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Home My WebLink About2011/03/22 Item 9CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~`~~ CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 22, 2011 Item ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 2011/2012 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT). SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGE)/ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTO REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO ^X SUMMARY The City has received and reviewed funding applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. This item will provide the public with an opportunity to provide input on the proposed 2011/2012 funding recommendations for the use of the City's U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW At this time, no action is requested to fund specific activities; thus, no environmental review is necessary. Upon Council direction regarding which activities to fund, the Environmental Review Coordinator will review the proposed activities for compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and will determine the level of environmental review necessary for each individual project. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council conduct the public hearing to solicit input from the community on the 2011/2012 funding recommendations, and provide staff with any changes in recommended funding amounts. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. 9-1 March 22, 2011, Item Page 2 of 6 DISCUSSION As an entitlement community with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the City receives funds under three block grant programs: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) • Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) As a recipient of these HUD funds, the City is required to adhere to its approved Five-Yeaz Consolidated Plan which outlines the City's housing and community development needs and objectives. Additionally, the City is required to submit an Annual Action Plan indicating how the City plans to use the funds it will receive from HUD to address the priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. On November 18, 2010 the City held a public hearing to kick off the Annual Action Plan and discuss any change in priorities. The Annual Plan constitutes the City's annual application to HUD for its grant funds. The grant amounts allocated to each jurisdiction are deternuned using a formula based on statistical and demographic data. The funds aim to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate- income persons. Due to a delay at the Federal level the City has not been notified of the upcoming grant amounts. Staff is recommending taking conservative funding approach which assumes two scenarios 1) a twenty five percent (25%) reduction from 2010-2011 funding levels.; 2) or assume grant amounts being restored back to 2009-2010 funding levels which results in a nine percent (9%) reduction in CDBG. This approach offers the City an opportunity to review and make recommendations using these two scenarios. Refer to Attachment 1, "2011/2012 Federal Grants Budget" for projected funding levels. In the instance CDBG is reduced by 25% staff recommends funding Tier I and Tier II projects at the current year level, and partially funding the Norman Pazk Senior Center based on previous Council direction. These amounts are noted in Attachment 2- "2011/2012 Federal Grants Funding Requests and Recommendations"). In the event the HUD levels increase or decrease even further, the final recommended amount will be adjusted accordingly. If the reduction in CDBG funding is over twenty-five percent, staff may recommend a proportionate reduction in the number of Tier II projects. At the conclusion of this evening's public hearing and approval of funding levels, staff will incorporate these recommendations in the Annual Action Plan. The Plan will be available for a 30-day review and comment period from March 25, 2011 to Apri125, 2011. Materials will also be posted on the City's website. Staff will incorporate all public comments received by the deadline and submit the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD by May 14, 2011. Five Year Consolidated Plan The 2010/2015 Five-Yeaz Consolidated Plan details the City's five-yeaz strategy for allocating HUD funds to specific goals and objectives identified as housing and community development priorities. The priorities are included in the Executive Summary of the 2010/2015 Consolidated Plan (Attachment 2). 9-2 ~~ March 22, 2011, Item Page 3 of 6 2011/2012 Annual Action Plan The Annual Action Plan defines the City's plan to utilize 2011/2012 CDBG, HOME and ESG funds to address the priorities identified in the 2010/2015 Consolidated Plan as described above. Each year the City undertakes a process to solicit requests and approve programs and projects for these grant funds based on the estimated federal grants budget. Similar to previous years, the draft plan will include both requests for funding from vazious City departments and local organizations (Attachment 3 - "2011/2012 Federal Grants Funding Requests and Recommendations"). Accompanying this report is the 2011/2012 Federal Grant Funding Application Notebook (Attachment 4), which describes in greater detail all the requests for grant funds. Due to its size, it is on file in the City Clerk's office and was also distributed to City Council under separate cover on Mazch 19, 2011. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) In order to be eligible for this block grant funding, a project must address at least one of the following CDBG national objectives: • Benefit primarily low and moderate income families • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight • Meet other community needs having a maj or emergency (disasters, etc.) The City anticipates receiving the amounts listed in Attachment L It should be noted that the City cannot exceed the mandated public service and administration caps. Based on the anticipated grant amount, the City may allocate a maximum amount towards public services and to administration and planning functions. Administration and Planning: The City may allocate up to twenty percent (20%) of the CDBG entitlement amount to administration and planning activities. The funds cover all staff costs associated with the management and administration of Chula Vista's CDBG program, including preparation of all planning documents, regulatory compliance, contract administration, monitoring and fiscal management. In addition, a portion of the administration funds is used for mandatory fair housing services and contractual homeless administrative services. Public Services Proeram: The City may allocate up to fifteen percent (15%) of the CDBG entitlement amount to public service programs. Public service activities include but aze not limited to: employment services, child care, health services, substance abuse services, welfare and recreation needs. Staff provides funding recommendations based on funding priorities established in the Consolidated Plan as identified on page 2 of this staff report. Along with those funding 9-3 Mazch 22, 2011, Item ~~ Page 4 of 6 priorities, staff also established three additional criteria as described below, to assist in prioritizing and selecting grant recipients. The funding methodology classifies each of the activities in the following three categories: Tier I: Basic/Essential Needs (Food, Housing, Emergency Services) Tier II: Special Needs (At-Risk Youth, Family Violence, Special Needs/Disabled) Tier III: Other (General) A total of fourteen (14) public services applications were received by the February 14`h deadline. City staff reviewed the public service applications for CDBG-eligibility to ensure that each project met a national objective. All projects were deemed eligible. However, staff is not recommending the Charles Cheneweth public services project due to previous compliance and monitoring issues (Attachment 4: Tab 12). Capital Improvement and Public Facilities: This category includes seven requests including $744,867 for principal and interest payments on a $9.5 million Section 108 Loan which is allotted for infrastructure improvements in the Castle Pazk Area. This leaves a limited amount of funds for capital improvement and public facility projects. Capital Improvement Projects may include acquisition, construction or installation of eligible public facilities improvements (except for buildings for the general conduct of government) and other public improvements including streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pazks, playgrounds, water/sewer lines and flood/drainage improvements. Beyond the debt service payment, a total of six eligible applications were received of which two are recommended for CDBG funding. Staff is not recommending funding South Bay Community Services' Casa Nueva Vida capital project. The proposed project includes a request for installation of solaz panels at two SBCS' affordable housing complexes. Based on limited funding sources, City staff has advised SBCS to work with the City's Department of Conservation and Enviromnental Services to pursue other funding sources opportunities. HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Approximately $900,000 (assuming a 9% reduction) in HOME funds will be received for fiscal yeaz 2011/2012. HOME funds may be used to provide affordable rental housing and home ownership opportunities through: • New construction • Acquisition • Rehabilitation • First time homebuyer assistance • Tenant-based rental assistance In past years, the City has used these funds to support afirst-time homebuyer program, tenant based rental assistance, and the development of affordable housing. FY 2011/2012 HOME funds will be set-aside to assist qualified developers in the production of affordable housing. Once a project is identified, staff will return to City Council for review and approval of the specific project. HOME regulations require cities to set aside IS% of their annual allocation to assist Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) in the creation of affordable 9-4 March 22, 2011, Item Page 5 of 6 housing units. The City is currently exceeding this requirement in an aggregate amount of 33.9%. In consultation with HUD, the City is not required to set aside 15% of the 2011/2012 HOME entitlement since it is good standing in meeting the regulatory CHDO requirements. Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG) Chula Vista will receive ESG entitlement funds in the approximate amount of $88,000 for fiscal year 2011/2012 through the annual entitlement process. The City received one proposal from South Bay Community Services, a local homeless service provider, for the use of these funds. 2008/2009 Annual Action Plan Amendment The 2008/2009 Annual Action Plan included as a one-time allocation of CDBG-R Recovery Act Funds. The goals of these funds are focused on stimulating job creation and long-term economic benefit. On May 4, 2010, Council approved CDBG-R funding for the Third Avenue Streetscape project. Due to delays in the Third Avenue Streetscape project and HUD's continued concerns about the City's CDBG-R expenditure rate, staff is recommending the following strategy to address HUD concerns: In the 2011/2012 CDBG application cycle, the City received CDBG applications from the City's Public Works Department. The first project is for American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb cuts in the amount of $200,222. The second project is the Eucalyptus Park Right-of--Way Project which consists of improvements along "C" Street ($175,000). City staff is now recommending using CDBG-R funding for these projects that would normally be considered for 2011/2012 funding. These projects can be completed in just eight months, allowing the City to spend all of its remaining CDBG-R funds and addressing HUD's concerns. Staff is recommending shifting the remaining amount of CDBG-R funding from the Third Avenue Streetscape Project to fund two new capital projects using 2011/2012 CDBG funding. The following table (Table I) is a breakdown of the reallocation of CDBG-R funds: Table I* 9-5 Mazch 22, 2011, Item Page 6 of 6 As a point of clarification with respect to the Third Avenue Project, the total CDBG investment to this project will not be affected by the proposed reduction of $375,000. This amount will be replenished during the next funding cycle with 2011/2012 CDBG funds. After the public comment period ends on March 23, 2011, staff will return to Council with a Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan. The draft CDBG-R substantial amendment to the 2008/2009 Annual Action is currently available for public comment through March 23, 2011 and is included as Attachment 5. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has determined that the activities under the Administration and some Public Service programs of the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs aze not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. However, several Public Services programs and Capital Improvement and Community Enhancement projects are site specific. For this reason, Staff reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict exists, in that Councilmember Steve Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of one of the properties which is the subject of this action, Third Avenue Streetscape Project (STL-362). CURRENT FISCAL IMPACT The City will allocate federal grant funds from the U.S. Departrnent of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG, HOME and ESG grant programs. These funds will be used to provide public services, housing services, capital improvement projects, production of affordable housing, and aid the homeless. There is no financial impact to the City's General Fund as project and staff costs are covered by the grants. Appropriations will be included as part of the City Manager's 2011/2012 proposed budget. The final grant allocations have not been released as of the time of this staff report. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the City's General Fund as project and staff costs aze covered by the grants. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: 2011/2012 Federal Grants Budget Attachment 2: 2010/2015 Consolidated Plan Executive Summary Attachment 3: 2011/2012 Federal Grant Summary of Requests and Recommendations Attachment 4: 2011/2012 Federal Grant Funding Application Notebook (Due to its size, Attachment 4 is on file in the City Clerk's office) Attachment 5: CDBG-R Substantial Amendment Prepared by.' Jose Dorado, Project Coordinator I!, Development Services, Housing Division Angelica Davis, Project Coordinator II, Development Services, Housing Division 9_6 Attachment 1 zoll-zolz FEDERAL GRANT AMOUNTS CDBG ~ HOME ~ ESG Assuming a 9% Assuming a 25% CDBG Reduction CDBG Reduction TOTAL ESTIMATED FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING $2,988,021 $z,613,871 9-~ Attachment 2 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES Priority Needs Given the findings listed in Executive Summary of the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, the City of Chula Vista has established the following priority needs which will guide funding during the five-year Consolidated Planning period: Housing priorities. The city's top housing priorities during the next 5 years are: 7. Affordable rental housing for low and moderate income households. targeted groups: Extremely and very low income households and special needs households; Low and moderate income households. Basisrororforirr. 1)Gaps analysis that showed a shortage of 3,800 rental units for households earning $25,000 and less; 2) Input from stakeholders that identified programs that prevent and mitigate homelessness as highly needed; 3) Analysis of special needs populations housing and social service needs. 2. Maintenance and preservation of existing housing stock. raroered orouos: All low income owners and owners with special needs. Moderate income households. Basis for oriorirv: 1)Aging housing stock, presence of mobile homes and housing stock with lead-based paint hazards (as many as 7,000 housing units). 3. Homeownership opportunities. targeted orouos: All low and moderate income renters wanting to be owners. Basis for priority: 1) Gaps analysis that showed that households must earn $75,000 before a quarter of for sale housing units are affordable. Also based on analysis in Section III that demonstrates that for sale prices, especially for detached homes, are still largely unaffordable to workforce, even with the downturn in the housing market. 9-8 community development priorities. The city's top community development priorities during the next 5 years are: 1. 1 nfrastructure improvements in low and moderate income neighborhoods. rarLredactivitfes: Street and sidewalk improvements in low income areas Flood prevention and drainage improvements 2. Community facilities. Targeted groups: FBCIIIiles serving yOUth Park and recreational and neighborhood facilities Facilities serving other special needs populations Health and child care facilities 3. Special needs and homeless priorities. The city serves special needs and homeless populations by funding public services at the federally mandated ~ 5 percent of CDBG cap. public services. The priority groups to which public services funds will be directed include: Highest priority- Populations needing basic/essential services (food, housing, emergency services) Medium priority- given to special needs populations (at-risk youth, family violence, disabled persons). pon improvements. Accessibility needs of the physically disabled. Tr~r•sitional and homeless housing and services. 4. Economic Development priorities. The city serves local businesses by funding job creation/job training activities. - Job Training opportunities to assist person obtain full-time employment. No resources will be allocated in 2011-2012. The City will continue to work the Department of Housing and Urban Development to re-authorize the City's use CDBG grant funds for economic development activities. 9-9 Attachment 3 zoii/zoiz FEDERAL GRANTS FUNDING REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS g9,5UMINGA ' ASSUMINGA CDBG ~ HOME ~ ESG 9% 25% BEDUCTION REDUCTION CDBGAdministratidn~Subjettto5petidingC ap) . '+ Available $400,000 !$325,170 Fair Housing Counseling Services 1 Redevelopment and Housing and Fair Housing Audits $45,500 $45,500 $35,550 CDBG Program Planning and 2 Redevelopment and Housing Administration $359,500 " .$351,500 -. $286,620 Task Force on the Homeless 3 Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) $10,000 $3,000 $3,000 Total Requested and Recommended $415,000 -' $400,000 $325,170 CDBG Public Servicer{Subject to Spending Ca ~~, 4 Meals on Wheels p) ~:';; ".'.~ :, Meals-On-Wheels Chula Vista ,' Available „ $12,000 $12,000 .';$300,OOD $12,000 •..$243,878 $12,000 5 Lutheran Social Services Project Hand $30,000 $27,830 - $27,830 `... $27,830 6 South Bay Community Services South Bay Food Program $30,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 7 Interfaith Shelter Network Interfaith Shelter Network $11,000 $10,350 $10,350 $10,350 8 San Diego Food Bank Food 4 Kids Backpack Program $19,500 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 9 Adult Protective Services Transportation $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 10 South Bay Community Services Family Violence Treatment Program/South Bay Family Justice Network $51,625 $34,000 $34,000 $34,000 11 South Bay Community Services Services for High-Risk and Homeless Youth $39,600 $39,550 - '.. $39,550 $39,550 12 Charles Cheneweth Foundation Community Access Program $41,000 $0 $0 $0 13 Chula Vista Community Collaborative Assessment, Referral and Emergenty Services $50,000 $39,312 - $39,312 $39,312 14 City of Chula Vista-Recreation Norman Park Senior Center $52,400 $26,000 $50,990 $44,836 15 Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Rehabilitation Services $3,000 $2,968 $2,968 $0 16 City of Chula Vista Public Works Spaces $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $0 17 Family Health Centers of San Diego KidCare Express Mobile Unit $30,000 $27,000 $27,000 $0 Total Requested and Recommended $401,125 $300,000 $243,878 s F * Funding Methodology (Tiers I, II and III). Tier I: Basic Needs (Food, Housing, Emergency Services). Tier II: Special Needs (At Risk, Special Needs/Disabled). Tier III: Other (General Services). Attachment 3 9-10 zoil/zoiz Federal Grants Funding Requests and Recommendations assumweA (Continued) assumtNG^ ! 25% 9%REDUCTION REDUCTION CDBG Capital mprovement/CDmmunify Development Available $1,300,000 $1,199,066 18 City of Chula Vista -Finance Section 108 Payment -Year Three $744,897 $744,867 $744,867 19 City of Chula Vista Public Works Third Avenue 8treetscape Project $375,222 $375,222 $375,222 20 City of Chula Vista Public Works ADA Curb Cut Program $175,000 CDBG-R CDBG-R uca yptus ar ig t o ay 21 City of Chula Vista Public Works Park Accessibility $172,000 -CDBG•R CDBG-R Community Housing 22 City of Chula Vista-Housing Improvement Program $347,000 $179,881 $78,977 23 South Bay Community Services CNV-Capital Improvement $222,085 $0 $0 pi a. ema a roi ~ -~~ :.>-~, Gra itiA atement-Private 24 City of Chula Vista Public Works Properties $85,000 $0 $0 Total Requested and Recommended $2,121,204 $1,299,970 $1,199,066 HOM .' ~ E Programs . ;.:, . .. ~ . ,. ~::_ ~~, ~ ;'Available ~ ~~ $900,000 25 City of Chula Vista -Housing Production of Affordable Housing $810,000 $810,000 HOME Program Planning and 26 City of Chula Vista -Housing Administration $90,000 $90,000 Total Requested and Recommended $900,000 $900,000 ~~ ~: .'. -'i ,. ~ a :'~ Available .~ ;$88,02.1 ESG Programs -., _ t ' , ~ r 27 South Bay Community Services Operations $88,000 $83,621 E5G Program P anning and 28 City of Chula Vista -Housing Administration $4,400 $4,400 Total Requested and Recommended $92,400 $88,021 Attachment 3 9-11 ~~ ~~~~~~"~ ~3 zoii/zoiz FEDERAL GRANTS FUNDING REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CDBG ~ HOME ~ ESG Fair Housing Counseling Services 1 Redevelopment and Housing and Fair Housing Audits $45,500 $45,500 CDBG Program Planning and 2 Redevelopment and Housing Administration $359,500 $351,500. Task Force on the Homeless 3 Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) $10,000 :$3,000 Total Requested and Recommended $415,000 i$400,000 ti?66 ~ie3ertdt~X $Itf~!pct.tq, i~Ytid9 ~ F~._ti. ...,.r..:.. ~.....{.:a. :..,~.. _.~ .. .. qra$ 63e ... ~$~OAOD .::::$243,878.:: * 4 .. Meals on Wheels Meals-On-Wheels Chula Vista $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 5 Lutheran Social Services Project Hand $30,000 $27,830 $27,$30 $37,830 z 6 South Bay Community Services South Bay Food Program $30,000 $10,000 I ~ '. ',$10,000 : $10,000 W I 'l f 7 Interfaith Shelter Network Interfaith Shelter Network $11,000 $10,350 ~ :$30,350 ' $19,350 8 San Diego Food Bank Food 4 Kids Backpack Program $19,500 $15,000 .$15,000 $15,000 9 Adult Protective Services Transportation $11,000 $11,000 ~ $11,000 $11,000 Family Violence Treatment Program/South Bay Family Justice - 10 South Bay Community Services Network $51,625 $34,000 . . ..$34,000 _:. $34,000 w Services for High-Risk and ~ 11 South Bay Community Services Homeless Youth $39,600 $39,550 :$39,550 Y $39,550. 12 Charles Cheneweth Foundation Community Access Program $41,000 $0 $0 $0 Assessment, Re erral and 13 Chula Vista Community Collaborative Emergency Services $50,000 $39,312 I . ($39,312 $39,312 14 City of Chula Vista-Recreation Norman Park Senior Center $52,400 $26,000 ?!. $50,990 $44,836 15 Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Rehabilitation Services $3,000 $2,968 ..$2,968 - $0: W - _ ~ 16 City of Chula Vista Public Works Spaces $20,000 $20,000 :$20,000 $0 17 Family Health Centers of San Diego KidCa re Express Mobile Unit $30,000 $27,000 ~ .$27,000 $0 Total Requested and Recommended $401,125 $3D0,000 ' $243,878 * Funding Methodology (Tiers I, II and III). Tier I: Basic Needs (Food, Housing, Emergency Services). Tier II: Special Needs (At Risk, Special Needs/Disabled). Tier III: Other (General Services). Attachment 3 ioii/2oii Federal Grants Funding Requests and Recommendations (Continued) as~uauvG a 18 City of Chula Vista -Finance Section 108 Payment -Year Three $744,897 '. $74+4,867 19 City of Chula Vista Public Works Third Avenue Streetscape Project $375,222 $375,222 20 City of Chula Vista Public Works ADA Curb Cut Program $175,000 WBfi.-R uca yptus ar ig t o ay 21 City of Chula Vista Public Works Park Accessibility $172,000 fABG-R Community Housing 22 City of Chula Vista-Housing Improvement Program $347,000 '~ $1]9,881 23 South Bay Community Services CNV-Capital Improvement $35,113 $0 Gra itiA atement-Private 24 City of Chula Vista Public Works Properties $85,000 $0 Total Requested and Recommended $1,934,232 $ ,299,970 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 2011/2012 Federal Grants Funding Requests & Recommendations Delivered to Council Under Separate Cover s-i2 Attachment 5 City of Chula Vista Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act Program (CDBG-R) Substantial Amendment to the 2008/2009 Annual Action Plan March 2011 Contact Person: Jose Dorado, Project Coordinator 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 CDBG-R SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT Jurisdiction(s): Citv of Chula Vista CDBG-R Contact Person: Jose A. Dorado Address: 276 Fourth Avenue Telephone: 619-476-5 3 75 Jurisdiction Web Address: Fax: 619-585-5698 Email: jdorado(a~ci.chula-vista.ca.us • www.chulavistaca. ova ENSURING RESPONSIBLE SPENDING OF RECOVERYACT FUNDS Funding available under the Recovery Act has clear purposes - to stimulate the economy through measures that modernize the Nation's infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and expand educational opportunities and access to health care. HUD strongly urges grantees to use CDBG- R funds for hard development costs associated with infrastructure activities that provide basic services to residents or activities that promote energy efficiency and conservation through rehabilitation or retrofitting of existing buildings. While the full range of CDBG activities is available to grantees, the Department strongly suggests that grantees incorporate consideration of the public perception of the intent of the Recovery Act in identifying and selecting projects for CDBG-R funding. A. SPREADSHEET FOR REPORTING PROPOSED CDBG-R ACTIVITIES Grantees must provide information concerning CDBG-R assisted activities in an electronic spreadsheet provided by HUD. The information that must be reported in the spreadsheet includes activity name, activity description, CDBG-R dollar amount budgeted, eligibility category, national objective citation, additional Recovery Act funds for the activity received from other programs, and total activity budget. An electronic copy of the spreadsheet and the format is available on HUD's recovery website at hup://www.hud.QOV/recovery. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENT I OF THIS SUBSTANTL9L AMENDMENT 1 9-14 B. CDBG-R INFORM,9TION BYACTIVITY (COMPLETE FOR EACNACTNITY) (1) Activity Name: (Grantees should follow the same order that activities are listed in the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities -this will allow HUD to easily match activity narratives with the information provided in the spreadsheet.) - ADA Curb Ramps - Eucalyptus Park Right of Way & Park Entrance Accessibility Improvements (2) Activity Narrative: In addition to the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities, grantees must provide a narrative foreach activity describing how the use of the grantee's CDBG-R funds will meet the requirements of Title XII of Division A and Section 1602 of ARRA. The grantee's narrative must also state how CDBG-R funds will be used in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit in relation to the CDBG-R funds obligated, and will address the Recovery Act, by: • Preserving and creating jobs and promoting economic recovery; • Assisting those most impacted by the recession; • Providing investment needed to increase economic efficiency; • Investing in transportation, environmental protection, or other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits; • Minimizing or avoiding reductions in essential services; or • Fostering energy independence. Response: Projects approved by the City maximize job creation retention and economic benefit through investment in infrastructure improvements and public services that will provide along-term benefit. These projects will spur economic growth by putting people back to work as the unemployment rate in Chula Vista has grown substantially over the last year. The highest number of jobs that have been cut during this time period have been those related to the construction industry due to the slowdown in new home construction and number of building permits issued. The City's CDBG-R projects will address the employment issues, and will make a significant impact to the City in providing employment opportunities. Please refer to number 4 below and Attachment 1 for a more detailed description of each activity. (3) Jobs Created: (Report the number of full- and part-time jobs estimated to be created and retained by the activity (including permanent, constmction, and temporary jobs)). Response: Activity - Jobs estimated created or retained per project (to the greatest extent feasible) are listed below: - ADA 3 jobs retained/5 jobs created - Eucalyptus Park Right of Way and Park Entrance Improvements 2 retained/3 jobs created 9-15 (4) Additional Activity Information: (A description of how the activity will promote energy conservation, smart growth, green building technologies, or reduced pollution emissions, if applicable.) - New ADA Curb Cut Project ($175,000): The proposed project would provide installation and construction of an estimated 100 of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps. This project will improve and increase pedestrian safety for the physically challenged. The ramp locations have been selected in accordance with the City of Chula Vista's ADA Curb Cuts priority list, which was adopted by the City Council in February 2008 to update the City's ADA Transition Plan. Only those locations that are within CDBG-eligible low/moderate income areas in western Chula Vista are selected. All infrastructure improvement projects are required to comply with the City's Mandatory Recvcline and Construction Demolition Debris CVMC 8.25.095. - New Eucalyptus Park Right of Way & Park Entrance Accessibility Improvements ($200,222): CDBG-R funding will be used to install needed accessibility improvements (i.e. sidewalk, pedestrian ramps,etc.) on the south side of "C" Street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, in order to complete the pedestrian access route (PAR) along a city park frontage between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and to provide Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant access from the PAR to the park's entry points. (5) Responsible Organization: (Contact information for the organization that will implement the CDBG-R activity, including its name, location, and administrator contact information) New: ADA Curb Ramps CDBG-R, Eucalyptus Park Right of Way & Park Entrance Accessibility Improvements Contact: Jose A. Dorado, Project Coordinator City of Chula Vista Redevelopment and Housing 276 4`h Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 T: 619-476-5375 F: 619-585-5698 9-16 Provide a summary of public comments received to the proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment. Note: A Proposed CDBG-R Substantial Amendment must be published via the usual methods and posted on the jurisdiction's website for no less than 12 calendar days for public comment. Response: City of Chula is undertaking two new activities. Reasonable notice is being provided for the public to comment on this proposed substantial amendment to the 2008/2009 Action Plan. A Public Notice for comments on the substantial amendment is being published in summary form in the Star News, the newspaper of general circulation for Chula Vista, on Marchl 1, 2011 through March 23, 2011. The notice includes a description of the contents and purpose of the substantial amendment. Copies of the proposed amendment are being made available at the City of Chula's Redevelopment and Housing website and office. (Insert public comments after close of comment period) C. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) Signature/Authorized Official City Manager Title Date 9-17 CDBG-R Substantial Amendment Grantee Checklist For the purposes of expediting review, HUD asks that applicants submit the following checklist along with the CDBG-R Substantial Amendment, Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities, and SF-424. Jurisdiction(s): City of Chula Vista Lead Agency Jurisdiction Web Address: • www.chulavistaca.QOV/cvrh CDBG-R Contact Person: Jose A. Dorado Address: 276 Fourth Avenue Telephone: 619-476-5 3 75 Fax: 619-585-5698 Email: jdorado(a~ci.chula-vista.ca.us The elements in the substantial amendment required for the CDBG recovery funds are: A. SPREADSHEET FOR REPORTINGPROPOSED CDBG-R ACTIVIT/ES Does the submission contain a paper copy of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities? Yes® No^ Verification found on page Attachment 1 Does the submission include an electronic version of the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities sent to the email box CDBG-R@hud.gov? Yes® No^ Date Spreadsheet was emailed: Does the Spreadsheet for Reporting Proposed CDBG-R Activities include, for each activity: • amount of funds budgeted for each activity, including CDBG-R funds, any additional Recovery Funds used and total activity budget, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) Attachment 1 • the Eligibility citation (eligibility regulatory cite or HCDA cite), Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) Attachment 1 • the CDBG national objective citation, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) Attachment 1 9-18 B. CDBG-R INFORMATION BYACT7VITY Does the submission contain information by activity describing how the grantee will use the funds, including: • a narrative for each activity describing how CDBG-R funds will be used in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefit, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) 2_3 • projected number of jobs created for each activity, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) 2=3 • whether an activity will promote energy efficiency and conservation, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) 2_3 • the name, location, and contact information for the entity that will carry out the activity, Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) 22=3 • evidence that no more than 10% of the grant amount will be spent on administration and planning, Yes^ No^ Verification found on page (s) N/A • evidence that no more than 15% of the grant amount will be spent on public services, Yes® No^ Verification found on page (s) Attachment 1 • evidence that at least 70% of the grant amount will benefit persons of low and moderate income, Yes® No^ Verification found on page (s) Attachment 1 C. PCBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Was the proposed action plan amendment published via the jurisdiction's usual methods and on the Internet for no less than 7 calendar days of public comment? Yes® No^. Verification found on page(s) 4 Is there a summary of citizen comments included in the final amendment? Yes® No^ Verification found on page(s) 4 D. CERTIFICATIONS The following certifications are complete and accurate (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing Yes® No^ (2) Anti-displacement and relocation plan Yes® No^ (3) Dmg-free Workplace Yes® No^ (4) Anti-lobbying Yes® No^ (5) Authority of jurisdiction Yes® No^ (6) Consistency with plan Yes® No^ (7) Section 3 Yes® No^ 9-19 (8) Community development plan Yes ® No ^ (9) Following a plan Yes ® No ^ (10) Use of Funds Yes ® No ^ (11) Excessive Force Yes ® No ^ (12) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws Yes ® No ^ (13) Lead-based paint procedures Yes ® No ^ (14) Compliance with laws Yes ® No ^ (15) Compliance with ARRA Yes ® No ^ (16) Project selection Yes ® No ^ (17) Timeliness of infrastructure investments Yes ® No ^ (18) Buy American provision Yes ® No ^ (19) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments Yes ® No ^ (20) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI Yes ® No ^ Optional Certification (21) Urgent Need Yes^ No® D. STATE CERTIFICATIONS-NOTAPPLICABLE The following certifications are complete and accurate (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing Yes ^ No ^ (2) Anti-displacement and relocation plan Yes ^ No ^ (3) Drug-free Workplace Yes ^ No ^ (4) Anti-lobbying Yes ^ No ^ (5) Authority of State Yes ^ No ^ (6) Consistency with plan Yes ^ No ^ (7) Section 3 Yes ^ No ^ (8) Community development plan Yes ^ No ^ (9) Consultation with Local Governments Yes ^ No ^ (10) Use of Funds Yes ^ No ^ (11) Excessive Force Yes ^ No ^ (12) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws Yes ^ No ^ (13) Compliance with laws Yes ^ No ^ (14) Compliance with ARRA Yes ^ No ^ (15) Project selection Yes ^ No ^ (16) Timeliness of infrastructure investments Yes ^ No ^ (17) Buy American provision Yes ^ No ^ (18) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments Yes ^ No ^ (19) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI Yes ^ No ^ Optional Certification (20) Urgent Need Yes^ No^ 9-20 CDBG-R Activity Data Spreadsheet m N J Curb Cut lyptus Park of Way and Entrance ity Name: City of Chula Vista Design and installation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps in CDBG eligible low and moderate income census tracts. The ramp locations have been selected in accordance with the City's ADA Curb Cut Priority List, which was adopted by City Council in February 2008 to update the City's ADA Transition Plan. Fomula Grant Amount: $536,132 570.208 (a)(1) Activities Benefiting Low- and Moderate (C) Income Persons-Area menu benefit $ Accessibility improvements (i.e. sidewalk, pedestrian ramps, etc.) along the south side of C Street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, in order to complete the pedestrian access route (PAR) along a City park frontage between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and to provide American's with Disabilities 570.201(c) Act-compliant access from the PAR to Public the park's entry points, Improvements 570.208 (a)(1) Benefiting Low- and Moderate $ 1 Date: 3.11.2011 $o~ $ 1 $0 Attachment 1 CERTIFICATIONS (1) Affirmatively furthering fair housing. The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regazd. (2) Anti-displacement and relocation plan. The jurisdiction will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601), and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under CDBG-R. (3) Drug Free Workplace. The jurisdiction will or will continue to provide a dmg-free workplace by: I. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will - (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendaz days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subpazagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or 9-22 (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. (4) Anti-lobbying. To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standazd Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of pazagraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. (5) Authority of Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations and other program requirements. (6) Consistency with Plan. The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG-R funds are consistent with its consolidated plan. (7) Section 3. The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. (8) Community development plan. The jurisdiction certifies that the consolidated housing and community development plan identifies housing and community development needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the statute authorizing the CDBG program. (9) Following a plan. The jurisdiction is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. (10) Use of funds. The jurisdiction has developed activities so as to give the maximum feasible priority to activities that will benefit low- and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention of slums or blight. Additional activities may be included that are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs It has complied with the following criteria: 9-23 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG-R funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Special Assessments. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG-R funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low- and moderate-income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG-R funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG-R funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG-R funds. Thejurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG-R funds, unless CDBG- R funds aze used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG-R funds. In addition, with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (but not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG-R funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG-R or CDBG funds to cover the assessment. (11) Excessive Force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing: (1) a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and (2) a policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. (12) Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The CDBG-R grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. (13) Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The activities concerning lead-based painfwill comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K, and R of this title. (14) Compliance with laws. The jurisdiction will comply with applicable laws. (15) Compliance with A12RA. The jurisdiction will comply with Title XII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (16) Project selection. The jurisdiction will select projects to be funded, by giving priority to projects that can award contracts based on bids within 120 days from the date the funds are made available to the recipient, and that will ensure maximum job creation and economic benefit. (17) Timeliness of infrastructure investments. When thejurisdiction uses CDBG-R funds for infrastructure investments, the grantee will give preference to quick-start and finish activities, including a goal to use at least 50 percent of the funds for activities within 120 days of enactment of the Recovery Act. 9-24 (18) Buy American provision. The jurisdiction will ensure that all iron, steel and manufactured goods used in construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of a public building or public work project assisted with CDBG-R funds under the Recovery Act must be produced in the United States unless the Secretary finds that (1) the requirement is inconsistent with public interest; (2) those goods are not reasonably available or produced in sufficient quantity in the U.S.; (3) or the use of the goods will increase the project cost by more than 25 percent. (19) Appropriate use of funds for infrastructure investments. The Governor, mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate certifies, that any infrastructure investments have received the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. Alternatively, a grantee's chief elected official certifies that infrastructure investments will receive the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. (20) 70% of CDBG-R for LMI. The aggregate use of CDBG-R funds shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the grant is expended for activities that benefit such persons over the life of the CDBG-R grant. Signature/Authorized Official Date Title 9-25 OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION CDBG-R Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): Where the urgent need is the current economic conditions, the grantee certifies that the activity is alleviating current economic conditions which pose a threat to the economic welfare of the community in which the activity is being carried out, the recipient is unable to finance the activity on its own, and other sources of funding aze not available. Signature/Authorized Official Date Citv Manaeer Title 9-26 ~ ~~\.~, ~ ~~ q '3. '..?~ - q \ . CVCC: 2010 Annual Report Chula Vista Community Collaborative 511 G Street, Ste 3 Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 498-8044 Fax (619) 409-9410 www.chulavistacc.org Vision A vl~brant com,nltnl:ty of empowered residents and strong, self-sufficient families Mission The mission of the Chula Vista Community Collaborative, a vibrant city-wide partnership of engaged sta!?eholders, is to enhance the well-being of Chula Vista residents by implementing collaborative strategl:es that maxinu:ze resources and services Objectives Collaborative Strategies Maximize the effectiveness of local orga.nizations through collective planning and actions Community Empowerment Enhance community capacl,ty through education, skill developm,ent and linkage to resources Coordination of Services to the Community identify, promote, and advocate for strategies that meet community needs Connecting Chula Vista................. 2010 has been a tremen- dous and fast paced year for the CVCC! On behalf ofthe CVCC, I am honored to present our 2010 Annual Report. We are proud of our accomplish- ments this year and to have the opportunity to summa- rize the work of the CVCC in helping service agencies and families "connect" in Chula Vista. Since 1993, CVCC has been working to expand and inte- grate services to meet the needs of Chula Vista families through collaborative strate gies that strengthen service provision. Today, the CVCC continues to gain momentum by increasing partnerships and increasing awareness of the needs of children and families so that together, we can ensure access to a full array of ser- , vices for our: families in l need. Today, I the CVCC con- sists of over 250 partner organizations. building with our Promo- tores program. The CVCC works to increase partnerships and collabora- tion; we value our partners and continue to strengthen our efforts through collective planning and actions. We had 39 new agencies join the CVCC in 2010, these new agencies are now part of the "network" of collaboration In our city CVCC has excelled in our objective to "enhance community capacity" through increased communi- ty engagement and capacity The CVCC is poised to reach new heights as we continue our work and develop a new strategic plan for the next five years. Thls is a tremen- dous opportunity to leverage knowledge, resources, and partnerships. A special thanks to our partners and stakeholders, as they truly practice "collaboration" III Chula Vista! Margarita Holguin, Director 2010 CVCC Steering Committee Michelle Bell and Liza Flowers, Sweetwater Union High School District Kendra Brandstein, Scn:pps Mercy Hospital, Chula Fista Tony De los Santos, Family Health Cente,:s of San Diego Pau.la Gu.erra, Home Start Nancy Kerwin, Chula Fista Elenwntary School District Bu.ch Martin, Cdy of Clwla Vista Mauricio Torre, South Bay Community Serf)l~('es Yolanda Valdez, Connty of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency Tina Williams, Sonth Bay Family YMG.4 '1 .. . -. Page 2 W Collaborative Strategies: Working with Partners Highlight of new partnerships evee initiated a new partnership with The San Diego Youth Symphony (SDYS) The CVCC helped to identify schools to begin two new music programs for un- der served children in ehula Vista. With the SDYS financing the program, 70 children are now enrolled in a string music program and have begun to per- form at local events. As a Board of Trustees member, the cvec Director continues to advocate for outreach venues in Chula Vista to provide opportunities for our youth. SDSU and USD: CVCC has part- nered with San Diego State Uni- versity and University of San Die- go to integrate MSW interns at the Family Resource Centers. The interns are able to do direct coun- seling with students and assist with case management duties and administrative tasks. Partner' Training: In service to our partners, evec hosted quar- terly training se's'sions for part- ner's ,Staff. Training topics includ- ed "Home Visitor Safety" and "Mandated Reporter Rules." Over 120 partner staff participated. What our Partners have to say..... evee is currently a network of over 250 agencies, schools, and partners serving Chula Vista families. The primary objec- tive of the CVCC is to maximize effec- tivenes~ ofloeal organizations. [. .., J "<-"""""",,,,,,,,.-,".,,,,.,,,,,.~,;~,.,...,..,...,.,.;.,",...:'-,,..".....,......;....".,.,...,. : .~~f':. First 5 San Diego School Readiness Program (SRP): Chula Vista Ele- mentary school District (CVESD). and CVCC have been collaborating since 2002 to coordinate outreach in the eommunity using the Promotora model. Through the evee's network and events, the School Readiness Program has been able to reach hundreds of fami. lies. "Participation in the evec meet- ings has been informative and has helped to steer the program's direction to meet community needs. CVCC is a quality resource enabling us to make our last year in the community a suc- cessful one." Virginia Hartnett, CVESD. Hunger Coalition has been working on removing barrier~ for families to ac- cess the food stamps program through systemic and process improvements CVCC "has been instrumental in help- ing us ..ensure that people can access important services" Jennifer Tracy, Hunger Coalition South Bay Community Services The use of the FRCs for groups has been critical to the ,Success of support services for families. The Beacon FRC ';provides a home ba~e for our Promotoras." Don Hunter, SECS CVCC works closely with SBCS to pro- vide space for various program staff, "CVCC assisted SECS in providing de- velopmental screening to children 0-5 in the FRCs.'" SECS was able to screen over 2300 children in South Region. Valerie Brew, SECS The National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) is prond to be a CVCC partner. cvec has been instrumental in helping NCRC achieve its objective. The monthly meetings are an effective method of delivering information about our services and training. The cvce provides an efficient and effective way of distribut.ing pertinent information. The opportunitie's for announcements and the e-mail information have greatly ben- efited NCRC. The positive attitudes of CVCC staff ;'make the monthly events something to look forward to, as reflec.t- ed by the high attendance." Steven Dinkin_ NCRC ('Ice: 2cno Al1flUaJReFortl Business Partnerships The CVCC has been working to engage the business community and has devel- oped reciprocal partnerships with man- agers at local businesses. Through these partnerships, our families are getting jobs, one manager has even allowed us to fill interview slots with our clients who are qualified for open positions and they have been hired! As a result of other business partner- ships, we collaborated on community events and expanded services to fami- lies through donations and discounts on tangible items for families. One of the goals of the Toyota Family Literacy Program (Sweetwater Un- ion High School District) is to edu- cate parent.s to provide safe and healthy environment.s for their families Through the CVCC, the program has provided information on an array of services for families. "Participant~ are able to take advantage of work~hops and have gained insight, resources and skills to help them and their families." Natasha Martinez, SUHSD CVCC and New Directions in particular have supported Chula Vista High School students and their families im- measurably. The needs of our school community are diverse and complex and were it not for New Directions and the social services groups partnered with cvee. it would be impossible for us to provide the holistic services many of our families need." - Rebecca Calderon, eVHS ~ .- 2010 CVCC Funding Partners American Red Cross ** California Food Bank Association/Hunger Coalition ** California Poison Control System ** Chula Vista Elementary School District ** City of Chula Vista ** Foundation for Change ** Home Start ** LIVESTRONG ** San Diego Association of GovernmentR (SANDAG) ** San Diego Prevention and Re~earch Center ** Scripp~ 'Vhittier Institute ** South Bay Community Services ** Sweetwater Union High School District ** Yl\1CA ** A SPECIAL THANK YOU! to our 2010 Donors and Contributors! American Legion Post 434 ** Chub Vista American Legion ** Chula Vista Cares ** ** Chula Vista Women's Club ** County Employees Charitable Organization (CECQ) ** Delta Phi Sorority ** Las Primeras ** Northgate ** Panera ** Saint Rose of Lima ** Southwest Lion's Club ** Sweetwater Women's Cluh ** Trader Joe's ** Issue Focused Efforts: Elevating important issues in Chula Vista CVCC has been working closely with San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency to ensure residents have access to services and to improve the health and safety of resi- dents. Through our coordinated efforts, a new Healthy Conlmunities South Re~ion Coalition has been formed as a vehicle to sustain the efforts of the Healthy Eating Active Communi- ties initiative and continue promoting policies, physical environments, and systems-changes that create safe. healthy. and equitable communities. HHSA says "Thank you (CVCC) for he- ing an excellent partner." CV CC is "an excellent partner" Paulina Bobenrieth, HHSA 'The last county report card revealed th::tt indicator's for youth continue to be of concern. CVCC worked with the Chil- dren's Initiative to drill down indicator data specific to Chula Vista. The Chula Vista Youth Coalition has taken a key role in advancing the concern for our youth and is preparing a "Stakeholder's Roundtable" to review key indicators, current resources, and develop action plans. CVCC con- tinues to fa- cilitate the South Bay I Hooleless Advocacy - Coalition. the coalition received a proclamation from the City of Chula Vista for its ef- forts to increase awareness of the homeless issues in Chula Vista. The Coalition facilitated a forum for agen- cies who serve (or would like to serve) homeless individuals. The forum pro- vided best practice ideas resources as well as gaps the homeless population. South Bay Teen Pregnancy Preven- tion Coalition continues its work to in- crease awareness and prevention efforts in the area of teen pregnancy. The Coalition held its second annual "Let's Talk" event to increase family communication and provide parents with relevant tools to "talk" to their children. The Coalition is working to increase prevention efforts throughout South Bay. and identified in services for 2010 Day of the Child: Celebrating 10 Great years... 2010 marked the lOth anniversary of our annu- al Day of the Child communI- ty event in C h u I a Vista. In'~ recognition of the event's value, CVCC received proclamations from: Congress- man Bob Filner; Assemblywoman Mary Salas; County of San Diego, and the City of Chula Vista. Families received Holiday Santa Shop Due to the generosity of Chula Vista Cares and other donors, l7R families were invited to the 2010 Holiday "Santa Shop." This represented toys for 346 children in South Bay. Families selected a gift for each child, had the gifts wrapped and also received a food bag and a voucher for a holiday food basket from Walmart. This year our Santa Shop was held in partnership with Sweetwater Union High School District, and with their help, we were able to provide gifts and food to an additional 50 families! information and resources at the 101 exhibitor booths. Information provid- ed included health and safety, child and. youth development, education, and social services. Entertainment included two stages full of fun activi- ties and performances. The event was a great success due to the dedication of our...... 2010 DOTC Planning Committee thank ou!! In addition. we THANK our wonder- ful event sponsors who made the lOth annual DO'rC a memorable event! California Office of Binational Boeder Health - California Out.reach Office, Chula Vista Elementary School District, First 5 San Diegu, GOYA. San Ysidro Health Cenler, The Super Dentists, WalMart, Radio Latina 104.5, EI Latino, EXA 91/7 , Wells Fargo, and Molina Health Care . lI'.age_4 CXC_C:_~919_Am'-'!aUleportJ Promotores Active for Community (PAC) The mission of the CVCC's Promotora Program is to assist community resi- dents in achieving optimal levels of health, well being and com- munity safety through neigh- borhood and school outreach strategies that focus on pre- vention and education. Promotores are local resi- dents who serve as liaisons between their community and integrated health and family support programs through the CVCC's network of five schools based Family Resource Cen- ters (FRC's). As liaisons, they often play the role of advocate. educator, mentor, outreach worker, role model, translator and more. The Promotora model is based on a Latin American program that reaches underserved populations through peer education. This means that promotores come from the same neighborhood; they speak the same language, and usually I share some life experi- !...I ences with the commu- , nity members they -..j serve. PAC currently ~: consists of over 35 :' members and contin- ~. ues to grow. PAC Pro- motore8 volunteer their time and exper- tise for various community events, in addition, PAC Promotores work on varlQUS CVCC projects. In order to build capacity, the Pro- motores receive education and trainings through vari- ous opportunities such as the CVCC's Promotora Academy, workshops, and conferences. PAC Promotores have been certified in Mental Health and Mediation. 2010 ADELANTE PROMOTORESCONFERENCE With almost 200 Promotores in at- tendance from all over the Nation and some from across the border, our first Promotores Conference was a tremen- dous success! The conference offered 25 workshops and various opportuni- ties for networking and developing linkages with other programs and Promotores. Community Programs/Promotores Outreach and Education CVCC Promotores conducted ~~..~~ @I] v- CENSUS 2010 education and advoca- cy, helping to convey the importance of being counted in the Census. Pro- motores are alRo involved in conduct- ing community education on the dan- gers of Poison Control for children; as the second leading cause of child deaths in the US, as well as communi- ty education and presentations on Disaster Preparedness and the need to be prepared for fires or other disasters in San Diego County. Pro- motores assisted CVCC in conducting education work8hops for Sweetwater Union High School District parents on the importance of Making Good Choices for a Healthier Tomor- row. Through our partnership with the San Diego Association of Govern- ments (SANDAG), Promotores are assisting with outreach and inviting community residents to community workshops on the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan. Promotores are currently working with our Scripps Whittier! Project Dulce partnership to link families in need of support services to our Family Re- source Centers for services and refer- rals. Promotores Center Promotores Convergence We are proud to announce the grand opening of our Promotores Center on October 1, 2010. The center marks an important milestone for CVCC, as our PromotoreR now have a place they can call "home," a place where they can gather, share information, seek out opportunities. and network and con- neet to oth- er Promo- tores. The Center is., open to all 11 ~', Promotores \ .:"" and offers al friendly gathering place. Our newly formed quarterly conver- gence is intended to provide an oppor- tunity for Promotores from partner agencies to come together to share information and resources, as well as to voice their needs to continue their Promotores work. All Promotores are invited! , Pag~ I www.chulavistacc.org Coordination of Services to the Community FRe Staff and Partners The CVCC's Family Resource Centers continue to provide referrals and link families to services. Due to construc- tion at Montgomery Middle School, Luz del Sol FRC closed in June 2010. Con- struction will last for two years and limitR access into the FRe. When con- struction is complete we will evaluate reopening Luz del Sol, if our budget permitA it. Despite closing one Center and reducing staff, our re- maining FRes continue to oper- ate and hove all I.... ...C.YCC s e rv e~. and. . helped connect , oJer' 30% '!lore' "', . "families': ' . ., ~ seen an increase in families accessing services. Overall, CVCC served and helped connect over 30% more families in uscal year 09-10. FRCs are staffed by CVCC staff and partner agency staff. The intent of the FRCs are to house partner agen- cies that can provide an array of sup- port services for families. PRCs are entry points to services, from there, families are connected to needed ser- vices and to the agencies that provides the services. With the state of our economy, evcc has seen an increase in demand for services over the last few years, however, budget cub~ have representerl significant ~taffing cuts for our FRCs. This has represented a change in our working model to be able to assist more families with less staff capacity. All staff have made extraordinmy efforts to adjust to the new modeL Special thanks to all staff for their contribution in 20101. We thank,. our part- ners who h a v e come to the res- cue and assisted evec and the fami- lieR accessing the FRes. Special thanks to Family Health Centers for their assistance at Beacon FRC; South Bay Community Services for their on- going collaboration, and Turning the Hearts Center for their support of our partner's meeting! Year in Review: June 2009 to July 2010 09-10 Increase Families Served Individuals Served 3,274 11 ,790 30,5 % 23,5 % Over the last three years, evcc has contin. ued to see an increase in families served: FY 07-08 2,] 13 families served FY 08-09 2,509 families served FY 09-10 3,274 families served Of the families served (09-10),48] were re- ferred by CVESD schools and 405 were re- ferred by SUHSD schools, Who are our families? CVCC mostly serves families, The majority of our families are families of one to three children (64%), Most (64%) families live in western Chula Vista in the 9191.0 and 91911 zip codes and over \ 90% of these families are very low in- come "'. ~" families. ~al' FAMIUESSERVED ~1-~4 ,,'co . _._~. "00. _ '00 FRe Stories Ms, Lopez came to the FRC to ask for crisis assistance. She was told of the services by a family friend. Ms. Lopez and her family where in a domestic violence situation and needed a place to live and food, as they were living in their car. Ms. Lopez mentioned she was exhausted and was contemplating endjng her life. Through partner re- ferrals and FRC services, Ms. Lopez and her family were assisted with emergency food and counseling. Ms. Lopez was case managed and assisted In obtaining employment, food stamps, and other services. The fami- ly just moved into a rental home and is now on their way to success! Services at FRC's include: Family advocacy * Parenting classes * Support groups * Health insurance enrollment assistance (0-18) * Employ- ment preparation and search * Emer- gency food and clothing * Referrals for counseling * Pregnant/parenting teen support * Referral to other agencies * Application for SDG&E CARE Program * Food Stamp screening/application assistance * Kinship services * Adult education classes with free childcare * Volunteer/community service opportu- nities * Paperwork assistance * Safety/ health information * Service navigation ,John was referred to the FRC for assis- tance with Medi-cal. John was separat- ed from his wife, was homeless, and unemployed. John disclosed that his daughter (J\IIary) would cry every morn- ing before going to school and would refuse to attend school. Working with the school, various community part.ners and CVCC services, the family was as- sisted. Mary was provided school sup- port and intervention, she is now well adjusted to school and doing great aca- demically The family is now enrolled in Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, and through employment support, John is att.fmding a welding program. John has reunited with his wife, who was also assisted in seeking employment and is now fully employed. The family 1s now livlug in their own apartment! Chula Vista Community Collaborative 511 G Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619 498-8044 Fax: 619 409-9410 E-mail: info@.chulavistacc.org Margarita Holguin, CVCC Director margarita.holguin@cvesd.org (619) 409-9412 , 01 . '.. cvcc is currently developing a five year strategic Plan. For the next fIve years our vision and mission will be revised to better align to Our purpose! Vision A healthy community of Chula Vista residents Mission Enhancing community partnerships to develop and Implement coordinated strategies and systems for future generations CVCC Family Resource Centers gies, the group (now Chula Vista Cluster Coordinating Council) wrote a succes~ful Healthy Start Opera- tional Grant in 1995. With Healthy Start funding and support from many partners, BEACON Family Resource Center was opened on Vi~ta Square campus to support families by providing holistic integrated ser- vices. In 1997, the name changed to the Chula Vista Coordinating Coun- cil. For the next several years, five other schools wrote successful grants to open additional family resource centers, thus giving birth to our net- work of six Family Resource Centers! In 2003, the Council became the Chula Vista Community Collabora- tive and celebrated its 10th year anni- versary. Beacon FRC At Vista Square Elementary 540 G Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 422-9208 New Directions FRC At Rice Elementary 915 Fourth Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 691-5301 Fair Winds FRC At Lorna Verde Elementary 1450 Lorna Lane Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 420-0468 Rayo de Esperanza FRC At Otay Elementary 1671 Albany Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 425-4458 Open Door FRC At Palomar High School 390 Palomar St. Chula Vista, CA (619) 407-4840 Our History.......... CVCC began in the early 90's at Vista Square Elementary School and soon joined efforts with the South Bay Human Services Council. The Council began to meet to look at how to integrate wrap around ser- vices to meet the need~ of families in Chula Vista. A community needs assessment was completed in Janu- ary 1993; and as a result of the identified needs, the group submit- ted the first Healthy Start Planning Grant application. The first Vista Square Planning Grant meeting was held on August 4, 1993, and was attended by representatives from the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the Social Security Administration, the City of Chula Vista, South Bay Family YMCA, Episcopal Community Services Head Start, 4-H, and Red Cross. This group met monthly, as the Vista Square Healthy Start Steering Committee and began to plan with the community. Building on aSRets and determining strate- Our partners and stakeholders are the key to the CVCC's success. We look forward to continuing and ex- panding our partnerships to help build a healthy community in Chula Vista! ~crY\~ ~~ #=f . ~_a",.. iiiIiliil .t Lucille Besch March 8, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: I admit it; I'm not very good with numbers; although as a child of the depression era, I am assuredly aware of their value. I, Lucille Besch, am an idea person, a writer and a poet. I also am a senior and at almost 78 years of age, I am one of the younger members of the Creative Writers Group that meets at the Norman Park Senior Center. Most of the members of the group are between the ages of 80 and 89 with three or four who are 90 and above. As of December 2010 1 officially became Leader of the group as Thelma Gingerich, who was the Leader for the past 14 years, moved up to Oceanside and could no longer be at the meetings each week. The club publishes a book each year which contains the writings of the current members and our latest issue which was for the year 2010, Volume XXI, is excellent. We are very proud of how it turned out. All the above is the good part. As seniors most of us have numerous physical disabilities which, for example, result in us needing canes and walkers and being unable to drive at night or being unable to drive at all, making it impossible for us, as a group, to demonstrate and appear at City Hall meetings. We have to rely on our only strength which is our writing. We have lost husba!lds, wives, families, partners, children, etc. but not our ability to think and create and socialize. Many of us have barely enough money to live on and the joy of our lives has been the time we spend at the Norman Park Senior Center; laughing together, crying together, eating together, sharing our experiences, and bonding together so that we are "families" and no longer so alone and isolated. It is actually a matter of life and death that you give us the CDGB GRANT so that we can continue to have the Norman Park Senior Center open to us. There are a number of other deserving groups meeting at NOIman Park and I believe I can safely say we are all in the same sinking ship. We sincerely thank you for saving our lives. Along with this letter, we respectfully submit a copy of our latest book and a signed petition. 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Express your support here. and we'll aet your concerns to City Hall on those dates. After months of petitions and protests and negotiations, we won the City's ear in Dee, and again in lan and again in Feb, and they did not shut us down on Jan 7th, as they had planned. In addition. they found the necessary CDGH and Operations money to keep us OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30Tl1 Now (on March 22 and April 14), the City is INITIATING CDBG and CITY OPERATIONS BUDGET TALKS FOR 2011/2012, AND WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED...WE NEED TO BE PRO-ACTIVE. WE NEED TO ASK FOR AT LEAST 3 VOTES - DURING THESE BUDGET TALKS - TO KEEP CITY SUPPORT FOR THOSE SAME SUSTAINING CDBG AND OPERATONS FUNDS IN 2011/2012. If we miss this window of opportunity, it will take 4 yotes, later, for the City Council TO AMEND any BUDGET DECISIONS MADE NOW. City Council members are OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. They need to hear from us as they're considerina how to set [undina priorities for next year. But. many seniors cannot walk as far as City Hall, and many, who haye other food and skyrocketing medicines and rent increases costs, cannot aet a ride or afford a bus ride TO EXPRESS THEIR REQUEST FOR CITY OFFICIALS for their "CONTINUING FUNDS" VOTE. In addition, many Seniors cannot driye or 00 out at niaht because of their constrictina eyesiaht. PLEASE EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS HERE; WE'LL LET OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS KNOW WHAT YOU WANT, AND WHAT NORMAN PARK NEEDS IN 2011.2012 --TO SUSTAIN WHAT WE HAVE NOW Thank Youl Sponsored bY Gloria Escalera. Chair person & MaryAnne Wurfell. Co-chair.for Senior Unity seniorunity@yahoo.com . and 619-422-4392. . 'H~-(lII"~ C:-\l;JrtiJ (LSs" -' 1/ - 0 j!;;<<:,J'??r..A--df -<J 1/L-e1/VtA--:J [..'. ~,,~ s j~",JiovVC( . . a A\" .'. ~'I\," ~LCV\~~ r- 4 " " If ' / ~:J.7Ld.-v\../ '-t.,u.-,(~- , t! ",/.r ~U.CA ?--tr..~(:./1j /) -~ r . '. 1 "Li!.... : 'v,'i'<-.;C~ l~V(.}J J- ~'~~ ~~, ";:""1 ."/) JA----' n '/ (.C/Jr-tt._..--"- V/......""<.--' .~ ~. 'I - ~~I.. 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Sion below if YOU want City Hall to vote (on March 22 and April 14) TO CONTINUE IN 2011/2012 TO PAY NORMAN PARK THE SUSTAINING FUNDS WE NOW HAVE. Express your support here. and we'll eet your concerns to Citv Hall on those dates. After months of petitions and protests and negotiations, we won the City's ear in Dee, and again in Jan and again in Feb, and they did not shut us down on Jan 7"', as they had planned. In addition. they found the necessary CDGS and Operations money to keep us OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30TH Now (on March 22 and April 14), the City is INITIATING CDBG and CITY OPERATIONS BUDGET TALKS FOR 2011/2012, AND WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED...WE NEED TO BE PRO-ACTIVE. WE NEED TO ASK FOR AT LEAST 3 VOTES -- DURING THESE BUDGET TALKS - TO KEEP CITY SUPPORT FOR THOSE SAME SUSTAINING CDBG AND OPERATONS FUNDS IN 2011/2012. If we miss this window of opportunity, it will take 4 votes, later, for the City Council TO AMEND any BUDGET DECISIONS MADE NOW. City Council members are OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. They need to hear from us as they're considerino how to set fundino priorities for next year. But. many seniors cannot walk as far as City Hall, and many, who have other food and skyrocketing medicines and rent increases costs, cannot oet a ride or afford a bus ride TO EXPRESS THEI R REQUEST FOR CITY OFFICIALS for their "CONTINUING FUNDS" VOTE. In addition, many Seniors cannot driye or 00 out at nioht because of their constrictino eyesioht. PLEASE EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS HERE, WE'LL LET OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. AND WHAT NORMAN PARK NEEDS IN 20112012 --TO SUSTAIN WHAT WE HAVE NOW Thank You' Sponsored by Gloria Escalera. Chair person & MaryAnne Wurfell. Co-chair. for Senior Unity. seniorunity@yahoo.com . and 619-422-4392. -I /il!u Y2-S6'1Y; H::---nll"~ C;:-~c.Jft{J(2.Ss. 1,/uL ~~I'-' ft-~-- , tAi-.-~ 7F--'r'- Crf/9J//d-~-Ifl~ ~()/{j'/'-'t1'1 ~~a.. 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After months of petitions and protests and negotiations, we won the City's ear in _Dec, and. again in lan and again in Feb, and they did not shut us down on Jan 7"', as they had planned. In addition. they found the necessary . TH . COGH and ODerations money to keep us OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30 Now (on March 22 and April 14), the City is INITIATING CDBG and CITY OPERATIONS BUDGET TALKS FOR 2011/2012, AND WE NEED TO BE INVOlVED...WE NEED TO BE PRO-ACTIVE. WE NEED TO ASK FOR AT lEAST 3 VOTES - DURING THESE BUDGET TALKS -- TO KEEP CITY SUPPORT FOR THOSE SAME SUSTAINING CDBG AND OPERATONS FUNDS IN 2011/2012. . .. If we miss this window of opportunity, it will take 4 votes, later, for the City Council TO'AMEND 'any BUDGET DECISIONS MADE NOW., City Council members are OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. Thev need to hear from us as they're considerina how to set fundina priorities for next Year. But many seniors cannot walk as far as City Hall, and many. who have other food and skyrocketing medicines and rent increases costs:eannot aet a ride or afford a bus ride TO EXPRESS THEIR REQUEST FOR CITY OFFICIALS for their "CONTINUING FUNDS" VOTE. In addition, many Seniors cannot drive or 00 out at nioht because of their constrietina evesioht PLEASE EXPRESS YOUR CONCERNS HERE; WE'll LET OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS KNOW' WHAT YOU WANT. AND WHAT NORMAN PARK NEEDS IN 2011.2012 --TO SUSTAIN WHAT WE HAVE NOW. Thank Youl , Sponsored bv Gloria Escalera, Chair person & MaryAnne Wurfell, Co-chair.for Senior-Unity, seniorunitv@vahoo.com , and 619-422-4392. <(. 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After months of petitions and protests and negotiations, we won the City's ear in Dee, and again in Jan and again in Feb, and they did not shut us down On Jan 71b, as they had planned, In addition. thev,tound the necessary CDGS and Ooerations money to keeo us OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30TH Now (on March 22 aAd April 14). the City is INITIATING CDBG and CITY OPERATIONS.BUDGET TALKS FOR 201112012, . AND WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED...WE NEED TO BE PRO"ACTIVE. WE NEED TO ASK FOR AT LEAST 3 VOTES - OURING THESE BUDGET TALKS - TO KEEP CITY SUPPORT FOR THOSE SAME SUSTAINING CDBG AND OPERA TONS FUNDS IN 201112012. If we miss this window of opportunity, it will take 4 votes, later, for the City Council TO AMEND any BUDGET DECISIONS MADE NOW. City Council members are O:JR ELECTED OFFICIALS. They need to hear from us as they're considerine how to set /undine priorities for next year. But. many seniors cannot walk as far as City Hall, and manv. who have other food and skyrocketing medicines and rent increases costs, cannot eet a ride or afford a bus ride TO EXPRESS THEIR REQUEST FOR CITY OFFICIALS for their "CONTINUING FUNDS' VOTE. I~ addition,many Seniors cannot drive or po oUIat n;phl because of their constnctina.evesiqht. . PLE.A,SE EXPRESS YO~R C:)~,CEr-;NS.HERE, WE'LL LET OUR ELECTED Of'FiCIALS'KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. AND WHAT N'ORMAN PARK NEEDS IN.2011.2012 oCTO SUSTAIN WHAT WE HAVE NOW. Thank You' Sponsored bv Gloria Escalera. Chair person & MarvAnne Wurfell. Co-chair. for Senior UnitY. seniorunit ahoo.com a' d 619-422-4392. 1.11. O-B~ C~~:g~ /JJ-Cfu;vJ L:~~\L /___~ 7JJ.' . ~ ~ y._ '. ~';C~'-/*.~~ ~~ -m~~~ ~~.. id:f (1.. . '" ~~~. C;CCu.h..a- l~ ---;7'\ ~ ~/2A/ A/ L3 cnv/ ~ L6tltUt-Stu' ?:i7 ~ I' , '..Jda~ c / M~ ~7t-~ PeYW S\r)QVr~ . a;rwU}j{/)ltr/t~?S ~r).( ()~{o- C . WQ.9"'~11 '. ~ . 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