targeted for social seNice 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 CDSG and HOME. These funds include the
Redevelopment Agency 20% set-aside funds and the General Fund.
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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- Generpl 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 national 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 2006-2007 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 Clientele; 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
violence programs and the ADA Curb Cut Program.
D. Displacement and Relocation Activities:
The City has not undertaken any activities that involved acquisition,
rehabilitation, or demolition of occupied property during FY 2006-07. Thus, no
displacement or relocation activities took place.
E. Funding Changes:
During program year 2006/2007, the City made no amendments to the Annual
Action Plan Funding Plan.
F. Certifications of Consistency:
The City of Chula Vista provided one certification of consistency during FY
2006-07 as follows:
o South Bay Community Services: Transitional Housing Services
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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 Available 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 twelve
(12) certificates were issued in FY 2006-07. In addition the City received
Emergency Shelter Grant funds totaling $86,993.
H. Economic Development Activities to Create/Retain Jobs:
Unfortunately, during fiscal year 2006-07, the City was still advised by HUD not
to pursue Economic Development Activities. Now that the City's program hs
been cleared, the City may be able to allocate HUD funds for economic
development activities in the future.
I. CDBG Funds Used to Benefit Limited/Low to Moderate Income Clientele:
For FY 2006-07, Chuia 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 highiighting 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.
J. Program Income:
For FY 2006-07 Chuia Vista did not receive program income.
. No program income was returned to a revolving fund
. No float funded activities occurred
. Program income was not received by sale of property
. No other loan repayments occurred
. No loan write-ofts or adjustments occurred
. No parcels of CDBG acquired property were available for sale
. No lump sum draw down payments were received
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III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE
A. Distribution of HOME Funds
For FY 2006-07 Chula Vista received S1,027,072 in HOME funds, which were
distributed as follows. Previous years CHDO set-aside funds were committed in
FY 2006-07.
T bl III HOME P d' C t
a e . rogram Fun mg a egones
Category Amount
Administration $93,000
CHDO Set-Aside $140,599
Production of Affordable Housing $263,722
ADDI First-time Homebuyer Program $17,444
Tenant -based Rental Assistance Program $440,000
TOTAL $954,765
B. HOME Program Match Report (HUD 4107-A):
For FY 2006-07, according to the C04PR33 IDIS report, Chula Vista's match
liability totals $385,312. The City currentiy maintains an excess of $28 million in
total match contributions available.
C. Contracting Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business:
When HOME funds are provided for financial assistance of construction, the
non-profit or for-profit developer must advertise that the project is federally-
funded and encourages MBE's to appiy for contract services.
D. Summary of Results of On-site Inspections of HOME Rental Units:
in FY 2006-07, the City entered into an agreement with Affordable Housing
Consultant to inspect all affordable housing units funded with HOME funds.
These units included:
. Brisa del Mar
. Rancho Buena Vista
. Trolley Terrace
The inspection report concluded that all HOME funded units were operating
in compliance with the prescribed federal regulations.
E. Assessment of Effectiveness of Affirmative Marketing Plans:
When HOME funds are provided for financial assistance the non-profit or for-
profit deveioper is required to provide Chula Vista with their affirmative
marketing plan.
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Minority Home Ownership: In the past, a difference in rates of
homeownership between minority and white househoids 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"10 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 weli as communication via the City's partnering social seNice
agencies. Applying the 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 2006-07 Chula Vista did not receive HOME program income from loan
payoffs.
G. American DownPayment Initiative (ADDI)
A total of $ 17 A44 of ADD I funds were allocated in conjunction with the City' s
existing First Time Homebuyer Program. ADDI funds assist iower 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 provide an average of $5,000 in assistance to help approximately 11
new home buyers.
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IV. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Specific Narrative
A. Homeless Service Activities &: Accomplishments
The City has ailocated $82,664 of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds to
South Bay Community Services to provide transitlonai housing services in Chula
Vista. These services are aimed at homeless families, most of them victims of
domestic violence, They strive to develop a comprehensive strength-based
family assessment, after which together they develop a treatment plan so the
clients can work to re-estabiish self-sufficiency and end their homelessness.
Funds are used for operating costs and essential services including child care,
bus vouchers and motei vouchers.
B. Summary of One-Year Accomplishments
During Fiscal Year 2006-2007 a total of 244 Persons were assisted
C. Geographic Allocation of ESG Resources
During FY 2006-07, the activities funded by the ESG program were used to
serve homeless or at risk of becoming homeless youth in the community.
Table IV: ESG Funding Cap Compliance
Budget Category (CAP) $82,644
Essential Services $19,815
Operatina Costs $68,829
Administration of the Grant $4,349
'otal $86,993
D. Matching Resources
The City ESG Grant is small; therefore, it is matched in excess of the 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).
E. Discharge Coordination Policy
The foilowing summarizes the City of Chula Vista's (in collaboration with
the County of San Diego) activities reiated to formalizing the
implementation of a cohesive protocol of a community-wide Discharge
Coordination and Discharge Policy.
Foster Care: The City of Chuia works with the County of San Diego of San
Diego's Foster Care System discharge planning protocoi includes the
foliowing information and/or steps:
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. Written information about the youth's dependency case, including
family and placement histories and the whereabouts of any siblings
who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
. Anticipated date court jurisdiction is expected to be terminated;
. Health plans (if not already covered by Medi-Cal)
. Legal document portfolio that include: Social Security Card, Certified
Birth Certificate, Driver's License and/or DMV identification card,
2copies of parent(s) death certificate(s), proof of citizenship/residence
status.
. Housing plans including referral to transitional housing or assistance in
securing other housing;
. Employment or other financial support plans;
. Educational/vocational plans including financial aid, where
appropriate
. Transitional housing for youth transitioning from the foster care system
operated by South Bay Community Services in Chula Vista.
Health Care: The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is
the lead agency that has commissioned a research project to identify
concerns and prepare recommendations for homeiess (and other targeted
populations) exiting local health care systems. The City of Chula Vista is an
integral part of this process.
Mental Health: The Health Care Systems in San Diego County are working
towards formalizing the discharge protocol for low income and no income
individuals. At the present time, homeless persons are eligible for a series of
services through referral on release from inpatient or emergency medical
facilities.
After release, access to service information remains available through the
San Diego Center and the Network of Care Program,
Services include:
. Health insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
NeedyMeds Program; and
. Mobile Units that provide access to care in remote locations.
The Network of Care Program offers specific information for homeiess
persons, The Center reduces barriers to care by providing information in
seven languages. Resources are updated through the United Way InfoLine
to ensure regular updates.
Corrections: Services and discharge planning for individuals released from
county correctional facilities are found in the Public Information Handbook
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prepared by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Services are
summarized in the SD Sheriff's Heaith & Mental Health Services Discharge
Plan - form J266.
The County Sheriff's Department has designated staff positions as homeless
liaisons, mental health specialists, and an American with Disabilities
Coordinator to assist with individual discharge plans for inmates who have
received health or mental health services while in custody.
The Mental health Psychiatric Security units of the jail (licensed by the State
Dept of Mental Health) operate under the purview of the state level
discharge plan. A multi-disciplinary team working with the homeless provides
discharge plans and case management to ensure continuity of care upon
release.
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