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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/12/18 Item 5 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: DeCEMBER 4, 2M], heIIl :iP 1)~.cao\BElI?l '6; 2.txJ::I, \'4-exv\ S - -'-- 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 CITY MANAGER 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO ~ 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 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan and to consider public input on housing and community development needs oflower income persons in Chula Vista. Tbis 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. f: _ G"-I I...... \b 5 DECBHBPR 4{?007 Ite~ Page 2 of 3 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends 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 MaintainlPreserve 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. / J,.J.... .s:- ..2.. \B 5 DECEMBEI}K'2007, Item~ Page 3 of3 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 requin,d 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 this 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 within 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)(I) is not applicable to this 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 /'P .?, - 5-3 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 - Production of Affordable Housin Affordable Housing Opportunities . First Time Homebu ers Rental Assistance . Maintain/Preserve Affordable Housing. (Rehabilitation) ! - . 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 rsons . . . . 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 nsion ~:..:) S' -'i- Attachment No. 1 ~ ~ f?- Ir - ~ - - -- ""'- -. -- --- - -- CllY OF CHUlA 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@ci.chula-vlsta.ca.us .i, _" ,~ G-!J Attachment No.2 l~ ~ S-(p 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 National 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 1.11. 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 Service 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 /<5- -1 $-7 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Tables: TABLE I: Five Year Goalsand Objectives Performance Measurement ................................. 3 Table 11- Shelters for the Homeless Serving San Diego - South Bay....................................... 19 Table III: HOME Program Funding Categories......................................................................... 29 Table IV: ESG Funding Cap Compliance................................................................................. 31 J/ ~ t;, "'"7 ;:.' ('- .., -iT I. GENERAL ASSESSMENT: This Consolidated 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 plan. 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 Chuia 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 Pian 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: Page 1 of 33 -./" 5--9 CAPER FY 2006-07 City of Chula Vista . Objectives: 1) create suitable decent affordable housing; opportunities. living environments; 2) provide and, 3) create economic . 01 Jtcomes: 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 affordability 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: vallability / Aft d b'l'ty "b'('ty or a " ccessl II DH-l DH-2 L-l SL-2 EO-l EO-2 Sustainabillty DH-3 SL-3 EO-3 City of Chula Vista Page 2 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 , -/ "P .:; S--Io Tenant Based Rental Assistance American Dream DownPa ment Community Preservation 2006-31 DH-2 HOME 2006-28 HOME Boys and Girls Club Bay Boulevard Park Eucalyptus Park Memorial Park Norman Park CDBG CDBG CDBG CDBG CDBG 2006-24 2006-20 2006-21 2006-22 2006-23 SL-1 1 ~ ~ Number of new Housing Units created Number of Households receiving rental assistance 100 Number of Households receiving combined down a ment assistance. Number of Units Inspected 10 Number of Improved Public combined Facilities Nja o 1 NjA NjA NjA NjA City of Chula Vista CAPEr. FY 2006-07 Page 3 of 33 Outcome/Objective Specific Objective Outcome/ Objective Code Source of Funds Performance Measure (Indicator) 5-Year Goals' 2005 Acmp. 2006 Acmp. 2007 Prop. ADA Annual Program Sidewalk Annual Program L.C. - Safe Sidewalks 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 J . "'fld chaoge 10 HUD p="~o 1D =ot a. pooo", 10 lho = .act Im",~" ." City of Chula Vista V\ Page 4 of 33 ~ p N/ A - Administration Activities 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 small (2-4 persons per household) and large (5+ Groups: persons per household) families that are very low and low income. Medium Priority is assigned 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 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 entitled "The Landings". Construction to begin in 2007-08. During 2006/2007 construction continued on the HOME funded Seniors on Broadway project. Completion expected in200712008. 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. City of Chula Vista Page 5 of 33 J/ ,j,5"-I3 ~......... CAPER FY 2006-07 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 - $170444 of 2006 and $17,444 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 Existina Housina Priority: Maintain and preseNe 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 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 Page 6 of 33 CAPER -FY 2006-07 City of Chula Vista I -~' s--/'f- 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 children), 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 mental 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 iow income clients who reside in Chula Vista. Accomplishment: 1121 People Page 7 of 33 I . .- it::""~/.r- ,(.,. ..".. ~ 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 Prlorlty:Publlc 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 Elderlv 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 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 Page 8 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 / 5" -/~ . 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 Chula 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 Chula 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 healthy and productive lives. Provided services before, during and after school. Accomplishment: 1263 Youth Page 9 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 City of Chula Vista /.' :;-' e::-_J7 T y~ ..."., b. Elderly Services . 636: Adult Protective Services - South Bay Adult Day Health Care - $11,000 of COBG Funds Funding provided or contracted for transportation services to and from the South Bay Adult Day Health Care Center for disabled 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 low 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 exoansion Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to business attraction, retention and exoansion Five-Year Objectives: 20 jobs (5 jobs annually) Number of jobs created or retained made availabie to low and Performance Measure: moderate income people as a proportion of currently unemoloved oersons. . In FY 2006-07 No Economic Development Activities were undertaken with HUD funds in response to a request from HUD. City of Chula Vista ^ ;.<'" , S;./; CAPER FY 2006-07 Page 10 of 33 Priority 3: Public Facilities Priority: Continue to improve the quality of existing community facilities to serve the 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 Obi.: 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 surveiilance 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 - S20,500 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 wiil be used for bleachers, trash receptacles, park security lights and will be completed in 200712008. . 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 - SlO,OOO of CDBG Funds Funds were used for the purchase of new horseshoe pits and to rebuild and/or expand trash enclosure to encourage recycling programs and allow green waste disposal. Page 11 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 City of Chula Vista - , : 5" ,/9 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 lighting. Medium Priority is assigned to addressina the need for flood prevention/dralnaae 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 2006-07: . 649: City - General Services - ADA Annual Program (STL318) - $209,130 of CDBG Funds This project provided for the construction of ADA compliant 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 200712008. . 658: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council - Safe and Accessible Sidewalks - $100,000 of CDBG Funds This project will provide improvements designed to remove material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibiiity of elderly or disabled persons by installing ADA curb-cuts. Design and construction to be completed in 2007 {2008. City of Chula Vista Page 12 of 33 J .' . CAPER FY 2006-07 5"-:'<0 Priority 5: Plannin and Administration Priority: Continue to manage and administer the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs in compliance with HUD regulations and within the federally mandated caDs (CDBG: 20%, HOME: 10% and ESG: 5%) Taraeted Groups: n/a Five-Year n/a Objectives: Performance n/a Measure: . 633: City - Community Development - CDBG Program Administration - $370,532 of CDBG Funds Administration funds were utilized for staff costs associated with the management and administration of Chuia Vista's CDBG program, including planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and fiscal management. . 659: City - Community Development - HOME Program Administration - $93,000 of HOME Funds Administration funds were utilized for staff costs associated with the management and administration of Chula Vista's HOME program, including planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and fiscal management. . 666: City - Community Development - ESG-06 Program Administration - $4,349 of ESG Funds Administration funds will be utilized for staff costs associated with the management and administration of Chula Vista's ESG program, including planning, reguiatory compliance, 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 legai 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. Page 13 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 City of Chuta Vista / ;.- /. ..' \ ' ~.JI ,...--, ..," . 635: Regional Task Force on the Homeless. Inc. - Regional Task Force on the Homeless - S 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. City of Chula Vista Page 14 of 33 /; ._').... S,.).;::,.. CAPER FY 2006-07 c. Atlirmatively Further Fair Housing Assessment of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: In FY 2003-04, the City participated in a regionai 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 public 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 loan approval rates. Many of the reasons for application denial relate to credit history and financial management factors. · Jurisdictions should collaborate to provide education and outreach on Credit History and Financial Management. . Discrimination against people with disabilities has become an increasing fair housing concern. . Limited regionai coordination efforts. . Fair housing service providers report accomplishments and statisticai 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 aiso 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. . Educational 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 disabilities has become an increasing fair housing concern. . Lead-based paint hazards often disproportionately affect minorities and families with children. · While education and outreach efforts are a clear priority of all agencies involved, a review of sub-recipient contracts, Action Plans, CAPER reports, and annual accomplishment reports indicates a lack of quantifiable goals, objectives, and accomplishments to gauge success or progress. City of Chula Vista CAPER Page 15 of 33 FY 2006-07 ~. . -; .-3- S-- ~3 . 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 escaiating to discrimination issues. . Various land use policies, zoning provisions, and development regulations may affect the range of housing choice availabie. 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 Al (ongoing) . Through ongoing linkages with enforcement entities and regional/national advocacy groups, foster and support of the general coordination of federal, state and iocal 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. City of Chuia Vista 1",- .\~ "J -. S --<If CAPER FY 2006-07 Page 16 of 33 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 affordabie 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 low 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 affordable 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 Homehllyer 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. Rehahilitation Programs' In Program Year 2006-07, 8 households were provided with rehabilitation services through the CHIP program using Redevelopment set-aside funds. City of Chula Vista CAPER Page 17 of 33 FY 2006-07 ...' ",,' -: S-") S E. Continuum ot 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, transitional housing, social services (Le" job counseling/training), mental health services, and general health services. SOlJth Bay Community Services (SRCS)- SBCS is the primary social service agency that provides homeless shelter 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. ContinLJlJm of Cme 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 monthiy 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. City of Chula Vista Page 18 of 33 -./,_ ~ .." .s--~ CAPER FY 2006-07 Table 11- Shelters for the Homeless Servina San Diego - South Bay Bed Agencies Program Name Target Population Special Needs Spaces City seasonal Emergency Sheffer Ecumenical ISN Ron She~er South Bay General Population General Homeless 12 Regional Council of SO (mld-0ctober -March) County Transitional Sheller MAAC Project Nostros Adult Men Only Substance Abuse 13 Chula Vista SBCS Caso Nuestro Shelter Homeless Youth General Homeless 8 Chula Vista SBCS Casa Nueva Vida Shelter Families w /Chlldren General Homeless 45 Chula Vista SBCS Caso Segura Families w/Children Vlctlms Of Domestlc 40 Chula Vista Violence SBCS Transitional Housing Program Families w/Chlldren General Homeless 40 Chula Vista Winter Hotel/Molel Vouche.. (November ",rough April) MAAC Project Hotel/Motel Vouche", Families w /Chlldren At-R~k w/dlsablllty N/A Various SBCS Hotel/Motel Vouche", Families w/Chlldren At-Risk w/d~ablllty N/A Various Tolal Beds 15B Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless City of Chula Vista Page 19 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 -' , ' '"7 S-;;'7 / 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 financiai management and family support. For FY 2006-07, Chuia Vista continued to support services geared toward the homeiess popuiation 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. . sacs 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. City of Chula Vista Page 20 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 i~ ' .' . 5'.~8 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 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 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 2006-07, Chula Vista allocated $344,928, ciose 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 deveiopments 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-mlngied 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 will 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 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. During 2006/07 a total of 12 Certificates were issued. No Certificates were reissued. City of Chula Vista CAPER Page 21 of 33 FY 2006-07 .I' ~- "9 -t:', .J.-..t( 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 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 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. 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 total of 120 units. They are all managed by T errantlno Property Management and were recently upgraded to meet ADA and Section 504 compliance. These public housing units include: . Dorothy Street Manor - 22 iow 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 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 Chula 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 prevalent. The County of San Diego's lead-based paint hazard evaluation program, known as the Childhood Lead Poisoning City of Chula Vista CAPER Page 22 of 33 FY 2006-07 - ' s:~- ~.~ t;'_~,[>( - =>C..I 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 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 utilizes 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 follows: 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 rehabilitation 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 guidelines 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 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 people who are homeless and/or are at-risk of homelessness City of Chula Vista Page 23 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 ~. :;;' 5;":3/ 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 technicai assistance in these areas. Carefui evaluation of the h9using 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 possibility 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. City of Chula Vista Page 24 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 J' , . s-:. 3...L. -""..-' 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 CDSG 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 inclusionary 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 social service programs. The City has also budgeted CDSG 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 locai residents has been a high priority with the Chula Vista City Council and this priority continues to be supported by the community. City of Chula Vista Page 25 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 5"~ 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 notable is the CDBG Clean-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 controis 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 service programs, capital improvement projects, economic development projects, community projects, and pianning and administration. The funding sources for these programs will come from a variety of sources outside of CDBG and HOME. These funds include the Redevelopment Agency 20"k set-aside funds and the General Fund. City of Chula Vista Page 26 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 . j' s. ~J.t (.. ..~~' 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 I - 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 nationai objective requirements under the benefits to low- and moderate- Income people criteria. Assistance to public seNice 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 SeNices: Transitional Housing SeNlces City of Chula Vista Page 27 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 // ,~:,o' 1&:""_ 3S "'7 .~~, ~ .~-- ." 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, 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 eiigible 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 Chula 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 City of Chula Vista Page 28 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 -'p stS'~ ....... .,~ III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE A. Distribution of HOME Funds For FY 2006-07 Chula Vista received $1,027,072 in HOME funds, which were distributed as follows. Previous years CHDO set-aside funds were committed in FY 2006-07. Table III: HOME Proaram Fundina Cateaories 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 currently maintains an excess of $28 million in total match contributions avaiiable. 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 apply for contract seNices. 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 developer is required to provide Chula Vista with their affirmative marketing plan. City of Chula Vista Page 29 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 / ::....)~'" ,I "- S-:37 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 Chuia Vista. Effective marketing strategies ensured that the minority population of the City was informed of the home ownership opportunities within the City. Within the last 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 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 ADDI funds were 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 provide an average of $5,000 in assistance to help approximately 11 new home buyers. City of Chula Vista Page 30 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 ...,. L.i..' S '38 IV. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Specific Narrative A. Homeless Service Activities Be Accomplishments The City has ailocated $82,664 of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds to South Bay Community Services to provide transitional 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-establish self-sufficiency and end their homelessness. Funds are used for operating costs and essential services including child care, bus vouchers and motel 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 ODeratina Costs $68,829 II,dministration of the Grant $4,349 otal $86,993 D. Matching Resources The City ESG Grant is smail; therefore, it is matched in excess of the required minimum amount (10ook). 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 coilaboratlon with the County of San Diego) activities related 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 protocol includes the foilowing information and/or steps: City of Chula Vista Page 31 of 33 CAPER FY 2006-07 I "I '" ~-, '1;;;,.-/- s-~ ~.;..' . 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 financiai 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. HACllth CmA: 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 homeless (and other targeted populations) exiting local health care systems. The City of Chula Vista Is an integral part of this process. Mental HACllth: 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 homeless persons. The Center reduces barriers to care by providing information in seven languages. Resources are updated through the United Way Info Line to ensure regular updates. CmrAdions: Services and discharge planning for individuals released from county correctional facilities are found in the Public Information Handbook City of Chula Vista CAPER Page 32 of 33 FY 2006-07 /f _..~.:;. .t::",..dA ,-,.-p ~.. Tl/ prepared by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. SeNices are summarized in the SD Sheriff's Health & Mental Health SeNices 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 seNices while in custody. The Mental health Psychiatric Security units of the jail (licensed by the State Dept of Mental Health) operate under the pUNiew 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. City of Chula Vista Page 33 of 33 7~: .Ie 'S'" ':// CAPER FY 2006-07