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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~?::. CITY OF
-~ (HUlA VISTA
NOVEMBER 25,2008, Item3-
SUBMITTED BY:
PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT THE 2007/2008
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICIT PUBLIC
INPUT ON THE FUNDING PRlORlTIES OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG),
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT
(ESG) FOR THE 2009/2010 PROGRAM
ASSISTANT >>fB.EGff9tR OF REDEVELOPMENT AND
HOUSINq,/?' ~
INTERlM CITY MANAGER 01
ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
4/STHS VOTE: YES D NO ~
SUMMARY
The purpose of the public hearing is to provide the public with a year-end performance
report for the City's BUD grant programs (CDBG, HOME and ESG), as well as to solicit
public input on the needs of the community for the corning grant year (2009/2010).
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.
RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct the Public Hearing, solicit input from the community, provide staff with
any changes in funding priorities.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The CDBG, HOME and ESG grants are used to benefit lower income persons by
providing affordable housing opportunities and community development projects and
programs. The City is awarded approximately $3,000,000 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 totaI approximately $2,900,000. Of this amount,
$2,000,000 represents CDBG funds. In September 2006, BUD approved a $9.5 million
Section 108 Loan. Beginning with fiscal year 2008-2009, the City's debt service
obligation was approximately $650,000 off the top of the CDBG annual entitlement,
leaving approximately $1.2 million for administration, projects and programs.
Annual Process:
FederaI 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 eight .funding priorities divided into two categories:
Housing and Non- Housing as detailed below:
. Housing:
o Production of Affordable Housing
o Affordable Housing Opportunities (First Time Homebuyers, RentaI 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 proposed allocations to projects.
Performance Evaluation:
The City's overaIl grant management performance is assessed primarily on the
Consolidated Annual Performance EvaIuation Report (CAPER) which was submitted to
BUD at the conclusion of the 2007/2008 fiscal year. The CAPER provided HUD with all
the required fmanciaI 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 fiscaI
year. A copy of the narrative is included with this report as Attachment No. I. The
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remaining HUD reports are on file in the Redevelopment and Housing due to their large
SIze.
In summary, the CAPER demonstrated that the City:
. Expended the grant funds in a timely marmer;
. 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)(1) 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: CAPER Narrative
Prepared by. Angelica Davis, Project Coordinator II
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Attachment 1
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CllY OF
CHULA VISTA.
Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Submitted September 29, 2008
Contact:
City of Chuia Vista Redevelopment and Housing
276 Fourth Avenue. Chule Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-5036
email: adavis@ci.chula-vista.ca.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENE RAL ASSESSMENT:...... .... ....... ..... ... ................... ...................... ........................ ............. .... 1
A. ,.......""."""".""""."".ASSESSMENT OF FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
"..,.....,.....,....,.,........,..............,..........................',..'..........,..........,...",........,.."".,....1
B. '" ".,.""" "., "."""." ".,,,,.,,, "." ". ".",,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
.".,.,...,..,..........,....".,....,.......,...."......,..,.......,......,."......."...,.,..........".."..,..".."....,.1
1.HOUSING OBJECTIVES.,,,.,,,.,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.4
2.HOMELESS OBJECTIVES ".,.,."."",,,,,,.,,,.,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,,.,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,.6
3. NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS "".""""",8
c.",."".,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,,.,,.,.,,.,,.,,,,,,.AFFIRMATIVEL Y FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
.""""",,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,.,,.,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,.,,,.,.,,,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,16
D, ",,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,.,, ".,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
..."""......,..",....,.".",.,........,..,.......,.,.........,....,.."..."..,..,.."......."..."...,...,.".."...,.,18
E."",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,CONTINUUM OF CARE STRATEGY:
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F. ""., ". "., "."",. ".,,, ". ,."".,.""",,,, ".",." "."""" ".,.".,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,, OTHER ACTIONS
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G.LEVERAGING RESOURCES: ,.,,,,,,,,,, ".",. ".""""" ".""",,,,,.,,, """'"'''' ".',.",,,,, 26
H. """",,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,SUMMARY OF CITIZEN COMMENTS:
,..,....".....,...,.,.,..,.,..........,.".,..',........."."....,.,.."..".,.,....."..,..".........,.............",.." 26
I. SELF EVALUATION: ,,,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,".",,,,,,,,.,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,.,,,.,,.,,,.,,,,.,,.,,26
II. CDBG SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 28
A.... USE OF CDBG FUNDS IN RELATION TO CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES,
NEEDS, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES: ":"".........."........"""""."".""."..,,......, 28
B, ...."..."........"...".."........ EFFORTS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PLANNED ACTIONS:
,..,.................,.".,.,....,..".,.....,..,.,..,........."...,.....,.....,...."....."..,.,....,...."...,..,.....,.., 28
C"..........................."""................, COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
........"......,....,.".,..,.."..,...,....,.....,.,,.".....".,.......".......,.........,.....,.......,.....,..........., 28
D.............."..............".............". DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ACTIVITIES:
...,........".."...,..,.,.".."...'.,'....".,.....,."...,............,......,..,.....,.....,.".,.",..,..,..,........,., 28
E, ".....,'.'.., .......'.,..'.." ".,.......".,..,..,.".."..,.,.. "...",. "., ..... "..... FUNDING CHANGES:
.".,.....",..."....",...,..."...'.......".,...,.,."..,...,.........,.,.,..,..,...,."....."",."...,.....,...,....,., 28
F. ""'"'''''''' ......,..",,,,,...,. ,...,..,.. "'''''''''' "...,.. . CERTIFICATIONS OF CONSISTENCY
.,..........,..".....,....,..,....,.,...,.,.,...,.,.."..........,...,..,.......,.,....."""......,.....,...,...,.,W
G,ASSESSMENT OF EFFORTS MADE IN CARRYING OUT PLANNED ACTIONS 28
H. ........."..".ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO CREATE/RETAIN JOBS:
..,.......,............".,......"..,."........,....".,...,.......,..,'..,..,.,........".....,.',...,...,.....,........,.,29
I, CDBG FUNDS USED FOR MODERATE INCOME CLIENTELE:."......................, 29
J, PROGRAM INCOME: ,...........,.".,...".........,...,....,..,..".".."....,,,,,,,.,.....,..."...,.,29
III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE .......................................................................... 30
A. ......""...............".............................."............., DISTRIBUTION OF HOME FUNDS
."....."".".."...",.,...,."...,.....,..,..".,....."."....,..,."..".,..,..,..,.....,..,."""".,....."..."..,., 30
B. ............."....".......".........". HOME PROGRAM MATCH REPORT (HUD 4107-A):
.,........,..,...,....,.,.,..,..".........,.....,..,.....".,.....".,.,....,.,........'.....,'.'.,.".,...,.....,...,....,., 30
C........CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED
BUSINESS: ,....,.,...,,'.', ".,.....,..,..".,..,..,.."".....,."..".,..,...."...,.".,." ".,,,.,..,..,...,,,..,., 30
D, ..SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF ON-SITE INSPECTIONS OF HOME RENTAL UNITS:
."..........,..."...,.,.,..,.."...,."."..,..".,.....,.........,..."..,..,..,..,..,..,..,..""..,,,.,,.....,,..,....,., 30
E..".......ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING PLANS:
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F............................................................................................. PROGRAM INCOME
..............................................................................................................................31
G.AMERICAN DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE (ADD!) .......................................... 31
IV. EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG) SPECIFIC NARRATIVE .........................32
A. .................................. HOMELESS SERVICE ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
................................................:.............................................................................32
B. ...............................................SUMMARY OF ONE-YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
..............................................................................................................................32
c........................................... GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION OF ESG RESOURCES
..............................................................................................................................32
D.................................................................................... .. MATCHING RESOURCES
..............................................................................................................................32
E... ............................................................. DISCHARGE COORDINATION POLICY
..............................................................................................................................32
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
TobiAs:
TABLE I: FIVE YEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT.................... ...........3
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TABLE 11- SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS SERVING SAN DIEGO - SOUTH
BAy.................................. .207
TABLE III: HOME PROGRAM FUNDING CATEGORIES.................................................................27
TABLE IV: ESG FUNDING CAP COMPLIANCE... ................... .................................................29
Appendices:
Appendix A -IDIS Reports
. PR03 - CDBG Activity Summary for Grantee
. PR06 - CDBG Summary of Consolidated Pian Projects for Report Year)
. PR23 - CDBG Summary of Accomplishments
. PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary
. PR22 - HOME Status of HOME Activities
. PR25 - HOME Status of CHDO Funds
. PR27 - HOME Summary of Grants
. PR33 - HOME Matching Liability
. PR 19 - ESG Program for Grantee Statistics
. PR20 - ESG Grantee Activity Summary
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Appendix B -HUD Forms:
. Form HUD 40107 HOME Program Annual Performance Report
. Form HUD 40107-A HOME Match Report
Appendix C - Public Notice/Proof of Publication
. Notice of Public Review Period
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I. GENERAL ASSESSMENT:
This Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for FY 2007-08
marks the third 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. Tile 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 2007-08, 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
$2,046,334
. HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds in the amount of $930,890
including $17.444 in American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI)
funds;
. Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds in the amount of $88,095.
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 Chuia 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 2007-08. These activities
were intended and ultimately benefited primarily iow-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:
. Ohjec:tives: 1) create suitable living environments; 2) provide decent
affordable housing; and, 3) create economic opportunities.
. Ollknmes' 1) availability or improved accessibility of infrastructure, publiC
facilities, housing, or shelter to low/moderate-income people, inciuding
persons with disabilities; 2) new or Improved affordability through creation
or maintenance of affordable housing; and 3) sustainability resulting from
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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 2007-2008 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
Availability/ Aff d b'l'ty
A 'b'l't or a II
ccessl II y
DH-l DH-2
SL-l SL-2
EO-l EO-2
Sustain ability
DH-3
SL-3
EO-3
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CAPER
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CAPER
FY 2007 -08
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 Pian.
Geographic Distribution: Housing assistance can be generaliy described as available
throughout the entire City. Homeownership, preservation of at-risk affordable housing,
rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, and mixed income rentai housing acquisition and
development activities may occur throughout the City.
Priority 1: Production of Affordable Housing
Priority: Assist non-profit corporations to develop affordable housing for very low and
iow income households
Targeted High Priority is assigned to smail (2-4 persons per household) and large (5+
Groups: persons per househoid) families that are very low and low income. Medium
Priority is assianed to extremelv low and low income elderiy persons
Five-Year 20 Housing Units (5 housing units annually)
Objectives:
I Performance Units Constructed as a proportion of Regional Housing Needs ailocation for
Measure: , the appropriate level ii/come group.
implementing Programs funded in FY 2007:
Activity Project No.: 2007-29
Activity Name: Redevelopment and Housing - Production of Affordable Housing
Funding: $522,B01In HOME Funds
Activity Description: Funds were allocated with current and prior year HOME funds to assist in
the production of 207 affordabie housing unifs entifled "The Landings"which began construction
in January 200B. In addition, construction for the previously HOME funded project, Seniors on
Broadway was complefed in October 2007. This project included 41 very low Income units for
Seniors.
Accomplishment: 41 Housing Units
Priority 2: Housina 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-saie
units
Five- Year Objectives: 250 Households (50 households annuaily)
Performance Number of households assisted as a proportion of the total number of low I
Measure: to moderate-Income households in the City. i
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Implementing Programs funded in FY 2007-08:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-01
South Bay Community SeNices - Tenant-based Rental Assistance
$315.000 in HOME Funds
Funds were used to provide tenant-based rental assitance.
16 Households
2006-3 1
Redevelopment and Housing - Tenant-based Rental Assistance
$440.000 in HOME Funds
In 2006. HOME funds were used to provide short term (2-year) tenant-
based rental assitance.
14 Households
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-27
Redevelopment and Housing - Down Payment Assistance
$17.444 in ADDI (HOME) Funds
This was the fourth year since the introduction of ADD I funds to the
HOME program. This program offered downpayment assistance
to low-income. first time homebuyers for purchase of single
famiiy homes.
1 Househoid
Priority 3: Preservation & Maintenance ot Existina 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 Househoids/Housing Units assisted as a proportion of the total low
Measure: to moderate income households with housing problems in the City that were
buiit prior to 1970
Implementing Programs tunded in FY 2007-08:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-20
City of Chula Vista - Planning Castle Park Code Enforcement Program
$150.000 in CDBG Funds
Code Enforcement is a proactive program. which targets private
residential (single-family detached and attached) properties
located within the Castle Park census tracts (target area). CDBG
funds are used to partially pay the salaries of the four Code
Enforcement Officers. who are assigned to the targeted areas.
309 Housing Units
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2. Homeless Objectives
This section describes Chuia 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
individuais
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 Chuia Vista.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2007-08:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-14
South Bay Community Svcs, Thursday's Meal
$10,000 in CDBG Funds
Provides homeless and needy families with hot and nourishing meals,
176 Homeless Persons
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-25
South Bay Community Svcs, Food and Motel Vouchers
$7.615 in CDBG Funds
Provide food and motel vouchers to homeless families,
87 Homeiess Persons
2007-15
Regional Shelter Voucher Program Regional Shelter Voucher Program
$3,000 in CDBG Funds
Provide motel/hotel vouchers for homeless families. the disabled and the
elderly for temporary shelter during the coldest months of the year,
18 Homeless Persons
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Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-29
Interfaith Shelter Network Rotational Shelter - Operation and Essential
$10.350 in ESG Funds
Eight south bay congregations provide nighttime shelter to 12- 15 case
managed homeless guests for two weeks each, providing nightly
meals, showers. and other services. Local case management
agencies screen and monitor shelter guests during their maximum 8-
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Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-30
South Bay Community Svcs. Casa Nueva Vida - Operation and Essential
873,340 in ESG Funds
CNV offer a short term shelter/housing program for homeless families (with
children), most of whom are victims of domestic violence. Staff
develop a comprehensive strengths-based assessment, after which
together they develop a treatment plan (including skills-building and
counseling) so the client can work to re-establish self-sufficiency and
349 H~~ffigmelessness.
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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 Pian.
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 avaiiable 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 larae familY households).
Five- Year Objectives: Assist 12.500 people with public services
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 need for
Measure: each special needs category.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2007-08:
a. Special Needs Services
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-23
Charles Cheneweth Foundation Community Access Program
$11 .000 in CDBG Funds
Provide individuals challenged by severe and profound disabiiitles with
events and activities while providing extensive care and
transportation services In order to venture out into their community.
35 Special Needs
2007-09
Chula Vista Veterans Home Shower Access Chairs and Sling Lifter
$3.500 in CDBG Funds
Provide shower access chairs and sling lifters for elderly disabled veteran
residents in a skilled nursing facility requiring full time attention.
351 Special Needs
2007-24
City of Chula Vista - Recreation Community Re-entry Outings
$1 7.936 In CDBG Funds
Provide children. teens and adults with developmental or physical
disabi~tles with the opportunity to enjoy recreational fieldtrips in their
community. They will enhance their social skills. communication.
safety awareness. leisure awareness and most Importantly their
independence when out in the community.
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b. General Public Services
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-16
Chula Vista Elementary School District Child Care Coordinator
$40,000 in CDBG Funds
Provide free to low-cost training for chiidcare providers to improve the
quality of care as well as act as an advocate and liaison for
childcare providers in the licensing process.
165 People
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-17
South Bay Community Svcs. Family Violence Treatment Program
$34,000 in CDBG Funds
Provide therapeutic, counseling and crisis services 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 Paths program for Chuia Vista children and
members of their families who are dealing with issues pertaining to
446 Peio~amilial child sexual molestation.
c. Youth Services
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-04
City of Chula Vista - Recreation WizKldz Program
$ 12.299 in CDBG Funds
Provide after-school activities for elementary school children. The program
will operate at Otay Recreation Center Monday through Friday
throughout the school year. The program will also offer scheduled
and supervised activities designed to be educational and healthful.
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Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-05
Family Health Centers of S.D. KidCare Express III Medical Unit
$27,000 in CDBG Funds
Provide primary healthcare services to low income, medically underserved
children and families in Chula ViSTa and work in partnership with the
Chula Vista Elementary School District, local social service agencies
and public housing facilities to provide services to the most
vulnerabie families, By removing financial and transportation
barriers, KidCare ensures that Chula Vista families get the
916 Yoooolthcare they need. when they need it,
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-06
MAAC Project Youth Financial Planning Project
$21 ,000 in CDBG Funds
Serve as a catalyst to assist youth in preventing future credit problems
which could affect future homeownership and personal credit,
while teaching youth the importance of saving and making wise
economic decisions, .
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Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
b. Elderly Services
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
2007-07
South Bay Community Svcs. Prevention and Diversion Project
$96.600 in CDBG Funds
Provide area youth with the services, support and opportunities they need
to lead healthy and productive lives. SBCS. along with
subcontractors will provide services to area at-risk youth before,
during and after school, designed to increase healthy protective
behaviors and decrease risk factors that lead to law enforcement
1031 YO(J$bcial service involvement.
2007-11
Adult Protective Svcs. South Bay Adult Day Health Care
$11.000 in CDBG Funds
Provide transportation services to and from the South Bay Adult Day Health
Care Center for disabled seniors and other disabled adults who are
in danger of institutionalization without Center services.
39 Elderly
2007-12
Meals-on-Wheels Meals-on-Wheels
$12,000 in CDBG Funds
Deliver up to 2 meals day. six days a week for 365 days a year to Chula
Vista seniors (62 and over).
307 Eiderly
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Priority 2: Economic Development
Priority: Continue to provide proactive business assistance programs to
encourage job creation through business attraction, retention,
and exnansion
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 iow and
Perlormance Measure: moderate income people as a proportion of currently
I unemploved persons.
In FY 2007-08 No Economic Development 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 households
Target Groups: High Priority is assigned to addressing the needs for community facilities
serving youth, park and recreational facilities, and neighborhood facilities.
Medium Priority is assigned to address the needs for community facilities
providing health care, and those serving children requiring child care,
seniors, and the disabled.
Five-Year Obj.: 10 pubiic facilities
Performance Number of public facilities improved as a proportion of the number of low
Measure: tei moderate income households located in the projects census tracts.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2007-08:
in FY 2007-08 No Public Facility Activities were undertaken with HUD funds.
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City of Chula Vista
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,
sidewaik improvements and street lighting. Medium Priority is assigned to
addressinq the need for fiood prevention/drainaqe improvements
Five-Year 1 0 public facilities
Objectives:
Performance Number of public facilities improved as a proportion of the number of low
Measure: to moderate income househoids located in the projects census tracts.
Implementing Programs funded in FY 2007-08:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
2007-19.
City General SeNices - ADA Program
$370,582 in CD8G Funds
This project provided for the construction of ADA compiiant curb ramps in
the low jmoderate income areas of the City. In 2007/07 the design
of the new ramp was completed.
Construction to be completed in 08/09.
Accomplishment:
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Priority 5: PlanninQ and Administration
Priority: Continue to manage and administer the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs
in compliance with HUD regulations and within the federally mandated
caps CCDBG: 20%, HOME: 10% and ESG: 5%)
Taraeted Groups: n/a
Five-Year n/a
Objectives:
Performance n/a
Measure:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Nome:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
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Administration of the CDSG Program
$369266
Administration funds will be utilized for staff costs associated with the
management and administration of Chulo Vista's CDSG program,
inciuding planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration,
and fiscal management.
N/A
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
Activity Project No.:
Activity Name:
Funding:
Activity Description:
Accomplishment:
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Administration of the HOME Program
$93,089
Administration funds will be 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.
N/A
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Administration of the ESG Program
$4.404
Administration funds will be utilized for staff costs associated with the
management and administration of Chula Vista's ESG program,'
including planning, regulatory compliance, contract administration.
and fiscal management.
N/A
Activity Project No.: 2007-34
Activity Name: Fair Housing Services (Admin)
Funding: $37,000
Activity Description: Provided outreach and education regarding fair housing legal rights
and responsibiiities, 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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Activity Project No.: 2007-22
Activity Name: Regional Task Force on the Homeiess (Admin.)
Funding: $1.000
Activity Description: 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 forthis 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 AI involved ali 19 jurisdictions in
San Diego County. The Draft AI was available for a 30-day public review beginning
September 13,2004 through October 12,2004. The 2004 AI identified the foliowing
impediments:
. Many fair housing vioiations tend to be committed by smali "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 loon 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 regional coordination efforts,
. Fair housing service providers report accomplishments and statistical data in
different formats based on the requirements of each jurisdiction. Ethnicities and
income data are also tracked differently across jurisdictions, Inconsistent
reporting makes tracking trends difficult,
. Fair housing services vary across the region based on the agency providing the
services and the work scopes of each sub-recipient contract. Differing levels of
funding may also be an explanation accounting for variances in services.
. As many individual homeowners enter the business of being a landlord by renting
out their homes, many may not be aware of current laws,
. 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 ali 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,
. Sales audits and lending audits are rarely performed.
. While tenant/landlord disputes are not fair housing issues in general, providing
dispute resolution services may prevent certain situations from escalating to
discrimination issues,
. Various land use policies, zoning provisions, and development regulations may
. affect the range of housing choice'available,
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Report on Accomplishments to Eliminate Impediments to Fair Housing Choice:
On an annual and continuing basis, the City contracts with a non-profit agency
(currently the Fair Housing Council of San Diego) for the provision of basic fair
housing and landlord/tenant services which wili 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 RegionaiAi (ongoing)
Through ongoing linkages with enforcement entities and regionai/national
advocacy groups, foster and support of the general coordination of federal,
state and local fair housing laws in the jurisdiction.
.
.
.
In FY 2007-08, 62 Chula Vista residents received fair housing and landlord/tenant
services from the Fair Housing Councii 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 2007-08, 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 2007-2008, 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,
Np.w Constn Jetion: 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 inciudes 92 affordable units
(11 Home funded),
Rp.ntol AssistoncP.'
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, In
addition, a short-term rental assistance program was administered by South Bay
Community Services, During program year 2007-2008 the following number of
persons were served:
1) City TBRA: 14 households
2) SBCS TBRA: 12 Households
3) Section 8 Program: 2,625
First Time Homebuyer Progroms'
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: One family was assisted with down payment assistance,
Rehobilitotion Progroms'
in Program Year 2007-08,20 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, transitional housing, social
seNices (i.e., jOb counseling/training), mental health seNices, and general health
seNices.
SOt Ith Rny Commt Inity SANicAS (SRCS)-
SBCS is the primary social seNice agency that provides homeless shelter and seNices
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 seNice 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.
Interfnith SheltAr Network
Eight south bay congregations provide nighttime shelter to 12-15 case managed
homeless guests for two weeks each, providing nightly meals, showers, and other
seNices. Local case management agencies screen and monitor shelter guests
during their maximum 8-week stay.
ContintHlm of CarA
The City participates in the South Bay Homeiess Advocacy Coalition which is
comprised of local sociai seNice agencies that seNe homeless persons in the South
San Diego County including Chula Vista. The group meets on a monthly basis. The
agencies indicate that a growing need exists for limited-term shelter or transitional
facilities for homeless individuals and families. The 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 seNing San Diego in the South Bay
area.
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Seasonal Emtargency Shelter
Ecumenical ISN Ron Shelter South Boy General PopulaTIon General Homeless 12 Regional
Council of SD (mid-October -March)
County
Transitional Shelter
SBCS Casas Families w/Children General Homeless 7 Chula Vista
MAAC Project Nostras Adult Men Only Substance Abuse 13 Chula Vista
M.LT.E. Options South Bay Women's Women with children Substance Abuse 0 Chula Vista
Recovery Center
SBCS Coso Nuestra Shelter Homeless Youth General Homeless B Chula Vista
SBCS Cosa Nueva Vida Shelter Families w/Children General Homeless 54 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Segura Families w/Children Victims of Domestic 50 Chula Vista
Violence
SBCS Coso Segura I and II Women w/Chlldren Victims of Domestic 50 Chula Vista
Vioence
SBCS Cosa de Transition Families w/Children Families w/chlldren 73 Chula Vista
SBCS Trolley Trestle Women w/Children General Homeless 10 Chula Vista
SBCS Victorian Heights Women w/Children Victims ot Domestic 38 National City
Violence
Winter Hotel/Motel Vouchers (November through April)
MAAC Project Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Children At-Risk w/disability N/A Various
SBCS Hotel/Motel Vouchers Families w/Children At-Risk w/disability N/A Vartous
T atel 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 selVices and
housing selVices. Located in Chula Vista, SBCS offers assistance to persons who are "near
homeless' through coordination of available selVices and financial resources and
counseling in such matters as financiai management and family support.
For FY 2007-08, Chula Vista continued to support selVices geared toward the homeless
population including:
. Thursday's Meals was provided $10,000 of CDBG funds for hot meal service.
. sacs was awarded $73,340 through the Emergency Sheiter Grant program, to support
the operation of the Coso Nueva Vida which provides services in Chuia Vista. These
selVices 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 homeiessness. Funds are used for operating and essentiai costs including child
care, bus vouchers and motel vouchers.
. The Regional Task Force on the Homeless was given $1 ,000 to help support homeiess
research, distribution of homeiess information, and homeless referrai services. The RTFH
operates a unique (HUD mandated) Homeless Management Information Systems that
allows services agencies to track homeless ciient information through a centrai
database.
. Interfaith Shelter Network was awarded $10,350 to operates eight south bay
congregations provide nighttime sheiter to 12-15 case managed homeless guests for
two weeks each, providing nightly meals, showers, and other services. Local case
management agencies screen and monitor shelter guests during their maximum 8-week
stay.
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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-seNed needs
throughout the community, Chula Vista has made a commitment to budget CDBG
funds at the maximum allowable for pUblic seNice activities to offer citizens much
needed programs and seNices in the area of IiteracYijob training, youth activities,
senior seNices, 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 2007-08, Chula Vista allocated $344,928, close to the maximum allowable for
public seNice 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.
The Seniors on Broadway project was completed in October 2007, This inciuded 41
low-income rental units for seniors. In addition, the City began construction on 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 2007/08 a total of 3 Certificates were issued. No Certificates were reissued.
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
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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 Sail 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 Terrantino Property Management and were recently
upgraded to meet ADA and Section 504 compliance. These public housing units
include:
. Dorothy Street Manor - 22 low income family units
. Melrose Manor - 24 low income family units
. Town Centre Manor - 59 low income senior/disabled units
. L Street Manor - 16 low income family units
The Housing Authority has formed a Public Housing Resident Association in order to
increase resident awareness and involvement in the enhancement of their housing
environment and operations. There were no needs that required funding from the
City during FY 2007-08, 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 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 piace a loan/grant program to assist homeowners alleviate lead-
based paint hazards through the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP);
however, the City utilizes Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds for this purpose.
As part of the City's FirsHime 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 Buiiding and Safety Department checks
for signs of LBP when inspecting for code violations and physical condition of the
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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
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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 scheduie and budget; and,
. Assess capabiiities 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 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 tothe Quarterly Progress reports, annuai 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 aiternative
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 inclusionary housing and by using
Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds. Through this leveraging of resources, the
city is abie 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 2007-08, 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 September 12, 2008 and ended September 26, 2008 and was
available at the Department of Redevelopment and Housing. 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 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 Chula Vista City Council and this priority continues to be supported by the
community.
In January of 2007, the City received HUD's Year Review Letter forthe 2005 Program.
The letter contained the City's overall performance in the following categories.
1) Continuum of Care: Acceptable Performance
2) Decent Housing: Acceptable Performance
3) Economic Opportunity: Not Rated, No programs funded
4) Suitable Living Environment: Acceptable Performance
5) Program Requirements: Acceptable Performance
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The above rating demonstrates the City's tremendous improvement in the
mangament of the three grant programs, Most notable is the CDBG Clean-up, is
compiete,
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 eligibie and supported; and, monitoring and housings
standards were adequate. The finai audit report concluded that the City
administered the HOME program in accordance with all HUD requirements. In
addition, an extensive HOME monitoring was completed by the HUD HOME CPD
Representative and concluded in the exit conference that there were no findings.
in conclusion, the City of Chula Vista was success.ful in fulfilling the goals and
objectives outlined in the 2005-2010 Consolidated Pian in its first year of
implementation.
As the City's population increases, the necessary resources will continue to be
targeted for social service programs, capitai improvement projects, economic
development projects, community projects, and planning and administration. The
funding sources for these programs will come from a variety of sources outside of
CDBG and HOME. These funds include the Redevelopment Agency 20% set-aside
funds and the General Fund.
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II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SPEC1FIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Use of CDBG Funds in Relation to Consolidated Plan Priorities, Needs, Goals, and
Objectives:
Refer to Section 1- General Assessment/ A. Assessment of Five-Year Goals
B. Efforts in Implementing the Planned Actions:
For further information on planned actions, refer to Section I - General Assessment and
Subsection H - Self-Evaluation.
C. Compliance with National Objectives:
Under HUD regulations, CDBG-funded activITies must meet at least one of the following
three 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 2007-2008 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 famiiy 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 2007-08. Thus, no displacement or
relocation activities took place.
E. Funding Changes:
During program year 2007-2008, 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 2007 -08 as
follows:
o South Bay Community Services: Transitional Housing Services
G. Assessment of Efforts Made In Carrying Out Planned Actions
Chula Vista receives CDBG and HOME entitlement funds as highlighted in the Public
and Private Resources A vai/able 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. Chuia Vista participates in the
MCC program and three (3) certificates were issued in FY 2007-08. In addition the
City received Emergency Shelter Grant funds totaling $88,095.
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H. Economic Development Activities to Create/Retain Jobs:
Unfortunately, during fiscal year 2007-08, the City was still advised by HUD not to
pUrsue Economic Development Activities. Now that the City's program has 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 2007-08, Chuia Vista provided a number of CDBG funded activities that
benefited Low Mod Clienteie. For the Public Services programs, organizations are
required to submit quarterly reporting forms highlighting the specific activities
undertaken to assist LMC households. Additionally, all capitai 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 2007-08 Chula Vista did not receive program income.
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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 saie
No lump sum draw down payments were received
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III. HOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC NARRATIVE
A. Distribution of HOME Funds
For FY 2007-08 Chula Vista received $1,027,072 in HOME funds, which were distributed
as follows. Previous years CHDO set-aside funds were committed in FY 2007-08.
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Table III: H ME Proaram Fundina Cateaories
Category . Amount
Administration $93,089
CHDO Set-Aside $125,670
Production of Affordable Housing $397,131
ADDI First-time Homebuyer Program $17,444
Tenant -based Rental Assistance Program $315,000
TOTAL $948,334
B. HOME Program Match Report (HUD 4107-A):
For FY 2007-08, according to the C04PR33 IDIS report. Chula Vista's match liability
totals $28,126.29. The City currently maintains an excess of $35 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 apply for contract services.
D. Summary of Results of On-site Inspections of HOME Rental Units:
In FY 2007-08, 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
. Seniors on Broadway
The inspecfion 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,
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 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 ofthe overwhelming
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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 partnerlng 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 2007-08 Chula Vista did not receive HOME program income from loan paYOffs.
G. American DownPayment Initiative (ADDI)
A total of $17,444 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 provided $5,000 in
assistance to help 1 new home buyer.
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IV. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Specific Narrative
A. Homeless Service Activities & Accomplishments
The City has allocated $88,095 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 2007-2008 a total of 383 Persons were assisted
C. Geographic Allocation of ESG Resources
During FY 2007-08, 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) $88,095
Essential Services $22,715
Operatinq Costs $60,975
Administration of the Grant $4,404
Total $88,095
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 following summarizes the City of Chula Vista's (in
collaboration with the County of San Diego) activities related
to formalizing the implementation of a cohesive protocol of a
community-wide Discharge Coordination and Discharge
~ C:me: The City of Chula works with the County of San
Diego of San Diego's Foster Care System discharge pianning
protocol includes the following information and/or steps:
. 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-Cai)
. 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.
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. 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 SeNices in Chula Vista.
Hp.olth Cmp.: The San Diego County Health and Human
SeNices 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.
Mp.ntol Hp.olth: 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 seNices through
referral on release from inpatient or emergency medical
facilities.
After release, access to seNice information remains available
through the San Diego Center and the Network of Care
Program,
SeNices 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 InfoLine to ensure regular
updates.
CorrActions: SeNices and discharge planning for individuals
released from county correctional facilities are found in the
Public Information Handbook prepared by the San Diego
County Sheriff's Department. SeNices are summarized in the
SD Sheriff's Health & Mentai 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.
City of Chula Vista
The Mental health Psychiatric Security units of the jail (licensed
by the State Dept of Mental Health) operate under the
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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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Appendix A
IDIS Reports
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CDBG IDIS Reports
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Appendix B
HUD Forms
City' of Chula Vista
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HUD Forms
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Annual Performance Report
HOME Program
U.S. Department 01 Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning
and Development
OMS Approval No. 2506-0171
(exp. 813112009)
Public reporting burden forthis collection ofintormation is estimated to average 2.5 hours per response, induding the time tor reviewing instructions, searching
existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not Il!quired to respond to, a collection of information unless that coUectioo displays a valid OMS control number.
The HOME s1atute imposes a significant number of data collection and reporting requirements. This includes information on assisted properties, on the
owners or tenants of the properties, and on other programmatic areas. The information will be used: 1) to assist HOME participants in managing their
programs: 2) to track performance of participants in meeting fund commitment and expenditure deadlines; 3} to permit HUD to determine whether each
participant meets the HOME statutory income targeting and affordability requirements; and 4) to permit HUD to determine compliance with other statutory
and regulatory program requirements. This data collection is authorized under Title It of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act or related
authorities. Access to Federal grant funds is contingent on the reporting of certain project-specific data elements. Records of information collected will
be maintained by the recipients of the assistance. Information on activities and expenditures of grant funds is public information and is ganerally available
for disciosure. Recipients are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when public disdosure is not required.
This form is intended to coilect numeric data to be aggregated nationally as a complement to data collected through the Cash and Management Information
(C/MI) System. Participants should enter the reporting period in the first block. The reporting period is October 1 to September 30. Instructions are included
for each section if further explanation is needed.
Submit this form on or before December 31.
Send one copy to the appropriate HUD Field Office and one copy to:
HOME Program, Rm 7176,451 7th Street, S.W., Washington D.C. 20410
Part I Participant Identification
This report is for pe~od (mm/ddtyyyy)
Starting I Ending
10101/2007 , 09/30/2008
Date Submitted (mmfddlffl'Yl
9/29/2008
1. Partieipanl Number
2. Participant Name
City of Chula Vista
3. Name 01 Person completing lhis report
Jose Dorado, Project Coordinator 11
5, Address
276 Fourth Avenue
7. Stale
CA
8. Zip Gode
91910
4. Phone Number (Include Area Code)
619-476-5375
Part II Program Income
Enterthe following program income amounts for the reporting period: in block 1, enter the balance on hand at the beginning; in block 2. enter the amount
generated; in block 3. enter the amount expended: and in block 4, enter the amount for Tenant-Based rental Assistance.
1. Balance on hand at Beginning 2. Amounl receilled during 3 Tolal amounlexpended 4 Amount expended lor Tenanl- 5. Balance on hand al end ot
or Reporting Period Reporting Period during Reporting Period Based Rental Assistaree Reporting Period (1 + 2 .3) = 5
0 0 0 0 0
Part III Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises \'NBE)
In the table below, indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
a. Total b. Alaskan Native or c. Asian or d. Black. e. Hispanic f. While
American Indian Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic
A. Contracts
1. Number 1 0 0 0 0 1
2. Dollar Amount $17,135,188
B. Sub.Contracts
1. Number 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. Dollar Amount $17,135,188
3. Tolal b. Women Business c, Male
Enlerprises (WBE)
C. Contracts
,. Number 1 0 0
2. Dollar Amount $17,135,188 [ 0
D Sub-Contracts
1 Number 0 0 0
2. Dollar Amounts 0 0 D
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HUD Forms
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HOME Match Report
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office 01 Community Planning and Development
OMB Approval No. 2506-0171
(expo 8/3112009)
Part I Participant Identification
1-~pa-;ilcipalllr;J;;-(asslgil;;bY-HiJ[))=j:2_ Name'or IlIe Parlidpallng JlJfi~rJiclion
'I City ?f Chula Vista
5. Street Addies.'.> of Ihe Pallicipaling JUtlSljlGlion
276 Fourth Avenue
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Chuta Vista
I Match Contributions tor
I Federal Fiscal Year (yvyy)
3. Name of Contact (person compleling Ihis rerorii'"
Angelica Davis
4 _ Conlacl's Phone Number (include HI aa code)
619~691 ~5036
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17. Slale
I CA
Ill,ZipCode
I 91910
Part II Fiscal Year Summary
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,. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $ 30,073,470.91
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2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year (see Part 111.9.) $ 5,026,169.32
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3 Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (line 1 + line 2) $ 35,099,640.23
4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year $ 28,126.29
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5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (line 3 minus line 4) $ 35,071,513,94
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Part III Match Contribution for the Federal Rlcal Year
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Appendix C
Proof of Publication
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Proof of Publication
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW
ON THE
2007/2008 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
FOR THE CDBG, HOME, AND ESG
FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City ofChula Vista has released the 2007/2008 Annual Performance Evaluation Report for a
I5-day review period commencing on September 12, 2008 and ending September 26, 2008.
Annual Performance Evaluation Renort:
The City has prepared the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to report 2007/2008 program year financial and
beneficiary information as well as report on the City's goals and objectives based on HUD performance measurement standards.
Drafts of the Report are available at the City ofChula Vista, Redevelopment and Housing office located at 430 "F' Street; Chula Vista,
CA 91910. You may submit comments in writing to Angelica Davis at the Community Development Department using the following
methods: mail; telephone (619) 691-5036; facsimile (619) 476-5310; or e-mail at adavis@ci.chula-vistaca.us.
City of Chula Vista
CAPER - Appendix C
Proof of Publication
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